HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 05-11 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
MAY 11, 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 9:30 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, Assistant City
Manager /HR Director Jane Chambers, Director of Public Works Diane Spector, Planning and
Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, Director of Community Development Brad Hoffinan, Community
Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and City Clerk Sharon
Knutson.
Commission member Carmody left the table at 9:31 p.m.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
A motion by Commission member Peppe and seconded by Commission member Lasman to approve
the agenda and consent agenda as printed passed unanimously.
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Commission member Peppe and seconded by Commission member Lasman to approve
the minutes of the April 27, 1998, Regular Session as printed passed unanimously.
Commission member Carmody returned to the table at 9:33 p.m.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEM
4a. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR 53RD AVENUE
DEVELOPMENT AND LINKAGE PROJECT
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Executive Director McCauley provided an update on the 53rd Avenue project. The proposed plan,
which has been widely accepted by the residents of the neighborhood, is scheduled to be on the
Planning Commission agenda for this Thursday. There would be a 50 foot greenstrip along 53rd
Avenue, with several buildable lots along the proposed Bellvue Lane. Bellvue Park would have low
decorative fencing to delineate the park on the south but not to serve as a barrier for access. The
proposal is to have a construction manager and architect to prepare final design for the project. The
construction manager would oversee the building requirements so that certain criteria are met with
regard to good quality building materials such as windows, roofing, siding. Two quotes were
received, and it was recommended to accept the lower quote.
Commission member Hilstrom raised the question of when the design would be available. Mr.
McCauley responded that a design should be ready for review within the next two months.
RESOLUTION NO. 98 -07
Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR 53RD AVENUE DEVELOPMENT AND LINKAGE
PROJECT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and
passed unanimously.
Commission member Hilstrom inquired if the Mayor would be meeting with Commissioner Opat
prior to the Planning Commission meeting. City Manager McCauley responded the Mayor has a
meeting scheduled next week with Commissioner Opat.
5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commission member Carmody and seconded by Commission member Peppe to
adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m. passed unanimously.
President
Recorded and transcribed by:
Sharon Knutson
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