HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 10-17 CCM Budget 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
COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION
OCTOBER 17, 1994
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in budget work session and was called to order by
Mayor Todd Paulson at 7 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Todd Paulson, Councilmembers Kristen Mann, Dave Rosene, and Celia Scott. Also
present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Finance Director Charles Hansen; Financial
Commissioner Ned Storla; and Recording Secretary Arlene Bergfalk. Councilmember Barb
Kalligher was excused from tonight's meeting.
REVIEW OF MISSION STATEMENT
The City Manager directed the Council's attention to the July 21, 1993, draft of the City's
Mission Statement and supporting documents attached to his memorandum dated October
13, 1994. He reviewed the evolvement of the Statement and the Council's participation in
its development.
The Councilmembers considered the use of the words "assure" and "effective" in the
statement. Councilmember Mann stated that to "assure" a "high" quality of life implies
financial support. The use of "strive for" to replace "assure" was considered and rejected.
Councilmember Scott suggested using "cost effective" to clarify the Council's intent.
Councilmember Rosene pointed out that the word "quality" in the phrase "quality of life"
required clarification, such as "high" quality. Councilmember Scott stated that "quality of
life" is generally understood to mean a high quality of life. She pointed out, however, that
the quality of life is influenced by factors beyond the City's control such as private
family/home circumstances. Mayor Paulson stated the City's efforts to accomplish its mission
are dictated by the parameters of its jurisdiction.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Mann to
adopt the Mission Statement of the City of Brooklyn Center as follows: "The mission of the
City of Brooklyn Center is to assure the best possible quality of life for our diverse
community by providing the municipal services of public safety, finance and administration,
community development, and public works in a cost effective manner." The motion passed
unanimously.
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REVIEW OF PROPOSED 1995 BUDGET
Financial Commissioner Ned Storla reported the Commission is pleased with the attendance
and participation of the City Manager and staff at the Financial Commission's meetings.
The Commission strongly supports and recommends designation of an ex officio
Councilmember liaison to attend and participate in the Commission's meetings to ensure
conscientious communication between the two bodies. Councilmember Rosene suggested
appointment of a substitute Councilmember liaison to attend the Commission's meetings if
conflicts arise for the primary liaison.
The City Manager directed the Council's attention to his memorandum dated October 7,
1994, "Supplemental Report for the 1995 City Manager's Proposed Budget," which proposes
five adjustments to the budget to achieve the Council's recommended $100,000 reduction.
The Councilmembers considered the recommendations. The City Manager and Finance
Director responded to questions and provided clarification.
The Councilmembers conducted and completed a line by line review of proposed 1995
General Fund departmental appropriations and expenditures for: Council, Commissions, City
Manager's Office, Elections and Voters' Registration, Assessing, Finance, Independent Audit,
Legal Counsel, Government Buildings, and Data Processing, as contained in the September
28, 1994 document: "City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Proposed Annual Budget 1995."
The City Manager and Finance Director responded to questions and provided clarification.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Mann to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council
Budget Work Session adjourned at 9 p.m.
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Deputy City Clerk Todd Pau on, Mayor
Recorded and transcribed by:
Arlene H. Bergfalk
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