HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 07-23 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 23, 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, Community Development Director Gary Eitel, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
City Manager Curt Boganey discussed the following additional agenda item for review by the
Economic Development Authority: Resolution Approving and Authorizing Early Construction Under
Development Agreement Between the Economic Development Authority, the City of Brooklyn
Center, and Brooklyn Hotel Partners, LLC.
There was discussion on an agreement regarding the condition of the land if the work was not
completed by the Brooklyn Hotel Partners, LLC.
There was discussion on Item No. 7b specifically Rental Dwelling License for property located at:
6012 Zenith Ave, which is a group home. It was indicated that group homes are considered the same
as single family rental properties during the licensing process. It was stated that when licenses are
processed for group homes, the number of calls for service should be reviewed. Concern was raised
that the particular group home in question is owned by a private company and extensive resources are
being expended from the City of Brooklyn Center for the property.
Mr. Boganey stated he would gather information on the property owner and the issues at the property
and report back to the City Council.
Councilmember Lasman requested the following change to the Study Session minutes of July 9,
2007:
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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 p rohibitive 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.
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Councilmember Lasman requested the following change to the Work Session minutes of July 9,
2007:
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Planning Commission time should not be spent on the matter. The School District should
resolve the issue on its own and it does not have the money to spend on construct or build an
Alternative Learning Center.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the amendments to the July 9, 2007,
Study Session minutes and to sustain the July 9, 2007, Work Session minutes.
MISCELLANEOUS
A City Council pay date schedule was requested in order to predict when pay checks will be delivered
to the City Council. Mr. Boganey stated he would prepare a pay check schedule for the City Council.
Councilmember Yelich stated he will be out -of -town for the rest of the week.
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.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
MN/DOT TRAFFIC STUDY OF STATE HIGHWAY 252 CORRIDOR
Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom discussed a proposed traffic study by
Mn/DOT, discussions held between Mn/DOT and the cities of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park,
and public involvement in the study.
There was discussion on the need to review pedestrian traffic at different points of the study area.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember O'Connor moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to close the Study Session at
6:55 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 July 23, 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 August 13, 2007 Regular Session.
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