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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
April 28, 2008
6:00 P.M.
City Council Chambers
A copy of the full City Council packet is available to the public. The packet ring binder is
located at the front of the Council Chambers by the Secretary.
1. City Council Discussion of Agenda Items and Questions
2. Miscellaneous
a. Audit Entrance Conference
3. Discussion of Work Session Agenda Items as Time Permits
4. Adjourn
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COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Curt Boganey, City Manage
DATE: April 23, 2008
SUBJECT: Audit Entrance Conference
Recommendation:
No Council action required.
Background:
James H. Eichten of Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevick, Co. P.A., the City auditors
will be present at the City Council Study Session providing fifteen minute overview of the
current annual audit. This entrance conference with the governing body is a new audit
requirement as prescribed in SAS 114.
I have enclosed an outline of the presentation provided by Mr. Eichten.
Budget Issues:
There are no budget issues to consider.
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ACCOUNTANTS
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Audit Entrance Conference
1. Terms of the Engagement
A. Objective of the engagement
A report on the fair presentation of the basic financial statements in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, with an "in
relation to" opinion on the combining and individual fund financial statements and
supporting schedules.
A report on compliance and on internal control over financial reporting based on an audit
of financial statements performed in accordance with government auditing standards.
A report on compliance with Minnesota state laws and regulations
Our services will not include an audit in accordance with the single audit act which is
required if the City expended over $500,000 of federal assistance funds during the year.
We will also provide a management report to communicate comments and
recommendations as a result of the audit. Our management report will include the formal
required communications to the City Council as prescribed under SAS #114
Communication with those Charged with Governance.
B. Management's responsibilities
Management is responsible for the entity's financial statements.
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control
over financial reporting.
Management is responsible for identifying and ensuring that the entity complies with the
laws and regulations applicable to its activities.
Management is responsible for making all financial records and related information
available to the auditor.
At the conclusion of the engagement, management will provide the auditor with a letter
that confirms certain representations made during the audit.
Management is responsible for adjusting the financial statements to correct material
misstatements and for affirming to the auditor in the representation letter that the effects
of any uncorrected misstatements aggregated by the auditor during the current
engagement and pertaining to the latest period presented are immaterial, both individually
and in the aggregate, to the financial statements taken as a whole.
C. Auditor's responsibilities
We are responsible for conducting the audit in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards.
The audit includes obtaining an understanding of internal control sufficient to plan the
audit and to determine the nature, timing, and extent of audit procedures to be performed.
D. Limitations on the engagement
Standards require that the auditor obtain reasonable rather than absolute assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether caused by
error or fraud. Accordingly, a material misstatement may remain undetected. Also, an
audit is not designed to detect error or fraud that is immaterial to the financial statements.
If, for any reason, the auditor is unable to complete the audit or is unable to form or has
not formed an opinion, he or she may decline to express an opinion or decline to issue a
report as a result of the engagement.
An audit is not designed to provide assurance on internal control or to identify reportable
conditions. However, the auditor is responsible for ensuring that the city council is aware
of any significant deficiencies and material weaknesses that come to our attention.
2. Engagement Letter
Refer to previously signed copy of engagement letter
3. Quality review report
Transmittal of the auditor's most recent quality control review report is required when performing
a financial audit under the Governmental Auditing Standards.
4. Fees for services
Refer to previously signed copy of engagement letter
5. Timing
A. Interim work Completed in February, 2008
B. Detailed audit plan
We have provided the City with a list of all schedules and confirmations to be prepared.
C. Field work
We expect to complete fieldwork prior to May 15 2008
D. Report presentation
We expect to present our reports to the city council, the financial commission, and
management at a work session on June 2, 2008.
6. Communication with those charged with governance
A. Communication of significant deficiencies and material weaknesses
Auditing standards require significant deficiencies and material weaknesses to be
communicated to those charged with governance. The communication may take place
after the audit is concluded or during the audit if timely communication is important. The
relative significance of the matters or the urgency of corrective follow -up action may
influence the auditor's decision on when to communicate the conditions.
B. Communication about fraud and illegal acts
If we determine there is evidence fraud may exist (even if the matter is inconsequential)
auditing standards require us to report it to the appropriate level of management. If the
fraud or potential fraud involves senior management or causes the financial statements to
be materially misstated, it will be reported directly to the city council. We are required to
reach an understanding with the city council about the nature and extent of
communication expected about immaterial fraud not involving senior management (such
as misappropriations committed by lower level employees). In the absence of such an
agreement, we should report all instances of fraud to both the appropriate level of
management and the city council.
C. Communication of other information
Others matters which are required to be communicated to the city council will be
included in our management report and include the following:
Auditor responsibility
The level of responsibility the auditor assumes for an audit performed in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and the nature of the
assurance an audit provides.
Accounting policies
The initial selection of and changes in significant policies or their application,
methods used to account for significant unusual transactions, and the effect of
significant accounting policies in controversial or emerging areas.
Estimates
The process management uses to formulate particularly sensitive accounting
estimates and the basis for the auditor's conclusions about the reasonableness of
those estimates.
Adjustments
The significant adjustments arising from the audit including those that have been
reflected in the financial statements and those that were not. In addition,
auditors are required to inform the city council about uncorrected or
misstatements that management has concluded are not material to the financial
statements.
Other information
The auditor's responsibility for unaudited information in documents containing
audited financial statements, the procedures performed, and the conclusions
reached.
Disagreements
All instances, including those that have been satisfactorily resolved, in which the
auditor and management disagreed about matters that, individually or in the
aggregate, could be significant to the entity's financial statements or the auditor's
report.
Opinion shopping
The auditor must discuss matters that were the subject of management's
consultation with other auditors.
Prior to retention issues
The auditor must discuss major issues that management discussed with the
auditor in connection with the retention of the auditor, including the application
of accounting principles and auditing standards.
Difficulties
Any serious difficulties the auditor encountered in dealing with management
such as unreasonable delays in providing needed information, unreasonable
timetable set by management, or unavailability of client personnel.
7. Discussion of prior year findings and recommendations in the 2006 audit and management reports
A. 2006 1 Approval of Journal Entries
B. 2006 2 Approval of Utility Billing Adjustments
C. 2006 3 Determination of Water Consumption
D. 2006 4 Liquor Inventory Adjustments
E. 2006 5 Financial Statement Corrections
F. 2006 6 Documenting Approval For Use of Paid Time Off for Department Heads
8. New Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS Suite)
A. Eight new auditing standards
B. More in -depth understanding of the entity and its environment, including its internal
controls
C. More rigorous assessment of risks of material misstatements based on that understanding
D. Improved linkage between the assessed risks and the nature, timing, and extent of audit
procedures
E. Increased level of reporting of internal control findings and deficiencies
9. Contact Information
James H. Eichten
Principal
Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich, Co. P.A.
5353 Wayzata Blvd. Suite 410
Minneapolis, MN 55416
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City of Brooklyn Center
April 28, 2008 AGENDA
1. Informal Open Forum With City Council 6:45 p.m.
provides an opportunity for the public to address the Council on items which are not on the
agenda. Open Forum will be limited to 15 minutes, it is not televised, and it may not be used
to make
vanes to make political endorsements or for
personal attacks to air personality e
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political campaign purposes. Council Members will not enter into a dialogue with citizens.
Questions from the Council will be for clarification only. Open Forum will not be used as a
time for problem solving or reacting to the comments made but, rather, for hearing the citizen
for informational purposes only.
2. Invocation 7 p.m.
3. Call to Order Regular Business Meeting
—The City Council requests that attendees turn off cell phones and pagers during the meeting.
A copy of the full City Council packet is available to the public. The packet ring binder is
located at the front of the Council Chambers by the Secretary.
4. Roll Call
5. Pledge of Allegiance
6. Council Report
7. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
—The following tems are considered to be routine b the City Council and will be enacted by
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one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember so
requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered at
the end of Council Consideration Items.
a. Approval of Minutes
1. April 14, 2008 Study Session
2. April 14, 2008 Regular Session
3. April 14, 2008 Work Session
b. Licenses
8. Presentations Proclamations /Recognitions/Donations
a. Resolution Expressing Appreciation for the Donation of the Brooklyn Center
Women's Club in Support of the 2008 Summer Fun Squad Program
-Requested Council Action:
Motion to adopt resolution.
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b. Resolution Recognizing Ashlee Kephart as a 2008 National Caring Award Winner
-Requested Council Action:
Motion to adopt resolution.
9. Public Hearings
None
10. Planning Commission Items
None
11. Council Consideration Items
a. Resolution Accepting the Executive Summary from Donald Salverda and Associates
from the City of Brooklyn Center City Council and Department Heads 2008
Leadership Planning and Team Building Retreat and Adopting a Mission Statement,
Values Statement, and Goals Program
-Requested Council Action:
Motion to adopt resolution.
b. Resolution Establishing the Brooklyn Center Centennial Celebration Committee
-Requested Council Action:
Motion to adopt resolution.
C. Resolution Accepting Quotation and Awarding Contract, Improvement Project No.
2008 -14, Contract 2008 -H, 2008 Diseased Tree Removal
-Requested Council Action:
Motion to adopt resolution.
d. Resolution Establishing Park Restrictions on Xerxes Avenue, 55 Avenue North and
56 Avenue North
-Requested Council Action:
Motion to adopt resolution.
e. Resolution Accepting Offer on Sale of $4,335,000 Taxable General Obligation Tax
Increment Bonds, Series 2008A, and Pledging Tax Increments for the Security
Thereof
-Requested Council Action:
Motion to adopt resolution.
12. Adjournment
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MINUTES 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
APRIL 14, 2008
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark
Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal Support Services Dan
Jordet, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director
Gary Eitel, City Attorney Mary Tietjen, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
In relation to Agenda Item No. l If, Councilmember Lasman inquired what the time period will be for
the abatement process to begin following the 10 day waiting period. Mr. Boganey explained the City
will receive bids, so the estimated time will be at least two weeks.
Councilmember Yelich requested the removal of Agenda Item No. 7b from the Consent Agenda.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Ryan inquired about the status of the Brookdale Mall /Sears Roebuck lawsuit. Mr.
Boganey provided an overview of the lawsuit status. He indicated both parties requested a summary
judgment, which was rejected by the judge. Subsequent to that the owners of Brookdale Mall and
Sears Roebuck have been in negotiations to try to resolve the issue.
Councilmember Lasman stated in regards to the increasing number of foreclosures, the League of
Minnesota Cities' monthly magazine includes an article about a program being initiated in the City of
Minneapolis that asks people to adopt vacant houses by keeping an eye on them. She suggested staff
customize the activities included in the article to fit the City of Brooklyn Center and include the
suggested activities in the City newsletter.
There was discussion on whether the City should request residents to access properties that do not
belong to them. It was suggested that this could be seen as the City asking citizens to trespass on
private property. Mr. Boganey indicated the current edition of the City Newsletter will be out within
one week and it will be a few months before the next edition goes out. The current edition includes
suggestions and ideas on this topic. Mr. Boganey stated staff agrees that the City needs the support of
the neighborhoods and residents to stay on top of what is going on. The City Attorney has advised
staff of the need to be very careful in terms of encouraging people to go on to property owned by
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someone else. The ideas included in the League of Minnesota Cities article are great ideas and staff
would likely have included them in the City Newsletter in any event unless Council directs otherwise.
It was suggested that staff contact the City of Minneapolis to determine if there have been any issues
in relation to trespassing concerns.
The majority consensus of the City Council was to direct staff to contact the City of Minneapolis to
determine if there have been any issues in relation to trespassing concerns due to the "vacant house
adoption" activities, and to proceed with including information in the City newsletter based on the
suggestions included in the League of Minnesota Cities article.
Councilmember Lasman suggested Ashlee Kephart be presented with a resolution commending her
for her accomplishments, and that the resolution be presented at a City Council meeting if she would
like to attend.
The majority consensus of the City Council was to direct staff to proceed as suggested with the
proposed resolution for Ashlee Kephart.
Councilmember Yelich requested discussion from the Council regarding to what degree the
conversion of single family homes to rental property is an important issue for the City to respond.
There was discussion regarding the following in relation to rental property in the City:
The conversion of property to rental is a market driven issue.
The trend of an increasing number of households that cannot pay their mortgages has a
negative effect on the City.
A previous City Council responded to the increase of conversion to rentals by increasing the
rental license fee in hopes to curb the amount of conversions.
A future worksession will include recommendations from staff on this topic.
The City needs to obey the law and grant rental licenses when the correct procedure is
followed.
The City has a right to instill standards for the operation of rental properties.
What appears to be a significant growth in the amount of single family homes being rented
may be more of an increase in the number of rental homes being licensed due to staff being
more assertive in identifying homes that have previously been rented without a license.
ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to close the Study Session
at 6:45 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
RECONVENE STUDY SESSION
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to reconvene the Study Session
at 6:50 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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Councilmember O'Connor stated she was contacted by a woman who lives on Perry Avenue that has
complained to the City for four years about the condition of the property behind her on Orchard
i Avenue. She inquired about the process involved with this type of situation. Mr. Boganey reviewed
the process followed when the City receives a complaint on a property. He indicated if it is
determined that there is a violation of the City ordinance the full process may take six months; it
would not take four years in any situation. Councilmember O'Connor indicated she will forward the
property address to Mr. Boganey for staff to review.
It was noted that the outline of this process illustrates that a system of administrative fines would
accomplish the same thing in, a fair manner, but would be much more expeditious and at a far lower
cost to all parties involved.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at
6:58 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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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
APRIL 14, 2008
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum called to order by Mayor Tim
Willson at 6:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark
Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal Support Services Dan
Jordet, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director
Gary Eitel, City Attorney Mary Tietjen, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum.
Ms. Christina Akinola, 5801 Ewing Avenue N, appeared before the Council and stated she is present
to appeal assessments against two properties. One assessment is in the amount of $331.25 for a
delinquent water bill assessed to the property at 5801 Ewing Avenue N. She stated there was a huge
bill at the end of December in the amount of $1,122.63, of which $331.25 belonged to the previous
owner. She was not aware of this at the time that she purchased the property, and there is no way for
her to contact the previous owner. She spoke to Julie at the City, who said that the City had tried to
contact the previous owner and the notices were coming back to the City. Ms. Akinola stated she
also received an assessment for noxious weeds on a rental property that she had a rental license on.
The City said they had sent mail to her, but she never received it. She should have received a letter
saying that the weeds need to be cut, and she never received it until she received two invoices, and
with the invoices she received the returned envelopes, which shows that she had not received
anything previously. The assessment for the noxious weeds is in the amount of $281.25 plus a
penalty for not paying.
Mr. Boganey indicated Ms. Akinola has provided him with information on her situation. Staff is
investigating both issues and Ms. Akinola should be receiving a letter this week. Council will be
copied on the letter and provided a recommendation from staff. He informed Ms. Akinola he would
be happy to discuss any additional questions once she has received the letter. Mr. Boganey answered
q regarding questions of the Council re ardin the process to remove the assessments if that were to be the
Council's decision after consideration of staff's investigation and recommendation. He indicated
Council will be provided with documentation along with the copy of the letter to Ms. Akinola and
Council can determine whether this is an item they wish to place on a future agenda.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Informal Open
Forum at 6:50 p.m.
Motion assed unanimously.
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2. INVOCATION
Councilmember Yelich requested a moment of silence and personal reflection as the Invocation.
3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at
7:00 p.m.
4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor Dan Ryan, and Mark
Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal Support Services Dan
Jordet, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director
Gary Eitel, City Attorney Mary Tietjen, and Carol Hamer, Timesaver Secretarial, Inc.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
6. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Ryan reported on attending the following events:
Event to honor r former Mayor Phil Cohen on March 27 th, The event included an auction of
donated items that raised money for charity and the Brooklyn Center Crime Prevention O
Program. He commented on how much Mr. Cohen has given to the City of Brooklyn Center
and the State of Minnesota.
School District 281 Community Visioning Session: This was a strategic planning session to
sharpen the goals and priorities for School District 281, which faces serious challenges going
forward.
City Expo on April 12 He appreciates the many City employees who gave a large part of
their Saturday to the event.
Councilmember Lasman reported on attending the following events:
North Hennepin Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting on March 25 There was
discussion of new members and several new businesses in the area; the citie s of Brooklyn
Park, Maple Grove and Osseo provided updates; there was discussion on changes to the
bylaws; the North Hennepin Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament will be held on
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June 24 and the Chair of the Governmen t Relations Committee was appointed.
Brooklyn Center/Brooklyn Park Joint Community Dialogue on April 5 New immigrant
residents were invited, and there were about 45 people in attendance. There were small group
discussions. It was suggested that ways City p s for the Ci to help would be to have a multicultural
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liaison meeting dialogue with different groups, diversifying the Police Department, and
recruiting new youth from diverse background. The event was both informative and
productive.
City Expo on April 12 The event was a great way for the City to showcase itself and
citizens to get answers. It was efficient and well run.
Phil Cohen's birthday celebration on March 27 It was great to be able to honor a citizen
that has done so much for the City.
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Councilmember Yelich reported on attending the following events:
City sponsored meeting to address the ground water contamination originating from the 57'
and Logan Avenues site on March 27 The meeting was open to the public; the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency, the Minnesota Department of Health, and the City of Brooklyn
Center were present. The meeting was very informative and the City is making an earnest
and thoughtful approach towards solving and mitigating the problems associated with the
contamination. He encouraged residents who are affected to give consideration to having
their homes tested by contacting the City of Brooklyn Center.
City Expo on April 12 t This was a great event that he would like to have continued in the
future. He heard only positive things on the event.
School District 281 Strategic Planning and Visioning Session: This was the first of several
sessions that will be conducted to help the District formulate its strategic plan for the next
several years.
Councilmember Yelich encouraged residents to participate in the Shingle Creek Watershed Cleanup
event on April 19 t,
Councilmember O'Connor reported on attending the School District 281 Public Forum. She stated
the District is looking for a vision five years from now. She stated the School District has money
problems and questioned why they would hire consultants and request public input for five years
from now.
Mayor Willson reported on attending the following events and reported on the following upcoming
events:
Mayors Round Table for Youth Initiatives with himself and the Mayor of Brooklyn Park:
The event was attended by a number of school officials; the cities continue to work together
cooperatively.
City Expo on April 12 It was a wonderful opportunity to meet and talk with a large number
of organizations and to learn what they are doing in the City for youth and across the board.
He thanked the City staff that gave up their Saturday to be there.
Phil Cohen's birthday celebration on March 27 Mr. Cohen has given 40 years or so of civic
duty and involvement with the City at various levels.
This week on April 16 to the Brooklyn Center Crime Prevention award ceremony will be held
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at Constitution Hall. He commended the three City police officers that will be recognized.
The Shingle Creek Watershed Cleanup will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Community Center on
April 19t He encouraged everyone to participate.
He has been asked to speak at the Laotian New Year's Celebration in Crystal this Saturday.
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the Agenda and
Consent Agenda, as amended, with the removal of Item No. 7b from the Consent Agenda to Council
Consideration Item No. 11 g, and the following consent items were approved:
7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. March 24, 2008 Study Session
2. March 24, 2008 Regular Session
3. March 24, 2008 Work Session
7b. LICENSES
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This item was moved to Council Consideration Item No. 11 g.
7c. Resolution Designating 2008 Planting List of Allowable Boulevard Tree Species
8. PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS is
8a. RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -44 EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION
OF LARRY HANSON FOR HIS 38 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Mayor Willson recited Resolution No. 2008 -44.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO.
2008 -44 Expressing Recognition and Appreciation of Larry Hanson for his 38 Years of Dedicated
Service to the City of Brooklyn Center.
Motion passed unanimously.
8b. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-45 RECOGNIZING THE DESIGNATION OF BROOKLYN
CENTER AS A TREE CITY USA FOR THE SIXTEENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR,
AND A PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 25, 2008 ARBOR DAY AND MAY
2008 ARBOR MONTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER
Mayor Willson recited Resolution No. 2008 -45.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve RESOLUTION
NO. 2008-45 Recognizing the Designation of Brooklyn Center as a Tree City USA for the Sixteenth
Consecutive Year.
Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Willson recited the Proclamation Declaring April 25, 2008, Arbor Day and May 2008 Arbor
Month in Brooklyn Center.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt the proclamation
declaring April 25, 2008, Arbor Day and May 2008 Arbor Month in Brooklyn Center.
Councilmember Ryan commended the Sons of American Legion for the $200 contribution to cover
expenses for the Arbor Day event.
Motion passed unanimously.
8c. PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 22, 2008, AS EARTH DAY IN BROOKLYN
CENTER
Mayor Willson recited the Proclamation Declaring April 22, 2008, as Earth Day in Brooklyn Center.
Councilmember Lasman 4 moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to adopt the proclamation
declaring April 22, 2008, as Earth Day in Brooklyn Center.
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Motion passed unanimously.
9. PUBLIC HEARING
—None.
10. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
11. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
lla. AMEND 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed
amendment to the 2008 City Council meeting schedule to add a work session on Monday, May 19,
2008, at 6:00 p.m. to meet in the City Hall Council/Commission Conference Room with the Charter
Commission. He indicated he has not yet received a firm commitment from the Charter Commission
on the 6:00 start time.
Councilmember O'Connor stated she is unable to make the proposed meeting.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to amend the 2008 City
Council meeting schedule and set date and time of joint meeting with Charter Commission for
Monday, May 19, 2008, at a tentative time of 6:00 p.m. to be held in the Council /Commission
Conference Room at City Hall.
Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
llb. RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -46 ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT,
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2008 -01, 02, 03, AND 04, 2008 RESIDENTIAL
AREA NEIGHBORHOOD STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY
IMPROVEMENTS
Mr: Blomstrom introduced the item, discussed the history, stated the purpose of the proposed
resolution, and answered questions of council members on what is covered in the improvement
projects.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION
NO. 2008 -46 Accepting Bid and Awarding a Contract, Improvement Project Nos. 2008 -01, 02, 03,
and 04, 2008 Residential Area Neighborhood Street, Storm Drainage, and Utility Improvements.
Motion passed unanimously.
llc. STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO CANCEL PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR
DELINQUENT WEED REMOVAL COSTS FOR 6006 EMERSON AVENUE NORTH
Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed
resolution.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to accept the staff
recommendation to cancel proposed assessment for delinquent weed removal costs for 6006
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Emerson Avenue North.
Motion passed unanimously.
lld. STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO CANCEL PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
FOR DISEASED TREE REMOVAL COST FOR 5405 PENN AVENUE NORTH
Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed
resolution. He informed Council that staff believes this item and the previous item are closely related
to the foreclosure issue in the City with a number of vacant properties in various states of foreclosure
and vacant for long periods of time. Staff believes this type of situation could occur more in the
future. They have modified their processing of invoices in such a way that they will very quickly
pass that information on to the Assessing Department so they can immediately note in their records
at the soonest possible date that there may be a pending assessment.
There was discussion on the collection notification process.
Councilmembers Yelich and Ryan commended the City Manager and staff for making adjustments
to minimize these instances.
Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the staff
recommendation to cancel the proposed special assessment for diseased tree removal cost for 5405
Penn Avenue North.
Motion passed unanimously.
Ile. RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -47 PROVIDING FOR THE COMPETITIVE
NEGOTIATED SALE OF $4,335,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX
INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 2008A
Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed
resolution.
Mr. Jordet answered questions of council members on the balance of the City's current bonds and
the proposed taxable general obligation tax increment bonds.
Councilmember O'Connor stated her opposition to the proposed resolution.
There was discussion on the City Council goals of redevelopment in the City and lowering taxes for
the residents. It was noted that building the commercial/industrial tax base is a tool to move in the
direction of lowering the tax rates for the residents in the City.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION
NO. 2008 -47 Providing for the Competitive Negotiated Sale of $4,335,000 Taxable General
Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2008A.
Mr. Jordet answered questions of the Council Members on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District
No. 3.
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There was discussion on the effect of the proposed right -of -way improvements on property values,
redevelopment efforts in the City, responsible management of debt to improve and develop the City,
and the use of TIF funds to spur redevelopment.
Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
11L RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -48 ORDERING THE CORRECTION OF HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS AND FURTHER FOR THE ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES
WITH RESPECT TO THAT REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 6701 REGENT
AVENUE NORTH, BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 66429 LEGALLY
DESCRIBED AS LOT 8, BLOCK 3, NORDSTROM'S TERRACE ACCORDING TO
THE PLAT ON FILE WITH THE REGISTRAR OF TITLES, HENNEPIN COUNTY,
MINNESOTA IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, HENNEPIN COUNTY,
MINNESOTA
Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed
resolution. He answered questions of Council Members regarding the City's efforts to get the
property owner to comply with the required correction of conditions on the property. He explained
staff has no reason to believe that additional time will result in compliance from the property owner.
There was discussion on the role of the City Council as elected officials to try to keep people safe in
the City. It was pointed out that to let this property continue in the current condition now that the
Council has been informed of the condition on the property would not be fulfilling the Council's
duties.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION
NO. 2008 -48 Ordering the Correction of Hazardous Conditions and Further for the Abatement of
Public Nuisances with Respect to That Real Estate Located at 6701 Regent Avenue North, Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota 66429 Legally Described as Lot 8, Block 3, Nordstrom's Terrace According to
the Plat on File with the Registrar of Titles, Hennepin County, Minnesota in the City of Brooklyn
Center, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
11g. LICENSES
MECHANICAL
Aspenair Heating Cooling 308 SW 15 Street, Forest Lake
B D Plumbing, Heating Air 4145 MacKenzie Court NE, St. Michael
Building Mechanical Systems 384543 d Avenue S, Minneapolis
Centerpoint Energy 9320 Evergreen Blvd, Coon Rapids
Modern Heating and Air 2318 First Street NE, Minneapolis
Pierce Refrigeration 19202 nd Avenue, Anoka
Quality Refrigeration, Inc. 6237 Penn Avenue S, Richfield
St. Cloud Refrigeration, Inc. 604 Lincoln Avenue NE, St. Cloud
Solid Refrigeration 1125 American Blvd E, Bloomington
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP
BB Motors, LLC dba Luther Brookdale Chevrolet 6701 Brooklyn Boulevard
R.L. Brookdale Motors 6801 Brooklyn Boulevard
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Brookdale Motor Sales 6800 Brooklyn Boulevard
RENTAL
INITIAL
1405 63 Ln N LeRoy Bendickson
1612 68 Ln N Frank Lachinski
6828 Fremont PI N Zoua Victorianne Lee
6807 Humboldt Ave N C301 William Newgren
6813 Humboldt Ave N B 104 Robert Perri
5736 June Ave N Jackie Gary Hempeck
5935 Lyndale Ave N Byron Watts
5307 Penn Ave N Ben Dossman
6012 York Ave N Korpo Mgaima Presley Hanson
RENEWAL
Carrington Drive Apts
1302 -08 69th Ave N
6910 -20 Humboldt Myra Chazin
Ryan Creek Manor
360147' Ave N Drew Kabanuk
Ryan Creek Manor
3613 47 Ave N Drew Kabanuk
Ryan Creek Manor
3713 47' Ave N Drew Kabanuk
3614 50' Ave N Kjirsten Bjerke Keenan
120157' Ave N Edward Doll Margeret Doll
1100 69" Ave N Evangelical Lutheran Church of the
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cn Eugene Diane Wright
4408 69 Ave N g
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5200 France Ave N Christian Knutson
5319 Queen Ave N Karen Pelak
5337 -39 Queen Ave N Ambe Funwi
5256 Twin Lake Blvd E Brian Somkhan
sc a 3807 61 Ave N Toslu Metzger
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531362 nd Ave N Doua Yang
5342 70 Cir Nick Mbuba
542872 nd Cir Joseph Ditto
5901 Aldrich Ave N Scott Vickie Huber
5419 Humboldt Ave N Cecilia Pineda
5701 James Ave N Victor Roxann Shkaberin
4207 Lakeside Ave N #226 Beach Condo Association
5728 Logan Ave N Ayi Kokodoko
3306 Quarles Rd John Sonja Simpson
6324 Scott Ave N Benson Vang
6926 West River Rd Mark Pivec
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Albrecht Sign Co. 12437 Magnolia Circle NW, Coon
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Councilmember Yelich stated he would like to call attention to the rental licenses and the
inconsistencies in the standards of the multi family and single family rental ordinances. He
encouraged the Council I to have staff provide recommendations on how to improve the consistency
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in those standards.
Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to approve the above licenses.
It was noted that staff has been directed to look at the issue of rental properties in the City and will
be bringing a report forward in the near future.
Mr. Boganey stated staff has put together several teams to look at rental properties in a holistic
manner in order to recommend strategies on rental properties in a variety of ways. In his most recent
conversation with the staff person overseeing that process it was indicated that the groups are
coming close to the final recommendation. He expects it would be in the fairly near future that staff
will bring forward a set of recommendations that attempt to address the concerns in a fairly
comprehensive manner.
Motion passed unanimously.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City
Council meeting at 8:13 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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MINUTES 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
APRIL 14, 2008
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council /Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work Session
called to order by Mayor/President Tim Willson at 8:14 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor/President Tim Willson and Councilmembers /Commissioners Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor,
Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal
Support Services Dan Jordet, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community
Development Director Gary Eitel, City Attorney Mary Tietjen, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site
Secretarial, Inc.
BROOKLYN CENTER FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPORT
Postponed to the next City Council/Economic Development Authority (EDA) Work Session.
TEDDY BEAR MANAGEMENT LLP LETTER REQUESTING EXCEPTIONS TO THE
RENTAL ORDINANCE
Mr. Boganey stated staff is seeking direction in response to a letter received from Mr. Leon R. Fischer
of Teddy Bear Management LLP, the new owner of Twin Lakes Manor. Mr. Fischer is requesting that
the City Council waive the application fee and inspection requirements for his new rental license. In
the letter to the City Mr. Fischer indicates that he believes the current license expires on December 31,
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2008. It has been explained to Mr. Fischer that under the City ordinance licenses are not transferable
and that new owners are responsible for applying for and receiving a rental license. Mr. Boganey
stated the City Attorney has advised that granting the request of Mr. Fischer and waiving the fee
without amending the ordinance would be an unlawful gift. The Council would need to amend the
ordinance in order to accommodate this request.
There was discussion on the requirement for a full public process, including research by staff, in order
to amend a City ordinance. It was noted that granting this request to waive the application fee and
inspection requirements would open the door to future property owners requesting prorated licenses. It
was also noted that the City Attorney has advised it would be an unlawful gift to grant this request
without changing the ordinance.
Mr. Leon Fischer, owner of Teddy Bear Management LLP, addressed the Council and stated he also
represents Teddy Bear Investment, which purchased Twin Lake Manor. He stated they put a lot into
the property and it took a long time to get it licensed. It would be a better use of resources to get issues
taken care of on the rop e rtY g opportunity g He is looking for an o ortuni to et things done instead of tying up
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many months with the re- inspection process. The $8,000 inspection fee is a waste of money at this
point that could be put into the property. He stated he owns a property in the City of New Hope where
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they have a similar ordinance. He took that property over right after the bank cleared title on it; the
City had just finished the inspection and waived the additional inspection as long as the money was
put into the building.
There was discussion on whether there is the opportunity for a lower inspection fee on this property
since the inspection was recently completed. Mr. Boganey explained the fee is based on the total size
of the complex and would not be reduced based on the date of the last inspection.
It was noted that the inspection will provide the opportunity to inspect units that may not have been
inspected previously and will provide Mr. Fischer with feedback on what needs to be done in those
units.
The majority consensus of the City Council was to direct staff not to grant the request of Teddy Bear
Management LLP to waive the application fee and inspection requirements for a new rental license,
and not to amend the Rental Licensing Ordinance.
CAPITAL MAINTENANCE PLANNING
Mr. Boganey provided background information on the authorization of the Capital Maintenance Plan
for municipal public buildings. He reviewed that during the 2008 budget approval process there was
discussion of the building maintenance study. Council adopted a budget that increased the amount of
funds transferred from the Municipal Liquor Fund to the General Fund that is estimated to be a
sufficient amount to implement this Plan at least through the year 2010. Further discussion was
referred to a work session review. Mr. Boganey stated staff's analysis is that it will cost an average of
$291,000 per year to cover the General Fund portion of these maintenance needs throughout the life of
the Plan. This would represent a 2.04% increase in the annual levy if the entire amount were to be paid
through the levy. This is the policy choice Council could be presented with in the year 2011. Staff
believes this would be the worst case scenario. Staff believes there are alternative funding sources to
reduce the $291,000 amount.
Mr. Boganey and Mr. Jordet provided an overview and answered questions from Council on the
following funding alternatives: 1) continuing the transfer from the Municipal Liquor Fund throughout
the life of the Plan; 2) grants; 3) amending the policy to reduce the reserve requirement in the
Operating Fund balance; 4) $300,000 lump sum transfer from the Municipal Liquor Fund. It was noted
that there are many variables involved when trying to come up with a long term solution outside of
two to five years. It was noted that Local Government Aid (LGA), which is being considered by the
State Legislature, could be another possible funding source.
It was requested that staff provide Council with additional information regarding the risks of reducing
the Operating Fund balance.
It was noted that the anticipated maintenance costs for the Community Center are very high in the
years 2011 and 2013. Mr. Blomstrom provided an overview of the anticipated maintenance on the
Community Center in the years 2011 and 2013.
It was suggested that the City sell the Community Center. Mr. Blomstrom advised maintenance costs
for the pool have been identified, but additional analysis is needed to determine the actual long range
cost if the City decides to keep the pool. It was noted that during the remodeling of the Community
Center in 2002 it was pointed out that there were about 10 to 15 more useful years in the pool area of
the Community Center. At that time there was discussion about a referendum being conducted to
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determine the community's long term desires related to the Community Center and whether the
community g pay is willing to a for those services.
There was discussion on obtaining feedback from the community regarding the Community Center
during the comprehensive planning process.
The majority consensus of the City Council was to direct staff to continue to maintain municipal
public buildings and to work on viable plans for funding the Capital Maintenance Plan, and to provide
Council with draft questions to survey the public regarding the Community Center during the
comprehensive planning process.
FRANCHISE FEE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Mr. Boganey stated the City has had franchise fees with the two private utility companies since
December of 2003. The fees have been used exclusively to fund the City share of street reconstruction
projects. Mr. Boganey provided information regarding the- process to increase the amount of the
franchise fee. He advised as they attempt to do more and more street reconstruction in the City a
funding source will be needed for the City's share of that cost unless the City is going to pass on more
of the share of that cost to benefiting property owners. Staff is seeking direction as to whether a
franchise fee adjustment should be considered in advance of the 2009 budget adoption with notice
provided to the utility of the intent.
It was noted that the franchise fee spreads the cost of funding street reconstruction projects across the
community, while the assessment process is more intrusive for the homeowners in the project areas. It
was also noted that a 3% increase would represent an increase of one nickel per month and will
provide necessary funding for the street reconstruction program.
The majority consensus of the City Council was to direct staff to schedule a future work session
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agenda item for the Council to determine whether to proceed with a 3% franchise fee increase with the
2009 preliminary budget adoption, and to provide comparison data on franchise fees being charged in
other municipalities.
2011 BROOKLYN CENTER CELEBRATION
Mr. Boganey indicated Council has been provided with a draft Centennial Project Outline, draft
invitation letter requesting community organizations to appoint delegates to serve on the Centennial
Celebration Committee (CCC), a list of religious institutions in the City, and a list of potential CCC
members. Mr. Boganey suggested Council review the information and provide feedback to staff.
Mayor/President Willson stated Diane Sannes has agreed to serve as the CCC Chair. Ms. Sannes has
requested to be provided with explicit guidelines on what her duties will be.
It was suggested that the local high schools be contacted to encourage participation by teen youth.
The majority consensus of the City Council was to direct staff to include the creation of the Centennial
Celebration Committee on the agenda of the next City Council meeting.
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2008 COUNCIL RETREAT FOLLOW UP
Mr. Boganey reviewed with Council that a consensus review of Council Strategic Goals was
established at the 2008 Council Department Head Retreat. He stated Council has been provided with a
report on the retreat, which includes a list of recommended actions. Mr. Boganey requested feedback
from Council on any modifications, changes, or additions. He indicated formal action to adopt the new
goals and revised mission statement will be included on the next City Council agenda. Staff will then
fine tune the priorities and issues, strategies, and action plans.
The following corrections were requested to the City of Brooklyn Center Council and Department
Heads 2008 Leadership Planning Team Building Retreat Report:
Page 6, paragraph 1: "The Mission Statement is a statement that describes the
orizanization's..
Page 10, item 8: "Progress made on administrative fin& fines"
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council members Der requirements of the ODen Meeting Law."
Councilmember /Commissioner Yelich expressed concern that although the identified goals could be
classified as good intentions or good priorities, they cannot be classified as goals because they are too
ambiguous to measure progress and they do not provide staff with clear direction.
There was discussion on the list of goals. It was noted that in relation to goal #1, Council is provided
with a report from the Police Chief that shows in a quantifiable way one of the ways in which they are
providing a safe and secure community. It was pointed out that a number of things are being done, and
goals that are too specific are limiting.
Mr. Boganey stated the nine goals set for the year provide direction that is clear enough for staff to act
will staff interpretation of what the believe will help on. Council be provided with s a s p achieve these
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goals, which will include measurable results. If Council does not concur with the measurable results
that are presented, direction and feedback at that time would be helpful to staff.
It was noted that the closing remarks of the retreat focused on the need for the City Council and staff
to be mission and oal driven and to accept and appreciate diversity, be team la and to focus
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ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember /Commissioner Ryan moved and Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman seconded
adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at 10:07 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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City Council Agenda Item No. 7b
COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM
TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager
FROM: Maria Rosenbaum, Deputy City Clerk
DATE: April 22, 2008
SUBJECT: Licenses for Council Approval
Recommendation:
I recommend that the City Council approve the following list of licenses at its April 28, 2008, meeting.
Background:
The following businesses /persons have applied for City licenses as noted. Each business /person has
fulfilled the requirements of the City Ordinance governing respective licenses, submitted appropriate
applications, and paid proper fees. Applicants for rental dwelling licenses are in compliance with
Chapter 12 of the City Code of Ordinances, unless comments are noted below the property address on
the attached rental report.
FIREWORKS TEMPORARY
Cub Foods 3245 County Road 10
MECHANICAL
Erickson Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling 147192 nd Lane NE, Blaine
Home Depot Home Services 5169 Winnetka Ave N, New Hope
Louis Degidio Services, Inc. 21033 Heron Way, Lakeville
M C Mechanical 926 Dale Street, St. Paul
Yale Mechanical 9649 Girard Ave S, Minneapolis
RENTAL
See attached report.
SIGN HANGER
Express Signs and Balloons, Inc. 19320 Yucon Street NW, Cedar
Nordquist Sign Company 312 W. Lake Street, Minneapolis
Phoenix Signs LLP 10856 Hwy 81, Maple Grove
Signation Sign Group 6840 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center
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3218 67th Ave N ISingle Family I Initial I Warren Comeaux None per 12 -911 ordinance OK OK
5937 Abbott Ave N Famil Sin le `None per 12 -911 ordinance OK OK
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Ryan Lake Apts 1 Bldg
3401 -13 47th Ave N 22 Units Renewal Clover Management None per 12 -913 ordinance OK OK
1510 69th Ave N
Need to repair, prime, paint
exterior fascia, and /or soffit. 1 Bldg Deer Meadow Holdings, LLC c/o
Weather Deferral 4 Units Renewal Howard Lapides None per 12 -911 ordinance OK OK
3715 69th Ave N Two Family (1) Renewal Gary Olson None per 12 -911 Ordinance OK OK
3612 58th 1/2 Ave Single Family Renewal Selena Lee None per 12 -911 ordinance OK OK
4213 63rd Ave N Single Family Renewal Bryan Friendshuh None per 12 -911 ordinance OK OK
1323 67th Ln N ISingle Family I Renewal ITerry Hartmann INone per 12 -911 ordinance OK OK
1300 68th Ln N ISingle Family I Renewal ITerry Hartmann INone per 12 -911 ordinance I OK OK
5348 70th Cir Single Family Renewal Nicholas Antwi None per 12 -911 ordinance OK OK
1706 71st Ave N Single Family Renewal Patricia Sandeen None per 12 -911 ordinance OK OK
4707 Eleanor Ln Single Family Renewal Todd Vlasaty None per 12 -911 ordinance OK OK
16031 Halifax Ave N ISingle Family I Renewal I Luis Perez (None per 12 -911 ordinance I OK I OK
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5200 Howe Ln Single Family Renewal Kazim Adeoti None per 12 -911 ordinance OK OK
5755 Humboldt Ave N ISingle Family I Renewal IToan Truong (None per 12 -911 ordinance I OK I OK
1 7169 Unity Ave N Single Family Renewal IAngelique Brown INone per 12 -911 ordinance I OK I OK
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A Millennium Community
COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM
TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager
FROM: Jim Glasoe, Director of Community Activities,
Recreation and Services
DATE: April 23, 2008
SUBJECT: Resolution Expressing Appreciation for the Donation of the Brooklyn
Center Women's Club in Support of the 2008 Summer Fun Squad
Program
Recommendation: Staff recommends acceptance of this donation and asks that it be
coded to the corresponding activity budget.
Background: The Brooklyn Center Women's Club has presented to the City a donation
of three hundred dollars, ($300.00) and has designated that it be used to support the 2008
Summer Fun Squad Program.
This donation will be used to purchase program supplies, allowing us to keep registration
fees as low as possible.
Budget Issues: None noted
C: Fiscal Support Services
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 (763) 569 -3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569 -3300 FAX (763) 569 -3434
FAX (763) 569 -3494
www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE DONATION OF THE
BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB IN SUPPORT OF THE 2008 SUMMER FUN
SQUAD PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Women's Club has presented to the City a
donation of three hundred dollars, ($300), and asked that it be used to support the 2008 Summer Fun
Squad Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is appreciative of this donation, and commends the
Brooklyn Center Lions Club for its civic efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota:
1. Acknowledges the donation with gratitude.
2. Appropriates the donation to the corresponding activity budget.
April 28, 2008
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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cil Agenda Item NO- 8b
COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM
TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager
FROM: Sharon Knutson, City Clerk�
DATE: April 22, 2008
SUBJECT: Resolution Recognizing Ashlee Kephart as a 2008 National Caring Award
Winner
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a Resolution Recognizing Ashlee
Kephart as a 2008 National Caring Award Winner.
Background:
At the recommendation of Mayor Willson, a recognition resolution has been drafted in honor of
Ashlee Kephart.
Budget Issues:
There are no budget issues to consider.
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its adoption: Member introduced the following resolution and moved
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ASHLEE KEPHART AS A 2008 NATIONAL
CARING AWARD WINNER
WHEREAS, Ashlee Kephart is one of five young people in America to receive the
Caring Institute 2008 National Caring Award; and
WHEREAS, on April 7, 2008, Ashlee Kephart was inducted into the Hall of Fame for
Caring Americans, a museum located at 320 A Street in Washington, DC, in what was the first
Washington, DC, home of Frederick Douglass, the great human rights leader; and
WHEREAS, Ashlee Kephart is founder of Kids for a Better World and donates books,
household items, and shoes to thousands of people in Africa and the United States and many are
orphans and disaster victims who find comfort in her "caring bags" full of socks, snacks, toiletries,
and cards saying, "I CARE ABOUT YOU; and
WHEREAS, Ashlee Kephart does all this because she knows caring means
identifying with someone you've never met, and she brings the same empathy to her recent book
about coping with her father's death, A Special Way of Remembering, which speaks to children who
have lost a parent with this simple but moving advice: "We shouldn't forget somebody important in
our lives. Think about those people and, while you are remembering, do what you love to do."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that Ashlee Kephart, our 2008 National Caring Award winner, be and hereby is
commended for promoting the values of caring, integrity, and public service.
Anril 28, 2008
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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CARING OSTITUTE
HONORARY BOARD OF March 27, 2008 Hon. John Kasich
TRUSTEES
Hon. William J. Keating
Honorable Robert J. Dole, Hon. Jack Kemp
Chair C. Everett Koop, M.D.
Patch Adams, M.D. Mr. Paul David Leopoulos
Hon. John B. Anderson Hon. Bob Livingston
Ms. Kathy Mattea
Mr. Walter Anderson Jack B. McConnell, M.D.
Ms. Maya Angelou The Honorable Tim Willson Hon. Howard M. Metzenbaum
Hon. Robert M. Ball
Brooklyn Center City Hall Hon. Carol Moseley -Braun
Mr. Paul L. Berry, Jr.. Jr:
Hon. Ben Nelson
Hon. James J. Blanchard 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Hon. Nancy Brinker Brooklyn enter MN. 55430 Mr. William Panetta
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Hon. William E. Brock, III rn Hon. Leon E. P Pannetta
Mr. Tom Peters
Hon. Dale Bumpers
Robert N. Butler, M.D. Dear Mayor Willson: Ms. Berry D. Pope
Ms. Kaye Lani Rae Rafko- Wilson
Hon. Joseph A. Califano, Jr.
Ms. Cokie Roberts
Hon. Thomas R. Carper
Mr. S. Truett Cathy It is a pleasure to inform you that one of your constituents has Mr. Tim Sanders
Mr. Marvin Cetron been selected among the five most caring men and women in Hon. Patricia Schroeder
ak Cho ra, M.D. Mr. Horst H. Schulze
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P P America by a secret ballot vote of the trustees on this letterhead. Mr. Willard sooty
Ms. on. D They include: Hon. Kathleen Sebelius e Church
Hon. Dick Clark Hon. Jeanne Shaheen
Hon. Max Cleland
Bernie S. Siegel, M.D.
