HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 03-27 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
MARCH 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 9:50 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Kristen Mann, Debra Hilstrom, and Kathleen
Carmody. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Community Development
Specialist Tom Bublitz, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, Director of Public
Services Diane Spector, City Attorney Ron Batty, and Council Secretary Barbara Collman.
Commissioner Barb Kalligher was excused from tonight's meeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
President Kragness 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 Carmody to
approve the agenda and consent agenda as printed. The motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MARCH 13. 1995 REGULAR SESSION
There was a motion by Commissioner Mann and seconded by Commissioner Carmody to
approve the minutes of the March 13, 1995, EDA meeting as printed. The motion passed
unanimously.
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RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -10
Commissioner Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1995 CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET FOR THE
EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Kathleen Carmody, and the motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDERATION ITEMS
SALE OF LAND TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
The City Manager introduced a purchase proposition from Habitat for Humanity for
property at 5305 Bryant Avenue North.
Commissioner Hilstrom asked how a basement would be made handicapped accessible. The
Community Development Specialist noted not all residents would probably be disabled and
a basement would be necessary for the purpose of future resale and to make the property
fit in well with the neighborhood.
Commissioner Hilstrom asked whether the appliances will be located in the basement. The
Community Development Specialist said he could not comment on that issue. The City
`ll Manager noted the public hearing will provide an opportunity to get that information from
the applicant.
President Kragness commented Habitat for Humanity is a wonderful organization and she
supports the program in Brooklyn Center. Commissioner Mann agreed and said she looks
forward to more projects of this type.
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -11
Commissioner Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE SALE OF
LAND TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF SUCH LAND LOCATED AT 5305 BRYANT
AVENUE NORTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Kathleen Carmody, and the motion passed unanimously.
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DEFERRED LOAN
The City Manager presented details concerning this loan in connection with a rehabilitated
home.
Commissioner Mann noted she had previously asked questions of the Community
Development Specialist with regard to this matter. She stated the City Council's granting
of this loan would not prevent another resident in dire need from receiving a loan as well.
She commented the action would result in an improved exterior, which was an objective of
the former Council.
President Kragness asked whether this is the second request concerning the same property.
It was confirmed that it is.
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -12
Commissioner Debra Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING ONE (1) BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DEFERRED LOAN (FILE NO. H -131 [8057])
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 Hilstrom and seconded by Commissioner Carmody
to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic
Development Authority adjourned at 9:51 p.m.
President
Recorded and transcribed by:
Barbara Collman
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