HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 02-10 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
FEBRUARY 10, 2003
CITY HALL
COUNCIL /COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM
CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session and was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern
Kay Lasman at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem Kay Lasman, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe.
Mayor Myrna Kragness was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Michael
McCauley, Interim Assistant City Manager /Director of Public Works Sharon Klumpp, and Deputy
City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Council discussed agenda items 7j, Resolution Requesting a Variance from Minnesota Department
of Transportation State Aid Rules, Improvement Project 2002 -05, Xerxes Avenue North
Reconstruction (Northway Drive to I -94); 8a, Planning Commission Application No. 2003 -002
Submitted By Dean Gannon Requesting for Site and Building Plan Approval to Construct a 4 -unit
Townhome Complex at the Northeast Corner of 50 Avenue North and France Avenue North (5000
France venue North); and 9d, Resolution Adopting the City of Brooklyn Center Critical Area and
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Plan.
Councilmember Niesen informed the Council that she is not comfortable with adopting agenda item
9d, Resolution Adopting the City of Brooklyn Center Critical Area and Mississippi National River
and Recreation Area Plan, since she is not familiar with the plan and does not like the last paragraph
on page 33 of the plan. She questioned if eminent domain was used. City Manager Michael
McCauley informed that eminent domain was being used and is still in process of having the
preparatory work done. Interim Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Sharon Klumpp
discussed the area in question.
DISCUSSION OF ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER HIRING PROCESS
Councilmember Niesen discussed that she has concerns with the candidate selected for the Assistant
City Manager position and expressed concern about risks the City Council could face if the selected
candidate is hired due to the allegations under which Mr. Boganey was forced to resign in Brooklyn
Park in mid 2002.
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She stated that she believes the City Council should have a say in the hiring process since they are
Elected Officials and suggested that the City Council consider reinstating the City Charter provision
to allow the City Council to ratify decisions of the City Manager with regard to appointment and
removal of department heads.
Mayor Pro Tern Lasman informed Councilmember Niesen that she understands her position and
discussed that she believes the City Charter is the best protection for the City.
Council further discussed the selected candidate and expressed their opinions.
REQUESTS FOR COUNCIL RESOLUTION
A resolution was provided for Council consideration relating to support of Xcel Energy's Metro
Emissions Reduction Project. Discussion of this item was referred to Informal Open Forum.
MISCELLANEOUS
There were no miscellaneous items discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the Stud Session at 6:45
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