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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 07-25 EDAM Regular Session1 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 JULY 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 8:05 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 Barbara Collman. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA No items were contained on the Consent Agenda. There was a motion by Commissioner Mann and seconded by Commissioner Rosene to approve the July 25, 1994, EDA agenda. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES JULY 11, 1994 REGULAR SESSION There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Rosene to approve the minutes of the July 11, 1994, EDA meeting as printed. The motion passed. Commissioner Kalligher abstained. RESOLUTIONS The City Manager presented a Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract for Structure Demolition at Willow River Apartments, the EDA Owned Property at 6525, 6527 and 6529 Willow Lane North. He said the low bid was from Veit and Company, Inc. and was for $35,619. 7/25/94 1 RESOLUTION NO. 94 -29 Commissioner Barb Kalligher introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR STRUCTURE DEMOLITION AT WILLOW RIVER APARTMENTS, THE EDA OWNED PROPERTY AT 6525, 6527 AND 6529 WILLOW LANE NORTH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Dave Rosene. Commissioner Scott inquired whether Veit and Company is the company which recently performed another mentioned demolition. The City Manager said he believes they are. Commissioner Scott asked whether the bid seemed quite low for the demolition of three apartment buildings. The City Manager said it is below the estimated cost, but does not include the charge for asbestos removal. President Paulson asked when the demolition would take place. The City Manager said bonding will be obtained, then the Council will be notified of the timing. President Paulson commented the community should be notified when the demolition is scheduled. Commissioner Rosene asked whether the demolition might take place before the beginning of the 1994 -95 school year. The City Manager said it will be done during the month of August. Commissioner Kalligher asked whether the Fire Department will use the buildings for training before demolition. The City Manager said the Fire Department has already been using them. In addition, fire departments from neighboring communities have been using them, an action which will be reciprocated in the future. Residential neighbors of the apartments have been aware of the activities and are interested in the coming demolition. The vote was called and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution Establishing a Noise Abatement Project for the Earle Brown Heritage Center Accepting Quotations and Directing Work to Proceed. He noted the total cost of the project to be $16,000. Commissioner Scott inquired when the work will begin. The City Manager said work will proceed as soon as possible. He noted Staff had believed standards had been met but now find more work is necessary. Commissioner Scott asked whether work would be started within the next couple of weeks. The City Manager affirmed it would. 7/25/94 2 1 1 1 1 1 RESOLUTION NO. 94 -30 Commissioner Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A NOISE ABATEMENT PROJECT FOR THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER, ACCEPTING QUOTATIONS AND DIRECTING WORK TO PROCEED The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Barb Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution Approving One (1) Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority Grant (File No. H -120 [8046]). RESOLUTION NO. 94 -31 Commissioner Barb Kalligher introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING ONE (1) BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY GRANT (FILE NO. H -120 [8046]) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Kristen Mann. Commissioner Scott asked the Community Development Specialist be notified the EDA appreciates receiving information on when application was made. The motion passed unanimously. The City Attorney made an announcement to the EDA regarding the recent amendment to the sign ordinance which was adopted. The amendment to the ordinance was based on an example from New Brighton. The New Brighton amendment has received district court approval, so the language has been found to be constitutional unless the Supreme Court finds otherwise. 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 8:13 p.m. Recorded and transcribed by: Barbara Collman TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial 7/25/94 3 Todd Paulson, President