HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 08-13 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
AUGUST 13, 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 and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
City Manager Michael McCauley requested deletion of agenda item 6i, Resolution Accepting Work
Performed and Authorizing Final Payment, Improvement Project Nos. 2000 -01, 02, and 03, Contract
2000 -B, Garden City Central Street, Storm Drainage, and Utility Improvements.
Council discussed agenda item 6h, Approval of Report and Resolutions Regarding Early Ordering
and Purchase of 2002 Equipment and requested information regarding the choice of Crown Victoria
squad cars and funding for these vehicles. Mr. McCauley discussed the routine replacement for the
vehicles and that the vehicles are purchased through a State contract.
Councilmember Lasman raised a question regarding agenda item 6f, Resolution Providing for
Hearing on Proposed Special Assessments for Delinquent Public Utility Service Accounts, and if not
turning the water off would be the reason for more delinquent accounts. Mr. McCauley responded
that he did not believe so and discussed the policy amendment has saved money and staff time.
Council discussed the outcome of agenda item 8b, Resolution Reaffirming Commitment to the
Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission and agenda item 7b, Ordinance Prohibiting the
Feeding of Deer. Councilmember Lasman questioned the response from the resident that telephoned
her regarding the ordinance and the possibility of amending the language in the ordinance. Mr.
McCauley distributed information prepared by Public Works Director Diane Spector regarding the
resident's inquiry and discussed the different types of feeding for wild animals.
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Councilmember Peppe questioned agenda item 81, Resolution Regarding Civic Center Remodeling.
Mr. McCauley discussed the proposed plans and funding and informed the Council that he will be
outlining the project at the meeting with some overheads so that residents can see what will be
included in this remodel. Councilmember Nelson stated that he believes that it would be beneficial
to inform the residents that the City has stayed within the parameters discussed during the police and
fire bond referendum that cash would be used for this project rather than use bonds.
MISCELLANEOUS
Council discussed National Night Out and the Brooklyn Boulevard project.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adjourn the study
session at 6:49 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
The City Council re- opened the study session and had further discussion regarding the Brooklyn
Boulevard project. Councilmember Lasman requested an update on the project and accidents that
have occurred since the construction started.
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Ricker to close the study
session at 6:51 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Mayor
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