HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 07-28 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
JULY 28, 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, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, City Attorney
Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
PRESENTATION ON POTENTIAL SENIOR HOUSING AT BEST WESTERN HOTEL
SITE
City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that a developer was present to provide a brief
presentation on a potential senior housing proposal for the Best Western Hotel. He informed there
are a number of issues involved and before the developer would continue with the proposal he would
like direction from the Council as to whether or not they would be interested in pursuing the
proposed senior housing at the Best Western Hotel.
Winthrop and Weinstine Attorney Dan Schleck, presented materials and outlined the options
proposed for senior housing at the Best Western Hotel. He informed that he would like to gear this
senior housing to an upgraded community for seniors, attractive in size and amenities, and make the
site accessible for others in the community. He informed there are a lot of issued to be resolved if
the Council would like to pursue senior housing at this location. Jao Vang, Bridgecreek
Development, added that if the Council would like to pursue senior housing there would be zoning
requirements and that costs would be incurred.
Mr. Schleck informed that the units would be for ownership only, that the room sizes need to be
considered further, and that the pool will be kept.
Mayor Kragness expressed that she would be in favor of moving forward since the City is lacking in
senior housing.
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Councilmember Lasman expressed that she would be in favor and would like to see the area of the
Best Western Hotel site improved.
Councilmember Peppe informed that he would like to have more discussions regarding the City's
Comprehensive Plan before taking a stand.
Councilmember Lasman questioned the resale of the units. Mr. Schleck informed that they are
looking at a system for a buyback program.
Mayor Kragness expressed thanks to Mr. Schleck and Mr. Vang.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Council discussed agenda items 7c, Approval of Application from St. Alphonsus Church to Conduct
a Raffle on September 20, 2003; 8b, Consideration of Application for a Currency Exchange License
Submitted by Fast Cash Check Cashing LLC to Operate a Currency Exchange Business at 6050
Shingle Creek Parkway, Suite 6078, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota; 9a, Planning Commission
Application No. 2003 -010 Submitted by David Lutz (SPM Construction Company); 10b, An
Ordinance Pertaining to the Licensing of Rental Units in the City of Brooklyn Center; l Oc, 2:00 a.m.
Bar Closing; and l Of, Potential Development Along Highway 252 and 69 Avenue.
Councilmember Carmody informed that Consent Agenda Item 7c, Approval of Application from St.
Alphonsus Church to Conduct a Raffle on September 20, 2003, should be an approval to conduct
excluded bingo.
Councilmember Lasman questioned if the Council could receive the monthly reports that are
generated for the rental units. Mr. McCauley informed that he did not think that would be a problem.
Councilmember Peppe questioned how much the appraisal would cost for the potential development
along Highway 252 and 69 Avenue. Mr. McCauley informed that it would be under $10,000 and
that if the developer takes over that appraisal cost would be reimbursed.
Councilmember Niesen informed that there was a typographical error on page 10 of the July 14,
2003, Regular City Council meeting minutes.
MISCELLANEOUS
Council discussed the blacktop issue at 3300 62 °d Avenue North.
Councilmember Niesen expressed that she would like to have a liaison to the Shingle Creek
Watershed Management Commission.
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adjourn the Study
Session at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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City Clerk Mayoll
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