HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 02-09 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
FEBRUARY 9, 2004
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 6:08 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, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, and Deputy City
Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Council discussed agenda items 7a, Approval of Minutes; l Od, Report Regarding Calls for Service
with Provisional Rental Licenses; 8, Appearance from Lang - Nelson Associates; and I Ob, Resolution
Transferring $200,000 into the Earle Brown Heritage Center Capital Improvement Fund.
Councilmember Carmody had requested that an amendment be made to page six on the January 26,
2004, Regular City Council meeting minutes to read the following:
Councilmember Carmody informed that one of her recommendations would be to put a
pedestrian access at the Cub Foods corner.
MISCELLANEOUS
Council discussed the play equipment at Willow Lane Park; the City's Ordinance relating to violent
dogs; the recent fire at the Willow Lane Park shelter building; and the future plans for the Brooklyn
Boulevard Gateway Study.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
JOINT MEETING WITH BROOKLYN PARK
Council discussed possible dates for a joint meeting with the Brooklyn Park City Council. It was the
consensus of the Council to inquire about the possibility of a meeting with the Brooklyn Park City
Council on March 15, 2004.
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If March 15, 2004, will work for the Brooklyn Park City Council, a letter will be sent to the Brooklyn
Center Commission Chairs to reschedule their joint meeting with the Council to March 29, 2004.
TIMING OF OPEN HOUSES AT FIRE STATIONS WITH CITY COUNCIL
City Manager Michael McCauley informed that the Fire Chief is exploring two Saturdays in May for
the Open Houses with the City Council. Councilmember Lasman informed that she would not be
available on May 1, 2004.
DISCUSSION ON QUARTERLY WATERSHED REPORTS
Councilmember Niesen discussed that she believes it would beneficial to have reports provided to
the Council as to what is going on with the watersheds and to keep the Council informed about
environmental issues. Mr. McCauley informed that there are City staff members who attend the
watershed meetings and if the Council was comfortable with a report from City staff that could be
arranged. It was the consensus of the Council to have a staff report provided quarterly to the
Council.
DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL TRAINING /CONFERENCES
Council discussed the conferences available in 2004. Councilmember Lasman informed that she
would be attending the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference in March.
Councilmember Carmody informed that she would be attending the League of Minnesota Cities
Conference in October. Councilmember Niesen expressed that she would like to attend the National
League of Cities Congress of Cities Conference in December 2004 and League of Minnesota Cities
in October.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Niesen, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn the Study
Session at 6:49 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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