HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 09-08 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
SEPTEMBER 8, 2003
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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 Kay Lasman and Bob Peppe. Councilmember Niesen
arrived at 6:05 p.m. Councilmember Kathleen Carmody 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
Council discussed City Council agenda items l Of, 2004 Preliminary Budget and Property Tax Levy
Report; 7d, Resolution Authorizing the Consent to Enter into a Cooperative Agreement with
Hennepin County and a Joint Powers Agreement with Mn/DOT for a Traffic Study of Brooklyn
Boulevard near T.H. 100; and 9a, Public Hearing Regarding 2003 Proposed Special Assessments for
Delinquent Public Utility Service Accounts.
Councilmember Lasman informed that she would like to verify the number of police officers
patrolling City streets so that when asked by citizens she is able to answer. City Manager Michael
McCauley discussed that there are 43 sworn officers and that 26 officers are on patrol.
Councilmember Niesen inquired if the amount indicated in the resolution authorizing the consent to
enter into agreements with Hennepin County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation with
TKDA Consulting was a fair amount for the traffic study of Brooklyn Boulevard near T.H. 100. Mr.
McCauley discussed that the City's portion of the cost is one third and is a fair amount. The other
two agencies will also be paying one third of the cost.
Councilmember Niesen informed that she was not familiar with the public hearing process for the
delinquent public utility service accounts and questioned the process. Mr. McCauley discussed the
process and informed that the only time the City may lose money is when a closing takes place.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Niesen asked when the cable issue would be discussed. Mr. McCauley informed
that this item would be on the October 13, 2003, work session agenda.
Mr. McCauley inquired if the Council was in favor of the proposed change to the City Council
meeting schedule. Councilmember Niesen informed that she believes it would be helpful for the
dates to be indicated if the meeting is not on a Monday.
Councilmember Lasman questioned the Deer Task Force meetings. Assistant City Manager/Director
of Operations Curt Boganey discussed that there are three remaining meetings scheduled for
Thursdays; however, one of the Thursday meetings may be rescheduled to a Wednesday.
Council discussed materials prepared by the League of Minnesota Taxpayers Association.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council continued its Study Session into the Informal Open Forum session at 6:45 p.m.
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