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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 07-10 EDAP Regular Session EDA AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER JULY 10, 1989 (following adjournment of the City Council meeting) 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes: a. June 12, 1989 - Special Session 4. Resolution: a. Declaring Certain Lands to be Excess Property and Authorizing the Sale of Same -5345 Colfax Avenue North 5. Adjournment I 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 12, 1989 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 10:07 p.m. ROLL CALL President Dean Nyquist, and Commissioners Todd Paulson and Philip Cohen. Also present were EDA Director Gerald Splinter, Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, EDA Coordinator Brad Hoffman, and Administrative Aide Patti Page. President Nyquist noted Commissioners Scott and Pedlar were absent from this evening's meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MAY 22 1989 - SPECIAL SESSION There was a motion by Commissioner Paulson and seconded by President Nyquist to approve the minutes of the May 22, 1989, Economic Development Authority meeting. The motion passed. Commissioner Cohen abstained from the vote. RESOLUTIONS The EDA Director presented a Resolution Accepting Bids and Approving Contracts for Heritage Center Amenities Project No. 89 -02. The EDA Coordinator stated this is the last contract that needed to be bid for restoration of the farm. He noted he hopes to have the final tabulation of all bids by the next meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -15 Commissioner Philip Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND APPROVING CONTRACTS FOR HERITAGE CENTER AMENITIES PROJECT NO. 89 -02 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Todd Paulson, and the motion assed unanimously. p imo sly. The EDA Director presented a Resolution Acquiring Excess MNDOT property. He noted this item was discussed at the meeting on May 22, 1989, at which time the Commissioners directed staff to put together an acquisition package. RESOLUTION N0. 89 -16 Commissioner Todd Paulson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 6/12/89 -1- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF EXCESS MNDOT LAND The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Philip Cohen, and the motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEM s DEMOLITION OF BLACKSMITH SHOP The EDA Director stated originally plans were to move the blacksmith shop on to the property for future use. He noted in order to use the building the siding, roof, and windows would have to be removed and replaced. He noted at this point the only thing which would be saved from the blacksmith shop is the framing and even some of that needed to be reinforced and rebuilt. He explained after the contractors' reviewed this building they suggested demolishing it and replicating it. He noted if all that is being saved of the existing blacksmith shop is the framing, no one would ever see it. He stated staff proposes to demolish the blacksmith shop and replicate it on the site. He noted key items from the existing building would be saved. He stated there would be a financial savings of approximately $8,000, and the project would be gaining a far superior building and much more usable space on the second level. There was a motion by Commissioner Cohen and seconded by Commissioner Paulson to demolish the existing blacksmith shop and replicate it on the site. The motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Paulson and seconded by Commissioner Cohen to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority adjourned at 10:15 p.m. President 6/12/89 -2- Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO.� RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN LANDS TO BE EXCESS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SAME WHEREAS, on February 13, 1989, the EDA purchased and acquired that tract and parcel of land legally described as that part of Lot 15 lying east of the west 110 feet, except the south 63 feet thereof, Block 4 Bellvue Acres; and WHEREAS, at the time of such purchase the EDA reasonably contemplated that the Property would be made available for development pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462; and WHEREAS, subsequent to such purchase the EDA has ascertained that it is unreasonable to expect that a project involving or including the Property could be established and carried out within any foreseeable time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center as follows: 1. The Property is declared to be in excess of the foreseeable needs of the EDA; and as such is declared to be excess property. 2. The Director is authorized and directed to seek offers to purchase the Property at a price and on such terms as shall be subject to the further review and acceptance by the EDA. 3. The Director, in discharging such directive, shall cause to be published in the official newspaper of the City the notice contained in the attached Exhibit A. 4. The Director may negotiate with any offerer as to the purchase price and terms of sale, provided, however, that no offer may be accepted unless approved by the Board of Commissioners of the EDA. 5. The Director shall report to the Board at its meeting on August 14, 1989, concerning any recommendations which he may have regarding the sale of the Property. Date President The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. EXHIBIT A The Economic Development Authority (EDA) in and for the City of Brooklyn Center will accept written offers (purchase agreements) for a single family lot located at 5345 Colfax Avenue North. The legal description is as follows: That part of Lot 15 lying east of the west 110 feet, except the south 63 feet thereof, Block 4 Bellvue Acres. The EDA reserves the right to accept or reject any offer. Minimum offer to be considered is $18,000. The lot is zoned single family R -1. Preference will be given to offers proposing low- and moderate - income housing. Submit offers to the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430. Offers and counteroffers will be considered until 2 PM, Friday, the 11th of August. For further information, contact Brad Hoffman at 561 -5440. (published in the Brooklyn Center POSTNEWS July 19, 1989)