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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
OCTOBER 9, 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 9:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Dean Nyquist, Commissioners Celia Scott, Todd Paulson, and Philip
Cohen. 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.
President Nyquist noted Commissioner Pedlar would be absent from this evening's
meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES SEPTEMBER 25. 1989 SPECIAL SESSION
There was a motion by Commissioner Paulson and seconded by Commissioner Cohen to
approve the minutes of the September 25, 1989, meeting. The motion passed.
Commissioner Scott abstained from the vote as she was not present at this
meeting.
RESOLUTION
The EDA Director presented a Resolution Approving One (1) Brooklyn Center
Economic Development Authority Grant (File No. H75).
RESOLUTION NO. 89 -30
Commissioner Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING ONE (1) BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
GRANT (FILE NO. H75)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Todd Paulson, and the motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEM
ACQUISITION OF TWO BROOKLYN CENTER HOMES
The EDA Coordinator stated he has not spoken with the owners of either of these
properties regarding acquisition of the homes at this time. He stated he merely
wanted to make the EDA aware of these two homes and ask for further direction.
He went on to explain the home at 5956 Beard Avenue North was originally worked
on under the Rehab Grant Project. He noted the grant work was never totally
completed because of a divorce. He stated this property and the one directly
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south of it represent the
He stated at this time
notified of the mortgage
necessary this evening,
information for the next m
The EDA Coordinator stated the home at 6730 Perry Avenue North is a slab home.
He noted the waste water line has been leaking for approximately two and one
half years. He noted the owner contacted the City seeking a rehab grant. He
stated an inspection was completed and even if the EDA were to approve a $10,000
grant and a $9,000 grant were approved by the County, it would not bring this
home to the minimum Section 8 standards. He noted this home is not worth
putting any money into. He stated he has not spoken with the property owner but
he can do so before the next meeting.
Commissioner Cohen stated he feels the EDA should move forward on both homes.
Commissioner Scott stated she disagrees with Commissioner Cohen, and she
believes the EDA should hold off on the home at 5956 Beard Avenue North and
allow the mortgage company to take it back. She stated the EDA could then
negotiate a price on the home, and it may be less than what they would pay at
the foreclosure sale. The EDA Coordinator stated this route has some pros and
cons to it. He noted another party may buy the home at the foreclosure sale and
then the EDA would lose out on it. President Nyquist noted he would abstain
from voting on this issue because one of the homeowners is a client of his
office.
There was a motion by Commissioner Cohen and seconded by Commissioner Paulson
directing staff to prepare further information on the acquisition of 5956 Beard
Avenue North and 6730 Perry Avenue North for the October 23, 1989, EDA meeting.
The motion passed. President Nyquist abstained from the vote.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Paulson to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center
Economic Development Authority adjourned at 9 :48 p.m.
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two worst properties in this particular neighborhood.
the home is in foreclosure, and the City has been
foreclosure sale date. He stated no decision is
and if the EDA so wishes, staff can compile more
eeting.
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