Dr. Ruth L. Constant 0
Ms. Ashlee Kephart Hon. Alan Simpson
Ms. Mary Jo Copeland 5130 65' Ave. N Hon. Louis Stokes
Hon. Emilio Q. Daddario
Mr. Sam Daley- Harris Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 -2011 Ms. Susan Sullivan
Hon. Hal Daub 763 533 -1110 Ms. Mary Sucher
Hon. Billy Tauzin
Mr. Hugh Downs
M Hon. Tommy G. Thompson
Mr. Daniel J. Edelman
Mr. Mike Vance
Hon. Donald M. Fraser She will receive her award on April 7, 2008, in a ceremony
Mr. Millard Fuller beginning at 6 m. at Marriott Park Hotel 2660 Ms. Margaret Wheatley
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1> Hon. James C. Wright, Jr.
Hon. Parris Glendening Woodley Rd., NW, in Washington, DC.
Ms. Susan Goldwater Levine
BOARD of DIRECTORS
Ms. Lilibet Ha g el
Carl A. Hammerschlag, M.D. We would be pleased to have you attend the Gala which marks Honorable Mel Levine
Hon. Mark Hatfield their induction into the Hall of Fame for Caring Americans, a Chair
Hon. William D. Hathaway Kathleen M. Brennan
Hon. Margaret M. Heckler museum located at 320 A Street in Washington, DC, in what President
Dr. Dorothy Height was the first Washington, DC, home of Frederick Douglass, the
Gary M. Bremer
Hon. Alexis Herman
great human rights leader. As an alternative, we would invite Vice Chair
Sandra Hernandez, M.D.
Fr. Theodore M. Hesburgh you to send a letter of congratulations to these good people who Robert L. Byers
Ms. Frances Hesselbein have each lived exemplary lives of service to others. Diane Deacon
Mr. Lloyd Hill Glenn Kielty
Mr. David Horowitz
Mr. Jon M. Huntsman Rodney D. Windley
Mr. Kevin Johnson Val J. Halamandaris
Hon. J. Bennett Johnston Founder and Executive Director
228 Seventh Street, SE Washington, DC 20003
phone 2021547 -4273 fax 2021547 -4510 www.caring.org
As you know, the Caring Institute's purpose is to promote
caring, integrity and public service in America. One of the ways.
that we do this is by identifying individuals who personify these
values and hold them out as role models to be emulated by
others. I am enclosing a press release issue by the Chairman of
our Board of Trustees, Senator Bob Dole, which provides you
with more details.
You know you have my very great respect and admiration now
and always.
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Executive Director
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Contact:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mayor Tim Willson Honors Ashlee Kephart as 2008 Caring Award Winner
Founder of Kids for a Better World to be Inducted Into Caring Institute's Hall of Fame for Caring
Americans
Location Mayor Tim Willson congratulates Ashlee Kephart of Brooklyn Center as a 2008 Caring
Award winner. She will be honored at a celebration on April 7 in Washington, DC, at the Marriott
Wardman Park Hotel. Five adults and five young adults are receiving Caring Awards this year.
Quote from Mayor:
Ashlee has a special way of remembering those in need. As founder of Kids for a Better World, she
donates books, household items and shoes to thousands of people in Africa and the U.S. Many are
orphans and disaster victims, who find comfort in her "caring bags" full of socks, snacks, toiletries and
cards saying, "I Care About You. Ashlee does all this because she knows, "caring means identifying
with someone you've never met." She brings this same empathy to her recent book about coping with her
father's death. A Special Way of Remembering speaks to children who've lost a parent with this simple
but moving advice: "We shouldn't forget somebody important in our lives. Think about those people and,
while you are remembering, do what you love to do."
The Caring Institute's mission is to promote the values of caring, integrity, and public service. It was
founded in 1985 by Val J. Halamandaris after a meeting with Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Mother Teresa
suggested that there was a poverty of the spirit in the developed world which was much worse than the
poverty of the body seen in the third world and asked Halamandaris to do something about it. Mother
Teresa suggested identifying people who give back to society in extraordinary ways and holding them up
as role models to be identified by others. The Caring Institute is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Visit
the Web site at www.caring.org.
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CARING I NSTITUTE
HONORARY BOARD of FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hon. John Kasich
TRUSTEES
Hon. William J. Keating
Honorable Robert J. Dole, March 26 2008 Hon. Jack Kemp
Chair C. Everett Koop, M.D.
Patch Adams, M.D. Mr. Paul David Leopoulos
Hon. John B. Anderson Hon. Bob Livingston
Mr. Walter Anderson Contact: Val J. Halamandaris Ms. Kathy Mattea
Ms. Maya Angelou Richard Brennan J ack B. McConnell, M.D.
Hon. Robert M. Ball Maureen Ryan
Hon. Howard M. Metzenbaum
Hon. Carol Moseley -Braun
Mr. Paul L. Berry, Jr. (202) 5474273 Hon. Ben Nelson
Hon. James J. Blanchard Mr. William D. Novelli
Hon. Nancy Brinker
Hon. William E. Brock, III Hon. Leon E. Panetta
Hon. Dale Bumpers Mr. Tom Peters
Ms. Betty D. Pope
Robert N. Butler, M.D. MOST CARING PEOPLE IN AMERICA NAMED
Ms. Kaye Lani Rae Rafko- Wilson
Hon. Joseph A. Califano, Jr. Ms. Cokie Roberts
Hon. Thomas R. Carper Caring Institute Names 2008 Inductees to the Hall of Fame for Mr. Tim Sanders
Mr. S. Truett Cathy
Mr. Marvin Cetron Caring Americans Hon. Patricia Schroeder
Deepak Chopra, M.D. Mr. Horst H. Schulze
Ms. Bethine Church Washington, DC Senator and former Majority Leader, Robert J. Mr. Willard Scott
0 Hon. Dick Clark Hon. Kathleen Sebelius
Dole, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Caring Institute, today Hon. Jeanne Shaheen
Hon. Max Cleland
Dr. Ruth L. Constant announced the winners of the 2008 National Caring Awards. Bernie S. Siegel, M.D.
Ms. Mary Jo Copeland Hon. Alan Simpson
Hon. Emilio Q. Daddario Five remarkable adults and five youths will be honored during the Hon. Louis Stokes
Mr. Sam Daley- Harris National Caring Awards ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on April 7 at the Ms. Susan Sullivan
Ms. Mary Sucher
Hon. Hal Daub
Marriott Wardman Hotel in Washington, DC. Hon. Billy Tauzin
Mr. Hugh Downs
Mr. Daniel J. Edelman Hon. Tommy G. Thompson
Hon. Donald M. Fraser On behalf of our board of trustees, it is a great honor for us to pay Mr. Mike Vance
Mr. Millard Fuller tribute to these extraordinary people who have used their lives for the Ms. Margaret Wheatley
Hon. Parris Glendenin Hon. James C. Wright, Jr.
g betterment of others. They are wonderful role models and the very
Ms. Susan Goldwater- Levine p ersonification of cari said Senator Dole.
Ms. Lilibet Hagel p g BOARD of DIRECTORS
Carl A. Hammerschlag, M.D. Honorable Mel Levine
Hon. Mark Hatfield The Caring Institute's mission is to promote the values of caring, Chair
Hon. William D. Hathaway integrity and public service. It was founded in 1985 by Val J. Kathleen M. Brennan
Hon. Margaret M. Heckler Halamandaris after a meeting with Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Mother President
Hon. D oroth y Herman Teresa said that there was a poverty of the spirit in the developed Gary M. Bremer
AJeyis Sandra Hernandez, M.D. world which was much worse than the poverty of the body seen in the Vice Chair
Fr. Theodore M. Hesburgh third world and directed Halamandaris to do something about it. Robert L. Byers
Ms. Frances Hesselbein Halamandaris put in place an awards program and a system for Diane Deacon
Mr. Lloyd Hill identifying people who give back to society in extraordinary ways Glenn Kielty
Mr. David Horowitz and holding hem u as role models to be identified b others. The
Mr. Jon M. Huntsman g p y Rodney D. Windley
Mr. Kevin Johnson Caring Institute is a non profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Val J. Halamandaris
Hon. J. Bennett Johnston Founder and Executive Director
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228 Seventh Street, SE Washington, DC 20003
phone 2021547 -4273 fax 2021547 -4510 www.caring.org
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The 2008 Annual Caring Award winners include:
Dick Grace
Founder, Grace Family Vineyards
St. Helena, CA
Dick Grace left behind a successful career as a stockbroker 30 years ago to establish Grace Family
Vineyards. His goal was not retirement or a life of ease, but entrepreneurial philanthropy. His
high- quality wines sell for $25041,000 a bottle one went for $100,000 at auction. Grace has to
date donated more than $25 million in profits, which have been used to help ill, abused, or
homeless people the world over. Grace has built schools and hospitals, as well as made countless
personal visits to the people he assists. "My wine," he says, "is a vehicle for what I want to do with
my life. My task is to raise consciousness to help my fellow man."
Sister Adele O'Sullivan, MD
Medical Director, Health Care for the Homeless
Phoenix, AZ
Adele O'Sullivan's dream of serving God by helping humanity led her to join the Order of
Carondelet 31 years ago and fired her subsequent decision to become a doctor. Today, the lady
known as the "Mother Teresa of Phoenix" runs the non profit Health Care for the Homeless. Her
organization has a clean, well- equipped clinic and medical vans staffed by professionals which
seek out the needy in the community. In order to help still more, she has founded another nonprofit
called Circle the City. "It gives me life," she explains, "to watch someone who's suffering and
make it better."
Greg Porter
Founder of God's Katrina Kitchen
Gulfport, MS
Greg Porter took the devastation of Hurricane Katrina personally. He moved to the Mississippi
Gulf, set up a huge tent, and founded God's Katrina Kitchen. Then he began to feed the homeless
and hungry, preparing more than 3,000 meals a day. For over two years, he rarely saw his family.
Working day and night, he persuaded churches from 22 religious denominations to donate truck
loads of food, recruited over 13,000 volunteers, served thousands of meals and helped build
hundreds of homes for the homeless. "This wasn't my vision," he explains, "God grew it."
Rev. Cecil Williams
Founder, Glide Memorial Methodist Church
San Francisco, CA
Reverend Cecil Williams became pastor of Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco's Tenderloin
District in 1963. Parishioners were few because they feared going through the throngs of drug
addicts, prostitutes, winos, homeless, and sick people who lined the streets. Reverend Williams did
what Jesus would have done bring everyone inside. He made it clear that everyone was equal in
God's eyes. He raised funds and created more than 80 programs ranging from housing to health
care, from meals to education tailored to meet the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of each
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of the thousands of people who have crossed his threshold. "Everyone can come here," he says,
"Everybody is our kind. That's the church it seems to me."
John Wooden
Former Coach, UCLA Bruins
Los Angeles, CA
John Wooden is well known as the coach of the UCLA basketball team who won an unimaginable
10 national titles. Some years he did this with great talent and other years with average talent. The
secret to his success, he explains, is that he lived his life according to the Golden Rule, and he
inspired even insisted that those who played for him do the same. In short, he took caring to a
high art. It was not something he had to think about consciously; it was just part of who he
was. His instruction to his teams was only minimally about basketball. In the main, it was about
how to succeed as a human being and score in the game of life. "You should never try to be better
than anyone else," he says. "You should keep learning from others, and you should always try to be
the best you can be."
The 2008 Annual Caring Award Young Adult winners include:
Jami Harper
Founder, H2Owood Squares
Age 19
Grand Island, NE
Jami is an environmental activist who makes her cause fun. "I like to find things people can relate
to," she says, "because it helps them think in a different light." She's urged children to save
resources in a book based on the board game Candy Land. Teens may think twice about lighting up
if they play her educational game on smoking's harmful effects. And we all might worry more
about clean water after joining in H2Owood Squares, based on the show Hollywood Squares. Jami
invented the game after hearing about tainted water in her community, and she's presented it at
hundreds of schools. H2Owood Squares, as she explains, teaches us how to protect our water. "If
just one water supply is spared from contamination because of my activity, I would consider it a
success."
Alexandra Holderman
Founder, Baby Bundles
Age 14
Mishawaka, IN
Alexandra goes shopping every year for lots of babies. She's too young to have her own kids, but
not too young to think "you should share your blessings." That's a lesson she learned from her
mom, and she's acted on it since age five. In the past nine years, she's assembled over 2,000 "baby
bundles" for teenage mothers in need. The bundles contain all the clothes and blankets she can
afford using her own allowance and support from businesses in her community. There's no
question store managers like her fundraising letters and sense her inner drive. Despite her age,
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Alexandra already knows the meaning of life. "God puts each of us on earth for a purpose," she
says, "and after you fulfill it he sends you home."
Dallas Jessup
Founder, Just Yell Fire
Age 16
Vancouver, WA
Dallas has a hard punch and a soft heart. You can see both in her free self defense video "Just Yell
Fire." She decided to make it after hearing about the abduction and death of a young Florida girl.
Dallas knew she could help girls like this one since she has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Drawing
on her martial arts skills, she created a simple self defense strategy, wrote a script, and raised
$500,000. The result was a major production that's been seen online by 2 million viewers in 37
countries, including Iraq. Many American girls get to learn about self defense from Dallas herself
because she speaks often at schools and youth clubs. "You can't change everything," Dallas
knows, "but you can change the one thing that is really on your heart."
Ashlee Kephart
Founder, Kids for a Better World
Age 16
Brooklyn Center, MN
Ashlee has a special way of remembering those in need. As founder of Kids for a Better World, she
donates books, household items, and shoes to thousands of people in Africa and the U.S. Many are
orphans and disaster victims, who find comfort in her "caring bags" full of socks, snacks, toiletries,
and cards saying, "I CARE ABOUT YOU." Ashlee does all this because she knows, "Caring
means identifying with someone you've never met." She brings this same empathy to her recent
book about coping with her father's death. A Special Way of Remembering speaks to children
who've lost a parent with this simple but moving advice: "We shouldn't forget somebody
important in our lives. Think about those people and, while you are remembering, do what you love
to do."
Vasanth Kuppuswamy
Founder, Tamil Nadu India School Fund
Age 18
Charleston, SC
Vasanth inspires Indian children to learn. He's been teaching them English since he was 12 and
raising money for them since he was 14. As founder of the Tamil Nadu India School Fund, he has
collected over $60,000 for schools in the rural village where his father grew up. Thanks to Vasanth,
students who once sat on cement floors now have benches and desks. He's also given them a
science lab, athletic fields, and a water filtration system. Much of this became possible thanks to
his generous supporters, many of them young American students. While Vasanth appreciates their
donations, he reminds them that philanthropy is not just fundraising. So find a way to give of
yourself, he says. "Any teen can put their mind to something and make a difference."
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The Carin Institute o erates a museum the Hall of Fame for Carin Americans located in
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was the first Washington, DC, home of the human rights advocate Frederick Douglass. Caring
Award winners are inducted into this Hall of Fame, located three blocks east of the U.S. Capitol, at
320 A Street, NE, Washington, DC.
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City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Curt Boganey, City Manage
DATE: April 23, 2008
SUBJECT: Resolution accepting the executive summary from Donald Salverda and
Associates from the City of Brooklyn Center City Council and Department
Heads 2008 Leadership Planning Team Building Retreat and adopting a
Mission Statement, Values Statement and Goals Program
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of the subject resolution.
Background:
On February 6 2008 the City Council and Department Heads met in a full day
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Leadership- Planning -Team Building Retreat at the Earle Brown Heritage Center. The
retreat was a follow up to the January 2007 retreat. The facilitator was Don Salverda and
Associates of Roseville, Minnesota.
Having eviewed the draft document at the Council worksession April 14 2008
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consensus was reached that the information presented with a few minor corrections
accurately reflects the actions taken during the subject retreat. Furthermore the majority
consensus of the Council was to present the Mission Statement, Values Statement and
Goals Program for approval consideration and adoption at the next regular City Council
meeting.
Fiscal Issues:
The adoption of this resolution will have no immediate fiscal consequences. It is fair to
say that the implementation of the necessary strategies will have budgetary implications
in the future.
C: Vickie Scheleumng
retreat.042808. memorandum.docx
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 (763) 569 -3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569 -3300 FAX (763) 569 -3434
FAX (763) 569 -3494
w ww. cityo f b rooklyncenter•. org
Member introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FROM
DONALD SALVERDA AND ASSOCIATES FROM THE CITY OF
BROOKLYN CENTER CITY COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 2008
LEADERSHIP PLANNING AND TEAM BUILDING RETREAT AND
ADOPTING A MISSION STATEMENT, VALUES STATEMENT, AND
GOALS PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council and department heads met on
February 16, 2008, in a leadership planning and team building retreat facilitated by Mr. Donald
Salverda; and
WHEREAS, the City Council after receiving input from the management team
has agreed upon the establishment of a City Mission Statement, Statement of Values, and 2008
Goals Program; and
WHEREAS, these statements of City Policy shall serve as a guide and direction
to the City Manager and his staff as they conduct the business of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council commits itself to the adherence to these
statements and all reasonable efforts in 2008 and beyond toward the achievement of these goals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the executive summary from the February 16, 2008, Leadership Planning
and Team Building Retreat is accepted and the Mission Statement, Values Statement, and 2008
Goals are officially approved and adopted.
April 28. 2008
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Attachment H
THE CITY'S
MISSION STATEMENT
"The mission of the
City of Brooklyn Center
is to ensure a clean, safe,
attractive community that
enhances the quality of life and
preserves the public trust.
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Attachment H
(continued)
THE CITY'S VALUES STATEMENT
1) Excellence and Quality in the Service Deliverer
We believe that service to the public is our reason for being and strive to deliver
quality services in a highly professional and cost effective manner.
2) Ethics and Integrity
We believe that ethics and integrity are foundation blocks of public trust and
confidence and that all meaningful relationships are built on these values.
3) Visionary Leadership and Planninq
We believe that the very essence of leadership is to be visionary and to plan for
the future.
!4) Fiscal Responsibility
We believe that fiscal responsibility and prudent stewardship of public funds is
essential for citizen confidence in government.
5) C000eration and Teamwork
We believe that the public is best served when departments and employees work
cooperatively as a team rather than at cross purposes.
6) Ooen and Honest Communication
We believe that open and honest communication is essential for an informed and
involved citizenry and to foster a positive working environment for employees.
7) Professionalism
We believe that continuous improvement is the mark of professionalism and are
committed to applying this principle to the services we offer and the development
of our employees.
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Attachment E
(continued)
PROPOSED STRATEGIC GOALS
2008 2010
HIGHEST PRIORITY
GOAL 1 TO ENSURE A SAFE AND SECURE COMMUNITY
GOAL 2 TO AGGRESSIVELY PROCEED WITH THE CITY'S REDEVELOPMENT
PLANS
j GOAL #3 TO POSITIVELY ADDRESS THE CITY'S CHANGING DEMOGRAHICS
AND INCREASED CULTURAL DIVERSITY
GOAL #4 TO CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN AND UPGRADE THE CITY'S
INFRASTRUCTURE
GOAL #5 TO IMPROVE THE ENFORCEMENT OF CITY CODES
HIGH PRIORITY
GOAL #6 TO ANTICIPATE AND RESPOND EFFECTIVELY TO ISSUES RELATED
TO FORECLOSURES
GOAL #7 TO INCREASE COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION. WITH
CITIZENS; OTHER GOVERNMENT JURISDICTIONS AND AGENCIES,
THE SCHOOLS, AND CHURCHES
GOAL #8 TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND DIVERSITY OF THE CITY'S
HOUSING STOCK
GOAL #9 TO RESPOND TO INCREASING SINGLE FAMILY RENTAL
PROPERTIES BY PROMOTING MORE HOME OWNERSHIP
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Attachment E
PROPOSED GOALS PROGRAM
ONGOING GOALS
GOAL 1 TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICES WITH LIMITED
RESOURCES
GOAL 2 TO ENSURE THE CITY'S FINANCIAL STABILITY
GOAL 3 TO MOVE TOWARD MAINTAINING OR LOWERING THE LEVEL OF
THE CITY'S PROPERTY TAXES AS COMPARED WITH OTHER CITIES
GOAL 4 TO STREAMLINE (WHERE POSSIBLE) AND STRIVE FOR INCREASED
EFFECTIVENESS IN PROVIDING SERVICES
GOAL 5 TO INCREASE THE CITY'S INFLUENCE AT THE LEGISLATURE
GOAL 6 TO IMPROVE THE CITY'S IMAGE WITH CITIZENS AND OUTSIDE OF
THE CITY'S BORDERS
GOAL 7 TO ENSURE THE CITY'S DRINKING WATER IS OF HIGH QUALITY
AND THAT THE CITY'S STORM WATER IS PROPERLY MANAGED.
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COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Curt Boganey, City Manager
DATE: April 24, 2008
SUBJECT: Resolution establishing the Brooklyn Center Centennial Celebration Steering
Committee and appointing Diane Sannes as the Chairperson
Recommendation:
I recommend that the City Council consider approval /adoption of the subject resolution.
Background:
The City Council decided in 2007 that a 100 year birthday celebration would serve the interst of
the community. In doing so committed 5,000 in the 2008 budget to begin funding for this
significant public event.
The Council has met in worksession twice to discuss the proposed plan establish a mission and
outline the parameters of the Steering committee. Following the formal establishment of the
committee and appointment of the chairperson, the first meeting will be set and potential steering
committee members will be invited to attend an initial planning session.
Budget Issues:
This Council has established a budget for the activity.
042808.centennial.council item memorandum.doc
Member introduced the following resolution and moved
i its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE BROOKLYN CENTER CENTENNIAL
CELBRATION COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING CHAIRPERSON
WHEREAS, the Village of Brooklyn Center was incorporated in February 1911; and
WHEREAS, the community has continued to grow and prosper throughout the years
of development; and
WHEREAS, the City will be 100 years old as a corporate body in February 2011; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and right that the residents, businesses, citizens and
friends of Brooklyn Center rejoice and celebrate this momentous occasion; and
WHEREAS, this is a great opportunity to bring future generations of the community
together and build on the legacy of this proud community,
WHEREAS, Mayor Willson has appointed Diane Sannes as Chairperson of the
i Committee and shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that we establish the Brooklyn Center Centennial Celebration Committee, to
provide overall planning and coordination of the Centennial Celebration Activities and confirm the
appointment of Diane Sannes as Chairperson of this committee.
April 28. 2008
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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Centennial Project Outline
updated April 14, 2008
Brooklyn Center Centennial Celebration
Mission:
It is the mission of the Centennial Celebration Committee to collaboratively share and
celebrate the past 100 year history of Brooklyn Center, and to inspire continued greatness
and distinction for the second century.
Committee Goals and Guiding Principles:
In support of the mission, members of the Centennial Celebration Steering Committee will:
Coordinate the overall planning of Centennial activities
Establish sub committees to carry out the work of the Centennial Committee
Develop a budget and fundraising activities for Centennial events and activities
Facilitate communication with the citizens, businesses, institutions and community
organizations regarding Centennial events
Encourage all citizens, businesses, institutions and community organizations to
incorporate Centennial events into existing activities during the celebration period;
Recognize citizens, businesses, organizations, and institutions that embody
Centennial spirit and develop and incorporate Centennial events and activities
Provide opportunities for the entire community to participate in and benefit from
the programs and activities offered throughout the Centennial celebration;
Provide recognition to the contributions of citizens, businesses, institutions and
community organizations who develop Centennial events and activities
Provide opportunities for the entire community to participate in and benefit from
the programs and activities offered throughout the Centennial year
Honor and recognize citizens, businesses, institutions and community organizations
in the community that have supported and shaped the development of Brooklyn
Center in its first century
Coordinate with annual city celebration committee and other committees that
manage city events. Le. Earle Browne Days, National Night Out, etc.
Centennial Project Outline:
1. Initiate Centennial Celebration Project
Establish Committee (Apri12008)
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Potential Representatives
Historical Society, Businesses, Residents, Faith Community, Schools,
Community organizations, other Government Agencies (ex. Government
Center, Library), At -Large
City Council Liaison
City Staff Representative
Kickoff Letter to invite committee members (April 2008)
Establish meeting times
Kickoff Meeting (May 2008)
Appoint Chair
2. Planning
Refine Mission and Goals
Determine Scope of Celebration Length (whole year, month, day, etc.)
Determine Budget
Establish Subcommittee(s) and Chair(s)
is Clear definition of scope, resources, responsibilities, and plans
Fundraising- Determine funding sources and methods of soliciting from
potential contributors (residents, businesses, acquire sponsors, etc.)
Events- add new, expand current events, ideas, etc.
Marketing /Publicity- logo, advertising, website, merchandise, etc.
3. Implementation
Operate Events- Project plan, Event Chair
Thank you letters volunteers, sponsors, contributors, etc.
4. Assessment of Celebration and Events
Follow up meeting
Subcommittee reports
Final analysis
Celebrate Committee successes
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A Few Examples of Celebration Events and Activities
Coloring contest
Time capsule
Book reading quilt theme (quilt book coloring contest), collaborative
library, schools kids fest
Develop historical timeline Historical Society
Historical tour- EBHC, other
Articles Newspaper photos of past
Heritage celebration look at past barbershop quartet, steam engine, car show,
silent movies, Victorian high two photograph exhibit
Photo Album
Plant 100 roses
100 trees for 100 years planting 1 5L tree celebration w /Arbor Day
100 Reasons Project
Giving to our parks— donations Named benches ($1,000), Arbor (20x40 $50,000)
smaller ones available, paver bricks, etc. Est. costs, prefer low maintenance
Host an event
Your stories
City Hall Open House
Boys girls club annual auction dinner
Wall mural painting —100 national artists
Art on Square existing
Community fair
Sports and casino event
100 years of religion bells ring across city 60 faith communities celebrate
Golf tournament
Youth parade happy b -day, goody bag
Mayor State of City Address
Winterfest
Auto show
Centennial parade of lights —100 lighted floats
Fireworks (est. $12,000- $15, 000)
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oun,il Agend Item N 11c
COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM
e p: Curt Boganey, City Manager
FROM: Gary Eitel, Community Development Director
DATE: April 23, 2008
SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting Quotation and Awarding a Contract, Improvement Project No. 2008
14 Contract 2008 -H 2008 Diseased Tree Removal
Recommendation:
Community Development staff recommends that the Brooklyn Center City Council accept the lowest
quotation and award a contract to Arbor Design Tree Service, Inc. for Improvement Project No. 2008 -14
Contract 2008 -H 2008 Diseased Tree Removal
Background:
The City of Brooklyn Center has administered a Diseased Tree Removal program since 1974 and annually
establishes a project to expedite the removal of diseased and other nuisance trees as defined in City
Ordinance Chapter 20.
When a diseased tree is marked on the boulevard, the city shares in half the cost of the removal provided the
removal is conducted under the City's annual Diseased Tree Removal contract. The property owner is
1 6 voiced for approximately half the cost of the removal.
When a diseased tree is marked on private property the property owner is responsible for the removal and
disposal of the tree. City staff informs property owners of the importance of removing diseased trees to
minimize the propagation of tree diseased to adjacent properties. If a property owner fails to remove a
diseased tree, the City acquires a quotation from the contractor for the cost of removal. The quotation is
presented to the property owner prior to proceeding with removal of the diseased tree.
Unpaid charges for tree removal are levied as a special assessment against the respective parcels of land.
Special assessments are levied over a period of five years: The five year payment program assists many
property owners with financing tree removal costs.
The tree removal quantities listed on the quotation form are based on the number of diseased trees removed
by the City's tree removal contractor in 2007. The City's tree inspecto r anticipates that there will be minimal
increases in the number of diseased trees that will be marked for removal in 2008.
Budget Issues:
The City's share of the cost of removal for diseased trees within the public right -of -way and City property is
included in the 2008 Budget under the Public Works Forestry operating budget.
2008 Disease Tree Removal Resolution
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATION AND AWARDING A CONTRACT,
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2008 -14 CONTRACT 2008 -H 2008 DISEASED
TREE REMOVAL
WHEREAS, staff solicited quotations from five qualified tree removal contractors and the
following quotations were received and opened on April 15, 2008 for Improvement Project No.
2008 -14 Contract 2008 -H 2008 Diseased Tree Removal.
Bidder Bid Amount
Arbor Design Tree Service Inc. $44,566.00
'S S Tree Horticultural Specialists, Inc. $46,590.00
WHEREAS, it appears that Arbor Design Tree Service, Inc. is the lowest responsible
bidder for Improvement Project No. 2008 -14
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, that the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Arbor
Design Tree Service, Inc. in the name of the City of Brooklyn Center for Improvement Project No.
2008 -14 2008 Diseased Tree Removal according to the plans and specifications on file in the office
of the Director of Public Works.
April 28. 2008
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
CONTRACT 2008 -H
DISEASED TREE REMOVAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2008 -14
BOULEVARD AND PARK TREES
ITEM TREE EST. UNIT UNIT AMOUNT
NO. ITEM DIAMETER QTY. PRICE
1 Mobilization 1 LS
(not to exceed $3,000)
4 Tree Stump Removal Over 12" 15" 1 Tree 361 .00 361 .00
5 Tree Stump Removal Over 15" 18" 5 Tree 390.00 19 5 0.0 0
522.00 3132.00
6 Tree Stump Removal Over 18" 21" 6 Tree
579.00 3474.00
7 Tree Stump Removal Over 21 24" 6 Tree
607.00 4856.00
8 Tree Stump Removal Over 24" 27" 8 Tree
9 Tree Stump Removal Over 27" 30" 12 Tree 790.00 9 4 8 0.0 0
10 Tree Stump Removal Over 30" 33" 7 Tree 953.00 6 6 71 .0 0
11 Tree Stump Removal Over 33" 36" 5 Tree 1300.00 6 5 0 0.0 0
12 Tree Stump Removal Over 36" 39" 2 Tree 1547.00 3 0 9 4.0 0
13 Tree Stump Removal Over 39" 42" 1 Tree 2356.00 2 3 5 6.0 0
14 Tree Stump Removal Over 42" 1 Tree 2 6 9.2.0 0 2692.00
TOTAL 4,566.00
NOTE: A FIXED AMOUNT OF 30% OF THE BASIC UNIT PRICE BID SHALL BE PAID BY THE OWNER
IN THOSE INSTANCES WHERE STUMP REMOVAL ONLY IS PERFORMED AS PROVIDED IN THE
SPECIAL PROVISIONS, ARTICLE 6.
Q -2 (2008 -H)
City co"IC17, Agenda Item N 11d
COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM
TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager
FROM: Todd Blomstrom, Director of Public Works
DATE: April 21, 2008
SUBJECT: Resolution Establishing Parking Restrictions on Xerxes Avenue North, 55
Avenue North and 56 Avenue North
Recommendation:
Public Works staff recommends that the Brooklyn Center City Council adopt the attached resolution
establishing parking restrictions along Xerxes Avenue, 55 Avenue and 56 Avenue in accordance
with Municipal State Aid requirements.
Background:
The City recently obtained plan approval for the street improvements proposed within the Xerxes
Avenue and Northway Drive project. This approval process allows the City to expend municipal
state aid funding to offset a portion of the construction costs for municipal state aid routes. Xerxes
Avenue, 55 Avenue and 56 Avenue are municipal state aid routes.
The municipal state aid approval process includes certain standards for street widths and on- street
parking. The state aid routes listed above are 52 -feet wide, which allows for four travel lanes along
these streets. This street width is not sufficient to allow on- street parking in addition to the four
travel lanes based on state aid design standards. Parking along these streets is currently prohibited.
The proposed resolution would officially establish a No- Parking Zone on both sides of the street.
This action is required to address the last remaining condition of plan approval from Mn/DOT.
Budget Issues:
Routine replacement of the existing No- Parking signs was previously included in the project cost
estimates for the street improvement project. No additional budget issues are involved with
officially adopting the current parking restrictions.
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON XERXES
AVENUE NORTH, 55 AVENUE NORTH AND 56 AVENUE NORTH
WHEREAS, the City has planned the improvement of Xerxes
of Brooklyn Center p
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Avenue North, 55 Avenue North and 56 Avenue North within the City of Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center will be expending Municipal Street Aid
Funds on the improvements of said streets and
WHEREAS, the proposed street improvements do not provide adequate width for
parking on both sides of the street; and
WHEREAS, approval of the planned construction improvements as a Municipal State
Aid Street project must therefore be conditioned upon certain parking restrictions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the City shall ban the parking of motor vehicles at all times
along the following street segments:
1. Xerxes Avenue North (SAP 109 110 -010) from State Trunk Highway 100 to
Northway Drive
2. 55 Avenue North from Xerxes Avenue North to County State Aid Highway 152
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3. 56 Avenue North from Xerxes Avenue North to County State Aid Highway 152
April 28. 2008
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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City Counc
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City of Brooklyn Center
City Council Agenda Item Memorandum
TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager
FROM: Daniel Jordet, Director of Fiscal Support Services
DATE: 22 April 2008
SUBJECT: Sale of Taxable Tax Increment Bonds
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution awarding sale of
4,335,000 of Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2008A.
Background:
On Monday, 14 April 2008 the City Council authorized the sale of Tax Increment
Bonds for economic and community development purposes. At that time it was
expected that the bonds would be sold on 12 May 2008. However, in order to
complete the bond sale transaction and obtain the funds at closing prior to the
expiration of the 13 year deadline on 15 May 2008 it was necessary to move the
sale of the bonds forward by two weeks.
On 15 May 2008 the City will have approximately 3,335,000 in unspent Tax
Increment dollars in its TIF District 3 fund. After 15 May 2008 no additional
direct project costs may be paid from cash in the TIF District 3 fund.
In order to use that cash already collected in TIF District 3 the City may sell
bonds before the 15 May 2008 date. The proceeds from that debt may be used
to make direct project cost payments. Cash remaining in the TIF District 3
fund would then be used to repay debt obligations.
In addition, the increment projections for the life of the district produce enough
revenue to allow the issuance of an additional 1,000,000 in proceeds for TIF
eligible expenses. The combination of the 3,335,000 current available cash
and the 1,000,000 in future increment revenues allows for the issuance of
4,335,000 in bonds.
This is similar to the program followed when 17,245,000 of TIF Bonds was
issued at the end of 2004.
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Two projects, the Xerxes Avenue reconstruction project and the Brookdale Ford
demolition and cleanup project are depending on TIF District 3 funds to
complete work already started. The total draw for these two projects will be
about 1,200,000. The remaining bond proceeds of 3,135,000 would have to
be used within three years for TIF eligible expenditures within TIF District 3.
These uses would include projects similar to the property acquisitions of the past
three years that have facilitated projects like the GSA agreement for the FBI
building and the underground stormwater treatment structures near the Regal
Theater complex.
The bond repayments are structured so that the cash on hand at 15 May 2008
would be used to make the first two years of payments on the bonds and pay
down the indebtedness quickly. This would reduce interest costs. 77% of the
bonds would be paid off within the first two years. The remaining 1,000,000
debt would be paid over an eight year period with increment revenues generated
during those years.
The City Manager and Director of Fiscal Support Services have been
interviewed by Moody's Investor's Service about the City's bond rating. At this
writing the City's rating is under consideration by Moody's. It is expected that
the Al rating currently in place will be confirmed and that the City's bonds will
continue as investment grade bonds.
Bids for the bonds will be received on Monday, 28 April 2008. When bids are
compiled a recommendation will be developed such that the blanks on the
attached resolution may be completed and the final resolution presented. Until
then, the resolution is attached in substantially completed form for Council
review prior to Monday evening's meeting.
Financial Impact:
While stretching the timeframe for use of the existing 3,335,000 of tax
increment cash, the bonds will also allow the expenditure of an additional
1,000,000 for development projects. The funds provided by the bond proceeds
must be spent within a 3 year window commencing from the date of settlement
(receipt of the cash proceeds) or be applied to repayment of the outstanding
bonds. Total principal and interest payments anticipated for this issue will be
4,770,173.
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$4,335,000
City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2008
DEBT SERVICE SCHEDULE
Date Principal Coupon Interest Total P +I 105% Levy
02/01/2009 1,670,000.00 3.500% 110,849.17 1,780,849.17 1,869,891.63
02/01/2010 1,665,000.00 3.700% 107,823.76 1,772,823.76 1,861,464.95
02/01/2011 125,000.00 3.950% 46,218.76 171,218.76 179,779.70
02/01/2012 125,000.00 4.225% 41,281.26 166,281.26 174,595.32
02/0112013 125,000.00 4.400% 36,000.00 161,000.00 169,050.00
02/01/2014 125,000.00 4.600% 30,500.00 155,500.00 163,275.00
02/01/2015 125,000.00 4.800% 24,750.00 149,750.00 157,237.50
02101/2016 125,000.00 4.900% 18,750.00 143,750.00 150,937.50
02/01/2017 125,000.00 5.000% 12,625.00 137,625,00 144,506.25
02/0112018 125,000.00 5.100% 6,375.00 131,375.00 137,943.75
Total $4,335,000.00 $435,172.95 $4,770,172.95 $5,008,681.60
SIGNIFICANT DATES
Dated................................................................................................................................................. 6/01/2008
DeliveryDate 6/01/2008
FirstCoupon Date 2/01/2009
Yield Statistics
BondYear Dollars $10,055.00
AverageLife. 2.319 Years
AverageCoupon .................:.........I... 4.3279259%
NetInterest Cost NIC) 4.6728289%
TrueInterest Cost (TIC). 4.6685146%
Bond Yield for Arbitrage Purposes 4.2843004%
AllInclusive Cost AIC) 51265983%
IRS Form 8038
NetInterest Cost
4.3279259%
WeightedAverage Maturity 2.319 Years
Interest rates are estimates. Changes in rates may
cause significant alterations to this schedule.
The actual underwriter's discount bid may also vary.
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Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING OFFER ON SALE OF $4,335,000 TAXABLE
GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 2008A, AND
PLEDGING TAX INCREMENTS FOR THE SECURITY THEREOF
A. WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (the
"Authority has heretofore established the Housing Development and Redevelopment Project
No. 1 (the "Redevelopment Project Area and has adopted a Modified Redevelopment Plan
therefor (the "Redevelopment Plan") in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.090 to
469.1082, both inclusive, which Redevelopment Plan authorizes certain expenditures within the
Redevelopment Project Area to promote development in the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
(the "City and enhance the City's tax base; and
B. WHEREAS, the Authority has heretofore created Tax Increment
Financing District No. 3 (the "Tax Increment District within the Redevelopment Project Area
and adopted a tax increment financing plan therefor (as modified, the "TIF Plan") pursuant to the
provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.174 to 469.1799; and
C. WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Redevelopment Plan and
TIF Plan, funds are to be expended within the Redevelopment Project Area to provide money to
i finance certain public redevelopment costs including the acquisition, demolition, clearance and
site preparation in target redevelopment areas within the City (the "Project and
D. WHEREAS, the City has retained Springsted Incorporated "Springsted
Incorporated an independent financial consultant in connection with the issuance of the Bonds,
and is therefore authorized to negotiate the sale of the Bonds without complying with the public
sale requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 475; and
E. WHEREAS, the City has heretofore determined and declared that it is
necessary and expedient to issue $4,335,000 Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds,
Series 2008A of the City, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 475, to finance the Project;
and
F. WHEREAS, the following offers were received, opened and recorded at
the offices of Springsted Incorporated at 10:30 A.M., this same day:
Bidder Interest Rate Net Interest Cost
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as follows:
1. Accebtance of Offer. The offer of
(the "Purchaser to purchase
$4,335,000 Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2008A of the City (the
"Bonds or individually a "Bond at the rates of interest hereinafter set forth, and to pay
therefor the sum of plus interest accrued to settlement, is hereby found, determined
and declared to be the most favorable offer received and is hereby accepted, and the Bonds are
hereby awarded to said purchaser. The Finance Director is directed to retain the deposit of said
purchaser and to forthwith return to the others making offers their good faith checks or drafts.
2. Terms of Bonds.
(a) Title: Oriainal Issue Date: Denominations. Maturities: Term Bond Option.
The Bonds shall be titled "Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2008A
shall be dated May 1, 2008, as the date of original issue and shall be issued forthwith on or after
such date as fully registered bonds. The Bonds shall be numbered from R -1 upward in the
denomination of $5,000 each or in any integral multiple thereof of a single maturity. The Bonds
shall mature on February 1 in the years and amounts as follows:
Year Amount
2009 $1,670,000
2010 1,665,000
2011 125,000
2012 125,000
2013 125,000
2014 125,000
2015 125,000
2016 125,000
2017 125,000
2018 125,000
As may be requested by the Purchaser, one or more term Bonds may be issued
having mandatory sinking fund redemption and final maturity amounts conforming to the
foregoing principal repayment schedule, and corresponding additions may be made to the
provisions of the applicable Bond(s).
(b) Book Entry Onlv Svstem. The Depository Trust Company, a limited
purpose trust Company organized under the laws of the State of New York or any of its
successors or its successors to its functions hereunder (the 'Depository will act as securities
depository for the Bonds, and to this end:
(i) The Bonds shall be initially issued and, so long as they remain in book entry
form only (the 'Book Entry Only Period shall at all times be in the form of a separate
single fully registered Bond for each maturity of the Bonds; and for purposes of
complying with this requirement under paragraphs 5 (with respect to redemption) and 10
(with respect to registration, transfer and exchange), Authorized Denominations for any
Bond shall be deemed to be limited during the Book Entry Only Period to the outstanding
principal amount of that Bond.
(ii) Upon initial issuance, ownership of the Bonds shall be registered in a bond
register maintained by the U.S. Bank National Association in Saint Paul, Minnesota (the
"Bond Registrar in the name of CEDE CO., as the nominee (it or any nominee of the
existing or a successor Depository, the "Nominee
(iii) With respect to the Bonds neither the City nor the Bond Registrar shall have
any responsibility or obligation to any broker, dealer, bank, or any other financial
institution for which the Depository holds Bonds as securities depository sitor the
p ry p, Y(
"Participant") r the r for which a Participant Part o e e son ant holds an interest in the Bonds shown p
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on the books and records of the Participant (the "Beneficial Owner Without limiting
the immediately preceding sentence, neither the City, nor the Bond Registrar, shall have
any such responsibility or obligation with respect to (A) the accuracy of the records of the
Depository, the Nominee or any Participant with respect to any ownership interest in the
Bonds, or (B) the delivery to any Participant, any Owner or any other person, other than
the Depository, of any notice with respect to the Bonds, including any notice of
redemption, or (C) the payment to any Participant, any Beneficial Owner or any other
person, other than the Depository, of any amount with respect to the principal of or
premium, if any, or interest on the Bonds, or (D) the consent given or other action taken
by the Depository as the Register Holder of any Bonds (the "Holder For purposes of
securing the vote or consent of any Holder under this Resolution, the City may, however,
rely upon an omnibus proxy under which the Depositoryassigns its consenting or voting
rights to certain Participants to whose accounts the Bonds are credited on the record date
identified in a listing attached to the omnibus proxy.
(iv) The City and the Bond Registrar may treat as and deem the Depository to be
the absolute owner of the Bonds for the purpose of payment of the principal of and
premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds, for the purpose of giving notices of
redemption and other matters with respect to the Bonds, for the purpose of obtaining any
consent or other action to be taken by Holders for the purpose of registering transfers
with respect to such Bonds, and for all purpose whatsoever. The Bond Registrar, as
paying agent hereunder, shall pay all principal of and premium, if any, and interest on the
Bonds only to or upon the Holder of the Holders of the Bonds as shown on the register,
and all such payments shall be valid and effective to fully satisfy and discharge the City's
obligations with respect to the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds
to the extent of the sum or sums so paid.
(v) Upon delivery by the Depository to the Bond Registrar of written notice to
the effect that the Depository has determined to substitute a new Nominee in place of the
existing Nominee, and subject to the transfer provisions in paragraph 10 hereof (with
respect to registration, transfer and exchange), references to the Nominee hereunder shall
refer to such new Nominee.
(vi) So long as any Bond is registered in the name of a Nominee, all payments
with respect to the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on such Bond and all
notices with respect to such Bond shall be made and given, respectively,, by the Bond
Registrar or City, as the case may be, to the Depository as provided in the Letter of
Representations to the Depository required by the Depository as a condition to its acting
as book -entry Depository for the Bonds (said Letter of Representations, together with any
replacement thereof or amendment or substitute thereto, including any standard
procedures or policies referenced therein or applicable thereto respecting the procedures
and other matters relating to the Depository's role as book -entry Depository for the
Bonds, collectively hereinafter referred to as the "Letter of Representations
(vii) All transfers of beneficial ownership interests in each Bond issued in book
entry form shall be limited in principal amount to Authorized Denominations and shall be
effected by procedures by the Depository with the Participants for recording and
transferring the ownership of beneficial interests in such Bonds.
(viii) In connection with any notice or other communication to be provided to the
Holders pursuant to this Resolution by the City or Bond Registrar with respect to any
consent or other action to be taken by Holders, the Depository shall consider the date of
receipt of notice requesting such consent or other action as the record date for such
consent or other action; provided, that the City or the Bond Registrar may establish a
special record date for such consent or other action. The City or the Bond Registrar shall,
to the extent possible, give the Depository notice of such special record date not less than
15 calendar days in advance of such special record date to the extent possible.
