HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 09-22 CCM Work 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
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
SEPTEMBER 22, 2003
WEST FIRE STATION
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Work Session and was called to order by Mayor Myrna
Kragness at 9:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob
Peppe. Also present: Assistant City Manager/Director of Operations Curt Boganey, City Attorney
Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
DISCUSSION OF DANGEROUS DOG ORDINANCE OPTIONS
Council continued its discussion from the Study Session regarding dangerous dogs.
Councilmember Carmody expressed that she would not be favorable of the $50,000 insurance and
would like to have a lower annual fee. She would then be acceptable to moving forward with the
other options provided.
Councilmember Lasman expressed that she does not believe dog owners should be allowed more
than one offense. Mayor Kragness agreed.
Councilmember Niesen expressed that she would like to have an age limit for dogs set.
Councilmember Lasman suggested that regulations should apply after dogs are three months old.
Council discussed different scenarios. Mr. LeFevere informed the rules that apply to dangerous dogs
and potentially dangerous dogs would first need to be determined by a panel or board and they would
consider the circumstances.
Councilmember Lasman expressed that she would like to see the restrictions applied and also a
clause that would include a fee for those who allow their dogs to run at large more than four times.
It was the consensus of the Council to have Mr. LeFevere move forward with preparing an ordinance
regarding dangerous dogs.
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IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR OCTOBER 13 WORK SESSION
Mayor Kragness asked if there was anything to be added or deleted to the October 13 Work Session
Agenda.
Councilmember Lasman informed that she had one minor change to the report from the Council
Retreat and asked for a copy of the report.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Boganey informed that the next Deer Task Force meeting would be September 24, 2003.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adjourn the work
session at 9:30 p.m.
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