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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 08-09 CCM Work Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WORK SESSION AUGUST 9, 2010 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council /Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work Session called to order by Mayor /President Tim Willson at 8:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor /President Tim Willson and Councilmembers /Commissioners Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager /Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carla Wirth, Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. RECONVENE WORK SESSION Councilmember /Commissioner Ryan moved and Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman seconded to reconvene the Study Session at 8:06 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE DISCUSSION — CONTINUED The discussion continued on the renaming of Central Park to Centennial Park and that the Park and Recreation Commission will discuss the matter at its September meeting. The Council asked that the Commission be provided with background information from the Centennial Committee Chair so they are able to expedite their recommendation. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to request the Park and Recreation Commission to provide a response to the request to rename Central Park to Centennial Park at its September meeting. The Council discussed the request to locate a band shell in Central Park, noting the City needed to assure funding is available to complete the band shell. It was suggested that the Park and Recreation Commission be asked for a recommendation on the appropriate location for the band shell to assure it does not impede usage of the park. Mr. Boganey indicated that the staff liaison will provide that information to the Park and Recreation Commission, based on direction given by the Council. The Council noted it had already reached consensus that the City should provide a space in Central Park for the band shell without City cost. 08/09/10 -1- The Council discussed whether it is realistic to think the band shell project can be completed in the next nine months prior to the Centennial Party. Mr. Boganey agreed it is an ambitious goal to build a band shell by next summer so the band shell behind the Civic Center could be used. Councilmember /Commissioner Roche indicated he found the timeline to be unrealistic and supported something more forward looking yet simple and organic, such as bus tours to the regional library, a working fountain in front of the new Embassy Suites, banners up and down Shingle Creek Parkway and Earle Brown Drive, or centennial banners on Brooklyn Boulevard. If a band shell is constructed, he suggested consideration be given to a location in front of the Civic Center, in the old drive up area. Several Councilmembers /Commissioners indicated support for the band shell to be located it in an area more accessible to the public that can accommodate large crowds. It was agreed that this project is extremely ambitious and even if it takes two to three years, it is still a great project. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to support a band shell, even if it cannot be completed prior to the Centennial Celebration, subject to funds being raised, and to ask the Park and Recreation Commission to make a recommendation on a location at Central Park. The Council discussed the request to use the Earle Brown Heritage Center at a reduced cost, noting this has been done before and it is not a busy booking time for the Center so rooms should be available. It was noted the Centennial Committee is looking for ways to reduce costs to entice more participants, which the Council supports. Mr. Boganey stated the EDA can determine if it wants to underwrite the cost and staff will obtain more information for the Council's consideration. Councilmember /Commissioner Roche stated his support to schedule the birthday party as a summer, not winter, event to attract the vitality of the City's residents. He indicated he would not vote to subsidize this event if it was scheduled in February, unless there was a real effort at diversity. Mayor /President Willson and Councilmember /Commissioner Ryan explained this has been a February event in the past because that is when the City was incorporated. It was suggested that staff research the option of adding venues, if recommended by the Centennial Committee, to reduce costs. Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman advised the date is not debatable since the Centennial Committee has already set the date and information has been sent about the event. She noted the Committee is considering year long activities so there will also be summer events. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to direct staff to further investigate this request and ask the Centennial Committee to provide additional detail, the scope of contribution being requested, and available options. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to support the use of the EDA owned 57 and Logan Avenues site for a carnival and picnic in conjunction with the Centennial Celebration. 08/09/10 -2- ADJOURNMENT Councilmember /Commissioner Yelich moved and Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman seconded adjournment of the City Council /Economic Development Authority Work Session at 8:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 08/09/10 -3- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Work Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on August 9, 2010. 2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at Brooklyn Center City Hall. 3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its August 23, 2010, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 08/09/10 -4-