HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 02-08 EDAM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN
CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE
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OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 8, 1993
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 10:25 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Todd Paulson, Commissioners Celia Scott, Dave Rosene, Barb Kalligher, and
Kristen Mann. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Community
Development Brad Hoffman, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, City Attorney Charlie
LeFevere, and Council Secretary Nancy Berg.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
JANUARY 11, 1993 SPECIAL SESSION
There was a motion by Commissioner Rosene and seconded by Commissioner Kalligher to
approve the minutes of the January 11, 1993, EDA meeting as printed. The motion passed
unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEM
AUTHORIZATION FOR MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE EARLE BROWN
HERITAGE CENTER
The City Manager presented the authorization for management audit of the Earle Brown
Heritage Center for discussion. He explained at the May 18, 1992, EDA workshop, staff
requested the commission to consider a proposal from Marquette Partners to perform a
comprehensive evaluation of the Heritage Center's operation. He further explained staff
suggested it would be beneficial to have an independent review of the entire operation,
including management, staffing levels, operation costs, market niche, and pricing.
The Director of Community Development presented a proposal from Marquette Partners
with a cost estimate not to exceed $10,000. He explained Marquette Partners had been
recommended to the EDA from a variety of sources, all of whom were in the hospitality
industry.
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President Paulson asked if Marquette Partners had any dealings with other businesses at the
Heritage Center. The Director of Community Development answered no, but they had been
highly recommended to staff.
Commissioner Scott stated the proposal seemed to be a very comprehensive package just
what the City was looking for.
Commissioner Rosene expressed concern over the proposal amount of $10,000.
Commissioner Kalligher suggested staff obtain at least two more proposals to provide a
comparison for the EDA.
There was a motion by Commissioner Mann and seconded by Commissioner Rosene to
direct staff to prepare an RFP for a management audit of the Earle Brown Heritage Center.
President Paulson explained he would like the consultant to look at the management and
to also attempt to define public use versus commercial use at the Earle Brown Heritage
Center.
The motion passed unanimously.
The Director of Community Development agreed to write a formal RFP for the FDA's
review.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Rosene and seconded by Commissioner Scott to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic
Development Authority adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
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Todd Paulson, President
Recorded and transcribed by:
Nancy Berg
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