HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 12-11 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
DECEMBER 11, 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 7:03 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,
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 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 November
27, 2000, regular session minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SALE OF EDA
OWNED PROPERTY AT WILLOW LANE AND T.H. 252
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
EXECUTE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH EAGLE CREST
NORTHWEST, INC. FOR DEVELOPMENT OF EDA OWNED PROPERTY
AT WILLOW LANE AND T.H. 252
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Executive Director Michael McCauley discussed the EDA opened a Public Hearing on November
13, 2000, and continued the public hearing to allow additional time to complete the development
agreement for the sale of the property located at Willow Lane and Highway 252 before outlining the
property and development proposed.
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to re -open the Public
Hearing. Motion passed unanimously.
No one wished to address the Council.
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to close the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hilstrom commended the work done on this proposed development.
Commissioner Peppe raised a question regarding the construction. Laurie Karnes, Land for Sale,
Inc. discussed construction will start immediately after closing and that there would be occupancy in
the fall.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-24
Commissioner Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH EAGLE CREST NORTHWEST, INC. FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF EDA OWNED PROPERTY AT WILLOW LANE AND T.H. 252
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Peppe.
Motion passed unanimously.
4b. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL BROOKLYN CENTER
ECONOMIC DEVELOMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2001
PURSUANT TO MSA CHAPTER 469.107, SUBDIVSION 1
Mr. McCauley discussed the purpose of having the Economic Development Authority (EDA)
meeting prior to the City Council meeting is to have the EDA approve the 2001 Tax Levy and
Budget before the City Council approves the budget for 2001.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-25
Commissioner Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC
DEVELOMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2001 PURSUANT TO MSA
CHAPTER 469.107, SUBDIVSION 1
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously.
4c. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO
LEVY TAXES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR 2001
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-26
Commissioner Hilstrom 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 2001
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Nelson. Motion passed unanimously.
4d. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH REAL ESTATE RECYCLING FOR
ADDITIONAL REDEVELOMENT
Mr. McCauley discussed the location had not been finalized and requested to table this resolution to
the January 8, 2001, meeting.
A motion by Commissioner Hilstrom, seconded by Commissioner Lasman to table resolution to the
January 8, 2001, meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Lasman to adjourn the meeting at
7:14 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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