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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
RESOLUTIONS
REGULAR SESSION
DECEMBER 19, 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 7:27 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Todd Paulson, Commissioners Celia Scott, Dave Rosene, Barb Kalligher, and
Kristen Mann. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Assistant City Manager
Nancy Gohman, Director of Public Services Diane Spector, Community Development
Director Brad Hoffman, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, Finance Director
Charlie Hansen, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary Barb Collman.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
President Paulson inquired if any Commissioner requested any items be removed from the
consent agenda. Commissioner Kalligher requested item 6A be removed from the consent
agenda.
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Rosene to
approve the December 19, 1994, EDA agenda and consent agenda as presented. The
motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 -51
Commissioner Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION MODIFYING HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT NO. 1; ESTABLISHING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO.
03; AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN RELATING THERETO
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
NOVEMBER 28, 1994 REGULAR SESSION
There was a motion by Commissioner Mann and seconded by Commissioner Rosene to
approve the minutes of the November 28, 1994, EDA meeting as printed. The motion
passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
ADOPTION OF THE 1995 BUDGET
The City Manager presented a Resolution Requesting the City of Brooklyn Center to Levy
Taxes for the Benefit of the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority for the
Year 1995.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 -52
Commissioner Barb Kalligher introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO LEVY
TAXES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR 1995
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 the Final Brooklyn Center Economic
Development Authority Budget for the Year 1995 Pursuant to MSA Chapter 469.107,
Subdivision 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 -53
Commissioner Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1995 PURSUANT TO
MSA CHAPTER 469.107, SUBDIVISION I
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously.
AUTHORIZATION TO WRITE OFF UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Commissioner Mann questioned whether any action has been taken to collect the accounts.
The City Manager said action, including threat of legal action, has been taken. However,
the City Attorney has advised Staff litigation would cost as much or more than the worth
of the accounts.
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Commissioner Rosene asked whether the accounts are turned over to collection agencies.
The City Manager said they are but they eventually have to be written off.
Commissioner Rosene asked whether collection agencies use the services of law firms in
such matters. The City Manager said he is not sure. An attempt is made to collect the
debts but if all attempts are unsuccessful the accounts are written off. The City Auditor also
recommends this procedure. This procedure is the same as is used for private business uses.
Writing off the accounts enables them to be taken off the books. However, the accounts
are still listed and the City may attempt to collect them later if they appear to be collectible.
The accounts also remain with the collection agencies.
Commissioner Rosene commented it is important the City continue to collect.
Commissioner Scott inquired whether others, such as convention centers, are notified of the
problems with collecting. The City Manager said the City does report bad accounts to the
Better Business Bureau if the Bureau contacts the City.
The Director of Community Development said informal communication exists on the matter,
not formal.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 -54
Commissioner Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO WRITE -OFF
UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Barb Kalligher, 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 7:33 p.m.
Recorded and transcribed by:
Barb Collman
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Todd Paulson, President