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1. 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
JUNE 27, 2005
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session and was
called to order at 10:19 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 Hoffinan, 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
June 13, 2005, Regular Session minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
3b. RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF
BROOKLYN CENTER EDA AND TETRA TECH REGARDING WORK TO
BE PERFORMED PURSUANT TO HENNEPIN COUNTY
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE FUND GRANT AGREEMENT CONTRACT
NO. A042170
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-10
Commissioner Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER EDA
AND TETRA TECH REGARDING WORK TO BE PERFORMED PURSUANT TO HENNEPIN
COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE FUND GRANT AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO.
A042170
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Carmody. Motion passed unanimously.
4. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
4a. PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH VOLUNTEERS
OF AMERICA FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND
Executive Director Michael McCauley discussed that this had been continued while trying to see if
there was a way to resurrect the deal after Hennepin County did not go forward. As indicated in the
materials Springsted reviewed and what would be required in order to meet the rental unit rates with
increased costs that have been estimated to construct the project, staff does not feel in a position to
recommend going forward for a number of reasons. The change in the concept would force the City
to be in a position of risk which the City has avoided in redevelopments and the costs of subsidy
would be much higher than originally projected. It is recommended to re -open the public hearing
since it was scheduled and to take no action on this proposal which will effectively let it die.
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Niesen to re -open the Public
Hearing. Motion passed unanimously.
No one wished to address the Commission.
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Niesen to close the Public Hearing.
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Carmody to take no action.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
5a. RESOLUTION DETERMINING DEFAULT BY TALISMAN BROOKDALE,
LLC AND DIRECTING DELIVERY OF NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND
AUTHORIZING TERMINATION OF SECONDED AMENDED AND
RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Mr. McCauley discussed that the Special Legislation that the City requested passed and was signed
by the Governor. Staff anticipates when the City has the appropriate chapter numbers from the
Revisor's Office bringing a resolution to the Council for the local approval that is required for
Special Legislation. This gives the City additional time within which to incur obligation to enter into
agreements in Tax Increment Financing District No. 3.
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The City had deferred giving notice of default until it knew if the Special Legislation passed. If the
Special Legislation did not pass, keeping the current agreement would potentially leave a mechanism
to potentially negotiate something with respect to what happens with Brookdale if there was a new
party in ownership. The City would now be in a position if something came forward with Brookdale
that was appropriate for City participation with the Special Legislation to negotiate a new deal. This
resolution would authorize the City to immediately terminate the agreement upon the failure to cure
the defaults.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-11
Commissioner Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION DETERMINING DEFAULT BY TALISMAN BROOKDALE, LLC AND
DIRECTING DELIVERY OF NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND AUTHORIZING TERMINATION OF
SECONDED AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Niesen.
Motion passed unanimously.
6. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Niesen to adjourn the meeting at
10:25 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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