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Home My WebLink About2011 08-08 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 AUGUST 8, 2011 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 7:38 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL President Tim Willson and Commissioners Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, and Dan Ryan. Also present were Executive Director Curt Boganey, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Police Chief Kevin Benner, EDA/HRA Specialist Tom Bublitz, Police Commander Brian Peters, Fire Chief Lee Gatlin, Assistant City Manager /Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inca 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Roche seconded approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following item was approved: 3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 25, 2011 — Regular Session Motion passed unanimously. 4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS 4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -18 APPROVING MODIFICATION OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 2 AND MODIFICATION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1 Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution to approve a modification of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan for District No. 2 and the Redevelopment Plan for Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1. He displayed a map of the subject location and described the 08/08/11 -1- budget amendment that will enable the use of the 2011 tax increment to fund eligible activities including the Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Transportation study, property acquisitions, public improvements to intersections, street lighting, streetscaping, and other transportation/land use studies. He noted this amendment would allow the EDA to reinvest in future public improvements. Commissioner Roche moved and Commissioner Lasman seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -18 Approving Modification Of Tax Increment Financing Plan For Tax Increment Financing District No. 2 And Modification Of The Redevelopment Plan For Housing Development And Redevelopment Project No. 1. Motion passed unanimously. 4b. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -19 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF SIX UNDEVELOPED PARCELS WITHIN THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF EASTBROOK ESTATES 2 ND ADDITION TO PRESERVE FUTURE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES Executive Director Curt Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution to authorize the City Attorney to draft a purchase agreement to acquire six undeveloped parcels in the area of the Eastbrook Estates 2 nd Addition. q p Mr. Eitel displayed the map of Eastbrook Estates 2 nd Addition and described policy issues related to a proposal by David Evanson to sell the EDA five parcels of land, comprising 5.7 acres, for $210,000 and by Rod Construction for one parcel of land for $40,000. It was noted the EDA had asked staff to consider the status of any remaining parcels. Mr. Eitel displayed a map that identified remaining parcels and noted Parcels B and C will require further negotiation and are not part of tonight's consideration. Mr. Eitel advised of the amount of unpaid taxes on the Evanson and Rod Construction parcels and that standard purchase agreement language would require the owner to provide clean marketable title to the property, which would include satisfaction of any outstanding liens, mortgages, and taxes. Current year taxes would be prorated based on the closing date. Mr. Eitel explained the purchases, if approved, would be funded through the Tax Increment Financing District No. 3 Housing Fund and preserve the creation of approximately 20 single- family lots for future residential development. Commissioner Kleven asked if Mr. Evanson would agree with the purchase price and provide a marketable title with taxes being paid. Mr. Boganey stated Mr. Evanson would have to speak to that issue and the EDA is not offering to pay delinquent taxes. Mr. Eitel stated the purchase agreements will include these amounts and noted the taxes are owed to Hennepin County so the EDA is not in a position to "forgive" payment. David Evanson, 7206 Camden Avenue North, stated he had asked Mr. Eitel if the EDA would consider paying all or a portion of the back real estate taxes owed to Hennepin County. No 08/08/11 -2- specific dollar amount or percentage had been proposed. Mr. Evanson stated he wants to sell the property to satisfy creditors that have invested in the development. Commissioner Roche stated Brooklyn Center, in the past few years, has been very successful with the purchase and banking of property for future development and this action presented another such opportunity. He advocated for the staff to research the availability of other undeveloped parcels within this general area and immediately to the west and southwest. Commissioner Roche moved and Commissioner Lasman seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -19 Authorizing the Acquisition of Six Undeveloped Parcels within the Preliminary Plat of Eastbrook Estates 2 nd Addition to Preserve Future Residential Housing Development Opportunities. Commissioner Kleven asked questions of Mr. Evanson and noted that without additional parcels, 67 Avenue could not be extended. She stated her support for this opportunity. President Willson agreed with Commissioner Roche that this is an opportunity and strategy the EDA has used successfully along Brooklyn Boulevard to combine parcels for development. He noted that over time the City will benefit by having control of this property for redevelopment. Commissioner Ryan stated he supported the requested action based on the information outlined by Mr. Eitel. Motion passed unanimously. 5. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Roche moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adjournment of the Economic Development Authority meeting at 8:04 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 08/08/11 -3- 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 August 8, 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 Economic Development Authority (EDA) adopted said minutes at its September 12, 2011, Regular Session. S e President 08/08/11 -4-