HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 06-26 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 26, 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 and Kay Lasman.
Councilmember Diane Niesen arrived at 6:06 p.m. Councilmember Mary O'Connor was absent
and excused. Also present were Interim City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal and
Support Services Dan Jordet, and City Clerk Sharon Knutson.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Mayor Kragness stated Councilmember O'Connor would not be at the meeting and had asked
that all of the meeting minutes in Item No. 7a be tabled as she has changes.
Councilmember Lasman referred to the memorandum distributed at the Council table which
included her changes to the minutes of the June 5, 2006, Joint Work Session With Financial
Commission.
Councilmember Carmody referred to the memorandum distributed at the Council table which
included her changes to the May 22, 2006, Study Session minutes. She said she reviewed past
City Council minutes to determine the consensus of the City Council with regard to the City
Manager evaluation form. She stated that in the May 22, 2006, Study Session minutes she was
referring to the new current form, which was the amended combined form the City Manager had
drafted.
Councilmember Carmody inquired if the submitted changes could be approved for inclusion in
the draft minutes, which would be tabled to the next meeting. Interim City Manager Curt
Boganey responded that if the Council wished to do so, it may vote on that issue.
There was discussion regarding the May 22, 2006, Study Session minutes regarding insertion of
an introductory statement for the discussion on attendance at national conferences. It was
Council consensus to insert the following language as the first full paragraph on Page 3:
Councilmember Carmody proposed that the Council change the procedure for national
conferences to have each attendee get prior permission to attend the conference to avoid this
situation in the future.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Lasman stated that Dave Looby, North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce,
would like to be a resource for the City Manager recruitment process. There was discussion
regarding citizen input for the City Manager recruitment process. Mayor Kragness said there has
been no decision on whether or not to have citizen involvement, and this issue would need to be
discussed with the recruitment firm.
Mr. Boganey requested clarification from the Council Members regarding the change to the
May 22, 2006, Study Session minutes submitted by Councilmember Niesen and whether or not
the language change was approved for inclusion in the draft minutes.
Councilmember Carmody said she did not agree with the change as submitted and the draft
minutes as written more accurately reflect what was said at the meeting.
Councilmember Niesen said she believed the Council had consensus to include all of the changes
that were submitted by Council Members.
Councilmember Carmody said she does not believe in Council Members rewriting the minutes.
Councilmember Niesen said with regard to minutes she is leaning towards the idea of just
including the decision that was made rather than the conversation. She said there are times when
inappropriate comments are included in the minutes. She said the language she submitted for the
May 22, 2006, Study Session is more concise and would ask for Council approval. She inquired
how the submitted changes could be voted on if her change was not included.
Mr. Boganey said a Council Member could make a motion to approve the amendments to the
minutes, then another Council Member could second that motion, then a Council Member could
make an amended motion to remove any specific proposal from the minutes, then another
Council Member could second that motion, and then a vote is taken on both motions.
Councilmember Niesen referred to the minutes of the June 12, 2006, Regular Session and said
the topic of Council Reports indicated in two areas that a Council Member had nothing to report.
She said she would like those statements removed from the minutes and only include if a Council
Member has a report. Council Members discussed this issue and Mayor Kragness requested
Councilmember Niesen put her request in writing and submit for future Council action.
Council Members discussed the City Manager recruitment materials they received from Karl
Nollenberger with The PAR Group. Councilmember Carmody said the advertisement included
residency requirements; Mayor Kragness said it could be preferred, but not required.
Councilmember Lasman said she believed it was appropriate to ask how the candidate feels
about moving to Brooklyn Center.
Councilmember Niesen inquired if the discussion regarding the City Manager recruitment
materials was on the agenda.
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Mr. Boganey responded he had received the City Manager recruitment materials from Mr.
Nollenberger after the Council agenda was set and that was the reason it was not included as an
agenda item; however, the Council should decide on a response to Mr. Nollenberger. It was
Council consensus that each Council Member would independently send her responses to Mr.
Nollenberger.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Niesen seconded to close the Study Session
at 6:45 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Mayor
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