HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 09-26 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
SEPTEMBER 26, 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 9:08 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, Interim
Assistant to the City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Business and Development Gary
Eitel, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Michaela Kujawa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site
Secretarial, Inc.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Graves seconded to approve the Agenda and
Consent Agenda, and the following items were approved:
3a.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. September 12, 2016— Regular Session
3b.RESOLUTION NO. 2016-20 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A HENNEPIN COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL
RESPONSE FUND GRANT NO. A165669 AND A SUB GRANT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EDA AND MBC II, LLC (HYDE
DEVELOPMENT) IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FORMER HOWE
FERTILIZER SITE CLEAN-UP (3101 - 49TH AVENUE NORTH)
Motion passed unanimously.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-21 APPROVING CON VEYENCE OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6250 EARLE BROWN DRIVE
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Mr. Eitel provided background and a presentation on this item. He noted this is simply a
formality. He stated notice was published in the official newspaper on September 8, 2016.
Commissioner Ryan asked if the tax abatement expires for the Embassy Suites. Mr. Eitel stated
he believes the abatement will expire in 2021. Commissioner Ryan clarified that the City will
still reap the benefits from the hotel. Mr. Eitel stated that is correct.
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Graves seconded to open the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
No one wished to address the Commission.
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson seconded to close the Public
Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-21 Approving Conveyance of Certain Property Located at 6250 Earle
Brown Drive.
Motion passed unanimously.
5.COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
None at this time.
6.ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Myszkowski moved and Commissioner Graves seconded adjournment of the
Economic Development Authority meeting at 9:21 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 September 26, 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 November
14, 2016, Regular Session.
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