HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 11-25 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
NOVEMBER 25, 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, Bob Peppe, and Tim Ricker.
Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Interim Assistant City Manager/Director of
Public Works Sharon Klumpp, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Council discussed agenda items 8a, Consideration of Renewal Application for a Currency Exchange
License From Community Money Centers, Inc. dba Money Centers, 6219 Brooklyn Boulevard; and
I Oe, 2003 Public Utility and Service Charge Rate Study. Councilmember Nelson suggested that an
article be printed in the City Watch Newsletter regarding the street light utility increase to inform
residents why the one percent increase is being implemented to the 2003 utility rates.
SETTING WORK SESSION PRIOR TO DECEMBER 2, 2002, TRUTH IN TAXATION
MEETING
City Manager Michael McCauley informed the Council that the Truth in Taxation Hearing was set
by resolution on December 2, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. He suggested that the Council meet for his annual
review at 6:00 p.m. and continue, if needed, after the Truth in Taxation Hearing.
DATE FOR COUNCIL RETREATS
It was the consensus of the Council to set March 3, 2003, 3:00 p.m. and August 23, 2003, 8:00
a.m. for City Council Retreats.
MISCELLANEOUS
Council discussed the recent watershed hearing, the new Heart Alive Theater, the women's locker
room at the Community Center, and the Gift Law.
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Councilmember Peppe requested copies of more detailed legal billings and public documents
relating to Summerchase.
Mr. McCauley informed the Council that new chairs had been ordered for the Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adjourn the Study
Session at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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