HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 05-26 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 26, 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 6:52 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, Finance Director
Nate Reinhardt, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and
Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager/Directorof Building and Community
Standards Vickie Schleuning, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Myszkowski requested discussion on Consent Agenda Item No. 6e, Resolution
Calling for a Public Hearing on the Issuance of Conduit Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds
and Authorizing the Publication of a Notice of the Hearing (New Millennium Academy Project).
She noted that Columbus, Minnesota, will be issuing the bonds and asked if host approval is a
courtesy request.
City Manager Curt Boganey explained that because the bonds will be used in Brooklyn Center,
the City is required to authorize it to occur in Brooklyn Center. City Attorney Charlie LeFevere
confirmed that is the case.
Mayor Willson noted there is no liability on the part of the City by approving this request.
Councilmember Myszkowski asked if any transaction has been made on the property at this time.
Mr. Boganey stated his understanding is the New Millennium Group has entered into a Purchase
Agreement but he does not know the terms of that Agreement. Director of Business and
Development Gary Eitel stated they have not closed on the sale.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she was absent and excused from the May 11, 2015,
meetings and requested additional information on the City Council's Work Session discussion
pertaining to the topic E-Cigarettes in Public Places.
Mr. Boganey stated the City Council agreed it wanted to implement a change to prohibit e-
cigarettes anywhere within the park system. But, the City Council was somewhat divided as to
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the means to accomplish that whether through an ordinance adoption or modification of the
policy. It was agreed that staff would bring back both a policy change and an ordinance
amendment for future consideration by the City Council
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if that also includes the smoking of tobacco in public
places. Mr. Boganey answered in the affirmative.
Councilmember Ryan requested discussion on Consent Agenda No. Item 6c, Resolution
Establishing Improvement Project Nos. 2016-01, 02, 03, and 04, Palmer Lake West Area Street
and Utility Improvements, in particular the illustrations provided in the project summary. He
asked why Palmer Lake Circle isnot within the project illustration as provided. He also asked
about the project description for extension of storm sewer lines and if it will be explained at the
neighborhood meetings that a future replacement would cause a major disruption.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug explained the Palmer Lake Circle cul-de-
sac was not included as it has already been reconstructed and has concrete curb and gutter. With
regard to the storm sewer line, he stated it is a reinforced concrete pipe that can last a long period
of time. However, staff will look at this closer during this year's budgeting process to assure
capacity issues are adequately addressed, as the City's storm sewer modeling was just
completed.
MISCELLANEOUS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to adjourn
the Study Session at 7:00 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 May 26,
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 June 8, 2015, Regular Session.
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