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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 11-27 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 NOVEMBER 27, 2006 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 6:03 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, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, and Director of Fiscal & Support Services Dan Jordet. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS The following amendments were made to the proposed minutes: Councilmember O'Connor requested the following changes: November 13, 2006, Work Session meeting minutes: Paae 2, Paraizrabh 4 — Amended Lansuage Councilmember /Commissioner O'Connor stated she does not want eminent domain added. i-S s_________ ..____ the propose as pr es . . 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 eminent domain policy. November 13, 2006, Regular Session meeting minutes: Paize 7, Paraszranh 2 under item 11 d. — Additional Lanauaize Councilmember O'Connor stated drains should be cleaned but not streets. She also stated $111,000 is too much money. 11/27/06 1 Councilmember Lasman requested the following changes to the November 13, 2006, Work Session meeting minutes: Page 2, Paragraph 1 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. Pate 2, Paragraph 3 Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman stated disappointment at the number of proposals and stated the City should spotlight the eminent domain issues along with hijZhliZhtinQ some of the other issues g rho ig- ting iSa 7 ues. Page 2, Paraiaraph 4 — Additional Lanauaize She stated agreement for the AMM eminent domain policy. Pate 2, Paragraph 5 — Amended Lanauaae Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman indicated her top nine sections of concern with emphasis on Eminent Domain. Those top nine are as follows: Councilmember O'Connor stated she would like Consent Agenda item number 7d. moved to the regular agenda, item number 8g. There was discussion on the advertisement of the Truth in Taxation Hearing where it was indicated that it would be published in an article in the Sun Post newspaper along with notification on the City's website. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS DISCUSSION REGARDING DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR BROOKDALE SQUARE City Manager Curt Boganey stated staff was approached by a company interested in acquiring the Brookdale Square property for the purpose of a large big -box hardware type store. He stated the interested party was notified that this type of development within the Opportunity Site would not be consistent with the design for the area. He stated a copy of the City Council guidelines were provided to them along with opportunity for a different proposal. He stated the City has not heard back from them. He requested direction from the City Council as to proposals that are not consistent with the Opportunity Site guidelines. He discussed the optional use of a moratorium. Mayor Kragness stated objection to a big box building on the Opportunity Site. She stated she would be in favor of a moratorium. There was discussion on the use of a moratorium, changes in zoning, and the development of an action plan. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to proceed with a moratorium. Councilmember O'Connor stated preference that the land be sold and the new owner be allowed to build anything they wish within zoning limits. 11/27/06 2 2007 DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE It was the majority consensus of the City Council to move the 2007 Draft City Council Meeting Schedule to a regular agenda item for approval. REVISIONS TO SIGN ORDINANCEBANNERS — COUNCIL Councilmember O'Connor stated objection to limiting the use of banners on private property. Councilmember Carmody stated objection to requiring a permit to hang banners. It was determined that the new City Council discusses this item next year. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to close the Study Session at 6:45 p .m. Motion passed unanimously. RECONVENE STUDY SESSION Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to reconvene the Study Session at 6:45 p.m. CITY COUNCIL RETREAT GOAL SETTING DRAFT RESULTS SUBMITTED BY DON SALVERDA There was discussion on the content and corrections needed to the Goal Setting Draft Results. It was indicated that the second Saturday in January is the tentative time for the next City Council Retreat. FINANCIAL COMMISSION MEMBER RECRUITMENT — COUNCILMEMBER NIESEN There was discussion on the number of Commissioners for the different Commissions in the City. There was also discussion on assigning a liaison to the Planning Commission. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded to close the Study Session at 7:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. A UW�AIIA d , City Clerk 11/27/06 3