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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 05-23 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 MAY 23, 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 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers April Graves (arrived at 6:06 p.m.), Kris Lawrence- Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Interim Assistant to the City Manager Reggie Edwards, 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, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Michaela Kuj awa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS City Manager Curt Boganey requested discussion on Item 8a, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5 of the City Code of Ordinances Relating to Fire Prevention. He stated that in the Fire Chiefs memorandum No. 6, Section 5-209, is incorrectly numbered and should read, Section 5-205. He also stated that No. 7, Section 5-2 12, does not require any changes, the current and proposed language in the ordinance read the same. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Dan Ryan stated he was absent for the May 9, 2016, City Council meeting, and asked if Consent Agenda Items 6c and 6d will be added to the budget process and if discussion regarding bonds for those projects will occur at that time. Mr. Boganey replied that is correct, the bonds for the Evergreen Park Area and Brooklyn Boulevard Reconstruction Projects will be discussed at a later date during the budget planning process. He stated that both projects have cost estimated and responsibility will be split between several agencies and the total costs should be within the City's means. He also noted due to the size of these projects and the fact they require more upfront efforts, the City is seeing them earlier to plan accordingly, however, it does not commit the City to any funding at this time. Councilmember Graves arrived in Council Chambers at 6:06 p.m. Mr. Boganey stated he received a letter from Maurice McGough, Region V Director, Office of 05/23/16 -1- Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, inviting him to serve on the Fair Housing Implementation Council Select Advisory Committee. He stated the Committee's focus is to help establish recommendations and do analysis on many issues raised regarding the diverse housing needs of the communities, one issue raised and currently being discussed is fair housing choices. He stated it would be helpful to have someone from Brooklyn Center on the Committee, and noted he agreed to serve unless the City Council had objections. No Councilmembers had any objections. Mayor Willson stated he would also like to serve if possible. Mr. Boganey suggested Mayor Willson contact Mr. McGough directly to discuss him serving on the Committee as well. Mayor Willson agreed. Mr. Boganey stated that Senator Amy Klobuchar will be the guest speaker at the May 31, 2016, Brooklyn Center Rotary meeting. He stated all Council Members are invited to attend and asked Mayor Willson if he would introduce Senator Klobuchar at the meeting. Mayor Willson replied he would be happy to introduce her and confirmed the location is the Doubletree Hotel and that it starts at 12:30 p.m. Mr. Boganey confirmed the details are correct and stated he hopes to see all Councilmembers there. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS WATER TOWER PAINTING PROJECT CONCEPT Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug introduced this item. He provided background on this project and a presentation on the project status. He presented two recommendations for the Water Tower No. 3 Project; "A" Paint the water tower an off white color and use the current logo and lettering, or "B" Paint the water tower now, employ a designer to rebrand the logo, and engage the community in the process. He noted recommendation "B" would be a process which could take several months to complete and ultimately conclude in the spring of 2017. Mr. Lillehaug reviewed the current water tower design and presented many examples of other water tower designs. He noted one of his favorite designs is the City of Minnetonka's water tower. Mayor Willson stated he didn't see a lot of options that were "outside the box". He asked if there would be room to have Brooklyn Center's mission statement on the water tower. Mr. Lillehaug replied affirmatively. Mayor Willson asked if there would be any LED lighting on the water tower. Mr. Lillehaug replied there will be LED lighting on the top of the water tower. Mayor Willson stated he likes the idea of having a smaller LED sign attached to the water tower to display notifications or announcements to the community. Mr. Lillehaug replied they can look at that option when they have further discussion on this item. Mr. Boganey stated if rebranding is the direction the City Council decides to go, he thinks involving the community somehow in the decision would be a good idea. 05/23/16 -2- Councilmember Myszkowski stated she feels the current logo makes no sense and she would like to see a clean, white water tower, with an attractive image on it. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson echoed her thoughts on the current logo. Councilmember Graves stated she likes the idea of rebranding using an image that relates to the many nice parks or creeks within the City. Councilmember Ryan stated he likes the idea of rebranding as well. He stated he feels doing a new image featuring the Earle Brown Heritage Center logo would be a good idea. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson concurred. Mayor Willson stated he feels they should move forward with recommendation "B" and open up some communication with the community allowing them to submit ideas and vote on the final design. It was the consensus of the City Council to move forward with recommendation "B" and rebrand the City's logo and lettering by employing a designer as well as engaging the community in the process and allowing them to vote on a final decision. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adjourn the Study Session to Informal Open Forum with the City Council at 6:44 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 05/23/16 -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 May 23, 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 June 13, 2016, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 05/23/16 -4-