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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 STATE
OF MINNESOTA
SPECIAL SESSION
MARCH 28, 1988
CONSTITUTION HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority met in special session and
was called to order by President Dean Nyquist at 7:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Dean Nyquist, Commissioners Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and
Rich Theis. Also present were EDA Director Gerald Splinter, Director of Public
Works Sy Knapp, Finance Director Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning and
Inspection Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Administrative Aid
Patti Page.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES MARCH 14, 1988
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Hawes to
approve the minutes of the March 14, 1988, Economic Development Authority
meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION
The EDA Director presented a Resolution Approving One (1) Brooklyn Center
Economic Development Authority Grant. Commissioner Hawes stated he has some
concerns regarding these grants. He stated he feels homes should be up to code
when a house is put for sale. He stated he does not believe a grant should be
approved six months after a new owner moves in. He added he does not want to
see the program abused. Commissioner Lhotka reminded Commissioner Hawes there
are income guidelines which must be met in order to receive such a grant. He
added he believes some cities have what is called a point of sale ordinance in
which homes are inspected by the City before they can be sold. The EDA Director
stated this type of ordinance will be discussed at the upcoming planning
meeting.
Commissioner Theis stated he feels these grants are a real benefit to the City
of Brooklyn Center as well as the residents. He noted in some cases these homes
would never be upgraded because the present owners could not afford it. He
added that he does not believe Brooklyn Center or the homeowner is getting hurt
by this grant and that the homeowner is not actually benefiting much from this
grant because he must commit to living in the home for five years or else pay
the City back.
RESOLUTION NO. 88 -08
Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING ONE (1) BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
GRANT
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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 Lhotka and seconded by Commissioner Theis to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center
Economic Development Authority adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
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