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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
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MINUTES QF 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 24, 2006
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session and was
called to order at 8:42 p.m. by President Myrna Kragness.
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, Community Development Director Brad
Hoffman, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
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. April 10, 2006 Regular Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -06 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER EDA AND TETRA TECH EM, INC.
REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATIVE WORK ON THE
LOGAN AND 57 REDEVELOPMENT SITE
Executive Director Michael McCauley stated the City has identified further needed testing and
the property has been deemed permeable. He stated hopefully the Pollution Control Agency will
determine that the site and its issues can be corrected.
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Carmody seconded to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 2006 -06 Approving Agreement between City of Brooklyn Center EDA and Tetra Tech EM,
Inc. Regarding Environmental Investigative Work on the Logan and 57 Redevelopment Site.
Commissioner O'Connor asked about the different types of testing done on this property.
Community Development Director Brad Hoffman explained the type of testing that was done
and that now the property is being tested for vapors in the soil. He discussed testing of a
particular residential home.
Commissioner O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
4b. RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -07 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL
RESPONSE FUND
Executive Director Michael McCauley stated the purpose of the resolution is to seek
reimbursement of testing.
Commissioner Carmody moved and Commissioner Lasman seconded to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 2006 -07 Authorizing Submission of an Application to the Hennepin County Environmental
Response Fund.
Commissioner O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
Commissioner O'Connor stated she would like to change her vote on the previous resolution,
EDA Agenda Item No. 4a. After discussion, Commissioner's O'Connor's vote was not changed.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Carmody moved and Commissioner Lasman seconded adjournment of the
meeting at 8:58 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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President
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