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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 09-08 EDAP Regular Session EDA AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER September 8, 1997 7 p.m. 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. August 11, 1997 - Regular Session 4. Commission Consideration Items a. Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Final Phase Residential Structure Demolition, 53rd Avenue Development and Linkage Project - Requested Commission Action: - Motion to approve resolution. b. Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Residential Property Asbestos Abatement, 53rd Avenue Development and Linkage Project - Requested Commission Action: - Motion to approve resolution. c. Preliminary EDA 1998 Tax Levy and Budget 1. Resolution Approving the Preliminary Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority Budget for the Year 1998 Pursuant to MSA Chapter 469.107, Subdivision 1 2. Resolution Requesting the City of Brooklyn Center to Levy Taxes for the Benefit of the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority for the Year 1998 - Requested Commission Action: - Motion to approve resolutions. 5. Adjournment DRAFT • 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 AUGUST 11, 1997 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in regular session and was called to order by President Myrna Kragness at 7:48 p.m. 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 Jane Chambers, Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary LeAnn Larson. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Commission member Hilstrom and seconded by Commission member Carmody to approve the agenda and consent agenda as printed passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Commission member Hilstrom and seconded by Commission member Carmody to approve the minutes of the July 14, 1997 -- Regular Session as printed passed unanimously. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS UPDATE ON 53RD AVENUE PROJECT City Manager McCauley explained that the 53rd Avenue Project is running a bit behind schedule on the removal of the houses that have been acquired due to fewer homes being purchased by movers. Although the homes from an outside visual seem to be candidates to be moved, once an inside inspection was complete there were homes which had severe code violations, including hazardous electrical wiring and plumbing, asbestos - wrapped furnaces, one home with the support beam removed causing a sagging ceiling, and one garbage house. • 8/11/97 -1- DRAFT Community Development Specialist Bublitz gave a brief update on the 53rd Avenue Project • and showed slides depicting the condition of some of the homes in this area. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE REMOVAL FOR 53RD AVENUE DEVELOPMENT AND LINKAGE PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. 97 -21 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE REMOVAL FOR 53RD AVENUE DEVELOPMENT AND LINKAGE PROJECT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR FINAL PHASE OF DEMOLITION OF RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES FOR 53RD AVENUE DEVELOPMENT AND LINKAGE PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. 97 -22 • Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR FINAL PHASE OF DEMOLITION OF RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES FOR 53RD AVENUE DEVELOPMENT AND LINKAGE PROJECT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR FINAL PHASE OF ASBESTOS ABATEMENT FOR 53RD AVENUE DEVELOPMENT AND LINKAGE PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. 97 -23 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR FINAL PHASE OF ASBESTOS ABATEMENT FOR 8/11/97 -2- .. U &RA • 53RD AVENUE DEVELOPMENT AND LINKAGE PROJECT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Commission member Carmody and seconded by Commission member Hilstrom to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. passed unanimously. President Recorded and transcribed by: LeAnn Larson • 8/11/97 -3- Memcrandum To: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager _ From: Tom Bublitz, Community Development Specialis�f r Date: September 4, 1997 I Re: Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Final Phase of Residential Structure Demolition, 53rd Avenue Development and Linkage Project Bids were opened for the final phase of demolition in the 53rd Avenue Development and Linkage Project on September 2, 1997. Bids were received from seven bidders and ranged from $58,332 to $129,000. Kevitt Excavating of Crystal, Minnesota, submitted a low bid of $58,332 for the demolition of the remaining 15 structures, which includes the two fourplex buildings. Kevitt Excavating has worked on several demolition projects in the city, including the first phase of demolition on the 53rd Avenue Development and Linkage Project. Kevitt has performed very well on all past demolition projects in the city, and staff recommends approval of Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Final Phase of Residential Structure Demolition, 53rd Avenue Development and Linkage Project. • A copy of the demolition contract will be available for review in