HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 09-26 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
SEPTEMBER 26, 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 7:53 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President Tim Willson and Commissioners Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, and Dan Ryan. Also
present were Executive Director Curt Boganey, EDA /HRA Specialist Tom Bublitz, Director of
Community Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe, Assistant City Manager /Director of
Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and
Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Lasman seconded approval of the Agenda and
Consent Agenda, and the following item was approved:
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. September 12, 2011 — Regular Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -21 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE REMOVE AND REBUILD
PROGRAM (5801 EWING AVENUE NORTH)
EDA/HRA Specialist Tom Bublitz introduced the item to consider the purchase of 5801 Ewing
Avenue N., a vacant and foreclosed property. He displayed an aerial photograph of the subject
site and described the lot size and configuration. Mr. Bublitz then displayed pictures of the slab -
on -grade house built in 1950 with an obsolete design and structural foundation problems.
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He advised of the potential for redevelopment of this site and recommended the EDA consider
purchase of the property for $29,900 to be paid from the TIF District 3 Housing Fund. If
approved, the structure would be demolished and the property held for redevelopment.
The EDA asked about the existing metal utility boxes and chain link fence that appears to be
located close to the street. Mr. Bublitz stated the utility boxes could be landscaped and the chain
link fence would be removed. It was noted that during redevelopment a privacy fence may be a
better alternative since this property abuts Bass Lake Road.
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Kleven seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2011 -21 Authorizing the Acquisition of Property in Connection with the Remove and
Rebuild Program (5801 Ewing Avenue North).
Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adjournment of the Economic
Development Authority meeting at 8:02 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 September 26, 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 October
10, 2011, Regular Session.
cr tary President
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