HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 08-09 EDAM Special Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN
CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE
OF MINNESOTA
SPECIAL SESSION
AUGUST 9, 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 8:12 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Todd Paulson, Commissioners Celia Scott, Dave Rosene, Barb Kalligher, and
Kristen Mann. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, City Attorney Charlie
LeFevere, and Council Secretary Kathy Stratton.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
President Paulson inquired if any Commissioners requested any items be removed from the
consent agenda. No requests were made.
RESOLUTION NO. 93 -30
Commissioner Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR DEMOLITION OF 6525, 6527, AND 6529
WILLOW LANE NORTH
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Kristen Mann and the motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
JULY 26. 1993 SPECIAL SESSION
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Kalligher to
approve the minutes of the July 26, 1993, EDA meeting as printed. The motion passed
unanimously, with Commissioner Rosene abstaining due to absence.
DISCUSSION ITEM
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ACOUISITION OF 5500 EMERSON AVENUE NORTH
The City Manager suggested this item be tabled so it can be discussed at the next work shop.
There was a motion by Commissioner Kalligher and seconded by Commissioner Scott to
table discussion of the acquisition of 5500 Emerson Avenue North until the next work
session.
Commissioner Rosene asked if a decision would be made at the work session. The City
Manager responded that it would not.
Commissioner Mann questioned the status of a purchase agreement. The City Manager
explained the purchase agreement was never executed.
The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Scott questioned the status of the demolition of the apartments on Willow
Lane. The City Manager responded specifications will be approved within 30 days and
demolition completed before winter.
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 8:15 p.m.
Todd Paulson, President
Recorded and transcribed by:
Kathy Stratton
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