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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.01.08 CCM REGULAR SESSION01/08/24 -1- DRAFT MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 8, 2024 CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Brooklyn Center City Council met in an Informal Open Forum called to order by Mayor April Graves at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, Dan Jerzak, and Teneshia Kragness. Councilmember Kris Lawrence-Anderson was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Public Works Elizabeth Heyman, Community Development Director Jesse Anderson, Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Jason Hill. Mayor April Graves opened the meeting for the purpose of an Informal Open Forum. Nona Wood stated she recently contacted the City's Police Non-Emergency Dispatch to report a stray domestic cat. She added that the CSO that showed up said it was a feral cat that would be relocated to the city's northeast section. Ms. Wood expressed concern that the city may have a policy of relocating animals to other neighborhoods. She stressed that the city has a policy for stray dogs, and the same policy should apply to stray cats. She requested that, if the city has changed its policy, that information should be posted online. Mayor Graves thanked Ms. Wood for her concern and attention to this issue. Councilmember Jerzak moved, and Councilmember Kragness seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:49 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Councilmember Dan Jerzak read a quote from Dolores Huerta, American labor leader and civil rights activist: "When you have a conflict, that means that there are truths that have to be 01/08/24 -2- DRAFT addressed on each side of the conflict. And when you have a conflict, it's an educational process to try to resolve it. And to resolve that, you have to get people on both sides of the conflict involved so that they can dialogue." 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor April Graves at 7:00 p.m. 4. ROLL CALL Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, Dan Jerzak, and Teneshia Kragness. Councilmember Kris Lawrence-Anderson was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Public Works Elizabeth Heyman, Community Development Director Jesse Anderson, Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Jason Hill. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Butler moved, and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended, with amendments to the Regular Session minutes of December 11, 2023, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. December 4, 2023 – Special Meeting Budget 2. December 11, 2023 – Study Session 3. December 11, 2023 – Regular Session 4. December 18, 2023 – Special Meeting Budget Continuation 6b. 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Ih2 Property Illinois LP (met requirements) 7218 Grimes Avenue N. S. Banks & D. Banks 6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-01 DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER 6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-02 SELECTING PRESIDING OFFICERS- MAYOR PRO TEM AND PRESIDENT PRO TEM 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-03 DECLARING COMMITMENT TO THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CHARTER 6f. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-04 RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ETHNIC POPULATIONS AND HERITAGE CELEBRATIONS 6g. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-05 DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES OF CITY FUNDS FOR 2024 6h. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-06 OPTING NOT TO WAIVE LIMITED TORT LIABILITY FOR 2024 6i. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-07 GRANTING CORPORATE AUTHORITY FOR SIGNING OF CHECKS AND TRANSACTIONS OF FINANCIAL BUSINESS MATTERS 6j. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-08 APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBERS TO COMMISSIONS AND OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS 01/08/24 -7- DRAFT 6k. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-09 APPOINTING BROOKLYN CENTER REPRESENTATIVES TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND/OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH, HENNEPIN RECYCLING GROUP, LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, MINNEAPOLIS NORTHWEST CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, NORTH METRO MAYORS ASSOCIATION, NORTHWEST SUBURBS CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, PETS UNDER POLICE SECURITY, AND TWIN LAKE JOINT POWERS ORGANIZATION 6l. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-10 DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES AT CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 6m. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-11 APPOINTING MUNICIPAL TRUSTEES TO THE BROOKLYN CENTER FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES 6n. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-12 REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR THREE (3) NEW FIRE TRUCKS PURCHASE Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS None. