HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 10-27 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 27, 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, Diane Niesen, and Bob
Peppe. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager /Director of
Operations Curt Boganey, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, and Deputy
City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
City Manager Michael McCauley discussed new materials received regarding Public Hearing item
9d, Franchise Fees. He suggested that this item be tabled during the Regular City Council meeting to
allow for both parties to propose a fixed meter charge. If at the November 10, 2003, City Council
meeting flat fees were acceptable then new ordinances would be substituted. If the flat fee would not
work a suggested percentage fee would remain.
Mr. McCauley discussed that the City had received information regarding an environmental grant for
the Northbrook Shopping area and that staff will look into the information received and consider
making a grant application to ratify already accepted resolution.
Council discussed Council Consideration Items l Og, Resolution Accepting City Council Workshop
Summary of Key Observations and Conclusions Report and Adopting City Council Goals for 2004;
7f, Resolution Recommending Award of Contract for Construction, Mississippi Riverbank
Protection Project, Improvement Project No. 1999 -11; 7d, Resolution Approving Final Plat,
TANAMI 2nd Addition, 10f, Recommendations of the Deer Management Task Force; and 10e,
Resolution Allocating Additional Local Funding for Livable Communities Demonstration Grant.
It was the consensus of the Council to eliminate Goal 6, Support Phase III of Joslyn Site
Development By: working with the developer to complete Phase III, from the proposed 2004 City
Council Goals.
Councilmember Lasman expressed that she would like to see the bow hunting only on weekdays if
the plan is adopted.
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Councilmember Niesen asked if copies were available of the phase one market study for the Little
Asia Project. Mr. McCauley informed that he believes so and that he would check with staff.
SELECTION OF DATE FOR CITY COUNCIL FACILITATED RETREAT
Council discussed the possible dates for the City Council Facilitated Retreat. It was the consensus of
the Council to schedule December 15, 2003, 4:00 p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS
Council continued discussion regarding the deer hunting in Brooklyn Center.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adj ourn the Study
Session at 6:44 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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