HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 08-13 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
AUGUST 13, 2007
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 6:48 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, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren,
Community Development Director Gary Eitel, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
2011 BROOKLYN CENTER CELEBRATION CITY COUNCIL
City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item and discussed participation by other community
groups. He stated if deemed appropriate by the City Council, $2,500 per year will be allocated in
the budget towards the 2011 Brooklyn Center Celebration.
Opinions were expressed that because the celebration is for the recognition of the centennial of
the City, a larger amount should be set aside for the celebration.
An opinion was expressed that the celebration should not be funded by the City.
There was discussion on the amount of money that should be allocated to the 2011 Brooklyn
Center Celebration.
ADJOURN WORK SESSION TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adjourn the Work
Session at 6:59 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
RECONVENE WORK SESSION
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to reconvene the Work
Session at 8:06 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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The formation of a 2011 Brooklyn Center Celebration Committee was discussed where Mr.
Boganey indicated that staff would return to the City Council with a set of parameters of how big
the committee will be and parameters for the use of the funds. He suggested that a staff member
be assigned to work with the committee. He stated the committee should not be able to expend
the funds, however request the funds through the designated staff person. He stated the City
Council should consider designating a Council Member to serve on the committee.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to reflect an allocated $20,000 ($5,000 per
year) in the budget for the 2011 Brooklyn Center Celebration.
A letter was distributed to the City Council from Kathleen Carmody regarding the Watershed
Commission Update. The City Council discussed the information presented in the letter.
There was discussion amongst the City Council regarding the achievement of one of the City
Council goals to reduce or maintain property taxes when a 4% Tax Levy increase is proposed.
There was discussion on reducing the levy but maintaining or improving the level of service.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman moved and Councilmember /Commissioner Ryan
seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at
9:17 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 August 27, 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 27, 2007, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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