HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 05-24 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
MAY 24, 2010
CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session
called to order by President Tim Willson at 7:45 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President Tim Willson and Commissioners Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark
Yelich. Also present were Executive Director Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal and Support
Services Dan Jordet, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City
Manager /Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City
Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carla Wirth, Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Yelich seconded approval of the Agenda
and Consent Agenda, and the following item was approved:
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. May 10, 2010 — Regular Session
2. May 10, 2010 — Executive Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -11 AUTHORIZATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORITY TO CONVEY DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY
(FBI REGIONAL FIELD OFFICE PROJECT)
Executive Director Curt Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the
purpose of the proposed resolution.
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Commissioner Yelich moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adoption of
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -11 Authorizing Economic Development Authority Consent to
Assignment of Development Agreement and Authority to Convey Development Property.
The EDA discussed that it has done everything possible to move this project forward and
the action tonight is necessary for Barry Real Estate to transfer rights to the Moslasky
Group of Companies, Ph LLC, due to financing issues.
Mr. Boganey stated if that were to occur, the City would issue a notice of default and
Moslasky Group would be allowed a period of time to cure the default. In the event they
do not cure the default, the EDA would take necessary legal action. Mr. Boganey advised
there is every indication that the project will move forward, noting there have been many
conversations with the developer and contractor to review plans and permits.
President Willson noted it has been four years since Director of Business and Development
Eitel informed the EDA of this project and agreed there is every expectation it will move
forward.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner -Roche seconded adjournment of the
Economic Development Authority meeting at 7:52 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER)
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed Secretary of the Economic
Development Authority (EDA) of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies:
1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Regular
Session of the Economic Development Authority (EDA) of the City of Brooklyn Center
held on May 24, 2010.
2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at
Brooklyn Center City Hall.
3. That the Economic Development Authority (EDA) adopted said minutes at its June 14,
2010, Regular Session.
cretary President
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