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STATUS OF 1991 BROOKLYN CENTER PRIORITIES
JUNE 1991
In July of 1990, the City Council reviewed the results of our
1990 Planning Session and approved the following priority
listing:
1. Crime /Drugs
2. Budget /Finances
3. Housing
4. Communications
5. Economic Development /Redevelopment
6. Public Facilities
7. Demographic Changes
Attached please find copy of a report on the 1990 Planning Session.
This report includes tables indicating the results of polling or
voting on each priority strategy by group in subgroups and summary
results of priority ranking and strategy satisfaction on pages
three and four. City Council reviewed the results of the Planning
Session and established the above priority listing.
CURRENT STRATEGY STATUS REPORT:
1. Crime /Drugs
a. Drug Education /Prevention Programs.
The primary program in the area of education prevention is the
D.A.R.E. (Drug Awareness Resistance Education) program. In
June of 1990, we graduated 657 5th and 6th graders in this
program from the four school districts serving Brooklyn
Center. We have two police officers spending portions of their
time in our grade schools starting in September and finishing
in June. This is a basic continuation of last years' D.A.R.E.
program. We have heard nothing but positive responses from
parents, school officials, and the community with regard to
this program.
A Joint Powers Drug Enforcement Program (Brooklyn center,
Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, and Maple Grove) is now nearing
the end of its first year and has also been a very effective
program and has received state -wide attention as a model of
how to operate this type of program.
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This summer the City Council received and approved the
Humboldt /Camden Task Force Report. This task force was made up
of members and representatives from property owners,
businesses, school, and the Brooklyn Center Police Department
to review crime and drug activity in this area. The use of
foot patrols by our Police Department hats proved effective.
We will be continuing this effort plus others to address crime
problems in the area and the whole community. The City Council
approved the Drug Task Force implementation plan in February
of 1991.
b. Drug Awareness Task Force.
The City Council passed a resolution at its June 11, 1990,
meeting establishing the Drug Awareness Task Force as an
official City commission to be named the Drug Awareness
Commission. This commission will hold its first meeting in
October 1990, as an official City commission. This Commission
has been meeting regularly since
C. Crime Prevention Program.
We currently have 43 crime watch groups active in the
community. Additional personnel are being requested to
maintain and expand crime watch groups. The Police Department
is working with the EDA, Planning & Inspections, and Health
Department to assist owners of rental property in handling
problem tenants. This group also works together to enforce our
rental property licensing ordinance on problem rental property
owners.
d. Battered Spouse /Youth Program.
Brooklyn Center's battered spouse program received a setback
during the summer of 1990 as Ann Marshall, its heart and soul,
retired from "active duty ". Our Police Department was directed
by the City Council to develop an interim staffing plan. The
department transferred Rochelle Kohagen to lead the battered
spouse program replacing Ann Marshall on an interim basis for
the remainder of 1990. Rochelle is currently expanding the
list of volunteers to assist in the battered spouse program,
and developing the battered youth program which appears could
be coordinated with the battered spouse program. This program
has been approved in the 1991 Budget.
e. Crime Prevention Fund.
The Crime Prevention Fund is proving to be a very effective
tool in providing complimentary funding and support for
various Police Department and community activities. They are
working with the Drug Awareness commission, the D.A.R.E.
program, and other community groups to supplement their
efforts in the area of crime prevention and drug awareness.
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f. Police Master Plan Update.
Brooklyn Center Police Master Plan has been updated and
reviewed as a part of the 1991 budget process, and 1991 budget
proposal includes a request for additional police personnel in
the areas of crime prevention, D.A.R.E. program K -4, and the
patrol division. The final 1991 Budget approved the crime
prevention officer.
2. BUDGET /FINANCES
a. Legislative Efforts.
City staff and members of the City Council will be reviewing
with our State legislators the urgent need to stabilize the
fiscal policy of the State as it relates to municipalities. we
will be encouraging enactment of the fiscal note process which
would control mandates by the State on local government by
encouraging them to provide funds for whatever mandates are
issued. We will also be working with the State League of
Municipalities and the Metropolitan Association of
Municipalities to inform our legislators of the need to
correct an imbalance on State local government aid, fiscal
disparities, and other related tax. The current mix of taxes
produces an imbalance in revenue flow to outstate communities
at the expense of metropolitan area communities, especially
the suburbs.
b. Financing Housing Programs.
The Housing Implementation Plan approved by the City Council
this summer points out the need to seek legislative change
authorizing additional funding sources to implement an
- effective housing program for Brooklyn Center. The City is
currently seeking additional HRA taxing authority through
special legislation.
3. HOUSING
a. The City Council has directed the staff to prepare a
final draft of modifications to our Housing Maintenance
Code of Brooklyn Center to include commercial and
industrial buildings and sites. A draft of the proposed
ordinance changes has been sent to the Chamber of
Commerce for review and comment.
b. Housing Revitalization Program Initiatives.
