HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 08-28 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 28, 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 7:33 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 Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to approve the agenda and
consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to approve the August 14,
2000, regular session minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION REGARDING THE SALE OF LAND LOCATED AT 5900
EMERSON AVENUE NORTH BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND
AUTHORIZING THE EDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF SUCH LAND
Executive Director Michael McCauley discussed this resolution would authorize the EDA to enter
into a purchase agreement which would be reviewed at a public hearing on September 11, 2000,
regarding the sale of the land located at 5900 Emerson Avenue North.
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The public hearing will be in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.029.
Four proposals were received regarding construction of the home to be built on this land at 5900
Emerson Avenue North. The EDA determined that the proposal for the construction of the property
received from Denmark Building and Development Corporation best meets the criteria set forth in
the specifications for construction.
Commissioners discussed the land being proposed and what the deadlines were for the construction.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-14
Commissioner Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE SALE OF LAND LOCATED AT 5900 EMERSON AVENUE
NORTH BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF
BROOKLYN CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE EDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
NEGOTIATE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF SUCH LAND
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Peppe.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to adjourn the meeting at
7:47 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Preside
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