HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 05-29 CCM Work Session 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
MAY 29, 2007
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 Pro Tem /President Pro Tern Kay Lasman at 7:44 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem /President Pro Tern Kay Lasman and Councilmembers /Commissioners Mary O'Connor and
Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Community Activities Recreation and Services
(CARS) Director Jim Glasoe, Chief of Police Scott Bechthold, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
Mayor /President Willson and Councilmember /Commissioner Mark Yelich were absent and excused.
SOCIAL SERVICE PRESENTATIONS CITY MANAGER
REACH FOR RESOURCES MARY PERKINS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mary Perkins, Reach for Resources, discussed the purpose of the Adaptive Recreation Program being to
assist those with cognitive disabilities with participation in the City's Park and Recreation programs.
A PowerPoint Presentation was presented on the services provided by Reach for Resources that summarized
the following information: Humble Beginning, Our Clients (children and adults with cognitive disabilities),
Our Mission, Service Departments, Community Living Support, Life Skills Education, Mental Health
Services, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Services, Participant Feedback, and Your Funding.
Ms. Perkins distributed statistics from the Brooklyn Center programs, newsletters, brochures, and budget
analysis. She discussed the programs offered and those that the funding from Brooklyn Center helps to
provide.
PROJECT PEACE TINA MARCHIO
Tina Marchio, Project Peace, discussed the Project Peace Program and services provided. She summarized
the following information: 24 -hour Crisis (1,042 calls per year), cell phone collection, internship program to
gain experience in victim services, history of Project Peace, serviced cities, number of domestic cases
handled (5,000 per year), reduction of hospital and home visits, calls from Brooklyn Center residents, and
translation services.
Katie Devney, Project Peace, discussed the process of obtaining an Order for Protection/Restraining Order,
number of calls from the Crisis Line requesting an Order for Protection, waiver of court fee for orders for
protection, and the program budget.
05/29/07 -1-
EBHC WATER TOWER REPAIRS CITY MANAGER
Mr. Boganey explained that the prior City Council discussed this item and included it in the 2007 Budget.
He explained that the water tower at the Earle Brown Heritage Center is in a condition that warrants
removal or repairs within a reasonable amount of time. He stated an engineering firm assessed the damage
and concluded the repairs to cost approximately $204,000. He stated a grant application was submitted for
half the assessed amount, however the grant was only approved for $75,000, leaving $129,000 to be paid by
the EBHC. He explained that a second firm assessed the water tower and reported an estimated repair cost
of approximately $60,000, however the estimate for chromium abatement and repainting the tower is
$100,000, raising the total repairs to an estimated $160,000. He explained that with the $75,000 grant still
available, the City's share would be approximately $80,000. He stated based on the fact that the water
tower is an important iconic emblem for the farm and adds to the historical character, if it can be preserved
for $80,000, it would be a worthwhile investment from Staff's standpoint.
An opinion was expressed that the water tower is an icon of the City and should be preserved. There was
also an opinion expressed that the water tower does not need to be painted this year and therefore painting
should be delayed. There was discussion on the possibility of the tower collapsing, grant expiration, and
increase in repair costs.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to direct Mr. Boganey to place this item on the regular
agenda for City Council consideration.
2008 SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION PROPOSED BUDGET
Mr. Boganey explained that the proposed operating budget for 2008 is $292,760, which does not exceed the
cap however is the maximum amount allowed. He stated Watershed Commissioner Carmody stated she felt
all items in the budget were appropriate. He stated staff feels the budget is necessary in order for the
Commission to reach its goals. He stated anticipation in receiving the West Mississippi Budget in the near
future. He stated he would provide information regarding the chloride prewetting grant in the update.
There was an opinion expressed that the budgeted amount is excessive.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the budget as proposed because the Shingle
Creek Watershed Management Commission has followed the guidelines set forth by the City Council.
Mr. Boganey stated the West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission's budget will be brought to
the City Council upon receipt.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember /Commissioner Ryan moved and Councilmember /Commissioner O'Connor seconded
adjournment of the City Council /Economic Development Authority Work Session at 8:53 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
05/29/07 -2-
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 Work
Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on May 29, 2007.
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 June 11, 2007, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
05/29/07 -3-