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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 08-23 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 AUGUST 23, 2004 CALL T RD SESSION O ORDER STUDY S SS N O 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 and Kay Lasman. Councilmember Diane Niesen and Bob Peppe were absent. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. Councilmember Bob Peppe arrived at 6:09 p.m. Councilmember Diane Niesen arrived at 6:15 p.m. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Carmody discussed alterations she had requested to the August 9, 2004, Study Session and Regular Session minutes; and requested an amendment to August 16, 2004, Joint Work Session with Financial Commission meeting minutes. She asked that a statement made by Financial Commissioner Mark Nemec be added as it backs up and sends a message about the impacts the City is facing with the budget issues. The statement made by Commissioner Nemec was that he believed it would be irresponsible not to go with a less than Alternate E: a three percent levy plus replacement of the additional 2005 Local Government Aid loss of $335,033 increase when looking at the future for the City. Councilmember Carmody questioned why the proposed levy roll for delinquent public utility service accounts was not included with agenda item 7i, Resolution Providing for Hearing on Proposed Special Assessments for Delinquent Public Utility Service Accounts. City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that the proposed levy roll is not provided when calling for the public hearing and that the levy roll will be included with the materials at the public hearing. Councilmember Carmody inquired why an emergency ordinance is needed as part of agenda item 8f, City Ordinance Chapter 35 - Flood Plain Management. Mr. McCauley discussed that the emergency ordinance was triggered when Hennepin County updated flood plain maps and had completed a new flood insurance study which now requires the City to change the City's Flood Plain Management Ordinance. The emergency ordinance will cover the period of time before a permanent ordinance will be effective. 08/23/04 -1- Councilmember Peppe arrived at 6:09 p.m. Councilmember Lasman questioned why there are two different assessment amounts for agenda item 7h, Resolution Amending Special Assessment Levy Roll Nos. 15997, 15998, 15999, and 16000 to Provide for the Deferment of Special Assessments. Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom discussed that the formula used accounts for the resident's income level in determining the deferral amount. Councilmember Lasman inquired about the use of the surveillance camera described in agenda item 8b, Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Marshall Field's for their Approval of a Grant Awarding the Brooklyn Center Police Department $2,000 for the Purchase of a Surveillance Camera and Accessories. Mr. McCauley responded that the surveillance camera would be used where needed throughout the City by the Police. Councilmember Lasman informed that there was a typo on page four in the Summary of Key Observations and Conclusions from the City Council Leadership Workshop on August 7, 2004. A word typed as Mayor should be Major. Mayor Kragness inquired about agenda item 8e, Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Rogers for Cooperative Purchase of Athletic Field Lighting at Grandview Park. Mr. McCauley discussed that bid quote prices will be used with this agreement. Councilmember Niesen arrived at 6:15 p.m. MISCELLANEOUS Council discussed a letter that the Mayor had received from Dean Nyquist with regards to a request for a written response to the Brooklyn Center Taxpayers Association. Councilmember Carmody requested a copy of the letter for all Council Members. Mr. McCauley suggested that the Council discuss this issue at a Work Session. Councilmember Lasman informed that she had received a call from someone who was inquiring about curfew regulations. Looking at the City's Ordinance and the Preparedness Booklet provided by the Police Department, the City's Ordinance is not as detailed as Preparedness Booklet and does not match the requirements listed in the Preparedness Booklet. Mr. McCauley will check into both documents and report back to the Council. Councilmember Lasman questioned if follow -up calls would continue if the City were to switch dispatch services through Hennepin County. Mr. McCauley discussed that Hennepin County uses different protocols than the City and that he would get more specific information in response to Councilmember Lasman's question. Councilmember Lasman inquired if it would also be possible to get information as to what the ratio of citizens to dispatchers would be for the City. 08/23/04 -2- Councilmember Niesen discussed that she believes there are questions and comments missing from the August 16, 2004, Joint Work Session with Financial Commission meeting minutes and that if those questions and comments are not in the minutes those questions and comments are lost. Mayor Kragness recommended that Councilmember Niesen prepare language she would like incorporated in the minutes for Council consideration. Councilmember Niesen informed that she would e-mail her amendments to the City Manager and asked that the minutes from the August 16, 2004, Joint Work Session with Financial Commission meeting minutes be tabled at the Regular Session. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS SMOKING BANS Mayor Kragness discussed that she had received a sample resolution urging Hennepin County to adopt a county -wide smoking ban and requested direction from the Council on how they would like to proceed with smoking bans. Councilmember Niesen questioned if the resolution was directed at businesses. Mayor Kragness responded that the proposed resolution would include all places of employment and restaurants and bars. Councilmember Lasman expressed that she would like to wait until Hennepin County makes a decision; however, believes it would be helpful to obtain input from businesses on their position with smoking bans if something is not passed at the County level. Councilmember Carmody expressed that she believes the City should wait until Hennepin County makes a decision and not waste City staff or City Watch space on surveys. Councilmember Peppe informed that he believes the City should wait to see what Hennepin County did; however, that it would be important to get input from businesses. Mayor Kragness questioned if the Council would consider waiting a month to make a decision on how to proceed with the draft letter and survey. Councilmember Niesen expressed that she would like to wait until Hennepin County makes a decision. Mr. McCauley discussed that the Council can wait until Hennepin County makes a decision. If Hennepin County does not adopt a smoking ban, the draft letter and survey could be sent and published for input from businesses and residents. It was the consensus of the Council to wait a month to see what Hennepin County does with smoking bans and if they do not adopt anything have City staff proceed with the draft letter and survey regarding input from businesses and residents on smoking bans. 08/23/04 -3- DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL FUNDING FOR REACH PROGRAM Councilmember Carmody expressed that she would like to be able to provide an answer to REACH regarding their request for funding in 2005. Councilmember Lasman informed that she had been lead to believe when the Council cut the funding for REACH in 2003 for 2004 that the participants would not be missing out on much for services in Brooklyn Center. Mr. McCauley discussed that the City is required to provide adaptive services and that there have not been many requests for services in 2004. Councilmember Lasman expressed that she would like to make sure that REACH participants are able to have the opportunity to participate in events. At this time the Council needed to adjourn the Study Session for the Regular Session. This item would be continued at the Work Session. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn the Study Session at 6:56 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. A mv( - ( 4v ' � - . '7��,t- City Clerk �Yor 08/23/04 -4-