HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 05-12 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 12, 2014
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 9:24 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor/President Tim Willson and Councilmembers/Commissioners Carol Kleven, Kris
Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt
Boganey, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building & Community Standards Vickie
Schleuning, and Mary Mullen, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
MINNEAPOLIS NORTHWEST CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
(Continued from Study Session)
Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson asked whether the Official Visitor's Guide
could be included in the Housing Commission's welcome bags. Councilmember/Commissioner
Kleven stated that she is the City Council Liaison to the Housing Commission. She asked
whether it would be possible to obtain copies of the Visitor's Guide and area maps for welcome
bags. Ms. Schleuning confirmed this.
Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson stressed the importance of emphasizing the
community's proximity to the numerous events and amenities that are available in the Twin
Cities area.
Councilmember/Commissioner Kleven asked whether the 3% lodging tax is comparable to other
cities. Mr. Looby confirmed this, adding each city can decide how much of a tax percentage
they wish to charge, up to 3%. Councilmember/Commissioner Kleven asked how the CVB
decides which coupons to include in the Deals & Discounts booklet. She noted there are fewer
Brooklyn Center hotels and restaurants with coupons than the other two cities. Mr. Looby stated
a request is sent out to a comprehensive list and coupons are included for those businesses from
whom a response is received. He added the businesses do not pay to have their coupon included
in the Deals&Discounts booklet.
Councilmember/Commissioner Kleven asked whether the CVB has brought conventions to
Brooklyn Center in the past. Mr. Looby stated the CVB has been instrumental in bringing many
conventions to Brooklyn Center in the past. He added the CVB will host a national convention
for a bus touring company called TAP at the Boulevard Hotel in Brooklyn Center in 2015.
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Councilmember/Commissioner Kleven noted that the CVB has less member cities than it did a
few years ago. Mr. Looby confirmed this, adding there were 11 cities in the CVB at one time.
He added many cities do not have a Visitors Bureau, so they do not collect a lodging tax.
Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson stated the CVB's link on the City website
could include a notice regarding inclusion in the Visitor's Guide. She added that might generate
some interest in the CVB from local businesses in the CVB.
Councilmember/Commissioner Myszkowski asked whether there are ways that the City Council
can help the CVB in its efforts to promote the community. She added the City Council is
sensitive about the City's image,which has had a significant boost in recent years. She noted the
biggest advantage of Brooklyn Center is easy access to the greater metropolitan area. Mr. Looby
stated one thing the City Council can do is to help promote the CVB and its mission to the area's
schools,which are often reluctant to host events and tournaments.
Councilmember/Commissioner Kleven stated the City will have a beautiful new amphitheater
next year, which could be used for events. Mr. Looby agreed, adding its image could be
showcased on the cover of the 2015 Visitor's Guide.
Councilmember/Commissioner Kleven thanked Mr. Looby for his presentation. She added she
learned a lot about the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember/Commissioner Myszkowski moved and Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan
seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at
9:46 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 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.
City Clerk Mayor
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