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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 04-08 EDAM REGULAR SESSIONSTATE 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 April 8, 2019. 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 13, 2019, Regular Session. ecretary 04/08/19 -5- President 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 APRIL 8, 2019 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session called to order by President Mike Elliott at 8:40 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL President Mike Elliott and Commissioners Marquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence - Anderson, and Dan Ryan. Also present were Executive Director Curt Boganey, Deputy Executive Director Reggie Edwards, Director of Fiscal & Support Services Nate Reinhardt, City Engineer Mike Albers, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Mary Mullen, 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: 3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 11, 2019 — Regular Session Motion passed unanimously. 4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS 4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-06 APPROVING A PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CENTRA HOMES, LLC Community Development Director Meg Beekman reviewed this item related to a proposed development, Eastbrook Estates, located on 8 acres of EDA -owned property, which was acquired by the City in 2011. She added City Staff met with multiple developers, and after a selection process, the EDA entered into a Preliminary Development Agreement (PDA) with Centra Homes, LLC. She noted the purchase price of $250,000 and a concept plan was devised based on potential acquisition of privately -owned property and use of City right of way. 04/08/19 -1- Ms. Beekman stated a revised concept plan was presented to the EDA with fewer lots and a reduced purchase price of $115,000. She added Centra was unable to acquire some private property, and some of the proposed lots were not available due to the location of City right of way. She noted the EDA reviewed the revised concept and directed City Staff to move forward with the PDA. Ms. Beekman stated City Staff recommends EDA approval of the Preliminary Development Agreement with Centra Homes, LLC for Eastbrook Estates. Commissioner Graves asked whether the length of the PDA is one year. Ms. Beekman confirmed this. Commissioner Graves moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2019-06 Approving a Preliminary Development Agreement with Centra Homes, LLC. Motion passed unanimously. 4b. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-07 APPROVING A PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH BRADY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, INC. Ms. Beekman reviewed this item related to a proposed development at 1601 James Circle, located on a 5 -acre, EDA -owned property that is zoned C2 and is currently vacant. She stated the developer, Brady Real Estate Development, is requesting a one-year Preliminary Development Agreement for a concept plan to construct an 81,000 square foot business center. She added the developer is seeking a partnership with the owner of the former Earle Brown Bowl to leverage parking opportunities and cooperative shared use between the properties. Ms. Beekman stated City Staff recommends City Council approval of the request for a Preliminary Development Agreement with Brady Real Estate Development. She added representatives of Brady Real Estate Development were present at the meeting. Commissioner Graves moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2019-07 Approving a Preliminary Development Agreement with Brady Real Estate Development, Inc. at 1601 James Circle. Motion passed unanimously. 4c. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-08 APPROVING A PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALATUS, LLC Ms. Beekman reviewed a request for a Preliminary Development Agreement (PDA) with Alatus, LLC, for EDA -owned parcels within the City's Opportunity Site. She added the property in question is approximately 35 acres within the much larger redevelopment area and is currently vacant. She noted Alatus has completed environmental assessments and geotechnical analysis for Phase 1 and conducted market analyses and identified funding sources. 04/08/19 -2- Ms. Beekman stated the new PDA would extend through April 2020 and would allow time for Alatus to complete a master plan, apply for land use approvals, and secure financing for construction for Phase 1 development. Ms. Beekman reviewed including public engagement activities related to the Master Plan development, including a community workshop series. She stated the April 17, 2019 will be a panel discussion with the developer, and the May 1, 2019 workshop will identify a community vision for the site. She added a project website with online polling is currently in development and pop-up meetings are scheduled throughout the community. She noted weekly design meetings are held with City Staff, Alatus and development consultants. Ms. Beekman stated City Staff recommends City Council approval of the Preliminary Development Agreement with Alatus. She added representatives of Alatus were present earlier at the meeting but had to leave. Commissioner Ryan requested clarification regarding Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), an organization that was hired by Alatus to manage the public engagement sessions. Ms. Beekman stated LISC is a national non-profit organization focused on providing support for community engagement efforts. She added she understood there was dissatisfaction from the City Council regarding the lack of diversity and community representation at the workshops. She noted, to be clear on who is responsible for organizing the sessions, LISC facilitates the meetings and provides marketing materials in cooperation with City Staff. Commissioner Butler stated, as she indicated during the City Council's Study Session, she is extremely disappointed that attendees at the last workshop were not reflective of the community's diverse population, both now and in the future. She noted she would expect better representation going forward, and she understands it is also the City Council's responsibility to get the word out. President Elliott agreed with Commissioner Butler's comments. He stated there was a lack of representation in the room to reflect the diversity of the community. He added he was involved in meetings as a citizen when recommendations were made, and Alatus made strong recommendations regarding community engagement. He noted this is a very important development for the future of the community, and an opportunity to build something unique in Brooklyn Center. He stressed the importance of reflecting the needs of the community, which is a "must have" and not a "nice to have". Commissioner Ryan express appreciation for the work that has been done so far by Alatus and City Staff, making the effort to engage citizens and encourage them to express their aspirations for the future of the community. 04/08/19 -3- Commissioner Ryan stated he agrees a more diverse turn -out is necessary. He added those who were present were very involved in the process and had an opportunity to express their ideas and be engaged in the activities. He commended Ms. Beekman and City Staff for their hard work and noted this was a good first start. Commissioner Graves stated she agrees that new outreach initiatives will be beneficial in reaching a more diverse pool of community representatives. She added she supports having the City's youth involved in the process of what is designed for the site. She noted engagement is difficult work, especially when people have different schedules and different methods of being engaged. Commissioner Graves stated she heard some participants who felt that the proposals looked good, and they were pretty satisfied with the workshop. She added she understands the fiustration of not getting the desired turn -out, but she believes the City is setting itself up well to succeed at this effort. She added any facilitation methods or ideas will still be limited depending upon who shows up. President Elliott stated he appreciates the hard work that has gone into this planning effort. He added the collective engagement of residents cannot be replaced. He stressed the importance of finding ways to bring together various voices in the process, in the same space. Commissioner Graves moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2019-08 Approving a Preliminary Development Agreement with Alatus, LLC for the EDA - owned properties in the Opportunity Site. Motion passed unanimously. S. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Butler moved and Commissioner Graves seconded adjournment of the Economic Development Authority meeting at 9:10 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 04/08/19 -4-