1. Staff is overhauling Housing Rehab Program
administrative rules and regulations.
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2. Staff has held initial meetings with H.U.D., MHFA,
and Marquette Bank Brookdale to review feasibility
of affordable financing for single - family home
revitalization projects.
3. Staff is developing a process for educating and
involving neighborhoods in our housing
revitalization programs. Starting in the southeast
neighborhood we will be meeting in September 1990,
with members of their neighborhood advisory
committee, crime watch groups, and the Housing
Commission to assist us in developing this process.
C. Subsidized Elderly Housing.
Council approved this summer the Housing Implementation Plan
which reviews and evaluates all the elderly housing and
service needs, and it will be included as a part of our
planning process in the future.
d. Coordinated Housing Maintenance Program.
Recently, an ad hoc committee composed of representatives of
the Police Department, Planning & Inspection Department, EDA,
Health Department, and City Attorney's office completed its
first year of operation. In this first year, it laid the
ground work for enforcement of our housing maintenance code on
sites which have, in the past, proved particularly difficult.
I am pleased to announce that through the efforts of this
committee we have made progress in handling these most
difficult sites:
1. 5300 block of Emerson: A homeowner was taken to
court on numerous code violations and received two
90 -day and $700 fine sentences. If he comes in
compliance with our codes by a court specified
date, the sentences will be dismissed. He has
removed two large truck loads of debris from the
property and improved yard maintenance. We will be
reporting to the court on his further progress.
2. 5900 block of Camden: A homeowner received court
orders to cooperate with City inspectors, remove
debris, reinstall a furnace and reconnect their
water supply.
3. 4700 block of Lakeview: A homeowner was ordered to
remove junk and debris under a sentence of 90 days
and $700.
4. 6800 block of West River Road: A homeowner has
improved their property maintenance after a court
appearance.
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5. 6200 block of Brooklyn Boulevard: We are currently
going to court over property maintenance, junk car
and debris, and various zoning violations.
e. Group Home Siting Process.
The Planning Commission is currently reviewing the ordinance
study by Resolution, Inc. and is evaluating the options
presented by this study. Because of the difficulty and
complexity of this question, the Planning Commission is taking
more time than originally anticipated and would expect to
recommend a proposed ordinance by the middle of 1991.
4. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Communications Audit.
The City Council received a Communications Audit prepared by
Coleman and Christison, Inc. which evaluated Brooklyn Center
communication processes. The audit recommended the following:
1. A computerized complaint system f or logging and
assigning citizen complaints.
2. The hiring of a full or part -time professionally
qualified individual to overview and professionally
direct the City's communication's efforts.
3. Develop an employee newsletter to improve
communication with the employees regarding various
City activities.
4. Formalize training of all senior staff in the area
of written and video communication.
5. Expansion of the City newsletter from six times per
year to twelve times per year and develop a new
"reader friendly" format. The report also
recommends the mailing of the newsletter so as to
reach the apartment and business community, as well
as the single- family residential community.
6. Set up a phone hotline which will give recorded
messages on "issues of the week ". The application
of new technologies would allow citizens to call
this hotline and choose from a menu of different
issues which they would like to hear more about.
7. Also included in this review would be the need or
desire to cable telecast council and /or commission
meetings.
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5. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT /REDEVELOPMENT
a. Improve Business Climate in the Community.
In October of 1990, the City Council will receive the final
draft of a request for proposal (RFP) for the Commercial
Industrial Analysis Project. We would expect the analysis to
be complete and report to the Council in May, 1991. Upon
receipt of this report, the Planning Commission, City Council,
and the Housing Commission will be involved in developing a
formal development/ redevelopment process or policy. As a part
of the commercial and industrial analysis project, we are
expecting some additional information on potential
redevelopment sites in the following areas: 69th and Brooklyn
Boulevard, northwest corner of I -694, T.H. 252 and the
Mississippi River; 50th and France, the R -7 site south of the
Hennepin County Service Center; and the industrial park north
and west of Freeway Boulevard and shingle Creek Parkway. After
submittal to the City Council there will be review and comment
opportunities for the public, Chamber of Commerce and various
commissions.
6. PUBLIC FACILITIES
The City Council has requested the staff to review various
alternatives for City Hall /Police Department expansion. In 1991
the Council will be reviewing the feasibility of setting up an ad
hoc committee to review the feasibility of various capital
improvement projects. The projects which would be reviewed by this
committee, should it be established, would be the City Hall /Police
Department expansion, fire station remodeling and expansion,
community center expansion (senior drop -in center), feasibility of
an ice arena, park system development in the Twin Lake area,
completion of remaining segments of master bike and pedestrian
trail system, and any other projects the committee may suggest.
7. DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES
a. Senior Citizen Drop -in Center.
This was identified as an issue as a part of the Earle Brown
Farm Committee's work, and it is included in a general study
of capital improvement projects for the City of Brooklyn
Center which will be before the City Council for consideration
in late 1990.
b. Recreation in Park System Impacts.
