HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 08-12 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
AUGUST 12, 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 8:15 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, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, Community
Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary
Connie Beckman.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
A motion by Commissioner Carmody and seconded by Commissioner Mann to approve the August
12, 1996, agenda and consent agenda passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -19
Commissioner Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
THIRD PARTY AGREEMENT FOR THE 1996 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Kristen
Mann and passed unanimously.
COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT WITH T.G.I.
FRIDAY'S. INC.
No discussion occurred.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -20
Commissioner Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT WITH T.G.I.
FRIDAY'S, INC.
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Kristen Mann and passed unanimously.
APPLICATION FOR MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY MULTIFAMILY SUPER
REOUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Commissioner Carmody raised the issue regarding her impression that the City is following the
Livable Communities funding guidelines. The Livable Communities Act is not really doing much
for inner -ring suburbs like Brooklyn Center, which does not have a need for low- to moderate
income housing since there is already an adequate amount available. As a result, she suggested
Brooklyn Center attempt to lobby the Legislature that every housing agency /program shouldn't be
designed according to needs of outer suburbs.
Commissioner Mann inquired whether the City needed to be participating in the Livable
Communities Act in order to go out for the Super RFP. The Community Development Specialist
replied he was not sure, but believed a community could receive a certain credit for participating in
the Livable Communities Act when applying for a Super RFP. The Community Development
Specialist further explained implications of the Super RFP.
The Community Development Specialist indicated the Super RFP process will be a highly
competitive process and there may be as many as two and three times the amount of applications
submitted. He foresees this type of program as a way to complete some substantially large projects
in terms of creating some affordable housing. Exact details of the program are unknown at this
point. The application for the MHFA's Multifamiliy Super RFP needs to be completed by August
22, 1996.
A motion by Commissioner Carmody and seconded by Commissioner Nichols to approve the
Application for Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Multifamily Super Request for Proposals
passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Carmody and seconded by Commissioner Hilstrom to adjourn the
meeting at 8:24 p.m. passed unanimously.
Present
Recorded and transcribed by:
Connie Beckman
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
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