HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 12-11 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
DECEMBER 11, 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
6:00 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, Public Works Director /City Engineer
Todd Blomstrom, Director of Fiscal & Support Services Dan Jordet, and Deputy City Clerk Camille
Worley.
MINUTE CORRECTIONS — COUNCILMEMBER NIESEN
Councilmember Niesen explained her request to change the minutes of the June 12, 2006, Regular
Session and the June 26, 2006, Work Session meetings.
There was discussion on the request. Councilmember O'Connor stated she would be in favor of
changing the minutes as requested by Councilmember Niesen's. Mayor Kragness and Councilmembers
Carmody and Lasman stated objection to amending the approved minutes because the original minutes
reflect an appropriate summarization of the discussion held.
Mayor Kragness stated the requested change to Page 4, Paragraph 1 of the June 26, 2006, Work Session
minutes would be acceptable.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the following amendment to the June 26,
2006, Work Session meeting minutes:
(P4, paragraph 1) Councilmember /Commissioner Niesen offered to contact Tautges and bring
information back to Council as to what types of information an operational audit would provide.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember O'Connor requested the following changes to the November 27, 2006, Study Session
minutes:
Page 2, Line 2, Paragraph 7
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.
Page 2, Paragraph 5
Councilmember O'Connor stated preference that the land be sold and the new owner be allowed to build
anvthinz they wish within zoning limits.
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November 27, 2006, Regular Session
Page 6, Line 1 under Miscellaneous
Councilmember O'Connor stated a concern of the Parks and Recreation Commission for the removal of
the graffiti in the parks. She discussed the importance of removing the graffiti in a timely manner to
prevent further graffiti and easier removal.
December 4, 2006 — Truth in Taxation Budget Hearing:
Page 2, Line 2, Paragraph 3
Henry Yang, 6207 Regent Ave N, asked if there is a legislative cap on the amount that taxes can be
raised. He stated concern with the amount of increase in pr-epei4y taxes , both prap market vallie
of property he owns.
Page 2, Line 3, Parap-raph 4
Amy Luesebrink, 5557 James Ave N, explained her frustration with the increase in taxes and explained
that voting against the school referendums was due to the increase in other taxes. She asked that the
City Council try to help the School District 286 so that property taxes are not increased.
Councilmember Niesen inquired about the HRA and EDA items specifically the budgeted amounts and
the 2007 Dept Service Budgets. City Manager Curt Boganey responded by explaining the budgeted
amount proposed and how that amount was determined. Director of Fiscal & Support Services Dan
Jordet explained the 2007 Dept Service Budgets.
MISCELLANEOUS
There was discussion on the transition process for approval of minutes from the year 2006. Mr.
Boganey stated the minutes will be approved by the new City Council. He stated a plaque will be
presented to outgoing City Council Members at the first meeting of the new year.
Councilmember O'Connor requested that the minutes be resented to the City Council prior to the first
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meeting f the year so that corrections can be made b the outgoing Council Members.
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There was discussion on the request. Councilmember Carmody stated objection to the early presentation
of minutes. Mayor Kragness stated the new City Council is present and will be able to review the
minutes. Councilmember Niesen stated she would be willing to review the minutes and submit changes
to the City Manager.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to have the minutes emailed to Mayor Kragness and
Councilmember Niesen so that corrections may be submitted to Mr. Boganey.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to close the Study Session at
6:42 p.m.
Mot' passed unanimously. •
City Clerk Mayor
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