Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 01-02 EDAP Regular Session EDA AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER JANUARY 2, 1991 (following adjournment of City Council meeting) 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes: a. December 18, 1990 - Special Session b. December 18, 1990 - Special Session (HRA) 4. Discussion Items: a. Establishing the Budget for Tenant Improvements to D Barn and Authorizing the Taking of Quotes for Work 5. Adjournment 3 0 -- 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 DECEMBER 18, 1990 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority met in special session and was called to order by President Dean Nyquist at 10:05 p.m. ROLL CALL President Dean Nyquist, Commissioners Celia Scott, Todd Paulson, Jerry Pedlar, and Philip Cohen. Also present were EDA Director Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Finance Director Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, Assistant Finance Director Charlie Hansen,-and Administrative Aide Patti Page. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 29 1990 - SPECIAL SESSION There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Paulson to approve the minutes of the October 29, 1990, EDA meeting. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 90 -16 Commissioner Jerry Pedlar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1991 PURSUANT TO MSA CHAPTER 469.033, SUBDIVISION 6 AND MSA CHAPTER 469.107, SUBDIVISION 1 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEMS ESTABLISHING THE BUDGET FOR TENANT IMPROVEMENTS TO D BARN AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF QUOTES FOR WORK The EDA Director briefly reviewed the proposed improvements to the D barn. Commissioner Scott inquired what the interest rate would be on this loan. The EDA Director stated it would be the same as what we would earn if the money were earning interest. Commissioner Paulson inquired what other options were available to the EDA. The EDA Director stated the EDA should either take this offer or look for a better deal with a different tenant. Commissioner Paulson inquired if the building could be used in a different way, such as for a senior center or other functions besides office space. He added he had some concerns regarding the right for refusal and the proposed satellite dish. The EDA Director stated if the EDA would like, this item could be placed on hold until the January 2, 1991, meeting. Commissioner Pedlar inquired what this building is costing the EDA right now. The EDA Director stated it is currently costing 12/18/90 -1- the EDA nothing, but it is not making any money either. There was a motion by Commissioner Paulson and seconded by Commissioner Pedlar to table any action on the tenant improvements to the D barn. The motion passed with Commissioner Cohen opposed. TERMINATING THE CONTRACT WITH EBF MANAGEMENT 'The EDA Director stated because of the proposed bond issue and the IRS regulations pertaining to taxable and nontaxable bonds and uses, it is necessary to terminate the contract with EBF Management. He noted by terminating this contract it will save the EDA approximately 2 %, or $100,000 to $200,000 a year. RESOLUTION NO. 90 -17 Commissioner Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION TERMINATING MANAGEMENT CONTRACT FOR EARLE BROWN FARM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Todd Paulson, and the motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Pedlar and seconded by Commissioner Scott to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority adjourned at 10:17 p.m. President 12/18/90 -2- MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNErIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA SPECIAL SESSION DECEMBER 18, 1990 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority met in special session and was called to order b Chairman Dean N uist at 10:01 y yq .m. P ROLL CALL Chairman Dean Nyquist, Commissioners Celia Scott, Todd Paulson, Jerry Pedlar, and Philip Cohen. Also present were HRA Director Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Finance y PP: Director Paul Holmlund Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, Assistant Finance Director Charlie Hansen, and Administrative Aide Patti Page. RESOLUTION NO. 90 -03 Commissioner Philip Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE TAX LEVY FOR THE BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR 1991 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Todd Paulson, and the motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Paulson- to place an immediate freeze on all hiring of new employees with the exception of the two police officer positions requested and the police clerical support. A freeze is also placed on changes of employee status as it relates to title changes and /or reclassification. All designated dollars for title changes, reclassification, and new employees should be placed into the general fund. A Citizen's Advisory Task Force will be created to evaluate the City's current staffing patterns, programs, and functions. The mission of the task force is to develop a cost reduction strategy as it relates to functional analysis (an in- depth analysis of programs, functions, and staffing). The task force may recommend the use of an appropriate consultant. The task force will be selected by the City Council on or before the first Council meeting in February 1991. The task force will provide a work plan for cost reduction strategy to the City Council at its first meeting in April 1991. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO 90 -04 Commissioner Todd Paulson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1991 PURSUANT TO MSA CHAPTER 469.033, SUBDIVISION 6 AND MSA CHAPTER 469.107, SUBDIVISION 1 12/18/90 -1- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Cohen and seconded by Commissioner Pedlar to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Chairman 12/18/90 -2-