HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 01-23 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
JANUARY 23, 2006
CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council/Economic Development Authority met in Work Session and
was called to order by Mayor/President Pro Tem Kathleen Carmody at 7:41 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem Kathleen Carmody and Councilmembers Diane Niesen and Mary O'Connor.
Mayor Myrna Kragness and Councilmember Kay Lasman were absent and excused. Also
present were City Manager/Executive Director Michael McCauley, Assistant City
Manager/Director of Operations Curt Boganey, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Yungerberg.
COUNCIL MEMBER NIESEN: DISCUSSION OF A RESIDENT REQUEST TO
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ASKING THE HENNEPIN COUNTY BOARD TO PUT
ANY STADIUM FUNDING PLAN TO A VOTE OF THE PEOPLE
This item was discussed at the Study Session.
COUNCIL MEMBER O'CONNOR: DISCUSSION OF TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY
This item was discussed at the Study Session.
COUNCIL MEMBER NIESEN: DISCUSSION OF PARKING ORDINANCE
PROPOSAL
Councilmember /Commissioner Niesen stated opposition to moving forward with the proposal.
She stated she would like to postpone the discussion of this item until all five Councilmembers
are present. She stated based on reviewing the minutes and the details of the proposal, she feels it
is unsupportable.
Mayor /President Pro Tem Carmody stated Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman,
Mayor/President Kragness, and herself have heard concern expressed by residents regarding the
number of cars parked on residential driveways. She stated she would like time to review the
ordinances from Chapter 35 and would also like Mr. Dahn present. She stated Mayor/President
Kragness and Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman can review the materials and determine if
they have further questions.
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Councilmember /Commissioner Niesen stated Mr. Dahn came forward with issues in his
neighborhood which have since been mitigated. She stated a parking ordinance needs more of a
comprehensive review. She stated Brooklyn Center allowed driveways which hold many
vehicles to be built. She inquired of the screening indicated in the ordinance. City
Manager /Executive Director Michael McCauley stated the screening and the zoning code relates
to the storage of vehicles in the rear and side yards. He explained that the ordinance proposal
limits the number of vehicles in driveways only.
Councilmember /Commissioner Niesen stated concern with enforcement of the ordinance
consuming police resources.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember /Commissioner Carmody inquired about the sign regarding the grand opening of
Coyote Grille. She stated apparently there was underage drinking and smoking at the facility
towards the end of occupancy. Mr. McCauley explained that the owner spoke to the City Clerk
and proposed a non - feasible concept.
Councilmember /Commissioner Niesen stated she would like information on how the Park and
Recreation Department determines the offered classes. She suggested classes on finances and
municipal government. Mayor/Presient Pro Tem Carmody responded by mentioning the
possibility of contacting a social studies teacher from Maple Grove who has won awards from
the League of Minnesota Cities for educating on municipal government.
Councilmember /Commissioner Niesen stated she would like the City Council to have more
involvement with the school districts. She stated she would like to discuss the option of outreach
meetings at a meeting when there is a light agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember /Commissioner Niesen moved and Councilmember /Commissioner O'Connor
seconded adjournment of the City Council /Economic Development Authority Work Session at
8:17 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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