HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 06-03 FTFM. MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE FINANCIAL TASK FORCE
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
JUNE 3, 1992
C BARN - EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER
Chair Kelly opened the meeting at 7:07 p.m. in the C Barn at the
Earle Brown Heritage Center.
Present at roll call were Chair Kelly, members Boran, Kanatz, Boyd,
Escher, and Christensen. Member Peppin arrived at 8.30 p.m. Also
present were Manager Splinter and Finance Director Holmlund.
There was a motion by Kanatz and second by Escher to approve the
minutes of the May 28, 1992, Task Force meeting. The motion passed
unanimously.
Chair Kelly asked the members to discuss presentation of the
proposed financial policies to the City Council on June 8, 1992.
After discussion members decided Mr. Holmlund would present the
policies and review with the Council the fact this was a collation
of some existing policies with some modifications as suggested by
the Financial Task Force. Upon completion of the presentation
member Boran would highlight the Task Force contribution and
comments on the proposed policies. It was understood that after
Mr. Boran completed his highlighting other members, if they wished,
could comment.
Mr. Folmlund presented the Task Force with final copies of
Prioritization Process Summary papers (yellow pages). He also
provided them with summaries by priority and category for their
review. Chair Kelly then asked the Task Force to review the
"Elements of Financial Task Force Final Report" (6-2-92) as
provided by staff. The Task Force reviewed the outline of the
elements for inclusion and asked the City Manager to prepare draft
language for the following report sections: the introduction
containing the history, number of meetings, thanking department
heads and employees and describing goals; priority process
description and Task Force involvement; element on outplacement for
employees; recommendation on athletic group funding and a section
commenting on continuing the Task Force as a permanent committee
with the following goals - 1.) analyze the potential for
reorganization, 2.) how to deal with priority 4 revenue
enhancements, and 3.) evaluation of service levels. (Also note and
reference financial policies.)
Chair Kelly stated he would work with members to develop language
for recommendations regarding the Communications Coordinator
position and City Council salary and Per Diem.
There was a motion by Boran and second by Peppin to adjourn the
meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned
at 9:29 p.m.
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