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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 11-28 CCM Study Session MINUTES 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 28, 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 were present. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Interim Assistant to the 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, Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards Jesse Anderson, Chief Gannon, Sergeant Toohey, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Michaela Kujawa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson requested discussion on Item 8a, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 of the City Code of Ordinances Adding Sections 23-2400 through 23-2414 Requiring Licenses for Transient Accommodations. In particular she was wondering if there would be a presentation on this item and asked how background checks on every employee came forward. Mayor Willson stated the State does background checks on everyone. City Manager Curt Boganey stated the City does them for every employee as well. He noted that it is a way to put a manager on notice that they are accountable for the people they hire. He stated if something were to happen they could then review the background check and see if the management did their due diligence. Mayor Willson stated after the first round of licensing is done he thinks they should conduct a follow-up and make sure all hotels are adhering to the new ordinance. Mr. Boganey stated for clarification that the City will only be checking to ensure the hotels did the background checks, they will not be reviewing the reports. Mayor Willson stated that is correct. Councilmember Ryan requested discussion on Item 8b, Improvement Project Nos. 2017-01, 02, 03, 04, and 05, Evergreen Park Area Street, Storm Drainage, Utility, and Trail Improvements. In particular, he wanted to see if there was something they can provide to residents like a guide on their tax amounts being added to their bills. Mr. Boganey stated they will review this in the regular session. 11/28/16 -1- MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Graves stated due to the high number of hate crimes being committed, she felt it was time to introduce a Resolution. She provided the Councilmembers a Resolution Condemning Violence and Hate Speech, Expressing Solidarity with Muslims and All Those Targeted for Their Ethnicity, Race, or Religion. Mr. Boganey stated he thinks they should put this on a future agenda for consideration. The Councilmembers agreed. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated there has been a lot of talk regarding pop up libraries and was wondering if this will be an issue regarding property laws or Ordinances. Mayor Willson stated he thinks there isn't any issue with doing this as long as it isn't a nuisance and they keep them within the setback regulations from the walkways on their own property. Mr. Boganey asked the Council to review the dates available for the Council and Leadership Team Retreat and come to a consensus for a date. He stated Craig Rapp is available starting at 3 p.m. most of the dates. It was the consensus of the Council to have the retreat on January 27th and 28th. Noting secondary dates would be February 24th and 25th. Mayor Willson stated he will be in Washington for the Mayors Conference and Presidential Inauguration on January 16th—21St Councilmember Ryan stated he will be out of town December 21"- 27t"for the holidays. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS BRANDING AND IDENTITY CAMPAIGN—FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS—MR. EDWARDS Interim Assistant to the City Manager Reggie Edwards provided background on this item. He stated he is asking the Council to review the list of potential focus group participants and give some direction. Mr. Boganey stated everyone who is on the list will not be able to be'in a focus group, so it is important to make sure the Council identifies who they absolutely want to participate in the focus group. Mayor Willson stated he recognizes 95% of the list and thinks they would all be good as they are all heavily involved in the community. He stated he does think they should leave the door open to add additional members from outside the box because it will provide a different perspective than what they will get from those listed on the list. Mayor Willson stated he thinks it is important to expand the list then regardless. Mr. Boganey stated the Council has their own focus group which is why they aren't listed on this list. Councilmember Myszkowski asked if there will be room for interpreters in the focus groups so they can get all members input. Mr. Boganey replied yes, there will be room for interpreters. 11/28/16 -2- ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Mayor Willson recessed the Study Session at 6:44 p.m. RECONVENE STUDY SESSION Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to reconvene the Study Session at 6:48 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. BRANDING AND IDENTITY CAMPAIGN—FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS—MR. EDWARDS (continued) Councilmember Ryan stated using social media more to communicate with residents would be great. Mayor Willson stated he agrees and thinks it would be a good idea to continue to grow social media contact. Mr. Boganey stated they have a week to narrow down the list of names and communicate the date to those chosen. Mayor Willson stated he is concerned it is coming so soon and with 300 people responding to the survey that is a lot of people to look at. He noted he thinks more data will be needed. Mr. Boganey stated they will have that data already. Mayor Willson stated he thinks they can move forward with the list they have then. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to take a few days to get a list narrowed down then pass it along to Mr. Boganey. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to close the Study Session at 6:58 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 11/28/16 -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 28, 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 December 12, 2016, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 11/28/16 -4-