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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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