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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 05-24 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 MAY 24, 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 9:30 p.m. ROLL CALL President Todd Paulson, Commissioners Celia Scott, Dave Rosene, and Kristen Mann. Commissioner Barb Kalligher was excused from tonight's meeting. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Community Development Brad Hoffman, Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary Nancy Berg. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA President Paulson inquired if any Commissioners requested any items be removed from the Consent Agenda. The Director of Community Development requested item 6a be removed from the Consent Agenda until June 14, 1993. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 93 -17 Commissioner Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROGRAM APPLICATION COMMITMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE 1993 MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY'S MINNESOTA CITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly geconded by Commissioner Mann, and the motion passed unanimously.' 5/24/93 1 RESOLUTION NO. 93 -18 Commissioner Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF MORTGAGE REVENUE BOND ALLOTMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE 1993 MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY MINNESOTA CITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Mann, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 93 -19 Commissioner Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATIONS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR DEMOLITION OF 6601 BRYANT AVENUE NORTH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Mann, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 93 -20 Commissioner Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATIONS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR DEMOLITION OF 419 69TH AVENUE NORTH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Mann, and the motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MAY 10. 1993 SPECIAL SESSION There was a motion by Commissioner Mann and seconded by Commissioner Scott to approve the minutes of the May 10, 1993, EDA meeting as printed. The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6730 PERf`Y AVENUE NORTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER TO TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY The City Manager presented the public hearing regarding sale of property located at 6730 Perry Avenue North in Brooklyn Center to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. 5/24/93 -2- The Community Development Specialist explained the resolution presented to the EDA would approve the terms of the purchase agreement for the sale of the property to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. He explained the terms of the purchase agreement and added another paragraph after condition number 14: If the Purchaser does not comply with the requirements of this paragraph, then the Seller shall have the right to re -enter and take possession of the Property and to terminate and revest in the Seller title to the Property. The quit claim deed required to be provided under paragraph 10 shall include a reverter clause to effectuate the intent of this paragraph. President Paulson asked for a definition of a low- and moderate income person. The Community Development Specialist explained a low- and moderate income person or persons was defined as an income not greater than eighty percent of the Minneapolis /St. Paul metropolitan MSA median household income as most recently approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development for purposes of establishing Community Development Block Grant program income limits. President Paulson opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing regarding a resolution authorizing execution of purchase agreement for the sale of 6730 Perry Avenue North to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Paul Jennings of Wooddale Lutheran Church and Habitat for Humanity volunteer explained the mission of Habitat for Humanity was to provide housing for low- income, working families. He explained the family must contribute 300 hours of "sweat equity" in community service. He described the home as a rambler with a basement, low maintenance exterior, a garage, and standard landscaping. He further explained he and two other volunteers had spoken to the residents in the area and most were fairly supportive, with two families expressing reservations about who would be occupying the house. Tony Beckstrom, a paid employee of Habitat for Humanity, provided the plans for the house. Mike Zawalski, Habitat for Humanity volunteer from St. Alphonus, expressed gratitude to City staff and the Council for helping to make this home possible. He explained there were five churches in Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park providing funding and many hours of volunteer labor for Habitat for Humanity. President Paulson asked if the property could become rental property. Mr. ?erinilts? answered no, not during the twenty years of the mortgage, and if the mortgage was not being met it would revert back to Habitat for Humanity. President Paulson asked how members of the community could become involved with Habitat for Humanity. Mr. Jennings answered through an individual's church or by calling 5/24/93 -3- the affiliate office on East 22nd Street in Minneapolis. Mr. Zawalski encouraged anyone interested in volunteering meet with him after the meeting. President Paulson stated it sounded like a lot of hard work, but a lot of fun for a good purpose. There was a motion by Commissioner Rosene and seconded by Commissioner Mann to close the public hearing at 9:58 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 93 -21 Commissioner Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF 6730 PERRY AVENUE NORTH TO TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. The Community Development Specialist presented a resolution establishing the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority's interest in joining with other CO -OP Northwest Cities to form a non- profit housing development consortium. He apologized for bringing this to the EDA without prior notice, but explained staff had only just received the information and had not had adequate time to review the proposal. He explained two reasons for considering establishment of a non profit housing development consortium: 1. To take advantage of some HOME funds that can only be accessed through this type of organization. 2. The City of New Hope had created a non profit organization for a senior housing project, and since it was completed the non profit organization had been in a state of dormancy and New Hope was considering amending the non- profit bylaws to allow for this development consortium. He further explained the consortium would like to submit an application to Hennepin County for HOME funds for this year, and the resolution would allow Brooklyn Center to apply for the funds. He also explained the deadline for applying for the funds was June 1, 1993. i The City Manager agreed it might be a good idea to develop a non- profit corporation and piggyback with other communities so Brooklyn Center would not have the expense of setting up a non profit corporation on its own. Commissioner Mann asked what the expense to Brooklyn Center would be. The Community 5/24/93 4 Development Specialist answered Brooklyn Center would have a match requirement of 25 percent. He explained some of the match could be by staff time or land, not necessarily a cash donation. Commissioner Scott inquired if CDBG funds could be used for the 25 percent match. The Community Development Specialist answered no, but the City could combine CDBG funds with HOME funds for a project. The City Manager explained the City would not have to commit to any given program. He further explained some of the funds could be used to purchase scattered sites. President Paulson was concerned the EDA was just now hearing about the program and did not know enough about it to make a decision. The City Manager assured the EDA if it felt uncomfortable with the program it should not feel pressured to vote on the resolution. He explained staff had only just learned of the opportunity and wanted the EDA to be aware of it. Commissioner Scott inquired if the EDA was to vote in favor of the resolution, this would not commit the City to any money unless the City took advantage of the funds. The Community Development Specialist answered it was his understanding the City would not be committed to any hard dollars for going forward at this point. Commissioner Scott stated if the program would commit the City to spending money without knowing more, she was opposed to it. She continued if it was just to give the City the opportunity to submit for those funds in the future, she would have no problem. She agreed the EDA needed more information. The Community Development Specialist stated he did not have the answers this evening. President Paulson appreciated CO -OP Northwest presenting the program to staff, but agreed the EDA did not know enough about the program right now. Commissioner Rosene suggested moving the resolution contingent on staff researching the proposal more, and then polling the commission members by phone. The City Attorney suggested the EDA could make the resolution contingent upon further review by the City Manager. Commissioner Mann appreciated staff's efforts, but stated she would not vote 9n something she had just learned about. There was a motion by Commissioner Mann and seconded by President Paulson to table a resolution establishing the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority's interest in joining with other CO -OP Northwest Cities to form a non profit housing development consortium until the EDA has further information on the program. Vote on the motion: three ayes, one nay. Commissioner Rosene voted nay. The motion passed. 5/24/93 -5 ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Rosene and seconded by Commissioner Mann to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority adjourned at 10:26 p.m. Todd Paulson, President Recorded and transcribed by: Nancy Berg TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial 5/24/93 -6-