HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 04-10 EDAM Regular Session1. CALL TO ORDER
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The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session and was
called to order at 7:57 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
APRIL 10, 2006
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren,
City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Yungerberg.
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:
1. March 27, 2006 Regular Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -05 AMENDING PURCHASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN EASTBROOK PROPERTIES, LLC, AND THE BROOKLYN
CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Executive Director Michael McCauley stated last year the Economic Development Authority
authorized an agreement that would have the EDA purchasing from the Minnesota Department
of Transportation excess MNDOT right -of -way and simultaneously transferring to Eastbrook
Properties for their residential subdivision. He stated the proposed resolution would extend the
time for completion and would require a deed restriction to insure only single family housing
could be built on the land.
David Evanson displayed an area map of the property and explained the phases of development.
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He stated at the time of Preliminary Plat, they were under the impression that MNDOT would
approve the project in three months. He stated the process took 16 months to approve, indicating
several issues that needed resolution. He stated he was ill; however the primary delay was due to
the complications with MNDOT. He stated Wednesday is the scheduled closing on the MNDOT
parcel.
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Carmody seconded to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 2006 -05 Amending Purchase Agreement Between Eastbrook Properties, LLC, and the
Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Carmody moved and Commissioner Niesen seconded adjournment of the meeting
at 8:08 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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