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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN
CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE
OF MINNESOTA
SPECIAL SESSION
FEBRUARY 8, 1988
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority met in special session and
was called to order by President Pro tem Hawes at 7:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Pro tem Bill Hawes, Commissioners Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, and Rich
Theis. Also present were EDA Director Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works
Sy Knapp, Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, City Engineer Bo
Spurrier, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, EDA Coordinator Brad Hoffman,
Personnel Coordinator Geralyn Barone, and Administrative Aid Patti Page.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES JANUARY 25, 1988
There was a motion by Commissioner Theis and seconded by Commissioner Lhotka to
approve the minutes of the January 25, 1988, Economic Development Authority
meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously.
President Dean Nyquist arrived at the meeting at 7:11 p.m.
RESOLUTIONS
The EDA Director presented a Resolution Approving an Amendment to a Contract for
Deed with Earle Brown Commons Limited Partnership. The EDA Coordinator noted
the Commissioners would be acting as the Housing and Redevelopment Authority on
this item.
The Economic Development Authority acting as the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority approved the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 88 -02
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT FOR DEED WITH EARLE BROWN
COMMONS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously.
The EDA Director presented a Resolution Accepting and Approving Contract with
Winsor /Faricy Architects, Inca The EDA Coordinator noted the Commissioners
would be acting as the Economic Development Authority for this resolution. He
then proceeded to review the minor changes which have been made to the contract
which is before the Council. Commissioner Lhotka inquired if a schedule has
been established for the work at the farm. The EDA Coordinator responded
affirmatively. He noted staff expects to have the construction design back by
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the end of March, the bidding process would take place in May, and the project
would be under construction by late July or early August. Commissioner Lhotka
stated he would like to see a schedule in writing for the Commissioners.
RESOLUTION NO. 88 -06
Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING CONTRACT WITH WINSOR /FARICY ARCHITECTS, INC.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Hawes to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center
Economic Development Authority adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
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