HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 10-13 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
OCTOBER 13, 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 8:31 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 Community Development Brad Hoffinan, City
Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and City Clerk Sharon Knutson.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Commission Member Hilstrom requested that Agenda Item No. 3a, Approval of Minutes, be
removed from the Consent Agenda and placed as Item No. 4d under Commission Consideration
Items. A motion by Commission Member Hilstrom and seconded by Commission Member Peppe
to approve the agenda and consent agenda as amended passed unanimously.
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed as Item No. 4d under Commission
Consideration Items.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO
APPLY FOR A CONTAMINATION CLEAN UP GRANT FROM THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
4b. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR THE TAX
BASE REVITALIZATION ACCOUNT
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Executive Director McCauley explained that Item Nos. 4a and 4b relate to a proposed development
by a private developer to clean up the contamination at the Joslyn Pole Yard. This development
would greatly enhance the City's tax base. Item No. 4a authorizes the Executive Director to apply
for a grant from the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development, with a local match
identified. Item No. 4b authorizes the Executive Director to submit a grant application to the
Metropolitan Council, thus serving as the match for the Minnesota Department of Trade and
Economic Development. If the EDA receives the grant monies, the grant agreements would be
brought back to the EDA for approval.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO
APPLY FOR A CONTAMINATION CLEAN UP GRANT FROM THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 98 -15
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 APPLY FOR A CONTAMINATION CLEAN UP
GRANT FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Peppe and
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR THE TAX
BASE REVITALIZATION ACCOUNT
RESOLUTION NO. 98 -16
Member Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR THE TAX BASE REVITALIZATION ACCOUNT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Peppe and
passed unanimously.
4c. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN EDA OWNED
PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE BELLVUE LANE ADDITION AND
PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF SALE PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES
SECTION 469.012, SUBDIVISION 1, CLAUSE (7) AND SECTION 469.029
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Executive Director McCauley said this resolution relates to the 53rd Avenue Development Project,
the Bellvue Lane Addition. A public hearing on the terms and conditions of the sale of the homes
must be held prior to the sale of the EDA owned property. Information such as purchase agreement,
house prices, including land, and restrictive covenants to be placed on the properties would be
presented at the public hearing and would require approval by the EDA before any homes could be
sold. The resolution before the EDA sets the public hearing date for November 9, 1998.
Commission Member Hilstrom inquired if the EDA would see the finished treatment and proposed
fencing prior to the public hearing.
Mr. McCauley responded that the EDA has approved the house designs but has not seen plans for
fencing. It is anticipated that prior to the November 9, 1998, public hearing a meeting will be
scheduled with the EDA and the neighborhood to give them an opportunity to provide input on the
style of fencing, berm, and final terms and conditions of the homes.
RESOLUTION NO. 98 -17
Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN EDA OWNED PROPERTIES
LOCATED IN THE BELLVUE LANE ADDITION AND PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA
STATUTES SECTION 469.012, SUBDIVISION 1, CLAUSE (7) AND SECTION 469.029
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and
passed unanimously.
4d. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
President Kragness explained the minutes were removed to note a correction in Roll Call.
Commission Member Lasman was announced as absent and unexcused, and her absence was
excused.
A motion by Commission Member Hilstrom and seconded by Commission Member Lasman to
approve corrected minutes from the September 28, 1998, Regular Session passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commission Member Hilstrom and seconded by Commission Member Lasman to
adjourn
the
meeting at 8:37 p.m. passed unanimously.
Q President
Recorded and transcribed by:
Sharon Knutson
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