HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 04-12 CCM Study Session - Earle Brown Elementary School Tour 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
EARLE BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TOUR, 1500 59' AVENUE NORTH
CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
APRIL 12, 2004
CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION
The Brooklyn Center City Council met at the new Earle Brown Elementary School located at 1500
59 Avenue North at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob
Peppe. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager /Director of
Operations Curt Boganey, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
City Attorney Charlie LeFevere arrived for the Study Session at City Hall, 6:45 p.m.
The Brooklyn Center City Council met at the new Earle Brown Elementary School to take a tour
with members of the Brooklyn Center School Board. Some of the highlights during the tour were the
cafeteria, gymnasium, and classrooms with windows.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
GROUP HOMES
Mayor Kragness had requested an update regarding State Laws that preempt local ability to limit the
number of group homes. City Attorney Charlie LeFevere discussed that licensing of groups homes is
at a State Level and that the City only has the authority that is delegated to them by the Legislature.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Lasman inquired about the two sudden deaths that were included in the licenses for
approval. City Manager Michael McCauley was not aware of the incidents and informed that he
would inquire about these two incidents.
Councilmember Lasman requested updated maps for the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Th tudy Session adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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