HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 10-25 EDAM Regular Session 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
REGULAR SESSION
OCTOBER 25, 2010
CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session called to
order by President Tim Willson at 7:43 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President Tim Willson and Commissioners Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark
Yelich. Also present were Executive Director Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal and Support
Services Dan Jordet, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Assistant City
Manager /Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Clerk Sharon
Knutson, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Roche moved and Commissioner Lasman seconded approval of the Agenda and
Consent Agenda, and the following item was approved:
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. July 12, 2010 — Regular Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -15 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR THE TAX BASE
REVITALIZATION ACCOUNT
Executive Director Curt Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the
purpose of the proposed resolution to allow the property owner to make application for a $50,000
grant to do site cleanup and remediation. The outcome will be a multi -tenant office /warehouse
development of 50,000- 60,000 square feet.
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Commissioner Yelich moved and Commissioner Lasman seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2010 -15 Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application to the Metropolitan Council for
the Tax Base Revitalization Account.
President Willson commended staff for its progressive work towards redevelopment.
Commissioner Ryan explained the groundwater and soil pollution had occurred from the water
used to extinguish a fire in 1979. The delay was due to a conflict between the MPCA and
Minnesota Department of Agriculture regarding the best pollution mitigation, which needed to
be resolved before this site could be redeveloped.
President Willson noted the City has taken proactive action on sites with contamination and been
a willing partner with the MPCA and Department of Agriculture and residents should be proud
of the efforts made on their behalf.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adjournment of the Economic
Development Authority meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER)
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed Secretary of the Economic
Development Authority (EDA) of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies:
1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Regular
Session of the Economic Development Authority (EDA) of the City of Brooklyn Center
held on October 25, 2010.
2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at
Brooklyn Center City Hall.
3. That the Economic Development Authority (EDA) adopted said minutes at its November
8, 2010, Regular Session.
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