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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 06-12 CCM Study Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA STUDY SESSION JUNE 12, 2000 CONFERENCE ROOM B CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION The Brooklyn Center City Council met in study session and was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Debra Hilstrom at 6 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tem Debra Hilstrom, Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert Peppe. Mayor Myrna Kragness was absent and excused. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, and City Clerk Sharon Knutson. Mayor Pro Tem Hilstrom referenced a letter she received from Dick Copeland, Project Manager for Sharing & Caring Hands. She requested to add this item to the agenda as the first item for discussion. � MAYOR PRO TEM HILSTROM: LETTER FROM DICK COPELAND Mayor Pro Tem Hilstrom said she received a letter from Dick Copeland, Project Manager for rs Sharing &Caring Hands, requesting to meet with her individually. The other members of the Cit Council also received a letter. Council Members indicated they had not met individually with representatives of Sharing & Caring Hands. Council discussed options relating to this matter. Councilmember Nelson indicated he would like to meet individually with Sharing & Caring Hands. Mayor Pro Tem Hilstrom and Councilmembers Lasman and Peppe expressed that they preferred to receive information on matters as a Council and not individually. Council Members will respond to the letter on their own. 1. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Nelson discussed Council Consideration Item 9c, Staff Report on TH 100 Segment 4 Design, and inquired what Council action is being sought. City Manager Michael McCauley explained that Public Works Director Diane Spector would provide an overview of the design concept so that Council could get a sense of the project. Mn/DOT is looking for conceptual pre - design approval from the Council. Councilmember Nelson raised the following issues related to the design: impact of the railroad track being raised; School District 281 involvement; and MCTO bus routes. 6/12/00 -1- 2. DISCUSSION OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS JOSLYN SITE ACOUISITION/EXPANSION Mr. McCauley explained that neighboring communities, Brooklyn Park and Champlin, are writing down the cost of land to attract development. The last proposed development in Brooklyn Center fell through due to Champlin pursuing the developer and writing down the cost of bare land. It is Mr. McCauley's recommendation not to write down the cost of bare land for redevelopment. The Council agreed with not writing down more money than $2 per foot for land. Mr. McCauley said the second issue regarding the Joslyn site is consideration of acquisition of Minnesota Tile. This would square off the development area and create a larger, more marketable site which could accommodate two large buildings. The funding would come from TIF District #3. Cash flows from the Joslyn TIF District #4 would not be sufficient without extending the life of the district. Council discussed the developments included in the TIF Districts. Community Development Director Brad Hoffman said that Real Estate Recycling has a purchase agreement with Minnesota Tile; the agreement is contingent upon Brooklyn Center's agreeing to write down the land to $2 per foot and Mr. Dale receiving a letter from the City /EDA expressing its willingness to use eminent domain at this site. The acquisition price would be near the assessed value. 69TH AVENUE NORTH AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD, OFFER FROM REMAINING PROPERTY Mr. McCauley said that the owner of Viking Blinds has offered to sell his property to the EDA at a total cost that is within the range of anticipated cost of acq uisition and below the p otential costs of acquisition through eminent domain. The other site which needs to be acquired for this redevelopment is Duoos Brothers American Legion. He is seeking direction from the Council whether to proceed with acquisition. Council consensus was to proceed with acquisition. WILLOW LANE CONCEPT Mr. Hoffman explained the City has received an offer from Eagle Crest Northwest, a home builder, to purchase the EDA property at 65th Avenue North and Willow Lane. He introduced Laurie Karnes of Land For Sale, Inc., and Bill Gleason of Eagle Crest Northwest. Ms. Karnes and Mr. Gleason presented a conceptual drawing of their proposal to build 21 detached townhomes. The area would be an association with lawn service and snow removal. It is designed for "empty nesters" or senior adults; the typical buyer is 55 to 70 years old. The average price per home would be $170,000 to $200,000. Mr. McCauley said that a senior cooperative had been previously looked at; however, single family homes for this area had not previously been explored. The Council indicated it would be open to considering the proposal. Mr. McCauley said staff will further explore this concept. 6/12/00 -2- I FINANCIAL ISSUES Mr. McCauley said that an analysis of the source and use of funds would accompany any specific proposal for action on the items that will be developed for possible Council action. 3. MISCELLANEOUS None. 4. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Nelson and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn the City Council study session at 6:45 p.m. passed unanimously. pity Clerk Mayovf I 6/12/00 -3-