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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 09-12 EDAM Regular Session1 1 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 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 12, 2005 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session and was called to order at 8:48 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, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Carmody seconded to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously and the following item was approved: 3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 22, 2005, Regular Session. 4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS 4a. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES AND EXPANDING SCOPE OF TASK FORCE WORK RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -14 Executive Director Michael McCauley discussed that the proposal suggested to the EDA is to expand the work of the Opportunity Site Task Force and the consultant on the Opportunity Site itself to do a business survey of the businesses in the Opportunity Site and conduct an open house sometime in January 2006 at Constitution Hall at the Community Center. This would allow the City to invite people to see the plans and what is going to be developed for the City Council's consideration. 09/12/05 -1- The format envisioned for this would be a combination of the opportunity to informally meet with the consultants and Task Force members, view the displays, as well as some formal presentations to solicit input and participation prior to making the recommendation. This resolution would authorize the Task Force to move forward and engage Damon Farber to do the work necessary for this proposal. The other portion would be to have the Task Force continue to serve as a focus group to look at the Northbrook site and have Damon Farber look at the site and development of standards, work on a request for proposal, and discuss with the Task Force to see what synergy and compatibility should be designed into those standards and request for proposal. It also would specifically seek out additional community input into the Northbrook site and the development of these proposals. The funding for this enhanced public participation in both of the sites and the development of request for proposals on Northbrook, etc., would be paid for from Tax Increment Financing District No. 3. Commissioner O'Connor inquired if the City would be giving any direction to Damon Farber as to what to put into that site. Mr. McCauley responded that they would be asking Damon Farber to look at what the market place would support, if the market place would support meeting the goals of value and repositioning, and if it would be compatible with the design standards and goals for the Opportunity Site. He informed that he would want them to evaluate the commercial viability and compatibility of different types of uses such as all commercial mixed use and all housing. Damon Farber was being directed to seek input from community groups and the Hmong Chamber of Commerce. Commissioner Lasman questioned if this proposed second phase would be mentioned at the open house. Mr. McCauley discussed that he would like to have both at the same open house so that it is an opportunity to look at a developed set of recommendations and thoughts about guidelines, principles, and materials. This could potentially push back the open house that is anticipated in January. Commissioner Niesen moved and Commissioner Carmody seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -14 Authorizing Additional Consulting Services and Expanding Scope of Task Force Work. Commissioner O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 5. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Carmody seconded adjournment of the meeting at 8:54 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Li)7 /)1A )4*tr President 09/12/05 -2-