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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 05-26 EDAP Regular Session EDA MEETING City of Brooklyn Center May 26, 1998 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. 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. May 11, 1998 4. Commission Consideration Items a. Resolution Authorizing the Sale of the Land at 6717 -6737 Humboldt Avenue North to the City of Brooklyn Center for Use as the Site of the Police Station -Requested Commission Action: - Motion to adopt resolution. b. Resolution Authorizing Executive Director to Engage the Services of Legal Counsel for Development Projects -Requested Commission Action: - Motion to adopt resolution. 5. Adjournment EDA Agenda Item No. 3a • • 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 MAY 11, 1998 CITY HALL 1. CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in regular session and was called to order by President Myrna Kragness at 9:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL President Myrna Kragness, Commission members Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, and Robert Peppe. Also present: Executive Director Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager /HR Director Jane Chambers, Director of Public Works Diane Spector, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, Director of Community Development Brad Hoffman, Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and City Clerk Sharon Knutson. Commission member Carmody left the table at 9:31 p.m. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Commission member Peppe and seconded by Commission member Lasman to approve the agenda and consent agenda as printed passed unanimously. 3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Commission member Peppe and seconded by Commission member Lasman to approve the minutes of the April 27, 1998, Regular Session as printed passed unanimously. Commission member Carmody returned to the table at 9:33 p.m. 4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEM 4a. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR 53" AVENUE 5/11/98 -1- DRAFT DEVELOPMENT AND LINKAGE PROJECT Executive Director McCauley provided an update on the 53rd Avenue project. The proposed plan, which has been widely accepted by the residents of the neighborhood, is scheduled to be on the Planning Commission agenda for this Thursday. There would be a 50 foot greenstrip along 53rd Avenue, with several buildable lots along the proposed Bellvue Lane. Bellvue Park would have low decorative fencing to delineate the park on the south but not to serve as a barrier for access. The proposal is to have a construction manager and architect to prepare final design for the project. The construction manager would oversee the building requirements so that certain criteria are met with regard to good quality building materials such as windows, roofing, siding. Two quotes were received, and it was recommended to accept the lower quote. Commission member Hilstrom raised the question of when the design would be available. Mr. McCauley responded that a design should be ready for review within the next two months. RESOLUTION NO. 98 -07 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR 53RD AVENUE DEVELOPMENT AND LINKAGE PROJECT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed unanimously. Commission member Hilstrom inquired if the Mayor would be meeting with Commissioner Opat prior to the Planning Commission meeting. City Manager McCauley responded the Mayor has a meeting scheduled next week with Commissioner Opat. 5. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Commission member Carmody and seconded by Commission member Peppe to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m. passed unanimously. President Recorded and transcribed by: Sharon Knutson 5/11/98 -2- DRAFT EDA Agenda Item No. 4a Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved • its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE LAND AT 6717 -6737 HUMBOLDT AVENUE NORTH TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR USE AS THE SITE OF THE POLICE STATION WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority acquired five parcels of land at 6717 -6737 Humboldt Avenue North for the purpose of removing blighted properties; and WHEREAS, the cost of these acquisitions and building demolitions totaled $356,040.35; and WHEREAS, this site has been selected for the construction of the new Police Station, which purpose is consistent with the purpose of removing blight and blighting influences from the neighborhood, is in the best interests of the public, and will further the aims and purposes of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 to 469.108; and WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized to convey land to the City by Minnesota Statutes, Section 465.035 and 471.64. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center to sell the land at 6717 -6737 Humboldt Avenue North to the City of Brooklyn Center for the amount of $356,040.35. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President and Secretary are authorized and directed to take such steps and execute such documents as are necessary to effect the conveyance. 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 • • Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved • its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENGAGE THE SERVICES OF LEGAL COUNSEL FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center and the City of Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority are involved in a number of redevelopment projects; and WHEREAS, such redevelopment projects require legal services relative to redevelopment agreements and potential use of bonding authority; and WHEREAS, in order to meet time deadlines with the increased redevelopment activity it is necessary to provide the Executive Director with the authority to engage legal services as may be required to develop legal documents and opinions regarding redevelopment and development proposals. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center that the Executive Director be and hereby is authorized to engage the services of qualified attorneys to provide legal services to the Economic Development • Authority in connection with redevelopment and development projects being undertaken or considered by the City of Brooklyn Center and the Economic Development Authority. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Director shall report to the Authority on such engagements and develop a proposal for the Authority's consideration in September to review the process for engaging legal services for development and redevelopment projects. 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.