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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 03-09 CCM Work Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WORK SESSION MARCH 9, 2015 CITY HALL—COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council/Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work Session called to order by Mayor/President Tim Willson at 8:18 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor/President Tim Willson and Councilmembers/Commissioners April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, and Lin Myszkowski. Councilmember/Commissioner Dan Ryan was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building & Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Attorney Doug Shaftel, and Brittney Berndt, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. THE 252 CORRIDOR STUDY UPDATE CONTINUED FROM STUDY SESSION Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug pointed out to the City Council/Economic Development Authority that the options contained input from residents that attended the open house. The technical advisory committee looked at each option and evaluated each using the same criteria used for original options. He added that he will present all options as he did for the City Council/Economic Development Authority in order to show the residents that all options were looked at thoroughly. He explained the importance of having a plan that the City Council/Economic Development Authority could possibly go forward with to position the project better for funding. He explained that if the City Council/Economic Development Authority went with the staff recommended option, there were partners lined up to start taking the next steps in collecting some in depth data and preparing a more in depth concept plan including Mn/DOT. Mayor/President Willson expressed that he is in support of the staff recommendation and would be excited to look at the Mn/DOT data if a bridge should be included at the intersection at 70'h Avenue and if that bridge goes over or under TH 252. Councilmember/Commissioner Myszkowski concurred with Mayor/President Willson in supporting staff s recommendation and acknowledged that this plan cannot make every resident happy but a change does need to occur. 03/09/15 -1- Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson questioned how impactful the project will be to the citizens living in that area. Mr. Lillehaug explained that it would require full purchases of a few of the commercial properties and possibly a couple of the residential properties. He explained he would know the full effect after an in-depth study was conducted looking at the project and what space was actually needed. Councilmember/Commissioner Graves expressed her dislike for the cul-de-sacs in the project and would rather have bridges linking the two sides, if possible. Mr. Lillehaug explained that once Mn/DOT did the study,they would have much more data to make those informed decisions. The majority consensus of the City Council/Economic Development Authority was that Alternative 1/Option 1 should be shown as the preferred option to the public in the form of a public meeting. DISCUSSION ON POTENTIAL SALES AND DEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY(EDA)PROPERTIES WITHIN THE BROOKLYN BOULEVARD CORRIDOR(6101,6107,AND 6121 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD) Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated staff is looking for direction. He explained that the project he is proposing would be very similar to one done in Edina recently. He explained that this project would be the best use of the land that the City has already acquired and will give something back to the community by allowing seniors to stay in the community. He did acknowledge that if the City Council/ Economic Development Authority was on board with this project, a developer is willing to provide a letter of intent on the property by the next City Council meeting. Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson expressed a desire for the walking paths from the senior community to lead into the park so the seniors could also enjoy what the park has to offer. Mayor/President Willson stated that he has spoken to seniors who desire a community like this project in order to stay within Brooklyn Center. He said that other communities have similar projects and he has heard wonderful things about what they can do for the community. Councilmembers/Commissioners Myszkowski, Graves, and Lawrence-Anderson concurred. The majority consensus of the City Council/Economic Development Authority was to ask Mr. Eitel to move forward with the planning of this project and talk to the developer about providing a letter of intent. 03/09/15 -2- ADJOURNMENT Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember/Commissioner Graves seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at 9:06 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 03/09/15 -3- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Work Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on March 9, 2015. 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 City Council adopted said minutes at its March 23, 2015, Regular Session. L� City Clerk Mayor 03/09/15 -4-