HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 02-12 CCM Work Session 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
FEBRUARY 12, 2007
CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council/Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work Session called to
order by Mayor/President Tim Willson at 9:20 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor /President Tim Willson and Councilmembers /Commissioners Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan
Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Community Development
Specialist Tom Bublitz, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development
Director Brad Hoffman, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
1. Tax Increment Financing
a. Overview of TIF in Brooklyn Center
A presentation by Paul Stienman of Springsted was given summarizing the following information:
Tax Increment Financing, Tax Increment Variables/Definition, How are property taxes calculated ?, How is
TIF calculated ?, Types of TIF Districts, Redevelopment District, Renewal and Renovation District, Housing
District, Soils Condition District, TIF Impacts, Eligible Costs, and Financing Project Costs.
Community Development Director Brad Hoffman discussed the individual TIF Districts and stated there are
currently three types of TIF Districts in Brooklyn Center, with a possible fourth in the future. He discussed
each district and particulars of the district. He stated TIF District #1 will expire next year.
Director of Fiscal & Support Services Dan Jordet discussed the City of Brooklyn Center Financial
Information on Tax Increment Financing Districts and Explanation of Individual Line Items.
There was discussion on the TIF Districts in Brooklyn Center that included how funding is distributed,
balances, and expiration dates.
2. Monthly Financial Statements
a. New format for comprehensive reporting
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the financial reports as provided in the City
Council packet and to continue receiving them in this format for a few months, revisiting the matter at a
later date, if needed.
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3. Council Retreat Follow Up
a. Finalize Mission and Values Statement
City Manager Curt Boganey read the proposed mission statement. There was discussion on the Mission
Statement and Values Statement and it was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the
proposed statements as they properly reflect the Council's consensus.
b. Strategies and Action Plans
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to receive the proposed Strategies and Action Plans as
presented.
c. Benchmarks — Councilmember Yelich
Councilmember Yelich stated it would be helpful to have a set of benchmarks to keep track of progress on
the City's goals. There was a lengthy discussion on benchmarking of goals. The City Council reached no
final consensus.
FIX HOUR OF ADJOURNMENT
There was discussion on the completion time of meetings. It was the majority consensus of the City
Council to extend the time limit for tonight's meeting to 12:00 a.m.
4. Suggested Work Session Items — Councilmember Yelich
a. Create a new department focused on building inspections, permits, licensing, and code
enforcement
b. Extend City Code 12 -913 to cover all rental units
c. Change City Code 12 -901 to annual rental license renewal
d. Implement residential home inspection point -of -sale ordinance
e. Consider ordinance limiting ratio of non - porous to porous surface area with new
construction
L Implement ordinance limiting number of vehicles parked outside on residential
property
There was discussion on this proposed Work Session item.
It was indicated that this item was discussed at the City Council Retreat and it was concluded that the item
needs to be reviewed in greater detail.
Mr. Boganey stated because most of these items directly relate to the goals set forth by the City Council,
staff will return with a set of strategies that he believes will start to address the goals established by the City
Council. He suggested that staff strategies be reviewed before moving forward on these items. It was the
majority consensus of the City Council to receive the staff strategies prior to considering these items.
There was a discussion of how items will be placed on the Work Session agenda and if it would be
appropriate to verify that the majority of the City Council wishes to discuss proposed Work Session items
before they are placed on the current Work Session agendas. The City Council reached no final consensus.
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5. Proposed Joint Meetings — Mayor Willson
a. Brooklyn Center School District School Board
b. Charter Commission
c. City of Brooklyn Park
There was discussion regarding joint meetings with the three suggested entities. The City Council reached
no final consensus.
There was a continued discussion on Councilmember Yelich's suggested benchmarks.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember /Commissioner Yelich moved and Councilmember /Commissioner O'Connor seconded
adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at 12:00 a.m.
M Tion passed unanimously.
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City Clerk Mayor /President
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