(ix) Any successor Bond Registrar in its written acceptance of its duties under
this Resolution and any paying agency registrar agreement, shall agree to take any actions
necessary from time to time to comply with the requirements of the Letter of
Representations.
(x) In the case of a partial prepayment of a Bond, the Holder may, in lieu of
surrendering the Bonds for a Bond of a lesser denomination as provided in paragraph 5
hereof (with respect to redemption), make a notation of the reduction in principal amount
on the panel provided on the Bond stating the amount so redeemed.
(c) Termination of Book -Entry Only Svstem. Discontinuance of a particular
Depository's services and termination of the book -entry only system may be effected as follows:
(i) The Depository may determine to discontinue providing its services with
respect to the Bonds at any time by giving written notice to the City and discharging its
responsibilities with respect thereto under applicable law. The City may terminate the
services of the Depository with respect to the Bond if it determines that the Depository is
no longer able to carry out its functions as securities depository or the continuation of the
system of book -entry transfers through the Depository is not in the best interests 'of the
City or the Beneficial Owners.
(ii) Upon termination of the services of the Depository as provided in the
preceding paragraph, and if no substitute securities depository can be found which, in the
opinion of the City, is willing and able to assume such functions upon reasonable or
customary terms, or if the City determines that it is in the best interests of the City or the
Beneficial Owners of the Bond that the Beneficial Owners be able to obtain certificates
for the Bonds, the Bonds shall no longer be registered in the bond register in the name of
the Nominee, but may be registered in whatever name or names the Holder of the Bonds
shall designate at that time, in accordance with paragraph 10 hereof (with respect to
registration, transfer and exchange). To the extent that the Beneficial Owners are
designated as the transferee by the Holders, in accordance with paragraph 10 hereof (with
respect to registration, transfer and exchange), the Bonds will be delivered to the
Beneficial Owners.
(iii) Nothing in this subparagraph (c) shall limit or restrict the provisions of
paragraph 10 hereof (with respect to registration, transfer and exchange).
(d) Letter of Representations. The provisions in the Letter of Representations
are incorporated herein by reference and made a part of the resolution, and if and to the extent
any such provisions are inconsistent with the other provisions of this resolution, the provisions in
the Letter of Representations shall control.
3. Pumose. The Bonds shall provide funds to finance the acquisition,
demolition, clearance and site preparation in target redevelopment areas within the City (the
"Project Pursuant to a Tax Increment Pledge Agreement (as hereinafter defined) certain tax
increments derived from Tax Increment District No. 3 (the "Tax Increments will be applied to
the payment of the Bonds and interest thereon. A form of the Tax Increment Pledge Agreement
between the City and the Authority (the "Tax Increment Pledge Agreement providing for the
pledge by the Authority of certain Tax Increments derived from Tax Increment District No. 3 to
the payment of the Bonds (the "Pledged Tax Increments has been presented to the City Council
at this meeting and is hereby approved in substantially the form presented. The estimated
amount of Pledged Tax Increments hereof exceeds 20% of the cost of the Project. The total cost
of the Project, which shall include all costs enumerated in Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.65, is
estimated to be at least equal to the amount of the Bonds.
4. Interest. The Bonds shall bear interest payable semiannually on
February 1 and August 1 of each year (each, an "Interest Payment Date commencing February
1, 2009 calculated on the basis of a 360 -day year of twelve 30 -day months, at the respective rates
per annum set forth opposite the maturity years as follows:
Maturity Interest
Year Rate
0
2009
/o
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
5. Redemption. All Bonds maturing in the years 2017 and 2018 be subject to
redemption and prepayment at the option of the City on February 1, 2016, and on any date
thereafter at a price of par plus accrued interest. Redemption may be in whole or in part of the
Bonds subject to prepayment. If redemption is in part, the City shall determine the maturities
and principal amounts within each maturity to be prepaid; and if only part of the Bonds having a
common maturity date are called for prepayment, the specific Bonds to be prepaid shall be
chosen in a random manner by the Bond Registrar. Bonds or portions thereof called for
redemption shall be due and payable on the redemption date, and interest thereon shall cease to
accrue from and after the redemption date. Mailed notice of redemption shall be given to the
paying agent and to each affected registered holder of the Bonds.
To effect a partial redemption of Bonds having a common maturity date, the Bond
Registrar prior to giving notice of redemption shall assign to each Bond having a common
maturity date a distinctive number for each $5,000 of the principal amount of such Bond. The
Bond Registrar shall then select in a random manner, using such method of selection as it shall
deem proper in its discretion, from the numbers so assigned to such Bonds, as many numbers as,
at $5,000 for each number, shall equal the principal amount of such Bonds to be redeemed. The
Bonds to be redeemed shall be the Bonds to which were assigned numbers so selected; provided,
however, that only so much of the principal amount of each such Bond of a denomination of
more than $5,000 shall be redeemed as shall equal $5,000 for each number assigned to it and so
selected. If a Bond is to be redeemed only in part, it shall be surrendered to the Bond Registrar
(with, if the City or Bond Registrar so requires, a written instrument of transfer in form
satisfactory to the City and Bond Registrar duly executed by the holder thereof or his, her or its
attorney duly authorized in writing) and the City shall execute (if necessary) and the Bond
Registrar shall authenticate and deliver to the Holder of such Bond, without service charge, a
new Bond or Bonds of the same series having the same stated maturity and interest rate and of
any authorized denomination or denominations, as requested by such Holder, in aggregate
principal amount equal to and in exchange for the unredeemed portion of the principal of the
Bond so surrendered.
6. Bond Registrar. U.S. Bank National Association in Saint Paul, Minnesota,
is appointed to act as bond registrar and transfer agent with respect to the Bonds (the 'Bond
Registrar and shall do so unless and until a successor Bond Registrar is duly appointed, all
pursuant to any contract the City and Bond Registrar shall execute which is consistent herewith.
The Bond Registrar shall also serve as paying agent unless and until a successor paying agent is
duly appointed. Principal and interest on the Bonds shall be paid to the registered holders (or
record holders) of the Bonds in the manner set forth in the form of Bond and paragraph 12 of this
resolution (with respect to interest payment and record date).
7. Form of Bond. The Bonds, together with the Bond Registrar's Certificate
of Authentication, the form of Assignment and the registration information thereon, shall be in
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substantially the following form:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
HENNEPIN COUNTY
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
R-
TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION
TAX INCREMENT BOND, SERIES 2008A
INTEREST MATURITY DATE OF
RATE DATE ORIGINAL ISSUE CUSIP
May 1, 2008
REGISTERED OWNER: CEDE CO.
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: DOLLARS
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS that the City of Brooklyn
Center, Hennepin County, Minnesota (the "Issuer certifies that it is indebted and for value
received promises to pay to the registered owner specified above, or registered assigns, in the
manner hereinafter set forth, unless called for earlier redemption, the principal amount specified
above on the maturity ates specified above and to interest thereon semiannually Y p pay Y on
February 1 and August 1 of each year (each, an "Interest Payment Date commencing February
1, 2009 at the rate per annum specified above (calculated on the basis of a 360 -day year of
twelve 30 -day months) until the principal sum is paid or has been provided for. This Bond will
bear interest from the most recent Interest Payment Date to which interest has been paid or, if no
interest has been paid, from the date of original issue hereof. The principal of and premium, if
any, on this Bond are payable upon presentation and surrender hereof at the principal office of
U.S. Bank National Association in Saint Paul, Minnesota (the "Bond Registrar acting as
paying agent, or any successor paying agent duly appointed by the Issuer. Interest on this Bond
will be paid on each Interest Payment Date by check or draft mailed to the person in whose name
this Bond is registered (the "Holder" or "Bondholder on the registration books of the Issuer
maintained by the Bond Registrar and at the address appearing thereon at the close of business
on the fifteenth day of the calendar month next preceding such Interest Payment Date (the
"Regular Record Date Any interest not so timely paid shall cease to be payable to the person
who is the Holder hereof as of the Regular Record Date, and shall be payable to the person who
is the Holder hereof at the close of business on a date (the "Special Record Date fixed by the
Bond Registrar whenever money becomes available for payment of the defaulted interest.
Notice of the Special Record Date shall be given to Bondholders not less than ten days prior to
the Special Record Date. The principal of and premium, if any, and interest on this Bond are
payable in lawful money of the United States of America. So long as this Bond is registered in
the name of the Depository or its Nominee as provided in the Resolution hereinafter described,
and as those terms are defined therein, payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on
this Bond and notice with respect thereto shall be made as provided in the Letter of
Representations, as defined in the Resolution, and surrender of this Bond shall not be required
for payment of the redemption price upon a partial redemption of this Bond. Until termination of
the book -entry only system pursuant to the Resolution, Bonds may only be registered in the
name of the Depository or its Nominee.
Redemption. All Bonds of this issue (the "Bonds maturing in the years 2017
and 2018 are subject to redemption and prepayment at the option of the Issuer on February 1,
2016, and on any date thereafter at a price of par plus accrued interest. Redemption may be in
whole or in part of the Bonds subject to prepayment. If redemption is in part, the Issuer shall
determine the maturities and principal amount within each maturity to be prepaid; and if only
part of the Bonds having a common maturity date are called for prepayment, the specific Bonds
to be prepaid shall be chosen in a random manner by the Bond Registrar. Bonds or portions
thereof called for redemption shall be due and payable on the redemption date, and interest
thereon shall cease to accrue from and after the redemption date. Mailed notice of redemption
shall be given to the paying agent and to each affected Holder of the Bonds.
Selection of Bonds for Redemption: Partial Redemption. To effect a partial
redemption of Bonds having a common maturity date, the Bond Registrar shall assign to each
Bond having a common maturity date a distinctive number for each $5,000 of the principal
amount of such Bond. The Bond Registrar shall then select in a random manner, using such
method of selection as it shall deem proper in its discretion, from the numbers assigned to the
Bonds, as many numbers as, at $5,000 for each number, shall equal the principal amount of such
Bonds to be redeemed. The Bonds to be redeemed shall be the Bonds to which were assigned
numbers so selected; provided, however, that only so much of the principal amount of such Bond
of a denomination of more than $5,000 shall be redeemed as shall equal $5,000 for each number
assigned to it and so selected. If a Bond is to be redeemed only in part, it shall be surrendered to
the Bond Registrar (with, if the Issuer or Bond Registrar so requires, a written instrument of
transfer in form satisfactory to the Issuer and Bond Registrar duly executed by the Holder thereof
or his, her or its attorney duly authorized in writing) and the Issuer shall execute (if necessary)
and the Bond Registrar shall authenticate and deliver to the Holder of such Bond, without service
charge, a new Bond or Bonds of the same series having the same stated maturity and interest rate
and of any authorized denomination or denominations, as requested by such Holder, in aggregate
principal amount equal to and in exchange for the unredeemed portion of the principal of the
Bond so surrendered.
Issuance: Pumose: General Obligation. This Bond is one of an issue in the total
principal amount of $4,335,000, all of like date of original issue and tenor, except as to number,
maturity, interest rate, denomination and redemption privilege which Bond has been issued
pursuant to and in full conformity with the Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota and
pursuant to a resolution adopted by the City Council of the Issuer on April 28, 2008 (the
"Resolution for the purpose of providing money to finance certain public redevelopment costs
set forth in the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority's Tax Increment Financing
Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 3. This Bond is payable out of the Taxable
i General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2008A Fund of the Issuer. This Bond
constitutes a general obligation of the Issuer, and to provide moneys for the prompt and full
i payment of its principal, premium, if any, and interest when the same become due, the full faith
and credit and taxing powers of the Issuer have been and are hereby irrevocably pledged.
Denominations: Exchange: Resolution. The Bonds are issuable solely as fully
registered bonds in the denominations of $5,000 and integral multiples thereof of a single
maturity and are exchangeable for fully registered Bonds of other authorized denominations in
equal aggregate principal amounts at the principal office of the Bond Registrar, but only in the
manner and subject to the limitations provided in the Resolution. Reference is hereby made to
the Resolution for a description of the rights and duties of the Bond Registrar. Copies of the
Resolution are on file in the principal office of the Bond Registrar.
Transfer. This Bond is transferable by the Holder in person or by his, her or its
attorney duly authorized in writing at the principal office of the Bond Registrar upon
presentation and surrender hereof to the Bond Registrar, all subject to the terms and conditions
provided in the Resolution and to reasonable regulations of the Issuer contained in any
agreement with the Bond Registrar. Thereupon the Issuer shall execute and the Bond Registrar
shall authenticate and deliver, in exchange for this Bond, one or more new fully registered Bonds
in the name of the transferee (but not registered in blank or to "bearer" or similar designation), of
an authorized denomination or denominations, in aggregate principal amount equal to the
principal amount of this Bond, of the same maturity and bearing interest at the same rate.
Fees upon Transfer or Loss. The Bond Registrar may require payment of a sum
sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection with the transfer
or exchange of this Bond and any legal or unusual costs regarding transfers and lost Bonds.
Treatment of Registered Owners. The Issuer and Bond Registrar may treat the
person in whose name this Bond is registered as the owner hereof for the purpose of receiving
payment as herein provided (except as otherwise provided herein with respect to the Record
Date) and for all other purposes, whether or not this Bond shall be overdue, and neither the
Issuer nor the Bond Registrar shall be affected by notice to the contrary.
Authentication. This Bond shall not be valid or become obligatory for any
purpose or be entitled to any security unless the Certificate of Authentication hereon shall have
been executed by the Bond Registrar.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED AND RECITED that all acts, conditions and things
required by the Constitution, laws of the State of Minnesota and Charter of the Issuer to be done,
to happen and to be performed, precedent to and in the issuance of this Bond, have been done,
have happened and have been performed, in regular and due form, time and manner as required
by law, and that this Bond, together with all other debts of the Issuer outstanding on the date of
original issue hereof and the date of its issuance and delivery to the original purchaser, does not
exceed any constitutional, statutory or Charter limitation of indebtedness.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Brooklyn Center, Hennepin County,
Minnesota, by its City Council has caused this Bond to be executed on its behalf by the facsimile
signatures of its Mayor and its Manager, the corporate seal having been intentionally omitted as
permitted by law.
Date of Registration Registrable by: U.S. BANK NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Payable at: U.S. BANK NATIONAL
BOND REGISTRAR'S ASSOCIATION
CERTIFICATE OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
AUTHENTICATION
This Bond is one of the CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER,
Bonds described in the HENNEPIN COUNTY,
Resolution mentioned MINNESOTA
Within.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION /s/ facsimile
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Mayor
Bond Registrar
By /s/ facsimile
Authorized Signature Manager
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ABBREVIATIONS
The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this
Bond, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according to applicable laws or
regulations:
TEN COM as tenants in common
TEN ENT as tenants by the entireties
JT TEN as joint tenants with right of survivorship
and not as tenants in common
UTMA as custodian for
(Cust) (Minor)
under the Uniform
(State)
Transfers to Minors Act
Additional abbreviations may also be used
though not in the above list.
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ASSIGNMENT
For value received, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto
the within Bond
and does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint attorney to transfer the
Bond on the books kept for the registration thereof, with full power of substitution in the
premises.
Dated:
Notice: The assignor's signature to this assignment must correspond with the name
as it appears upon the face of the within Bond in every particular, without
alteration or any change whatever.
Signature Guaranteed:
Signature(s) must be guaranteed by a national bank or trust company or by a brokerage firm
having a membership in one of the major stock exchanges or any other "Eligible Guarantor
Institution" as defined in 17 CFR 240.17 Ad- 15(a)(2).
The Bond Registrar will not effect transfer of this Bond unless the information
concerning the transferee requested below is provided.
Name and Address:
(Include information for all joint owners
if the Bond is held by joint account.)
[Use only for Bonds when they are
Registered in Book Entry Only System]
PREPAYMENT SCHEDULE
This Bond has been prepaid in part on the date(s) and in the amount(s) as follows:
Date Amount Authorized Signature
of Holder
8. Execution. Temporary Bonds. The Bonds shall be printed (or, at the
request of the Purchaser, typewritten) shall be executed on behalf of the City by the signatures of
its Mayor and Manager and be sealed with the seal of the City; provided, however, that the seal
of the City may be a printed (or, at the request of the Purchaser, photocopied) facsimile; and
provided further that both of such signatures may be printed (or, at the request of the Purchaser,
photocopied) facsimiles and the corporate seal may be omitted on the Bonds as permitted by law.
In the event of disability or resignation or other absence of either such officer, the Bonds may be
signed by the manual or facsimile signature of that officer who may act on behalf of such absent
or disabled officer. In case either such officer whose signature or facsimile of whose signature
shall appear on the Bonds shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of the Bonds, such
signature or facsimile shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if he
or she had remained in office until delivery. The City may elect to deliver, in lieu of printed
definitive bonds, one or more typewritten temporary bonds in substantially the form set forth
above, with such changes as may be necessary to reflect more than one maturity in a single
temporary bond. The temporary bonds may be executed with photocopied facsimile signatures
of the Mayor and Manager. Such temporary bonds shall, upon the printing of the definitive
bonds and the execution thereof, be exchanged therefor and canceled.
9. Authentication. No Bond shall be valid or obligatory for any purpose or
be entitled to any security or benefit under this resolution unless a Certificate of Authentication
on such Bond, substantially in the form hereinabove set forth, shall have been duly executed by
an authorized representative of the Bond Registrar. Certificates of Authentication on different
Bonds need not be signed by the same person. The Bond Registrar shall authenticate the
signatures of officers of the City on each Bond by execution of the Certificate of Authentication
on the Bond and by inserting as the date of registration in the space provided the date on which
the Bond is authenticated, except that for purposes of delivering the original Bonds to the
Purchaser, the Bond Registrar shall insert as a date of registration the date of original issue,
which date is May 1, 2008. The Certificate of Authentication so executed on each Bond shall be
conclusive evidence that it has been authenticated and delivered under this resolution.
10. Reizistration: Transfer; Exchange. The City will cause to be kept at the
principal office of the Bond Registrar a bond register in which, subject to such reasonable
regulations as the Bond Registrar may prescribe, the Bond Registrar shall provide for the
registration of Bonds and the registration of transfers of Bonds entitled to be registered or
transferred as herein provided.
Upon surrender for transfer of any Bond at the principal office of the Bond
Registrar, the City shall execute (if necessary), and the Bond Registrar shall authenticate, insert
the date of registration. (as provided in paragraph 9 with respect to authentication) of, and deliver,
in the name of the designated transferee or transferees, one or more new Bonds of any authorized
denomination or denominations of a like aggregate principal amount, having the same stated
maturity and interest rate, as requested by the transferor; provided, however, that no Bond may
be registered in blank or in the name of "bearer" or similar designation.
At the option of the Holder, Bonds may be exchanged for Bonds of any
authorized denomination or denominations of a like aggregate principal amount and stated
maturity, upon surrender of the Bonds to be exchanged at the principal office of the Bond
Registrar. Whenever any Bonds are so surrendered for exchange, the City shall execute (if
necessary), and the Bond Registrar shall authenticate, insert the date of registration of, and
deliver the Bonds which the Holder making the exchange is entitled to receive.
All Bonds surrendered upon any exchange or transfer provided for in this
resolution shall be promptly cancelled by the Bond Registrar and thereafter disposed of as
directed by the City.
All Bonds delivered in exchange for or upon transfer of Bonds shall be valid
general obligations of the City evidencing the same debt, and entitled to the same benefits under
this resolution, as the Bonds surrendered for such exchange or transfer.
Every Bond presented or surrendered for transfer or exchange shall be duly
endorsed or be accompanied by a written instrument of transfer, in form satisfactory to the Bond
Registrar, duly executed by the Holder thereof or his, her or its attorney duly authorized in
writing.
The Bond Registrar may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or
other governmental charge payable in connection with the transfer or exchange of any Bond and
any legal or unusual costs regarding transfers and lost Bonds.
Transfers shall also be subject to reasonable regulations of the City contained in
any agreement with the Bond Registrar, including regulations which permit the Bond Registrar
to close its transfer books between record dates and payment dates. The Clerk is hereby
a authorized to negotiate and execute the terms of said agreement.
11. Rights Ubon Transfer or Exchange. Each Bond delivered upon transfer of
or in exchange for or in lieu of any other Bond shall carry all the rights to interest accrued and
unpaid, and to accrue, which were carried by such other Bond.
12. Interest Payment: Record Date. Interest on any Bond shall be paid on
each Interest Payment Date by check or draft mailed to the person in whose name the Bond is
registered (the "Holder on the registration books of the City maintained by the Bond Registrar
and at the address appearing thereon at the close of business on the fifteenth (15th) day of the
calendar month next preceding such Interest Payment Date (the "Regular Record Date Any
such interest not so timely paid shall cease to be payable to the person who is the Holder thereof
as of the Regular Record Date, and shall be payable to the person who is the Holder thereof at
the close of business on a date (the "Special Record Date fixed by the Bond Registrar
whenever money becomes available for payment of the defaulted interest. Notice of the Special
Record Date shall be given by the Bond Registrar to the Holders not less than ten (10) days prior
to the Special Record Date.
13. Treatment of Registered Owner. The City and Bond Registrar may treat
the person in whose name any Bond is registered as the owner of such Bond for the purpose of
receiving payment of principal of and premium, if any, and interest (subject to the payment
provisions in paragraph 12 above with respect to interest payment and record date) on, such
Bond and for all other purposes whatsoever whether or not such Bond shall be overdue, and
neither the City nor the Bond Registrar shall be affected by notice to the contrary.
14. Deliverv: Application of Proceeds. The Bonds when so prepared and
executed shall be delivered by the City Clerk to the Purchaser upon receipt of the purchase price,
and the Purchaser shall not be obliged to see to the proper application thereof.
15. Fund and Accounts. There is hereby created a special fund to be
designated the "Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2008A Fund" (the
"Fund to be administered and maintained by the Finance Director as a bookkeeping account
separate and apart from all other funds maintained in the official financial records of the City.
The Fund shall be maintained in the manner herein specified until all of the Bonds and the
interest thereon have been fully paid. There shall be maintained in the Fund two (2) separate
accounts, to be designated the "Capital Account" and "Debt Service Account respectively.
(i) Capital Account. To the Capital Account there shall be credited the proceeds of
the sale of the Bonds, less accrued interest received thereon, and less any amount paid for the
Bonds in excess of $4,300,320. From the Capital Account there shall be paid the eligible costs
and expenses of the Project, including all other costs incurred and to be incurred of the kind
authorized in Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.65; and the moneys in said account shall be used
for no other purpose except as otherwise provided by law; provided that the proceeds of the
Bonds may also be used to the extent necessary to pay interest on the Bonds due prior to the
receipt of Tax Increments.
(ii) Debt Service Account. There are hereby irrevocably appropriated and pledged to,
and there shall be credited to, the Debt Service Account: (a) all accrued interest received upon
delivery of the Bonds; (b) all funds paid for the Bonds in excess of $4,300,320; (c) Pledged Tax
Increments received from the Authority pursuant to the Pledge Agreement, to pay the annual
principal and interest payments on the Bonds; (d) any collections of all taxes herein or hereafter
levied in the event that the Pledged Tax Increments herein pledged to the payment of the
principal and interest on the Bonds are insufficient therefore; (e) all funds remaining in the
Capital Account after payment of the costs of the Project; (f) all investment earnings on funds
held in the Debt Service Account; and (g) any and all other moneys which are properly available
and are appropriated by the governing body of the City to the Debt Service Account. The Debt
Service Account shall be used solely to pay the principal and interest and any premiums for
redemption of the Bonds and any other general obligation bonds of the City hereafter issued by
the City and made payable from said account as provided by law.
16. Tax Increments. The City hereby appropriates all Pledged Tax Increments
received by it pursuant to the Pledge Agreement to the Debt Service Account, which
appropriation shall continue until all of the Bonds and any additional bonds payable from the
Debt Service Account, are paid or discharged. The City hereby expressly reserves the right to
use the Tax Increments to finance costs set forth in the TIF Plan not financed hereby or to
finance costs of other projects to be undertaken from time to time within the Redevelopment
Project Area in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan and the TIF Plan, as they may from
time to time be amended.
17. Coverage Test. The collections of Pledged Tax Increments and other
revenues herein pledged are such that if collected in full they produce at least five percent (5
in excess of the amount needed to meet when due the principal and interest payments on the
Bonds.
18, General Obliiiation Pledize. For the prompt and full payment of the
principal and interest on the Bonds, as the same respectively become due, the full faith, credit
and taxing powers of the City shall be and are hereby irrevocably pledged. If the balance in the
Debt Service Account is ever insufficient to pay all principal and interest then due on the Bonds
and any other bonds payable therefrom, the deficiency shall be promptly paid out of any other
funds of the City which are available for such purpose, and such other funds may be reimbursed
with or without interest from the Debt Service Account when a sufficient balance is available
therein.
19. Certificate of Registration. The Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified
copy of this resolution and a copy of the Tax Increment Pledge Agreement with the County
Auditor of Hennepin County, Minnesota, together with such other information as he or she shall
require, and to obtain the County Auditor's Certificate that the Bonds have been entered in the
County Auditor's Bond Register and the Tax Increment Pledge Agreement has been filed.
20. Defeasance. When all Bonds have been discharged as provided in this
paragraph, all pledges, covenants and other rights granted by this resolution to the registered
holders of the Bonds shall, to the extent permitted by law, cease. The City may discharge its
obligations with respect to any Bonds which are due on any date by irrevocably depositing with
the Bond Registrar on or before that date a sum sufficient for the payment thereof in full; or if
any Bond should not be paid when due, it may nevertheless be discharged by depositing with the
Bond Registrar a sum sufficient for the payment thereof in full with interest accrued to the date
of such deposit. The City may also discharge its obligations with respect to any prepayable
Bonds called for redemption on any date when they are prepayable according to their terms, by
depositing with the Bond Registrar on or before that date a sum sufficient for the payment
thereof in full, provided that notice of redemption thereof has been duly given. The City may
also at any time discharge its obligations with respect to any Bonds, subject to the provisions of
law now or hereafter authorizing and regulating such action, by depositing irrevocably in escrow,
with a suitable banking institution qualified by law as an escrow agent for this purpose, cash or
securities described in Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.67, Subdivision 8, bearing interest
payable at such times and at such rates and maturing on such dates as shall be required, subject
to sale and/or reinvestment, to pay all amounts to become due thereon to'maturity or, if notice of
redemption as herein required has been duly provided for, to such earlier redemption date.
21. Continuing Disclosure.
(a) The City is the sole obligated person with respect to the Bonds. The City
hereby agrees, in accordance with the provisions of Rule 15c2 -12 (the "Rule
promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission pursuant
to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and a Continuing Disclosure
Undertaking (the "Undertaking hereinafter described to:
(1) Provide or cause to be provided to each nationally recognized
municipal securities information repository "NRMSIR and to the appropriate
state information depository "SID if any, for the State of Minnesota, in each
case as designated by the Commission in accordance with the Rule, certain annual
financial information and operating data in accordance with the Undertaking.
(2) Provide or cause to be provided, in a timely manner, to (i) each
NRMSIR or to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board "MSRB and (ii) the
SID, notice of the occurrence of certain material events with respect to the Bonds
in accordance with the Undertaking.
(3) Provide or cause to be provided, in a timely manner, to (i) each
NRMSIR or to the MSRB and (ii) the SID, notice of a failure by the Issuer to
provide the annual financial information with respect to the Issuer described in the
Undertaking.
(4) The City agrees that its covenants pursuant to the Rule set forth in
this paragraph and in the Undertaking are intended to be for the benefit of the
holders and any other beneficial owners of the Bonds and shall be enforceable on
behalf of such holders and beneficial owners; provided that the right to enforce
the provisions of these covenants shall be limited to a right to obtain specific
enforcement of the City's obligations under the covenants.
(b) The Mayor and Manager of the City, or any other officer of the City
authorized to act in their place, (the "Officers are hereby authorized and directed to
execute on behalf of the City the Undertaking in substantially the form presented to the
City Council, subject to such modifications thereof or additions thereto as are (i)
consistent with the requirements under the Rule, (ii) required by the purchaser of the
Bonds and (iii) acceptable to the Officers.
22. Execution of Pledge Agreement. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby
authorized to execute the Tax Increment Pledge Agreement in substantially the form presented to
the City Council.
23. Records and Certificates. The officers of the City are hereby authorized
and directed to prepare and furnish to the Purchaser, and to the attorneys approving the legality
of the issuance of the Bonds, certified copies of all proceedings and records of the City relating
to the Bonds and to the financial condition and affairs of the City, and such other affidavits,
certificates and information as are required to show the facts relating to the legality and
marketability of the Bonds as the same appear from the books and records under their custody
and control or as otherwise known to them, and all such certified copies, certificates and
affidavits, including any heretofore furnished, shall be deemed representations of the City as to
the facts recited therein.
24. Reservation of Rights. Notwithstanding any provisions herein to the
contrary, City reserves the right to terminate reduce or apply to other lawful purposes the
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Pledged Tax Increments to the payment of the Bonds and interest thereon to the extent and in the
manner permitted by law.
25. Ratification. On April 14, 2008, the City Council approved the Terms of
Proposal (the "Terms of the Bonds, which Terms provided for a sale date for the Bonds of May
12, 2008 and a dated date of June 1, 2008. The City hereby ratifies the change of the sale date to
April 28, 2008 and the dated date to May 1, 2008 for the Bonds, as set forth herein.
26. Severabilitv. If any section, paragraph or provision of this resolution shall
be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of such
section, paragraph or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this resolution.
27. Headings. Headings in this resolution are included for convenience of
reference only and are not a part hereof, and shall not limit or define the meaning of any
provision hereof.
April 28, 2008
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT DATED APRIL 18, 2008
Rating: Requested from Moody's
NEW ISSUE Investors Service
regulations,
In the opinion of Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association, Bond Counsel, based on present Minnesota laws, rulings
and decisions, at the time of their issuance and delivery to the original purchaser the Bonds are a valid and binding general obligation.
Interest on the Bonds is includable in gross income for purposes of United States and State of Minnesota income tax. (See 'Taxability
of Interest" herein.)
$4,335,000
City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2008A
(Book Entry Only)
Dated Date: May 1, 2008 Interest Due: February 1 and August 1,
commencing February 1, 2009
The Bonds will mature February 1 as follows:
2009 $1,670,000 2011 $125,000 2013 $125,000 2015 $125,000 2017 $125,000
2010 $1,665,000 2012 $125,000 2014 $125,000 2016 $125,000 2018 $125,000
Proposals for the Bonds may contain a maturity schedule providing for a combination of serial bonds and term
bonds. All term bonds shall be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption at a price of par plus accrued
interest to the date of redemption and must conform to the maturity schedule set forth above.
The City may elect on February 1, 2016, and on any day thereafter, to prepay Bonds due on or after
February 1, 2017 at a price of par plus accrued interest.
The Bonds will be general obligations of the City for which the City will pledge its full faith and credit and power
to levy direct general ad valorem taxes. In addition, the City will pledge net revenues of the Brooklyn Center
Economic Development District's Tax Increment Financing District No. 3. Proceeds of the Bonds will be used
to finance the acquisition, demolition, clearance, site preparation, and various other improvements in target
redevelopment areas within the City.
Proposals must be for not less than $4,300,320 plus accrued interest on the total principal amount of the
Bonds and must be accompanied by a good faith deposit in the form of a certified or cashier's check or a
Financial Surety Bond in the amount of $43,350, payable to the order of the City. Proposals shall specify rates
in integral multiples of 5/100 or 1/8 of 1 Rates must be in level or ascending order. The Bonds will be
awarded on the basis of True Interest Cost (TIC).
The Bonds will be issued as fully registered Bonds without coupons and, when issued, will be registered in the
name of Cede Co., as nominee of The Depository Trust Company "DTC DTC will act as securities
depository for the Bonds. Individual purchases may be made in book entry form only, in the principal amount
of $5,000 and integral multiples thereof. Investors will not receive physical certificates representing their
interest in the Bonds purchased. (See "Book Entry System" herein.) U.S. Bank National Association, St.
for the Bonds. Bonds will be available for delivery Paul, Minnesota, will serve as registrar (the "Registrar") o rY at
DTC on or about May 14, 2008.
PROPOSALS RECEIVED: April 28, 2008 (Monday) until 11:00 A.M., Central Time
AWARD: April 28, 2008 (Monday) at 7:00 P.M., Central Time
S p r i n g s t e d Further information may be obtad from SPRINGSTED
Incorporated, Financial Advisor to the City, 380 Jackson Street, Suite
300, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 -2887 (651) 223 -3000
For purposes of compliance with Rule 15c2 -12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission,
this document, as the same may be supplemented or corrected by the City from time to time
(collectively, the "Official Statement"), may be treated as an Official Statement with respect to
the Bonds described herein that is deemed final as of the date hereof (or of any such
supplement or correction) by the City, except for the omission of certain information referred to
in the succeeding paragraph.
The Official Statement, when further supplemented by an addendum or addenda specifying the
maturity dates, principal amounts and interest rates of the Bonds, together with any other
information required by law, shall constitute a "Final Official Statement" of the City with respect
to the Bonds, as that term is defined in Rule 15c2 -12. Any such addendum shall, on and after
the date thereof, be fully incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference.
By awarding the Bonds to any underwriter or underwriting syndicate submitting a Proposal
therefor, the City agrees that, no more than seven business days after the date of such award,
it shall provide without cost to the senior managing underwriter of the syndicate to which the
Bonds are awarded copies of the Official Statement and the addendum or addenda described
in the preceding paragraph in the amount specified in the Terms of Proposal.
The City designates the senior managing underwriter of the syndicate to which the Bonds are
awarded as its agent for purposes of distributing copies of the Final Official Statement to each
Participating Underwriter. Any underwriter delivering a Proposal with respect to the Bonds
agrees thereby that if its bid is accepted by the City (i) it shall accept such designation and (ii) it
shall enter into a contractual relationship with all Participating Underwriters of the Bonds for
purposes of assuring the receipt by each such Participating Underwriter of the Final Official
Statement.
No dealer, broker, salesman or other person has been authorized by the City to give any
information or to make any representations with respect to the Bonds, other than as contained
in the Official Statement or the Final Official Statement, and if given or made, such other
information or representations must not be relied upon as having been authorized by the City.
Certain information contained in the Official Statement and the Final Official Statement may
have been obtained from sources other than records of the City and, while believed to be
reliable, is not guaranteed as to completeness or accuracy. THE INFORMATION AND
EXPRESSIONS OF OPINION IN THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND THE FINAL OFFICIAL
STATEMENT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, AND NEITHER THE DELIVERY OF THE
OFFICIAL STATEMENT OR THE FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT NOR ANY SALE MADE
UNDER EITHER SUCH DOCUMENT SHALL CREATE ANY IMPLICATION THAT THERE HAS
BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE CITY SINCE THE DATE THEREOF.
References herein to laws, rules, regulations, resolutions, agreements, reports and other
documents do not purport to be comprehensive or definitive. All references to such documents
are qualified in their entirety by reference to the particular document, the full text of which may
contain qualifications of and exceptions to statements made herein. Where full texts of
documents prepared by or on behalf of the City have not been included as appendices to the
Official Statement or the Final Official Statement, they will be furnished on request.
Any CUSIP numbers for the Bonds included in the Final Official Statement are provided for
investors. convenience of the owners and prospective n es tors. The CUSIP numbers for the Bonds have
been assigned by an organization unaffiliated with the City. The City is not responsible for the
selection of the CUSIP numbers and makes no representation as to the accuracy thereof as
printed on the Bonds or as set forth in the Final Official Statement. No assurance can be given
that the CUSIP numbers for the Bonds will remain the same after the date of issuance and
delivery of the Bonds.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page(s
Termsof Proposal i -iv
IntroductoryStatement 1
ContinuingDisclosure 1
TheBonds 2
Authorityand Purpose 4
Securityand Financing 4
FutureFinancing 5
Litigation............................................................................................ 5
Legality.............................................................................................. 5
Taxabilityof Interest 5
Rating................................................................................................ 5
FinancialAdvisor 6
Certification........................................................................................ 6
CityProperty Values 7
CityIndebtedness 8
City Tax Rates, Levies and Collections 12
Funds on Hand 13
CityInvestments 13
General Information Concerning the City 14
Governmental Organization and Services 17
Proposed Form of Legal Opinion Appendix
Continuing Disclosure Undertaking Appendix II
Summary of Tax Levies, Payment Provisions, and
Minnesota Real Property Valuation Appendix III
Excerpt of 2006 Annual Financial Statements Appendix IV
THE CITY HAS AUTHORIZED SPRINGSTED INCORPORATED TO NEGOTIATE THIS ISSUE
ON ITS BEHALF. PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED ON THE FOLLOWING BASIS:
TERMS OF PROPOSAL
$4,335,000
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 2008A
(BOOK ENTRY ONLY)
Proposals for the Bonds will be received on Monday, April 28, 2008, until 11:00 A.M., Central
Time, at the offices of Springsted Incorporated, 380 Jackson Street, Suite 300, Saint Paul,
Minnesota, after which time they will be opened and tabulated. Consideration for award of the
Bonds will be by the City Council at 7:00 P.M., Central Time, of the same day.
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
Springsted will assume no liability for the inability of the bidder to reach Springsted prior to the
time of sale specified above. All bidders are advised that each Proposal shall be deemed to
constitute a contract between the bidder and the City to purchase the Bonds regardless of the
manner in which the Proposal is submitted.
(a) Sealed Bidding. Proposals may be submitted in a sealed envelope or by fax
(651) 223 -3046 to Springsted. Signed Proposals, without final price or coupons, may be
submitted to Springsted prior to the time of sale. The bidder shall be responsible for submitting
to Springsted the final Proposal price and coupons, by telephone (651) 223 -3000 or fax
(651) 223 -3046 for inclusion in the submitted Proposal.
OR
(b) Electronic Biddina. Notice is hereby given that electronic proposals will be received via
PARITY". For purposes of the electronic bidding process, the time as maintained by PARITY
shall constitute the official time with respect to all Bids submitted to PARITY Each bidder
shall be solely responsible for making necessary arrangements to access PARITY for
purposes of submitting its electronic Bid in a timely manner and in compliance with the
requirements of the Terms of Proposal. Neither the City, its agents nor PARITY shall have
any duty or obligation to undertake registration to bid for any prospective bidder or to provide or
ensure electronic access to any qualified prospective bidder, and neither the City, its agents nor
PARITY shall be responsible for a bidder's failure to register to bid or for any failure in the
proper operation of, or have any liability for any delays or interruptions of or any damages
caused by the services of PARITY The City is using the services of PARITY sole) as a
communication mechanism to conduct the electronic bidding for the Bonds, and PARITY not
an agent of the City.
If any provisions of this Terms of Proposal conflict with information provided by PARITY this
Terms of Proposal shall control. Further information about PARITY including any fee
charged, may be obtained from:
PARITY 1359 Broadway, 2 Floor, New York, New York 10018
Customer Support: (212) 849 -5000
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DETAILS OF THE BONDS
The Bonds will be dated May 1, 2008, as the date of original issue, and will bear interest
payable on February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing February 1, 2009. Interest will
be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months.
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The Bonds will mature February 1 in the years and amounts as follows:
2009 $1,670,000 2012 $125,000 2015 $125,000 2017 $125,000
2010 $1,665,000 2013 $125,000 2016 $125,000 2018 $125,000
2011 125,000 2014 $125,000
Proposals for the Bonds may contain a maturity schedule providing for a combination of serial
bonds and term bonds. All term bonds shall be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption
at a price of par plus accrued interest to the date of redemption and must conform to the
maturity schedule set forth above. In order to designate term bonds, the proposal must specify
"Years of Term Maturities" in the spaces provided on the Proposal Form.
BOOK ENTRY SYSTEM
The Bonds will be issued by means of a book entry system with no physical distribution of
Bonds made to the public. The Bonds will be issued in fully registered form and one Bond,
representing the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds maturing in each year, will be
registered in the name of Cede Co. as nominee of The Depository Trust Company "DTC
New York, New York, which will act as securities depository of the Bonds. Individual purchases
of the Bonds may be made in the principal amount of $5,000 or any multiple thereof of a single
maturity through book entries made on the books and records of DTC and its participants.
Principal and interest are payable by the registrar to DTC or its nominee as registered owner of
the Bonds. Transfer of principal and interest payments to participants of DTC will be the
responsibility of DTC; transfer of principal and interest payments to beneficial owners by
participants will be the responsibility of such participants and other nominees of beneficial
owners. The purchaser, as a condition of delivery of the Bonds, will be required to deposit the
Bonds with DTC.
REGISTRAR
The City will name the registrar, which shall be subject to applicable SEC regulations. The City
will pay for the services of the registrar.
OPTIONAL REDEMPTION
The City may elect on February 1, 2016, and on any day thereafter, to prepay Bonds due on or
F 7. Redemption may be in whole or in art and if in art at the after February 1, 201 p y option of the
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City and in such manner as the City shall determine. If less than all Bonds of a maturity are
called for redemption, the City will notify DTC of the particular amount of such maturity to be
prepaid. DTC will determine by lot the amount of each participants interest in such maturity to
be redeemed and each participant will then select by lot the beneficial ownership interests in
All prepayments shall be at a rice of par such maturity o be redeemed plus accrued interest. p
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SECURITY AND PURPOSE
The Bonds will be general obligations of the City for which the City will pledge its full faith and
credit and power to levy direct general ad valorem taxes. In addition, the City will pledge net
revenues of the Brooklyn Center Economic Development District's Tax Increment Financing
District No. 3. The proceeds will be used to finance the acquisition, demolition, clearance, site
preparation, and various other improvements in target redevelopment areas within the City.
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TAXABILITY OF INTEREST
The interest to be paid on the Bonds is includable in gross income of the recipient for United
States and State of Minnesota income tax purposes, and is subject to Minnesota Corporate and
bank excise taxes measured by net income.
TYPE OF PROPOSALS
Proposals shall be for not less than $4,300,320 and accrued interest on the total principal
amount of the Bonds. Proposals shall be accompanied by a Good Faith Deposit "Deposit in
the form of a certified or cashier's check or a Financial Surety Bond in the amount of $43,350,
payable to the order of the City. If a check is used, it must accompany the proposal. If a
Financial Surety Bond is used, it must be from an insurance company licensed to issue such a
bond in the State of Minnesota, and preapproved by the City. Such bond must be submitted to
Springsted Incorporated prior to the opening of the proposals. The Financial Surety Bond must
identify each underwriter whose Deposit is guaranteed by such Financial Surety Bond. If the
Bonds are awarded to an underwriter using a Financial Surety Bond, then that purchaser is
required to submit its Deposit to Springsted Incorporated in the form of a certified or cashier's
check or wire transfer as instructed by Springsted Incorporated not later than 3:30 P.M., Central
Time, on the next business day following the award. If such Deposit is not received by that
time, the Financial Surety Bond may be drawn by the City to satisfy the Deposit requirement.
The Deposit received from the purchaser, the amount of which will be deducted at settlement,
will be deposited by the City and no interest will accrue to the purchaser. In the event the
purchaser fails to comply with the accepted proposal, said amount will be retained by the City.
No proposal can be withdrawn or amended after the time set for receiving proposals unless the
meeting of the City scheduled for award of the Bonds is adjourned, recessed, or continued to
another date without award of the Bonds having been made. Rates shall be in integral
multiples of 5/100 or 1/8 of 1 Rates must be in level or ascending order. Bonds of the same
maturity shall bear a single rate from the date of the Bonds to the date of maturity. No
conditional proposals will be accepted.
AWARD
The Bonds will be awarded on the basis of the lowest interest rate to be determined on a true
interest cost (TIC) basis. The City's computation of the interest rate of each proposal, in
accordance with customary practice, will be controlling.
The City will reserve the right to: (i) waive non substantive informalities of any proposal or of
matters relating to the receipt of proposals and award of the Bonds, (ii) reject all proposals
without cause, and (iii) reject any proposal that the City determines to have failed to comply with
the terms herein.
BOND INSURANCE AT PURCHASER'S OPTION
If the Bonds qualify for issuance of any policy of municipal bond insurance or commitment
therefor at the option of the underwriter, the purchase of any such insurance policy or the
issuance of any such commitment shall be at the sole option and expense of the purchaser of
the Bonds. Any increased costs of issuance of the Bonds resulting from such purchase of
insurance shall be paid by the purchaser, except that, if the City has requested and received a
rating on the Bonds from a rating agency, the City will pay that rating fee. Any other rating
agency fees shall be the responsibility of the purchaser.
Failure of the municipal bond insurer to issue the policy after Bonds have been awarded to the
purchaser shall not constitute cause for failure or refusal by the purchaser to accept delivery on
the Bonds.
CUSIP NUMBERS
If the Bonds qualify for assignment of CUSIP numbers such numbers will be printed on the
Bonds, but neither the failure to print such numbers on any Bond nor any error with respect
thereto will constitute cause for failure or refusal by the purchaser to accept delivery of the
Bonds. The CUSIP Service Bureau charge for the assignment of CUSIP identification numbers
shall be paid by the purchaser.
SETTLEMENT
Within 40 days following the date of their award, the Bonds will be delivered without cost to the
purchaser through DTC in New York, New York. Delivery will be subject to receipt by the
purchaser of an approving legal opinion of Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association, of
Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, and of customary closing papers, including a no-
litigation certificate. On the date of settlement p for the Bonds shall be made in federal
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or equivalent, funds that shall be received at the offices of the City or its designee not later than
12:00 Noon, Central Time. Unless compliance with the terms of payment for the Bonds has
been made impossible by action of the City, or its agents, the purchaser shall be liable to the
City for any loss suffered by the City by reason of the purchaser's non compliance with said
terms for payment.
