HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 09-22 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
SEPTEMBER 22, 2003
WEST FIRE STATION
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session and was
called to order at 8:37 p.m. by President Myrna Kragness.
2. ROLL CALL
President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob
Peppe. Also present: Assistant City Manager/Director of Operations Curt Boganey, Community
Development Director Brad Hoffinan, 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 Carmody, seconded by Commissioner Lasman to approve the agenda
and consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Commissioner Carmody, seconded by Commissioner Lasman to approve the September
8, 2003, regular session minutes. Commissioner Carmody abstained. Motion passed.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. 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
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE PURCHASE
AGREEMENTS FOR THE SALE OF THE EDA OWNED PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 5900 EMERSON AVENUE NORTH AND 5912 CAMDEN
AVENUE NORTH
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Assistant City Manager/Director of Operations Curt Boganey discussed that staff had reviewed the
proposals and all necessary documents for the properties at 5900 Emerson Avenue North and 5912
Camden Avenue North. It is recommended that the EDA approve the resolution regarding the sale of
both properties.
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Niesen to continue the Public
Hearing. Motion passed unanimously.
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No one wished to address the EDA.
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Carmody to close the Public
Hearing. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -09
Commissioner Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR THE SALE OF THE EDA
OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 5900 EMERSON AVENUE NORTH AND 5912
CAMDEN AVENUE NORTH
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Niesen.
Motion passed unanimously.
4b. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED BUSINESS SUBSIDY FOR
GLOBAL HENNEPIN COUNTY PROPERTIES PROJECT
RESOLUTION APPROVING A BUSINESS SUBSIDY AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION
(GLOBAL HENNEPIN COUNTY PROPERTIES PROJECT)
Mr. Boganey discussed that this resolution would approve a business subsidy and development
agreement for the Global Hennepin County Properties project at the northwest corner of Shingle
Creek Parkway and Freeway Boulevard.
Community Development Director Brad Hoffman discussed the project and informed that the public
hearing would be held to consider a subsidy in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) up to $300,000 to help
with the soil remediation. A resolution is proposed to approve a business subsidy and authorizing a
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development agreement.
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Councilmember Niesen inquired what the risks would be to the City and why it is proposed to pay up
front instead of pay as you go. Mr. Hoffman discussed that the risk associated with the project
would be the decision to proceed with paying up front. The money would not be provided until they
fulfill all requirements.
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A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Carmody to open the Public
Hearing. Motion passed unanimously.
No one wished to address the EDA.
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Carmody to close the Public
Hearing. Motion passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003A
Commissioner Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING A BUSINESS SUBSIDY AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION (GLOBAL HENNEPIN COUNTY PROPERTIES
PROJECT)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Peppe.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Peppe, seconded by Commissioner Carmody to adjourn the meeting at
8:51 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
President
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