HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 08-26 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
AUGUST 26, 2002
CITY HALL
COUNCIL /COMMISSION CONFERENCE 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, and Bob Peppe. Councilmember
Tim Ricker arrived at 6:05 p.m. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City
Manager Jane Chambers, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. City Attorney Charlie LeFevere
arrived at 6:20 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
City Manager Michael McCauley distributed and discussed information relating to agenda item 11 d,
Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Condemnation and Settlement Agreement, Twin Lakes
Business Park LLC, Twin Lakes II, LLC, Twin Lakes III, LLC, Joslyn Manufacturing, LLC, and the
City of Brooklyn Center.
Council discussed agenda item I I g, Minnesota Juvenile Justice Grant: Peacemakers.
Councilmember Peppe stated that he had a concern with this issue and that he would not feel
comfortable passing this item. Mr. McCauley and Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers discussed
further the responsibility of the monies and that an agreement could be prepared if the Council were
to move forward with this grant process.
City Attorney Charlie LeFevere arrived at 6:20 p.m.
Councilmember Nelson questioned the Title Five Grant Monies. Ms. Chambers discussed that the
monies are some type of Federal funding and that she is not familiar with this type of funding.
ASSESSMENT AND TEMPORARY EASEMENT RESOLUTION FOR BROOKDALE
CHRISTIAN CENTER ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Mr. McCauley discussed that on the September 9, 2002, agenda there will be an item for
assessments. As part of that assessment roll, Brookdale Christian Center Assembly of God Church's
assessment will be for $10,000. $7,000 of that $10,000 will be credited for an easement agreement
previously authorized by the City Council across the Church parking lot.
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He also informed the Council that the Church was not aware of a separate lot that the Church will be
assessed for and that the lot will be subject to a separate assessment which is being proposed to be
deferred until such time as the lot is sold.
CITY WATCH NEWSLETTER
Mr. McCauley discussed the request received for a publication regarding school bond referendum
information in the City Watch Newsletter and the insufficient room in the current City Watch
Newsletter. He questioned future publications regarding school bond referenda and the staff time to
edit these types of requests. In the past the school districts have come before the Council during City
Council meetings to provide information regarding school bond referenda. Mr. McCauley asked the
Council if it would be favorable to have the current process, coming before the Council at City
Council meetings, continued instead of publications in the City Watch Newsletter.
It was the consensus of the Council to continue with the current process and allow school districts to
come before the Council during City Council meetings to discuss school bond referenda and not to
publish information in the City Watch Newsletter.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mayor Kragness questioned the application for proposals for youth development and parent
education. Mr. McCauley discussed that the applications should be sent to Northwest Hennepin
Human Services.
Mayor Kragness reported that the Cross Cultural Dialogues in the Community would be held in
Crystal on September 17, 2002.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned the Study Session at 6:45 p.m.
City Clerk May
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