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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 06-27 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 JUNE 27, 2005 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, and Mary O'Connor. Councilmember Diane Niesen was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager/Director of Operations Curt Boganey, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Carmody asked if agenda item 10a, Mayor's Proclamation Recognizing Eagle Scout Troop Member Adam Hockert, could be placed as item 8a. It was the consensus of the Council that if Adam Hockert was present they would amend the agenda. Councilmember Carmody asked for clarification regarding the zoning from C 1 A to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) with regards to item 9a, Planning Commission Application No. 2005 -010 Submitted by LHB Architects Requesting for Rezoning from C1A to PUD /CIA and Development Plan Approval Through the Planned Unit Development (PUD) Process for a 250 Room Hotel and Water Park on a 6.2 Acre Site to be Addressed as 6300 Earle Brown Drive. City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that staff had not anticipated proceeding with a PUD; however, staff believes the City would have more control with variances using a PUD. She inquired about the hotel being referenced as one hotel. Mr. McCauley discussed that there had been a typo and the final approval for the project will approve the framework and be consistent. She asked who would be paying for the enlarged piping. Mr. McCauley discussed that the sanitary sewer needs to be larger to accommodate the project and the additional cost of approximately 20 percent will provide more water and sewer revenue to the City. The Sanitary Sewer Fund would pay for the cost of sewer replacement in the street project. Councilmember Lasman asked for clarification regarding Consideration Items 9e, Resolution Authorizing Lease Between City of Brooklyn Center and LOGIS for Police Building Space and 9f, Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding a Contract, Improvement Project No. 2005 -12, City of Brooklyn Center Fiber Optic Network and Authorizing Expenditures for Related Equipment. 06/27/05 -1- DRAFT Mr. McCauley discussed that there are three new connections included, one to Police, Public Works garage, and the Earle Brown Heritage Center. LOGIS would be paying 2/3 of the cost to the Police Department with regards to the lease between the City and LOGIS. Councilmember Lasman asked for clarification regarding the anchor tenant language in Section 8.1(i) for EDA Item 5a, Resolution Determining Default by Talisman Brookdale, LLC and Directing Delivery of Notice of Default and Authorizing Termination of Second Amended and Restated Development Agreement. Mr. McCauley informed that the letter could be amended to make anchor tenant plural and remove the word "another ". DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS DISCUSSION OF APPROACHING OTHER CITY COUNCILS REGARDING SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED COMMISSION CAPITAL PLAN PROPOSAL APPROVAL Council discussed the Shingle Creek Watershed's proposed ad valorem tax for bank stabilization project in Brooklyn Center along with Consideration Item 1Od, Shingle Creek Watershed Proposed Ad Valorem Tax for Bank Stabilization Project, and whether or not it would be suitable for Councilmember Carmody to approach other cities. Mayor Kragness expressed that she is comfortable with Councilmember Carmody approaching other cities since she has been attending the watershed meetings. COUNCIL DEBRIEFING REGARDING LANG - NELSON ROAD CONFIGURATION CHANGE REQUEST This item was deferred to the Work Session since Councilmember Niesen was not currently present. VISIT MINNEAPOLIS NORTH SURVEY Council discussed the Visit Minneapolis North survey received and whether or not the Council should respond as a Council or individually. Councilmember Carmody expressed she believes that the Council should respond. Councilmember Lasman informed that she had already responded and believes it is a good idea as long as Brooklyn Center's hospitality industry is enhanced and not negatively impacted. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember O'Connor to adjourn the Study Session at 6:44 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. J_h� 9� City Clerk Q Mayord 06/27/05 -2- DRAFT I