HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 02-22 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
FEBRUARY 22, 2016
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, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan.
Councilmember Kris Lawrence-Anderson was absent and excused. Also present were City
Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of
Business and Development Gary Eitel, Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti, Deputy
Director of Building and Community Standards Jesse Anderson, Police Chief Tim Gannon, City
Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Denise Bosch, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Myszkowski asked about Agenda Item No. lOb Charter Commission
Submission of Recommended Amendments to the City Charter. She asked for clarification on
the amendment regarding write-in candidates.
City Manager Curt Boganey stated that if someone is going to run a campaign as a write-in
candidate and they want to make sure their votes are counted, they will have seven days before
the election to make a written request with the filing officer.
Councilmember Myszkowski asked what would happen if the person did not know about or
participate in his campaign. Mr. Boganey replied that if a write-in candidate has potentially
enough votes to be elected, those votes would be counted and if the candidate winds up with the
most votes, the candidate would be elected.
Councilmember Myszkowski stated that State statute says that there are no write-ins candidates
allowed for primaries. She assumes we can allow this because the City is a Charter City. Mr.
Boganey replied affirmatively.
Mayor Willson stated that there has been a request to remove Agenda Item No. 6e Resolution
Approving Projected Use of Funds for 2016 Urban Hennepin County Community Development
Block Grant Program and Authorizing Signature of Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin
County and Any Third Party Agreements from the Consent Agenda and placing it on the agenda
as Consideration Item No. lOa.
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Councilmember Ryan asked about the plan for the acquired land under EDA Agenda Item No. 4a
Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Property to Facilitate Neighborhood Improvements
and Redevelopment Opportunities within the Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor (3600 61st Avenue
North). Mr. Boganey replied the City is acquiring the land so it can be available for future use
that has not yet been determined. It is not part of The Sanctuary redevelopment project. The
occupant of 3606 61st Avenue North has been notified by the City of its plans and is not yet
ready to sell their property.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Boganey reviewed the Brooklyn Center University City Council and Administration Agenda
for March 2, 2016. He asked if City Councilmembers would like any changes and suggestions.
Mayor Willson stated he is comfortable with the agenda but is willing to discuss change.
Councilmember Ryan stated he doesn't see a need to change anything.
Mr. Boganey stated that he will send out background information for Councilmembers to prepare
their presentations and they will do role-playing similar to last year. He asked if
Councilmembers wanted a full set of session copies. Councilmembers requested that it be sent
electronically and Councilmember Ryan asked for a hard copy.
Mayor Willson relayed a question from Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson regarding what was
entailed in staff monitoring the Brooklyn Center Timber Bay/Youth Investment Foundation
under Agenda Item No. 6e. Mr. Boganey replied that they don't anticipate a significant staff
burden.
Councilmember Myszkowski stated that she had received an e-mail from the gentleman who
previously spoke to the City Council regarding MAC Park. He is wondering if there was
consideration being given to building a walkway because of flooding.
Mr. Boganey stated he will investigate and report back.
Councilmember Myszkowski stated she will not be able to attend the March 28, 2016, City
Council meeting.
Mayor Willson stated that he had attended a Blue Line Committee meeting regarding a walkway
over County Road 81 on February 11th• He stated that in November, 2015 research regarding the
walkway was requested and information came back that the City of Brooklyn Park is not looking
at an overhead walkway but the City of Crystal is. There were tentative drawings available at
this committee meeting. He stated that Brooklyn Center is supporting both the cities of Brooklyn
Park and Crystal in whatever direction they take.
Councilmember Ryan stated that he was glad to hear this because this was the City Council's
previous consensus.
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DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
TH 252 CORRIDOR STUDY UPDATE
Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug presented the TH 252 Corridor Study
Review including background; overview and the purpose of the study; study goals and
objectives; issues-existing conditions; and questionnaire results (72 returned); intersection
alternatives and other solutions - evaluated; access options; and alternative A.
Discussion of this item continued and reached conclusion at the February 22, 2015, Work
Session.
ADJOURNMENT
The Study Session adjourned to Informal Open Forum with the City Council at 6:45 p.m.
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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 February
22, 2016.
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 March 14, 2016, Regular Session.
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City Clerk
Mayor
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