HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 12-12 EDAM Regular Session1. CALL TO ORDER
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
DECEMBER 12, 2005
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session and was
called to order at 7:05 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, Assistant City
Manager /Director of Operations Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd
Blomstrom, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, Fiscal and Support Services Director
Dan Jordet, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Yungerberg.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Carmody moved and Commissioner Niesen seconded to approve the agenda and
consent agenda with amendments to the minutes of the November 14, 2005 Regular Session as
discussed in the Study Session, and the following item was approved:
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. November 14, 2005 Regular Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-17
Executive Director Michael McCauley stated the budget for the Economic Development Authority is
funded by the transfer of the Housing Redevelopment Authority Fund and stated the EDA does not
have a separate tax levy.
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Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Carmody seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2005-17 Approving the Final Budget for the City Of Brooklyn Center Economic Development
Authority.
Commissioner O'Connor stated the City should not be involved in nor spend money on
redevelopment.
Commissioner O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
4b. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
1. RESOLUTION RESCINDING THE DETERMINATION TO ACQUIRE
REAL PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN IN RESOLUTION NO. 2004-18
BROOKDALE FORD RESOLUTION NO. 2005-18
Mr. McCauley stated the EDA and the City Council looked into a cooperative opportunity to relocate
Brookdale Ford at the end of 2003. Based on this, the EDA took action to authorize acquisition of
the fee interest at the time Brookdale Ford was a lessee. He stated the result of negotiations did not
result in a mutually agreeable plan. He stated the City has since been advised by Brookdale Ford,
who has now purchased the underlined lease hold interest and merged the lease and fee interest, that
they would not be able to continue their business outside their current position. He stated it is not the
intent to negatively impact the number of jobs or put Brookdale Ford in the position of being unable
to relocate. He stated this has brought forward the request to rescind RESOLUTION NO. 2004-18
Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property for Redevelopment of Opportunity Site, Phase I
(Brookdale Ford Site). He stated that Brookdale Ford and Brookdale Square properties were
approached at the same time and since the intent was to acquire both parcels as one large parcel, the
rescinding of RESOLUTION 2004 -19 Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property for
Redevelopment of Opportunity Site, Phase I (Brookdale Square) is also requested for the same
reasons as stated above and in the Staff Report included in the Council's packet.
Mayor Kragness read the resolutions in their entirety.
Commissioner Carmody moved and Commissioner Niesen seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2005 -18 Rescinding the Determination to Acquire Real Property by Eminent Domain in
Resolution No. 2004 -18 Brookdale Ford.
Motion passed unanimously.
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2. RESOLUTION RESCINDING THE DETERMINATION TO ACQUIRE
REAL PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN IN RESOLUTION NO. 2004-19
BROOKDALE SQUARE RESOLUTION NO. 2005-19
Commissioner Niesen moved and Commissioner O'Connor seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2005 -19 Rescinding the Determination to Acquire Real Property by Eminent Domain in
Resolution No. 2004 -19 Brookdale Square.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Carmody seconded adjournment of the meeting at
7:16 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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