HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 03-30 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 30, 1998
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in a special work session and was called to order by Mayor
Myrna Kragness at 7 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, and Robert Peppe.
Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers,
Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, and Recording Secretary Mary Schendel.
Councilmember Lasman was absent and excused from this evening's meeting.
FUTURE USE OF SHINGLE CREEK TOWER
Mayor Kragness opened the meeting and stated the Council's purpose for meeting was to hear
concerns of the residents at Shingle Creek Tower regarding the anticipated sale and possible increase
in rents.
Nevin Hench, representing the residents of Shingle Creek Tower, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, read
a prepared statement describing the background of Shingle Creek Tower, problems that may arise
with the sale, explanation of "sticky vouchers," and a request for support from the City Council. He
expressed his appreciation for the City's efficient police department and the quick response he
encountered when emergencies develop at Shingle Creek Tower.
Mayor Kragness invited others to speak after Mr. Hench finished.
Donald Foodeen, a resident of Shingle Creek Tower, stated his need for subsidized rent due to
multiple medical problems and repeated his frustration about changes that may be occurring.
Dorothy Diethert, also a resident, asked that efforts be made to interest non - profit agencies to
purchase the building in order to keep rents constant.
Paul Lane, a resident of Brooklyn Center since 1959 and also a resident of Shingle Creek Tower,
expressed concern that low- income residents have affordable housing available in Brooklyn Center.
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Romon Cheree spoke for his parents and in -laws living at Shingle Creek Tower, asking that
R reasonable rental units be provided for citizens of Brooklyn Center.
Dorothy Novak stated she recently moved to Shingle Creek Tower to avoid accepting public
assistance and is concerned over higher rental charges.
Mayor Kragness asked if an organization has been formed to communicate concerns to the owner.
Mary Hurkman, representing HOME Line, a part of CASH (Community Action for Suburban
Hennepin), stated she is helping the residents select non - profit agencies to pursue the purchase of
Shingle Creek Tower.
Romon Cheree reminded the Council and audience time is running out; another resident appealed
for rent restrictions.
Mayor Kragness thanked the residents for attending the work session to express their concerns.
Councilmember Carmody stated that support by the City involved certain constraints, but as
individuals, the Councilmembers supported the residents in their effort to control costs.
A question arose about Brookwood Manor being managed by the City. Community Development
Director Brad Hoffman responded that the City never managed Brookwood Manor.
RECESS
The Council recessed at 7:30 p.m. and reconvened at 7:35 p.m.
RIVERWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION POSITRON RELATED TO COOPERATIVE
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAI, AT 66TH AND WILLOW LANE
Tom Kouri, 6416 Willow Lane North, and Jerry Blarney, 7136 Willow Lane North, presented issues
concerning City development priorities. In question are the development funds for a Brooklyn
Boulevard strip mall, redevelopment of the area occupied by the Lyn River apartments, Mr. Stinski's
reputation as a developer with a rental rather than ownership record, the 40 year HUD financing for
senior cooperative housing, and building height limits along the Mississippi River Corridor.
Mayor Kragness and the Councilmembers discussed the various concerns. Mayor Kragness asked
if a request for developers had been made for the projects in question. City Manager McCauley
responded that no requests have been made at this time. Councilmember Hilstrom asked if the
movie theaters proposed for this area would change the dynamics and make the area more attractive.
Mr. McCauley responded that it would enhance value for commercial development, but create
additional residential value, though there would be some synergies for both sides of Highway 252
due to redevelopment of the other side. City Manager McCauley and the Councilmembers discussed
policies, development funding issues, the necessary priorities to make Lyn River rehabilitable,
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CDBG monies, and Brookdale's impact on the area. Mayor Kragness suggested a meeting with the
City Council and Staff to address these questions.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to adjourn the
meeting at 8:00 p.m. passed unanimously.
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City Clerk Mayor
Recorded and transcribed by:
Mary Schendei
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