HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 09-25 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
SEPTEMBER 25, 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 8:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, and Kristen
Mann. Also present were Interim City Manager Cam Andre, City Attorney Charlie
LeFevere, and Commission Secretary Connie Beckman.
Councilmember Barb Kalligher was absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
A motion by Commissioner Carmody and seconded by Commissioner Hilstrom to approve
the agenda and consent agenda passed unanimously.
COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE SALE OF
LAND 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 6601 BRYANT AVENUE NORTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER
The Community Development Specialist presented the Commission with information
pertaining to 6601 Bryant Avenue North and introduced two representatives from Howard
Bohanon Homes to answer questions /concerns accordingly.
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -28
Member Debra Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE SALE OF
LAND 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 6601 BRYANT AVENUE NORTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER
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The motion or the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kathleen Carmody, and passed unanimously.
69TH AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD RFP REPORT
The Director of Community Development presented information pertaining to development of
Parcels A, B, and C utilizing information from the Planning and Zoning Specialist. He
informed the Commission that CommonBond Communities has expressed interest in
developing Parcel B for senior housing (up to 100 unites in two stages). Dave Nelson has
indicated an interest in developing the northeast corner of 69th and Brooklyn Boulevard
known as Parcel C.
A motion by Commissioner Carmody and seconded by Commissioner Mann for the Director
of Community Development to proceed with negotiations accordingly for Parcels B and C
passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Carmody and seconded by Commissioner Mann to adjourn the
meeting at 8:22 p.m. passed unanimously.
President
Recorded and transcribed by:
Connie Beckman
Timesaver Off Site Secretarial
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