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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 01-28 EDAP EDA MEETING City of Brooklyn Center ® January 28, 2002 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda -The following items are considered to be routine by the Economic Development Authority and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered at the end of Commission Consideration Items. a. Approval of Minutes - Commissioners not present at meetings will be recorded as abstaining from the vote on the minutes. 1. January 14, 2002 — Regular Session 4. Commission Consideration Items a. Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on the Sale of EDA Owned Property Located • at the Northeast Quadrant of 69 "' Avenue North and Brooklyn Boulevard *Requested Commission Action: - Motion to adopt resolution. b. Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on the Granting of a Business Subsidy for the 69 "' And Brooklyn Boulevard Retail Development Project • Requested Commission Action: - Motion to adopt resolution. 5. Adjournment s EDA Agenda Item No. 3a s • 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 JANUARY 14, 2002 WEST FIRE STATION — TRAINING ROOM 1. CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in regular session and was called to order by President Myrna Kragness. 2. ROLL CALL President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Bob Peppe. Commissioner Ricker was absent and excused. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Recording Secretary Laura Beck. • 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. 3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Peppe to approve the December 10, 2001, regular session minutes. Motion passed unanimously. 4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEM 4a. RESOLUTION ELECTING OFFICERS FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER President Kragness discussed that this resolution would elect the following: 01/14/02 -1- DRAFT President/Treasurer: President Kragness Vice - President: Commissioner Bob Peppe Assistant Treasurer: Doug Sell Secretary: G. Brad Hoffman RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -01 Commissioner Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ELECTING OFFICERS FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 4b. REPORT ON 69 AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD REDEVELOPMENT Executive Director Michael McCauley reported that staff has had discussions with Westbrook Development and that it is anticipated that the proposal from Westbrook with a few minor changes will be resubmitted to the Commission for consideration at the January 28, 2002, meeting. 5. ADJOURNMENT A motion b Commission Commissioner Lasm n o adjourn . the meeting. y Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commis o a t � g Motion passed unanimously. President 01/14/02 -2- DRAFT EDA Agenda Item No. 4a ® MEMORANDUM TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Tom Bublitz, Community Development Specialist DATE: January 24, 2002 SUBJECT: J CT: Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on the Sale of the EDA Owned Property Located at the Northeast Quadrant of 69 "' Avenue North and Brooklyn Boulevard At the December 10, 2001 Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting the Brooklyn Center EDA directed staff to move forward with the redevelopment of the 69 and Brooklyn Boulevard project with Westbrook Development. Staff has been working to draft a Development Agreement with Johnco LLC, the corporate entity that would actually develop the site as per the Westbrook Development proposal. Minnesota Statute requires that a public hearing be held by the EDA when it sells property for • redevelopment. The hearing must address the terms and provisions of the sale as stipulated in the Development Agreement. The resolution included with the memorandum would call for a public hearing to held February 11, 2002 to meet the statutory obligation to conduct a public hearing on the terms and conditions of sale of the EDA owned property at 69 ' and Brooklyn Boulevard. A copy of the public hearing notice is included with the memorandum. • Connnissioner introduced the following esolution and • moved its adoption: g EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SALE OF EDA OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF 69 AVENUE NORTH AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center (EDA) is an Economic Development Authority duly constituted and organized under law, with all the powers enumerated in Minnesota Statutes Section 469.090 to 469.1081 (including specifically the powers to carry out redevelopment projects pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 469.002, subdivisions 14 and 15; and WHEREAS, on April 25, 1994, the EDA adopted a Redevelopment Plan (the Plan) in an area of the City of Brooklyn Center identified as Housing Development and Redevelopment Project 91 (the Project Area) and has approved various modifications to that plan on December 19, 1994, and February 24, 1997; and WHEREAS, the Plan incorporates, consolidates and expands the redevelopment plans for projects formally known as the Earle Brown Farm Development Project and the Housing Development Project #1, which projects were created by the Brooklyn Center City • Council and the former Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center, control over such projects was then transferred from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center to the EDA by City Council Resolution No. 87- 170, pursuant to Mim Statutes 469.094, subdivision 2; and WHEREAS, the Plan contemplates the acquisition of certain properties located in the project area; and WHEREAS, the EDA has determined that the buildings located on the property described below were dilapidated and obsolescent and the clearance thereof is in the best interest of the public health and welfare of the City of Brooklyn Center; and WHEREAS, the EDA acquired the parcels legally described as Lots 8 - 14, Block 1; Lots 1 -5, 9 - 14, 16 - 18, parts of Lots 6 - 8, and part of Lot 15, Block 2, Lanes Brooklyn Center Addition Hennepin County, Mimlesota including that part of June Avenue North as platted in Lanes Brooklyn Center addition lying south of the south line of the 70` Avenue right- ' of -way and lying north of the following described line is hereby vacated for street purposes: Commencing at the southeast corner of Lot 6. Block 2 thence northerly along the westerly right- y g y g of -way of June Avenue North a distance of 39 feet to the point of beginning, thence easterly at a right angle to the easterly right -of -way of June Avenue North there terminating, the property being more commonly described as the northeast quadrant of 69"' Avenue North and Brooklyn Boulevard; and • RESOLUTION NO. • WHEREAS, the EDA has received a proposal to develop the property from Johnco LLC for retail development of the property; and WHEREAS, the EDA has determined it is in the best interests of the EDA and the public health, safety and welfare of the community to convey the property to Joluico LLC, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Section 469.029; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 469.028, subdivision 2 requires a public hearing for the sale of land by the EDA. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that it is in the best interest of the EDA and the public health and welfare of the City of Brooklyn Center to sell the property to Johnco LLC for the purpose of a retail development, conditional upon approval of a Development Agreement between the EDA and Johnco LLC. