HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 03-27 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 27, 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, Diane Niesen,
and Mary O'Connor. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City
Manager /Director of Operations Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd
Blomstrom, Police Chief Scott Bechthold, City Attorney Mary Tietjen, and Deputy City Clerk
Camille Yungerberg.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Lasman inquired about ticketing of the inoperable vehicles on properties. City
Manager McCauley responded by explaining that the City is looking into what can be done as far
as notification, ticketing, and removal at the owner's expense. He discussed the various options.
Police Chief Bechthold stated the goal is no tolerance of violations with the immediate issuance
of citations. He stated concern for the number of inoperable vehicles being stored on properties
and stated the City Attorney is looking at the City's options for abatement.
Mr. McCauley stated if the City could remove a vehicle at the owner's expense, compliance
would happen faster. He explained that the owner would be responsible for the towing bill of the
service.
Mr. Bechthold discussed the strategizing that has taken place between the Police Department and
City Staff. He stated the Police Department will be going to a computer based system that will
allow for better communication regarding properties, with more people taking action. He stated
there are many repeat offenders. He stated currently, warning letters are sent, however in the
future, that step will be skipped and citations will be issued immediately.
Mayor Kragness suggested that the public be notified before the new process begins.
Councilmember O'Connor stated she is missing pages 253 -275 of the City Council Code of
Policies and stated she thought the item would be on the Worksession agenda, not on the Regular
Meeting agenda, requiring a vote.
03/27/06 1
Councilmember Niesen stated she is in favor of postponing the consideration of the City Council
Code of Polices.
It was the consensus of the City Council to postpone this item 10d. Resolution Establishing City
Council Code of Policies and Repealing Previous Resolutions and Motions in the Form of Policy
Statements until the next Regular Session so that the additional pages can be reviewed.
Councilmember O'Connor asked that the City Engineer review the Riverwood neighborhood
project previously approved at the March 13, 2006, City Council Regular Session and consider
not installing curbs and gutters to prevent runoff into the river. Councilmember Lasman
responded she disagrees with Councilmember O'Connor and that curbs and gutters are a
necessity.
Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom suggested that the feasibility study be
completed before a decision is made regarding the curbs and gutters. He explained that more
sediment is washed into the river when there is no curb and gutter. Mr. McCauley stated it is
City policy that curb and gutter be installed. He stated it is for protection of the road and for
drainage issues.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
DISCUSSION OF PROCESS FOR HANDLING INDIVIDUAL CITY COUNCIL
MEMBER REQUESTS FOR WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AND FOR
INFORMATION REQUIRING ASSEMBLY OF MATERIALS AND /OR ANALYSIS
Councilmember Niesen stated she likes the new Work Session agenda format.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded to close the Study
Session at 6:47 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Ma�br
03/27/06 2