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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 9:20 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Todd Paulson, Commissioners Celia Scott, Jerry Pedlar, Dave Rosene, and Philip
Cohen. Also present were EDA Director Gerald Splinter, EDA Coordinator Brad Hoffman,
Assistant EDA Coordinator Tom Bublitz, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, Director of
Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, and Council Secretaries Ann Odden and Peggy
McNabb.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
August 12, 1991 SPECIAL SESSION
Commissioner Rosene noted a correction to the August 12, 1991, minutes: Last sentence
under ADJOURNMENT should read: The Brooklyn Center Economic Development
Authority adjourned at 11:57 p.m.
There was a motion by Commissioner Rosene and seconded by Commissioner Scott to
approve the minutes of the August 12, 1991, EDA meeting as amended. The motion passed
unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
SPECIAL SESSION
AUGUST 26, 1991
CITY HALL
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COMPLETION OF CARRIAGE HALL BASEMENT (TACK ROOM)
The EDA Director presented a resolution authorizing the completion of the tack
room/hippodrome basement in the Earle Brown Heritage Center and accepting the written
quotation for the required work.
In response to Commissioner Pedlar's question on square footage and cost, the EDA
Director calculated the room to be approximately 2,800 square feet and cost to be a
favorable $26 per square foot. The Council concurred that the cost appeared to be
favorable.
In response to Commissioner Scott's question on the completion date, the EDA Coordinator
indicated the completed room should be available for use in October. Commissioner Scott
supported the EDA Director's intention in this project, noting the inconvenience caused by
the lack of large breakout rooms in the area. The availability of this additional meeting
room should help keep more of the meeting business in the Brooklyn Center area.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -21
Commissioner Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMPLETION OF THE TACK ROOM
(HIPPODROME BASEMENT) AT THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER AND
ACCEPTING WRITTEN QUOTATIONS FOR WORK
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -22
The Assistant EDA Director briefly reviewed and discussed with the Commissioners the
following resolution and indicated he has received one offer on the Colfax Avenue North
property and two calls, but no offers on the Perry Avenue North property.
Commissioner Pedlar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE SALE
OF LAND BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF
SUCH LAND
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Scott, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -23
Commissioner Pedlar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1992 PURSUANT TO
MSA CHAPTER 469.033, SUBDIVISION 6, AND MSA CHAPTER 469.107,
SUBDIVISION 1
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 91 -24
The Assistant EDA Coordinator presented the following resolution and indicated he has
received two demolition quotes to date. He is working on expanding the list of bidders;
however, he needs to be selective in doing so to ensure quality workmanship. The
Councilmembers discussed several other recent, notable demolition projects in the City.
Commissioner Pedlar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATIONS AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR
DEMOLITION OF THE PROPERTY AT 5449 EMERSON AVENUE NORTH
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Cohen, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -25
Commissioner Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING TWO (2) BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY GRANTS, FILE NOS. H88 AND H89
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -26
EDA Director Gerald Splinter briefly reviewed the following resolution, indicating that it
was a two -phase project in response to complaints received last year.
Commissioner Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PHASE II CONSTRUCTION FOR
SOUNDPROOFING HIPPODROME CHILLER
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Cohen, and the motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Cohen and seconded by Commissioner Rosene to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic
Development Authority adjourned at 9:36 p.m.
Recorded and transcribed by:
Peggy McNabb
Northern Counties Secretarial Service
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Todd Paulson, President