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Member K Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -148
RESOLUTION RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING OBSERVATIONS AND
CONCLUSIONS REPORT AS PREPARED BY CARL H. NEU, JR.
WHEREAS, the City Council met in a facilitated workshop on September 14,2005;
and
WHEREAS, the facilitator, Carl H. Neu, Jr., has prepared an Observations and
Conclusions report made by the participants during the facilitated workshop.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the Observations and Conclusions report as prepared by Carl H. Neu, Jr.
attached hereto as Exhibit A be and hereby is received and accepted.
October 10. 2005
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City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kathleen Carmody;
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof. Myrna Kragness,
Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, and Diane Niesen;
and the following voted against the same: Mary O'Connor;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -148 EXHIBIT A
Brooklyn Center City Council Leadership Workshop
Conducted September 14, 2005
Observations and Conclusions Made by the Workshop Participants.
1. Opportunity Site (Discussion involved all council members, the City Manager, and the
Assistant City Manager)
What is /are issue(s) we need to address?
Options
Pros /Cons consequences associated with each proposed option
Resolution- direction by city council.
Opportunity Site
Issues: Education of public
Direction from city council re: opportunity site
North Brook inclusion (communication with Hmong Comm.)
Eminent Domain
Risk mitigation
Brookdale Ford Car Dealership
Key opportunity for the City.
a. North Brook
Damon Farber will solicit input from Hmong Chamber of Commerce, etc. including
opinions form Hmong residents within the city.
Invitation to Hmong leaders explore our ability to get participation and enhance
outreach.
b. Opportunity Site— worthwhile project.
C. Next Steps
Task Force has to complete and report its conclusions (Feb. /March 06)
Determine development strategy (probably master developer for Opportunity site)
(North Brook separate development proposal)
Determine resolution of Brookdale Ford if acquiring other land parcels in Phase 1
Fiscal analysis by Springsted to create negotiations and financing approaches.
(Jan -Feb 06)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -148 EXHIBIT A
City decide on how it wants to proceed with opportunity site (planned approach)
and manage the process to conclusion. This will include creation and adoption of
city approved Master Plan consistent with Task Force input.
Communicate with public
Select phased "start dates"
2. Discussion about Council as contrasted to Council Members (Council members only
participating)
Council Council Members
Rules procedures Be prepared
Effective use of council time and Act as a council member
coming to a decision Be accountable for one's behavior
Act as a council (team) and effect on council
Norms governing behavior and Values respect differences
procedures Title a council member is seen
Use of workshops by public as a "council member"
Mission Focus as basis for council even if speaking on an issue as a
decision making private citizen
Decorum at meetings
3. Proposed topics for March, 2006 (Date to be determined) Council Leadership Workshop:
Review of Council Goal Setting Process: consider updating the City's goals and
establishing specific performance outcomes to be achieved for each goal during the
calendar year.
Establishing a revised City Manager Evaluation Process focusing on fulfilling
position responsibilities, achieving specific performance objectives, and the on -the-
job demonstration of defined position- related competencies expected of the City
Manager.
4. City Council Goals for 2006.
2006 City Council Goals
Goals 1 and 2 become the "super ordinate goals" that will be absorbing most of the
Council's leadership and the municipal staff's management capacity during 2006.
Goals 3 and 4 are reflective of the Council's commitment to sustain the efforts these
goals addressed because of their extreme importance to the community.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -148 EXHIBIT A
The goals, listed below, established for 2005 are carried forward as Council's Goals
for 2006.
Goal No. 1: Create a New Brooklyn Center "Downtown" Blueprint
Goal No. 2: Continue Funding of Community Services.
Goal No. 3: Sustain Code Enforcement, Crime Prevention, and Traffic
Enforcement Efforts.
Goal No. 4: Continue the Street Reconstruction Program.
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Brooklyn Center City Council Leadership Workshop
Conducted September 14, 2005
Observations and Conclusions Made by the Workshop Participants.
1. Opportunity Site (Discussion involved all council members, the City Manager,
and the Assistant City Manager)
What is /are issue(s) we need to address?
Options
Pros /Cons consequences associated with each proposed option
Resolution- direction by city council.
Opportunity Site
Issues: Education of public
Direction from city council re: opportunity site
North Brook inclusion (communication with Hmong
Comm.)
Eminent Domain
Risk mitigation
Brookdale Ford Car Dealership
Key opportunity for the City.
a. North Brook
Damon Farber will solicit input from Hmong Chamber of Commerce, etc.
including opinions form Hmong residents within the city.
Invitation to Hmong leaders explore our ability to get participation and enhance
outreach.
b. Opportunity Site worthwhile project.
C. Next Steps
Task Force has to complete and report its conclusions (Feb. /March 06)
Determine development strategy (probably master developer for
Opportunity site)
(North Brook separate development proposal)
Determine resolution of Brookdale Ford if acquiring other land parcels in
Phase 1
Fiscal analysis by Springsted to create negotiations and financing
approaches. (Jan-Feb 06)
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City decide on how it wants to proceed with opportunity site (planned
approach) and manage the process to conclusion. This will include
creation and adoption of city approved Master Plan consistent with Task
Force input.
Communicate with public
Select phased start dates
2. Discussion about Council as contrasted to Council Members (Council members
only participating)
Council Council Members
Rules procedures Be prepared
Effective use of council time and Act as a council member
coming to a decision Be accountable for one's behavior
Act as a council (team) and effect on council
Norms governing behavior and Values respect differences
procedures Title a council member is seen
Use of workshops by public as a "council member"
Mission Focus as basis for council even if speaking on an issue as a
decision making private citizen
Decorum at meetings
3. Proposed topics for March, 2006 (Date tote determined) Council Leadership
Workshop:
Review of Council Goal Setting Process: consider updating the City's goals
and establishing specific performance outcomes to be achieved for each goal
during the calendar year.
Establishing a revised City Manager Evaluation Process focusing on fulfilling
position responsibilities, achieving specific performance objectives, and the
on-the-job demonstration of defined position- related competencies expected
of the City Manager.
4. City Council Goals for 2006.
2006 City Council Goals
Goals 1 and 2 become the "super ordinate goals" that will be absorbing
most of the Council's leadership and the municipal staff's management
capacity during 2006. Goals 3 and 4 are reflective of the Council's
commitment to sustain the efforts these goals addressed because of their
extreme importance to the community.
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The goals, listed below, established for 2005 are carried forward as
Council's Goals for 2006.
Goal No. 1: Create a New Brooklyn Center "Downtown" Blueprint
Goal No. 2: Continue Funding of Community Services.
Goal No. 3: Sustain Code Enforcement, Crime Prevention, and
Traffic Enforcement Efforts.
Goal No. 4: Continue the Street Reconstruction Program.
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