HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 05-08 EDAM Regular Session1. 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
MAY 8, 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 as amended:
1. April 24, 2006 Regular Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -08 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL
PROPERTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT WITHIN TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT
NO. 3 (1501 JAMES CIRCLE NORTH)
Executive Director Michael McCauley explained the purpose of the acquisition is to provide the
City Council with an option when it comes to the use of the property. He explained that the
Cracker Barrel is currently for sale and that the property may or may not be acquired by a user
that would be tax exempt. He stated the question is if the EDA wants to acquire the property to
have control over its use and taxability.
Community Development Director Brad Hoffman stated inquiries regarding the property have
been received, the latest being a month ago from a church, which would be a tax exempt use.
The EDA and staff discussed the property and its particulars including easements and retention
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ponds.
Commissioner Carmody stated concern that if the City were to purchase the property, it would be
responsible for the ongoing property maintenance, even after the property is resold. Mr.
Hoffman responded that once the City sells the property, it would no longer be responsible for
the maintenance of the property.
Mr. McCauley explained that general maintenance would no longer be the responsibility of the
City once the property is resold; however, the City always has a certain level of liability for all
stormwater retention ponds, per federal guidelines.
Commissioner O'Connor stated her opposition to purchasing the property.
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Carmody seconded to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 2006 -02 Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property for Redevelopment Within Tax
Increment District No. 3 (1501 James Circle North).
Commissioner Lasman stated acquisition of the property gives the City the best control of its
future use.
Commissioner Niesen stated her opposition to the City purchasing the property and taking over
the tax payments. She stated she felt that the market should be allowed to work and noted that
City Manager Michael McCauley stated the City had received only on inquiry on church zoning
and that the EDA Director confirmed no further contact with this person had occurred.
Mr. McCauley stated $67,000 is being paid as taxes on the property annually and would continue
as long as the property is not placed in tax exempt status.
President Kragness stated it is important to acquire the property to protect the taxes going to the
school district.
The EDA discussed the property taxes and previous situations.
Commissioners O'Connor and Niesen voted against the same. Motion passed.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Carmody moved and Commissioner Niesen seconded adjournment of the meeting
at 8:46 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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