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Home My WebLink About2005 12-12 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION DECEMBER 12, 2005 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness and Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager/Director of Operations Curt Boganey, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Yungerberg. Mayor Kragness opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. No one wished to address the Council. Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:46 p.m. 2. INVOCATION Councilmember Lasman offered a prayer for the Invocation. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 7:00 p.m. 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness and Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Yungerberg. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Niesen stated she attended the annual National League of Cities, Congress of Cities from December 5, 2005, through December 9, 2005, in Charlotte, NC and stated she will report back to the Council with further details. She discussed the cost of the conference and the training materials, and stated she will discuss purchasing the training materials at the Work Session. She alerted residents of the possible limitation of parked vehicles in R1 zoning to a maximum of six vehicles and encouraged concerned residents to come forward. Councilmember Carmody stated she attended the annual League of Minnesota Cities Conference on December 12, 2005, where she attended a session on redevelopment. She stated she also attended Holly Sunday and a Shingle Creek Watershed meeting. Councilmember Lasman stated she attended the annual League of Minnesota Cities Conference where she attended sessions on elections, municipal technologies, and establishing fair and realistic fees. She stated she also attended Holly Sunday on December 4, 2005, and thanked the Brooklyn Center Lions for funding the event. Councilmember O'Connor stated the Housing Commission will not meet on December 20, 2005, Mayor Kragness stated she attended a session on citizen communication vehicles at the annual League of Minnesota Cities Conference and will share some ideas she gathered. 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded to approve the consent agenda and agenda with amendments to the minutes of the November 21, 2005 — Budget Work Session with Financial Commission, November 28, 2005 — Study Session, November 28, 2005 — Regular Session, and the November 28, 2005 — Work Session as discussed in the Study Session, and the following consent items were approved: 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. November 21, 2005 — Budget Work Session with Financial Commission 2. November 28, 2005 — Study Session 3. November 28, 2005 — Regular Session 4. November 28, 2005 — Work Session 5. December 5, 2005 — Truth In Taxation Budget Hearing 12/12/2005 -2- 7b. LICENSES FIREWORKS — PERMANENT SuperAmerica #4160 6545 West River Road SuperAmerica #4058 1901 57 Ave N SuperAmerica #3192 6950 Brooklyn Boulevard GASOLINE SERVICE STATION Brooklyn Center Conoco 1505 69 Ave N SuperAmerica #4160 6545 West River Road SuperAmerica #4058 1901 57 Ave N SuperAmerica #3192 6950 Brooklyn Boulevard Brookdale Cit g o 5710 Xerxes Ave N Hark' Company 6501 Humboldt Ave N LIOUOR — CLASS A ON -SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY Olive Garden 1601 James Circle North LIOUOR — CLASS B ON -SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY AMF Earle Brown Lanes 6440 James Circle North Applebee's 1400 Brookdale Mall Crowne Plaza 1 2200 Freeway Boulevard Days Inn 1501 Freeway Boulevard Ref's Sports Bar & Grill 2545 County Road 10 T. G.1. Friday's 2690 Freeway Boulevard Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant 6000 Shingle Creek Parkway LIOUOR — CLASS F ON -SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY Flik International 6155 Earle Brown Drive LIQUOR — ON -SALE CLUB INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY Duoos Bros. American Legion Post 630 6110 Brooklyn Boulevard LIOUOR — OPTIONAL 2 A.M. CLOSING Days Inn 1501 Freeway Boulevard Ref's Sports Bar & Grill 2545 County Road 10 T. G. I. Friday's 2690 Freeway Boulevard LIOUOR — ON -SALE WINE INTOXICATING AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR 50's Grill 1 5524 Brooklyn Boulevard Great India 2 6056 Shingle Creek Parkway LIOUOR — ON -SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIOUOR Centerbrook Golf Course 1 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Davanni's Pizza and Hot Hoagies 5937 Summit Drive Scoreboard Pizza 6816 Humboldt Avenue North 12/12/2005 -3- LIOUOR — OFF -SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIOUOR Cub Foods 3245 County Road 10 SuperAmerica #3192 6950 Brooklyn Boulevard SuperAmerica #4160 6545 West River Road SuperAmerica #4058 1901 57th Avenue North Value Food 1 6804 Humboldt Avenue North Winner Gas 6501 Humboldt Avenue North 1 Subject to submittal of Liquor Liability Insurance Certificate on or before December 31, 2005 2 Subject to submittal of Workers' Compensation and Liquor Liability Insurance Coverage and Certified CPA Statement MECHANICAL On Site Mechanical 8750 St. Hwy 7, St. Bonifacius Owens Companies, Inc 930 E 80 Street, Bloomington Ray Welter