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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 11-18 CCM Regular 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 REGULAR SESSION NOVEMBER 18, 1991 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Todd Paulson at 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Todd Paulson, Councilmembers Celia Scott, Dave Rosene, and Philip Cohen. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, Parks and Recreation Director Arnie Mavis, City l Engineer Mark Maloney, Chief of Police Jim Lindsay, Finance Director Paul Holmlund, Assistant Finance Director Charlie Hansen, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary Peggy McNabb. OPENING CEREMONIES Reverend Robert Cilke offered the invocation. OPEN FORUM Mayor Paulson noted the Council had received one request to use the open forum session this evening. RICK JEWETT 6552 WILLOW LANE NORTH Mr. Jewett asked the Council when the residents of Brooklyn Center could expect to see the lighting at SuperAmerica be brought to code. The Director of Planning and Inspection advised Mr. Jewett the City had contacted SuperAmerica; however, had not received a response to date. He added the matter is clearly not negotiable. The ordinances are clearly stated, and SuperAmerica's site plan is on file. The City will give SuperAmerica an opportunity to correct the lighting. If the lighting is not brought to code, the next step will be to cite SuperAmerica for a violation of the City Ordinances. The City will then need to make a decision whether to arraign the issue through the criminal courts system or civil courts system. Given the current court schedules, it may take up to one year to be heard. The City Manager will contact Mr. Jewett by telephone once that decision has been made. 11/18/91 - 1 - The Mayor inquired if there was anyone else present who wished to address the Council. There being none, he continued with the regular agenda items. COUNCIL REPORTS HENNEPIN -ANOKA SUBURBAN DRUG TASK FORCE PLAQUE The Mayor presented a plaque from the Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation acknowledging the Hennepin -Anoka Suburban Drug Task Force's assistance in the surveillance, arrests and convictions of the Reginald Woodards Bank Robbery Gang. He advised the Council and residents the task force is a cooperative effort of the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids and Maple Grove, and expressed appreciation for the task force's fine work. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT The Mayor read excerpts from several commendation letters and telephone calls received from Brooklyn Center residents, and once again acknowledged the fine work of the Public Works Department staff in getting the snow moved in order to keep the roads passable for automobiles, buses and emergency vehicles following the October 31 snowstorm. REPORT ON BROOKLYN CENTER TOWN MEETINGS The Mayor reported to the Council the first Town Meeting was held on Thursday, November 14. The topic was the Charter Preamble and the City's Mission Statement. The Mayor advised the Council the beginning and ending portions of the preamble were drafted during the meeting. The remaining contents will be developed by citizens, possibly through a contest. The Mayor felt the Town Meeting was successful; there was good input by participants, and good quality discussion. The Mayor advised the Council the second Town Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 21, at 7 p.m. in the C Barn at the Earle Brown Heritage Center. The topic will be improved transit in Brooklyn Center. PARK CENTER SCIENCE CLASS The Mayor acknowledged and welcomed a science class from Park Center High School. APPROVAL F AGENDA O O G A AND CONSENT AG ENDA Mayor Paulson inquired if any Councilmembers requested any items be removed from the consent agenda. Councilmember Cohen requested item No. 12 -d be removed. Councilmember Rosene requested item 12 -f be removed. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to approve the agenda and consent agenda with items 12 -d and 12 -f removed. The motion passed unanimously. 11/18/91 -2- APPROVAL OF MINUTES OCTOBER 29, 1991 - BUDGET WORK SESSION There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by CounciImember Rosene to approve the minutes of the October 29, 1991, budget work session as printed. The motion passed with three ayes. The Mayor abstained. NOVEMBER 4, 1991 - REGULAR SESSION There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to approve the minutes of the November 4, 1991, regular session as printed. The motion passed unanimously. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to approve the mayoral appointments of election judges for the December 17, 1991, special election for Precinct 9. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS r i RESOLUTION NO. 91 -261 Member Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE PROCESSING FEE CHARGED ON APPLICATIONS FOR TAX ABATEMENTS BY THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER ASSESSOR'S OFFICE I The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -262 Member Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION COMMENDING STATE REPRESENTATIVE PHIL CARRUTHERS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. 