HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 10-08 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
OCTOBER 8, 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 7:53 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, 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. September 10, 2012—Regular Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-15 APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO
PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT (SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING)
Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history, and
stated the purpose of the proposed resolution to approve an amendment to the purchase
agreement and development agreement for Shingle Creek Crossing. Mr. Eitel presented the
amendment requests by the developer that included a one-year extension (from December 31,
2012, to September 30, 2013) to reskin the Food Court building.
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It was noted the requested amendments serve to provide the necessary flexibility as the developer
is in final negotiations with a desirable tenant. In addition, it allows the reskinning to be done
correctly to identify tenants. The EDA acknowledged the presence of Walmart provides a high
value improvement and draw for other tenants to develop spaces within the Shingle Creek
Crossing. It also generates tax increment to cash flow the project.
With regard to Building N, Mr. Eitel explained it was removed to provide parking and expand
the Food Court. He confirmed that utilities will not be extended to that lot because it will be
permanently incorporated into the Food Court building.
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2012-15 Approving First Amendment to Purchase Agreement and First Amendment to
Development Agreement (Shingle Creek Crossing).
Motion passed unanimously.
4b. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR
ADDITIONAL CONTAMINATION CLEANUP OF THE FORMER LIFETIME
FITNESS LOCATED AT 4001 LAKEBREEZE AVENUE IN BROOKLYN
CENTER
Mr. Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed
resolution to approve grant applications for additional contamination cleanup of the former
Lifetime Fitness Center. He acknowledged the attendance of Mr. Hyde, representing Real Estate
Recyling.
President Willson noted all jurisdictions are helping with this project and he is hopeful those
entities will provide the grant dollars so the project can move forward.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-16 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR THE TAX
BASE REVITALIZATION ACCOUNT (LIFETIME FITNESS SITE)
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded adoption of
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-16 Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application to the
Metropolitan Council for the Tax Base Revitalization Account(Lifetime Fitness Site).
Motion passed unanimously.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-17 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 (LIFETIME FITNESS SITE)
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Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded adoption of
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-17 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(Lifetime Fitness Site).
Motion passed unanimously.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-18 APPROVING APPLICATION FOR A
HENNEPIN COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCIAL GRANT
(LIFETIME FITNESS SITE)
Commissioner Kleven moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2012-18 Approving an Application for a Hennepin County Environmental Financial Grant
(Lifetime Fitness Site).
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President Willson stated the City's appreciation to Paul Hyde for his successful work in cleaning
contaminated sites in Brooklyn Center.
Paul Hyde, representing Real Estate Recycling, provided an update on contamination
remediation and indicated they are finalizing costs at this time for the grant application. If the
grants are fully funding, it will pay the additional costs to address the deep seam of contaminates
that had been found.
The EDA discussed the location and types of contamination that had been found.
Mr. Hyde provided an update on the high activity for showings and expected tenancy of this
property.
Motion passed unanimously.
4c. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-19 APPROVING AN NSP 3 FIRST LOOK PROGRAM
ACQUISITION AGREEMENT
Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning
introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution to
allow the City to participate in the First Look Program for Neighborhood Stabilization.
The EDA acknowledged that neighborhood stabilization efforts have proven to be beneficial and
leverages the City's limited resources to maintain a favorable ratio of single-family home
ownership to rental occupancy.
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2012-19 Approving an NSP 3 First Look Program Acquisition Agreement.
Motion passed unanimously.
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5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adjournment of the Economic
Development Authority meeting at 8:28 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 October 8, 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 December
10, 2012, Regular Session.
tary President
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