HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 08-11 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
AUGUST 11, 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 8:00 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, Assistant City Manager/Director of
Operations Curt Boganey, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community
Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, 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 Carmody to approve the agenda
and consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Carmody to approve the July 28,
2003, regular session minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE
SALE OF CERTAIN EDA OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5900
EMERSON AVENUE NORTH AND 5912 CAMDEN AVENUE NORTH IN
BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA, PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA
STATUTES, SECTION 469.012, SUBDIVISION 7 AND SECTION 469.029
Executive Director Michael McCauley discussed that the EDA had received four proposals for the
development of single family homes located at 5900 Emerson Avenue North and 5912 Camden
Avenue North. All of the proposals lacked some of the information requested or required
clarification of information submitted.
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A request for supplemental information was faxed to the four individuals that had submitted
proposals. Based on the initial proposals and the supplemental information, the proposals received
have been evaluated by staff.
Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz addressed the Commission to outline the proposals
received from Twin View Development, Armstrong Construction, and Exceptional Homes, Inc. The
fourth proposal received from MEIK Construction Company was not discussed since they do not
currently have a residential building contractor license. Mr. Bublitz informed that Twin View
Development and Armstrong Construction have both built in Brooklyn Center. Exceptional Homes,
Inc. had built in the City of Crystal. The City of Crystal indicated a positive experience with
Exceptional Homes, Inc.
President Kragness questioned the prices for the two homes. Mr. Bublitz informed that the price was
not asked for in the proposal; however, he believes that the asking prices for the homes would be in
the low $200,000.
The Commission discussed their preferences. Commissioner Carmody was in favor of Exceptional
Homes, Inc., Commissioner Lasman noted that Armstrong Construction met the specifications more
clearly, Commissioner Niesen was in favor Exceptional Homes, Inc., and Commissioner Peppe was
in favor of Exceptional Homes, Inc. Commissioner Lasman expressed that she did not have a
problem with Exceptional Homes, Inc. and just wanted to make sure that the Commission was
considering that Armstrong Construction had a more accurate proposal.
Mr. McCauley discussed that the Commission could set a date for the public hearing with
Exceptional Homes, Inc. with a condition requesting suitable materials for the proposals.
A motion by Commissioner Niesen to direct staff to work with Exceptional Homes, Inc. to get a
completed evaluation and suitable materials of their proposal and to set date of public hearing on
September 8, 2003. Seconded by Commissioner Peppe. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Lasman questioned if the Commission would be amenable to split the motion
allowing Exceptional Homes, Inc. and Armstrong Construction each build a home. Commissioner
Carmody expressed that she would prefer to have both homes built with Exceptional Homes, Inc.;
however, she would be agreeable to use Armstrong Construction as a back up if Exceptional Homes
Inc. does not comply with the additional materials required.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-07
Commissioner Niesen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE SALE OF CERTAIN
EDA OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5900 EMERSON AVENUE NORTH AND 5912
CAMDEN AVENUE NORTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA, PURSUANT TO
MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 469.012, SUBDIVISION 7 AND SECTION 469.029
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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 Carmody to adjourn the meeting at
8:19 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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