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OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
JOINT WORK SESSION WITH FINANCIAL COMMISSION
OCTOBER 20, 2003
COUNCIL /COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met for a joint Work Session with the Financial Commission and
was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 6:40 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob
Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager /Director of
Operations Curt Boganey, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
Financial Commission Members present: Jerald Blarney, Timothy Elftmann, Jay Hruska, and Gavin
Wilkinson.
UTILITIES
City Manager Michael McCauley discussed the 2003 -2007 utility rate study and the targets contained
and outlined the agenda materials regarding water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, street light, and
recycling utilities. He informed that the draft budget will be high on revenues because they were
premised on last year's rate study and that the revenues will be revised to reflect the lower rate
increases that are being proposed for water and sanitary sewer and the absence of rate increases for
storm water and recycling.
Council discussed sanitary sewer responsibilities, the total increase cost to residents for utilities, and
street light shortages.
DRAFT ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGETS (NON- UTILITY)
Mr. McCauley discussed the draft Enterprise Fund Budgets for Centerbrook and the Earle Brown
Heritage Center. He informed that staff would be incorporating the pro forma for an additional
liquor store into the 2004 proposed budget now that a lease has been approved.
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ROUGH DRAFT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Mr. McCauley discussed the draft Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and informed that there is one
transfer that is being considered of approximately $180,000 of monies received in connection with
housing bond refundings that was placed in the General Fund this year upon receipt. He informed
that he would like to be able to make some of the budgeted street improvement transfers from the
General Fund Budget if possible between now and the December 8, 2003, City Council meeting.
Council discussed the park shelters included in the CIP, lighting at the parks, the Opportunity Site,
and court settlements.
NOVEMBER 17, 2003, MEETING
Councilmember Niesen inquired about the breakdown of the impacts on total bills with the proposed
rate increases. Mr. McCauley discussed that the breakdown for total water and sewer City bills per
year would be $8.16 for residential and $2.08 for seniors.
Mr. McCauley discussed that staff will work to finalize the General Fund for Truth in Taxation. The
major issues for the General Fund Budget are the wages and benefits for employees. Insurance will
be increasing approximately thirteen percent and deductibles are being doubled. He will come back
with new proposed rates on November 17, 2003, and hopes to have a much clearer picture for the
General Fund Budget.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. McCauley discussed that Assistant City Manager Curt Boganey and previous Interim Assistant
City Manager Sharon Klumpp will be supporting the Fiscal and Support Services Director position
after October 31, 2003.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adjourn the Work
Session at 8:10 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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