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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 01-22 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 JANUARY 22, 2007 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS There was discussion on the process and approval of Special Use Permits in regards to home occupations such as that in Item No. 10a. Mayor Willson requested the following change to the Study Session minutes of January 8, 2007: Pate 1, Third to Last Paragraph Councilmember O'Connor requested Item Nos. 7e, 7f, and 7g be removed from the Consent Agenda for further clarification. Mayor Willson stated that Item Nos. 7e, 7f, and 7g would be removed from the Consent Agenda to Council Consideration Item Nos. A 7tt and am ; respeetively lIs, lIt, 11 u. respectively, and Item listo llv. Councilmember O'Connor stated she accepts the proposed changes to the December 11, 2006 — Regular Session minutes. There was a discussion on the $72,000 being escrowed for relocation costs for EDA Item No. 4a. City Manager Curt Boganey explained that the Relocation Specialist met with the owners of the Days Inn and the individuals living in the Days Inn to assess relocation assistance eligibility. He stated the amount given to each individual will vary depending on individual income levels. He explained that the money is intended to cover moving costs and increased costs they may bear living in a new location for a specific amount of time. A discussion was held regarding the purpose of street reconstruction of James Circle when much of the land is proposed to be redeveloped. Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom explained that there is minimal chance that the road will be abandoned and stated street reconstruction at this time is appropriate. He discussed the disconnection of utilities and stated it was done in a manner to ease reconnection after redevelopment. 01/22/07 -1- MISCELLANEOUS There was a discussion of a letter received by Wendell Erikson regarding a large water bill. Mr. Boganey indicated that the City Council would receive a report on the findings of the account. There was inquiry regarding the funding of former Mayor Myrna Kragness' retirement party. Mr. Boganey explained that if the City is going to be involved, it should have been handled by City Council policy and in advance of the event. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS CHARTER AMENDMENTS — CHARTER COMMISSION Mr. Boganey explained that the Charter Commission is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, January 24, 2006, where the proposed Charter changes will be considered. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor 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 6:47 p.m. Mr. Boganey discussed the proposed changes to the Charter and the rationale of the changes. After a discussion on the proposed changes, it was the majority consensus of the City Council that staff expresses to the Charter Commission that the City Council is not comfortable with the Charter requiring that the City Code be published and maintained on the City's website. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to close the Study Session at 7:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayor 01/22/07 -2-