HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 11-04 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
NOVEMBER 4, 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 7:11 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, 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 - OCTOBER 21, 1985
There was -a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Hawes to
approve the minutes of the October 21, 1985 Brooklyn Center Housing and
Redevelopment Authority meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Chairman
Nyquist, Commissioners Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The
motion passed.
RESOLUTIONS
The HRA Director introduced a Resolution Amending Earle Brown Farm Tax Increment
Plan, and reviewed the changes. Commissioner Theis asked if the HRA is dealing with
the zoning now, and the HRA Director responded affirmatively. He added that the
City must recognize both the present and future zoning. Commissioner Theis asked
if additional zoning changes will be needed, and the HRA Director stated that
depending on what is done, some changes may be necessary.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-16
Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN TECHNICAL ADJUSTMENTS AND REVISIONS TO EARLE BROWN
FARM REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND EARLE BROWN FARM TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT PLAN
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 Accepting the Quotation of M.J.Moser
Construction Company to Roof Two (2) of the Houses on the Earle Brown Farm.
Commissioner Scott asked why the higher bidder has been selected, and the HRA
Director said the higher bidder is able to start now while the other bidder could not
start for another two to three weeks.
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RESOLUTION NO. 85-17
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE QUOTATION OF M.J. MOSER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY TO ROOF TWO
(2) OF THE HOUSES ON THE EARLE BROWN FARM
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Bill Hawes, 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 Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement
between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn
Center and Westwood Planning and Engineering Company for Planning and Designing a
Streetscape Plan for the Earle Brown Farm Tax Increment District. Commissioner
Hawes commented that the project seems expensive for a small job, and asked why this
is so. The HRA Director explained what is included in the cost. Commissioner
Theis asked if action is being taken prior to having a plan, and the HRA Director said
that plans are being worked on at this time. Commissioner Hawes asked if the money
for this item is budgeted in the overall plan, and the HRA Director responded
affirmatively.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-18
Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPrENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND WESTWOOD PLANNING
AND ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR PLANNING AND DESIGNING A STREETSCAPE PLAN FOR THE EARLE
BROWN FARM TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT
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, and Rich Theis; and the following voted
against the same: Bill Hawes, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed
and adopted.
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 7:20 p.m.
Chair/
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