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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 05.22 CCM STUDY SESSION5/22/23 -1- 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 MAY 22, 2023 CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor April Graves at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Jerzak, and Teneshia Kragness Also present were Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Barb Suciu, Deputy City Clerk Shannon Pettit, and City Attorney Jason Hill. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson noted that May is Asian-Pacific Islander month and took a moment to recognize this and noted that next year she would like to see a resolution done to recognize it. She also stated that she would like to see a standing list on the pending/upcoming work session items list and would like to see items red-lined if removed. She also asked to add the grant policy discussion to the regular meeting agenda. Councilmember Jerzak stated he would also like to see a presentation and/or discussion on the dog park. Assistant City Manager Suciu stated that there will be a presentation from the Finance Director regarding the grant policy discussion. Council agreed to add the presentation to the regular meeting as item 10b. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson noted errors in the work session minutes from April 24, as well as the regular meeting on May 8. She asked these be revised and brought back for approval once revisions were made. Councilmember Jerzak questioned the rental policy and those that are currently type IV. He would like an update on the policy. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson noted that the housing commission is currently reviewing this and plans to present something to the council once it is completed. 5/22/23 -2- MISCELLANEOUS CITY MANAGER’S PERFORMANCE REVIEW PROCESS Assistant City Manager Suciu asked the council to discuss and determine a date for this. She noted that Equity and Human Resources Director along with the City Attorney will develop a process and provide examples from other jurisdictions on how the City Manager review takes place. Equity and Human Resources Director Langemo suggested the council select two dates for this; one to discuss the process, and another to perform the review. He suggested the meetings be approximately 3-4 weeks apart. It was noted that the first meeting would discuss things such as direction, outcomes, expectations, data, type of review, and goals. The council suggested a 360 review. Equity and Human Resources Director Langemo stated he will get three quotes for a 360 review and report back to the council to determine dates for the review. CCX BROADCASTING Assistant City Manager Barb Suciu noted that broadcasting of the study session, regular meeting, and work session will begin on June 12, 2023, as requested by a citizen. Discussion ensued on reasonings as to why these have not been televised, and ensuring the safety of those in attendance at the meetings. OTHER MISCELLANEOUS Mayor Graves noted that 20% of high school students in Brooklyn Center received scholarships. She would like to present a proclamation to them as a way to recognize and congratulate them. Mayor Graves noted that the council has received letters from residents in the East Palmer Lake neighborhood regarding safety, specifically traffic, and would like to discuss this at an upcoming council meeting. Councilmember Jerzak requested that a representative be present to discuss and possibly present in regard to their concerns. Mayor Graves noted that she would like to discuss this with City Staff before extending an invitation. She asked that it be discussed at a work session with the council and staff prior to a neighborhood presentation. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked for an update/presentation in regards to No Mow May at the June 12 meeting. Councilmember Jerzak would like an update on the commercial vacant building fees as presented at the May 8 meeting. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Mayor Graves closed the Study Session at 6:46 p.m.