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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 07-12 CCM Work 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 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 12, 2004 CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Work Session and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 7:50 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael McCauley, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. PROPOSED HOTEL DEVELOPMENT ADJACENT TO EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER City Manager Michael 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. PROPOSED LETTER OF INTENT ON BROOKDALE FORD RELOCATION Mr. McCauley discussed that Brookdale Ford is interested in proceeding with relocating on Freeway Boulevard. A proposed Letter of Intent had been received from an agent representative of Brookdale Ford that outlines a basis to negotiate a development agreement and would contemplate the acquisition of the current Brookdale Ford property and a waiver of any relocation or other payments by Brookdale Ford as the tenant. This Letter of Intent would set the direction for negotiating a formal, comprehensive agreement and if a development agreement was reached, the agreement would commit to the acquisition of the Brookdale Ford property, payment of moving allowance in lieu of relocation, and a commitment to exercise eminent domain to assist at Brookdale Ford's expense in site assemblage if Brookdale Ford was not able to acquire the property on its own. Council discussed the outcome of this possible relocation and the risks that could be involved. Mr. McCauley informed that the $1.5 Million of payment in lieu of relocation costs would not be provided until all properties were acquired and that both parties may walk away from the Letter of Intent at anytime unless they entered into a Development Agreement. 07/12/04 -1- Councilmember Niesen informed that she would like to know the amount of property taxes that Brookdale Ford currently pays and would like to have a report prepared on the risks that would be involved. REPORT ON OTHER COMMUNITY SURVEYS REGARDING GAY, LESBIAN, BI- SEXUAL, TRANSGENDER FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS Council discussed the report received and were in consensus that the memberships will be continue in the same fashion with no changes at this time. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Niesen informed that she would like to have the Council process on a Regular City Council agenda to discuss the matter of process and restate the order that is be followed. She expressed concern with the process not following Roberts Rules and the fact the there was no parliamentarian that stepped in during the last meeting. Mayor Kragness suggested that this be a topic at the next Council Retreat. Councilmember Niesen questioned if there will be more trees planted along France Avenue. Mr. McCauley informed that he believes that the landscaping that was proposed for the project is complete. Councilmember Niesen questioned if the City is responsible for the watering the sod at the apartments on 53` Avenue. Mr. McCauley informed that the watering is the responsibility of the apartment owners. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adj ourn the Work Session at 9:26 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk !A � 1 4 e ayor 07/12/04 -2-