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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 06-26 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 26, 1995 CITY HALL i CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in regular session and was called to order by President Myrna Kragness at 10:44 p.m. ROLL CALL President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners 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, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, Interim City Manager Cam Andre, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere 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. Commissioner Mann requested Item 3(b) be removed from the consent agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES JUNE 12. 1995 REGULAR SESSION There was a motion by Commissioner Carmody and seconded by Commissioner Hilstrom to approve the minutes of the June 12, 1995, EDA meeting as printed. The motion passed unanimously. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS REOUEST FOR DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL FOR THE AREA OF 69TH AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD The Director of Community Development explained this item is back to the Commission for its comments, changes, and modifications. 6126195 -1- Commissioner Mann stated she understood the project could be up to 80,000 square feet. The Director of Community Development agreed. Commissioner Mann noted that figure doubles the amount the site can hold. The Director of Community Development said Area A, in theory, could hold 120,000 square feet but 80,000 was the maximum retail which could be supported. Commissioner Mann wondered whether the 60,000 figure seems high. She stated she would not want there to be empty buildings. The Director of Community Development noted the first priority would be a medical facility of up to 100,000 square feet. Then, retail could take up to 80,000 square feet. The senior housing would be involved in Area B. Efforts are being made to see if any developer wants to take on the entire project. Commissioner Carmody asked what area the ISTEA grant covers. The Director of Community Development said the area is 64th Avenue to 71st Avenue, which is the area that will be widened in 1997. Commissioner Carmody asked what the gateways are. The Director of Community Development said the design is not final but will be a play off of the farm theme. There was a motion by Commissioner Carmody and seconded by Commissioner Hilstrom to move the proposal on to the Brooklyn Center Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The Director of Community Development stated notices have been sent to residents so they are aware of the Planning Commission meeting. RESOLUTIONS AGREEMENT SHARING COSTS Commissioner Mann asked whether this item is urgent or whether it should be tabled until after the upcoming work session next week on the City's role and how money should be spent. The Director of Community Development noted there is some urgency to this item. There is a link between the parking and the development. The project should be completed September 1 and tabling it at this time would delay the deadline. The amount of funding necessary is $2,500. Commissioner Hilstrom asked why the money being put forward is not contingent upon the deal going through. The Director of Community Development said the $2,500 is the maximum potential which could be lost. The rest is tied to the completion of the project. The City Attorney noted the issue has become complicated with documents and legal fees and has been expensive. He said it will be an impediment. The Director of Community Development agreed and said a delay would bring the project right up to the line on the schedule. 6/26/95 -2- Mayor Kragness commented the City's commitment is $2,500. The Assistant City Manager commented she understands the Commission's concern but Staff is trying to move projects forward. Commissioner Mann said she would support the resolution if the commitment is only $2,500 in PP Y total expenses and there will not be further costs. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -18 Commissioner Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT SHARING CERTAIN COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CONVEYANCE OF THE CENTRAL PARKING AREA OF THE SHINGLE CREEK LAND COMPANY 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 Carmody and seconded by Commissioner Mann to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority adjourned at 10:57 p.m. 'resident Recorded and transcribed by: Barbara Collman TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial 6/26195 -3-