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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 04-06 CCM Joint Meeting with Commissions MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA RECEPTION AND JOINT WORK SESSION WITH CITY COMMISSIONS APRIL 6, 2010 COMMUNITY CENTER — CONSTITUTION HALL RECEPTION A Reception and general conversation period was held in Constitution Hall from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Joint Work Session with the Charter, Housing, Financial, Park and Recreation, and Planning Commissions and was called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:07 p.m. IN ATTENDANCE Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, and Dan Ryan were present. Councilmember Mark Yelich was excused. City Staff present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Assistant City Manager /Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, Fire Chief Lee Gatlin, Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, and Fiscal and Support Services Director Dan Jordet. Commissioners present were Charter Commissioners Stan Leino and Ed Nelson; Housing Commissioners Kris Lawrence- Anderson, Ephraim Olani, and Judy Thorbus; Financial Commissioners Rex Newman, Philip Berglin, and Dan Schuler; Park and Recreation Commissioners Tom Shinnick and John Russell; and Planning Commissioner Sean Rahn. PRESENTATIONS BY CITY COMMISSIONS Financial Commission Commission Chair Rex Newman introduced the other members of the Commission who were present. Most of the work done by the Commission during 2009 was related to the operating budgets for 2009 and 2010. Much of that work was done through joint Work Sessions with the City Council. In 2010, the Commission will continue to participate in work on the operating budget for 2011 and will be considering City Council compensation for 2011 and 2012. Housing Commission Chair Kris Lawrence - Anderson indicated that the Commission received little direction in 2009 and did not have an overly impressive list of accomplishments as a result. In 2009 the Commission reviewed the Housing Ordinance, the Administrative Fines Ordinance, the Comprehensive Plan, and held a brainstorming session on what to do. 04/06/10 -1- The Commission would be happy to assist the Council in achieving Strategic Goal #3; Stabilizing and Improving Residential Neighborhoods. In addition, they would like to assist the Council in achieving Ongoing Goal #5; Improving the City's Image. In summary, the Housing Commission would like to play a valued role in the achievement of the City's goals. Park and Recreation Commission Member Tom Shinnick listed the members of the Commission and indicated the Park Service Areas that each represented. The Commission's PowerPoint presentation highlighted its work in 2009. In summary, the Park and Recreation Commission wants to support the citizens and their park and recreation needs. The Commission wants also to support the decision making process of the City Council. Planning Commission Commission Chair Sean Rahn began by saluting the work of long time Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, who recently retired. He indicated that the commission had considered planning issues in three major areas during 2009; Brookdale, Northbrook, and the Opportunity Site. He then presented a 2010 program of work discussed by the Commission. The plan indicated a desire on the part of the Commission to assist the City Council in implementing Strategic Goal #2; Aggressively Proceeding with Implementation of the City's Redevelopment Plans, and Ongoing Goal #5; Improving the City's Image. City Manager Boganey stated that he had been looking forward to the Commissions' input. He indicated that he would assure that all Commissions received the staff support that each needs. Mayor Willson thanked everyone for their participation. He indicated that he'd heard some new ideas during the presentations and that the several comments on the community's image were helpful. Charter Commission Charter Commission Chair Stan Leino then arrived and reported on the function and 2009 activities of the Charter Commission. He pointed out that the Commission was not an appointed body by the City Council but by the District Court. During 2009, the Commission considered some "housekeeping" detail changes to the Charter, heard a request for a ward system of Election for Council Members, but had no input at a public hearing called to discuss the issue. During 2010, the Commission expects to take up issues relating to bringing the City Charter into conformance with State Law. Councilmembers Lasman, Ryan, and Roche all expressed their thanks for the work of the Commissions and the commitment of the members to the betterment of the community. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Willson at 7:58 p.m. 04/06/10 -2- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, Brooklyn s ned bein the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Broo n g � g Y q pp Y Y Y Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of the Special Session — Reception and Joint Work Session with City Commissions of the City of Brooklyn Center held on April 6, 2010. 2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at Brooklyn Center City Hall. 3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its April 26, 2010, Regular Session. "044 City Clerk Mayor 04/06/10 -3-