HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 10-25 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
OCTOBER 25, 1999
CONFERENCE ROOM B
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 was City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane
Chambers, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, Public Works Director Diane Spector,
and City Clerk Sharon Knutson.
DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
There was discussion regarding City Council Agenda Item No. 9a— Planning Commission
Application No. 99009 submitted by Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc. for a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) amendment to construct a 122 -unit, three -story Motel 6. Council Members
discussed several points which included:
1) the size of the directional sign;
2) whether other surrounding hospitality establishments have been surveyed and are supportive of
Motel 6;
3) whether the Police Department has provided comments on this type of establishment as it relates
to Police activity; and
4) the potential for more hotel /motel establishments in Brooklyn Center.
Councilmember Hilstrom explained that in March 1998 she voted against the PUD for the
development of the southeast quadrant of Xerxes Avenue North and Freeway Boulevard because the
parcel was the largest remaining for development and she believed it was the wrong direction for the
City to be headed for the entire parcel; however, the lot has since been divided and she will support
the proposed development of the smaller parcel.
Councilmember Nelson raised a question regarding the wording of City Council Agenda Item No.
I Oa— Proclamation Declaring November 21 -28, 1999, to be Bible Week. Mayor Kragness noted
this proclamation has been adopted each year by the City Council and supported by the community.
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Councilmember Nelson requested to discuss City Council Agenda Item No. l0b— Resolution
Adopting Goals for 2000. He discussed his new draft of the City Council goals for year 2000 and
stated that he added some goals which he believed were important but were not included in the
resolution. Mayor Kragness explained that this topic had already been reviewed and discussed at
the October 18, 1999, City Council work session and that at the September 18, 1999, facilitated work
session the City Council had established the goals for year 2000 which are measurable and
obtainable. There was a lengthy discussion by Council Members regarding the City Council goals
established for year 2000.
Mr. McCauley said that the November 1, 1999, City Council work session will include discussion
of the 2000 budget for liquor stores and the golf course; the Earle Brown Heritage Center will be
scheduled for the November 15, 1999, City Council work session. Mr. McCauley said he would
place Study Session Agenda Item Nos. 2, 3, and 4— Joslyn Water Hook Up Charges, AMM
(Association of Metropolitan Municipalities) Legislative Policies, and Process and Timing of City
Manager Evaluation —on the November 1, 1999, City Council work session agenda.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Nelson inquired about the five -year utility plan, and Public Works Director Diane
Spector briefly outlined the plan.
Mayor Kragness read a letter she received from Congressman Rod Grams expressing
acknowledgment of the resolution of support by the City Council for continued funding of CDBG.
There was a brief discussion regarding the Section 8 housing bonds issued for The Ponds. Mr.
McCauley explained that Standard and Poors has put the bonds on a credit watch due to erratic debt
service coverage figures. He indicated that the revenue bonds are under the City's name, but carry
no obligation on the City's part.
Councilmember Nelson referred to the materials received from Robbinsdale School District No. 281
regarding the proposed closing of Hosterman Middle School. He requested this item be placed on
a City Council agenda for discussion.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned the study session at 6:57 p.m.
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