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1. 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
JANUARY 22, 2007
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session called to
order by President Tim Willson at 7:58 p.m.
President Tim Willson and Commissioners Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark
Yelich. Also present were Executive Director /City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works
Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman,
Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City
Clerk Camille Worley.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded approval of the Agenda and
Consent Agenda, and the following item was approved:
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. January 8, 2007 Regular Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEM
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -02 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL
PROPERTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT WITHIN TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT
NO.3
Executive Director /City Manager Curt Boganey discussed the Resolution and the background of
the proposal.
There was discussion on the funding for the 57 and Logan project along with funding and
possible locations of the affordable housing obligation.
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Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2007 -02 Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property for Redevelopment within Tax
Increment District No. 3.
Commissioner O'Connor expressed concern that the Brooklyn Center School District No. 286 is
negatively affected by being in a Tax Increment Financing District.
Mr. Boganey stated a work session is scheduled for February where Tax Increment Financing in
Brooklyn Center would be outlined for the City Council with specific discussion on the
relationship between TIF and School Districts. He also explained that School Districts continue
to receive taxes at the level they were receiving them before the establishment of a TIF District.
Further discussion from the EDA members took place regarding the proposed agreement.
Commissioner O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adjournment of the Economic
Development Authority meeting at 8:13 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
President
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