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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 10, 2017
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 7:28 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President Tim Willson and Commissioners Marquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence-
Anderson, and Dan Ryan. Also present were Executive Director Curt Boganey, Deputy City
Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Police Chief Tim
Gannon, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Graves moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded to approve the Agenda and
Consent Agenda, and the following item was approved:
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. May 22, 2017 – Regular Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-07 APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
CONTRACT FOR DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6250
EARLE BROWN DRIVE
Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history, and
stated the purpose of the proposed resolution to amend the Contract for Development for the
property at 6250 Earle Brown Drive to revise the commencement date for construction to start
from December 15, 2016, until November 15, 2017, and substantial completion no later than
October 30, 2018. Mr. Eitel stated this amendment was drafted by the City Attorney and already
approved by Harshal Patel, owner and developer of the Fairfield Inn and Suites Hotel.
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Executive Director Curt Boganey clarified the amendment changes the start date but the date of
completion is the same as in the original agreement. Mr. Eitel explained it is a 9- to 10-month
process to construct this hotel.
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-07 Approving a First Amendment to the Contract for Development
for the Property Located at 6250 Earle Brown Drive.
Commissioner Ryan stated he is pleased to see this project is moving forward.
Motion passed unanimously.
Top Golf Timing Update
President Willson stated he has been asked about the timing for when Regal goes out of
operation and Top Golf moves forward with construction. Mr. Eitel stated there was a
conference call this morning with Top Golf regarding the process to put together the final plat.
They anticipate closing on September 14, 2017, and demolition to start on September 15, 2017.
Mr. Boganey cautioned that every date is fluid.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Graves moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adjournment of the Economic
Development Authority meeting at 7:37 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.