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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 12-19 EDAP Regular Session EDA AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DECEMBER 19, 1994 (following adjournment of City Council meeting) 1. Call to Order? 2 2. Roll Call � �- 3. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda PP g g -All items listed with an asterisk 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 in its normal sequence on the agenda. 4. Approval of Minutes: , a. November 28, 1994 - Regular Session 5. Discussion Items: a. Adoption of the 1995 Budget 1. Resolution Requesting the City of Brooklyn Center to Levy Taxes for the Benefit of the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority for the Year 1995 �) le{ f C ,5` / U : f X ) 1 9 1 / -- 5 .2. 2. Resolution Approving the Final Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority Budget for the Year 1995 Pursuant to MSA Chapter 469.107, j Subdivision 1 �= >'� � � f � '`� / i,��� ✓�- �-Z q L _ 6. Resolutions: a. Authorizing the Executive Director to Write -off Uncollectible Accounts Receivable * b. Modifying Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No. l; Establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 03; and Approving and Adopting the Redevelopment Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan Relating Thereto 7. Adjournment Cot=il Meeting Date December 19, 19% 3 City of Brooklyn Center Agmb Item Numbe Request For Council Consideration • Item Description: EDA Minutes - November 28, 1994 - Regular Session Department Ap ova : Brad b6ffman, Director of Community Development Manager's Review/Recommendation: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached Recommended City Council Action: • Summary Explanation: (supporting documentation attached ) MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STA 1'E OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION NOVEMBER 28, 1994 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Cxnter Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in regular session and was called to order by President Todd Paulson at 10:28 p.m. ROLL CALL President Todd Paulson, Commissioners Celia Scott, Dave Rosene, and Kristen Mann. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Community Development Director Brud Huffman, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary Carla Wirth, Commissioner Barb Kallighcr was excused from tonight's meeting. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT END • President Paulson inquired if any Commissioner requested any itenis be removed from the consent agenda. No requests were made. There was a motion by Commissioner Mann and seconded by Commissioner Rosene to approve the November 28, 1994, EDA agenda and consent agenda m presented. The motion passed unanimously APPROVAL OF MINUTES OCTOBER 24 1994 - REGULAR SESSION There was a motion by Commissioner Mann and seconded by Commissioner Rosene to approve the minutes of the October 24, 1994, EDA meeting as printed. The motion passed unanimously, • 11128194 - 1 - DISCUSSION ITEM CONSIDERATION OF ACQ UISITION OF THE SINGLE - F MILY PROPERTY i LOC ATED AT 7216 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD AS PART OF 'I KE BROOKLYN BOULEVARD REDEVEL PMENT PROGRAM The City Manager advised the owner /occupancy of this single - family property has indicated an interest in selling so no relocation costs will be involved. The Community Development Director commented this property could become a focal point as the entrance into Brooklyn Center, such as called for in the Brooklyn Boulevard Streetscape Plan. He reviewed the property and potential funding. It was noted while this property is not blighted in the usual sense of the term, its location is the primary negative aspects Commissioner Scott supported getting a market value for this property. She indicated she does not support the property being used as the entryway into Brooklyn Center because it is on the wrong side of the street and, perhaps, more of an exit point. In response to Commissioner Rosene, the Community Development Director advised the property owner may be interested in purchasing the house from the City and inoving it, which would save demolition costs. d b Commissioner Rosene to direct was n Commissioner Scott and seconded am T'nere a, a motion by Cam Doer Sc y staff to obtain an independent appraisal on the property at 7216 Brooklyn Bo ulcvard. The motion . assed unanimously. Y I R SOLUTIONS r presented 1 Approvi Amendment to Pro ject he Ci ty e ented a Resolutio Mona e J ri � r pF g Plan for Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1. This resolution establishes the need to develop vacant parcels within the City of Brooklyn Center, The Community Development Director reviewed the issues which will be before the Council in the next few months and advised one of he most frequently requested developments is a greater variety of restaurants, He added additional hotel rooms is another consideration. Currently staff is engaged in negotiations with a company for the development of a 14 acre site to include a suite hotel and two restaurants. Since this is a prototype development, it will be of high quality. The Community Development Director reviewed areas of concern on behalf of the Holiday Inn as well as factors of consideration by the City. He recommended the EDA consider 0 Developmen and din project Tans for Housm Deve o m nt ' n amen P approval of a resolution g p, P b Redevelopment Project No. 1 as well as authorization of the acquisition of property through purchase or eminent domain. • 11/28/94 -2- In _ response to President Paulson, the Communir Development Director advised this project %411 provide significant tax increments to fund other activities which the Council ha expressed an interest in pursuing. • RES OL TIQN NO 94 -49 Comiuissionc,r Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO PROJECT PLAN FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution Authorizing Acquisition of Certain Real Property by purchase or Eminent Domain Proceedings, RESQLUTION NO. 94 -5 CQmmiss Dav;, Rosene introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQ UISITI ON T OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BY PURCHASE OR EMINENT DQMAIN PROCEEDIN The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by QnnIni� ,.signer P Isnsten Mann, and the moron p unanimously. • ADJOURNMENT There was a, motion by Commissioner Rmcne and seconded by Commissioner Sc ott to adjourn the meeting, The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority adjourned at 10:37 p.m. Todd Paulson, President Recorded and transcribed by: Carla Wirth Timesaver Off Site Secretarial • 11/28/94 -3 - Cm wil Meeting Date December 19, 19% City of Brooklyn Center Agenda Item Number Request For Council Consideration • Item Description: Resolution Requesting the City of Brooklyn Center to Levy Taxes for the Benefit of the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority for the Year 1995 Department Approval: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager Manager's Review/Recommendation: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached Recommended City Council Action: • Summary Explanation: (supporting documentation attached ) e Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 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 1995 WHEREAS, Minnesota statutes currently require certification of a final tax levy to the Hennepin County Auditor on or before December 28, 1994. 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 1995 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 b the Constitution tution 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 final tax levy in the City of Brooklyn Center's final tax levy to the Hennepin County Auditory on or before December 28, 1994. 