HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 06-13 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
JUNE 13, 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 8:04 p.m.
2.ROLL CALL
President Tim Willson and Commissioners April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin
Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan were present. Also present were Executive Director Curt Boganey,
Interim Assistant to the City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Business and Development
Gary Eitel, Acting City Attorney Melissa Manderschied, and Michaela Kujawa-Daniels,
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
3.APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Graves moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded to approve the Agenda
and Consent Agenda, and the following item was approved:
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. May 23, 2016 - Regular Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4.COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-15 APPROVING AUTHORIZATION OF PROPERTY
TO FACILITATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS AND
REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE BROOKLYN
BOULEVARD CORRIDOR (5401, 5407 & 5415 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD)
Executive Director Curt Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the
purpose of the proposed resolution.
Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel provided a presentation on the background and
information on this item.
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Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 2016-15 Approving authorization of property to facilitate transportation improvements and
redevelopment opportunities within the Brooklyn Boulevard corridor (5401, 5407 & 5415
Brooklyn Boulevard).
Motion passed unanimously.
4b. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-16 APPROVING AUTHORIZATION OF THE
ACQUISTION OF PROPERTY TO FACILITATE TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENTS AND REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE
BROOKLY BOULEVARD CORRIDOR (6939 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD)
Executive Director Curt Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the
purpose of the proposed resolution.
Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel provided a presentation on the background and
information on this item.
Commissioner Ryan asked if 6921 Brooklyn Boulevard is the only property the City doesn't own
currently in that northern location. Mr. Eitel stated he is correct and it has been discussed that if
the other property becomes available the City would hope to acquire it. He also noted all these
properties have been voluntary sales.
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Myszkowski seconded to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 2016-16 Approving authorization of the acquisition of property to facilitate transportation
improvements and redevelopment opportunities within the Brooklyn Boulevard corridor (6939
Brooklyn Boulevard).
Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Graves seconded adjournment of the Economic
Development Authority meeting at 8:24 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 June 13, 2016.
2.That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at
Brooklyn Center City Hall.
That the Economic Development Authority (EDA) adopted said minutes at its June 27,
2016, Regular Session.
Secretary President
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