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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 07-10 CCM Study Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY I OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA STUDY SESSION JULY 10, 2000 CONFERENCE ROOM B CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION The Brooklyn Center City Council met in study session and was called to order by Mayor Kragness at 6 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 City Clerk Sharon Knutson. 1. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Lasman discussed City Council Agenda Item No. 7b, Recommendation of the Financial Commission Regarding the Mayor and Council Member Total Compensation. She noted a typographical error in the last line of the first complete paragraph on page two of Charlie Hansen's memorandum. It should read "in 2002" rather than "12002." She discussed City Council Agenda Item No. 9c, Code Enforcement, and Michael McCauley provided clarification regarding number of violations and actual properties cited. Councilmember Nelson discussed City Council Agenda Item No. 9a, TH 100 Update. Mr. McCauley explained the report would be an update on the status of Segment 4 of TH 100 and include the outcome of the City Council direction at this study session. 2. DISCUSSION OF HIGHWAY 100 INFORMATION Mr. McCauley stated that Diane Spector had put together some options for the City Council to consider in providing additional information and informational opportunities to residents regarding Highway 100. He said that one option was to do a mailing to property owners adjacent to Highway 100 to update them on the status of the Highway 100 project and its history. Another option could be an open house to review information. He noted that several people who received the Mn/DOT mailing have come in to City Hall to review the Segment 4 plans which are posted on the wall outside the Engineering Division. He said another issue for Council to consider is a response to the July 4 letter the City Council received from Diane Niesen and Wayde Lerbs. Council discussed the draft response and believed it addressed all the issues raised, and it was consensus the letter be signed by the Mayor. Mayor Kragness inquired if Council Members had been contacted by other 7/10/00 -1- residents regarding the Highway 100 plans. Councilmember Hilstrom said she had been contacted by Donna Zieska; Councilmember Nelson said he had a couple of inquiries, but not significant. There was discussion regarding holding an open house to review information versus holding a special meeting with formal presentations. Also discussed were the location for holding the meeting and time frame. It was consensus of the Council to hold a special meeting on Wednesday, July 19, 2000, from 6 to 8 p.m., with identical formal presentations at 6 and 7 p.m. and a question and answer session following each formal presentation. Notice of the meeting, along with informational materials, will be mailed to homeowners residing in Precinct 8. Notice of the meeting will also be posted and aired on the City's Cable access channel. Council Members discussed emergency vehicle access and train traffic. 3. COUNCIL SALARY RECOMMENDATION: RELATIONSHIP TO REIMBURSEMENT Mr. McCauley said that the Financial Commission will be making a recommendation at this evening's Council meeting regarding Council salary. He raised the issue of whether the Council would want to revisit the Internet reimbursement policy if the increased compensation recommendation was adopted. 4. REPORT ON SURVEY OF MARLIN DRIVE RESIDENTS AND PARKING OBSERVATIONS Mr. McCauley explained that at the last two Informal Open Forum sessions residents from Marlin Drive had addressed the Council with concerns related to the Park and Ride and overflow parking on Marlin Drive. He said the City will solicit input from the residents in the area. A survey has been mailed to area residents to be returned by July 14. 5. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. McCauley stated that the Brooklyn Community Chamber of Commerce has requested to meet with the City Council. Council discussed and agreed on August 14, 2000, at 4:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn Community Chamber of Commerce. Mr. McCauley will include setting the meeting date on the next Council agenda. The study session adjourned to Informal Open Forum at 6:35 p.m. due to several residents p resent in the audience. The study session reconvened at 6:40 p.m. Mayor Kragness inquired if there was any new information on the children's home. Councilmember Nelson indicated he had met with the Copelands, but he had not heard back from Mr. Copeland. 7/10/00 -2- Councilmembers discussed the Garden City neighborhood street improvement project and how well it is going; Regal Theaters, with a proposed mid - August opening date; MCTO no crossing mid -block signs on Xerxes Avenue; and Brooklyn Boulevard Project, with a proposed bid letting in October. 6. ADJOURNMENT The City Council study session adjourned at 6:45 p.m. +V'YIMtX4..�.�0 City Clerk Mayo 7/10/00 -3-