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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.06.24 CCM WORKSESSION6/24/24 -1- DRAFT MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WORKSESSION JUNE 24, 2024 CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Worksession called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Lawrence-Anderson at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor April Graves (arrived at 6:04 p.m.) and Councilmembers Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Jerzak, and Teneshia Kragness. Councilmember Marquita Butler was absent and excused. Also present Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Siobhan Tolar. COUNCIL MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION ITEMS Councilmember Jerzak stated the Hwy 252 Task Force has requested a time to meet with the Council. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson noted Mayor Graves has arrived and the meeting had just started. Mayor Graves stated staff will follow up with the Hwy 252 Task Force to determine a presentation time for the Council. Councilmember Jerzak requested Regular Session Consent Agenda Items 6d. Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding a Contract to Hosier Worldwide, Inc., for Demolition and Site Work at 6100 Shingle Creek Pkwy (Former Target Site) and 6e. Resolution Identifying the Need for Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) Transit-Oriented Development Funding and Authorizing Application for Grant Funds for Opportunity Site Phase 1 Infrastructure be moved to Council Consideration Items. He has questions about the details of the arrangements and there are some discrepancies in the financial information. There is a policy and budget decision the Council should provide input on. Mayor Graves pointed out that no one from the Community Development Department was present to answer his questions. Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Barb Suciu explained more staff would arrive for the Regular Session. Mayor Graves stated Consent Agenda Item 6d. Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding a Contract 6/24/24 -2- DRAFT to Hosier Worldwide, Inc., for Demolition and Site Work at 6100 Shingle Creek Pkwy (Former Target Site) would become Council Consideration Item 10c. Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding a Contract to Hosier Worldwide, Inc, for Demolition and Site Work at 6100 Shingle Creek Pkwy (Former Target Site). Then Consent Agenda Item 6e. Resolution Identifying the Need for Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) Transit-Oriented Development Funding and Authorizing Application for Grant Funds for Opportunity Site Phase 1 Infrastructure would become Council Consideration Item 10d. Resolution Identifying the Need for Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) Transit-Oriented Development Funding and Authorizing Application for Grant Funds for Opportunity Site Phase 1 Infrastructure. Councilmember Kragness noted there was a tally error in the item regarding Council Consideration Items 10b. City Commission Appointments for the Cultural and Public Arts Commission. Someone has a better score than an appointee does. Mayor Graves stated not all of the slots are filled with the suggested appointments. Only four of the seven positions would be filled. Some applications are more complicated, so she wanted to review some of the applications due to the spread of ratings from various Councilmembers. Councilmember Kragness asked what the point was in Councilmembers providing scores if Mayor Graves would merely appoint the Commissioners. Mayor Graves stated she wanted the input of the Council. Councilmember Kragness stated the person with the lowest score is a reflection of Council consensus. Mayor Graves stated there was more consensus on the applicants that had a smaller spread of scores. She wants an opportunity to review the applications that had a wide array of scores as that does not reflect Council consensus. Councilmember Jerzak noted he would be uncomfortable discussing potential applicants at an open meeting. It is ultimately the decision of the Mayor to make appointments. Mayor Graves stated she is pleased with all of the applicants. She hopes to ensure the appointees reflect diverse backgrounds and experiences. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson expressed her appreciation of the format used for the Councilmembers to provide input privately. Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Barb Suciu requested the appointments be moved to the July 8 meeting, as the commission would not be meeting before that date. Mayor Graves agreed to Ms. Suciu’s request. Councilmember Jerzak stated there is a time crunch on reviewing The Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler Community Safety and Violence Prevention resolution. He would like there to be enough time to dig into the questions and concerns of the Council. Additionally, he looks forward to the input of the Police Chief as collaboration is imperative. Mayor Graves stated the timeline for reviewing The Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler 6/24/24 -3- DRAFT Community Safety and Violence Prevention Resolution is merely an outline rather than a rigid schedule. She suggested the discussion on the resolution be held off until City Manager Edwards is present. There was consensus by the Council to wait to discuss The Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock- Heisler Community Safety and Violence Prevention resolution. Ms. Suciu pointed out that the format for the Worksession was originally intended as a 90-day pilot. She requested feedback from the Council so staff can make the necessary changes. She pointed out that having a Worksession and a Work Session/EDA is confusing for staff and residents. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she prefers the previous format as the new format seems less productive. Councilmember Kragness explained the new format is less formal and allows for more discussion of items that may not be on the agenda. Councilmember Jerzak noted his agreement with Councilmember Kragness. The less formal environment promotes collaboration and engagement amongst the Council. As for productivity, each representative of the Council needs to notify Staff of topics they hope to discuss so Staff is prepared. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson added she isn’t opposed to the new format. The Council has the ability to create the environment they want and avoid wasting time. Mayor Graves stated the Council will maintain the new format and commit to being more prepared to promote productivity. Ms. Suciu requested the Worksession be called a Study Session but with the same format. Mayor Graves agreed that was acceptable. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to close the Study Session at 6:25 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.