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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.05.13 CCM REGULAR5/13/24 -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 MAY 13, 2024 CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum called to order by Mayor April Graves at 7:03 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Marquita Butler and Dan Jerzak. Councilmembers Kris Lawrence-Anderson and Teneshia Kragness were absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Fiscal & Support Services Angela Holm, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Jason Hill. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 4. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM Mayor Graves reviewed the meeting decorum and opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. Michelle F. explained there is a Little Free Library at the Duante Wright Memorial which is deeply valuable to the community. It is an international phenomenon to share books. Read in Color is a program that started in Minnesota and has spread throughout the country. The program promotes diversity through books. The Little Free Library will be providing new books for the Duante Wright Memorial through the Read in Color program. She encouraged the community to expose themselves to experiences different than their own. Katie W. introduced herself as the Chair of the Duante and Kobe No More Names Initiative and City resident. She pointed out that Councilmembers are elected officials. If they are known for misconduct toward Staff and Commissions, they shouldn’t be serving on the Council. She stated the Councilmember needs to be removed. Mayor Graves asked for Katie W. to move on to a new topic. Katie W. stated she has First Amendment rights and she isn’t using the Councilmember’s name. She noted she emailed City staff twice without a response. She requested a response from them. Mayor Graves stated her time limit was up. 5/13/24 -2- DRAFT Emily T. stated she would like the City to accept the nuance of the “historical figure” Earle Brown. Many community members are not looking at the person as a whole person. Earle Brown was a mediocre, white supremacist landowner whose wealth and power were stolen and used to kill black, brown, and indigenous people. The City’s asked to hold two truths about Earle Brown upholds the lie that racism is something of the past. She said he used his race and wealth to maintain power. Police still terrorize people of color while allowing white supremacists. In the last meeting, a commenter defended the KKK. Mayor Graves stated it was the end of the allotted time. Emily T. stated it is the community’s responsibility to promote truth rather than racism. Mary O. stated Councilmember Jerzak is doing a great job serving the City. Staff people need to help the elected officials as that is what they are paid to do. Lori B. explained when she studied German, she was able to spend time abroad in Germany. They are proud people, but they are not proud of their country’s contribution to the Holocaust. Germany has since implemented several initiatives to eliminate hate speech, offer reparations, and promote the rebuilding of impacted communities. Lori B. explained the Holocaust is similar to the actions of the KKK that are still in effect today. Hate speech, racial profiling, and killings remain prominent. The community needs to follow in the footsteps of Germany. Mayor Graves stated the time limit has been reached. Lori B. stated the Council needs to condemn white supremacy. Julie B. thanked the Council and Staff for accommodating her needs in the space. She noted there is a sticker in City Hall that promotes unity and community. It was part of an art project, and the Artist-in-Residence has added a lot to the community. Her projects engage the youth well, especially Julie B.’s daughter. Diane S. thanked the Fire Department for their work in the community such as responding to vehicle fires. She thanked the City for addressing the blight she mentioned at the previous meeting. Diane S. noted there are eight newborns on her street and over 20 children. The park nearby had its sand digger removed. She asked what could be done to replace the sand digger. Amity D. explained when the Wright family settled out of court after the killing of Duante Wright, the City stated they would work towards completing all of the promises in the Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler Community Safety and Violence Prevention Resolution. That has not happened and now the Implementation Committee is being sunsetted. Amity D. added if a Councilmember is known to have committed egregious acts against the community and Staff, their voting power should be revoked. The community knows why the traffic stop policy wasn’t passed. 5/13/24 -3- DRAFT Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 7:25 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 5. INVOCATION Mayor Graves pointed out it is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is extremely important, and she has experienced mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety. Her ability to heal has included a regular practice of mental wellness. She explained exercising, healthy foods, sleeping, taking responsibility, mindfulness, meditation, prayer, boundary-setting, positive community, and gratitude are ways that can promote mental wellness. Mayor Graves shared a quote, “We cannot control the winds, but we can adjust our sails.” She added, “Turn your face toward the sun, and the shadows will fall behind you.” 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended, with amendments to the April 22, 2024 Work Session minutes as emailed to the City Clerk, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 22, 2024 – Worksession 2. April 22, 2024 – Regular Session 3. April 22, 2024 – EDA/Work Session 6b. 