HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 02-12 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
FEBRUARY 12, 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 6:02 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, Director of Fiscal & Support Services Dan Jordet, and Deputy City Clerk
Camille Worley.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember O'Connor requested that those recognized in Resolution No. 2007 -20 be named
in the title of the Resolution. It was indicated that the names of those being recognized are
included in the body of the Resolution. Councilmember O'Connor withdrew her request. She
requested that the audio tape be reviewed with regard to the motion made on Item No. 11 d. of the
January 22, 2007, Regular Session minutes. It was determined that the motion was incorrectly
reflected and it was the majority consensus of the City Council to amend the minutes to reflect
the correct outcome of the motion.
Councilmember Ryan announced that he will be attending the National League of Cities 2007
Congressional City Leadership Conference held in Washington, D.C. from March 10 — March
14, thus requiring his absence at the March 12, 2007, City Council meeting. He requested that
the City Council deem this an appropriate and excused absence. It was the majority consensus of
the City Council to deem the absence excused. There was a discussion held regarding the
importance of no more than two City Council Members being absent from the City at one time.
A discussion was held regarding Item No. 11 e. and the complex nature of negotiations.
There was discussion on the use of a moratorium and what the process is if an application for
development is received during the moratorium period. It was indicated that an application
could be considered during the use of a moratorium, however only applications that facilitate the
goals of the moratorium should be considered.
It was requested that Mayor Willson ask for those opposed to a motion made indicate by saying
"nay" for clarification purposes. Mayor Willson complied with the request.
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RESOLUTION REQUESTING COMPREHENSIVE ROAD AND TRANSIT FUNDING
IN 2007
Mr. Boganey explained options in responding to the request to approve a Resolution Requesting
Comprehensive Road and Transit Funding in 2007, from the League of Minnesota Cities. It was
the majority consensus of the City Council to amend the bullet point "An increase in the gas tax"
to "A reasonable increase in the gas tax" and move the item to Regular Agenda Item No. 11 f. for
City Council Consideration.
MISCELLANEOUS
There was a discussion on the letter received by the Council from the MPCA regarding 57 and
Logan. Mr. Boganey indicated that he has a meeting scheduled to review the letter with the City
Consultant and staff to insure understanding of the implications of the letter.
ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session
at 6:45 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
RECONVENE STUDY SESSION
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to reconvene the Study
Session at 6:50 p.m.
There was a brief discussion on the Brookdale Ford property.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to close the Study Session
at 6:53 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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