HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 11-02 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
NOVEMBER 2, 2009
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Joint Work Session with the Financial Commission and was called to
order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:30 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, Police Chief Scott
Bechthold, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
Others present were Financial Commissioners Mark Nemec and Rex Newman.
REVIEW OF POLICE, FIRE, AND PUBLIC WORKS GENERAL FUND BUDGETS
City Manager Curt Boganey discussed this evening was to complete the General Fund review for the Police,
Fire, and Public Works Departments and that he had asked the Police Chief to be at the meeting to present
and answer any questions regarding their department's budget.
Police Chief Scott Bechthold outlined the Police Administration, Investigation, Patrol, and Support Services
profiles and highlighted the following:
The Police Department is holding its operation costs level (or steady) as much as possible for 2010 in the
Administration Budget. With the cuts in 2009 they feel confident they will be able to sustain and continue to
reduce crime. Total violent crime is down 19.75 percent for the third quarter and this is the lowest decrease
since 2003. Total property crime is down 15.32 percent and this is a lowest number in a decade. He
informed because of the focused efforts in the commercial area by the Transit Hub /Brookdale
Mall /CenterPointe Apartments area crime has been reduced for violent crime by 36 percent and neighborhood
crime by 26 percent. Council will be getting more information on crime statics in the near future.
There is an increase for the Patrol Budget personnel services to allow for Summer park initiatives to continue
in 2010. Part-time wages were increased to reflect 24/7 coverage by Community Service Officers due to the
elimination of Support Services part-time staff and the reduction of Police Station operation hours.
The budget for Support Services had been trimmed for 2009 with layoffs ofnine part-time employees, saving
approximately $118,000.
Police Chief Bechthold informed that the Police Station and Buildings Budget had minor changes and that
management of this budget falls under Building and Grounds.
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There was discussion on the records technician's job responsibilities, the School Liaison Officer ratio paid by
the School District and the City, possible Gang -Strike Force participation, prisoner boarding charges
budgeted of $100,000, foreclosures in Minneapolis creating more calls for service in apartment complexes in
Brooklyn Center, and rental licensing enforcement hours pertaining to calls for service.
Councilmember Yelich expressed a desire to have rental licensing expenses paid by license fees rather than
property tax.
City Manager Boganey outlined the Fire Departments profile and informed this budget is a continuation of
current programs and expectations with a significant change in the personnel budget resulting from the Fire
Relief Fund contribution nformed that this department is going
ution required as a result of the actuarial study. He p g g
to try and expand on commercial inspections and is looking at developing a business registration program.
There was discussion regarding the private management company that handles the Fire Relief Fund and
whether the vesting time period should be shortened. It was noted there had not been any proposal to reduce
vesting periods. This is a State mandated fund and the City has guidelines to follow.
City Manager Boganey outlined the Emergency Preparedness profile and informed there is a change in the
supply cost for emergency sirens. Fiscal and Support Services Director Dan Jordet informed there are four
sirens in good shape but will have inspections done and if repairs or replacement are needed there has been
money allocated. A question was raised as to what EVDO and GEOMobile funds are and it was noted that
the City Manager will find out and report back to the Council.
City Manager Boganey discussed that the Public Works Admin/Engineering Budget will continue with the
normal programs and operations, and that the Street Maintenance Budget had a $13,000 increase for
contractual services. A question was raised as to whether or not signage could be added at the corner of 69
and Dupont Avenues N. City Manager Boganey suggested that this request be put on a Traffic Safety
Committee agenda for review.
City Manager Boganey informed there are no expansions or initiatives for the Park Facilities Budget.
City Manager Boganey discussed there are no expansions anticipated for the Forestry Budget and that $1,500
had been included for additional replacement of trees.
REMAIMNG BUDGET SCHEDULE
The next scheduled Budget Work Session will be on November 16, 2009, and this agenda will include the
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Capital Projects Funds, and Central Garage.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adj ourn the Work Session at 8:17 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 November 2, 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 November 23, 2009, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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