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the EDA hereby authorizes a public hearing to be held on February 11, 2002 at 7 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard in the Brooklyn Center City Hall Council Chambers regarding the proposed sale of the property described herein to Johnco LLC and the provisions of such sale, pursuant to the required published notice. Date President The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by commissioner and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. ® Pub Hearing on Sale of Land.doc City Of Brooklyn Center (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE SALE OF LAND AT THE NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF 69 AVENUE NORTH AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Notice is hereby given that the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 11, 2002, at 7 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Brooklyn Center City Hall located at 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center Minnesota, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 469.029, subdivision 2 regarding the proposed sale, and terms and conditions of the proposed sale, of the property described as follows: Lots 8 - 14, Block 1; Lots 1 - 5, 9 - 14, 16 - 18, parts of lots 6 - 8, and part of Lot 15, • Block 2, Lane's Brooklyn Center Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota and That part of June Avenue North as platted in Lanes Brooklyn Center addition lying south of the south line of the 70 Avenue right -of -way and lying north of the following described line is hereby vacated for street purposes: Commencing at the southeast corner of Lot 6, Block 2, thence northerly along the westerly right -of -way of June Avenue North a distance of 39 feet to the point of beginning, thence easterly at a right angle to the easterly right -of -way of June Avenue North there terminating. This property is more commonly described as the northeast quadrant of 69 Avenue North and Brooklyn Boulevard. The proposed sale of said property is to Johnco LLC for construction of a new commercial retail development. All persons desiring to be heard shall appear at the time and place referenced above. Michael J. McCauley, Executive Director (Published in the Brooklyn Center SunPost on January 30, 2002) • EDA Agenda Item No. 4b • • MEMORANDUM TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Tom Bublitz, Community Development Specialist DATE: January 24, 2002 SUBJECT: Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on the Granting of a Business Subsidy for the 69 "' and Brooklyn Boulevard Retail Development Project At the February 11, 2002 Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting. staff will present a Development Agreement between the EDA and Jolmco LLC (Westbrook Development proposal) for the redevelopment of the EDA owned property located at the northeast quadrant of 69 "' and Brooklyn Boulevard. Minnesota Statutes Sections 1161993 - 116J.995 requires that the EDA must hold a public hearing on the Development Agreement (Business Subsidy Agreement). The resolution included with this memorandum would provide for a public hearing and required ® published notice of the hearing for the February 11, 2002 EDA meeting, to meet the obligation of the EDA pursuant to Minnesota Statutes. • Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE GRANTING OF A BUSINESS SUBSIDY FOR THE 69 AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD RETAIL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center (EDA) solicited proposals for the development of certain EDA owned property pursuant to a Request For Proposal (RFP); and WHEREAS, the EDA owned property proposed for redevelopment is legally described as Lots 8 - 14, Block 1; Lots 1 - 5, 9 - 14, 16 - 18, parts of Lots 6 - 8, and part of Lot 15, Block 2 Lanes Brooklyn Center Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota including that part of June Avenue North as platted in Lanes Brooklyn Center addition lying south of the south line of the 70 t1i Avenue right -of -way and lying north of the following described line is hereby vacated for street purposes: Commencing at the southeast corner of Lot 6, Block 2, thence northerly along the westerly right -of -way of June Avenue North a distance of 39 feet to the point of beginning, thence easterly at a right angle to the easterly right -of -way of June Avenue North there terminating, the property more commonly described as the northeast quadrant of 69"' Avenue North and Brooklyn Boulevard; and • WHEREAS, the EDA has elected to accept the proposal from Johnco LLC for redevelopment of the above described property; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 1161993 - 116J.995, the EDA is required to conduct a public hearing on the Business Subsidy Agreement (Development Agreement) relative to the project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that the EDA hereby authorizes a public hearing to be held on February 11, 2002 at 7 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard in the Brooklyn Center City Hall Council Chambers regarding the proposed business subsidy agreement between the EDA and Johnco LLC pursuant to the required published notice. Date President The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by commissioner and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: • and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. • Pub Hearing on Bus Subsidy.doe City of Brooklyn Center (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE GRANTING OF A BUSINESS SUBSIDY FOR THE 69 AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD RETAIL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Notice is hereby given that the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 11, 2002 at 7 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Brooklyn Center City Hall located at 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center Minnesota, on a Business Subsidy to be granted pursuant to a Development Agreement with Johnco LLC in connection with the retail development of the property described as follows: Lots 8 - 14, Block 1; Lots 1 - 5, 9 - 14, 16 - 18, parts of lots 6 - 8, and part of Lot 15, Block 2, Lane's Brooklyn Center Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota and That part of June Avenue North as platted in Lanes Brooklyn Center addition lying ® south of the south line of the 70 Avenue right -of -way and lying north of the following described line is hereby vacated for street purposes: Commencing at the southeast corner of Lot 6, Block 2, thence northerly along the westerly right -of -way of June Avenue North a distance of 39 feet to the point of beginning, thence easterly at a right angle to the easterly right -of -way of June Avenue North there terminating. This property is more commonly described as the northeast quadrant of 69 Avenue North and Brooklyn Boulevard. All persons may appear at the public hearing and present their views orally or in writing. A copy of the City's Business Subsidy Policy and the Business Subsidy Agreement (Development Agreement) for the proposed retail development project at 69 and Brooklyn Boulevard are on file and may be obtained at the office of the City Clerk. Michael J. McCauley, Executive Director (Published in the Brooklyn Center SunPost on January 30, 2002)