HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 10-07 HRAMMINUTES/OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN
CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE
OF MINNESOTA
SPECIAL SESSION
OCTOBER 7, 1985
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority met in special session and
was called to order by Chairman Dean Nyquist at 10:55 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chairman Dean Nyquist, Commissioners Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis. Also
present were HRA Director Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp,
Director of Planning & Inspection Ron Warren, Finance Director Paul Holmlund, City
Attorney Richard Schieffer, Housing Coordinator Brad Hoffman, and Deputy City Clerk
Geralyn Barone.
Commissioner Gene Lhotka was absent from the proceedings of the Brooklyn Center
Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 23, 1985
There was a motion by Commissioner Hawes and seconded by Commissioner Theis to
approve the minutes of the September 23, 1985 Brooklyn Center Housing and
Redevelopment Authority meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Chairman
Nyquist, Commissioners Hawes and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion
passed.
Commissioner Scott abstained from voting as she was not present at the September 23,
1985 meeting.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 85-13
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Rich Theis, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Dean Nyquist, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted
against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted.
The HRA Director introduced a Resolution Approving the 1985 HRA Budget Amendment
Which Includes the Purchase of Certain Furnishings and Equipment. Commissioner
Theis asked what happened to the desk and chair of the former City Clerk whose
position was not filled when the City Clerk retired. The HRA Director said the desk
and chair were moved to the Police Department. The Housing Coordinator added that
when some older furniture went to City auction, that from the City Clerk's office was
placed in the Police Department.
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Commissioner Theis requested additional information on the request for the computer
and staff discussed the various options with him. Commissioner Theis requested
that the City further explore the options available prior to purchasing a new
computer.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-14
Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AMENDING 1985 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET IN AND FOR THE
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE OF A COMPUTER AND OTHER OFFICE
EQUIPMENT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Celia Scott, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Dean Nyquist, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed
and adopted.
DISCUSSION ITEM
ESTABLISH A CONSULTANT'S SELECTION PROCESS FOR MARKET ANALYSIS
The HRA Director noted that staff is prepared to present a proposal for determining
the selection process for a market analysis consultant on uses of the Earle Brown
Farm red buildings. He said staff recommends that a committee be formed with
several representatives of the Earle Brown Farm Committee, the Housing Coordinator,
possibly one other staff member, and a representative from Walker Methodist. He
then suggested that an interview board of several persons review the
recommendations of the committee and make a presentation to the City Council.
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Theis to
proceed with the selection process as recommended by staff.
Commissioner Hawes asked for an approximation of the cost involved and the City
Manager responded that the amount is in the $25,000 range. The Housing Coordinator
added that the cost will be borne by the Tax Increment District.
Upon vote being taken on the foregoing motion, the following voted in favor thereof :
Dean Nyquist, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis. Voting against: none.
The motion-passed.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Hawes and seconded by Commissioner Scott to
adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Chairman Nyquist, Commissioners Scott,
Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed. The Brooklyn
Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at 11:09 p.m.
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