HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 08-26 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 26, 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 8:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, Kristen Mann, and
Charles F. Nichols, Sr. Also present were City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Director of Public
Services Diane Spector, Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, City Attorney Charlie
LeFevere, and Council Secretary Connie Beckman.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom and seconded by Commissioner Carmody to approve the
August 26, 1996, agenda and consent agenda as printed passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom and seconded by Commissioner Carmody to approve minutes
of the August 12, 1996 Regular Session as printed passed unanimously.
COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACOUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER LOCATED AT 714 -53RD AVENUE NORTH AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR
ACOUISITION OF THE PROPERTY
The City Manager explained acquisition of said property includes a two block area. The amount of
money being resolved for payment to the owner of the single family property located at 714 -53rd
Avenue is $62,000 (fair market value) plus $5,000 to cover any potential relocation benefits to which
they may be entitled if a CDBG project is established in their area. The owners of the home have
agreed with the amount being offered.
Commissioner Hilstrom inquired the asking price of the home when it was listed with a Realtor. The
City Manager responded almost $80,000.
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RESOLUTION NO. 96 -21
Commissioner Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER LOCATED AT 714 -53RD AVENUE NORTH AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR
ACQUISITION OF THE PROPERTY
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Charles Nichols and passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Carmody and seconded by Commissioner Mann to adjourn the meeting
at 8:11 p.m. passed unanimously.
Presignt
Recorded and transcribed by:
Connie Beckman
Timesaver Off Site Secretarial
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