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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 10-03 EDAM Regular Session1. 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 REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 13, 2008 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session called to order by President Tim Willson at 8:35 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, Fire Chief Lee Gatlin, 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 O'Connor stated in relation to approval of the July 14, 2008, EDA minutes, she believes she voted in opposition to Item 4a. She would like staff to look into how she voted on this item. It was noted that Commissioner O'Connor is able to correct the minutes to change her vote on item 4a, rather then devoting staff time for this research. The majority consensus of the EDA was not to accept the above correction to the July 14, 2008, EDA minutes. Commissioner Yelich moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following item was approved: 3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 14, 2008 Regular Session Commissioner O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 10/13/08 -1- 4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS 4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -10 APPROVING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BROOKLYN HOTEL PARTNERS, LLC FOR THE "D" BARN AT THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE EDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. There was discussion on the lease, specifically in relation to the estimate of $2.00 per square foot for property taxes. Mr. Boganey noted that the EBHC has historically been paying property taxes on the "D" Barn and the Inn. With the proposed lease the tenant will pay for these taxes. Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Lasman seconded adoption of EDA RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -10 Approving Lease Agreement with Brooklyn Hotel Partners, LLC for the "D" Barn at the Earle Brown Heritage Center and Authorizing the EDA Executive Director to Execute Said 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 8:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 10/13/08 -2- 1 1 1 1 STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) e ary 10/13/08 -3- 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 October 13, 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 November 10, 2008, Regular Session. President