HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 02-09 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
FEBRUARY 9, 2009
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 7:33 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
President Tim Willson and Commissioners Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark
Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal & Support Services
Dan Jordet, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Community Development
Director Gary Eitel, Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe,
Police Chief Scott Bechthold, Fire Chief Lee Gatlin, Assistant to the City Manager Vickie
Schleuning, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial,
Inc.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded approval of the Agenda and
Consent Agenda, and the following item was approved:
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 12, 2009 - Regular Session
Motion passed unanimously.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-03 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE REMOVE AND REBUILD
PROGRAM (5301 JAMES AVENUE NORTH)
Mr. Eitel provided background information on the property located at 5301 James Avenue North
and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution.
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There was discussion on the $20,000 estimated cost of demolition and fees per the consultant
service agreement with the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation. Mr. Eitel explained there
may be the need for asbestos removal. A survey of the property will be completed to determine
what needs to be removed before the site can be cleanly demolished and taken to the demo
landfill.
Commissioner Yelich moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2009-03 Authorizing the Acquisition of Property in Connection with the Remove and
Rebuilt Program (5301 James Avenue North).
It was noted that the City will likely bank the land until market conditions are favorable.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adjournment of the Economic
Development Authority meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER)
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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 February 9, 2009.
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
February 23, 2009, Regular Session.
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