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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 06-12 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 JUNE 12, 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 p.m. ROLL CALL President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Barb Kalligher, Kristen Mann, Debra Hilstrom, and Kathleen Carmody. Also present were Assistant City Manager Nancy Gohman, Director of Public Services Diane Spector, Director of Community Development Brad Hoffman, Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary Barbara Collman. 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 June 12, 1995, agenda and consent agenda as printed. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MAY 22. 1995 REGULAR SESSION There was a motion by Commissioner Mann and seconded by Commissioner Carmody to approve the minutes of the May 22, 1995, EDA meeting as printed. The motion passed unanimously. SALE OF EDA -OWNED PROPERTIES Commissioner Kalligher asked whether the land was put out for bids. The Community Development Specialist stated requests for offers on the properties have not gone out. The City was approached regarding it but Staff needed authority to advertise sale of the lots. 6/12/95 1 Commissioner Kalligher noted the Commission has always said it would make the land available to builders. The Community Development Specialist replied that is an option. He explained Staff will be reporting on the Scattered Site Acquisition program policies at the July 1995 work session. At that time, the staff will be discussing various options for the marketing of lots. In the interim, he has been working with an intern to survey other cities to learn various approaches taken to the issue. The Community Development Specialist discussed the City's history in these matters and the process which would be followed after offers are received. The Commission would see the details of this particular sale at least two more times before it was final. Since there has been some interest, he believed the opportunity should be presented. Commissioner Kalligher noted she agrees with the approach the Commission is taking. Commissioner Mann commented she had no problems except she believed the timeframe suggested would not allow enough time for an interested party to prepare a building plan. The Community Development Specialist agreed the schedule is tight with the advertisement not going into the newspaper until June 21, 1995. He said an additional two weeks could be added. Commissioner Mann stated a July 15 cutoff would be preferable. The Community Development Specialist concurred with that date. Commissioner Kalligher asked whether sealed bids would be received. The Community Development Specialist said sealed bids would not be received as it has worked better in the past to allow parties to submit quotes against each other up to the closing date and time. He noted it is also an option to not list the land for sale until the program as a whole has been considered in July. President Kragness asked whether the two lots being discussed are the only ones in this area which would be sold. The Community Development Specialist said there are two more lots. One is worth keeping for a potential access to another area with redevelopment possibilities and the other is very small. President Kragness stated there was no need to delay action since all that is being done is the placement of an advertisement. There is no limitation being made to one person or one company. The Community Development Specialist commented he knew of at least three builders to approach. He mentioned Mr. Brandvold, who has previously completed satisfactory construction in the City. There was a consensus to amend the printed resolution to change the cut -off date for bids to July 15, 1995. 6/12/95 -2- RESOLUTION NO. 95 -16 Commissioner Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN EDA -OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 6601 BRYANT AVENUE NORTH AND 5900 EMERSON AVENUE NORTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA, PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 469.012, SUBD. 7, AND SECTION 469.029 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Barb Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously as amended. CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRED LOAN Commissioner Mann noted she is pleased to see residents move up on the waiting list. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -17 Commissioner Barb Kalligher introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING ONE (1) BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DEFERRED LOAN (FILE NO. H -132 [8058]) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Debra Hilstrom, and the motion passed unanimously. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS The Assistant City Manager asked the Director of Community Development for a report on this matter. The Director of Community Development explained the process for drafting a proposal. He noted approval would be scheduled for the first July meeting. The proposal would set out criteria. He described three district areas: Area A, for a medical facility and offices; Area B, for senior housing and a medical clinic; and Area C, a commercial or medical area. He noted he is seeking interested developers who would incorporate the guidelines set out in the study. The proposal will be sent to developers and will also be advertised. He noted developers are currently looking for 1996 projects in conjunction with the widening of Brooklyn Boulevard. Commissioner Mann expressed concern with the phrase "higher density housing" in the third paragraph of the first page. She said it should be specified as senior or a particular type of housing. The Director of Community Development agreed. Commissioner Mann asked when the proposal would be discussed further. The Director of Community Development said the matter would come back to the Commission in two weeks, then go to the Planning Commission, then return to the Commission at the July 10, 1995, meeting. 6/12/95 -3- Commissioner Mann asked what action needs to be taken at this meeting. The Director of Community Development asked for agreement with the schedule of the drafting of the proposal. Commissioner Hilstrom stated she had believed Area C involved a gas station. She wondered if it would be built and then torn down. The Director of Community Development said the property belongs to Phillips 66 but there is indecision on the part of the company as to whether or not the gas station project will continue. Commissioner Kalligher noted the present building has been torn down. President Kragness agreed. Commissioner Carmody mentioned language on page six. She stated she had believed it was lowered to 80. The Director of Community Development stated it was just a rough estimate number. Commissioner Carmody asked the Director of Public Services if there will be two storm drainage ponds since one is mentioned in Area B. The Director of Public Services stated the and is intended to stand alone. p o Commissioner Carmody explained she had meant the pond described near the water tower. The Director of Public Services said that pond could be added at a later time. It is possible it will not be needed or that there could be a mega -pond on the water tower site. It is expensive, so it won't be a mega -pond. It will be used for a small area. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Kalligher and seconded by Commissioner Mann to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority adjourned at 9:26 p.m. President Recorded and transcribed by: Barbara Collman TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial 6/12/95 -4-