HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 07-26 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
JULY 26, 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,
Assistant City Manager/Director of Operations Curt Boganey, Director of Public Works /City
Engineer Todd Blomstrom, IT Coordinator Patty Hartwig, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
Councilmember Diane Niesen arrived at 6:10 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Council discussed agenda item 10d, Request for Approval of Issuance of a Premises Permit for
Brooklyn Park Youth Hockey Association to Conduct Lawful Gambling at Coyote Grille, 2101
Freeway Boulevard. City Manager Michael McCauley informed that the item is on the agenda for
Council consideration as to whether or not the Brooklyn Park Youth Hockey Association qualifies
under the current ordinance as an organization in the City of Brooklyn Center for the past three years.
Councilmember Diane Niesen arrived at 6:10 p.m.
OUTLOOK TRAINING
IT Coordinator Patty Hartwig provided training on the new e -mail software.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Lasman asked that the Crime Prevention minutes be distributed to all
Councilmembers.
Councilmember Lasman questioned if it would be appropriate to mention that Brookdale Ford would
be holding an event to collect children's DNA samples. Mr. McCauley informed that would be
acceptable.
Mayor Kragness informed that she received a letter from the Historical Society regarding a request
for an ad to be placed in the City Watch Newsletter to help promote the book The Brooklyns.
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Council discussed the October 11, 2004, City Council meeting which conflicts with the League of
Minnesota Cities Annual Conference. It was the consensus of the Council to leave the meeting
scheduled as it is now and if needed, amend at a later date.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn the Study
Session at 6:40 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk a Mayor If
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