HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 01-20 CCM Work Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENN f PIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
WORK SESSION
JANUARY 20, 1998
CONFERENCE ROOM B
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in a work session and was called to order by Mayor pro tem
Kay Lasman at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor pro tem Kay Lasman and Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody and Robert Peppe. Also
present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, Finance
Director Charlie Hansen, and Council Secretary LeAnn Larson.
Councilmember Hilstrom arrived at 7:05 p.m. Mayor Myrna Kragness arrived at 7:17 p.m.
Others present: Rex Newman, 3107 61st Avenue North; Jerry Olson, Liquor Stores Manager.
1. DISCUSSION OF LIOUOR STORE STUDY
City Manager McCauley dis " sed the recent liquor store study prepared by Grinstead and
Associates.
Councilmember Hilstrom arrived at 7:05 p.m.
Mr. McCauley discussed several recommendations from the study and sought direction on temporary
operations and long -term questions. Options include: A) decreasing the number of liquor stores, B)
continuing the status quo (convenience- neighborhood stores), and C) expanding the liquor stores
presence (shopping - regional type stores). Mr. McCauley noted that the present operations of
Brooklyn Center's convenience - neighborhood liquor stores have fulfilled the minimum performance
goals as established by the Council.
Mayor Myrna Kragness arrived at 7:17 p.m.
City Manager McCauley noted V t the liquor store on 63rd Avenue/Brooklyn Boulevard would need
to be relocated due to construction of the new fire station being built at this location. Discussion of
whether to relocate this liquor store temporarily across the street ensued. Also, the issue of a short-
term lease renewal at Northbrook Shopping Center was discussed.
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Councilmember Peppe stated that government shouldn't be competing with private enterprise.
Several Councilmembers explored the concept of bringing this to the voters this fall on a referendum
whether the City should be in the liquor store business or not.
Liquor Stores Manager Jerry Olson answered several questions throughout the work session.
Council consensus was to extend the Northbrook lease until March 2000 and negotiate the temporary
relocation of the 63rd Avenue/Brooklyn Boulevard liquor store to a leased site across Brooklyn
Boulevard for two years. Councilmember Hilstrom stated she would support the Northbrook lease
extension but would not support a lease for new facilities on 63rd Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard.
This will give the Council ample time to address the issue of staying in the liquor store business after
getting community input. City Manager McCauley suggested conducting a public forum in March
or April 1998 to begin discussion on this issue with the citizens.
The Council took a break at 8:53 p.m. The work session resumed at 9:03 p.m.
2. DISCUSSION OF DIRECTION ON MEETING WITH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
City Manager McCauley updated the Council on a meeting with other City Manager's in New Hope
on Monday regarding possible multi -City meetings of human rights commissions on a quarterly or
other basis. These joint meetings would explore common areas of interest or projects. He also
suggested exploring possible joint discussions with Brooklyn Park. The Council was interested in
further information and exploration of potential multi -City activities.
3. DISCUSSION OF WADING POOL, TASK FORCE SUGGESTIONS
City Manager McCauley asked if the Council wanted to implement a formal task force to address
the wading pool .issue or have public input on the whole center as plans were explored for the
Community Center and City Hall after the police move to a new building. Council consensus was
not to implement a task force. Mr. McCauley also noted that staff was preparing a plan to look at
formal and informal activities for seniors and others at the Community Center. Public input would
be solicited.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Lasman and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to adjourn the
meeting at 9:42 p.m. passed unanimously.
City Clerk 0 Mayor
Recorded and transcribed by:
LeAnn Larson
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