HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 11-20 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
NOVEMBER 20, 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 6:06 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.
Others present: Timothy Elftmann, Financial Commission Member.
UTILITY RATES
Council discussed the utility rate increases that are as follows:
Water: $0.94 per 1,000 gallons to $0.98.
Sanitary Sewer: $47.50 per quarter for a single - family residence ($26.13 for seniors) to $50.00
($27.50 for seniors).
Storm Drainage: $10.00 per quarter for a single - family residence to $10.75.
Recycling had no increase and will continue to be $6.45 per quarter for a single - family residence.
Mr. McCauley informed the Council that the rate studies and information reflect the previous
worksession and the change of methodology in estimating the utility portion of the streets projects.
The change results in planning for reconstructing all the utilities so that if a project requires total
replacement upon televising, etc., funding will be available for the project and that actual experience
may result in lesser costs that will enhance the fund balance and positively impact future rate needs.
Council discussed the increases and methodology used for utility rates. Some concerns and
suggestions were shared regarding the projects and money being allocated for the projects.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Mr. McCauley informed the Council that the draft capital improvement fund incorporates a
destination park plan that implements major improvements at Evergreen and Grandview Parks over a
three to four year period. The Council discussed the plan and there were no changes to be made on
the draft plan.
ENTERPRISE FUNDS AND GENERAL FUND
The Council discussed the enterprise funds and the general fund budget for 2001 that proposes an
overall increase of $407,913 or 2.91 percent.
Councilmember Peppe left the table at 7:57 p.m. and returned at 8:00 p.m.
DISCUSSION OF 2001 CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR
Council discussed a schedule for 2001. It was the consensus of the Council that regular City Council
meetings will continue to be held on the second and fourth Mondays with a study session at 6:00
p.m., before regular City Council meetings, and that worksessions will continue to be held at 6:00
p.m. The following dates would be considered for workessions and special meetings:
March 5, 2001 Joint Meeting with Commission Chairs
April 16, 2001 Commission Recognition Event
April 30, 2001 Possible Board of Review Meeting
May 7, 2001 Possible Board of Review Meeting
May 21, 2001 Budget
May 29, 2001 Regular City Council Meeting due to Holiday
June 18, 2001 Audit
August 6, 2001 Budget
September 4, 2001 CIP and Budget
October 15, 2001
October 29, 2001
November 13, 2001 Regular City Council Meeting due to Holiday
November 19, 2001 Budget
December 3, 2001 Truth in Taxation
Council discussed the issue of a special election with Councilmember Hilstrom leaving the Council.
DISCUSSION OF 2001 COUNCIL RETREATS
Council discussed possible dates for its retreats. Mr. McCauley will suggest February 3 and 17,
2001, and August 11 and 18, 2001, to Mr. Neu and report back to the Council.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Council discussed organizational issues, Lot 1, Block 2, Brooklyn Farm Subdivision, K -Mart, Toys
R' Us, Jerry's, and the Highway 100 project.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adjourn the meeting at
9:39 p.m.
City Clerk Q Mayor
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