HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 10-27 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 27, 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 Carol Kleven, Kris Lawrence -Anderson, Lin
Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. 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 items were approved:
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. October 13, 2014 — Regular Session
2. October 13, 2014 — Executive Session
3. October 14, 2014 - Emergency Special Meeting
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. 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)
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Lawrence -Anderson seconded to adjourn to
Closed Executive Session under the attorney-client privilege at 7:54 p.m.
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Motion passed unanimously.
The EDA returned from closed Executive Session at 8:14 p.m.
Commissioner Ryan asked, with regard to acquisitions of land, whether new residential
developments were being considered. Mr. Eitel stated there has not been any land available to
develop in the City of Brooklyn Center for over 30 years. He added the City can work with the
development community when a market is foreseen.
President Willson asked whether an upscale apartment complex might be anticipated. Mr. Eitel
stated market rate apartments are being considered, as the project would not be subsidized.
President Willson expressed concern that there can be unintended consequences in pursuing up-
scale residential developments. Mr. Boganey stated the City has sufficient affordable rental
housing, and the current goal is to provide apartments with amenities that customers want, which
do not exist currently in the Brooklyn Center rental market.
Commissioner Myszkowski stated there is a need to attract economically diverse families, while
alleviating the critical mass of families with children that are living below the poverty line.
Commissioner Lawrence -Anderson thanked City staff for their hard work on this issue. She
added she and her husband chose their first home in Brooklyn Center in 1987 due to its easy
access to downtown, as well as parks and schools. She added she supports the idea of attracting
professionals who want mobility.
President Willson thanked Mr. Eitel for his hard work on the acquisition of this property as well
as other developments throughout the community.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-29 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
TRACT A, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 1529, HENNEPIN
COUNTY, MINNESOTA, TO FACILITATE REDEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE OPPORTUNITY SITE
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 2014-29 Authorizing the Acquisition of Tract A, Registered Land Survey No. 1529,
Hennepin County, Minnesota, to Facilitate Redevelopment Opportunities Within the Opportunity
Site.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Lawrence -Anderson moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adjournment of
the Economic Development Authority meeting at 8:34 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 October 27, 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 December
1, 2014, Regular Session.
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