The Park and Recreation Commission completed a review of the
park study for the southwest quadrant of the community in
the area of Twin Lakes. The commission and the Council have
approved an overall bicycle and pedestrian trail system for
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Brooklyn Center. In September of 1990, the Park and
Recreation Commission held a public meeting to review the
southwest Twin Lakes park. concept plan and the bike and
pedestrian trail system. The public reaction was positive to
the bike trail system. There was concern expressed by
citizens as to the use of the Joslyn site (it's currently
being treated for pollution problems) as a public park. Some
were opposed to any use of the site as a public park, but
there was support for checking into the safety concerns and
keeping the option of park use viable.
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STATUS OF 1990 BROOKLYN CENTER PRIORITIES
SEPTEMBER 1990
In July of this year, the City Council reviewed the results of our 1990 Planning
Session and approved the following priority listing:
1. Crime /Drugs
2. Budget /Finances
3. Housing
4. Communications
5. Economic Development /Redevelopment
6. Public Facilities
7. Demographic Changes
Attached please find copy of a report on the 1990 Planning Session. This report
includes tables indicating the results of polling or voting on each priority
strategy by group in subgroups and summary results of priority ranking and
strategy satisfaction on pages three and four. City Council reviewed the
results of the Planning Session and established the above priority listing.
CURRENT STRATEGY STATUS REPORT:
1. Crime /Drugs
a. Drug Education /Prevention Programs.
The primary program in the area of education prevention is the D.A.R.E.
(Drug Awareness Resistance Education) program. In June of 1990, we
graduated 657 5th and 6th graders in this program from the four school
districts serving Brooklyn Center. We have two police officers spending
portions of their time in our grade schools starting in September and
finishing in June. This is a basic continuation of last years' D.A.R.E.
program. We have heard nothing but positive responses from parents, school
officials, and a community with regard to this program. We are evaluating,
as a part of the 1991 budget, whether or not to extend the D.A.R.E. program
in the lower grades of our elementary schools.
A Joint Powers Drug Enforcement Program (Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park,
Coon Rapids, and Maple Grove) is now nearing the end of its first year and
has also been a very effective program and has received state -wide
attention as a model of how to operate this type of program.
This summer the City Council received and approved the Humboldt /Camden Task
Force Report. This task force was made up of members and representatives
from property owners, businesses, school, and the Brooklyn Center Police
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Department to review crime and drug activity in this area. The use of foot
patrols by our Police Department has proved effective. We will be
continuing this effort plus others to address crime problems in the area
and the whole community. The City Council asked the staff to develop an
implementation lan based on the
P Drug Task Force report and report back to
the City Council by November 1, 1990.
b. Drug Awareness Task Force.
The City Council passed a resolution at its June 11, 1990, meeting
establishing the Drug Awareness Task Force as an official City commission
to be named the Drug Awareness Commission. This commission will hold its
first meeting in October 1990, as an official City commission.
C. Crime Prevention Program.
We currently have 43 crime watch groups active in the community.
Additional personnel are being requested to maintain and expand crime watch
groups. The Police Department is working with the EDA, Planning &
Inspections, and Health Department to assist owners of rental property in
handling problem tenants. This group also works together to enforce our
rental property licensing ordinance on problem rental property owners.
d. Battered Spouse/Youth Program.
Brooklyn Center's battered spouse program received a setback this summer as
Ann Marshall, its heart and soul, retired from "activity duty ". Our Police
Department was directed by the City Council to develop an interim staffing
plan. The department transferred Rochelle Kohagen to lead the battered
spouse program replacing Ann Marshall on an interim basis for the remainder
of 1990. Rochelle is currently expanding the list of volunteers to assist
in the battered spouse program, and developing the battered youth program
which appears could be coordinated with the battered spouse program.
e. Crime Prevention Fund.
The Crime Prevention Fund is proving to be a very effective tool in
providing complimentary funding and support for various Police Department
and community activities. They are working with the Drug Awareness
Commission, the D.A.R.E. program, and other community groups to supplement
their efforts in the area of crime prevention and drug awareness.
f. Police Master Plan Update.
Brooklyn Center Police Master Plan has been updated and reviewed as a part
of the 1991 budget process, and 1991 budget proposal includes a request for
additional police personnel in the areas of crime prevention, D.A.R.E.
program K -4, and the patrol division.
2. BUDGET /FINANCES
a. Legislative Efforts.
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City staff and members of the City ouncil will be reviewing with our State
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legislators the urgent need to stabilize the fiscal policy of the State as
it relates to municipalities. We will be encouraging enactment of the
fiscal note process which would control mandates by the State on local
government by encouraging them to provide funds for whatever mandates are
issued. We will also be working with the State League of Municipalities
and the Metropolitan Association of Municipalities to inform our
legislators of the need to correct an imbalance on State local government
aid, fiscal disparities, and other related tax. The current mix of taxes
produces an imbalance in revenue flow to outstate communities at the
expense of metropolitan area communities, especially the suburbs.
b. Financing Housing Programs.
