HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 09-13 CCM Study 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
STUDY SESSION
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich.
Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan
Jordet, 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, and Carla Wirth, Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inca
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Yelich requested discussion on Item 6g, Cooperative Agreement for Grant
Funding for the Shingle Creek Restoration Improvement Project, and asked if the engineering
firm has an ecology expert on staff. Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug stated
an engineer has not yet been hired and staff will assure it has an expert on staff.
Councilmember Ryan requested discussion on Item 6f, Bid and Award for the County Road 57
Streetscape Improvements, and asked about design options and the retaining wall along the trail
which makes the project more expensive. City Manager Curt Boganey advised there is no
alternate location for the trail and the retaining wall is required for a relatively short distance.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Lasman asked about the estimated assessment for the Logan neighborhood. Mr.
Lillehaug stated last year's total was $4,466 and this year it may be within 3% of that figure.
Councilmember Yelich referenced a comment in the staff update about TH252 and asked for an
explanation. Mr. Boganey explained that when this issue was raised initially, to make TH252 a
freeway, it involved closing off the cross streets from Brooklyn Center but the City did not "buy
into" that plan. Councilmember Yelich stated he sees benefits for the City if TH252 becomes a
freeway. Mr. Boganey stated staff's approach is that the City is not against a freeway but it needs
to provide adequate and reasonable local access. The Council agreed this is the correct approach
to take.
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Councilmember Roche stated it presents a bit of a "Catch 22" since 65 Avenue and TH252 is
the tenth most dangerous intersection in the State. He noted this location has a lot of commercial
businesses yet there is limited space to accommodate a freeway interchange. Councilmember
Roche indicated it would be nice to have a concept for reintegration into the City at large. Mr.
Boganey stated staff understands and has been advocating to find a solution.
Councilmember Yelich asked if it "shuts the door" if this project is not included in Mn/DOT's
2010 draft plan. Mr. Lillehaug advised the "door is shut" if the City wants something done in the
next five years because Mn/DOT's funding strategies will not accommodate an interchange to
that extent. However, this project could be readdressed when Mn/DOT next looks at its funding
plans. Mr. Lillehaug explained that since Mn/DOT does not have funding for an interchange and
a pedestrian bridge over TH252, it would require City initiative.
Mayor Willson stated he does not want a portion of the City cut off from amenities such as the
trails, River, and neighborhood.
Mayor Willson questioned the frequency of law enforcement on this corridor to increase safety.
Councilmember Ryan questioned the cost range for a pedestrian bridge. Mr. Lillehaug advised
the cost is significant, estimating a range of $2 million to $5 million. Councilmember Ryan
stated that level of funding is not within the City's ability but it is within the interest of Mn/DOT
to move traffic through this corridor.
Councilmember Yelich stated his appreciation to staff for the financial report and balance sheet
analysis.
Mayor Willson advised that he will be out of town from September 18 to 26, 2010.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to close the Study Session
at 6:59 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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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 Study
Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on September 13, 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 September 27, 2010, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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