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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-153 CCR1 1 Member Todd Paulson resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 92 -153 introduced the following RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A BROOKLYN CENTER AD HOC BROOKLYN BOULEVARD STUDY TASK FORCE AND DEFINING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council has authorized the creation of an ad hoc task force for the express purpose of assisting the City Council in formulating recommendations related to the Brooklyn Boulevard Planning Study. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Brooklyn Center City Council that there is hereby established within the City of Brooklyn Center an advisory ad hoc Brooklyn Boulevard Study Task Force as follows: Subdivision 1. TITLE: This organization shall be known as the Brooklyn Center ad hoc Brooklyn Boulevard Study Task Force. Subdivision 2. SCOPE: The scope of activity of this Task Force shall consist of advising the City Council regarding matters relevant to the City's Brooklyn Boulevard Study being conducted by the consulting firm of Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban, Inc. Subdivision 3. PURPOSE: The general purpose of this Task Force shall be to assist the consultant and City staff in the development of the study and its final recommendations. Subdivision 4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In fulfillment of its purpose, the duties and responsibilities of the Task Force shall be to: 1. Review the City's policies and goals regarding redevelopment of Brooklyn Boulevard. 2. Review a conceptual development plan for Brooklyn Boulevard. 3. Review potential impediments to development along Brooklyn Boulevard. Subdivision 5. COMPOSITION: The Task Force shall be composed of a chairperson and members, all of whom shall be appointed and serve as set forth in Subdivision 6. Subdivision 6. MEMBERS METHOD OF SELECTION TERM OF OFFICE REMOVAL Chairperson: The Chairperson shall be appointed by the Mayor with majority consent of the City Council. The Chairperson may be removed by the Mayor with majority consent of the Council. The Chairperson shall assure fulfillment of the following responsibilities in addition to those otherwise described herein: 1 RESOLUTION NO. 92 -153 1. Preside over meetings of the Task Force; 2. Appear or appoint a representative to appear, as necessary, before the City Council to present the viewpoint of the Task Force in matters relevant to the City's Brooklyn Boulevard Study efforts as it relates to business under consideration by the City Council; 3. Review all official minutes of the City Council and other advisory commissions for the purpose of informing the Brooklyn Boulevard Study Task Force of matters relevant to City finances. Vice Chairperson: A Vice Chairperson shall be appointed by the Mayor with majority consent of the city council from the members of the Task Force. The Vice Chairperson shall perform such duties as may be assigned by the Chairperson and shall assume the responsibilities of the chair in the absence of the Chairperson. Members' Term of Office: Members of the Task Force shall be appointed by the Mayor with majority consent of the Council. The terms of office shall be for the life of the Task Force as set forth in Subdivision 11. In the event an appointed member suffers from an extended illness, disability, or other activity preventing proper fulfillment of duties, responsibilities, rules and regulations of the Task Force, the member may be temporarily replaced during the temporary leave by an interim member appointed by the Mayor with majority consent of the City Council. Oualification for Membership: Members of the Task Force shall be residents of or work within the City of Brooklyn Center while serving on the Task Force, shall have been residents of or worked within said City for at least one year prior to their appointment, and shall represent an interest in Brooklyn Boulevard. Representation Reauirements: Due regard shall be given by the Mayor in appointing Task Force members with geographical distribution within the City, and the representative nature of the Task Force in terms of sex, religion, ethnic, racial, age, handicapped, employment and employer groups. 1 1 RESOLUTION NO. 92 -153 Conflict of Interest: Members shall comply with provisions of the City of Brooklyn Center's business ethics policy. Resianations Removal from Office Vacancies: Members may resign voluntarily or may be removed from office by the Mayor with consent by majority vote of the City Council. Three consecutive absences from duly called Task Force meetings or absences from a majority of duly called Task Force meetings within one calendar year shall constitute automatic resignation from office. The City Manager shall inform the Mayor of such automatic resignations. Vacancies in the Task Force shall be filled by Mayoral appointment with majority consent of the City Council. Compensation: Members shall serve without compensation. Subdivision 7. RULES AND PROCEDURES: The Task Force shall adopt such rules and procedures not inconsistent with these provisions as may be necessary for the proper execution and conduct of business. Subdivision 8. MEETINGS: The initial meeting of the Task Force shall be convened at the call of the Chairperson within thirty (30) days after appointment by the Council. Thereafter, regular meetings shall be held with date and time to be determined by the Task Force. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson. Subdivision 9. STAFF: The City Manager shall assign one member of the City's staff to serve as staff to the Task Force. The staff member assigned shall perform such clerical and research duties on behalf of the Task Force as may be assigned by the chairperson. Subdivision 10. EX OFFICIO MEMBERS: The Mayor or his or her Councilperson- appointee shall serve as an ex officio member of the Task Force, privileged to speak on any matter but without a vote, and shall provide a liaison between the Task Force and the City Council. Subdivision 11. TASK FORCE TERM: The provisions of this resolution shall expire upon completion of and acceptance by the City Council of the Brooklyn Boulevard Study unless specifically extended by the City Council. 1 1 RESOLUTION NO. 92 -153 ATTEST: June 22, 1992 Date Deputy Clerk Todd Paulson, Mayor The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Todd Paulson, Celia Scott, Jerry Pedlar, Dave Rosene, and Philip Cohen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.