HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 09-28 EDAM Regular Session i
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
SEPTEMBER 28, 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 9:24 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, and Robert
Peppe. Commissioner Kay Lasman was absent and excused. [Clerk's note: statement that
absence was unexcused was incorrect and corrected at the meeting of October 13, 1998.] Also
present: Assistant City Manager/HR Director Jane Chambers, Community Development
Specialist Tom Bublitz, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Recording Secretary Maria
Carlson.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
A motion by Commissioner Carmody, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to approve the agenda
and consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZING
CONTRACT FOR MARKETING AND SALES SERVICES FOR
BELLVUE LANE ADDITION
Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz discussed six proposals were received for
marketing and sales services for Bellvue Lane Addition and that a request to enter into in an
agreement with Coldwell Banker Burnet on behalf of the Economic Development Authority in
and for the City of Brooklyn Center. Coldwell Banker Burnet was the most organized and
offered a lot of accountability. They stood out from the rest of the proposals and presented
themselves as "taking hold
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-13
Commissioner Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR
MARKETING AND SALES SERVICES FOR BELLVUE LANE ADDITION
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Peppe. Motion passed unanimously.
4b. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
DEMOLITION OF 6944, 6950, 6956, AND 7000 BROOKLYN
BOULEVARD AND 6945 JUNE AVENUE NORTH
Mr. Bublitz discussed four bids were received for the demolition of 6944, 6950, 6956 and 7000
Brooklyn Boulevard and 6945 June Avenue North. This demolition consists of three
commercial and two residential structures along Brooklyn Boulevard.
All bids were tabulated and the amounts were added correctly. Of the four bids received, the
lowest bid of $29,562 was submitted by Kevitt Excavating, Inc. Due to a major traffic accident
on I -94, Veit and Company, Inc., was unable to deliver its bid in time for the bid opening. The
bid was returned unopened to Veit and Company, Inc., and in a phone conversation with a
representative from Veit and Company, Inc., staff learned that their bid amount was $39,000.
Councilmember Hilstrom asked when the demolition would start. Mr. Bublitz responded that
if this is approved tonight, staff will have the contract signed and a ten day notice will be given.
RESOLUTION NO. 98 -14
Commissioner Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR DEMOLITION OF
6944, 6950, 6956, AND 7000 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD AND 6945 JUNE AVENUE
NORTH
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Peppe. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Bublitz informed the Council they were invited to attend the H.O.M.E. and United Way
Housing Paint Project on October, 2, 1998, 11:00 a.m. at 5915 Bryant Avenue North.
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5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to adjourn the meeting
at 9:32 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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