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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 11-13 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 NOVEMBER 13, 2007 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Kay Lasman at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tern Kay Lasman and Councilmembers 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, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley. Mayor Tim Willson was absent and excused. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS There was no discussion on this item. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Ryan inquired about the bond payments discussed in the Center Pointe Rental License Hearing. City Manager Curt Boganey explained that in 1995 the owners of the property (Summer Chase Apartments) approached the City Council with a proposal for improvements to the building and wanted to use special tax status funding. He stated in order to fund improvements to the buildings; they sold the bonds to investors to reduce the federal income tax. He discussed the administrative fee for the transaction and the City's involvement. A future date to discuss the findings of the Center Pointe Rental License Hearing was discussed. Mr. Boganey explained that the City Attorney felt some time was needed to prepare the findings. He stated the purpose of the next meeting is for the City Council to choose which findings prepared by the City Attorney to use. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to inquire about the timeframe of the findings when the City Attorney arrives. There was discussion on the Master Development Agreement for the 1- 694/94 Redevelopment Site as it relates to owner occupied or tenant occupied requirements. Mr. Boganey explained that he believed the City Council direction was to seek a Master Developer for a Class A Office Building for a single 11/13/07 -1- interest in the corporate office user, whether it was leased or owned b the end user. Potential Y property was discussed. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS TRAFFIC CALMING COUNCILMEMBER YELICH Councilmember Yelich discussed including traffic calming measures in the street and utility reconstruction plan. He discussed areas of concern including those with wider residential streets where speeding increases. He asked the City Council to consider traffic calming measures in the City's present and future redevelopments. Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom discussed types of traffic calming practices that he is aware of and traffic calming efforts presently being used by the City. He discussed complications with traffic calming measures. There was discussion on several traffic calming methods. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Councilmember O Connor moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. RECONVENE STUDY SESSION Councilmember O'Connor moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to reconvene the Study Session at 6:47 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. The discussion on traffic calmin g measures continued. Councilmember O'Connor commented about the need for a stop sign at the intersection of 69 to Avenue North and Dupont Avenue North. Mr. Boganey stated Councilmember O'Connor's request would be forwarded to the Traffic Committee for review. He suggested that staff prepare a policy statement for City Council review and possible adoption into Council Policy. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to direct staff to prepare a policy statement for City Council review regarding traffic calming options. 11/13/07 -2- SALE OF EB HC FARM HOMES TO BROOKLYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY COUNCILMEMBER O'CONNOR E Councilmember O'Connor discussed the sale of the Earle Brown Heritage Center Farm Homes to the Brooklyn Historical Society due to budget reflected losses for three consecutive years. She discussed the potential use of the homes and the benefits of selling the farm homes. She stated she spoke to a woman showing items from the Historical Society who indicated it would be wonderful if the Historical Society owned the farm homes. Mr. Boganey stated the budget shows an operating loss for the Inn on the Farm; however, the loss is exaggerated because the Business Unit does not take into account revenues generated from the Convention Center because of uses of the farm. He stated meetings scheduled may overflow to the Inn and those revenues are not reflected in the Inn Business Unit. He explained that with the construction of the Embassy Suites Hotel, the City has been approached by the developers to use the D Barn (currently leased to two tenants) for a Day Spa. He stated leasing the space would result in the existing two tenants possibly using the farm homes in question. This discussion was continued at the Work Session. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to close the Study Session at 6:59 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 11/13/07 -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 November 13, 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 November 26, 2007 Regular Session. I r City Clerk Mayor I 11/13/07 -4-