HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 04-27 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
APRIL 27, 1998
CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in regular session and was
called to order by President Myrna Kragness at 9:15 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President Myrna Kragness, Commission members Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman,
and Robert Peppe. Also present: Executive Director Michael J. McCauley, City Attorney Charlie
LeFevere, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, and Recording Secretary Mary
Schendel.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
A motion by Commission member Carmody and seconded by Commission member Hilstrom to
approve the agenda and consept agenda as printed passed unanimously.
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion b Commission member Carmody and seconded b Commission member Hilstrom to
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approve the minutes of the March 9, 1998 Regular Session as printed passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO
SUBMIT A CONTAINMENT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Executive Director McCauley presented information relating to the Joslyn Poleyard Grant. This
grant would be for a contamination investigation of the Joslyn Poleyard site. The intent of the site
containment grant is to identify and determine the costs associated with clean up in order to develop
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the site. Real Estate Recycling has an option to purchase the site and is seeking assistance in its
development. The grant application before the EDA requires a local (City) match of $17,500. The
local match would be the responsibility and risk of Real Estate Recycling.
RESOLUTION NO. 98 -05
Member Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND
FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO SUBMIT A CONTAINMENT GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Carmody and
passed unanimously.
4b. RESOLUTION AMENDING 1998 BUDGET PROVIDING FOR TWO FULL
TIME CREW CHIEF POSITIONS
Executive Director McCauley requested approval regarding staffing for two Crew Chief positions
for the Earle Brown Heritage Center. Discussion centered around the 1998 budget and whether
Rinds were available. Councilmember Lasman expressed her concern to promote stability for these
positions.
RESOLUTION NO. 98 -06
Member Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AMENDING 1998 BUDGET PROVIDING FOR TWO FULL -TIME CREW
CHIEF POSITIONS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Carmody and
passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commission member Lasman and seconded by Commission member Carmody to
adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m. passed unanimously.
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Recorded and transcribed by:
Mary Schendel
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