HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 06-14 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
JUNE 14, 2004
CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session and was called to order by Mayor Myrna
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ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe.
Councilmember Kathleen Carmody was absent. Also present were City Manager Michael
McCauley, Assistant City Manager/Director of Operations Curt Boganey, and Deputy City Clerk
Maria Rosenbaum.
Councilmember Kathleen Carmody arrived at 6:10 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Council discussed the following agenda items:
• 7e, Resolution Accepting Insurance Settlement for Willow Lane Park Shelter Building;
Councilmember Lasman asked that this item be removed from the Consent Agenda and
placed on Council Consideration as 9g. She would like to report on the delay of the
demolition of the building.
• 8b, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances of the City of Brooklyn
Center Regarding Allowable Uses in the CC Central Commerce Overlay District;
Councilmember Lasman questioned why the prohibition of religious uses was not listed in
the ordinance. City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that the ordinance defines what
uses can be used and religious uses are not specified and thus not allowed.
• 8d, An Ordinance Relating to the Regulations of Dangerous Dogs and Potentially Dangerous
Dogs in the City; Amending Chapter 1 of the Brooklyn Center City Code;
Councilmember Lasman inquired if this ordinance might also assist in cases where illegal
dog fights might not be prosecutable due to a lack of proof of a staged dog fight.
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Mr. McCauley affirmed that the dangerous dog ordinance would be an additional way of
dealing with such a situation.
Councilmember Carmody arrived at 6:10 p.m.
• 7a, Approval of Minutes for May 24, 2004, Study Session;
Councilmember Niesen informed that she would like to have the following amendments
made to the May 24, 2004, Study Session minutes:
➢ Councilmember Niesen informed that she would like to have more cities added to the
list of comparable cities for the salary report; and expressed her concern with the zero
percent salary increase for the Brooklyn Center City Council as felt it showed a vote
of no confidence. She believes that if the Council received a zero percent increase,
then City staff should also not receive an increase in 2005.
➢ Mayor Kragness asked Councilmember Niesen what cities she would like added to
the comparable list for the salary report. Councilmember Niesen asked that Brooklyn
Park, Columbia Heights, Robbinsdale, St. Louis Park, and Maple Grove be
considered.
It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes with the above amendments.
• 8e, Consideration of Application for Commercial Kennel License Submitted by Gentle
Touch Animal Sanctuary, 4900 France Avenue North;
Councilmember Niesen questioned if this establishment was operating before applying for
this license. Mr. McCauley discussed he believes that they have been in operation for
approximately two and a half ears; however, he is not aware if that operation took lace in
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Brooklyn Center for two and half years.
Councilmember Lasman questioned if there is a limit on the number of animals for
commercial kennels. Mr. McCauley discussed that there is no maximum on the number of
animals for commercial kennels. He explained that the sketch submitted would indicate how
many animals would be accommodated.
Councilmember Niesen questioned if the license could be sold. Mr. McCauley responded
that the license would have to be transferred and that the issue would come before the City
Council for approval.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Lasman informed that she was contacted regarding a recent fire at 5233 Twin Lake
Boulevard and questioned how lakeshore property could be classed as Section 8.
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Mr. McCauley discussed that there is nothing to prevent someone from making a property Section 8
and outlined the requirements of becoming Section 8. He informed that he would check on the issue
of lakefront property as Section 8 in the Twin Lake area.
Councilmember Carmody expressed concern about one individual having several rental properties in
one specific location. Mr. McCauley discussed that the City currently does not have a mechanism to
limit the number of rental properties in one specific location.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
No time permitted for discussion of Work Session agenda items.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adj ourn the Study
Session at 6:47 p.m.
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