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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 06-13 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 JUNE 13, 2005 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session and was called to order at 9:46 p.m. by President Pro Tem Kathleen Carmody. 2. ROLL CALL President Pro Tem Kathleen Carmody and Commissioners Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor. President Myrna Kragness was absent and excused. Also present were Executive Director Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager/Director of Operations Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA There was a motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by President Pro Tem Carmody to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. 3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There was a motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by President Pro Tem Carmody to approve the May 23, 2005, Regular Session minutes. Motion passed unanimously. 4. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 4a. PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND President Pro Tem Carmody discussed that the materials were not completed for this item and that the public hearing will be re- opened for public input and then tabled to June 27, 2005. A motion by Commissioner Lasman to re -open public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Niesen. Motion passed unanimously. 06/13/05 -1- John Cramer, 2118 Brookview Drive, addressed the Commission to express his primary concern was about the height of the building; however, he knows nothing can be done. He questioned if Volunteers of America build the building, and discover they cannot make ends meet with low income seniors, sell the building. Executive Director Michael McCauley discussed that if the City entered into an agreement they would be required to use it for that purpose. The question becomes is there any agreement that is absolutely fool proof and the answer to that is no. Discussions continued on the use of the land and variances. Mr. McCauley discussed that this matter will be back on June 27, 2005, and that staff is hoping to have something for approval at that meeting. Ruby Cramer, 2118 Brookview Drive, addressed the Commission and questioned if there would be anyway the could put one-story buildings n h land that would give the i money help o that C oe to Yom' Y Y p rY g g City Y p eliminate the look of a three -story building. She expressed that she does not believe it is fair that they have no say in the type of building that will be built and that they will be losing their privacy. Commissioner Niesen discussed that she values the opinions residents bring forward and discussed zoning issues. Ms. Cramer expressed that she is unhappy about the project and does not want to have a three -story building in her backyard. Nancy Curtis, 2024 Brooview Drive, addressed the Commission to inform that she did not receive a notice about this project and to express her concern with a three -story building in her neighborhood. She discussed that she is familiar with the Volunteers of America and would like some language written in the proposal that they would only be providing to seniors since she knows they provide programs to more than seniors. Ms. Curtis questioned the notification process for projects such as this project in her neighborhood. President Pro Tern Carmody discussed that the mailing process is expensive and there is a line of demarcation. All public hearings are listed in the Sun Post Newspaper. Commissioner Niesen discussed that she believes communication is an issue and would like to work on it in the future. She likes to hear what residents have to say and would like to have the City look at its communication and evaluate it annually. Mayor Pro Tern Carmody expressed she believes the City's Website should provide language that the EDA meetings follow the Regular City Council meetings. A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Niesen to continue the Public Hearing to June 27, 2005. Motion passed unanimously. The Commission recessed at 10:12 p.m. and reconvened at 10:16 p.m. 06/13/05 -2- 5. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS 5a. RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING $67,000 INTO THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER CAPITAL FUND Mr. McCauley discussed that this resolution would authorize a transfer of $67,000 from the Earle Brown Heritage Center (EBHC) Operating Fund to the EBHC Capital Improvement Fund for the purposes of financing capital improvements. Commissioner O'Connor questioned what the fiber optic lines are needed for and if the parking lot overlay would include both parking lots. Mr. McCauley responded that the fiber optic lines support the demand that the City is receiving for corporate and other training and meetings and that this will enhance the facility; and the parking lot overlay would be for the small parking lot in front of the EBHC. She inquired why the amount is more than the anticipated cost for the proposed expenditures. Mr. McCauley responded that the money goes into the fund and is available for capital projects which builds up the capital amounts so that it is available when staff is budgeting for the capital projects that happen in the future. Commissioner Niesen questioned if the fiber optic cost would be for installation. Mr. McCauley responded that the cost is for the installation of lines from City Hall to the EBHC. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-09 Commissioner Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING $67,000 INTO THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER CAPITAL FUND The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Niesen. Commissioner O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 5b. UPDATE ON MEETING WITH BUSINESS OWNERS IN OPPORTUNITY SITE Commissioner O'Connor expressed that she would like to see more proactive communication with the businesses included in the Opportunity Site and informed that she had received letters from people who are concerned about some of the businesses that will be going under. She expressed that she does not understand why the City wants to get rid of 40 businesses and build housing. President Pro Tem Carmody discussed that the plan is not concrete and discussions will continue. 06/13/05 -3- 6. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Niesen to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. ��Presid I 06/13/05 -4-