HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 10-09 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 9, 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 7:50 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert
Peppe. Also present: City Manager 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 September
25, 2000, regular session minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF CERTAIN EDA OWNED
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 66TH AVENUE NORTH AND WILLOW LANE
IN BROOKLYN CENTER MINNESOTA AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE SALE THEREOF, PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA
STATUTES, SECTION 469.012 SUBDIVISION 7 AND SECTION 469.029
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Executive Director Michael McCauley discussed that this resolution would call for a public hearing
pursuant to State Statute, and authorize the EDA Executive Director to negotiate a purchase
agreement for the sale of the property.
Councilmember Lasman asked about the age group of the persons being interested in purchasing
these townhomes and how many bedrooms they would have. Mr. McCauley responded that these
townhomes would be two bedroom single -level ramblers that would appeal to the age group of 55
to 70 years old, or younger, single persons, and sell for $170,000 and $200,000.
Councilmember Nelson asked about the zoning for the property. Mr. McCauley responded that the
property is zoned for commercial so a Planned Unit Development will be required.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-19
Commissioner Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF CERTAIN EDA OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT
66TH AVENUE NORTH AND WILLOW LANE IN BROOKLYN CENTER MINNESOTA AND
CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SALE THEREOF, 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 b Commissioner
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Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously.
4b. 1. 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
2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR THE
TAX BASE REVITALIZATION ACCOUNT
Mr. McCauley requested that both of these items be under one motion since they relate to the same
issue and discussed the resolutions authorizing the Economic Development Authority to apply for
a contamination clean up grant from the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic
Development, and the submission of a grant application to the Metropolitan Council for the tax base
revitalization account for Phase III of the Joslyn site clean -up.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -19
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 Peppe.
Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -20
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 Peppe.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom, seconded by Commissioner Lasman to adjourn the meeting
at 7:57 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
President
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