HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 08-07 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
AUGUST 7, 1997
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor
Myrna Kragness at 7 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman,
and Robert Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager
Jane Chambers, and Council Secretary LeAnn Larson.
COUNCIL ITEMS
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER
Social Service funding Council consensus was to meet of 5 p.m. on August 25, 1997, to
discuss social service funding. A ten - minute presentation will be allowed each applicant.
General budget work session Council discussed scheduling a general budget work session to
be held on Monday, September 29, 1997, at 7 p.m. in Conference Room B.
Budget work session change Council discussed rescheduling the August 18, 1997, work
session with the Financial Commission to August 26, 1997, at 7 p.m. in Conference Room B.
DISCUSSION OF 71ST AND NEWTON AVENUE NORTH OPEN FORUM
No action will be taken by the Council on this matter.
DISCUSSION OF PROCESS /TIMING OF CITY MANAGER'S EVALUATION
City Manager McCauley noted several different formats for discussion and evaluation of the
City Manager's assessment of performance. Council consensus was to use the shorter
evaluation form and include any other concerns or issues from the longer evaluation form.
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Council consensus was to conduct this evaluation at b p.m., Monday, September 22, 1997.
RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS/CITIES WEEK
Council consensus was to adopt the suggested Plan for City Recognition of Random Acts of
Kindness, as prepared by Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers. The plan will be
implemented during Cities Week, October 5 -11, 1997.
Councilmember Lasman also suggested displaying the entries on a "kindness tree" kiosk at
Brookdale.
COUNCILMEMBER LASMAN- RESPONSE TO BCTA LETTER ON BOND
REFERENDUM
City Manager McCauley's draft letter in response to the BCTA was discussed. Several
clarifications were suggested. Council consensus was that the letter will be sent by the City
Manager.
COUNCILMEMBER CARMODY: ATTENDANCE AT COMMISSION MEETINGS
Councilmember Carmody noted the ongoing attendance problem with the Human Rights and
Resources Commission that resulted in failure to have a quorum at the meetings. After
discussion, it was agreed that each council liaison should meet with his/her respective
_ commission chairperson soon to discuss the following: communication, attendance,
participation, Council directives, etc.
This issue will be discussed again in October to re- examine goals or any changes necessary.
COUNCILMEMBER HILSTROM• UPCOMING BOND REFERENDUM -
Councilmember Hilstrom asked abut upcoming preparations for getting bond referendum
information to the public. Mr. McCauley gave an update and suggested November 4, 1997, as
the special election date.
STAFF ITEMS
PRESENTATION OF CONCEPT FOR RE- ORGANIZATION OF RECREATION
DEPARTMENT
City Manager McCauley presented the concept of re- organization of the recreation department
to be part of a sixth department, which would include buildings/grounds and the golf course.
This would allow for more of a focus on cost benefits, program evaluation, expanding roles,
and collaboration with schools, etc. At present, recreation falls under the Public Services
department.
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LIQUOR MARKET STUDY CONCEPT
City Manager McCauley suggested the concept of having a liquor market study completed in
order for the City to address a long -term plan for municipal liquor. Concerns include: location,
size, marketing, trends /potential, capital reinvestment, etc.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adjourn the
meeting at 10 p.m. passed unanimously.
City Clerk Mayor
Recorded and transcribed by:
LeAnn Larson
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