HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 02-09 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
FEBRUARY 9, 2004
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 8:27 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 er/Director of
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Operations Curt Boganey, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE LETTER TO EDITOR
Council discussed a possible letter to the Editor regarding Brooklyn Center's taxes. It was the
consensus of the Council to have the letter prepared by Councilmember Carmody. Mayor Kragness
asked that Councilmember Carmody provide a copy to the Council before having the letter
published.
DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL TRAINING /CONFERENCE
This item was discussed at the Study Session.
DISCUSSION OF QUARTERLY WATERSHED REPORTS
This item was discussed at the Study Session.
REVIEW OF POTENTIAL RESOLUTION ON JOSLYN WEST CLEAN -UP
STANDARDS
City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that the Pollution Control Agency (PCA) is reviewing
the clean up of the Joslyn west area. City staff is reviewing the advisability of requesting that the
clean up be to open space standards which would be higher than would be required if there was no
potential that the land would be used at some future time where there would be public access or use.
He suggested that staff continue formalizing the review and provide a letter to the Council for
consideration that will notify the PCA that the review is consistent with the City's Comprehensive
Plan.
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Councilmember Niesen expressed concern about the clean up in the neighborhood area and that
she believes the clean up needs to be to the highest level.
It was the consensus of the Council to have staff continue the review and to prepare a letter to be
considered by the Council.
TIMING OF OPEN HOUSES AT FIRE STATIONS WITH CITY COUNCIL
This item was discussed at the Study Session.
DISCUSSION OF CURRENT STATUS OF BROOKDALE
Mr. McCauley informed that there had been no response to the notice of default and discussed the
approaches being considered for the Economic Development Authority.
Council discussed and was in consensus to continue reviewing the situation in a timely manner.
JOINT MEETING WITH BROOKLYN PARK
This item was discussed at the Study Session.
CITY MANAGER EVALUATION DISCUSSION
Council reviewed the evaluation form and it was the consensus of the Council that the City Manager
had worked to implement and facilitate the City Council's Goals for 2003.
Council discussed sal and was in consensus of two percent now and an additional one percent in
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July 2004; and to include the car allowance with salary after the one percent increase in July 2004.
MISCELLANEOUS
There were no miscellaneous items discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adjourn the Work
Session at 10:23 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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