HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 02-27 EDAM Regular Session 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
FEBRUARY 27, 1995
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in regular session and
was called to order by President Myrna Kragness at 8:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Barb Kalligher, Debra Hilstrom, and Kathleen
Carmody. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Services
Diane Spector, Director of Community Development Brad Hoffman, Planning and Zoning
Specialist Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary Barbara
Collman.
Commissioner Kristen Mann was excused from tonight's meeting.
APPROVAL OF A GEND A AND CONSENT AGENDA.
President Kragness inquired if any Commissioner requested any items be removed from the
consent agenda. No requests were made.
There w as a motion
on b Commissioner Kalligher and seconded by Commissioner Carmody
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to approve the agenda and consent agenda as printed. The motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
JANUARY 23. 1995 REGULAR SESSION
There was a motion by Commissioner Kalligher and seconded by Commissioner Carmody
to approve the minutes of the January 23,1995, EDA meeting as printed. The motion
passed. Commissioner Kalligher abstained.
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CORREMON
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -05
Commissioner Barb Kalligher introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT FOR FOOD SERVICES
MANAGEMENT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Kathleen Carmody, and the motion passed unanimously.
COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
The Director of Community Development discussed a contract for services with BRW, Inc.
at a cost of $7,500.
Commissioner Kalligher asked whether the funds will be available or will need to be held
over and whether immediate action is required. The Director of Community Development
stated the project is scheduled by Hennepin County for 1997. The action tonight is to have
the development scenario prepared. The area under discussion is north of I- 94/694 and
through 70th Avenue North. This is a beginning step to acquiring properties to meet timing
goals.
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -06
Commissioner Barb Kalligher introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH BRW, INC. TO PROVIDE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF A REQUEST FOR
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL FOR THE NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF BROOKLYN
BOULEVARD AND 69TH AVENUE NORTH
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Debra Hilstrom, and the motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager explained the addition of an item to consider a resolution authorizing the
purchase of chairs and dollies for the Earle Brown Heritage Center. The items can be
purchased at a savings of $2,400 by immediate action.
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -07
Commissioner Barb Kalligher introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
CHAIRS AND DOLLIES FOR THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Kathleen Carmody, and the motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Kalligher and seconded by Commissioner Carmody
to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic
Development Authority adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
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Recorded and transcribed by:
Barbara Collman
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