HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 06-24 EDAP Regular Session EDA AGENDA
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
JUNE 24, 1991
(following adjournment of City Council meeting)
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes:
a. June 10, 1991 - Special Session
4. Discussion Item:
a. Economic Development Authority Home Rehabilitation Grant
Program Income Limits
5. Adjournment
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
SPECIAL SESSION
JUNE 10, 1991
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority met in special session and was
called to order by President Todd Paulson at 11:28 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Todd Paulson, Commissioners Celia Scott, Jerry Pedlar, Dave Rosene, and Philip
Cotten. Also present were EDA Director Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy
Knapp, Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere,
Finance Director Paul Holmlund, Assistant EDA Coordinator Tom Bublitz, City Engineer
Mark Maloney, Public Works Coordinator Diane Spector, Personnel Coordinator Geralyn
Barone, and Council Secretary Ann Odden.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MAY 13. 1991
There was a motion by Commissioner Cohen and seconded by Commissioner Pedlar for
approval of the minutes of the May 13, 1991, EDA meeting. The motion passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -13
Commissioner Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY PURSUANT TO
MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 469.012, SUBDIVISION 7, AND SECTION
469.029
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously.
6/10/91 _ 1 _
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -14
Commissioner Philip Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER F CERTAIN REAL
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -15
Commissioner Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION DECLARING NOBLE NURSERY, INC. IN DEFAULT OF
OBLIGATIONS UNDER LANDSCAPING CONTRACT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEM
PROPOSAL TO MOVE CITY -OWNED HOUSE FROM 69TH AVENUE RIGHT -OF-
WAY ACQUISITION TO EDA -OWNED PROPERTY AT 6730 PERRY AVENUE
NORTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER
Commissioner Cohen felt approving the move would indicate a shift in policy direction.
He expressed concern about the City becoming involved in the real estate business.
The City Manager suggested the item be tabled for further review.
There was a motion by Commissioner Cohen and seconded by Commissioner Pedlar to
table the item for further review. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Pedlar and seconded by Commissioner Rosene to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic
Development Authority adjourned at 11:35 p.m.
Todd Paulson, President
Recorded and transcribed by:
Ann J. Odden
Northern Counties Secretarial Service
6/10/91 - 2 -
4 10,
MEMORANDUM
TO: President Todd Paulson
EDA Commission Members
FROM: Tom Bublitz, Assistant EDA Coordinator /
DATE: June 20, 1991
SUBJECT: Economic Development Authority Home Rehabilitation Grant
Program Income Limits
In January of 1989, the EDA approved an increase in the income
limits for the EDA Home Rehabilitation Grant Program. This
increase in the income limits was recommended by the City's
Housing Commission.
The increase approved by the EDA in 1989 was based on the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) estimates of
household median income. The EDA income limits are approximately
60 percent of median income adjusted for household size. The
current income limits are based on an estimated Minneapolis /St.
Paul median household income of $45,000 for a family of four and
are adjusted for household size. Current program limits are shown
below:
Current Program Income
Limits Based on 60%
of Median Income at
$45,000 for a
Four - Person Household
1 Person $20,700
2 Person 21,650
3 Person 24,350
4 Person 27,075
5 Person 28,775
6 Person 30,450
7 Person 32,175
8 Person 33,850
The most recent HUD estimate of Minneapolis /St. Paul median income
for a four - person household is $48,000. If the program income
limits are maintained at 60 percent of median income adjusted for
household size, the limits based on the most current HUD median
income figure would be as follows:
President Todd Paulson
June 20, 1991
Page 2
Program Income
Limits Based on 60%
of Median Income at
$48,000 for a
Four - Person Household
1 Person $20,160
2 Person 23,040
3 Person 25,920
4 Person 28,800
5 Person 31,080
6 Person 33,420
7 Person 35,700
8 Person 38,040
The reason I am bringing this information to the EDA Board is I
believe there is some merit in considering an increase in the
program income limits based on the new median income data. One of
the reasons considered in the previous income limit increase in
1989 was to continue to offer assistance to the largest number of
homes possible. In administering the program, I am encountering
situations where a particular family does not qualify for the
program; but their overall income and assets indicate they
probably cannot afford to accomplish the needed rehabilitation of
their home. By maintaining the income limits at 60 percent of
median, I think we would be able to bring some additional homes
into the program which otherwise would not be rehabilitated.
Staff will be present at the June 24, 1991, EDA meeting to discuss
this issue further.