HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 07-12 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
JULY 12, 2004
CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION
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, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, and Bob Peppe.
Councilmember Diane Niesen was absent. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley,
Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Council discussed the following agenda items:
• 9b, Mayoral Appointment to Planning Commission.
Councilmember Carmody questioned if all the materials that are provided with the
commission appointment process is necessary. Council discussed and was in consensus that
the only materials needed with the agenda would be the memo from the City Clerk and the
application. All other materials relating to resolutions establishing Commissions and general
policies will be placed on the City's Website.
• 7d, Resolution Setting Courtesy Bench Inspection and Permit Fees and Establishing
Corridors Prohibiting Courtesy Benches for 2005 -2006.
Councilmember Lasman inquired if benches with advertising on private property, not in the
public right -of -way, are allowed. City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that private
property owners may place limited size home - occupation signs on private property and that
he would have to verify the limited size.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Lasman informed that she attended a meeting at The Crossings and that they are
interested in publishing language in the Park and Recreation brochures along with postings at the
Community Center to notify citizens that there is usage of free space at The Crossings.
Councilmember Lasman expressed that she would like to support their request to help promote
senior activities.
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Councilmember Lasman inquired if the Council would be interested in an amendment to the City
Charter to allow for a higher filing fee. Mayor Kragness expressed that she would be in favor of
raising the fee and suggested a fee between $25 and $50. Mr. McCauley informed that he would put
this issue on a regular agenda for Council consideration.
Councilmember Carmody asked for an update as to how many driveways are not in compliance and
if an answer had been received regarding the single - family question that was raised. Mr. McCauley
discussed that he will get an update from the Code Enforcement Officer and that he continues to wait
for an answer from the City Attorney regarding the single - family question.
Council discussed smoking bans and the possibility of this issue coming to Brooklyn Center.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
PROPOSED HOTEL DEVELOPMENT ADJACENT TO EARLE BROWN HERITAGE
CENTER
Mr. McCauley informed that one of the representatives for this proposal had been hospitalized and
that he would like to postpone this discussion to a future Work Session.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adj ourn the Study
Session at 6:47 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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