HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 11-12 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 12, 2013
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, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin
Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Interim Finance
Director Greg Andrews, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City
Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, and Mary Mullen,
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Kleven asked, with regard to the October 28 2013, City Council meeting
Informal Open Forum, whether Mr. Mark Carrell has been contacted by City staff to resolve
issues regarding misuse of the bus shelter in his neighborhood. She added it might be a good
idea to get input from other neighbors regarding a possible solution.
City Manager Curt Boganey stated a letter of follow-up has been sent to Mr. Carrell by City
staff, and Police Chief Kevin Benner spoke with Mr. Carrell at the October 28, 2013 meeting.
He added he believes the staff has taken the appropriate actions to help address Mr. Carrell's
concerns.
Councilmember Ryan requested the following correction to the EDA minutes of October 28,
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2013: Page 3, Section 4c, 4a'paragraph:
Commissioner Ryan stated this application does not represent a financial obligation to the
City. The grant funds are provided by DEED,the Minnesota Department of Employment
and Economic Development,and pass from the state directly to the applicant, Sign Zone,
but the City receives the economic benefit.
Mayor Willson requested the following correction to the Regular Session minutes of October 28,
2013: page 9, P paragraph from bottom:
Mayor Willson stated the Executive Director of Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth will
attend the National League of Cities' Annual Conference in Seattle, Washington from
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November 13-16, 2013.
Councilmember Myszkowski stated, with regard to the Regular Session Agenda Item 10d, the
property owner is an organization called Neighborhood Youth Community Development. She
requested more information on the purpose and structure of this organization. Assistant City
Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning stated she is not
familiar with the organization and its purpose.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated, with regard to Regular Session Agenda Item 8a,
page 8 of staff's memorandum, "medication" should be changed to "modification."
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated, with regard to EDA Agenda Item 4c, 2°d paragraph
from bottom, change"201,2"to 112012,11
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MISCELLANEOUS
Council's Second Regular Meeting in December
Councilmember Kleven asked whether the City Council's second regular meeting in December
2013 would take place. She added the meeting falls on December 23, 2013. Mayor Willson
stated the City Council has not met for the last meeting in December for quite some time.
Fines Imposed for Garbage Burning
Councilmember Kleven stated she has received phone calls from Brooklyn Center resident
Shirley Cederberg regarding garbage burning in her neighborhood. She asked whether there is a
fine since it is an illegal activity. Mr. Boganey stated there is no automatic fine, but the
ordinance allows fines to be imposed.
Councilmember Kleven asked whether staff had contacted Ms. Cederberg. Mayor Willson stated
the resident should report any garbage burning in her neighborhood to the police so that it will be
documented as it occurs.
Mr. Boganey stated he would check to see if there is a standard protocol for this violation.
Mayor Willson agreed that would be helpful information. Councilmember Kleven stated it
would be good if staff could contact this resident. The Mayor stated that he would contact Ms.
Cederberg.
E-Cigarette Shops
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reviewed a Star Tribune article regarding the prevalence of
e-cigarette smoking shops where people can go and smoke. She added this is attractive to teens
and young people. She noted the City should consider some measures to regulate the future
occurrence of these types of businesses.
Star-Tribune Feature Article—Jerry Evans
Councilmember Myszkowski stated the Star Tribune will be printing an article featuring Jerry
Evans, Brooklyn Center resident who designed and built public seating benches in front of his
home on Brooklyn Boulevard.
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DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
There were no Work Session items to discuss.
ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Willson adjourned the Study Session at 6:32 p.m.
RECONVENE STUDY SESSION
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to reconvene
the Study Session at 6:46 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Kleven moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to adjourn the Study
Session at 6:47 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/Work Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on
November 12, 2013.
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 25,2013,Regular Session.
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