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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
MAY 9, 1988
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority met in special session and
was called to order by President Dean Nyquist at 8:21 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Dean Nyquist, Commissioners Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, and Bill Hawes.
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, EDA Coordinator Brad Hoffman, Personnel
Coordinator Geralyn Barone, and Administrative Aid Patti Page.
President Nyquist noted Commissioner Theis was absent from this evening's
meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES MARCH 28, 1988
There was a motion by Commissioner Lhotka and seconded by Commissioner Scott to
approve the minutes of the March 28, 1988, Economic Development Authority
meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously.
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AT 65TH AVENUE NORTH AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD
The EDA Coordinator noted the City has recently received an inquiry from a
homeowner along 65th Avenue North and Brooklyn Boulevard as to the City's
interest in acquiring properties to assist the development or redevelopment of
that block. He added the block in question includes the vacant property
proposed for development by the Church on the Move. He noted currently there
are three parcels on the market. He stated the Economic Development Authority
may wish to consider a policy of acquiring selected properties when they become
available. He went on to explain the two significant hindrances to the
development of this area, those being poor soil conditions and very poor access
to the large parcel. He noted the Director of Public Works feels that access to
and from the large parcel should be achieved on 65th Avenue North and that no
left turn be permitted along Brooklyn Boulevard.
The EDA Coordinator stated the Economic Development Authority has several
options available to it and went on to outline each option and its pros and
cons. He noted one of the options would be for the EDA to acquire the northern
two parcels which would force the developer of the large parcel to work with the
EDA. The EDA Director pointed out all options are exceptionally expensive.
Commissioner Lhotka stated he felt some thought should be given to what the EDA
would like to see developed in that area. President Nyquist inquired if the EDA
were to buy some of the parcels, would the EDA have the ability to force a
developer to purchase these parcels from us. The Director of Planning and
Inspection stated the EDA could not force a developer to obtain more property
for a better access.
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There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Lhotka
directing staff to investigate and suggest a desirable development for the area
which would be economically feasible and to also develop a plan for acquisition
of the necessary parcels. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Hawes and seconded by Commissioner Lhotka to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
Economic Development Authority adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
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