HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 08-14 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
AUGUST 14, 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 7:45 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, Public Works Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City
Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Hilstrom to approve the agenda
and consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Hilstrom to approve the July 24,
2000, regular session minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
3b. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
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 September 25, 2000, EDA meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
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4a. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE
SALE OF CERTAIN EDA OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5900
EMERSON AVENUE NORTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER MINNESOTA,
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 469.012
SUBDIVISION 7 AND SECTION 469.029
Executive Director Michael McCauley discussed this resolution would authorize a public hearing
regarding the sale of the lot as required by State Statute. The EDA would review the builder
proposals at its August 28, 2000, meeting and if the EDA selects a proposal at that meeting, staff
would prepare a purchase agreement for consideration at the September 11, 2000, EDA meeting.
The purpose of the public hearing on September 11, 2000, would be to review the terms and
conditions of the sale as contained in the proposed purchase agreement and to invite any public
comment.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -13
Commissioner Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE SALE OF CERTAIN
EDA OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5900 EMERSON AVENUE NORTH IN BROOKLYN
CENTER MINNESOTA, PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 469.012
SUBDIVISION 7 AND SECTION 469.029
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Nelson. Motion passed unanimously.
4b. REPORT ON STATUS OF AMERICAN LEGION ACQUISITION
Mr. McCauley reported that at a previous meeting the EDA authorized the acquisition for the
American Legion and that on Tuesday, August 8, 2000, American Legion personnel met with the
relocation specialist to discuss relocating.
5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adjourn the meeting
at 7:47 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
President
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