HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 03-11 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
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority met in special session and was
called to order by President Pro tem Celia Scott at 7:50 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Pro tem Celia Scott, Commissioners Jerry Pedlar, Dave Rosene, 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,
Assistant EDA Coordinator Tom Bublitz, and Council Secretary Ann Odden. President
Todd Paulson was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
FEBRUARY 12, 1991
There was a motion by Commissioner Cohen and seconded by Commissioner Rosene to
approve the minutes of the February 12, 1991, EDA meeting. The motion passed
unanimously.
JANUARY 2, 1991
There was a motion by Commissioner Pedlar and seconded by Commissioner Rosene to
approve the minutes of the January 2, 1991, EDA meeting. Vote: Three ayes. The
motion passed. Commissioner Cohen abstained.
DISCUSSION ITEM
SPECIAL SESSION
MARCH 11, 1991
CITY HALL
CONSIDERATION OF ACOUISITION OF THE SINGLE FAMILY PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 5538 COLFAX AVENUE NORTH
The City Manager briefly reviewed this item for the EDA. He noted staff recommended
approval to proceed with the purchase of the property.
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In response to President Pro tem Scott's question, the EDA Assistant Coordinator stated
the house had been on the list to be acquired by the City in part because it was situated
sideways on the property, as well as being a detriment to the surrounding area. He
indicated the property was currently vacant, which would eliminate the expense of
relocation.
There was a motion by Commissioner Pedlar and seconded by Commissioner Cohen
directing staff to proceed with all necessary actions required to purchase the property using
Community Development Block Grant funds. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Rosene and seconded by Commissioner Cohen to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic
Development Authority adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Recorded and transcribed by:
Ann J. Odden
Northern Counties Secretarial Service
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