HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 07-09 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
JULY 9, 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 7:45 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Ed Nelson, Kay Lasman, 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 City Clerk Sharon Knutson.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
A motion by Commissioner Peppe and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to approve the agenda
and consent agenda passed unanimously.
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Commissioner Peppe and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to approve the minutes of
the June 11, 2001, regular session passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. 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.
1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF LAND ALONG
BROOKLYN BOULEVARD BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
TO BRI -MAR COMPANY, INC. PURSUANT TO A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT
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Executive Director Michael McCauley said this item relates to the redevelopment to provide access
to Ryan Oldsmobile and to provide land for the Dodge Dealership to build a new showroom. The
EDA previously approved the Development Agreement, and this would authorize the EDA to fulfill
the terms and conditions of the Development Agreement to sell the EDA -owned property to Bri -Mar
Company, Inc.
A motion by Commissioner Peppe and seconded by Commission Lasman to continue the Public
Hearing passed unanimously.
No one wished to address the Commission.
A motion by Commissioner Lasman and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to close the Public
Hearing passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-13
Commissioner Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF LAND ALONG BROOKLYN BOULEVARD BY
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN
CENTER TO BRI -MAR COMPANY, INC. PUSUANT TO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Peppe.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Ricker to adjourn the meeting at
7:47 p.m. passed unanimously.
President
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