HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 07-10 CCM Work Session I
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
WORK SESSION
JULY 10, 2006
CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council/Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work
Session and was called to order by Mayor/President Myrna Kragness at 7:23 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness and Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, and Mary
O'Connor. Councilmember Diane Niesen was absent and excused. Also present were Interim
City Manager Curt Boganey, CARS Director Jim Glasoe, Director of Fiscal and Support
Services Dan Jordet, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley
ACTIVE DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Discussion of Centerbrook Golf Course Funding Recommendation
Interim City Manager Curt Boganey stated at a previous Work Session, several issues were
raised including an error on the financial charts. He stated the pond design contributing to the
flooding on the golf course was questioned. He stated after speaking to the City Engineer, it was
determined that the pond design was not the issue; however the golf course is in the 100 year
flood plain. He stated regarding the estimated revenue loss, the information has not been tracked
historically; however it is estimated to be in the hundreds to a few thousand dollars per year. He
stated the proposed plan does include reimbursement for lost revenues going forward to help
fund the program. He recommended that if the City Council elects to select a financial plan, the
anticipated loss revenues be excluded from the plan because of the small amount and
unpredictability.
Councilmember /Commissioner O'Connor stated the loan has not been paid back and has a
balance of $800,000. She stated if $49,000 is taken from the Stormwater Fund, the fund will be
low and the rates would have to be increased. She stated she does not see any payback of the
loan in 2006 and all the golf course improvements will cost a lot of money. She suggested that
the budget for the golf course be tightened so that the finances can be put in order.
Mr. Boganey asked Staff for confirmation that the plan is not intended to have any effect on the
debt service payment in 2006. CARS Director Jim Glasoe responded the current adopted budget
for 2006 does anticipate $55,000 loan payment. Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan
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Councilmember /Commissioner Carmody stated disagreement with Councilmember/
Commissioner O'Connor and stated that the City should fund the proposal because the golf
course already requires improvements. She stated the golf course is worth the investment as long
as the debt is being paid.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to move this item to the regular agenda of the
July 24, 2006, City Council meeting.
Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman moved and Councilmember /Commissioner Carmody
seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session.
Councilmember /Commissioner O'Connor requested that the motion be rescinded to allow her to
discuss an issue under Miscellaneous.
Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman rescinded her motion to adjourn.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember /Commissioner O'Connor inquired about a pending legal situation regarding
shoplifting at the Brookdale Mall. Mr. Boganey discussed the status of the situation.
Councilmember /Commissioner Carmody inquired about Councilmember /Commissioner
Niesen's memorandum regarding the appearance of Scott and Renae Provost regarding limiting
the number of dogs and stated concern that City Council discussion is not allowed prior to
receiving the information at an Informal Open Forum.
Mayor Kragness stated it was the Council's consensus to ask Mr. Boganey to respond to
Councilmember /Commissioner Niesen and explain that it is inappropriate for Councilmembers
to engage in dialogue with a citizen during Informal Open Forum.
Councilmember /Commissioner O'Connor inquired about the OSHA inspection and the fine asses
sed to the City. Mr. Boganey responded to her inquiry and stated all items with exception of one
have been resolved.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember /Commissioner Carmody moved and Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman
seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at
7:45 p.m.
I W n passsed unanimously.
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