HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 04-22 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
APRIL 22, 2002
WEST FIRE STATION — TRAINING ROOM
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 Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, Bob Peppe, and Tim Ricker.
Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley and Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
The Council inquired regarding the status of the proclamations for Orchard Lane Elementary Day
and Willow Lane Elementary Day. City Manager Michael McCauley advised that the items would
be redrafted to indicate May 28, 2002, as a single day of recognition for Orchard Lane Elementary
and Willow Lane Elementary. Councilmember Lasman had made arrangements to notify school
personnel that the item will be on the agenda.
Councilmember Peppe inquired regarding item 7c, Resolution Holding the State of Minnesota
Harmless for a Variance From State Standards, of State Aid Operations, 53` Avenue North/Old
Osseo Road Improvements, State Aid Project No. 109 - 114 -01. Mr. McCauley stated that the
Council had previously authorized applying for a variance from State Aid Standards on 53` Avenue
North and that the variance request had been approved. As part of the variance process it was
required that the City hold the State harmless from the standards on this State Aid route.
Councilmember Lasman inquired with respect to whether the speed limit would be posted to reflect
the 22 miles per hour design of the curve. Mr. McCauley indicated that the posted speed limit of 30
miles per hour would not change, but that he anticipated that a similar advisory sign to the one that is
currently at the curve would be erected indicating an advisory speed reflective of the design of the
curve. The current advisory sign indicates a recommended speed of 15 miles per hour. The road
will be designed at 22 miles per hour.
Councilmember Nelson inquired regarding agenda item 8c, Resolution Prescribing Voting Precincts
and Designating Polling Locations for the City of Brooklyn Center, and the timing of those
designations.
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Mr. McCauley responded to Councilmember Nelson's question describing the process that occurred
between the determination of the boundaries in March and the presentation of the polling precincts in
which the City Clerk had to review a large amount of materials and find appropriate public spaces
that could be used for polling places in light of the information received towards the end of March.
Councilmember Nelson indicated that he did not feel that the title of agenda item 8e, France Avenue
Connection Project, was an accurate description of the project. Councilmember Nelson indicated
that he felt a description that was to provide access to the Highway 100 project would more
accurately reflect the nature of the project rather than calling it a connection for France Avenue.
Councilmember Nelson also discussed the outline of action dates attached to Todd Howard's
memorandum.
PROSECUTION SERVICES REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS
It was the consensus of the Council that prosecution services would not be put out to a request for
proposals in 2002.
CARL NEU'S REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL RETREAT
Councilmember Nelson discussed the wording in Goal 8. Mr. McCauley responded that the
appendix containing the 2002 City Council Goals were those adopted by the City Council in the fall
of 2001. The appendix did not reflect any actions taken at the January Council Retreat, but rather
were attached simply for reference.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Nelson discussed street light utility charge and comments that he had received from
the public indicating that some people may not full understand that the charge is quarterly � P g p p Y Y g q Y and not
monthly.
Councilmember Nelson inquired regarding the time capsule event on June 30, 2002. Mr. McCauley
indicated that the Earle Brown Days Committee was responsible for the time capsule event. The
City will be working with the Earle Brown Days Committee regarding the grand reopening of the
facility.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adjourn the Study
Session at 6:33 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Ma hr
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