HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 01-22 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
JANUARY 22, 2007
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 Tim Willson at 8:13 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor /President Tim Willson and Councilmembers /Commissioners Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan
Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Community Development
Specialist Tom Bublitz, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development
Director Brad Hoffman, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT UPDATES
Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz updated the City Council on the following development
projects:
a. 57th and Logan
Mr. Bublitz discussed the ground water contamination and stated a development agreement is still being
negotiated with Steiner Development.
There was discussion on the ground water contamination and development timeline of the property.
b. I -694 Acquisitions
City Manager Curt Boganey discussed property uses that will require policy decisions by the EDA.
Community Development Director Brad Hoffman stated staff would return with bids for the demolition of
the Olive Garden and Cracker Barrel sites. He stated the Days Inn demolition would be in the early fall.
c. Earle Brown Hotel
Mr. Hoffman updated the City Council on the hotel development proposed for the property west of the Earle
Brown Heritage Center. Mr. Hoffman discussed the location, funding, phases, and size of the hotel
proposed for the property.
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d. Other
Councilmember Yelich inquired about the future plans of Brookdale Mall. Mr. Boganey explained that the
owners' goal is to retain the Brookdale site for retail use and to attract other retailers onto the property. He
stated the owner has been in contact with businesses and negotiating heavily in recent months.
Councilmember Ryan inquired about the Jerry's New Market site. Mr. Hoffman stated the owner of the
property wants to develop the site and has no desire to sell the property. Mr. Hoffman stated over the years
many developers and buyers have been directed to the site and the owner has not been interested.
AUDIT COMMITTEE — FORMER COUNCILMEMBER NIESEN
Mr. Boganey stated former Councilmember Niesen wished to form an audit committee.
Councilmember Lasman stated she would not be in favor of the proposed because the City Council is kept
informed during an audit and would be alerted if something was out of place. She stated adding an audit
committee would be micromanagement.
Mayor Willson
stated agreement with Councilmember Lasman. He stated having two Council Y g g Members on e
an audit committee would not be in the best interest of the City Council or the City.
Councilmember Yelich stated he does not support an audit committee, however would be interested in how
the City Council is kept updated on the financial state of the City. Mr. Boganey stated a format of regularly
reported financial reports is being developed.
Councilmember Ryan agreed with Councilmembers Lasman and Yelich.
COUNCIL MINUTES GUIDANCE
Mr. Boganey requested additional guidance from the City Council regarding minute preparation.
Mayor Willson discussed streaming audio on the City's website, which would elevate inquiry on details
from the meetings.
After a discussion it was the majority consensus of the City Council that the minutes be done in summary
form without individual attribution unless necessary. It was also added that if a Council Member wished the
minutes to reflect their reason for opposition for the record, they should state this request.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember O'Connor stated she will be attending the Legislative Breakfast along with Councilmember
Lasman and asked if anyone else will be attending. Mayor Willson and Councilmembers Ryan and Yelich
indicated that they will be attending a training session scheduled for the same day.
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ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman moved and Councilmember /Commissioner Ryan seconded
adjournment of the City Council /Economic Development Authority Work Session at 9:28 p.m.
M 'on passed unanimously.
City Clerk Mayor /President
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