HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 11-04 EDAP Regular Session 0 EDA AGENDA
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
NOVEMBER 4, 1991
(following adjournment of City Council meeting)
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes:
a. October 21, 1991 - Special Session
4. Discussion Items:
a. Northern Mayors - Super Bowl Promotion
-The EDA will be asked to contribute $2,500 to sponsor
this activity.
b. Earle Brown Heritage Center Capital Improvements
- Listing of development activities and /or capital outlay
items that should be started in 1991 to be funded as part
of the tax increment districts restoration activities.
6. 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
OCTOBER 21, 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 12:01 a.m. (October 22).
ROLL CALL
President Todd Paulson, Commissioners Celia Scott, Jerry Pedlar, Dave Rosene, and Philip
Cohen. Also present were EDA Director Gerald Splinter, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere,
Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Public Works Coordinator Diane Spector, Director of
Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, City Engineer Mark Maloney, Finance Director Paul
Holmlund, Personnel Coordinator Geralyn Barone, and Council Secretary Peggy McNabb.
APPROVAL F
O MINUTES
OCTOBER 7 1991 - SPECIAL SESS ION
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Pedlar to
approve the minutes of the October 7, 1991, EDA meeting. The motion passed
unanimously.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE SALE OF LAND BY
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN
CENTER
A public hearing regarding the sale of land by the Economic Development Authority for the
City f
ty Brooklyn Center was opened on September 23, 1991,
October 21, 1991, EDA meeting. Staff has requested an additional continuance of the
public hearing to December 16, 1991, as there are still some unresolved issues with regard
to structuring the purchase agreement for this sale.
There was a motion by Commissioner Pedlar and seconded by Commissioner Scott to
approve an additional continuance of the September 23, 1991, public hearing regarding the
sale of land by the Economic Development Authority for the City of Brooklyn Center to the
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December 16, 1991, Economic Development Authority meeting. The motion passed 0
unanimously.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -29
Commissioner Pedlar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING TWO (2) BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY GRANTS (FILE NOS. H93 AND H94)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Commissioner Rosene, and 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 12:04 a.m. (October 22).
Todd Paulson, President
Recorded and transcribed by:
Peggy McNabb
Northern Counties Secretarial Service
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Brad Hoffman, EDA Coordinator`
DATE: October 31, 1991
SUBJECT: NORTHERN MAYORS SUPER BOWL PROMOTION
Monday evening I would like to discuss with the EDA a charity golf event being
promoted by the Northern Mayors Association. With the Super Bowl coming to
Minneapolis in January, we (the northern suburbs) have an opportunity to promote our
area to some of the nation's top corporate decision makers.
Briefly, during the week prior to the game, invited corporate officers will be able to
play a round of golf at Edinburgh U.S.A. Three holes will be outside with fairways
lined with evergreens and sawdust traps and six holes indoors. The indoor holes are
played in a video golf cage.
Chili's Restaurant will be r i ' r entertainment
ov din food to the participants and othe a tertu nt e
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(comedians, etc.) will help create a festive, fun - filled event. We are seeking
representatives from the Twins, Golf, and Vikings to mingle with the guests also.
We have estimated the cost of this event to be approximately $120,000. However, with
the donation of the food and golf machines and with the acceptance of the event by the
Super Bowl task force, the cost of the vent has gone down significantly. At the time
I am writing this we don't have a hard figure, but Monday I hope to have more
information on finances for the EDA. However, the largest bulk of the expenses are
to be offset by corporate sponsors. At this time, we think Coca -Cola will be the major
sponsor with local developers also picking up part of the costs. The Northern Mayors
and the Tourism board have each contributed $10,000 towards the event. Participating
cities are being asked to contribute $2,500 for the event. Sponsors in conjunction with
the United Way are also being sought to make a contribution to "Success by Six" for
every participant completing all nine holes.
The event will provide us with a significant contact list for economic development in
our area. Also, over ninety percent of those attending the Super Bowl are empowered
to decide convention locations as well as business location sites. We hope to
demonstrate to these people that the northern suburbs are a good place to stay while
doing business in this area, a good place for business meetings, and a good place to
locate or expand a business. Monday I will cover this very brief review with the EDA
in greater detail. I am recommending that the EDA authorize the $2,500 expenditure
so that Brooklyn Center will be a participating city.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Brad Hoffman, EDA Coordinator
DATE: November 4, 1991
SUBJECT: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS /OUTLAY FOR THE EARLE
BROWN HERITAGE CENTER
Monday evening, I would like to discuss with the EDA the purchase of certain
capital items and the improvement of the C Barn and two of the small rooms in
the basement of the hippodrome. I am proposing that these items be
completed /purchased as part of the Tax Increment District. I am also suggesting
that this would be the last capital improvement under the T.I.F. district.
The attached list of items are requests from EBHC staff for the operation of the
facility.
FURNITURE AND FIXTURES
1. Paint storage cabinet (2 at $618 or $1,236).
We need these to store flammable materials.
2. Marshall trash containers (6 at $145 or $870).
Currently we use 55 gallon rubber containers in the bathrooms. These
are more appropriate for the facility.
3. Rubbermaid containers (3 at $105 or $615).
To be used as recyclable containers in the office building.
4. Reader board cabinets (2 at $1,483 or $2,965).
We need these to direct people to the appropriate areas (doors) for
events at the center.
5 -13. Miscellaneous electronic equipment ($3,825).
- These are frequently rented items. We rent them from a vendor and
receive a percentage of the cost. These items would generate greater
income for us if we owned them. You will recall that we did not want
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November 4, 1991
to buy too much in the way of electronics until we knew what would be
used a lot. These are the items we feel would be profitable to own.
