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Home My WebLink About2009 04-27 EDAP• EDA MEETING City of Brooklyn Center April 27, 2009 AGENDA 1. Call to Order -The EDA requests that attendees turn off cell phones and pagers during the meeting. A copy o'the-full City Council packet, including EDA (Economic Development,Authority), _ is avai: able to the public. The packet ring binder is located at the front of the Council Chaml ers by the Secretary. 2. Roll C all 3. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda -The : -'ollowing items are considered to be routine by Authoi ity (EDA) and will be enacted by one motion. discus; ion of these items unless a Commissioner so request be removed from the consent agenda and considered Conic eration Items. the Economic Development There will be no separate s, in which event the item will at the end of Commission a. Approval of Minutes- 1. March 9, 2009 - Regular Session • 4. Commission Consideration Items a. Resolution Amending the Final Budget for the City of Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority for Fiscal Year 2009 Requested Commission Action: -Motion to adopt resolution. 5. Adjournment 0 EDA Agenda item No. 3a 0 0 • MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION MARCH 9, 20 - - CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session called to order by President Tim Willson at 8:55 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL President Tim Willson and Commissioners Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were Executive Director Curt Boganey, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Community Development Director Gary Eitel, City Attorney Charlie Le Fevere, and Carol Harper, Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following item was approved: 3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. February 23, 2009 - Regular Session Motion passed unanimously. 4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS 4a. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-05 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT PLANNING FOR THE BROOKDALE MALL COMMERCIAL AREA Mr. Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Commissioner Yelich moved and Commissioner Roche seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2009-05 Authorizing the Acquisition of Property in Connection with the Redevelopment Planning for the Brookdale Mall Commercial Area. 03/09/09 -1- DRAFT • There was discussion on risks associated with the EDA not having control of the subject property. Mr. Eitel explained that by not purchasing the property there would be a loss in the timeline as it relates to the current grant application and plans for streetscape improvements. In addition the EDA would lose the advantage of acquiring the property without the cost of business relocation. It was noted that the trail linkage improvements incorporated with the redevelopment planning are included in the City's Comprehensive Plan. There was discussion on the following in relation to the proposed acquisition: ■ The acquisition is proposed to be funded from the 2008 TIF #3 Bond Issuance. ■ Purchase Agreement Item 5B; Environmental Inspection Contingency Motion passed unanimously. 4b. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-06 APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE CONSULTANT SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER METROPOLITAN HOUSING CORPORATION TO ADMINISTER THE CITY'S HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR VACANT AND FORECLOSED HOMES Mr. Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adoption of RESOLUTION . NO. 2009-06 Approving Revisions to the Consultant Service Agreement with the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation to Administer the City's Housing Programs for Vacant and Foreclosed Homes. Motion passed unanimously. 5. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Lasman moved and Commissioner Ryan seconded adjournment of the Economic Development Authority meeting at 9:10 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. • 03/09/09 -2- DRAFT Item No. 4a ,DA Agenda E 0 0 City of Brooklyn Center O:r A Millennium Community COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: Curt Boganey, City Manaq§05 DATE: April 23,_2009 SUBJECT: Budget Amendment 2009 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of the enclosed budget amendment resolutions modifying the approved 2009 budgets. Within the proposed resolutions the amendments have been highlighted. Appropriations in the EDA Fund have been increased from $ 347,915 to $363,367. Likewise in the Special Revenue Fund EDA appropriations have been increased from $ 347,915 to 363,367. In the General Fund the Total budget has been reduced from $ 16,613,686 to $16,017,021. In the Public Utility Fund Revenues have been increased from $ 7,203,657to $ 7,318,534, and Appropriations have been increased from $ 7,203,657 to $ 7,313,560. The net effect of these combined changes is an $814,000 reduction .-in- planned General Fund spending. • Background: The State of Minnesota legislature is currently debating the manner in which it will respond to the impending multi-billion dollar budget deficit. In December 2008 the Governor removed $ 540,535 in Local Government Aid from the approved 2008 budget. This unallotment resulted in a 2008 budget deficit of $198,975. To cover this short fall General Fund reserves were reduced. In 2009 the Governor has submitted a proposed biannual budget to the legislature that would reduce certified 2009 LGA funding of $1,483,492 of Brooklyn Center by $ 706,665 in 2009 and $1,475,638 in 2010. At the 2009 Council staff retreat the Council established budget adjustment policy guidance to provide direction to staff as we prepared a response to the potential 2009 and 2010 budget cuts. The Council guidance prioritized adjustments included the following: Expenditures • Maintenance of High Strategic Goal Services • Curtail or eliminate low priority services • Reduce budget cushion • Improve efficiency • Eliminate or reduce contingency fund 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone & TDD Number Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400 City Hall & TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434 FAX (763) 569-3494 w w w. cityo fb rook lyncenter. o rg . Revenues • Increase grant use • Use reserve Funds • Transfer general fund costs to other appropriate funds • Increase fee revenue • Use non-recurring sources Following Council direction, staff reviewed all planned expenditures and expected revenues for 2009 line item by line item and made proposed adjustments using the Council priorities as guidance. These propose budget adjustments were reviewed at the April 13'' 2009 work session. The enclosed resolutions reflect the line item adjustments as proposed. The most significant impact of these proposed adjustments is the elimination of 24 hour public operation at the Police Station. Our staff research indicated that very few Cities provide 24 hour staffing of police stations for general public access. Most overwhelming majority of police stations close after normal office ours. While citizen will be able to enter the station after hours and call 91, there will not be a staff person available for immediate assistance. Seven part-time employees will be affected -by this change iri service levels. The effective ate will be June 1, 2009. This reduction in service level is expected to result in annual General Fund savings of $109,000. Budget Issues: The draft budget resolutions are expected to enhance the 2009 General Fund Budget by approximately $800,000. This is accomplished primarily by a combination of cost reductions and expenditure transfers to other funds. We believe that the vast majority of these adjustments will be sustainable in 2010 as we prepare for additional LGA cuts that may be forth coming. 04.27.09.2009 budget adjustments.doc 9 • Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 • WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of City of Brooklyn Center has adopted a final budget for Fiscal Year 2009; and WHEREAS, changes in the allocation of Local Government Aid (LGA) expected from the State of Minnesota require reallocations and amendments of various operational budgets for the 2009 fiscal year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that revenues and appropriations for the Economic Development Authority for the 2009 fiscal year are hereby amended to be as follows: Economic Development Authority Revenues Other Financing Sources Total Economic Development Authority $ 426.289 $ 426.289 Appropriations EDA Operations Total Economic Development Authority April 27. 2009 Date President The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by commissioner and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted $ 363,367 $ 363,367 0