HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 06-12 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/WORK SESSION
JUNE 12, 2017
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.
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence -
Anderson, and Dan Ryan were present. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy
City Manager Reggie Edwards, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist,
and Michaela Kujawa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
The City Council participated in media training.
MISCELLANEOUS
City Hall, Community Center and Public Works Parkin Lot of Improvements
Councilmember Ryan introduced the Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding a Contract,
Improvement Project No. 2017-17, Contract 2016-K, City Hall, Community Center and Public
Works Parking Lot Improvements. He stated he provided a packet with information and
background on this Resolution. Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson stated the article on this
topic was written by Travis who serves on the Park and Recreation Commission.
Schedule Discussion Regarding Panhandlers and Town Hall Style Meeting
Councilmember Butler asked if there is a time frame in which they can expect to have the
discussion regarding panhandlers on the agenda. She stated she continues to get questions and
concerns about this topic. She also noted she has been asked about when they will have the town
hall style meeting. Mr. Boganey stated Mayor Willson will be gone for the next meeting, but
they can add these to the agenda for the City Council meeting on July 10, 2017, if the Council
wished to do so.
There was a consensus to move forward with adding these to the agenda for the July 10, 2017,
City Council meeting.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
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LIQUOR LICENSE REGULATIONS
Mr. Boganey introduced this item and invited Mr. Edwards forward to discuss this item further.
Mr. Edwards provided a presentation on the background and purpose of this item.
Mayor Willson asked if the Planning Commission had taken any actions or provided any
recommendations they want the City Council to consider while reviewing the current policies
and fees.
Mr. Eitel stated that the Planning Commission hadn't provided any specific recommendations
and noted at this point they are just asking the City Council to review the current policies and
fees and consider making changes to be more comparable to surrounding cities.
ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to recess the Study Session
at 6:45 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
RECONVENE STUDY SESSION
Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to reconvene
the Study Session at 6:53 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
LIQUOR LICENSE REGULATIONS — (continued)
Mayor Willson asked Mr. Eitel if the Planning Commission is expecting the City Council to act
on this item without having them review it again. Mr. Eitel stated he believes that is what the
Planning Commission was expecting.
Discussion of this item continued and reached conclusion at the June 12, 2017, Work Session
later in the evening.
ADJOURNMENT
The Study Session was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting.
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 June 12,
2017.
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 June 26, 2017, Regular Session.
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City Clerk
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