HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 07-08 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
JULY 8, 2019
CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Mike Elliott at
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Mike Elliott and Councilmembers Marquita Butler (arrived at 6:30 p.m.), April Graves,
Iris Lawrence -Anderson, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey,
Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Fiscal & Support Services Nate Reinhardt,
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 asked whether a Council representative would attend the Brooklyn Bridge
Alliance for Youth Board Meeting on August 1, 2019, Mayor Elliott stated he had appointed
Councilmember Butler as Liaison.
Councilmember Ryan requested clarification regarding attendance at upcoming Council
meetings. He added he is unsure whether his automated email responses were sent. He noted he
wanted to confirm his availability for the upcoming Budget meeting.
Mr. Boganey confirmed that Youth in Government Day is scheduled for July 22, 2019, on which
date a regular City Council meeting is scheduled. He added this would be reviewed under
"Miscellaneous."
Mr. Boganey stated the City Clerk would be sending out meeting invitations that can be accepted
and added to the regular calendar. He added the City Council should indicate whether they do
not wish to receive these email invitations.
Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson expressed concern that City Staff and developers will
expect and anticipate inevitable changes on the City Council as more development occurs. She
added decisions and plans that are being made right now could be irrelevant to a new group of
Councilmembers.
Mr. Boganey stated this would be a good issue to review at the upcoming City Council retreat.
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Mayor Elliott stressed the importance of recognizing the prerogative and wisdom of each City
Council in its own time. Councilmember Graves agreed. She stated it is the responsibility of the
City Council to be good stewards and create well -thought-out plans and policies with room for
flexibility.
Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson stated she is not opposed to change. She added she is
excited about the future development of Brooklyn Center.
MISCELLANEOUS
YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT DAY - JULY 22, 2019
Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards reviewed this event, currently being planned for July 22,
2019, for the Brooklynk Summer 2019 Interns to have an opportunity to learn about public
policy and engage with local leaders. He added the event would include a facility tour with a
focus on development after which food will be provided, and then participation in a City Council
meeting. He noted the youth would be able to gain perspective regarding the role and
responsibilities of City government.
Mr. Edwards stated the tour would begin at 3:00 p.m., after which the interns will return to City
Hall to engage with the City Council for 90 minutes beginning at 5:15 p.m. He added it is
anticipated that the City Council Study Session/Open Forum will begin at approximately 6:45
p.m. He noted the interns would sit with the City Council on the dais throughout the Regular
Meeting.
Mayor Elliott stated he would expect that the interns should participate fully in the process,
including City Council discussion of agenda items.
Councilmember Graves suggested that a 5 -minute overview of Robert's Rules meeting protocol
would be helpful.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
LIQUOR LICENSE VIOLATION PENALTY POLICY DISCUSSION
Dr. Edwards reviewed this agenda item and requested the City Council's consideration of
changes to penalties for liquor license violations. He added there is currently no set penalty for
violations, and City Staff is requesting that City Council establish a scale or guideline related to
several violations.
Councilmember Butler arrived at 6:30 p.m.
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Dr. Edwards stressed the importance of creating a sound policy that is efficient and equitable.
Dr. Edwards asked the City Council to consider what it would take to revoke a liquor license.
Councilmember Graves stated, in her opinion, it is backwards to start with the most severe
penalty. She added she felt comfortable with $500 for a first violation, $1,000 for a second
violation, $1,500 for a third violation and revocation for a 0' violation. She noted she would
consider revocation for certain violations.
Mayor Elliott agreed with Councilmember Graves He added he would support temporary
revocation for a specific period, for example, for the remainder of the calendar year.
Councilmember Ryan stated he supports the policy used by Golden Valley, in terms of dollar
fines and suspensions. He added 36 months' suspension is appropriate and gives the business a
specific amount of time. He noted the establishment should have sufficient time to review and
rectify problems with management and training.
Mayor Elliott stated it would not be appropriate to create a fee system that would financially
damage a business and force them to close.
Mr. Boganey asked each City Councilmember for their opinion on how many violations would
be allowed, and within what period before revocation would be appropriate.
Councilmember Graves stated she would support five violations within 24 months. She added,
however, her answer would be different if the violation were a sale to a minor.
Councilmember Ryan stated he would support four violations within 36 months.
Mayor Elliott stated he would support five violations within 24 months.
Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson stated she would support five violations in 24 months. She
added she would like to see suspensions discussed along these tiers.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to support five violations within 24 months.
Mr. Boganey asked how long the revocation period should be. He added the revocation period is
currently one year. Mayor Elliott stated he would support a revocation period that lasts through
the end of the license year. Councilmember Graves agreed that would be appropriate unless it is
close to the end of the license year.
Mr. Boganey stated a compromise would be the balance of the license year or a minimum
number of months.
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Discussion of this item continued and concluded the July 8, 2017, Work Session.
ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Elliot closed the Study Session at 6:45 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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 July 8, 2019.
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 July 22, 2019, Regular Session.
Barbara Suciu, City Clerk Mike Elliott, Mayor
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