HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 05-08 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
May 8, 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 8:16 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, City
Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
COUNCIL MEMBER CARMODY: DIRECTION TO HOUSING COMMISSION
Councilmember Carmody asked Councilmember Niesen what she had in mind with her
neighborhood suggestion for the Housing Commission. Commissioner Niesen stated she thought
the Housing Commission could take one or two neighborhoods per year, starting with the east
side and moving west, and use their creativity to document 1 -3 things each neighborhood could
brag about, and 1 -3 things that challenged each neighborhood. She stated she hoped the result
would give the Council direction to build upon the City's assets and direct attention to
broadscale things that could improve the quality of life for neighborhoods.
Councilmember Lasman stated it is a lot to ask the Housing Commission to be familiar with the
code and what is a violation. She suggested assigning the Housing Commission to an area of the
City and having them make a list of things that stand out in the neighborhood.
The City Council/EDA discussed code enforcement issues and possible topics for the Housing
Commission to look at. They discussed having the Housing Commission visit neighborhoods and
note good aspects.
City Manager/Executive Director Michael McCauley suggested that the Housing Commission
note good examples of updated landscaping or outdoor treatments in the neighborhoods they
visit. He stated those examples could be used on the City's website to encourage others to do
improvements.
Councilmember Lasman stated she will report these ideas to the Housing Commission and report
back to the City Council.
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PRELIMINARY ITEMS TO DETERMINE CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION ON
WHETHER TO PURSUE DISCUSSION/RESEARCH/ANALYSIS FOR FUTURE
WORK SESSIONS)
COUNCIL MEMBER NIESEN: POLICY ON OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Niesen stated a policy should be included in the City Council Reference Book
that addresses outgoing Councilmember email accounts and materials in which they have
collected throughout their term.
Mr. McCauley explained that all materials given to the Councilmembers do not need to be
returned, and email accounts will be closed at the end of the term if the Councilmember is not re-
elected. He stated the Councilmember will have between the November election and January to
clear out all email before the account is closed at the end of the term.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mayor Kragness announced that the Police and Citizens Award Ceremony will be broadcasted
on Channel 20 on the following dates:
May 7 10:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
May 9 9:00 P.M.
May 10 9:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Mayor Kragness and Councilmember Carmody stated they will not be attending the May 15
Work Session with the Financial Commission.
Mr. McCauley suggested that the City Council discuss the budget at the May 22 Work Session
and continue the discussion with the Financial Commission on June 5
It was the consensus of the City Council to cancel the May 15 Work Session with the Financial
Commission, ratifying the cancellation of the May 15 Work Session at the next regular
meeting, adding the budget discussion to the My 22 Work Session, and continuing the
discussion with the Financial Commission on June 5 .
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember /Commissioner Carmody moved and Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman
seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at
9:26 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Mayor/Presfdent
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