HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 07-14 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
JULY 14, 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 8:15 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, Public Works
Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, 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. June 9, 2014 — Regular Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-12 CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING THE SALE OF LAND (5919 XERXES AVENUE N)
Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history, and
stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. He stated the EDA is required to hold a public
hearing, which is set for August 11, 2014.
Commissioner Lawrence -Anderson requested clarification regarding the amount of the purchase
agreement for the property. Mr. Eitel stated the purchase offer reflects approximately $8,000
that was spent by the contractor to make the site buildable.
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Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Kleven seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
2014-12 calling for a Public Hearing Regarding the Sale of,Land (5919 Xerxes Avenue North)
Motion passed unanimously.
President Willson requested that City staff review the condition of a home located at the
intersection of 53rd Avenue North and Colfax Avenue North. He added the neighbors in this area
have expressed concern regarding the home. Mr. Boganey agreed to have City staff look into
this property.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded adjournment of the
Economic Development Authority meeting at 8:30 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 July 14, 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 28,
2014, Regular Session.
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