HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 07-27 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
JULY 27, 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 Tim Willson at 9:06 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President Tim Willson and Commissioners April Graves, 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 Troy Gilchrist, and Denise Bosch,
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Graves moved and Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson seconded to approve the
Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following item was approved:
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. July 13, 2015 —Regular Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-15 APPROVING TRANSFER OF PARCEL #34-119-21-
14-0004 (3112 67TH AVE N)
Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning
introduced the item, discussed the history, discussed the process and stated the purpose of the
proposed resolution. She also thanked and acknowledged participants involved in this process.
On July 13, 2015, the EDA called for a Public Hearing to be held July 27, 2015; notice was
published in the official newspaper on July 16, 2015.
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Commissioner Graves asked who will be doing the work. Ms. Schleuning replied that the
projects go out for bid.
Commissioner Graves asked if the bids are going to the same companies. Ms. Schleuning
replied that there are some companies that have been awarded more than one bid.
Commissioner Myszkowski left the meeting at 9:18 p.m.
Commissioner Ryan thanked Ms. Schleuning for her work on these projects. He stated that the
improvements are significantly above what a private contractor would do. The homes are
acquired for a modest amount and will be rehabilitated and be owner occupied.
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Graves seconded to open the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
No one wished to address the EDA.
Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded to close the Public
Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Graves moved and Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-15 Approving Transfer of Parcel#34-119-21-14-0004 (3112 67th Ave
N).
Motion passed unanimously.
5b. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-16 ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT
FOR DEMOLITION OF EDA OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6121
BROOKLYN BOULEVARD (FORMER CARS WITH HEART USED CAR
DEALERSHIP)
Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, introduced the item, discussed the history,
outlined the process, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution.
Commissioner Graves asked if Rachel Contracting had done work in another building that had
asbestos issues. Mr. Eitel stated that this company had worked on removing asbestos at the
Brookdale Mall.
Commissioner Graves moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
2015-16 Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Demolition of EDA Owned Property Located
at 6121 Brooklyn Boulevard (Former Cars with Heart Used Car Dealership)
Motion passed unanimously.
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5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson moved and Commissioner Graves seconded adjournment of
the Economic Development Authority meeting at 9:30 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 July 27, 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 August 10,
2015, Regular Session.
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