the Engineering g g Department prior to the September 8, 1997, EDA meeting. • Commissioner introduced the following resolution and • moved its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FINAL PHASE OF RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE DEMOLITION, 53RD AVENUE DEVELOPMENT AND LINKAGE PROJECT WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for Residential Structure Demolition - Final Phase, 53rd Avenue Development and Linkage Project, bids were received, opened, and tabulated by the Community Development Director on the 2nd day of September, 1997. Said bids were as follows: DKH Excavating, Inc. $66,090 Carl Bolander & Sons Co. $76,004 Veit & Company, Inc. $64,934 F. W. Gartner and Company $60,000 Herbst & Son $129,000 Thomas Contracting $61,648 Kevitt Excavating $58,332 WHEREAS, it appears that Kevitt Excavating, Inc., of Crystal, Minnesota, is the lowest responsible bidder. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that: 1. The President and Executive Director are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Kevitt Excavating, Inc., in the name of the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority for the final phase of residential structure demolition in the 53rd Avenue Development and Linkage Project, according to the plans and specifications therefore approved by the EDA and on file in the City's Community Development Department. 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to return forthwith to all bidders deposits made with their bids, except that the deposit of the successful bidder and • the next lowest bidder shall be retained until a contract is signed. EDA RESOLUTION NO. • 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. • • qb Memorandum To: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager / From: Tom Bublitz, Community Development Specialist Date: September 4 p , 1997 Subject: Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Residential Property Asbestos Abatement, 53rd Avenue Development and Linkage Project Bids were opened for the final phase of asbestos abatement in the 53rd Avenue Development and Linkage Project on g � September 2, 1997. Bids were received from seven bidders and ranged from $10,713.50 to $27,500. A -1 Abatement, Inc., of Minneapolis, Minnesota, submitted a low bid of $10,713.50 for the asbestos abatement on the remaining 15 properties. Legend Technical Services, Inc., is under contract with the EDA to perform the project management on the asbestos abatement in the 53rd Avenue Development and Linkage Project. A representative of Legend Technical Services has recommended acceptance of the bid from A -1 Abatement. Staff recommends approval of Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Residential Property • Asbestos Abatement, 53rd Avenue Development and Linkage Project. A copy of the contract for asbestos abatement will be available for review in the Engineering Department prior to the September 8, 1997, EDA meeting. Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ASBESTOS ABATEMENT, 53RD AVENUE DEVELOPMENT AND LINKAGE PROJECT WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for Residential Asbestos Abatement in the 53rd Avenue Development and Linkage Project, bids were received, opened, and tabulated by the Community Development Director on the 2nd day of September, 1997. Said bids were as follows: A -1 Abatement, Inc. $10,713.50 EnviroBate Metro $17 Hazardous Material Abatement Corp. $20,490.00 Mavo Systems, Inc. $27,500.00 • Red Pine Industries, Inc. $24,244.00 RenTec Services of Forest Lake, Inc. $21,367.00 VCI Asbestos Abatement Co., Inc. $23,950.00 WHEREAS, it appears that A -1 Abatement, Inc., of Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the lowest responsible bidder. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that: 1. The President and Executive Director are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with A -1 Abatement, Inc., of Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the name of the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority for the residential asbestos abatement for the 53rd Avenue Development and Linkage Project, according to the plans and specifications therefore approved by the EDA and on file in the City's Community Development Department. 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to return forthwith to all bidders the deposits made with their bids, except that the deposit of the successful bidder is and the next lowest bidder shall be retained until a contract is signed. EDA RESOLUTION NO. 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. • MEMORANDUM TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Charlie Hansen, Finance Director G H DATE: September 3, 1997 SUBJECT: Preliminary E.D.A. 1998 Tax Levy and Budget Attached are resolutions adopting a preliminary 1998 E.D.A. Budget and requesting the City Council to levy a preliminary 1998 property tax on behalf of the E.D.A. The E.D.A. is limited by state law to a property tax levy of no more than 0.01813% of the City's taxable market value. For 1998, we recommend levying the maximum which will raise $183,113 less $5,493 for the 3 % estimated uncollectible allowance, for a net revenue of $177,620. The E.D.A. will also receive a variety of other revenues as shown on the attached budget resolution. • The E.D.A. is the City's primary vehicle for carrying out housing programs and economic redevelopment. • Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1998 PURSUANT TO MSA CHAPTER 469.107. SUBDIVISION 1 WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority has considered the preliminary budget and finds that this budget is necessary for the operation of the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority during the year 1998. