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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
OCTOBER 11, 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 8:09 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 Public Services
Diane Spector, Finance Director Charlie Hansen, Community Development Director Brad
Hoffman, Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere,
and Council Secretary Barb Collman.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
There was a motion by Commissioner Mann and seconded by Commissioner Kalligher to
approve the October 11, 1994, EDA agenda as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 26, 1994 REGULAR SESSION
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Rosene to
approve the minutes of the September 26, 1994, EDA meeting as printed.
Commissioner Kalligher asked that the minutes be amended to state: "Commissioner
Kalligher was excused from tonight's meeting."
Commissioner Kalligher abstained. The motion passed.
RESOLUTIONS
The City Manager presented a Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real
Property Located at 6500 West River Road (the Brookdale Motel property) by Purchase or
Eminent Domain Proceedings. He noted representatives of the Community Development
department were present.
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Commissioner Rosene asked whether the City has been in contact with the owners. The
Community Development Specialist said attempts to contact the owner have been
unsuccessful to date. He noted this resolution would authorize Staff to either negotiate a
settlement or take steps toward condemnation. Part of the acquisition cost will come from
a grant received by the EDA from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. It is unclear
at this time whether the City appraisal can be used or whether an independent appraisal will
be necessary.
Commissioner Kalligher asked whether Council would be informed if an independent
appraisal were needed and whether Council would be, in general, kept informed on the
issue. The Community Development Specialist said Staff would come back to Council with
appraisals, purchase agreement, etc. The resolution allows Staff to proceed either way.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 -46
Commissioner Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6500 WEST RIVER ROAD (THE BROOKDALE MOTEL
PROPERTY) BY PURCHASE OR EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager presented a Resolution Approving One (1) Brooklyn Center Economic
Development Authority Deferred Loan (File No. H -127 [8053]).
RESOLUTION NO. 94 -47
Commissioner Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING ONE (1) BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DEFERRED LOAN (FILE NO. H -127 [8053])
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Cella
Scott, 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 8:14 p.m.
Recorded and transcribed by:
Barb Collman
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Todd Paulson, President