HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 10-10 EDAM Regular Session1
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session and was
called to order at 8:11 p.m. by President Myrna Kragness.
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
OCTOBER 10, 2005
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and City
Clerk Sharon Knutson.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Carmody seconded to approve the agenda and
consent agenda and the following item was approved:
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 12, 2005, Regular Session.
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEM
4a. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
DEMOLITION OF THE EDA OWNED RETAIL CENTER LOCATED AT
57TH AND LOGAN AVENUES NORTH RESOLUTION NO. 2005-15
Executive Director Michael McCauley said bids were solicited for the demolition of the EDA owned
buildings at 57th and Logan Avenues North. He said Staff recommends award of the bid to the
lowest bidder Belair Excavating.
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Carmody seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2005 -15 Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Demolition of the EDA Owned Retail
Center Located at 57th and Logan Avenues North.
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Councilmember O'Connor raised the question of what will happen to the oil and dry cleaning
pollution underground and if it is part of this demolition contract. Mr. McCauley responded the
consultant and MPCA have reviewed and were pleased with the investigation that was done to date.
He said there are plans to excavate where the dry cleaning tank was located, and a plan would be
submitted to the MPCA to remove it and any contaminated soil. He said work would continue with
the MPCA in terms of a response plan in dealing with contamination. With regard to the oil, there
are some monitoring wells and it will be addressed with the MPCA as well. With regard to the
contamination removal, he said it would be a separate contract, and that the contract before the EDA
is for removal of buildings. He noted, however, one of the alternates in the bid was costs for some of
the removal of the dry cleaning contamination, so this contract may be amended to do that work
consistent with the plan when the MPCA approves it and that would be an additional cost.
Councilmember O'Connor inquired if the lawsuit was continuing and if it was legal for the EDA to
demolish these buildings. Mr. McCauley responded affirmatively.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Carmody seconded adjournment of the meeting at
8:13 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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