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Home My WebLink About1998 04-27 EDAP Regular Session EDA MEETING City of Brooklyn Center April 27, 1998 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call �. Approval of 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. March 9, 1998 - Regular Session i 4. Commission Consideration Items a. Resolution Authorizing the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center to Submit a Containment Grant Application to the Department of Trade and Economic Development Requested Commission Action: - Motion to adopt resolution. b. Resolution Amending 1998 Budget Providing for Two Full Time Crew Chief Positions at the Earle Brown Heritage Center Requested Commission Action: - Motion to adopt resolution. 5. Adjournment • EDA Agenda Item No. 3a April 27, 1998 • • ® NIIN OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF TH v 3 It ECONOMIC D EVELOP�1 NT A TT ' j° E t HORIT� OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPENT AND THE STATE OF MI?NT?NTESOTA REGULAR SESSION MARCH 9, 199£ CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brookvn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in regular session and was called to order by President Myna Kragness at 9:44 p.m. ROLL CALL President Myrna Kragness, Commission members Kathleen Carmody. Debra Hilstrom, and Robert Peppe. Also present: Executive Director Michael J. McCauley. City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, Finance Director Charlie Hansen, City Clerk Sharon Knutson, and Recording Secretan• '`Mary . Schendel. Commission member Ka Lasman was attending a conference and was excused from this evening's meeting. APPROVAL OF AGENDA .AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Commission member Carmody and seconded by Commission member Peppe to approve the agenda and consent agenda as printed passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Commission member Carmody and seconded by Commission member Peppe to approve the minutes of the January 12, 1998 -- Regular Session as printed passed unanimously. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO WRITE -OFF UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Commission member Hilstrom had questions concerning allocation of money collected. Discussion followed with information from City Manager McCauley and Finance Director Hansen explaining procedures used to write -off uncollectible accounts. )/9/98 -1- RESOLtTTION NO. 98 -04 Member Carmody introduced the follov,ing resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO WRITE -OFF UwCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution «vas duly seconded by- member Peppe and passed unanimously. ADTOUR -,MENT A motion by Commission member Hilstrom and seconded by Commission member Peppe to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m. passed unanimously. President Recorded and transcribed by: Mary Schendel 3/9!98 -2- s EDA Agenda Item No. 4a April 27, 1998 • • MEMORANDUM TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Brad Hoffman, Community Development Director DATE: April 22, 1998 SUBJECT: Joslyn Poleyard Grant Application The resolution before the EDA authorizes the submission of a grant application to the Department of Trade and Economic Development. The grant would be for a contamination investigation of the Joslyn Poleyard site. The intent of the site containment grant is to identify and determine the costs associated with their clean up in order to develop the site. Real Estate Recycling has an option to purchase the site and is seeking assistance in its development. Both the State (DTED) and the Met Council have expressed interest in participating in the development of the site. At this point, Real Estate Recycling has been informed that there is no City assistance available except to be a conduit to grants. The grant application before the EDA requires a local (City) match of $17,500. The local match is the responsibility and risk of Real Estate Recycling. The redevelopment potential for jobs and tax base is very significant. Currently there are several large manufacturers interested in the site (no commitments at this time). The potential tax base increase is in the range of $25 - $30 million. The job potential is up to 1,000 manufacturing jobs. It is staffs understanding with Real Estate Recycling that they will be required to prepare all grants and other materials required for the development of the site given staff commitments to a number of other development projects underway at this time. Paul Hyde from Real Estate Recycling will be present Monday evening to answer Council/EDA questions. Given the potential of the site it is my recommendation that the EDA pursue this grant in conjunction with Real Estate Recycling. Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: • EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO SUBMIT A CONTAINMENT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BE IT RESOLVED that the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center (EDA) act as the legal sponsor for project(s) contained in the Contamination Investigation and RAP Development Application to be submitted on May 1, 1998, and that the Director of Community Development is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Trade and Economic Development for funding of this project on behalf of the EDA. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the EDA has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate project administration. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sources and amounts of the local match identified in the application are committed to the project identified. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the EDA has not violated any Federal, State or local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state, the EDA may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above referenced project(s), and that the EDA certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulation as stated in all contract agreements. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center that the Executive Director is hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project(s) on behalf of the applicant. 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. • EDA Agenda Item No. 4b April 27, 1998 • Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved • its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AMENDING 1998 BUDGET PROVIDING FOR TWO FULL- ' TIME CREW CHIEF POSITIONS WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority has been presented with information regarding staffing for the Crew Chief positions at the Earle Brown Heritage Center; and WHEREAS, the competitive marketplace has negatively impacted the Heritage Center's ability to hire and retain Crew Chiefs; and WHEREAS, in the recent past, two Crew Chief positions have worked the functional equivalent of full -time hours; and, WHEREAS, it would be reasonable and proper to provide that two Crew Chief positions at the Earle Brown Heritage Center be placed on full -time regular status with benefits; and ® WHEREAS, the 1998 budget contains sufficient hinds to provide for two full -time Crew Chief positions with regular employee benefits. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Economic Development Authority of the City of Brooklyn Center that the Executive Director be and hereby is authorized to approve two full -time regular Crew Chief positions at the Earle Brown Heritage Center. 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. •