HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 11-12 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
NOVEMBER 12, 2013
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 8:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President Tim Willson and Commissioners Carol Kleven, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin
Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were Executive Director Curt Boganey, Interim
Finance Director Greg Andrews, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant
City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Attorney
Charlie LeFevere, and Mary Mullen, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded approval of the Agenda
and Consent Agenda, and the following item was approved:
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. October 28, 2013 —Regular Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-15 APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1 AND A MODIFICATION OF TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 3, AND ADOPTING A MODIFIED
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN THEREFOR
Executive Director Curt Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the
purpose of the proposed resolution.
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Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson seconded adoption of
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-15 Approving a Modification to the Redevelopment Plan For Housing
Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1 and a Modification of Tax Increment Financing
District No. 3, and Adopting a Modified Tax Increment Financing Plan Therefor.
Motion passed unanimously.
4b. RESOLUTION NO 2013-16 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY TO FACILITATE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS AND
REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE BROOKLYN
BOULEVARD CORRIDOR(6121 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD).
Mr. Boganey invited Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel to address the
Commission on this issue. Mr. Eitel reviewed the acquisition of property at 6121 Brooklyn
Boulevard, noting the property has no subsurface hoists, as well as no known source of
contaminant. He added this property was included in the Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Study,
and would be a suitable site for a large-scale senior housing project, which is consistent with the
overall land-use vision for the site.
Mr. Eitel stated the land would be developed in a housing capacity if TIF housing funds are
designated for use, but if the EDA decides to go in a different direction, those funds would be
returned. He added City staff intends to begin negotiations with regard to site demolition, and
$165,000 in bond sales will enable demolition and commencement of renovation.
Commissioner Myszkowski asked for clarification regarding a "subsurface hoist." Mr. Eitel
stated that is a car repair hoist that lowers into an underground footing. He added there were
eight such hoists at the Brookdale Ford property.
Commissioner Kleven moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded adoption of
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-16 Authorizing the Acquisition of Property to Facilitate
Neighborhood Improvements and Redevelopment Opportunities within the Brooklyn Boulevard
Corridor(6121 Brooklyn Boulevard).
Motion passed unanimously.
4e. ADJOURN TO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RECONVENE IN
REGULAR SESSION
President Willson announced that under the exceptions to the Open Meeting law, the EDA may
elect to adjourn to closed Executive Session regarding the purchase of real property located at
6031 Brooklyn Boulevard, 6245 Brooklyn Boulevard, and Lot 1, Block 1, Brookdale Square 2nd
Addition [Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3 (c)].
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded to adjourn the Economic
Development Authority Regular Session to closed Executive Session at 8:45 p.m.
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Motion passed unanimously.
The EDA Regular Session reconvened at 9:22 p.m.
Commissioner Ryan stressed that the items discussed by the Economic Development Authority
in closed Executive Session will be brought forward for discussion by the EDA in due time, to
fully inform the general public as to the nature of the Commission's actions.
President Willson stated the exciting redevelopment opportunities discussed by the EDA are a
product of the hard work and determination of the City Council and previous City Councils, as
well as City staff. He added the City has positioned itself well to leverage redevelopment and
revitalization.
1. PROPOSAL BY ROCKWELL INVESTMENT CO. TO SELL 6031
BROOKLYN BOULEVARD TO THE EDA
2. PROPOSAL BY BROOKLYN CENTER SERVICE INC. TO SELL 6245
BROOKLYN BOULEVARD TO THE EDA
3. FINAL NEGOTIATIONS OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO
PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOT 1, BLOCK 1,
BROOKDALE SQUARE 2ND ADDITION,THE 23.2 ACRE BROOKDALE
SQUARE COMMERCIAL CENTER (REDEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE
OPPORTUNITY SITE)
—RESOLUTION NO. 2013-17 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, BROOKDALE SQUARE 2ND ADDITION
TO FACILITATE REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
WITHIN THE OPPORTUNITY SITE (BROOKDALE SQUARE
SHOPPING CENTER)
Commissioner Myszkowski moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adoption of
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-17 to approve the acquisition of Lot 1, Block 1 Brookdale Square 2"a
Addition, to facilitate redevelopment opportunities within the Opportunities Site (Brookdale
Square Shopping Center).
Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded
adjournment of the Economic Development Authority meeting at 9:25 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 November 12, 2013.
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 November
25, 2013, Regular Session.
e retary President
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