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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 07-22 CCM Work SessionMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WORK SESSION JULY 22, 2019 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Brooklyn Center City Council/Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work Session called to order by Mayor/President Mike Elliott at 10:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor/President Mike Elliott and Councilmembers/Commissioners Marquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence -Anderson, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Fiscal & Support Services Nate Reinhardt, Director of Public Works Doran Cote, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, Business and WorkForce Development Coordinator Brett Angell, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Mary Mullen, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Curt Boganey stated he would like to add a fourth item to the Work Session Agenda, to discuss a potential City Council/City Staff trip to Charlotte, North Carolina. Councilmember/Commissioner Graves asked whether any Work Session items could be tabled due to the late hour. Community Development Director Meg Beekman stated, regarding Agenda Item 1, Zoning Code Task Force Charter Discussion, the Task Force members have been informed that this would be discussed by the City Council/EDA at this meeting. She added the Zoning Code Task Force Charter is a work plan that has been provided by consultants to move forward with implementation of Zoning Code amendments. Ms. Beekman stated, regarding Agenda Item 2, Opportunity Site Community Engagement, she has met with community organizations, and a kick-off group meeting is scheduled in two weeks. She requested the City Council/FDA's feedback and comments regarding the formation of a community-based steering committee. She noted no other action is necessary. Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence -Anderson asked whether the kick-off meeting could be pushed out to three weeks, to allow for City Council/EDA discussion on this issue at the next meeting. 07/22/19 -1- Mr. Boganey agreed, adding there are no hard deadlines. CITY COUNCIL/EDA RETREAT Mr. Boganey stated Councilmember/Commissioner Butler has indicated that she is unable to attend either the City Council/EDA retreat dates of August 30-31, 2019 or alternative dates of September 20-21, 2019 that were agreed upon by the City Council/EDA. He requested City Council/EDA discussion regarding new dates and alternative dates. He noted the retreat facilitator had recommended a 6 -hour session on Friday and a morning session on Saturday that would end by noon. It was the majority consensus of the City Council/EDA to hold the City Council/EDA retreat on August 16-17, 2019 fi•om 12:00 — 6:00 p.m. on Friday and 9:00 a.m. — noon or 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. POTENTIAL CITY COUNCIL/EDA/CITY STAFF VISIT TO CHARLOTTE, NC Mr. Boganey stated Bob Lux of Alatus, developer of the Opportunity Site, is trying to plan an exploratory visit to the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. He added Mr. Lux is considering whether a similar facility would be feasible on the Opportunity Site, and whether to include it in the proposal. He noted Mr. Lux has been in communication with the non-profit agency that manages the facility. Mr. Boganey stated the developer intends to visit the facility on August 2 or 3, 2019, and the facility management company has invited the City Council/EDA as well. Mr. Boganey recommended that the Economic Development Authority (EDA) should see the facility, which might be a very meaningful amenity in Brooklyn Center in terms of impact and value. Mr. Boganey stated the developer is in the early stages of determining financial feasibility. He added City Staff is available to visit the site, and if the City Council/EDA cannot attend, another possible visit can be scheduled. Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence -Anderson stated she supports having Mr. Boganey and Ms. Beekman go to Charlotte and vet the facility, which is a more viable and affordable option that the City Council/EDA is going as well. She added City Staff could take lots of photos and provide a recommendation to the City Council/EDA based upon their visit. Mr. Boganey agreed but added he would recommend that the City Council/EDA should visit the facility before a final decision is made. Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan stated he supports the idea of visiting the center. He added this is an important, exciting opportunity and could be another destination venue like TopGolf. Councilmember/Commissioner Graves stated she supports a City Staff visit to the facility, and also if any other Councilmember/Commissioner wants to go. She added another trip could be planned. 07/22/19 -2- Mayor/President Elliott requested that City Staff provide some information regarding the costs associated with a visit to the facility. ADJOURNMENT The City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session was adjourned at 10:50 p.m. 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 Work Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on July 22, 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 August 12, 2019, Regular Session. Barbara Suciu, City Clerk 07/22/19 -3- Mike Elliott, Mayor