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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 02-10 EDAM Special Session1 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 FEBRUARY 10, 1992 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 10:43 p.m. ROLL CALL President Todd Paulson, Commissioners Celia Scott, Jerry Pedlar, Dave Rosene, and Philip Cohen. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, EDA Coordinator Brad Hoffman, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, and Council Secretary Peggy McNabb. APPROVAL OF MINUTES JANUARY 27, 1992 SPECIAL SESSION There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Pedlar to approve the minutes of the January 27, 1992, EDA meeting. The motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEMS CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUEST FOR EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER The EDA Coordinator presented photographs and began a detailed presentation of the specific capital outlay items and projects for the Earle Brown Heritage Center to be financed as part of the TIF project. The proposal was initially discussed by the EDA at its November 3, 1991, meeting, at which time the EDA requested more specific information on the items intended for purchase. Shortly into the presentation, Councilmember Pedlar asked the EDA Coordinator if the items were prioritized. In response, the EDA Coordinator briefly reviewed the list and stated while priority had not been applied to the items, he would recommend getting the NFPA approved paint storage cabinets as soon as possible for safety concerns. 2/10/92 1 Councilmember Pedlar suggested the items be prioritized and presented for approval a few items at a time at future EDA meetings. He complimented the EDA Coordinator on his consistently fine work, and further suggested authorizing the EDA Coordinator to approve the purchase of the smaller less costly items rather than having the EDA review each and every item. Mayor Paulson recalled Councilmember Rosene a while back had expressed concern that being the EDA meetings are usually late in the evening following the Council meetings, he felt the EDA Coordinator and staff were not being given the time and attention they deserved for presentations. The Mayor agreed with this concern, and also complimented the EDA Coordinator on the quality content of his presentations /information and options provided to the EDA. He further suggested the EDA meet separately once per month rather than after Council meetings. In response to Councilmember Pedlar's earlier suggestion, the Mayor felt the capital outlay items and projects do need to be reviewed and discussed by the EDA because of the total cost. Commissioner Cohen felt a policy should be established authorizing the EDA Coordinator to purchase items up to a certain dollar amount, and the EDA should review only the more expensive purchases /projects above that dollar amount. He further suggested the EDA meetings be held prior to the Council meetings for the convenience of the EDA staff. The City Manager stated that while on occasion the EDA had been held prior to Council meetings to accommodate guest presentations, the reason the Council meetings are scheduled first is so the Council's public hearings can be held as early in the evening as possible. The City Manager will review the suggestions offered and report back to the EDA. Councilmember Scott felt the minimal number of EDA agenda items would not warrant a separate monthly meeting. She stated that EDA agenda items are often tied in with Council agenda items, and consequently it would not be feasible to hold EDA before Council. Regarding the capital outlay projects presented this evening, she suggested the Commissioners raise any questions on specific items presented and moving along with approval in that manner, or else approving the smaller items this evening and reviewing the more expensive items at a future meeting. In response, the EDA Coordinator stated items 13, 16 and 17 would be the more expensive items /projects. RESOLUTION NO. 92 -07 Commissioner Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, subject to items 13, 16 and 17 being removed for consideration at the next EDA meeting: RESOLUTION APPROVING CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUEST FOR EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER 2/10/92 2 1 1 1 1� 1 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Cohen. The motion passed unanimously. BROOKLYN CENTER TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT UPDATE The City Manager stated the Tax Increment District update was in response to a request from the EDA, and the report provided in the EDA agenda packet summarizes the steps involved in amending the plan. It also indicates a financial plan for the district to become cash flowing. The commitment the EDA has to the school district during this process is to shorten the district whenever possible and keep it as short as possible. The EDA Coordinator reviewed the projected tax increments and requirements of the housing and redevelopment districts, and responded to questions from the EDA on the projected time frames, the evaluation of abatements, and construction of the G barn. The Mayor thanked the EDA Coordinator for the update. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Pedlar to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority adjourned at 11:10 p.m. Recorded and transcribed by: Peggy McNabb Northern Counties Secretarial Service 2/10/92 3 Todd Paulson, President