HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 10-24 EDAM Special Session1
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
OCTOBER 24, 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 7:23 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 Corrine Heine, City Engineer Bo Spurrier,
EDA Coordinator Brad Hoffman, and Administrative Aid Patti Page.
HOUSING STUDY
The City Manager noted the Council has set aside $30,000 of the Year XIV CDBG
monies for a study or studies leading to the development of an overall
development policy for the City. He noted the EDA Coordinator has prepared an
RFP for the Council's review and approval. Commissioner Scott inquired what the
time frame was for these studies. The EDA Coordinator stated that would be
addressed by each group, but staff is anticipating having the studies completed
by February. He explained staff is looking for the outsiders perspective on the
marketing trends to come in Brooklyn Center. Commissioner Theis inquired how
many proposals staff expected to receive. The EDA Coordinator stated he has
been contacted by three companies, and there are quite a few other companies
which will be interested.
There was a motion by Commissioner Lhotka and seconded by Commissioner Theis to
approve the request for proposal and directing staff to seek proposals for the
studies. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Lhotka and seconded by Commissioner Hawes to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center
Economic Development Authority adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
10/24/88