HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 06-22 EDAM Regular Session 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
JUNE 22, 2015
CITY HALL—COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session called to
order by President Pro Tem Dan Ryan at 8:28 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President Pro Tem Dan Ryan and Commissioners April Graves (left the Council Chambers at
8:44 p.m.), Kris Lawrence-Anderson, and Lin Myszkowski. President Tim Willson 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 Troy Gilchrist, and Denise Bosch, TimeSaver Off
Site Secretarial, Inc.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson moved and Commissioner Graves seconded to approve the
Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following item was approved:
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. June 8, 2015 —Regular Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-10 APPROVING PURCHASE AND
REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5905 CAMDEN AVENUE NORTH
Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history, and
stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. It was noted that on May 26,;2015, the EDA
called for a Public Hearing to be held on June 22, 2015. Notice was published in the official
newspaper on June 4, 2015.
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Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson commented on the wonderful looking properties that
revitalize the neighborhood and also inspire neighbors to spruce up their properties. She thanked
Staff for their work.
Commissioner Graves moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded to open the Public
Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Graves moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded to close the Public
Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Myszkowski moved and Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-10 Approving Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement and
Conveyance of Certain Property located at 5905 Camden Avenue North.
President Pro Tem Ryan stated that he concurred with Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson
comments on the appearance of the new properties.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
5a. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-11 ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT
FOR DEMOLITION OF EDA OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5801 JOHN
MARTIN DRIVE (FORMER MIRACLE EMPOWERMENT CENTER WITHIN
BROOKDALE SQUARE)
Mr. Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history including the discovery of vermiculate, and
stated the purpose of the proposed resolution.
Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson moved and Commissioner Graves seconded to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-11 Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Demolition of EDA
Owned Property Located at 5801 John Martin Drive (Former Miracle Empowerment Center
within Brookdale Square).
Motion passed unanimously.
5b. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-12 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENT OF SUB-GRANT
AGREEMENTS (HOWE FERTILIZER SITE)
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Mr. Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed
resolution.
President Pro Tem Ryan stated he is pleased to see that the City is coming to the end of the
redevelopment of this property. He stated his appreciation for Staff's efforts and thanked City
Attorney Troy Gilcrist.
Commissioner Myszkowski moved and Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-12 Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Collateral
Assignment of Sub-Grant Agreements(Howe Fertilizer Site).
Commissioner Graves left the Council Chambers at 8:44 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously 3-0.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded
adjournment of the Economic Development Authority meeting at 8:47 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously 3-0.
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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 June 22, 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 Economic Development Authority (EDA) adopted said minutes at its July 13,
2015, Regular Session.
Se etary President
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