HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 04-28 EDAM Regular SessionMINUTES 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 28, 2014
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 7:38 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, Finance
Director Nate Reinhardt, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of
Business and Development Gary Eitel, Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti, 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, as amended, with amendments to the March 24, 2014, EDA Regular
Session minutes, and the following item was approved:
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. March 24, 2014 — Regular Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR
CONTAMINATION CLEANUP OF THE FORMER HOWE CHEMICAL SITE
LOCATED AT 4821 XERXES AVENUE NORTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER
Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history, and
stated the purpose of the proposed grant applications.
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Mr. Eitel stated the perimeter and depth of contaminated soils on the site was identified and a
mitigation plan was submitted to the USDA following their prescribed method. He added the
site should be cleaned and ready for occupancy by October 2014.
Commissioner Ryan thanked Mr. Eitel for his report.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-05 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 Myszkowski moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 2014-05, 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. 2014-06 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR
THE TAX BASE REVITALIZATION ACCOUNT
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 2014-06, Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application to the Metropolitan Council
for the Tax Base Revitalization Account.
Motion passed unanimously.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-07 APPROVING AN APPLICATIION FOR A
HENNEPIN COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCIAL GRANT
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 2014-07, approving an Application for a Hennepin County Environmental Financial Grant.
Motion passed unanimously.
4b. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-08, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LETTER
OF INTENT AND EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH
RIDGECREST INVESTORS, LLC FOR THE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, NORTHBROOK CENTER 2ND ADDITION (TOLD
DEVELOPMENT — 57TH AND LOGAN)
Mr. Eitel gave a brief overview of the potential commercial development of a neighborhood
retail center, comparable to The Shops at Wedgewood in Maple Grove. He stated the purpose of
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the Letter of Intent and related negotiating agreement is to find a suitable tenant, and to provide a
schedule timeline for the proposed development.
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 2014-08, Authorizing the Execution of a Letter of Intent and Exclusive Negotiating
Agreement With Ridgecrest Investors, LLC, for the Commercial Development of Lot 1, Block 1,
Northbrook Center 2nd Addition (Told Development — 57th and Logan).
Motion passed unanimously.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5a. MINNESOTA INVESTMENT FUND (MIF) GRANT AUTHORIZATION
Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the MIF grant
application. He invited Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti to address the EDA.
Mr. Benetti gave an overview of a grant application on behalf of Sign Zone, Inc., who wishes to
consolidate their business at Palmer Lake Plaza. He stated the funding can be used for
improvements, modifications, and preparation of the facilities for occupation.
Commissioner Ryan thanked Mr. Benetti for his presentation. He asked whether the MIF grant
funding comes to the City at no risk for obligation. Mr. Benetti confirmed this.
Commissioner Myszkowski expressed her appreciation of Sign Zone, Inc., and their relocation to
Brooklyn Center.
Mr. Benetti stated that Sign Zone, Inc. continues to work diligently to find suitable alternative
business locations for the current tenants of Palmer Lake Plaza. He added they intend to occupy
the entire facility.
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded to open the public
hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
There were no comments.
Commissioner Kleven moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded to close the public hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-09 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BROOKLYN
CENTER'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT A
BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION TO
THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR A MINNESOTA INVESTMENT
FUND (MIF) GRANT FOR THE BENEFIT OF PALMER LAKE BC, LLC
(SIGN ZONE, INC.) AND THE PALMER LAKE PLAZA PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 6850 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
Commissioner Myszkowski moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 2014-09 Authorizing the City of Brooklyn Center's Economic Development Authority to
Submit a Business and Community Development Application to the Minnesota Department of
Employment and Economic Development for a Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF) Grant for the
Benefit of Palmer Lake BC, LLC (Sign Zone, Inc.) and the Palmer Lake Plaza Property Located
at 6850 Shingle Creek Parkway.
Motion passed unanimously.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded adjournment of the
Economic Development Authority meeting at 8:06 p.m.
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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 28, 2014.
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 May 12,
2014, Regular Session.
Se retary
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