HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 08-22 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
AUGUST 22, 2005
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 9:25 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 and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
COUNCIL MEMBER O'CONNOR DISCUSSION OF LETTER FROM DAI THAO
This item was discussed at the Study Session.
REQUEST OF FRIDLEY MAYOR FOR A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPLICATION FOR SPRINGBROOK NATURE CENTER
This item was discussed at the Study Session.
CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF STATE LAW REQUIRING POLICY ON OUT OF
STATE TRAVEL BY ELECTED OFFICIALS
Council continued discussions regarding the policy on out of state travel by Elected Officials and
conferences that are available for Council Members. This item will be brought back to the Council
for formal action with the olic indicating that a Council Member may attend two National
P Y g Y
Conferences in a four -year term.
MISCELLANEOUS
Council discussed an article in the League Bulletin regarding the 2005 Market Value Reimbursement
Credits. Councilmember O'Connor wished to express that she believes the City borrows too much
money.
Councilmember Carmody discussed the recent watershed meeting that she attended.
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Councilmember Niesen inquired when the issue regarding non - conforming uses and rental licenses
will be discussed. City Manager Michael McCauley responded that Mr. LeFevere had been on
vacation and the City was waiting for his opinion.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adjourn
the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at 10:06 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
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City Clerk Mayo resident
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