HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 10-05 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
OCTOBER 5, 2009
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City ouncil met in Joint Work Session with the Financial Commission and
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was called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich.
Also present: City Manager Curt Boganey, Fiscal and Support Services Director Dan Jordet, and
Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
Others present were Financial Commissioners Mark Nemec and Susan Shogren Smith.
REVIEW OF GENERAL FUND DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS
City Manager Curt Boganey and Fiscal and Support Services Director Dan Jordet informed that this
evening's meeting was to review the General Fund Department and Division profiles, revenue
details, and the recommendations for each of the following:
a. Mayor- Council
b. City Manager
c. Elections City Clerk
d. Finance
e. Legal
f. Human Resources
g. Information Technology
h. General Government Buildings
i. CARS Administration
j. Recreation Administration
k. Adult Recreation
1. Teen Recreation
m. Youth Recreation
n. General Recreation
o. Community Center
P. Pool
q. Assessing
r. Planning and Zoning
s. Building Inspections
t. Code Enforcement
u. Social Services
v. Convention and Tourism
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w. Civic Events
x. Insurance
y. Central Supplies
z. Reimbursements
aa. Transfer Out
As part of the review City Manager Boganey inquired if the Council had any questions or concerns
with the General Policies for the Out of State Travel for City Council. The City Council is to
review this policy on an annual basis and with the budget discussion in progress this would be the
opportunity to discuss if any changes were desired. It was the consensus of the Council to continue
with the budget as planned.
There was discussion regarding the percentage for salaries/benefits which currently is estimated at
approximately 70/30.
There was discussion regarding the new banking process and questions were raised as to if the new
process is saving the City money. It was noted that this report would be reviewed and brought back
to the City Council with information on performance.
There was discussion regarding whether the new systems such as E- Citizen and automatic meter
readings have generated any reports that would see how many people are using E- Citizen or what
the impact has been for the new automatic meter readings. It was noted that this is something that
could be considered and possibly feasible; however, collection of data would take some time.
There was discussion regarding consolidation of some Community Activities, Recreation
Services (CARS) business units.
There was discussion regarding the costs of running the pool, the revenues received, and whether or
not there was demographic information as to who is using the pool. It was noted that a survey
would be feasible for members and non members and is something that may be worth doing in the
near future.
There was discussion regarding the Social Service Fund, particularly to Project Peace, and whether
or not there were any reports that could be provided. It was noted that an updated report would be
requested and that staff will check with Project Peace about making a presentation to the City
Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adjourn the Work Session at
8:40 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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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 the of the
City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center Joint Work Session with Financial
Commission held on October 5, 2009.
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 October 26, 2009, Regular Session.
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