HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022 08-22 CCM STUDY SESSION (2) MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL '
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA ,
STUDY SESSION '�
AUGUST 22, 2022 '
CITY HALL—COUNCIL CHAMBERS '
CALL TO ORDER ,
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Pro Tem I
Marquita Butler at 6:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Mike Elliott (arrived at 6:09 p.m.), Mayor Pro Tem Marquita Butler, and Councilmembers
April Graves (arrived at 6:15 p.m.), Kris Lawrence-Anderson, and Dan Ryan. Also present were
City Manager Reggie Edwards,Community Development Director Meg McMahan,and City Clerk
Barb Suciu.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Ryan stated he had a correction to the minutes of August 14, 2022, City Council
Meeting Minutes,specifically on page 14 and paragraph 3. He stated he provided an edited version
of his statements.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the corrections to the August 14,2022,
City Council Regular Session Meeting minutes.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson added she would like to make a minor edit to July 25, 2022,
Work Session on page 3 and paragraph 2. She requested a word change from "not elected" to "a
non-elected."
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the corrections to the July 25, 2022,
City Council Work Session Meeting minutes.
Mayor Mike Elliott arrived at 6:09 p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS
IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE DISCUSSION
Mayor Elliott explained there is an upcoming presentation for the Council regarding changes to
the Implementation Committee.
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Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she is an�cious to receive the presentation. She asked
if the presentation or changes would be available to the Council before the meeting. Mayor Elliott
conf'irmed they could have information in advance of the presentation.
Councilmember Ryan added he has several questions and concerns regarding the Implementation
Committee. He would like the information in advance of the next meeting as well.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if Mayor Elliott has discussed the changes with StafF.
Mayor Elliott confirmed he has had conversations with Staff.
Councilmember Butler asked if items from previous Work Sessions will be brought back to the
Council. City Manager Reggie Edwards stated Staff is prepared for a discussion regarding
upcoming proposals to address issues from previous Work Sessions.
DISCUSSION OF REGULAR SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Graves arrived at 6:15 p.m.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if Regular Session Public Hearing Item 8c., An
Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Code of Ordinances Regarding the Zoning
Classification of Certain Land Located at 1297 Shingle Creek Crossing (Second Reading/Public
Hearing), was referring to the Sears development. Dr. Edwards confirmed that was correct.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if the item is time-sensitive. She explained she is
meeting with a concerned resident the following day regarding the matter. Dr. Edwards stated the
item is time-sensitive.
Mayor Elliott asked what is time-sensitive about the item. Community Development Director Meg
McMahan stated the City has had the Sears site on track for approval for quite some time. From
a legal perspective, they could delay the item for two weeks, but they would have to table the
public hearing. There are some significant delays on the project and there are already time
constraints moving forward. Ms. McMahan added she is aware of the email from the resident
mentioned by Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson, and Staff provided a lengthy response for the
resident. The concerns can be addressed in the presentation as the concerns seem to be rooted in
misunderstanding the project.
Mayor Elliott added he received an email from the resident just before the meeting,and the resident
had not received a response from Staff.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she has articulated her position to the resident
regarding the trai�ic. The zoning for the site has been discussed for two years, and she is prepared
to move forward on the item. She does not discount constituent feedback, but it is the eleventh
hour and there is an obligation to the developer.
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Councilmember Ryan noted his agreement with Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson and
confirmed he would pass along the response to the resident as he is the one who notified the Staff
of the concerns.
Mayor Elliott noted he was not feeling well, but he will stay in the meeting for as long as he can.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Elliott adjourned the meeting at 6:22 p.m.
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COiJNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER)
The undersigned,being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota, certifies:
1. Attached hereto is a full,true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Study Session of
the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on August 22, 2022.
2. That said meeting was held according to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at
Brooklyn Center City Hall.
3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its September 26, 2022, Regular Session.
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