HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 05-12 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
MAY 12, 2014
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, Public Works
Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel,
Police Commander Tim Gannon, 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 Myszkowski requested the following correction to the April 28, 2014, Study
Session minutes:
Page 2, last line:
Replace"June 6 and 7, 2014"with"May 6 and 7, 2014"
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson requested the following correction to the April 28,2014,
Study Session minutes:
Page 2,third paragraph:
Replace"Holiday"with"Holliday"
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the corrections to the April 28, 2014,
Study Session minutes.
MISCELLANEOUS
Bus Shelters
Councilmember Kleven presented a photo depicting a public bus shelter in Montreal, Canada,
with an adult-size swing. She added it would be great if the City of Brooklyn Center could have
a bus shelter with a swing. Councilmember Myszkowski stated it could be a possibility.
Councilmember Ryan stated, with regard to bus shelters, a recent newspaper article reviewed the
Met Council's public hearings on the poor condition and limited number of bus stops and related
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amenities in the North Minneapolis area. He added this is an important issue that should be
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considered as Brooklyn Center continues to look at ways to renew Brooklyn Boulevard.
May 1,2014,Draft Letter to Tobacco Retailers
Councilmember Ryan commended City staff for a draft letter related to the new tobacco related
products ordinance. He added the letter expressed the City Council's essential motives and
actions with regard to this issue.
Mr. Boganey stated the letter was drafted by Police Chief Kevin Benner, who has stressed the
importance of providing specific information to local retailers so that they understand the
motives of the ordinance and will cooperate with its directives. Councilmember Ryan
commended Chief Benner for his foresight and diligence.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
MINNEAPOLIS NORTHWEST CONVENTION& VISITORS BUREAU
Mr. Boganey introduced David Looby, Executive Director for the Minneapolis Northwest
Convention and Visitors Bureau(CVB). He invited Mr. Looby to address the City Council.
Mr. Looby presented information on the CVB and discussed its recent activities, including
publication of the 2014 Visitor's Guide, changes and updates to the website, and plans for future
publications. He added the CVB produces a facilities guide to assist in the planning of meetings
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and events, as well as a promotional coupon booklet featuring deals and discounts at local
businesses. He noted the CVB i destination marketing organization",
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representing the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, and Maple Grove.
Mr. Looby stated the CVB's mission is to attract visitors and produce economic impact. He
added the CVB has historically been hotel-driven, as it has been funded by a local lodging tax.
He added the CVB works closely with City staff to improve access to information and services
through a "Visitors" link on the City's website. Ms. Schleuning stated there is also a link to
CVB publications, making it easy for visitors to find the information they need when planning a
visit to Brooklyn Center.
Councilmember Kleven asked how the CVB distributes its materials to potential visitors. Mr.
Looby stated the information is available online and hard copies are available upon request. He
added CVB publications are distributed at consumer shows throughout Minnesota as well as
neighboring states.
Councilmember Myszkowski thanked Mr. Looby on behalf of the Earle Brown Days Committee
for the B's e C B s event support.
Discussion of this item continued and reached conclusion at the May 12, 2014 Work Session.
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ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Willson adjourned the Study Session to Informal Open Forum at 6:45 p.m.
RECONVENE STUDY SESSION
Mayor Willson reconvened the Study Session at 6:58 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Willson adjourned the Study Session at 6:59 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 May 12,
2014.
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 27, 2014,Regular Session.
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