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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 03-22 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 MARCH 22, 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 7:40 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, and Diane Niesen. Councilmember Bob Peppe was absent and excused. Also present: City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager /Director of Operations Curt Boganey, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. PRAYER BREAKFAST COMMITTEE RESPONSE REGARDING INVOCATION Council discussed the report that Councilmember a provided regarding the Prayer Breakfast p L sman p g g y Committee's response regarding Invocations. It was the consensus of the Council to continue with the current procedure. EARLE BROWN DAYS PARADE CHARGING FOR POLITICAL PARTICIPANTS Council discussed the Earle Brown Day Committee review of possibly charging political participants to be in the Earle Brown Days Parade due to the litter after the parade from the materials handed out from political parties. City Attorney Charlie LeFevere suggested that a contribution fee might be something to consider with helping the cleanup after the parade. Councilmember Niesen expressed that she would not be in favor of charging any fee and suggested volunteers to help with the cleanup. Councilmember Carmody informed that at this time she was seeking feedback from the Council and that she will report to the Earle Brown Days Committee at their next meeting. DISCUSSION OF HAVING SPRINGSTED MAKE A PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON TAX INCREMENT FINANCING BASICS Councilmember Niesen suggested asking Springsted to make a presentation to the Council on Tax Increment Financing (TIF). 03/22/04 -1- City Manager Michael McCauley nformed the Council that S rin sted is willing to make g Y P g g a presentation to the Council and questioned when the Council would like to schedule this presentation. Council discussed and was in consensus of scheduling this item on a Work Session agenda. LOCOMOTIVE HORN DRAFT WORK PLAN FOR DEVELOPING REGULATIONS Mr. McCauley discussed the draft plan that had been prepared and asked if the Council would be in favor of this draft plan to be placed on a regular City Council agenda for formal approval. It was the consensus of the Council to have this plan on the April 12, 2004, regular City Council agenda. DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOG ORDINANCE DISCUSSION Councilmember Niesen discussed her concerns with sections 1 -115 in the existing ordinance and the proposed language in section 1 -280 along with the other concerns she had regarding this issue. Mr. McCauley suggested that the proposed language be amended in section 1 -280 with language that apply except provided in Section 1 -115. Council continued further discussion regarding the proposed language in section 1 -255. Mr. LeFevere informed that if the Council would like section 1 -255 amended that could be done. It was the consensus of the Council to have the proposed language move forward as written in section 1- 255 at this time. CITY COUNCIL HANDBOOK Council discussed the City Council Handbook and was in consensus to continue with the current e- mail policy and to have the revised format as outlined in the materials prepared for approval at a regular City Council meeting. TAXICAB ORDINANCE DISCUSSION Mr. McCauley informed that the Police Department continues to work on this issue and that the target date for this item to be on the agenda is in April. Councilmember Lasman informed that she believes the insurance requirements should continue at the same rate when the ordinance was repealed. Council discussed and was in consensus of the insurance requirements continued at the same rate when the ordinance was repealed. RENTAL LICENSE FEES This item was deferred to the April 26, 2004, Work Session agenda. 03/22/04 -2- REVIEW OF SOCIAL SERVICES Council discussed and was in consensus of continuing the social service budgets for 5 Cities Senior Transportation, Northwest Hennepin Human Service Council, and Project Peace. MISCELLANEOUS Council discussed the Charter Commission. Mayor Kragness will be contacting a Charter Commission member to inquire about the status of their next meeting. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adjourn the work session at 10:08 . .m. Motion passed unanimous) P P Y 0 City Clerk Q Mayor 03/22/04 -3- - - --