HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 01-14 CCM Work Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL /ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
WORK SESSION
JANUARY 14, 2008
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council /Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work Session
called to order by Mayor /President Tim Willson at 10:10 p .m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor /President Tim Willson and Councilmembers /Commissioners Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor,
Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works
Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Gary Eitel, Assistant to
the City Manager Vickie Schleuning, City Clerk Sharon Knutson, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver
Secretarial, Inc.
BASS LAKE ROAD STREETSCAPE PLAN CITY MANAGER
Mr. Boganey introduced the item and stated the purpose of the Bass Lake Road Streetscape Plan. Mr.
Eitel provided a brief presentation on the Bass Lake Road Streetscape Plan. He noted there will be a
need to obtain easements along Xerxes Avenue for this project. It was noted that there will need to be
a commitment to the maintenance of the trees that will be planted with the project. It was noted that
the City has discussed gateways and rejuvenations for a number of years.
The majority consensus of the Council was in general agreement with the Bass Lake Road Streetscape
Plan as presented. It was noted that funding for the project has not been determined.
Mr. Boganey explained with this presentation staff is looking for the Council's reaction to the overall
plan. He stated staff recognizes the funding is a critical question. Staff believes non General Fund
sources can be identified to fund the project over a period of time.
It was noted that there had previously been discussion about going over the Highway 100 Bridge with
Bass Lake Road improvements. Mr. Boganey indicated the original concept extended to Highway 100;
however, that element was removed in order to reduce costs. Mr. Eitel stated the connection to
Highway g ay 100 will hap but will h come from another
pp p y source.
CITY MANAGER PERFORMANCE REVIEW PROCESS CITY MANAGER
Mr. Boganey provided an overview of the proposed City Manager Review Process. There was
discussion on the proposed process and the suggested timeframe to complete the City Manager
Review Process.
The majority consensus of the City Council was to apply the following ates to the proposed City
g p p Y
Manager Review Process:
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City Council Members receive completed City Manager Evaluation Self Assessment
Annual Review Report January 21, 2008
Council Members individually complete City Manager Evaluation Form by January 28,
2008
City Council Members meet collectively with third party i.e. City Attorney to develop a
Council consensus regarding City Manager's performance February 4, 2008
City Council as a whole meets with the City Manager regarding the consensus report of
City Council regarding the City Manager's performance February 11, 2008
Action item in the form of a resolution is placed on City Council Agenda indicating results
of Performance Review February 25, 2008
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember /Commissioner Yelich moved and Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman seconded
adjournment of the City Council /Economic Development Authority Work Session at 10:53 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY 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. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Work
Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on January 14, 2008.
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 City Council adopted said minutes at its January 28, 2008, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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