The Housing Implementation Plan approved by the City Council this summer
Points out the need to seek legislative change authorizing additional
funding sources to implement an effective housing program from Brooklyn
Center. Council has instructed the staff to prepare necessary information
and documentation to justify legislative action.
3. HOUSING
a. The City Council has directed the staff to prepare final
draft of modifications to our Housing Maintenance Code of Brooklyn Center
to include commercial and industrial buildings and sites. We expect g p to
have a proposed ordinance for Council considersation before the first of
the year.
b. Housing Revitalization Program Initiatives.
1. Staff is to overhaul Housing Rehab Program administrative rules and
regulations.
2. Staff has held initial meetings with H.U.D., MHFA, and Marquette
Bank Brookdale to review feasibility of affordable financing for
single- family home revitalization projects.
3. Staff is developing a process for educating and involving
neighborhoods in our housing revitalization programs. Starting in the
southeast neighborhood we will be meeting in September 1990, with
members of their neighborhood advisory committee, crime watch groups,
and the Housing Commission to assist us in developing this process.
C. Subsidized Elderly Housing.
Council approved this summer the Housing Implementation Plan which reviews
and evaluates all the elderly housing and service needs, and it will be
included as a part of our planning process in the future.
d. Coordinated Housing Maintenance Program.
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Recently, an ad hoc committee composed of representatives of the Police
Department, Planning & Inspection Department, EDA, Health Department, and
City Attorney's office completed its first year of operation. In this
first year, it laid the ground work for enforcement of our housing
maintenance code on sites which have, in the past, proved particularly
difficult. I am pleased to announce that through the efforts of this
committee we have made progress in handling these most difficult sites:
1. 5300 block of Emerson: A homeowner was taken to court on numerous
code violations and received two 90 -day and $700 fine sentences. If he
comes in compliance with our codes by a court specified date, the
sentences will be dismissed. He has removed two large truck loads of
debris from the property and improved yard maintenance. We will be
reporting to the court on his further progress.
2. 5900 block of Camden: A homeowner received court orders to
cooperate with City inspectors, remove debris, reinstall a furnace and
reconnect their water supply.
3. 4700 block of Lakeview: A homeowner was ordered to remove junk and
debris under a sentence of 90 days and $700.
4. 6800 block of West River Road: A homeowner has improved their
property maintenance after a court appearance.
5. 6200 block of Brooklyn Boulevard: We are currently going to court
over property maintenance, junk car and debris, and various zoning
violations.
e. Group Home Siting Process.
The Planning Commission is currently reviewing the ordinance study by
Resolution, Inc. and is evaluating the options presented by this study.
Because of the difficulty and complexity of this question, the Planning
Commission is taking more time than originally anticipated and would expect
to recommend a proposed ordinance by the end of 1990.
4. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Communications Audit.
The City Council received a Communications Audit prepared by Coleman and
Christison, Inc. which evaluated Brooklyn Center communication processes.
The audit recommended the following:
1. A computerized complaint system for logging and assigning citizen
complaints.
2. The hiring of a full or part -time professionally qualified
individual to overview and professionally direct the City's
communication's efforts.
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3. Develop an employee newsletter to improve communication with the
employees regarding various City activities.
4. Formalize training of all senior staff in the area of written and
video communication.
5. Expansion of the City newsletter from six times per year to twelve
times per year and develop a new "reader friendly" format. The report
also recommends the mailing of the newsletter so as to reach the
apartment and business community, as well as the single- family
residential community.
6. Set up a phone hotline which will give recorded messages on "issues
of the week ". The application of new technologies wo uld allow citizens
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to call this hotline and choose from a menu of different issues which
they would like to hear more about.
The City Council has authorized an ad hoc citizens task force to review the
recommendations of this audit. Also included in this review would be the need
or desire to cable telecast council and /or commission meetings.
5. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT /REDEVELOPMENT
a. Improve Business Climate in the Community.
In October of 1990, the City Council will receive the final draft of a
request for proposal (RFP) for the Commercial Industrial Analysis Project.
We would expect the analysis to be complete and report to the Council in
February, 1991. Upon receipt of this report, the Planning Commission, City
Council, and the Housing Commission will be involved in developing a formal
development /redevelopment process or policy. As a part of the commercial
and industrial analysis project, we are expecting some additional
information on potential redevelopment sites in the following areas: 69th
and Brooklyn Boulevard, northwest corner of I -694, T.H. 252 and the
Mississippi River; 50th and France, the R -7 site south of the Hennepin
County Service Center; and the industrial park north and west of Freeway
Boulevard and Shingle Creek Parkway.
