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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 12-05 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 DECEMBER 5, 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 9:38 p.m. ROLL CALL President Dean Nyquist, Commissioners Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis. Also present were EDA Director Gerald Splinter, Finance Director Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, EDA Coordinator Brad Hoffman, and Personnel Coordinator Geralyn Barone. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OCTOBER 24. 1988 SPECIAL SESSION There was a motion by Commissioner Lhotka and seconded by Commissioner Scott to approve the minutes of the October 24, 1988, Economic Development Authority meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES NOVEMBER 21, 1988 SPECIAL SESSION There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Hawes to approve the minutes of the November 21, 1988, Economic Development Authority meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION The EDA Director discussed the request to authorize the purchase of 5345 Colfax Avenue North. There was discussion on what the EDA would accept as an offer on the property once it is up for resale. After discussion, the EDA concurred the highest final offer should be considered, but it reserves the right to reject any offers based on the plans for the new structure on the property. RESOLUTION NO. 88 -23 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 5345 COLFAX AVENUE NORTH 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 9:50 p.m. 12/5/88 -1- President /7