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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 10-24 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 OCTOBER 24, 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, Diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor. Also present were Acting City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Brad Hoffinan, and City Clerk Sharon Knutson. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember O'Connor inquired about the Metropolitan Airports Commission report that was included in the City Council's weekly update and asked if there were any projects within Brooklyn Center. Acting City Manager Curt Boganey responded the report was the 2006 Capital Improvement Program and for informational purposes. He said he didn't recall anything significant at the Crystal airport, but any projects should be outlined in the packet. Councilmember O'Connor informed that Rex Newman had submitted letters regarding reappointment to the two commissions he currently serves as a member. She said he was seeking reappointment to the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission and not seeking reappointment to the Planning Commission and inquired about the reappointments. Mayor Kragness said the reappointments would be made in January 2006. Councilmember Lasman inquired why staff has no position regarding Agenda Item No. 10b, Proposed Resolution from Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission, and why the City wouldn't want to pass this resolution. Mr. Boganey said he can't speak to Mr. McCauley's memorandum, however, he said staff relies on the City's appointed representative to advise the Council and there is more than one perspective on whether this should or should not go through. Councilmember Lasman said the materials indicate that the City would not be able to cablecast City meetings. She inquired how legitimate the statement is and needs clarification if this is true. Mr. Boganey responded it is fair to say that the comments are true. He said this is proposed legislation that still needs to be negotiated. He stated that the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission believes this issue is adverse to its interests, and it is brought before the City Council to determine whether or not the City wishes to support in its advocacy for the proposed legislation. 10/24/05 -1- Councilmember Carmody submitted copies of a document from the League of Minnesota Cities entitled "Franchising Competitive Cable Service Providers." Councilmember Lasman discussed Agenda Item No. l Oc, Resolution Accepting 2005 Annual Deer Management Implementation Plan Report and Adopting the City Manager Recommendations Therein, and inquired if the deer hunt would occur in both areas during the same time and whether or q g not Brooklyn Park was interested in participating. Mr. Boganey responded affirmatively to the deer hunt in both areas and said the City of Brooklyn Park has not expressed interest in participating. He said Brooklyn Park provided police patrol two years of ago, but not last year. Councilmember Carmody said she had submitted a correction to the October 10, 2005, Study Session minutes — on page 2, first paragraph, change "it is going good" to "it is going well." She also submitted an addition to the October 10, 2005, Work Session minutes — on page 2, add a new paragraph after the seventh paragraph, "Councilmember Carmody stated that the watershed meeting packets are not available until the Friday prior to the meeting. She said this left her with only three days to read it and the Council meeting packet and provide input. She did not feel she could always accomplish that prior to the meeting." MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Boganey said Item No. 7e, Provisional License Renewal — 5240 Drew Avenue North, was just added to the City Council agenda and the materials are at the Council table. Mayor Kragness discussed the League of Minnesota Cities Regional Meeting that would be held November 17 and encouraged members of the Council to attend. Councilmember O'Connor asked if the increase in the police and fire pension funds will go to the firefighters. Mr. Boganey responded the dollars for the fire pension is a State source of funding, which is sent to the City to cover the cost of the pension. He said the pension increases will not apply to paid on -call firefighters, but will apply to other full -time police and PERA employees. Councilmember O'Connor asked what is depreciated in the liquor budget. Mr. Boganey responded, although the store is leased, the equipment is owned and has depreciation. Councilmember Carmody said she had drafted a City Manager evaluation, a combination of the evaluation form and Councilmember Niesen's form. Mayor Kragness said the City Manager had also prepared an evaluation form and it would be discussed at a Work Session. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adjournment of the Study Session at 6:32 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. RECONVENE STUDY SESSION The Study Session reconvened at 6:47 p.m. 10/24/05 -2- Councilmember Carmody discussed Item No. 7e, Provisional License Renewal — 5240 Drew Avenue North, and inquired if monthly reports were submitted and if there was a mitigation plan. Councilmember Lasman said she believes there was an update and plan submitted to the Council late last fall. Community Development Director Brad Hoffman addressed the Council and said the report on counted calls for service submitted by Lieutenant Nadeau does not show actual calls each month, it is an accumulation from month to month. He said the property has been in compliance for some time, and the owner has removed the problem and is working at trying to reduce the calls for service. He said it is a small complex, so it doesn't take many calls to elevate the number. Councilmember O'Connor asked why the owner needed a provisional and not regular license. Mr. Hoffman responded the property must be in compliance for twelve months, as written in the ordinance. Councilmember O'Connor inquired how long the property has been in compliance. Mr. Hoffman responded since approximately January 2005. Councilmember O'Connor said she would like to meet with Mr. Baker to discuss the Summons and Complaint from Bradley Operating LTD Partners of Brookdale Square, Mr. Boganey suggested this may be scheduled with the City Manager. Councilmember O'Connor inquired, with regard to the new brochure on smoke detectors, would all rental units be treated alike. Mr. Boganey said the new brochure will clarify the requirements for multi - family and single - family units, giving multi - family complexes sufficient time for each unit. Councilmember O'Connor said it is a dangerous situation for multi - family complexes and single family homes to be treated differently. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adjournment of the Study Session at 6:59 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayor U 10/24/05 -3-