HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 04-24 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
APRIL 24, 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 7:41 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President, Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Kristen Mann, Debra Hilstrom, and Kathleen
Carmody. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Services
Diane Spector, Director of Community Development Brad Hoffman, Community
Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary
Barbara Collman.
I
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
r
consent agenda. No requests were made.
There was a motion by Commissioner Mann and seconded by Commissioner Carmody to
approve the April 24, 1995, agenda and consent agenda as printed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MARCH 27. 1995 REGULAR SESSION
There was a motion by Commissioner Mann and seconded by Commissioner Carmody to
approve the minutes of the March 27, 1995, EDA meeting as printed. The motion passed
unanimously.
4/24/95 1
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -13
Commissioner Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES PURSUANT
TO EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS ON THE BROOKDALE MOTEL LOCATED
AT 6500 WEST RIVER ROAD
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Kathleen Carmody, and the motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDERATION ITEMS
The City Manager explained a public hearing is necessary before the sale of public land.
The Community Development Specialist mentioned the fee to Habitat for Humanity for the
property would be $1.00. He noted there have previously been two homes built under the
program in Brooklyn Center. The proposed project would result in a rambler similar to the
two built earlier and would be handicap accessible. He added there. was a walk- through of
the property this past Saturday by church sponsors. The sponsors spoke to residents of the
neighborhood and did not receive negative responses. Construction on the project would
begin in July and would include completion of landscaping on last year's Habitat for
Humanity home.
President Kragness commented she attended the dedication of the home built in Brooklyn
Center last year and it was a wonderful occasion. She expressed hope that Brooklyn Center
will continue to be involved in the Habitat for Humanity project for many years to come.
President Kragness opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing Regarding the
Sale of Land Located at 5305 Bryant Avenue North to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
at 8:44 p.m. She inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the
Commission.
No one came forward.
There was a motion by Commissioner Hilstrom and seconded by Commissioner Mann to
close the public hearing at 8:45 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Mann asked whether the home to be built would include two or three
bedrooms. A representative of the church sponsors answered the home will have three
bedrooms, a basement, and a garage.
4/24/95 -2-
Commissioner Hilstrom asked whether appliances will be on the first floor in order to be
handicap accessible. The representative stated the plans do not call for appliances to be on
the first floor. The individual who is handicapped, in this situation, is a child.
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -14
Commissioner Debra Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR
THE SALE OF LAND LOCATED AT 5305 BRYANT AVENUE NORTH TO TWIN
CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
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 8:46 p.m.
President
Recorded and transcribed by:
Barbara Collman
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
4/24/95 3