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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 09-27 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 27, 2004 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 7:57 .m. b President Myrna Kra ness. p Y Yrn g 2. ROLL CALL President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe. Also present: Acting Executive Director Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, 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 September 13, 2004, regular session minutes. Motion passed unanimously. 4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS 4a. DISCUSSION OF REDEVELOPMENT FOCUS FOR OPPORTUNITY SITE STUDY AREA PLANNING 1. RESOLUTION APPROVING DRAFT TARGET DATES FOR REDEVELOPMENT FOCUS 2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SOLICITATION OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR URBAN DESIGN SERVICE 3. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TASK FORCE FOR OPPORTUNITY SITE STUDY AREA PLANNING 09/27/04 -1- Acting Executive Director Curt Boganey discussed that at the last EDA meeting the Commission had recommended that the target dates for the redevelopment focus be redrafted to reflect the creation of a task force and the integration of the task force into the redevelopment focus activities. Before the EDA this evening are three resolutions including resolution approving draft target dates for redevelopment focus; resolution authorizing solicitation of request for qualifications for urban design service; and resolution establishing task force for Opportunity Site Study area planning. Mr. Boganey discussed that the task force proposed would consist of eight members consisting of Chairs of the Planning, Housing, Financial, and Park and Recreation Commissions (or the Chair's designee) and four persons appointed by the President of the EDA with the concurrence of the EDA, with the President of the EDA appointing a Chair of the task force from amongst the task force members. The responsibilities of the task force would be to meet with the planning firm and City staff to review and comment on the Opportunity Site Study area planning and participate in three public meetings. The task force would terminate upon selection of a developer by the EDA. Commissioner Peppe questioned what would happen if changes were needed after the task force had terminated. Mr. Boganey responded that he believes the assumption would be if any changes were needed they would be minor. The developer would have to submit a proposal that would be consistent with the standards and design criteria and the Planning Commission would most likely be able to make recommendations to the EDA depending on what the changes might be. Commissioner Lasman expressed that she does not believe it would be wise to terminate the task force and questioned if the task force would be able to continue on an active basis as needed. Mr. Boganey responded that he believes that would be possible and that at this time he believes the City Manager is looking for any modifications that the EDA would deem appropriate. President Kragness asked for clarification on the corrected target dates. Mr. Boganey discussed that the language for October 11, 2004, Amend TIF Budget/Plan will be amended to also read Resolution Calling for the Sale of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Bonds. This action would allow the sale of the TIF bonds as scheduled on November 8, 2004. Commissioner Carmody expressed that she believes an end date for the task force would be helpful and that the task force could be notified of when there will be discussions or meetings. President Kragness suggested that the Chair and Vice -Chair continue to be notified of the meetings and that they could attend and notify the other task force members as needed. Mr. Boganey ane discussed that the presumption would be once the developer is selected the a o g Y p P P development will take place over years and to keep a task force in place may not be practical. Commissioner Lasman expressed that the word terminate bothers her and that she would like to see a different word used. She believes that the task force does not need to be held for years and years; however, she would like to have it open -ended if the task force is amendable in case they are needed to participate on some limited capacity. 09/27/04 -2- Commissioner Niesen discussed the active phases for the task force would be more maintenance and review phases and suggested adding some type of that language. Commissioner Carmody expressed that she believes it would important to have some type of end date for their formal function as a task force. Commissioner Lasman discussed that she would like to have language added to indicate that the task force is not done after the planning stages to leave it more open- ended. Mr. Boganey suggested that the language be amended to read that the task force shall become inactive after the EDA has selected a developer. Commissioner Lasman questioned if the word inactive would mean that they could be called upon again if needed. Mr. Boganey responded that they could be reactivated at anytime. Commissioner Peppe suggested that a statement be added that would preface such a statement. He believes that having the task force available for input after the their formal function would be important. Mr. Boganey asked if the Commission would be amenable to having the language read that the task force shall become inactive after the EDA has selected the developer and may be reactivated at the discretion of the EDA. It was the consensus of the Commission to amend the resolution language to read that the task force shall become inactive after the EDA has selected the developer and may be reactivated at the discretion of the EDA. RESOLUTION NO. 2004 -07 Commissioner Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING DRAFT TARGET DATES FOR REDEVELOPMENT FOCUS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2004 -08 Commissioner Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SOLICITATION OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR URBAN DESIGN SERVICE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 09/27/04 -3- i RESOLUTION NO. 2004 -09 Commissioner Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption with the above mentioned amendment: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TASK FORCE FOR OPPORTUNITY SITE STUDY AREA PLANNING The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 4b. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES Mr. Boganey discussed that this resolution would authorize the acquisition of property at 1900 57 North and that this would be the first step in the consolidation of all properties commonly referred to for the Asian Market. Once the EDA has acquired the property it would be the intent of staff to commence the process immediately. President Kragness questioned if the City was aware that the property was for sale before it was purchased. Mr. Boganey responded that he believes the City was not aware. Community Development Director Brad Hoffman discussed that they had approached Mr. Vang prior to selling the property. Commissioner Niesen questioned when the City purchases properties if the City's Assessor should determine values and if there is any difference with commercial or residential properties. Mr. Boganey discussed that he believes that would not be sufficient and that the values would need to come from a commercial appraiser. Mr. Hoffman discussed that there is no difference whether it is commercial or residential. Commissioner Niesen questioned if the amounts could be included when the EDA is approving acquisitions. Mr. Boganey discussed that the amounts are not included before an appraisal since condemnation can often lead to court actions. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-10 Commissioner Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Niesen. Motion passed unanimously. 09/27/04 -4- 5. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Commissioner Niesen, seconded by Commissioner Carmody to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. resident U 09/27/04 -5-