HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 03-08 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
MARCH 8, 1999
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 8:19 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President Myrna Kragness, Commission Members Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert Peppe.
Commission Member Debra Hilstrom was absent and excused. Also present: Executive Director
Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager/HR Director Jane Chambers, City Attorney Charlie
LeFevere, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to approve the agenda and
consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to approve the minutes
from the regular session on March 8, 1999. Motion passed unanimously.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4a. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING ON CREATION OF TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT FOR JOSLYN SITE
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING (SOILS CONDITION) DISTRICT NO. 4 AND
THE ADOPTION OF A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN THEREFOR
Executive Director Michael J. McCauley discussed this resolution was adopted by the City Council
and that the EDA must also approve the district and adopt the plan.
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A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to open the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
No one wished to address the Commission.
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to close the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 99 -08
Commissioner Peppe introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
(SOILS CONDITION) DISTRICT NO. 4 AND THE ADOPTION OF A TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING PLAN THEREFOR
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Nelson. Motion passed unanimously.
5. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
5a. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 6912, 6932, AND 6935 JUNE AVENUE NORTH AND
ACCEPTING SALES CONTRACTS FOR SAID PROPERTIES
Mr. McCauley advised this resolution would authorize and approve the purchase agreement for the
remaining three properties at 6918, 6932, and 6935 June Avenue North. The purchase agreement
for each properly is $105,000 with the EDA paying closing costs. The purchase price includes any
and all relocation benefits to which the owners might be entitled.
RESOLUTION NO. 99 -09
Commissioner Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6912,
6932, AND 6935 JUNE AVENUE NORTH AND ACCEPTING SALES CONTRACTS FOR SAID
PROPERTIES
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Peppe.
Motion passed unanimously.
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6. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Peppe, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adjourn the meeting at
8:25 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
President
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