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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 12-16 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 DECEMBER 16, 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 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL President Myrna Kragness, Commission members Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, and Charles F. Nichols, Sr. Also present: Executive Director Michael J. McCauley, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary LeAnn Larson. Commission member Kristen Mann was absent and excused. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Commission member Carmody and seconded by Commission member Nichols 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 Nichols to approve the minutes of the November 25, 1996 Regular Session as printed passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF EXCESS HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY Executive Director McCauley explained the conveyance of a parcel of land that was owned by MN /Dot as tumback property to Gary and Suk Grabowski, 6337 Dupont Avenue North, adjacent property owners. The subject parcel was no longer needed by Mn/DOT, and the Grabowski's sought to acquire the property for the purposes of constructing a garage. The 12/16/96 -1- subject parcel has been conveyed by Mn/DOT to the City for the consideration of $996.70, and the Grabowski's have paid $996.70 plus required filing fees for the conveyance of this property to them. A motion by Commission member Carmody and seconded by Commission member Hilstrom to open the public hearing passed unanimously. No public input was offered. A motion by Commission member Carmody and seconded by Commission member Nichols to close the public hearing passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -32 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF EXCESS HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION. ESTABLISHING OFFER OF JUST. COMPENSATION. AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATION A ND EXECUTION OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR ACOUISITION AND CLOSING COSTS FOR VARIOUS PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE 53RD AVENUE DEVELOPMENT AND LINKAGE PROJECT Executive Director McCauley stated that appraisals have been completed on ten properties in the 53rd Avenue Development and Linkage Project. This resolution would authorize negotiations and execution of purchase agreements within the limits of the appraisal amounts. Upon approval by the EDA, Evergreen Land Services Company will present a letter to the respective homeowners offering to purchase their property at the property's appraised value. If the offer of appraised value is acceptable to the owner, the EDA Executive Director is authorized to execute the purchase agreement on behalf of the EDA. In addition to the purchase agreement, Evergreen Land Services Company will be meeting with eligible homeowners and tenants to prepare relocation claims. This is a separate process from the purchase agreement, and this resolution would provide that the EDA Executive Director be authorized to pay any claim pursuant to the City's purchasing policy. 12/16/96 -2- RESOLUTION NO. 96 -33 Member Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION, ESTABLISHING OFFER OF JUST COMPENSATION, AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATION A ND EXECUTION OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR ACQUISITION AND CLOSING COSTS FOR VARIOUS PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE 53RD AVENUE DEVELOPMENT AND LINKAGE PROJECT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION APPROVING FORM OF OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT FOR 53RD AVENUE DEVELOPMENT AND LINKAGE PROJECT AND APPROVING SCHEDULE OF VALUES FOR VARIOUS SALVAGE ITEMS FROM THE PROPERTIES IN THE 53RD AVENUE DEVELOPMENT AND LINKAGE PROJECT Executive Director McCauley explained the need for an Occupancy Agreement which would be used by Evergreen Land Services Company when they negotiate the purchase agreement for the properties in the 53rd Avenue Development and Linkage Project. In response to those households choosing to stay in their homes through the end of the current school year, this Occupancy Agreement proposes a vacation date for the properties as late as June 30, 1997. Also, the issue of homeowners salvaging certain items from their properties (such as water heaters, water softeners, furnaces, air conditioning units, etc.) has prompted staff and Evergreen Land Services Company to recommend that some nominal cost to the homeowner be charged for any items salvaged prior to closing. The salvage costs would be deducted from the homeowner's final payout at closing. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -34 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING FORM OF OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT FOR 53RD AVENUE DEVELOPMENT AND LINKAGE PROJECT AND APPROVING SCHEDULE OF VALUES FOR VARIOUS SALVAGE ITEMS FROM THE PROPERTIES IN THE 53RD AVENUE DEVELOPMENT AND LINKAGE PROJECT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. 12/16/96 -3- RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATIONS NO. 1 AND NO. 2 TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO., 3 AND REQUESTING THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL Executive Director McCauley noted very recent correspondence and a recommendation from the Hennepin County Administrator regarding the modifications to TIF District No. 3. In order to fully assess the County's letter and to see what action the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners would be taking on this TIF proposal, Mr. McCauley suggested setting a special meeting for Friday, December 20, 1996, at 8:30 a.m., to address this issue. A motion by Commission member Nichols and seconded by Commission member Hilstrom to set a special meeting for Friday, December 20, 1996, 8:30 a.m. at City Hall, passed with President Kragness and members Nichols and Hilstrom voting aye. Member Carmody voted naye. RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CARPET REPLACEMENT AT THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER Executive Director McCauley stated that the carpet at the Earle Brown Heritage Center was in need of replacement. The City has received a quote of $52,723. 10 off of a State contract. Fifty thousand dollars in operating revenues in excess of operating expenses for the calendar year 1996 for EBHC would be carried forward and used to defray $50,000 of the costs of the capital expenditure for carpet replacement. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -35 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CARPET REPLACEMENT AT THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1997 PURSUANT TO MSA CHAPTER 469.107_ SUBDIVISION 1 Executive Director McCauley presented the budget necessary for operation of the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority during 1997. 12/16/96 -4- i RESOLUTION NO. 96 -36 Member Nichols introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1997 PURSUANT TO MSA CHAPTER 469.107, SUBDIVISION 1 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO LEVY TAXES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR 1997 Executive Director McCauley explained that the Economic Development Authority requests the City of Brooklyn Center to levy a property tax for the benefit of the EDA for the year 1997. The FDA's tax levy for 1997 will be included in the City's certification to the Hennepin County Auditor of a final tax levy. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -37 Member Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO LEVY TAXES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR 1997 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Carmody and passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Commission member Hilstrom and seconded by Commission member Carmody to adjourn the meeting at 7:16 p.m. passed unanimously. Presidedt Recorded and transcribed by: LeAnn Larson 12/16/96 -5-