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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 12-14 CCM Study SessionMINUTES 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 DECEMBER 14, 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 6:03 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, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Project Engineer Mike Albers, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, and Denise Bosch, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked Mayor Willson if he wanted to be more specific in the first paragraph of the Study Session minutes of November 23, 2015: "Mayor Willson stated he has seen articles about recent court actions that make him think the City may be on solid ground and on the right path regarding the interim ordinance." Mayor Willson stated he was referring to articles in the League of Minnesota Cities newsletter. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if Mayor Willson would like to specify the interim ordinance. Mayor Willson stated he did not care either way. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated that it was up to the Mayor. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson requested clarification on Item 6E Dissolution of Project Peace inquiring if the City will still have adequate and effective domestic violence support without this group. Mr. Boganey stated that the City has been using Cornerstone for the last several years and they have been providing excellent services. 12/14//15 -1- Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated that she found the Financial Commission spreadsheet under Item 1 OA was the easiest format to follow. She asked if it would be possible for all the City Commissions to follow the same format. Mayor Willson stated he used the data for Commission reappointments. He doesn't have a problem with using the Financial Commission spreadsheet and commented that Commission attendance has picked up and is better than last year with this type of review. Mr. Boganey stated he was not sure if the rest of the Councilmembers have similar views as Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson in terms of readability but if there is a concurrence that the Councilmembers would like to use the Financial Commission's format, he will share it with the staff liaison not as a mandate but as a template and the decision would be left up to the Commission. Councilmembers agreed to Mr. Boganey's suggestion. Mr. Boganey noted the addition of the On-Sale Intoxicating Class B, Sunday, and 2 a.m. liquor license under Item 6B for Jammin Wings. He stated that as of today the City still does not have definitive information regarding license qualifications but rather than hold a special meeting he is suggesting that this item be added to the consent agenda and have the license approved subject to the conditions. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to add the item to the Consent Agenda. Mayor Willson asked Mr. Boganey if he distributed the Liberian Vice President's letter. Mr. Boganey replied that it was distributed via e-mail. Councilmember Myszkowski requested the following correction to the Study Session minutes of November 23, 2015 to the second paragraph of page 2: "She stated that she liked that dollars were following the people. into other states." It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the correction. Mayor Willson asked if there were any conflicts with the 2016 schedule. Councilmembers did not note any conflicts. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if any other Councilmembers were going to attend the 5 a.m. ribbon cutting for Caribou Coffee & Einstein Bros Bagels on December 15, 2015. She stated she will try to attend. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Ryan reported that he has completed the on-line training for the Local Board of Appeal. He asked if he should bring the certification to the hearing or send it to the City Clerk. 12/14//15 -2- Mr. Boganey stated that the fact that he has completed the training is sufficient, but he could bring it to the hearing. Mayor Willson stated that the City used to make sure there was a copy on file. Councilmember Ryan asked Councilmembers and Mr. Boganey if they had feedback for him before he responded to a League of Minnesota Cities survey. He stated that he felt that the organization has done a really good job. Mr. Boganey suggested Councilmember Ryan respond to the survey accordingly. Councilmember Ryan stated that the trainers were very good and their Day at the Capital event is very well organized. Mr. Boganey agreed that the organization does a good job and serves their constituents well. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson commented on how much positive feedback she received on the 63 Avenue project. She stated it really looks nice, it is an improvement, and it is impossible to pass on the right. She has noticed that the speeds appear to be slower. Mr. Boganey stated he will pass that information on to staff and that the City will be doing a post traffic survey in the spring to see if there has been any change in the speeds. Councilmember Ryan stated he noticed that residents were questioning the value of the trail addition, but when it was brought to their attention how it would link to the City trails and the Three Rivers Park District trail system, some of the residents seemed to change their attitude about the trail. He stated a lot of residents are not aware of how extensive the trail systems are. Councilmember Graves stated that people can bike down to the light rail station on 63rd Avenue when it is completed. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to adjourn the Study Session at 6:23 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 12114//15 -3- 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 December 14, 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 January 11, 2016, Regular Session. -&MA4W- City Clerk Mayor 12/14/15 -4-