'j RESOLUTION NO. 91 -263 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF HEARING PROTECTION SYSTEMS FOR FIRE PUMPERS 11/18/91 -3 - I The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. LICENSES There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to approve the following list of licenses: CHRISTMAS TREE SALES LOT Builders Square 3600 - 63rd Avenue N NONPERISHABLE VENDING MACHINES Minnesota Vikings Food Service 5200 West 74th Street Group Health 6845 Lee Avenue N PERISHABLE VENDING MACHINES Minnesota Vikings Food Service 5200 West 74th Street Group Health 6845 Lee Avenue N TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT Centerbrook Golf Course 5500 North Lilac Drive RENTAL DWELLINGS Initial: TCF Bank fsb River Glen Renewal• George Lucht 5105 Brooklyn Blvd. J. G. Strand 5329 Penn Avenue N Gary and Danae Morrison 5104 E Twin Lake Blvd. Peter S. Kelly 3900 - 56th Avenue N The motion passed unanimously. PRESENTATION RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $4,275,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 1992A The City Manager presented a resolution providing for the issuance and sale of $4,275,000 general obligation tax increment refunding bonds, series 1992A, and advised the Council the bond sale is being proposed to provide funds to recall the General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds of 1985A. Prevailing interest rates today are much lower than they were when the 1985 bonds were sold. This bond sale creates an opportunity for the City to lower its interest expense by replacing the old high interest rate bonds with new lower interest rate bonds, thus saving the difference. 11/18/91 -4- Robert Thistle, Springsted and Associates, advised the Council Springsted and Associates had reviewed the City's tax increment refunding bonds issued in 1985, and recommended refinancing the series. At the current interest rate of 5.89 %, the savings to the City will be $308,300. He advised the Council the 1985 series cannot be retired until the maturity date of 1996. Therefore, the proceeds of the 1992 bonds will be invested until 1996 when they will be used to retire the 1985 bonds. He advised the Council proposals for the bonds will be received by Springsted and Associates on behalf of Brooklyn Center on Monday, January 13, 1992, until 11 a.m. at the offices of Springsted and Associates, after which time they will be opened and tabulated. The City Council will consider the award of the Bonds at 7 p.m. that same day. In response to the Mayor's question as to whether or not additional bonds could be added to this sale in order to raise additional monies for the City, Mr. Thistle indicated additional bonds could not be added. If desired, a new series would have to be issued. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -264 Member Dave Rosene introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $4,275,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1992A The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE DATE OF THE OFFICIAL FLOOD PLAIN MAP The City Manager presented An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Relating to the Date of the Official Flood Plain Map for a first reading. The Director of Planning and Inspection advised the Council the ordinance amendment had been reviewed by the Planning Commission at its November 7, 1991, meeting, and will make two technical changes to the City's flood plain ordinance adopted on March 25, 1991. The first amendment corrects the date the City used for the flood insurance study and official flood plain map. The second amendment reflects a recodification of a Minnesota Statute citation used in the Ordinance. There was a motion by Councilmember Rosene and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve for first reading An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Relating to the Date of the Official Flood Plain Map. The motion passed unanimously. 11/18/91 -5 - DISCUSSION ITEMS PROPOSED 1992 MEETING SCHEDULE The City Manager presented a proposed 1992 meeting schedule for Council consideration. Councilmember Cohen raised a discussion on establishing a parameter for the Council's regular sessions to provide for a reasonable adjournment time. Rather than having the adjournment time being governed by an established parameter, the Mayor would rather see the meetings adjourned by parliamentary procedure as desired by Councilmembers. Councilmember Rosene recalled the Council had also on several occasions discussed the possibility of scheduling three regular sessions each month. In response, Councilmember Cohen cautioned the Council on committing to another evening meeting each month and recommended consideration be given to other commissions and committees to which the Councilmembers are also committed. The City Manager suggested, and the Council members concurred, staff and the Council members review and prioritize the list of impending issues to be addressed during the coming year, and schedule some additional work sessions during 1992 to address these issues. The list of impending issues will be provided by the City Manager at the next Council meeting. There was a motion by Councilmember Cohen and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the City Manager's proposed 1992 meeting schedule. The motion passed unanimously. DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO DEVELOPING OF A WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN The City Manager advised the Council Minnesota Statutes section 473.878 requires each city in the metropolitan area to prepare a local water management plan. This statutory requirement has been noted to the Council on several occasions, i.e., during the 1991 budget development process and during the development of the City's storm drainage utility ordinance and budget. The adopted 1991 and 1992 budgets for the SDU system each include $75,000 for the development of this plan. Because the rules and regulations regarding the required content for such local plans have been under development by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources during the past year, and because numerous changes were made, staff have waited until now to recommend initiation of the City's plan development. He recommended in ' p us the City Engineer's s draft co of a g ty g PY request for q proposal for soliciting proposals for the consulting services which will be required for the development of Brooklyn Center's water management plan. 11/18/91 -6- RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND AUTHORIZING SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS TO DEVELOP A WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN The City Manager presented a resolution approving request for proposals and authorizing solicitation of proposals to develop a water management plan. