HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 11-13 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
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
F. 191
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session called to
order by President Tim Willson at 7:45 p.m.
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President Tim Willson and Commissioners Marquita Butler, April Graves, and Dan Ryan.
Commissioner Kris Lawrence-Anderson was absent and excused. Also present were Executive
Director Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Business and
Development Gary Eitel, Interim Community Development Director Michael Ericson, Planner
and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh, Deputy Director of Building and Community
Standards Jesse Anderson, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Carla Wirth, 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 item was approved:
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Motion passed unanimously.
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4a. RESOLUTION I 'I;y'I
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Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel introduced the item, discussed the background,
and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution to approve the purchase and redevelopment
agreement to convey property located at 5801 Ewing Avenue North. It was noted on October 23,
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2017, the EDA called for a Public Hearing to be held November 13, 2017. Notice was published
in the official newspaper on November 2, 2017.
Commissioner Ryan asked if approved, whether this would be the ninth or tenth property done
through the Remove and Rebuild Program. Mr. Eitel stated this would be the eighth rebuild and
commented on the success of this program in Brooklyn Center as the demand for single-family
homes is high. Commissioner Ryan stated his support for this program that maintains the City's
neighborhoods.
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Graves seconded to open the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
No one wished to address this item.
Commissioner Butler moved and Commissioner Graves seconded to close the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Graves moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
2017-18 Approving Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement and Conveyance of Certain
Property Located at 5801 Ewing Avenue North.
Motion passed unanimously.
4b. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-19 APPROVING PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND
CONVEYANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 2.5 ACRE PORTION OF LOT 1,
BLOCK 1, NORTHBROOK CENTER 2ND ADDITION
Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history, and
stated the purpose of the proposed resolution to approve the purchase agreement and conveyance
of approximately 2.5-acre portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Northbrook Center 2nd Addition. It was
noted on August 28, 2017, the EDA approved the execution of a Letter of Intent, which
authorized the preparation of a Purchase Agreement and the scheduling of a Public Hearing.
Notice was published in the official newspaper on November 2, 2017.
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Butler seconded to open the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
No one wished to address this item.
Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Butler seconded to close the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
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Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Butler seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
2017-19 Approving Purchase Agreement and Conveyance of approximately 2.5 -acre portion of
Lot 1, Block 1, Northbrook Center 2 n Addition.
Motion passed unanimously.
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Commissioner Ryan moved and Commissioner Graves seconded adjournment of the Economic
Development Authority meeting at 8:03 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:
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 November 13, 2017.
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 November
27, 2017, Regular Session.
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