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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 09-22 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 SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 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 Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were Director of Fiscal & Support Services Dan Jordet and Carol Hamer, Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Ryan requested the following change to the Regular Session minutes of September 8, 2008: Page 2. report by Councilmember Rvan. second bullet boint: Everyone is urged to a4end-izet out and vote at the primary election on September 9tn Paize 5. Title of Agenda Item 11 a: RESOLUTION NO. 2008-96 APPOINTING RESOLUTION-ELECTION JUDGES It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the amendments to the Regular Session minutes of September 8, 2008. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS Councilmember Yelich requested discussion on agenda item 7b, specifically in relation to calls for service at Twin Lakes Manor. He expressed concern on the number of calls for service at the property. He questioned if the City would recommend renewal of licenses for other business entities if they were to have this amount of calls for service. Mr. Jordet replied that because of the number of units covered by the license for Twin Lakes Manor, the number of violations still falls beneath the level that would disqualify them for license approval according to the ordinance. There was discussion on the number of calls for service at Twin Lakes Manor and the possibility of the Council revisiting the call for service formula in the future. 09/22/08 -1- Councilmember Yelich requested the removal of Agenda Item No. 7b from the Consent Agenda. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Yelich stated he attended the Park and Recreation Commission monthly meeting which included a discussion on issues related to Evergreen Park neighborhood concerns that were expressed earlier this summer. One of the considerations that the Commission is looking at is holding a public forum during the October Commission meeting at the Evergreen Park shelter to take citizen input from the local residents regarding their concerns and issues about Evergreen Park property. The suggestion came from staff as a result of Council direction to the City Manager. There was discussion at the Commission meeting that this would be the third opportunity for residents to air these concerns. The Commission would like clarification from the City Council as to whether the public forum is a good direction for the Commission to proceed. The majority consensus of the City Council was that the purpose of the public forum should be verified with staff prior to scheduling the meeting and notifying the residents. Councilmember O'Connor requested discussion on scheduling the performance review and consideration of a salary increase for the City Manager. 1 There was discussion on the City Manager's input in the performance review process and the timeframe for the approval of wage increases. Mr. Jordet indicated that wage increases are sometimes approved at the last meeting in November prior to approving the full budget in December. The majority consensus of the City Council was to include the City Manager performance review and consideration of a salary increase as a discussion item on the next City Council work session agenda. JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT - BROOKLYN BRIDGE ALLIANCE The Council reviewed the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance. Councilmember O'Connor stated her position that the proposed alliance will create a lot of paperwork, meetings, and discussion but will actually take time away for the organizations to work with youth. She stated her opposition to the proposed JPA. Councilmember Lasman stated her position that it is difficult to get people working together collaboratively for youth with four separate school districts in the City, and that the collaborative effort of the JPA will be positive. She stated her support for proceeding with the proposed JPA. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 09/22/08 -2- RECONVENE STUDY SESSION Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to reconvene the Study Session at 6:50 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. The discussion continued on the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance JPA. Mayor Willson pointed out that the agreement does not bind the City to anything at this point. He stated his position that afterschool activities and things to keep youth occupied and empowered are lacking. He stated his support of proceeding with the proposed JPA. Councilmember Ryan stated his position that a cooperative venture such as the proposed JPA allows them to build on each city's specific assets, such as Brooklyn Center's pool and Brooklyn Park's skating/hockey facility, in order to create more constructive youth opportunities. He sated his support of proceeding with the proposed JPA. Councilmember Yelich stated his position that the JPA makes sense in theory, but that it may not in practice. He expressed concern that it may create additional levels of bureaucracy. He stated his preference that the proposed JPA should be clarified in relation to the purpose and goals and the City's obligations. It was noted that the intent of the JPA is to put together a board that will have budgetary authorization over the funds that are donated or secured through grants or organized events. The organizational structure of a JPA between two cities is required in order for an organization of this nature to deal with funds and donations, and to spend those funds on youth within the City with city-backed programs. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at 7:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 1 09/22/08 -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 Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on September 22, 2008. 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 October 13, 2008, Regular Session. ity Clerk Mayor 1 1 09/22/08 -4-