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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 04-25 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 APRIL 25, 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 Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor. Councilmember Kathleen Carmody 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, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Council discussed 7a, Approval of Minutes, and the following amendments were suggested: March 28, 2005, Reaular Session Page 12, first paragraph should read: They are also proposing a funding mechanism that involves twenty -five percent oftheir project costs raised through an ad valorem tax levied against all the property in the watershed that would be submitted to Hennepin County. Hennepin County would levy the tax on behalf of the watershed. Seventy -five percent of the project would then be paid for by communities; and of the seventy -five percent, twenty -five percent of the whole cost would be paid by cities directly benefiting and having area where the project is occurring. The remaining fifty percent of the total cost of the project would be paid by the benefiting communities upstream and downstream. Page 20, before sixth paragraph and after sixth paragraph should read: Councilmember Niesen asked what was intended by the words "additional information ". Could this include a copy of a tax return from the owners; a copy of a tax return from all renters; bank statements of owners and/or renters; or living arrangements explanations? She expressed that she believes it is not acceptable to have government visit the homes of owners and ask about their living arrangements and financial interests and that to do so is a government intrusion into people's lives. 04/25/05 -1- Mayor Kragness discussed the reason a license is being required is to help pay with staff's time having to inspect two units. Councilmember Niesen debated about that even being an issue and said there should be no rental inspection of owners' homes. April 11, 2005, Study Session Page 4, fifth paragraph should read: Councilmember O'Connor expressed concern with the Liquor Store and Earle Brown Heritage Center (EBHC) losses. She questioned what the Council plans on doing with these funds. Mr. McCauley discussed that the EBHC has met its cash flow goal as outlined in the Council Policy and that the preliminary numbers for 2004 was after depreciation and capital projects. The final 2004 numbers will be finalized in May. April 11, 2005, Regular Session I Page 10, fourth paragraph should read: Councilmember Niesen expressed that to be fair and equitable to all residents the application process should be followed and that she would rather see Mr. Remiarz appointed because he was representing an area that is not being represented and has been generally interested. Page 11, first paragraph should read: Councilmember Lasman asked if under the circumstances that Councilmember Carmody described, where they do have to be sought out, if that would be an appropriate charge for that situation. Page 12, first and second paragraphs should read: Councilmember Niesen asked if this ordinance amendment was related to the legal suit that had been filed. Mr. McCauley discussed this was in the works before that legal suit was initiated and staff was looking at it as a Planned Unit Development (PUD) concept. It appears in the Planning Commission's review that it recommends it should be an outright permitted use. With respect to the litigation, one of the many things involved would be made moot by this in the same fashion it would be mute by a PUD to do the same thing. Councilmember Niesen asked if part of it is alleging that this is against the City's Comprehensive Plan. Mr. McCauley responded that he is unaware if it includes that. It has a number of misstatements, one of which is that the City does not allow buildings over four stories, which is the C 1 District, but the C I A has no limits. Councilmember Niesen suggested that the Council consider discussing the minutes at the next Council Retreat. Mayor Kragness expressed she believes the minutes should be discussed and suggested that this item be placed on the next Council Retreat agenda. 04/25/05 -2- Councilmember Niesen asked if the cosmetology training center with regards to Planning Commission Item 9a, Planning Commission Application No. 2005 -006 Submitted by Diem (Diane) Do Requesting for a Special Use Permit for an Education Use to Operate a Cosmetology Training Center at 3260 County Road 10, would be a tax free use. City Manager Michael McCauley responded that tax exemption is not an item that can be considered in evaluating a land use application. Since the use was as a tenant, there would be no impact on the taxable status of the property. Councilmember O'Connor asked if the money was the Crossings at Brookwood's own funds with regards to Consent Item 7d, Approval of Site Performance Guarantee Reduction (Crossings at Brookwood -6201 Lilac Drive North). Mr. McCauley responded that the money is the Crossings at Brookwood and explained they were required to make a deposit for site performance improvements and conditions. At this time it is being recommended to authorize reduction of $20,000 cash escrow to $5,000 to assure viability of the recently installed landscaping through the winter months. It is anticipated that a final review of the landscape can be made in June of this year and subsequent recommendations will be made to the Council at that time. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Lasman discussed materials from the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) regarding Scooter ills an i Bills d informed that the Park and Recreation Commission discussed the issue of Segways. Councilmember Lasman questioned the continuing advertisement for dispatchers in the LMC Bulletin. Mr. McCauley discussed that the staffing levels have always been short and that this will be a continuing effort while transitioning with Hennepin County. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember O'Connor to adjourn the Study Session at 6:35 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. jWM \ ,:V� City Clerk NAyor 04/25/05 -3-