HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 10-24 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
OCTOBER 24, 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, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin
Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were Interim Assistant to City Manager Reggie
Edwards, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve
Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Director of Community Activities,
Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe, Police Chief Tim Gannon, Deputy Director of Building and
Community Standards Jesse Anderson, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Michaela Kujawa-
Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Mayor Willson requested the following correction to the Regular Session minutes of October 10,
2016:
Pages 1 and 2, remove Fire Chief Lee Gatlin from Roll Call.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the correction to the October 10,
2016, Regular Session minutes.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson requested discussion on Item 1 Ob, in particular she wanted
to note she attended the Housing Commission's recent meeting and stated they had a great
presentation and it was very informative.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Ryan stated the STOP sign outside the Culver's Restaurant on Brooklyn
Boulevard has been spray painted and needs to be repaired.
Councilmember Myszkowski stated there have been questions from citizens who are concerned
about threats and poll watchers as they come to vote. She stated she informed them this is a State
level issue that they will be watching this closely.
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Councilmember Ryan stated he too got an email about this issue. He stated he got some good
information from City Clerk Sharon Knutson on how this is being handled as well as the laws
pertaining to it. He stated he will forward it to the Council.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if she should pass the list of restaurants to the
Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel. She noted the list of restaurants is the one that
was composed by citizens of what they would like to see developed in the Shingle Creek
Crossing area that Gatlin is developing. Mr. Eitel stated he received a copy of the list as well.
Councilmember Ryan asked if Mr. Gatlin has chosen a new marketing company. Mr. Bitel stated
that is correct.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if Mr. Eitel is aware of this new development
company having a desire to work with Synergy to create a cohesive area. Mr. Bitel stated he is
hopeful this is still going to happen.
Councilmember Graves asked about the signage use for businesses and Mayor Willson stated
that there are ordinances that regulate the signs. He stated they can use different signs as long as
they follow the protocol for them. She also asked who makes the signs that say what is off what
exit, Mayor Willson stated the State does those.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to close the Study Session at
6:19 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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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 October
24, 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 November 14, 2016, Regular Session.
City Clerk
Mayor
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