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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 11-14 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 NOVEMBER 14, 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 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers April Graves, Kris Lawrence -Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, 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, Recreation Services Supervisor Kelly Mertes, Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards Jesse Anderson, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Michaela Kujawa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. None. None. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS PROPOSED PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT — CENTENNIAL PARK — JIM GLASOE Recreation Services Supervisor Kelly Mertes provided a presentation with background and status on this item. She stated the initial discussion started in 2014 on this playground when Luther Auto reached out to the City regarding sponsoring the new playground. She stated Luther Auto thought this was a good way to replace their long supported "Drive to Serve" with a new corporate initiative by contributing financially as well as providing an opportunity for their staff to volunteer and give back to the community. Ms. Mertes stated the new playground will feature many great things. She stated it will comply with the current ADA standards, accommodate 100 kids, and it allows children to climb from one end of the play structure to the other. She said they plan to have work completed prior to the start of the 2017 summer programs. 11/14/16 -1- Mayor Willson asked if they have a plaque or something similar present at the site recognizing Luther Auto's great contributions. Ms. Mertes replied yes and noted they have already asked the playground company to incorporate that into the structure. Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson stated it is a great project and asked if there would be adequate seating with only two park benches. Ms. Mertes stated they found that most parents prefer seating at the picnic tables surrounding the playground in the shaded areas so that was the thought behind only having the two benches. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to support this project and directed staff to move it forward in the process. THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT — CITY MANAGER Three Rivers Park District Commissioner Dan Freeman provided some background on this item. He introduced Boe Carlson, Superintendent of Three Rivers Park District, to come forward and provided a presentation. Mr. Carlson provided a presentation and background on this item. He noted the improvement projects Three Rivers Park District has completed, programs they offer to the cities, and future projects they hope to undertake. Councilmember Ryan stated he met with Mr. Freeman a few years back and talked briefly about the trail link at 57th Avenue and the importance of connecting those trail lines, so he is glad to see that is something they have been working on. He stated he would like to see the funds being used differently than in the past going forward so he feels comfortable continuing to support their relationship with the City. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson seconded to close the Study Session at 6:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. RECONVENE STUDY SESSION Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to reconvene the Study Session at 6:48 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT — CITY MANAGER — Continued 11/14/16 -2- Councilmember Graves asked if they have any relationship with the Watershed. Mr. Carlson stated they do a lot of partnerships and work with different watersheds. Councilmember Graves also asked if they plan to have a bike program like Nice Ride in Minneapolis. Mr. Carlson stated Nice Ride is only within St. Paul and Minneapolis currently, and although they continue to show interest they haven't come out of those cities yet. Mr. Carlson stated they are looking at having a paddle share program along the trail systems where you could rent a kayalc or boat with a credit card at a kiosk and take that on the river and then meet up with a Nice Ride station and rent a bike. He stated it would complement both the trail systems and allow people to adventure through the cities in a new way. Mayor Willson stated he was able to speak with Representative Debra Hilstrom. He shared about this item and she seemed pleased with the information. He stated Three Rivers Parks District should still provide her with the data requested to review as he didn't have it present to share with her when they spoke. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Willson adjourned the Study Session at 6:58 p.m. 11/14/16 -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 November 14, 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 28, 2016, Regular Session. A"". City Cleric 11/14/16 -4- Mayor