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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 06-27 EDAM Regular Session1 1 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 JUNE 27, 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 p.m. ROLL CALL President Todd Paulson, Commissioners Celia Scott, Dave Rosene, Barb Kalligher, and Kristen Mann. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Community Development Brad Hoffman, Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, Building Inspector Dave Fisher, 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. Item 6a was removed from the consent agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES JUNE 13, 1994 REGULAR SESSION There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Kalligher to approve the minutes of the June 13, 1994, EDA meeting as printed. The motion passed unanimously. EDA HOME REHABILITATION DEFERRED LOAN PROGRAM The Community Development Specialist explained the recommendations made by the Housing Commission in regard to the Deferred Loan Program. President Paulson commented he liked the exterior maintenance standard proposal. There was a discussion concerning the residency requirement. 6/27/94 1 Commissioner Scott showed concern a resident of one and one -half years had reached the top of the list. The Community Development Specialist said it is a waitin list and it is first come, first served based on when the application is received. Commissioner Scott noted it had been said previously it takes two years to get to the top of the list so this particular situation appears to be different yet there is not an urgent health or safety issue. The Community Development Specialist said the list is determined by the date on the application. He added when he had said two years he was only estimating. Commissioner Mann asked whether eligibility is established before an application is received. The Community Development Specialist said some screening is done over the phone which results in applications not being sent out, but the actual eligibility procedure is handled by the County after the resident reaches the top of the list. President Paulson questioned whether there is any legal prohibition against using length of residency as a requirement. The City Attorney suggested he be allowed time to study the question before a requirement is established, as it may not be constitutional. President Paulson noted it might be acceptable if the requirement is only a factor. The City Attorney said it is a question of whether the body as a whole acted on the matter. President Paulson suggested the recommendations be accepted as is but further investigation be done concerning a length of residency requirement. Commissioner Scott agreed. She added residents should not take unfair advantage of the program but increasing the lien period makes it a less profitable situation. She said people should wait their turn unless there is a health and safety issue. She asked to be informed concerning residents with only one and one -half years of residency reaching the top of the list. RESOLUTION NO. 94 -24 President Paulson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ADOPTING HOUSING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY'S HOUSING REHABILITATION DEFERRED LOAN PROGRAM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. 6/27/94 2 1 1 RESOLUTION NO. 94 -25 Commissioner Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING TWO (2) BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY GRANTS (FILE NOS. H -118 [8044] AND FILE NO. H- 119 [8045]) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Mann, and the motion passed unanimously. The Community Development Specialist reported $15,000 will not cover the project and the grant is written so it meets requirements. Commissioner Rosene questioned the cost for smoke detectors under Item No. 28. He asked how competitive the bids were. He said bids such as this cause him to be reluctant. Commissioner Mann commented the smoke detectors are electrically wired and that is the explanation for the cost. Commissioner Rosene asked whether bids are checked. The Community Development Specialist answered the Building Inspector checks bids and the program attempt to specify in order to choose the medium priced quality product for the projects. Commissioner Rosene asked whether the bid costs include labor. The Community Development Specialist confirmed that they do. The Building Inspector explained that often a contractor lumps his profits together on one item, making that item seem high. Commissioner Rosene asked the Building Inspector whether he is comfortable with the bids in question. The Building Inspector said he is. Commissioner Rosene stated he would trust the Building Inspector as he is knowledgeable. President Paulson mentioned the comfort level in regard to funding. Commissioner Mann mentioned the property being brought up to Section 8 standards. RESOLUTION NO. 94 -26 Commissioner Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING ONE (1) BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY GRANT (FILE NO. H -117 [8043]). 6/27/94 3 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by `Commissioner Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. —There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Mann to accept the Exterior Maintenance Standard. The motion passed unanimously. The Community Development Specialist asked whether he may continue to bring emergency health and safety cases to the EDA. He was told he may. Commissioner Mann inquired about whether the lease is for 30 days and whether it will remain the same. The Community Development Director said it is for 30 days and will not be lowered. He added in some cases it might be better to terminate the lease. RESOLUTION NO. 94 -27 Commissioner Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE NEGOTIATION OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR 7000 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Mann and seconded by Commissioner Rosene to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority adjourned at 11:36 p.m. Recorded and transcribed by: Barbara Collman TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial 6/27/94 4 Todd Paulso "1"', •resident