HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 11-18 FTFM• MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE FINANCIAL, TASK FORCE
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
NOVEMBER 18, 1991
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kelly called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Kelly, members Boran, Christensen, Escher, Kanatz and Peppin.
Also present was City Manager Splinter.
Chair Kelly stated the subcommittee of Kanatz and Christensen had
developed a draft of a report to the City Council regarding the
1992 budget and the continuing work of the Task Force. City
Manager Splinter had distributed the draft report last week and
Chair Kelly requested comments from the membership regarding the
draft. The membership approved the draft of the statement and
report with the following modifications:
1. The phrase "Local Government Aid Information" be added to
the listing of topics reviewed by the Task Force.
2. Rearrangement of certain sentences and paragraphs in the
report.
3. Add to the draft the following statement "We are
currently considering a comprehensive financial
management policy for Brooklyn Center. Concerns have
been expressed by the members regarding the use of fund
balance. We may be making specific recommendations on
this policy in the near future."
4. Add additional language regarding recommendation for
priority process for budget reductions.
5. Eliminate the section of the draft which refers to
establishment of franchise fees and the transportation
utility.
Chair Kelly asked members if they approved of the draft as
modified. All members concurred and accepted the draft as
modified. Chair Kelly requested as many members as possible to be
at the City Council meeting on December 4, 1991, and asked City
Manger Splinter to distribute the modified draft to the members and
the City Council as soon as practical.
&UJOURNMENT
Chair Kelly adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m.
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