Heating Co 4637 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis RENTAL Renewal 2307-0954 th Ave N (Two Family) Robert Messersmith 819-2155 1h Ave N (Two Family) Turning Point, Inc. 509 61" Ave N (Single Family) Tim Daniel 5834 Aldrich Ave N (Two Family — I Unit) Paul Scully 5105 Brooklyn Blvd (Single Family) George Lucht 5937 Halifax Ave N (Single Family) Nick Rierson 5650 Humboldt Ave N (Single Family) Syed Raza 6753 Humboldt Ave N (Single Family) Kwi Ha Wong 6330 Kyle Ave N (Single Family) Daniel Lu 3019 Mumford Road (Single Family) Morris Matthews 5332 -36 Russell Ave N (Two Family) Douglas Ryan 5338 Queen Ave N (Two Family — I Unit) Robert Messersmith 4708 -12 Twin Lake Ave N Two Family) Byron Mach ( Y Y) 6523 Unity Ave N (Single Family) Wa Yee Xiong Initial 1600 68 Lane N (Single Family) Rafael Quintero 6005 Admiral Lane (Single Family) Dan Soffa 4204 Lakebreeze (1 bldg, 4 units) Donald Nieken 6912 Morgan Ave N (Single Family) Muktar Abdurahman 7006 Fremont Ave N (Single Family) Teto Wilson 12/12/2005 -4- TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT Brookdale Citgo 5710 Xerxes Ave N Cub Foods 3245 County Road 10 SuperAmerica #4160 6545 West River Road SuperAmerica #4058 1901 57 Ave N SuperAmerica #3192 6950 Brooklyn Boulevard Tobacco Warehouse 6014 Shingle Creek Parkway 7C. APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY ON -SALE LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY ST. ALPHONSUS PARISH, 7025 HALIFAX AVENUE NORTH, FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 11, 2006 7D. RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -176 ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2005 -15, CONTRACT 2005 -H, ELEVATED STORAGE TANK NO.3 CLEANING - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-176 Motion passed unanimously, with Councilmember Niesen abstaining from the December 5, 2005 — Truth In Taxation Budget Hearing meeting minutes as she did not attend the meeting. 8. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 8a. CONDUIT ISSUE OF BONDS FOR PRESBYTERIAN HOMES 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -177 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE $127,500 SUBORDINATE HEALTH CARE REVENUE NOTE OF 2005 (CENTER PARK SENIOR APARTMENTS, INC. PROJECT) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -178 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE $1,192,500 HEALTH CARE REVENUE NOTE OF 2005 (CENTER PARK SENIOR APARTMENTS, INC. PROJECT) 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -179 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE $955,000 SUBORDINATE HEALTH CARE REVENUE NOTE OF 2005 (MARANATHA CONSERVATIVE BAPTIST HOME, INC. PROJECT) 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -180 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE $2,870,000 HEALTH CARE REVENUE NOTE OF 2005 (MARANATHA CONSERVATIVE BAPTIST HOME, INC. PROJECT) 12/12/2005 -5- I Mr. McCauley stated Presbyterian Homes is proposing to enter into a relationship with Maranatha Conservative Baptist Homes. He stated they propose using Tax Exempt Revenue Bonds to finance their activities. He stated the City will have no obligation or liability other than to the extent it receives funds for debt service. He explained that the risk is solely from the revenues received from the operations of the facility. He stated that Tax Exempt Financing reduces the cost of the project. Steve Fenlon, Midwest Healthcare Capital, explained that there are four proposed resolutions authorizing the issuance of revenue notes that would finance Presbyterian Homes. He stated there would be no liability to the City and discussed the holder of the notes and their reputation. He explained the importance of tax exempt financing to Presbyterian Homes and stated such financing is only available to non - profit organizations. Councilmember Niesen pointed out a typographical error on the Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of the $955,000 Subordinate Health Care Revenue Note of 2005 (Maranatha Conservative Baptist Home, Inc. Project), where the section numbers are: 0.0. Councilmember O'Connor inquired about the last sentence of the first paragraph of the page entitled: Conduit Financing in Minnesota, which states: Residential projects are specifically excluded. She stated this property is residential, therefore it should be excluded. Mr. McCauley responded that Bond Council at Briggs and Morgan has reviewed this document and will issue a formal legal opinion before finalization. Councilmember O'Connor moved to table the item until the City can get a conclusive answer on the legality of the proposed. Mr. Fenlon explained the deadlines for the documents and suggested that a stipulation be placed on the approval of the proposed. City Attorney Charlie LeFevere pointed out that the document states the project definition as: does not include a housing facility to be rented or used as a permanent residence. He stated this definition does not apply to this instance. He stated the establishment must be a nursing home facility or low income housing in order to qualify as a non profit establishment. Motion to table failed for lack of a second. Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No public input was offered. 