HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 07-23 EDAM Regular Session1. CALL TO ORDER
MINU 1ES 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
JULY 23, 2007
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session called to
order by President Tim Willson at 7:34 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
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 Gary Eitel, 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. July 9, 2007 Regular Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -11 APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE
FUND GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BROOKLYN CENTER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(EDA) AND HENNEPIN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES
Executive Director /City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and
stated the purpose of the proposed resolution.
There was discussion on the notification of neighborhood residents of the project proceedings.
Mr. Boganey explained that the proposed testing will be preformed on public property and if
testing is to be performed on private property, permission will be obtained from those property
owners. He stated the results of the study will be shared with the affected property owners.
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2007 -11 Approving Environmental Response Fund Grant Agreement Between the Brooklyn
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Center Economic Development Authority Development Authority (EDA) and Hennepin County
Department of Environmental Services.
Motion passed unanimously.
4b. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -12 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND BROOKLYN HOTEL
PARTNERS, LLC
Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed
resolution.
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Yelich seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2007 -12 Approving and Authorizing Execution of an Amendment to the Development
Agreement Between the Economic Development Authority and Brooklyn Hotel Partners, LLC.
Commissioner O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
4c. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -13 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EARLY
CONSTRUCTION UNDER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, THE CITY OF BROOKLYN
CENTER, AND BROOKLYN HOTEL PARTNERS, LLC
Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed
resolution.
Mr. Boganey indicated that the agreement was drafted by the Economic Development
Authority's Attorney at Briggs and Morgan.
There was discussion on whether the conditions are sufficient to protect the City if a worker was
to be injured on the property while the property is under the ownership of the City of Brooklyn
Center. Mr. Boganey stated the language of the Resolution directs the Executive Director to
ensure that the City is protected.
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Yelich seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2007 -13 Approving and Authorizing Early Construction Under Development Agreement
Between the Economic Development Authority, the City of Brooklyn Center, and Brooklyn
Hotel Partners, LLC.
Commissioner O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner O'Connor moved and Commissioner Lasman seconded adjournment of the
Economic Development Authority meeting at 7:49 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN)
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER)
ss. Certification of Minutes
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed Secretary of the Economic
Development Authority (EDA) of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies:
1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Regular
Session of the Economic Development Authority (EDA) of the City of Brooklyn Center
held on July 23, 2007.
2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at
Brooklyn Center City Hall.
3. That the Economic Development Authority (EDA) adopted said minutes at its August 13,
2007, Regular Session.
Secretary President
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