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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 07-30 CCM Joint Work Session with Financial Commission MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA JOINT WORK SESSION WITH FINANCIAL COMMISSION JULY 30, 2007 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Joint Work Session with the Financial Commission called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present: City Manager Curt Boganey, Fiscal and Support Services Director Dan Jordet, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley. Councilmember Kay Lasman was absent and excused. Others present were Financial Commission Chairperson Mark Nemec and Commissioners Todd Boster, Jessica Roerick, and Rex Newman. Financial Commissioners Susan Shogren Smith and Philip Berglin were absent and excused. Financial Commissioner Gene Maze was absent and unexcused. REVIEW BUDGET OUTCOMES DRAFT #1 City Manager Curt Bo ane discussed th ty g g y e eight budget outcomes set by the City Council and discussed at the June 18, 2007, Joint Work Session with the Financial Commission. The following comments and amendments were made to the eight budget outcomes: #1 Chanzine Demographics and Increasing Diversitv will be a Community Asset 1. Neighborhoods /Businesses will reflect the diversity of the community 2. Representation of Government and staff will reflect the diversity of the community 3. Civic, Recreational and Community event participation will reflect the diversity of the community #2 Enforcement of Neiehborhood Citv Codes will Improve 1. Ordinance Violations and Complaints of Violations Regarding Neighbor Conditions will be Resolved Promptly 07/30/07 -1- 2. Residential and commercial neighborhoods will be more attractive 3. Housing values will Improve 4. Rental properties will be properly licensed There was discussion on neighborhood groups and associations as an approach to assist with the enforcement of City Codes. There was discussion on the efforts by the two new Code Enforcement Inspectors who are identifying areas within neighborhoods that need improvement. #3 Citv Infrastructure will be Maintained and Uneraded as Needed 1. We will extend the average useful life of City Infrastructure 2. Cost of infrastructure maintenance and operations will be reduced 3. There will be fewer system failures 4. Property values will increase 94 Communitv Members will Feel Safe and Secure as Crime is Beine Reduced 1. Crimes in targeted (problem) areas /properties will be reduced 2. Citizen feedback/perception regarding safety, security and crime will improve 3. Crime rates in all classes of crimes will be reduced 4. The rate of Part 1 and Part 2 crimes will improve relative to comparable communities There was discussion on how the outcome would be measured regarding Crime Rate reduction. #5 Citv Redevelopment Plans will Proceed A22ressively 1. The City tax base will grow 2. Current redevelopment projects will be completed 3. The need for tax increment financial assistance will be reduced 4. Blighted properties will be reduced k4iminated 96 Financial Stabilitv of the Citv Government will be Ensured 1. The current investment grade bond rating will be maintained or improved 2. The City will maintain a favorable debt ratio and/or reduce outstanding debt 3. The City will rely upon stable revenue sources 4. The City will maintain s uffieie adequate reserves #7 The Oualitv of the Existiniz Housine Stock will Improve 1. Single family homes converted to rental use will decrease and owner occupied housing will increase as a proportionate share of the housing stock 2. Remodeling permits will increase 3. Median income of households will increase 07/30/07 -2- 4. Housing maintenance code violations will be reduced #8 Property Taxes will be Lowered or Maintained 1. Captured tax capacity will be eliminated or reduced 2. Citizens will perceive and provide feedback that the level of City property taxation is reasonable 3. The State will provide more Local Government Aid 4. The City tax base will increase 5. There will be no Increase in the tax levy 6. The comparative ranking of City property taxes will improve There was discussion on the unpredictability of Local Government Aid (LGA) and whether the goal regarding LGA is realistic. REVIEW REVENUE FORECAST BASED ON 2% INCREASE IN "PRICE OF GOVERNMENT" Mr. Boganey discussed the projected increase in the price of government and indicated that a 2% increase would generate approximately $677,972. He explained that the majority of the increase would be reflected in General Revenue and Charges for Service. He discussed the effect on Taxable Market Value of residential properties. He discussed an increase in the property tax levy and what an increase would raise for the City and cost individual taxpayers. REVIEW PRELIMINARY GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURE ESTIMATES Mr. Boganey discussed the following 2008 General Fund Requested Expenditures Estimates: Base Budget Expenditures $14,279,004 Current Staffing, programs and funding levels Wage and Fringe Benefits $539,121 3% wage increase and benefits increases Total Base Costs $14,818,125 Change in Supplies and Contract Expenses $660,681 Inflation and expanded/new services levels Added Employees to expand/improve services $296,342 Net 3.5 additional FT employees: 2 Police, 1 Fire, .5 Community Development Employee upgrades $14,366 Other money to support expanded/improved services $62,023 General Fund Increase over base $1,033,412 Grant funded improvements $246,282 Auto Theft Officer 07/30/07 -3- (2) COPS Grant Officers There was discussion on the following elements of the proposed estimated General Fund expenditures: Elimination of the proposed 3% wage increase and benefit increase. Concerns for employee morale and conflicts with union regulations were discussed. Additional employees, particularly in the Police Department. Mr. Boganey discussed the purpose of the proposed Police Department additions. Distribution of tasks among existing employees and reconfiguring job descriptions when the opportunity arises in order to maximize personnel costs. Generating additional revenue through Administrative Fees. Percentage of Levy increase to cover proposed costs. It was the majority consensus of the City Council and Financial Commission to consider a 4% increase in Levy. Mr. Boganey stated the 2008 Budget would be prepared based on not exceeding a 4% increase in the Property Tax Levy. REVIEW BUDGET MEETING SCHEDULE It was the majority consensus of the City Council and Financial Commission to accept the proposed Budget Meeting Schedule. OTHER BUSINESS There was no Other Business discussed. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to adjourn the Work Session at 9:11 P.M. Motion passed unanimously. 07/30/07 -4- 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 Joint Meeting with the Financial Commission of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on July 30, 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 August 13, 2007, Regular Session. 1 City Clerk Mayor 07/30/07 -5