HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 01-09 CCM Joint Session with Housing Commission MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
JOINT SESSION WITH HOUSING COMMISSION
JANUARY 9, 2006
CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met for a joint session with the Housing Commission and was
called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and
Mary O'Connor. Also present: City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager Curt
Boganey, Community Development Director Brad Hoffinan, Community Development Specialist
Tom Bublitz, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Yungerberg.
Housing Commission Members present: Judy Thorbus, Mark Yelich, and David Johnson.
VIABILITY OF HOUSING COMMISSION AND MEETING FREQUENCY
Councilmembers and Housing Commission Members discussed the viability of the Housing
Commission and meeting frequency. Housing Commission Members expressed the desire to assist
the City if the assistance is needed. Dave Johnson stated his term is over and stated uncertainty of
continuance due to lack of usefulness. It was expressed by the Housing Commission that direction
from the City Council is needed and that they are a committee looking for a purpose. It was the
general consensus of the City Council that the Housing Commission is important; however
frequency of meetings should be reviewed. The Housing Commission agreed to make a list of
concerns and submit them to the City Council for review.
SENIOR HOUSING
The Housing Commission discussed the recent tour of senior housing facilities. The Mayor and
Councilmembers expressed support for the tour of senior housing and collection of information
regarding the desires of senior residents. The Housing Commission stated while touring the facilities,
it was found that the seniors are looking for better amenities.
PARKING
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Councilmembers and the Housing Commission discussed the recent City Council discussion
regarding the limitation of the number of cars allowed on residential properties. It was expressed by
the Housing Commission that their involvement in the issue is important.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kragness adjourned the work session at 6:45 p.m.
City Clerk Mayor
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