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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
DECEMBER 19, 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 7:05 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, EDA Coordinator Brad
Hoffman, Personnel Coordinator Geralyn Barone, and Administrative Aid Patti
Page.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES DECEMBER 5. 1988 SPECIAL SESSION
There was a motion by Commissioner Lhotka and seconded by Commissioner Hawes to
approve the minutes of the December 5, 1988, Economic Development Authority
meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 88 -24
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FOR A CONTRACT WITH EISENMAN ANDERSON DESIGN AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Gene Lhotka, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 88 -25
Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) ADMINISTRATIVE
SEDAN
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 Approving Specifications for Earle Brown
Farm and Directing Staff to Advertise for Bids. Commissioner Lhotka stated he
assumes the specs include materials on the electrical and mechanical areas. The
EDA Director responded affirmatively.
RESOLUTION NO. 88 -26
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Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EARLE BROWN FARM
RESTORATION PROJECT AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Rich Theis, and the motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEM PEACEMAKER CENTER
The EDA Director stated in the past the EDA has discussed proposed developments
in the area of Brooklyn Boulevard and I -694. He stated staff has been
approached to consider the feasibility of purchasing property along Brooklyn
Boulevard and allowing the Peacemaker Center to rent this property. He noted
the Peacemaker Center would pay for the necessary restorations. He explained
the EDA could acquire this property by using block grant funds. He noted at
some point in the future the EDA could expect to demolish this building to allow
for development of the entire area. Commissioner Scott inquired if this would
be a long term lease with the Peacemaker Center or a month to month lease.
President Nyquist stated it would be a two to three year lease. The EDA
Coordinator stated staff is asking the EDA to set a policy for development and
acquisition in this area. He noted the Community Development Block Grant
funding cycle would begin in February, and he would consider acquisition in late
spring or early summer.
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Theis
directing staff to proceed with negotiations for purchase of the property on
Brooklyn Boulevard. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Lhotka to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center
Economic Development Authority adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
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