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1. CALL TO ORDER
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
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session called to
order by President Tim Willson at 8:03 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 Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City
Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Gary Eitel, City Attorney Charlie
LeFevere, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Lasman seconded approval of the Agenda and
Consent Agenda, and the following item was approved:
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION
MAY 27, 2008
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. March 24, 2008 Regular Session
2. April 28, 2008 Regular Session
Commissioner O'Connor stated her requested corrections to the minutes were not accepted by
the rest of the EDA and she cannot accept the minutes.
Commissioner O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -07 ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT, EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER HISTORIC WATER
TANK RESTORATION
Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed
resolution.
There was discussion on the condition of the water tank. It was noted that the restoration will be
conducted off -site with the tank returned when the restoration is completed.
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Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adoption of EDA
RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -07 Accepting Bid and Awarding a Contract, Earle Brown Heritage
Center Historic Water Tank Restoration.
In response to an inquiry regarding the warranty provided with the tank restoration, Mr. Boganey
indicated the EDA will be provided with the warranty information.
It was noted that the costs for the project will be covered by the Earle Brown Heritage Center
Capital Improvement Project budget and a grant from the Minnesota Historical Society.
Commissioner O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
5. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adjournment of the Economic
Development Authority meeting at 8:13 p.m.
Mr. LeFevere announced the proposed Executive Session of the EDA is proposed to be closed
under the attorney /client privilege to discuss threatened and pending litigation in regard to a
claim relating to leased space by Blumentals Architecture at the Earle Brown Heritage Center.
Staff has a possible settlement to discuss with the EDA. He recommended the EDA recess to
Executive Session, and that following the Executive Session the EDA reconvene in open session
to take action or adjourn the meeting.
The motion on the floor was withdrawn.
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded to recess the Economic
Development Authority meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
The Economic Development Authority meeting was reconvened at 8:41 p.m.
Mr. LeFevere reported the EDA met in Executive Session to discuss the proposed lease
amendment and release of claims with Blumentals Architecture relating to their lease for space at
the Earle Brown Heritage Center.
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Yelich seconded approval of the lease
amendment and release of claims with Blumentals Architecture as presented by staff with
changes that the City Manager and City Attorney deem appropriate.
Commissioner O'Connor moved that the lease amendment be amended to release Blumentals
Architecture from the current lease at the Earle Brown Heritage Center on June 1, 2008.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Commissioner O'Connor voted against the main motion. Motion passed.
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6. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adjournment of the Economic
Development Authority meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN)
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER)
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 May 27, 2008.
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 June 23,
2008, Regular Session.
ss. Certification of Minutes
retary President
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