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. RESOLUTION 2024-13 APPROVING THE SPECIAL LEGISLATION FOR A LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX AND RESOLUTION 2024-14 APPROVING THE LANGUAGE FOR THE BALLOT REFERENDUM FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATION AND EXPANSION Dr. Edwards introduced Community Development Director Jesse Anderson, Director of Parks and Recreation Cordell Wiseman, Public Works Director Liz Heyman, and Jason Aarsvold, Ehlers. He 01/08/24 -8- DRAFT thanked past and present City Council members for their hard work and support of this project. He added the community has requested consideration of a Community Center renovation for many years, led by a desire for young people to have a place to go where they can gather and be active. He reviewed the benefits of the community and recreation center, including community building, health and wellness, and public safety. Community Development Director Jesse Anderson reviewed the local option sales tax special legislation. He explained that a $5.1 million bonding bill was secured from the State of Minnesota in Spring 2023, which requires a 1-to-1 match and the opportunity to pursue funding through the LOST tax. He noted the total anticipated project budget is $37.5 million. Director of Parks & Recreation Cordell Wiseman reviewed engagement strategies and processes that have been ongoing for the past three years, including 630 pop-up events; 200 Phase 1 survey responses and 48 Phase 2 survey responses; over 600 email communications; over 2500 social media interactions; 20 focus group participants and 12 strategic partnerships. He reviewed the four main areas of focus – entertainment, physical activity, education and the pool. He provided a project overview, including new, renovated and existing spaces, site improvements, and parking lot expansion. He reviewed program components, including welcoming lobby/entry and reception area; premier gym and multi-court gyms with indoor walking and jogging track; indoor play area; locker rooms; meeting spaces; teen center; as well as existing spaces: 50-meter pool; fitness center, multi-purpose rooms and Constitution Hall. Public Works Director Liz Heyman reviewed cost impacts for the total project area of 61,850 improved square feet with an early projected cost of $37.5 million. She stated in-depth analysis has shown that the community center can lessen the impact to the operating budget by $100,000. Jason Aarsvold, WSP, provided a financial summary, and reviewed project funding and strategy to pay for project costs, which includes bonding bill allocation and local option sales tax in an effort to have the lowest impact on Brooklyn Center taxpayers. He stated the revenue stream over 20 years will support a bond issue that will net approximately $32 million for the project. He reviewed the tax impact analysis related to property tax impact. Mr. Anderson reviewed recommended next steps, including a City Council vote to put the local option sales tax on the ballot in November 2024 and a resolution to impose a sales and use tax and issuance of financing bonds. Mayor Graves stated a lot of work has gone into the funding bill. She asked how long it has been since Brooklyn Center has received this type of funding from the State of Minnesota. Dr. Edwards stated the city received some funding for the construction of Brookdale Mall, but no other such funding has been received since then. He added it is historic to have this sales tax, which will give the city the ability to access State funding. Councilmember Teneshia Kragness requested clarification regarding projected operational benefits of $100,000 per year and the analysis related to projected expenses. 01/08/24 -9- DRAFT Ms. Heyman stated the impact on the operating levy will be reduced by $100,000 as incoming revenue is expected to increase. Councilmember Marquita Butler expressed appreciation for City Staff, and especially the Parks & Recreation staff, for their hard work and efforts on this project. Mayor Graves agreed. Mayor Graves stated a lot of work has gone into this proposed project, and the community survey provides evidence of what the City Council hears in conversations with residents. She added she is excited about the possibility of expanding the community center, not only for the impact of bringing additional funding but also for the potential business it could attract elsewhere in the city. She noted this will benefit the city and its residents long-term. She stressed the importance of letting residents have a say in the decision and vote for what they want or do not want. Councilmember Jerzak stated he is voting nay and wants the record to show he has thoroughly studied and reviewed this proposal. Without addressing the merits or challenges, he does not believe the city has the financial bandwidth financially to afford this project. Councilmember Kragness stated she is voting aye, as the community has asked for this project, and it is up to the city's residents to decide. Councilmember Kragness moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2024-13, Resolution of the City of Brooklyn Center Approving Minnesota Laws, 2023, Chapter 64, Article 10, Section 28. Councilmember Jerzak voted against the same. Motion passed. Councilmember Kragness moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2024-14, Resolution of the City of Brooklyn Center Relating to the Imposition of a Sales and Use Tax and the Issuance of Bonds to Finance the Renovation and Expansion of the Brooklyn Center Community Center and Calling a Special Election Thereon. Councilmember Jerzak voted against the same. Motion passed. 11. COUNCIL REPORT There were no Council Reports. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Kragness moved, and Councilmember Jerzak seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:55 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.