HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 06-12 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
JUNE 12, 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, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, and Deputy City Clerk Camille
Worley.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember O'Connor stated she distributed her corrections to the minutes. She inquired
about the number of proposals mailed and received back regarding Item No. 7d. Assistant City
Manager/Director of Operations Curt Boganey stated two proposals were received. City
Manager Michael McCauley stated 12 -20 were mailed.
Councilmember O'Connor stated she will be moving Item No. 7d to the regular agenda for
discussion.
Councilmember Lasman asked if the person being charged with assault at 5419 Humboldt
Avenue North has been removed from the property. Mr. McCauley stated there would be
potential prosecution; however it would not effect the licensing provision. He stated the number
of incidents would effect the licensing of the property.
The City Council discussed a proper date for the Joint Meeting with Opportunity Site Task Force
and came to the consensus to hold the meeting on Wednesday July 5 with the backup date of July
12. Mr. McCauley stated Mr. Boganey can check on the date and confirm it with the City
Council at the June 26 City Council meeting.
It was the consensus of the City Council to remove Item No. 7d. from the agenda.
Councilmember Carmody stated opposition to a portion of the amendments to the minutes
submitted by Councilmember Niesen. She stated she would like to pull the Study Session
meeting minutes and review them in more detail.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember O'Connor stated she received an email regarding 5453 Bryant Avenue North,
which is an empty house with a mess in both the front and back yards. She asked if the matter
was resolved. Mr. Boganey stated he does not recall receiving an email regarding the matter;
however, he will report it to Code Enforcement for review.
Councilmember O'Connor inquired about the letter from the woman cited by the Police
Department at Brookdale Mall. Mr. Boganey stated the matter has been turned over to the City
Attorney who will be investigating the allegations and will report on the facts of the situation.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to close the Study
Session at 6:30 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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