HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 10-12 EDAM Regular Session 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 12, 2009
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session called to
order by President Tim Willson at 8:16 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President Tim Willson and Commissioners Ka Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark
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Yelich. Also present were Executive Director Curt Boganey, Director of Business and
Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community
Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off
Site Secretarial, Inc.
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:
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3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. September 28, 2009 Regular Session
2. September 28, 2009 Executive Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -16 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6045 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD IN CONNECTION
WITH THE REMOVE AND REBUILD PROGRAM AND APPROVING SALES
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
BROOKLYN CENTER AND HIGHLAND BANK
Executive Director Curt Boganey introduced the item. Director of Business and Development
Gary Eitel discussed the condition of the property located at 6045 Brooklyn Boulevard and stated
the purpose of the proposed resolution.
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It was noted that this purchase is in line with the planning of Brooklyn Boulevard for the past 10
to 12 years to upgrade the corridor and change the blight conditions. There was discussion on the
proposed purchase in comparison to other single family homes in this area. Mr. Eitel stated this
is a corner property and the acquisition will enable discussions with the 11 -unit Northbrook
Apartment building to the north. Staff is also pursuing the other two homes to the south of this
property; one is listed for $62,900, and the other is listed for $74,900. What is unique about this
property is that it is owned by a local bank, and the broker has worked with the City with a
signed purchase agreement. This is the beginning of acquisitions in this area; it will be seen
whether this carries further to the south.
There was discussion on the Land Use and Transportation Elements of the City's Comprehensive
Plan and the Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Streetscape Amenities Study. It was noted that the
current use is not the highest and best use of the property.
There was discussion on the proposed winterization of the home and the possibility of relocating
the home to an empty lot. Mr. Eitel indicated that the home will be winterized and controlled
with the relocation option given to the EDA if it is feasible. He has been informed that moving
stucco homes is extremely difficult and expensive to repair after the fact. Mr. Eitel advised that
the driveway extension to Northbrook Apartments will be coordinated with Hennepin County.
Commissioner Roche moved and Commissioner Yelich seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2009 -16 Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property Located at 6045 Brooklyn Boulevard
in Connection with the Remove and Rebuild Program and Approving Sales Contract Between
the Economic Development Authority of Brooklyn Center and Highland Bank.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Roche moved and Commissioner Lasman seconded adjournment of the Economic
Development Authority meeting at 8:31 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes
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 October 12, 2009.
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
October 26, 2009, Regular Session.
Sec e ar President
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