HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 11-13 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
NOVEMBER 13, 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 10:03 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, and Ed Nelson.
Commissioner Robert Peppe was absent and excused. Also present: City Manager Michael J.
McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, Public Works Director Diane Spector, Planning
and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, 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 October 23,
2000, regular session minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SALE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (EDA) OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT WILLOW LANE
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Executive Director Michael McCauley discussed that this public hearing needs to be opened for
public input and continued to the December 11, 2000, meeting for additional time to finalize the
terms of the development agreement.
A motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Hilstrom to open the Public
Hearing. Motion passed unanimously.
Jerry Blarney, 7136 Willow Lane North, addressed the Commission to compliment the City staff and
Mr. Gleason on the work done with this project.
A motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Hilstrom to continue public hearing
to the December 11, 2000, meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
4b. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATIONS AND AWARDING
CONTRACT FOR DEMOLITION OF 4315 70 AVENUE NORTH,
BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution would accept quotations and award a contract for demolition
of 4315 70 Avenue North (Viking Discount Blinds) to Veit Companies.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-22
Commissioner Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATIONS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
DEMOLITION OF 4315 70 AVENUE NORTH, BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Nelson. Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom, seconded by Commissioner Lasman to adjourn the meeting at
10:10 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Pfesidennt
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