14. Storage decking ($10,000 estimate).
We are proposing to build a four -foot deck around the perimeter of the
walls in the basement storage room. Currently the room is completely
filled with chairs, tables, staging, dance floor, and so forth. We need
to create additional space for storage because the space currently
available is not adequate. The $10,000 is an estimate. I believe that
the cost will be lower. I would be coming back to the EDA for further
approval once hard costs have been established.
OFFICE FURNITURE
1. Reception desk furniture (1 at $1,315).
This is a built -in filing cabinet behind the reception desk.
2 -4. Computer upgrade ($4,395).
The current system is very slow at bringing up the reservation system.
As proposed, the new configuration would give us a more appropriate
reservation system and at the same time allow us to communicate from
city hall and LOGIS on a common network. We would also be able to
convert problems with the system from city hall avoiding a trip over
there.
OTHER EQUIPMENT
1. Platform truck (2 at $580 or $1,160) .
To be used to move heavy items at the center. It would be mostly used
to move items of customers using the facility. It would also help us set
up and take down events in less time.
2. Pressure washer (1 at $668).
We would use this for a variety of things. Cleaning the building to
cleaning large items (vehicles and etc.) coming into the hippodrome.
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3. 2 BU blower (1 at $149) .
Used to blow leaves and grass out of flower beds and etc.
4. UHF portable radios (4 at $626 or $2,504).
These are necessary to communicate with people around the facility,
especially during events. The current ones are not adequate (don't
work well through cement walls) and have been consistently broke and
in for repair.
INN
1. Moveable tea cart (1 at $450).
This is necessary when serving groups at the Inn. It will cut the
number of trips between the kitchen and dining room and gazebo
tremendously. It will make staff more efficient in serving groups.
2. Sheet folder (1 at $250).
This will make folding sheets easier and faster for one person.
3. Mighty mite vacuum (1 at $150) .
We need a small lite vacuum to do stairways and small areas at the Inn.
HIPPODROME BASEMENT MEETING ROOMS
In the Belgian and Morgan rooms in the basement of the hippodrome, the walls
are painted concrete blocks and poured cement walls. They are very
unattractive compared to the rest of the facility and give a cold unfinished
appearance. At an estimated cost of $6,000, I am proposing to finish the walls
with fabric panels similar to the walls in the hippodrome. As an alternative the
rooms could be finished in sheet rock for approximately $2,500 less (note sheet
rock will require ceiling alterations to accommodate it). The fabric finish is a
much more appealing solution.
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November 4, 1991
C BARN
As previously discussed, we are proposing using the C Barn for meeting space
as opposed to office space. As office space the C Barn was generating
approximately $18,500 per year of which approximately $7,500 went to property
tax. As meeting space we feel the potential will be closer to $50,000 annually
($36,000 the first year) and will pay nothing in taxes. The conversion to
meeting space will cost approximately $73,000. The estimate includes finishing
the upstairs space also. If the EDA desires, I will obtain hard cost for this
project by getting quotes for the necessary work.
Monday, I will be available to discuss each of these items in greater detail with
the EDA.
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TOTAL LESS NET NET
ITEM UNIT /COST COST TRADE COST UNIT COST ADOPTED
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TURE AND FIXTURES:
Paint Storage Cabinets 2 @ 618 1,236 0 1,236
2. Marshall Trash Containers 6 @ 145 870 0 870
3. Rubbermaid Containers 3 @ 205 615 0 615
4. Reader -Board Cabinets 2 @ 1483 2,965 0 2,965
5. VHS Hi -FI VCR 1 @ 517 517 0 517
6. 26" Color Television 1 @ 525 525 0 525
7. TV /VCR Cart 1 @ 260 260 0 260
8. Overhead Projector 1 @ 278 278 0 278
9. Projector Cart 1 @ 130 130 0 130
10. Projection Screen 1 @ 492 492 0 492
11. Cassette Recorder 1 @ 350 350 0 350
12. Mixer 1 @ 190 190 0 190
13. Podium with Microphone 1 @ 1600 1,600 0 1,600
14. Storage Decking 10,000 0 10,000
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Total, Object #4550 20,028 0 20,028 0 0
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OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT:
1. Reception Desk Cabinet 1 @ 1315 1,315 0 1,315
2. 10BASET Cards 9 @ 255 2,295 0 2,295
3. HP Ethers Twist HUB Plus 1 @ 1600 1,600 0 1,600
4. Cabling Modifications -- - 500 - 0 500
Total, Object #4551 5,710 0 5,710 0 0
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EQUIPMENT:
Platform Truck 2 @ 580 1,160 0 1,160
2. Pressure Washer 1 @ 668 668 0 668
3. 2 BU Blower 1 @ 149 149 0 149
4. UHF Portable Radio 4 @ 626 2,504 0 2,504
Total, Object #4552 4,481 0 4,481 -- 0 0
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Total Capital Outlay 30<y219 0 30,219 0 0
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REQUESTED RECOMMENDED
TOTAL LESS NET NET
- -- - ITEM UNIT /COST COST TRADE COST UNIT COST ADOPTED
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OTHER EQUIPMENT:
1. Moveable Tea Cart 450 0 450
2. Hand Sheet Folder 250 0 250
3. Mighty Mite Vacuum -- - 150 - -- - 150 -
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Total, Object #4552 850 0 850 0 0
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Total Capital Outlay 850 0 850 0 0
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ARCNET TO ETHERNET CONVERSION COSTS
UNIT TOTAL
QTY DESCRIPTION PRICE PRICE
9 10BASET CARDS $255 $2,295
1 HP ETHER TWIST HUB PLUS /12 $1,600 $1,600
CABLING MODIFICATIONS $500 $500
$4,395
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