HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 05-17 FCM• MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE FINANCIAL COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
MAY 17, 1993
BROOKLYN CENTER CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Pat Boran called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. in
the City Hall Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Present at roll call were commissioners Viola Kanatz, Pat Boran,
Ulyssess Boyd,and Denis Kelly. Also present were Council Liaison
Dave Rosene, City Manager Gerald Splinter and Finance Director
Charlie Hansen. Commissioner Ron Christensen arrived at 7:20 P.M.
Oraanizational Evaluation Process
City Manager Gerald Splinter made a presentation on the process and
stated that the City plans to hire an intern to help do the needed
research. A discussion of the purpose and objectives followed. By
consensus it was decided to proceed on the following agenda:
1. Have the intern study staffing and supervision levels through
data available from the Stanton Survey.
2. Do a full cost analysis of one or two departments on a pilot
basis.
3. Support having the City Manager investigate doing full cost
analysis of all departments.
At 8:02, Commissioner Pat Boran left the meeting and Commissioner
Ron Christensen assumed the Chair.
City Manager Gerald Splinter presented the Budget Calendar for the
1994 General Fund Budget and highlighted areas added as a result of
the joint City Council/Finance commission meeting.
Commissioner Ned Storla arrived at 8:16 P.M.
Severance Policv For Laid Off Emnlovees
The severance benefits as adopted by the City Council was reviewed.
Commissioner Vi Kanatz stated there is potential trouble if the
City were to reduce the package now. It has become part of the
City's compensation package and is now subject to collective
bargaining. There also is no reason to recommend a further
increase in the absence of one of the bargaining units requesting
it. After further discussion, it was decided to take no action and
continue the item to a future agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Vi Kanatz and seconded by
Commissioner Ned Storla to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed
unanimously.
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