HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 08-17 CCM Legislative Session with Congressman EllisonMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
LEGISLATIVE SESSION WITH CONGRESSMAN ELLISON
AUGUST 17, 2016
COMMUNITY CENTER COHEN ROOM
1.WELCOME BY MAYOR TIM WILLSON & INTRODUCTIONS
The Brooklyn Center Legislative Meeting with Congressman Keith Ellison was called to order
by Mayor Tim Willson at 1:09 p.m.
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers April Graves and Dan Ryan. Also present: City
Manager Curt Boganey, Interim Assistant to the City Manager Reggie Edwards, Finance
Director Nate Reinhardt, Public Works Director Steve Lillehaug, Community Activities,
Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel,
Fire Chief Jeremy Hulke, Police Chief Tim Gannon, Deputy Director of Building and
Community Standards Jesse Anderson, and Deputy City Clerk Rozlyn Tousignant.
Others present were U.S. Representative Keith Ellison and District Director Jamie Long.
Councilmembers Kris Lawrence-Anderson and Lin Myszkowski were absent and excused.
2.FEDERAL UPDATES & TOP PRIORITIES BY CONGRESSMAN KEITH
ELLISON
Congressman Ellison stated his appreciation for the City of Brooklyn Center's Council and Staff.
Congressman Ellison addressed the 21 s' Century Policing issue in the handout provided by City
Staff and discussed the desire for criminal justice reform.
Congressman Ellison briefly mentioned the importance of affordable housing and transportation,
college debt, and gun regulation.
3.CITY PRIORITIES BY MAYOR TIM WILLSON
Mayor Willson discussed the input of body cams for Police Officers. The Mayor also went on to
discuss the City's initiative to reach out to Brooklyn Center youth. He mentioned the partnership
between the City and HUD to work towards affordable housing. He mentioned the Blue Line and
the City's work towards providing citizens public transit.
4.TOP CITY FEDERAL RELATED ISSUES BY CITY MANAGER CURT
BOGANEY
Mr. Boganey discussed the work on TH 252 and the City's work towards safety, both for
automobiles and pedestrians. Mr. Boganey and Mayor Willson mentioned Brooklyn Center's
goal and need of having the City considered in State planning for highway repairs.
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Mr. Boganey mentioned Brooklyn Center's community focused policing, and the Chief's
commitment to implementing some recommendations from President Obama's taskforce.
Mr. Boganey briefly addressed the City's position on Federal Tax Exemption for Municipal
Bonds and the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act, and explained the City's Resident
Economic Stability Priority.
5.TOP CITY FEDERAL RELATED ISSUES RESPONSE AND DIALOGUE BY
CONGRESSMAN KEITH ELLISON
Congressman Ellison stated his approval of the provided materials for the meeting. The
Congressman also announced his appreciation for the City's support of the Liberian community.
6.OPEN DISCUSSION
Councilmember Ryan asked the Congressman whether he sees any progress in protections of
citizens with Payday Lending. Congressman Ellison affirmed that the CFPB guidelines should
help.
Councilmember Graves asked about Environmental Priorities. Congressman Ellison mentioned a
Presidential initiative.
Chief Gannon mentioned the Joint Community Police Partnership and building relationships
between the community and police. Congressman Ellison went on to ask for illustrations of
positive interactions between police and residents.
7.CLOSING REMARKS BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND THE
CONGRESSMEMBER AND PRESENTATION OF SMALL TOKE N
APPRECIATION FROM THE CITY TO THE CONGRESSMEMBER
Congressmen Ellison was given a Fire Department patch and Police medallion as tokens of
appreciation from the City.
8.ADJOURN
Meeting was adjourned with a photo at 2:10 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 the Special
Legislative Session with Congressman Ellison of the City of Brooklyn Center held on
August 17, 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 September 12, 2016, Regular Session.
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City Clerk Mayor
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