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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 07-23 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 JULY 23, 2001 CONFERENCE ROOM B 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: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. Public Works Director Diane Spector arrived at 6:36 p.m. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Council discussed City Council agenda items 7c, An Ordinance Prohibiting the Feeding of Deer, and 7e, Request from Independent School District No. 286. Councilmember Ricker inquired about both of those items and City Manager Michael McCauley discussed the proposed ordinance prohibiting the feeding of deer and the request from Independent School District (ISD) No. 286. Councilmember Lasman questioned whether or not the proposed ordinance prohibiting the feeding of deer would allow residents to feed the deer at Palmer Lake. Mr. McCauley informed the Council that the proposed ordinance would not allow any type of feeding except by Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and discussed the enforcement would be a misdemeanor with a small fine. Councilmember Lasman expressed concern with the possibility of losing the sliding hill at Grandview Park. Mr. McCauley responded that at this time there are no answers as to what will happen with the sliding hill, more recreational opportunities would be available without a hill. We would want community input on the options. Councilmember Nelson discussed his concern with crows in the Palmer Lake area and questioned whether or not the proposed ordinance could include language regarding the use of feeding other animals with substance such as dog food. 07/23/01 -1- Councilmember Peppe questioned why agenda item 4a on the Economic Development Authority agenda had not been finalized. Mr. McCauley discussed that this development agreement has been complicated and that the action before the Authority this evening is a request to allow additional time for the complications that need to be addressed by the car dealerships, not to amend the conditions included in the agreement. Council further discussed the agreement and what the outcome would be if the agreement were not executed. Mayor Kragness inquired about the speed along Brooklyn Boulevard during the construction. Mr. McCauley informed the Council that the County sets the speeds and the City has no authority in setting the speed limit on Brooklyn Boulevard. Councilmember Nelson discussed he would like to have the additions of Resolution Authorizing the City Manager and Staff to Enter Into a Feasibility Study with Brooklyn Center Stadium Committee for the Development of a Community Stadium in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota to be Leased by the Minnesota Twins, and Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director to Spend up to $15,000 in Order to Obtain the Necessary Financial Data Needed for a Feasibility Study to Determine if a Community, County, or Regional Stadium for Lease by the Minnesota Twins Could Be Developed in the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, added to the City Council and EDA agendas respectively. Mayor Kragness stated that she would like to wait until after the Smart Growth study is released on August 20, 2001, before taking any action on this issue and asked if there were any written commitments regarding the interest of a Community Stadium in Brooklyn Center. Councilmember Nelson stated that he has had verbal commitments but nothing in writing. Councilmember Lasman stated that she would concur with Mayor Kragness and believes that the approval of these resolutions would be premature. Mr. McCauley informed the Council that they could add these items to the agenda and then table to the August 27, 2001, meetings. Councilmember Ricker questioned whether or not the Smart Growth study would mention this issue in the study to be released on August 20, 2001. Mr. McCauley informed the Council that the Smart Growth study will present three compilations and that the area suggested for the stadium will be in one of the compilations. Councilmember Ricker stated that he was comfortable with adding these resolutions to the agendas and tabling them to the August 27, 2001, meetings, and indicated that he would like to see a report on the names of persons in support of the stadium. Councilmember Peppe stated that he believes this issue is not ready for spending money and staff time and that the Council needs to have support from surrounding communities. He suggested that the indications of persons from surrounding communities interested in the stadium should be presented to the Council at the August 27, 2001, meeting, along with a list of the ad hoc group participants. Councilmember Peppe stated that he was comfortable with adding the resolutions and tabling them to the August 27, 2001, meetings. 07/23/01 -2- Councilmember Lasman indicated that she was comfortable with adding the resolutions to the agenda and tabling them to the August 27, 2001, meetings. Mayor Kragness stated that she would like to have a written notice from the Twins. Mr. McCauley questioned if James Schlesinger (Brookdale Mall Owner) should be contacted as to his thoughts on the potential impacts of a stadium on Brookdale. It was the consensus of the Council to have Mr. Schlesinger involved in the comment process regarding a stadium in Brooklyn Center. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS DURING CONSTRUCTION Council discussed the location options for City Council meetings while City Hall is being remodeled. Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers informed the Council that the cabling at the West Fire Station is being researched to see if it would be feasible to televise the City Council meetings from the West Fire Station. Mr. McCauley asked the Council if they would like to have him pursue the location of the West Fire Station for City Council meetings during the remodeling of City Hall. It was the consensus of the Council to pursue the West Fire Station and not to consider locations at other cities. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. McCauley discussed that Representative Hilstrom will be presenting information at the regular City Council meeting on the 2001 Legislative Session. Council discussed watershed districts, the request for a proclamation declaring Law Enforcement Sunday, and graffiti in the City. ADJOURNMENT The study session continued into the informal open forum at 6:45 p.m. AAJIA-.. City Clerk Mayor 07/23/01 -3-