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE
On the date of actual issuance and delivery of the Bonds, the City will execute and deliver a
Continuing Disclosure Undertaking (the "Undertaking whereunder the City will covenant for
the benefit of the owners of the Bonds to provide certain financial and other information about
the City and notices of certain occurrences to information repositories as specified in and
required by SEC Rule 15c2- 12(b)(5).
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
The City has authorized the preparation of an Official Statement containing pertinent
information relative to the Bonds, and said Official Statement will serve as a nearly final Official
Statement within the meaning of Rule 15c2 -12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
For copies of the Official Statement or for any additional information prior to sale, any
prospective purchaser is referred to the Financial Advisor to the City, Springsted Incorporated,
380 Jackson Street, Suite 300, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101, telephone (651) 223 -3000.
The Official Statement, when further supplemented by an addendum or addenda specifying the
maturity dates, principal amounts and interest rates of the Bonds, together with any other
information required by law, shall constitute a "Final Official Statement" of the City with respect
to the Bonds, as that term is defined in Rule 15c2 -12. By awarding the Bonds to any
underwriter or underwriting syndicate submitting a proposal therefor, the City agrees that, no
more than seven business days after the date of such award, it shall provide without cost to the
senior managing underwriter of the syndicate to which the Bonds are awarded 175 copies of
the Official Statement and the addendum or addenda described above. The City designates
the senior managing underwriter of the syndicate to which the Bonds are awarded as its agent
for purposes of distributing copies of the Final Official Statement to each Participating
Underwriter. Any underwriter delivering a proposal with respect to the Bonds agrees thereby
that if its proposal is accepted by the City (i) it shall accept such designation and (ii) it shall
enter into a contractual relationship with all Participating Underwriters of the Bonds for purposes
of assuring the receipt by each such Participating Underwriter of the Final Official Statement.
Dated April 14, 2008 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
/s/ Sharon Knutson
Clerk
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OFFICIAL STATEMENT
$4,335,000
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 2008A
(BOOK ENTRY ONLY)
INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT
This Official Statement contains certain information relating to the City of Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota (the "City" or the "Issuer") and its issuance of $4,335,000 Taxable General
Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2008A (the "Bonds the "Obligations" or the "Issues").
The Bonds are general obligations of the City for which the City pledges its full faith and credit
and power to levy direct general ad valorem taxes. In addition, the City will pledge net
revenues of the Brooklyn Center Economic Development District's Tax Increment Financing
District No. 3.
Inquiries may be directed to Mr. Daniel Jordet, Director of Fiscal and Support Services, City of
Brooklyn Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430, or by
telephoning (763) 569 -3345. Information may also be obtained from Springsted Incorporated,
380 Jackson Street, Suite 300, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 -2887, or by telephoning
(651) 223 -3000. If information of a specific legal nature is desired, requests may be directed to
Ms. Mary Dyrseth of Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association, St. Paul and Minneapolis,
Minnesota, Bond Counsel (651) 808 -6625.
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE
In order to assist the Underwriters in complying with SEC Rule 15c2 -12 (the "Rule pursuant to
the Award Resolution and Continuing Disclosure Undertaking to be executed on behalf of the
City on or before closing, the City has and will covenant (the "Undertaking for the benefit of
holders or beneficial owners of the Bonds to provide certain financial information and operating
data relating to the City to certain information repositories annually, and to provide notices of
the occurrence of certain events enumerated in the Rule to certain information repositories or
the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board and to any state information depository. The
specific nature of the Undertaking, as well as the information to be contained in the annual
report or the notices of material events is set forth in the Continuing Disclosure Undertaking in
substantially the form attached hereto as Appendix II, subject to such modifications thereof or
additions thereto as: (i) consistent with requirements under the Rule, (ii) required by the
purchaser of the Bonds from the City and (iii) acceptable to the Mayor and Manager of the City.
The City has never failed to comply in all material respects with any previous undertakings
under the Rule to provide annual reports or notices of material events. A failure by the City to
comply with the Undertaking will not constitute an event of default on the Bonds (although
holders or other beneficial owners of the Bonds will have the sole remedy of bringing an action
for specific performance). Nevertheless, such a failure must be reported in accordance with the
Rule and must be considered by any broker, dealer or municipal securities dealer before
recommending the purchase or sale of the Bonds in the secondary market. Consequently,
such a failure may adversely affect the transferability and liquidity of the Bonds and their market
price.
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THE BONDS
General Description
The Bonds are dated as of May 1, 2008. The Bonds will mature annually on February 1 as set
forth on the cover of this Official Statement. The Bonds are issued in book entry form. Interest
on the Bonds is payable on February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing
February 1, 2009. Interest will be payable to the holder (initially Cede Co.) registered on the
books of the Registrar on the fifteenth day of the calendar month next preceding such interest
payment date. Principal of and interest on the Bonds will be paid as described in the Section
herein entitled "Book Entry System." U.S. Bank National Association, St. Paul, Minnesota, will
serve as Registrar for the Bonds and the City will pay for registration services.
Optional Redemption
The City may elect on February 1, 2016, and on any day thereafter, to prepay Bonds due on or
after February 1, 2017. Redemption may be in whole or in part and if in part at the option of
the City and in such manner as the City shall determine. If less than all bonds of a maturity are
called for redemption, the City will notify DTC of the particular amount of such maturity to be
prepaid. DTC will determine by lot the amount of each participant's interest in such maturity to
be redeemed and each participant will then select by lot the beneficial ownership interests in
such maturity to be redeemed. All prepayments shall be at a price of par plus accrued interest.
Book Entry System
The Depository Trust Company "DTC New York, New York, will act as securities depository
for the Obligations. The Obligations will be issued as fully- registered securities registered in the
name of Cede Co. (DTC's partnership nominee) or such other name as may be requested by
an authorized representative of DTC. One fully registered certificate will be issued for each
maturity of the Obligations, each in the aggregate principal amount of such maturity, and will be
deposited with DTC.
DTC is a limited purpose trust company organized under the New York Banking Law, a
"banking organization" within the meaning of the New York Banking Law, a member of the
Federal Reserve System, a "clearing corporation" within the meaning of the New York Uniform
Commercial Code, and a "clearing agency" registered pursuant to the provisions of Section 17A
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. DTC holds and provides asset servicing g p des sse sery c n for securities
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that its participants "Direct Participants deposit with DTC. DTC also facilitates the post -trade
settlement among irect Participants g c pants of sales and other securities transactions in deposited
securities through electronic computerized book -entry transfers and pledges between Direct
Participants' accounts. This s eliminates the need for physical movement of securities
certificates. Direct Participants include securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies,
clearing corporations, and certain other organizations. DTC is a wholly -owned subsidiary of
The Depository Trust Clearing Corporation "DTCC DTCC, in turn, is owned by a number
of Direct Participants of DTC and members of the National Securities Clearing Corporation and
Fixed Income Clearing Corporation all of which are registered clearing agencies. DTCC is
owned by the users of its regulated subsidiaries. Access to the DTC system is also available to
others such as securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies and clearing
corporations that clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a Direct Participant,
either directly or indirectly "Indirect Participants The DTC Rules applicable to its Participants
are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. More information about DTC can be
found at www.dtcc.com and www.dtc.ora.
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Purchases of Obligations under the DTC system must be made by or through Direct
Participants, which will receive a credit for the Obligations on DTC's records. The ownership
interest of each actual purchaser of each Obligation "Beneficial Owner") is in turn to be
recorded on the Direct and Indirect Participants' records. Beneficial Owners will not receive
written confirmation from DTC of their purchase. Beneficial Owners are, however, expected to
receive written ce a confirmations providing details of the transaction, as well as periodic statements
of their holdings, from g the Direct or Indirect Participant through which the Beneficial Owner
entered into the transaction. Transfers of ownership nterests in the e Obligations are to be
accomplished by entries made on the books of Direct and Indirect Participants acting on behalf
of Beneficial Owners. Beneficial Owners will not receive certificates representing their
ownership interests in the Obligations, except in the event that use of the book -entry system for
the Obligations is discontinued.
To facilitate subsequent transfers, all Obligations deposited by Direct Participants with DTC are
registered in the name of DTC's partnership ominee, Cede Co., or such other name as may
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be requested by an authorized representative of DTC. The deposit of Obligations with DTC and
their registration in the name of Cede Co. or such other DTC nominee do not effect any
change in beneficial ownership. DTC has as no knowledge of the actual Beneficial Owners of the
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Obligations; DTC's records reflect only the identity of the Direct Participants to whose accounts
such Obligations are credited, which may or may not be the Beneficial Owners. The Direct and
Indirect Participants will remain responsible for keeping account of their holdings on behalf of
their customers.
Conveyance of notices and other communications by DTC to Direct Participants, by Direct
Participants to Indirect Participants, and by Direct Participants and Indirect Participants to
Beneficial Owners will be governed by arrangements among them, subject to any statutory or
regulatory requirements as may be in effect from time to time. Beneficial Owners of Obligations
may wish to take certain steps to augment the transmission to them of notices of significant
events with respect to the Obligations, such as redemptions, tenders, defaults, and proposed
amendments to the Obligations documents. For example, Beneficial Owners of the Obligations
may wish to ascertain that the nominee holding the Obligations for their benefit has agreed to
obtain and transmit notices to Beneficial Owners. In the alternative, Beneficial Owners may
wish to provide their names and addresses to the registrar and request that copies of the
notices be provided directly to them.
Redemption notices are required to be sent to DTC. If less than all of the Obligations within a
maturity are being redeemed, DTC's practice is to determine by lot the amount of the interest of
each Direct Participant in such maturity to be redeemed.
Neither DTC nor Cede Co. (nor such other DTC nominee) will consent or vote with respect to
the Obligations unless authorized by a Direct Participant in accordance with DTC's procedures.
Under its usual procedures, DTC mails an Omnibus Proxy to the Issuer or Bond Registrar as
soon as possible after the record date. The Omnibus Proxy assigns Cede Co.'s consenting
or voting rights to those Direct Participants to whose accounts the Obligations are credited on
the record date (identified in a listing attached to the Omnibus Proxy).
Payment of principal, interest, and redemption premium, if any, on the Obligations will be made
to Cede Co. or such other i e
nom n e as may be requested by an authorized representative of
DTC. DTC's practice is to credit Direct Participants' accounts, upon DTC's receipt of funds and
corresponding detail information from the Issuer or its agent on the payable date in accordance
with their respective holdings shown on DTC's records. Payments by Participants to Beneficial
Owners will be governed by standing instructions and customary practices, as is the case with
securities held for the accounts of customers in bearer form or registered in "street name," and
will be the responsibility of such Participant and not of DTC (nor its nominee), the Bond
Registrar, or the Issuer, subject to any statutory or regulatory requirements as may be in effect
from time to time. Payment of principal, interest, and redemption premium, if any, to Cede
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Co. (or such other nominee as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC) is
the responsibility of the Bond Registrar, Issuer, or the Issuer's agent. Disbursement of such
payments to Direct Participants will be the responsibility of DTC, and disbursement of such
payments to the Beneficial Owners will be the responsibility of Direct and Indirect Participants.
A Beneficial Owner shall give notice to elect to have its Obligations purchased or tendered,
through its Participant, to Trustee, and shall effect delivery of such Obligations by causing the
Direct Participant to transfer the Participant's interest in the Obligations, on DTC's records, to
Trustee. The requirement for physical delivery of Obligations in connection with an optional
tender or a mandatory purchase will be deemed satisfied when the ownership rights in the
Obligations are transferred by Direct Participants on DTC's records and followed by a book
entry credit of tendered Obligations to Trustee's DTC account.
DTC may discontinue providing its services as securities depository with respect to the
Obligations at any time by giving reasonable notice to the Issuer or its agent. Under such
circumstances, in the event that a successor securities depository is not obtained, certificates
are required to be printed and delivered.
The Issuer may decide to discontinue use of the system of book entry-only transfers through
DTC (or a successor securities depository). In that event, certificates will be printed and
delivered to DTC.
The information in this section concerning DTC and DTC's book -entry system has been
obtained from sources that the Issuer believes to be reliable, but the Issuer takes no
responsibility for the accuracy thereof.
AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE
The Bonds are being issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 469 and 475. Proceeds
of the Bonds will be used to finance the acquisition, demolition, clearance, site preparation, and
various other improvements in target redevelopment areas within the City. The composition of
the Bonds is as follows:
Deposit to Project Funds $4,259,000
Costs of Issuance 41,320
Allowance for Discount Bidding 34.680
Total Bond Issue $4,335,000
SECURITY AND FINANCING
The Bonds are general obligations of the City for which the City pledges its full faith and credit
and power to levy direct general ad valorem taxes. In addition, the City pledges net revenues
of the Brooklyn Center Economic Development District's Tax Increment Financing District
No. 3. Previously collected tax increment revenues of the City will be used to make the
principal and interest payments due through February 1, 2010. Thereafter, each year's
collection of tax increment revenues, if collected in full, will be sufficient to pay 105% of the
interest payment due August 1 in the year of collection and the principal and interest payment
due February 1 the following year. The City does not anticipate the need to levy taxes for
repayment of the Bonds.
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FUTURE FINANCING
The City does not anticipate issuing any additional debt within the next 90 days.
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LITIGATION
The City is not aware of any threatened or pending litigation affecting the validity of the Bonds
or the City's ability to meet its financial obligations.
LEGALITY
The Bonds are subject to approval as to certain matters by Briggs and Morgan, Professional
Association, of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, as Bond Counsel. Bond Counsel has
not participated in the preparation of this Official Statement and will not pass upon its accuracy,
completeness, or sufficiency. Bond Counsel has not examined nor attempted to examine or
verify, any of the financial or statistical statements, or data contained in this Official Statement
and will express no opinion with respect thereto. A legal opinion in substantially the form set
out in Appendix t herein will be delivered at closing.
TAXABILITY OF INTEREST
The interest to be paid on the Bonds is includable in the income of the recipient for purposes of
the United States and State of Minnesota income taxation.
RATING
An application for a rating of the Bonds has been made to Moody's Investors Service
"Moody's 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, 23` Floor, New York, New York. If a
rating is assigned, it will reflect only the opinion of Moody's. Any explanation of the significance
of the rating may be obtained only from Moody's.
There is no assurance that a rating, if assigned, will continue for any given period of time, or
that such rating will not be revised or withdrawn if, in the judgment of Moody's, circumstances
so warrant. A revision or withdrawal of the rating may have an adverse effect on the market
price of the Bonds.
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FINANCIAL ADVISOR
The City has retained Springsted Incorporated, Public Sector Advisors, of St. Paul, Minnesota,
as financial advisor (the "Financial Advisor") in connection with the issuance of the Bonds. In
preparing the Official Statement, the Financial Advisor has relied upon governmental officials,
and other sources, who have access to relevant data to provide accurate information for the
Official Statement, and the Financial Advisor has not been engaged, nor has it undertaken, to
independently verify the accuracy of such information. The Financial Advisor is not a public
accounting fine and has not been engaged by the City to compile, review, examine or audit any
information in the Official Statement in accordance with accounting standards. The Financial
Advisor is an independent advisory firm and is not engaged in the business of underwriting,
trading or distributing municipal securities or other public securities and therefore will not
participate in the underwriting of the Bonds.
CERTIFICATION
The City has authorized the distribution of this Official Statement for use in connection with the
initial sale of the Bonds. As of the date of the settlement of the Bonds, the Purchaser will be
furnished with a certificate signed by the appropriate officers of the City. The certificate will
state that as of the date of the Official Statement, the Official Statement did not and does not as
of the date of the certificate contain any untrue statement of material fact or omit to state a
material fact necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in light of the
circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
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CITY PROPERTY VALUES
2007 Indicated Market Value of Taxable Property: $2,465,329,505*
Indicated market value is calculated by dividing the taxable market value of $2,189,292,600 by the
2006 sales ratio of 88.8% for the City as determined by the State Department of Revenue.
(2007 sales ratios are not yet available.)
2007 Taxable Net Tax Capacity: $25,939,858
2007 Net Tax Capacity $26,190,151
Less: Captured Tax Increment Tax Capacity (2,405,929)
Contribution to Fiscal Disparities (2,470,328)
Plus: Distribution from Fiscal Disparities 4,625,964
2007 Taxable Net Tax Capacity $25,939,858
2007 Taxable Net Tax Capacity by Type of Property
Real Estate:
Residential Homestead $16,033,784 61.8%
Commercial /Industrial, Public Utility,
Agricultural and Railroad* 7,490,836 28.9
Residential Non Homestead 2,123,423 8.2
Personal Property 291,815 1.1
Total $25,939,858 100.0%
Reflects adjustments for fiscal disparities and captured tax increment tax capacity.
Trend of Values
Indicated Taxable Taxable Net
Market Value(a) Market Value Tax Caoacitv(b)
2007 $2,465,329,505 $2,189,212,600 $25,939,858
2006 2,380,535,135 2,113,915,200 24,453,648
2005 2,210,769,673 1,960,952,700 22,319,064
2004 2,171,503,981 1,800,176,800 20,275,794
2003 2,033,985,982 1,625,154,800 18,588,859
(a) Indicated market values are calculated by dividing the taxable market value by the sales ratio as
certified for the City each year by the State Department of Revenue.
W See Appendix 111 for an explanation of taxable net tax capacity and the Minnesota property tax system.
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Ten of the Largest Taxpayers in the City
2007 Net
Tax payer Type of Prooerty_ Tax Capacity
Brooks Mall Properties LLC Brookdale Mall 261,190
Brookdale Comer LLC Retail 209,850
Medtronic Inc. Industrial 199,398
Regal Cinemas Inc. Theater 185,970
TLN Lanel Ltd Partnership Apartments 171,363
Twin Lakes Business Park Apartments 171,170
Target Corporation Retail 165,450
City County Federal Credit Union Credit Union 132,650
Melrose Gates LLC Apartments 127,069
DHM Minneapolis Hotel LP
P Commercial 118.050
Total $1,742,160"
Represents 6.7% of the City's 2007 taxable net tax capacity.
CITY INDEBTEDNESS
Legal Debt Limit'
Legal Debt Limit (2% of Taxable Market Value) $43,784,252
Less: Outstanding Direct Debt Subject to Limit (3.275.000)
Legal Debt Margin as of February 29, 2008 $40,509,252
Beginning with issues having a settlement date after June 30, 2008, State statutes have increased the
legal debt limit from 2% to 3% of the City's Taxable Market Value. As of February 29, 2008, under the
new calculation the City's net debt limit would currently be $62,401,378.
General Obligation Debt Supported by Taxes'
Principal
Date Original Final Outstanding
of Issue Amount Puroose Maturitv As of 2 -29 -08
1 -1 -04 $5,045,000 Police and Fire Building Refunding 2 -1 -2013 $3,275,000
This issue is subject to the statutory debt limit.
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General Obligation Debt Supported Primarily by Taxes and /or Special Assessments
Principal
Date Original Final Outstanding
of Issue Amount Purpose Maturitv As of 2 -29 -08
12 -1 -98 $1,085,000 Improvements 2 -1 -2009 95,000
12 -1 -99 1,585,000 Improvements 2 -1 -2010 305,000
12 -1 -00 735,000 Improvements 2 -1 -2011 200,000
12 -1 -01 730,000 Improvements 2 -1 -2012 265,000
1 -1 -03 1,205,000 Improvements 2 -1 -2013 560,000
12 -1 -04 1,010,000 Improvements 2 -1 -2015 675,000
12 -15 -06 1,460,000 Improvements 2 -1 -2017 1,200.000
Total $3,300,000
General Obligation Debt Supported by Tax Increment
Principal
Date Original Final Outstanding
of Issue Amount Purpose Maturity As of 2 -29 -08
1 -1 -04 2,470,000 Taxable Tax Increment Refunding 2 -1 -2011 1,230,000
12 -1 -04 17,245,000 Taxable Tax Increment 2 -1 -2020 14,995,000
6 -1 -08 4,335,000 Taxable Tax Increment (this Issue) 2 -1 -2018 4.335.000
Total $20,560,000
Annual Calendar Year Debt Service Payments Including This Issue
G.O. Debt Supported
G.O. Debt Supported Primarily by Taxes
by Taxes and /or Special Assessments
Principal Principal
Year Principal Interest PrinClDal Interest
2008 (at 2 -29) (Paid) 51,526.25 (Paid) 63,133.75
2009 610,000 703,902.50 765,000 876,351.25
2010 640,000 715,152.50 645,000 728,597.50
2011 640,000 695,632.50 485,000 546,495.00
2012 685,000 719,581.25 415,000 459,433.75
2013 700,000 711,725.00 340,000 370,361.25
2014 230,000 249,887.50
2015 225,000 236,550.00
2016 130,000 134,940.00
2017 65,000 66,235.00
Total $3,275,000 $3,597,520.00 $3,300,000 $3,731
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Annual Calendar Year Debt Service Payments Including This Issue (Continued)
G.O. Debt Supported
by Tax Increment
Principal
Year Principal Interest(a)
2008 (at 2 -29) (Paid) 391,482.50
2009 2,765,000 3,688,974.80
2010 2,785,000 3,572,301.26
2011 1,290,000 1,991,905.01
2012 925,000 1,575,853.13
2013 1,365,000 1,962,012.50
2014 1,430,000 1,960,943.75
2015 1,505,000 1,966,300.00
2016 1,575,000 1,963,025.00
2017 1,665,000 1,973,900.00
2018 1,735,000 1,958,837.50
2019 1,720,000 1,856,325.00
2020 1.800.000 1.846.125.00
Total $20,560,000(b) $26,707,985.45
(a) Includes the Bonds at an assumed average annual interest rate of 4.30
M 82.9% of this debt will be retired within ten years.
Summary of General Obligation Direct Debt
Gross Less: Debt Net
Debt Service Funds' Direct Debt
G.O. Debt Supported by Taxes 3,275,000 $(1,605,088) 1,669,912
G.O. Debt Supported Primarily by
Taxes and /or Special Assessments 3,300,000 (1,976,933) 1,323,067
G.O. Debt Supported by Tax Increment 20,560,000 -0- 20,560,000
Debt service funds are as of February 29, 2008 and include money to pay both principal and interest.
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Indirect General Obligation Debt
Debt Applicable to
2007 Taxable G.O. Debt Tax Capacity in Citv
Taxina Unit(a) Net Tax Capacity As of 2- 29 -08(b) Percent Amount
Hennepin County $1,602,797,286 $491,295,000 1.6% 7,860,720
Hennepin County
Regional Railroad 1,602,797,286 44,900,000 1.6 718,400
Three Rivers Park District 1,192,261,639 60,535,000 2.2 1,331,700
ISD No. 11
(Anoka- Hennepin) 47,824,490 147,827,199 7.0 10,347,904
ISD No. 279 (Osseo) 166,174,621 163,610,000 5.3 8,671,330
ISD No. 281 (Robbinsdale) 108,649,682 159,495,000 5.3 8,453,235
ISD No. 286
(Brooklyn Center) 7,929,162 29,600,000 100.0 29,600,000
Metropolitan Council 3,594,085,267 21,645,000(0 0.7 151,515
Metropolitan Transit District 2,807,278,163 144,015,000( 0.9 1,296,135
Total $68,431,009
(a) Only those taxing units with debt outstanding are shown here.
W Excludes general obligation tax and aid anticipation debt and revenue supported debt. Includes
annual appropriation lease obligations.
(0 Excludes general obligation debt payable from sewer system revenues, 911 user fees, and housing
rental payments. Includes certificates of participation.
(d) Includes lease revenue bonds, subject to annual appropriation, issued by the Bloomington Port
Authority for constructing and equipping a transit station and parking ramp.
Debt Ratios
G.O. Net G.O. Indirect
Direct Debt` Net Direct Debt
To 2007 Indicated Market Value ($2,465,329,505) 0.96% 3.73%
Per Capita (28,137 2007 State Demographer's Estimate) $837 $3,269
Excludes general obligation debt supported by revenues.
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CITY TAX RATES, LEVIES AND COLLECTIONS
Tax Capacity Rates for a City Resident in
Independent School District No. 286 (Brooklyn Center)
2007/08
For
2003104 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 Total Debt Oniv
Hennepin County 47.324% 44.172% 41.016% 39.110% 38.571% 3.131%
City of Brooklyn Center(a) 53.693 51.723 48.069 45.366 45.081 -0-
ISD No. 286
(Brooklyn Center)(b) 39.892 36.159 39.781 36.154 37.519 25.310
Special Districts() 7.488 7.382 6.998 7.310 7.396 3.336
Total 148.397% 139.436% 135.864% 127.940% 128.567% 31.777%
(a) The City also has a 2007/08 tax rate of 0.03346% spread on the market value of property in support of
debt service. The City's tax capacity rate includes the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment
Authority and Economic Development Authority.
M Independent School District No. 286 (Brooklyn Center) also has a 2007108 tax rate of 0.05676%
spread on the market value of property in support of an excess operating levy.
(c) Special districts include Metropolitan Council, Mosquito Control, Metropolitan Transit, Hennepin Park
Museum, Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority, and Three Rivers Park District.
NOTE. Taxes are determined by multiplying the net tax capacity by the tax capacity rate, plus
multiplying the referendum market value by the market value rate. This table does not include
the market value based rates. (See Appendix Ill.)
Tax Levies and Collections
Collected During Collected
Net Collection Year As of 12 -31 -07
Levv /Collect Levv Amount Percent Amount Percent
2007/08 $12,437,416 (In process of collection)
2006/07 11, 368, 578 $11,070,386 97.4% $11,070,386 97.4%
2005/06 10,971,063 10,697,637 97.5 10,889,455 99.3
2004/05 10,586,264 10,403,359 98.3 10,559,494 99.7
2003/04 9,994,049 9,504,581 95.1 9,978,525 99.8
The net levy excludes state aid for property tax relief and fiscal disparities, if applicable. The net levy
is the basis for computing tax capacity rates.
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FUNDS ON HAND
As of February 29, 2008
Fund Cash and Investments
General 7
6,23 572
Special Revenue 14,785,602
Capital Projects 4,213,202
Debt Service:
Taxes 1,605,088
Special Assessments 1,976,933
Enterprise 9,113,473
Internal Service 6,831.373
Total $44,763,243
CITY INVESTMENTS
The City's investment policy, last revised in October 2006, has the objectives of preserving
safety of principal, retaining sufficient liquidity, providing a market rate of return, and yielding
stable earnings on invested City funds.
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 118A, authorize and define an investment program for municipal
governments. The City may invest in the following instruments allowed by Minnesota Statutes:
a. Securities that are the direct obligations or are guaranteed or insured issues of the
United States, its agencies, its instrumentalities, or organizations created by an act of
Congress; including governmental bills, notes, bonds, and other securities.
b. Commercial paper issued by U.S. corporations or their Canadian subsidiaries that is
rated in the highest quality by at least two nationally recognized rating agencies and
matures in 270 days or less. These investments are limited by City policy to funds that
are professionally managed and include a mix of investments.
c. Time deposits that are fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or
bankers acceptances of U.S. banks.
d. Repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements may be entered into with
financial institutions identified by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 118A.
e. Securities lending agreements may be entered into with financial institutions identified
by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 118A.
f. Minnesota joint powers investment trusts may, be entered into with trusts identified by
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 118A
g. Money market mutual funds regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and
whose portfolios consist only of short-term securities permitted by Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 118A.
h. Bonds of the City of Brooklyn Center issued in prior years may be redeemed at current
market price, which may include a premium, prior to maturity using surplus funds of the
debt service fund set up for that issue. Such repurchased bonds shall be canceled and
removed from the obligation of the fund.
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Derivative securities, which obtain their value by the calculation of some portion of the value of
another security, shall not be purchased. Mortgage backed securities, which are not agency
securities backed by the United States government, and stripped securities also shall not be
purchased pursuant to the City's investment policy.
Investments of the City shall be undertaken in a manner that seeks to ensure the preservation
of capital in the overall portfolio. Safety of principal is the foremost objective.
Liquidity and yield are also important considerations. It is essential that the investment portfolio
remain sufficiently liquid to meet all operating requirements that may be reasonably anticipated.
The investment portfolio of the City shall be designed to attain a market average rate of return
during budgetary and economic cycles, taking into account the City's investment risk
constraints and liquidity needs. Return on investment is of least importance compared to the
objectives for safety and liquidity. Securities shall be held to maturity with the exceptions of
meeting the liquidity needs of the portfolio and minimizing loss of principal for a security of
declining credit. Securities of various maturities shall be purchased so that at least half of the
investment portfolio will remain for two or more years with known interest rates.
Authority to manage the investment program is vested in the City Manager, City Treasurer, and
Assistant Finance Director, with the City Treasurer responsible for establishing and maintaining
an internal control structure to provide reasonable assurance that the objectives of the
investment policy are met.
As of February 29, 2008, the City had $44,132,576 (par value) invested, with a market value of
$44,128,216 (100% of the original cost to the City plus amortized premium). Government
agency securities totaled $1,000,000, representing 2.2% of the portfolio. The balance of
$43,132,576, representing 97.8% of the portfolio, was invested in money market accounts. All
of the investments in the City's portfolio mature within 18 months or less. The longest
investment held by the City is currently scheduled to mature in March of 2008.
GENERAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THE CITY
The City of Brooklyn Center is a northern suburb of the Minneapolis /Saint Paul metropolitan
area, adjacent to the City of Minneapolis. The City is wholly within Hennepin County and
encompasses an area of approximately 8.5 square miles (5,500 acres). The Mississippi River
forms the City's eastern boundary.
The City experienced its most rapid growth from 1950 to 1970 when the City's population grew
from 4,300 to its peak of 35,173. The State demographer's 2007 population estimate for the
City was 28,137. The 2000 U.S. Census count for the City was 29,172, a 1.0% increase from
the 1990 Census.
Major transportation routes in and through the City, including Interstate Highways 94 and 694
and State Highways 100 and 252, have provided a continued impetus for the development of
the City's commercial tax base.
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Growth and Development
Commercial and Industrial property comprises approximately 29% of the City's taxable net tax
capacity. There are four major shopping centers located in the City in addition to a number of
other retail establishments. These include Kohl's Department Store, Cub Foods, Schmitt Music,
and several car dealerships. The largest commercial property in the City is Brookdale Mall, a
1,000,000 square -foot regional shopping center. The center is anchored by Sears and Macy's.
The other retail centers in the City are Brookdale Square, a 125,000 square -foot strip mall with
an eight- screen movie theater; Shingle Creek Center, a 157,000 square -foot complex anchored
by Target; and Brookview Plaza, a 70,000 square -foot center anchored by Best Buy.
Additionally, Regal Cinema operates a theater complex with 20 screens in an 85,000
square -foot facility.
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the City executed a Development
Agreement and Purchase Option for 8 acres of land at the intersection of Interstate 94 and
Highway 100. This land, acquired by the City for redevelopment in 2007, will be the site of a
new 140,000 square -foot Class A office building with adjacent parking ramp. The site will be
developed by a third party on behalf of the GSA and will be fully taxable, expanding the City's
tax base significantly. The Federal Bureau of Investigation will be the major tenant in the
building with a 20 -year lease. Adjacent to the site is an additional 5.4 acres of redevelopment
land being considered for ancillary purposes.
The City recently executed a development agreement for a 250 -room hotel development
adjacent to the City's Earle Browne Heritage Center, a conference and convention facility. The
hotel will be linked to the conference center by a covered walkway. Construction began in the
fall of 2007 and is expected to be completed by the fall of 2008.
The City has acquired the Brookdale Ford site adjacent to Highway 100 and Bass Lake Road.
This 7 acre site will be cleared and offered for redevelopment as commercial property by a third
party developer. Adjacent to the site is an additional 11 acres of privately owned land being
considered for retail expansion.
This convergence of highways makes the City an attractive site for hotels and motels. Currently
operating in the City are Americinn, Comfort Inn, Country Inn Suites, Days Inn, Extended
Stay America, Crown Plaza Hotel, Motel 6, and Super 8 Motel
Summary of Building Permits
New Residential
Total Permits Permits onlv
Year Number Value Number Value
2008 (at 2 -29) 81 15,452 0 -0-
2007 1,076 19, 599, 553 2 490,000
2006 1,293 20,424,730 3 401,248
2005 1,043 19,004,355 17 2,328,500
2004 792 21,613,050 15 1,616,000
2003 886 53, 918, 257 15 2,003,000
2002 476 50,701,779 2 280,000
2001 954 63,720,613 0 -0-
2000 1,299 20,450,844 3 311,800
1999 1,745 44,188, 569 7 679,600
Includes townhomes.
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Major Employers in the City
Approximate
Number
Employer Product/Service of Emolovees
Brookdale Center Shopping center 1,900
Promeon, Division of Medtronic, Inc. Medical devices 1,350
Graco, Inc. Spray paint equipment 800
Independent School District No. 286
(Brooklyn Center) Education 303
Nations Care Link Healthcare 225
Cub Foods Grocery 170
City of Brooklyn Center Government 153'
Best Buy Electronics 145
Target Retail 140
TCR Corporation Metal components 140
Kohl's Retail 100
Cass Screw Machine Products Screw machine parts 100
Precision Inc. Electronic transformers and coils 100
Hiawatha Rubber Company Custom rubber molder 81
Northwest Athletic Club Health club 80
Creative Banner Assemblies Banners and flags 75
SL Power Electronics Electronics 12
Full -time employees.
Source: Telephone survey of individual employers, April 2008.
Labor Force Data
February 2008 February 2007
Civilian Unemployment Civilian Unemployment
Labor Force Rate Labor Force Rate
Hennepin County 653,369 4.0% 652,364 3.8%
Minneapolis /St. Paul MSA 1,837,232 4.6 1,834,149 4.4
State of Minnesota 2,901,317 5.2 2,910,007 5.1
Source: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. 2008 data are preliminary.
Financial Institutions
Branch facilities of financial institutions located in Brooklyn Center include: Wells Fargo Bank,
National Association; Bremer Bank, National Association; and TCF National Bank, as well as
numerous credit unions.
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Education
The City is served by four independent school districts: Independent School District No. 279
(Osseo), Independent School District No. 286 (Brooklyn Center), Independent School District
No. 281 (Robbinsdale) and Independent School District No. 11 (Anoka- Hennepin). The City's
taxable net tax capacity is attributable to each of the four school districts as follows:
Portion of 2007 Taxable Net Tax
Capacity Located in the Citv of Total
ISD No. 279 (Osseo) 8,887,448 34.3%
ISD No. 286 (Brooklyn Center)* 7,929,162 30.6
ISD No. 281 (Robbinsdale) 5,771,793 22.2
ISD No. 11 (Anoka- Hennepin) 3.351.455 12.9
Total $25,939,858 100.0%
Independent School District No. 286 is located entirely within the City of Brooklyn Center.
Medical
Major medical facilities in the Minneapolis /St. Paul metropolitan area are easily accessible to
City residents. North Memorial Medical Center is located in the adjacent City of Robbinsdale
and has 518 acute care beds. Unity Hospital is located in the adjacent City of Fridley and has
275 acute care beds.
Source: http✓lwww.health. state. mn. us /divslfpcldirectorylfpcdir.html
GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION AND SERVICES
Organization
Brooklyn Center has been a municipal corporation since 1911 and is governed under a Home
Rule Charter adopted in 1966 and subsequently amended. The City has a Council- Manager
form of government. The Mayor and four Council Members are elected to serve overlapping
four -year terms.
The following are the current City Council members:
Expiration of Term
Tim Willson Mayor December 31, 2010
Kay Lasman Council Member December 31, 2008
Mary O'Connor Council Member December 31, 2008
Dan Ryan Council Member December 31, 2010
Mark Yelich Council Member December 31, 2010
The City Manager, Mr. Comelious L. Boganey, is responsible for the administration of Council
policy and the daily management of the City. The Manager is appointed by the Council and
serves at its discretion. Mr. Boganey has served the City in this position since June 2006. Prior
to that, Mr. Boganey served as the City's Assistant Manager since March 2003. He has also
served as City Manager in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and Port Arthur, Texas, and as Assistant
City Manager in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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The Director of Fiscal and Support Services, Mr. Daniel Jordet, is responsible for directing the
City's financial operations, including preparation of the comprehensive annual financial report
and interim reports, and the investment of City funds. Mr. Jordet has served in this position
since January 2004. He has also served as Finance Director in Waverly, Iowa and Saint Peter,
Minnesota, as City Administrator in Saint Peter, Minnesota, and as Deputy City Manager /Chief
Financial Officer in Mankato, Minnesota.
Services
The City has 153 full -time employees serving in various departments. 47 full -time swom police
officers and a support staff of 15 provide protective services in the City. Fire protection is
provided by one full -time Chief and a 35- member volunteer force. The City has two fire stations
and a class 4 insurance rating.
All areas of the City are serviced by municipal water and sewer systems. Water is supplied by
nine wells and storage is provided by three elevated tanks with a combined total capacity of
3.0 million gallons. The municipal water system has a pumping capacity of 17.6 million gallons
per day (mgd). The average daily water demand is estimated to be 2.5 mgd and peak demand
is estimated to be 10 mgd. Water connections totaled 8,904 as of December 31, 2006.
Although the City owns and maintains its own sanitary and storm sewer collection systems,
wastewater treatment facilities are owned and operated by the Metropolitan Council's Office of
Environmental Services, The City is billed an annual service charge by Met Council, which
charge is adjusted each year based on the prior years' actual usage. The City had 8,807 sewer
connections at the end of 2006.
The City leases space for the operation of its two municipal liquor store facilities. The leases
are both 10 -year leases, which began in June 2000 and 2003, with options of additional 10 -year
extensions.
City offices are located in the City's Civic Center, which also includes community facilities such
as exercise and game rooms, classrooms, craft rooms, a 300 -seat hall, and a 50 -meter
indoor /outdoor swimming pool. The City maintains 527 acres of parkland, much of which is
located along Shingle Creek forming a "green way" north to south through the City.
Recreational facilities include a par 3 nine -hole golf course, 20 playgrounds, softball and
baseball diamonds, basketball courts, tennis courts, hockey and skating rinks, nature areas,
trails, and an arboretum.
Employee Pension Plans
All full -time and certain part-time employees of the City are covered by defined benefit pension
plans administered by the Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota (PERA).
PERA administers the Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF) and the Public Employees
Police and Fire Fund (PEPFF) which are cost sharing, multiple employer retirement plans.
PERF members belong to either the Coordinated Plan or the Basic Plan. Coordinated
members are covered by Social Security and Basic members are not. All new members must
participate in the Coordinated Plan. All police officers, fire fighters, and peace officers who
qualify for membership by statute are covered by the PEPFF. The City's contributions to PERF
for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005, and 2004 were $363,334, $326,886, and
$327,384, respectively. The City's contributions to PEPFF for the years ended December 31,
2006, 2005, and 2004 were $318,913, $274,868, and $289,468, respectively. The contributions
were equal to the required contributions for each year as set by State Statute.
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The City also contributes to the Brooklyn Center Fire Department Relief Association, a
single employer retirement system providing retirement benefits to volunteer firefighters.
Contributions totaled $157,346 in 2005 (most recent information available) and were paid
entirely by the State.
Other Post Employment Benefits
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has issued Statement No. 45,
Accounting and Financial Reporting by Employers for Postemployment Benefits Other Than
Pensions (GASB 45), which addresses how state and local governments must account for and
report their obligations related to post employment healthcare and other non pension be
(referred to as Other Post Employment Benefits or "OPEB GASB 45 requires that local
governments account for and report the annual cost of OPEB and the outstanding obligations
and commitments related to OPEB in essentially the same manner as they currently do for
pensions.
The City provides continued health insurance coverage for retired City employees who meet
PERA eligibility requirements and have been employed by the City for a minimum of 25 years.
This coverage does not extend to the retiree's family, except that if the retiree desires to
continue family coverage, the coverage can be continued if the retiree reimburses the City for
the additional cost above single coverage. This benefit began in 1986 and was subsequently
discontinued for employees hired after January 31, 1991.
As of December 31, 2006, the City has 55 eligible participants. The City currently finances the
plan on a pay -as- you -go basis. During 2006, the City expended $75,713 for these benefits.
The retiree health benefits discussed above are the City's only OPEB. Beginning with the fiscal
year ending December 31, 2008, the City must report an annual OPEB cost based on
actuarially determined amounts that, if paid on an ongoing basis, will provide sufficient
resources to pay these benefits as they come due.
The City has hired the Stanton Group to perform an actuarial analysis of the projected yearly
cost of these benefits. The Stanton Group's report is not yet complete and it is not known at
this point what the City's liability will be with respect to these benefits. The City recorded
$2,553,336 as an OPEB liability in its 2006 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; however,
this is not an actuarially determined amount, but the City's best estimate of the liability.
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General Fund Budget
2006 2007 2008
Actual Budaet Budget
Revenues:
Property Taxes $10,418,863 $10,720,993 $11,233,679
Sales Tax (Lodging) 738,776 650,000 665,000
Licenses and Permits 722,633 771,443 723,845
Intergovernmental Revenue 1,269,005 1,290,030 1,652,008
Charges for Services 683,968 670,791 694,104
Fines and Forfeits 256,600 240,000 248,000
Miscellaneous Revenue 249,029 161,115 235,200
Administrative Reimbursements 76,210 40.000 67.000
Total Revenues $14,415,084 $14,544,372 $15,518,836
Expenditures:
General Government 2,746,892 2,983,327 3,124,290
Public Safety 6,688,775 6,724,943 7,220,845
Public Works 2,586,003 2,809,296 2,944,329
Community Services 474,091 389,701 393,894
Parks and Recreation 1,312,432 1,341,348 1,394,957
Economic Development 488,045 563,836 735,618
Miscellaneous (165,396) (338,079) (365,097)
Transfers to Other Funds 70,000 70.000 70,000
Total Expenditures $14,200,842 $14,544,372 $15,518,836
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APPENDIX I
PROPOSED FORM OF LEGAL OPINION
BRIGGS 32200 First National Bank Building
332 Minnesota Street
St. Paul MN 55101 -1396
A N o tel 651.808.6600
fax 651.808.6450
$4,335,000
TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS,
SERIES 2008A
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
HENNEPIN COUNTY
MINNESOTA
We have acted as bond counsel in connection with the issuance by the City of Brooklyn
Center, Hennepin County, Minnesota (the "Issuer of its $4,335,000 Taxable General
Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2008A, bearing a date of original issue of May 1, 2008
(the "Bonds We have examined the law and such certified proceedings and other documents
as we deem necessary to render this opinion.
We have not been engaged or undertaken to review the accuracy, completeness or
sufficiency of the Official Statement or other offering material relating to the Bonds, and we
express no opinion relating thereto.
As to questions of fact material to our opinion, we have relied upon the certified
proceedings and other certifications of public officials furnished to us without undertaking to
verify the same by independent investigation.
Based upon such examinations, and assuming the authenticity of all documents submitted
to us as originals, the conformity to original documents of all documents submitted to us as
certified or photostatic copies and the authenticity of the originals of such documents, and the
accuracy of the statements of fact contained in such documents, and based upon present
Minnesota and federal laws (which excludes any pending legislation which may have a
retroactive effect on or before the date hereof), regulations, rulings and decisions, it is our
opinion that:
The proceedings 1 for the issuance of the Bonds according to
g show lawful authority
their terms under the Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota now in force.
(2) The Bonds are valid and binding general obligations of the Issuer and all of the
taxable property within the Issuer's jurisdiction is subject to the levy of an ad valorem tax to pay
the same without limitation as to rate or amount; provided that the enforceability (but not the
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validity) of the Bonds and the pledge of taxes for the payment of the principal and interest
thereon is subject to the exercise of judicial discretion in accordance with general principles of
equity, to the constitutional powers of the United States of America and to bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws affecting creditors' rights
heretofore or hereafter enacted.
(3) The interest on the Bonds is included in gross income for United States income
tax purposes and is included, to the same extent, in both gross income and taxable net income for
State of Minnesota income tax purposes.
Dated at Saint Paul, Minnesota, this day of May, 2008.
Professional Association
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APPENDIX II
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKING
This Continuing Disclosure Undertaking (the "Disclosure Undertaking is
executed and delivered by the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota (the "Issuer in connection
with the issuance of $4,335,000 Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2008A
(the 'Bonds The Bonds are being issued pursuant to a Resolution adopted April 28, 2008 (the
'Resolution Pursuant to the Resolution and this Undertaking, the Issuer covenants and agrees
as follows:
A. Purmose of the Disclosure Undertaking. This Disclosure Undertaking is
being executed and delivered by the Issuer for the benefit of the Owners and in order to assist the
Participating Underwriters in complying with SEC Rule 15c2- 12(b)(5).
B. Definitions. In addition to the definitions set forth in the Resolution,
which apply to any capitalized term used in this Disclosure Undertaking unless otherwise defined
in this Section, the following capitalized terms shall have the following meanings:
"Annual Report" shall mean any annual financial information provided by the
Issuer pursuant to, and as described in, Sections 3 and 4 of this Disclosure Undertaking.
"Audited Financial Statements" shall mean the financial statements of the Issuer
audited annually by an independent certified public accounting firm, prepared pursuant to
generally accepted accounting principles promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards
Board, modified by governmental accounting standards promulgated by the Government
Accounting Standards Board.
