HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 04-27 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
APRIL 27, 2015
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 April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin
Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of
Business and Development Gary Eitel, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug,
Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, and
Brittney Berndt, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Ryan requested discussion on Consent Item No. 6e, page 10 of the Joint Powers
Agreement, Subdivision4, and noted there is a typo "ce"which should be reflected as "be".
Councilmember Ryan asked why the language of the terms for the Commissioners hasn't been
changed in the new agreement and still lists original termination dates. City Manager Curt
Boganey stated that the original language has not been changed. The only thing being done is to
extend the agreement for another ten-year period. The termination dates will continue to be
staggered such as they have been since the first agreement. Councilmember Ryan concurred.
Mr. Boganey indicated he sent out a revised update of the 2016-2018 Strategic Priorities and
Strategic Plan. The most significant change made is "Strengthening and Empowering Youth"
subject in which the Brooklyn Alliance's mission statement has been adopted. The City has
decided that since the Brooklyn Alliance has played a role in how to shape the youth, it would be
fitting that the mission statement be reflected in the strategic plan.
MISCELLANEOUS
Format of Joint Commission Meetings
Councilmember Graves mentioned that after attending the Joint Commission Meeting she would
like to see a more social atmosphere for future years. She mentioned that after talking to a few
other Commissioners they would rather see more of an interactive meeting than how it was
presented this year.
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Mr. Boganey stated that meeting can be changed how the Council sees fit for the future. He also
pointed out that a survey will be going out to those in attendance asking for suggestions on how
to make future meetings more productive and pleasant.
Retirement of Police Chief
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson brought up the fact that the Police Chief will soon be
retiring and that the Council would like to have a conversation about his replacement and how
that person will be found. Mayor Willson pointed out that the job of hiring the next Police Chief
rests solely with the City Manager.
Mr. Boganey agreed to sit down with any of the Council members and discuss the parameters
that will be used to hire the Police Chief. Mr. Boganey mentioned that the current Chief is
looking to retire in August so there is some time to find the right candidates, since it is not in the
City's best interest not to have this position filled.
Mayor Willson mentioned if the new Police Chief could have some time in the position before
Police Chief Benner retires it might make for a smoother transition. Mr. Boganey agreed that
depending on the candidate's preference, having the current Police Chief there for questions
could be a good idea.
Crime Prevention Golf Tournament
Councilmember Ryan received a call regarding the Golf Tournament for Crime Prevention to see
if the Council would be interested in sponsoring a hole again this year: Last year the Council
eachg ave $25 to the cause.
The Council concurred that they would participate in the Golf Tournament this year and Mayor
Willson pointed out that he already is sponsoring a hole on his own.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
-None
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to close the Study Session at
6:26 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
Study/Work Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on April 27,
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 May 11, 2015,Regular Session.
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City Clerk Mayor
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