HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 05-14 EDAM Regular Session R 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
MAY 14, 2001
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 8:16 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, Bob Peppe, and Tim Ricker.
Also present: Executive Director 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 Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Lasman to approve the agenda and
consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Lasman to approve the March 12,
2001, regular session, and the April 2, 2001, special session. Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET FOR PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN
DURING THE YEAR 2000
Executive Director Michael McCauley discussed this resolution is a housekeeping item that would
amend the Economic Development Authority (EDA) budget for projects undertaken during the year
2000.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-08
Commissioner Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY BUDGET FOR PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN DURING THE YEAR 2000
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Nelson. Motion passed unanimously.
4b. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE
SALE OF LAND AT THE NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF 69 AVENUE
NORTH AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD BY THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Mr. McCauley discussed that at its February 26, 2001, meeting the Authority reviewed two
proposals for the development of land at the northwest quadrant of 69" Avenue North and Brooklyn
Boulevard. Staff has been working with Christenson Corporation to negotiate a development
agreement setting forth the terms and conditions of the sale and development of the property. State
law requires that a public hearing be held when it sells property for redevelopment. This resolution
would call for a public hearing to be held on May 29, 2001.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-09
Commissioner Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE SALE OF LAND AT
THE NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF 69 AVENUE NORTH AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD
BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Lasman. Motion passed unanimously.
4e. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE GRANTING
OF A BUSINESS SUBSIDY FOR THE 69 AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD
RETAIL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution would call for a public hearing on the granting of a business
subsidy for the 69"' and Brooklyn Boulevard retail development project which is required by
Minnesota Statutes 116J.993- 116J.005.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -10
Commissioner Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE GRANTING OF A BUSINESS
SUBSIDY FOR THE 69'' AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD RETAIL DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Nelson. Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to adjourn the meeting at
8:20 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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