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Home My WebLink About1999 05-24 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 MAY 24, 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, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum. 1. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Council discussed a few items for clarification. 2. DISCUSSION OF JUNE 7, 1999, JOINT DISCUSSION (MEETING) WITH FINANCIAL AND PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSIONS City Manager Michael McCauley requested June 7, 1999, for a joint meeting with the Financial and Park and Recreation Commissions. It was the consensus of the Council to approve June 7, 1999, at the City Council meeting. 3. TECHNOLOGY USED TO COMMUNICATE WITH COUNCIL Mr. McCauley reported this item will be brought back at a later date for Council discussion. 4. SIGN ORDINANCE REVIEW: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Council discussed the sign ordinance review. It was the consensus of the Council to have Mr. McCauley ask the Chamber of Commerce if this issue could be an item for discussion at the joint meeting with the Council. 5. 2000 BUDGET The Council re- affirmed its policy that entities requesting funds from the City are responsible for requesting and submitting the appropriate application forms by June 1, 1999. I 05/24/99 -1- 6. MISCELLANEOUS Council discussed phone calls received from citizens regarding the following: * Mowing on Brooklyn Boulevard * Request for one open burning fire per day /night * Skate park request * Furniture supply company 7. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn the study session at 6:44 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk ITajor W6 Tem G i 05/24/99 -2-