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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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EDA Agenda Item No. 4a
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