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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
MAY 10, 1999
CITY HALL
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 Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert
Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager/HR Director Jane
Chambers, Public Works Director Diane Spector, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum.
1. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Council discussed the insurance issue for agenda item 7b, Request from Earle Brown Days, Year
2000 Celebration Committee.
2. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES AWARD APPLICATION
City Manager Michael McCauley presented a copy of the award application materials submitted to
the League of Minnesota Cities.
3. DATE FOR MEETING IN JUNE WITH FINANCIAL AND PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSIONS
Mr. McCauley suggested June 7, 1999, for a joint meeting with the Financial and Park and
Recreation Commissions. It was the consensus of the Council to explore setting June 7, 1999, for
a joint meeting with the Financial and Park and Recreation Commissions.
4. CANCEL MAY 17TH WORK SESSION
Mr. McCauley requested canceling the May 17, 1999, initial budget work session and to have
discussions at the upcoming study sessions. He also requested this cancellation be added to the
agenda for approval. It was the consensus of the Council to add the cancellation of the May 17,
1999, work session to the agenda.
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5. GENERAL UPDATE AND QUESTIONS REGARDING POLICE
OPERATIONS AND CODE ENFORCEMENT
Police Chief Joel Downer updated the Council on the procedure for bomb threats and discussed that
the Police Department is reviewing safety issues since the Colorado incident. The Police
Department is working with the Brooklyn Center School District Superintendent. In meetings with
the Superintendent, it was reported that teachers are on top of things and do report incidents. Both
the Superintendent and the City's Police Department are reviewing the plans the City of Minneapolis
has on safety issues.
Mr. McCauley reported to the Council there was some graffiti the 6000 block of Emerson and that
this is related to a domestic problem.
6. MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. McCauley discussed the Housing Commission Tour will be on May 18, 1999, at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Kragness reported that she received a call requesting information about health inspections.
Mr. McCauley responded health inspections are done through the Hennepin County Health
Department.
Councilmember Hilstrom reported that she received a call regarding the geese population by the
Orchard Lane School and wanted to know if anything could be done. Mr. McCauley responded that
the City contracts with the University of Minnesota for geese removal.
Council discussed debris and litter by the bridge on Bass Lake Road on the Brookdale side. Mr.
McCauley said staff would look into having the sentence to serve persons for the clean up.
Councilmember Nelson asked about signage for the Earle Brown Heritage Center on Highway 100.
Council discussed freeway signs.
Councilmember Hilstrom commented that the staff at the Recreation Center did a fantastic job
during a recent incident at a swim meet.
Council discussed more Year 2000 issues and that the neighborhood watches should be encouraged
to use the Year 2000 as a theme this summer.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Study session adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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