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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 04-13 CCM Study SessionMINUTES 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 APRIL 13, 2009 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, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal & Support Services Dan Jordet, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Police Chief Scott Bechthold, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Roche requested discussion on the following section of the Work Session minutes of March 23, 2009: Page 5, first paragraph following the bullet points at the top of the page. He stated he believes the intent was that the Mississippi Regional trail bed that is pre- existing from 53rd Avenue/Lyndale Avenue, running along the river and up TH 252 be included in the final proposal. He stated there is good focus on 57th Avenue east of Highway 100. He finds it equally critical to have an opportunity to identify the pre-existing trails on the east side of the City running parallel to the Mississippi River and to include the pre-existing trails into the final proposal. He stressed that he would like to ensure that this will happen. He pointed out that it is a nice bituminous trail that meets all the specifications of a regional trail. Mr. Boganey noted that the City is working on the agreement with the Three Rivers Park District, and that the agreement discusses the Three Rivers Park District acquiring the responsibility and the rights to maintain existing trails and to potentially extend other regional trails. He requested clarification on whether the agreement will specify the regional trails that will be improved or extended in the future. Mr. Eitel responded in the affirmative. He stated based on Council discussion at the March 23, 2009, Work Session, staff will expand discussions with the Three Rivers Park District to consider the Mississippi River Corridor Trail and will look at the 69th Avenue intersection with Shingle Creek as part of that connection. Mr. Boganey requested clarification on whether it is the Council's direction that staff insist that this connection be part of the agreement or that staff attempt to negotiate the connection into the 04/13/09 _1 Councilmember Roche requested discussion on agenda item 7b, specifically in relation to five trees that were lost along the commercial corner of Brooklyn Boulevard next to Culvers. He inquired whether there is an opportunity to ensure that the trees will be replanted. Mr. Lillehaug stated staff will look into the referenced trees; there is a program to replace these types of trees. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Lasman requested discussion on the letter from Bonnie Jude regarding Brookwood. Mr. Boganey replied that staff does not have any more information at this time and has not had an opportunity to meet with individuals from Brookwood. Staff will obtain further information and report to the Council. It was noted that the request regarding Brookwood included the potential demand for a City program to support existing homeowners with fixing up properties. The City is operating with very limited resources and something like this would need to be approached with considerable caution. However, there may be a role for the City to provide some support, possibly some resources to support the effort on the part of existing homeowners. Councilmember Lasman expressed concern that semis have been parking in the Macy's parking lot at Brookdale. Mr. Boganey stated staff will check into the situation; it is not likely that there is authorization for semis to be stored on the parking lot. Councilmember Roche relayed a thank you to staff from an individual that resides near St. Alphonsus Church for the garbage bins near France and 69th Avenues and Halifax and 69' Avenues. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS DUSHARME DRIVE - NAME CHANGE - CITIZEN Council reviewed the staff report on the citizen request to change the name of Dusharme Drive. Councilmember Lasman stated in investigating the origin of the current name she was not able to find anything that indicated an attachment to holding the name of Dusharme Drive for perpetuity. There was discussion on whether changing the name could be viewed as private advertising. It was noted that the concern driving the request to change the street name seems to be facilitating people in finding the business located on the street. Mr. Lillehaug advised if the concern is locating the street he would suggest 48th Avenue, Abbott, or Beard, which are the north/south streets in the area. 48th Avenue would likely be the most appropriate, as the street is an extension of 48th Avenue. It was suggested that Mr. Ansari be informed that the Council is not considering changing the street name to that of a business because of obvious precedence, but that Council is considering 04/13/09 -3- Councilmember Lasman stated her support of the City making a profit with the event and promoting a business in the City. Councilmember Yelich stated his support of Brooklyn Center Liquor retailing the product for the fall event, as well as consideration of an ongoing relationship of Brooklyn Center Liquor retailing Surly Brewing growlers. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to close the Study Session at 7:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 1 I 04/13/09 -5- 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 April 13, 2009. 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 April 27, 2009, Regular Session. 4-1'mg~ City Clerk Bar ~ ~ L Mayor 1 1 1 04/13/09 -6-