HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 02-09 CCM Regular 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
REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 9,2015
CITY HALL—COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum called to order by Mayor Tim
Willson at 6:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin
Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Planning and
Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community
Standards Vickie Schleuning, Police Chief Kevin Benner, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and
Brittney Berndt, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum.
Mr. Ray Christensen, 6803 Toledo Avenue N, addressed the City Council concerning the parking
situation at Maranatha and expressed his concern regarding the accessibility for emergency
vehicles. He gave photos to the City Council showing the daily parking situation and told the
City Council that he has contacted the Police Department who informed him that they could not
ticket cars because it is private property.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to close
the Informal Open Forum at 6:50 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. INVOCATION
Councilmember Graves requested a moment of silence and personal reflection as she read words
from Martin Luther King Jr.
3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson
at 7:00 p.m.
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4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin
Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Planning and
Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community
Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Brittney Berndt, TimeSaver Off
Site Secretarial, Inc.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to approve the Agenda
and Consent Agenda, as amended, with amendments to the January 26, 2015, Study Session
minutes and the following consent items were approved:
6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. January 26, 2015 —Study/Work Session
2. January 26, 2015 —Regular Session
6b. LICENSES
MECHANICAL
All American Heating&Air 360072 nd Avenue N, Brooklyn Center
C B Mechanical LLC 15658 1501h Avenue, Foreston
Sharp Heating and A/C 7221 University Avenue NE, Fridley
The Heating Guy LLC 742672 n' Lane#315, Brooklyn Park
Tim's Quality Plumbing, Inc 225 County Road 81, Osseo
RENTAL
INITIAL (TYPE II—two-year license)
5440-44 Bryant Avenue N Traiten Gunderson
6336 Beard Avenue N Chen Zhou
7224 Logan Avenue N Douglas Schmertman
3613 Violet Avenue Gao Liu
RENEWAL (TYPE III—one-year license)
4110 Lakebreeze Avenue Mindy Mazzuco
5209 Xerxes Avenue N Chad Johnson
Missing ARM meeting and CPTED not completed
4207 62nd Avenue N Christopher Rasmussen
4908 Abbott Avenue N Jeff Hudson
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RENEWAL (TYPE II—two-year license)
6200 Brooklyn Boulevard Tuan Pham
6806 Drew Avenue N Thomas Davidson
6900 Regent Avenue N Houa Her
7012 Unity Avenue N Shuxing (Mark) Sun
5842 York Avenue N Melissa Hood
RENEWAL (TYPE I—three-year license)
5314 71St Circle Abbas Ali
140172 nd Avenue N Chad Tesmer
5609 Bryant Avenue N Mai Vang
5519 Colfax Avenue N Ryan Smith
SIGNHANGER
Scenic Sign Corporation 828 South 5' Street, Sauk Rapids
6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-29 CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON
PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DISEASED TREE
REMOVAL COSTS AND DELINQUENT WEED REMOVAL COSTS
6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-30 OPTING NOT TO WAIVE LIMITED TORT
LIABILITY FOR 2015
Motion passed unanimously.
7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS
-None.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8a. DANGEROUS AND POTENTIAL DANGEROUS DOG HEARING FEES
City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of
the proposed ordinance. He mentioned that the first reading of this ordinance was on January 12,
2015, and the public notice was published in the Sun Post notifying the citizens of the public
hearing on this issue. He explained that this amendment would add a $250 fee to the City if the
dog owner wanted to go through the appeal process for sterilization requirements. The fee would
be charged only to cover the City's expenses that are incurred when an appeal takes place and if
the dog owner wins the appeal then the $250 free would be reimbursed.
Mayor Willson explained that he serves on the Dangerous Dog Review Panel and is in support of
the change because of the cost involved to the City for an appeal process. He continued to
explain that as with other fees that the City charges, it is only to cover the expense portion and
the City does not make money on the appeal process.
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Councilmember Ryan concurred with the Mayor and added that the fee is not going to be in
place to discourage those from filing an appeal because if the dog owner is successful then that
fee will be reimbursed.
Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the Public
Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
No one appeared to speak.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to close the Public
Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
1. ORDINANCE NO. 2015-01 AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF THE CITY
CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS
AND DANGEROUS DOGS
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-01 Amending Chapter 1 of the City Code of Ordinances Relating to
Potentially Dangerous and Dangerous Dogs.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-31 AMENDING THE CITY FEE SCHEDULE TO
ADD A HEARING FEE FOR POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOG
STERILIZATION REQUIREMENTS
Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed
resolution.
Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2015-31 Amending the City Fee Schedule to Add a Hearing Fee for
Potentially Dangerous Dog Sterilization Requirements.
Motion passed unanimously.
8b. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35- ZONING OF THE CITY CODE OF
ORDINANCES REGARDING THE REGULATION OF OUTDOOR STORAGE
AND OUTDOOR SALES DISPLAY AREAS IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated
the purpose of the proposed ordinance.
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Councilmember Ryan asked for clarification regarding Section 35, item 5, concerning areas
already zoned for this type of use and that this ordinance would not apply. Mr. Benetti
confirmed that was the case,as it would only apply to new areas.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to open the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
No one appeared to speak.
Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to close the Public
Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-02, Amending Chapter 35 Zoning of the City Code of Ordinances
Regarding the Regulation of Outdoor Storage and Outdoor Sales Display Areas in the Industrial
Districts.
Motion passed unanimously.
8c. PROPOSED USE OF 2015 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDS
Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning
introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed funding. She
explained that once the City Council directs staff on how the funds should be allocated, staff will
prepare the appropriate resolution, which would be brought back to the City Council on
February 23, 2015, for a vote. She explained that the CDBG funds do have an 18-month time
limit, but the City would like to see projects that could be completed in a 12-month timeframe.
The public service section funding applicants are as listed:
• Household Outside Maintenance for the Elderly (H.O.M.E), which is requesting $12,500
and has been receiving CDBG funds for 20 years.
• Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP), which is requesting $15,000 for
Meals on Wheels and has been receiving CDBG funds for 15 years.
• HOMELine, which is requesting $9,545 for its Tenant Advocacy Program and has been
receiving CDBG funds for 6 years.
• Brooklyn Avenues, which is requesting $10,000 for its Avenues for Homeless Youth and
has been receiving CDBG funds for I year.
• CAPI USA, which is request $5,000 for its Food and Nutrition Services. This
organization has never received CDBG funds from Brooklyn Center.
• Lao Assistance Center of Minnesota, which is requesting $5,000 for its Housing
Counseling Services. This organization has never received CDBG funds from Brooklyn
Center.
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• PRO USA, which is requesting $10,000 to fund youth success plan training. This
organization has never received CDBG funds from Brooklyn Center.
Ms. Schleuning explained that like years past the City has received more applicants than funds so
staff has developed a scoring system to rate each applicant. The scoring takes in to consideration
the length the program has been in place, other funding the program receives, how many
Brooklyn Center citizens the program helps, and how much the program is requesting. Based
upon those scores, staff came up with three different options for the City Council to consider on
how the funds should be allocated. On the non-public service sector, there were two requests
made for the following funds:
• The Neighborhood Stabilization/Code Enforcement, which is requesting $150,000 and
has have been receiving CDBG funds for six years. They are in charge of the vibrant
neighborhoods initiative, which makes sure that foreclosures are taken care of so the
other homes' values do not decrease and the foreclosure can be sold in the future.
• Home Rehabilitation Program, which is requesting $56,943 and has been receiving
CDBG funds since the early 1970s.
Mr. Boganey invited representatives from all the public service sector organizations to come
forward and address the City Council on their requests.
H.O.M.E represented by Jon Burkhow and Christine Tzanakis, 10201 Wayzata Boulevard,
Minnetonka, explained that H.O.M.E is a service for those citizens 60 years and above and
operates on a sliding fee scale depending on the client's monthly income. They offer a wide
range of services from homemaking to outdoor snow removal or yard mowing. They explained
that their Brooklyn Center residents have increased from 80 to over 143 and they utilize over 700
volunteer hours including those of Brooklyn Center's Fire Department.
Mayor Willson inquired behind the reasoning of such a large increase of citizens utilizing the
services they offer. Ms. Tzanakis confirmed the large increase was due to H.O.M.E. absorbing
clientele from another organization offering similar services that had closed.
