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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 02-26 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 FEBRUARY 26, 2018 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 Marquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence- Anderson, and Dan Ryan were present. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Assistant to the City Manager Michael Ericson, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, Planner and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh, IT Director Patty Hartwig, 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 stated the previous minutes will be in the next meeting packet. Councilmember Graves asked if there was an update on the housing complaints they received recently from residents. Mr. Boganey stated staff is investigating the complaints. City Manager Curt Boganey stated he did receive a call from a resident of the townhomes up for licensing and they were inquiring if the licensing could affect their leases. He stated he let them know either way the decision to approve or deny the licensing will not affect those who already have leases at the townhomes, it will only affect future tenants. He noted that seemed to satisfy the resident. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she received many reports from a concerned person regarding a dangerous dog. She stated she is curious if Mr. Boganey had heard anything on those reports. Mr. Boganey stated he believes the person may be someone he has heard from before and he noted this person is dissatisfied with the process the City has. He stated he will follow-up on this item and noted it may be a difference of opinion on what a "dangerous dog" is according to the guy making the reports and the City ordinance. He stated the police chief is investigating this situation and he will provide the City Council with a copy of the report once it is received. 02/26/18 -1- Mayor Willson stated he got a call from Gary Harsh who shared a link with him that shows there are accusations about the Indian Casinos and activity going on there. He noted if anyone else gets calls about this issue, they can inform the caller the Mayor is looking into it. Councilmember Graves asked if anyone has received an invite for the Cities United yet. Mayor Willson stated he hasn't seen one yet and asked Mr. Boganey to follow-up on it. Mayor Willson stated on March 2nd there is a D Line Station presentation. Mr. Boganey stated he will post the event in case several Councilmembers show up and it creates a quorum. Councilmember Ryan stated he will be absent at the next meeting because he will be at the National League of Cities Conference. Mayor Willson stated he plans to go to Boston for the Mayor Conference and noted he will let Mr. Boganey know the details and inform everyone. YOUNG ELECTED OFFICIALS 2018 CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM AND COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT POLICY ACADEMY-ATTENDANCE REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER GRAVES Councilmember Graves introduced this topic and stated she would like permission from the City Council to travel to the YEO conference on March 22 - 25'. Mayor Willson stated he fully supports this and the other Councilmembers agreed. Mr. Boganey stated they should add this topic to the agenda this evening for a formal approval. Councilmember Ryan stated they should also address the fact that the City Council has a budget for these events and if anyone other Councilmembers were planning to attend any events, they could request to use funds from the budget as well. COUNCIL IPAD DEMONSTRATION AND SELECTION Mr. Edwards introduced this item and stated they will be providing 2 different iPads to choose from and will be reviewing how they both work. He introduced IT Director Patty Hartwig to demonstrate the iPads and review them with the Councilmembers. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS -None. Mayor Willson stated he felt the last meeting went well with the developers of the opportunity site. He stated he is glad the process is starting. Mr. Boganey stated he is optimistic that the opportunity site could be fully developed within the next 10 years. He stated he hopes they will have the preliminary development agreement prepared to bring forward to the next meeting. 02/26/18 -2- ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Willson adjourned the Study Session. 02/26/18 -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 Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on February 26, 2018. 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 March 12, 2018, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 02/26/18 -4-