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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 08-23 CCM Work Session I I 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 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 23, 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 8:52 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael McCauley and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. SMOKING BAN This item was discussed at the Study Session. DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL FUNDING FOR REACH PROGRAM Council continued discussions from the Stud Session agenda. Councilmember Lasman expressed Y g p that she would like to be able to respond fairly and questioned the ad -hoc services available. City Manager Michael McCauley suggested that he discuss this issue further with Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe and get more information on what types of ad -hoc services are available. He suggested that Council continue this discussion at the next budget Work Session. Councilmember Carmody asked that more information also be provided on the number of participants participating in REACH and the dollar amount needed for funding. Councilmember Niesen expressed that she believes the presentation done by REACH at the time of their request was a powerful presentation and that she would like to restore funding for REACH. Councilmember Carmody suggested that having a representative from REACH at a Regular Session might be helpful to answer any questions from the Council. Mr. McCauley suggested that the Council wait to discuss this issue further at the next budget Work Session and then consider inviting Mary Perkins, representative from REACH, to a meeting. Councilmember Niesen questioned if a letter should a letter be sent to Ms. Perkins. Mr. McCauley suggested waiting until after the next discussion. 08/23/04 -1- DISCUSSION OF LETTER FROM CITY OF PLYMOUTH INQUIRING ABOUT INTEREST IN A MEETING OF SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT CITIES Councilmember Niesen expressed that she would be in favor of attending and would like to be the City's representative at the meeting. Mr. McCauley informed that he could communicate that the City would like to participate and then the Council could formally make a decision on its participation when more details were available. Councilmember Carmody questioned the funding when relating to more than one City. Mr. McCauley discussed that the meeting would be to discuss funding projects that benefit more than one City. DISCUSSION OF POLICY DEVELOPMENT REGARDING THE USE OF CONSTITUTION HALL BY NON - PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR FUND RAISING AUCTIONS /SALES Mr. McCauley discussed that Mr. Glasoe had been contacted regarding a potential fundraising event in Constitution Hall and that he would like to get a sense of direction on input regarding the use of Constitution Hall by non - profit organizations for sales or auctions as fundraisers. Mr. McCauley informed that Mr. Glasoe is in the process of reviewing policies that may be in place at other cities for the use of facilities like Constitution Hall to develop a more formalized policy and structure for the use of Constitution Hall. Council discussed the options of having fundraisers when or when not permitted and the option of persons using Constitution Hall when charging an admission fee. Mr. McCauley questioned if the Council would like to consider moving in the direction of allowing silent auctions or sales for fundraisers when the events are closed to participants only. It was the consensus of the Council to consider moving forward the idea of ticketed sales for closed events. Mr. McCauley informed that he would communicate with Mr. Glasoe about moving in this direction and continue discussions regarding a policy. COUNCIL REVIEW OF DRAFT COUNCIL LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP REPORT AND GOALS STATEMENT Mr. McCauley informed that if the Council believes the report is acceptable, the report would be placed on a City Council agenda for formal adoption along with the adoption of a resolution to adopt the City Council Goals for 2005. Councilmember Niesen questioned where the Twin Lake Plan was. Mr. McCauley discussed that he would have to review the City's involvement and that he believes the City had not received grant monies to continue with the Twin Lake Plan. 08/23/04 -2- I OCTOBER 11TH CITY COUNCIL MEETING: CONTINUING REVIEW OF WHETHER TO CANCEL DUE TO LMC CONFERENCE Council discussed the possibility of not having a quorum at the October 11, 2004, City Council meeting. It was the consensus of the Council to reschedule the October 11, 2004, Regular City Council Meeting to October 13, 2004. Mr. McCauley informed that he would have an item on the September 13, 2003, agenda to amend the 2004 City Council Meeting Schedule. MISCELLANEOUS There were no miscellaneous items discussed. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adjourn the Work Session at 9:43 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayor 08/23/04 -3-