HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 10-25 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 25, 1999
CITY HALL
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in regular session and was
called to order by President Myrna Kragness at 8:00 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 Jane
Chambers, Director of Public Works Diane Spector, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren,
City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and City Clerk Sharon Knutson.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom and seconded by Commissioner Lasman to approve the agenda
and consent agenda passed unanimously.
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom and seconded by Commissioner Lasman to approve the
minutes of the October 11, 1999, regular session passed unanimously.
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
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR THE TAX
BASE REVITALIZATION ACCOUNT
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Executive Director Michael McCauley explained that the two resolutions before the EDA were
related to grant funding requests for the cleanup of the Joslyn site. This is the third round of grant
funding requests to continue cleanup of the easterly /front portion of the site adjacent to Highway
100. The first and second rounds of the cleanup completed the westerly portion of the site. Round
one received grant funding from DTED (Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic
Development) and the Metropolitan Council; round two received funding from DIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 99 -20
Commissioner Hilstrom 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 Commissioner
Lasman. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 99 -21
Commissioner Hilstrom 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 Commissioner
Lasman. Motion passed unanimously.
4b. RESOLUTION APPROVING RELOCATION CLAIM FOR FAMILY HAIR
CARE II LOCATED AT 6916 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD, BROOKLYN
CENTER, MINNESOTA
Mr. McCauley explained that the resolution before the EDA relates to the 69th Avenue and Brooklyn
Boulevard redevelopment. The EDA purchased the commercial property at 6912, 14, 16, and 18
Brooklyn Boulevard, which included the business of Hair Care II located at 6916 Brooklyn
Boulevard. With the FDA's acquisition of the property, Hair Care II is entitled to relocation
benefits.
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RESOLUTION NO. 99 -22
Commissioner Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING RELOCATION CLAIM FOR FAMILY HAIR CARE 11 LOCATED
AT 6916 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD, BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Nelson. Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom and seconded by Commissioner Lasman to adjourn the
meeting at 8:05 p.m. passed unanimously.
President
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