"Dissemination Agent" shall mean such party from time to time designated in
writing by the Issuer to act as information dissemination agent and which has filed with the
Issuer a written acceptance of such designation.
"Fiscal Year" shall be the fiscal year of the Issuer.
"Governing Body" shall, with respect to the Bonds, have the meaning given that
term in Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.5 1, Subdivision 9.
"MSRB" shall mean the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.
"National Repository" shall mean any Nationally Recognized Municipal
Securities Information Repository for purposes of the Rule. The National Repositories as of the
date of execution of this Undertaking are as listed on Exhibit A.
"Occurrence(s)" shall mean any of the events listed in Section S.A. of this
Disclosure Undertaking.
"Official Statement" shall be the Official Statement dated April 18, 2008,
prepared in connection with the Bonds.
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"Owners" shall mean the registered holders and, if not the same, the beneficial
owners of any Bonds.
"Participating Underwriter" shall mean any of the original underwriters of the
Bonds required to comply with the Rule in connection with offering of the Bonds.
"Repository" shall mean each National Repository and each State Depository.
"Resolution" shall mean the resolution or resolutions adopted by the Governing
Body of the Issuer providing for, and authorizing the issuance of, the Bonds.
"Rule" shall mean Rule 15c2- 12(b)(5) adopted by the Securities and Exchange
Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as the same may be amended from time
to time or interpreted by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
"State" shall mean the State of Minnesota.
"State Depository" shall mean any public or private repository or entity designated
by the State as a state depository for the purpose of the Rule. As of the date of this Disclosure
Undertaking, there is no State Depository in Minnesota.
C. Provision of Annual Reports.
1. Beginning in connection with the Fiscal Year ending on December 31,
2007, the Issuer shall, or shall cause the Dissemination Agent to, as soon as available, but in any
event not later than December 31, 2008, and by December 31 of each year thereafter, provide to
each Repository an Annual Report which is consistent with the requirements of Section 4 of this
Disclosure Undertaking.
2. If the Issuer is unable to provide to the Repositories an Annual Report by
the date required in subsection A, the Issuer shall send a notice of such delay and estimated date
of delivery to each Repository or to the MSRB and to the State Depository, if any.
3. Any filing under this Disclosure Undertaking may be made solely by
transmitting such filing to the Texas Municipal Advisory Council (the "MAC as provided at
httD: /www.disclosureusa.ore unless the United States Securities and Exchange Commission has
withdrawn the interpretive advice in its letter to the MAC dated September 7, 2004.
D. Content and Format of Annual Reports. The Issuer's Annual Report shall
contain or incorporate by reference the financial information and operating data pertaining to the
Issuer listed below as of the end of the preceding Fiscal Year. The Annual Report may be
submitted to each Repository as a single document or as separate documents comprising a
package, and may cross reference other information as provided in this Disclosure Undertaking.
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The following financial information and operating data shall be supplied:
(i) An update of the type of information contained in the Official
Statement under the caption CITY PROPERTY VALUES; CITY INDEBTEDNESS; and CITY
TAX RATES, LEVIES AND COLLECTIONS;
(ii) Audited Financial Statements of the Issuer. The Audited Financial
Statements of the Issuer may be submitted to each Repository separately from the balance of the
Annual Report. In the event Audited Financial Statements of the Issuer are not available on or
before the date for filing the Annual Report with the appropriate Repositories as set forth in
Section 3.A. above, unaudited financial statements shall be provided as part of the Annual
Report. The accounting principles pursuant to which the financial statements will be prepared
will be pursuant to generally accepted accounting principles promulgated by the Financial
Accounting Standards Board, as such principles are modified by the governmental accounting
standards promulgated by the Government Accounting Standards Board, as in effect from time to
time. If Audited Financial Statements are not provided because they are not available on or
before the date for filing the Annual Report, the Issuer shall promptly provide them to the
Repositories when available.
E. Renortine of Sianificant Events.
1. This Section 5 shall govern the giving of notices of the occurrence of any
of the following events with respect to the Bonds, if material:
(1) principal and interest payment delinquency;
(2) non- payment related defaults;
(3) unscheduled draws on debt service reserves reflecting
financial difficulties;
(4) unscheduled draws on credit enhancements reflecting
financial difficulties;
(5) substitution of credit or liquidity providers, or their failure
to perform;
(6) adverse tax opinions or events affecting the tax- exempt
status of the security;
(7) modifications to rights of security holders;
(8) Bond calls;
(9) defeasances;
(10) release, substitution or sale of property securing repayment
of the Bonds; and
(11) rating changes.
2. Whenever an event listed in Section 5.A. above has occurred, the Issuer
shall as soon as possible determine if such event would constitute material information for
Owners of Bonds. If knowledge of the Occurrence would be material, the Issuer shall promptly
file a notice of such Occurrence with each National Repository or the MSRB and with the State
Depository, if any.
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3. The Issuer agrees to provide or cause to be provided, in a timely manner,
to each National Repository or the MSRB and to the State Depository, if any, notice of a failure
by the Issuer to provide the Annual Reports described in Section 4.
F. Termination of Renortin2 Obligation. The Issuer's obligations under this
Disclosure Undertaking shall terminate upon the legal defeasance, prior redemption or payment
in full of all of the Bonds.
G. Dissemination Agent. The Issuer may, from time to time, appoint or
engage a Dissemination Agent to assist it in carrying out its obligations under this Disclosure
Undertaking, and may discharge any such Agent, with or without appointing a successor
Dissemination Agent.
H. Amendment; Waiver. Notwithstanding any other provision of this
Disclosure Undertaking, the Issuer may amend this Disclosure Undertaking, and any provision of
this Disclosure Undertaking may be waived, if (a) a change in law or change in the ordinary
business or operation of the Issuer has occurred, (b) such amendment or waiver would not, in and
of itself, cause the undertakings herein to violate the Rule if such amendment or waiver had been
effective on the date hereof but taking into account any subsequent change in or official
interpretation of the Rule, and (c) such amendment or waiver is supported by an opinion of
counsel expert in federal securities laws to the effect that such amendment or waiver would not
materially impair the interests of Owners.
I. Additional Information. Nothing in this Disclosure Undertaking shall be
deemed to prevent the Issuer from disseminating any other information, using the means of
dissemination set forth in this Disclosure Undertaking or any other means of communication, or
including any other information in any Annual Report or notice of an Occurrence, in addition to
that which is required by this Disclosure Undertaking. If the Issuer chooses to include any
information in any Annual Report or notice of an Occurrence in addition to that which is
specifically required by this Disclosure Undertaking, the Issuer shall have no obligation under
this Disclosure Undertaking to update such information or include it in any future Annual Report
or notice of an Occurrence.
J. Default. In the event of a failure of the Issuer to provide information
required by this Disclosure Undertaking, any Owner may take such actions as may be necessary
and appropriate, including seeking mandamus or specific performance by court order, to cause
the Issuer to comply with its obligations to provide information under this Disclosure
Undertaking. A default under this Disclosure Undertaking shall not be deemed an Event of
Default under the Resolution, and the sole remedy under this Disclosure Undertaking in the event
of any failure of the Issuer to comply with this Disclosure Undertaking shall be an action to
compel performance.
K. Beneficiaries. This Disclosure Undertaking shall inure solely to the
benefit of the Issuer, the Participating Underwriters and Owners from time to time of the Bonds,
and shall create no rights in any other person or entity.
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L. Reserved Rishts. The Issuer reserves the right to discontinue providing
any information required under the Rule if a final determination should be made by a court of
competent jurisdiction that the Rule is invalid or otherwise unlawful or, subject to the provisions
of Section 8 hereof, to modify the undertaking under this Disclosure Undertaking if the Issuer
determines that such modification is required by the Rule or by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Date: 2008
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
By
Its
By
Its
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EXHIBIT A
List of Nationally Recognized Municipal
Securities Information Repositories
Bloomberg Municipal Repository
100 Business Park Drive
Skillman, NJ 08558
Phone: 609 279 -3225
Fax: 609 -279 -5962
Email: MunisaaBloomberg.com
htty /www.bloomberp-.com/markets /rates /municontacts.html
DPC Data Inc.
One Executive Drive
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Phone: 201 346 -0701
Fax: 201- 947 -0107
Email: nrmsirfa.dncdata.com
httn: /www.muniFILINGS.com
Interactive Data Pricing and Reference Data, Inc.
Attn: NRMSIR
100 William Street, 15"' Floor
New York, NY 10038
Phone: 212 -771 -6999; 800 689 -8466
Fax: 212 771 -7390
Email: NRMSIRa.interactivedata.com
http: /www.interactive- prd.com
Standard Poor's Securities Evaluations, Inc.
55 Water Street
45th Floor
New York, NY 10041
Phone: 212- 438 -4595
Fax: 212- 438 -3975
Email: NRMSIR renositorvaa.sandn.com
www.disclosuredirectorv.standardandi)oors.com
This list is current as of the date of issuance of the Bonds.
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APPENDIX 111
SUMMARY OF TAX LEVIES, PAYMENT PROVISIONS, AND
MINNESOTA REAL PROPERTY VALUATION
(effective through levy year 2007 /payable year 2008)
Following is a summary of certain statutory provisions effective through levy year 2007 /payable
year 2008 relative to tax levy procedures, tax payment and credit procedures, and the
mechanics of real property valuation. The summary does not purport to be inclusive of all such
provisions or of the specific provisions discussed, and is qualified by reference to the complete
text of applicable statutes, rules and regulations of the State of Minnesota.
Property Valuations (Chapter 273, Minnesota Statutes)
Assessor's Estimated Market Value. Each parcel of real property subject to taxation must, by
statute, be appraised at least once every five years as of January 2 of the year of appraisal.
With certain exceptions, all property is valued at its market value, which is the value the
assessor determines to be the price the property to be fairly worth, and which is referred to as
the "Estimated Market Value."
Limitation of Market Value Increases. Minn. Stat., Sec. 273.11, Subdivision 1a, was amended
in 2005. For assessment years 2005 and 2006, the amount of the increase shall not exceed
the greater of (1) 15% of the value in the preceding assessment, or (2) 25% of the difference
between the current assessment and the preceding assessment. For assessment year 2007,
the amount of the increase shall not exceed the greater of (1) 15% of the value in the preceding
assessment, or (2) 33% of the difference between the current assessment and the preceding
assessment. For assessment year 2008, the amount of increase shall not exceed the greater
of (1) 15% of the value in the preceding assessment or (2) 50% of the difference between the
current assessment and the preceding assessment.
Taxable Market Value. The Taxable Market Value is the value that property taxes are based
on, after all reductions, limitations, exemptions and deferrals. It is also the value used to
calculate a municipality's legal debt limit.
Indicated Market Value. The Indicated Market Value is determined by dividing the Taxable
Market Value of a given year by the same year's sales ratio determined by the State
Department of Revenue. The Indicated Market Value serves to eliminate disparities between
individual assessors and equalize property values statewide.
Net Tax Capacity. The Net Tax Capacity is the value upon which net taxes are levied,
extended and collected. The Net Tax Capacity is applying h o class rate
p ty computed by app y n t
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percentages specific to each type of property classification against the Taxable Market Value.
Class rate percentages vary depending on the type of property as shown on the last page of
this Appendix. The formulas and class rates for converting Taxable Market Value to Net Tax
Capacity represent a basic element of the State's property tax relief system and are subject to
annual revisions by the State Legislature.
Property taxes are determined by multiplying the Net Tax Capacity by the tax capacity rate, plus
multiplying the referendum market value by the market value rate.
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Property Tax Payments and Delinquencies
(Chapters 275, 276, 277, 279 -282 and 549, Minnesota Statutes)
Ad valorem property taxes levied by local governments in Minnesota are extended and
collected by the various counties within the State. Each taxing jurisdiction is required to certify
the annual tax levy to the county auditor within five (5) working days after December 20 of the
year preceding the collection year. A listing of property taxes due is prepared by the county
auditor and turned over to the county treasurer on or before the first business day in March.
The county treasurer is responsible for collecting all property taxes within the county. Real
estate and personal property tax statements are mailed out by March 31. One -half (1/2) of the
taxes on real property is due on or before May 15. The remainder is due on or before
October 15. Real property taxes not paid by their due date are assessed a penalty that,
depending on the type of property, increases from 2% to 4% on the day after the due date. In
the case of the first installment of real property taxes due May 15, the penalty increases to 4%
or 8% on June 1. Thereafter, an additional 1% penalty shall accrue each month through
October 1 of the collection year for unpaid real property taxes. In the case of the second
installment of real property taxes due October 15, the penalty increases to 6% or 8% on
November 1 and increases again to 8% or 12% on December 1. Personal property taxes
remaining unpaid on May 16 are deemed to be delinquent and a penalty of 8% attaches to the
unpaid tax. However, personal property that is owned by a tax exempt entity, but is treated as
taxable by virtue of a lease agreement, is subject to the same delinquent property tax penalties
as real property.
On the first business day of January of the year following collection all delinquencies are
subject to an additional 2% penalty, and those delinquencies outstanding as of February 15 are
filed for a tax lien judgment with the district court. By March 20 the county auditor files a
publication of legal action and a mailing of notice of action to delinquent parties. Those
property interests not responding to this notice have judgment entered for the amount of the
delinquency and associated penalties. The amount of the judgment is subject to a variable
interest determined annually by the Department of Revenue, and equal to the adjusted prime
rate charged by banks but in no event is the rate less than 10% or more than 14
Property owners subject to a tax lien judgment generally have five years (5) in the case of all
property located outside of cities or in the case of residential homestead, agricultural
homestead and seasonal residential recreational property located within cities or three (3) years
with respect to other types of property to redeem the property. After expiration of the
redemption period, unredeemed properties are declared tax forfeit with title held in trust by the
State of Minnesota for the respective taxing districts. The county auditor, or equivalent thereof,
then sells those properties not claimed for a public purpose at auction. The net proceeds of the
sale are first dedicated to the satisfaction of outstanding special assessments on the parcel,
with any remaining balance in most cases being divided on the following basis: county 40
town or city 20 and school district 40
Property Tax Credits (Chapter 273, Minnesota Statutes)
In addition to adjusting the taxable value for various property types, primary elements of
Minnesota's property tax relief system are: property tax levy reduction aids; the circuit breaker
credit, which relates property taxes to income and provides relief on a sliding income scale; and
targeted tax relief, which is aimed primarily at easing the effect of significant tax increases. The
circuit breaker credit and targeted credits are reimbursed to the taxpayer upon application by
the taxpayer. Property tax levy reduction aid includes educational aids, local governmental aid,
equalization aid, county program aid and disparity reduction aid.
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Debt Limitations
All Minnesota municipalities (counties, cities, towns and school districts) are subject to statutory
net debt" limitations under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.53. Net debt is
defined as the amount remaining 9 after deducting from gross debt the amount of current
revenues that are applicable within the current fiscal year to the payment of any debt and the
aggregate of the principal of the following:
1. Obligations issued for improvements that are payable wholly or partially from the
proceeds of special assessments levied upon benefited property.
2. Warrants or orders having no definite or fixed maturity.
3. Obligations payable wholly from the income from revenue producing conveniences.
4. Obligations issued to create or maintain a permanent improvement revolving fund.
5. Obligations issued for the acquisition and betterment of public waterworks systems,
and public lighting, heating or power systems, and any combination thereof, or for any
other public convenience from which revenue is or may be derived.
6. Certain debt service loans and capital loans made to school districts.
7. Certain obligations to repay loans.
8. Obligations specifically excluded under the provisions of law authorizing their
issuance.
9. Certain obligations to pay pension fund liabilities.
10. Debt service funds for the payment of principal and interest on obligations other than
those described above.
11. Obligations issued to pay judgments against the municipality.
Levies for General Obligation Debt
(Sections 475.61 and 475.74, Minnesota Statutes)
Any municipality that issues general obligation debt must, at the time of issuance, certify levies
to the county auditor of the county(ies) within which the municipality is situated. Such levies
shall be in an amount that if collected in full will, together with estimates of other revenues
pledged for payment of the obligations, produce at least five percent in excess of the amount
needed to pay principal and interest when due. Notwithstanding any other limitations upon the
ability of a taxing unit to levy taxes, its ability to levy taxes for a deficiency in prior levies for
payment of general obligation indebtedness is without limitation as to rate or amount.
Metropolitan Revenue Distribution (Chapter 473F, Minnesota Statutes)
"Fiscal Disparities Law"
The Charles R. Weaver Metropolitan Revenue Distribution Act, more commonly known as
"Fiscal Disparities," was first implemented for taxes payable in 1975. Forty percent of the
increase in commercial industrial (including public utility and railroad) net tax capacity valuation
since 1971 in each assessment district in the Minneapolis /St. Paul seven county metropolitan
area (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, excluding the City of Northfield, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott,
excluding the City of New Prague, and Washington Counties) is contributed to an area -wide tax
base. A distribution index, based on the factors of population and real property market value
per capita, is employed in determining what proportion of the net tax capacity value in the area
wide tax base shall be distributed back to each assessment district.
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STATUTORY FORMULAE: CONVERSION OF TAXABLE MARKET VALUE (TMV) TO
NET TAX CAPACITY FOR MAJOR PROPERTY CLASSIFICATIONS
Local Tax Local Tax Local Tax Local Tax Local Tax
Payable Payable Payable Payable Payable
Property Type 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Residential Homestead (1 a)
Up to $500,000 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00%
Over $500,000 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25%
Residential Non- homestead
Single Unit
Up to $500,000 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00%
Over $500,000 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25%
1 -3 unit and undeveloped land (4151) 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25%
Market Rate Apartments
Regular (4151) 1.25% 1.25% 1.250% 1.25% 1.25%
Low Income (4d) 0.75' 0.75 0.75
Commercialllndustrial/Public Utility (3a)
Up to $150,000 1.50% 1.50% 1.50% 1.50% 1.50%
Over $150,000 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00%
Electric Generation Machinery 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00%
Commercial Seasonal Residential
Homestead Resorts (1c)
Up to $500,000 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 0.55% 0.55%
$500,000 $2,200,000 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.00% 1.00%
Over $2,200,000 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25%
Seasonal Resorts (4c)
Up to $500,000 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00%
Over $500,000 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25%
Seasonal Recreational Residential (4cl
Up to $500,000 1.00% 1.00 1.00 1.00 %2 1.00%21
Over $500,000 1.25% 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25%
Disabled Homestead (1b)
Up to $32,000 0.45% 0.45% 0.45% 0.45% 0.45%
$32,000 to $500,000 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00%
Over $500,000 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25%
Agricultural Land Buildings
Homestead
Up to $500,000 1.00% 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00%
Over $500,000 1.00% 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.25%
Remainder of Farm
Up to $790,000 0.55% 0.55 0.55 0.55 0.55
Over $790,000 1.00% 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Non homestead 1.00% 1.00% 1.00 1.00 1.00
Classification abolished for pay 2004 and pay 2005, and re- established at a rate of 0.75% in pay 2006 and
thereafter.
2 Subject to the State General Property Tax.
3 Exempt from referendum market value tax.
4 Increased from $690,000 in payable 2007.
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APPENDIX IV
EXCERPT OF 2006 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The City is audited annually by an independent certified public accounting firm. Data on the
following pages was extracted from the City's comprehensive annual financial report for fiscal
year ended December 31, 2006 (the City's comprehensive annual financial report for fiscal year
ended December 31, 2007 is not yet available). The reader should be aware that the complete
financial statements may contain additional information which may interpret, explain, or modify
the data presented here. Copies of the complete financial statements are available at the City's
offices.
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Tautgs Radpath. Ltd.
Certified Public Accountants and Consultants
INDEPENDENT AUDtfOR'S REPORT
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
City of Brooklyn Center. Minnesota
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, the
business -type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of
the City of Brooklyn Center. Minnesota, as of and for the year ended December 31, 2006
which collectively comprise the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota's basic financial
statements as listed in the table of contents. These financial statements am the responsibility
of the City of Brooklyn Center, Mirmcso ti's management. Our responsibility is to express
opinions on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the
United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in
Gowrrnmmt Auditing Standards, issued by the Comproller General of the United States.
Those standards require tiro we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assuraince
about wbodw the financial statements are 5+ee of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
stets. An audit also includes assessing the act ouwmg pnncipies used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We belim that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinions.
In oar opium, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities, the busittess-type
activities, each major fund. and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as of December 31. 2006, and the respective changes in
financial position and when applicable, cash flows thereof, for the year then ended in
conformity with accounting principles genially accepted in the United Stares of America.
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued a report dated
May l4, 2007 on our consideration of the City of Brooklyn !Center. Minnesota's internal
control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of
laws, regulations, contracts and gratis agreements and other matters. The purpose of that
report is to describe the scope of our testing of iruemal control over financial reporting and
compliance and the =suits of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the internal
control over financial reporting or on eomplianm. That report is an integral part of an audit
performed in aceordanc a with Government Audimig Standards and should be considered in
assessing the results of our andiL
The Management's Discussion and Analysis and the budgetary comparison information as
listed in the table of contents, are not a required part of the basic financial statements but are
supplementary information required by wmmtimg Principles generally accepted in the
United States of America. We have applied certain limited procedures, which consisted
ptiruipally of inquiries of management regarding the methods of measurement and
presentation of the required supplementary information. However, we did not audit the
information and express no opinion on it
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that
collectively comprise the City of Brooklyn Center. Minnesota's basic financial statements.
The introductory section, combining and individual noumajor fund financial statements and
schedules and statistical section are presemed for purposes of additional analysis and am not
a required part of the basic financial statements. The combining and individual nonmajor
fund financial statements and schedules have been subjected to the auditing procedures
applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and in our opinion, are fairly stated in
all material respects in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The
introductory section and statistical section have not been subjected to the auditing procedut es
applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and, accordingly, we express no opinion
on them.
HLB TAUTGES REDPATH, LTD.
White Bear Lake, Minnesota
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS
December 31, 2006
Governmental Business -Type
Assets: Activities Activities Total
Cash and investments S 46,841,797 S 7,372,031 S 54,213,828
Receivables:
Accounts 255,711 1,877,302 2,133,013
Taxes 483,211 483,211
Special assessments 3,186,932 353,430 3,540,362
Internal balances 968,218 (968,218)
Due from other governments 138,030 93,811 231,841
Prepaid expenses 500 177,281 177,781
Inventories at cost 29,971 558,746 588,717
Assets held for resale 4,258,800 4,258,800
Restricted assets:
Cash and investments 234,210 234,210
Capital assets:
Nondepreciable 5,969,410 5,112,433 11,081,843
Depreciable 30,731,726 33,136,063 63,867,789
Total assets 93,098,516 47,712,879 140,811,395
Liabilities:
Accounts payable 470,898 256,035 726,933
Contracts payable 224,9I3 180,247 405,160
Due to other governments 8,649 646,836 655,485
Deposits payable 242,860 242,860
Accrued salaries and wages 281,676 40,183 321,859
Accrued interest payable 481,718 481,718
Unearned revenue 44,885 124,904 169,789
Liabilities payable from restricted assets:
Deposits payable 234,210 234,210
Compensated absences payable:
Due within one year 96,425 96,425
Due in more than one year 867,823 867,823
Health insurance liability:
Due within one year 85,700 85,700
Due in more than one year 2,467,636 2,467,636
Bonds payable:
Due within one year 2,540,000 2,540,000
Due in more than one year 25,410,000 25,410,000
Total liabilities 33,214,533 1,491,065 34,705,598
Net assets:
Invested in capital assets, net of related debt 28,191,206 38,248,496 65,304,632
Restricted for.
Debt service 6,789,753 6,789,753
Tax increment purposes 20,847,712 20,847,712
Unrestricted 4,055,312 7,973,318 13,163,700
Total net assets S 59,883,983 S 46,221,814 S 106,105,797
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
IV -3
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
r
Net (Expense) Revenue and
Program Revenues Changes in Net Asset
Operating Capita Primsty Government
Charges For Grant and Brant and Govarenental Business•Type
Functions/Ptoatams Expenses Services Contributions Contributions Activities Activities TOW
Primary government:
Government activities: S (2,562,435)
m
General government S 2.936,638 S 289,203 S S 85,000 S (2,562,433) S
Public safety 8,039,356 800,408 688,023 (6,550,925) (6,530,925)
Public works 2,087,259 259,273 2,117,851 289,665 289,863
Community services 123,172 (123,172) (123,172)
Parks and recreation 2,565,364 665,332 3,899 (1,896,133) (1,696,133)
Economic development 2,567,377 164,531 56,966 (2,345,880) (2,343,880)
lnterestonlong•terrrtdebt 1,184,017 5.900 (1376,117) (1.178.117)
2,178,747 748,868 2.208.751 (14,366.7971 (14,36b,797)
Tow government activities 19.503.183
Business-type activities:
Municipal liquor 970,260 1,244,736 274,478 274,478
Golfcaurse 282,416 2$0,444 (31,974) (31,974)
Earle Brown Heritage Center 2,439,709 2,168,861 (270,848) (270,848)
Recycling and refuse 243,853 242,388 (3,265) (3,265)
Street light utility 161,219 221,341 270,326 270,328
Water utility 1,635,847 1,906,375
Sanitary 0.343 (0,143
nitary sewer utility 3,176,426 3,186,369
Stonn drainage utility 950.425 !.323.607 373.182 373.162
Total business-type activities 9,862.157 IO.S44.523 662,366 682.366
Toil primary government S 29. 365340 0 S 12. 723,270 S 748,.886 S 2.208151 (14,366.797) 662,366 (13.684,431)
General revenues: 11,616,486
Property woes 11,618,466
Tax Increments 2,682,874 2,662,874
Franchise fees 638,410 638,410
Lodging taxes 738,776 738,776
Grant and contributions not
restricted to specific programs 702,030 702,030
Unrestricted Investmenteamings 1,928,462 337.231 2,263,693
Gain on disposal ofespitl awl 23,963 23,963
Transfers 303.286 (303.286)
Total general revenues and transfers 18.656,287 33,945 18,690.232
Change in net assets 4.269.490 716.311 3.005.801
Netassets beginning 58,112,969 45.076,297 103,189,266
Prior period adjustment (2.318.476) 429.206 (2,089,270)
Net assets beginning, restated SS.S94.493 43.505.503 101,099,996
Net assets ending S 59.183,983 S 46. S 106.105.797
The accompanying notes are an Integral parr of thrse financial statements.
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
BALANCE SHEET
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
December 31, 2006
Othar
Tax Increment G.O. Improvement Nonmajor TOW
Assets General District No. 3 Bonds Governmental Governments!
Cash and investments S 7,837,239 S 20,306,743 S 3,087,980 S 8,101,477 S 39,333,441
Receivables:
Accounts 60,074 180,866 240,940
Current taxes 82,894 9,746 9% 9,130 102,766
Delinquent taxes 256,242 57,432 18,771 48,000 380,445
Special assessments 3,044,712 142,220 3,18.6,932
Due from other funds 410,000 410,000
Due from other governments 18,126 39,784 80,120 138,030
Interfimd receivable 262,206 262,206
Prepaid expenses 500
500
Advances to other funds
792,488 792,1$8
Asset held for resale 4,221,800 37,000 4,258,800
Restricted assets:
Cash and investrnents•performance deposits 234.210 234,210
Total asset 8.509.283 25.043.307 6.132.439 9.653.307 49.360.758
Liabilities and Fund Balances
Liabilities:
Accounts payable 230,885 37,723 109,816 378,124
C Accrued salaries and wages 267,285 881
7,477
CJt Due to other funds 410,000 410.000
Due to other governments 4,149 4,300 8,649
Contract payable
Interfund payable 224,913 224,913
Deferred revenue 263,566 4,279,232 262,206 262,206
Liabilities payable from restricted assets: 3,034,232 257,074 7,854,104
Deposits payable 234110 234.210
Total liabilities 1.000.095 4.317.836 3.034.232 1.273.986 9.649.149
Fund balances:
Reserved:
Prepaid hems 500 Soo
Advances from other funds 489
792,488 792,468 i
Debt service 3,098,227 1,104,749 4,202,976
Committed contracts
181,344 181,344
Unreserved:
Designstcd, reported In:
General Fund 7,508,690
Special Revenue Funds 11,316,322 7.308,690
Capital Project Funds 1,922,302 13,438,824
1,861,857 4,861,857
Undesignated, reported In:
Special Revenue Funds 9,211,349 21$038
Capital Project Funds 9,423,387
(697.4571 (697.457)
Total fund balances 7.509.190 20,727.671 1098127 8.377.521 39,712.609
Total liabilities and fund balances S 8.509.285 S 25.045307 S 6.152.459 S 9,653.507 S 49.360158
The accompanying notes are an integral par( of these financial statements.
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MPe SOTA
BALANCE SHEET
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
December 31, 2006
Fund balance governmental funds is different from net assets governmental activities because:
Total find balances Statement 3 39,712,609
Capital assets used in governmental activities are not financial resources,
and therefor;, are not reported in the funds. 34,141,021
Other longterm assets are not available to pay for current-period expenditures
and, therefore, are defend in the funds. 7,809,219
Long -term liabilities, including bonds payable, are not due and payable in
the current period and therefore are not reported in the funds. (28,431,718)
Internal service funds are used by management to charge the cost of certain
activities to individual funds. The assets and liabilities
are included in the governmental statement of net assets. 6,652,852
Net assets of governmental activities (Statement 1) 59,883,983
IV -6
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND
CHANGES Bi FUND BALANCES
OOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
Other
Tax Increment 0.0. lmprovemem Nonmajor TOW
General District No. 3 Bands Govtnnmenw GovernmenW
Revenues:
Property taxes S 10,418,863 f f 111,874 f 994,303 f 11,523,040
Tax increments 1,609,994 1,034,150 2,664,144
Franchise fees 658,410 658,410
Lodging taxes 738,776 738,776
Special assessments 924,087 290,484 1,214,571
Licensee and permits 722,633 74633
Intergovernmental 1,269,003 39,784 1,066,908 2,373,697
Charges for services 683,968 38,250 722,218
Fines and forfeits 256,600 256,600
Investment earnings (net of market value adjustment) 239,470 881,312 106,850 374,099 1,601,731
Miscellaneous 85.767 391.529 477.2%
Tow revenues 14.413.082 2.531.090 4.868.133
Expenditures:
Current:
General government 2,737.213 101,937 2,839,150
Public safety 7,158,112 141,730 7,299,842
Public works 1,6%,S57 120,563 1,817,120
Community services 123,172 123,172
Puke and recreation 2,176,686 33,456 2,212,142
Economic development 330,919 726,574 309,065 1,386,558
Nondepartmen W 363, %7 363, %7
Administrative services reimbursement (529,362) (529,362)
Capin OuOay:
General government 9,680 40,903 30,383
Public safety 18,707 3,003 21,710
Public works 13,084 2,907,008 2,920,092
Parks and recreation 12,108 12,108
Economic development 2,913,979 2,913,979
Debt service:
Principal retirement 1,000,000 2,127,146 3,127,146
Interest 167,284 1,030.108 1,197,392
Fiscal agent fees 21,287 1,418 22,733
Bond issuance costs �3 30491
Told expenditures r te). 3,ti 1 6.a4a.a5a 25-808!825
Revenues over (under) expenditures 284.239 (1,109,463) (43.760) (1.9903251 (2.851.709)
Other financing sources (uses):
Bond proceeds 39,610 1,420,390 1,460,000
Discount on bond proceeds (445) (445)
Transfers in 2,784,116 2,784,116
Transfers out (70.000) f 188 04 (253.4051 (2211,209)
Total other financing sources (uses) (70.000) f 7. S 39.610 3.950.636 IMTW
Net increase (decrease) in fund balances 214.239 (2.997.267) (6.1501 I. %9.931 (819.2471
Fund balances January 1, as previously stated 7,294,931 23,664,938 3,104,377 6,407,590 40.471.856
Prior period adjustment 60.000 60.000
Fund balances January 1, restated 7.294,951 23.724.938 3.104.377 6.407390 40.531.836
Fund balances December 31 5 7.509.190 S 20.727.671 f 3.098.227 f 1.377.521 S 39.712.609
The accompanying notes are an integral pars of these financial statements.
CITY OF BROOKLYN .CENTER, MINNESOTA
RECONCILIATION OF THE STATEMENT OF REVENUES,
EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES OF
ALAN
CE
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS TO THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of activities are different because:
Net changes in fund balances total governmental funds (Statement 4) (819,247)
Governmental funds report capital outlays as expenditures. However, in the statement of
activities the cost of those assets is allocated over their estimated useful lives and reported
as depreciation expense. This is the amount b which capital outlays exceeded depreciation
Y ceP Y P
in the current period 1,417,308
Revenues in the statement of activities that do not provide current financial resources are not
reported as revenues in the funds. 2,107,877
The issuance of long -term debt (eg., bonds, leases) provides current financial resources
to governmental funds, while the repayment of the principal of long -term debt consumes
the current financial resources of governmental funds. Neither transaction, however, has
any effect on net assets. This amount is the net effect of these differences in the treatment
of long -term debt and related items. 1,415,000
Internal service funds are used by management to charge the cost of certain activities to
individual funds. This amount is net revenue attributable to governmental activities. 132,443
Accrued interest reported in the statement of activities does not require the use of current financial
resources and, therefore, is not reported as expenditures in governmental funds. 36,109
Change in net assets of governmental activities (Statement 2) 4,289,490
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
IV -8
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
STATEMENT OF FUND NET ASSETS
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
December 31, 2006
Business -Tvoc Activities Governmental
Major Enterprise Other Activities-
Municipal Golf Earie Brown water sanitary Sewer Storm Drainage Norunajor Total Internal Total
Liquor Course HeritaReCenter Utility Utility Utility Enterprise Enterprise Service Proprietary
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents S 949,471 S 81,900 S 1,141,255 S 1,811,509 S 1,926,733 S 1,353,4% S 107,667 S 7,372,031 S 7,488,356 S 14,860,387
Accounts receivable net 7,780 223,561 380,020 816,289 333,141 116,511 1,877,302 14,771 1,892,073
Special assessments receivable 330,836 2,343 231 353,430 333,430
Due from other governments 93,811 93,811 93,811
Prepaid Items 21,432 5,499 500 149,850 177,281 177,261
Inventories at cost 511,212 1.784 27.101 18.649 $58.746 29.971 588.717
Total current assets 1.489,895 83.684 1397.416 2.561.534 2.989.026 1.686.868 224.178 10.432.601 7.333.098 17, 965,699
Noncurrent assets:
Capital assets:
Land 1,390,402 1,493,300 23,093 3,389 287,158 3,197,342 3,197,342
Land improvements 40,258 327,830 368,088 166,108 534,1%
Buildings and structures 192,771 487,946 11,039,134 3,033,212 2,710,146 17,463,209 17,463,209
Machinery and equipment 111,167 11,160 195,529 128,668 179,130 625,654 6,179,996 6,805,650
Mains and lines 15,268,189 13,657,909 13,598,030 42,524,128 42,324,128
Construction in progress 677,964 658.069 579.058 1.915.091 11915.091
Total capital assets 303,938 1,929,766 13,055,793 19,131,126 17,209,643 14,464,246 66,093,512 6,346,104 72,439,616
Less: Allowance for depreciation (202.942) (239.874) (5.733.862) 10.476.013) (8,065.730) (3.124.595) 27,843,016) 3 .783.989)_ (31.631.003)
Net capital users 100,9 1.689.892 7 13 9.931 ,655.113 9.142.913 11.339.651 ,248.4% .560.115 40,808.611
Total assets 1,590,891 1.773.576 8. 4 11.216.647 12,131,939 13.026.519 224.178 48.681.097 10.093.21 58.774,310
Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable 123,777 560 49,712 44,359 33,577 1,607 2,443 256,035 92,474 348,509
Accrued salaries payable 9,778 1,170 16,745 7,399 3,738 1,353 40,183 6,033 46,216
Contracts payable 180,247 180,247 180,247
Due to other governments 46,916 163 18,658 634 580,465 646,836 646,836
Deposits payable 242,810 SO 242,860 242,860
Deferred revenue 485 1,600 122,819 124,904 124,904
Advances from other funds 792,488 792,488 792,488
Compensated absences payable current %,42S %,423
Accrued health insurance liability current 65.700 83.700
Total current liabilities 180,956 794.381 509.772 175,261 617.780 2,960 2.443 2.283,553 280.632 2.564.195
Noncurrent liabilities:
Compensated absences payabie•long -term 867,823 867,823
Accrued health insurance liability-long-term 2.467.636 2,467.636
Total noncurrent liabilities 3.335.459 3.335.459
Total liabilities 180.956 794.381 509.772 175,261 617.780 2,960 2,443 2283,353 3.616.091 5.899.644
Net risers
Invested in capital assets, net of related debt 100,996 1,689,892 7,319,931 8,655,113 9,142,913 11,339,651 38,248,496 2,560,115 40,808,611
Unrestricted 1 308 939 (710.697) $87644 2396273 1 2 71 2,46 1683 908 221 735 8 149 048 3 917 007 12 066 OSS
Total net assets '3 1! 409!935 3 379.195 11 9.207`375 6 S 1. �.1� 3� 5 l3W559 '5 221535 46!397!544 �5 6t7J22 "I�S�`F7d`bSS•
Adjustment to reflect the consolidation oCintemsl service fund activities related to enterprise funds (17s
Net assets of business•type activities
T
The accompanying notes are an integral parr ojrhese Jbranclal statements.
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND
CHANGES IN FUND NET ASSETS
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
Business -Type Activities Governmental
Major Enterprise Other Activities.
Municipal Golf Earle Brown Water Sannny Sewer Storm Drainage Nonmajor Total internal Total
Liquor Course Heritalte Center Utility Udlltv Utility Enterprse Enterprise Service Proprietary
Operating revenues:
Sales end user fees S 5,158,987 S 250,339 S 4,260,168 S 1,881,454 S 3,092,574 S 1,323,607 463,929 16,431,058 S 1,472,708 S 17,903,766
Costof%WC3 3.922.143 2.128.9S1 6.031.094 6051
Total operating revenues 1.236.844 250.339 2.131.217 1.881.454 3.092.5 1.323.607 463.929 10379.964 2ffi
Operating expenses:
Personal services 469,203 130,070 881,578 377,065 148,811 39,162 2,063,889 959,207 3,025,0%
Supplies 25,291 14,895 156,069 142,843 11,466 18,638 794 369,96 349,085 719,081
Other services 151,072 87,623 404,076 372,014 2,485,479 334,542 257,400 4,092,206 107,9S4 4,200,160
Insurance 11,229 7,433 44,640 12.787 5,729 2,577 3,342 87;737 49,841 137,578
Utilities 37,106 18,873 221,342 151,428 30,934 145,536 605,219 2,014 607.233
Rent 242,801 148,323 391,124 391,124
Depreciation 26.359 27,170 578.401 578.159 303.231 340.962 2.254.282 46SA91 2719773.
Total operating expenses %3.061 286,064 2.434.429 1.634.2% 3.185.650 955.881 407,072 9.866.453 1.933.592 11.800.045
Operating income (loss) 273.783 (35.725) (303.212) 247.158 (93.076) 367.726 56.857 513.511 (460.884) 52.627
Nonoperating revenues (expenses);
1 Investmenteamings 37,095 2,252 46,479 67,337 106,275 70,739 7,034 337,231 326,731 663, %2
0 Special esstssments 21,502 184 21,686 21,686
Gain (loss) on sale of capital asset 30,651 30,651
Other revenue 7,894 105 37.644 3.419 93.811 142.873 35.383 178.256
Totalnonopetating revenues (expenses) 44,989 2.357 84.123 92.278 200.270 70,739 7.034 501.790 392.765 894.555
Income (loss) before contributions and transfers 319,772 (33,368) (219,089) 339,436 107,194 438,465 63,891 1,015,301 (68,119) 947,182
Capital contributions 40,903 (59,511) 324,771 306,163 168,316 474,479
Transfers in 49,000 29,755 78,735 36,542 115,297
Transfers out (125.000) (300.000) (42.826) (13.071) (176.011) (31.2 (688.2041 (688.204)
Change in net assets 193.772 15.632 (478.186) 237.099 123.878 587.225 32.595 712.015 136.739 848.77W
Net assets. January 1, as previously stated 1,216,163 %3,563 8,685,761 10,725,703 11,242,343 12,233,650 189,140 45,256,323 6,340,383 51,5 %,706
Prior period adjustment 78.564 147.938 202.684 429.206 429 �06
Net assets January 1, restated 1 216 163 963563 8,685 761 10 804 287 390 281 12 436 334 189140 6 340 383 22 1
Net assets December 31 '3 t'` !935• 'y 479195 3 N7171� 5 1I'UIJ96 5 11! 514!159 5 'l?03!5S9 9 "1 .733" 7'1`t...r��
Adjustment to reflect the consolidation of internal service fund activities related to enterprise Ponds 4.296
Change in net assets of business -type activities (Statement 2) S 716.311
The accompanying notes are an Integral part ojtheseJinanclal statements.
CrrY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
For the Yew Ended December 31, 2006
Business -Type Activities Governments!
Mor En Other Activities-
(alt a Water ba�p t bewer toh m age Nownsjor Total Internal Total
Liauor Course Heritage Center Utility Utility UdIlty Eetermise Enunwise. Service Proprietwy
Cash flows from operating activities:
Receipts from customers and user S 5.159,152 S 250,339 S 1,203,921 S 1,807,939 S 2,910,510 S 1,273,153 S 455,209 S 16,060,223 S S 16,060,223
Receipts from interfund services provided 1,462,061 1,462,061
Payments to suppliers (1,381,111) (128,239) (3,029,654) (681,291) (1,970,070) (361,275) (429,294) (10,980,924) (449,730) (11,430,654)
Payments to employees (468,976) (130,294) (879,033) (377,214) (147,615) (59,048) (2,062,180) (448,980) (2,511,160)
Miscellaneous revenue 7894 37 644 3 419 43,1 41 2.873 35 383 178 236
Net cash flows provided (used) by operating activities 316,939 l 9'bS� 3 73 'i33• 9$6636 93"W sir 3TXW 3 3i L '37 r 3
Cash flows from nonapital financing activities:
Principal repayments on advance (7,512) (7,512) (7,512)
Transfers in 49,000 49,000 10,400 59,400
Transfers out (123,000) (300,000) (59,400) (31,2 (515,6 911)
Special assessments (7,970) 445 39 (7,486) (7,486)
Interfund payable 266141 q37) 932_,681 172682)
Net cash flows provided (used) by nonapiW financing activities (1' S 4� (3 I S
Cash flows from capital and related financing activities:
Capita contributions 80,000 80,000
Acquisition and construction of capita assets (692,064) (658,069) (571,589) (1,911,722) (1,131,677) (3,053,399)
Proceeds from sale of assets 16633a66669� 163 669
Net cash flows provided (used) by capita and related financing activities (692,064) 1 (tS (see w87 _L2
C Cash flows from Investing activities:
Interest on Investments 37.095 2.232 46.479 67.337 106.275 70.739 7.034 337.231 326.731 663. %2
L
Net increase (decrease) in ash and cash equivalents 229,054 35,651 79,357 93,731 329,450 292,619 1,663 1,061,125 47,857 1,108,982
Cash and cash equivalents January 1 720,417 46.249 1,061,898 1,718.118 1.597283 1.060.877 106.004 6.310.906 7.440.499 13.751.405
Cash and cash equivalents December JI S 949.171 f 81.900 f 1. 111233 S 1, 81�09 f 1, S 1.333.1% 7 0 31 S !07.667 S 7. S 7.488356 f 11..860.381
Reconciliation of operating income to net cash
provided (used) by operating activities:
Operating income (loss) S 273.783 f (35.7251 S (303212) S 247.158 f (93.0761 f 367.726 S 56.857 S 513.511 S (460,894) S $2.627
Adjustments to reconcile operating income (loss)
to net ash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation 26,359 27,170 578,401 578,159 503,231 540, %2 2,254,282 465,191 2,719,777
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in receivables (37,947) (58,518) (182,064) (50,454) (8,720) (337,603) (5,780) (343,383)
(Increase) decrease in inventories 43,088 (2 703) (1,293) 39,096 1,464 40,560
(Incresse) decrease in prepaid expenses (837) (I 510) (20,304) (22,651) (22,651)
Increase (decrease)in payables (33,720) $81 $9,560 (3,776) 583,642 (5 (22,212) 578,731 57,700 636,457
Increase (decrease) in accrued e 227 (224) 2,545 (149) 1,196 114 3,709 505,360 509,069
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue 165 (12,147) (11,982) (11,982)
Other nonoperatingincome 7.894 105 X6.u37+664444 419 993, 142.873 35.383 178136
Total
adjustments 43.1- 27.636 6sy0 3 Y79.71Z 4Tr l� (J�I�� YL646481 170F.W 3.706A99
Net ash provided (used) by operating activities S 316.959 S (10891 S 332.878 f 732.853 S 886.636 f 852.830 S 23.923 f 3.159.992 f 398.731 f 3.758.726
Nonash financing activities:
Capita contributions S S f S S S S 5
Capita ant (102,337) 16,694 109,458
Gain on sale of assets 30,651
The accompanying notes are an integral part of there Jinanctol statements.
