HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 09-11 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 11, 2000
CITY HALL
INVOCATION
A moment of silence was observed.
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 7:03 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, Finance Director Charlie Hansen, 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 p agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
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3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to approve the August 28,
2000, regular session minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. PRELIMINARY EDA 2001 TAX LEVY AND BUDGET
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1.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY BROOKLYN
CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET
FOR THE YEAR 2001 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 2001
Executive Director Michael McCauley discussed the proposed numbers for the 2001 preliminary
budget and the tax levy
RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -15
Commissioner Peppe introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2001 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -16
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 2001
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Lasman. Motion passed unanimously.
4b. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
EXECUTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF EDA OWNED
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5900 EMERSON AVENUE NORTH
Mr. McCauley discussed the Commission previously reviewed proposals and selected Denmark
Building and Development Corporation for construction of a single- family home at 5900 Emerson
Avenue North and, pursuant to State law, the EDA must hold a public hearing to consider the terms
and conditions of the sale of property to Denmark Building and Development Corporation.
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A motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to open the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
No one wished to address the Commission.
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom, seconded by Commissioner Lasman to close the Public
Hearing. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -17
Commissioner Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE PURCHASE
AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF EDA OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5900 EMERSON
AVENUE NORTH
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Nelson. Motion passed unanimously.
4e. REPORT ON LOT 1, BLOCK 1, BROOKLYN FARM SUBDIVISION
Mr. McCauley reported that Lot 1, Block 1, Brooklyn Farm Subdivision, has recently been a location
of interest for a orphanage /charter school. In December of 1985, the City and the HRA entered into
a Contract for Private Development of this property as part of the tax increment district plans for
development of the Earle Brown Heritage Center and the surrounding area. The contract obligated
the developer to build the glass tower located south of Lot 1, Block 1, Brooklyn Farm Subdivision
and was called Phase 1 of the development. The developer had obligations relating to Phase II
located on Lot 1, Block 1, Brooklyn Farm Subdivision that contemplated an office building of a
specific footprint, with the height of the building to be determined in reference to the parcel's
physical capacity and the adjacent area's traffic capacity.
The City and the HRA acquired property in the Brooklyn Farm Subdivision and then re- conveyed
them to the developer for $1.00. The tax increment district has expended significant resources to
generate commercial development to enhance the tax increment district which carries a debt load and
to generally enhance the commercial development in the City.
Mr. McCauley requested, based on these actions and investment, that the EDA, HRA, and City
Council authorize the City Manager to further explore options available in protecting the investment
already made and enforcing the obligations imposed on the owner of Lot 1, Block 1, Brooklyn Farm
Subdivision pursuant to the contract, and as part of the authorization, approve authorization that the
EDA's bond counsel, Briggs and Morgan and the City Manager be authorized to undertake legal
enforcement of the contract as may be deemed appropriate.
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A motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to authorize City Manager
to further explore options available in protecting the investment already made and enforcing the
obligations imposed on the owner of Lot 1, Block 1, Brooklyn Farm Subdivision pursuant to the
contract, and as part of the authorization, approve authorization that the EDA's bond counsel, Briggs
and Morgan and the City Manager be authorized to undertake legal enforcement of the contract as
may be deemed appropriate. Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Peppe, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adjourn the meeting at
7:14 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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