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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 02-11 CCM Study Session 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 11, 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 (arrived at 6:05 p.m.), 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, Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe, Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, and Carol Hamer, Timesaver Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember O'Connor requested the following change to the January 28, 2008, Study Session Minutes: Page 2, paragraph 3: Councilmember Ryan requested that �ufteil he be provided..." Councilmember O'Connor requested the following change to the February 4, 2008, Executive Session Minutes: "The City Council evaluated the performance of the City Manager for- 2007 It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the above amendments to the January 28, 2008, Study Session minutes and the February 4, 2008, Executive Session minutes. February 4 2008 S pecial onnor requested the following char y Councilmember O C q g e to the Feb g Session Minutes: 3. DEVELOPMENT OF A SINGLE EVALUATION OF THE CITY MANAGER'S PERFORMANCE T"Tn.— 007 FROM OCTOBER 2006, THROUGH JUNE 2007 It was the majority consensus of the City Council that the February 4, 2008, Executive Session Minutes be amended as follows: 3. DEVELOPMENT OF A SINGLE EVALUATION OF THE CITY MANAGER'S PERFORMANCE IN 2007 02/11/08 -1- This is an evaluation of the Citv Manager from October 2006 through June 2007. Councilmember O'Connor questioned if a raise was considered for the City Manager at the same time that raises were considered for other non -union employees in the City, which was approximately November of 2007. It was noted that a raise was not considered for the City Manager at this time. The City Manager did not receive a raise in 2008. Councilmember Yelich requested removal of Consent Agenda Item No. 7b from the Consent Agenda. Mr. Boganey requested the following additional worksession item: Update on 57 and Logan Avenues North Project. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Lasman asked if the City has received the Excellence in Financing Certificate for 2007. Mr. Jordet stated the City applied but did not receive the certificate. There was not a problem with the reporting of the funds; however, it was determined that the criteria of the certificate was not met because a budget to actual comparison was not included. The suggested modifications will be incorporated with the next application, and staff fully expects to receive the certification at that time. Councilmember Lasman stated there are a couple groups that are interested in promoting the Earle Brown Heritage Center and its importance to the City. It has been suggested that something could be done similar to the tour activities that were held ten years ago. She suggested the City partner with these efforts. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to schedule a future worksession discussion regarding this topic, with staff to provide information regarding the previous activities that were held. Councilmember Lasman stated she met with people from the Isaiah Group. The group was happy to hear about the foreclosure brochure and how full of information the brochure is. She suggested marketing the brochure through avenues like the City Newsletter. Mr. Boganey stated staff is concerned about the amount of foreclosures in the City, and anticipated foreclosures. Staff will be working with the Sun Post to see what type of assistance can be offered to get the word out to the public about what might be able to be done to prevent foreclosures. Councilmember O'Connor requested further discussion regarding consideration of the City Manager's raise for 2008. She stressed that according to the City Manager's contract his possible raise was to have been considered at the time it was considered for other non -union employees, which was not done. There was discussion regarding the timeline that was followed for the City Manager's review and consideration of a pay adjustment. Council requested Mr. Boganey's input regarding a 2008 pay adjustment. Mr. Boganey indicated he would be satisfied if the next pay adjustment for the City Manager were to be considered at the time the 2009 budget is approved. While the contract 02/11/08 -2- does allow for the City Council to consider a pay adjustment on January 1, 2008, he does not think it is essential at this time. However, he would like it considered at the time of the 2009 budget that there will have been 18 months between salary adjustments. There was additional discussion regarding the issue of considering a 2008 pay adjustment for the City Manager. The majority consensus of the City Council was to direct staff to schedule a worksession item to further discuss the issue of considering a 2008 pay adjustment for the City Manager. Staff will provide salary comparisons of city managers in surrounding communities. Mayor Willson commended Mr. Boganey on his job performance. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at 6:47 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. RECONVENE STUDY SESSION Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to reconvene the Study Session at 6:51 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS EBHC D -BARN LEASE PROPOSAL CITY MANAGER Mr. Glasoe provided a brief overview of the plan, financial considerations, and the proposed lease of the Earle Brown Heritage Center "D" Barn for a spa operation and conversion of portions of the "Inn on the Farm" to commercial lease space. Mr. Glasoe stated if there is support of the overall plan, staff will bring the subsequent leases to the EDA for consideration at a future meeting. There was discussion of the following issues in relation to the proposed plan and lease: historical significance of the property; incorporation of showcases for historical artifacts; possible assistance with build -out costs for portions of the project (no assistance for build -out costs associated with "D" Barn and spa); 3 -month window without lease cost for the "D" Barn to allow build -out for the operation; current tenants' interest in relocating on the site. Mr. Glasoe stated staff anticipates presenting the agreement and leases at a subsequent meeting. At that time they would proceed with the process of having the tenants move out at the end of their current lease term, with the space vacated effective January 1, 2009. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at 7:02 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 02/11/08 -3- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on February 11, 2008. 2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at Brooklyn Center City Hall. 3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its February 25, 2008, Regular Session. 1 City Clerk Mayor 02/11/08 -4-