HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 03-08 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
MARCH 8, 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 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe.
Councilmember Kay Lasman 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 agenda items 10c, An Ordinance Amending Section 19 -403 of the City
Ordinances of the City of Brooklyn Center Regarding the Sale and Use of Fireworks; I Oe, Resolution
Approving Environmental Response Fund Grant Agreement Between the City of Brooklyn Center
and Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services; and 10b, Resolution Amending the
Schedule for Rental Dwelling License Fees.
Councilmember Peppe informed that he was not comfortable with the proposed rental dwelling
license fees and would like more information regarding the inspection costs. City Manager Michael
McCauley suggested that the item be tabled during the regular meeting to obtain more information.
DISCUSSION OF ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON MARCH 22, 2004, WORK SESSION
AGENDA
Mr. McCauley discussed the items included in the materials for discussion at the March 22, 2004,
Work Session and inquired if the Council had other items to be added. Councilmember Carmody
expressed that she would like to have the taxicab ordinance on the March 22, 2004, agenda.
MISCELLANEOUS
Council discussed the recent deer hunt process and letters that the Mayor received from the Brooklyn
Park Youth Hockey Association and the Gay and Lesbian Pride Association.
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Councilmember Niesen expressed that she would like to know the total cost per deer for future deer
hunts.
Mr. McCauley informed that at this time the request from the Brooklyn Park Youth Hockey
Association to place pull -tabs at the old Chi -Chi's Restaurant in Brooklyn Center would be
premature since no permit has been pulled for a new establishment.
Councilmember Niesen requested copies of the letter received from the Gay and Lesbian Pride
Association for further review.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Niesen to adjourn the Study
Session at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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