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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 05-01 CCM Special 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 SESSION MAY 1, 1989 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in special session and was called to order by Mayor Dean Nyquist at 7:42 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Celia Scott, Todd Paulson, and Jerry Pedlar. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, City Assessor Peter Koole, and Administrative Aide Patti Page. ACCEPTANCE OF COUNCILMEMBER RESIGNATION There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Paulson to accept the resignation of Gene Lhotka effective April 30, 1989. The motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER REPLACEMENT Councilmember Paulson stated he had spent, a little time putting together some proposed procedures for the process of selecting a new Councilmember. He stated he feels the best process would be open to all qualified individuals. He added he would like to have a roll call vote to keep in the spirit of the open process. Councilmember Pedlar stated it appears Councilmember Paulson has outlined a good and fair process but he doubts that this could be accomplished in 30 days. He noted time is of the essence, and he is concerned with the length of time it will take to interview and select an individual. Councilmember Scott stated she agreed with Councilmember Pedlar's comments. The City Manager stated the Council could solicit interested parties in the POST newspaper this week and give a week's time to contact Council or the Mayor. He noted the appointment could be made at the second meeting in May. He added the number of people who are interested may dictate the process to be used. He stated if the Council wished, each Councilmember could call the interested individuals and speak to them personally. There was a motion by Councilmember Pedlar and seconded by Councilmember Scott requesting the POST newspaper to publish a notice soliciting interested parties to contact the Mayor or Council by May 10, 1989. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Nyquist recognized Ulysses Boyd who stated he has lived in Brooklyn Center since 1954 and is interested in the Council vacancy. He stated he is now retired and is able to devote full -time to the duties of Council. Mayor Nyquist stated Mr. Boyd should put his interest in writing and direct it to one of the Council or himself. 5/1/89 -1- OTHER BUSINESS There was a motion by Councilmember Pedlar and seconded by Councilmember Scott to transfer the City Manager's vehicle to use in the police pool and to authorize the City Manager to be reimbursed for mileage. The motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Pedlar and seconded by Councilmember Scott to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 8:04 p.m. R City Clerk Ma i 5/1/89 -2-