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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 05-28 CCM Study Session i 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 28, 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, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Nelson questioned agenda item 10b, Proclamation Declaring May 31, 2002, as World No Tobacco Day, and if this proclamation was repeating the proclamation declaring D -Day. City Manager Michael McCauley informed the Council that it was a bit different. Mr. McCauley informed the Council that the Economic Development Authority agenda had been revised adding 4b, Motion to Approve Extension for Real Estate Closing on 69 and Brooklyn Boulevard from May 31, 2002, to June 11, 2002. This item is requesting an approval for an extension on the closing date under the development agreement. Councilmember Lasman questioned if the groundbreaking event for Culvers would still be on June 10, 2002, and the anticipated open date. Mr. McCauley informed the Council that the groundbreaking event would continue as planned on June 10, 2002, and that he was unsure about the opening date for business. CULTURAL DIVERSITY RECOGNITION Mr. McCauley outlined the materials provided in the Council packets and reviewed some ethnic websites. He discussed that articles could be developed for the City Watch and City Web Site identifying activities that may be scheduled in this part of the Metropolitan Area in connection with the various heritage months. The process could begin this year with providing various links to State resources and the development of an annual plan identifying how the City would proceed to include all of the major heritage months and community events during 2003. 05/28/02 -1- Councilmember Lasman indicated that she believes this would show that Brooklyn Center is moving forward and taking initiative with human rights. Mayor Kragness stated that she would like to see this effort be undertaken, and suggested a telephone number be provided in the City Watch for those who do not have access to a computer. Councilmember Peppe questioned the staff time that would be involved. Mr. McCauley discussed that the links to the various sites would be the key resource and that the staff time for Brooklyn Center would be minimal. Councilmember Lasman suggested that it be mentioned in the City Watch that some libraries have computers for those people t p p p e tha do not have access to the Internet at home. Mayor Kragness questioned if this information could or would be shown on cable television. Mr. McCauley discussed that if this development is undertaken cable television could be a source for soliciting information. Mr. McCauley indicated that he would pursue this development and bring the issue back to the Council at a later date. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to continue the Study Session after the Informal Open Forum. Motion passed unanimously. The Council reconvened the Study Session after the Informal Open Forum. SOD POLICY Mr. McCauley questioned if the Council felt that the sod policies and procedures was consistent with expectations for the replacement of sod after street reconstruction projects. Mayor Kragness stated that she believes there is adequate information submitted to residents on how to deal with new sod, and suggested that when a construction project is finished later then planned, the sod should be planted the following spring. Councilmember Peppe indicated the Council needs to address the issue of the sod problems that the City is facing. Councilmember Lasman questioned if the information sent regarding new sod could be bolded to indicate the importance of care that is needed. Mr. McCauley informed the Council that the information sent indicates clearly the care that is needed for new sod. MISCELLANEOUS There were no miscellaneous items discussed. 05/28/02 -2- ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adjourn the Study Session at 6:59 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayo 05/28/02 -3-