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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
REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 22, 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 10:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Todd Paulson, Commissioners Celia Scott, Dave Rosene, Barb Kalligher, and
Kristen Mann. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Community Development
Specialist Tom Bublitz, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary Nancy Berg.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
FEBRUARY 8. 1993 SPECIAL SESSION
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approve the minutes of the February 8, 1993, EDA meeting as printed. The motion passed
unanimously.
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DISCUSSION ITEM
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BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITIZENS PARTICIPATION.
COMMITTEE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
PROGRAM
The City Manager presented the Brooklyn Center Community Development Citizens
Participation Committee for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for
discussion.
The Community Development Specialist explained over the past years the committee
participation had declined substantially, and he recommended the City Council use its
required public hearing as the source of citizen input on the CDBG program rather than the
CDBG committee. He pointed out last year only the Chair of the committee attended the
meeting.
Commissioner Scott reviewed the history of the Committee for the Commissioners stating
the Committee was originally developed to handle how to use CDBG funds. She continued
once these procedures were set, other committees were formed to handle specific areas.
Commissioner Scott agreed with the suggestion to go with public hearings.
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President Paulson asked if the Council could use the Housing Commission to handle the
CDBG funds. The Community Development Specialist answered yes, but any use of CDBG
funds required a public hearing. Commissioner Rosene suggested the Planning Commission
would also be a proper venue for the CDBG program.
There was a motion by Commissioner Rosene and seconded by Commissioner Scott to
abolish the Brooklyn Center Community Development Citizens Participation Committee and
to utilize public hearing format at City Council meetings and other public hearings as
decided by appropriate citizen commissions. The motion passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION
The City Manager presented a Resolution Approving the Purchase of Real Property at 6715
and 6719 Humboldt Avenue North and Authorizing Execution of Purchase Agreement. He
explained this resolution would provide for the acquisition of the two remaining buildings
on the Humboldt Avenue site.
RESOLUTION NO. 93 -02
Commissioner Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY AT 6715 AND
6719 HUMBOLDT AVENUE NORTH AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Mann, and the motion passed unanimously.
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Commissioner Rosene suggested the City should celebrate the removal of the buildings by
planning the removal on a weekend; and maybe allowing citizens a swing of a sledgehammer
for a quarter. He suggested the proceeds could be used to purchase seed or sod to cover
the properties. Staff agreed to contact the Commissioners regarding a celebration.
The City Manager asked if the Commissioners supported Representative Orfield's legislation
labelled The Metropolitan Community Stability Act. The Commissioners all agreed.
President Paulson stated he would like to be involved in any meetings on this legislation.
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ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Kalligher and seconded by Commissioner Scott to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic
Development Authority adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
Todd Paulson, President
Recorded and transcribed by:
Nancy Berg
Timesaver Off Site Secretarial
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