HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 04-09 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
APRIL 9, 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, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember O'Connor requested the following change to the Study Session minutes of
March 26, 2007:
Pie 2
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to consider increase the surcharge for
failure to report meter readings, then ,.,, ° with shut off ^r -eeee ings while allowing
for the appeal process through a hearing officer.
Councilmember O'Connor requested the following change to the Regular Session minutes of
March 26, 2007:
Page 4
Councilmember O'Connor moved to reduce the assessment of 7124 Riverdale Road by
$000- $3,200, reflecting only street assessment charges for one unit.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to amend the requested change to Page 2 of the
Study Session minutes as follows and to accept the change to Page 4 of the Regular Session
minutes:
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.
There was discussion on Item No. 9a. where it was indicated that the City does not perform
trenching on private property. Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom discussed
trenching and the removal of diseased trees including severing of root systems.
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It was indicated that Item Nos. 7c. and 7d. from the Consent Agenda would be removed and
placed on the Regular Agenda so that the donations are properly recognized.
There was discussion on Item No. 8c. City Manager Boganey stated many attempts were made to
contact the coach of the team however staff was unable to reach him.
SET DATE AND TIME OF JOINT MEETING WITH CHARTER COMMISSION
Mr. Boganey stated Monday, April 23, 2007, was the suggested date for a joint meeting with the
Charter Commission and noted that the meeting would replace the Study Session.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the date to hold a joint meeting with
the Charter Commission on Monday, April 23, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council /Commission
Conference Room.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Lasman discussed an article on a letter referring to the Brooklyn Park City
Council on the impact of their Point -of -Sale program. Mr. Boganey indicated that he would
copy the article for the City Manager update.
Mayor Willson stated he will be attending the League of Minnesota Cities Mayors Conference in
Willmar, MN on May 4 -5. He also stated he will be attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors
75 Annual Meeting June 21 -26.
Councilmember Yelich stated he will be absent for the May 29, 2007 City Council meeting.
ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session
at 6:40 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
RECONVENE STUDY SESSION
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to reconvene the Study
Session at 6:51 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
REVISED WATER UTILITY SHUT -OFF POLICY
Mr. Boganey discussed the history of the Water Utility Shut -Off Policy previously discussed by
the City Council. He stated in reviewing the issues, staff determined the method of estimating
usage should be modified. He stated staff is suggesting that a standard be followed, 100 gallons
per day per individual, using an average of 3.5 for the purpose of estimates, a total of 350 gallons
per day. He stated this method should help to encourage those who are not reporting their meter
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readings to report them. He stated it is proposed that $16.00 be charged to accounts who have
not reported a reading, an increase from $2.00.
City Attorney Charlie LeFevere explained that the City can impose some penalty as long as it is
adopted by policy. He explained that only the amount needed to pay for the utility may be
charged and with fees, may not exceed the cost to provide the utility.
This discussion was continued during the Work Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan 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 April 9, 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 23, 2007, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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