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. Comil Meeting Dm December 19, 1994 3 City of Brooklyn Center AgaWa Item Number Request For Council Consideration Item Description: Resolution Approving the Final Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority Budget for the Year 1995 Pursuant to MSA Chapter 469.107, Subdivision 1 Department Approval: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager Manager's Review/Recommendation: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached Recommended City Council Action: • Summary Explanation: (supporting documentation attached • - � I A Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1995 PURSUANT TO MSA CHAPTER 469.107 SUBDIVISION 1 WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority has considered the attached final budget and finds that this budget is necessary for the operation of the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority during the year 1995. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority for the City of Brooklyn Center that the attached budget of the Economic Development Authority for said City is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, together with the attached budget, 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 against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Council Meeting Dale 12/19/94 3 City of Brooklyn Center Agenda Item Number Request For Council Consideration • Item Description: Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to write -off uncollectible accounts receivable Department Approval: G_ Brad Hoffman, Director of C mmunity Devel me Manager's Review /Recommendation: sat'zy+ Y No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached Recommended City Council Action: Adopt the attached resolution. Summary Explanation: (supporting documentation attached No ) • The attached resolution, if adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the E.D.A. of Brooklyn Center, will write -off uncollectible accounts receivable due from 1993. In spite of efforts by staff and collection agencies, these accounts are not expected to be collected. The last time the E.D.A. wrote off uncollectible accounts receivable was January 11, 1993. At that time, the E.D.A. wrote -off uncollectible accounts receivable in the amount of $7,589.25. �W Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: MA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO WRITE -OFF UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE WHEREAS, the Executive Director has reported the following E.B.H.C. accounts receivable are not expected to be collected due to staff efforts being exhausted and accounts being turned over to collection agencies. Collection efforts will continue by the collection agency and with the adoption of this resolution, the accounts will be removed from the receivable records and charged off as uncollectible accounts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the E.D.A. of Brooklyn Center to authorize the Executive Director to write -off from the E.D.A.'s records as uncollectible the following accounts b ac t is receivable: Due From Amount Convention Center: Atrium Catering 5,396.18 Chandler, Susan 25.00 Gould, Michelle 130.00 Kenerson /White 150.00 Montgomery Ward 186.72 Personal Empowerment Resource 3,568.75 Smith, Natalie 90.00 9,546.65 Inn on the Farm: Atrium Catering 60.00 Brist, Heidi 100.00 Clark, D. 9.00 Health Span 5.82 Medtronic 10.00 Montgomery Ward 81.00 SJD Consultina 101.25 Snyder, Rob 213.75 I� South Central Tech. College 5.51 586.33 Grand Total 10.132.98 Date Todd Paulson, President ATTEST: Deputy Clerk- 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. Cmwil Meeting Date 12/19/94 City of Brooklyn Center Agenda Itm Number Request For Council Consideration • Item Description: RESOLUTION MODIFYING HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1; ESTABLISHING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 03; AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN RELATING THERETO Department Approval: G. Bra"offman, Communitf bevelopment Director Manager's Review/Recommendation: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached Recommended City Council Action: • Summary Explanation: (supporting documentation attached Yes ) Please see City Council agenda item no. 11(a). • �b Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION MODIFYING HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1; ESTABLISHING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 03; AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN RELATING THERETO WHEREAS, the City Council (the "Council ") of the City of Brooklyn Center (the "City ") has proposed to modify the Redevelopment Plan for Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1 and adopt a Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 03, all pursuant to and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047; Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 to 469.1081; and Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.174 to 469.179, inclusive, as amended; and 1994 Minnesota Laws, Chapter 587, Article 9, Section 14; and WHEREAS, Council has transferred control, authority, and operation of Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1 and certain tax increment financing districts from the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority to the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (the "Authority ") and the Authority has accepted responsibility for Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1 and certain tax increment financing districts; and WHEREAS, the Authority and the Council have investigated the facts and have caused to be prepared a modified Redevelopment Plan for Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1 and a Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 03 (the "Plans "); and WHEREAS, proposed developments as described in the Plans in the opinion of the Authority would not reasonably be expected to occur solely through private investment within the reasonable foreseeable future and, therefor, the use of tax increment financing is deemed necessary; and WHEREAS, the Authority and City have performed all actions required by law to be performed prior to the modification of Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1 and the establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 03, including, but not limited to, notification of Hennepin County and School District Nos. 11, 279, 281 and 286 having taxing jurisdiction over the property included in Tax Increment Financing District No. 03, a review by the City Planning Commission of the proposed Plans, and the scheduled holding of a public hearing upon published notice as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center as follows: EDA RESOLUTION NO. 1. The Plans are hereby approved and adopted and shall be placed on file in the office of the Executive Director. 2. Upon approval of the Plans by the City Council, the staff, the Authority's advisors and legal counsel are authorized and directed to proceed with the implementation of the Plans and for this purpose to negotiate, draft, prepare and present to this Board for its consideration all further plans, resolutions, documents and contracts necessary for this purpose. 3. Upon approval of the Plans by the City Council, the Executive Director is authorized to forward a copy of the Plans to the Hennepin County Auditor and the Minnesota Department of Revenue pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.175, Subd. 2. Date Todd Paulson, 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. •