HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 10-23 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 23, 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 7:42 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 Peppe to approve the agenda and
consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to approve the October 9,
2000, regular session minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
-THIS ITEM WAS TABLED AT THE SEPTEMBER 25, 2000, EDA
MEETING.
Executive Director Michael McCauley requested this resolution be tabled to the November 27, 2000,
EDA meeting since the status of France Avenue has not been resolved.
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A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to table resolution to the
November 27, 2000, EDA meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
4b. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR LOT 1,
BLOCK 1, BROOKLYN FARM SUBDIVISION
Mr. McCauley discussed the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing Lot 1, Block 1, Brooklyn
Farm Subdivision and requested direction from the Commission on whether to execute a purchase
agreement for Lot 1, Block 1, Brooklyn Farm Subdivision.
The Commission discussed the property and President Kragness believes that purchasing the
property would be moving in the right direction.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-21
Commissioner Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR LOT 1, BLOCK 1,
BROOKLYN FARM SUBDIVISION
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adj ourn the meeting at
7:50 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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