HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 10-23 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
OCTOBER 23, 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 10:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor /President Myrna Kragness and Councilmembers /Commissioners Kathleen Carmody, Kay
Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey,
Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, City Attorney Mary Tietjen, and Deputy
City Clerk Camille Worley.
NEW LAW (HF 3779, CHAPTER 240) ZONING REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT
ESTABLISHMENTS — COUNCILMEMBER LASMAN
Councilmember Lasman explained that the purpose of the discussion of this item is to be
proactive and protect the City. She suggested that the requirements remain as they currently
exist.
City Attorney Mary Tietjen explained that since a law was enacted in May, there has been a
federal case in which the judge indicated the likelihood of success of a business owner who
might challenge the statute.
The majority consensus of the City Council was to leave the requirements as they currently read
and to wait and see if a problem arises.
CONTINUATION OF NORTHWEST SUBURBS CABLE COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION REGARDING RESOLUTION TO THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA
CITIES — GREGORY MOORE
Rex Newman explained that the League of Minnesota Cities will not accept comments on the
matter after October 31 He stated there are nine cities in the joint powers agreement, of which
six have taken action to show support. He stated the purpose of the resolution is to maintain local
control.
Councilmember Carmody indicated that she would like to verify information presented by Mr.
Newman. She suggested that the item be placed on the next City Council agenda.
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It was the majority consensus of the City Council to place the item on the next regular agenda.
Councilmember Niesen stated she has read a lot of material on this matter and she would support
the cause to prevent the City from losing local franchising control.
SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION — MAJOR PLAN
AMENDMENT
Mr. Boganey distributed information regarding the Shingle Creek Watershed Management
Commission's Major Plan Amendment.
Mr. Blomstrom indicated there is a November 17 deadline to formally submit comments to the
Watershed Commission. He discussed the Major Plan Amendment to the Second Generation
Management Plan. He discussed the history and current status of the Second Generation
Management Plan and the three elements of the Major Plan Amendment.
Councilmember Niesen stated the $500,000 levy is an excessive increase from the original
$75,000.
Councilmember Carmody discussed the financial cap, projects per year, and the rationale of the
Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission when determining the needed $500,000.
Councilmember O'Connor asked what pollutants the City puts into the watershed and how we
would stop them.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to review the presented materials, make notes
and for the item to be presented at the November 13 Work Session.
MISCELLANEOUS
There were no miscellaneous items discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember /Commissioner Carmody moved and Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman
seconded adjournment of the City Council /Economic Development Authority Work Session at
11:00 P.M.
Motio asked unanimously.
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