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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 06-26 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 JUNE 26, 2000 CONFERENCE ROOM B CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION The Brooklyn Center City Council met in study session and was called to order by Mayor Kragness at 6 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, and City Clerk Sharon Knutson. 1. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Lasman discussed City Council Agenda Item No. 9a, Public Hearing Regarding Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Program. She inquired about tracking the benefit to Brooklyn Center residents and also inquired about CEAP providing assistance with household chores, which is not an exterior improvement. City Manager Michael McCauley said that CEAP will provide the City with a report on all the assistance it provides to Brooklyn Center residents. The household chores would include raking and other yard work, as well as interior work. CEAP provides many services, and the CDBG money will expand the services related to house maintenance and repair. Councilmember Nelson discussed City Council Agenda Item No. 1 lb, Public Hearing Regarding Private Kennel License Application Submitted by Jean Wessling, 5649 Brooklyn Boulevard. He inquired of the last time Council approved a private kennel license. Mr. McCauley responded that it was January or February 2000, and the Council placed the condition that it be reviewed after one year. Councilmember Lasman discussed City Council Agenda Item No. 11a, Resolution Amending Personnel Rules and Regulations Regarding City Vehicles. Mr. McCauley explained that the Teamsters contract provides language identifying which City employees are authorized to take home a City vehicle, and it was recommended by the City's labor consultant to remove the language from the City's policy that is covered in a labor contract. 6/26/00 -1- 2. DISCUSSION OF 2001 BUDGET PROCESS AND GOALS Mr. McCauley explained he is seeking input from the Council on specific items the Council wishes to see included in the 2001 budget and anticipated revenue targets. Councilmembers discussed various issues including, information on costs for traffic signal override systems for emergency vehicles; Highway 100 infrastructure costs for Phase IV; and Twin Lake water quality study. Mayor Kragness discussed youth and teen activities and the City funding an activity for teens. Councilmember Hilstrom raised the issue of street improvement projects and the City's responsibility for sod replacement. There was discussion regarding the dying sod issue, providing a brochure to educate the homeowner on the care of new sod, responsibility for the care of the sod, and future efforts to deal with sod replacement. Councilmember Nelson raised the issue of a left turn lane on northbound Shingle Creek Parkway into the south parking lot of City Hall. Mr. McCauley indicated that Public Works Director Diane Spector was researching this issue, but it may not be conducive to traffic safety. Mr. McCauley provided an overview of the 2001 budget. There will be no HACA increases; and current LGA are extremely small. A tax levy increase of three percent raises only $201,000; four percent is $268,000. A three percent salary increase costs just over $260,000. He is projecting an increase in revenues between three and four percent. He outlined some of the proposed budget issues as follows: a large police equipment request; additional cost in MIS with web site development; part-time benefits; additional personnel in park maintenance division; software conversion; increased PERA contributions; and street projects in front of City facilities (no assessments to recapture costs). 3. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Peppe raised the issue of the Council- approved concept for Highway 100 and France Avenue plans. Councilmember Hilstrom discussed an inquiry she received from Mr. Olson, 6532 Brooklyn Boulevard. She said he would like something in writing indicating exactly what is happening with his property in conjunction with the Brooklyn Boulevard Project. Ms. Spector said that Mr. Olson has received materials regarding the project and that there is no plans for beautification on his side. Mr. McCauley responded that he can have the information provided to Mr. Olson. There was discussion regarding the property at the northwest corner of Brooklyn Boulevard and 63rd Avenue. Mr. McCauley q an said he would request update on the status from the City's Prosecuting p Attorney Bill Clelland. 6/26/00 -2- 4. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Lasman and seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adjourn the City Council study session at 6:40 p.m. passed unanimously. '�� City Clerk Mayor 6/26/00 -3-