HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 09-14 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
SEPTEMBER 14, 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 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Todd Paulson, Councilmembers Celia Scott, Barb Kalligher, and Kristen Mann.
Councilmember Dave Rosene was excused from this evening's meeting. Also present were
City Manager Gerald Splinter and Finance Director Charlie Hansen.
OPENING CEREMONIES
Mayor Paulson asked for a moment of silence for Howard Atkins who passed away during
the City Council meeting last evening, September 13, 1993.
OPEN FORUM
Anna Filson, 737 Woodbine Lane, appeared opposing the elimination of the Brooklyn
Center dispatch center and retaining the present dispatching system.
Mr. Richard Handy, 7230 Morgan Avenue North, appeared in support of the current
dispatching system. Mr. Handy is a retired police officer from the City of Brooklyn Center.
1994 PRELIMINARY BUDGET, LEVY, AND BUDGET CALENDAR
The City Manger and Finance Director made a brief presentation on the details and totals
of Version 1 and Version 2 of the preliminary 1994 levy and budget.
After discussion among the Council members, there was a motion by Councilmember Mann
and seconded by Councilmember Kalligher to adopt Version 2 of the 1994 preliminary
budget. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 93 -139
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 1994 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb
Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously.
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RECESS
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Mann to
recess the City Council into EDA session at 8:40 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:48 p.m.
RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED)
RESOLUTION NO. 93 -140
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A PRELIMINARY TAX LEVY FOR 1994 BUDGET
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND THE E.D.A. SPECIAL
OPERATING FUND
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb
Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 93 -141
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A PRELIMINARY TAX LEVY FOR 1994 BUDGET
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FUND
The motion for the adoption of 'the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb
Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously.
FINAL 1994 BUDGET CALENDAR
The City Manager presented a proposed calendar of budget work sessions and required
State public hearings on the 1994 budget for City Council review. After discussion, there
was a motion by Councilmember Kalligher and seconded by Councilmember Scott
approving the proposed calendar of budget sessions and public hearings for the 1994
proposed budget. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Councilmember Kalligher and seconded by Councilmember Scott
to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City
Council adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Deputy City Clerk Todd Paulson, Mayor
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