HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 12-08 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
DECEMBER 8, 2003
CITY HALL CITY COUNCIL
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session and was
called to order at 7:03 p.m. by President Myrna Kragness.
2. ROLL CALL
President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe.
Commissioner Kathleen Carmody was absent and excused. Also present: Executive Director
Michael McCauley, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, 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 November
10, 2003, regular session minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Executive Director Michael McCauley discussed that this resolution would approve the final budget
for the EDA and incorporates the required transfers from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
(HRA).
RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -12
Commissioner Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Niesen.
Motion passed unanimously.
4b. RESOLUTION AMENDING TAX INCREMENT PLEDGE AGREEMENT
Mr. McCauley discussed in connection with the bond sales on the City Council agenda, this
resolution would amend the Tax Increment Pledge Agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -13
Commissioner Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AMENDING TAX INCREMENT PLEDGE AGREEMENT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Peppe.
Motion passed unanimously.
4c. RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT FOR 7000 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD WITH ANDERSON
BUILDERS
Mr. McCauley discussed that this resolution would approve a preliminary development agreement
for the EDA owned property at 7000 Brooklyn Boulevard with Anderson Builders. Under the
agreement Anderson Builders will have 180 days to enter into a development agreement with the
EDA and negotiate terms and conditions of a project to the EDA. This agreement does not commit
the EDA to any project; it only allows Anderson Builders to develop a project for review by the EDA
within the 180 -day period. The agreement would expire on June 7, 2004.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -14
Commissioner Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR 7000
BROOKLYN BOULEVARD WITH ANDERSON BUILDERS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Peppe.
Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Niesen questioned what would happen if someone else were interested within this
180 -day period. Mr. McCauley informed that staff would notify them that the EDA is negotiating
with Anderson Builders.
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5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to adjourn the meeting at
7:10 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
P/Isident U
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