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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 11-01 CCM Work 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 GENERAL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 1, 1999 CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM B CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met for a general work session at Brooklyn Center City Hall and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 7:00 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. Others present were Sy Knapp and Nancy Carlson. Councilmember Hilstrom informed the Council of a complaint she received about the property at 7000 Oliver Avenue North and shared photos of the property. Council discussed the property and the action that needs to be taken immediately. City Manager Michael McCauley advised that the matter would be referred to the prosecuting attorney immediately. Councilmember Hilstrom requested that the Council be kept informed as to the status of the prosecutor's actions on this matter. Mr. McCauley indicated that the Council would be kept informed. REVIEW OF GOLF BUDGET Mr. McCauley reviewed that the golf budget continues with a five year plan and that there are no new changes for operation. Council discussed some of the expenses included in the five year plan, the park shelter building use, the liquor license for selling beer at the golf course, and the repair of the roof at the clubhouse. Councilmember Lasman asked about having the City's insurance company check the roof for hail damage from previous storms. Mr. McCauley said that is something that could be explored with the insurance company. 11/01/99 -1- REVIEW OF LIQUOR BUDGET (CUB LEASE AND 2000 PRO FORMA) Council discussed the potential liquor store at the Cub location and the closing of the Humboldt and Brooklyn Boulevard liquor stores. Councilmember Hilstrom asked about the additional staff included in the budget for 2000. Mr. McCauley responded that the additional full -time Assistant Manager has been added in order to adequately staff the new two store configuration and that reduction of part-time staffing will help offset the cost of full -time staff. DISCUSSION OF JOSLYN WATER HOOK UP CHARGES Mr. McCauley discussed in the process of platting the Joslyn Development into three parcels there is approximately $100,000 plus in water hook up fees. As a superfund site the redevelopment of this site involves costs that the City is attempting to overcome through tax increment and substantial grants from the State and Metropolitan Council. Two options were provided in the materials for Council consideration: • Amend the tax increment agreement to increase the amount of tax increment by the amount of the hook up fee. • Waive the hook up fees based on the unique nature of the development in a superfund site recognizing the extraordinary obstacles to its development. Mr. McCauley recommended waiving the hook up fees waived on the unique nature of the development in a superfund site since the hook up fees were created back in the 1950s and 1960s when mains were installed. Council discussed the charges and it was the consensus of the Council to have Mr. McCauley bring this matter back to the Council at the next meeting. DISCUSSION OF AMM (ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES) LEGISLATIVE POLICES Mr. McCauley discussed the AMM (Association of Metropolitan Municipalities) requested that the City Council identify its top five priorities for the next Legislative session. 11/01/99 -2- Council discussed and the consensus of the Council was the following for priorities: 1 st LGA/HACA 2nd Tax Increment Finance 3rd Levy Limits 4th Growth Management Strategy 5th Mandates and Local Authority Mr. McCauley will send the Council's priorities to the AMM. DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR FOR 2000 Council discussed whether or not to continue the 6:00 p.m. study session. After discussion it was the consensus of the Council to continue the study sessions at 6:00 p.m. It was also the consensus of the Council that work sessions start at 6:00 p.m. to be consistent. Mr. McCauley asked the Council if they would like to have a joint meeting with the Commission Chairs and a Commission Recognition event in 2000. It was the consensus of the Council to have a joint meeting with the Commission Chairs and a Commission Recognition event in 2000. Mr. McCauley informed the Council that there will probably be one to two joint meetings with the Planning Commission sometime in January or February. Councilmember Hilstrom suggested joint meetings with the commissions when issues arise. Council discussed the possibility of having a joint meeting with the Charter Commission. Mr. McCauley said this is something that could be explored. Mr. McCauley suggested scheduling both Council Retreats at one time for planning purposes. It was the consensus of the Council to have both dates scheduled for Saturday mornings. Mr. McCauley will check into the dates available and report back to the Council. It was the consensus of the Council to continue to have City Council meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. DISCUSSION OF PROCESS AND TIMING FOR CITY MANAGER EVALUATION Council discussed the format used last year for Mr. McCauley's evaluation and what the format should be for this year. Councilmember Hilstrom asked for more time for Council discussion to develop a group evaluation and information from Mr. McCauley on his review of what had been accomplished in the year. 11/01/99 -3- After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to combine the short and long format for the evaluation. Mr. McCauley will prepare the format and bring back to Council at the November 8 meeting, and the evaluation will take place on November 16, 1999. MISCELLANEOUS t Council discussed the new p g police building. It was the consensus of the Council to have a tour of the new police building after adjournment of the November 8 City Council meeting. Mr. McCauley discussed the status of Brookdale. Mayor Kragness suggested a letter to Talisman reminding him of the time line he is on and requesting the changes in the design of Brookdale. Councilmember Nelson discussed the voting taking place in School District 11 on Tuesday, November 2, 1999. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:09 p.m., seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk 4 Mayor 11/01/99 -4-