HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 07-10 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
JULY 10, 2000
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 8:25 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert
Peppe. Also present: Executive Director Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane
Chambers, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, Public Works Director Diane Spector, City
Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and City Clerk Sharon Knutson.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to approve the agenda and
consent agenda passed unanimously.
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to approve the June 12,
2000, regular session Economic Development Authority minutes as printed passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH REAL ESTATE RECYCLING FOR
ADDITIONAL REDEVELOPMENT
Executive Director Michael McCauley requested that this item be tabled to the July 24, 2000, EDA
meeting due to the upcoming July 19 special Council meeting regarding the realignment of France
Avenue. He briefly reviewed the proposed acquisition site, the Dale Tile property. He stated a goal
of the City Council is to facilitate the redevelopment of the Joslyn site. He explained that what is
proposed is an amendment to the development agreement to acquire the Dale Tile property which
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would make the redevelopment site larger and more marketable. He indicated that since this concept
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is in the area of the realignment of France Avenue, it should be considered following the discussions
regarding the realignment of France Avenue which will be held July 19, 2000.
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Hilstrom to table a resolution
approving and authorizing execution of a development agreement with Real Estate Recycling for
additional redevelopment to the July 24, 2000, EDA meeting passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adjourn the meeting
at 8:28 p.m. passed unanimously.
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