12/12/2005 -6- Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded to approve the following four resolutions regarding Conduit Issue of Bonds for Presbyterian Homes: RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -177 Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of the $127,500 Subordinate Health Care Revenue Note of 2005 RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -178 Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of the $1,192,500 Health Care Revenue Note of 2005 (Center Park Senior Apartments, Inc. Project) RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -179 Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of the $955,000 Subordinate Health Care Revenue Note of 2005 (Maranatha Conservative Baptist Home, Inc. Project) RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -180 Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of the $2,870,000 Health Care Revenue Note of 2005 (Maranatha Conservative Baptist Home, Inc. Project) Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 8b. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LAND (EASTERLY OF BROOKLYN BOULEVARD BETWEEN I -94 AND 69TH AVENUE NORTH) —THIS ITEM WAS FIRST READ ON NOVEMBER 14,2005; PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER ON NOVEMBER 24, 2005; AND IS OFFERED THIS EVENING FOR SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING. Mr. McCauley explained that the City can not proceed with the ordinance until the legal description has been recorded with the final plat which has not yet happened. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No public input was offered. 12/12/2005 -7- Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to continue the Public Hearing and table the approval of the ordinance until the January 9, 2006, City Council meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Niesen requested that the date of receipt and Planning Commission hearing dates be included on the document as it previously did. Mr. McCauley responded the City Council approved the action and the document is implementing what was approved. City Attorney Charlie LeFevere responded there is a deadline because it is the zoning act however, if it is approved by operation of the 60 day rule for any reason, the City Council has already approved the underlying project. 8c. CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED 2006 -2010 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Mr. McCauley stated the Capital Improvement Plan, while having a major focus on street reconstruction, also includes planned park improvements. He stated the Street Reconstruction Plan does not currently identify sufficient funds for two projects in 2008. He explained that in the first half of 2006, the rate study report will be reviewed to determine future rate structure and needs. He stated if sufficient funds cannot be identified to fully fund the 2008 proposed projects, the plan would need to be amended in 2006 to separate the proposed 2008 projects, with one being deferred to 2009. In that case, the street plan currently identified for 2009 and 2010 would be similarly extended by one year to 2010 and 2011 respectively. Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom stated the Capital Improvement Program provides a five year plan for projects that will replace and reconstruct the aging and deteriorating infrastructure of the City. He stated in 2006, the City will be entering its 13 year in the organized process for rebuilding local streets, water mains, sanitary sewers, and storm drainage systems throughout the City. He explained that during this process, the City has completed reconstruction of approximately 55 miles of local streets and utility improvements. He stated over the next five years, reconstruction of an additional 19 miles is proposed. He stated the remaining 30 miles is scheduled to be completed between 2011 and 2018. He stated the proposed CIP builds on the 2005 CIP that was included in the 2005 budget along with modifications that are based on a utility rate study discussion that took place on November 21, 2005. He stated the proposed reconstruction schedule for DuPont Avenue has been restructured along with the rescheduling of the southern portion of Shingle Creek Parkway from 2006 to 2007 due to design coordination. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No public input was offered. 12/12/2005 -8- Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 1. RESOLUTION ADOPTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-181 Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -181 Adopting Capital Improvement Program. Motion passed unanimously. 8d. CONSIDERATION OF 2006 BUDGET Mr. McCauley presented a PowerPoint presentation and provided an overview of the proposed increase in property taxes and the specific purpose for which property tax revenues are being increased. During the presentation the following were summarized: • Property tax levy for all sources reflects a 2.72% increase of levy for the General Fund Operations. • Major budget influences including 2005 -2009 increased pension costs, increase of $133,000 in State Aid for 2006, loss of $1.68 Million in State Aid for 2004; loss of an additional $335,000 in State Aid for 2005; and the loss of $3.2+ Million in HACA and LGA in 2002 -2006. • General Fund Operating Budget being maintained at 2004 levels with police patrol at full strength; fire operations at current levels plus full time clerical support; and providing for modest technology funding. Councilmember Carmody inquired about the increase in Public Safety costs shown in the presentation. Mr. McCauley responded when the budget was balanced in 2004, budget cuts in Public Safety were not made in sworn personnel. He stated Public Works and Recreation saw large reductions in order to balance the budget. