HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 10-15 EDAM Special SessionMINUTES 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 15, 1990
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority met at 8:07 p.m. and was
called to order by President Dean Nyquist.
ROLL CALL
President Dean Nyquist, Commissioners 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, EDA Coordinator Brad Hoffman, EDA
Assistant Coordinator Tom Bublitz, and Administrative Aide Patti Page.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 1990, SPECIAL SESSION
There was a motion by Commissioner Cohen and seconded by Commissioner Paulson to
approve the minutes of the September 10, 1990, Economic Development Authority
meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
The EDA Director presented a Resolution Approving One (1) Brooklyn Center
Economic Development Authority Grant (File No. H83).
RESOLUTION NO. 90 -09
Commissioner Jerry Pedlar introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING ONE (1) BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
GRANT (FILE NO. H83)
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 Closing the Earle Brown Restoration
Project No. 89 -02. The EDA Coordinator noted there were two corrections which
should be made to the memo and explained these to the Commissioners.
Commissioner Paulson inquired what types of items would be covered under the
punch list. The EDA Coordinator stated it would be small detail items like
replacement of dead shrubs or trees. President Nyquist inquired if this
includes the basement in the Heritage Center. The EDA Coordinator stated
completion of these rooms was never contemplated under the original project.
RESOLUTION NO. 90 -10
Commissioner Philip Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
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RESOLUTION CLOSING THE EARLE BROWN RESTORATION 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 stated there seems to be a need for additional breakout space
in the basement of the Heritage Center. The EDA Coordinator noted that people
have actually rented draperies to finish the room so that they could use it for
different conventions. He noted the completion of these rooms had never been
contemplated in the restoration project. He noted this evening he is looking
for some direction from the EDA.
Commissioner Paulson inquired if this would mean
Heritage Center. The EDA Coordinator stated it
becomes part of the package that you are selling.
set a value on this area; however, it is one of the
center. Commissioner Pedlar inquired if we have
shortage of space. The EDA Coordinator stated at
money, but it will cost us business at some time.
if there would be any cost involved in obtaining
fees. The EDA Coordinator responded negatively.
although he feels a need for breakout room, he is
future City Council to the use of the basement.
stated there are
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additional revenue for the
is insignificant because it
He stated it is difficult to
shortfalls of the convention
lost money because of the
this point we have not lost
Commissioner Pedlar inquired
estimates for professional
Commissioner Paulson stated
uncertain of committing the
There was a motion by Commissioner Cohen and seconded by Commissioner Pedlar
authorizing staff to develop cost estimates for completion of the breakout
room /Council Chambers in the Heritage Center basement. The motion passed
unanimously.
The EDA Coordinator
improvements to be done to the D barn.
potential tenant for the G barn, but the lease would not retire the
replication of that building. He stated he recommends that promotion of the G
barn be halted until the tax increment district can support the rebuilding.
There was a motion by Commissioner Pedlar and seconded by Commissioner Cohen
authorizing staff to not proceed with replication of the G barn and further
authorizing tenant improvements in the D barn when it is economically feasible.
The motion passed unanimously.
The EDA Director presented a Resolution Authorizing Execution of Purchase
Agreement for the Acquisition of 6730 Perry Avenue North, Brooklyn Center,
Accepting Relocation Claim Form and Authorizing Payment for Acquisition Costs
and Relocation Costs.
approximately $150,000 in tenant
He added that EBF Management has a
cost for
RESOLUTION NO. 90 -11
Commissioner Philip Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
6730 PERRY AVENUE NORTH, BROOKLYN CENTER, ACCEPTING RELOCATION CLAIM FORM AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR ACQUISITION COSTS AND RELOCATION COSTS
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Pedlar and seconded by Commissioner Cohen to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center
Economic Development Authority adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
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