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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 09-13 CCM Special Session CORRECTION 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 SESSION SEPTEMBER 13, 1995 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in special session and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 5:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody (arrived at 5:08 p.m.), Debra Hilstrom, Barb Kalligher, and Kristen Mann. Also present were Interim City Manager Cam Andre, Director of Finance Charlie Hansen, and Council Secretary Lorri Kopischke. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS Mayor Kragness introduced the 1996 preliminary budget and property tax levy report. Councilmember Mann stated over the last few days she has scrutinized the budget to find areas to cut and keep the property tax levy to a zero increase and the general budget fund to a zero increase and provide the improvements to the parks and tennis courts needed. She stated there was a simple choice, to cut the North Metro Mayors Association by $20,000. Councilmember Carmody arrived at 5:08 p.m. Councilmember Mann indicated she would be happy to discuss each item listed for reduction on a proposed list she had distributed to the Council. She indicated it was important to not duplicate items in the Human Services area of the budget which were also provided by the County. Councilmember Hilstrom recommended the Council look into Social Services and ask the Human Rights and Resources Committee for recommendations. Councilmember Mann stated she felt it was appropriate to make cuts in the Police Department budget but noted she believed there would still be $2,000 within the department from drug fortieture monies and other sources to allow for the purchase of the pager. Councilmember Carmody stated she did not feel it appropriate to cut the contingency fund because in two of the last three years, the City had used more than $100,000. 9/13/95 _ 1 _ The Director of Finance stated the proposed budget amount for the contingency fund was 5200,000. i✓fonday night it was suggested this be reduced to $100,000 but two of the past three years the City has used more than $100,000. Councilmember Kalligher indicated she had a hard time with eliminating all of the Social Services Budget. She would like to see a breakdown to determine how much was a duplication of County programs. u Co ncilmem ber itiiann stated the amount budgeted for social services was 53 - ,413. She recommended cutting 530,000 and letting Human Rights and Resources determine where those cuts would be made. Mavor Kragness asked where social service programs were available to Brooklyn Center residents other than the City, and if they were provided at no charge or on a sliding fee. Council membe; 'Mann suggested the services were available on Shingle Creek Parkway and also the library or through the court system. Councilmember Kalligher stated mediation is provided on a sliding scale basis and there is a domestic abuse program offered through the County. She questioned Mann's proposed cut of the chairs for the Council Chambers. Councilmember Mann acknowledged the chairs are "ratty" and need to be replaced but suggested this be postponed until the Council determined a permanent location for the Chambers. Mavor KraQness indicated she agreed. She questioned cutting the air rescue knife from the Fire Department Budget. V Councilmember Nfann stated this w w ' w as a new item hick was almost S and the City simply iv could not afford it. She explained it was a specialized piece of equipment used for auto . extrication. Councilmember Hilstrom stated she would like to make a motion to agree to cut out 5270.000 or S2 from the general budget and then determine what had to be cut. Councilmember, Carmody agreed but stated she did not want to make that decision until it was determined what would be cut. Councilmember Nfann stated she was concerned that the Park Commission had not evaluated the park and recreation programs. She reported she had conferred with Arnie Nfavis and he believed the general admission rate for the community center could be raised by S0.25 and the same level of attendance would continue. This would gene ate approximately 520,000 in revenue per, near. 91' 1 31'9_ _ _ There was a motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Mann for a 0% increase in the property tax levy to maintain the same levy. The Director of Finance reported State Law and City Charter requires the City not merely set the levy but also adopt a budget identifying the cuts made to specific departments. If the City fails to set the levy, the County would probably certify the same levy as the previous year and there would probably no levy increase for the next year. He advised the Council would definitely want to set the levy. Councilmember Hilstrom clarified it would be sufficient to make a motion to have a 0 % increase in the levy over last year and then specify the items to consider as brought forward by Councilmembers Mann and Carmody. The Director of Finance indicated the motion to set the levy itself is fine but the Council also needs to adopt a budget. The motion passed with Mayor Kragness and Councilmember Carmody voting against. The Director of Finance indicated those items will come before the Council as capital improvement projects. He was concerned with the proposed cuts to data processing in the budget. The budget proposes a five year replacement schedule. If the proposed cuts are approved, the computers would be replaced on a ten year cycle. Councilmember Mann acknowledged the concerns but indicated funds are limited. tilavor Kragness questioned the enhanced computer for the engineering department. The Director of Finance indicated the functions the engineering department performs such as geographical mapping and autocadd require a larger monitor and more memory. There was a motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Mann to cut the Data Processing Department Budget by $50.000. The motion passed with Councilmember Carmody voting against. There was a motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Mann to cut the Streets and Parks Budget by 57,700. The motion passed with Mayor Kragness and Councilmember Carmody voting against. The motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to cut the Police Department Budget by $2,125 passed unanimously. The motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Kalligher to cut the Government Building Budget by $13,500 passed unanimously. 9/1-3/9-5 - 3 - r The motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Kalligher to cut the Community Development Budget by $21,300 passed unanimously. There was a motion by Councilmember Mann to increase revenues by $20,000 in recreation. The motion died for lack of a second. There was a motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to increase revenues in the Community Center by $20,000 by increasing fees by $0.25. The motion passed with Councilmember Carmody voting against. There was a motion by Councilmember Mann, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to cut the Social Services Budget by $35,413. Councilmember Carmody stated she would not vote in favor of this motion because several of the services in the budget were not duplicated by the County. Councilmember Hilstrom requested two items, Project Peace in the amount of $50,636 and Youth Diversion Program in the amount of $30,900 be removed from the Police Department Budget and moved to the Social Services Budget. Councilmember Mann withdrew her motion. Councilmember Hilstrom concurred and withdrew her second. There was a motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to reduce the Social Services Budget by $50,000 and shift INVITE, INC., and Project Peace from the Police Department Budget to the Social Services Budget. The motion passed with Councilmember Carmody voting against. There was a motion by Mayor Kragness and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to cut 578,000.00 from the Contingency Fund Budget. The motion passed with Councilmember Carmody voting against. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -208 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A PRELIMINARY TAX LEVY FOR 1996. APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE GENERAL FUND, THE STREET IMPROVEMENT DEBT SERVICE FUNDS THE E.D.A. STD T BUDGETS FUND, A� HE H.R.A. H. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Debra Hilstrom, and the motion passed with Councilmember Carmody voting against. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -209 iyfember Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 9/13/95 -4- RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 1996 PRELIMINARY BUDGET The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Debra Hilstrom, and the motion passed with Mayor Kragness and Councilmember Carmody voting against. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -210 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY TAX CAPACITY LEVY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COST OF OPERATION, PROVIDING INFORMATIONAL SERVICE, AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF MSA 469.001 THROUGH 469.047 OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE YEAR 1996 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Debra Hilstrom, and the motion passed unanimously. SET DATES FOR THE TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARINGS There wa a motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to schedule the truth in taxation public hearings for December 6, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. and December 13, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT The motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adjourn the meeting at 6:41 p.m. passed unanimously. ex, , jw-m� '-�— 4-4�� Depu City Clerk Mayor Recorded and transcribed by: Lorri Kopischke TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial 9/13/95 - 5 -