HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 06-07 CCM Special 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 SESSION
JUNE 7, 1993
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in special session and was called to order by Mayor
Todd Paulson at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Todd Paulson, Councilmembers Celia Scott, Dave Rosene, Barb Kalligher, and
Kristen Mann. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Finance
Charlie Hansen, and Assessor Mark Parish.
1994 OPERATING BUDGET /CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Mayor Paulson asked the City Manager to make a presentation regarding issues related to
the 1994 operating budget and capital improvement program of the City of Brooklyn Center.
The City Manager presented the following listing of operating budget issues and major
capital improvement issues which would be addressed by the City Council as a part of the
review of the 1994 general fund budget:
OPERATING BUDGET ISSUES
1. There has been a general 3% inflation rate in our economy and that inflation
rate is lower than the inflation rate of many of the materials, services, and
equipment purchased through our operating budgets (i.e. petroleum products
in the last few years have inflated at a rate of 5 to 6 %).
2. In the last few years and apparently in the future, we will be experiencing
fluctuations in the reliability of state local government aids and property tax
revenues.
3. Continued 6 1/2% Sales Tax on City Purchases.
4. Request for Additional Police Personnel.
5. Request for Expanded Promotional and Image Enhancement Program for
Brooklyn Center.
6. Management Information Systems Personnel in the Public Works and Utilities
Functional Areas.
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7. Additional Park Maintenance capacity.
8. Personnel for Serving Expanded Neighborhood Advisory Committees Activity.
9. Funding for Intrasuburban Transit System (circular /dial -a -ride system).
10. Additional Fire Inspection Capacity.
11. Creation of a Central Garage Internal Service Fund.
12. Implementation of a Program (cost center) Budget.
13. Electronic Records Management System.
14. Performance Based Contract for Energy Management.
15. Organizational Evaluation Process.
16. Phase Two of Elimination of the Use of Certificates of Indebtedness.
MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ISSUES
1. Street /Utility Rehabilitation Program (Residential and State Aid Streets -
Funding of Assessment Stabilization Program).
2. Park Buildings and Facility Rehabilitation /Replacement.
3. Apartment Unit Reduction /Rehabilitation Program.
4. Twin Lake Trail System.
5. Civic Center HVAC System Rehabilitation.
6. Required ADA Building Modifications.
7. Refurbish /Additions to Fire Stations Nos. 1 & 2.
8. Refurbish /Addition to City Hall /Police Department Addition.
9. Refurbish /Addition to Community Center (Senior Center).
10. Refurbish /Addition to Public Works Garage (address air quality problems).
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11. EBHC Building Addition /Parking Lot Expansion.
12. Scattered Site Single - Family Dilapidated Housing Removal Program.
13. Expanded Recreation Facilities: basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball,
hockey, etc.
14. Water Production, Storage, and Trunk Distribution Improvement Program.
15. Sewer Distribution and Lift Station Improvement Program.
16. Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Program.
17. Data Processing Improvement Program.
18. Brooklyn Boulevard /Brookdale Area Redevelopment.
19. r
Sto m Drainage and Water Quality Improvement Program.
20. Completion of Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail System.
21, Liquor Store #3 Northbrook Lease /Own.
22. Projects Related to State Highway Improvements.
Mayor Paulson opened the meeting for public comment.
Warren Lundquist and Henry Dorff appeared on behalf of 55 Alive AARP. The gentlemen
volunteer their time to teach the 55 Alive course and believe the charge of approximately
$30 for their group to use Constitution Hall at the Community Center is inappropriate.
Citizens 55 and older receive a ten ercent discount, scount, and the course cost limit by AARP is
$8. The charge for the use of Constitution Hall adds and additional dollar to the cost of
the course which they are unable to charge. They have tried a system where they ask for
donations of an additional dollar, and that has not worked out well. They stated Ms.
Flesher at the Community Center used to take reservations and provide administrative
assistance which was very helpful, but in recent ears the administrative ry p y st ative charge has made
it more difficult to provide those services. Mr. Lundquist further stated there is a need for
a senior activity center to be built in conjunction with the Community Center.
After discussion with the City Council, it was agreed that the 55 Alive class should work
with the high school and Hennepin County Library meeting rooms with regard to
availability, and if they are unavailable, then get back and work with the City Manager on
a possible different approach at the Community Center.
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Terry Precht appeared and reminded the City Council that as a part of the Town Meetings
on Crime and Safety there was substantial support for additional police officers. He
believed it was important for the City Council to keep that in mind as they approach the
1994 budget.
Bob Mickelson appeared and asked what portion of the budget would address the
implementation of the Brooklyn Boulevard Task Force recommendations, and he believed
building improvements required by the Americans with Disabilities Act should be a high
priority. He stated that Brooklyn Center has done a very good job with recognizing the
need for handicapped accessibility and wanted to emphasize that further improvements
would be required under the ADA and he believes they should have a high priority.
The City Manager stated that the City is currently interviewing consultants to do the second
phase of the Brooklyn Boulevard Study, and they are also coordinating efforts with
Hennepin County and the City of Brooklyn Park on the traffic analysis for Brooklyn
Boulevard. He stated he expected recommendations for the second phase of the Brooklyn
Boulevard Study to come to the Council within the next 30 days and the phase two study
would follow immediately thereafter. The City Council asked the City Manager to keep
members of the Brooklyn Boulevard Task Force updated as it related to the activities of
phase two study.
Donn Escher, chair of the Financial Commission, appeared and stated as an individual
citizen he wanted to compliment the City and the people administering the tree
reforestation program as it was a good program and run very well. As chair of the Financial
Commission (not speaking for the Commission as a whole) he reminded the City Council
as they consider adding personnel that also includes space and equipment in which to
operate. In addition, all of this will add extra dollars to the budget and increase taxes. He
asked the Council li
to establish priorities prior to the Financial Commission making
recommendations on the budget.
Councilmember Kalligher was excused from the meeting at this point in time.
Councilmember Rosene stated he received a recommendation from a citizen as to how a
metro suburban community hired in -house attorneys to provide legal services and contracted
some of those services out to neighboring communities. He said this citizen believed that
was an economic way to approach providing that service. He further stated the citizen
asked staff look into this feasibility. He further stated he had received an inquiry from
another citizen asking the City to cease plowing sidewalks. He said the citizen believed the
City originally promised the citizens they would plow the sidewalks at the time they were
constructed.
Mr. Escher stated he had a sidewalk in front of his house, and he believed that the sidewalk
system is used by all citizens and those citizens who live along it would be at a significant
disadvantage if the City ceased to low the sidewalks.
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Councilmember Rosene stated the Council should receive a modest budget request from the
Human Rights and Resources Commission of approximately $1,000 for a more proactive
diversity issue program. Julie Eoloff, a member of the Human Rights and Resources
Commission, appeared in support of more proactivity in the diversity issue area.
Kathleen Carmody appeared and questioned how the City Council approached prioritizing
the capital projects. Councilmember Scott explained that all of the projects listed on the
capital improvements list would not be handled in 1994. She said many of these projects
will be approached and reviewed over the next five and possibly even ten years. She further
stated as a part of the budget process the Council will pick those projects for which there
is funding availability and justification for in 1994 and review the remaining projects in
future years. The City Manager added the City receives funding from any number of
different sources for capital improvements. Some of those sources are in complete control
of the City Council and others are dependent upon other agencies such as Hennepin County
for certain roads and the State for authorization and funding. The availability of funding
is one of the major elements in establishing priority over which projects will be approved.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to
adjourn the meeting. The motion'passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council
adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Deputy City Clerk Todd Paulson, Mayor
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