HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 04-11 CCM Work Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
WORK SESSION
APRIL 11, 2011
CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council /Economic Development Authority (EDA) met. in Work
Session called to order by Mayor /President Tim Willson at 8:11 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor /President Tim Willson and Councilmembers /Commissioners Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman,
Tim Roche, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Business
and Development Gary Eitel, Planning & Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti, Assistant City
Manager/Director of Building & Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Attorney
Charlie LeFevere, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
MISCELLANEOUS — TRAVEL AND TRAINING POLICY
City Manager Curt Boganey referenced the City's Policy related to in -State travel for attendance
at training or workshops, noting attendance at the National League of Cities training that will
occur in Minneapolis would fit within the current Policy and require no additional Council action
as long as there are budgeted funds. He noted that the Policy does reference out -of -State travel
and is to be reviewed annually at a budget work session.
Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman asked if the Policy limits the number of training sessions
based on term. Mr. Boganey explained nothing explicitly limits in -State travel if sponsored by
the three organizations identified or with City Council approval.
Councilmember /Commissioner Ryan stated his schedule is flexible so he would like to take
advantage of this training opportunity if there are no objections by the Council and money is
available.
The Council indicated no objection.
OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE 5.7 ACRES FOR FUTURE HOUSING
OPPORTUNITIES - CONTINUED
(PORTIONS OF PHASE II EASTBROOK ESTATES)
Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel used a map to identify the property under
discussion and reviewed the Council's past action to grant preliminary plat approval to the
subdivision known as Eastbrook Estates 2 nd Addition of approximately 8.75 acres into 29 single-
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family lots. These five properties of 5.77 acres are under one ownership with 2011 estimated
market value of approximately $499,800. The taxes paid are based on assessed valuation and the
City's portion is approximately $2,500. Mr. Eitel stated the owner is providing an opportunity
and asked if the City Council/EDA wanted to purchase and hold this property in the interest of
the community. It was noted the acquisition of this property would be an eligible expense from
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District No. 3 that currently has a balance of approximately $1.8
million and projected to receive annual revenues of approximately $350,000 through the
remaining life of this District.
The City Council/EDA discussed this opportunity and concern was expressed about the cost to
remove trees, install streets, and utilities, to prepare the property for development. In an effort to
assure the property is not underutilized, the City Council /EDA indicated its support to acquire
the 5.7 acres with the staff negotiating an attractive price, to be funded from TIF District No. 3.
The City Council /EDA also asked staff to determine the status of two vacant contiguous parcels.
Councilmember /Commissioner Roche advocated for also purchasing two vacant parcels north of
69 Avenue N. Mayor /President Willson suggested he contact that property owner to determine
their interest in approaching the City.
The majority consensus of the City Council /EDA was to direct staff to proceed.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember /Commissioner Ryan moved and Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman
seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at
8:31 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 City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, certifies:
1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Work
Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on April 11, 2011.
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 City Council adopted said minutes at its April 25, 2011, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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