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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 02-24 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 24, 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 Myrna Kragness at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe. 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 Councilmember Peppe expressed his concerns regarding City Council Agenda Item 9c, Report on Riverbank Protection Project, Improvement Project No. 1999 -11, and informed that he would like to get a better understanding why the sewer line was designed the way it was and questioned if the current design is acceptable. Councilmember Carmody questioned why the water and sewer did not run in the same line. City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that the water line is much easier to run under pressure. Councilmember Niesen questioned why the easements are needed now and were not needed previously. Mr. McCauley informed that the easements required would help with the construction of this project. Interim Assistant City Manager /Director of Public Works Sharon Klumpp added that after construction the temporary easements would be restored to their previous condition. Councilmember Niesen informed she has a concern about the alternative flow. Councilmember Peppe questioned the usable property and water access for property owners and what it would do to the property values. Ms. Klumpp informed the Council that there would be a representative from the Army Corps of Engineers at the Regular City Council meeting to answer questions from the Council. 02/24/03 _1 _ I Councilmember Carmody questioned what was being tested in City Council Agenda Item 7h, Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with Wenck Associates to Complete a Diagnostic Study and Management Plan for Twin Lakes. Mr. McCauley informed that the testing is being done to improve the water quality and to research what to do or not to do with the wetland area. Councilmember Niesen informed that she appreciates these efforts for Twin Lakes and that she believes this will be a wonderful resource. Councilmember Peppe asked for clarification on Economic Development Authority (EDA) Agenda Item 4a, Resolution Terminating Development Agreement with Jerry's Enterprises, Inc. Mr. McCauley discussed that the developer has secured control of the development property making acquisition by the EDA unnecessary. Councilmember Niesen questioned if this area was an area considered for buses. Mr. McCauley informed that 56 Avenue was the area being considered for buses. Councilmember Niesen questioned City Council Agenda Item 9d, An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 2 of the City Ordinances of the City of Brooklyn Center and Adopting a New Ordinance Regarding the Disposition of Abandoned and Unclaimed Property. Mr. McCauley discussed that this would update the current ordinance. JOINT MEETING WITH HOUSING COMMISSION Councilmember Carmody informed the Council that the Housing Commission would like to meet with the City Council regarding some issues. It was the consensus of the Council to have Mr. McCauley set a joint work session with the Housing Commission on April 2, 2003. Mr. McCauley noted that he would not be able to attend that meeting and suggested it might be helpful to have City Prosecutor Bill Clelland and Community Development Director Brad Hoffinan present at the meting. An item will be placed on the March 10, 2003, agenda setting this meeting. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. McCauley inquired if a Council Member would like to be a representative on the Welfare Reform Executive Policy Committee. Mayor Kragness informed that she would be the City's representative. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adjourn the Study Session at 6:42 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayor 02/24/03 -2-