Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 04-26 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 CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 26, 2004 CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session and was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Bob Peppe at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tern Bob Peppe, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, and Diane Niesen. Mayor Myrna Kragness was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager/Director of Operations Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Council discussed Agenda Items 7d, An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Storm Sewer Easement Within Lot 20, Block 1, BOBENDRIER'S 4 TH ADDITION, 7006 Halifax Avenue North; 9e, Resolution Ordering the Correction of Hazardous Conditions and Further for the Abatement of Public Nuisances, Safety, and Health Hazards with Respect to that Real Estate Located at 5827 Camden Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 Legally Described as the North 79 Feet of the East % of Lot 26, Lyndale Riverside Acres, Hennepin County, Minnesota in the City of Brooklyn Center, Hennepin County, Minnesota; 8a, An Ordinance Amending Section 4 -202 of the City Ordinance of the City of Brooklyn Center Regarding a Sprinkling Ban; 9d, Resolution Designating Species of Replacement Trees for 2004 Neighborhood Street and Utility Reconstruction Projects, 7e, Resolution Expressing Appreciation for the Gift of the Brooklyn Center Lions Club in Support of the Adopt- A- Park/Trail /Street Program; and 9f, Resolution Authorizing Commercial Drivers License Supplemental Payment. During the discussion of the enforcement fines regarding the sprinkling ban ordinance, Councilmember Lasman suggested a $25 fine for first time violations. City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that the Council can adopt a resolution once the ordinance is adopted and incorporate a fine. Mr. McCauley suggested that the fines be per calendar year. Councilmember Niesen expressed that she would like to have the item expressing appreciation for the gift of the Brooklyn Center Lions Club removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on Consideration items. 04/26/04 -1- Councilmember Niesen requested clarification regarding the authorizing of the commercial drivers license (CDL) supplemental payment. Mr. McCauley discussed that when the Contract with Local 49 was amended for 2004 CDL pay was removed as a separate item because CDL pay was folded into the base wage. Three supervisory positions, not included in the Local 49, received CDL pay because a CAL was a requirement of their jobs. With the elimination of CAL pay in the Local 49 Contract and in the Personnel Policy, these three positions were inadvertently overlooked in the 2004 Pay Plan for CAL pay. Two of the positions have been resolved in other fashions by eliminating their requirement of a CAL for one position and reclassifying the other position as an exempt position. This leaves the position of Supervisor of Streets /Parks still required to have a CAL and since no change was made in the compensation, the omission resulted a $40 per month decrease in compensation. The proposed resolution would rectify the oversight in drafting the 2004 Pay Plan to provide the payment of $40 per month in CAL pay effective January 1, 2004, for the position of Supervisor of Streets /Parks. Councilmember Lasman questioned if the coniferous tree replacements would be continued in future years. Director of Public Works /City Engineer informed that if the Council wishes to continue the tree replacement with coniferous trees they could do so. MISCELLANEOUS Council discussed a recent article in the League of Minnesota Cities Bulletin regarding required training for service on the Board of Equalization and who would be attending a meeting regarding this issue. Councilmember Carmody questioned how the meeting went with the property owners for the Riverbank Project. Mr. Blomstrom informed that the meeting was good with technical questions being asked and that all seemed to be happy with the project. Councilmember Niesen questioned how the burglary at the liquor store was successful if the store has cameras and motion detectors. Mr. McCauley discussed that the burglary was captured on film; however, the burglar was fast in getting in and out with the stolen items. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS DISCUSSION OF PROCLAMATIONS Councilmember Niesen suggested tabling this item until all Council Members were present for this discussion. ADDRESS NUMBER VISIBILITY Councilmember Carmody discussed her concerns about the visibility of address numbers and questioned if the Council would like to consider an ordinance or seek voluntary ways to help with this issue. 04/26/04 -2- Councilmember Niesen expressed that she believes all houses should be marked and visible. Councilmember Lasman expressed that she believes this should be voluntary and suggested an article in the City Newsletter about the importance of visible address numbers. Mr. McCauley suggested that an article could be placed in City Watch, but would wait to see if the Crime Prevention Fund would have any program before inserting an article on address numbers. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn the Study Session at 6:50 p.m. A AAAA-f City Clerk Mayor 04/26/04 -3-