HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 02-11 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
FEBRUARY 11, 2002
WEST FIRE STATION — TRAINING 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: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, and
Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
CLIFF HOFFMAN, DELOITTE & TOUCHE
Cliff Hoffman from Deloitte & Touche addressed the Council to discuss and update regarding the
new audit process and apologized for any confusion with the recent survey. Mr. Hoffman indicated
that a letter should have been sent prior to or with the survey. Mayor Kragness informed Mr.
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Hoffman that she had not received the survey. Mr. Hoffman stated that he would follow up and see
what the issue was as to why she did not receive a survey.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Council discussed City Council Agenda Items 10b, Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on
Proposed Use of 2002 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Funds, 7d,
Approval of Application for Exemption from Lawful Gambling License from the North Hennepin
Community College Foundation for An Event to Be Held on April 19, 2002, at the Earle Brown
Heritage Center, 10c, Resolution of the City of Brooklyn Center Approving Hennepin County
Housing and Redevelopment Authority's Participation in the Shingle Creek Tower Project, and
Economic Development Authority's Agenda Item 4b, Resolution of the Economic Development
Authority of the City of Brooklyn Center Approving Hennepin County's Participation in the Shingle
Creek Tower Project.
Councilmember Ricker indicated that he would like to further discuss the agenda items relating to
the participation in the Shingle Creek Tower Project and that he believes some conditions need to be
added to the agreement. Councilmember Peppe agreed that there are issues with this project and that
he believes further attention is needed.
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Councilmember Nelson raised a question on the two Planning Commission items 9a, Planning
Commission Application No. 2002 -001 submitted by Speedway SuperAmerica, LLC requesting for
rezoning and site and building plan approval through the planned unit development (PUD) process
for the redevelopment of the SuperAmerica Convenience Store /Gas Station at the southwest corner
of 57th and Logan Avenues North, and 9b, Planning Commission Application No. 2002 -002
submitted by Marathon Ashland Petroleum requesting for preliminary plat approval to subdivide and
combine three parcels totaling 79,496 sq. ft. (1.825 Acres) into two lots at the southwest corner of
57th and Logan Avenues North. He wanted to know if the green space could be amended five feet to
allow for future use of roadway expansion if needed and if the building could be shifted. City
Manager Michael McCauley indicated that the Council might wish to bring those issues up at the
regular meeting to discuss with representatives from SuperAmerica.
Councilmember Lasman questioned soil conditions and lighting on the SuperAmerica item. Mr.
McCauley informed the Council that he was not aware of any soil problems at that location and that
the lighting issue would be another item to discuss with the representatives from SuperAmerica.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Ricker requested an update on the recent homicide in Brooklyn Center. Mr.
McCauley informed the Council that the composite is complete and that he believes it has not been
released.
Mr. McCauley discussed that he met with the Superintendent of District No. 279 and that they will
be voting on their budget and the closing of Orchard Lane Tuesday, February 19, 2002.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adjourn the study
session at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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