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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 10-25 CCM Study Session I 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 OCTOBER 25, 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 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, and Bob Peppe. Councilmember Diane Niesen was absent and unexcused. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager /Director of Operations Curt Boganey, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Fiscal and Support Services Director Dan Jordet, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. Councilmember Niesen arrived at 6:12 p.m. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS City Manager Michael McCauley discussed some clarifications to agenda item 10c, Resolutions Setting Bond Sales, and distributed sheets that outlined the coverage projections for the proposed tax increment bond sale. Councilmember Lasman questioned the useful life of seal coating with regards to agenda item 7c, Resolution Approving Change Order No. 3, Accepting Work Performed and Authorizing Final Payment, Improvement Project Nos. 2003 -01, 02, 03, and 04, Contract 2003 -A, 2003 Happy Hollow Neighborhood Street, Storm Drainage, and Utility Improvements. Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom discussed that the pavement is sound and the seal coating will seal the surface; not make it any stronger. Councilmember Niesen arrived at 6:12 p.m. Councilmember Lasman questioned if there was sufficient time to submit the grant application with regards to agenda item IOd, Resolution Approving an Application to the Hennepin County Environmental Response Fund. Mr. McCauley discussed that the application forms have been prepared and are ready to be submitted if approved by the City Council. Councilmember Carmody questioned if the former owners of the dry cleaning operations and the gas station site would be responsible for any of the cleanup. Mr. McCauley discussed that the dry cleaning company will likely be responsible for its pollution. Regarding the previous gas station site, it is less certain as it was part of a previous cleanup. 10/25/04 -1- Councilmember Lasman asked if the owner had been notified that eminent domain might be used with regards to Economic Development Authority (EDA) agenda item 4a, Resolution Authorizing Submission of an Application to the Hennepin County Environmental Response Fund. Mr. McCauley informed that Community Development Director Brad Hoffman had informally notified the owner of that possibility and that they are also discussing a potential development. Councilmember Niesen asked for clarification on TIF District No. 3 with regards to agenda item l Oc, Resolutions Setting Bonds Sales. She wanted to know if the City would have TIF District No. 3 forever and what would happen if the City did nothing with TIF District No. 3. Mr. McCauley discussed that TIF District No. 3 will end. If the City does nothing more in TIF District No. 3, the district would be decertified upon retirement of all outstanding obligations. Roughly $4.2 Million in debt service remains on current debt. There is also the pay as you go note potential for Brookdale. After the first quarter of 2005, the City cannot use tax increment other than for payment of obligations incurred prior to the end of the first quarter. Additionally, if the City did not spend the fund balance it currently has prior to that same time, those funds would be applied to the debt service sinking fund which would shorten the life of the district. Councilmember Niesen questioned what the next tool after TIF would be for the City. Mr. McCauley discussed tax abatement and grants. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS No time permitted for discussion of work session agenda items. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Niesen expressed that she would like to discuss the City Manager's annual review process; and that she hopes to have this done 2004, before Councilmember Peppe is departs. Mayor Kragness discussed that she had received a letter from the Sister Cities International regarding a membership. The membership is according to population and would be approximately $450. She questioned if the Council would like to consider a membership with Sister Cities International. It was the consensus of the Council to receive a copy of the letter received and to discuss again at a later date. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adj ourn the Study Session at 6:44 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. A Ca City Clerk Mayor 10/25/04 -2-