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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 09-15 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 15, 1986 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in special session and was called to order by Mayor Dean Nyquist at 7:17 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Bill Hawes and Rich Theis. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Finance Director Paul Holmlund, Chief of Police Jim Lindsay, Assistant Director of Finance Charlie Hansen, City Attorney Bill Jordan, HRA Coordinator Brad Hoffman, Personnel Coordinator Geralyn Barone, and Administrative Aid Patti Page. Mayor Nyquist noted that Councilmember Scott was out of town and would not be present at this evening's meeting and Councilmember Lhotka would be late. RESOLUTIONS The City Manager stated that there were two resolutions before the Council this evening and that both dealt with the Earle Brown Commons Development. The HRA Coordinator explained that the first resolution would give final approval to the issuance of multifamily housing development revenue bonds. RESOLUTION NO. 86 -152 Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA, MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (EARLE BROWN COMMONS PROJECT), IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,800,000; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INDENTURE OF TRUST, A LOAN AGREEMENT, A REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND SALE OF THE BONDS AND DIRECTING DELIVERY THEREOF; AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT OF PURCHASE IN CONNECTION WITH THE BONDS; CONSENTING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND A FORM OF FINAL OFFICIAL y STATEMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITIES, RIGHTS, AND REMEDIES OF THE OWNERS OF SAID REVENUE BONDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously. The HRA Coordinator stated that this next resolution was identical to the resolution passed by the HRA earlier. RESOLUTION NO. 86 -153 Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 9 -15 -86 _1_ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT AND CONSENT AND ESTOPPEL AGREEMENT AND APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Rich Theis, and the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Nyquist stated that there was one other resolution before the Council this evening, that being the Resolution Establishing a Local Committee for Commemoration of U.S. Constitution. He stated that he has appointed William Lakotas as chairman of the committee, and that he would like the Council to contact him if they had any suggestions for committee members. RESOLUTION NO. 86 -154 Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR COMMEMORATION OF U.S. CONSTITUTION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSE -PLAZA INVESTMENTS ( RAMADA INN) There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Theis to approve the amusement device license for Plaza Investments. The motion passed. APPROVAL OF ON -SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE FOR RAMADA INN There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to approve the on -sale intoxicating liquor license for Ramada Inn. The motion passed. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Nyquist reconvened the public hearing on the 1987 annual City Budget. Councilmembers began review of the 1987 revenues for the City. Councilmember Theis asked if the liquor license fee for Ramada Hotel has been reflected in the budget. The Finance Director responded affirmatively. Councilmember Lhotka entered the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Councilmember Hawes asked why there was an increase in the animal control portion of the public safety budget. The Director of Finance stated that a new vehicle would be added to this budget. Councilmember Hawes asked why there was no trade -in value noted. The City Manager stated that the old vehicle would not be traded in but used as a rotation vehicle. Mayor Nyquist proceeded to review of the appropriation budget, and began with the City Council Budget, Unit No. 11. The City Manager stated that the Suburban Rate Authority has been cut from the budget, and that he is recommending cutting the funding for lobbying to $5,000. He noted that he is also recommending $1,000 for the Mediation Project. Mayor Nyquist noted that there has been a substantial increase in the membership dues account, and asked what the City is gaining from membership in the 9 -15 -86 -2- Watershed Committees. The City Manager stated that the committee is reviewing the basin and will have a report ready soon. Councilmember Theis stated that he had not realized that there had been no budget allocation in 1985 for the Mediation Project. Mayor Nyquist recognized Barb Jensen of the Brooklyn Center Mediation Project who briefly explained their funding request and the other areas that funds have been requested from. Councilmember Theis asked if the Mediation Project is solvent for 1986. Ms. Jensen stated that the project is clinging from day to day but that she is confident it will make it through 1986. Councilmember Lhotka asked if there was going to be a point in time when the Brooklyn Center Mediation Project would not need funding from the City. Ms. Jensen stated that she believes in the future the Mediation Project will become part of the court system and be funded through that system. She added that will be in approximately three to five years. The City Manager stated that the $10,000 request from the police department for the Mediation Project funding has been cut because he feels the police department receives indirect benefits from the Mediation Project. Councilmember Lhotka inquired if the City should start putting away funds for programs that may in the future be cut from federal and state government budgets. The City Manager stated that the auditors frown on surplus funds unless there is a clear cut explanation behind these funds. Mayor Nyquist asked if the City is receiving five times the value from the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council as they are from the Mediation Project. The City Manager stated that is a hard question to answer, and noted that he had made a judgment call and had continued to fund those projects that had been funded in the past. Mayor Nyquist stated that he was not sure if the City should continue to fund only past items. The Personnel Coordinator stated that the Executive Director from Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council could make a presentation to the City Council if they so wished. Mayor Nyquist recognized Florence Johnson and June Scofield who represented the senior choir, and stated that they were asking for an increase in their allocation of $100. She noted that the members of the chorus do pay weekly dues and also pay for the buses that are provided. Ms. Johnson stated they are asking for the increase because the cost of transportation has tripled due to the rise in insurance costs. She added that one -third of the participants of this chorus are from Brooklyn Center. Councilmember Hawes asked who else funds this program. Ms. Johnson stated that Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center fund this program, and also organizations such as the Lions Club, Rotary, Community Education, and the Lioness. Mayor Nyquist stated the Council would give their request due consideration when they reach that portion of the budget. Councilmember Lhotka stated that he would like a brief summary of all the membership dues before the next Council meeting. The Council next reviewed the Charter Commission Budget, Unit No. 12. The Council had no questions at this time. 9 -15 -86 _3_