HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 09-10 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
SEPTEMBER 10, 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.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Peppe informed the Council that Councilmember Ricker's name was missing from
the roll call portion of the EDA minutes of August 27, 2001. It was noted that his name would be
added to indicate that he was present at the August 27, 2001, meeting.
Council discussed the Economic Development Authority (EDA), Housing and Redevelopment
Authority (HRA), and City Council budget and levy items. City Manager Michael McCauley
informed the Council that he will present information at the meeting tonight for a better
understanding of what is happening with the numbers from the State and discuss the preliminary
budget and levy numbers for consideration.
REVIEW DISCUSSIONS REGARDING JERRY'S NEW MARKET SITE
Mr. McCauley discussed that staff had conversations with representatives from Jerry's Foods
regarding their interest in resolving the ownership issues and its redevelopment on the site. Bond
Counsel will be working on drafting a proposed development agreement for the EDA consideration
and it is anticipated to be before the EDA in October.
REVIEW POTENTIAL REQUEST FROM BROOKDALE TO VACATE RIGHT -OF -WAY
Mr. McCauley reviewed that Jim Schlesinger had discussed an interest and need to expand the
parking and road system in connection with their redevelopment project and requested direction from
the Council. If Mr. Schlesinger pursues this interest to vacate the right -of -way, that would impact
the Metropolitan Transit Hub.
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It was the consensus of the Council to move forward if Mr. Schlesinger submits a request to vacate
the right -of -way that would impact the Transit Hub. The Council discussed the concerns they have
and complaints they had received from constituents regarding the safety at the Transit Hub and
believe that relocation of the Transit Hub would be beneficial.
Mayor Kragness requested an update be provided to the Council regarding accident activity at the
Transit Hub.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. McCauley discussed that staff will be hiring Springsted to help with the Police Chief recruitment
and that the salary may need to be increased approximately $7,000 to $8,000 to be competitive.
Councilmember Nelson questioned who is responsible for the portion of the Mississippi Regional
Park in Brooklyn Center and discussed that there was an excessive amount of garbage when he was
visiting the park recently. Mr. McCauley informed the Council that Hennepin County is responsible
and that City staff could contact them regarding cleanup. Councilmember Nelson requested that
Hennepin County be contacted to inform them of the excess garbage in the park.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adjourn the study
session at 6:55 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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