6. PUBLIC FACILITIES
The City Council has requested the staff to review various alternatives for City
Hall /Police Department expansion. We would expect a report back to the City
Council on this portion of the public facility capital improvements program in
December 1990. At that time, the Council will be reviewing the feasibility of
setting up an ad hoc committee to review the feasibility of various capital
improvement projects. The projects which would be reviewed by this committee,
should it be established, would be the City Hall /Police Department expansion,
fire station remodeling nd expansion, community center g p y r expansion (senior drop -
in center), feasibility of an ice arena, park system development in the Twin
Lake area, completion of remaining segments of master bike and pedestrian trail
system, and any other projects the committee may suggest.
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7. DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES
a. Senior citizen drop -in center.
This was identified as an issue as a part of the Earle Brown Farm
Committee's work, and it is included in a general study of capital
improvement projects for the City of Brooklyn Center which will be before
the City Council for consideration in late 1990.
b. Recreation in Park System Impacts.
The Park and Recreation Commission completed a review in the comprehensive
park study for the southwest quadrant of the community in the area of Twin
Lakes, and the commission and the Council have approved an overall bicycle
and pedestrian trail system for Brooklyn Center. In September of 1990, the
Park and Recreation Commission held a public meeting to review the
southwest Twin Lakes park concept plan and the bike and pedestrian trail
system. The public reaction was positive to the bike trail system. There
was concern expressed by citizens as to the use of the Joslyn site (it's
currently being treated for pollution problems) as a public park. Some
were opposed to any use of the site as a public park, but there was support
for checking into the safety concerns and keeping the option of park use viable.
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date z / s/so /
Agenda Item Number — A - 1
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
1990 PLANNING SESSION RESULTS
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DEPT. APP
Signature ti
e City Manager
MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached
. At your May 3, 1990, planning session at which approximately 40 citizens participated, the 1989
priorities were reviewed and re- assessed. The City Council reviewed the results of this session on
June 5, 1990, and asked our facilitators to summarize the results of the computer polling. In
addition, the Council requested a break out of City Council polling. Attached are copies of both
pollings.
The first table (attached) is labeled "Priority Evaluation - Council." This table's scatter map
indicates the City Council's polling on the "Importance" and "Satisfaction" on the various priorities.
I have added to this table the "Council Ranking" and the overall "Planning Group Ranking." The
remaining attached tables are the sub -group comparisons of votes priority by priority and the
Council's scatter maps for each priority.
RECOMMENDATION:
After discussion, adopt a priority listing by motion.
0 PRIORITY EVALUATION
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I A CRIME /DRUGS 1 100.0 7.6
3 4 fl HOUSING 2 51.0 6.4
2- 2 C BUDGET /FINANCES 3 63.0 5.0
5 5 D ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT /REDEVELOPMENT + 47.0 6.0
4 3 E COMMUNICATIONS 5' 60.0 5.0
7 7 F DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES 7 7.0 7.2
6 6 G PUBLIC FACILITIES 6 17.0 6.0
Voters = 5 Display = CENS .DSP 05-03-1990
Vert Tote Data = CEN8 .VTA 05 -03 -1990
Horz Vote Data = CEN8 .VTB 05-_03 -1990
Vote Methods = CEN8 ATH
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MATRIX - COMBINATION OF TWO VOTES
SUBGROUP COMPARISONS
MATRIX - - COMBINATION OF TWO VOTES
COUNCIL'S SCATTER MAPS
FOR EACH PRIORITY & SET OF STRATEGIES
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Average Average
COUNCIL 100.0 7.6
Voters = 5 Display = CEN8 .DSP 05 -03 -1990
Vert Vote Data = CEN8 .VTA 05-03 -1990
Horz Vote Data = CEN8 .VTB 05-03 -1990
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PRIORITY FOR B.C: STRATEGY SATISFACTN
MOST IMPT TO ADDRESS BON SATISFIED?
Average Average
COUNCIL 63.0 5.0
Voters = 5 Display = CEN8 DSP 05 -03 -1990
Vert Vote Data = CEN8 VTA 05- 03-1990
Horz Vote Data = CEN8 .VTB 05 -03 -1990
Vote Methods = CEN8 ATH
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PRIORITY FOR B.C: STRATEGY SATISFACTN
MOST IMPT TO ADDRESS HOW SATISFIED?
Average Average
COUNCIL 60.0 5.0
Voters = 5 Display = CEN8 .DSP 05-03-1990
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2 ADVISORY COMMISSION 48.0 5.4
3 OTHER 54.0 4.9
4 STAFF 60.0 6.2
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4 STAFF 43.0 6.3
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3 OTHER 42.0 4.6
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as $21,650.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Todd Paulson, and the motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager presented a Resolution Approving a Contract with SEH, Inc. to
Provide Professional Services Relating to Stage 1 of Final Plan Development for
Reconstruction of 69th Avenue North between Noble Avenue and Shingle Creek
Parkway. Councilmember Scott said she is pleased to see SEH, Inc. has agreed to
percentage cost points.
