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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 05-13 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: 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 May 13, 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 28, 2019, Regular Session. Secretary 05/13/19 -4- 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 MAY 13, 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 7:39 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, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, Business and Work Force Development Coordinator Brett Angell, and City Attorney Jason Hill. 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. April 8, 2019 Regular Session Motion passed unanimously. 4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS 4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-09 APPROVING ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6234 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD, BROOKLYN CENTER, MN Business and Work Force Development Coordinator Brett Angell reviewed the proposed purchase of property at 6234 Brooklyn Boulevard, a single-family residential property currently zoned Rl with an existing home built in 1946. He added the home is owned by Ms. Karen Brisset. He noted the purchase price of the property is $180,000 and $4,000 moving expenses, for a total of $184,000. 05/13/19 -1- Mr. Angell stated an escrow account would be created to allow the seller to remain in the home until June 30, 2019. He added the closing would occur May 14, 2019, at City Hall, and TIF 3 funding would be used for acquisition of the property. He noted the property has redevelopment potential due to its neighboring uses and falls within the Brooklyn Boulevard Redevelopment Corridor as established in the Comprehensive Plan. President Elliott asked whether there is a timeline for the redevelopment of the property. Mr. Angell stated other redevelopment projects are being considered, and demolition would be completed under one project. He added the goal is to reduce access points along Brooklyn Boulevard by acquiring other properties along this corridor. President Elliott asked whether there might be another potential temporary use for this property and other newly acquired properties until they are developed. Mr. Angell stated City Staff could review potential temporary uses. Commissioner Lawrence -Anderson stated it is the perfect location for a community garden. Mr. Angell stated that it is a possibility. He added access to water on the site would be problematic. Commissioner Lawrence -Anderson stated the purchase price seems high. Mr. Angell stated ,the purchase price is based on assessed market value, comparable sales, and a 7-8% increase over recent years. Commissioner Ryan stated the 2012-13 Brooklyn Boulevard study identified single-family properties with driveways onto Brooklyn Boulevard an "obsolescent use" due to growing traffic congestion and speeds on Brooklyn Boulevard. He added the policy is consistent with what the City has done in recent years, and areas have been identified in the Comprehensive Plan as Overlay Districts with a better use for opportunities along Brooklyn Boulevard. Commissioner stated she agrees with President Elliott that they may be other temporary uses for the property. She added she is in favor of moving it forward. Commissioner Ryan moved, and Commissioner Lawrence -Anderson seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2019-09. To Approve Acquisition at 6234 Brooklyn Boulevard. Motion passed unanimously 4b. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-10 APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7014 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD, BROOKLYN CENTER, MN Mr. Angell reviewed the proposed purchase of property at 7012 Brooklyn Boulevard, a single- family residential property with an existing home built in 1939. He added the home is owned by 05/13/19 -2- Mr. Robert Skiff. He noted the purchase price of the property is $235,000 and $5,000 moving expenses, for a total of $240,000. Mr. Angell stated a $1000 escrow would enable the seller to stay in the home until August 31, 2019, as he has been renting the property for the past few years. He added, if approved, the closing would occur by the end of May 2019, and TIF 3 would be utilized for the acquisition. He noted the property owner was considering the option of moving the house, but it will probably be demolished at the cost of $20,000. Mr. Angell stated City Staff were recently approached by an agent representing the property owner to the east and will continue to work with those parties until the property becomes available. He added this would eliminate a Brooklyn Boulevard access point. Commissioner Ryan asked whether that property is 7015 Kyle Avenue N? Mr. Angell confirmed this. Commissioner Ryan stated it is a great opportunity, and the City should move forward with this purchase. President Elliott asked whether other uses for the home have been considered since it is in good condition. He added another organization might be interested in moving the house, which would reduce costs if the house was not demolished. Mr. Angell stated City Staff could explore other options. Commissioner Graves asked whether the City will act as a landlord if the owner remains on the property, in both of these cases, and what would happen if there were complications. Mr. Angell stated the property owner had given notice to his tenants. He added the property owner is required to make any necessary repairs under Exhibit B in the Purchase Agreement. Commissioner Lawrence -Anderson asked who carries liability insurance on the property. Mr. Angell stated that would fall on the grantee or seller, which in this case is Mr. Skiff. Commissioner Ryan moved, and Commissioner Lawrence -Anderson seconded to Approve RESOLUTION NO. 2019-10 Approving Acquisition of Certain Property Located at 7014 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, MN. 5. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Lawrence -Anderson moved, and Commissioner Ryan seconded adjournment of the Economic Development Authority meeting at 8:05 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 05/13/19 -3-