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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-140 CCR Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING COMMISSION AND DEFINING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES THEREFOR WHEREAS, the housing situation in Brooklyn Center has reached a point in its development which requires a concentrated effort in the development of housing tandards to protect the quality of life in the communit and g p q Y Y, WHEREAS, Brooklyn Center shows the beginning of some housing deterioration and it is a common fact that deterioration can quickly reach a point where repair is no longer feasible and deterioration will then spread to the entire neighborhood causing blight; and WHEREAS, for a housing program to be successful, it must involve citizen participation to tailor the program to the citizens of Brooklyn Center; and WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center being a progressive community, must commit itself to the maintenance of quality housing for its citizens: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Brooklyn Center City Council that there is hereby established within the City of Brooklyn Center an advisory Housing Commission as follows: Subdivision 1. TITLE: This organization shall be known as the Brooklyn Center Housing Commission. Subdivision 2. SCOPE: The scope of activity of this Commission shall consist of advising the City Council and other Brooklyn Center advisory commissions regarding matters relevant to housing. Subdivision 3. PURPOSE: The general purpose of this Commission shall be to afford citizen input in the development of a housing program to supplement the activities of the City Council. Subdivision 4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In fulfillment of its purpose, the duties and responsibilities of the Commission shall be to: (1) Advise, investigate, and review relevant matters for the City Council. (2) Develop an overall plan for housing in line with the comprehensive plan for Brooklyn Center and the needs of the metropolitan area Resolution No. 73 -140 (3) Serve as a forum for the citizens of Brooklyn Center to voice their opinions regarding housing matters. (4) Work closely with the Planning Commission and all other commissions on matters regarding housing. (5) Work with the neighborhood advisory committees of the Planning Commission to understand the housing needs of each area of Brooklyn Center. (6) Develop and recommend standards for occupancy and maintenance of housing for the community. (7) Study the feasibility of establishing an occupancy permit program in conjunction with a housing maintenance code in Brooklyn Center. (8) Investigate new and innovative concepts in housing for the community. (9) Develop and recommend programs which will provide quality housing for low and moderate income citizens. (10) Develop and recommend a rehabilitation program as needed for existing housing in Brooklyn Center. (11) Understand the financial resources available to the citizens in Brooklyn Center as it relates to housing. (12) Investigate all housing programs in terms of life safety. (13) Provide education seminars for the citizens of Brooklyn Center in matters of housing. Subdivision 5. COMPOSITION: The Commission shall be composed of a chairman and eight members. Subdivision 6. MEMBERS METHOD OF SELECTION TERM OF OFFICE REMOVAL: Chairman: The Chairman shall be appointed by the Mayor with majority consent of the City Council. The Chairman may be removed by the Mayor with majority consent of the Council. The Chairman shall assure fulfillment of the following respon- sibilities in addition to those otherwise described herein: Resolution No.73 -140 (1) Preside over meetings of the Commission; (2) Appear or appoint a representative to appear before the City Council and City advisory commissions to present the viewpoint of the Commission in matters pertaining to housing; (3) Review all official minutes of the City Council and other advisory commissions for the purpose of informing the Housing Commission of matters relevant to housing; (4) Provide liaison with other governmental and voluntary organizations on matters relevant to housing; Vice Chairman: A Vice Chairman shall be selected annually by the Chairman from the members of the Commission. The Vice Chairman shall perform such duties as may be assigned by the Chairman and shall assume the responsibilities of the chair in the absence of the Chairman. Members' Term of Office: Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor with majority consent of the Council for staggered three -year terms, except that any person appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term. Upon expiration of his term of office, a member shall continue to serve until his successor is appointed and shall have qualified. Residency Requirements: The Commission members shall reside in geographic neighborhoods as described in Subdivision 11. One member of the Commission shall be appointed from each of the six neighborhoods and the Chairman and two members chosen at large, provided there shall be no more than two members residing in the same neighborhood. Qualifications for Membership: Members of the Commission shall be residents of the City of Brooklyn Center while serving on the Commission and shall represent a broad range of interest in the housing function. Resolution No. 73-140 Initial Appointment: The Commission under this resolution shall become effective September 1, 1973 and shall consist of three members appointed for a term through December 1974, three members appointed for a term through December 1975, and three members appointed for a term through December 1976. Resignations Removal from Office Vacancies: Commissioners may resign voluntarily or may be removed from office by the Mayor with consent by majority vote of the City Council. Three consecutive unexcused absences from duly called Commission meetings shall constitute automatic resignation from office. Vacancies in the Commission shall be filled by Mayoral appoint- ment with majority consent of the City Council. Compensation: Commissioners shall serve without compensation. Subdivision 7. RULES AND PROCEDURES: The Commission shall adopt such rules and procedures not inconsistent with these provisions as may be necessary for the proper execution and conduct of business. Subdivision 8. MEETINGS: The initial meeting of the Commission shall be convened at the call of the Chairman during October 1973. Thereafter, regular meetings shall be held with date and time to be determined by the Commission. Special meetings may be called by the Chairman. Subdivision 9. STAFF: The City Manager shall assign one member of the administrative staff to serve as staff to the Commission. The staff member assigned shall perform such clerical and research duties on behalf of the Commission as may be assigned by the Chairman. Subdivision 10. EX OFFICIO MEMBERS: The Mayor or his Council- man- appointee shall serve as an ex officio member of the Commission privileged to speak on any matter but without a vote, and shall provide a liaison between the Commission and the City Council. Subdivision 11. NEIGHBORHOODS: Neighborhoods Described: Southeast Neighborhood: The Southeast neighborhood shall be bordered on the south by the south city limits; on the east by the Mississippi River; on the north by FAI -94; and on the west by Shingle Creek. Resolution No. 73 -140 Northeast Neighborhood: The Northeast neighborhood shall be bordered on the south by FAI -94; on the east by the Mississippi River; on the north by the north city limits; and on the west by Shingle Creek. Northwest Neighborhood: The Northwest neighborhood shall be bordered on the south by FAI -94; on the east by Shingle Creek; on the north by the north city limits; and on the west by the west city limits. Central Neighborhood: The Central neighborhood shall be bordered on the south by County Road 10; on the east by Shingle Creek; on the north by FAI -94; and on the west by Brooklyn Boulevard. West Central Neighborhood: The West Central neighborhood shall be bordered on the south by County Road 10; on the east by Brooklyn Boulevard; on the north by FAI -94; and on the west by the west city limits. Southwest Neighborhood: The Southwest neighborhood shall be bordered on the south by the south city limits; on the east by Shingle Creek; on the north by County Road 10; and on the west by the west city limits. Neighborhood Advisory Committees: Each Commissioner representing a neighborhood shall automatically be a member of the neighborhood advisory committee of the Planning Commission. It will then be a responsibility of each neighborhood advisory committee of the Planning Commission to review housing matters and present the neighborhood attitudes and opinions on general and specific housing programs directly affecting that neighborhood. Auaust 20, 1973 Date Mayor ATTEST Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Tony Kuefler and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Bill Fignar, and Tony Kuefler; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.