HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 02-23 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 23, 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 Pro Tern
Bob Peppe at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tern Bob Peppe, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, and Diane Niesen.
Mayor Myrna Kragness was absent and excused. 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 7a, Approval of Minutes; 8a, Proposed Use of 2004 Urban Hennepin County
Community Development Block Grant Funds; 9b, Proposed Amendment to Joint Powers
Agreement: Watershed Management Commissions; 9d, Update on Dangerous Dogs; 7c, Resolution
Accepting Work Performed and Authorizing Final Payment, Improvement Project No. 2003 -14,
Contract 2003 -F, 2003 Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs; and 9c, Resolution Authorizing Addendum
to Employment Contract with City Manager.
Councilmember Carmody requested amendments to the February 9, 2004, Regular Meeting minutes
to read the following on pages 5 and 7:
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Councilmember Carmody discussed that she abstained because she was not sure how the signage
would be allowed tied to the first construction project instead of the second construction project. Mr.
McCauley discussed that the signage would be temporary until the construction of the park project
was complete this fall or next spring. The approval of the signage was not intended for permanent
signage.
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City Attorney Charlie LeFevere raised the question of an overlap between the two agreements. Mr.
Boman informed that he does not believe there would be any conflict with the two agreements.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Lasman questioned if Elder Express services are the same as PRISM. City Manager
Michael McCauley will check and report back to the Council.
Council continued discussing the dangerous dog item.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
LOCOMOTIVE HORNS
Mr. McCauley discussed that this item was on the agenda for direction from the Council as to
whether or not the Council would like to proceed with this issue in 2005. He explained that the
resources necessary to pursue the development of an ordinance would require approximately 80 to
120 hours of staff time plus attorney time.
Councilmember Niesen expressed that she believes this is a substantial matter and discussed her
frustration with the noise from the trains. She suggested that staff work with SEH and that she
would be open to a proposal.
Mayor Pro Tern Peppe questioned if the Council would like staff to proceed with this issue at this
time. It was the consensus of the Council to proceed with this issue at this time.
Mr. McCauley informed that staff might need to hire some summer help to stay on track.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Niesen, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn the Study
Session at 7:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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