HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 07-24 CCM Study Session I
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
JULY 24, 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 6:02 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 Peppe discussed City Council Agenda Item No. 6c, Resolution Approving Change
Order No. 1, Improvement Project No. 1999 -11�, Street Improvements Camden Avenue and 66th
Avenue Improvements and Signalization. He inquired about the change order and how the local
state aid increased from $73,255.89 to $143,01183. City Manager Michael McCauley explained
that the change order is adding additional state aid street than what was originally planned to
complete the mill and overlay all the way to TH 252.
Councilmember Lasman discussed City Council Agenda Item No. 7a, Planning Commission
Application No. 2000 -017 submitted by Radhika Mendoza requesting a Special Use Permit to
operate a home beauty shop at 6845 Perry Avenue North. She said there were two letters from
residents concerned about the safety of the children with regard to the school crossing and she shares
their concerns, as the children congregate at the end of the applicant's driveway waiting for the
school guard to help them cross 69th Avenue North. She also indicated that she had looked at the
applicant's driveway and had questions regarding room for its widening. Mr. McCauley said that
Planning and Zoning Special Ron Warren could address those issues when this item is reviewed for
further discussion.
Councilmember Nelson discussed City Council Agenda Item No. 8a, Resolution Approving TH 100
Segment 4 Preliminary Plan. He asked what is being recommended. Mr. McCauley said the
recommendation is to 1) approve the layout, and 2) engage the services of Short, Elliott,
Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) to conduct a study to review the current layout that is being proposed and
examine if there is a viable alternative that has been overlooked. Councilmember Nelson inquired
of the cost of the study. Mr. McCauley responded it would be approximately $10,000 to $20,000,
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possibly more. Councilmember Nelson raised the issue of the July 25 deadline. Mr. McCauley
responded that at the last North Metro Mayor's Hi Highway 100 Council meeting, Mn/DO
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that July 25, 2000, was the date acceptable for approval of the layout.
Councilmember Nelson suggested establishing a task force to review this issue and hold public
hearings to receive public input.
There was discussion regarding the recommended format for SEH presentation and public input.
Council discussed that SEH would make a presentation to the City Council at one meeting, and then
come back for a second meeting for formal Council action on the report. This would allow some
time for residents to review the options and issues.
Discussion ensued regarding the deadline for preliminary approval, the time line for the project, and
the sunset date of June 1, 2003, for the special funding.
It was noted that the City of Robbinsdale, at its July 18, 2000, meeting tabled preliminary approval
due to further review of the City's preferred alternative.
Councilmember Nelson distributed articles from the Star Tribune dated September 23, 1999, and
September 30, 1999, and discussed that funding was not available at that time. Councilmember
Hilstrom said the special funding was just approved in the 2000 Legislative Session, so it wasn't
available prior to that time.
2. RESPONSE TO MARLIN DRIVE SURVEYS
This item was not addressed.
3. NEW AREA CODE AND NEED FOR NEW BUSINESS CARDS
This item was not addressed.
4. MISCELLANEOUS
There were no miscellaneous items.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council study session adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
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