HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 07-13 EDAM Special Session 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
JULY 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 9:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Todd Paulson, Commissioners Celia Scott, Dave Rosene, and Philip Cohen.
Commissioner Pedlar arrived at 9:40 p.m. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter,
Assistant EDA Coordinator Tom Bublitz, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, Director of
Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, and Council Secretary Nancy Berg.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
JUNE 22, 1992 SPECIAL SESSION
There was a motion by Commissioner Cohen and seconded by Commissioner Scott to
approve the minutes of the June 22, 1992, EDA meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEM
C BARN DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES
The EDA Coordinator presented two alternative plans for the C Barn development. He
reviewed the drawings and answered Council's questions.
Councilmember Pedlar arrived at 9:40 p.m.
There was a motion by Commissioner Cohen and seconded by Commissioner Scott directing
staff to obtain quotations for C Barn Development Alternative #1. The motion passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
The City Manager introduced a Resolution Approving a Purchase Agreement for the
Apartment (four -plex) Located at 6637 Humboldt Avenue North.
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Councilmember Rosene presented his rationale for supporting this resolution. He suggested
a Town Meeting be held to receive input from the citizens for future use of the property.
Councilmember Cohen agreed the Council needs to be informed of the citizens' overall
desires for the area
The City Manager explained the property will not be available immediately because it is
occupied. Council will have some time to look at this issue.
Councilmember Pedlar stated the EDA has parameters under which it must operate. It is
his understanding the same parameters (zoning) would apply here. He further stated all
citizens should share in the discussion as it relates to the development of this property.
Councilmember Rosene requested the $94,056 figure be removed from the resolution.
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Commissioner Rosene introduced the following resolution as amended and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE APARTMENT
(FOUR -PLEX) LOCATED AT 6637 HUMBOLDT AVENUE NORTH
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing amended resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Cohen, and the motion passed unanimously.
There was a motion by Commissioner Rosene and seconded by Commissioner Cohen to
establish a town meeting with staff providing Council a complete review of land use prior
to the town meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Cohen to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic
Development Authority adjourned at 10 p.m.
Mayor Pro tem
Recorded and transcribed by:
Nancy Berg
Northern Counties Secretarial Services
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