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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 03-15 CCM Special 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 SPECIAL WORK SESSION MARCH 15, 1999 CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM B CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met for a Special Work Session at Brooklyn Center City Hall and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 7 :04 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, Administrative Specialist Anne Finn, CARS Director Jim Glasoe, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF CIVIC CENTER BUILDING OPTIONS Council discussed the number of people using the Community Center and partnerships with others. Mr. McCauley suggested having Mr. Al Mjorud from Mjorud Architect discuss the analysis and outline the three concepts provided in the Council materials. Mr. Mjorud first discussed that City Hall and the Community Center do not conform to current requirements of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). The Community Center has no elevator or ramp allowing persons with a disability to traverse from one level to the next. The Community Center and City Hall do not have accessible sanitary facilities on each level as now required. Stairways are too steep and handrails do not meet the minimum requirements. Existing doorways do not have the proper side clearances to allow a person easy access. Mr. Mjorud then outlined the three concepts which are as follows: 1. Fix existing buildings. This would refurbish City Hall and provide new lower level entry, build Community Center addition with toilets, entry, elevator and stairs, and upgrade wading pool and provide a new filter. 2. Locker addition to Community Center. This would refurbish City Hall and provide new lower level entry, building Community Center Addition with new locker rooms, wading pool, toilets, entry, elevator, and stairs. 03/15/99 -1- 3. Building addition to Community Center. This would provide a new Civic Center, Council Chambers, locker rooms, community rooms, accessible facilities, upgrade wading pool, and provide new filter. ADA requirements would be met in all three concepts listed above. Council discussed the space needed at this time and what the future may bring for space needs. Councilmember Hilstrom suggested spending more time looking into the future needs. Mr. McCauley requested discussing item 2, Brookdale Update at this time since Mr. Schlesinger was now present. BROOKDALE UPDATE Mr. Schlesinger introduced himself, Mr. Jim Donofrio, Mr. Lance Sturgis, and Ms. Sharon Paulson. Mr. Schlesinger discussed he has been working with Dayton's, J C Penney, Sears, and Mervyn's to get signed agreements. Dayton's is very close to an agreement and once the agreement is signed this information will be made public. J C Penney is now in the final stages of agreement for renovation. He is hoping to sign with Sears this week and is still having conversations with Mervyn's. Mr. Schlesinger informed the Council that the Sony Theater deal is no longer going to happen. He has been conversing with other companies regarding other theaters for the west end of Brookdale. He feels some type of theater needs to be at Brookdale because that will help get people to the mall. Councilmember Lasman asked about stores like American Eagle or Ambercrombie and Fitch. Mr. Schlesinger responded that he was working with the department stores first and then the industry leading stores like The Gap. He shared with the Council he is negotiating with the following stores: The Gap, Eddie Bauer, Ann Taylor, Old Navy, Foot Locker, and Barnes and Noble. He would like to see a better mix of shops and bring these types of stores to Brookdale. At this time he is only negotiating and has no signed agreements with any of the above listed stores. Councilmember Hilstrom asked Mr. Schlesinger if he had a time line that he could share with the Council. Mr. Schlesinger responded that he was hoping to have construction start in June but with the delay in the theater he is anticipating the interior construction to start in January 2000, however, this summer the mall will experience some moving of stores. Mayor Kragness stated that she believes citizens need to see something happen at Brookdale. Citizens were told this year they would start to see changes at Brookdale and have not seen anything. Mr. Schlesinger said that in 45 days or maybe even sooner, once some agreements are signed, the public will be informed. i 03/15/99 -2- Mr. Schlesigner asked the Council if they could meet again in 60 to 90 days to discuss progress again. It was the consensus of the Council that would be acceptable. RECESS The Council recessed at 8:55 p.m. and reconvened at 9:00 p.m. Council continued discussion on the Civic Center Building options and ways to deal with choosing one of these options. Some of the things suggested was to seek community or commission input on these three options. Mr. McCauley suggested the Council continue this discussion at a future work session. It was the consensus of the Council to continue this discussion. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Hilstrom informed the Council she received a call from Mr. Berg and that he may contact them soon regarding his property on West River Road. Council discussed the invocation and the guidelines that need to be followed. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:21 p.m., seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. aAw City Clerk Mayo 03/15/99 -3-