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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
APRIL 25, 1994
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in regular session and
was called to order by President Todd Paulson at 7:17 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Todd Paulson, Commissioners Celia Scott, Dave Rosene, Barb Kalligher, and
Kristen Mann. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Public Works Coordinator
Diane Spector, Finance Director Charlie Hansen, Director of Community Development
Brad Hoffman, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, Community Development
Specialist Tom Bublitz, City Engineer Mark Maloney, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and
Council Secretary Barbara Collman.
RESOLUTIONS
The City Manager presented a Resolution Approving Modification of Project Plan for
Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1 (Formerly Earle Brown Farm
Redevelopment Project).
RESOLUTION NO. 94 -14
Commissioner Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATION OF PROJECT PLAN FOR HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1 (FORMERLY EARLE
BROWN FARM REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously.
RECESS
There was a motion by Commissioner Kalligher and seconded by Commissioner Celia Scott
to recess the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic
Development Authority recessed at 7:19 p.m.
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RECONVENE
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority reconvened at 9:05 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
APRIL 11, 1994 REGULAR SESSION
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Kalligher to
approve the minutes of the April 11, 1994, EDA meeting as printed. The motion passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS CONTINUED
The City Manager presented a Resolution Authorizing Sale of Certain Property Located at
6601 Bryant Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
Section 469.012, Subd. 7, and Section 469.029. He explained it concerns the sale of EDA
owned single family lots.
The Community Development Specialist explained in the past the City has advertised lots
for sale and sold them to a builder. He mentioned the possibility of selling them to a non-
profit such as the CO -OP Northwest Community Housing Development Organization. He
said this would require a full -time person to manage the transactions. He added this assures
more control over what is developed on the lot.
The Community Development Specialist updated the EDA there has been interest expressed
in one lot on 6601 Bryant Avenue North. He pointed out the photo of the likely design Mr.
Wright would use; the price of the home would be about $93,000.
Commissioner Rosene asked whether he would be having a builder build an identical house.
The Community Development Specialist replied he was uncertain as Mr. Wright is not
committed to a plan at this time and would have to get approval of a final plan, but that this
is an example of the type of house being considered.
Commissioner Rosene commented the plan looks like it would fit well and is good looking.
He added the area has more vertical style than ranch -style homes.
The Community Development Specialist stated the realtor has said the builder has plans
ready, but is unsure if Mr. Wright and the builder are both committed.
The Community Development Specialist stated if this type of house is acceptable to the
EDA, he suggests the EDA allow advertisement of the sale of the lot and setting up the
process. He explained the process would also allow others interested to submit offers with
building plans.
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Commissioner Mann said the joint venture sounds interesting and thinks "feelers" should be
put out to other communities, to consider the option of developing these types of lots on
a multi -city basis.
The Community Development Specialist said Staff is looking into that and watching other
cities to see how things go. He said if it is possible to work together, we can expand. He
continued the non profit approach would take some level of staff. He said current staff in
this area will only be employed until fall.
Commissioner Mann asked how the Housing Commission feels about scattered site
recommendations.
The Community Development Specialist said he has not had an opportunity to discuss it
with the Commission
Commissioner Mann asked whether the EDA is limited on development because it was
acquired with CDBG money. The Community Development Specialist said he does not
believe so. He said CDBG funds were used to buy this lot and the EDA would be required
to pay the fair market value of the property back to the CDBG program upon sale. He said
to his knowledge there is no limitation on who to sell property to He said if the City sells
for less than the fair market value, they still have to pay that to CDBG.
Commissioner Mann asked whether it is marketable between $24,000 and $27,000. The
Community Development Specialist confirmed it is, and the resolution would set a minimum
offer at 24,000.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 -15
Commissioner Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6601
BRYANT AVENUE NORTH, BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA, PURSUANT TO
MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 469.012, SUBD. 7, AND SECTION 469.029.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager presented a Resolution Approving Two (2) Brooklyn Center Economic
Development Authority Grants (File Nos. H -118 and H -119 [8044 and 8045]).
There was a discussion among members of the EDA concerning outside versus inside repair
work on homes as well as residents, though deserving, being required to contribute
financially toward the repairs as the involvement would make them more appreciative.
Concern was expressed that Brooklyn Center may be getting a reputation for not requiring
people to have a stake in their repairs; and funding could be used to help more people if
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a percentage was required. The ideas of community service and sweat equity were
suggested, as well as adding a requirement of length of city residence.
The EDA decided to table the issue until further research is completed, and requested a
report from the Housing Commission by August 1. The EDA specifically asked that the
report include how much money remains in the CDBG program and whether it can be
transferred to the next year.
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Kalligher to
table the resolution. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Barb Kalligher and seconded by Commissioner Celia
Scott to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center
Economic Development Authority adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Recorded and transcribed by:
Barbara Collman
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Todd Paulson, President
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