RESOLUTION NO 90 -139
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SEH, INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
RELATING TO STAGE 1 OF FINAL PLAN DEVELOPMENT FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF 69TH AVENUE
NORTH BETWEEN NOBLE AVENUE AND SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Todd Paulson.
Councilmember Paulson inquired about when the design work will be completed, and
the City Manager explained the phases in the design process.
Upon vote being taken on the foregoing resolution, the motion passed
unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
MTC BUS SHELTERS
The City Manager said he received a letter from the Metropolitan Transit
Commission (MTC) suggesting locations for area bus shelters. He said
Councilmember Paulson and he located 17 potential locations and requested
assistance from the City Council in reducing the list. Councilmember Scott
suggested the addition of the area near 53rd and Lyndale Avenues North.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Paulson
to eliminate from the MTC bus shelter list locations on or adjacent to
residential property, add the location near 53rd and Lyndale Avenue North, and
notify MTC with this list. The motion passed. The City Council said it prefers
not to allow advertising in the bus shelters.
1990 PLANNING SESSION RESULTS
The City Manager said he has information on the priorities established during
the annual planning process. He briefly reviewed rankings from the initial
report and summary and requested the City Council to formally approve the
priority rankings.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Paulson
to set the following priorities in rank order:
1. Crime /drugs
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2. Budget /finances
3. Housing
4. Communications
5. Economic Development /Redevelopment
6. Public facilities
7. Demographic changes
Councilmember Cohen said if budget /finances is a priority item, then the City
Council must realize it will be devoting energies of the City to improve this
situation. Councilmember Scott noted to run a City efficiently, it is necessary
to have the money to do so. With all the state and federal mandates and budget
restraints, the City will need to meet the needs of its citizens. She suggested
staff time be used to pursue grants, private funding, and other revenue sources.
She added the City should consider becoming more active in the legislative
process. Councilmember Cohen said he feels it is necessary to educate the
citizenry on the City's ability to do things. He said he is in favor of taking
the City's case to the legislature to request more flexibility in dealing with
the City's problems.
i
Upon vote being taken on the foregoing motion, the motion passed unanimously.
HOME OCCUPATION ORDINANCE
The City Manager provided the City Council with some background information
regarding the home occupation ordinance. He noted there has been a frustration
that certain types of home occupations can be carried out without the knowledge
of their existence while others are quite obvious they are there. He also
expressed concern over the difficulty of enforcing the ordinance. Mayor Nyquist
said he asked for discussion on this item at this time because usually the
ordinance is discussed when there is an application before the City Council, -
which is not a very good time to discuss a policy. He expressed concern with
home occupations which are permitted and then employees are brought into the
home. He questioned whether or not a home occupation becomes incidental. The
City Council proceeded to discuss various complaints the City has received
regarding in
home
g occupations,
g including occupations that are not allowed by
special use or permit, the hiring of employees, on- street parking concerns,
signage allowed, and "hobbies" versus home occupations.
Councilmember Paulson suggested each Councilmember convey there particular
concerns regarding the home occupation ordinance to staff so they can narrow the
scope and focus the concerns of the City Council. The City Manager said then
staff will be able to research the specific concerns and make recommendations to
the City Council at that point.
OTHER BUSINESS
Councilmember Cohen acknowledged receipt of the Humboldt /Camden Task Force
report and said he re
sumes the he City Council will have a hearin g to review the
report. The City Manager said this will appear on
pp a future City ouncil agenda,
da
Y g ,
and Mayor Nyquist suggested this be done very soon.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Councilmember Paulson and seconded by Councilmember Cohen
to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center
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I:BROOKLYN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430
TELEPHONE 561 -5440
EMERGENCY - POLICE - FIRE
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911
April 13, 1990
Dear Interested Citizen:
You are cordially invited to participate in Brooklyn Center's fourth annual Community
Planning Process. This year we will be conducting our planning session on the
evening of May 3, 1990, in the Captain's Room of the newly remodeled Earle Brown
Heritage Center (attached is a map showing the location of the Captain's Room).
Again this year we will be using James Brimeyer and Deborah Bennett -Leet and her
computer to assist us in establishing our priorities. The evening session will begin
at 6 p.m. with a dinner. The actual planning process will commence at 6:30 and end
at approximately 10 p.m. I'll be attending advisory commission meetings to help lay
the groundwork and answer questions about the planning session process and the 1989
priorities list prior to May 3.
This year we are establishing the following three goals for the 1990 planning
session:
1. To reaffirm the priorities (issues) previously established by the
group and condensed by the City Council. (See the attached 1989
priorities list.)
2. To increase the understanding of the group regarding the
priorities, strategies and status for completion.
3. To establish a frame of mind and enhance the knowledge of the
group in order to prepare for the 1991 planning session which
will then re- examine all the goals and issues facing Brooklyn
Center.
In addition to the 1989 priorities list which is enclosed, please find copies of a
document detailing the planning session process. Please review these materials and
should you have any questions or comments, do not hesitate to contact me at 569 -3309.