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No public input was offered. 12/12/2005 -9- Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 1. RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL TAX CAPACITY LEVY FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND DEBT SERVICE FUNDS AND A MARKET VALUE TAX LEVY FOR THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR 2006 - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-182 Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -182 Approving a Final Tax Capacity Levy for the General Fund and Debt Service Funds and a Market Value Tax Levy for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for 2006. Councilmember O'Connor stated since all areas of government are seeing an increase, taxes should not increase. Mayor Kragness responded by explaining that the majority of increase is caused by salaries and health insurance benefits, which is a necessary expense. Councilmember Niesen stated at the previous Joint Work Session with the Financial Commission, the City Council discussed reviewing salaries and at this point in time, it is too late to reduce taxes for 2006. She agreed that taxes are high in some areas, however she stated a less than 3% increase is an achievement. She stated support for the resolutions. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 2. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A FINAL MARKET VALUE LEVY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COST OF OPERATION, PROVIDING INFORMATIONAL SERVICES AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER 469.033 FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 — RESOLUTION NO. 2005-183 Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -183 Establishing a Final Market Value Levy for the Purpose of Defraying the Cost of Operation, Providing Informational Services and Relocation Assistance Pursuant to the Provisions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 469.033 for the City of Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority for Fiscal Year 2006. Councilmember O'Connor stated the City should not be in the business of redevelopment. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 12/12/2005 -10- 3. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2006 GENERAL FUND BUDGET — RESOLUTION NO. 2005-184 Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -184 Adopting the 2006 General Fund Budget. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 4. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2006 SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BUDGETS - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-185 Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -185 Adopting the 2006 Special Revenue Fund Budgets. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 5. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2006 DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGETS - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-186 Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -186 Adopting the 2006 Debt Service Fund Budgets. Councilmember O'Connor stated the City should stop going into debt, requiring future generations to pay the debt. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 6. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2006 CAPITAL PROJECT FUND BUDGETS - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-187 Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -187 Adopting the 2006 Capital Fund Budgets. Councilmember O'Connor and Mr. McCauley discussed the purpose of the Infrastructure Construction Fund. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 7. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2006 ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGETS - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-188 Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -188 Adopting the 2006 Enterprise Fund Budgets. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 12/12/2005 8. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2006 PUBLIC UTILITY FUND BUDGETS - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-189 Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -189 Adopting the 2006 Public Utility Fund Budgets. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 9. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2006 INTERNAL SERVICE FUND BUDGETS - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-190 Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -190 Adopting the 2006 Internal Service Fund Budgets. Motion passed unanimously. 9. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 9a. