HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 12-11 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
DECEMBER 12, 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 7:06 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President Tim Willson and Commissioners Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, and Dan Ryan. Also
present were Executive Director Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan
Jordet, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and
Development Gary Eitel, 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. October 24, 2011 — Regular Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -29 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE REMOVE AND REBUILD
PROGRAM (5919 XERXES AVENUE)
Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel introduced the item and indicated the EDA has
the opportunity to purchase a single - family residence at 5919 Xerxes Avenue with an assessed
value of $116,400, currently vacant and foreclosed. He noted the delinquent taxes and utilities
would be paid by the seller through the acquisition. Mr. Eitel displayed pictures of the subject
property, noting the interior water damage resulted in reducing the property price to $29,900. He
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indicated that Code Enforcement is recommending removal of the structure. Mr. Eitel described
the benefits of the Rebuild Program and Renew Loan Program used by the City to stabilize
neighborhoods.
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2011 -29 Authorizing the Acquisition of Property in Connection with the Remove and
Rebuild Program (5919 Xerxes Avenue).
Motion passed unanimously.
4b. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -30 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF MN/DOT
EXCESS RIGHT -OF -WAY TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITIES (FORMER DENNY'S RESTAURANT SITE)
Mr. Eitel introduced the item and stated the EDA has the opportunity to acquire excess Mn/DOT
right -of -way. He displayed an aerial photograph of the 1.27 acre right -of -way area that had been
appraised at $108,300 and could be added to the 7.39 acre former Northwest Athletic Club site,
creating an 8.66 acre site that would increase development potential. Mr. Eitel advised the
purchase price is an eligible expenditure from TIF District No. 2.
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2011 -30 Authorizing the Acquisition of Mn/Dot Excess Right -of -Way to Promote
Economic Development Opportunities (Former Denny's Restaurant Site).
Motion passed unanimously
4c. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -31 APPROVING THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012
Executive Director Curt Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the
purpose of the proposed resolution to approve the final budget for the EDA for fiscal year 2012.
He explained the EDA is the "operating arm" for redevelopment activities of the City.
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Kleven seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2011 -31 Approving the Final Budget for the City of Brooklyn Center Economic
Development Authority for Fiscal Year 2012.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Lasman seconded adjournment of the Economic
Development Authority meeting at 7:16 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 Y( EDA Authority Development of the City of Brooklyn Center
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held on December 12, 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 January 9,
2012, Regular Session.
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