HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 09-08 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
SEPTEMBER 8, 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 8:41 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President Tim Willson and Commissioners Kris Lawrence -Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan
Ryan. Commissioner Carol Kleven was absent and excused. 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 Mary Mullen, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Myszkowski moved and Commissioner Lawrence -Anderson seconded approval
of the Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following item was approved:
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. August 11, 2014
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-16 APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
(LUTHER HONDA AND TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FENCE PROJECT)
Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history, and
stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. He stated the development agreement is possible
as 2014 TIF revenue will allow the EDA to reimburse the developer. He added City staff
recommends approval of the proposed development agreement with Luther Company LLLP.
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Commissioner Ryan thanked Mr. Eitel for his review. He asked for clarification regarding the
term "pooling". Mr. Eitel stated the City Council has the authority to "pool" the TIF funding in
areas that are not TIF districts.
Commissioner Lawrence -Anderson stated for the record that the Luther organization has been,
and continues to be, committed to investing in the community. Mr. Eitel agreed, adding the
Luther organization's financial investments in the community help to ensure the compatibility of
commercial areas with residential use.
Commissioner Myszkowski stated the September 8, 2014, staff memo indicates that a response
has not been obtained from the owner of the Victoria Townhomes regarding the proposed
masonry wall. Mr. Boganey stated the use of housing funds requires the establishment of benefit
to property owners.
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 2014-16 Approving a Development Agreement (Luther Honda and Toyota Dealership
Fence Project).
Motion passed unanimously.
4b. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-17 CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING THE SALE OF LAND LOCATED AT 5331 MORGAN AVENUE
NORTH
Mr. Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed
resolution. He added City staff recommends the adoption of the resolution to schedule a public
hearing for October 13, 2014.
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 2014-17 Calling for a Public Hearing Regarding the Sale of Land Located at 5331 Morgan
Avenue North.
Motion passed unanimously.
4c. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-18 CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING THE SALE OF LAND LOCATED AT 5800 BRYANT AVENUE
NORTH
Mr. Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed
resolution. He added City staff recommends the adoption of the resolution to schedule a public
hearing for October 13, 2014.
Commissioner Myszkowski moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 2014-18 Calling for a Public Hearing Regarding the Sale of Land Located at 5800 Bryant
Avenue North.
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Motion passed unanimously.
4d. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-19 CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING THE SALE OF LAND LOCATED AT 5338 LOGAN AVENUE
NORTH
Mr. Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed
resolution. He added City staff recommends the adoption of the resolution to schedule a public
hearing for October 13, 2014.
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Lawrence -Anderson seconded to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-19 Calling for a Public Hearing Regarding the Sale of Land Located
at 5338 Logan Avenue North.
Motion passed unanimously.
4e. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-20 CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING THE SALE OF LAND LOCATED AT 5400 BRYANT AVENUE
NORTH
Mr. Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed
resolution. He added City staff recommends the adoption of the resolution to schedule a public
hearing for October 13, 2014.
Commissioner Myszkowski moved and Commissioner Lawrence -Anderson seconded to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-20 Calling for a Public Hearing Regarding the Sale of Land Located
at 5400 Bryant Avenue North.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Lawrence -Anderson moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded
adjournment of the Economic Development Authority meeting at 9:12 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:
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 September 8, 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 September
22, 2014, Regular Session.
S ° cretary
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