Councilmember Ryan asked whether H.O.M.E is the only provider of these services in Brooklyn
Center. Ms. Tzanakis confirmed that was the case.
Councilmember Graves was curious regarding how many other cities did H.O.M.E offer services
to and how many clients throughout Minnesota do they serve. Ms. Tzanakis confirmed that
H.O.M.E is currently in 29 other cities and roughly offers services to over 4,000 seniors in
Minnesota.
CEAP represented by Jill Pettit, 7051 Brooklyn Boulevard, explained that CEAP serves 90
seniors with meals five days a week that totals over 23,400 meals within a year. She explained
that the demand for these services are growing every year and although they get State and
County funds, those funds barely cover the cost of the food. She also explained that for most of
the seniors who retain their services, the only contact that they receive from outside their home
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each week might be from the individual dropping their meal off. She shared a story about a
senior who received a card in his meal and how it `made his year' so he took time to write CEAP
a note.
Mayor Willson mentioned that on the two days that Meals on Wheels is not delivering meals,
those seniors might not be getting balanced meals. He expressed a wish that the City could do
more for those individuals.
HOMELine represented by Matt Eichenlaub, 3455 Bloomington Avenue, Minneapolis,
explained that their hotline took in 175,000 calls from the State of Minnesota. They average
13,000 calls a year and discovered that if the residents took their advice, the residents' outcome
was 37%more favorable than if they had not.
Mayor Willson commended Mr. Eichenlaub on the great job that they were doing and indicated
he has referred Brooklyn Center's residents to their hotline. Counciimember Myszkowski
concurred with Mayor Willson and commented on how well their application was put together
because it gave the City Council a great sense of the impact they are having on the community.
Brooklyn Avenues represented by Deborah Loon, 7210 76th Avenue N, Brooklyn Park,
explained that youth who are homeless are at the greatest risk of exploitation and while working
at their facility in Minneapolis, she saw an increase of teens from the Brooklyn Center and
Brooklyn Park area. She explained that Brooklyn Park's EDA has leased the non-profit building
for a dollar a year so now staff can focus on homeless youth rather than the financial aspect. The
Brooklyn Avenues has an operating budget of$600,000 a year, half which is funded privately
and the other half through grants. They hold grants through the State of Minnesota as well as in
Hennepin County.
Mayor Willson commented that he was able to attend the Brooklyn Avenues open house, a
facility that was built from the ground up and displays a great use of space in its floor layouts.
Councilmember Ryan concurred and expressed that he has been a long time supporter, but he felt
the large budget will be a challenge from year to year making these funds more important than
ever in the success.
Food and Nutrition Services—No one appeared to represent this organization.
Housing Counseling Services—No one appeared to represent this organization.
PRO USA represented by Stephen Wreh-Wilson and Evan Reminick, 7420 Unity Avenue,
Brooklyn Park, explained that the City now has a younger demographic and while the other
programs requesting money sought to fix the problems already in place, their program was to fix
the problem before it starts. They shared the programs they have in place to help youth discover
their full potential such as computer course, resume writing seminars, and showing youth how to
do online job searches. They explained the youth that have taken their courses have found jobs
in the community or gone back to school to further their carriers.
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Mayor Willson explained that the City has been participating in many of the same programs that
Mr. Reminick was speaking about though the Alliance program. Councilmember Ryan
concurred with Mayor Willson and asked if PRO USA has reached out to the Alliance regarding
a partnership. Mr. Reminick confirmed that they have reached out to the Alliance and had a
meeting with them in the past but the Alliance expressed the need for PRO USA to grow in areas
before a partnership could be reached.
Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the Public
Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Barb Jensen, 6539 Drew Avenue N, explained that she served on many of the programs
requesting funding and urged the City Council to see the potential in PRO USA and grant their
funding request.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to close the
Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Graves expressed concern regarding how to make room in the CDBG funds for
new programs if the allocation of funds mirrors years past. She explained that when she first
moved to Brooklyn Center, over three years ago, one of the first organizations she met with was
PRO USA, and she feels that there is a need in the community for such an organization.
Councilmember Myszkowski expressed how difficult this meeting is every year because there is
such a need for community service organizations that apply for the grant funds every year but
there are limits surrounding the CDBG grants that the City Council needs to abide by. She
explained that the City does not only think about maintaining residences by helping seniors or
Meals on Wheels, but they are also looking at their youth's future.
