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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 10-08 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 OCTOBER 8, 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 7:52 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, Bob Peppe, and Tim Ricker. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, Public Works Director Diane Spector, Fiscal and Support Services Director Doug Sell, 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 September 24, 2001, regular session minutes. Motion passed unanimously. 4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEM 4a. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5912 CAMDEN AVENUE NORTH AND ACCEPTING SALES CONTRACT FOR SAID PROPERTY Executive Director Michael McCauley discussed that the property at 5912 Camden Avenue North has been a code enforcement problem for the past 25 years and that staff is recommending that the EDA purchase the property in order to perform the necessary clean up. 10/08/01 -1- Commissioner Peppe questioned what would be done with the home on the property. Mr. McCauley informed the Commission that the home would be demolished. Councilmember Lasman questioned what would be done once the home is demolished. Mr. McCauley informed the Commission that the land will be vacant and staff will research what will be in the best interest for land. Councilmember Nelson asked if the house had ever been placed on the market. Mr. McCauley discussed that he was not aware of it ever being placed on the market and explained that the market value established by the City Assessor for tax purposes is $90,300 and that the purchase price for the City if $95,000. Commissioners discussed the other four troublesome properties that were discussed in the memorandum from Community Development Director Brad Hoffman. Mr. McCauley informed the Commission that the purchase of this one home is brought on by the fact that the current owner is now elderly and physically incapable of addressing the problems associated with the clean up. President Kragness discussed that the Council established code enforcement and that they and the EDA Commission need to continue to abide. Commissioner Peppe stated that it is critical to continue on with enforcing code violations and that the purchase of this property would be a benefit to the City and help the market value in the neighborhood. RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -19 Commissioner Peppe introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5912 CAMDEN AVENUE NORTH AND ACCEPTING SALES CONTRACT FOR SAID PROPERTY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 4b. RESOLUTION APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH JERRY'S FOODS AND AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION AND CONDEMNATION OF 5801 XERXES AVENUE NORTH Mr. McCauley discussed that the proposed development agreement with Jerry's Foods had not been finalized and that it would be the recommendation of the Commission to approve the proposed drafted development agreement in substantially the form submitted. 10/08/01 -2- The Executive Director would be authorized to execute the development agreement on behalf of the EDA provided such final development agreement is in substantially the form set forth in the exhibits included with the packet materials. Mr. McCauley informed the Commission that if the proposed drafted development agreement is approved this evening, the Commission would be asked at the October 22, 2001, meeting to acquire the property. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-20 Commissioner Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH JERRY'S FOODS AND AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION AND CONDEMNATION OF 5801 XERXES AVENUE NORTH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Peppe. Commissioner Nelson abstained from the vote. Motion passed. 5. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. (f President 10/08/01 -3-