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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 10-08 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 OCTOBER 8, 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 Acting City Manager /Director of Fiscal Support Services Dan Jordet, 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 Councilmember Yelich stated intent to remove Item No. 7b, Licenses, from the Consent Agenda to Council Consideration Items. There was discussion of a vacancy on the Planning Commission and the possibility of a Housing Commissioner applying for the position. There was discussion on a person serving on more than one commission at a time. Councilmember O'Connor requested the following change to the Special Session minutes of October 1, 2007: Page 3 Mr. LeFevere discussed the action and consideration needed by the City Council. He suggested that the Council set a briefing schedule. for addit ona i .makien to be added to the idene° There was discussion on the amendment and it was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the amendment. Councilmember Lasman abstained due to her excused absence at the referenced meeting. Councilmember Ryan requested the following change to the Study Session minutes of September 24, 2007: Page 1 Councilmember Ryan discussed the resolution for Liberians, risks of deportation, and the effect on the City and suggested that the resolution be tabled until it is more appropriate, given the recent r ^rgr -ess °H Presidential order on the matter. 10/08/07 -1- There was discussion on the amendment and it was the majority onsensus of the City Council to Y tY accept the amendment. The discussion on the proposed ordinance amendment where Acting City Manager/Director of Fiscal Support Services Dan Jordet explained that if the ordinance is adopted on its second reading, Alternative Learning Centers could be located in the zones named in the resolution and in the proposed ordinance. He explained that in the C -1 district it would require a Special Use Permit. He stated in the commerce district, it is a permitted use. There was discussion on the matter of Alternative Learning Centers located in different zoning districts. The effects on commercial and industrial zones were discussed and concern was raised regarding the protection of the City from over or inappropriate concentration of Alternative Learning Centers. Mr. Jordet stated information would be gathered before the second reading on the ordinance regarding protection of the City from over or inappropriate concentration of Alternative Learning Centers and how the City will protect itself if problems arise. There was discussion on the opening day of the proposed hotel to be discussed during the Economic Development Authority meeting. Community Development Director Gary Eitel stated the opening date has not changed and is set for October 2008. Councilmember Yelich explained that his request to remove Item No. 7b from the Consent Agenda to Council Consideration Items is due to the rental license portion. He requested, due to the previously premature issuance of the Center Pointe Rental Dwelling License, that additional information be provided to show the City Council that all requirements have been met for each rental license. He stated a building inspection report signed by a licensed Building Inspector that shows that the requirements have been met would be appropriate. There was discussion on the process of rental license approval. 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 Ryan seconded to reconvene the Study Session at 6:47 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 10/08/07 -2- DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS BROOKLYN CENTER HOME FORECLOSURES Councilmember Yelich discussed a chart entitled Brooklyn Center Forced Sheriff Sales (Foreclosures) and stated concern that the number of foreclosures in the City is increasing rapidly. He requested that the City Council act on the renewal of Rental Dwelling Licenses each year, rather than every two years. There was discussion on the renewal period for Rental Dwelling Licenses where the opinion was expressed that the City should concentrate on identifying all the rental properties before it changes the renewal period to one year. It was indicated that the City Council could direct staff to look at this proposal, budget impacts, and the effects on City staff. There was discussion on the information recently provided to residents regarding the prevention of home foreclosure in both a brochure and in the City Watch Newsletter. The City Council implied that they thought the information was a helpful proactive approach. Mayor Willson requested that the foreclosures map be made available to the City Council again. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at 6:59 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 10/08/07 -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 October 8, 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 October 22, 2007 Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 10/8/07 -4-