Councilmember Ryan concurred, expressing that the City contributes money to the Alliance
every year that has similar goals to those mentioned by PRO USA. He urged PRO USA to form
a partnership with the Alliance because they will then not be duplicating services and could
potentially reach more youth.
Mayor Willson added in that the Alliance started because of a need identified in 2009 and that
the funding is now in place to start doing wonderful things within the community.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson agreed.
Councilmember Graves explained that she is not directly involved with the Alliance as some of
the other members of the City Council but believes that the Alliance is missing elements that
PRO USA has had proven success.
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Mayor Willson expressed the emotional ties that this meeting has because there are not enough
funds to give all the programs their requested amount. He explained that it is a hard choice to
look at what will and will not have the funding, whether it be the seniors, the youth, or the
homeless. He expressed that his recommendation would be for Option l for 2015.
Councilmember Graves expressed concern about the adverse affects of not giving funding to
those programs that need it because they are just starting out. She felt the bigger programs such
as H.O.M.E who has been receiving funds for a number of years will not go out of business
without the funds, unlike PRO USA. She added that if H.O.M.E does not get CDBG funds from
Brooklyn Center, it would keep providing services to its clients and the City would not face risk
of H.O.M.E pulling out of its community.
Councilmember Ryan expressed that he was in favor of Option 1 along with Mayor Willson.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson expressed that she was in favor of Option 3 rather than
Option 1.
Mayor Willson moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to direct staff to prepare allocation of
2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds based on Option 1 for formal
approval at a future Council meeting.
Councilmembers Graves and Lawrence-Anderson voted against the same. Motion passed.
9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
-None.
10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
Mayor Willson explained the streamlined process that will now be used to consider Type IV 6-
Month Provisional Rental Licenses.
Mayor Willson polled the audience and asked whether anyone was in attendance to provide
testimony on any of the rental licenses as listed on tonight's meeting agenda. Audience members
indicated interest in speaking to Item 10a2 and 100. Mayor Willson called for a motion on
Agenda Items 10a1.
10a1. 3818 61ST AVENUE NORTH
Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the
issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for the following:
3818 61" Avenue North, with the requirement that the mitigation plans and all applicable
ordinances must be strictly adhered to before renewal licenses would be considered.
Motion passed unanimously.
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10a2. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL
LICENSE FOR 1106 EMERSON LANE
Ms. Schleuning advised that 1106 Emerson Lane was inspected and nine property code
violations were cited and ultimately corrected. There has been one validated police
incident/nuisance call within the last 12 months. This property qualifies for a Type IV six-month
provisional rental license based on the number of property code violations found during the
initial rental license inspection. The property owner is also required to submit a mitigation plan
and report monthly on the progress of that plan. Ms. Schleuning reviewed actions taken in
regard to this rental license application and indicated Staff has reviewed that mitigation plan and
held discussion with the property owner and recommends approval based on meeting standards
in the mitigation plan and all applicable ordinances.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to open the hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Jan Dietrich, 6324 Rhode Island Brooklyn Park, owner of 1106 Emerson Lane, provided a brief
review of her ownership of this property, work with the Building Official to gain compliance,
costly and extensive renovation, and finding that the current rental licensing process is
confusing. She asked the Council to amend the rental ordinance.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to close the hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson expressed to Ms. Dietrich that she is sure that with all of
the efforts being made, she will soon be out of the TYPE IV category.
Mr. Boganey questioned, since this was a renewal, what type of license did Ms. Dietrich possess
previously. Ms. Schleuning confirmed it had been a Type I license.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to approve the
issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 1106 Emerson
Lane, with the requirement that the mitigation plan and all applicable ordinances must be strictly
adhered to before a renewal rental license would be considered.
Motion passed unanimously.
100. 5748 HUMBOLDT AVENUE NORTH
Ms. Schleuning advised that 5748 Humboldt Ave North was inspected and fifteen property code
violations were cited and ultimately corrected. There have been zero validated police
incidents/nuisance calls within the last 12 months. This property qualifies for a Type IV six-
month provisional rental license based on the number of property code violations found during
the initial rental license inspection. The property owner is also required to submit a mitigation
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plan and report monthly on the progress of that plan. Ms. Schleuning reviewed actions taken in
regard to this rental license application and indicated Staff has reviewed that mitigation plan and
held discussion with the property owner and recommends approval based on meeting standards
in the mitigation plan and all applicable ordinances.
Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to open
the hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Danie Nao Yeng Xiong, 8201 Wyoming Avenue N., owner of 5748 Humboldt Avenue N, stated
that he is trying to correct the violations that were found in the multiple inspections.
Mayor Willson stated that the City of Brooklyn Center takes violations in a rental property very
seriously but since Mr. Xiong is working with staff and staff recommends approval, he will
support approval.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to close the hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-32 APPROVING A TYPE IV RENTAL LICENSE
FOR 5748 HUMBOLDT AVENUE NORTH
Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-32, Approving a Type IV Rental License for 5748 Humboldt Avenue
North, with the requirement that the mitigation plans and all applicable ordinances must be
strictly adhered to before renewal licenses would be considered.
Motion passed unanimously.
10b. CHARTER COMMISSION SUBMISSION OF RECOMMENDED
AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER
Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed
Charter amendments.
Mayor Willson stated that he served on the Charter Commission for eight years and was its Chair
for two of those years. He stated he is pleased to see the format that the Charter Commission has
adopted when presenting information to the City Council He believed that a blanket resolution
would be appropriate because of the comprehensive packet that the Charter Commission
submitted. The Councilmembers concurred and indicated support for a blanket motion.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to receive the Charter
Commission recommendation for amendments to the City Charter and direct staff to draft an
ordinance amending the Charter.
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Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Boganey took a moment to thank the City Attorney Troy Gilchrist for his hard work and
effort in the presentation of the information to the Charter Commission.
RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO EDA MEETING
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to recess the
City Council Meeting at 9:36 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to reconvene the Study
Session at 9:40 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
11. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on
the following upcoming events:
• January 22, 2015, Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee Meeting at the Police Department
• January 28, 2015, Meeting with the City Manager to review City's Engagement Activities
• January 29, 2015,North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce Lunch
• January 30 and 31, 2015, League of Minnesota Cities Conference
• February 2, 2015, Lion's Waffle Breakfast
• February 6 and 7, 2015, Joint Staff Council Retreat
• February 10, 2015, Public Meeting for T.H 252 Study
Councilmember Myszkowski reported on her attendance at the following and provided
information on the following upcoming events:
• January 30, 2015, Ribbon Cutting for the Brooklyn Avenues Homeless Youth Shelter
• February 2, 2015, Lion's Waffle Breakfast
• February 6 and 7, 2015, Joint Staff Council Retreat
• February 9, 2015, Brookylns Youth Council
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported on her attendance at the following and provided
information on the following upcoming events:
• January 30 and 31, 2015, League of Minnesota Cities Conference
• February 2, 2015, BCBA Board Meeting
• February 6 and 7, 2015, Joint Staff Council Retreat
• February 9, 2015, Odyssey Academy Succession Meeting
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Councilmember Graves reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on
the following upcoming events:
• Osseo Parent Advisory Native American Drum Rehearsal
• January 28 and February 4, 2015, Parent Group for Teens
• January 30 and 31, 2015, League of Minnesota Cities Conference
• February 2, 2015, Gave an Interview to "Truth to Tell"
• February 5, 2015, Brooklyn Park Town Hall Head Start
• February 6 and 7, 2015, Joint Staff Council Retreat
• February 9, 2015, Gave a Speech at Capital Hill Elementary in St. Paul and Stopped in at
Brooklyn Center High School
Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the
following upcoming events:
• January 31, 2015, Toured the Brooklyn Avenues Homeless Youth Shelter
• February 2, 2015, Lion's Waffle Breakfast
• February 3, 2015, Governor's Reception at the Governor's Mansion
• February 6 and 7, 2015, Joint Staff Council Retreat
• February 10, 2015, Public Meeting for T.H. 252 Study
Mr. Boganey reported that the City Council will receive an update on the Brooklyn Bridge
Alliance for Youth within the next 30 days.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City
Council meeting at 9:56 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
Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on
February 9, 2015.
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 February 23, 2015, Regular
Session.
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City Clerk Mayor
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