HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 05-13 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
MAY 13, 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, Bob Peppe, and Tim Ricker.
Councilmember Ed Nelson was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Michael
McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Ricker raised a question regarding Brookdale Ford's motor vehicle dealership
renewal and wanted to know what the license period was for a motor vehicle dealership license. City
Manager Michael McCauley discussed that the licenses are renewed annually.
Councilmember Peppe asked for a summary of the Economic Development Authority agenda item
4b, Twin Lakes Business Park Development Agreement Amendment. Mr. McCauley discussed the
history of the development and informed the Council that the item is on the agenda for discussion at
this time and that the item will be brought back for an action item at a later date.
Councilmember Ricker stated that he would like to discuss agenda item I Oj, Resolution Authorizing
Application for an Opportunity Grant Through the Livable Communities Demonstration Program
(Planning Grant for Northbrook Shopping Center), and that he would like to see a business plan.
Council discussed the property and Mayor Kragness indicated that the property does need
redevelopment.
Councilmember Lasman questioned if the Brookdale Christian Church would lose any parking in
regards to the execution of an easement in agenda item 7h, Resolution Authorizing Execution of an
Easement with Brookdale Christian Church. Mr. McCauley informed the Council that the utilities
will be underground and that no parking will be lost.
Councilmember Ricker raised a question regarding the City's Sign Ordinance and whether or not the
City Ordinance required that a lighted sign be illuminated. He referenced a sign with burnt -out
lights. Mr. McCauley advised he did not believe the ordinance required lights be permitted.
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WATERSHED PLANNING SESSION MAY 23, 2002
Mr. McCauley informed the Council that he will be attending the policymakers' watershed planning
session on May 23, 2002, to discuss the topics included in the materials and questioned whether the
Mayor or a Council Member would be able to also attend. Mayor Kragness indicated that she would
be able to attend the meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS
Council discussed the upcoming Metropolitan Councils meeting to review the Smart Growth
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options, Brookdale skate park options and transit area, and Earle Brown Heritage Center events.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned the Study Session at 6:45 p.m.
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