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RESOLUTION 2024-57 APPROVING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE HENNEPIN COUNTY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. RESOLUTION 2024-58 RECOGNIZING MAY 12 THROUGH MAY 18, 2024, AS POLICE WEEK AND MAY 15, 2024, AS POLICE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY Mayor Graves read in full a Resolution declaring May 12 through May 18, 2024, as Police Week and May 15, 2024, as Police Officer’s Memorial Day. Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to adopt RESOLUTION 2024-58 May 12 through May 18, 2024, as Police Week and May 15, 2024, as Police Officers Memorial Day. Motion passed unanimously. 7b. RESOLUTION 2024-59 DECLARING MAY 19-24, 2024, NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 5/13/24 -8- DRAFT Mayor Graves read in full a Proclamation declaring May 19 through May 24 of 2023 as National Public Works Week. Councilmember Butler moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to adopt RESOLUTION 2024-59 declaring May 19 through May 24, 2024, as National Public Works Week in Brooklyn Center. Motion passed unanimously. 7c. PROCLAMATION ACKNOWLEDGING AND PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY 2024 AS "MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH" Mayor Graves read in full a proclamation declaring May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month. Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to approve a PROCLAMATION acknowledging and proclaiming the month of May 2024 as "Mental Health Awareness Month". Motion passed unanimously. 7d. RESOLUTION 2024-60 RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICE COMPLETED BY THE DAUNTE WRIGHT AND KOBE DIMOCK-HEISLER IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE Mayor Graves noted she became Mayor in the middle of the Implementation Committee’s work. She worked closely with the Committee to create recommendations. There are still some frustrations among the Committee and others. However, the discomfort is a sign of folks getting out of their comfort zones. She thanked the Director of Community Prevention, Health, and Safety LaToya Turk for her work and commitment despite some difficulties. Mayor Graves read in full a Proclamation recognizing the contributions of the Implementation Committee. Councilmember Butler moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to adopt RESOLUTION 2024-60 directing the adoption of the recognition, contributions, and service completion of the Daunte Wright and Kobe Heisler-Dimock Implementation Committee. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS 5/13/24 -9- DRAFT None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. RESOLUTION 2024-61 AWARDING THE SALE OF $12,020,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT AND UTILITY REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2024A FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS; DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT Director of Fiscal & Support Services Angela Holm introduced the item and invited Mikayla Huot, representative of Baker Tilly, to continue the presentation. Ms. Huot showed a table showing the bids received for the bond issuance. Fidelity had the best bid. She showed a table with the past bond sale results. The rates have mostly gone down over time. Ms. Huot stated that the deposit to the project construction fund is $11,792,000. There are several different repayment sources for the $10,820,000 par amount such as the property tax levy, assessments, Water Fund, Sanitary Sewer Fund, and Stormwater Fund. Ms. Huot noted Brooklyn’s Center credit rating has been reaffirmed as AA, which is a high quality. She showed a graph depicting the Standard and Poor’s Credit Rating factors. Mayor Graves asked what the high percentage of economic and management bars on the graph means. Ms. Huot explained the graph shows that the Rating is weighted toward economic and management factors for all cities. As for Brooklyn Center, the City’s stable local economy has steady growth likely in the near term. There is also strong liquidity and general fund reserves in accordance with its 52 percent fund balance policy. The management is very strong and there is a strong institutional framework score. Additionally, the manageable debt burden with manageable additional debt plans, pensions, and other post-employment benefits. Brooklyn Center is consistent with its debt practice. Dr. Edwards stated the only cities that typically have a rating higher than AA are large metropolitan cities. Ms. Huot agreed AA is a very quality rating. It is challenging for Brooklyn Center’s size to get a higher rating. Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to adopt RESOLUTION 2024-61 awarding the sale of $12,020,000 General Obligation and Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A fixing their form and specifications; directing their execution and delivery; and providing for their payment. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT 5/13/24 -10- DRAFT Mayor Graves reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • Discussed Hwy 252 with some Advisory Group members. • Recorded Mayor’s Minute for CCX. • Working on a State of the City address. • Attended the Northwest Tourism happy hour. • Attended the neighborhood meeting at North Court along with other members of the Council. • Met with Dr. Edwards. • Met with the Law Enforcement Action Partnership and Canopy Roots. • Attended the first budget meeting with the Finance Commission and the Council. • Worked with the Community Development Department to bring some projects to a session with other Mayors. • Pointed out there is a neighborhood meeting at Firehouse Park coming up. • Added there will be a Safe Communities Summit attended by some Council and Staff. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Butler seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:56 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.