HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 11-22 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
NOVEMBER 22, 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. City Manager Michael J. McCauley and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION ON AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Hilstrom requested a few changes to the November 1, 1999, work session, and the
November 8, 1999, study session minutes.
Councilmember Nelson informed the Council that Senior Pastor John Yang of Mong Community
Alliance Church was offering the invocation this evening, and that Mr. Yang may want to come
before the Council sometime in the future to share information on his culture.
DRAFT 2000 MEETING CALENDAR
Mr. McCauley asked the Council if the proposed calendar for 2000 City Council meetings was
acceptable and what dates would work for the Council retreats.
Council discussed the calendar and possible dates for the Council retreats. Councilmember Lasman
informed the Council she had a conflict with the January 31, 2000, work session and asked if the
work session could be rescheduled. It was the consensus of the Council to reschedule the January
31, 2000, work session to Tuesday, January 18, 2000, and to set Thursday, January 6, 2000, and
tentatively August 26, 2000, for the Council retreats. Mr. McCauley will check with Carl Neu on
other possible dates for the August retreat.
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Mr. McCauley reminded the Council that study sessions and work sessions will start at 6:00 p.m.
in 2000 pursuant to the Council's previous direction.
CONSOLIDATION OF EARLE BROWN DAYS ACTIVITIES
Mr. McCauley informed the Council that the Earle Brown Days Committee had requested the City
Council to approve moving the music and fireworks associated with the Earle Brown Days from
Sunday night to Saturday, and changing the arts and crafts fair from a two -day to a one -day event.
Council discussed and it was the consensus of the Council this would be acceptable.
WEST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE
Council discussed the one application received for the West Mississippi Watershed Commission.
Councilmember Hilstrom informed the Council she believes the candidate Graydon Boeck would
be a good candidate.
It was the consensus of the Council to bring to a regular meeting the appointment Graydon Boeck
to the West Mississippi Watershed Commission. Mr. McCauley will have this item on the
December 13, 1999, agenda.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Hilstrom informed the Council she received a letter from a resident at Shingle Creek
Towers regarding the certificates and locks at Shingle Creek Towers.
Councilmember Hilstrom requested to have City Manager Michael McCauley check and see if the
road along the Mitsubishi Dealership is City property, and if cats need to leashed in the City of
Brooklyn Center. Mr. McCauley will check into these things.
Council discussed the K -Mart in Brooklyn Center and that it is in the process of being cited.
Mayor Kragness informed the Council a resolution supporting the Year 2000 Celebration
Committee's application to be the official Millennium committee will be added to the agenda this
evening.
Councilmember Lasman asked about Legal RFPs. Mr. McCauley told the Council that he has the
matrix being worked on and that this item will be on the December 13, 1999, agenda.
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Councilmember Hilstrom requested discussion of agenda item 8g. Council discussed the request
from North Metro Mayors Association.
Councilmember Lasman questioned the signage for agenda item 7b. Mr. McCauley informed
Councilmember Lasman that Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren could give more detail
during the meeting.
Councilmember Lasman requested to have the minutes checked regarding the vote on the invocation
for the Historical Society history that is being researched. Mr. McCauley will have staff check
minutes for clarification.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned the study session at 6:54 p.m.
City Clerk May r
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