HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 11-24 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 24, 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 6:35 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, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
USE OF ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION ON SHOWMOBILE FOR AFTER
SCHOOL PROGRAMMING AND PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION
City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that the Park and Recreation Commission had reviewed
a proposal to use approximately $58,000 in accumulated depreciation to fund two years of after
school programming to replace State grant funding that had been terminated. If the Council were
amenable to the Park and Recreation Commission's recommendation, a resolution could be prepared
for consideration of transferring the accumulated depreciation funds from the Central Garage Fund to
the Grant Fund accounts to be used for after school programming in 2004 and 2005.
Councilmember Lasman inquired how many Brooklyn Center students would be serviced by the after
school programming. Mr. McCauley informed that he will check with staff and report back to the
Council.
It was the consensus of the Council to move forward with a resolution for the December 8, 2003,
meeting.
CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE LOAN REPAYMENT SCHEDULE REVISIONS
PROPOSAL
Mr. McCauley discussed the impacts of difficult weather and an unanticipated major expense in
removing gas storage tanks from the Centerbrook Golf Course.
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Based on those impacts, the golf course has not generated the profits necessary to make the 2003
loan repayment as budgeted. It is suggested to amend the schedule by adding one year and reducing
the 2003 and 2004 payment amounts. If the Council was comfortable with this a resolution would be
prepared and placed on the December 8, 2003, agenda.
It was the consensus of the Council to move forward with a resolution for the December 8, 2003,
meeting.
PRISM FUNDING FOR 2004
Council discussed funding for PRISM in 2004. It was the consensus of the Council to have $3,500
allocated for funding in 2004; and that PRISM is notified by resolution that the Council does not
intend to budget monies in 2005.
Councilmember Lasman expressed that she would like to have PRISM notify the participants of this
last year of funding.
A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adj ourn the Work
Session at 6:53 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
The Council reconvened at 7:53 p.m.
COUNCIL CALENDAR FOR 2004
Council discussed the draft Council calendar for 2004.
It was the consensus of the Council to continue Regular City Council meetings on the second and
fourth Mondays, unless a Monday is a Holiday; and to continue the 6:00 p.m. Study Sessions before
regular City Council meetings.
It was the consensus of the Council to have the Council Liaisons notify the Commission Members
that the City Council will be discussing a Commission Recognition Event for 2004 and that their
comments should be passed along to the Commission Chairs before the joint City Council and
Commission Chair meeting on March 15, 2004.
It was the consensus of the Council to start with two City Council Community meetings. One
meeting will be held at the East Fire Station and one at the West Fire Station. The meetings will
display things that have happened throughout the City. Mr. McCauley will report back after
speaking with the Fire Chief about the actual dates.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Lasman inquired if the Council was in consensus of having a resolution drafted
regarding lobbying the Legislature for Twin Lake issues. It was the consensus of the Council to have
a resolution drafted.
Councilmember Niesen expressed that she believes a City Summit Day would be a beneficial way to
communicate with residents.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adjourn the work
session at 8:41 p.m.
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