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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 11-09 EDAM Special Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND STATE OF MINNESOTA SPECIAL SESSION NOVEMBER 9, 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 11:25 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, and Council Secretary Nancy Berg. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OCTOBER 19. 1992 WORK SESSION There was a motion by Commissioner Cohen and seconded by Commissioner Paulson to approve the minutes of the October 19, 1992, EDA meeting. The motion passed: three ayes, two abstains. Commissioners Scott and Pedlar abstained. OCTOBER 26. 1992 SPECIAL SESSION There was a motion by Commissioner Rosene and seconded by Commissioner Pedlar to approve the minutes of the October 26, 1992, EDA meeting. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION The City Manager presented a Resolution Approving Development Agreement with Evergreen Development Corporation. The City Attorney reported the purchase price is the fair market value for the property. He explained the purchase could have been handled by purchase agreement, but the City wanted this project and the tax increment as soon as possible. The City Attorney explained the agreement with Evergreen Development Group will generate substantive tax increment for Brooklyn Center. He also stated a storm pipe and storm holding pond will need to be relocated, and will be done at the expense of the Evergreen Development Group. He further reported if the Council approves this development agreement, the closing will take place this week. 11/9/92 -1- RESOLUTION NO. 92 -39 Commissioner Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH EVERGREEN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. 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 11:32 p.m. Todd Paulson, President Recorded and transcribed by: Nancy Berg Northern Counties Secretarial Services 11/9/92 -2-