HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 03-13 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 13, 2006
CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session and was called to order by Mayor
Myrna Kragness at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness and Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, and Diane
Niesen. Councilmember Mary O'Connor was absent and excused. Also present were Acting City
Manager /Director of Operations Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd
Blomstrom, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Yungerberg.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Lasman asked where the Central Storage Facility would be located in
relationship to the Public Works facility.
Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom explained that it will be located on the
Public Works site. He explained that the proposed building will be smaller due to space shortage.
He discussed the possibility of creating outside storage on Camden Avenue near the well. He
explained that the existing building is narrow and long, making loading hard, however the new
building will have a wider structure with several openings for different materials. He stated once
the plans are assembled, a presentation will be made to the City Council.
Acting City Manager/Director of Operations Curt Boganey announced that the City Council
meeting would not be televised live due to inclement weather.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
PROPOSED CITY COUNCIL CODE OF POLICIES
Mayor Kragness inquired about page 219, Special Assessment and Internal Loan Interest Rate
Policy and asked if the City charges the golf course interest on the loan. She requested that Mr.
Boganey flag the area for City Manager Michael McCauley's review.
Councilmember Niesen stated if the resolution does not say it is a City Council policy, it should
not be called a policy.
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Councilmember Lasman inquired about page 260, Section II, 2.71 Residential Stop Sign Policy
and stated the importance that residents have a way of showing the need or desire for a stop sign
by means of petition. She described a particular instance where the neighbors have voiced their
concerns for the lack of a stop sign on a four block strip of 54 Avenue and James Avenue. She
stated the traffic committee indicated that the intersection does not meet the criteria. She stated
the residents should have the opportunity for petition. Councilmember Carmody suggested
having a smart trailer at the intersection of 54 Avenue and James Avenue to gauge the traffic.
It was the consensus of the City Council for this item to appear on a Work Session agenda for
further discussion.
COUNCIL MEMBER CARMODY: DISCUSSION OF HOUSING COMMISSION LIST
OF POTENTIAL PROJECTS
Councilmember Carmody stated she did not necessarily agree that a PR campaign was the best
use of either the Housing Commission or Staff time. She stated that there had been a lot of time
and money spent on the Discover the Center campaign and not much benefit.
Mayor Kragness stated positive information about the City needs to be given out to help
compensate for the recent negative press regarding eminent domain.
The City Council discussed the PR Campaign proposed by the Housing Commission.
The City Council discussed the Housing Commission's list of potential projects.
Councilmember Niesen stated she would like the Housing Commission to drive around each
neighborhood and list the top three areas of needed improvement.
Councilmember Lasman stated number six should be omitted from the list because it has been
completed.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Niesen moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to close the Study Session
at 6:45 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk MaayESr
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