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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 03-12 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 MARCH 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 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Fire Chief Ron Boman, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley. Councilmember Dan Ryan was absent and excused. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember O'Connor requested the following change to the Study Session minutes of February 26, 2007: The discussion on proposed joint meetings continued. Notification and scheduling of joint meetings was discussed. The desire to not schedule the joint meetings on the regular meeting nights of the City Council was expressed. This discussion continued during the Work Session. Councilmember Lasman requested the following change to the Work Session minutes of February 26, 2007: Councilmember /Commissioner O'Connor suggested that existing at ex st g committees be utilized in the gg planning for the 100 Birthday Celebration rather than organizing a new committee. She stated objection to funds being dedicated to the celebration. Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman responded by stating that an additional committee is may b e needed due to the size of the celebration and other events occupying the time of those existing committees. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the above changes to the minutes. There was discussion on Item No. 9a. in that some of the properties listed for certification of tree and weed removal costs are rental properties and whether these delinquent amounts are considered during the rental license renewal process. An opinion was expressed that rental properties should be held responsible for such delinquent amounts during the renewal process of rental licenses. 03/12/07 -1- The City Manager indicated that before licenses are issued he believed all delinquencies had to be resolved. It was the majority consensus of the City Council for staff to look into adding tree and weed removal violations to the calls for service lists maintained by the Police Department. There was a discussion on automatic bank withdrawal of utility billings to prevent a portion of the delinquent accounts. Mr. Boganey indicated that the option has been looked at in the past and was found not to be beneficial. He stated automatic meter reading (AMR) devices that will be discussed in the near future may help to reduce the number of delinquent accounts. Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom indicated that with an AMR system, monthly bills will be an option, which could help reduce the number of delinquent accounts. There was a discussion on the Resolution Opting not to Waive Limited Tort Liability. Mr. Boganey explained the purpose of waiving the limited tort liability. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Lasman discussed the North Metro Stars, a girls hockey team that was honored Brooklyn n enter City Council also by the Park City Council. She suggested that the Brooklyn C y honor the team by passing a resolution and inviting the girls to the next City Council meeting. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to draft a resolution and honor the team at the next City Council meeting. Councilmember Lasman discussed the introduction of new Police Officers at a City Council meeting for the benefit of the City Council and the viewing audience. Mr. Boganey stated he felt that all employees should be treated equally, therefore if one group of employees is being introduced to the City Council, employee moral may be affected. Councilmember Lasman agreed and no longer wished for the item to be considered. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS PROPOSED JOINT MEETINGS — CITY OF BROOKLYN PARK — APRIL 30 6 -7 P.M. Mr. Boganey stated Brooklyn Park agreed to have a joint meeting with the City Council on April 30, 2007. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the April 30, 2007, joint meeting date and time with the City of Brooklyn Park. 03/12/07 -2- STARTING A FARMERS MARKET — COUNCIL MEMBER YELICH Councilmember Yelich stated many cities have started farmers markets and he proposed such a market during the music in the park events held during the summer. He requested City Council consensus for the City to perform a feasibility study to gauge the viability of a farmers market in Brooklyn Center. There was a discussion on starting a farmers market in the City of Brooklyn Center where staffing was indicated as a concern. Mayor Willson suggested that other cities that have City sponsored farmers markets be contacted to gather information regarding staffing and facilities used. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich 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 6:55 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. The discussion on starting a farmers market continued. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to research the starting of a farmers market for the 2008 summer season. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to close the Study Session at 6:57 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 03/12/07 -3- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on March 12, 2007. 2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at Brooklyn Center City Hall. 3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its March 26, 2007, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 02/26/07 -4-