HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 03-07 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 7, 1994
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in special work session and was called to order by
Mayor Todd Paulson at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Todd Paulson, Councilmembers Barb Kalligher, Kristen Mann, Celia Scott, and Dave
Rosene. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Police Chief Trevor Hampton,
Captains Joel Downer and Scott Kline, and other members of the police department staff.
Sy Knapp arrived at 8 p.m.
HUMBOLDT AVENUE DEVELOPMENTS
The City Manager presented an update on Humboldt Avenue developments. He stated last
week he received contact from Mr. Schneider and Mrs. Lippold regarding the feasibility of
the City Council ordering a construction project on Humboldt between 69th and 73rd
Avenues during the 1994 construction season. He explained he communicated to Mrs.
Lippold and Mr. Schneider it would be a very tight timing for such a project, but he
recommended if they wish to pursue this type of project, they could request a petition from
the public works department and they would prepare it for them to use in soliciting support
for their proposed project. He further reported the public works department sent out such
a petition to Mr. Schneider which read as follows: "We, the undersigned, petition the City
Council of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, to consider the following improvement for 1994,
on Humboldt Avenue North from 69th Avenue to 73rd Avenue North: Reconstruction of
the roadway to a width of 30 feet with curb and gutter, built to a State Aid standard, with
no parking allowed, with decorative plantings and underground electric service, and
additional street lighting. Improvement to be financed by Municipal State Aid, with no
special assessments to abutting property owners." In addition to the statement on the
petition, the petition contained a listing of all the addresses of the properties on this section
of Humboldt and space for names, signatures, and columns to check off whether they were
in favor, against, or had no opinion regarding the proposed project. It was further explained
the petition was sent to Mr. Schneider, and it was explained to him if they wanted to have
the project completed in 1994, they should return the petition to the City Clerk's office by
Wednesday evening, March 9, 1994, so it could be placed on the agenda for March 14, 1994.
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PRESENTATION BY POLICE CHIEF HAMPTON REGARDING CRIME STATISTICS
FOR BROOKLYN CENTER AS COMPARED TO OTHER SIMILAR SUBURBS
The Police Chief stated it appeared crime was trending downward in Brooklyn Center which
was encouraging, and youthful violent crime was not increasing. He also presented a survey
document which is being sent to Brooklyn Center residents with regard to their attitude and
opinion of the types of services offered by the Brooklyn Center police department.
Captain Kline updated the City Council in the activities of the five -city drug task force
(Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, Coon Rapids, and Anoka). He stated there
were nine people on the task force, and among various statistics cited in his report he
emphasized there was an increase in the use of marijuana and "home" growing of this
substance. He also stated there was an increase in LSD. Mike Kaulfuss, original member
of the drug task force, then presented his observations regarding drug activity in Brooklyn
Center and he encouraged the Council to continue support of the task force. Her further
reported the task force was now arresting many of the original people they arrested three
and four years ago, and there were far too many repeaters coming through the system.
The City Council then adjourned for a tour of the police department in which the
department cited the many space shortages and problems with the existing facilities
encouraging the City Council to take steps to reduce the overcrowding and ergonomic
problems with work stations and office space.
BROOKLYN BOULEVARD STUDIES AND IMPROVEMENT
Sy Knapp, consultant for Brooklyn Boulevard project, presented ,a "very preliminary cost"
report for the ISTEA Hennepin County construction project. He presented cost ranges for
the project in the following areas: preliminary design, final design, roadway costs, wire
undergrounding, Brooklyn Boulevard enhancements, and right -of -way acquisition. He stated
it was his recommendation that the City choose BRW as the preliminary design consultant
and the County pick the final design consultant. The Council discussed the various costs of
the program and asked questions regarding financing. The very preliminary
recommendation for financial sources were utility funds for utility improvements, special
assessment and Chapter 429 general obligation bonding, and possible use of regular /local
State Aid. Staff stated that while tax increment financing is a possibility for this project, at
this time it is too early to count on it for a practical funding source.
ADJOURNMENT
The Brooklyn Center City Council work session adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Deputy City Clerk Todd Paulson, Mayor
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