HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 05-29 EDAM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
F ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
MAY 29, 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 8:29 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,
Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, 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 May 14,
2001, regular session. Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE SALE OF LAND AT THE
NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF 69 AVENUE NORTH AND BROOKLYN
BOULEVARD BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN
AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Executive Director Michael McCauley discussed that not all things have been finalized on this issue
and that the request would be to open the pubic hearing and continue the public hearing to June 11,
2001.
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A motion by Commissioner Peppe, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to open the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
No one wished to address the Commission.
A motion by Commissioner Peppe, seconded by Commissioner Lasman to continue the Public
Hearing to June 11, 2001. Motion passed unanimously.
4b. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE GRANTING OF A BUSINESS SUBSIDY FOR
THE 69 AVENUE NORTH AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD RETAIL
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Mr. McCauley discussed again that not all things have been finalized on this issue and that the
request would be to open the pubic hearing and continue the public hearing to June 11, 2001.
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to open the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
No one wished to address the Commission.
A motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to continue the Public
Hearing to June 11, 2001. Motion passed unanimously.
4c. RESOLUTION APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, BRI -MAR AND TRI FORTUNE
Mr. McCauley discussed that the City Council had an item relating to this issue and that since the
City Council had approved a resolution approving the development agreement for this project, the
Economic Development Authority (EDA) is being asked to approve an agreement also. The EDA
would have no liability since the City and Hennepin County are responsible for the costs.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -11
Commissioner Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY,
BRI -MAR AND TRI FORTUNE
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Nelson. Motion passed unanimously.
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5. ADJOURNMENT
r A motion by Y Commissioner Lasman, seconded b Commissioner Nelson to adjourn the meeting at
8:34 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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