Thanking you for your interest, cooperation, and dedication to Brooklyn Center, I am
Sincere y,
Gerald . Splinter
City Manager
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BROOKLYN CENTER
STRATEGIC PLANNING
1990
GOALS:
* To reaffirm the priorities (issues) previously established by
the group and condensed by the City Council.
* To increase the understanding of the group regarding the
priorities, strategies and status for completion.
* To establish a frame of mind and enhance the knowledge of the
group in order to prepare for the 1991 goal setting session.
STRATEGIES /ACTION PLAN:
PHASE I. STRATEGY EVALUATION
* One at a time, review each priority and its set of
cooresponding strategies.
* Immediately following each review, the group determines their
level of satisfaction for each strategy.
Level of Satisfaction
1..... ............5..... •••... _9
Low Not Sure High
* Feedback is displayed and discussed.
- Instant feedback helps determine those strategies which
require more discussion time.
- Purpose of the discussion is:
• to clarify WHY people vote as they do.
• to ask and answer questions.
• to share further information.
• to determine major differences among sub - groups.
- Major strategy /action plans which are different from
original plans are discussed and recorded.
Example: REVIEW CRIME /DRUGS and its six strategies.
VOTE on each of the six strategies.
DISPLAY AND DISCUSS.
* Continue process for each priority /set of strategies.
2.
PHASE II. PRIORITY EVALUATION
* Two votes are taken.
Vote i1 - prioritize the 7 priorities using the forced
choice method which compares each priority with each other.
Results will give us a ranking of priorities from highest
to lowest in terms of relative CRITICALITY.
Note: Assumption is that ALL priorities are important but
that determining a sense of RELATIVE CRITICALITY is
essential for achieving effective strategic planning.
Vote 12 - Rate overall LEVEL OF SATISFACTION as to the
perceived effectiveness of the set of strategies for each
priority. (7 votes)
Level of Satisfaction
1 ............ ........5.....................9
Low Not Sure High
* Combine,display and discuss the two vote matrix. See matrix.
III. FOLLOW -UP
* Meet with Council to review session's results and to reaffirm
Council's role /responsibility to give direction in response to
the decisions on revised priorities and strategies.
* Establish framework for 1991 goal- setting session.
2/1/90
STATUS OF 1989
BROOKLYN
CENTER PRIORITIES
1. CRIME /DRUGS
a. Drug Education /Prevention Programs
-The primary program in this area is the DARE
program. As of the first week in January,
two Brooklyn Center police officers started
the DARE program in all Brooklyn Center grade
schools for fifth grade students. In
addition, we are currently serving two grade
schools immediately adjacent to Brooklyn
Center in Brooklyn Park which have
significant Brooklyn Center student
Populations (Fair Oaks and Palmer Lake grade
schools). We are also seeking the DARE
training for an additional Brooklyn Center
Police officer to serve as a backup in case
Of sickness or other unforeseen events. We
anticipate training to occur in the first six
months of 1990. Council approved Brooklyn
Center police department's participation in
the four cities (Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn
Park, Coon Rapids, and Maple Grove) joint
Powers drug enforcement program. This
program is a joint effort among police
departments of these four cities directed at
handling drug cases and situations which
extend beyond the borders of the individual
cities. The Humboldt /Camden Task Force, with
membership of property owners, business,
School District #286, and the Brooklyn Center
Police department, are assessing crime and
drug activity in this area and will be making
their report by June, 1990.
b• Drug Task Force
-The city manager's office is currently
working with the Mayor's drug task force to
prepare the necessary documents which will
allow the Council to consider formalizing the
task force into an official city advisory
body. We would expect these documents to be
complete and to the Council in March of 1990.
C. Crime Watch Program
-The crime watch program currently has 40
neighborhood crime watch groups in operation
in Brooklyn Center. This program has grown
quickly and now requires additional police
personnel to operate it effectively.
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d. Battered Spouse /youth Program
-The battered
spouse �-
p progra..., which is
currently handled through u
gh a contract with the
"Duluth Project," is effectively providing
the Brooklyn Center police department with
services to handle battered spouse counseling
and social service needs required under state
law. The police department is in the initial
stages of developing a similar program for
battered youth. We would expect to have a
program operational in September of 1990.
e• Crime Prevention Fund
-The crime prevention fund, we believe, is
operating very effectively in providing
services and funding to complement the police
department operation. They are also working
With other groups, such as the Mayor's drug
task force, to coordinate initial funding of
the DARE program and other similar drug
prevention education programs.
f. Police Master Plan Update
- Brooklyn Center police department has a five
year master plan which is annually reviewed
and updated in conjunction with the City
Council's budget process. We anticipate as a
part of the 1991 budget process to evaluate
the needs in the area of drug
en forcement /education and in the area of
crime prevention programs.
