HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 11-23 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 23, 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 9:41 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
NOVEMBER 9, 1992 SPECIAL SESSION
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Pedlar to
approve the minutes of the November 9, 1992, EDA meeting. The motion passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION
The City Manager presented a Resolution Authorizing President and Executive Director
to Execute Third -Party Agreement for Year XVIII Urban Hennepin County Community
Development Block Grant Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -40
Commissioner Rosene introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
EXECUTE THIRD -PARTY AGREEMENT FOR YEAR XVIII URBAN HENNEPIN
COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Scott, and the motion passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 92 -41
Commissioner Rosene introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING ONE (1) BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY GRANT (FILE NO. H -107 [8033])
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager introduced a Resolution Approving Purchase Agreement for the Purchase
of 6525, 6527, and 6529 Willow Lane.
Councilmember Pedlar stated this is a good opportunity for redevelopment, but there are
presently tenants in this building and noted the City will have to put some money back into
this property to improve its condition. The City Manager explained the improvement costs
will be covered by the revenue flow from the rent payments.
The EDA Coordinator explained it will be about a two -year period to phase out all tenants.
He stated the properties will not supply revenue, but the improvement costs will be covered
by the rents.
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -42
Commissioner Rosene introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY AT 6525 -29
WILLOW LANE; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager announced there will be an Executive Session of City Council to discuss
strategy for labor contract negotiations immediately following adjournment.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott 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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