HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 01-10 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
JANUARY 10, 2011
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 Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, and Dan
Ryan. 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 Chris Moksnes, Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Roche requested the following correction to the Regular Session minutes of
December 13, 2010:
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Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following:
• Brooklyn Center Taxpayers Association's annual CEAP breakfast where unwrapped
gifts were donated. He advised this group will no be dissel < -° and will still meet on
an informal annual basis.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the correction of the December 13,
2010, Regular Session minutes.
Councilmember Roche requested discussion on Item 10h, Amend 2011 City Council Meeting
Schedule, to set the date and time for Special Work Session.
Mayor Willson suggested the timing of the discussion be decided upon by the City Manager as
he would know when the information needed for that Work Session would be ready. City
Manager Curt Boganey advised that the requested information is available and suggested the
Council discuss the meeting date during the Study Session.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to schedule the Special Work Session to
discuss Shingle Creek Crossings on January 20, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in
the Council Chambers.
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Mr. Boganey stated it is not anticipated, but a portion of this meeting may go to Executive
Session.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Roche noted the 100 birthday f Brooklyn Center is upcoming. He questioned
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whether the City would like to extend an invitation to all elected officials. This would include
the City's federal, state, and county representatives, senators, congressmen/women, and the
President.
Councilmember Lasman advised that the invitations have already been sent. She will bring this
request before the Centennial Committee to extend the invitation to the federal level; however, it
may be too late.
Councilmember Lasman commented there was mention of the sports facility receiving $304,000
and asked for what use these funds are designated. Mr. Boganey explained it is for an extension
on the high school.
Mr. Bogany noted that two agenda items are related to the same topic of trail alignment as
recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission and suggested several alternatives in the
timing of the discussion. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to discuss this item at
this point in the meeting.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
TWIN LAKE REGIONAL TRAIL (TLRT) ALIGNMENT
Councilmember Roche stated he felt the proposal of the trail alignment should give the City a
reboot and a rebrand to become a multi -modal community. He had fundamental concerns about
the recommendation that, in his opinion, was not in sync with the Twin Lakes Regional Master
Plan or mission statement. He felt it would be a failure to support the recommendation to align
the trail on the south side of 57th Avenue and stated he does not believe it will help rebrand the
community because it is not user friendly. He stated the greenway owned by Xcel would be
much more complimentary and provide a safe route with the least number of driveway crossings
and utility poles.
Mayor Willson asked whether the City owns the greenway land. Councilmember Roche stated it
is owned by the electric company, not the City, and the Three Rivers Park District or staff could
speak to that issue.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session
at 6:44 p.m.
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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 January 10, 2011.
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 January 24, 2011, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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