CITY Or BROOKLYN CENTER' MINNESOTA
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS t
December 31, 21106
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMNTS (Contlausd)
December 31, 2006
rated In 1911 and hat operated under a Co of a mayor form of WIDE AND FUND
governing body to 00 of a mayor end lour B. GOVERNMENT' FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The City of Brooklyn Center was Inc City i66 The g charter in 19, P rov ides i e., the sutefnant of fiat asuu and the aWemenatnlomfoM its
since the adoption of the City cud terms The City D des a full range at hwa s and sueeu, The govammant -wide finaulei staumeMs act{v1Uas of the primary H
public safety ipolto* and Bra protection). hi8 y net wets) report Intamtllon on al{ of W by taxes end (nurgovemmen+al
City council members elected of the 0 to serve four -you M are supported to a algrdBcent extent on feat
municlpel t ervses to Its citizens, including P finning end to
parks and tpections, economic development, Senitery and rA mponent un{4. Gov+rnmentai acthllta' xtiviUa, which rely
ucfegion, public Improvements p rovenuas, ere nptrrted sepentely Btnrr brartnass pia+
stofm sewer, water, and gen+el edministntiva urvkes. i pOLIClE$ aid afurgas for suppoR• Rtes of a g {van Poncdon or
to which the dsoet axps
generally Tlu ttatemem of aetivitias nmenv penses are those thal ere ciauly IdeMilt'b►e wi who 1
i sued in accordance with accounting Principles segraent are olltet by Progn6 Pragrom nvomra Inlude 1) Chagas to deal a glve� fltttction or I
y applie Standards Board (FASB) ro govemmemal unite
The fin by the Oovammen4l sptcino Ponction w aaH bene0t Bom goods, ttxvice4 a privileges pro nttoful or atcial statements the City have been Prepared Iles Financial AccouninI
accepted In the United States of Am The City so app a actvilias putehase, use, or difcetfy
Standards Board (()As[ ty ovemmental and businesa•tyP in level,
state business type activity and 2) gratu and eoatriNttions ivityt Texasofmd othe itsms itot inluded
Accounting retation$ Issue paler to December 1,1989 po lls Hlwy Ends a1 the Pond report B er►Icular Potation a Ouslttaat tyP
ments end interp d level and to its Pr p capital requirefmm4 of a P {nstwd y genrro► revenues.
ramtncnt•wide financial reporting Ong programrevrnuas are report Ponds. Ma}or Indlvldual
at the go
provided they do not conflict with or co ntradict GASB pranouneemenu. gepaae finttnid sutemenu are provided for govemmardal Ponds and u'e�ale columm in the fund
The ideal t ey si g n ific a n t d of caccounting Policies ere described below. IndivWd anterprlaa Ponds as report
govem 6161 Ponds and u
mriior
nnanalal staeements.
A. REPORTING ENTITY
boards and end of
agencies. departments, fices that are FOCUS,
s Includes all funds, organ{ullont, fnultutions, erg arau orgmi PR
radons for w hich the C, MEASUREMENT US, BASIS OF ACCOUNTING, AND FINANCIAL STATE
N The City Component units are legally sap ESENTATION
not legally separate from the Ci the aconomk nsoureea nts, Remanr focus ty.
elected O ffi c i a l s of the City e of the significance financially accoun4bie I'd us or finartclallrele Ionshtps with the The govammant -wide financial statements tea ropaAed r slangy PoRd Bnawlsl sta t em e nts, Revenues are
artd the aceruat boob q! occoxMfng, as ere the prop
statements of the City besignificance of their opt eyas eta recorded when a Babllity h)newred, regardless of Uw timing of
City. orl of Iha li
rsoorded when earned and exp�ee and special ysyrmema aro raoH a6 revenues In tM year for
nent unit if It appoints a voting mgft g it Oo f'be Meted cult Bowes Property nixed as revenue as soon as alt eligibity
body an d is able fo Impose lu will on the by organization t ere levied• GM4 and slmUa hems are rtwg
The City Is considered fina a c co u n t a bl e is able for a compo rormed or provided by the red the provider have bun me4
organization's governing P ro j ec ts, activities, or level of services Po raquinmenu Impo by
innuancing the programs, t sine financial benefits to, or impose ad using the current jinanctat resoureet mtasur +meth
untlal for the organimtion to provide spa ntst Pond finarolal s4umeme as rsporl ere both
organimtion, or there IS a Po O ounfi Revenues sea reeoHnlud ee eA{IeGiblavldtin the
focus and Iha modt/!rd acruot bass Qratc nH•
specific financial burdens on, the City- of the government's operations rind por this purpots,
hoot the yew If Is inctuded st measurable and Avallebil Kavah �er� s w °f �bilities or the Current the
Current pa °y as eolf
nd o ected
Blended Component units, although legally separate, are, In f the C ity P fhroug aurr61 period a soon enough t talmbursamanl gfanu' to be available If they
A blended component unit It reported as if fl were a Pof th City govammant aonaldus all rorenuas, excep t graMS ase considered wdlabta re
within 60 days of the and of ft+ ea of Ihs of Iha currant Oseel period. Brtpandlturos ganaratly are
both Iha govammant -wide and fond finanfal reporting levels. they era wlleetad w{Utin one Y However, debt service axpandtturas, u
A description of the City's blended compo
Rent units follows: when a liability Is Incurred. as under acorud eecouMing. when psymaM Is dw.
been
'rho City Count" serves as the fecaded
menf Authodry (HR-4) and all expenditures for well as expandltury reload ro autms and Judgments, are ruordcd only latest
Ctfy oJerooAtyn HRA The Co and app Censer Housing and Redevetoy roves the lax levy
Property texas, speetal assysmenu, Imergovemrrwntei rovenws, ble ro auand w have
Board of Directors far the Sp ec i a l g ue Fund. The H rtod am all ooxsidsred ro be�enuuosfPt lal asyasmaat° receivabl
the NItA. The HRA Is repotted as a Special RevenRA does not issue rcpente financial due
usoctatsd with the current Racal pa p the poA rlod.
d for the BOA iS ruogniud as revenues of per iaraeo^ lod• y
side I to be swupllblo to acmal y w` c f 1� ian receiv p the
statements. Fin—W infomtatlon Ma b obtained at the City's olncas. govern boar within the U lent nseal p
6DA The H development Improvement
Crry of BsooAtyn Center Economlr Drvstapm+at e Items as consldar
Aufo major Community All other revenued to be meyurabu end available an
the City Council, TUC council ravlews and epM bonds are taued fa fl EDA acit lit The government.
nttivittea• City general obligation tax inernment finarteing bon the Tex
FDA is reported In 'he Econom i velopment Block Grant SPe
ic Oavelopment Aulhorhy, Bute Brown TIF Di Reve TIF Funds;
r NO-
Tap 11 repo tad 4, and the Communty Decs{ Revenue Funds;
incremNa Bo Earle b tow HedF Ct er E Is Fund, The EDA does not to'sepuste nRencial
Fund;
statements. Financial Inrormation may bas obtained et Iha City's offices.
4iNAfIC
TATBMI%
ggpTA
CITY OR 8ROOI
N OtBg TO ll
pecettsbar 31, BiEN't
t
FINANCIAL STA Z
ESOTA CCOUNTING, AN
it htINN eNT FOCUS, BASIg' OF A
ROOI(LYN C. piZA5UR
CITY OF B ANCiAL STAT RtteggNTAf 1014 (Conti -ed) twtd tyP°t nd Contra, 1
NOTES TO F1�00b health M to d, foltowln6 a iMUSa°C0 b6nsfite a
bar 1. ovemr@t °t sap° asstad sbsances, he Is.
Decem TBMBNT d a
A44hwoallyl the 8 s cost I Irobustariant bee
42070 FINANCIAL STA Funs cca °rd too aaerutiants of thaCity On
Srrvin i w
COUNTING, AND fareinaf a deg t h e govemtni°' ide financi a
BAS19 OF AC ovldedtootM
forgo servtta Pt hss beaM1 eliminate d be alcd aa i °es ax u ditures
In 1
UREMgNT FOCUS 1esNtnd sdivity ry ftported t
the effeas of enaal sole ate trsrtssettoos bog" good
d or p symE or the
C. 4g W) A'f 10N (Continued) out Ponds: A a generil sole' this g itdsattoM. awh u S an egsam
revenues
nt04or Bovemme Bxcp atlom t exMl off t dicta►
Pond• tt accounts f all finenalel resources swta°16°tf if they love taes would dhtohe n
ant repeals the following apststfng ter in snottier fund ar sxpent o of those °hfrg
the govemm mcni's pdmay untcd rood. Lena utl
lcsrtts Pot goods. sery o
evem those required to be «co to Collect tax Mcremants etsaxes. f s tlo i nsMe a to eualomsrs or on"
n
mea t. aseeps the wdtority lea Dayrrsents of vatow Ism t looiude t) ettug an63)
s M -snsea rather 1n"
Tha Gentral F Is 8 end for debt sery °dam revemt e entrlbustn l
ottbe Ban 6ri190"' 3 Specla! Revenw Fund has unis taposled q pr 2) operating Ily &dlecatad rneura0s a sago
s.
e
istrtcr No* m ans projects within the City provided. Intense
o ssment$. Include dl faze
The Tax in ofor D closes redevalop osa. ulsdon rtain u�c {al ease talr$vanaaaa -per, (101" ri
ng Items. GPor
which ae used for finance hick P rs pro8 a reve nues. L {kawke, gang uc an d t g. c o ng gem eoo
bonds a in
which lssucd for were the soma Pu'D were sold to which ate to be raveM ecru and Prod
peA1 Servlce Fun jbese s bonds were for the ci services far dktbtgukh *parWt I, I
ays n cnr Bonds bo nds. awers or the psovlslors M anerilly sasuh Rom Pa Tha to? P rincipal
a�astdr sery
g� Operiling
U. wov Psoprlata Ip I ongolM ores and services,
The G. e ImProvcmrnt bo slam s fed Pr fondi P ds
for the payment ainstbanfi revenues and ex panse+ g ste ehagaa�dssl s
ncieda t he Cost
seaidential streets s t an withapsep slattxy end sxponsas not meets
ImProv'o m■ such as sA fiom special sssessmena levied ag and internal rod Internal sarvla° Ail revenue
pall tar wholly or in 9 rise Nnds: seer Stotes. n d intern
tis funds to dw
fe eUtlon on e spltal ass
molor C°tem munlclpatolf sole liquor as t en R ores
export$ ftpe nae as a wPeerattng revaMas and axPa
em capons the following rive Boif sdrntn►saatiY6 exPeMls,
The govemm d ac count$ for the operations of the Ciry'a a 9 hole execs rcbased so
t 1 Liquor Fun it pot( Course, definitiat eta oMfis of less when 4t$
The A /unlclpa rot e perattoot of Ce"Crbroo D CASK AND INVFSTM S maturity otthrd m to ietary hoods have odglMl
W ounts censer, (i+a Bade u veldt a 1 Ds
Course Fund et s co nv e ntion liquid in S I d Po0 P
The Gad d by the City eration tasetvaa end AstOaona�OM1as° The City aonsW°rs all hi l l+b and Invssarronu allocated
coussa owned n histosieelly pia ,haws, M t,4 egelvalerw• All of the cash
wn Center {s a P lieritago Center t Fund s ite d shat fi boa m ossaww of9041y° or less.
The FA le ore loner e�l ca nter can boss eontaren tri
eduge Its convention w distribution o f water to customeq.
Brown N t osa (sellity treatment and
modern multip P Pumping, included.
d distribution ae 1n at sanhary Sawa I o
Administration. s�a� l tot ,he IYatsr Ud1Up Fund accounts far the
watt,, water porsBo• an g Council oilwt P.n
J, MeisoP
Fund accoungawage 1s tsated by
pumping
Sarver Utility Fund water that
The Sa If sewer lines and lift s bout 6 atPois Nnd's expo Collection
resent shout 62Ne a nt of sutfacs
Servtas whose teas rep a Collation and 1 o Poewtolm lity Its"
Fun su °ts a t. fates oral on rove eruf sbsorpdon
Slott lkolnago Udfiry d eco
W e an P �ti� t with
loth also
The St lift son ch,t wool °water r va ry does not bu lding Pon nning Olt P
System. pon quantity of wrier su
u all.
chasMedstics of the P
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
December 31, 2006 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2006
Motel SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Note 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIE4
D. CASH AND INVESTMENTS (Continued) E. RECEIVABLES AND PAYABLES (Continued)
The Ctry't investment policy authorizes the Ctry to invest in the following: property tax levies are submilted to the County in December each you. The County allocates these levies
a) Securities that are direct obligations or are guaranteed or insured Issues of she United Stales, (is across taxable properties in the City based on vduadons certified in the prior year. The County collects
agencies, Its Instrumentalities, or organizations created by an act of cpngress, Including these levies and distributes the City's proceeds In June and December of the fiscal year. These taxes are
governmental bills, notes, bonds and other securities. reported u general revenues In the government -wide financial statements In the you levied. Unpaid taxes
b) Commercial paper Issued by U.S, corporations or their Canadian subsidiaries that Is rated in the at December 31 become (lens on the respective property and are classified as delinquent receivables and
highest quality by at least two nationally recognized rating agencies and matures In 270 days or lesc are fully offlel by deferred revenue In the fund financial statements.
c) Time deposits that are fully Insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or bankers
acceptances of U.S. banks. F. INVENTORIES AND PREPAID ITEMS
d) Repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements with financial Institutions Identified by Inventories In the proprietary F
Minnesota Statutes Chapter I IIIA, p p tary funds us valued at cost, using the weighted average method In the Municipal
e) Securities lending agreements may be entered into with financial institutions Identified by Liquor Fund and the first- In/Rrst -out (FIFO) method In the other proprietary funds. Inventories of
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 1 I IIA. governmental funds are recorded as expenditures when purchased rather than when consumed.
Q Minnesota joint powers investment trusts may be entered Into with trusts Identified by Minnesota Certain payments pp
C Statutes Chapter I ISA p y ents to vendors fefiect costs applicable to future accounting periods and art ttcorded as
g) Money market mutual funds regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and whose prepaid items In both government -wide and fund financial statements.
p portfolios consist only of short term securities permitted by Minnesota Statutes I ISA. G. CAPITAL ASSETS
h) Bonds of the City of Brooklyn Center issued in prior years, may be redeemed at current market
price, which may include a premium, pilot to maturing using surplus funds of the debt service fund Capital asset, which Include property, plant p S
set up for that Issue. equipment and infrastructure assets e.S roads, bridges,
sidewalks, and similar items), are reported in the applicable governmenat at business -type activities
Investments are reported at fair value, based on quoted market prices as of the balance sheet date. columns In the government -wide financial statements. Capital assets are defined by the government as
Adjustments necessary to record Investments at fair value are recorded in the operating statement as assets with an initial, Individual cost as shown below and an estimated utefui lift In excess of one year,
Increases or decreases In Investment earnings. Investment Income on commingled funds Is allocated Such assets are recorded at historical cost or estimated historical cost ifpurchased or constructed. Donated
monthly, based on mamh•end balances. capital assets are recorded at estimated fair market value at she data of donation.
E. RECEIVABLES AND PAYABLES infrastructure S 230,000
Buildings and Building Improvements 30,000
During the course of operations, numerous transactions occur between Individual funds for goods provided Land Improvements 23,000
or services rendered. Short-term Interfund loans are classified as "Interfund receivablelpayable." All Heavy Equipment 23,000
short-term Interfund receivables and payables ar December 31, 2006 are planned to be eliminated In 2007. Pumiture and Pomishings 10,000
Long-term Interfund loans are classified as "interfund loan receivable/payable." Any residual balances Motorized vehicles f0000
outstanding between the governmental activities and business -type activities are reported in the Technology equipment 10,000
government -wide financial statements as "internal balances" The costs of normal maintenance and repairs that do not add to the value of the asset or materially extend
Advances between funds, as reported in the fund financial statements, are offset by a fund balance reserve assets lives are not capitalized.
account in applicable governmental funds to Indicate that they are not available for appropriation and are
not expendable financial resources. Major outlays for capital assets and improvements are capitalized as projects are constructed, Interest
Incurred during Use construction phase of capital "sets of business -type activities Is Included as part of the
The City expects to make lull collection of all trade and property lax receivables, to no allowance is capitalized value of the assets constructed. For the year ended December 31, 2006 no Interest w as capitalized in connection with construction in progress.
considered necessary.
MINNESOTA JOB CENTER. a►a
CITY O sTATEMB
NO•ftlgTD 1 2006
pecemb
es
twcen curtettt e1 a y pec fa
ConAl s dittarc^c a y tireW a tot
MI NNESOTA FUND EQUITY t si^ur s taptotant► th wltieln ate tegllms ihaiatote nst vollems
hence that
CENTERtE14 a A i
Y OF DROOKC STATEiA T �O ias�sa Pelt is n sow
eat of to Was a
CIT TO FINAN na balenae s ava ilable, t batatrc° Indic on ates that 0 is net a rho►
j1 bNldes. p5° ao twt rch Usdtiod nos i °a►' °e m*^°
h10TE b �t 2006 st w httan e
Moto m axpa s s invested In
pecem sttatd �pproP pttation f^ Nt°f° tx N ts d the
shod and ilabllhies. ulon Soo
talght Iinn nu 8 available ap no Pts� beswaen atsels
the ,1 l l V teddcp 1tC d (bf
ylns ►tsysurcas for sped dlltarcttca ne t of aces sowings osu teal
(continued) units. u a deP1CCteted u rcprossnt the ofCa pltal n %'or othu ed
CAPITAL ASSETS the comp ^enl sissy A mo la ts1Ni %sh
Np ssytu pdof 'o alt. svwsB sf tat as
,stn all repo am
G. City, as wall as 2S Y°a capital all $1 tovlalon g
asgb11n8 tnenw
sec of the estimate use Ilves; 2S yaats
ontstsndhsi b' aM scvsme ^t of those h of rcB %stlons of oshsr ov
C I as wing aytim a i l b e r thrsugh Gt. st go
the to110 2S Y fanf c onauuct lon tim wt thelsed Say
eteditssa, g1°et
an allowbla one. ft la the vsm^Y
Land Imp"'amenu
wells and Statesa llatla^s 1mP o imps y
Rnitdlolis s" ea
acct ins and lines. 1i yea`s eaketnal rcstriGis^aea as unresttict the us needed•
u os yes" Acted teaowces totedayesowaei Y
stalant net wets tepatt
Wtlat sewetlift lmeridG uma►t
tanks. h tawlt andu
Iow rcsautces fit, the
In penepts. bG
and e4ulp°10nt tNhen polky to use aaitwa rd
d sick pay CT10N ttoPond and
pAachinety scion an nd. A N8A v rcvenuas It'd axpe st"af Initially sang at it
DSENCE ed but unused vac atio n Absences Po a, a K iNTERFUND TR" ofeg ass acc ounted
ll. COMPENgATED A eat to accumulate esm loye COm maluted. for clamp of tsvided and en' so a N fat aa en e
d ute X s i r Into N^d p
n as ansscAon
u0
Pub1la e" Nava of Statcma^ ram 1
«mU employ t aectued in sh0 nail only it they ev Itablllty b ad aesvlaas P WOW" Wet as x teed• A
whh the Pt isloos mass. a TsanaacAs^a that conlatto anotfia ih fund. era sea shat isie{mbu
City's
policy to P, Ieava p y pyemntentd N vast, as in %nd o
i is the sod vestednls Is ravened t` gtemena. In aeeatda ComPensou tea. or "Pectea to ate s"' 1y 6PP -16 t salwraale x p a^
e A
All yjCatfm these amou o Lions and 16. Accoundn8 f shat is vas o toduGiont of expo
liability es rcski benefit
rich leave fsttantitta n
OAAP requheand e o F o n pa tyln not ssiima
L of cm Stands" �tatinB tepoAsd rotas, Aetua 1
result mans Meound Klon of ccum a
Qpye ita tot that Do atama^t USEOF E8TIMATE M aontosmiiY wU Zlai,tarcttwnu
"CO11 a ibod iln tat attd *1 ri n 1 clot statemen ts i the
g ^an
e P y' of poen ss -.900.1 LJI ysvera^c ODLIGAT sletetY tWtd iYpos i fn the aPPlkabla giemlur^a ana Tlta Wes 'Ot°nmss %b h esdmstes
1. LONGTEIIIA Snaaclalstater0anu°ndweteporicdstoameoltt0 net a s►(bondjssuence, snd pifALFUND
Cn s wia lend Ob li g ations %nd typo sad In the Vd° wall rasula cold THE GOV ERN D DALANCEB
t the Bpy a olhet Iona opsiettury a era expo^ E fTyEEN li ill FUN
acbt en a ac dvitics a�alnuttaedal an bond Premlumt 1s tape e nd discounts, osfiar
lonB•tetm buriM►s• cssosts s else Issued tta whUe
activhles, es well as Issuer s tae B unt of debt doll Cott withheld CERTA
IN D
me ntal Luna ty, lace at^s other gran A E xpyANATt ON O gEVEYIUEs. EXPE pF A�
N
IYiTtEB
discount ants govam clod. a are tcpsAcd °S Costs, whether or not OF WIDE BTATEME
fug bda^ca t
n as,,a%a% atem she current debt issuance ►,scan" STAflud t YEiWILENT ndhutos. and CA%-' tandoho^B Iclme
n ysats of ON111
In the tb ^a 0 our{ ^8 on nanciaB u sxpa ^diturc A pIpTHE GO po
as bona Isst"L 0 eoP'emlumy recd A� v other 8 tonal B mo ot act oW m as
of tsvenust, axpe s versu^a ivhies. 0 vet, in the
aOutces, eas are repo repo ^ed v debt rcyvlca 1 uehongst in fund boi° tmneta wl
pnandn cbt lss weeds rccdvad, yo funds and nG The govetnn+anta re in shy Bova a dste
stplsys u a %panditu tes. d d
t US." lives an e
discounU on d so f, to G ysCOnellistlo^ bstw 1 f0d► t p olt c
tivities ss p° ss assets is allocated s once Of y
{wn+ %be actual dabs p Cs fat 8 ly eiassl0ed es °Oovemr^asi° lows'
tynd hater sfgotKrmne ^t ei etnt tha ditto
FUND mur Is is clasilited a t wlda 11na^alsi statemena taconcflldion P cost of s of till S 1417 ]Og
J. In the gavemm t wtnent of aCSlvNlet the he aetalts
In I'S qund linen F na equity a aaptsalotlon expanse."
arse equity etary tn act ivities. eo%% equity
ysGt tot P tOQ ts ovemmenul an d
assets tot both 8
CITY OF BROOKLVN CENTER, MINNESOTA
NOTEST FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 3 i
VNCENTEll MINNESOTA F E QSSTW EA NDFU
CITY OF BROOKL ��Q AL FUND
NOT.ST() FINAIWALSTATEMENTS Ag�Q)�I�sI
December 31, 2006 vN'1 S f XI
liaw+°
A. EXPLANA710N OF CERTAIN DIFF OF A ND CHANCES S 1N d
gTAgEMENt OF R 4ENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BAL ANCES
V£RNMENTALFUND ANTTREGOVERNM S (1,460,
AND CIIA14GES iN FUND BALANCES Dabtissued: vemm►boridt
PENDiTURE TIES(Conilnued iVI demnlobligationuapra
A EXPLANATION OF CER TAIN
D BETWEEN THE G
STATEN RE NMENT Wi S 2,931,319 875,0
ANT THECOVBRDESFATEMENTOFA� (23,905) principalrepsyme 1,090.
funds (6,611) Oem ral obligation debt ovemaatbonds
Caphsl outlay 1.p00A
rietmy (1,413,7671 Otnerilobligatlonimp
Net transfers to p ro P Oenenl ob(iptlen sax will
Loss on disposal of assets
Depreciation expense nt to hu", net changes in fu nd balance►
cs in fund Nat adJuuma ts1 Pond► W solve at chargns In net sties► S i 4 1y
"";"us: ment to Increase net chsng S 1 d 17101_ tots► g °vi
"slms tots► govemtnentat funds to arWe d 1 of govemmentat atfvhfes
changes In net assets of govammcnui astivities
ried a revenues Tha detdls of This FWA��� rn P •LANCE �1Q����L
Another element of ,t t rrsomllat aarat "Revenue
rep° t as re In the lands.
v In the Statement of AWtvisks that do 01' ION
provide current finan res generally accepted in the
S 2,101,977 diffel0ce era
as follows: S (221,149) p, BUDGET Ili INFOI4MAT is cortsislent fiscal year end.
with accounting P incipl a at
At December 3i, 2003
Otneral property texts dcfened tevenue: 321295 Annual budgets ate adopte a o talons laps
a r01tfng budgets for 'he fiscal year
2006 United Stites for all governmental funds' All annuaUpW p sax levy must be
At December 31, Council
funncll praPO ►ed,
(40,420) rot, i
the City M01lragsr submitsTto�tp pp tysad d budg 10 on she certified budget
In Aug she follow lassuuy. Tha Council holds public bear P
Tax increment taxes defcned revenue: 59,150 commencing Prior to September I5, for to the end of D
Al December 31,1003 (rasuud) certified to d r County p to she County Ps
At December 31, 2006 and levy and must submit a final levy snment. budgeted
The City Council must a �ul within
re wad by fund 04 d dap ds. Transfers of bug
(],I95,ST4) The %pproprlascd budget u ts betwan dapill"imts as tun 1 i The legal loyal of budgetary
Special assessments dcfcrred revenue: ],169,913 red amoun b the City ntsl Was. transkr of budge Meat be authorised Y the fund rinSihe Iwel Far alI Olivet govemma
As December 31, 2005 departments in the almel 1 al f lotions du ye
At December 31- control Is the department level for rive O Fund and ne ware no mated01l supplemental budgetary aPPtQP
I aide,$, conhaeu, and rot ilstloll It s for the
(2,241,5 Tha ot employed by
Other defcned revenues: 4.259.100 accountiag, 'R ut which post por tion of the 01PP OP
At Daember 31
nt December 31, 2006 expenditure of monies 01/41 rteorded In order W rostrve th
es in fdanus the city.
Neudjustmentstodecreasanetchaa6 und b es In net 2S OVER AFPROPRfATIONS
EXCESS OF EX4ENDiTURFS ndhurea exceeded *PPrOpdatlons In the De ve l o pm e nt Authority
total govemmentsl funds ti sieve atchang December 31, 20( 41 l 64053, the Economic D f Initi a a p t vas Oland fille
assets of s°vernmcntei ac tied leans) Pa five year ended b S 3, the City
terns debt (a.g•, SgA02, Ore Tax Increment District No. 3 fund y S 251,001, and
a anc e of long' moot of pr of the 10
111
enact fun the repay waver, fund by S 26,363, the Tax Increment District No. 4 Nod
Another element of that rccondlletltoo in 11+ issu
ds as follows:
while th funds. Neither "rsnssctlon, ho 1 S 110,546.
provides cutleni g nancil
"thee resources t 1 000 d1tfasanaa 01re
term deb CO nettassets C ullen, The details of this S 1,413,
has any
CITY OF 91tOOKi,YN CENTER. MINNESOTA
NOTES TO FINANCIAL StATEMEptTS
December 31,2006 �gJ}rITY
Tt3R, MINNESOTA __•.'st��{
YN CEN
CITY OF ENTS
BROOKE STATEM
TiDTESTOF D, P� ADJUSTMENTS don
(C December 31, 2006 (Continued) for 0011opment In P
tinued) .tics intended inn value: of
chase two fioar.slal Statements, The MB niet have been
1 A"Woriry i In M $31, 000 and the PoW.
The Ecorwrttlo paveloprnan lncraased by
years• These propenlas have not ban
l
UITY Ibnds: Oovemmantal Aettvlta has bean is
{a a� a} A s }laid for iterate on the baton" sheet evalopment in 2005. TM w
C. DEFICIT FUND EQ 2 �d in the following In eng.1patto°
Purc property irdsnded for red Progress,
axis$ as December 31, d the PIWAY ails
D,net f equity 3 find p p Conatruetmplet
3 691,457 The Tax lneremaat Ditblc/ No. had e ware some sscordad N a°st,
with this transaction was a tlesslQed as AssetnNdassau for Oovem+nental ANivhlss
Unr o"ja stun ds: s fond balsnce ass a)ated when nsce
Nonma)o +Fun tM told eostt I mtB in
apitsUsinB The atfees on the beg l
InG$tmctma Consttucton t,051,756 available for to s N n Iliable vdua•
UFUCteNtd deficit not asstu net to ,,,a a 3 2.376,773. No, }wet overstated of
Nomnayor Funds: is a dectsase s in the Tax Increment Disulct la year
BmPt°yea RetiremtM Et nefit informa rsguding the recalvable bd for obtained en d. ft faced repaid from consauetian transfers .too bdanse W, 27 X 725. to
The delinquent tax iMromcnu se WI scalable tntortne to nfiect the aPPtOp cseued by
h lntemal tmtto olio s a will be and Intarrtal transfets. 2005. �justmant was mad Activities was da
{undid Ihroug tnvesament earnings, pawmber 31.
The deficits are being bond Issuance Decem of net asse d u to IM Oover+tmenisi Statements
from utility funds, future The bag on the Pun
DJUSTMEN this ad)uslmam, pucdon fund i the
p PRIOR FERfOD A sated in the lnfrutrucN e a mane. This revenue should have bee
Expenditures for dsfatred tevanue rep ns Wi4 ba Inning value of nil
assets Hennepin County. t y
In pilows nail as roved on she Oovemme
T T rant from telmbuaemant. snd tM was iocorractb seP° snlel ActivNfea. TM u nmenf.
envlro$nenul clemuP 6 the grerttr Cos o ivable at the raponad as nnsamed loven+w in lhe b 360 to roflect thB add
was awarded an otwarded to u srau
•-•s' In 2005, the, Ciry a In 2005. documeMsd and nt s h o uld have been recorded was lncreued by Oovemmetusl ANlvittes wst deereas
"l this grant were mad in 2006• This reimburseme Inerament Dlstrl4 No• 3
rolmburtement was feeeivsd fond balance in the Tax vstquS
The beSlnning Adjustments wero
end of 2003. during 2006• llutton �gigy,. ENT twry banks
S 60,000 to 11, thtt wcatvabla tNVESTM thole depot
on capitattratlon of Infrastru ifthe proj to utility exceeds th l el heoantfertad A. DEPOSITS AND Of A
only item.
Policy ro act If te POM Drainage utility the malntdna deP°
The City rousessed its P° mints o{ a COnsuuc Utility, onions rocontlr wt fo Mt efsr Stasuus, City honey ass members of the Feda +ei Reserve SY
Ssrt)tary r the r n 'live utilities P Emerpr{se firnds at 11 Alt such depot bend, or collateral. The
made to include Blithe Water Utility In Prosiest In the Bawer Ud1lry, end In ucadsnha Clry Count Insurance, surety insurance or bonds.
threshold. to 200f, Construction Sanitary cti" to refled authorized by ad by sled by
Waits Utility, g4, rospt deposits be U of the dept cov
unit wero not rdueMof nc� the A7 In d 3 202,6 uhe iat� Ott squel 110 da osits no
54 of balaw p well u Certain �seu�Bu
suit to the 20uuuctuse ►situ in Construction land to P
pro)eets. The2�S. The begfnnln8 b g 78,364, 31,976, Minnesota Statutes sea d invettmettu actlbed 11,66
31, Utility funds was Increased Y market vdue of Cofiataral p $he leg dlons. Minnesota Starut td require other,
Storm Drainage ro eel cos$. Authorize d wllatesd Includes evernmani obVlg Treasurer or to a fiaane
the capitatiratlan of the p I and candn other state or 1tk �in6 by 'he City
All truenu wets pled C4 u Collateral ba 1,14 In sa ees of
2006• 3 pledg 942 Contpoaed ed bank balm
a espiteltutlon threshold. the Cit"On L lts was 2 66, started Collstsld held by
on CapMllsadon of infruttucwro use ds during coon rued to Provide shat iarnlsMng at o{ depot irout wee or by pe
Po licy to act if the tout excee 1 eluded ►n the City's euryine value derd depository
The city .413 it its p nenu CC a cottsuucdoa p 7 mental At yesr•end wets covered by
made to include all co fit �tlliry 1a+>d irens This $mount wforted cash to the I left o off CC, �o he PIlk S402.112, All balances
so act. it f net value "ion ottho o use$ In the O °vim
1. 200S. the Street Ltg 2005. The beBinning $sat. the 1`641061 Raserve Dank'
landing ibr a We" s at r Decembet )31, ttalitatton°C
Construction in 71011 b 35,345 to loiters the cap
Activities was Incises Y
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 71, 2006 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2006
Note 4 DETAILED NOTES ON ALL FUNDS Note DET AILED NOTES ON ALL FUNDS (Continued)
A. DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS (Continued) B. RECEIVABLES
As of December 31,2006 the City had the fallowing Invntmenl and mawrhlest Significant receivable balances not expected to be collected within one year of December 31, 2006 areas
follows:
Investment Maturities (In years) Molor Funds
Le" Taxincremem special saniury
Investment Type Paling Fair Value than 1 1.5 Diwkt Assessment Waur Semi Nomu)or
flarrat
hl 114401 W" U011" Fmds Total
Federal [tome Loan Bonk Notes AAA S 8)3,161 S S 833,161
De
ltnquenlpopesryuxer f 64,460 f f 1,697 f f f II,f70 f 110,112S FederdNallomlMongagsAss'nNo144 AM 987,160 987,160 Dellnqurm tax Increments 14,351 430 14,741
External investment pool• 4M Fund N/A 26,102,178 26,102,178 Special auessments 2.191.144 122.519 2.087 95.6s9 2
Money market NIA 26,470,472 26.430,472
f 64.060 14,11111 196 529 1 122.919 f 2011 1 107659 12/01211
Total Investments 54,)32,971 3_32 ,650 S 1,62D,)21
Governmental funds report deferred revenue In connection wish receivables for revenues that are not
C Deposits 86,942 considered to be available to liquidate liabilities of the current period. Governmental funds also defer
Petty cash and change funds 8,125 revenue recognition in connection with resources that have been received, but not yet earned. Al the end
of the current fiscal year, the vwlous components of doPorred revenue and unearned revenue reported In the
Total cash and Investments S 54,446,038 governmental Ponds were as follows:
Unavailable Uncamed Touls
Delinquent properry taxes receivable (Ocneral FunO) 1 256,241 f '1 256,241
Reconciliation to Statement ofNel Assets (Statement 1): Deliequealpopemy uses receivable (O.0.ImprovemenlBonds) 11,771 11,771
Cash, cash equivalents, andinvestmenu 34, 213,828 Delinqum pro" taxes receivable (NonnujorI") 46,212 46,212
Reslricied cash and investments 234,210 DellaqueM tax Increasers Collections (Tat lncterwDhulci No. 3) 97,432 $7,472
Delinquent in Increment eoikelbar(Noasu)or1") 1,711 1,711
Total cash and Investments S 34,448,0)6 Speelalusearments not yel due (0.O.Im, iBonds) 3,035,461 3,035,461
wee Special uessmenu not yet due (NaungwFoods) 134,514 134,91
Fear r eceived M taxa ned Wontnl Food) 7,325 7,325
Fees received but untamed (Nomnajor Funds) 36.360 36,360
Interest rate risk The City's investment policy requires Interest comings remain stable and predictable Were; rcceired but cesspool (Nonma)or1") 1,200 1,200
through at least the next budget cycle and that at last 50% of the Investment portfolio remain for two or Assets hew far routs (Tax Inarernem District No. 3) 4,221,100 4,211,800
more years with known Interest rates. The policy also slates that the portfolio shall remain suiliclenlly AuetshetdtorresaleMonaulorFnn6s) 37.000 37.00
liquid to meet all operating requirements that may be reasonably expected. Tout dekmedkeeuned avenue lot govemmemal #X45 17.109219 9 44119 Sl IS4 104
Credit risk As of December 71, 2006 the City's Investment In FNMA and FHLB notes were all rated The Cl has laa:ed a
AAA by Moody's Investor Service. The City's external investment pool is with 4M which is regulated by City portion of the pollee second floor expansion was to the Local Government
Minnesota Statutes and the Board of Directors of the League If Minnesota Cities. The 4M Pond is an Information Systems Association (LOGIS) as a backup computer facility. The lease has a term of six
unrated 20•like pool and the fair value of the position In the pool Is the same as the value of the pool yeas, commencing on August 1, 2005, and calls for monthly lease payments based on the square- fsoage.
shares. Lease revenue for the you ended December 31, 2006 was S 8,694. Future minimum lease payments are as
S 8,694 annually through 2010 and S 5,072 for 2011.
Custodial credit its The City's policy requires that securities purchased from any bank or dealer be
placed with an independent third party for custodial safekeeping. All of the City's investments were hold
In an Institutional trust under contact with the City for safekeeping services.
CITY OF BItOOKLVN CENTER, MINNESOTA
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CITV OF BitOOKLVN CENTER, MINNESOTA December 31, 2006 u
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2006
u Ara FD NOTLB ON ALLFIItlQB
(Continued) C, CAPITAL ASSETS (Contlnued)
C. CAPITAL ASSETS
Depreciation expense was charged to Poactiondprograms of the prlmsry government v follows;
Capital asset activity for the year ended December 31. 2006 was as follows; Govemmenul activities: S 16,734
e. lnd(y
General govemmml 310 ,015
e,6611V p adv.W• nww" ada Public safety 757,097
911tW/ Af^,,,%� awwd Intr "t11
public works 259,901
ot .tu "(MUte t s LIa,t01 Parka and recreation
GwldWwualaWd<p s 1.79,9" s s 3,303,W 1 ldllolo s7 t► 120!1" Capital assets hold by the g. ,tytntemallervlcefundsare 522,140
LWd 167 os: 1 s9 u► )lot 1 OiO t 7 .7.9 9. o charged to the various function based on theirurage of the assets 1f!
C. W 1-01 l„pW. 0 .1611 1�.� ,nut salrltlel
T ,,,ty,L,, "04"'a Total deprec eapenre•t,�.
11,691,/» 311.117 (111,071) 11,1)1,911
G01W U"u,Mln{depK0lea. 11.69Use ),40,6»
awnwu/�s' u ),207,111 1.120,»1 7 »719 ols4711 6,167,10+ Busintstrypeacltvltles: S 26,339
►W►impor.mrnu !,310,01 1, »Lill t 1111
0.11.1°+ 1:Dne 11 7 Municipal liquor 27,170
d 1291 ,i 7 6G/ u. Golfcourse 378,401
t u 70.140101
14W FiWPlowMinhdrp"uud Buis Blown Heritage Centel 518,158
7,KUt7m+dold.pullan 3. %1,TM 1.17.73! ua'71t t1 "171 44444 Water Utility 576,996
1 adld(ut.�0lmp.uKPl 1. »1,►u 1»3.w 1 ».art nsnp ).920.1» Sanitary Sower utility 540,962
Q e.11mp9rem.n. 4a +.7n iaiiI 444 1 4 t 1 storm drainage utility S 2.328,
IMWoo�"ul r7" t.louu 31.1111 .2•+ 9 +iii's Total deprcclatlon expense• businewtypt activities
31uu 1117 ►69
T9W uwnwuul4p. <iuiln Il 161 14201,726
_,(.020.20, 13120111 137
T9ult.►iW 1001(1 l <p. <uul•al, t l 'ro COMMITMEN
Oa.<mm.nW Uariun..11W.u.u•w, t It 190,110 61f1{tl 1/6/6101 t !166111 1 1 1
At December 31, 2006 the Ciry h construction proJeal convents in progress. The comm it me nts related to
admva P dW remaining contract balances are summarized as follows:
at /1mMt ►'b'w s u„ u Iww.+ a-.— Bi1ini Contract Remaining
84— M 1 Commitment
Protect Amount t
BWIKIPI7►t K(A(N: t )d91,111
C.pW ow w oW Mmt d.p"iald: t 1,19,313 s 3 ).1971 t t• 43,597
OM N
7,1d It 029 119 2779496 1"I 1 S 2,231,642 S
c9a>1roc(onmp9rPl 1 1s,. !9'121 1 331 Centerbrook Amen( Buie 1,636,352 174,560
f0 dl
Ta.l.,pul 0 111L Humboldt Avenue An Eart 6— Drive 341,342 3.186
366041 120'209 Central Salt Sto S 4.21 S
Mgt Paelltq 181.343
c. 1 »,93
I,tnd19po11mmu 11,761,1!) 17,711,131 I {0. 6! (106'790) 17,613
sun6udt.n3 imporrm.nu 1 »,7
Dq..ImwtWlpK St41SI It I It.9l +.131
79.711 f61 It.91.f6! 131 N6 W.wl On
M.W uMli— 9HU 1413 7$Ala7fi 2
ToW oyiWw.0. Miyd,p.dod
111,930
tRt1 KtMW d.p"1,(m rK: 201,(1 u),Ta 20,96 9,130,70
Lu61mp*r 010 1.97120 1.171,110 ntslo (190.91; 10e201
9Yi1 /y a�tpd 4n31W1�MM 163,934 41.141 1.173,101
368,914 1771 Hl
p.tawtK NlipKnl logo) 19 T• 190 »I 11./17
M.1n,.n11iW. n.lot970 10r.
Tow ..eueoulpp"hdm 1 170131 )1.1360,3
low "►IW .K.0 MIN aw"4 la
1161010 1!.610.10 1
a,,,{Kna,2. K0M(at uWW uKU•n., f ]79»4N S 4»206 t 11 /17 M1 2.49017 4 11213136
1165191. 1
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2006 December 31, 2006
hda 4 D ETAILED NOTES ONALL FUNDS (Continued) Note 4 DETAILED NOTES ON ALL FUNDS
D. INTERFUND BALANCES AND TRANSFERS D. INTERFUND BALANCES AND TRANSFERS (Continued)
Individual fund Interfond receivable and payable balances at December 31, 2006 are as follows: Interfund tronsRts:
Due from Due to Transfer In Transfer Out
Fwd Other Funds Other Funds Governmental Funds:
Major Funds:
General S S 70,000
Major Funds: Tax Increment District No. 3 1,887,804
Tax Increment District No. 3 410,000 S Nonmajor Funds:
Nonmajor Funds: Housing and Redevelopment Authority 253,405
Economic Development Authority 60,000 Economic Development Authority 253,405
Eule Brown Tax Increment District 350,000 Tax Increment Bonds 1,887,804
Total S 410,000 S 410.000 Capital Improvements 125,000
Infrastructure Construction 147,907
Advances to Advances From Eule Brown Heritage Center Improvements 300,000
Fund Other Funds Otter Funds Technology 70.000
Total govenmental funds 2.784.116 2.211.209
Major Funds:
Golf Course S 792,488 S Proprietary Funds:
Nonmajor Funds: Major Funds:
Capital Improvements 792.488 Municipal Liquor 125,000
S 792,481 S 792 Golf course 49,000
Eule Brown Heritage Center 300,000
The $330,000 between the Tax Increment District No. 3 and We Brown Tax Increment District funds and Water Utility 42,826
the $792,481 advance between the Golf Course and Capital Improvements funds are not expected to be Sanitary Sewer Utility 29,735 13,071
eliminated within one year of December 31, 2006. Storm Drainage Utility 176,011
Nonmajor Funds:
Interfand Interfund Street Light Utility 31,296
Fund Receivable Pevable Internal Service Funds:
Central Gauge 36.542
Nonmajor Funds: Total proprietary funds 115.297 688.204
Capital Improvements S 262,206 S Total all funds S 2.899,413 S 2,999.413
Infrastructure Construction 262,206
S 262.206 3 262,206 Reconciliation to Government-Wide Statement ofActivitijs;
Transfers Fund Statements S 2,899,413
Interfund payablestrecelvables are representative of lendingrborrowing arrangements to cover deficit cash Less: Government -wide eliminations (2,289,964)
balances at the end of the fiscal yen. Balances will be paid with trenshm from other funds and collections Add: Transfer of assets from busineu•type activities
of outstanding receivables. to governmental activities 59,511
Less: Reclauilicalon ofcapiul contributions from
governmental activities to buslneu type activities (365.6741
TotalTransi era- Oovemment•WldeStatement ofAcdvides S 303.286•
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 1, 2006
December 31, 2006
Note t
4 DETAILED NOTES ON ALL• FUNDS Notes; DETAILED NOTES ON ALL FUNDS
D. INTERFUND BALANCES AND TRANSFERS (Continued) F. LONG-TERM DEBT (Continued)
ImerPond transfers allow the City to allocate financial resources 10 the funds that receive benefit from As of December 31.2006 the longterm debt of the financial reporting entity consisted of the following:
services provided by another Pond or to provide additional capital and Infrastructure funding. In addition,
Interfund transfers are occasionally authorized to allow redistribution of resources between Ponds for the GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES Finer
most efficient use of funds. In 2006, transfers from the General Fund to nonmejor governmental funds Interest Maturity Original Payable
such as the Technology Fund allowed excess fund General Fund balance to be put to use In ways that Rates Dace Data lung 12111106
would reduce the need for taxes or other sources of public funds in the nonmsjor funds. Transfers from the General Obltgadon Bonds:
Storm Drainage Utility and Street Light Utility Ponds to the Infrastructure Construction Fund were used to Police anti Fire Building Refunding Bonds 2.00%035% 12101/100/ 0210110061 S 5•04S.000 S 4,460,000
Pond certain street construction projects. Included in the transfers In the Water Utility, Sanitary Sewer
Utility and Central Garage Funds is the book value of assets that were 19400cesed during the year. G.O. Tax loeremrat Bonds:
E. OPERATING LEASES Ta xabiaTaxtnaemns refunding Bonds 812W4 2.15%-1.40% 12AIr1001 DI101A011 2.410,000 2.060,000
Taxable Tax lnatment Bade of2004 4.73WS.125% 11101/2004 02101/1020 17141.000 621
TOW 0.0. Tax triter rtaBoat 19.711.000 1.
