HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 06-11 CCM Study Session 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
JUNE 11, 2007
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson
at 6:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark
Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer
Todd Blomstrom, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet, City Attorney Charlie
LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Lasman requested the following change to the Joint Meeting with the Crystal
City Council minutes of May 29, 2007:
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The Brooklyn Center City Council met in a Joint Meeting with the Crystal City Council
at City Hall called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Kav Lasman Ti Wilke. at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Kav Lasman Ti,Y. Willso and Councilmembers Kay Lasman-, Mary
O'Connor and Dan Rya T Also present were City Manager Curt
Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, and Deputy City Clerk
Camille Worley.
Mavor Tim Willson and Councilmember Mark Yelich were absent and excused.
Councilmember Yelich requested the following change to the Joint Meeting with the Crystal
City Council minutes of May 29, 2007:
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Hennepin County representatives Robert Byers and Gregory Schneider displayed a map
of B ,',l B ett °var-a Bass Lake Road from Brooklyn Boulevard to HWY 81 and
distributed traffic statistics. The concerns expressed at the open house were discussed
along with the benefits and disadvantages of both a three -lane roadway and a four -lane
roadway.
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Councilmember O'Connor requested the following change to the Work Session minutes of May
29, 2007:
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An opinion was expressed that the water tower is an icon of the City and should be
preserved. There was also an opinion expressed that the water tower does not need to be
reps painted this year and therefore fepaif-s Daintina should be delayed. There was
discussion on the possibility of the tower collapsing, grant expiration, and increase in
repair costs.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the proposed changes to the minutes.
Additional information was requested on the Earle Brown Heritage Center water tower project
including the toxic paint to be removed.
City Manager Curt Boganey stated the project would be returned to the Economic Development
Authority for consideration.
SET DATE AND TIME FOR ADDITIOANL BUDGET WORK SESSIONS WITH
FINANCIAL COMMISSION
Mr. Boganey requested that an additional item be added to the regular City Council agenda
setting the date and time for additional Work Session meetings with the Financial Commission
on June 18, 2007 and July 30, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to hold two Budget Work Sessions with the
Financial Commission on June 18, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. and July 30, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
USED AUTOMOBILE LICENSE ORDINANCE
Mr. Boganey explained that the City has scheduled a public hearing on the revocation of an
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Automobile Dealership license for Brookdale Ford. He explained that after scheduling the
public hearing it is the opinion of staff that the City would be better served if an ordinance
amendment was considered, improving enforceability. He suggested discontinuance of the public
hearing, allowing staff to work with the City Attorney to make appropriate revisions to the
ordinance and return to the City Council for review and consideration. He stated the proposed
amendments would be consistent with goals of the current ordinance, to establish standards for
used car dealerships. He stated options requiring used car dealerships to meet reasonable
standards would be returned to the City Council. He added that the City Attorney would review
the ordinance before it is presented to the City Council.
City Attorney Charlie LeFevere stated a hearing open to the public is scheduled for June 25,
2007, allowing an opportunity for staff to present information on the ordinance and the applicant
to present evidence on his behalf. He stated Brookdale Ford would be notified that the City is
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not moving forward with the hearing to reevaluate the ordinance and there will be no need for
action until the ordinance is amended.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to discontinue the hearing scheduled for June
25, 2007.
COUNCIL TRAVEL POLICY
There was discussion on the current City Council Travel Policy. The amount each City Council
Member receives for travel expenses was discussed and it was indicated that the budgeted
amount will be discussed by the City Council and is typically determined based on the current
policy.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council not to amend the policy at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to close the Study
Session at 6:46 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 Study
Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on June 11, 2007.
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 June 25, 2007 Regular Session.
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