HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 05-26 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 26, 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 10:21 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 Hoffman, Community
Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and City Clerk Sharon
Knutson.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
A motion by Commission member Carmody and seconded by Commission member Hilstrom to
approve the agenda and consent agenda as printed passed unanimously.
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Commission member Carmody and seconded by Commission member Hilstrom to
approve minutes of the May 11, 1998, Regular Session as printed passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE LAND AT 6717 -6737
HUMBOLDT AVENUE NORTH TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
FOR USE AS THE SITE OF THE POLICE STATION
Executive Director McCauley said this resolution would authorize the EDA to sell to the City the
property to be used for construction of the new police station. The EDA had used CDBG funds for
a portion of the purchase price of the property, and the EDA will have to repay those CDBG funds
to Hennepin County to the extent that they reflect the fair market value of the land.
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RESOLUTION NO. 98 -08
Member Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE LAND AT 6717 -6737 HUMBOLDT
AVENUE NORTH TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR USE AS THE SITE OF THE
POLICE STATION
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Carmody and
passed unanimously.
4b. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENGAGE
THE SERVICES OF LEGAL COUNSEL FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Executive Director McCauley explained there have been a number of redevelopment projects which
require legal services. With the number of redevelopment projects, there are time deadlines which
need to be met with regard to agreements, legal opinions, and capacity issues. The resolution
authorizes the Executive Director to engage the services of legal counsel for development projects
to meet these deadlines. Mr. McCauley stated he would bring back to the EDA a report regarding
the process for engaging legal services for development and redevelopment issues to be reviewed
by the EDA in September.
RESOLUTION NO. 98 -09
Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENGAGE THE SERVICES OF
LEGAL COUNSEL FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and
passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commission Member Hilstrom and seconded by Commission Member Carmody to
adjourn the meeting at 10:25 p.m. passed unanimously.
ju.
Presider
Recorded and transcribed by:
Sharon Knutson
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