HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 10-16 CCM Work 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
GENERAL WORK SESSION
OCTOBER 16, 2000
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met for a general work session at Brooklyn Center City Hall in
the Council Chambers and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 6:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert
Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers,
Finance Director Charlie Hansen, Public Works Director Diane Spector, and Deputy City Clerk
Maria Rosenbaum.
PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION OF UTILITY RATE STUDY
City Manager Michael McCauley discussed this item was on the agenda for a preliminary discussion
and that the scheduled meeting of November 20, 2000, will be to continue further discussions on the
utility rate study which has had greater than expected costs of utility replacements in the
neighborhood street projects and has impacted the projected fund balances.
Council discussed the increased residential utility charges in the draft rate study. Public Works
Director Diane Spector informed the Council that the projected effect of increases in rates for 2001
and subsequent years, with the exception of the periodic painting of water towers and the possible
need for a water treatment facility in the future, that most of the capital outlays in water utility will
be main replacements associated with neighborhood street improvements and other infrastructure
repair.
Council discussed the possible need for a water treatment plant.
GOLF COURSE 2001 DRAFT BUDGET
Mr. McCauley discussed the draft budget meets the financial plan for the golf course and its
repayment of the construction loan principle. If operations continue on course, the golf course will
reach its cash balance targets and increased loan payments may be possible in 2002.
EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER PRELIMINARY 2001 BUDGET
Mr. McCauley discussed that as of the end of August, the preliminary budget for the Earle Brown
Heritage Center (EBHC) is on course and that the preliminary budget remains to be balanced on the
capital expenditure side which will occur over the next month.
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Council discussed the preliminary 2001 budget that projects an increase in revenue over year 2000
of 4.85 percent and $1 Million of business that is already booked for 2001, the possible change in
rooms at the Inn for meeting space, the catering increase, the marketing being used, and the future
use of the land on Lot 1, Block 1, Brooklyn Farm Subdivision.
LIQUOR STORES DRAFT 2001 BUDGET
Mr. McCauley discussed the liquor store budget is based on conservative estimates of revenues and
that the budget meets transfer requirements. Staff is still waiting to see the operating results during
the holiday season at the new store and the longer term impacts on the Northbrook store. Mr.
McCauley indicated that so far sales levels at the Northbrook store have not been impacted as much
as anticipated. The budget may need to be revised in December if numbers upward in results.
Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers informed the Council that employment at the liquor stores
has improved since the new store opened and that the inventory continues to be an issue.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. McCauley informed the Council that the Candidates Forum was canceled for October 18, 2000.
Mayor Kragness discussed that Mike Opat would like to schedule a meeting regarding water
problems at Shingle Creek and Twin Lakes with her.
Council discussed what is happening at Brookdale. Mayor Kragness informed the Council that she
had a conversation with Ms. Paulson regarding the demolition and that once the work starts there
will be peepholes for people to watch what is happening over the course of construction.
Council discussed the North Metro Mayors budget, the rewording of the proclamation tabled from
the October 9, 2000, City Council meeting, and the meeting that was held on October 11, 2000, with
SEH regarding the France Avenue Study.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adjourn the meeting
at 7:29 p.m.
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