HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 03-27 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
MARCH 27, 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 Myrna Kragness at 9:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor/President Myrna Kragness and Councilmembers /Commissioners Kathleen Carmody, Kay
Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor. Also present were City Manager /Executive
Director Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager /Director of Operations Curt Boganey, and
Deputy City Clerk Camille Yungerberg.
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 /Commissioner Carmody stated she would like more detailed information on
how long some of the tasks take and what is involved in producing the information.
Councilmember /Commissioner Niesen stated the City Council has the right and the
responsibility to bring concerns forward. She stated she likes the new format of Work Session
agenda.
City Manager/Executive Director McCauley stated it is important for everyone to be on the same
page as far as expectations and time needed to complete requests.
Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman distributed a list of suggestions, some of which
included: New ideas should be introduced in a very short (1 -2 minutes) verbal (or written) format
and Amendments, amended language to resolutions, etc. should be backed up by clear concise
written material.
COUNCIL MEMBER CARMODY: DISCUSSION OF HOUSING COMMISSION LIST
OF POTENTIAL PROJECTS
Councilmember /Commissioner Carmody recommended that the Housing Commission be
composed of one chairperson and six members. She inquired about forming a code enforcement
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checklist for the winter season. She also suggested looking at housing elements during the future
revision of the Comprehensive Guide Plan.
Mayor Kragness stated she knows of two interested parties. She also suggested that the
Commission be smaller due to the difficulty of achieving quorum with a larger group.
Councilmember /Commissioner Carmody stated there are currently three members and one chair.
Councilmember /Commissioner Niesen asked about the size of other Commissions. She was
advised that the other commissions have seven members.
Councilmember /Commissioner Niesen suggested that the Housing Commission drive through
each neighborhood and make suggestions regarding its strengths and weaknesses.
The Council discussed having the Commission look at neighborhoods.
Councilmember /Commissioner Carmody stated concern with the code enforcement of the City.
She stated the Police Department should be forwarding the concerns they observe while in route
to code enforcement.
It was the consensus of the City Council to have six members and one chairperson on the
Housing Commission
Mr. McCauley explained that asking the Housing Commission to look at the neighborhoods
would not involve much Staff time if the Commissioner reviewed a neighborhood and staff
simply recorded the Commissions observations in a report.
It was the consensus of the City Council to have the Commission look at reviewing a
neighborhood and report on issues and suggestions based on that review to the City Council.
DISCUSSION OF CORE VALUES GROUP REQUEST FOR PARTICIPATION
Mr. McCauley discussed the Core Values Group's request for participation and indicated that he
did not recommend participation financially in the group but recommended working with
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities on the issue.
Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman stated the City should not spend any money on the Core
Values group and use existing organizations to achieve the same goals.
It was the consensus of the City Council not to participate financially.
DISCUSSION OF DRAFT 2006 CITY MANAGER EVALUATION FORM
Mr. McCauley discussed the collaboration of the two forms. He suggested that the City Council
review the documents and return with suggestions.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman asked that the City Council read the suggestions for
Council Procedure and comment on them.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember /Commissioner Carmody moved and Councilmember /Commissioner Niesen
seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at
9:54 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman asked that the City Council read the suggestions for
Council Procedure and comment on them.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember /Commissioner Carmody moved and Councilmember /Commissioner Niesen
seconded adjournment of the City Council /Economic Development Authority Work Session at
9:54 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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