HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 09-13 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
SEPTEMBER 13, 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 7:45 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President Myrna Kragness, Commission Members Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and
Robert Peppe. 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 Hilstrom, seconded by Commissioner Lasman to approve the agenda
and consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom, seconded by Commissioner Lasman to approve the minutes
from the regular session on May 24, 1999. Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
DEMOLITION OF 6912, 6918, 6932, 6935, 6938, 6944 JUNE AVENUE
NORTH AND 6938 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD, BROOKLYN CENTER,
MINNESOTA
Executive Director Michael McCauley discussed the EDA acquired these property for re-
development and that bids were received for the demolition of these properties. The resolution
would award the bid to the lowest bidder, Belair Excavating.
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Council discussed the procedure and the timing for the demolition. Mr. McCauley said that the
demolition will occur soon.
RESOLUTION NO. 99 -16
Commissioner Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR DEMOLITION OF 6912,
6918, 6932, 6935, 6938, 6944 JUNE AVENUE NORTH AND 6938 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD,
BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Lasman. Motion passed unanimously.
4b. PRELIMINARY EDA 2000 TAX LEVY AND BUDGET
1. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY BROOKLYN
CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET
FOR THE YEAR 2000 PURSUANT TO MSA CHAPTER 469.107,
SUBDIVISION 1
2. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
TO LEVY TAXES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BROOKLYN
CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE
YEAR OF 2000
Mr. McCauley discussed these resolutions would approve the preliminary budget for the year 2000
and request to levy taxes for the benefit of the EDA for the year 2000. The budget is in preliminary
stages and numbers may be adjusted.
RESOLUTION NO. 99 -17
Commissioner Peppe introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2000 PURSUANT TO MSA
CHAPTER 469.107, SUBDIVISION 1
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Lasman. Motion passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 99 -18
Commissioner Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO LEVY TAXES FOR
THE BENEFIT OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE YEAR OF 2000
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Lasman. Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom, seconded by Commissioner Lasman to adjourn the meeting
at 7:47 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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