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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 05-20 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 MAY 20, 1996 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in 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, Kristen Mann, and Charles F. Nichols, Sr. Also present were City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Police Chief Scott Kline, and Council Secretary Lorianne Ende. POLICE ORDINANCE REQUESTS The Police Chief pointed out the skateboarders and rollerbladers around the City Civic Center complex are a dangerous situation that needs to be controlled. He proposed an ordinance amendment to Chapter 19 to regulate the current situation. Councilmember Mann inquired as to where there are facilities for rollerbladers /skateboarders. The Police Chief pointed out there are other alternative sites available within the City, including bike trails and park areas. He stated he would like to see an ordinance considered before the season gets underway. The Police Chief discussed a second proposed ordinance for stereo and boom box noise in motor vehicles and single family dwellings. Councilmember Hilstrom asked if this ordinance would be difficult to enforce in smaller areas or in apartment areas. The Police Chief stated that the ordinance would state what is loud and what is not. GARAGE ON 63RD AVENUE AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD The City Manager explained the current situation with the City -owned garage on 63rd Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard as it relates to removing the garage or repairing the garage and bringing it up to Code. Discussion followed and it was agreed that stored items should be removed and the building torn down. 5/20/96 - 1 LIQUOR STORE ON 63RD AVENUE & BROOKLYN BOULEVARD The City Manager discussed the possibility of a grocery store development on the old Shopper's City site and the potential for relocating the liquor store to that site with the grocery store. He asked the Council if the City should, in fact, explore such an opportunity. Discussion followed regarding square footage, increased traffic concerns, the playground next door, and cost factors. BROOKDALE MOTEL: COMMISSIONER'S AWARD The City Manager discussed the Commissioner's award of $412,000 for the Brookdale Motel and pointed out that the City Attorney recommended not appealing this award as it would not be cost effective. A brief discussion followed regarding TIF funds for the award already set aside. The Councilmembers concurred that the City should not appeal. LOGIS BUILDING SITE QUESTION The City Manager explained LOGIS is proposing to build its own facility rather than lease. One site under consideration is in Brooklyn Center on one of the few pieces of undeveloped commercial property in the city. A LOGIS facility would not pay real estate taxes. The general thought was of neutrality with no interest in issuing bonds or providing incentives to locate a tax- exempt facility in Brooklyn Center. FIRE AND POLICE SPACE NEEDS The City Manager explained he has received documentation from each department regarding Fire and Police and City Hall space to begin assessing building needs and will be moving forward with an overview feasibility review with an architect. LOCAL AID PERFORMANCE MEASURES The City Manager reviewed legislative mandates to develop performance measurement systems. He described the performance aid the City can receive if they inform the State of their performance measures. SETTING DATES /SUBJECT CONCENTRATIONS FOR FUTURE WORK SESSIONS The City Manager and Councilmembers discussed dates available in June, July, and August for work sessions. The Council agreed to meet in work session on June 3, 1996, at 7 p.m.; July 1, 1996, at 7 p.m.; and July 15, 1996, at 7 p.m. CHARTER ISSUES There was a short discussion regarding designating Council seats. After this short discussion, it was determined there was no interest in considering changes to the current structure of elective office designation from the at -large system. 5/20/96 -2- There was discussion regarding the last Charter Commission minutes where the Charter Commission discussed possible revision of the City Charter to remove the requirement that the City Council approve hiring or firing department heads. There was discussion amongst the Council supportive of a review and reconsideration of those provisions of the Charter. The Council directed that there thoughts be conveyed to the Charter Commission by the City Manager in a letter. FIELD ATTENDANTS FOR SOFTBALL GAMES The City Manager discussed how softball games are staffed by the City and budget concerns regarding the softball games. BLOCK PARTY 31TREET CLOSINGS The City Manager explained the City has received requests from neighborhood block clubs for street closings for block parties. He stated that they need to look at the current Ordinances regarding this issue and then determine a guideline or ordinance. All Councilmembers agreed that they are willing to look at this issue. OTHER ISSUES Councilmember Carmody stated she received an invitation to a barbecue from Northwest Residence. She advised this is a handicapped residence and asked if other members would be attending. A brief discussion ensued regarding recommendations in funding for youth football, park facilities, and park shelters. Discussion was also held regarding the Twin Beach fishing pier, Highway 100, and what impacts there will be on certain communities. BUDGET - GENERAL DISCUSSION Item 1. Goals to be accomplished through the budget The City Manager introduced the different general budget items that the Council needs to look at and asked them how they would like the numbers in the budget presented. The City Manager discussed property taxes levied by the City and showed what effect a three percent increase would have on the City's budget. The City Manager stated that he would like to see the Council set priorities and lay out a plan regarding what they want subsidized while working on the budget. He stated that he would like to have the Council work fund by fund on the budget to develop a view of the budget as a whole. Item 2. Target for 3rd party contributions The City Manager questioned the Council as to how they wanted to handle requests from outside agencies. 5/20/96 -3 - 1 Councilmember Hilstrom stated that the Council chooses to give donations following the same procedures as it does for social services and all need to be treated the same. The City Manager asked if the Council wants to again leave this issue up to the Human Rights and Resources Commission or use a different process. Councilmember Hilstrom suggested the Council look at certain areas of priority and consider funding programs that deal with those types of issues and make the funding decisions based on the goals set by the Council. ` A brief discussion followed regarding property tax and budget item goal setting sessions. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Kragness at 10:45 p.m. City Clerk Mayor Recorded and transcribed by: Lorianne Ende Timesaver Off Site Secretarial 5/20/96 -4-