HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 01-09 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 10, 2005
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 7:54 p.m. by President Myrna Kragness.
2. ROLL CALL
President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and
Mary O'Connor. Also present: Executive Director Michael McCauley, Public Works Director /City
Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Brad Hoffinan, 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 December
13, 2004, regular session minutes. Commissioner O'Connor abstained from the vote. Motion
passed.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION ELECTING OFFICERS FOR THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN
CENTER
Executive Director Michael McCauley discussed that this resolution would elect the following
Officers:
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President/Treasurer Myrna Kragness
Vice- President Kathleen Carmody
Assistant Treasurer Dan Jordet
Secretary G. Brad Hoffman
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-01
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. OPPORTUNITY SITE STUDY AREA TASK FORCE
President Kragness requested ratification of the following to serve on the Opportunity Site Study
Area Task Force:
Robert Anderson, 5525 Knox Avenue North
Eric Berns, 3800 51 Avenue North
Muriel Lee, 7204 Perry Court West
Jeanette (Jeanne) Messersmith, 5340 Queen Avenue North
She informed that it would be her intention to appoint Tim Willson, Planning Commission Chair,
as the Chair of the Opportunity Site Study Area Task Force.
Commissioner Lasman discussed that there had been a fairly good response of interest to serve on
this task force and that she hopes those who had an interest will continue their interest by attending
the three public meetings.
Commissioner Niesen expressed that she believes it would have been all right to have all eleven
interested participate in this task force.
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Carmody to ratify recommended
appointments by President Kragness. Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Carmody to adjourn the meeting at
8:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
President
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