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR THE 2005 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-191 Mr. McCauley explained that the former block grant was a general allocation of funds that could be used for equipment. He recommended that the grant be approved at this time and details on the grant will follow in the City Manger's Update, later in the week. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -191 Authorizing the Execution of Agreement for the 2005 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. Motion passed. Councilmember O'Connor abstained. 9b. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS WITH QWEST CORPORATION FOR PRIMARY RATE ISDN (PRI) SERVICES AT CITY HALL AND POLICE BUILDINGS AND THE TERMINATION OF QWEST CONTRACTS AND SERVICES NO LONGER NEEDED - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-192 Mr. McCauley stated Ms. Hartwig routinely reviews the City's contracts in the area of communications for the purpose of reducing rates. He stated one part of the resolution authorizes renegotiations of certain contracts that require continuation of service, and the other portion provides termination of contracts that have remaining life, on services that can be discontinued. He stated overall, the City will save approximately $1,824 per month. He stated the annual savings will be $21,600. 12/12/2005 -12- Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -192 Authorizing the Execution of Contracts with Qwest Corporation for Primary Rate Isdn (Pri) Services at City Hall and Police Buildings and the Termination of Qwest Contracts and Services No Longer Needed. Motion passed unanimously. 9c. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STORM CLEAN -UP AND REPAIR COST FUNDING AND FINALIZING EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-193 Mr. McCauley stated in the ongoing effort of storm damage clean -up, the estimated total has risen to approximately $444,000. He stated funds are available in the Capital Emergency Fund; however it is less than $444,000. He stated it is recommended that $345,000 of the expenditures on storm clean -up be transferred to the Capital Reserve Emergency Fund, the water and sewer utility have their expenses remain within their funds, the Earle Brown Heritage Center absorb its losses not covered by insurance, and the balance would be allocated in the 2005 General Fund by a $50,000 authorization. Councilmember O'Connor asked if the year will end in a deficit. Mr. McCauley responded by explaining that the City will end the year in a surplus after the absorption of the $50,000. Mayor Kragness inquired about reforestation of the City and the possibility of a grant or a discount for replacement of trees. Mr. Blomstrom responded grant or discount options can be explored. Councilmember O'Connor responded residents will take care of the reforestation on their own and there is no need to spend money on trees. Mayor Kragness responded she was asking about funding to assist in replacement. Mr. McCauley stated the City does not have money for reforestation; however funding assistance will be explored. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Niesen seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -193 Authorizing Storm Clean -Up and Repair Cost Funding. Motion passed unanimously. 9d. DISCUSSION OF MAILING FOR JANUARY 25, 2006, OPPORTUNITY SITE OPEN HOUSE Mr. McCauley explained the different draft options of the Opportunity Site Open House mailing. The City Council discussed the Opportunity Site Open House mailing and it was the consensus to proceed with the following modifications to option one: change title to: "You are Invited to Help Plan Brooklyn Center's Future," increase the font on the "What" line, remove "Making Presentations" from the bottom paragraph, lines one and four, add "your" after receive and before input on line four, and add "Please Join Us," centered at the bottom of the mailing. 12/12/2005 - 13 - Councilmember Lasman moved j and Councilmember Carmody seconded to approve option one of the Opportunity Site Open House mailing as amended. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 9e. RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING GENERAL FUND BALANCE FOR CAPITAL PURPOSES - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-194 Mr. McCauley stated that at the recommendation of the Financial Commission, the City's Financial Policy was amended. The actual target balance for the General Fund was increased to reflect the cash flow needs going into the next fiscal year. He stated the target now is 50 % -52% of the next year's budget. As part of that policy it is anticipated that funds would be transferred at year's end into the Street Reconstruction Fund, Technology Fund, and Capital Projects Fund. He stated this Resolution would authorize a transfer of General Fund balance in excess of the fund balance target into the Street Reconstruction Fund. He stated the Street Reconstruction Fund was seen as in most need of a fund transfer at this time to sustain the street reconstruction program. Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -194 Transferring General Fund Balance for Capital Purposes. Motion passed unanimously. 11. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 9:10 p.m. Motion assed unanimously. 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