HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 01-22 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
JANUARY 22, 1996
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 8:13 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, and Kristen Mann.
Also present were Executive Director Michael McCauley, Community Development Specialist Tom
Bublitz, City Engineer Scott Brink, Assistant City Manager Nancy Gohman, City Attorney Charlie
LeFevere, and Council Secretary Connie Beckman.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA,
A motion by Commissioner Mann and seconded by Commissioner Carmody to approve the January
22, 1996, agenda and consent agenda as printed was passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Commissioner Mann and seconded by Commissioner Carmody to approve minutes of
the January 8, 1996 Regular Session as written passed unanimously.
COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO WRITE OFF,
UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE.
Commissioner Carmody questioned the necessity of future items such as the one at hand being
brought before the EDA for write off given its small dollar amount. The Executive Director
responded that a request has been given to the EDA secretary to draft a policy which would assist
in avoiding future small dollar amount resolutions being presented to the EDA for write off.
RESOLUTION NO. 96-03
Commissioner Debra Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO WRITE OFF
UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ASBESTOS
ABATEMENT AT THE EDA -OWNED PROPERTY AT 6550 WEST RIVER ROAD (Premier
Mechanical Buildinv)
Commissioner Mann questioned going with the May asbestos removal date and whether it would
save $1,000. The Community Development Specialist responded that by doing the February
abatement, demolition follow up could be completed a little sooner. Currently, there appears to be
no problem with the structure as it is with respect to vandalism, etc. He added that approval of the
resolution at hand allows more flexibility with demolition given busy scheduling of the vendors to
work on the project. Demolition bids would not be presented to the EDA until frost is out of the
ground.
Commissioner Hilstrom questioned whether waiting would yield a boarded -up building which could
produce similar past historical scenarios. The Community Development Specialist indicated the
demolition could proceed sooner with a February asbestos abatement date.
Commissioner Mann referred to EDA funds and their accompanying value. Therefore, she would
like to wait until May to save the $1,000.
Commissioner Carmody stated it was her impression demolition costs might be higher if the EDA
waited until May. The Community Development Specialist referred to the asbestos abatement bids
ranging from $12,850- 35,950 stating that the demolition bids will also depend on how busy a
particular vendor is.
President Kragness inquired when bids would be requested for demolition of the project if asbestos
abatement was completed in May. The Executive Director responded most likely in July in that the
City would not want another contractor on board until confirmation of asbestos abatement was
complete. He added if more bids can be obtained on a construction project, more opportunities are
created for choice with respect to a vendor. President Kragness agreed.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -04
Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption based on
a work performance date completion of February 1, 1996:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ASBESTOS
ABATEMENT AT THE EDA -OWNED PROPERTY AT 6550 WEST RIVER ROAD (PREMIER
MECHANICAL BUILDING)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Commissioner Debra Hilstrom and passed as follows: (yes) President Kragness, Commissioners
Carmody and Hilstrom; (no) Commissioner Mann.
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Carmody and seconded by Commissioner Mann to adjourn the meeting
at 8:21 p.m. passed unanimously.
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Recorded and transcribed by:
Connie Beckman
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
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