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority for the City of Brooklyn Center as follows: 1. that the preliminary budget of the Economic Development Authority for said City is hereby approved and shall be: ESTIMATED REVENUES: General Property Taxes $177,620 Intergovernmental Revenue CDBG 247,856 • I.D.R.B. Fees 15,000 Investment Earnings 150,000 Transfer from H.R.A. Fund 142.242 Total Revenue by Source $732,718 APPROPRIATIONS: Redevelopment $331,000 CDBG programs 247,856 Special Studies / Projects 153,862 Total Appropriations $732,718 2. that a copy of this resolution be submitted to the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center. Date President The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: • and the following voted oted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. its adoption: Member introduced the following resolution and moved EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO LEVY TAXES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR 1998 WHEREAS, Minnesota statutes currently require certification to the Hennepin County Auditor of a preliminary tax levy on or before September 15, 1997 and a final tax levy on or before December 29, 1997. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority of the City of Brooklyn Center as follows: Section 1: That the Economic Development Authority requests the City of Brooklyn Center to levy a property tax for the benefit of the Economic Development Authority, for the year 1997 at a rate not to exceed 0.01813% of taxable property, real and personal, situated within the corporate limits of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota and not exempted by the Constitution of the State of Minnesota or the valid laws of the State of Minnesota, for the purpose • of maintaining the E.D.A. Special Operating Fund pursuant to MSA Chapter 469.107, Subdivision 1. Section 2: The City of Brooklyn Center will include the Economic Development Authority's tax levy for the year 1998 in the City of Brooklyn Center's certification to the Hennepin County Auditor of a preliminary tax levy on or before September 15, 1997 and a final tax levy to on or before December 29, 1997. Date President The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member 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. • Commissioner introduced the following resolution and • moved its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF 810-53RD AVENUE NORTH WHEREAS, Economic Development Authority (EDA) Resolution No. 97 -03 accepted the appraised value of $10,000 for the real property located at 810 -53rd Avenue North and authorized the EDA Executive Director to make an offer to purchase the property at 810 -53rd Avenue North for the approved appraised value; and WHEREAS, the owners of the real property at 810 -53rd Avenue North have rejected the offer from the Brooklyn Center EDA to purchase the property at 810 -53rd Avenue North for the appraised value approved by the EDA in Resolution No. 97 -03; and WHEREAS, the EDA has commenced an action in eminent domain filed in Hennepin County District Court as Case No. CD -2444 to acquire the property at 810 -53rd Avenue North by quick take; and WHEREAS, the owners of 810 -53rd Avenue North have retained legal counsel to • represent their interests in the eminent domain action; and WHEREAS, the owners' legal counsel has indicated he has obtained an opinion of value from a licensed appraiser in the amount of $18,600 for the property at 810 -53rd Avenue North; and WHEREAS, a negotiated settlement agreement (Stipulation to Award) for the acquisition of the real property at 810 -53rd Avenue North in the amount of $15,371.10 has been prepared by the City Attorney; and WHEREAS, staff believes the cost of proceeding with the eminent domain action on the property is likely to exceed the cost of acquiring the property with the settlement agreement; and WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center believes it is in the best interest of the City of Brooklyn Center to acquire the property at 810 -53rd Avenue North, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the settlement agreement (Stipulation to Award) which is hereby attached to and made part of this resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center that the settlement agreement (Stipulation to Award), prepared for the acquisition of 810 -53rd Avenue North, is hereby approved and payment is authorized pursuant to the terms and conditions of the attached settlement agreement (Stipulation to Award) . EDA RESOLUTION NO. • 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.