HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 06-13 EDAM Regular SessionMINUTES 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
JUNE 13, 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 11:54 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, Director of Public Services Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie
LeFevere, and Council Secretary Barbara Collman
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
President Paulson inquired if any Commissioner requested any items be removed from the
consent agenda. No requests were made. There was a request to move item 6a before item
There was a motion by Commissioner Kalligher and seconded by Commissioner Mann to
approve the June 13, 1994, EDA agenda and consent agenda moving item 6a before item
5. The motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MAY 23, 1994 REGULAR SESSION
There was a motion by Commissioner Kalligher and seconded by Commissioner Mann to
approve the minutes of the May 23, 1994, EDA meeting as printed. The motion passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 -21
Commissioner Barb Kalligher introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR EDA DEMOLITION PROJECT AT 6525, 6527
AND 6529 WILLOW LANE NORTH (WILLOW RIVER APARTMENTS)
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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 Providing for a Public Hearing Regarding the
Sale of Land at 6601 Bryant Avenue North by the Economic Development Authority in and
for the City of Brooklyn Center. The EDA has received an offer to buy the property and
build a single family home on the site.
The Community Development Specialist presented the offer and authorization of a public
hearing. He introduced the builder, Phil Hagen, the person who submitted the offer had
to leave the meetings. He said the offer is the fair market value. The public hearing will
be held July 11. Between now and July 11 the Contract for Deed will be prepared. The
same procedure will be followed as in these cases in the past.
Commissioner Scott commented the house will fit in nicely and is a good addition to the
neighborhood.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 -22
Commissioner Barb Kalligher introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE SALE
OF LAND AT 6601 BRYANT AVENUE NORTH BY THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
EDA HOME REHABILITATION DEFERRED LOAN PROGRAM
There was a motion by Commissioner Mann and seconded by Commissioner Kalligher to
defer this item to another meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager presented a Resolution Authorizing Execution of Purchase Agreement
for the Acquisition of 5900 Emerson Avenue North and Authorizing Payment for
Acquisition Costs.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 -23
Commissioner Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR
THE ACQUISITION OF 5900 EMERSON AVENUE NORTH AND AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT FOR ACQUISITION COSTS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Kalligher and seconded by Commissioner Mann to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic
Development Authority adjourned at 11:59 p.m.
Recorded and transcribed by:
Barbara Collman
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Todd Paulson, President