HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 01-13 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
JANUARY 13, 2003
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in regular session and was
called to order at 7:41 p.m. by President Myrna Kragness.
2. ROLL CALL
President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob
Peppe. Also present: Executive Director Michael McCauley, Interim Assistant City
Manager/Director of Public Works Sharon Klumpp, 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 December 9,
2002, regular session minutes. Commissioners Carmody and Niesen abstained. Motion passed
unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION ELECTING OFFICERS FOR THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN
CENTER
President Kragness discussed that this resolution would elect the following:
President/Treasurer: Myrna Kragness
Vice- President: Kay Lasman
Assistant Treasurer: Douglas Sell
Secretary: G. Brad Hoffman
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003-01
Commissioner Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ELECTING OFFICERS FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Carmody. Motion passed unanimously.
4b. PROPOSED SPECIAL LEGISLATION REGARDING TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 3 AND SMART GROWTH OPPORTUNITY
SITE
Executive Director Michael McCauley discussed that the City received information regarding the
effect of Special Legislation for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District No. 3; and that an
amendment had been added that provides that rental and owner occupied housing activities do not
need to meet the income requirements of Section 469.1761 if they are located in the Smart Growth
Opportunity Site. The current Legislation allows the City to spend 15 percent of the tax increment
revenues from TIF No. 3 on rental or owner occupied housing activities located anywhere in the City
if they met certain income requirements.
Mr. McCauley asked the Commission if they would be comfortable moving forward with this
Special Legislation.
Commissioner Niesen discussed that she would like to learn more about TIF and questioned if this
would be adopting anything. Mr. McCauley informed that if a motion was made it should be for
staff to follow up and contact Legislators; and that the City is not committed to anything at this time.
A motion by Commissioner Peppe, seconded by Commissioner Lasman to direct staff to follow up
and contact Legislators regarding this Special Legislation. Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Niesen, seconded by Commissioner Lasman to adjourn the meeting at
7:51 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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