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.
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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.
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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