HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 06-25 CCM 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
WORK SESSION
JUNE 25, 1997
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in a work session and was called to order by Mayor
Myrna Kragness at 7 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, and Robert Peppe.
Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley and Council Secretary LeAnn Larson.
Councilmember Debra Hilstrom arrived at 7:10 p.m.
COUNCIL ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER LASMAN• RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY
Councilmember Lasman expressed her interest in promoting a "Random Acts of Kindness Day"
in Brooklyn Center. Several possibilities were discussed, along with possible involvement with
other organizations and/or commissions.
Councilmember Debra Hilstrom arrived at 7:10 p.m.
City Manager McCauley will contact several other cities and the League of MN Cities for
suggestions. This event may be held in conjunction with Cities Week later this year.
COUNCILMEMBER CARMODY: DISCUSS HAVING OiTARTERLY REPORTS ON
ATTENDANCE BY COMMISSION CHAIRS AND REMINDER OF POLICY ON
UNEXCUSED ABSENCE
Councilmember Carmody noted the attendance problem that the Human Rights and Resources
Commission has had, with meetings often having no quorum. The Human Rights and
Resources Commission has not been able to complete work on the Bias/ Hate Crime Response
Proposal. A letter will be sent to the Human Rights and Resources Commission asking for the
completion of the Bias/Hate Crime Response Proposal or the issue will be brought to City staff
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for final completion and implementation.
COUNCILMEMBER HILSTROM• DISCUSSION OF POLICE PRESENCE AT
BROOKDALE
Councilmember Hilstrom voiced her concerns over several incidents at Brookdale. Mr.
McCauley responded that our police department meets regularly with Brookdale's security
personnel and responds to calls when needed.
MINNESOTA POLICE RECRUITMENT SYSTEM
City Manager McCauley suggested authorizing and approving the City's participation in the
cooperative activities of the Minnesota Police Recruitment System (MPRS). Per a court order
dated November 7, 1996, the City and MPRS are obligated to undertake certain activities
relating to the recruitment and hiring of minority persons, and MPRS has offered to undertake
some of these activities on behalf of the City in order to fulfill their obligation set forth in the
court order. By allowing MPRS to handle the compiling and reporting requirements for the
court, the City would be able to present its information in the standardized format developed
and would save staff expense necessary to develop and catalogue all of the activities, as well
as prepare the ongoing reports mandated.
MAYOR KRAGNESS: PULL -TABS AT EARLE BROWN BOWL
Mayor Kragness has received a request for a second set of pull -tabs at the Earle Brown Bowl.
Mr. McCauley will check with the City Attorney on the legalities of this issue.
DISCUSSION ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR 1996
Due to recent questions and concerns raised at the Council meeting of June 23, 1997, on the
City's Annual Financial Report for 1996, the Council agreed that several issues need to be dealt
with in future work sessions prior to budget approval.
STAFF ITEMS
SELECTION OF DATE FOR FACILITATED CITY COUNCIL GOAL SETTING SESSION
City Manager McCauley suggested the date of Saturday, August 23, 1997, to meet with Carl
Neu for the Council goal setting session.
DISCUSSION OF FUTURE WORK SESSION DATES
Council discussed setting a date of Wednesday, August 20, 1997, 7 p.m., for a work session.
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DISCUSSION OF VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION FOR OUTGOING COMMISSION
MEMBERS
City Manager McCauley suggested having some type of reception to recognize commission
service and present certificates of appreciation. It was agreed that holding such an event at 6:15
p.m., prior to a Council meeting in September, would be a good opportunity to honor these
individuals.
DISCUSSION OF POLICE/FIRE BOND REFERENDA NEXT STEPS
City Manager McCauley noted that RFPs have been sent for updating the police space needs.
Schematics would follow.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Peppe and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adjourn the
meeting at 10 p.m. passed unanimously.
City Clerk Mayor
Recorded and transcribed by:
LeAnn Larson
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