HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 11-13 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
NOVEMBER 13, 2006
CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council /Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work Session called to
order by Mayor /President Myrna Kragness at 8:03 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, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION — MAJOR PLAN
AMENDMENT
City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item and discussed the history.
There was discussion on the information presented regarding the Major Plan Amendment of the Shingle
Creek Watershed Management Commission.
Councilmember /Commissioner O'Connor stated objection to the amount of money being spent on the
proj ects.
Councilmember /Commissioner Carmody summarized her findings and information collected at the
Watershed Commission meetings along with various concerns of the plan. She stated the importance of
staying within the spending cap needs to be expressed to the Shingle Creek Watershed Management
Commission.
Mr. Boganey suggested that the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission be advised that either
they should state clearly to the public that this plan anticipates City assessment costs that will exceed the
agreed upon cap, or adjust that aspect of the plan to keep those anticipated costs within the approved cap.
It was recommended that the wishes of the City Council be sent to the commission and the cities involved.
There was discussion on the completion of the TMDI,s and the effect on the remainder of the projects.
The majority consensus of the City Council was to direct staff to send a letter to both the commission and
the cities involved indicating the City of Brooklyn Center's position on the proposed action. It was
indicated that the letter should also state that until the TMDLs have been completed to justify the projects,
the projects should not proceed.
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AMM PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE POLICIES
Mr. Boganey stated the purpose of the item is for the City Council to give direction and for general
information.
Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman stated disappointment at the number of proposals and stated the
City should spotlight the eminent domain issues along with highlighting some of the other issues.
Councilmember /Commissioner O'Connor stated she does not want eminent domain added. She stated she
would like the State to discontinue use of Market Value Homestead Credit, Limited Market Value, and
Local Government Aid. She stated the State should reduce its sales tax and not continue to mandate cities.
She stated local authority should remain and she is displeased with the requirement of the Metropolitan
Council regarding an updated plan be submitted by the year 2008. Councilmember /Commissioner Carmody
responded the AMM has committees that work on these issues and she stated confidence that they have
taken into consideration, all points of view. Mayor /President Kragness responded she has been on the board
of AMM for many years and there are committees that study the information. She explained that it is not
just decided by two or three people, it is a long process of studies. She stated agreement for the AMM
eminent domain policy.
Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman indicated her top nine sections of concern with emphasis on
Eminent Domain. Those top nine are as follows:
I -C Local Government Aid (LGA)
I -L City Revenue Stability and Fund Balance
1 -0 Stated Program Revenue Sources
II -A Mandates & Local Authority
II -B City Enterprise Activities
III -F City Role in Economic Development
III -I Tax Increment Financing
III -J Eminent Domain
IV -G Local Zoning Authority
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember /Commissioner Carmody discussed that she was informed that the Charter Commission did
not receive information from the City Council. Mr. Boganey responded that he is almost certain that the
information was sent to the Charter Commission.
Mr. Boganey addressed the pending Work Session item: Revisions to Sign Ordinance - Banners and stated it
will be on the agenda for the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember /Commissioner Carmody moved and Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman seconded
adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at 8:41 p.m.
M n passed unanimously.
City Clerk MayorfPresident
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