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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 06-11 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 JUNE 11, 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 8:21 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Ed Nelson, Bob Peppe, and Tim Ricker. Commissioner Kay Lasman was absent and excused. Also present: Executive Director Michael J. McCauley, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Doug Sell, 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 Peppe, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. 3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Commissioner Peppe, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to approve the May 29, 2001, regular session. Motion passed unanimously. 4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS 4a. RESOLUTION APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT INCLUDING A BUSINESS SUBSIDY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND RONSAM LLC FOR THE SALE OF THE EDA OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF 69 AVENUE NORTH AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD AND AUTHORIZING THE EDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 06/11/01 -1- 1. CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE SALE OF LAND AT THE NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF 69 AVENUE NORTH AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD BY THE EDA IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Executive Director Michael McCauley discussed that the EDA continued a public hearing at the May 29, 2001, meeting and that the public hearing this evening relates to the last City Council agenda item which was approved by the City Council to convey the land of Lots 8 and 9, Block 1, Lanes Brooklyn Center Addition. The EDA will in turn convey the land to RonSam LLC. Mr. McCauley discussed with the Commission the changes in the site plan since the developer submitted the original site plan. The developer has submitted finalized site plans along with the preliminary replatting which was approved by the City Council at its May 29, 2001, meeting. The terms and conditions are consistent with the original site plat that was submitted which would accumulate $5,000,000 in value upon completion and generate $238,000 in property taxes. President Kragness opened the pubic hearing for the sale of the land and the granting of a business subsidy for the 69 Avenue North and Brooklyn Boulevard development project. No one wished to address the Commission. A motion by Commissioner Peppe, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 2. CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE GRANTING OF A BUSINESS SUBSIDY FOR THE 69 AVENUE NORTH AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD RETAIL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT A motion by Commissioner Peppe, seconded by Commissioner Ricker to re -open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the Commission. A motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -12 Commissioner Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 06/11/01 -2- RESOLUTION APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT INCLUDING A BUSINESS SUBSIDY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND RONSAM LLC FOR THE SALE OF THE EDA OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF 69 AVENUE NORTH AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD AND AUTHORIZING THE EDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 4b. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE SALE OF LAND ALONG BROOKLYN BOULEVARD BY THE EDA IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO BRI -MAR COMPANY, INC. Mr. McCauley requested that this public hearing be opened, public input taken, and continued with respect to the land being sold to Bri-Mar Company, Inc. The EDA at its May 29, 2001, meeting approved a development agreement with Bri -Mar Company, Inc. that would facilitate the combination and sale of various properties owned by the parties to the development agreement and makes the properties redevelopable in the future. The sale of the land along Brooklyn Boulevard by the EDA in and for the City of Brooklyn Center to Bri -Mar Company, Inc. is required by the State Statute before the EDA can sell property. A motion by Commissioner Peppe, seconded by Commissioner Ricker 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 July 9, 2001. Motion passed unanimously. 5. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. V 4 PresidentU 06/11/01 -3-