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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 10-10 CCM Work SessionMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WORK SESSION OCTOBER 10, 2016 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council/Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work Session called to order by Mayor/President Tim Willson at 8:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor/President Tim Willson and Councilmembers/Commissioners April Graves, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Councilmember/Commissioner Kris Lawrence -Anderson was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Interim Assistant to City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe, Police Chief Tim Gannon, Sergeant Patrick Toohey, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. LODGING ESTABLISHMENT LICENSING — CITY MANAGER (continued) Councilmember/Commissioner Myszkowski asked statistically how often a security guard at a hotel has to use their weapon. Sergeant Toohey stated he isn't aware of those statistics however he believes it is very rare. Mayor/President Willson asked if the security guard would be in uniform, as he feels that offers more of a deterrent for people thinking about committing a crime. Sergeant Toohey stated yes they will be in uniform. Councilmember/Commissioner Graves stated she has concerns about the background checks as well and feels it may be too invasive. She wanted to know where the "best practices policy" comes from because she feels it can be viewed as discriminatory. Mayor/President Willson stated a national company came up with the "best practices policy" and Sergeant Toohey added he believes it was created with hotel managers input considered as well. City Attorney Troy Gilchrist stated he believes if the background checks were not being turned into the police department for their record that may be the solution to anyone submitting to the background check feeling it is too invasive. He stated only the hiring parties at the hotels would have the information but the police department would be notified that the employees have been subject to the background check, thus satisfying all parties. 10/10/16 -1- Sergeant Toohey stated that would most likely be acceptable to the Police Department; however, they would need to have the right to the information as subject to random audits. He stated that is an essential component to the process and enforcing it. He noted that is how it works for landlords as well. The majority consensus of the City Council/EDA was to move forward with the recommendations from the Police Department and City staff. TRAILHEAD PARKING AND PLAY NODES — DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, RECREATION AND SERVICES JIM GLASOE Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe provided a presentation and background on this item. Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan asked if this proposal requires any additional cost from the City. Mr. Glasoe stated he doesn't believe so, he understands that no contributions from the City are needed and that this is funded by the Three Rivers Parks District. Mayor/President Willson asked if this plan still leaves room for the woodchips program. Mr. Glasoe stated the City can decided which six (6) places they would like to install the play nodes so they can certainly do this away from the woodchip pile area to leave room for that. Councilmember/Commissioner Myszkowski stated she is very excited for this project and looks forward to seeing it completed. The majority consensus of the City Council/EDA was to move forward with the recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Commission. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER SOCIOECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY — RESOLUTION COMMITMENT AND REGIONAL LEADERSHIP — COUNCILMEMBER/COMMISSIONER RYAN Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan stated in principle he is pleased with the newest draft, Attachment 1. He stated however there are a few changes to the language that he feels could make this a more effective Resolution. He provided a draft showing the few changes he recommends. Councilmember/Commissioner Graves stated she isn't opposed to the newest draft or Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan's changes to it. Councilmember/Commissioner Myszkowski stated she likes the newest draft and particularly likes his decision to substitute the wording "promote the potential of for the word "enable". The majority consensus of the City Council/EDA was to move forward with Attachment 1 draft, incorporating Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan's changes to that draft. 10/10/16 -2- CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER PREVENTION AND RESPONSE TO CIVIL AND SOCIAL UNREST — CHIEF GANNON Chief Gannon came forward and presented information on this item to the Council/Commission. Mayor/President Willson asked if we have space to hold the trainings for the officers with their equipment needed. Chief Gannon stated yes they do and they have the equipment they need. Chief Gannon stated he doesn't want to send his officers into a peaceful protest with a ton of unnecessary gear, it could cause some escalation. He stated he does want his officers to be trained and prepared for anything, however, and if he feels the situation is moving in that direction then he will send his officers in with all the gear needed to keep them safe and protect the people. Councilmember/Commissioner Graves stated she would like to know what they consider the definition of civil disobedience. Chief Gannon stated they look at intent to try to narrow down these things and he stated these are decisions made by the high level Officers. He stated they wouldn't ever want a street level Officer to be asked to make that decision on their own; they want them to have the support of the higher level Officers. He stated whatever serves the greater good is usually what they look at as well. Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan asked if property rights/trespass take precedence over freedom of assembly. City Attorney Gilchrist stated he isn't aware of any laws that allow freedom of assembly to trump private property rights. He stated as Chief Gannon stated it is usually down to logic and the stepping stones of the decision malting ladder, which action and regulation takes precedence. Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan asked how the Police Department is utilizing social media to get discussions and information to the community. Chief Gannon stated they are using social media in baby steps. He stated they are seeing they get a different group of people interested when they use different social media outlets which is great to engage the community as a whole. Mayor/President Willson stated there are some Facebook groups and the City Facebook page that they can utilize for that information as well. Chief Gannon stated the purpose is to engage the community and get everyone on the same page, helping people understand that everyone wants to create a safe environment and get discussions going on how to create that together as a whole. He noted he doesn't want to be naive; however, he is hopeful that moving forward with these discussions will create good changes. Councilmember/Commissioner Myszkowski stated she loops forward to seeing where this goes and appreciates his thoughts and work on this topic. The Council/Commission echoed her sentiments and thoughts. The majority consensus of the City Council/EDA was to move forward with the recommendations and put "Use of Force" discussions on a future work session to start the process with the ultimate goal being to engage the community while building trust and a strong relationship amongst everyone in the community. 10/10/16 -3- ADJOURNMENT Councilmember/Commissioner Graves moved and Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at 9:17 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 10/10/16 -4- 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 Work Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on October 10, 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 October 24, 2016, Regular Session. City Clerk 10/10/16 -5- Mayor