HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 04-22 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
APRIL 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 7:19 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, Kristen Mann, and
Charles F. Nichols, Sr. Also present were Executive Director Michael J. McCauley, Director of
Public Services Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary Carla Wirth
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom and seconded by Commissioner Mann to approve the April
22, 1996, agenda and consent agenda passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom and seconded by Commissioner Mann to approve minutes of
the April 8, 1996, regular session as printed 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 5449
EMERSON AVENUE NORTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER
The Executive Director advised this land was previously purchased by the City to remove
substandard housing. Now, a lot is available for development which will result in the building of
a single- family residence and place the property back into taxable status.
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom and seconded by Commissioner Mann to open the public
hearing at 7:20 p.m. passed unanimously.
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PUBLIC INPUT
No one appeared to address this item.
The City Manager advised this project is similar to past programs which allows for affordable
housing to be constructed which meets current Code and fits the character of the lot and
neighborhood. He noted this property is geared for first -time home buyers.
Commissioner Nichols asked if this will exclude buyers from outside the community. The City
Manager explained the agreement will specify the type of building to be constructed which will then
be sold on the open market. The City would sell the property to the developer who, after
construction of the home, would make the home available for sale. Commissioner Nichols noted
the option of first offering an option to purchase to surrounding property owners, but they would not
be first -time home owners.
The City Manager advised it is anticipated that if the Council chooses to move forward, another
pubic hearing would be held and agreement finalized with Mr. Bohanon, unless another proposal
comes forward.
Commissioner Carmody noted the property has been held by the City since 1991 with no other
proposals submitted.
The City Attorney advised the matter under consideration is to direct staff to discuss with the
proposed purchaser and come to an agreement. Then a public hearing would be scheduled on that
agreement, but not as a bidding process.
A motion by Commissioner Carmody and seconded by Commissioner Mann to close the public
hearing at 7:24 p.m. passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -14
Commissioner Kathleen Carmody 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 5449
EMERSON AVENUE NORTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Kristen Mann and
passed unanimously.
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom and seconded by Commissioner Mann to adjourn the meeting
at 7:25 p.m. passed unanimously.
Present
Recorded and transcribed by:
Carla Wirth
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