HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 03-20 CCM Work Session with Commission Chairs MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
GENERAL WORK SESSION
MEETING WITH COMMISSION CHAIRS
MARCH 20, 2000
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met for a general work session with the Commission Chairs at
Brooklyn Center City Hall in the Council Chambers and was called to order by Mayor Myrna
Kragness at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert
Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers,
and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum.
Others present were Financial Commission Chair Donn Escher, Park and Recreation Commission
Chair Bud Sorenson, Housing Commission Chair Ernie Erickson, and Planning Commission Chair
Tim Willson.
DISCUSSION OF APRIL 17, 2000, COMMISSION RECOGNITION
Council discussed with Commission Chairs the format that was used for the 1999 Commission
Recognition. Housing Commission Chair Ernie Erickson raised a question of whether or not
Commissioners who did not fulfill their terms on the Commission should be recognized. Park and
Recreation Commission Chair Bud Sorenson suggested that the Commission Chairs should make
the decision as to which Commissioners should be invited to attend the event.
Council and Commission Chairs discussed further the persons who did not fulfill their terms and it
was the consensus of the Council and the Commission Chairs to have the invitations sent to all
Commissioners except Christopher Russell who did not serve for any substantial period of time.
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Financial Commission Chair Donn Escher discussed that at the last Financial Commission meeting,
the date of April 17, 2000, for the event was discussed because of the school being out and persons
being out of town due to spring break. Councilmember Lasman informed Mr. Escher that school
is out the following week.
Mayor Kragness asked the Commission Chairs if they were comfortable with the event starting at
6:30 p.m. on April 17, 2000, and if the menu and format from last year was adequate. It was the
consensus of the Commission Chairs that 6:30 p.m. on April 17, 2000, and the menu and format
from last year would be adequate for this year's event.
Mayor Kragness requested that the Commission Chairs encourage their Commissioners to attend and
to be prepared to recognize the Commissioners at the event.
Mr. McCauley suggested that a list of the Commissioners be sent to the Commission Chairs to proof
the names and spelling for the program. It was the consensus of the Commission Chairs to have a
list prepared before the event for their review.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Erickson discussed the recent review the Housing Commission did on the City's Chapter 12
Ordinance and that the Housing Commission is requesting direction from the Council whether or not
to proceed with further review of Chapter 12. Mr. McCauley informed Mr. Erickson that the
Council recently discussed their review and that a memo was prepared for the Housing Commission.
It was noted that the Housing Commission had not received the recommendation from the Council
to proceed with further review and that the Council was in favor of having the Housing Commission
continue their review of Chapter 12.
Council discussed several other ordinance issues. Councilmember Nelson asked how residents are
informed of the City's ordinances. Mr. McCauley responded that publications are provided in the
City Watch from time to time and that when persons come to City Hall information is provided.
Councilmember Hilstrom suggested having something mailed with water bills when a new owner
requests service.
Mr. Escher informed the Council that the two year review of the Council's salary is underway and
that the Financial Commission will have a recommendation for the Council before July 1, 2000.
Mr. Sorenson discussed the Park and Recreation Commission continues to work on the Civic Center
Buildings, park classifications, Palmer Lake ponding, and other projects that come from City staff.
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Planning Commission Chair Tim Wilson informed the Council that the Commission continues to
work on one to two items each meeting and that the Comprehensive Plan had been finalized;
however, the Commission is looking to review already. Council discussed zoning regulations and
ponding issues included in the Comprehensive Plan,
Mr. Escher raised a question about the vacated space at City Hall. Mr. McCauley reported that
discussions continue to take place on the vacated space at City Hall and the feasibility of the recently
discussed Civic Center addition second opinions had been obtained regarding costs and it did not
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look as though the concept of a new structure would be feasible.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Hilstrom made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:54 p.m., seconded by
Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Mayor
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