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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
APRIL 14, 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, Assistant City Manager /Director of
Operations Curt Boganey, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, and Deputy
City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
Representative Debra Hilstrom was present to update on the transit hub and request direction as to
what level of participation the City wants to provide. She informed that she along with Senator
Linda Scheid, Mayor Myrna Kragness, and City Manager Michael McCauley have been working
hard to accomplish getting a decent facility in Brooklyn Center. The Metropolitan Transit is
suggesting a facility without restrooms and this is not acceptable.
Councilmember Lasman questioned what levels of participation other cities have provided.
Representative Hilstrom informed that some other cities have levy authority. Mr. McCauley
discussed the opt -out communities and how they operate their transit facilities.
Councilmember Niesen questioned why the City of Brooklyn Center could not opt -out.
Representative Hilstrom informed that is not an option for the City of Brooklyn Center.
Mayor Kragness expressed that the facility needs restrooms.
Councilmember Niesen questioned the $5 Million allocated for this facility. Representative Hilstrom
informed that the $5 Million is enough to build a facility; however, these funds cannot be used for
operation and that if the capital is not spent it will be lost.
Councilmember Carmody expressed that the facility needs restrooms and that she prefers the
Robbinsdale set up.
Councilmember Lasman expressed that she would like to see the infrastructure built and let the
Metropolitan Transit take maximum responsibility with negotiations later.
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Councilmember Niesen expressed that she is not willing to commit any taxpayer funds to providing
restroom services for MTC's transit business, but that if MTC was to provide this service, it would
be a nice amenity to the bus hub in Brooklyn Center and serve the community well.
Councilmember Peppe expressed that he believes no matter what happens the City will not win.
Representative Hilstrom asked that the Council give the City Manager authority to look at options.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
There were no agenda items discussed.
REQUEST OF FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION TO CONSIDER CHANGES TO
CHARITABLE GAMBLING ORDINANCE
Mr. McCauley discussed that the Fire Relief Association had inquired about changes to the City's
Ordinance in order for them to operate in more than one location, have a 90 percent payout, and
allow operation of paddlewheels. If the Council is comfortable with accepting this inquiry, he will
have City Attorney Charlie LeFevere prepare an ordinance amendment.
It was the consensus of the Council to direct Mr. LeFevere to draft an ordinance amendment.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council continued its Study Session into Informal Open Forum at 6:45 p.m.
City Clerk ayor Pro Tem
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