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -265 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND AUTHORIZING SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS TO DEVELOP A WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. 1992 RECYCLING SERVICE RATE The City Manager advised the Council that as a follow -up to the proposed 1992 Hennepin Recycling Group (HRG) budget which was presented at the Council's September 9, 1991, regular session, he had recently been notified by the HRG Administrator that it will not be necessary for HRG cities to increase the recycling service utility rate in 1992. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to accept the 1992 Recycling Service Rate report. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH SEH INC FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO 69TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1990 -10 PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS The City Manager presented a resolution approving amendment to a professional services contract with SEH, Inc., relating to 69th Avenue improvement project no. 1990 -10, phase I improvements. The Public Works Director reviewed the contract amendments, and advised the Council additional soil testing and other construction monitoring services are necessary to assure proper control of the soil correction phase of construction in the Palmer Lake area. He advised Council the soil correction process will leave the existing unstable soils in place. Heavier soils will be laid on top to compress and force the moisture out of the peat. SEH, Inc., has submitted a proposed amendment providing the additional services at an estimated cost of $27,000. The Public Works Director felt the actual costs may be closer to $20,000, depending on the number of tests which are determined to be necessary as the process proceeds. The Council members briefly discussed the recommended amendments and proposed soil correction process. Councilmember Scott asked the Council be kept abreast of this soil correction process as it proceeds. 11/18/91 -7- RESOLUTION NO. 91 -266 Member Phil Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH SEH, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO 69TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1990 -10, PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 91018 SUBMITTED BY PDO FOOD STORES, INC. The City Manager presented a resolution regarding the disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 91018 submitted by PDQ Food Stores, Inc. On November 4, 1991, after a prolonged and exhaustive review, the Council had directed staff to prepare the resolution on the basis that the standards for a special use permit were not met in that the plans submitted were not in conformance with applicable ordinance regulations pertaining to the property. Councilmember Cohen advised the Council he had asked to remove this resolution from the consent agenda in response to a telephone call from Mr. Atkins requesting an opportunity to address the Council this evening.. Councilmember Cohen asked the Director of Planning and Inspection for a synopsis of all communications /requests made by PDQ Food Stores, Inc., since the Council's November 4, 1991, meeting. In response, the Director of Planning and Inspection stated Mr. Archer had called inquiring when the minutes from the November 4, 1991, meeting would be available. The Director of Planning and Inspection advised Mr. Archer the minutes would be available pending approval at this evening's Council meeting. He also stated he had received a call from Mr. Jim Shelton, President of PDQ, at approximately 12:30 p.m. today while he was out of the offices. He explained he returned that call at about 2 p.m. and that Mr. Shelton was unavailable. There were no other contacts with PDQ. The Mayor invited Mr. Atkins or his designee to address the Council. JIM SHELTON, PRESIDENT, PDO FOOD STORES, INC. Mr. Shelton began his address to the Council by recapping the concessions PDQ had made relating to the driveway, the screening device on the east side, the lighting and signage to accommodate the City's recommendations /requirements in order to be in compliance with the standards for a special use permit. He advised the Council PDQ had based its site plan on that of the nearest competition, and he then asked the Council for the same consideration previously given to both Fina and SuperAmerica. 11/18/91 -8 - In response to Councilmember Cohen's request for clarification and reiteration of the basis for denial, the Director of Planning and Inspection reviewed the key points in the resolution specifically addressing the four areas of nonconformance. He then advised the Council the resolution requires any future revisions or modifications to the proposed plans shall be subject to the resubmission of a new Planning Commission Application consistent with the provisions of Sections 350 -220 and 35 -230 of the City Ordinances regarding special use permits and plan approval. The Director of Planning and Inspection then advised the Council an ordinance amendment is currently being prepared by staff for Council consideration at the December 4, 1991, meeting prohibiting the review of planning commission applications at the City Council table. The ordinance amendment further restricts Council's review of substantially altered site plans to only after they have been reviewed by the Planning Commission. Councilmember Cohen concluded the dialogue by stating he felt the Council had been more than fair in trying to accommodate PDQ in meeting the City ordinance requirements. