HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 06-27 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
JUNE 27, 2011
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 8:39 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor/President Tim Willson and Councilmembers /Commissioners Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman,
Tim Roche, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works
Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel,
Assistant City Manager / Dire6tor of Building & Community Standards Vickie Schleuning,
Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe, Police Chief Kevin
Benner, and Carla Wirth, Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
FIREHOUSE PARK — COUNCILMEMBER ROCHE
Councilmember /Commissioner Roche proposed the City partner with the Brooklyn Center High
School to convert one or two of its ten tennis courts into a basketball court. He noted the High
School location has sufficient parking, is across the street from the East Fire House station, and
would enforce the City's commitment to its youth.
The City Council /EDA discussed this opportunity, agreed it was an interesting concept, and
acknowledged it may relieve some issues with the half basketball court at Firehouse Park that is
located directly across from single - family residences. It was pointed out that the High School
tennis courts may accommodate a full -sized basketball court, was better lit than Firehouse Park,
and the Police regularly patrols the area. The City Council /EDA referenced the Police Chief s
report dated June 24, 2011, advising there are fewer complaints relating to the Firehouse Park
basketball court; however, one resident remained concerned.
The consensus of the City Council /EDA was to direct staff to contact the Brooklyn Center High
School to explore the possibility of converting one or two of the Brooklyn Center High School's
tennis courts into a basketball and to consider whether a limited level of funding should be
offered as an incentive.
City Manager Curt Boganey stated staff will contact the District 286 Superintendent and if the
High School is amenable, present a recommendation for Council consideration.
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ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman moved and Councilmember /Commissioner Roche
seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at
8:51 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 Work
Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on June 27, 2011.
2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at
Brooklyn Center City Hall.
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3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its July 11, 2011, Regular Session.
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