HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 08-10 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
AUGUST 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 9:25 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Todd Paulson, Commissioners Dave Rosene, and Philip Cohen, Celia Scott, and
Jerry Pedlar. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Assistant EDA Coordinator
Tom Bublitz, City Attorney Ron Batty, Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren,
and Council Secretary Nancy Berg.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
July 27. 1992 SPECIAL WORK SESSION.
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Cohen to
approve the minutes of the July 27, 1992, EDA meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
The City Manager introduced a Resolution Accepting Quotations and Awarding Contracts
for the Remodeling of the "C" Barn at the Earle Brown Heritage Center.
Commissioner Scott asked who will oversee all subcontractors and the Assistant EDA
Coordinator answered the same construction manager.
Commissioner Cohen asked when the project will start and how long it will take.
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The Assistant EDA Coordinator answered the project will start within two weeks and will
be completed prior to October 1.
Commissioner Pedlar asked if this will be completed in conjunction with the ADA audit?
The Assistant EDA Coordinator replied that one of the reasons for this project is so the
City will be in compliance with the ADA.
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RESOLUTION NO. 92 -28
Commissioner Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATIONS AND AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR
THE REMODELING OF THE "C" AT THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE
CENTER
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -29
Commissioner Rosene introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND ESTABLISHING
OFFER OF JUST COMPENSATION FOR SAID PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5340
COLFAX AVENUE NORTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -30
Commissioner Pedlar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND ESTABLISHING
OFFER OF JUST COMPENSATION FOR SAID PROPERTY LOCATED AT 419 69TH
AVENUE NORTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER
The motion for. the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -31
Commissioner Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FROM THOMPSON ASSOCIATES, INC., TO
PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR A RENTAL TO OWNER CONVERSION
PROGRAM
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously.
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Commissioner Pedlar stated the City had a very successful National Night Out last Thursday.
Forty-six or forty-seven neighborhood groups got together. He was very pleased to see the
fire and police departments out, and he had received very positive comments from residents.
Commissioner Pedlar also stated that some of the people on Halifax Place were concerned
about the Brooklyn Boulevard study. He would like somehow, somewhere, someplace to
explain to these residents what we plan to do with this Brooklyn Boulevard study.
The City Manager was directed by Council to compose a letter to all participants in the
National Night Out and to share it with the Council.
Commissioner Cohen asked that the letter also include appreciation to David Grass of the
Crime Prevention Fund.
Commissioner Scott stated the crowds at the individual watch groups were larger this year
and the fire trucks drew out the kids and their parents.
The City Manager updated the Economic Development Authority on the apartment complex
on Humboldt. There is a tentative closing date set for September 1, 1992.
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 9:50 p.m.
Todd Paulson, President
Recorded and transcribed by:
Nancy Berg
Northern Counties Secretarial Services
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