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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
APRIL 9, 1990
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 7:25 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Dean Nyquist, Commissioners Celia Scott, Todd Paulson, Jerry Pedlar,
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, City Engineer Mark
Maloney, Personnel Coordinator Geralyn Barone, and Administrative Aide Patti
Page.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES JANUARY 29 1990 SPECIAL SESSION
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Paulson to
approve the minutes of the January 29, 1990, Economic Development Authority
meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FEBRUARY 12. 1990 SPECIAL SESSION
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Paulson to
approve the minutes of the February 12, 1990, Economic Development Authority
meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FEBRUARY 26. 1990 SPECIAL SESSION
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Paulson to
approve the minutes of the February 26, 1990, Economic Development Authority
meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
The City Manager noted for quite sometime now, the City staff has been in
negotiations and study with the school board regarding a modified project plan
for the housing development and tax increment financing plan.
Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing regarding
the Tax Increment Financing Plan. He inquired if there was anyone present who
wished to address the Council. No one appeared to speak, and he entertained a
motion to close the public hearing.
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Cohen to
close the public hearing on a Tax Increment Financing Plan. The motion passed
unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 90 -05
Commissioner Philip Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MODIFIED PROJECT PLAN FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO.
01 AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 01
REQUESTING THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY COUNCIL TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON;
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE PLANS
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 419 69TH AVENUE NORTH
The City Manager stated this property owner has approached the City regarding
the City's purchase of his property. He stated staff is requesting
authorization from the City Council to negotiate a purchase price for this
property.
There was a motion by Commissioner Cohen and seconded by Commissioner Scott
directing staff to negotiate a purchase price for the property at 419 69th
Avenue North. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Pedlar to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center
Economic Development Authority adjourned at 7 :32 p.m.
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