HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 10-28 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
OCTOBER 28, 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 8:17 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Myrna Kragness, Commission members Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, Kristen
Mann, and Charles F. Nichols, Sr. Also present: Executive Director Michael J. McCauley, Public
Services Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary LeAnn
Larson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
A motion by Commission member Carmody and seconded by Commission member Hilstrom to
approve the agenda and consent agenda as printed passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Commission member Carmody and seconded by Commission member Hilstrom to
approve minutes of the September 9, 1996 Regular Session as printed passed unanimously.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -24
Member Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HENNEPIN COUNTY HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE
AGENCY COMMUNITY FIX -UP FUND LOAN
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Nichols and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 96-25
Member Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING 53RD AVENUE DEVELOPMENT AND LINKAGE PROJECT
AND PROJECT BUDGET AND AMENDING EDA RESOLUTION NO. 91-33, A RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING ENDOWMENT ACCOUNT AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN HOUSING
ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Mann and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -26
Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR ACQUISITION AND
RELOCATION SERVICES FOR THE 53RD AVENUE DEVELOPMENT AND LINKAGE
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and
passed unanimously.
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DISCUSSION WITH MAROUETTE ADVISORS (FORMERLY MAROUETTE PARTNERS)
REGARDING EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER REPORT UPDATING AND ADVISING,
FOR EDA
City Manager McCauley introduced Mr. James Klas, Marquette Advisors. Mr. Klas sought EDA
Council direction in updating the previous study of the Earle Brown Heritage Center in order to
prepare a scope of services proposal for EDA Council consideration by November 12, 1996.
Commission member Hilstrom wanted the Farm's operating at a loss with seemingly no ability to
provide for any capital improvement addressed. She also wants a review of the loans to the Farm
which may not be repaid and financial implications of various possibilities for change.
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Commission member Nichols discussed making the Farm a viable enterprise, other possible sources
of revenue, and possible management restructuring. He also discussed the possibility of marketing
of a hotel /motel corridor for business purposes along Shingle Creek Parkway.
Commission member Carmody inquired about clarification of what options for the Center are
available given the nature /restraints of the TIF district.
President Kragness discussed her desire for a broad view of the Center and its importance as a
positive force in the community.
Referring to his memo to the EDA Council, Mr. McCauley inquired if there were any items listed
in the memo that EDA Council felt should not be addressed by Marquette Advisors. The EDA
Council consensus was that all items should be included in Marquette's study.
A motion by Commission member Nichols and seconded by Commission member Carmody
requesting Marquette Advisors prepare an update and advise the EDA regarding Earle Brown
Heritage Center passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commission member Nichols and seconded by Commission member Carmody to
adjourn the meeting at 8:38 p.m. passed unanimously.
City Clerk Pre#lent D
Recorded and transcribed by:
LeAnn Larson
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