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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 05-27 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 27, 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, Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, and Mary Mullen, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DIS CUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Kleven requested the following correction to the resolution in the City Council packet, under Regular Session Agenda Item 7a, Page 2, 2°d paragraph, first line - replace "Jeannie"with"Jeannine." MISCELLANEOUS Surly Request for Sunday Taproom Sales City Manager Curt Boganey reviewed a letter from Surly Brewing Company requesting the City Council's consideration of an ordinance amendment to allow Sunday liquor sales at the:Surly Taproom in Brooklyn Center. He added breweries that have a taproom are allowed by State law to sell beer on Sundays if approved by the local municipality. He requested the City Council's comments and direction with regard to this issue. Mayor Willson stated this use is allowed by State law and there is no reason not to change the ordinance to allow Surly to open their taproom on Sundays. Councilmember Kleven asked whether the Sunday liquor sales would be temporary until Surly's new Minneapolis establishment is open for business. She added a condition could be added to the amendment. Mr. Boganey stated it would be unnecessary to add a condition, as a brewery is allowed to have only one taproom open on Sundays in Minnesota. Councilmember Ryan asked whether Surly plans to include a taproom at its brewery/restaurant in Minneapolis. Mr. Boganey stated he understands that Surly's Minneapolis establishment will include a taproom. 05/27/14 4- It was the majority consensus of the City Council to direct City staff to draft an amendment to the ordinance allowing Sunday liquor sales in Brooklyn Center. Request for Single Cigar Sale Moratorium Mr. Boganey stated the City Council recently heard from several individuals during the May 12, 2014, Open Forum. He added these individuals, representing commercial businesses in Brooklyn Center, requested a six-week moratorium on the ordinance related to sales of tobacco products. He noted they felt they had not been given an opportunity to present their concerns to the City Council before the ordinance was drafted. He requested the City Council's response to this request and direction for City staff. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she has no intent of retracting her original position in support of the ordinance. She reviewed notes of thanks that she has received from high school students. She added she is proud that Brooklyn Center is a deader in this initiative. She noted that she hopes to provide support for the City's youth, and protection from nicotine addiction. She spoke in personal terms about the effect that tobacco abuse has had on her family. She expressed her firm resolve in support of the new ordinance. Councilmember Kleven stated she has also received notes of thanks and support from local high school students. She referred to a recent editorial column in the Sun Post newspaper, in which a resident of Brooklyn Park commended the Brooklyn Center City Council for using great wisdom in enacting legislation that makes tobacco more expensive. She added she believes the City Council would send the wrong message by placing a moratorium on the newly passed ordinance. Councilmember Myszkowski stated she will continue to support the ordinance, and the Brooklyns Youth Council was firmly in favor of the ordinance as well, expressing their support at a recent meeting. She expressed pride in the actions the City Council has taken by showing its commitment to the young people of Brooklyn Center. Councilmember Ryan stated he does not support a moratorium, and he thanked Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson for her leadership on this issue. Councilmember Willson read an excerpt from the Sun Post editorial article referenced by Councilmember Kleven, which was very positive, and which praised the City Council for proposing the updated ordinance language. He added he does not support a six-week moratorium. Councilmember Myszkowski stated Brooklyn Center might consider raising the minimum legal age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21, similar to a new ordinance recently enacted in New York City. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated that is worth exploring, and Public Works staff should be given guidance regarding the use of e-cigarettes in parks and public spaces. Mayor Willson agreed, adding another consideration would be to ban smoking in public places. He requested that City staff review the issue and provide information to the City Council on prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes in parks and other public places. 05/27/14 -2- Councilmember Kleven stated, with regard to the Shingle Creek Crossing development, she has received questions from residents about the new building to be constructed at the Food Court location. Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning stated permits will be issued soon, with project scheduled for completion by fall 2014. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS CENTENNIAL CIVIC AND VETERANS MEMORIAL AMPHITHEATER Mr. Boganey introduced Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe and invited him to address the City Council. Mr. Glasoe provided an update on the amphitheater project and requested feedback and comments from the City Council with regard to changes in design and location. He requested the Council's consideration of a new plan to locate the amphitheater partially in the parking lot. Mayor Willson stated the trees near the amphitheater will not obstruct the view for concert- goers, and the trees in that area should not be removed. He added the amphitheater could face the park, and there is enough space that it would be unnecessary to remove trees. Mayor Willson stated that he had noticed soil borings in the parking lot. He asked whether sub- soil conditions were a consideration in making the decision to use the parking lot area. Mr. Glasoe confirmed this. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Mayor Willson adjourned the Study Session to Informal Open Forum at 6:47 p.m. RECONVENE STUDY SESSION Mayor Willson reconvened the Study Session at 6:50 p.m. CENTENNIAL CIVIC AND VETERANS MEMORIAL AMPHITHEATER- continued Councilmember Ryan expressed his confidence in the Amphitheater Committee members and their commitment to a quality architectural feature. Councilmember Kleven asked whether brick pavers are still being sold as a fundraiser for the project. Mr. Glasoe confirmed this. Councilmember Kleven asked whether there is a market for used show mobiles, as referenced in City staff's memo of May 15, 2013. Mr. Glasoe stated he is unsure as it is difficult to speculate. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson requested clarification regarding the photo in the City Council packet, which depicts the amphitheater in the current parking lot area. Mr. Glasoe confirmed that the stage would be constructed in what is now the paved parking area. 05/27/14 -3 It was the majority consensus of the City Council to direct City staff to move forward with plans and specifications for the Centennial Civic and Veterans Memorial Amphitheater, with the intent of taking bids in fall 2014. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Willson adjourned the Study Session at 6:59 p.m. 05/27/14 -4- 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 27, 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 June 9, 2014, Regular Session. JA^ L A It A-A - 61ty Clerk Mayor 05/27/14 -5-