HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 01-21 HCM MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
January 21, 2014
COUNCIL COMMISSION ROOM
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission was called to order by Chairperson Thorbus at 7:00
p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chairperson-Judy Thorbus,Kathie Amdahl,Peggy Lynn,Leroy Houston,and Zachary Marko were
present. Ephraim Olani was absent and unexcused. David Johnson was absent and excused. Also
present were Council Liaison Carol Kleven and Staff Liaison Jesse Anderson.
APPROVAL OFAGENDA
There was a motion by Commissioner Amdahl and seconded by Commissioner Marko to approve the
agenda as submitted. The motion passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 2013
There was a motion by Commissioner Amdahl and seconded by Commissioner Lynn to approve the
minutes of the Housing Commission meeting on December 17, 2013. The motion passed.
ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON
Chairperson Thorbus opened up nominations for the position of Chair. Commissioner Lynn
nominated Commissioner Marko. Motion passed.
Chairperson Thorbus opened up nomination for Vice Chair. Commissioner Lynn nominated
Commissioner Houston for Vice Chair. Motion passed.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Councilmember Carol Kleven reported that she is not going back for re-election so her term will end
at end of the year. Also, City Manager Curt Boganey, Mayor Tim Wilson, Council Member Dan
Ryan are in our sister city Voinjama, Liberia.
CHAIRPERSONS REPORT
Chairperson Thorbus thanked the Commission for the opportunity to serve for the past year.
Commissioner Lynn asked if we were going to have a February 19th tour of CEAP and no meeting.
Chairperson Thorbus stated she will contact Council Member Myszkowski about the CEAP tour.
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BROOKDALE SQUARE REPORT:
Business and Development Director Gary Eitel presented information regarding development
opportunities at the recently purchased Brookdale Square site. Mr. Eitel provided a history of the
different concept plans for the property. Mr. Eitel also suggested that we have a joint Housing
Commission and Planning Commission Meeting at the end of February or early March. He stated he
would like to know what we would like to achieve with this site and how to move forward in the
right direction.
Commissioner Houston asked if this location should it provide for jobs or for money. Mr. Eitel
stated that we have to rely only on what the location can support and we will have to have a good
product as well. He explained if we design a location with more parking spots then we could get a
call center. He added we get to participate in this process and have something built the City can be
proud of.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Thorbus stated they will be picking a date for City Council meeting open forum. It
will probably be on February 24th, 2014.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Houston and seconded by Commissioner Lynn to adjourn the
meeting. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
v Chairman
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