HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 10-13 CCM Work Session I
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
OCTOBER 13, 2003
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Work Session and was called to order by Mayor Myrna
Kragness at 8:17 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob
Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager /Director of
Operations Curt Boganey, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, and Deputy City Clerk
Maria Rosenbaum.
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION OF ASIAN VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT STUDY
City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that the site originally planned for the Asian
Development might be too small and informed the Council that an alternative location had been
studied.
Community Development Director Brad Hoffman discussed the grant applied for earlier with the
Metropolitan Council. He informed the Council that the new architect helping with the study of the
alternate location has translated the vision. He questioned if the Council would like to pursue the
potential of using additional tax increment to fully explore the potential for this development.
Mr. McCauley presented a PowerPoint presentation of the concept for the development. Council
discussed the development along with the presentation. Mr. McCauley informed that if the Council
would like to continue the study of this development the money could come from the Economic
Development Authority (EDA) tax increment district three. Mr. Hoffman discussed that if the
Northbrook Shopping Center is not used for this Asian Development, the question would be if senior
housing could be considered.
It was the consensus of the Council to continue the site planning and market study analysis of the
Asian Development and to propose the additional $27,000 from the EDA tax increment.
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REVIEW OF CARL NEU'S DRAFT 2004 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Council discussed the proposed 2004 City Council Goals. Councilmember Lasman asked that Goal
3 include the enforcement of noise ordinances, barking dogs, and other noise generating nuisances.
Councilmember Niesen noted the typo of City Watch in Goal 1.
Mr. McCauley informed that he would have these changes made and put this item on the October 27,
2003, City Council Agenda for approval.
DISCUSS DIRECTION FOR WINTER COUNCIL RETREAT
Council discussed the previous format for the winter Council Retreat and whether or not a winter
retreat should be scheduled. It was the consensus of the Council to skip the winter retreat this year
and to have a Work Session in January to discuss Tax Increment Financing and to discuss and set a
goal for four remote Council meetings.
DISCUSSION OF PREEMPTING LOCAL MESSAGE BOARD TO ALLOW
BROADCAST OF OTHER CITIES' COUNCIL MEETINGS
Council discussed preempting of local message board to allow broadcasting of other cities' Council
meetings. It was the consensus of the Council to leave as is and that Councilmember Niesen will
inform the public during the Council Report at a Regular City Council meeting about contacting her
for a response to see if people would be interested for something different than the current practice.
PROPOSED EMPLOYEE POLICY ON POSSESSION OF WEAPONS
Council discussed the proposed policy that is consistent with State Law. It was the consensus of the
Council to have this item placed on an agenda to amend the City's Policy.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Boganey informed that the correct amount for PRISM funding is $10,000.
Councilmember Niesen inquired about train whistles. Mr. McCauley will check with staff regarding
the Federal regulation.
Councilmember Lasman asked when the bus hub would be started. Mr. McCauley informed that it
was proposed for design this fall with the construction starting in the spring 2004.
Councilmember Niesen inquired about the Shingle Creek Watershed consolidation. Mr. McCauley
informed that the issue would be on an agenda in the future.
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Councilmember Niesen suggested page identifiers for Council materials.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adjourn the work
session at 10:06 p.m.
City Clerk "—, Mayor
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