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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 06-13 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 JUNE 13, 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 Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan were present. Councilmember April Graves (arrived at 6:38 p.m.). Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Interim Assistant to the City Manager Reggie Edwards, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti and Michaela Kujawa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS MISCELLANEOUS None. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS SURLY DARKNESS DAY EVENT Finance Director Nate Reinhardt introduced this item. He provided background and a presentation on the details of the event. He stated Surly Brewing Company has approached Brooklyn Center about hosting their annual "Darkness Days" event at Centennial Park. He stated this is a one-day event to be held on a Saturday in October and it would include food trucks, a beer garden, and bands from approximately I a.m. until 5 p.m. He stated upon providing proper identification, anyone wishing to purchase a bottle of Surly Darkness could do so by obtaining a wristband the night before the event starting at 5 p.m. and then they would then be assigned a designated time slot to enter the Community Center on the day of the event to purchase their bottle. He noted this event is expected to draw upwards of 4,000 people. Councilmember Myszkowski stated she is happy the City is hosting this event. She asked if there is a fee involved in using Centennial Park for the event as well as she is wondering if Surly makes a profit from this event. City Manager Curt Boganey replied he is not certain about the financials associated with the event; however, he stated he believes this event is more about marketing than it is profiting for Surly. 06/13/16 -1- Councilmember Myszkowski stated she expects to have inquiries from residents nearby Centennial Park regarding possible noise issues on the day of the event. She stated she is wondering if Surly would be interested in making a donation based on the amount of profit made from the event to a local social services program to cushion some of the possible backlash. Mr. Boganey replied that he has asked about the possibility of local civic organizations being able to be involved and benefit from this event and he hasn't received a response yet. Mayor Willson stated Surly is going through the typical process of obtaining licenses and permits to hold this event in Brooklyn Center. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked what proceeds from the event go to a non-profit organization and which organization will receive the funds. Mr. Boganey replied he is not certain but would assume the proceeds from the beer garden would go to a currently unknown non-profit organization. Mr. Reinhardt stated in the past it was the Loppet Foundation but he does not know if that is the same one proceeds will go to this year. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if they could suggest which non-profit organization the proceeds go to. Mayor Willson replied he does not believe they want to start adding terms and conditions beyond those already in place as the result could be Surly taking the event elsewhere in the future. He stated it is a great event that generates a lot of PR for the City. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson agreed. Councilmember Ryan stated as long as there are measures being taken regarding consumption regulations then he is satisfied and believes they should go forward with the event. Mr. Boganey stated the City lacks sufficient on-site parking. He stated Surly would need to seek remote parking locations and enter into agreements with lots to allow sufficient parking for the event. He noted the cost for the extra parking would be an expense that Surly would cover, not the City. Mayor Willson stated while the City wants to be respectful of the residents' wishes, it is not feasible to act on every complaint a resident may make regarding something, such as a noise complaint about this event. He noted that could create less of a problem for the City generating business. Councilmember Myszkowski stated the only people she has heard complaints from in the past regarding noise levels from events held at Centennial Park are those who reside in the high-rise building complex. Mayor Willson stated he would suggest providing the building residents with a memo outlining the event details and informing them ahead of time of the possibility for noise disturbances noting the time frame of the event so they know what to expect. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she would like to know if there are some regulations regarding people camping out and sleeping in the park until the wristbands go on sale the night before the event. Mr. Boganey replied the area will be blocked off. Police and security enforcement will be present to maintain orderly conduct, but he noted he expects people to camp out and sleep during the wait in line for the wristbands. He stated upon the end of the wristband sales the expectation is that anyone still occupying an area with camping or sleeping gear would be told to pack it up before people start to arrive for the Saturday event. 06/13/16 -2- It was the majority consensus of the City Council to support the change of venue for Darkness Days 2016 to Centennial Park. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to close the Study Session at 6:33 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 06/13/16 -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 June 13, 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 27, 2016, Regular Session. 7 City Clerk Mayor 06/13/16 -4-