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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 10-27 EDAPEDA MEETING City of Brooklyn Center October 27, 2014 AGENDA 1.Call to Order —The EDA requests that attendees turn off cell phones and pagers during the meeting. A copy of the full City Council packet, including EDA (Economic Development Authority), is available to the public. The packet ring binder is located at the front of the Council Chambers by the Secretary. 2.Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda —The following items are considered to be routine by the Economic Development Authority (EDA) and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered at the end of Commission Consideration Items. a. Approval of Minutes 1.October 13, 2014 - Regular Session 2.October 13, 2014 - Executive Session 3. October 14, 2014 - Emergency Special Meeting 4. Commission Consideration Items a. Final Negotiations of a Purchase Agreement to Purchase Real Property Located at 5939 John Martin Drive, Tract A, Registered Land Survey No. 1529, Hennepin County, Minnesota (Redevelopment within the Opportunity Site) Requested Commission Action: —Under the exceptions to the Opening Meeting Law, the Economic Development Authority may elect to adjourn to closed Executive Session regarding the purchase of real property located at 5939 John Martin Drive, Tract A, RLS 1529 (1.59 acre lot/former Golden Value Foods/Audio King) [Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3 (c)]. —Announce that the EDA will adjourn from Executive Session and will reconvene following the Executive Session. Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Tract A, Registered Land Survey No. 1529, Hennepin County, Minnesota to Facilitate Redevelopment Opportunities within the Opportunity Site Requested Commission Action: —Motion to adopt resolution 5. Adjournment EDA Agenda Item No. 3a MINUTES 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 OCTOBER 13, 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 7:52 p.m. 2.ROLL CALL President Tim Willson and Commissioners Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Commissioner Carol Kieven 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 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 1. September 22, 2014— Regular Session Motion passed unanimously. 4.PUBLIC HEARINGS 4a. PROPOSED SALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 5800 BRYANT AVENUE NORTH, 5400 BRYANT AVENUE NORTH, 5338 LOGAN AVENUE NORTH, AND 5331 MORGAN AVENUE NORTH Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of each resolution for purchase of tax forfeited properties. He stated that on September 8, 2014, the EDA called for Public Hearings to be held October 13, 2014; notice was published in the official newspaper on October 2, 2014. 10/13/14 -1- DRAFT Mr. Eitel explained that a threshold is set for the household median income to assure the property is not sold to someone who exceeds that threshold because TIF housing funds were used for acquisitions of the property. Commissioner Ryan stated it is helpful to explain why those income targets are assigned, to assure the affordability goals of the program are accomplished. Commissioner Myszkowski moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously No one addressed the EDA. Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 1.RESOLUTION NO. 2014-22 APPROVING PURCHASE AND REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5800 BRYANT AVENUE NORTH Commissioner Myszkowski moved and Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2014-22 Approving Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement and Conveyance of Certain Property Located at 5800 Bryant Avenue North. Motion passed unanimously. 2.RESOLUTION NO. 2014-23 APPROVING PURCHASE AND REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5400 BRYANT AVENUE NORTH Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2014-23 Approving Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement and Conveyance of Certain Property Located at 5400 Bryant Avenue North. Motion passed unanimously. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-24 APPROVING PURCHASE AND REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5338 LOGAN AVENUE NORTH Commissioner Myszkowski moved and Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2014-24 Approving Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement and Conveyance of Certain Property Located at 5338 Logan Avenue North. Motion passed unanimously. 10/13/14 -2- DRAFT 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-25 APPROVING PURCHASE AND REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5331 MORGAN AVENUE NORTH President Willson moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2014-25 Approving Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement and Conveyance of Certain Property Located at 5331 Morgan Avenue North. Motion passed unanimously. 5. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS 5a.RESOLUTION NO. 2014-26 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY TO FACILITATE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS AND REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE BROOKLYN BOULEVARD CORRIDOR (6301 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD) Mr. Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed Resolution to purchase 6301 Brooklyn Boulevard. If approved, the City would proceed with removal of the house as well as dead trees and landscaping. The property would then be held for development. Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2014-26 Authorizing the Acquisition of Property to Facilitate Neighborhood Improvements and Redevelopment Opportunities within the Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor (6301 Brooklyn Boulevard). Motion passed unanimously. 5b.CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR CONTAMINATION CLEANUP OF THE FORMER HOWE CHEMICAL SITE LOCATED AT 4821 XERXES AVENUE NORTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER Mr. Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution to authorize application for a grant to clean up 4821 Xerxes Avenue North. He described the expected development of this site. Commissioner Ryan asked about the estimated timing for the clean up. Mr. Eitel explained the process to remove contaminants from the site and stated they need the DEED and Metropolitan Council grants to complete that process so it is expected all of the site will be cleaned by this coming Spring and ready for construction. The Council indicated its support for this site to be cleaned of contaminates, developed, and brought back onto the tax rolls. 10/13/14 -3- DRAFT 1.RESOLUTION NO. 2014-27 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 Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2014-27 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. 2014-28 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. 2014-28 Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application to the Metropolitan Council for the Tax Base Revitalization Account. President Willson asked Executive Director Curt Boganey to convey the EDA' s appreciation for staffs efforts. Motion passed unanimously. 6. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION President Willson asked whether the EDA supported moving into Closed Executive Session to consider the terms of purchase of real property. City Attorney Charlie LeFevere clarified the discussion will relate to the purchase and terms thereof for property located at 5939 John Martin Drive. Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson seconded adjournment of the Economic Development Authority meeting to Closed Executive Session at 8:25 p.m. It was noted the EDA will adjourn from Executive Session and not reconvene following the Executive Session. Motion passed unanimously. 10/13/14 -4- DRAFT MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION OCTOBER 13, 2014 CITY HALL - SHINGLE CREEK CONFERENCE ROOM 1.CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Closed Executive Session called to order by President Tim Willson at 8:35 p.m. It was noted that under the exceptions to the Open Meeting law, the Economic Development Authority may elect to adjourn to Closed Executive Session regarding the purchase of real property located at 5939 John Martin Drive, Tract A, RLS 1529 (1.59 acre lot/former Golden Value Foods/Audio King) [Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3 (c)]. 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, and City Attorney Charlie LeFevere. 3.DISCUSS THE PROPOSED PURCHASE OF 5939 JOHN MARTIN DRIVE, TRACT A, RLS 1529 (1.59 ACRE LOT/FORMER GOLDEN VALUE FOODS/AUDIO KING) Following presentation by Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, the EDA discussed the opportunity to purchase real property located at 5939 John Martin Drive, and asked questions of staff. The EDA reached a consensus with regard to the purchase of 5939 John Martin Drive. President Willson called for an Emergency Special Meeting for Tuesday, October 14, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. to be held at Brooklyn Center City Hall in the Council Chambers. 4.ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Myszkowski moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded to adjourn the Economic Development Authority Closed Executive Session adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 10/13/14 -1- DRAFT MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA EMERGENCY SPECIAL SESSION OCTOBER 14, 2014 CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1.CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in an Emergency Special Session called to order by President Tim Willson at 3:00 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, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. 3.APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded approval of the Agenda. Motion passed unanimously. 4.COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS 4a. PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5939 JOHN MARTIN DRIVE, BROOKLYN CENTER Executive Director Curt Boganey discussed this purchase agreement would allow the Economic Development Authority (EDA) to purchase the property which would be an essential piece for the Opportunity Site. A motion by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson to approve and authorize the purchase agreement between the EDA and U.S. Bank National Association for real property located at 5939 John Martin Drive, Brooklyn Center. Motion passed unanimously. 5. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Myszkowski moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adjournment of the Economic Development Authority meeting at 3:06 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 10/14/14 -1- DRAFT EDA Agenda Item No. 4a No materials at this time.