HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 02-08 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
FEBRUARY 8, 1999
CITY HALL
L CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in regular session and was
called to order by President pro tem Robert Peppe at 8:11 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President pro tern Robert Peppe, Commission Members Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, and Ed
Nelson. President Myrna Kragness was absent and excused from this evening's meeting. Also
present: Executive Director Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager/HR Director Jane
Chambers, Director of Public Works Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and City Clerk
Sharon Knutson.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Executive Director Michael McCauley requested addition of an item to the end of the agenda,
Approval and Acquisition of 6944 June Avenue North.
A motion by Commissioner Lasman and seconded by Commissioner Hilstrom to approve the agenda
and consent agenda as amended passed unanimously.
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Commissioner Lasman and seconded by Commissioner Hilstrom to approve minutes
of the January 25, 1999, Regular Session passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEM
4a. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO WRITE
OFF UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Executive Director McCauley explained this resolution relates to uncollectible accounts at the Earle
Brown Heritage Center in the amount of $3,819.60.
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Commissioner Hilstrom inquired if the City would continue to attempt collection of the accounts.
Mr. McCauley responded that the resolution only writes off the accounts so the City doesn't carry
them as receivables. Two of the three accounts have been turned over to the City Prosecutor; the
thud account for $90 has resulted in much time spent on collection efforts and, based on the dollar
amount, no further efforts will be made to collect.
Commissioner Nelson requested the names of the uncollectible accounts be made public. Executive
Director McCauley listed the names: 1) Hire Jam Training ($3,431.47); 2) Hadassah Association
Volunteer ($298.13); and 3) Softkey International ($90).
RESOLUTION NO. 99-07
Commissioner Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO WRITE OFF
UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Lasman and passed unanimously.
j 5. PUBLIC HEARING
5a. PUBLIC HEARING ON CREATION OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
DISTRICT FOR JOSLYN SITE
Executive Director McCauley requested the EDA open the public hearing on this item and continue
it to the February 22, 1999, meeting. He explained additional information is needed before
presenting it in final form for EDA approval.
A motion by Commissioner Lasman and seconded by Commissioner Hilstrom to open the public
hearing on Creation of Tax Increment Financing District for Joslyn Site passed unanimously.
President pro tem Peppe inquired if anyone wished to address the EDA.
No one appeared to speak.
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom and seconded by Commissioner Lasman to continue the public
hearing on Creation of Tax Increment Financing District for Joslyn Site to February 22, 1999, passed
unanimously.
5b. APPROVAL AND ACQUISITION OF 6944 JUNE AVENUE NORTH
Executive Director McCauley explained that Ms. Julie Berg, owner of 6944 June Avenue North,
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would like to close on her house next week. A purchase agreement in the amount of $105,000 for
acquisition of the property at 6944 June Avenue North has been drafted by the City Attorney.
A motion by Commissioner Lasman and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to approve the
acquisition of 6944 June Avenue North for a purchase price of $105,000 and allowing removal of
items as negotiated by Staff and terms acceptable to Executive Director passed unanimously.
6. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom and seconded by Commissioner Lasman to adjourn the
meeting at 8:17 p.m. passed unanimously.
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Recorded and transcribed by:
Sharon Knutson
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