HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 02-11 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
FEBRUARY 11, 2002
WEST FIRE STATION TRAINING ROOM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in regular session and was
called to order at 10:16 p.m. by President Myrna Kragness.
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, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, Planning and
Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria
Rosenbaum.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
A motion by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to approve the agenda and
consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to approve the January 28,
2002, regular session minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT INCLUDING
A BUSINESS SUBSIDY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BROOKLYN
CENTER EDA AND JOHNCO 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
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1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SALE OF EDA OWNED
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF
69 AVENUE NORTH AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD
2. PUBLIC HEARING ON GRANTING OF A BUSINESS SUBSIDY
FOR THE 69 AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD RETAIL
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Executive Director Michael McCauley discussed that last year the EDA had received proposals from
Ronsam and Westbrook Development for the redevelopment of 69` Avenue and Brooklyn
Boulevard. Both proposals submitted were very similar. Ronsam was selected at that time and was
not able to complete what they had proposed. The EDA had directed staff to move forward with the
proposal from Westbrook Development. The proposal being submitted for the second time is similar
to the first proposal with a few minor changes. Westbrook Development is ready, able, and willing
to provide the redevelopment of 69 Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard. The resolution would
approve a development agreement including a business subsidy agreement between the EDA and
Johnco LLC for the sale of the EDA owned property and authorize the EDA Executive Director to
execute the development agreement.
Greg Watson, representative from Westbrook Development, addressed the Commission to discuss
the proposed plans for the redevelopment of 69 Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard and to share with
the Commission that Culvers Restaurant is interested in a site at this location. Mr. Watson stated
that Westbrook Development is trying to get good service industries and that they are excited to
move forward with the project.
Commissioner Lasman questioned the service entrances. Mr. Watson informed the Commission that
the service entrance would be on 70 Avenue.
Commissioner Nelson questioned the space in the back of the lot being so close to 69 Avenue.
Mr. Watson discussed that the space is needed to create travel for parking.
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 Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Ricker to close the Public
Hearing. Motion passed unanimous)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-04
Commissioner Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT INCLUDING A BUSINESS
SUBSIDY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BROOKLYN CENTER EDA AND JOHNCO 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
Lasman. Motion passed unanimously.
4b. RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER APPROVING HENNEPIN
COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE SHINGLE CREEK TOWER
PROJECT
Mr. McCauley discussed that this resolution would be tabled to the March 11, 2002, meeting.
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to table this resolution to the
March 11, 2002, meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to adjourn the meeting at
10:32 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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