The City leases space Ibr Its municipal liquor stores. The leases are both ten -year leases and began In 2000 0 O I
and 2003. Both losses have options for 6 ten-year extension. The leans provide for a minimum monthly '"P'o`'`"'e"t 6mdne
19961ngrorementBonde 4.1517 5.10% 1110111996 02101/1087 1.440,000 160,000
base rent payment, plus a pro•rata share of common area expenses. Additional lease payments are required
N if agreed-upon revenue thresholds ate snalncd e 1"9911tnprovemB
These leases may be cancelled M the City's option If th I i mprovement Bade 4.00%4.60% 1110111997 02r01A00g 1.015,000 200.000
.a City ceases liquor operations. Total rental expense under the lease agreements for the years ended eonds !.10%4.10% 121011199t 02101/2009 1,085.000 290,000
19991mporemea
December 31, 2006 and 2005 was S 242,801 and S 235,174, respectively. Future minimum tent payments Gonda 4.10143.00% 1210111999 02101/201 1,513,000 615,000
2000tmpronmeMBonds 44.110144.95% 1=14000 071011011 1 735,000 315,0w
under the current agreements are as follows: 20011mprovemesl Bads 2.60!44.40% 120111001 0210112012 730,000 410,000
2003 Improvement Bonds 1.4%4.00% 0IM112003 owintl13 1,105.000 1103,000
Total 2004 Improvement Bads 2.10543.68% 12101 004 021=015 1,010.000 190,000
You Minimum 2006 Improvement Roods 3.35543.80% 12NIR006 021011017 1.460.000 1.160.000
Endin Rents TOW O.O. Irnprovemem Bonds 10.725.000 5.160.000
2007 S 193,530 TOW. baled indebtedness 35,013,000 17,930,000
2008 193,530
2009 193,530 ComptatuaA absences Payable 964.141
2010 136,158
2011 93,360 Total City hdelxe NIS Iex ernunenW activttirs 1 15 8111,000 1 21914.241
2012 93,360
2013 93.360 All long -term bonded Indebtedness outstanding at December 31, 2006 is backed by the roll faith and credit
1 996.828 of the City, Including improvement and tax I i bond Issues. Bonds In the governmental activities
will be retired by future property tax levies, tax Increments or special assessments accumulated in the
F. LONG-TERM DEBT specific debt services fonds. In the event that a deficiency exists because of unpaid or delinquent tax
increments or specie) assessments at the time a debt service payment Is due, she City must provide
The City issues general obligation bonds to provide funds for the construction of major capital facilities, resources so cover the deficiency until other resources are available. Delinquent lax Increments in the
construction of infrastructure, and economic development and redevelopment. General obligation bonds governmental Ponds et December 31, ware i delinquent special assessments
have been Issued for governmental activities. During the year, general obligation Improvement bonds of governmental Ponds at December 31, 20006 6 were S 89, 977 wh ich is Included In the special l assessments
have In the
receivable balance of S 9.186932.
S 1,460,000 were Issued to finance several street and storm reconstruction projects.
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2006 December 31, 2006
N it DETAILED NOTES ON ALL FU NDS viola d DETAILED NOTES ON ALL FUNDS
F. LONG -TERM DEBT F. LONG-TERM DEBT
GOVERNMENTAL. ACTIVITIES (Continued) COND DEBT (Continued)
Annual debt service requirements to maturity for long-term debt are as follows: As of December 31, 2006 there wets three series of fixed rate MultiOunily Housing Revenue Refunding
bonds outstanding, one Housing Revenue Development RoGnrmcing Note outstanding, one series of
oovemmemel Aedvaie, Variable Rate Demand Regsnding industrial Revenue Bonds outstanding, two Healthcare Revenue Noses
Yru Ending aenerd Obxaation Bonds GO. m Imic Bonds 0,0. Immow—A Bonds outstanding, and four Senior Housing Development Revenue Notes outstanding. The aggregate amount of
Dcumber n Principal Interest Princios3 Inurat pd clot l muren conduit debt obligations at December 31, 2006 Is 8 33,137,709.
2007 3 390,000 f 121,619 f 1,030,000 f 111,737 f 900.000 f 162,116 G. FUND EQUITY
2001 600,000 tto 1 101,191 910,000 111,121
2009 610,000 93.993 1.095,0611 759,116 865,000 n1 .132 Net assets reported In the government-wide statement of net assets at December 31, 2006 include the
71110 610, 111.1s) 1,120,000 710.110 615,000 63,s97 following
2011 610,000 53,632 1,163,000 651,155 115,000 61,193
2012.2016 1,31f,000 16,706 6,1)5,000 2.191,113 1,310,000 111,173
2017.2020 6670000 102.300 65,000 1.233 Gov {remtnlalatllYlllO
7 1 Total 1 1,463,000 5 506235 IL30f000 bf� 97 .0 a A 5150000 a 676159
invested in capital assets, net Of recited debt:
N
N CHANGE IN LONG•TEllaa LIABILITIES Land 8 3,203,904
construction in progress 2,765,506
Leng•term liability activity for the year ended December 31, 2006 was as follows: Other capital wets, net of depreciation 30,731,726
Less: related long-term debt outstanding (8.309,9301
Betiming Fading Due Within Total Invested in capitol assets, net of related debt 28.191,206
Balance Additions Reductions Balance One Year
OovermrKnul activities Restricted:
Bonds payable. Debt service 6,789,733
Cenral obligation bonds f 3.310.000 1 S (113,000) f 1,163,000 f $90.000 20,817.712
0.0. era incnmeot bonds 19,303,000 (1.000,000) 18,105,000 1Asoj 0 Tax Increment purposes
O.O. Improvement bonds 1.720,000 1.160.000 11.000.0001 5.110,000 900.000 Total restricted 27.637.165
Taalbandspapbte 2%165,000 1,160.000 (2,173,000! 27,950,000 2,310.000
Compemeled abunces 919.113 101.891 (39,763) 961,219 96.125 Unrestricted 1,033.312
Tout gavemment activity
long-ism liaMilia f 30211dU f 1361191 17931.763). 1 21.911.20 f 2616123 Total governmental activities net ""is g 39®
Compensated absences are liquidated by the Public Employees Compensated Absences Fund. Business -type activities
CONDUIT DEBT OBLIGATIONS Invested in capital assets, list of related debt:
land f 3,197,312
From time to time, the City has issued Housing Revenue Bonds and Industrial Revenue Bonds or Notes to Construction In progress 1,915,091
provide assistance to qualified private sector Antilles for the acquisition and construction of housing, Other capital ustis,netiefdsptecinlon 33,136,063
Industrial, or commercial facilities deemed to be in the public interest. The bonds or notes are secured by Less: related long-term debt outstanding
the property financed and we payable solely from payments salved on the underlying mortgage loans. Total invested in espial assets, net of related debt 38.248,696
The City has no obligation of Its assets or of Its general tax base for she repayment of any of these bonds or
notes. Accordingly, the bonds or notes we not reported as liabilities In the accompanying Brtanclet Unrestricted 7.973.318
statements. Upon final redemption of the bonds or notes, ownership oflhe property transfers to the private
sector entity served by the bond 117 note hsua Total buslnest•lype activities net assets S 86
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2006
NOTES O FINANC AL STATEMEN CENTER,
b4ttl-- �ETAISED NOTES ON �r r December 31, 2006
G. FUND EQUITY (Continued)
t ental fund balances reported on the fund
Reserved sn nnefal s as of December 31.2006 Include the Neta t OTH o rare
0vc ng;
Governmental
RISK MANAGEMENT
Major Funds:
The City i e xposed to various risks of loss
Ornersl: ertors and omissions and natural 4lsasten. related to tons; theft of, damage to and destruction of assets;
taslom
Prcpaidhems Froperty and Casualty Insurance
0.0. Improvement Bonds: to S S
S S00 (LMCIT), a public gatity Nsk current operating Pr through the League of
Debt service Minnesota Cities Insurance Trutt
Program for Minnesota cities: general s a common risk managemenF end "C e Trust
Nonmajor Funds: 31098,217 QmPI °Yee y Property, automobile, mobile properly end mutne, crime.
LMCIT fbr its Insu cnee ¢over e pin meeting law. The City pay+ an annual Insurance
Advances to other funds by the LMCiT. a g '0 City t +u
Deb m ervke Curtently, the LMCIT I: selfsualefnl g throe ptlemenpl sesestments If deemad�rrecesp
792,188 commercial companies fw claim+ 1n exea+ of varitwt amount, member
Committed connects 1,101,719 Promlums and reinsures through
N ponlona of the insurance policies. The amount of These deductibles i fs wnsidued Immete lei li ble
W Total Brtutclal ata«ments,
S 5,171,308 Wakers' COmP+nsalion coverage 4
Unresmed,deslgnakd LMCIT. TAa Ci Provided thro
Major assessments if deems ys a Premium to the h a self•Inturance program shrough the
Gen Funds: ROO"aty by the LMCIT. LMCIT The Ctty Is subject to Supplemental
Gen eral: Reinsurance Association (WRCA) as r The LMCIT reinsures through Workers' Sup
Working capital to a deductible. The City's warken' eked y taw. b Fo► worker' c prarslion
Tex in crement District No. 3: Premiums are determined after
Work ers' Is sets mPertsalbn, nra.Clty is not subject
S 7,508,690 Considered Immaledal and cot PaknCe Is kn°wn. lively rated With this type of Coverage, final
Sending; eorenentt «Corded until received w paid a amount of premiu y, is
m adjusynant If an
St hou sing
ncremen o(,h 8,!37,211 There were no sigalBcartt reductions In Insurance from the previou Tout Tax increment Dlttrtct No. 3 2,979,067 Insurance coverage fa any of the
N Econ m Funds: 11.516,322 _13 In excess of past three years. year or scetlem
Economic development B. EMPLOYEE RETIRE
Capital improvements MENT PLANS
1,911,502
Total 1.861,857 1. DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN
PLANPLAN IM
S 25.,809,371
U nreserved, Undeslgnated (dencit) All
full and Cerk1
Major Funds: administered Put-lime
Empl employees of the City are Covered b
Special revenue the Pubtta Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota d0Bned ben PE
RA
the Fubtic Employees Rellrement P be plans
Nonmajor Fund: S 9,211,319 Fund (PEpFP) which are ys R erin Fund (PFRP) and the Public Fm to RA
Special revenue established and edministe to accordanc
Capital Projects red e wflh Ml'emplo gestate, e P Yets The., and a re
'emplo retiremen Plans. Tbese
212,038 aplers 333 and 336. plans are
Total 697157 FERF members belong to ehhu the Coe
eve covered by $ocld Secure bini Plan or the Basia Plan. Coordinated Plan members
eke Coordinated Plan. All pollee oAlcertPBreB a ier�i s era not. AB new
5.w- 87 2 $93o 1 j by ratuta en covered 8k and ease o m bera must paniNpete to
I+Y the pF.PFP. P fieen who quetlly fiat membenhtp
PFRA provtdea +atlrameat beoents as well ea disability beneftU to member,
crsdited servlce1 The deftnedrrtttBiemanls era eatub)bhed by 8tsta Brsltrte, end beneftn to survlvon
1 °Y rave successive years of Allowable earvanu ere based on member's veal aflar Three years or
ce. age, and yeats ofc«dit al terminal of average salary for
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATFMENTSNESOTA
Dacamber3
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS r r
December )1, 2006^
H. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS
Will n� sr INFORh1AT 2, PEI1910N PLAN BROO.KLYN CENTER FIRE DEPARTMENT RELIEF
�e S j CeatIReed)
ASSOCIATION
B, EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS the City of
DEFINE
I, D BENEFIT PENSION PLAN the State of Minnesna. The aanlulalIy dete which
(Continued} Total contribution$ to the plan In 2003 were S she St l of which nothing was levied Y
c C N formed at January 1, 2003 was S 7 lbutle
evious p 8 P corusibol Center d On actuarrial v lua 4 0 Per
era ra h'o ees l aaeoaauled to beneltts but arebrrot contribution bead el cost of f 70,409 and adminisuslion of zero. Actual coritdbutlons hsve
The hanent',ovations stated t o Yealed, terminated emp Y lass terminated their per represent$ landing for norm eontrtbulions• They Q°
la" participants. y rovisions in effect s1 the time they
apply to active p aunt cleats N higher level, to allow for a uuuitlon to a daA d contribution plan Ia the Br►ure. These
et tae bound b the P higher p►ymanu are trrevoeabla and do nos affect the level of iWura city recelving them Y aired I
service• writing a PERA, consthuts an assat of the Ctty.
publicly available lo%ocle report that Includes financial byanu an d req
PERA Issues a P 'Port b 6St,296.7460 or g00.632-
The info
I publicly aval P£RF sod PEPFF. That repo calling Trmailon below (s the Most recent data available. 1gfJ003
supplementary St. Paul, Minnesota, SSI03.2066 or y
b ealmellwd
60 Empire Drive Suite 200. AcNniel vatuallondow Entry age normal
9026. Actuarial cost rnethad 1Ave1 doll,, amount monlud
Amorttsarion method on closed basis
OL 1CY Th l year$
r "a
th
N member and Rcma rial's u"I
the sW leglsfu� 3letutes.iPERF Has Plan me to A wumpitons: S.OSi compounded lousily
Statutes Chapter 353 seta the ,alas
for emp end employ$$ contributions-
statutes era estabiishe lhasamount required by dvuunanualaof%W S.00Si
the, pc ion pilot eq ns
rail: 11,78'/. For Haslc DbcounUSte fa Obligations N a pp licable
Coordinated Plap£PFFmremhenusarr 9utr�toiontributa 7.10% oftheir payrol. 11.dtn {arynnrna proJededaaiaryincreases None art
covered salary• rcentogas of m e mbers, 1 pay ksble
City Is required to contribute the (allowing tM sending December 31, ponredremmtbeae NetapPi
to acs Reilrement Fund for the Y ctivaly. The City's tn0arfon Mc
Pier s req arm bar +tong o public Emp Y Plan PERF and S or he r spar PPFF mean er
cars ending December
The City' 31, 2006.
2006, 2005, and 2004 were 1 763,374, f sod pit 6, years a The
City's contributions
contributions to the Public Employees Pollee and Flra fu 61. re spe c ti vely' stele dstute, raOND lNPORM A7JSI 9
2003, end 2004 were S 318,913, $274,868.611d$2 84, eta o act by
ware equal 10 iha contractually raqulred contrlbuilons for each y Thus yen Tread informailen
T. PENSION PLAN BROOKLYN CENTER FIRE DEPARTMENT RELIEF al Percentage Net
Atmu of APC pension
ASSOCIATION
Year Pension
n" u1 "N Fjtdlnj Cant APC
arnnent Relief A 0v da retirement plan (the
The City contributes to the Brooklyn Can to «rte00temenl sYalam top g 124;123 IN% 8
03 t00%
138,991
which is the administrath1e of the City who ere members of the Association. 'rho Association issues 12131120 12I31R084 tom Plan) to volunteer nreng imtl200S 134,316
a nnancla report which is available at City 0
rm4l)J P t l Y AND AN_131�A asses through
axes et the direction of
The City levies Property r and for the San e statutes. The minimum I" levy
sate at y al vies Pr pe the Plan, sit 10 acc°idanca whh en yer
obligation is the un the contribution requirement for iha year toss anticipated state ads.
Yf4 CENTER' MINNESOTA a
CITY OP BROOKE
NOTEg TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
D,66tnber
31,206
NOTESTOF NAN IA STATEMENTgNESOTA
NCENT LIAgIL,IT163 (continued)
follows
L;, CONTi bar 31.2006 10 ea
December 31.2 tstu+ding at Decstn
A s chedule otlha notes ou interest Maturity
Amended 1213112006 Rate Date
Original
S 6 Salutes
TIREMENT PLANS EN T RELIEF Pdna 8.00% 1131/2021
B. EMPLOYEE B
RE R FIRE DEPARTM Nita S 2,220.
ROOitLYNCE S 2.424,1"
2 PENSION PLAN Continued) AMU In Twin W:esBusirtes6Patk Il determiocd that
ASSOCIATION Council (MCES1 sewer system wag
of Ills Met" opollun
Pop Execs of $Y110n— U V rvkes Olrislon t Project area Mto Iha senifary ar M i
lUnNndcd The Eaviroameat° Rim a radamdexotl Rom the to In *4 G t
pctuatid funded o undwaler PmnPad of 66u.tnsta to 1989. a six Y e tlmaud value
Actuarial /+=clued Accrued Ratio ConumVnekd V diSerepoy an 8 Tls minimun'
pcmuid ctuar of LUElltt" not cc Included In while *0 aceoun /MB be [eaowwaly so at The mina m
valuation NKU Llsbilit saw et collection system. �toum that may d la tthihe sea be Waived i P 0
i10.30Y. expels s issue
to Iq [solved 1n 2009•
Date S 120,10 Imposed by Suta ataNUS o� S'6Q46S and u
S 2,172,102 529,619 of the tlSbi ►ity 10 be 53,867. 7M ItY I
ILltf3AI $3.09],905 5 11 /,]6S S25A LTHCAREB
14 IM50% liability titheCity
3,164,101 1176,225 IIEAITS the City Council
12110 rs
3,701,]59 EMPLOYME r the qulremems of 0 0 tion of
17/3112005 P. POSt 1 e health too benefits, as Pe fa have th a rwn
The City has provided Post•emp oY u s tns j996 F- the Ci Full time amp o e Ili pay the slag' Pa
(heir de i p "Suter p{en tbt w 63 t ago seiner
ant tacoma wh►cIlever is
ral sovemm (#solution, ter ceruln r tM ,s health for Media"$ co t o al+aiI be paid by
N GE REBATE a to th° Cede the expeudlture of Ills membership is oil m is plot i
C. pRBITRA ovcmmtntat entitlts to p Y din8 oral de rsulnln8 ls the utho additional cost for ibtrt Y let vemc
C3 i ultes 8 excess of Intelsat cost,ipE11 govemme de issued Ill all" until Such tlrtte time Rungy a°vasag the 41ry a full on for
Rctomt Act Of 1986 rcq dcsites to con employee stn q ulremaots f o mar le"
The Tax the issusnee of debt itnown as arbhraga) app if the ratt(#e That* are two methods mwh mud an amp meal eligibility ,sq or any
eune4 on the proceeds Rom [etitema. suss 0t age, dlsabflity, who
ulrtd to the tetlre to the City. date ,f M e4uc fits bas for the last
nds. Thts rebate of interest Income ills employee- VBRA whho°t reduction of baf em {oyrd RIB time t y the we refiring a s al
bonowcd Po 1986. 200 and thetefou is rcq must have boon P pension
Rom PBRA
aper AOBust 31, sus 1997 and ovemmeM, The extent of the annuity t he employe 1 Addhionetly. a p el ves
ere! 8 lnebls at IS' time. teducdan. In addition, lve date of eedremen at6 eli gible to teCe vafoorPs� h
realer then SS million of 4wthose Issues bond lsfiu Is not dNcrm eau pt ro rho ive a City tau a annuity y dt
The City issued 8 ate,Ill 6,nsectttiva y P eOn1C SUtive service with a health In
Iha City's COW P tlrement cult tY
e (#bates an the [emafnln8 woutd bs unto twoM_fjVe years of stning membership It a Rt11 -ts the 1tire b
,abate exces Info] erbivag i nc o me IOW A$ such ltebttby ton of rat tetI is eligible 10 14 imc until such time *a 1
City's Itabiltri inton of Ma'llement, any shall have Ills opt CRy will pay the aingla Parson p WI"" to this ptograaa
However, in the oQ will Pay Iha P10Arlum unto such time ls Iha ever is sowtef. employees
smtot 4001 not a %Peet eove a or atu a8a b5, wblshev
PEBA or PEPFF. Atlhat aid health
D. LITIGATIO R condition ur results of e ligible for Medleove The coat otClty P lusty.
001 claims In the aomtat cf on the City 5 Mensg a voluntary bas anlcipata in this PtoBra an d S 60,467, t0l'so
The City is subjeef to Certain fag i ees eunemly2 SA 200! was S 15,713 of Ills Pond• Me S 2,533,
will hevc a matstlal imps 2006. Gulp Oy
the resolution of these c=alms ere Ptamtoo, th, tit yew ended December 31, invest", ewnetB
As of Deember 31, 2006.
b,stg with htv
I
CIri's best estimsfe of the uro
opestlons. id on s pay ermined amount: ,rut
the City will fund Mobilities ate !s liability Is n en actuutally del
E, CONTINGENT "Aill"TI €S tevaided ls a ot
Whether Payments will occur d lls
USbtltty.
ems (#d into two
limited Iax Incr Vot es lnerement w i t h developers w an I
lain h Ct Y roceivin8 I" to May I ate depen not been dent on the ri
Pay the developets a Percis 1,5 ivredi t5ble lines a11xp ayments this ilebillty has recorded In the
Is udeveloper's project. As such,
amount of the payments otcnt ]lability ends whh the dece"1111"t{On otthe tax Int(#ment dlsu ct.
t anclal state mants. f Any p 6
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2006
Note 5 OTHER INFORMATION (Continued)
G. JOINT VENTURES AND JOINTLY GOVERNED ORGANIZATIONS
The City has several agreements with other entities that provide reduced costs, better service, and
additional benefits to the participants. The programs in which the City participates are listed below and
amounts recorded within the current year's financial statements are disclosed.
Local Government Information Svstems Association LOGIS)
This consortium of approximately 30 government entities provides computerized data processing and
support services to its members. LOGIS is legally separate; the City does not appoint a voting majority of
its board, and the Consortium is fiscally independent of the City. The total amount recorded within the
2006 financial statements of the City is 332,134 for general services and application upgrades provided.
Costs were allocated to the various funds based on applications and/or use of services. Complete financial
statements for LOGIS may be obtained at the LOGIS offices located at 5750 Duluth Street, Golden Valley,
Minnesota 55422.
LOGIS Insurance Group
This group provides cooperative purchasing of health and life insurance benefits for approximately 45
governmental entities. The total of 2006 health and life insurance costs paid by the City was 1,065,662.
Complete financial statements may be obtained from Stanton Group located at 3405 Annapolis Lane,
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447.
The Brookivn Center Fire Denartment Relief Association (the Association)
The Association is organized as a nonprofit organization, legally separate from the City, by its members to
provide pension and other benefits to members in accordance with Minnesota Statutes. Its board of
directors is elected by the membership of the Association and not by the City Council. The Association
issues its own set of financial statements. All funding is conducted in accordance with applicable
Minnesota Statutes, whereby state aids flow to the Association, tax levies are determined by the
Association and are only reviewed by the City. The Association pays benefits directly to its members. The
Association may certify tax levies to Hennepin County directly if the City does not carry out this function.
Because the Association is fiscally independent of the City, the financial information of the Association
has not been included within the City's financial statements. (See Note 53.2. for disclosures relating to
the pension plan operated by the Association.) The City's portion of the costs of the Association's pension
benefits is included in the General Fund under public safety. Complete financial statements for the
Association may be obtained at the City offices located at 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota 55430.
H. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
In March 2007, the City of Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority purchased the property at
1501 Freeway Boulevard for redevelopment for the purchase price of 3,804,306. This property will be
recorded in the Tax Increment District No. 3 fund as Assets Held for Resale at cost, not to exceed net
realizable value, until the property is sold.
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sV S essiOu A
enda
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WORK SESSION
April 28, 2008
Immediatel Y g g City Following Regular Ci Council and EDA Meetings Which Start at 7:00 P.M.
City Council Chambers
A copy of the full City Council packet is available to the public. The packet ring binder is
located at the front of the Council Chambers by the Secretary.
ACTIVE DISCUSSION ITEMS
April 28
1. Brooklyn Center Fire Department Annual Statistical Report
2. Property Foreclosure Strategies Overview
3. Brooklyn Center Youth Collaborative
4. Brooklyn Bridge Engaging Youth Initiative
5. Code Enforcement Ordinance Enhancements
6. Gov QA Roll Out
7. Centennial Celebration Committee Final Comments
Pending List for Future Work Sessions
May 2008
1. Rental Strategies Report
2. Watershed Management Organization Taxing Authority
3. 2009 Budget Planning Process
4. Shingle Creek Waterway Plan Update
5. Maintenance Funding for Three Rivers Park District Trails
6. EBHC Water Tower Project
7. Capital Maintenance Planning for Municipal Public Buildings
8. Franchise Fee Agreement Amendment
June /July 2008
1. 2011 Brooklyn Center Celebration —Status Report
2. 2009 Council Goals Status Report
3. TIF Districts Update City Manager
Work Session Agenda Item No. 1
City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
MEMORANDUM COUNCIL/EDA WORK SESSION
DATE: April 10, 2008
TO: Brooklyn Center City Council/E
FROM: Curt Boganey, City Mana�
SUBJECT: Fire Department Annual Statistical Report
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED
This report is being provided as information only. No Council action is required. The
Chief will present and respond to any questions the Council may have.
BACKGROUND
Information Report
COUNCIL POLICY ISSUES
Does the statistical report meet the reporting needs of the City Council?
worksession.fire. statisticalreport.041208.doc
C: Lee Gatlin
Recreation and Community 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway .Y Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 (763) 569 -3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569 -3300 FAX (763) 569 -3434
FAX (763) 569 -3494
www.cityolbrooklyncenter.org
BROOKLYN CENTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPORT
2007
WITH
Mission statement
The mission of the Brooklyn Center Fire Department is to deliver to our community the
highest quality fire, medical and emergency services.
f
NIEF B Center Fire Departm
�LYN
Office of the Fire Chief
F, fD
March 24, 2008
Mr. Curt Boganey, City Manager
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Dear Mr. Boganey,
It is our pleasure to publish the 2007 Statistical Report of the Brooklyn Center Fire
Department. The dedication and passion of our 35 personnel are two key factors to a
successful 2007. We are part of a team that responds 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
and 365 days a year. In 2007 we responded to 1063 calls for service. This represents a
3.8% increase in call volume over 2006. Our average response time is 6 minutes, 31
seconds. The Brooklyn Center Fire Department trains one night per week and we staff
one station every night and 24 hours a day on the weekends. We continue to work
diligently to provide the highest quality fire, medical and emergency services to the
citizens and business community in Brooklyn Center.
Sincerely,
g
Chief Lee Gatlin
and the Brooklyn Center Fire Department
6645 Humboldt Ave North, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Telephone (763) 503 -3160 Fax (763) 561 -0717
Emergency Fire 9 -1 -1
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
MAYOR
Tim Willson
CITY COUNCIL
Kay Lasman
Mary O'Connor
Dan Ryan
Mark Yelich
CITY MANAGER
Curt Boganey
BROOKLYN CENTER FIRE DEPARTIVIENT
CHIEF OFFICERS AND STAFF
FIRE CHIEF
Lee Gatlin, Jr.
ASSISTANT CHIEF
Gary Giving
DISTRICT CHIEFS CAPTAINS TRAINING OFFICERS
Jeff Frybarger Todd Berg Joseph Faust
Kent Korman Joe Faust Aaron Surratt
Jeremy Hulke
Greg Jones
FIRE EDUCATION OFFICERS
John Polz
John Winkelman
BUD West West Fire Station
6250 Brooklyn Blvd.
Vision Statement Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
To be recognized by the community and
our peers as
East Fire Station
A model of excellence in providing fire 6500 Dupont Ave. N.
protection, EMS and related services Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
oil A department dedicated to continuous
improvement to every detail of the ser-
vices we provide
A department that promotes an envi-
Stats:
ronment of tolerance, trust and involve-
ment Personnel:
A department responsive to the com- Fire Chief 1
munity's needs and concerns Assistant Chief 1
District Chiefs 2
Captains 4
Core Values Training Officers 2
Firefighters 27
We believe that our people are our most
important asset. We as members, we em- Response Times:
brace these core values:
6 minutes, 31 seconds— Overall re-
Safety sponse time for all emergency inci-
Professionalism dents
6 minutes, 54 seconds Non -duty
Pride crew response time average
Integrity 4 minutes, 53 seconds —Duty crew
Commitment response time average
Compassion Mutual Aid:
Camaraderie In 2007, BCFD provided mutual aid to the
Concern following cities:
Caring Brooklyn Park 8
Crystal/New Hope 3
Robbinsale 2
Minneapolis 1
i 2C)07 ORGANIZATIONAL -CHART
CEN TER FIRE
DEPAR
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FIRE CHIEF
�CECUTIV
ASSISTAN
I ASSISTANT CHIEF
FIRE( ACAN� RS I
TRAINING
gISTRI
Stat on
DISTRICT CMEF
East station
CAPTAINS (2)
CAPTAINS (2)
F IREFIGHTER S
FIREFI (1
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SWORN PERSONNEL SUMMARY
TOTAL SWORN PERSONNEL 37
Total Minority Z 2.7%
Total Males 36 97.3%
White 35 94.6%
Black 1 2.7%
Total Females 1_ I 2.7%
White 1 2.7%
Protected Class 2 5.4%
i
2007 Incidents
(Includes Mutual Aids)
FIRE INCIDENTS
Fire, Other 3
Building fire 42
Fires in structure other than in a building 1
Cooking fire, confined to container 19
Trash or rubbish fire, contained 1
Fire in portable building, fixed location 2
Passenger vehicle fire 25
Natural vegetation fire, Other 6
Grass fire 21
Outside rubbish fire, Other 1
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 1
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire 6
Special outside fire, Other 2
Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat other 3
Excessive heat, scorch burns with no ignition 7
Dispatched canceled en route Fire 12
Total Fire Incidents 152
EMS /RESCUE INCIDENTS
Rescue, EMS incident, other 107
Medical assist, assist EMS crew 10
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 169
Motor vehicle accident with injuries 5
Motor Vehicle Accident with no injuries 5
Lock -in (if lock out, use 511 j 2
Search for person on land 1
Extrication, rescue, Other 1
Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 1
Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 3
Water ice related rescue, other 1
Dispatched canceled en route Medical 75
Dispatched canceled en route PI 6
Total EMS /Rescue Incidents 386
ALARMS
False alarm or false call, Other 4
Malicious, mischievous false call, Other 7
Central station, malicious false alarm 6
Local alarm system, malicious false alarm 2
Bomb scare no bomb 4
System malfunction, Other 2
Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 4
Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 72
CO detector activation due to malfunction 2
Unintentional transmission of alarm, Other 2
Sprinkler activation, no fire unintentional 5
Smoke detector activation, no fire unintentional 10
Detector activation, no fire unintentional 5
Alarm system activation, no fire unintentional 116
Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 24
Dispatched canceled en route Alarm 45
Total Alarms 310
2007 Incidents
(Includes Mutual Aids)
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
Hazardous condition, Other 3
Combustible /flammable gas /liquid condition, other 1
Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 4
Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 31
Oil or other combustible liquid spill 1
Carbon monoxide incident 12
Electrical wiring /equipment problem, Other 7
Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective /worn .1
Overheated motor 10
Power line down 5
Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 16
Vehicle accident, general cleanup 8
Explosive, bomb removal (for bomb scare, use 721) 1
Attempt to burn 2
Dispatched canceled en route Miscellaneous 7
Total Hazardous Incidents 109
MISCELLANEOUS INCIDENTS
Service Call, other 2
Water or steam leak 3
Smoke or odor removal 15
Public service assistance, Other 1
Assist police or other governmental agency 6
Public service 1
Assist invalid 3
Unauthorized burning 6
Cover assignment, standby, moveup 5
Good intent call, Other 2
Dispatched cancelled en route 3
No Incident found on arrival at dispatch address 13
Authorized controlled burning 2
Steam, Other gas mistaken for smoke, Other 2
Smoke scare, odor of smoke 17
Steam, vapor, fog or dust thought to be smoke 3
Smoke from barbecue, tar kettle 1
HazMat release investigation w /no HazMat 14
Dispatched cancelled en route Mutual Aid 7
Total Miscellaneous 106
TOTAL 2007 INCIDENTS 1063
NCID
R 1pot
7 ALL- CAI.I.
T
ZQ4 oItal incidents}
k 621
Fire Calls I
41%
er
ous kCO alarms, Poll
Miscellan gas odors, etc.)
Vine
pt
Dive calls
p.5
c
4% Mutual Aid el Injury
4% Person" 1
Medical Calls 1
7%
False Atarms
32 °t°
Qnse
J On ly ResP
2007 Duty Crew
(442 total)
AL
`4�.Y,.e
�4
G( y
S
4 3£ks
s.
personal Injury Calls
1 z���
i
2007 Calls by Day of Week
Duty Crew vs. All -Call
140
130
120
110
100 98
9s 'G
91
88
80 78
/s
All -Call
Duty Calls
60
47
43 41
40 1' 34
20
0
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Number of Calls per Month, 2003 -2007
180
160
140
120
100 ®2003
2004
so
-zoos
60
02006
40 02007
20
if -i i i
CF
Total Runs, 2003 -2007
1200
1000
Soo
600
400
200
o
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
2007 Alarm Count by Hour of Day
All Calls
60
50
40
®AII -Call
30
0 Duty Crew
20
10
0
0 0. O 1. O ff. 0 O v. OS. 0 O> 0 1? O 9. '70. 71 7 1 0 S. '76. Zj 1 8. -1 0. 1. �1.
p 0 p 0 0 00 '00 Op Op O 00 0 0 0 0 O O 0O i9 0O 0O OO OO 00 OO 00
Work Session Agenda Item No. 2
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REVISED FORCLOSURE DATA FROM JUNE 2006 TO PRESENT
4/25/2008 12:10 PM
54 sheriff sale properties resold and reoccupied since June 1, 2006 report
3 homesteads will be removed
33 presently homestead
17 non homestead
0 5 rental licenses approved or pending single family homes
0 2 licensed apartments
0 10 undetermined owner or renter occupied
6 owned by individuals
3 owned by bank or MERS
1 redemption period ends 07/08
1 unknown status
358 Sheriff sale properties currently
135 vacant properties currently identified
91 vacant from sheriff sale
8- Sheriff sale properties have rental license.
For the most recent assessment period October 2006 to September 2007
Assessed values of single family homes have decreased on average 8 percent.
Assessed values of industrial and commercial values have increased about 9
percent. Expect a similar drop next year based the current review of sales from
October 2007 to September 2008.
Foreclosure Response Strategy
Goal: Prevention, neighborhood stability, reduction of vacancies,
promotion of owner occupancy, and redevelopment
Action Step 1: DATA COLLECTION
IDENTIFY THE DEPTH AND THE BREATH OF THE PROBLEM
NUMBERS
LOCATIONS
EARLY WARNING INDICATORS
OWNERS
OCCUPPIED /UNOCCUPIED
PROPERTY CONDITIONS
Action Step 2: NEIGHBOROOD STABILIZATION
REGULAR SURVEY AND ASSURE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
o Amend City Ordinance
SHUT OFF WATER IF VACANT
REMOVED RUBISH DEBRIS GARBAGE
SECURE OPEN BUILDINGS
o Amend City Ordinance
SEEK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISSTANCE AS THE EYES AND EARS
Action Step 3: PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION
PROMOTING EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
FORCLOSURE BROCHURE
WEB SITE
NEWS LETTER
LOCAL NEWS
UTILITY BILLING
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
o PARTICULARLY ETHIC COMMUNITIES
Action Step 4: REINVESTMENT Return foreclosed /vacant properties to
occupancy /encourage home ownership.
Work with realty companies to encourage and market Brooklyn Center to home buyers.
Work with Greater Metropolitan Housing Fund and Utilizing TIF Housing dollars to develop a
program to assist home owners
Permit fee relief for home owners
Down payment assistance for qualified new owners
Specific Repair assistance
Consider the acquisition or promote the development of properties that may be suitable for
redevelop particularly residential properties in commercially zoned district i.e. Brooklyn Blvd
or perhaps Humboldt
O:r City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
MEMORANDUM COUNCIL WORK SESSION
DATE: April 24, 2008
TO: Brooklyn Center City Council
FROM: Curt Boganey, City Manger
SUBJECT: Foreclosure Strategy Outline
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED
The enclosed information is presented as information only. No council action is required.
Any comments or feed -back will be appreciated.
BACKGROUND
On Monday I will describe in some greater detail and respond to questions from the City
Council regarding the planned strategy for responding to the vacant properties in the City
in large part resulting from Sheriff Sale foreclosures.
COUNCIL POLICY ISSUES
Is the outlined strategy and action step consistent with Council goals and policy?
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6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 (763) 569 -3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569 -3300 FAX (763) 569 -3434
FAX (763) 569 -3494
www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org
FORCLOSURE DATA FROM JUNE 2006 TO PRESENT
55 sheriff sale properties resold and reoccupied
358 Sheriff sale properties
135 vacant properties
91 vacant from sheriff sale
8- Sheriff sale properties have rental license.
Net change in single family home rental properties in 2008
For most recent assessment period October 2006 to September 2007
Assessed values of single family homes have decreased on average 8 percent.
Assessed value of industrial and commercial values have increased about 9
percent
Expect a similar drop next year based the current review of sales October 2007
to September 2008.
Foreclosure Response Strategy
Goal: Prevention, neighborhood stability, reduction of vacancies,
Promotion of owner occupancy, and redevelopment
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Action Step 1: DATA COLLECTION
IDENTIFY THE DEPTH AND THE BREATH OF THE PROBLEM
NUMBERS
LOCATIONS
EARLY WARNING INDICATORS
OWNERS
OCCUPPIED /UNOCCUPIED
PROPERTY CONDITIONS
Action Step 2: NEIGHBOROOD STABILIZATION
REGULAR SURVEY AND ASSURE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
o Amend City Ordinance
SHUT OFF WATER IF VACANT
REMOVED RUBISH DEBRIS GARBAGE
SECURE OPEN BUILDINGS
o Amend City Ordinance
SEEK OPPORTUNTIES FOR REVDEVELOPMENT
SEEK NEIGHBOR HOOD ASSISSTANCE AS THE EYES AND EARS
Action Step 3: PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION
PROMOTING EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
FORCLOSURE BROCHURE
WEB SITE
NEWS LETTER
LOCAL NEWS
UTILITY BILLING
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
o PARTICULARLY ETHIC COMMUNITIES
Action Step 4: REINVESTMENT Return foreclosed /vacant properties to
occupancy /encourage home ownership.
Work with realty companies to encourage and market Brooklyn Center to home buyers.
WORKING WITH Greater Metropolitan Housing Fund and Utilizing TIF Housing dollars to
develop a program to assist home owners
Permit fee relief for home owners
Down payment assistance for qualified new owners
Specific Repair assistance
Consider the acquisition or promote the development of properties that may be suitable for
redevelop particularly residential properties in commercially zoned district i.e. Brooklyn Blvd
or perhaps Humboldt
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Work Session Agenda Item No. 3
COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM
To: Curt Boganey, City Manager
From: Scott Bechthold, Chief of Police
Date: April 18, 2008
Subject: Brooklyn Center Youth Collaborative
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Recommendation:
The following council item is for information only and no action is required.
Youth initiatives are currently under development and implementation.
Partnerships are being sought with other community stakeholders to have a
more coordinated and holistic outreach approach to Brooklyn Center youth.
The program is intended to target at -risk and disenfranchised youth who come
into contact with the police department.
Background:
The 2007 PERF study confirmed the suspicions of police staff and other
community stakeholders that the rise in violent crime, aggravated assault and
robbery, were due in large part to the dynamics surrounding segments of
"disenfranchised" and "at- risk" youth. In response to the PERF findings and
recommendations from the facilitated PERF summit, the Brooklyn Center
Police Department has initiated projects to address prevention and
intervention of youth violence and criminal behavior.
In addressing prevention efforts, the police department has taken a leadership
role by bringing together representatives from police, probation, schools,
CARS, businesses, social services, non profits serving youth, and the faith
community to work collaboratively to address the needs of Brooklyn Center
youth in a more effective and coordinated fashion. This initiative has resulted
in a series of three meetings and has been named "The Brooklyn Center Youth
Collaborative" (BCYC). The leadership amongst the stakeholders has now been
diversified, and efforts to bring together this divergent set of stakeholders
have shown some early progress. Current efforts are aimed at mapping out
community resources and their capacities; workin
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Calendar and having a one -stop approach to youth programs and services in
Brooklyn Center. By compiling the current youth program availability in
Brooklyn Center, the BCYC is attempting to reduce redundancy in
programming, filling identified gaps in service, and ultimately increasing the
capacity to serve our youth.
The BCYC's intervention project proactively addresses youth who have been
identified as being community concerns due to gang affiliation and criminal
activity. The police department has contracted with the MAD DADs
organization to provide a Youth Outreach Worker who will work with the MAD
DADS support network as well as the city's existing community and youth
p ro beginning in April 2008. He will be in direct contact with identified
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at -risk youth in "hot spot" areas to connect them with services tailored to their
needs, and track their progress to ensure they are receiving the required
services. The Youth Outreach Worker will work closely with the police
department's youth /gang officer to reduce youth violence and assist in the
department's efforts to hold problematic youth accountable for their actions.
Budget Issues:
There are currently no budget requests related to these two initiatives. Seed
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from Hennepin County through the Joint Community Police Partnership. An
additional $10,000 grant has been approved by Independent School District
281. The police department will seek future grant funding if the program
appears to be successful.
Work Session Agenda Item No. 4
City of Brooklyn Center
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A Millennium Community
MEMORANDUM COUNCIL WORK SESSION
DATE: April 24, 2008
TO: Brooklyn Center City Council
FROM: Curt Boganey, City Manage
SUBJECT: Brooklyn Bridge Engaging Youth Initiative
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED
The council will be asked to consider adopting a resolution in support of creating a Joint
Powers Agreement for a Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center Youth Coordinating Board.
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BACKGROUND
Two meetings have been held and hosted jointly by the Mayor Willson and Mayor
Lampi of Brooklyn Park to discuss a cooperative planning and coordinating effort to for
Youth Services.
Enclosed you will find background informat6ion about the proposed project and a draft
resolution in support of this effort. Each community and the several Educational
Institutions serving youth have been invited to establish a joint powers organization that
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will implement and manage the proposed program.
The Mayor and I will provide further detail based on the meetings we have atteneded.
COUNCIL POLICY ISSUES
Is the proposed JPA consistent with the goals and objectives of the City Council? Will
the benefits of participation justify the cost of time and resources associated with the
proposal?
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6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 (763) 569 -3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569 -3300 FAX (763) 569 -3434
FAX (763) 569 -3494
www.cityolbrooklyncenter.org
Mayors' Round Table Discussion Agenda
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Tuesday, April 8, 2008 Brooklyn Park Council Chambers 5:30 until 6 :30pm
Snacks and Beverages
I. Welcome
Mayor Steve Lampi, Brooklyn Park
Mayor Tim Willson, Brooklyn Center
A. Brief Self Introductions
II. Minutes i Notes from January Meeting
III. Reports Follow Up
A. Inventory of current services
B. Models of other cities
IV. Structure
A. Our Model
1. Convening
2. Building Partnerships
3. Communication
B. Partners
V. Next Steps
A. Resolution of Support
B. Joint Powers Agreement
C. Youth Action Crew Results
D. Strategic Plan Development
OVERVIEW
Proposed Joint Powers Agreement for a
Brooklyn Park (and Brooklyn Center) Youth Coordinating Board
PROPOSED PURPOSE: To bridge communication, collaboration, and cooperation
for youth initiatives across all boundaries of government, school districts and
neighborhoods in Brooklyn Park (and Brooklyn Center).
A Brooklyn Park (and Brooklyn Center) Youth Coordinating Board would serve as a
capacity- building group; not providing services directly to youth but rather to pursue its
goals through a set of overlapping strategies for:
1. Convening
Gatherinq key stakeholders to facilitate improved coordination,
collaboration, and cooperation across all boundaries.
Governance Board will meet quarterly for policy development and
organizational decision making.
Youth Opportunities Coalition (adults) and Youth Advisory Commission
(youth) meet monthly to identify, develop and pursue the strategic plan
of the Youth Coordinating Board.
2. Building Partnerships
Supp ortinq, coordinating or leading responses to concerns, and promoting
effective policies and strategies for adoption across the area.
3. Communication
Analvzina and Disseminatinq Information: collecting, synthesizing and
communicating accurate and timely information concerning issues facing
youth and families between agencies of the city, school districts and all
stakeholders.
19 Proposed Partners Governance Board Members (27 with Brooklyn Center)
City of Brooklyn Park (lead organization) Mayor and City Manager
Brooklyn Park Police Chief and Recreation and Parks Manager
(City of Brooklyn Center Mayor and City Manager)
(Brooklyn Center Police Chief and Recreation and Parks Manager)
State Legislators representing this area (1 Senator, 3 Representatives)
Hennepin County Commissioner and Head Librarian(s)
ISD 279 Osseo Schools Superintendent and School Board Member
ISD 281 Robbinsdale Schools Superintendent and School Board Member
ISD 11 Anoka Hennepin Schools Superintendent and School Board Member
(ISD 286 Brooklyn Center Schools Superintendent and School Board Member)
North Hennepin Community College President
Hennepin Technical College President
Brooklyn Park Community Liaison [Youth Coalition member/ resident]
(Brooklyn Center Community Liaison [Youth Coalition member resident])
Resolution No.
