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Home My WebLink About2014 10-13 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 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 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 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- 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- 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- 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 staff's 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- 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 October 13, 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 October 27, 2014, Regular Session. cretary 10/13/14 -5- President