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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 07-09 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 JULY 9, 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 6:00 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, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember O'Connor requested the following change to the Regular Session minutes of June 25, 2007: Page 1 ROLL CALL Mayor y.. Tem Kay -L cr ERd Courr miiemb Dan lZryan, a Mzms Yelieh. Also present were City Manager- Cui4 Bega-ney,--Pubhe Wer-ks Dir-eetogGity Enginee Todd Blemstfem, Planning and Zoning Speeialist Ron Wafren, City Atter-ney Char-he and p Clerk Camille Mayor- Willson was absent and exeused. M ayer- Pro T-e f K 7 ,1 th e f or- +1, o f T f 1 O pen 1: pur-pese a.aw, va Pro V a will 1�{.1.,' 1J lAU 1 1{111 V1JV1S Paae 2 Councilmember O'Connor reported attending the Park and Recreation Commission meeting where the Dudley Softball Tournament, e- connect services, and park tours were discussed. She stated the next Park and Recreation Commission meeting will be held on September 18, 2007. She reported attending the Earle Brown Days Board of Directors meetings. She also reported attending the Northwest Community Television Committee meeting who which is seeking sound bites for Channel 12 ar —io„ uetions Paize 4 Councilmember O'Connor moved to amend appreve Resolution Authorizing Replacement of Street Lights along the Southern Portion of Shingle Creek Parkway using Option 1 instead of 07/09/07 -1- Option 2 because Option 1 cost $6,800 less. w-hieh ineludes the l t of ba sie lighting sto,.., with „i,,...,.;,,,,m poles and double fi x t fes fo a est of $64 560 There was discussion on the amendments to the minutes where an opinion was expressed that the removal of the Roll Call for the Informal Open Forum may not be appropriate. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to continue to note the Roll Call for the Informal Open Forum and the Regular Session. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the amendments to the June 25, 2007, Regular Session minutes, page 2 and page 4. There was discussion on whether the City Council would reach a consensus to approve the Charter amendments as described in Item No. 9a. It was indicated that the entire City Council would support the proposed Charter amendments. MISCELLANEOUS There was discussion on the progress of the Comprehensive Plan. City Manager Curt Boganey explained that the City is required to have the Comprehensive Plan update completed by the end next year. He stated the City has requested proposals and expects to receive the proposals back within a week or so to be forwarded to the City Council. He stated the process should be completed in a timely manner. Councilmember Lasman discussed her attendance at the League of Minnesota Cities Conference where she learned of a company in Minneapolis that provides environmentally friendly cleaning supplies and claim to be cost effective. She requested that the City look into using these types of products. She discussed a recycling program for computer monitors and televisions along with advantages of broadband that were discussed at the conference. Councilmember Lasman stated she will be absent from the July 30, 2007, Budget Work Session with the Financial Commission. Councilmember O'Connor stated she may be late to or absent from the July 23, 2007, City Council meeting. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS WEST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED 2008 OPERATING BUDGET REVIEW There was discussion regarding the total West Mississippi Watershed budget and the difference between calculations on the budget and assessment amounts. Mr. Boganey explained that the total budgeted amount includes $5,000 of interest income and $5,000 in application fees, thus the difference in total income and total assessments. There was discussion regarding what is being done by the Watershed Commission, relating to the money that is being spent. An opinion was expressed that the West Mississippi Watershed Commission should be discontinued because the money is not being spent effectively. 07/09/07 -2- An opinion was also expressed that the West Mississippi Watershed Commission does serve a purpose in cleaning up the water and is important to the community. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at 6:44 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. RECONVENE STUDY SESSION Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to reconvene the Study Session at 6:47 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Boganey explained ways the Clean Water Act is managed throughout the State of Minnesota. It was the majority consensus of the City Council that the West Mississippi Watershed 2008 Operating Budget is appropriate. CONSIDER INVITING EXPERT TO DISCUSS DUTCH ELM DISEASE IN MINNESOTA COUNCILMEMBER LASMAN Councilmember Lasman stated it would be beneficial for the City Council, Staff, and residents to hear from an expert on Dutch Elm disease. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to obtain an expert on Dutch Elm disease to speak at a future City Council meeting. It was requested that the number of elm trees left in the City and the number of elm tress removed since the beginning of the Dutch Elm disease in Brooklyn Center be calculated and reported back to the City Council, along with the opinion of the City Forester on the matter. Objection to this request was expressed due to staff time required. Mr. Boganey stated information regarding an expert of Dutch Elm disease would be gathered and returned at a future Work Session. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at 6:55 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 07/09/07 -3- 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 July 9, 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 July 23, 2007 Regular Session. 3 City Clerk Mayor 07/09/07 -4-