HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 03-25 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
MARCH 25, 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, Bob Peppe, and Tim Ricker.
Councilmember Ed Nelson was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Michael
McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Council discussed agenda items 9c, Resolution Approving Plans for Temporary Signal at 50''
Avenue and Highway 100, and 9d, Resolution Amending the Schedule for Courtesy Bench License
Fees and Setting Fees for Courtesy Bench Inspection and Permit Fees.
HUMBOLDT SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER
Councilmember Peppe discussed that he had been contacted regarding the activities taking place at
the Humboldt Square Shopping Center. City Manager Michael McCauley informed the Council that
he would have the Police Department monitor the area and report back to the Council.
Mr. McCauley suggested that the Council consider discussing the review of social service funding
before the discussion of the Azelia extension/response to recent requests from Diane Niesen.
REVIEW OF SOCIAL SERVICE FUNDING
Council discussed the current joint powers agreements with social services and the funding issues
that the City is facing at the current time. It was the consensus of the Council to have a letter written
to the social service agencies to update them on the City's position with funding and to suggest that
they contact the State Legislature.
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AZELIA EXTENSION/RESPONSE TO RECENT REQUESTS FROM DIANE NIESEN
Mayor Kragness informed the Council that there were several people to speak to the Council at Open
Forum regarding this item and suggested that the Council adjourn the meeting at this time and open
the Informal Open Forum.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adjourn the
study session at 6:16 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Mayor
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