HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 09-07 CCM Special 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
SPECIAL WORK SESSION
SEPTEMBER 7, 1999
CITY HALL
CONFERENCE ROOM B
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met for a Special Work Session at Brooklyn Center City Hall and
was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 7:04 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/HR Director Jane
Chambers, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, Finance Director Charlie Hansen,
Public Works Director Diane Spector, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum.
Others present: Bob Thistle of Springsted and Financial Commission Members Donn Escher, Jerry
Blarney, Gavin Wilkinson, and Mark Nemec.
DISCUSSION OF BROOKDALE
City Manager Michael McCauley discussed with the Council the recent information received from
Mr. Schlesinger and shared a breakdown of the dollars requested since the first proposal was
received. Council discussed the breakdown of money involved and what the options were if Mr.
Schlesinger was granted his request of an additional $6 million.
Council discussed the options for Brookdale and what the pay options would be for the City.
Mr. McCauley stated that construction needs to start in 2000 to keep this project going. If Mr.
Schlesinger were not to finish this project, the project would be on hold for approximately two years.
Council discussed their concerns about the progress being made at Brookdale and that they did not
feel comfortable granting the request of $6 million; however, some money needs to be granted in
order to progress with the project. The Council discussed parameters for continued negotiations with
Talisman.
It was also noted that the Council would like to see a change in the exterior design of Brookdale.
Mr. McCauley will discuss with Mr. Schlesinger.
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DISCUSSION OF DRAFT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Public Works Director Diane Spector gave an overview of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
for 2000 -2004. This year's program had a few changes from last year's CIP and Ms. Spector
discussed some of the changes. Some of those changes include: a detention pond in East Palmer
Lake Park and the replacement of some of the storm drainage channels with storm sewer redirecting
drainage to the new pond. As part of the pond improvement, it is proposed to relocate the bicycle
trail through East Palmer Lake Park. The trail would meander through the park instead of traveling
behind the ballfield outfield fence.
Council discussed several issues pertaining to the quality of parks, water quality, and the new
bleacher code. Ms. Spector informed the Council that the proposed past projects will be going
before the Park and Recreation Department for recommendation before adoption f the final Capital
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Improvement Plan.
Finance Director Charlie Hansen discussed the golf course fund five year projected balance and
informed the Council that the target starting operating balance is 15 percent of revenues from the
previous year.
Ms. Spector stated that the CIP continues to move at an aggressive pace and that during this five year
period funds available are very close to or just below their targets until additional funds are dedicated
from the debt service freed up beginning in 2005 to supplement these funds. The regular Municipal
State Aid account is in the red due to several large projects. The City is cash - flowing State Aid
projects though the Local State Aid account until it is caught up at the end of the five year period.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Hilstrom asked if the City could inform the residents of Brooklyn Center when the
police and fire buildings will be done. Mr. McCauley suggested an open house after the buildings
have been occupied for some time.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lasman made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m., seconded by
Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously.
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