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -267 Member Phil Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 91018 SUBMITTED BY PDQ FOOD STORES, INC. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Rosene recommended the City aggressively enforce the signage and lighting ordinances at all service stations in the City. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SEWER REPLACEMENT AT BROOKLYN DRIVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1991 -23 The City Manager presented a Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Sewer Replacement at Brooklyn Drive, Improvement Project No. 1991 -23. The plans and specifications and advertisement for bids were authorized at the October 21, 1991, Council meeting. The Public Works Director advised the Council six bids were received, and they all significantly exceeded the City Engineer's estimate of $43,125. In addition to an underestimation of a few construction factors, the Public Works Director felt the October 31, 1991, snowstorm had a dramatic impact on the bids. He felt an option to reject all the bids and advertise again in the spring may be more cost effective; however, in view of the seriousness of a potential collapse, he recommended awarding the bid to J.P. Norex, Inc., based on their low bid of $58,371. The cities of Brooklyn Park and St. Louis Park had provided excellent references /recommendations on J.P. Norex, Inc. 11/18/91 -9- Councilmember Rosene advised the Council he had asked to remove this resolution from the consent agenda, and recommended the resolution be amended to include an additional paragraph addressing the urgency of this project in view of the Director of Public Works' opinion that the sewer is in such disrepair that a collapse by next spring is highly probable. The Director of Public Works and the Council concurred with this recommendation. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -268 Member Dave Rosene introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption subject to an amendment addressing the urgency of this sewer replacement project: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SEWER REPLACEMENT AT BROOKLYN DRIVE, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1991 -23 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Phil Cohen, and the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Pedlar arrived at the meeting at 8:15 p.m. RECESS The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 8:15 p.m. and reconvened at 8:30 p.m. 1992 PROPOSED BUDGET WORK SESSION The Mayor recapped the Council's October 29, 1991, budget work session, and recommended this budget work session be for the Council to address some concerns raised at the October 29, 1991, budget work session and also to further review the 1992 City Manager's proposed budget. Public input will be received at the November 25, 1991, Truth in Taxation Public Hearing. CITY -OWNED LIQUOR STORES The City Manager presented the Director of Finance's estimation of what the annual property taxes would be on the City's liquor stores if they were privately owned. Of the estimated $35,965 in taxes, Brooklyn Center would realize $4,459; the rest would be distributed to other taxing entities. The City Manager calculated the loss in revenues generated by the liquor stores to be $120,000 annually. The information was prepared in response to a resident's suggestion at the October 29, 1991, budget work session that the City's liquor stores be sold, and the proceeds be used to cover the budget shortfall. AQUATIC SUPERVISOR POSITION The Council discussed raising user fees for the various swimming programs to fund the aquatic supervisor position in the 1992 budget. Councilmember Scott felt, and the Council concurred, that maintaining the position would be money well spent. The City Manager felt there would be little, if any, impact on swimming program participation rates. 11/18/91 -10- There was a motion by Councilmember Cohen and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to fund the aquatic supervisor position in the 1992 budget by increasing swimming program user fees effective January 1, 1992. There was a motion by Councilmember Rosene to amend the motion to communicate to the swimming pool program patrons the increased fees are necessary in order to maintain the high quality program provided by the City. The motion, as amended, was seconded by the Mayor, and passed unanimously. The Mayor suggested offering patrons various options for financial savings, such as promoting books of swimming pool tickets at reduced rates. COUNCIL'S ROLE IN BUDGET PROCESS The Council discussed its intended /desired role in the budget process. The Councilmembers expressed a need and desire to be more closely involved in the decisions that are made in drafting the proposed budgets. BROOKLYN CENTER YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION REQUEST FOR FUNDS Following a brief discussion on the Brooklyn Center Youth Hockey Association's request for funding, there was a motion by Councilmember Pedlar and seconded by Councilmember Scott to refer the request to the Parks and Recreation Committee for further consideration. The motion passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR/RECORDING SECRETARY POSITION The Mayor raised a discussion on funding a newly created position for a communications coordinator /recording secretary for the City Council. He recalled the Council's enthusiastic response to his memo dated June 4, 1991, outlining the need for such a position. A copy of that memo was distributed, along with a copy of a memo from the Personnel Coordinator outlining the job description /responsibilities of such a position, as well as the cost, which was estimated to be $53,000 annually. The Mayor also recalled the Council's desire to be proactive in communications, and felt a highly visible communications coordinator in the community would certainly enhance work of the City and the Communications Commission. A lengthy discussion ensued on possible funding source. Several sources were cited, including surplus amounts from the 1991 budget, the contingency fund, and cutting nonprofit programs. The Council discussed options of staffing the position at different salary levels, and the advantages and disadvantages of designing the position an entry level opportunity to requiring a fully experienced communications background. 11/18/91 - 11 - There was a motion by Councilmember Cohen and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to earmark $53,000 from the 1992 contingency fund to create a new communications coordinator /recording secretary position, subject to a report from staff due by February 1, 1992, outlining the Communication Commission's recommendation /job description of such a position, and the Personnel Coordinator's estimated cost of the position based on the Communications Commission's recommendation. The motion passed unanimously. LEGAL SERVICES Councilmember Pedlar questioned the 5.5% increase in legal services, and directed staff to ascertain whether the increase represented an increased volume of services or an increased hourly rate. He felt competition is keen, and the City should aggressively pursue a competitive rate for legal services, whether it be through negotiations with the current legal service providers or through an advertisement for bids. The City Manager advised the Council he will work with staff on various ways of reducing the amounts spent on legal services and report back to the Council. POLICE PROTECTION Councilmember Pedlar discussed the need for reorganization of the City's Police Department. He felt there are too many captains and too many levels of management. Authority needs to be granted downward in the department, thereby eliminating the need for upper and middle levels of management. He highly commended the department on a job well done; however, stressed the need to shift positions and monies. He recommended adjustments be made to reduce administrative /management staff and provide more services and more patrols on the streets protecting the City's citizens. He concluded by asking staff to obtain a metropolitan salary survey, and compare the metropolitan area police departments' structures and salaries. Following a prolonged discussion of staffing in the Police Department, there was a motion by Councilmember Pedlar and seconded by Councilmember Scott directing staff to examine both the positive and negative impacts of reducing the Police Department force by both one captain and two captains, as well as to ascertain the potential impact on the union. The motion passed unanimously. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Councilmember Pedlar discussed the need for reorganization of the Public Works Department. As with the Police Department, he felt the management to employee ratio is excessive. He reiterated the need to grant authority downward in the department and to focus on teamwork. He cited the fine teamwork performed by the divisions of the department following the October 31, 1991, snowstorm as an indication that staff is indeed very capable and competent. Since the position of superintendent of public works is currently vacant, he recommended eliminating it from the 1992 proposed budget. 11/18/91 -12- The Council and staff challenged Councilmember Pedlar's thoughts, and a Iengthy discussion, including alternatives to eliminating a superintendent position, ensued. Councilmember Scott reminded the Council the two -week time frame for adopting the 1992 proposed budget does not allow for the Council to reorganize departments. In response, the Mayor stated the budget is the Council's most important policy. He felt the Council ends up in this same position each year at budget time -- definitely wanting to have some constructive and effective input into the budget, but finding itself up against the clock each year. He again reiterated the need and desire for staff to more closely involve the Council in drafting the proposed annual budgets. MOTION TO ADJOURN There was a motion by Councilmember Rosene and seconded by the Mayor to plan on adjourning at 12 midnight. The motion passed unanimously. CONTINUATION OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS There was a motion by Councilmember Pedlar and seconded by the Mayor to remove the position of superintendent of public works from the 1992 proposed budget. The Council and staff expressed opposition to this motion, and discussed several alternatives. Following a prolonged discussion, there was a motion by Councilmember Pedlar and seconded by Councilmember Cohen to eliminate the positions of supervisor of street maintenance and supervisor of parks from the 1992 proposed budget, and add a position of supervisor of street maintenance and parks. The motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT By previous motion made by Councilmember Rosene, seconded by the Mayor, and passed unanimously, the Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 12:10 a.m. Deputy City Clerk 0 Todd aulson, Mayor Recorded and transcribed by: Peggy McNabb Northern Counties Secretarial Service 11/18/91 -13 -