HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 06-09 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
JUNE 9, 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 8:40 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, 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 Myszkowski moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded approval of the Agenda
and Consent Agenda, and the following item was approved:
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 12, 2014 — Regular Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-11 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY TO FACILITATE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS AND
REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE 53" AVENUE
CORRIDOR (902 53" AVENUE NORTH)
Executive Director Curt Boganey introduced the item.
Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel discussed the history and stated the purpose of
the proposed resolution to authorize the acquisition of property at 902 53rd Avenue North for a
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purchase price of $145,000 to facilitate neighborhood improvements and redevelopment
opportunities within the 53`d Avenue Corridor.
The Council discussed the acquisition and asked questions of Mr. Eitel.
The Council acknowledged that this is another example of Mr. Eitel's diligence in redeveloping
Brooklyn Center, which also fits into the Council's goals.
Commissioner Kleven moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
2014-11 Authorizing the Acquisition of Property to Facilitate Neighborhood Improvements and
Redevelopment Opportunities within the 53` Avenue Corridor (902 53`d Avenue North).
Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded adjournment of the
Economic Development Authority meeting at 8:48 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 June 9, 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 July 14,
2014, Regular Session.
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President
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