HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 07-24 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
JULY 24, 2006
CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council /Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work
Session and was called to order by Mayor/President Myrna Kragness at 8:55 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness and Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen,
and Mary O'Connor. Also present were Interim City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works
Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City
Clerk Camille Worley.
DISCUSSION OF LIQUOR ORDINANCE REVISIONS — MICRO BREWERY — CITY
MANAGER
Interim City Manager Curt Boganey stated the proposed revisions to the Liquor Ordinance will
make it easier for the public to read the code and understand the liquor license requirements. He
stated Mr. Ansari approached the City regarding the sale of growlers, making this an off -sale
establishment. He stated the previous ordinance did not allow for this sale by anyone other than
the City's own establishments.
Councilmember /Commissioner O'Connor asked where the product is sold. Mr. Ansari
addressed the Council and stated it is sold in kegs only, at liquor stores and restaurants. She
questioned the length of freshness in growlers. Mr. Ansari stated the shelf life is less than that of
a larger brewery. He displayed the container and discussed the container and that the package is
not to be opened until the patrons are home.
Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman requested that the Police Department be consulted on the
matter. She stated in her opinion, the risks are not greater than the sale at another off -sale
establishment.
Mr. Boganey stated the Police Chief indicated that no immediate problems are foreseen but that
if an application is submitted, the Police Department would make an official determination at
that time.
Mr. Ansari stated this would help his business tremendously.
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Mayor Kragness stated approval for the proposal.
The majority consensus of the City Council was to move the item to the Regular Session of the
August 14, 2006, City Council meeting with no changes.
DISCUSSION OF RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS PROGRAM — COUNCILMEMBER
O'CONNOR
Councilmember /Commissioner O'Connor stated there are many random acts of kindness around
the City and should not be directed by the government. She stated the City should not spend time
honoring the few people it finds that have done good deeds.
Mayor Kragness and Councilmembers /Commissioners Carmody and Lasman stated preference
that the program remains.
The majority consensus of the City Council was to continue the Random Acts of Kindness
Program.
DISCUSSION OF DRAFT POLICY ON PRIOR AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE ITEMS
FOR COUNCIL TRAVEL
Mr. Boganey stated after researching, it was determined that the League of Minnesota Cities
does not collect information from National Conferences.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to amend the policy to read: Councilmembers
attending approved travel may not purchase conference training materials at the City's expense
unless requested and approved in advanced by City Council.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to place the item on the regular agenda for
consideration.
DISCUSSION OF MASSAGE PARLOR ORDINANCE — CITY MANAGER
Mr. Boganey stated he spoke to Ms. Dalton and explained that the current ordinance provides an
exception for health clubs; therefore she is qualified to have a Massage Therapist operating out
of her establishment except that her facility does not meet several criteria in the City Ordinance.
Following City Council discussion on the matter, the City Council requested that staff gather
information from surrounding cities on their handlings of the matter.
GOLF COURSE AUDIT — COUNCILMEMBER NIESEN
Councilmember /Commissioner Niesen stated her concerns were discussed during the Regular
Session.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Mayor Kragness requested that the basic ordinances be translated to accommodate the many
nationalities in the cities.
Councilmember /Commissioner O'Connor stated there is another stadium resolution asking for
support. Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman stated the City Council already has an
resolution addressing the matter.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman moved and Councilmember /Commissioner Carmody
seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at
10:02 p.m.
Motion unani ously.
City blerk M
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