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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 12-10 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 DECEMBER 10, 2007 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, 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, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, Assistant to the City Manager Vickie Schleuning, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember O'Connor requested the following change to the Study Session minutes of November 26, 2007: Pate 1 It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the amendment to the November 13, 29W 2007, Work Session minutes. Councilmember Yelich requested the following change to the Work Session minutes of November 26, 2007: Paize 1 Councilmember Yelich displayed graphs on crime statistics and stated the City needs to make crime reduction a priority in 2008. The data swizests a sisanificant correlation between concentrations of criminals livine in first and second ring Minneapolis suburbs and the Part I crime rates. He suiz2ested this information be used to hell) formulate a comprehensive crime reduction strateay. He discussed the tie between criminals living in Brooklyn Center and the crime statistics of Brooklyn Center. He stated the information indicates that 3% of the Brooklyn Center population is probationers. There was discussion on the strategy of crime reduction. There was discussion on forming a Crime Reduction Task Force. Other crime reduction efforts already being used were discussed. There was discussion on applying the 12 -913 Ordinance to single family rental licenses. 12/10/07 -1- MISCELLANEOUS City Manager Curt Boganey stated that Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley has accepted a position with the City of Minneapolis. He also stated that Cliff Greene has requested an Executive Session with the City Council to discuss the Brookdale Ford property. He explained that due to financial situations, the buyer of the property is requesting an amendment to the current development agreement that is benign but required p g g q fired to close on transfers of the property. He stated the City Council may receive request to schedule a special meeting that should be brief and given with a seven -day notice. There was discussion on the High Deductible Insurance plan currently offered to City employees. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS BROOKLYN PARK RENTAL FINES ORDINANCE COUNCILMEMBER LASMAN Councilmember Lasman discussed the article from the Star Tribune regarding stricter consequences for property owners who are renting without a Rental Dwelling License such as Brooklyn Park is implementing. She stated she would like the City Council to consider stricter consequences. Mr. Boganey and Assistant to the City Manager Vickie Schleuning discussed the 5% per day penalty currently stated in the Brooklyn Center Code of Ordinances. He explained that staff has found that of the 181 notifications sent out in recent months to properties identified as unlicensed or potential unlicensed rental properties, 72% of those have been compliant in applying for the Rental Dwelling License. They explained the process of formal complaint where the property owners are sent to the court system where fines apply, The fines of Brooklyn Park were compared to that of Brooklyn Center. There was discussion on the article and information presented and opinions were expressed that fines should be enforced for those property owners refusing to comply, however discouraging measures should be applied to encourage those who are waiting for the City to discover their unlicensed property. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to publicize the existing policy to draw attention to the policy and to show that there is a consequence if you rent your property without a license. The publication should be in the City Newsletter, website, and Sun Post Newspaper if possible. There was discussion of the rental dwelling license requirements being included in a new home owner packet or the notification of property owners in alternative ways. CITY MANAGER PERFORMANCE REVIEW PROCESS CITY MANAGER Mr. Boganey explained the materials included in the City Council Packet and discussed the pieces of evaluation included on the form. He stated he would bring a full process offered as a suggestion in January. There was discussion on the previous practices of the City Manager evaluation as it relates to the goals and objectives set by the City Council and the accomplishments of the City Manager. 12/10/07 -2- Mr. Boganey stated he would provide the City Council with the data he has to show his accomplishments in the areas indicated in the Performance Evaluation. There was discussion on the evaluation of the relationships with employees. 2008 COUNCIL RETREAT DATE AND AGENDA There was discussion on the date of the 2008 Council Retreat and the frequency of the retreats. It was indicated that one retreat per year is adequate. It was indicated that the Department Heads should be included and a date in January or February should be explored. There was discussion on inviting Don Salverda back as the facilitator. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. RECONVENE STUDY SESSION Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to reconvene the Study Session at 6:48 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. The discussion continued on the facilitator of the City Council Retreat. It was suggested that a City employee facilitate the City Council Retreat. Objection to the suggestion was shared due to a conflict of interest. It was suggested that each Council Member facilitate a portion of the retreat and use the goals established last year. Objection to the suggestion was shared because there is a need for an outside viewpoint provided by the facilitator. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to use a facilitator for the City Council Retreat held on January 26, 2008, and invite Don Salverda to facilitate the 2008 City Council Retreat. Mr. Boganey stated he would see if Mr. Salverda is available and if not, he will explore other facilitators. He stated he will also request that the facilitator provide an agenda. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at 6:57 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 12/10/07 -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 December 10, 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 January 14, 2008, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor I 12/10/07 -4-