HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 08-09 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
AUGUST 9, 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 6:02 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/HR Director Jane
Chambers, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum.
I. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Nelson noted there were two changes to be made in the City Council minutes from
the July 26, 1999, meeting. The meeting he attended on July 21, 1999, was the North Metro
Crossing Coalition regarding the ribbon cutting for Highway 10, and on July 22, 1999, he attended
the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services meeting. These changes will be made to the
minutes.
2. PAT MILTON REGARDING YOUTH ISSUES
Pat Milton was present to discuss ways to increase communication between communities and to gain
a joint effort from cities. Ms. Milton asked about a joint powers agreement and if that would be a
suitable route. Mr. McCauley discussed the pros and cons of a joint powers agreement.
Council further discussed youth issues with Ms. Milton. Mr. McCauley suggested that the Council
attend one of the youth committee meetings once school starts.
3. MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. McCauley discussed the revised concept of the bridge design for the Highway 100 Corridor
from the City of Crystal.
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Council reviewed the latest designs submitted by Talisman for the renovation of Brookdale. Mr.
McCauley informed the Council that Mr. Schlesinger will be at the work session on August 16,
1999, before the budget discussions, and that further discussions regarding the proposal by Talisman
would be discussed at the August 30, 1999, work session.
4. ADJOURNMENT
The study session adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
City Clerk Mayor
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