HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 07-23 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
JULY 23, 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 8:22 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, Assistant City
Manager/Director of Building & Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, Police Chief Kevin
Benner, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
NEIGHBORHOOD PARTIES—COUNCILMEMBER/COMMISSIONER LASMAN
Police Chief Kevin Benner reported on his study of calls for large parties to determine if there
were trends. He indicated that during 2010-2011 there had been 23 calls for parties, about one
per month with complaints of loud noise and parking. Chief Benner reported there had been four
large party calls in 2011 where 50 or more were in attendance. He advised that the ordinance in
place is effective because he did not find repeats to any address after cited.
Chief Benner reviewed the efforts made to educate residents of the City's ordinances and that
they also meet with neighbors and the offender to resolve issues to assure there are no repeat
problems. If there are parking violations, which create hardships on other residents,the violators
are cited and tickets issues. Chief Benner assured the City Council/EDA he had not seen a trend
and in 2012 the number of calls was a little below average,though the summer was not yet over.
Councilmember/Commissioner Lasman explained her concern was with smaller parties that
occur at the same property every weekend and are causing parking hardships and some noise
disturbance. Chief Benner stated he had studied large parties (more than 50 in attendance) but
knows the property being referenced often has parties and during one incident, cars were cited
three times in one evening.
Councilmember/Commissioner Lasman noted that chalking tires is ineffective because cars have
to be moved only a short distance. She stated this type of situation is a quality of life issue and
asked what can be done. Chief Benner advised of a State statute under which nuisance
properties can be cited that has a "three strikes" rule resulting in the ability to board the housing
for one year and prohibit occupancy.
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Councilmember/Commissioner Lasman pointed out that at some point, residents think the City is
ineffective and give up. She stated she does not like that image for Brooklyn Center. Chief
Benner stated they encourage residents to call with concerns so they can also be informed if
citations were issued that resulted in fines.
Chief Benner stated another option is to hold a neighborhood or mediation meeting.
Councilmember/Commissioner Lasman stated the Neighborhood Watch Captain did schedule
such a meeting but the resident at that property did not attend.
Mayor/President Willson asked if the City uses a "boot" for parking violators. Chief Benner
stated the City does not have that type of equipment but does have the option to tow violators,
which results in a fine and inconvenience for the violator.
Councilmember/Commissioner Kleven asked about the cost of a parking citation. Chief Benner
reviewed the rates for citations, depending on the type and number issued.
Mayor/President Willson noted Walmart is opening on August 9, 2012, and concerns have been
expressed about incidents at the Metro Transit Hub. Chief Benner stated he had met with the
five Walmart managers and learned they have a Tier 1 security system. In addition, Metro
Transit, in partnership with City Manager Boganey, has posted two officers at that location.
Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan asked if the City has the ability to document nuisances and
use the State Statute process mentioned earlier that is handled by Hennepin County. Chief
Benner answered in the affirmative. Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan stated he will refer
information to City Manager Boganey that he received about a property with on-going nuisance
issues.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember/Commissioner Lasman moved and Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan
seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at
8:47 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 July 23, 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 August 13, 2012, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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