HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 10-22 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 22, 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 7:49 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Kay Lasman, Bob Peppe, and Tim Ricker.
Commissioner Ed Nelson was absent and excused. Also present: City Manager Michael J.
McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, Public Works Director Diane Spector, Police
Chief Joel Downer, 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 Lasman to approve the agenda and
consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Commissioner Peppe, seconded by Commissioner Lasman to approve the October 8,
2001, regular session minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEM
4a. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF
REAL PROPERTY FOR ELIMINATION OF BLIGHT AND
REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES
Executive Director Michael McCauley discussed since the October 8, 2001, meeting revisions had
been drafted and that discussions continue on the final language for a development agreement. Mr.
McCauley informed the Commission that he would be comfortable with commencing eminent
domain and that staff will not file the action until the development agreement has been signed.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-21
Commissioner Ricker introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY
FOR ELIMINATION OF BLIGHT AND REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Peppe.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to adjourn the meeting at
7:51 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Q President
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