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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 03-24 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 MARCH 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, and Bob Peppe. Councilmember Diane Niesen was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager /Director of Operations Curt Boganey, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Mayor Kragness requested that Consent Agenda Item 7k, Resolution Approving Contract Addendum for Driveway and Sidewalk Repair and Replacement, Improvement Project Nos. 2000 -01, 02, and 03 and 2000 -19, Contract 2000 -B, Garden City Central Street, Storm Drainage, Utility Improvements and Alley Reconstruction, be removed from Consent to Council Consideration as item 90 for clarification. Councilmember Lasman questioned the safety regarding Consent Agenda Item 7f, Authorization for Replacement of Underground Storage Tanks at Centerbrook Golf Course, and how often the tanks would be inspected. City Manager Michael McCauley informed that the tanks are above ground and that he believes the tanks would be inspected regularly during the golf season. Councilmember Lasman questioned if the City had hail damage insurance with regards to Consent Agenda Item 7h, Resolution Authorizing the City of Brooklyn Center to Enter Into an Agreement with Inspec, Inc. to Provide Engineering Services for the Partial Re- Roofing of the Hippodrome of the Earle Brown Heritage Center. Mr. McCauley informed that the City does not have specific insurance for hail damage; however, does have insurance covering damage from weather related events. Councilmember Lasman informed that she believes moving forward with Council Consideration Item 9d, An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 21 of the City Ordinances of the City of Brooklyn Center and Adopting a New Ordinance Regarding Taxicabs, was a good move. 03/24/03 -1- Councilmember Peppe questioned how Council Consideration Item 9k, Health Insurance for Elected Officials, came about. Mr. McCauley informed that he had attended several meetings where the issue of offering health insurance to elected officials was a topic raised by other cities to LOGIS and that he wanted to seek the Council's direction on this issue. Councilmember Peppe informed that he was not interested. UPDATE ON SUMMERCHASE: BILL CLELLAND Prosecuting Attorney Bill Clelland discussed that he had prepared materials regarding an update on the progress at Summerchase Apartments. He outlined the materials and informed that he believes the new management has made a difference. He informed that they have requested an extension of time to come into compliance and that he is recommending the extension based on the level of achievement and the decline in criminal activities. Councilmember Lasman questioned how and who would be keeping on top of new issues that arise at Summerchase Apartments. Mr. Clelland informed that he intends to keep in touch and that he can and will maintain their focus on the premises. Councilmember Peppe questioned if an extension to May 1, 2003, would be adequate. Mr. Clelland informed that they indicated four weeks might not even be needed; however, that it was what they had requested. Councilmember Carmody questioned if there was any action required by the Council. Mr. McCauley recommended taking no action at this time either to explore the deadline in the agreement or to extend the deadline to allow Mr. Clelland to continue his efforts and that Mr. Clelland report back to the Council to update them on the progress. GEOLOGICAL MARKER AT PALMER LAKE Mr. McCauley discussed that he had received information from Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe regarding a geological marker at Palmer Lake. He informed that he was recommending no action on this matter given the work needed to respond to the City's potential funding losses. Mayor Kragness questioned the costs involved and if this was something the Historical Society could pursue. Mr. McCauley informed that he did not know what the costs would involve other than City staff and maintenance of the marker. MISCELLANEOUS Mayor Kragness informed that she had received a letter from the Riverwood Neighborhood Association requesting help with getting a "prepare to stop when red lights are flashing" sign on northbound 252 when coming off of I -94. Council discussed and it was the consensus of the Council to have this letter directed to the Minnesota Department of Transportation to see if this request would meet any design requirements. 03/24/03 -2- Councilmember Lasman suggested that a resolution reinstating the City's opposition for liquor and wine in grocery stores be prepared and placed on a City Council Agenda. Mayor Kragness suggested updating the previously adopted resolution. Councilmember Lasman noted that the letter mailed to residents regarding the Riverbank Stabilization project had an incorrect address for the Fire Station. Councilmember Lasman questioned why social services funding is the only item at this time the Council is being asked for direction with regards to the possible budget cuts. Mr. McCauley informed that the reason the social services funding was on the agenda at this time for direction was because of the Council's policy to review social services during this time of the year so that Council could give direction well in advance of the normal budget process on social service issues if it so desired. He informed that if the Council was not comfortable with discussing social services funding they could wait until further budget discussions and that the only reason this item was on the agenda was to give the Council a heads up on their options for these services. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adj ourn the Study Session at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayor 03/24/03 -3- i