HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 11-28 EDAM Regular SessionMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN
CEN1'FR IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE
OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
NOVEMBER 28, 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 10:28 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Todd Paulson, Commissioners Celia Scott, Dave Rosene, and Kristen Mann. Also
present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Community Development Director Brad
Hoffman, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary Carla Wirth.
Commissioner Barb Kalligher was excused from tonight's meeting.
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 motion by Commissioner Mann and seconded by Commissioner Rosene to
approve the November 28, 1994, EDA agenda and consent agenda as presented. The
motion passed unanimously
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
OCTOBER 24, 1994 REGULAR SESSION
There was a motion by Commissioner Mann and seconded by Commissioner Rosene to
approve the minutes of the October 24, 1994, EDA meeting as printed. The motion passed
unanimously.
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DISCUSSION ITEM
CONSIDERATION OF ACOUISITION OF THE SINGLE- FAMILY PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 7216 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD AS PART OF THE BROOKLYN
BOULEVARD REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The City Manager advised the owner /occupancy of this single family property has indicated
an interest in selling so no relocation costs will be involved.
The Community Development Director commented this property could become a focal point
as the entrance into Brooklyn Center, such as called for in the Brooklyn Boulevard
Streetscape Plan. He reviewed the property and potential funding. It was noted while this
property is not blighted in the usual sense of the term, its location is the primary negative
aspect.
Commissioner Scott supported getting a market value for this property. She indicated she
does not support the property being used as the entryway into Brooklyn Center because it
is on the wrong side of the street and, perhaps, more of an exit point.
In response to Commissioner Rosene, the Community Development Director advised the
property owner may be interested in purchasing the house from the City and moving it,
which would save demolition costs.
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Rosene to direct
staff to obtain an independent appraisal on the property at 7216 Brooklyn Boulevard. The
motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
The City Manager presented a Resolution Approving Amendment to Project Plan for
Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1. This resolution establishes the
need to develop vacant parcels within the City of Brooklyn Center.
The Community Development Director reviewed the issues which will be before the Council
in the next few months and advised one of he most frequently requested developments is a
greater variety of restaurants. He added additional hotel rooms is another consideration.
Currently staff is engaged in negotiations with a company for the development of a 14 acre
site to include a suite hotel and two restaurants. Since this is a prototype development, it
will be of high quality.
The Community Development Director reviewed areas of concern on behalf of the Holiday
Inn as well as factors of consideration by the City. He recommended the EDA consider
approval of a resolution amending project plans for Housing Development and
Redevelopment Project No. 1 as well as authorization of the acquisition of property through
purchase or eminent domain.
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In response to President Paulson, the Community Development Director advised this project
will provide significant tax increments to fund other activities which the Council has
expressed an interest in pursuing.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 -49
Commissioner Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO PROJECT PLAN FOR HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager presented a Resolution Authorizing Acquisition of Certain Real Property
by Purchase or Eminent Domain Proceedings.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 -50
Commissioner Dave Rosene introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BY
PURCHASE OR EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS
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 Rosene and seconded by Commissioner Scott to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic
Development Authority adjourned at 10:37 p.m.
Recorded and transcribed by:
Carla Wirth
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Todd Paulson, President