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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
DISCUSSION ITEMS
SPECIAL SESSION
JANUARY 14, 1991
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority met in special session and was
called to order by President Todd Paulson at 10:36 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Todd Paulson, Commissioners Celia Scott, Jerry Pedlar, and Dave Rosene. 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, Assistant EDA Coordinator Tom
Bublitz, Deputy City Clerk Patti Page, and Council Secretary Ann Odden.
EBF MANAGEMENT CONTRACT REVIEW
The EDA Director reviewed the Earle Brown Heritage Center transition and stated the
attorneys are working to resolve the matter and facilitate the transition between the EDA
and EBF Management. Terms of the contract and reimbursement requests are the key
issues to resolve. He reported it would be necessary to employ most of the existing staff
as EDA employees, although this would have little effect on the cost of operating the
Center, which has been paid by the EDA. He noted taking over EBF Management
employees would provide the continuity necessary for the operation of the facility. He
recommended the EDA examine the Center closely in the next six months before
establishment of a final organization structure and proposed that Judith Bergeland become
the assistant manager with responsibility for the day -to -day operation of the site. He
stated financial /accounting responsibilities were to be transferred directly to the Finance
Department.
Commissioner Scott questioned whether employees would become employees of the City
during the interim period. The EDA Director indicated the City would prefer not to
negotiate contracts with all employees at this time but would leave the option open in
certain cases. Councilmember Pedlar raised the following issues: 1) What is the process
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for reversing the process if it becomes apparent it is not workable; 2) How does it affect
the comparable worth of the employees; and 3) Is it possible to review the situation in
three months. He suggested tabling the action until these and other questions can be
answered might be advisable.
The EDA Coordinator indicated action should be taken as soon as possible to provide
continuity, as well as to give the EDA a basis on which to pay the employees.
There was a motion by Commissioner Pedlar and seconded by Commissioner Scott to
authorize the transition as recommended by Staff, with the stipulation that the matter be
reviewed in three months. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Pedlar and seconded by Commissioner Scott to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic
Development Authority adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
Recorded and transcribed by:
Ann J. Odden
Northern Counties Secretarial Service
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