HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 03-26 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 26, 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, 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 Item No. 7d. regarding the removal of courtesy benches. Public Works
Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom indicated that the benches would be returned to the
original owners after removal.
There was discussion on Item No. 7c. City Manager Curt Boganey explained the purpose of the
proposed adjustment.
It was requested that Item No. 7c. be removed from the consent agenda and placed on the regular
agenda as Item No. 11 d.
There was discussion on Item No. 9a. regarding the easement vacation. Mr. Boganey stated the
requested action is to hold the public hearing and table the adoption of the resolution.
MISCELLANEOUS
There was discussion on the LGA funding issue and if it should be supported by each Council
Member or supported by the City Council as a whole. Mr. Boganey indicated that both
individual and collective support is appropriate.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to reflect collective support by adoption of a
resolution. It was also indicated that each Council Member would express individual support if
they choose.
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DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
RESOLUTION STATING OPPOSITION TO CHANGE IN CABLE TELEVISION
AUTHORITY — JOINT CABLE COMMISSION
Greg Moore, Executive Director of the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission
discussed the proposed resolution and the requested action by the City Council.
Mr. Boganey indicated that the League of Minnesota Cities is not opposed to the proposed
resolution.
There was discussion on the proposed resolution and the proposed legislation.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to place the resolution on the next agenda.
REVISED WATER UTILITY SHUT -OFF POLICY
Mr. Boganey introduced the item and explained the current policy and the proposed revision to
the policy. He indicated that the proposed revision is to address those residents who are not
reporting meter readings, not for those residents who can not pay for the water bill.
There was discussion on why the policy was changed in the past and how the City should
proceed with the matter. It was indicated that an additional surcharge is currently being applied
to accounts who have not reported a water meter reading, however the fee could be increased to
gain attention of those residents who fail to report their meter readings.
ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Yelich 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 O'Connor seconded to reconvene the Study
Session at 6:51 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
The discussion continued on the Revised Water Utility Shut -Off Policy.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to consider increasing the surcharge for failure
to report meter readings, consider shut -off proceedings, while allowing for the appeal process
through a hearing officer.
Mr. Boganey indicated that he would return to the City Council with various options.
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ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to close the Study Session
at 7:00 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 Study
Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on March 26, 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 April 9, 2007, Regular Session.
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City Clerk Mayor
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