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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 12-10 CCM Study Session12/10/18 -1- 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/WORK SESSION DECEMBER 10, 2018 CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study/Work Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, April Graves, and Dan Ryan. Councilmember Kris Lawrence-Anderson was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, City Engineer Mike Albers, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, Police Chief Tim Gannon, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Mary Mullen, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Ryan requested clarification regarding Agenda Item 8A, Street Utility Improvements Public Hearing, and the issue of a proposed sidewalk. City Manager Curt Boganey stated a letter was received from a resident who opposes the inclusion of a sidewalk in the Street Utility Improvements plan. He added the approximate cost of the sidewalk, $55,000-60,000, would not influence the overall budget, or special assessments. Mr. Boganey stated the staff presentation under Agenda Item 8A will go into a little more detail on the sidewalk. He added the sidewalk was included in the original project plan adopted several years ago. He noted eliminating the sidewalk from the Street Utility Improvements Plan would not have a significant impact on the project cost. Mr. Boganey reviewed Consent Agenda Item 6d, Resolution Adopting Amendments to the Financial Policies Section of the Brooklyn Center City Council Code of Policies. He added the City’s rating agencies and Financial Advisor have indicated the amendments are justifiable and should be adopted. He added, however, this issue is not urgent and he recommended the item be removed from the Agenda pending further review by the Finance Commission. There was a majority consensus among the City Council to remove Consent Agenda Item 6d, Resolution Adopting Amendments to the Financial Policies Section of the Brooklyn Center City Council Code of Policies. 12/10/18 -2- Mr. Boganey reviewed Agenda Item 8e, Liquor License Violation - Jammin Wings. He added the proprietor did not receive notice of the public hearing within the required 10-day advanced notice period. He added the proprietor could agree to waive the advanced notice period and proceed with the hearing. He noted City Staff has been unable to contact the applicant, who may still appear at tonight’s meeting. Mr. Boganey reviewed Item 10a, Approve the Renewal for Jammin Wings Intoxicating Liquor License, which is related to Agenda Item 8e. Mayor Willson stated the City Council could still decide on this case whether the applicant shows up or not. He added he believes the license for Jammin Wings was approved with the requirement that no violations occur before the license expires on December 31, 2018. City At torney Troy Gilchrist stated the applicant must be present for the City Council to revoke or suspend the license. He recommended postponing action on this item if the applicant does not show up. He noted the license would be up for renewal after December 31, 2018, if there have been no violations. Mayor Willson stated there was a recent violation involving serving alcohol to a minor. He added the license is contingent upon there being no further liquor license violations. He noted this would not preclude the City Council from approving another license. Mr. Gilchrist stated due process must occur before a determination is made regarding a potential violation of the terms of the license. Mayor Willson stated this item could be postponed to the City Council’s next Regular Meeting, before which the applicant’s license will expire by default. Mr. Gilchrist stated the $1,000 fee can be reinstated but any new proposed penalty would have to wait the full 10 days for due process. He recommended that the City Council could mention this item during the Regular Meeting but not take any action. Mr. Boganey stated the suspended $1,000 fee will take effect whether the applicant shows up or not, and a time frame is necessary. He added the hearing can be rescheduled to the City Council’s January 2019 Regular Meeting, at which time the City Council may impose further penalties if they so choose. MISCELLANEOUS CITY COUNCIL RETREAT DISCUSSION 12/10/18 -3- Mr. Boganey stated he would like to add a discussion regarding a City Council retreat to the next Work Session agenda for further dialogue and discussion. He added the City Council has held a retreat at least every two years. He noted the City Council could review the Strategic Plan update, build in team-building activities, discuss City Council policies and procedures, or review the upcoming calendar. Councilmember Graves stated a retreat is a good idea. She added her preference would be to try a different facilitator. She noted she does not have any complaints about the facilitator at the City Council’s last two retreats, but a change might be good. Councilmember Butler agreed. Mr. Boganey stated City Staff will add a discussion regarding a City Council retreat to the next Work Session Agenda. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS PENDING LIST FOR FUTURE WORK SESSIONS Mayor Willson asked whether the City Council had feedback or comments for Mr. Boganey regarding items on the “Pending List for Future Work Sessions”. Mayor Willson stated he was involved in a project related to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, which is allocated by Hennepin County. Mr. Boganey stated that issue is included on the list of future topics because questions were raised during the budget process regarding CDBG funding. Mr. Boganey requested the City Council’s feedback and comments on potential informational presentations from City Staff on a regular basis. He added he serves on the League of Minnesota Cities’ Board of Directors, and League staff give a short presentation at Board meetings about current projects and programs. He noted he has a few topics in mind that the City Council might find interesting. There was a majority consensus among the City Council to add City Staff presentations to the City C ouncil’s Regular Meeting Agendas. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to close the Study/Work Session at 6:35 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.