HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 11-12 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
NOVEMBER 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 9:09 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Myrna Kragness, Commission members Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hiistrom, 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 Mann and seconded by Commission member Carmody to
approve the agenda and consent agenda as printed passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Commission member Mann and seconded by Commission member Carmody to
approve the minutes of the October 28, 1996 Regular Session as printed passed unanimously.
COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT PROVIDING AN EXTENSION OF THAT AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY
OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND DAVID NELSON
Mr. David Nelson spoke on the progress of his proposal for the northeast corner of the
intersection of Brooklyn Boulevard and 69th Avenue. He presented preliminary sketches and
plans to develop a neighborhood center. Because of a number of unanswered questions
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affecting the redevelopment, including the scope and size of the Brooklyn Boulevard project,
financing of the project, properties to be acquired and timing of the street expansion, limited
progress has been made in completing a development agreement with Mr. Nelson. Thus, an
extension of the preliminary agreement to May 31, 1997, should be adequate time to complete
a development agreement with Mr. Nelson for the EDA board to consider.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -27
Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT PROVIDING AN EXTENSION OF THAT AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY
OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND DAVID NELSON
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Mann
and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR
APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR 53RD AVENUE DEVELOPMENT AND LINKAGE
PROJECT
Executive Director McCauley noted the recommendations by Community Development
Specialist Tom Bublitz and City Assessor Stephen Baker to contract for the services of Mr. J.
Scott Renne for appraisal services for the 53rd Avenue Development and Linkage Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -28
Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR
APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR 53RD AVENUE DEVELOPMENT AND LINKAGE
PROJECT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Nichols
and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACOUISITION AND ESTABLISHING PUBLIC HEARING
DATE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF MN/DOT TURNBACK PROPERTY TO THE
ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER
Executive Director McCauley indicated that Tony and Suk Grabowski, 6337 Dupont Avenue
North, wish to acquire an unused parcel adjoining theirs from Mn/Dot for purposed of erecting
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a garage. Mn/DOT would convey the property to the City, and then the City would convey it
to the Grabowskis. The Grabowskis would like to get the foundation in yet this year. Mr.
McCauley requested authorization to allow the Grabowskis to place a foundation as soon as the
City received title from Mn/DOT if an agreement, acceptable in form to the City Attorney, was
signed by the Grabowskis providing that they would, at their own cost, remove the foundation
if the transfer of title to them was not approved for any reason.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -29
Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION AND ESTABLISHING PUBLIC HEARING
DATE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF MN/DOT TURNBACK PROPERTY TO THE
ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Nichols
and passed unanimously.
A motion by Commission member Mann and seconded by Commission member Carmody to
authorize Mr. McCauley and the City Attorney to enter into a letter agreement between the City
and homeowners passed unanimously.
MAROUETTE ADVISORS PRESENTATION OF PROPOSALS FOR CONSULTING
SERVICES ON EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER FOR EDA BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Mr. James Klas, Marquette Advisors, briefly outlined the scope of services they propose for the
Heritage Center:
Phase L• Update of 1993 study done by Marquette
Phase II: Interactions with other development
Phase III: Work sessions with EDA
Phase IV: Follow up and revised recommendations
Phase V: Final report
When asked how long the entire process might take, Mr. Klas thought 12 -14 weeks sufficient
to complete this project.
A motion by Commission member Hilstrom and seconded by Commission member Carmody
to engage the services of Marquette Advisors for consulting services on Earle Brown Heritage
Center for the EDA passed unanimously.
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commission member Carmody and seconded by Commission member Nichols
to adjourn the meeting at 9:38 p.m. passed unanimously.
President
Recorded and transcribed by:
LeAnn Larson
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