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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 04-11 EDAM Regular Session1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 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 APRIL 11, 2005 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session and was called to order at 10:11 p.m. by President Myrna Kragness. President Myrna Kragness and Commissioners Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor. Also present were Executive Director Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager/Director of Operations 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 There was a motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Carmody to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Carmody to approve the March 28, 2005, Regular Session minutes. Motion passed unanimously. 4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS 4a. PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND Executive Director Michael McCauley discussed that a public hearing had been scheduled for this evening, however, Hennepin County is not prepared to undertake issuance of bonds since this is a new undertaking for them. He informed that representatives from the Volunteers of America (VOA) were present to update the Commission. 04/11/05 -1- Mike Weber, President and CEO of the VOA, addressed the Commission to discuss their involvement in housing and that they have been in discussions regarding the senior housing project in Brooklyn Center for several months. They are extremely interested in this project and since a major part of partnership was Hennepin County they will need to reconsider the financing and the style of the operation. The developer they are working with continues to be interested and they will remain willing and active to make the project happen. Commissioner O'Connor asked who owns the land now. Mr. McCauley discussed that the individual property owners own the land and that VOA has been in discussions with them regarding acquisition. Mr. Weber added that both of the property owners are interested in moving ahead with acquisitions. They have had a purchase agreement under discussion and view them as willing sellers. A motion by Commissioner Carmody, seconded by Commissioner Lasman to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the Commission. A motion by Commissioner Carmody, seconded by Commission Lasman to continue the Public Hearing to June 13, 2005. Commissioner O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 4b. AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF EXCESS MN/DOT RIGHT OF WAY PROPERTY AND SALE THEREOF TO EASTBROOK PROPERTIES, LLC 1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF EXCESS MN/DOT RIGHT OF WAY PROPERTY AND SALE OF PROPERTY TO EASTBROOK PROPERTIES, LLC Mr. McCauley discussed that the EDA had previously authorized acquiring the property from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT). This item was continued on March 14, 2005, to finalize the arrangements. As summarized in the materials, the City would be a conduit and transfer the property to the developer for the amount of money that Mn/DOT is selling it to the City for purposes of conveying it to Mr. Evanson. It would require Mr. Evanson to go forward with the single family residential development that has been previously before the Commission and to reimburse the EDA for any of the incidental costs in connection with transferring the property to him in addition to the acquisition price from Mn/DOT. A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Carmody to re -open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Evanson addressed the Commission to discuss that this would become the second phase of Eastbrook Estates development. The preliminary plat had already been approved and they are looking forward to closing on this and incorporating this into the second phase plat. A motion by Commission Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Carmody to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 04/11/05 -2- 1 1 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-07 Commissioner Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF EXCESS MN/DOT RIGHT OF WAY PROPERTY AND SALE OF PROPERTY TO EASTBROOK PROPERTIES, LLC The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 5. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Carmody to adjourn the meeting at 10:19 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 04/11/05 -3-