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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 01-23 EDAM Special Session1 1 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 JANUARY 23, 1989 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 9:50 p.m. ROLL CALL President Dean Nyquist, Commissioners Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Todd Paulson, and Jerry Pedlar. 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, and Administrative Aide Patti Page. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DECEMBER 19 1988 SPECIAL SESSION There was a motion by Commissioner Lhotka and seconded by Commissioner Scott to approve the minutes of the December 19, 1988, Economic Development Authority meeting. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS The EDA Director presented a Resolution Approving Two (2) Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority Grants (File Nos. H67 and H68). Commissioner Scott stated she would like to remove the second application, file No. H68, and table it for further information. She stated she has some concerns regarding the length of time the applicant has lived at this address. Commissioner Lhotka noted these grants improve the housing stock within the City and also provide some benefits to the owner. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -01 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING ONE (1) BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY GRANT (FILE NO. H67) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Pedlar to table consideration of the grant application for file No. H68 until a later date. The motion passed unanimously. The EDA Director presented a Resolution Adjusting Household Income Limits for Eligibility for a Brooklyn Center Home Rehabilitation Grant. The EDA Coordinator briefly reviewed the recommended changes, and he noted these levels have not been changed since the program was initiated in 1978. He noted the City is getting fewer people who are eligible under the current limits. 1/23/89 -1- RESOLUTION NO. 89 -02 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ADJUSTING HOUSEHOLD INCOME LIMITS FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR A BROOKLYN CENTER HOME REHABILITATION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -03 Member Jerry Pedlar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR A HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT GRANT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Todd Paulson, and the motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Lhotka and seconded by Commissioner Paulson to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority meeting adjour ed at 10:07 p.m. 1/23/89 -2- Pre 1