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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
JUNE 12, 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 10:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Dean Nyquist, and Commissioners Todd Paulson and Philip Cohen. Also
present were EDA Director Gerald Splinter, Director of Planning and Inspection
Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, EDA Coordinator Brad Hoffman, and
Administrative Aide Patti Page.
President Nyquist noted Commissioners Scott and Pedlar were absent from this
evening's meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES MAY 22. 1989 SPECIAL SESSION
There was a motion by Commissioner Paulson and seconded by President Nyquist to
approve the minutes of the May 22, 1989, Economic Development Authority meeting.
The motion passed. Commissioner Cohen abstained from the vote.
RESOLUTIONS
The EDA Director presented a Resolution Accepting Bids and Approving Contracts
for Heritage Center Amenities Project No. 89 -02. The EDA Coordinator stated
this is the last contract that needed to be bid for restoration of the farm. He
noted he hopes to have the final tabulation of all bids by the next meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 89 -15
Commissioner Philip Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND APPROVING CONTRACTS FOR HERITAGE CENTER AMENITIES
PROJECT NO. 89 -02
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Todd Paulson, and the motion passed unanimously.
The EDA Director presented a Resolution Acquiring Excess MNDOT property. He
noted this item was discussed at the meeting on May 22, 1989, at which time the
Commissioners directed staff to put together an acquisition package.
RESOLUTION NO. 89 -16
Commissioner Todd Paulson introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF EXCESS MNDOT LAND
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Philip Cohen, and the motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEM
DEMOLITION OF BLACKSMITH SHOP
The EDA Director stated originally plans were to move the blacksmith shop on to
the property for future use. He noted in order to use the building the siding,
roof, and windows would have to be removed and replaced. He noted at this point
the only thing which would be saved from the blacksmith shop is the framing and
even some of that needed to be reinforced and rebuilt. He explained after the
contractors' reviewed this building they suggested demolishing it and
replicating it. He noted if all that is being saved of the existing blacksmith
shop is the framing, no one would ever see it. He stated staff proposes to
demolish the blacksmith shop and replicate it on the site. He noted key items
from the existing building would be saved. He stated there would be a financial
savings of approximately $8,000, and the project would be gaining a far superior
building and much more usable space on the second level.
There was a motion by Commissioner Cohen and seconded by Commissioner Paulson to
demolish the existing blacksmith shop and replicate it on the site. The motion
passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Paulson and seconded by Commissioner Cohen to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center
Economic Development Authority adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
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