HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 05-14 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
MAY 14, 2012
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 9:19 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor/President Tim Willson and Councilmembers/Commissioners Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman,
Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of
Business and Development Gary Eitel, Director of Community Activities Jim Glasoe, Assistant
City Manager/Director of Building & Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, and Carla
Wirth, Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
REPORT FROM PARKS AND HOUSING COMMISSIONS REGARDING
COMMUNITY GARDENS
City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item and referenced the joint report summarizing
input from the Housing Commission and Park and Recreation Commission relating to the
proposed community garden at Happy Hollow Park. Rather than acting on a recommendation at
this stage, Mr. Boganey recommended the City Council/EDA direct staff to meet with the
Housing Commission and Park and Recreation Commission to discuss the alternative of placing
the community garden in Centennial Park. It was noted the Park and Recreation Commission
had prioritized three potential locations: Crystal Airport property, Centennial Park, and Happy
Hollow Park. The Park and Recreation Commission had decided to bypass Centennial Park
because of concerns with potential flooding conditions; however, the Public Works Department
has mitigated that issue. He noted Centennial Park has adequate parking, available City water,
bathroom facilities, no competing recreational activities,sufficient land for future growth, and it
is a destination park as-opposed to a neighborhood park.
The City Council/EDA discussed the merits of placing a community garden in Centennial Park,
noting it may be less controversial than Happy Hollow Park. Strong support was voiced to
assure this pilot program started this growing season.
With regard to interior garden fencing, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel
explained the Commissions' motion indicated it would not be allowed; however, the intent is to
control interior fencing through guidelines to assure the site appears pleasing throughout the
year.
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The City Council/EDA indicated if the community garden program is successful, it can consider
whether to expanded the program to Happy Hollow Park and include a partnership with
Malmborg's Nursery. It was suggested that neighbors in a three-block proximity of Happy
Hollow Park receive first opportunity and then use a first come/first served priority.
The majority consensus of the City Council/EDA was to concur with staff's recommendation to
receive additional input from the Housing Commission and Park and Recreation Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember/Commissioner Myszkowski moved and Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan
seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at
9:40 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 May 14, 2012.
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 May 29,2012, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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