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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 04-05 CCM Work Session with Commission Chairs I MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WORK SESSION WITH COMMISSION CHAIRS COUNCIL /COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM APRIL 5, 2004 CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met for a Work Session with the Commission Chairs at City Hall and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe. Councilmember Kathleen Carmody was absent and excused. Also present: City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager /Director of Operations Curt Boganey, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. Councilmember Carmody arrived at 6:45 p.m. Commission Members present were Park and Recreation Commission Chair Bud Sorenson, Housing Commission Chair Mark Yelich, and Planning Commissioner Rex Newman. INTRODUCTIONS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Kragness asked that everyone introduce himself or herself. All Commissioners and Council Members, along with City staff introduced themselves. Mayor Kragness suggested that each Commission Member discuss what their commissions have planned for in 2004. GENERAL DISCUSSION Park and Recreation Commission Chair Bud Sorenson discussed that the Park and Recreation Commission will continue to work on the Twin Lake Park issues along with the boat launch area at Twin Lake. He informed the Council that the Park and Recreation Commission might need direction from the Council in the future with the boat launch at Twin Lake. 04/05/04 -1- Councilmember Niesen informed that the Twin Lake boat launch was discussed at the last watershed meeting and one suggestion was to remove the boat launch. She expressed that it would be nice to know the amount of use before this issue were to come before the Council. Mayor Kragness informed that Garden City School might be seeking help from the Park and Recreation Commission regarding fencing and questioned what approach Garden City School should use. Mr. Sorenson asked that they contact the City Manager. Councilmember Niesen expressed concern about the possible closing of the school and informed that she would not be willing to put money into something that might be closing in the future. Planning Commissioner Rex Newman discussed that the Planning Commission has no big projects planned for 2004 and that they would like to have the Council review the City's sign ordinance. Councilmember Carmody arrived at 6:45 p.m. Mr. Newman informed that the Planning Commission had expressed the City's sign ordinance is vague and that they would like to have a better understanding. Mr. Newman discussed that the Planning Commission continues to discuss the Central Overlay District. Mr. Newman asked that the Commissions be informed of grand opening event such as the upcoming grand openings of Earle Brown Elementary School and the Library. Housing Commission Chair Mark Yelich discussed that since being asked to provide input on senior housing they have had tours of senior housing and are trying to educate themselves on the different types of senior housing. Council and Commission members discussed Brooklyn Park's rental ordinance lawsuit. Mayor Kragness informed that she attends the Association for Rental Management (ARM) meetings and that there are not many complaints from the apartment managers. Mr. Yelich questioned if the Council would be willing to reconsider the point of sale subject. It was the consensus of the Council not to revisit point of sale. Councilmember Lasman stated she would like to see State requirements on full disclosure strictly adhered to. MISCELLANEOUS Council and Commission members discussed Commission Recognition Events. Mayor Kragness asked that the Commission Chairs ask the Commissioners for their feedback regarding this issue. 04/05/04 -2- i i Councilmember Niesen suggested a coupon with monetary value and informed that she would like to discuss this further once feedback is received from the Commissions. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m. City Clerk Mayor I 04/05/04 -3-