HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 04-23 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
APRIL 23, 2012
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 8:49 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President Tim Willson and Commissioners Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, Lin Myszkowski, and
Dan Ryan. Also present were Executive Director Curt Boganey, 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 Lasman moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded approval of the Agenda and
Consent Agenda, and the following item was approved:
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. April 9, 2012—Regular Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR
CONTAMINATION CLEANUP OF THE FORMER LIFETIME FITNESS
LOCATED AT 4001 LAKEBREEZE AVENUE IN BROOKLYN CENTER
Executive Director Curt Boganey introduced the item.
Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel presented consideration of three grants to
address contamination cleanup on the former Lifetime Fitness property estimated to cost $1.33
million. He indicated there would be no cost to the City except for confirming the work was
completed and processing the grant funds.
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The EDA discussed its support of the grant applications and fast tracking the process since this
company has a proven track record with contamination remediation on other Brooklyn Center
properties. In addition, there would be no budget impact since the City would act as a grant
conduit, monitoring the work, and processing the grant. Mr. Eitel indicated fast tracking is
viable as a result of the property owner's and consultants' good rapport with the MPCA and
understanding of the process. In addition the Metropolitan Council supports this shovel ready
project because it will create immediate jobs.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-07 AUTHORIZING THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER,
MINNESOTA, TO APPLY FOR A CONTAMINATION CLEANUP
GRANT FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2012-07 Authorizing the Economic Development Authority of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota,
to Apply for.a Contamination Cleanup Grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment
and Economic Development.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-08 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR
THE TAX BASE REVITALIZATION ACCOUNT
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded adoption of
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-08 Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application to the
Metropolitan Council for the Tax Base Revitalization Account(Lifetime Fitness Site).
Motion passed unanimously.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-09 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR THE
HENNEPIN COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCIAL GRANT
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded adoption of
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-09 Approving an Application for the Hennepin County Environmental
Financial Grant.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adjournment of the Economic
Development Authority meeting at 8:59 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 April 23, 2012.
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 July 9,
2012, Regular Session.
J"rtary President
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