PROPOSED
Resolution Supporting a Joint Powers Agreement for a
Brooklyn Park (and Brooklyn Center) Youth Coordinating Board
April, 2008
WHEREAS, Brooklyn Park (and Brooklyn Center) is a city (are two cities) within Hennepin
County in the State of Minnesota which is (are) served by three (four) independent school
districts and two public colleges; and
WHEREAS, representatives from the State of Minnesota, Hennepin Co iii" the city (cities) of
Brooklyn Park (and Brooklyn Center), the Anoka- Hennepin'School District, Osseo School
District, Robbinsdale School District, (Brooklyn Center School District,) Hennepin, Technical
College, and North Hennepin Community College kayo met in gro
up to discuss co for
positive youth development; and
WHEREAS, the area within Hennepin County of Brooklyn`Park (and Brooklyn Center) has been
identified by Hennepin County Health Indicators as having sothe of the nation's highest levels of
youth violence, teen pregnancy, adolescent obesity, school dropou "ts and juvenile crime; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota, Hennepin County thenity (cities) of Brooklyn Park (and
Brooklyn Center), Anoka Hennepin School District; Osseo School District, Robbinsdale School
District, (Brooklyn Center School District,) Hennepin Technical College and North Hennepin
Community College have within their doctrines, clearly stated support for the value of positive
youth development and
WHEREAS, outside of the libraries, school programs and recreation and parks programs, few
organizations, programs and/or servees for youth exist within Brooklyn Park (and Brooklyn
Center and
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Pa Citizen Long Range Improvement Committee as well as a 2007
resident survey dearly indicated both residents and officials have expressed a desire for
increased opportunities for y u "th; and
WHEREAS the dev
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elo ment of a Coalition for Youth has brought youth-serving agencies and
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individuals within the ,community together for positive youth development; and
WHEREAS, the Coalition for Youth is desiring of a governance group that represents all youth
in Brooklyn Park (and Brooklyn Center); and
WHEREAS, there has been a long standing need for and understanding of the value of increased
communication and collaboration for positive youth development between departments within
the city (cities) and schools; and
WHEREAS increased collaboration can serve to reduce duplication of services and increase
opportunities for providing unified services, as well as increase grant requesting and grant
provision possibilities; and
WHEREAS, the city (cities) of Brooklyn Park (and Brooklyn Center) is (are) home to a broad
group of talented and committed individuals interested in promoting positive youth development;
and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota, Hennepin County, the city (cities) of Brooklyn Park (and
Brooklyn Center), Anoka- Hennepin School District, Osseo School District, Robbinsdale School
District, (Brooklyn Center School District,) Hennepin Technical College and North Hennepin
Community College hereby strive to be models of positive youth development through the
establishment of a joint powers agreement called "The Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth"
for the purpose of cooperation, communication and collaboration to engage youth initiatives
across all boundaries, but not for the purpose of directly providing programs or services.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the State of Minnesota, Hennepin County, the city
(cities) of Brooklyn Park (and Brooklyn Center), Anoka Hennepiii`School District; Osseo School
District, Robbinsdale School District, (Brooklyn Center School District,) Hennepin Technical
College and North Hennepin Community- hereby support the establishment of a Joint
Powers Agreement under the name: "The Brooklyn Bridge Alliance For Youth" (hereafter
referred to as the Alliance);
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the State' "of Nhnnesola, Hennepin County, the city (cities)
of Brooklyn Park (and Brooklyn Center), Anoka Hennepin School District, Osseo School
District, Robbinsdale School Distract, (Brooklyn'Center School District,) Hennepin Technical
College and North Hennepin Community College support the Alliance's mission to "Cooperate,
Communicate, and Collaborate for Positive Youth Development in Brooklyn Center and
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of Brooklyn Park (and Brooklyn Center), Anoka- Hennepin School Board, Osseo School District,
Robbinsdale School Distract, (Brooklyn Center School District,) Hennepin Technical College
and North HE epin Commuriify College Boards support the following positive youth
development principles: s
a. Positive youth9 deveI6pment involves the intentional efforts of other youth, adults,
communities, government agencies, and schools to provide opportunities for youth to
enhance their interests, skills, and abilities into productive adulthoods;
b. That positive youth development is a policy development, curricular and programmatic
approach that allows schools and youth organizations to infuse youth development
principles throughout their programs, while supporting other educative or community
development goals;
c. That positive youth development is the process through which young people acquire the
cognitive, social and emotional skills and abilities required to successfully navigate life.
This development occurs throughout a young person's life in formal and informal settings
such as home, school, religious and non religious organizations and relationships such as
peer friendships, work, parenting, teaching, or mentoring;
d. Each partner within the Alliance will continue to provide positive youth development
under their own individually established policies; and this Alliance will only be used for
the purpose of increased cooperation, communication and collaboration in the pursuit of
an area -wide fulfillment of positive youth development;
e. Buildings belonging to members of the Alliance may be utilized at the discretion of each
of the partners, in the fulfillment of goals identified by the Alliance and respective
Coalition(s) for Youth accordingly;
f Financial support for the Alliance and Coalition(s) for Youth may be attained through
grant requests, donations from the community, and contributions from the partnering
agencies as approved by the governance board consisting of policy makers from each of
the partnering agencies;
g. By -Laws will be established by the Alliance governance board clarifying the Alliance's
purpose, membership, officers, operations committee, conduct of business and adoption
of budget, as appropriate; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the State of Minnesota, Hennepin County, the city (cities) of
Brooklyn Park (and Brooklyn Center), Anoka- Hennepin School District, Osseo School District,
Robbinsdale School District (Brooklyn Center School District,) Hennepin Technical College
and North Hennepin Comrri tuity College shall partner with each other during 2008 and beyond,
to develop and implement area -wide youth development strategies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the State of Minnesota, Hennepin County, the city (cities)
of Brooklyn Park (and Brooklyn Center), Anoka- Hennepin School District, Osseo School
District, Robbinsdale School District, (Brooklyn Center School District,) Hennepin Technical
College and North Hennepin Community College direct staff to cooperate, communicate and
collaborate with partnering agencies in the pursuit of an area -wide fulfillment of positive youth
development.
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capacity- building organization and pursues its goals through a set of overlapping strategies for:
Analyzing and Disseminating Information collecting, synthesizing and communicating
accurate and timely information concerning issues facing children, youth and families.
Convening gathering key stakeholders to facilitate improved coordination, cooperation and
engagement.
Building Partnerships for Action supporting, coordinating or leading responses to
concerns, and promoting effective policies and strategies for adoption across the city.
ST. ANTHONY FALLS HERITAGE BOARD
Subdivision 1. Membership. There is a St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board consisting of 22
members with the director of the Minnesota Historical Society as chair. The members include the
mayor; the chair of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners or the chair's designee; the
president of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board or the president's designee; the
superintendent of the park board; two members each from the house of representatives
appointed by the speaker, the senate appointed by the Rules Committee, the city council, the
Hennepin County Board, and the park board; one member each from the preservation
commission, the
preservation office, Hennepin County Historical Society, and the society; one person appointed
by the park board; and two persons appointed by the chair of the board.
Subd. 2. Report. The board shall report its actions to the appropriate policy committees of the
legislature in the first year of each biennium.
Subd. 3. Comprehensive plan. The board shall develop and make available to interested
parties a comprehensive interpretive plan for interpretation of significant historical components in
the zone. The plan must include, but is not limited to, significant historic and natural features
such as the river, bridges, buildings, machinery that is part of the milling story, underground
canals, stone paving, waterfall, railway components, and a heritage trail system that interlocks
historic features of the zone. The plan must evaluate significant historic resources and
interpretive options that will tell the story of the zone and its relationship to the city and the state.
Subd. 4. Grants. The board may make grants and shall establish procedures to evaluate plans
submitted for grants.
Subd. 5. Compensation. Board members may be compensated for expenses in accordance
with section 15.0575, subdivision 3.
Since 1988 the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board has provided both funding and leadership to
accomplish their mission of preserving and interpreting the St. Anthony Falls Historic District. They
have funded several research reports, archeological digs, reuse studies and the 1990 St. Anthony
Falls Interpretive Plan. These reports and studies have been used to educate people about the history
and resources in the area, as well as to provide a roadmap as to the best way to encourage
redevelopment of this area, while still preserving its historical integrity. The Board has also served as
a central meeting place for groups to come together to envision and complete projects that were too
big for one agency or organization to take on alone.
The Heritage Board consists of 22 members including representatives from the City of Minneapolis,
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Hennepin County, Minnesota Historical Society, Minneapolis
Heritage Preservation Commission, State Historic Preservation Office, Minnesota State Legislature,
and Hennepin History Museum.
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agencies and key groups in new ideas, and encourage to gain traction for various
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and schools to involved youth. As decision and Coalition has made
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NOTES FROM THE MAYORS' ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION FOR
COLLABORATION ON YOUTH INITIATIVES
January 8, 2008
Welcome by Brooklyn Park Mayor Steve Larnpi who called the meeting to order and
thanked all for coming he introduced Brooklyn Center Mayor Tim Willson and then
attendees introduced themselves.
Those in attendance (In order of seating) around the table were
Mayor Steve Lampi, Brooklyn Park
Mayor Tim Willson, Brooklyn Center
Curt Boganey, Brooklyn Center City Manager
Melodie Hanson, Executive Director of Mosiac Youth Center, a program
of Project ReDesign, Robbinsdale Area Schools
Melissa Hortman, State Representative
Mike Nelson, State Representative
Linda Scheid, State Senator
Phil Essington, from Mike Opat's office, Hennepin County Commissioner
Sherry Anderson, Senior Librarian, Brooklyn Park Library
Roberta Kemp, Senior Librarian, Brookdale Library
Kaydee Kirk, Project Coordinator, Brooklyn Park Community Development
W Mayne Thyren, Director of Treehouse, Brooklyn Park
Sy Knapp, CLIC member and Chair of Youth Opportunities Coalition
Jim Glasoe, Director, Brooklyn Center Recreation and Parks
Scott Bechthold, Chief of Police, Brooklyn Center
Arnie Benifield, Brooklyn Center School Board
Cheryl Jechorek, Brooklyn Center School Board
Susan Hintz, Superintendent, Osseo Schools
Linda Etim, Osseo School Board
Greg Roehl, Chief of Police, Brooklyn Park
Jon Oyanagi, Director, Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks
Kate Hansen, Student Intern, Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks
Jan Ficken, Director of Programs, Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks
Matt Norris, Youth Planner, Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks
Pat Milton, Youth Planning Coordinator, Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks
Barb Stewart, Recorder and Secretary for BP Recreation and Parks
Jane Reinke, North Hennepin Community College
Karen Kraft, North Hennepin Community College
Carole Carlson, Hennepin Technical College
Ron Kraft, Hennepin Technical College
O —Dr. Roger Giroux, Superintendent, Anoka Hennepin Schools
oug Reeder, Brooklyn Park City Manager
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Rep. Debra Hilstrom had replied that she would be attending— but today expressed
regrets that she was unable to be here due to a family emergency
W hose in the audience included:
Kay Lasman, Brooklyn Center City Council
Dan Ryan, Brooklyn Center City Council
Mary O'Connor, Brooklyn Center City Council
Lori James, Institute for Minority Development
Irene Rodriguez, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Brian Hamilton, Brooklyn Park apartment manager
Tonja Jackson, Brooklyn Center Police Department
J. R. Hunter, Security Supervisor with Hennepin Co. Libraries
Joe Groves, resident of Brooklyn Center
D. Sturgeon, resident of Brooklyn Park
Don Johnson, resident of Br. Center and board member of Crime Stoppers
Paul Fusco, contractor nature advocate and volunteer in BC and BP
Mary Tan, Communications Coordinator, City of Brooklyn Park
Natalie Spray, Editor, Brooklyn Park SunPost
Lisa Furgison, Reporter, Cable 12
1 Vlayor Lampi stated this group is here today to discuss youth opportunities and
issues in Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park and what we can do to develop
positive ways to deal with the many issues they face. He stated both cities have
discussed building collaborations between both cities and feels youth opportunities
and issues are important to discuss. Brooklyn Park does not want to run in one
direction while Brooklyn Center, Osseo Schools, North Hennepin Community
College, etc. run in other directions. It is much better to work by putting together all
of these minds, ideas and strategies to brainstorm to achieve a better result.
Mayor Wilson stated his belief that this group can make a difference by coming
together to brainstorm good synergy. All of the groups /organizations have finite
resources and are unable to "go it alone." We are looking for help and input and are
excited about today's response and seeing so many leaders here today.
Collaborating for youth is something we all should be talking about and working with.
Matt Norris and Pat Milton extended a welcome to all. Although they work on these
youth issues all the time, they expressed appreciation for all of these people who
have made time to attend today's meeting to discuss the many issues.
40 matt provided some background information. He started as a youth Liaison to the
Citizen Long -range Improvement Committee (CLIC) and has worked for two years
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on exploring youth opportunities in Brooklyn Park. This summer, Jan Ficken hired
Matt to work as a youth planner.
IDA folder was provided to everyone that contained background information, today's
agenda and a print out of power point slides).
Matt and Pat presented a Power Point depicting the history of the YOC.
Matt showed a video of the Youth Leadership Summit held in August, and Pat gave
an overview of the coalition structure and organizational charts. Pat then opened up
the discussion to the `floor'.
Mayor Lampi stated he would like thoughts and ideas to share. Folks have been
working on this to create new ways to reach out. How do you see your
group /organization doing this?
Matt passed around a notepad for those who had not been on the email list, and Pat
noted that there was a sheet in their folder for people who are on the list to note if
there is inaccurate information and also to provide an evaluation of the concept.
Mayor Lampi asked: what do you envision from this meeting?
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e haven't gotten this entire group together from this area. Knowing that cuts have
been made in funding for schools, we honestly have due diligence to kids in our
communities. What can we provide to kids in the community? We generate
programs and control funding we would like youth involvement. Over the years
programs have worked and not worked. We are not trying to address a specific
group but rather across the board. Youth feel there is no hope, have difficulty finding
jobs and organizations they can be a part of, leading to idle time. The more things
we can ut together to connect with youth is a good thin
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Melissa Hortman When I saw this written up in the SunPost, it was along with the
conflict within the school districts. One of the best things we can do for the youth is
in the after school programs and activities. Kids who need the most help frequently
are not involved because of financial need there needs to be funds to help them.
Where else could the money come from? The cities can pick up some of cost, but
there is considerable debate on recreation funding. Kids are saying over and over
they want recreational activities. The challenge is where is the money coming from?
Mayor Lampi I hope we can all specialize in areas... Maximize the small
mount of dollars we have to work with.
Roger Giroux We need an inventory of what we already are doing and a starting
point.
W ayor Willson There are several ar f ndin come from includin areas where funding can g
athletic associations, Lions, etc. I don't see a coordinated effort as to what we are
doing and how to do it better within the entire region.
Linda Etim One example is north Minneapolis where some work is funded by
Hennepin County and the University of Minnesota. Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn
Center are a part of Hennepin County, and why haven't we tapped into those
resources? I know there is funding in other areas and not in The Brooklyns. We
should be able to tap into that money. We do have a serious issue in BP /BC. We
need to look at what other communities are doing.
Linda Scheid Inventory what we are already doing and have a place to start from.
People just don't understand life in "The Brooklyns"... they're not stereotypical
suburbs. Brooklyn Park is a second ring suburb and has some of the same issues as
the inner city. (According to a Hennepin County Health Disparities report [around
2002], the area south of 85 Ave. in Brooklyn Park and all of Brooklyn Center had
some of the highest levels in the nation of teen pregnancy, adolescent obesity, school
dropouts, and youth violence.) We need to better communicate amongst ourselves.
GArnie Benifield Three school districts in the area have worked together through the
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Family Services Collaborative and are involved with education programs that could
expand out to the communities. There is not enough funding, however, to keep a lot
of the efforts going (such as teen pregnancy programs).
Susan Hintz We have to continue our efforts of informing the communities of our
needs. We've had to overcome misconceptions of the need and challenge the group
of how we are going to inform our communities of our needs. One of the things
have asked for is, "Where is there another place in the country where the
demographics are like Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center and gather information on
how they have handled youth issues." See if all of this work has already been done
and have some data of what has been accomplished.
Pat Matt and staff have been researching models anywhere in the country that
have been a success but most have only one school district (versus four). We have
a huge undertaking in coordinating several groups /organizations and were not able
to find a model with this many schools and organizations in the communities.
aft Hampton, Virginia is a model that is close to ours (although not as culturally
diverse and within one school district). They have developed a coalition, emphasize
youth in the process, and have developed a Youth Advisory Commission. They
have found it takes a long time they have been doing it for 10 years and are just
now getting a youth center.
O lan Ficken Another model we are looking at is the Minneapolis Youth Coordinating
Board, a legislative directive board in its 22 year, which coordinates between four
governmental agencies. The board required legislative action to bring it together.
This is a potential governmental structure that staff will research more.
Sherry Anderson Try to identify the other groups and organizations and know who
the contact people are. Keep the communication lines open and schedule regular
meetings.
Mayor Wilson The message of the need for community involvement is coming
through loud and clear.
-Melodie Hanson Many youth do not have a support structure, no hope for a future,
no "one person" who cares for them. Many secondary resources are their
"caretakers."
Mike Nelson— Church groups are missing around the table today. They can help
and make sure we are not duplicating dollars. We also don't want to be perceived
0 a fighting over scraps in Hennepin County.
Pat replied that this group would be a governance body that governs over the
coalition which includes many organizations including the faith -based community.
Linda Etim We appreciate what the youth coalition is doing. Make sure to pay
attention when looking at program models to look at the outcomes. There are a lot
of programs out there but the outcomes aren't there. We need to consider what
outcome we want and base the programs on that outcome.
Curt Boganey This is an impressive turnout today. Mayor of Crystal is interested in
having the first ring suburbs work collaboratively on the issues of youth. With that in
mind, how should the coalition be structured? There is obviously a significant need
in Brooklyn Center to address the issues of youth. Something needs to be done.
The youth of The Brooklyns have to be involved and positively impacted by it. We
don't want to be all needs to all people "youth" is an extremely broad issue. The
expectation of the outcome of the coalition needs to be clear and focused even
though we have shared interests, we also have competing focus. To be successful,
we have to clearly define what it is that we are trying to achieve. Without this, we will
not receive the funding necessary.
Resident If kids have a chance to get to know authority figures, someone involved,
then kids respond.
*inda Scheid We have to convince our communities to support the kids. We have
a school district divided along with a city that is divided. Race is an issue. Minnesota
is standing out with its achievement gap. Is this a bunch of nationalities and
ethnicities not able to accept others, a resistance to race /others? An example is the
resistance to more affordable housing, etc. We need to bring our community along,
and we shouldn't be afraid of standing up and saying we are going to do the right
thing. I like the `Brooklyn Bridge" concept.
Arnie Benifield There are people (Latinos, Asians, Africans) who are not
represented here. It is important that they come on board.
Carole Carlson A lot of this is about awareness. HTC and NHCC are already
doing things with the youth, and we just have to make the community aware of the
programs /opportunities. Education is the key. Keep them busy and involved in K -12
and bridge it to higher education that's the important thing.
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W at Where do we go from here? Identi fy how to build specific partnerships feel
free to reply to our emails and complete the questionnaire /feedback. I think it will
evolve to what we want it to be.
When and where do we convene do we meet, communicate electronically, etc.
Plan to meet quarterly, then the coalition will begin working on input from today.
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2008, at 3:30 (in the Brooklyn Park Council Chambers There will also be a
Coalition meeting on January 17 and Pat will send you an email with that info.
Jon Oyanagi Thanked all for coming and hope this will be a sustainable structure
that will support youth for the long run. The St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board is a
great model involving similar groups. It had to be the top level decision makers
making those decisions. If done at the staff member level, it couldn't be sustained.
They created a plan identifying the outcomes and addressed prioritized goals
annually. Hopefully, people will be on board.
Mike Nelson If you want to get the kids to come along with us, we need to set our
�gos aside and let the kids lead. They have great ideas, and they will surprise us.
Don't get caught up in your high level governance have it there so you can help the
kids, but not taking the reins. That is the sustainability key.
Linda Scheid Important to get parents involved. Make a point of showing that we
W a re demographically represented. We are not just a sounding block people are
aking a difference.
February 8 Gala Event for Youth at Edinburgh USA Program will include an
official signing of all of us on board —a pledge to work together for youth. Questions
about "black tie" on the promotional postcard was clarified that we want to dress to
impress youth who will be there they will be dressed to impress us!
March 15 Adult and Youth Partnership Summit
April 8 Next Governing Board Meeting
Pat My personal goal is to have every one become a Champion for Youth
(Caring Helpful And M otivated for P rogress In O ur N eighborhoods). Wear buttons,
stickers on windows, car windows, etc. Youth need to see that kind of support from
the entire community.
Reeder We have enough to handle right here with BC and BP Crystal, Osseo,
surrounding communities will want to be included. We have enough to handle here.
SMayor Wilson I want to be inclusive although I do realize why P /BC would want to
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Mayor Lampi I agree, but I am concerned that we will get too big too fast.
J. R. Hunter I just want to add that the libraries have become 'by default' the 'teen
centers' of the communities we offer internet access and we have it all over so
we have teens in all of our libraries and we would like to help but we need
partnerships.
Mayor Lampi Thank you, everyone, for coming, it's incredibly rewarding to see this.
Comments and evaluations from the Mayors' Round Table Discussion
Corrections and additions to the database were returned on the evaluation forms, as well as the
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We need to be sure to include and listen to the youth and "what they want" and not dismiss
them if we truly want their involvement and participation.
I look forward to hearing about your progress. Thank you, Pat and Matt, for taking the lead.
I like the idea of collaborative efforts it's the only way to work... Whether 1 or 2 Coalitions
Brooklyn Park also or and Brooklyn Center.... Transportation and location are issues...
can border mid- point... scattered throughout... what can we all buy into and achieve a good
result... exciting!
I think that there should be individual coalitions for each city with the governance board as
an umbrella representing the northwest area... beginning with Brooklyn Park and then
Brooklyn Center... and as other cities may come forward they could each have their own
coalition under the governance umbrella.... but it needs to be limited to those cities who are
totally within Hennepin County and the partnering school districts.
Has the Coalition considered Northport Elementary (slated to be closed) as a gathering
site... perhaps a joint partnership with Mosiac?
I think there needs to be just one coalition for "the Brooklyns otherwise there will be two
of everything to have to send staff to and that may reduce the impact... the purpose of this
whole thing is for collaboration and to truly collaborate, there should be just one coalition.
If there's just one "Brooklyn Bridge" there should be a youth planning coordinator for
Brooklyn Center (another Pat)... in order to deal with each city's unique needs, priorities and
projects.
I would like to see a surveying process implemented online so that each partner can reply to
ideas and questions brought forward by the group.
This was an impressive show of support for youth and a great example of what might be
achieved thank you to Mayors Lampi and Willson for taking the lead on this and to
everyone who took the time to attend. Let's continue to move forward together!
Materials need to be condensed into a 1 -page or less "fact sheet" to distribute for
someone to capture YOC in a quick 'sound byte': Lots /too much material right now... less is
better.. I agree with the "to what purpose" comment we need focus and clarity this will
help us communicate the need and better articulate this this will also help secure funding
allow for sustainability. I also agree with researching other communities' best practices
with youth (areas with similar demographics and size, first ring suburb, etc.). Need to
resolve if we'll move beyond BC /BP to areas like Crystal, etc. and other first -ring suburbs
(again, need more clarity) and also need to engage multicultural community on governing
board.
YCB TIMELINE NEXT STEPS:
(Meet on the second Tuesday of each quarter, beginning in January)
January 8, 2008 Mayors' Round Table Discussion proposing concept
Tasks for fulfillment: Identify examples of other models;
Inventory of existing services; draft of proposed resolution
April8, 2008 Round Table Discussion clarifying concept
Report back on examples of other models
Report back on inventory of existing services
Present Proposed Resolution
Confirm Purpose
July 8, 2008 Round Table Discussion confirming concept
Report back on adoption of Resolution to form YCB;
Review /approve proposed YCB Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws
August 23, 2008 Planning Summit
October 7 2008 Youth Coordinating oard meeting
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Review preliminary strategic plan discussion from Summit
January 13, 2009 Youth Coordinating Board meeting
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DATE: April 28, 2008
TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager
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FROM: Vickie Schleuning ✓Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT: Neighborhood Stabilization Strategies for Foreclosed and Vacant
Properties
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED
Provide feedback and direction to staff regarding strategies to address nuisance issues
associated with foreclosed and vacant properties. Specifically, staff is recommending the
adoption of a vacant property ordinance section that would include the proposed
standards briefly summarized in this memo. The purpose of the discussion is to
determine if we should not include any of the proposed standards.
BACKGROUND
With the current downturn in the housing market and as foreclosures continue at an
accelerated rate, the aftermath continues to present greater challenges to the city- both
residents and staff. Based on information gathered as part of foreclosure surveillance, an
estimated 140 properties are vacant. Vacant properties, if not properly monitored and
maintained, become nuisances and blight to neighborhoods. Foreclosed properties may
be vacant for months or years, becoming targets for vandalism, illegal dumping, health
and safety hazards, and general nuisances. Staff is also observing a trend where
properties in pre foreclosure stages are also becoming nuisances due to lack of
maintenance, and accumulation of junk and debris. These properties are often not
maintained in compliance with minimum standards of city codes or fail to meet neighbor
expectations.
In response to increasing concerns, the City has implemented actions to address and
minimize the negative impact to neighborhoods by responding promptly to unsecured
structures in accordance with standards set by Minnesota State Law and City Housing
Code. However, general nuisances (refuse, junk, abandoned vehicles and property, and
similar) are often difficult to bring into compliance with minimum codes, consume
significant amount of staff time and the amount of time to achieve compliance is often
not acceptable to residents.
Because of the higher rate of foreclosures and vacant properties being experienced in
Brooklyn Center, the potential impact to the neighborhoods and community is high,
which ultimately creates a greater need for higher levels of control and management of
these properties. Blighted properties reduce property values and set low expectations for
community standards. Not only is this an important issue in retaining residents who take
care of their property, but it is important in setting community expectations and attracting
responsible home buyers.
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Staff would like feedback and direction from the City Council in regards to
Neighborhood Stabilization strategies and proposed actions, specifically including
standards to address vacant buildings. In a review of various vacant building codes in
existence across the nation and based on problems experienced by city staff, the
following is a list of some standards associated with vacant building regulations. Some
standards would be referenced from existing code sections, while other standards would
be new. A brief summary is provided for each standard.
1. Registration of vacant property.
This requires a mortgagee or responsible party to register and provide contact
information to the city. It may also require a local property manager to be
available. Two options for implementation have been used. One option requires
all vacant properties to register. If voluntary registration is not obtained, the city
is responsible for finding a responsible parry and taking enforcement action as
specified. The second option requires properties where violations or problems
are noted to register. To help recover costs, a fee may be imposed for registration
of vacant property. According to research, fee amounts varied significantly.
2. Provide process for transfer of ownership to city where property is
completely abandoned.
This pertains to properties that are vacant for years, where the property owner is
essentially absent.
3. Inspection requirement prior to re- occupancy.
These types of inspections are intended to ensure the building is safe and
healthful. It is important to assess the livability conditions of properties when
properties are vacant for extended periods of time, where vandalism has occurred,
or where significant property damage has occurred due to plumbing or utility
breaks.
4. Posting responsible party contact information on house. (Priority)
a. Provides a more efficient method for city employees to advise
owner /manager of emergencies or of other corrections.
5. Standards and criteria for securing property. (Priority)
a. Sets forth criteria for property owners, mortgagees, and other responsible
parties and may consider safety and aesthetics to minimize blight to
community.
6. Posting notification for vacant properties about unauthorized entry.
(Priority)
a. Provides explicit instructions regarding authorized personnel and
consequences of violation. Will aid the Police Department and city staff
in prosecuting and eliminating vagrants and trespassers to reduce criminal
activities occurring in vacant buildings.
7. Expressly stating violation to remove copper, bricks, appliances and similar
thefts.
a. Sets forth consequences of violations
8. Conditions set regarding utility shut -off (water, gas, etc.) (Priority)
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a. Criteria established prescribing when utilities should be turned off, who is
responsible, helps prevent significant damage to property, and minimizes
health and safety hazards. Ex. Water leaks, gas leaks
9. Establish specific standards and performance criteria for property
maintenance for property owners. (Priority)
a. Reducing grass and weed height from 8 inches to 6 inches to allow earlier
intervention for nuisances and promotes routine landscape maintenance
versus nuisance maintenance.
b. Address illegal dumping and other illegal activities occurring on property
c. Address graffiti
d. Address accumulation and removal of garbage, refuse and junk such as
refrigerators with doors, batteries, chemicals, electrical hazards,
unmaintained pools and water hazards (for vacant and occupied
properties)
e. Address hazardous structures
10. Provide remediation process for chronic problem properties. (Priority)
a. This would include situations where multiple violations occur regarding
illegal activities, property is not secured, illegal dumping and similar.
11. Provides standards and city facilitated abatement authority so immediate
health and life safety hazards and obvious eyesores can be corrected in a
timely manner. (Priority)
a. Provides an alternative to criminal court proceedings and reduces time for
compliance.
12. Cost recovery language (Priority)
a. Recover costs associated with identification and removal of nuisances.
COUNCIL POLICY ISSUES
Is it necessary and does it serve the expressed goals of the City Council to amend its code
of ordinances to establish a separate section governing the maintenance and protection of
vacant properties?
Items to consider:
Costs and allocation of resources- balancing resources devoted to criminal
enforcement actions (punishment) versus correction.
Ongoing maintenance for properties vacant for extensive periods of time.
Establishing clear expectations for property owners, agents and the general public
regarding issues related to foreclosure and vacant properties.
Encouraging responsible and accountable property owners /agents, while having a
secondary plan to enable the city to correct detrimental situations.
Establishing options for short-term strategies, with long -term implications for
neighborhood stabilization and reinvestment.
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COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM
TO: Curt Bo ane City Manager
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FROM: Vickie Schleuning, Assistant to the City Manager
Patty Hartwig, IT Director
DATE: April 28, 2008
SUBJECT: Rollout of eCitizen Center on the City Website
Recommendation:
Provide an update and demonstration to the City Council regarding the implementation of the
new online customer request management system.
Background:
For the past couple of years, staff has been reviewing various software solutions to find a
program that would provide a practical solution to enhance customer service through the city
website. As a result of the search and subsequent department -wide efforts, the city will launch the
eCitizen Center on the city website on May 1, 2008.
The customer support system is based on the GovQA platform and is provided through WebQA
company. The GovQA platform supports four distinct modules that will support incoming citizen
requests for information and service, and outgoing communications for alerts and feedback. These
modules are accessible to citizens and local governments by phone, web, email or in person. GovQA is
flexible to meet each department's needs, centralized to provide a complete view of all government
support activities and completely automated to improve efficiencies. Some specific benefits of this
system include:
Citizen Organization
Sense of Improved and Expanded Service Expandable, cost effective platform
through website
Familiar and Consistent Format Manages inbound requests- same format,
consistent information
Improves Speed and efficiency- automation, Customizable to meet department needs-
self- service workflow variations
Enhances Communication- additional Provides central control, analyzing and
avenues, consistency in information, reporting functions
response prompts
Can view status of requests Increase efficiencies- automation functions and
reports
Additional channels for input- impromptu Enhances proactive communications-
feedback, surveys newsletters, alerts surveys
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Implementation Schedule of the eCitizen Center
1. Information Module (Knowledge/FAQs)- Available to the Public May 1, 2008.
Citizens with internet access will be able to get answers to common city questions any time, any day
and any place through the city website. So far, employees have compiled over 350 questions into a
central repository of information, which will build based on feedback.
Citizens can quickly search by most frequently viewed questions (tabulated automatically
by the system based on response), keywords, or departments.
Answers will be complete and reduce the need for citizens to search multiple website areas
or multiple departments. Links and attachments can be added to text.
Information about the May lst launch of the Information Module was placed in the Summer 2008
City Watch, delivered to households the week of April 19.
2. Service Request Module- Available to the Public June 1, 2008.
Requests for service are captured, routed and managed through this module. Each department can
tailor the service module to their individual workflow needs in areas such as information
requirements, service levels and time triggers, and resolution criteria. GovQA will accumulate the
status of all activities across departments from the beginning of the request through fulfillment. The
system is capable of providing a number of reports and workload measures.
3. Message Module- Implemented as part of strategic program uses.
Alerts, notifications, newsletters and city messages can be delivered through this module. Links and
attachments can also be incorporated with the messages.
4. Survey Module- Implemented as part of strategic program uses.
The survey module provides informal and formal ways to capture input from citizens. Informal
feedback occurs by soliciting impromptu feedback associated with any citizen contact with the
system. For example, citizens may indicate whether FAQ information was helpful or may be asked
to rate services or messages.
More formalized citizen input can be captured using an automated survey utility. This survey can be
administered through the website or through email. Feedback could also be collected over the phone
or in person depending on the scope and purpose of the project. Data is automatically collected and
analyzed.
GIS capabilities are also incorporated into the system. Interfaces with other software can also be
developed if needed.
Primary Issues /Alternatives to Consider: N/A
Budget Issues:
This system is a hosted website solution, providing a cost effective solution, yet customizable internal
system for customer support. The initial set up cost was $4,000.00. The monthly fee is $475.00.
Attachments: N/A
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City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
MEMORANDUM COUNCIL WORK SESSION
DATE: Thursday, April 24, 2008
TO: Brooklyn Center City Council
FROM: Curt Boganey, City Manage
SUBJECT: Centennial Celebration Committee
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED
At the last meeting it was agreed that the Council would review the draft letter and list of
potential invitees to the kick off meeting in May. Monday we should finalize the draft
letter and list and set a date for the first meeting in May.
We should also review the role of the committee Chairperson.
BACKGROUND
COUNCIL POLICY ISSUES
042808. centennial. worksession.mem frm.docx
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 (763) 569 -3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569 -3300 FAX (763) 569 -3434
FAX (763) 569 -3494
www.cityofbrooklyncenter. org
DRAFT
Dear Community Member:
In February 2011, the City of Brooklyn Center will celebrate its 100 year birthday. The
Brooklyn Center City Council wants to make sure that all citizens recognize, participate and
enjoy this momentous occasion. To accomplish this goal, the City Council has pledged
financial support and resources to facilitate and serve this objective. The Council has
established a Centennial Celebration Committee (CCC) and a tentative outline of its tasks
are attached.
As Mayor I am pleased to report that has agreed to serve as the CCC Chair.
However the success of this event will depend on one factor alone -we need you to
participate in the planning and development of this program. You will decide on the size
and scope of the celebration, determine where and when activities will take place, and most
importantly you will assure that the entire community is involved and enjoys this
wonderful celebration!
As a first step in this process, we are asking your organization to send two (2) delegates to
the initial planning meeting on May at p.m. in the room of the Community
Center. The delegates will finalize the mission, goals, general scope for the celebration.
Working sub committees will be established and then the fun begins! Once, sub committees
are established, additional recruitment will follow and there will be plenty of opportunities
for all to get involved.
2011 seems like a long time from now, but we are starting early to assure this event will be
an astounding success. With your support and participation I know it will be!
Mayor,
Tim Willson
RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS
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RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS IN BROOKLYN CENTER
BAPS- MW -MSP Hindu Church
2300 Freeway Boulevard 35- 119 -21 -24 -0005
Brookdale Christian Center /Assembly of God
6030 Xerxes Avenue North 02- 118 -21 -22 -0074
Vacant Land 02- 118 -21 -22 -0076
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Brookdale Covenant Church
5139 Brooklyn Boulevard 10- 118 -21 -11 -0010
Brooklyn United Methodist Church
7200 Brooklyn Boulevard 28- 119 -21 -41 -0214
(Vacant Land Parking Lot) 28-119-21
Church of the Nazarene
501 73rd Avenue North 25- 119 -21 -42 -0015
Parsonage: 7236 Camden Avenue North 25- 119 -21 -42 -0009
Cross of Glory Lutheran Church
5929 Brooklyn Boulevard 03- 118 -21 -12 -0097
Fellowship Baptist Church
5840 Lilac Drive North 02- 118 -21 -14 -0019
Good Shepherd Fellowship
6900 Humboldt Avenue North 25- 119 -21 -33 -0049
Grace Romanian Baptist Church
6206 Lilac Drive North 36- 119 -21 -33 -0005
Harron United Methodist Church
5452 Dupont Avenue North 01-118-21-34-0118
Vacant Land Parking Lot 01- 118 -21 -32 -0085
Imam Husain Islamic Center
6120 Brooklyn Blvd. 34- 119 -21 -43 -0060
Jehovah Jireh Church
6120 Xerxes Avenue North 35- 119 -21 -33 -0064
Korean Evangelical United Methodist Church
6830.Quail Avenue North 33- 119 -21 -11 -0061
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Korean Presbyterian Church of Minnesota
58 4 0 Humboldt Avenue North 01- 118 -21 -23 -0104
Lutheran Church of the Master
1200 69th Avenue North 25- 119 -21 -33 -0086
Lutheran Church of the Triune God
5827 Humboldt Avenue North 02- 118 -21 -14 -0032
Parsonage: 5821 Humboldt Avenue North
Parsonage: 5812 Irving Avenue North 02- 118 -21 -14 -0070
Minneapolis Apostolic Lutheran Church
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6630 Colfax Avenue North 36- 119 -21 -24 -0048
MN Conference Assn. of Seventh Day Adventists
6625 Humboldt Avenue North 35- 119 -21 -14 -0013
Moving on Up. Church (see Humboldt Square Shopping Center)
Northbrook Alliance Church
6240 Aldrich Avenue North 36- 119 -21 -34 -0099
St. Alphonsus Catholic Church
Diocese of St. Paul
7025 7031 Halifax Avenue North 27- 119 -21 -33 -0069
Redemptorist.- 4111 71 st Avenue North 27-119-21-31-0121
Convent 7024 Halifax Avenue North 27- 119 -21 -34 -0045
Spiritual Life Church and Bible College 35-119-21-22-0051
6865 Shingle Creek Parkway
Unity Temple Church of God
4801 63rd Avenue North 33-119-21-44-0010
Parsonage: 6226 Perry Avenue North 33-119-21-44-0004
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Brooklyn Center Centennial Celebration
List of Potential Committee Members
April 14, 2008
Civic Organizations and Non Profit Oreanizations
Lions
Lioness
Rotary
Crime Prevention Committee
Historical Society
BC Women's Club
Community Mediation Services
BC Business Association
BC Athletic Club
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
CEAP- Community Emergency Assistance Program
MAD Dads- Men Against Destruction
Earle Brown Days Committee
Hennepin County Library
NWHSC- NW Hennepin Services Council
ASSA- Amanu Sports
African Assistance
OLM- Organization of Liberians in Minnesota
Center for Victims of Torture
SEACC- Southeast Asian Community Council
HMAA- Hmong Mutual Assistance Association
MAWA- Minnesota African Women's Association
ELL- English Language Learners
ESL- English as a Second Language
M.O.M.S. Club- Moms Offering Moms Support
Lutheran Social Services
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MINUTES 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
FEBRUARY 25, 2008
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark
Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal Support Services Dan
Jordet, Engineering Technician IV Bruce Johnson, Community Development Director Gary Eitel,
Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, Assistant to the City Manager Vickie Schleuning, and
Carol Hamer, Timesaver Secretarial, Inc.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Yelich requested removal of Consent Agenda Item No. 7b from the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Yelich requested that Agenda Item No. 11 a be removed from the agenda until a later
time after Council has had the opportunity to discuss rental ordinances.
It was noted that questions can be asked of staff when this item comes forward on the agenda.
The majority consensus of the City Council was that Agenda Item No. 11a remain on the City
Council meeting agenda.
There was discussion regarding Agenda Item No. l lc, specifically in relation to Section 19 -1307 of
the proposed ordinance. Mr. Boganey explained the reason for striking the language in this section of
the ordinance is essentially to provide for greater flexibility to be able to levy up to the. maximum
allowed under state law for a misdemeanor.
Councilmember O'Connor requested the following amendment to the February 11, 2008, Regular
Session Minutes:
Page 11, Item 11 e, second paragraph, third sentence: was neted that the rest of the C
Membe r ated It 47 per- a a
There was discussion regarding the requested change to the minutes and the discussion that had
occurred during the meeting on the topic of performance standards. It was noted in total all 47
performance standards were addressed.
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The majority consensus of the City Council was not to accept the above amendment to the
February 11,'2008, Regular Session Minutes.
MISCELLANEOUS
There was discussion that the new ownership of an apartment complex in the City had raised the topic
of requesting bonds and City assistance with repairs. Staff will conduct a review and analysis of the
company prior to providing a recommendation or options on assistance.
There was discussion regarding the City Council Annual Retreat that was held on Saturday,
February 16th. A work session topic will be scheduled as a follow up to the retreat with a discussion
of the 2008 City Council goals.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
2011 BROOKLYN CENTER CELEBRATION CITY COUNCIL
Ms. Schleuning introduced the item and provided background information regarding the Brooklyn
Center Centennial Celebration Event. She provided an overview of the draft of the Centennial
Celebration Project Outline, including the Mission and Committee Goals and Guiding Principals. It
was noted that the official centennial date is February 11 th
There was discussion of the following in relation to the Centennial Project:
Vision for the Celebration Event
Centennial Project Outline
Establishing a Centennial Celebration Committee potential committee representatives
o Councilmember Lasman will provide a list of individuals involved in the annual
birthday celebration events that have expressed an interest in being involved in the
Centennial Celebration Event.
Likely challenge of getting involvement from people who are not part of an organized group
Managing the size of the committee by requesting organizations to recommend a
representative
Modification of the mission statement to emphasize community building
Supporting efforts of the Historical Society
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to direct staff to present Council with a draft
invitation letter requesting participation in the Centennial Celebration Event, and a draft list of
community organizations, churches, etc. as a beginning point to solicit participation.
UTILITY SHUTOFF POLICY AMENDMENT
Mr. Boganey introduced the item and stated the purpose for the proposed modifications to the Utility
Shutoff Policy.
Mr. Jordet answered questions of the Council and provided further information regarding costs and
problems associated with the current policy.
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There was discussion regarding the ongoing fixed costs involved with the system which continue
while the water is shut off.
ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to close the Study Session at
6:45 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
RECONVENE STUDY SESSION
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to reconvene the Study Session
at 6:47 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
UTILITY SHUTOFF POLICY AMENDMENT
The discussion continued on the Utility Shutoff Policy Amendment. There was discussion regarding
possible methods to communicate to the residents that the proposed $9 charge is a reduced rate. Mr.
Boganey indicated staff will draft language to include in the Policy to clarify that people who fall in
this category will be billed at a modified rate established by City Council.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to direct staff to present a draft Utility Shutoff
Policy Amendment to City Council for consideration.
BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY EXPO
Mr. Boganey introduced the item and provided an update on the Brooklyn Center Community Expo.
He stated details are still being developed. This is being.provided as information and invitation to the
Council.
Mr. Boganey was commended for the open communication and assisting the citizens in
understanding City operations.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at
6:58 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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City of Brooklyn Center F-1 COPY
A Millennium Community
MEMORANDUM COUNCIL/EDA WORK SESSION
DATE: February 21, 2008
TO: Brooklyn Center City Council/EDA
FROM: Curt Boganey, City Manaj�l
SUBJECT: 2011 Brooklyn Center Celebration
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED
The attached is presented in response to the Council direction. We have provided an
outline and suggested way the City might proceed to begin planning for the 100 year
celebration. These ideas are in large based upon the examples of other cities that have
supported or sponsored similar celebrations.
We look forward to your feedback and recommendations regarding these ideas and
suggestions.
BACKGROUND
COUNCIL POLICY ISSUES
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Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 (763) 569 -3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569 -3300 FAX (763) 569 -3434
FAX (763) 569 -3494
www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org
COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM
TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager
FROM: Vickie Schleuning, Assistant to the City Manager
DATE: February 25, 2008
SUBJECT: Brooklyn Center Centennial Celebration Event
Recommendation:
Staff is seeking direction from the Brooklyn Center City Council regarding the setup and
organization of the Centennial Celebration Event.
Background:
The City of Brooklyn Center will be celebrating its 100 Birthday on February 14, 2011.
Since this is a momentous occasion, planning and organization of these types of Celebrations
often occurs over several years. Therefore, a draft of the Centennial Celebration Project Outline
is included for your review and to facilitate discussion. This outline also includes a draft of the
Mission and Committee Goals and Guiding Principles.
It is anticipated that the first phase of the project, to establish a Centennial Celebration
e Committee, may begin as early as March 2008. This Committee will plan, organize and
comprised implement the Celebration Event. It is suggested that the Committee of various b
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members that will represent the community. We believe it is important that the Committee
broadly represent the community- ages, ethnicities, cultures, genders, neighborhoods, etc.
Your input regarding the vision for the Celebration Event and the makeup of the Committee is
needed.
Budget Issues:
The City has started budgeting $5,000 per year for the Centennial Celebration Event, beginning fiscal
year 2008. If this funding rate continues, $15,000- $20,000 would be available for the Celebration.
Depending on the scope and size of the Celebration, other fundraising activities may be required and
are common for these types of Celebrations.
Attachments:
Draft Centennial Celebration Project Outline