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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 09-27 CCM Study 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 STUDY SESSION CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe. Also present were Acting City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Lasman discussed that she would like an amendment to the September 13, 2004, study session minutes to read the following: Paize 1 Councilmember Lasman inquired if there would only be three public meetings in total outlined in the target dates for the redevelopment focus. City Manager Michael McCauley informed that the three public meetings was a typical number. Councilmember Lasman questioned if the language should be amended in a section of the September 13, 2004, Economic Development Authority (EDA) minutes to read the following: P Mr. McCauley questioned if the Commission would like to consider starting the proposed process and introduce a task force in June to review the development proposals prior to the selection of the developer. This would push back the timeline; however, if the Council is going to ask people to serve on a task force, the task force needs to have its responsibility established and the process designed to facilitate meaningful input from the task force. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the minutes with those requested amendments. 09/27/04 -1- Councilmember Niesen questioned if the word maximum was needed in the section of the minutes on page 10, agenda item 9d, of the Regular City Council Meeting minutes. Acting City Manager Curt Boganey discussed that the 2005 proposed levy is proposed at the maximum and that it can be reduced if needed. Mr. Boganey discussed that there was an amendment for the exhibit with EDA agenda item 4a. The language for October 11, 2004, Amend TIF Budget /Plan will be amended to also read Resolution Calling for the Sale of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Bonds. This action would allow the sale of the TIF bonds as scheduled on November 8, 2004. Councilmember Carmody informed that she would like to discuss the proposed amendments to the August 16, 2004, Joint Work Session with Financial Commission meeting from Councilmember Niesen. Councilmember Carmody expressed that she believes bullet number two should be amended to remove the sentence from Mr. McCauley and that bullet numbers three and four should not be included since bullet number three is too detailed and bullet number four was not on the topic of the meeting. Councilmember Niesen discussed that she believes this language is needed to help provide the basis for understanding Council movement and direction with the budget process. Councilmember Carmody informed that she would not vote on these proposed amendments. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS FUND BALANCE TRANSFER FOR STREET RECONSTRUCTION, CAPITAL PROJECTS, AND TECHNOLOGY FUNDS Mr. Boganey discussed that the City Manager is proposing to transfer $940,464 of the General Fund Balance as follows: Street Reconstruction Fund $620,464 Capital Projects Fund $100,000 Technology Fund $220,000 i The City's auditor suggested that the City might wish to revisit the City's Fund Balance Policy and the Financial Commission began that process. Staff is drafting a revised policy for the Financial Commission review with the general direction given by the Financial Commission to increase the Fund Balance target to 50 — 52 percent of the upcoming budget year. Mayor Kragness questioned if the proposed amount of $220,000 for the Technology Fund would be needed since the City was receiving a rebate of $23,000 from Microsoft. Mr. Boganey discussed that the proposed amount for the Technology Fund relates to the City's match to grant funding to convert to the 800 MHz radio system. Councilmember Niesen expressed that she wants to make sure that all the research has been done before purchasing the 800 MHz system. Mr. Boganey discussed that the 800 MHz system had been around for at least ten years and that it had taken the State many years to adopt the system. The 800 MHz system would be the solution for the next ten years and in the meantime, the City needs to be compatible with the 800 MHz system. 09/27/04 -2- Councilmember Lasman inquired if the City were to purchase two consolettes for the dispatch center can they be turned over or sold at a later date. Mr. Boganey informed that he would have to check and report back to the Council. MISCELLANEOUS There were no miscellaneous items discussed. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn the Study Session at 6:40 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayo 09/27/04 -3-