HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 08-14 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
AUGUST 14, 2006
CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session and was called to order by Mayor Myrna
Kragness at 6:00 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, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
The amendments to the July 12, 2006, Joint Meeting with Opportunity Site Task Force, July 24,
2006, Regular Session, July 24, 2006 Work Session, and May 8, 2006, Economic Development
Authority meeting were discussed and it was the majority agreement of the City Council to make the
following amendments:
Mav 8, 2006, Economic Development Authoritv
Page 1 — Submitted by Councilmember O'Connor:
Community Development Director Brad Hoffman stated inquiries regarding the property have been
received the latest being a month ago from a church which would be a
tax exempt use.
Page 2 — Submitted by Councilmember O'Connor:
Commissioner O'Connor stated her opposition to purchasinz the nroverty.
Julv 12, 2006, Joint Meetine with Opportunity Site Task Force
Page 1 — Submitted by Councilmember Carmody:
Opportunity Site Task Force members present: Muriel Lee, Jeanne Messersmith, Tim Willson, and
Bud Sorenson. Thorbuci.
Page 5 - Submitted by Councilmember Carmody:
Mr. m en Sorenson stated preference to the Real Estate Recycling plan because of the uses
proposed.
Page 5 — Submitted by Councilmember Lasman:
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Councilmember Lasman diseussed t he eeneept of twin " p als ar:a sw ed eeneem f r di ffi tfifies
w ith th l - ft Sh s tat e d p f e f r eftee f r the Nortl'.bm ,L [l:ll r " fY al, br„ o
into the ,. ^.,...,,, niy, had concerns about the concept of having similar proiects on both sides of
Highwav 100 (Onnortunity Site), and also ,dated concern about difficulties with recent legislation
regarding redevelopment.
July 24, 2006, Regular Session
Page 2 — Submitted by Councilmember O'Connor:
Councilmember O'Connor asked how a steep driveway is fi xed when a road is lowered. Public
Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom stated the drivewav apron is extended. After further
discussion. Interim Citv Manager Curt Boganev stated he would handle the concern..
Page 4 — Submitted by Councilmember O'Connor:
Councilmember O'Connor asked if fixing the Brooklvn Park dam on Shingle Creek caused excess
nutrients to flow downstream. Mr. Bischoff responded it would be temvorarv.
Page 4 — Submitted by Councilmember Niesen:
Councilmember Niesen asked questions that included: effects of formerly soraved copper sulfate
(since discontinued), shoreline regulations, priority ranking of nroiects based on whether a Citv had
included a vroiect in their CIP. potential impacts to Twin Lake of airport land development including
effects the wetland noted to be discharyin>p excess nhosnhorus. nossibility and outcomes of dredging.
and screening oflaree stormwater discharge pine on east side of Upper Twin.
Councilmember Niesen asked Mavor Kragness if the city of Crvstal had been asked to participate in
funding of water aualitv improvements in Upper Twin Lake over the vears. Responding to Mavor
Kragness' answer. Councilmember Niesen reminded Council that Crvstal had recently asked for
their support to fund further studies of developing Crvstal airport land but by refusing to fund water
auality improvements to date did not want to take responsible for possible negative Lake impacts.
Page 6, Paragraph 6 — Submitted by Councilmember Niesen:
She stated if funding is goin to be given because of lack of income in 1998, the _financial statements
for that vear should be restated to the Office of the State Auditor. In response to Councilmember
Carmodv's comment that no operational audit was necessary because staff is capable of all the
financial work. Councilmember Niesen reminded Council that an audit finding was received on the
Golf Course last vear and this vear. the Finance staff had seen large turnover in recent vears. and
that the current Finance Director's immediate position prior to Brooklvn Center was as a Citv
Manager.
Julv 24, 2006. Work Session
Page 1 — Submitted by Councilmember Carmody:
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
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patrons are home.
Page 2 — Submitted by Councilmember Niesen:
Councilmember /Commissioner Niesen stated her concerns were addressed discussed during the
Regular Session.
Councilmember Niesen inquired about trends, as shown in the past in regards to item 9c. Resolution
Calling for a Hearing on Proposed Special Assessments for Delinquent Public Utility Service
Accounts. Mr. Boganey stated the purpose of the resolution is to set the Public Hearing, at which
time information on trends will be provided.
Councilmember Lasman also inquired about item 9c. and asked why names appear without dollar
amounts. Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom explained that those names are
typically linked to rental properties where one name is the renter and the other is the owner of the
property who is responsible for the delinquent amount. Mr. Boganey stated he will research the issue
and return to the City Council with further information.
Councilmember O'Connor inquired about the order of the night's meetings, EDA being held
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subsequent to the Work Session. Mr. Boganey explained that discussion on item 1. Soil Conditions
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and Related Issues 57 and Logan Area should occur before the related items on the EDA agenda.
Councilmember O'Connor stated preference that the meetings be held in the normal order. Mr.
Boganey further suggested that only the discussion related to item 1. Soil Conditions and Related
Issues 57 and Logan Area be held prior to the EDA meeting.
Councilmember O'Connor discussed the definition of Consensus which she stated differs from the
definition that was distributed to the City Council by Mayor Kragness. She indicated that she would
be removing item 7c. Application and Permit for a Temporary On -Sale Liquor License Submitted by
Energy Cents Coalition for an Event to be Held at Surly Brewing Company, 4811 Dusharme Drive,
on September 16, 2006, from the consent agenda.
Councilmember Niesen inquired about the status of the Crime Report expected from the Police
Department. Mr. Boganey stated he would find out the status of the report and respond to the City
Council.
Councilmember Lasman inquired about comments received by other Councilmembers during
National Night Out. Mayor Kragness stated she heard no complaints this year while attending indoor
parties. Councilmember Carmody stated she heard comments regarding the diversity of the City,
code enforcement, and speeding. Councilmember Lasman stated she heard complaints /concerns
regarding the number of rental units, code enforcement, and speeding.
Mr. Boganey stated he received compliments regarding the Police Department, and City Staff,
however heard concerns regarding noise, traffic, out street lights, and curfew violations.
Councilmember O'Connor discussed an incident where a resident was cited for parking on the grass
and had to go to court to pay the fee. She stated some residents are concerned with the excess amount
of code enforcement.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
REVIEW DRAFT LETTER TO ATTORNEY JILL WAITE
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Mr. Boganey distributed a letter from Attorney Jill Waite dated August 11, 2006. He explained that
the City has been very responsive to the Attorney. He discussed the details of the case and stated he
thinks a brief thank you letter should be sufficient if the City Council chooses to respond.
Councilmembers Niesen and Carmody stated a response to the Attorney is not necessary.
Councilmember O'Connor inquired of the process when a party requests public information and
asked if people are being directed in the proper direction. Mr. Boganey responded the public is being
directed to the correct person; however Ms. Waite is claiming they are not. He stated the information
Ms. Waite requested was not public data. He stated it was data that was part of the discovery
process, which she did get through the Prosecuting Attorney.
ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Niesen moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded to close the Study Session at
6:47 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
RECONVENE STUDY SESSION
Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Niesen seconded to reopen the Study Session
at 6:47 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember O'Connor stated concern that accurate information is not being given and not in a
timely manner.
It was the majority agreement of the City Council not to send a response to Attorney Jill Waite.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Niesen moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded to close the Study Session at
6:54 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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