HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 04-23 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
APRIL 23, 1997
CONFERENCE ROOM B
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in a special work session and was called to order by
Mayor Myrna Kragness at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman,
and Robert Peppe. Also present: City Manager' Michael J. McCauley, Community
Development Director Brad Hoffman, and Council Secretary LeAnn Larson.
I. COUNCIL ITEMS:
COUNCILMEMBER CARMODY: EDA LOAN PROGRAM
Councilmember Carmody discussed the use of the Home Rehabilitation Program (deferred loan
program). The program has been in existence since 1978 and has rehabilitated over 200 homes
in that time. The maximum grant was for $10,000 until 1993, when it increased to $15,000 and
the loan deferral was extended from five years to ten years. There was a priority placed on
grants for exterior work after the life and safety issues have been resolved.
Presently, the deferred loan program conforms to Hennepin County guidelines which provide
for a 30 -year lien period with a maximum $15,000 loan. For households with income over 50
percent of median income up to 80 percent of median, loans will accrue three percent interest
for a period of ten years with a 30 -year lien. For households of 50 percent of median or below,
no interest is charged.
Councilmember Carmody explained the compilation of statistical information on the grants for
the last ten years. While doing this, she realized that the Council may need to decide if the
purpose of this Program was to maintain housing values and the housing stock, or to keep
people in their homes and, therefore, be more of a social service program.
Councilmember Carmody stated that the budget for this Program was $60,000 for this year,
which translates into rehabilitation work on approximately four homes. She expressed concern
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that the original intent of the Program -- upgrading the housing stock - -was not being
accomplished as the grants are consumed by interior work (the life, health, and safety issues).
Community Development Director Hoffman and City Manager McCauley fielded several
questions relating to this issue. Upon discussion, the Council agreed to put this issue on the
next City Council agenda for further discussion.
II. STAFF ITEMS:
HERITAGE CENTER OPEN HOUSE
City Manager McCauley updated the Council on the progress of plans for the Earle Brown
Heritage Center open house in June.
DISCUSSION OF POLICE/FIRE DESIGN /OPTIONS/MEETINGS
City Manager McCauley gave an update of the Police /Fire design/options /meetings issue.
Several different options are being explored. A forum will be presented May 28, 1997,
addressing the three or four major concepts possible. Pros and cons will be discussed for these
concepts.
The Council took a break at 9:12 p.m. and reconvened at 9:17 p.m.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Hilstrom asked to discuss the upcoming modification to Tax Increment
Financing District No. 3. Councilmember Hilstrom discussed her thoughts regarding whether
the Council wished to study this issue further and the long -term implications of the proposed
modifications in the Tax Increment Financing District in general. She also raised the issue of
the process and whether the Council would be interested in additional review and discussion
of the proposed modifications to the Tax Increment Financing Plan.
There was general discussion among the Council regarding the issues involved in the proposed
modification to Tax Increment Financing District No. 3, the current process involved with
Brookdale and its current market value, and the specific proposal to modify the district.
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to adjourn
the meeting at 9:50 p.m. passed unanimously.
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City Clerk Mayor
Recorded and transcribed by:
LeAnn Larson
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