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Home My WebLink About1997 12-15 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 15, 1997 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 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL President Myrna Kragness, Commission members Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, and Robert Peppe. Also present: Executive Director Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, Public Works Director Diane Spector, Finance Director Charlie Hansen, and Council Secretary LeAnn Larson. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Commission member Hilstrom 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 Hilstrom and seconded by Commission member Carmody to approve the minutes of the November 24, 1997 Regular Session passed unanimously. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACOUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER LOCATED AT 6945 JUNE AVENUE NORTH AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND PAYMENT FOR ACQUISITION COSTS OF SAID PROPERTY City Manager McCauley explained that the City had received a written offer from the owners of 6945 June Avenue North to sell their home to the City for the assessed value of $75,900. The acquisition of this home would be necessary for any redevelopment of the northeast corner of 69th Avenue North and Brooklyn Boulevard. 12/15/97 -1- Councilmember Hilstrom asked about the status of the redevelopment project and requested that the Council revisit this issue in January 1998. Councilmember Peppe inquired if more properties need to be acquired to do this redevelopment project. City Manager McCauley responded affirmatively. City Manager McCauley stated a report on the redevelopment project for 69th Avenue North and Brooklyn Boulevard would be brought back to Council the last meeting in January 1998. RESOLUTION NO. 97 -31 Member Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER LOCATED AT 6945 JUNE AVENUE NORTH AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND PAYMENT FOR ACQUISITION COSTS OF SAID PROPERTY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE OUOTATION FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE FROM WEBER ELECTRIC AT THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER FOR TIME AND MATERIALS NOT TO EXCEED $9.100 City Manager McCauley explained that the Earle Brown Heritage Center has been experiencing ground water problems due to the heavy snow melt and rains of last spring and early summer. The water is seeping into the basement and affecting the meeting rooms, storage areas, hallway, and electrical room. A temporary construction dewatering system was put in place in an attempt to draw down the water level. This has proven to be an expensive solution and exceeds the cost of a permanent solution. SEH reviewed the problem and made recommendations for a permanent solution, addition of four wells. Councilmember Hilstrom explained she has concerns with this item and sees it as another piece -meal solution. She would like to take a look at this type of issue in the big picture, including the roof replacement of the other barn. She said she would be voting NO on this item. RESOLUTION NO. 97 -32 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 12/15/97 -2- RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE QUOTATION FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE FROM WEBER ELECTRIC AT THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER FOR TIME AND MATERIALS NOT TO EXCEED $9,100 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed on a vote of Commission members Carmody, Lasman, Peppe and Mayor Kragness voting aye; Commission member Hilstrom voted nay. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WELL DRILLING OUOTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $23.793 FROM THE A,LBERG DRII..LING COMPANY AT THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER RESOLUTION NO. 97 -33 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WELL DRILLING QUOTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,793 FROM THE ALBERG DRILLING COMPANY AT THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and assed on a vote p of Commission members Carmody, Peppe and ness Mayor Kra Y pP Y g voting aye; Commission member Hilstrom voted nay. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1998 PURSUANT TO MSA CHAPTER 469.107. SUBDIVISION 1 RESOLUTION NO. 97 -34 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1998 PURSUANT TO MSA CHAPTER 469.107, SUBDIVISION 1 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Peppe and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION REOUESTING THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO LEVY TAXES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR 1998 12/15/97 -3- RESOLUTION NO. 97 -35 Member Carmody 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 1998 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Commission member Lasman and seconded by Commission member Carmody to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. passed unanimously. 1 City Clerk Mayor Recorded and transcribed by: LeAnn Larson 12/15/97 -4-