HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 08-09 CCM Study Session I
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
AUGUST 9, 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 and unexcused. Also present were City Manager Michael
McCauley, Assistant City Manager/Director of Operations Curt Boganey, Director of Public
Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Carmody informed that she had an amendment to the July 26, 2004, Regular Session
minutes.
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Councilmember Carmody informed that she is not highly in favor of raising the filing fees; however,
she believes it is appropriate of the Charter Commission to review this request.
It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes with that amendment.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
SMOKING BANS
Mayor Kragness asked that this item be placed on a Work Session agenda to start the discussion of
whether or not the City Council would like to adopt a smoking ban in the City of Brooklyn Center.
She informed she had received an e -mail and several phone calls regarding this issue.
Councilmember Lasman expressed that she would be in favor indicating that a County or Statewide
debate and solution is more appropriate than a patchwork of individual city ordinances, or soliciting
input from residents and businesses on the support for or opposition to a smoking ban before making
any proposals.
Mayor Kragness questioned how to accomplish getting input and expressed that she believes input is
needed from both residents and businesses.
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Councilmember Peppe expressed that he believes that if businesses wanted no smoking they would
have made an effort to have already established a no smoking atmosphere; and that it would be
important to solicit input from the community regarding smoking in City parks.
Councilmember Carmody expressed that she would be in favor of a smoking ban.
City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that a letter could be written to restaurants and bars that
informs the City Council is interested in receiving input on whether or not to consider a smoking ban
in Brooklyn Center. An article could also be published in the next City Watch Newsletter with a
target date of January or February 2005.
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It was the consensus of the Council to have something drafted and brought back to the Council for
consideration.
MISCELLANEOUS
City Manager Michael McCauley discussed a recent e-mail virus and to delete any e -mail that
contains messages regarding something they ordered that is unknown to them.
Councilmember Lasman informed that she had received information from a resident during National
Night Out with regard to paintball actions taking place on Durnam Island in Brooklyn Park. The
resident expressed concern about the complaint not being addressed by the City of Brooklyn Park.
Councilmember Lasman questioned if the Council would be interested in sending a letter to the
Brooklyn Park City Council regarding this issue. She expressed that she believes it is the
responsibility of the Brooklyn Center City Council to help with this complaint since Brooklyn Center
residents are affected. It was the consensus of the Council to have a letter drafted for the Mayor's
signature.
Councilmember Lasman informed that there would be a Neighborhood Watch event on September
14, 2004, on Woodbine Lane since they were not able to have one on August 3, 2004. She asked if
one other Council Member might be able to attend. Councilmember Carmody informed that she
would be able to attend the event. Councilmember Lasman asked that copies of City ordinances that
are helpful to newcomers be copied and provided for that evening.
Council discussed a letter received with concern about a property on Emerson Avenue North.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adjourn the Study
Session at 6:37 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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