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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 10-23 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 OCTOBER 23, 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 City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS The following amendments were made to the proposed minutes: September 25, 2006 — Study Session Page 2. Parasrab_ h 2. Line 12 — Additional and Replacement Language She stated in a Memo to Council that included the proposed CM Evaluation Form, she proposed Council review the contract as the council makeup had changed since it was first written but that suggestion apparently died with the tabling of the proposed CM Evaluation Form until February 2007. She stated that now that she has reviewed it, the City Council, composed of new members from the 2002 and 2004 election, must review it together and come to agreement. Mayor Kragness stated it is a basic contract offered to a City Manager and needs to be moved forward and stated postponing the process is unfair to Mr. Boganey. Councilmember Carmody stated she does not wish to table the item. Page 3. Paragraph 1. Line 1— Additional and Replacement Language She requested a comparison table to show proposed changes from what the Council had originally been presented. September 25, 2006 — Regular Session Page 3. Paragraph 2. Line 10 — Additional and Replacement Language She stated to be fair, the item should be tabled for at least 2 weeks and the Council should meet and review the offer made between Karl Nollenberger, PAR Group and Mr. Boganey, and decide by consensus what Council wanted to offer to their first choice candidate. Page 15 — Additional Language Mr. LeFevere responded to Councilmember Niesen in that it is not intended to be a waiver of unintentional acts. / 10/23/06 1 Page 16, Paragraphs 13 and 14 — Replacement Language The reference to Section 13G was changed to 12G in two occurrences. October 9, 2006 — Regular Session Page 1, Paragraph 4 — Additional Language Councilmember Carmody stated that she is a member of the policy making body that proposed this change. She stated there are about 30 different policies made and she is not familiar with the specifics of this one, however she stated that she would be willing to get more information from the League staff that would clarify the policy. Page 5, Paragraph 5 — Additional Language Councilmember Carmody and Mayor Kragness pointed out that it is not appropriate to point out that Ms. Eaton is the wife of a Mayoral Candidate and that it introduced politics into the debate, which is not allowed. Page 7 — Replacement Language Termination for Clause was changed to Termination of Cause. October 9, 2006 — Work Session Page 1, Paragraph 4 — Additional and Replacement Language She cited City Charter provision 7.10 Disbursements — How Made and noted that the provision did not address the process of approvals, only the process of disbursement. Page 2, Paragraph 4 - Additional and Replacement Language Councilmember Niesen read a portion of Section 7.12 of the City Charter that discussed the financial reporting requirements and noted specific information required to be provided to City Council that Council is not receiving. There was discussion regarding the requirements of the City Charter. Page 3 — Additional Language at the End of the Item It was the majority consensus of the City Council to go ahead with the negotiations for a new agreement. October 16, 2006 — Joint Work Session with the Financial Commission Page 4, Last Paragraph - Additional and Rep_ lacement Language Councilmember Niesen stated objection to the upgrading of the position at the liquor store in 2006 and noted Council was discussing the 2007 budget. Page 5, Paragraph 4 - Additional Language She stated she did not think it was allowable for the City Manager to increase the number of full - time employees without a vote of the Council and that the 2006 budget specified the number of full - time employees. She stated she was not opposed to discussing the position but she wanted this brought to the Council for a vote if changes were to be made during this non - public meeting. There was discussion regarding the process to close a portion of the regular City Council meeting to discuss pending litigation. 10/23/06 2 Councilmember O'Connor inquired about the letter included in item 10i. in that a period of 100 years is indicated. City Manager Curt Boganey explained that the 100 years should read 10 years. Councilmember Lasman inquired about item 1 Of. and the number of Neighborhood Liaison Officers (NLO) in the City. Mr. Boganey explained that the City has one NLO and a vacant position for a second NLO and stated the two Cadets work in partnership with the NLOs. Councilmember Carmody inquired about the public recognition of the donation for the safety camp. Councilmember Lasman explained that she mentioned it in her last Council Report, however she will mention again. Councilmember O'Connor indicated that she would prefer not to participate in the reading of the Random Acts of Kindness presentations. There was discussion on the manner in which the random acts of kindness nominations would be read. Councilmember Carmody inquired about page four of item 10g. regarding the 4M and Capital Improvement Budget policies and suggested that the policies indicate that the City Council is the body adopting such policies, rather than the "City." Mr. Boganey stated for clarification, inserting the word Council would be preferable. Councilmember Niesen inquired about the order of the agenda in regards to the closed session. It was indicated that the meeting would be closed for item I Oi. Mr. Boganey explained why item I Oi is being addressed by both the Council and EDA in that it is one hearing by both bodies so that the City Council and EDA issues may be addressed. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS NORTHWEST SUBURBS CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REGARDING RESOLUTION TO THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES — GREGORY MOORE Mr. Boganey explained the request regarding the Resolution to the League of Minnesota Cities. Gregory Moore, Executive Director of Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission stated appreciation for Rex Newman and Diane Niesen for their contributions to the NWSCCC. He explained the purpose of the requested resolution and discussed the build out language. He distributed and discussed handouts entitled Phone firms' cable TV plans hit local obstacle, and Local Governments Urge Congress to Vote "No" on Telecom Bill. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded to close the Study Session at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. RECONVENE STUDY SESSION The Study Session was reconvened at 6:46 p.m. 10/23/06 3 Mr. Moore continued to explain the historical events and occurrences leading to the present request. He stated the NWSCCC are asking that each City passed these resolutions individually. There was discussion on the statements of Ann Higgins from the League of Minnesota Cities via a transcribed voicemail. There was also discussion regarding local and loss of local control and Fiber Optic equipment. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded to close the Study Session at 6:59 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk May i 10/23/06 4