HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 11-14 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
NOVEMBER 14, 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 6:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, 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 Carla Wirth, Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Mayor Willson requested and the City Council agreed to pull Consent Agenda Item 6c,
Resolution Authorizing Proposed Use of Auto Theft Prevention Grant, for consideration as Item
IOd under Council Consideration Items.
Councilmember Ryan requested discussion of Consent Agenda Item 6f, Resolution Approving
Transfer of Funds from Earle Brown Heritage Center Operating Fund to Earle Brown Heritage
Center Capital Fund. He explained he was unable to attend the joint City Council /Financial
Commission Work Session and asked what was the purpose of transferring $200,000 from the
Earle Brown Heritage Center (EBHC) operating fund. Mayor Willson responded it was to
transfer the funds to the capital fund of the EBHC.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Lasman requested an update on Brooklyn Park's deer management program.
Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug stated he does not have any information on
the success of that program. He explained staff did a survey on the City's deer population and
would provide that information to the Council.
Councilmember Lasman noted Brooklyn Center had invited Brooklyn Park to be part of its deer
management program and asked whether Brooklyn Park had invited Brooklyn Center this year.
Mr. Lillehaug stated he is not aware of an invitation. He reported the City has not needed
management practices since the deer population in Brooklyn Center has been lower in the past
few years.
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Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning
indicated the City has money in next year's budget in case it is needed for animal management.
Councilmember Lasman asked about the cabling she has seen at the intersections. Director of
Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet explained that a company is running optical cable from
Elk River to Minneapolis.
Councilmember Ryan asked whether Brooklyn Park's City Council trip to Liberia was related to
the Sister Cities Program, noting there were concerns in the past related to protected status and
Homeland Security that would have affected a lot of Liberians living in Brooklyn Park and
Brooklyn Center. Ms. Schleuning stated she has no knowledge about this matter.
RECESS
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded to recess the Study
Session at 6:15 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
RECONVENE
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to reconvene the Study
Session at 6:26 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS — CONTINUED
City Manager Curt Boganey reported that Aeon, a non - profit, purchased Shingle Creek
Apartments, 6221 Shingle Creek Parkway for one dollar.
Mr. Boganey reported Surly Brewing has a sign/mural painted above its front entry that would
qualify as a sign except for the fact that it is painted on the building, which is prohibited under
the City's ordinance. He stated he will make the owner aware of the City's ordinance.
Mayor Willson invited all to attend the potentially dangerous dog hearing on November 15,
2011, 6 p.m., in the All America Room. Councilmember Kleven stated she will plan to attend.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to close the Study Session
at 6:37 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 November 14, 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 November 28, 2011, Regular Session.
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City Clerk Mayor
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