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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
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority met in special session and was
called to order by President Todd Paulson at 9:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Todd Paulson, Commissioners Celia Scott, 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, Public Works Coordinator Diane Spector, Personnel Coordinator Geralyn
Barone, EDA Coordinator Brad Hoffman, and Council Secretary Ann Odden.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
SPECIAL SESSION
MARCH 25, 1991
CITY HALL
MARCH 11, 1991 SPECIAL SESSION
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Pedlar to
approve the minutes of the March 11, 1991 EDA meeting. Vote: Four ayes. The motion
passed. President Paulson abstained.
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -04
Commissioner Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THIRD -PARTY AGREEMENT
FOR YEAR XVI URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -05
Commissioner Jerry Pedlar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING OFFER OF JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE
PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5538 COLFAX AVENUE NORTH
IN BROOKLYN CENTER
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously.
The EDA Director and the EDA Coordinator reviewed item 4c in regard to amending
the 1991 EDA budget. Staff recommended approval of this item.
Merrill Bush, president of the advertising firm of Bush and Partners, presented information
to the Council on 1991 advertising and promotion goals for the Earle Brown Heritage
Center, which was the purpose of the proposed budget amendments.
The EDA Director noted the Commission would begin receiving monthly statements in
regard to the operation of the Heritage Center.
In regard to Commissioner Pedlar's question, Mr. Bush indicated it would be difficult to
track success of the advertising campaign as increased public awareness would be difficult
to measure. Commissioner Cohen commented the campaign was geared toward making
the Heritage Center profitable, and it would seem to be advisable to accept the
professional advice and review the plan in two years to determine whether the strategy was
working as planned. The EDA Director noted it could take three years before the results
of the media campaign could be measured, due to the fact that some conventions are
booked far in advance.
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -06
Commissioner Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1991 TO PROVIDE FOR AN AMENDED 1991 BUDGET
FOR THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER INCLUDING CERTAIN CAPITAL
OUTLAY ITEMS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Philip Cohen and the motion passed unanimously.
The EDA Director reviewed item 4d in regard to approval of a contract with Omega
Foods for the Heritage Center. The EDA Coordinator indicated the contract was shorter
in term than the previous food service contract and contained provisions for the City to
end the contract under certain conditions.
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RESOLUTION NO. 91 -07
Commissioner Jerry Pedlar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
WITH OMEGA FOODS FOR THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Celia Scott and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -08
Commissioner Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES OF EDA FUNDS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Dave Rosene and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -09
Commissioner Philip Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION FOR FACSIMILE SIGNATURES
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 Rosene and seconded by Commissioner Pedlar to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic
Development Authority adjourned at 10:11 p.m.
Recorded and transcribed by:
Ann J. Odden
Northern Counties Secretarial Service
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Todd Paulson, President