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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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
SPECIAL SESSION
APRIL 13, 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 9:39 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Todd Paulson, Commissioners Dave Rosene, and Philip Cohen. Excused were
Commissioners Celia Scott and Jerry Pedlar. Also present were City Manager Gerald
Splinter, EDA Coordinator Brad Hoffman, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, Director of
Public Works Sy Knapp, Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, Finance Director
Paul Holmlund, and Council Secretary Carla Wirth.
MARCH 9, 1992 SPECIAL SESSION
There was a motion by Commissioner Rosene and seconded by Commissioner Cohen to
approve the minutes of the March 9, 1992, EDA meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
The City Manager indicated the Council approved an amendment to the Year XVII CDBG
Program at the March 23, 1992, meeting to fund the Brooklyn Boulevard Redevelopment
Study. The proposed resolution is a "housekeeping resolution" which authorizes execution
of the third party agreement between the Brooklyn Center City Council and Brooklyn
Center EDA.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -10
Commissioner Rosene introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THIRD PARTY AGREEMENT
FOR AMENDMENT TO YEAR XVII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Cohen and the motion passed unanimously.
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EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER CAPITAL OUTLAY
The City Manager indicated the proposed resolution would approve the purchase of 300
additional chairs for the Heritage Center as well as completing window treatments at the
Inn.
The EDA Coordinator explained adoption of the resolution would formalize the motion
previously approved by the EDA for these expenditures.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -11
Commissioner Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ADDING TO THE PROJECT 8876 IN THE EARLE BROWN T.I.F.
DISTRICT FUND FOR 1992 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE EARLE BROWN
HERITAGE CENTER
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Rosene and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -12
Commissioner Rosene introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROJECT 8854 IN THE EARLE BROWN T.I.F.
DISTRICT FUND FOR A 1992 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT TO ADD WINDOW
TREATMENTS TO THE INN ON THE FARM
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Cohen and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER 8855 IN THE EARLE BROWN
T.I.F. DISTRICT FUND FOR 1992 A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FOR CONVERSION
OF THE C -BARN AT THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER
The City Manager then presented a resolution for the EDA's consideration which would
address converting the C -Barn to meeting space and establishes a budget of $75,000. All
costs of the project would be charged to the Earle Brown Tax Increment District.
President Paulson questioned the option of using the C -Barn for City Hall space needs and
asked what type of meetings it would be used for. The EDA Coordinator responded the
C -Barn would primarily be used for small meeting groups (25 to 100 persons). They have
found an increase in business for small corporation gatherings which the Hippodrome is too
large to accommodate but would work well for the C -Barn. With regard to City Hall space
needs, he felt the C -Barn is too small to be of use.
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Commissioner Rosene questioned the possibility of using the converted C -Barn as a Council
Chambers. The City Manager responded the existing Council Chambers is significantly
larger than the C -Barn. The EDA Coordinator agreed and indicated the C -Barn could
continue to be used for various Commission meetings.
Commissioner Cohen requested an explanation regarding the rental option. The EDA
Coordinator explained leasing the C -Barn would result in a tax issue; however, if the space
is rented it can retain a tax exempt status. He then reviewed the estimated dollar figures
for leasing versus renting.
President Paulson questioned the proposed configuration of the C -Barn. The EDA
Coordinator indicated staff is still developing a configuration and will submit it for EDA
consideration in the near future. With regard to opening the attic area, the EDA
Coordinator felt it may be cost prohibitive but he will provide the EDA with estimated costs.
He pointed out the attic area could be rented for small retreats. He added the square
footage is small enough that the C -Barn is not required to meet access requirements.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -13
Commissioner Rosene introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER 8855 IN THE EARLE BROWN
T.I.F. DISTRICT FUND FOR 1992 A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FOR CONVERSION
OF THE C -BARN AT THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Cohen and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
FOR THE MINNESOTA CITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAM (MCPP)
The City Manager indicated the Minnesota City Participation Program (MCPP) would
provide a set aside of up to $4 million for below market rate mortgage loans to first -time
home buyers in Brooklyn Center.
The EDA Coordinator explained, if approved, this would be the third time the City has
applied for funding for the MCPP, which is a lottery -type of situation.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -14
Commissioner Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
UNDER THE MINNESOTA CITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAM (MCPP)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Rosene and the motion passed unanimously.
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RESCIND SPECIAL EDA WORKSESSION OF APRIL 20, 1992
The City Manager explained staff is unable to gather the needed information by the
Worksession scheduled for April 20, 1992. Therefore, staff recommends the meeting be
canceled.
There was a motion by Commissioner Cohen and seconded by Commissioner Rosene to
rescind the Special EDA Worksession scheduled for April 20, 1992. 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 9:50 p.m.
Recorded and transcribed by:
Carla Wirth
Northern Counties Secretarial Services
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Todd Paulson, President
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