HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 04-25 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
APRIL 25, 2016
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 10:20 p.m.
2.ROLL CALL
President Tim Willson and Commissioners April Graves, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan.
Commissioner Kris Lawrence-Anderson was absent and excused. Also present were Executive
Director Curt Boganey, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, City Attorney Troy
Gilchrist, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded to approve the Agenda
and Consent Agenda, and the following item was approved:
3a.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. March 28, 2016 —Regular Session
3b.RESOLUTION NO. 2016-10 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FROM
THE EDA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF HYDE DEVELOPMENT FOR A
HENNEPIN COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCIAL GRANT TO
ASSIST IN FINANCING ADDITIONAL CLEAN-UP COSTS WITH THE
FORMER HOWE FERTILIZER SITE, LOCATED AT 3101 49TH AVENUE
NORTH
Motion passed unanimously.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-11 APPROVING CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6121 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD
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Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history, and
stated the purpose of the proposed Resolution to convey 6121 Brooklyn Boulevard to The
Sanctuary of Brooklyn Center to construct a 158-unit senior assisted living housing project. It
was noted that notice was published in the official newspaper on April 14, 2016. He described
the proposed project and terms of the purchase agreement for this 4.5-acre site in the amount of
$1.5 million.
Commissioner Graves asked about the potential impact of State action related to Tax Increment
Financing (TIF). Mr. Eitel stated this was created as a new housing TIF District, is pay-as-you-
go, and stands on its own so he does not see an issue with any pending legislation.
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Graves seconded to open the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
No one appeared to speak.
Commissioner Myszkowski moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded to close the Public
Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Graves seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
2016-11 Approving Conveyance of Certain Property Located at 6121 Brooklyn Boulevard.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
5a. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-12 ACCEPTING BID AWARD CONTRACT
FOR DEMOLITION OF EDA OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2500
BASS LAKE ROAD (FORMER BROOKDALE FORD SITE)
Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history, and
stated the purpose of the proposed Resolution to accept bids and award the contract to demolish
2500 Bass Lake Road, the former Brookdale Ford site. It was noted that notice was published in
the official newspaper on April 14, 2016. Mr. Eitel reviewed the demolition specifications and
stated the low bid was submitted by Rachel Contracting in the amount of $114,700 and $55 per
yard for Bid Alternate #1. Mr. Eitel stated the demolition costs for this site are funded from Tax
Increment District No. 3.
Commissioner Ryan noted the restaurant is located in the area of the apartment proposal. Mr.
Eitel clarified the restaurant has a lease with the EDA and expressed some interest in relocating.
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Commissioner Myszkowski moved and Commissioner Graves seconded to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-12 Accepting Bid Award Contract for Demolition of EDA Owned
Property Located at 2500 Bass Lake Road (Former Brookdale Ford Site).
Motion passed unanimously.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Graves seconded adjournment of the Economic
Development Authority meeting at 10:41 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPII\1) 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 April 25, 2016.
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 May 9,
2016, Regular Session.
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