HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 11-10 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
NOVEMBER 10, 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 8:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe.
Councilmember Kathleen Carmody was absent and excused. Also present: City Manager Michael
McCauley, Community Development Director Brad Hoffinan, and Deputy City Clerk Maria
Rosenbaum.
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSIONS FOR
EDA PROPERTY ON BROOKLYN BOULEVARD AND 70'
City Manger Michael McCauley discussed that someone has expressed interest in developing the
land owned by the Economic Development Authority (EDA) on Brooklyn Boulevard and 70
Avenue North for a medical /office use; and inquired if the City would be willing to negotiate and not
sell this land to any other interested parties for a period of time. Mayor Kragness asked if there had
been any financial agreements. Community Development Director Brad Hoffman informed that
nothing had been discussed at this time.
Councilmember Lasman informed that she believes this would bring in more good jobs for the City.
Councilmember Niesen expressed that she would be amendable to a non Tax Increment Financing
(TIF) Fund for this project.
Mr. McCauley discussed that the question before the Council is if they would be willing to consider
an exclusive development with time to work in good faith to come to a deal.
It was the consensus of the Council that they would be willing to consider an exclusive development
option for a medical /office use building with the EDA land at Brooklyn Boulevard and 70 Avenue
North.
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REVIEW OF ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES DRAFT
POLICES
Council discussed the 2004 Legislative Priorities and was in consensus of the following top five to
submit for the City of Brooklyn Center for the Policy Adoption Meeting on November 20, 2003:
• Local Government Aid (LGA)
• Mandates and Local Authority
• Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
• Local Zoning Authority
• Transportation Funding
MISCELLANEOUS
Council discussed liquor license renewals and the scheduled Council Retreat on December 15, 2003.
It was consensus of the Council to start at 2:30 p.m. instead of 4:00 p.m.
Councilmember Niesen informed that she would like more information on the dioxins that were
discussed in a November 5, 2003, newspaper article.
Mayor Kragness requested information regarding the bus hub in Brooklyn Center.
Council discussed funding for PRISM.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Niesen, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adjourn the work
session at 9:21 p.m.
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