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APPROVAL OF
There was a
approve the
unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEM
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
SEPTEMBER 10, 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 10:10 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, Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, City
Attorney Charlie LeFevere, EDA Coordinator Brad Hoffman, City Engineer Mark
Maloney, Public Works Coordinator Diane Spector, and Administrative Aide Patti
Page.
MINUTES AUGUST 13. 1990 SPECIAL SESSION EDA
motion by Commissioner Paulson and seconded by Commissioner Cohen to
minutes of the August 13, 1990, EDA meeting. The motion passed
APPROVAL OF MINUTES DECEMBER 18 1989 SPECIAL SESSION HRA
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Pedlar to
approve the minutes of the December 18, 1989, HRA meeting. The motion passed
unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES JANUARY 8 1990 SPECIAL SESSION HRA
There was a motion by Commissioner Paulson and seconded by Commissioner Cohen to
approve the minutes of the January 8, 1990, HRA meeting. The motion passed
unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES SEPTEMBER 4, 1990
There was a motion by Commissioner Cohen
approve the minutes of the September 4,
Commissioners Scott and Pedlar abstained
this meeting.
MARKET ANALYSIS OF 69TH AVENUE NORTH AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD
The EDA Director stated because of the proposed development between Brooklyn
Boulevard and Shingle Creek Parkway along 69th Avenue, there were a number of
right -of -way and development questions which needed to be addressed. He added
along with the City's improvements there would also be County improvements which
compounded these questions and concerns.
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SPECIAL SESSION HRA
and seconded by Commissioner Paulson to
1990, HRA meeting. The motion passed.
from voting as they were not present at
Commissioner Scott inquired what the City would actually be receiving for the
money. The EDA Coordinator stated in Phase I Maxfield Research Group would be
taking an objective look at the entire area and the current zoning and economic
issues regarding this area. He noted Phase II would be a review of the specific
project which would identify hindrances and set priorities. Councilmember
Pedlar stated he had a number of questions and concerns regarding the costs
outlined in the proposal. Commissioner Paulson noted since the City does not
have a lot of background in this area, staff does not seem quite clear as to
what they are requesting. He inquired if Maxfield Research Group would
know what it is studying. He stated he does not feel comfortable sending
someone out without a clear mission. Commissioner Cohen stated the area of 69th
Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard will deteriorate if the City does not have a
development plan. He noted this entire area has been considered a redevelopment
area, but the City has not acted on it in the past. He pointed out if you
compared the cost of the study and the cost of development errors to the City,
he feels this is an excellent expenditure. The EDA Coordinator briefly reviewed
the site which would be contained within the Maxfield Study. He noted he would
be comfortable with tabling action on this item and reworking the language with
Lee Maxfield.
There was a general consensus among Commissioners to lay over consideration of
this item to the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Paulson to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Economic Development
Authority adjourned at 10:37 p.m.
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