HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 03-12 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
MARCH 12, 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 8:40 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor /President Tim Willson and Councilmembers /Commissioners Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, and
Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Fire Chief Ron Boman, and Deputy City
Clerk Camille Worley.
Councilmember Dan Ryan was absent and excused.
LADDER TRUCK REPLACEMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT — CITY MANAGER
City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item and reviewed the background information and funding
sources.
There was discussion on the purchase of a ladder truck where support for the purchase was indicated.
Fire Chief Ron Boman discussed the uses and frequency of use of the vehicle. He commended City
Manager Curt Boganey for providing the funding sources for fire equipment replacement.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to move forward with the ladder truck replacement.
PROPOSED STREET IMPROVEMENT ALONG COUNTY ROAD 10 — CITY MANAGER
Mr. Blomstrom displayed and explained a map of County Road 10 extending to the west of Brooklyn
Boulevard to County Road 81 in Crystal and explained the proposed street improvements.
The City Council gathered around the map and discussed the proposed changes.
There was a general consensus that the County should host neighborhood meetings regarding the proposal.
POLLING PLACE CHANGES FOR PRECINCT 2 — CITY MANAGER
Mr. Boganey discussed reasons for the relocation of the Precinct 2 polling place.
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It was the majority consensus of the City Council to proceed with the relocation of the Precinct 2 polling
place.
Mr. Boganey was asked to verify that there would be adequate parking for students at the high school on
Election Day.
PROPOSED SPECIAL LEGISLATION FOR TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT # 3 —CITY
MANAGER
Mr. Boganey discussed the proposed special legislation for Tax Increment District #3 and discussed staff
recommendations.
The majority of the City Council was in agreement of the proposal.
COUNCIL POSITION REGARDING NORTH METRO MAYORS ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE
ISSUES — CITY MANAGER
a. ELECTED MET COUNCIL
b. METRO SALES TAX
Mr. Boganey discussed the background of the North Metro Mayors Association Legislative Issues and
asked for the position of the City Council on the two bills.
There was discussion on the two proposed bills where both support and concern was expressed for each of
the bills.
There was no consensus among the City Council regarding either of the proposed bills
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman moved and Councilmember /Commissioner Yelich seconded
adjournment of the City Council /Economic Development Authority Work Session at 9:43 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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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 Work
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
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