HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 10-13 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
OCTOBER 13, 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 Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, and Diane Niesen.
Councilmember Bob Peppe was absent. 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.
Councilmember Bob Peppe arrived at 6:12 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Council discussed Consideration Agenda items 11 i, Resolution Authorizing the Consent to Proceed
with Planning for Development of an Upgraded Radio Communication System with the Intention of
Participating in the Regional System and that the Metropolitan Radio Board be Notified of Brooklyn
Center's Intention and Request Any State or Federal Financial Incentives that May Be Offered; and
111, Fiber Infrastructure Project.
Councilmember Niesen asked if the Council is being asked to approve the Fiber Infrastructure
Proj ect this evening. City Manager Michael McCauley responded that the Council is being asked to
make a motion to commit to participation in the project. Councilmember Niesen expressed that she
has a problem with being asked to approve things on short notice when she has not had enough time
to investigate this issue and is not comfortable with spending the money for this project.
Mayor Kragness asked if the amount of money for the project is $60,000 and where that money
would be coming from. Mr. McCauley informed that the City's portion of the project would be
$60,000 and that the money would come from the Capital Projects Fund, unless other sources can be
identified.
Councilmember Peppe inquired if the City did not participate would the project continue. Mr.
McCauley informed that he believes LOGIS and Hennepin County will continue with the project.
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Councilmember Lasman asked if the project did not move forward at this time and the City was to
proceed with the project at a later date what the cost would be in the future. Mr. McCauley
expressed that he believes it would be best for the City to move forward with this project now since
it will not be any cheaper in the future. The City will eventually need to be on a fiber infrastructure
and if the City does not participate now, the City would have to pay later to connect.
Councilmember Peppe asked about the other work that would need to be done on the City's system.
Mr. McCauley informed that there would be approximately another $10,000 required for the City's
system.
Councilmember Peppe questioned if there would be an agreement from LOGIS about the server. Mr.
McCauley informed that is what he has been told. Mayor Kragness suggested that a contract be part
of the agreement.
Councilmember Niesen questioned if the City could purchase only lines they had to have. Mr.
McCauley discussed that it is proposed that the City purchase all the lines at this time and that the
City would be in control of the lines if purchased.
Councilmember Peppe asked which funds from the Capital Projects Fund would be used for this
project. Mr. McCauley discussed that fund balance that might otherwise be available for future Park
Improvements Fund would be used. Councilmember Niesen expressed that she believes residents
need to be considered when allocating money from the Park Improvements Fund for other purposes.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. McCauley informed that Fiscal and Support Services Director Doug Sell has resigned and that
his last day with the City will be October 31, 2003. He informed that until this position is filled
Assistant City Manager Curt Boganey and former Interim Assistant City Manager Sharon Klumpp
will take over the department.
Council discussed a map that had been provided regarding Consideration Agenda item 11d,
Resolution Supporting Three Rivers Park District Implementation of Trails, Greenways, and Parks in
the First Tier Communities. Councilmember Niesen noted that a correction was needed for Middle
Twin Lake.
Council discussed the Open Meeting Law.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn the Study
Session at 6:53 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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