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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
DECEMBER 3, 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 9:47 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, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, EDA Coordinator Brad Hoffman, and
Administrative Aide Patti Page.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OCTOBER 15, 1990 SPECIAL SESSION
There was a motion by Commissioner Cohen and seconded by Commissioner Paulson to
approve the minutes of the October 15, 1990, Economic Development Authority
meeting. The motion passed. Commissioner Scott abstained from the vote.
RESOLUTIONS
The EDA Director presented a Resolution Accepting Final Relocation Claim for 6730
Perry Avenue North and Authorizing Payment.
RESOLUTION NO. 90 -14
Commissioner Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FINAL RELOCATION CLAIM FORM FOR 6730 PERRY AVENUE NORTH
AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR THE FINAL RELOCATION COSTS
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 Accepting a Proposal for a
Commercial /Industrial Study. The EDA Coordinator stated this is the counterpart
to the housing study. He noted special attention would be paid to the four key
areas. He stated the RFP was mailed to eight firms and four proposals were
received. He stated an interview group reviewed the proposals and interviewed
the firms. Councilmember Paulson inquired if the Maxfield group had the lowest
price for its proposal. The EDA Coordinator stated it happened to turn out that
way; however, price was not a key factor. He noted the interview team picked the
firm that would do the best job for the City.
RESOLUTION NO. 90 -15
Commissioner Philip Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its
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adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MAXFIELD RESEARCH GROUP, INC.
FOR A COMMERCIAL /INDUSTRIAL STUDY
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Celia Scott, and 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 Economic Development
Authority meeting adjourned at 10 :55 p.m.
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