HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 12-11 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
DECEMBER 11, 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 8:16 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Carmody, Hilstrom, and Mann. Also present were
Interim City Manager Cam Andre, Director of Public Services Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie
LeFevere, Director of Community Development Brad Hoffman, and Council Secretary Connie
Beckman.
Commissioner Barb Kalligher was absent and excused.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
A motion by Commissioner Mann and seconded by Commissioner Hilstrom to approve the December
11, 1995, agenda and consent agenda passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Commissioner Mann and seconded by Commissioner Hilstrom to approve minutes of
the October 23, 1995- Regular Session passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -33
Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its approval:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR EDA ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PROJECT AT 6550
WEST RIVER ROAD (PREMIER MECHANICAL BUILDING)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Debra
Hilstrom and passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 95 -34
Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its approval:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND
DAVE NELSON
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Debra
Hilstrom and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Mann left the meeting at 8:18 p.m.
COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
HERITAGE CENTER REPORT
The Interim City Manager introduced the Director of Community Development who recapped
information regarding the Heritage Center previously presented to the Commission.
Commissioner Mann returned to the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
The Director of Community Development explained reorganization of the Heritage Center could
realize a potential gain of $119,268.
President Kragness questioned the tourism bureau and asked about advertisements currently being
done on behalf of the Heritage Center.
Commissioner Mann cited the Inn on the Farm had been recognized as one of the best inns, and
inquired about comparisons done with other inns, rates, etc. The Director of Community
Development indicated inns used in comparison were those with less than twenty rooms. Several inns
included in the study were over $200 /night.
Commissioner Mann asked about room rental prices at the Inn on the Farm. Rates are $80 -$135 per
night.
Commissioner Mann asked about the tourism bureau's job responsibility. The Director of
Community Development explained that he has requested more emphasis be put on the convention
side versus tourism side of the Heritage Center. Commissioner Mann felt this direction emphasis is
in the right area, but even further specific direction needs to be established.
Commissioner Mann moved to table approval of any action until after the new City Manager had
reviewed the matter.
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Commissioner Carmody seconded Commissioner Mann's motion to table action until at least the
second meeting in January; the motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Mann and seconded by Commissioner Carmody to adjourn the meeting
at 8:45 p.m. passed unanimously.
Presid t
Recorded and transcribed by:
Connie Beckman
Timesaver Off Site Secretarial
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