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MINUTES 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
SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) met in Special Session and was called
to order by Chair Myrna Kragness at 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Chair Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Mary
O'Connor. Also present: Executive Director Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan
Jordet, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Carmody seconded to approve the agenda and consent
agenda, and the following item was approved:
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Special Session - December 12, 2005
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEM
4a. HRA 2007 PRELIMINARY TAX LEVY AND BUDGET
1. RESOLUTION NO 2006-05 ESTABLISHING A PRELIMINARY MARKET VALUE
LEVY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COST OF OPERATION,
PROVIDING INFORMATIONAL SERVICES AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER
469.033 FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-06 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR
THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER 469
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Interim City Manager Curt Boganey stated the proposed Resolution would authorize the HRA to levy a
market value levy at the rate of .0144% of total market value in 2007. He stated the City estimates that this
would generate $265,000. He stated the use of these funds is to cover the operating expenses of the HRA.
He stated Staff recommends adoption of both Resolutions.
Commissioner Niesen inquired about the current balance of the account for the HRA and EDA and asked
why the City needs an additional $265,000, this year when things are so tight. She stated the City has a lot of
money to spend on properties that has to be expended in a certain time frame because of the bonds that the
City has sold. She stated the account has been funded with approximately $250,000 annually and she feels
the account does not need that amount deposited this year due to the current balance. Mr. Boganey responded
the bond revenue funds are not available for use as operating overhead. He stated the other funds that are
available for the EDA have been set aside for the purpose of project costs. He stated the purpose of these
funds is administrative overhead and the amount the City budgets each year is expended each year. He stated
there is not an excess of administrative funds and this resolution is necessary to continue the operation of the
EDA.
Commissioner Niesen asked for types of costs covered by this fund. Mr. Boganey stated the funds cover
salaries and benefits, consulting costs, and general overhead expenses. He stated this money offsets the
General Fund and stops further levy increases. He stated theses expenses are not eligible costs for bond
revenue funds.
Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet stated there are two positions covered by the annually
deposited funds that include the Community Development Director and the Community Development
Specialist who are budgeted in EDA funding and considered EDA employees. He stated there are also
support costs including transportation for conferences, legal expenditures, and costs for consultation on
certain properties before projects are established.
Commissioner O'Connor stated the HRA and EDA could be eliminated and not charged to the taxpayers.
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Carmody seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2006-
01 Establishing a Final Market Value Levy for the Purpose of Defraying the Cost of Operation, Providing
Informational Services and Relocation Assistance Pursuant to the Provisions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter
469.033 for the City of Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority for Fiscal Year 2007 and
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-02 Approving the Final Budget for the City of Brooklyn Center Housing and
Redevelopment Authority Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 469.
Commissioner O'Connor and Commissioner Niesen voted against the same. Motion passed.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Carmody moved and Commissioner Lasman seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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