2. HOUSING
a• Maintenance Code for Commercial /Industrial
Buildings
-We anticipate submittal of proposed
ordinances to establish or extend housing
maintenance code
commercial/ industrial buildings re to n be before
the City Council by April 1, 1990.
b• Housing Rehab Program Initiatives
- Currently the implementation plan of
Publicorp is under consideration by the
housing commission, and we anticipate a
report to the City Council by April, 1990.
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C. Subsidized Elderly Housing
-The City Council should evaluate all aspects
of elderly housing and service
needs
as
a
part of the
review
of
the Publicor housin
implementation p g
plan,
submitted to the City Council by of
1990.
d• Coordinated Housing Maintenance Program
-City staff has an ad hoc committee composed
of representatives of the police department,
planning and inspections department, EDA,
health department, and the city attorney's
Office, which develops and periodically
reviews enforcement action on the most
problematic properties as they relate to
housing, nuisance, and health code
violations. This group meets quarterly to
review the status of enforcement efforts on
the properties on the target listing. This
process has assured us of a continued,
concerted effort on the "target list
Properties,, until such time as all
enforcement remedies are exhausted.
e• Group Home Siting Process
-The planning commission has received the
"Ordinance Study" on group home sitings and
is currently reviewing the report. We would
anticipate a report to the Council before May
1, 1990.
3• BUDGET /FINANCES
a• Legislative Impact
-The staff will be meeting with Brooklyn
Center state legislators and informing them
Of the need to stabilize fiscal policy
direction to cities and to enact fiscal note
process. These meetings will occur prior to
the 1990 legislative session.
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b. Property Tax Change
-As a part of the meeting with legislators
representing Brooklyn Center, we will be
reviewing our problems with the municipal
state aid system, levy limits, and
modifications to the property tax system
which complicate communication and long term
financial planning for cities. We are also
working with the Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities and the League of Minnesota
Cities to seek stabilization of property tax
Policies on the state level.
C. Alternative Revenue Sources
-The City staff is committed to reviewing all
Possible alternative revenue sources as a
part of the development of the 1991 proposed
budget, and the City Council in January of
1990 adopted the 3% hotel /motel tax which
will produce approximately $170,000 of
revenue for the 1990 budget.
d• LGA Funding Equity
- In meeting with state legislators
representing Brooklyn Center, we will
encourage them to develop a suburban
legislative caucus which will, hopefully,
allow suburban interests to be more properly
recognized in the states process of
determining distribution of local government
aids. Currently there is a definite bias in
the formulas which distribute the aids more
to the central cities and outstate
communities.
e. Financing Various Housing Programs
-The implementation plan of Publicorp will be
before the
City
1990. This analysis cl will detail spring various
Potential potential funding sources. The housing
commission is currently in the
ro
cess
P o
va f
evaluating ating some of the options presented in
the preliminary information developed by
Publicorp.
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4. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT /REDEVELOPMENT
a• Improve Business Climate
in Community
The EDA coordinator, in conjunction with
Publicorp and the Chamber of Commerce, is
currently in the final stages of developing a
request for ro os
p a
P 1 (RFP) for a commercial
and industrial analysis similar to the
Maxfield Housing Study. We would expect this
analysis to be complete late in 1990. At
that time the City Council will have to make
decisions on the direction of the development
of the remaining open commercial/ industrial
parcels in the community and also make
decisions on the direction of redevelopment.
b• Maintenance Code for Commercial /Industrial
Buildings (see item 2a)
-The City Council can expect to receive a
proposed draft of necessary ordinances by
April, 1990.
C. Complete a Formal Development /Redevelopment
Process or Policy
-The City Council should receive a staff
recommendation late in 1990.
d• Examine Feasibility of Development Projects
in the 50th and France Area, 69th and
Brooklyn Boulevard, and Lynbrook Bowl Areas
-The staff will be reviewing the
redevelopment potential in the area of 69th
and Brooklyn Boulevard in conjunction with
the results of community informational
hearings regarding the reconstruction of 69th
Avenue in the area of Brooklyn Boulevard.
Redevelopment projects in the 50th and France
area and the Lynbrook Bowl area will be
addressed as staff time becomes available
after the Earle Brown Heritage Center is up
and operating, and we have completed the work
on 69th and Brooklyn Boulevard area.
5. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Evaluate Expansion of City Newsletter
-The City Council has authorized a
professional audit and evaluation of our
newsletter and other communication devices,
both existing and potential, and expansion of
the newsletter will be considered as a part
of this audit and evaluation. The
professional evaluation will be complete by
June of 1990.
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b. Evaluate Expanded Use of Cable Television
-As a part of the Council authorized audit
and evaluation of potential communication
devices, the area of expanded cable
television activity by Brooklyn Center will
be considered and evaluated.
C. Improve Effectiveness of Newspaper Coverage
-The City staff is meeting with
representatives of Post Publications, and we
are discussing the feasibility of expanded
coverage in their Weekender Buyer's Guide
publication. With the appointment of a new
editor we are now receiving regular coverage
on municipal activities in the Brooklyn
Center Post.
d. Inform Public Regarding Redevelopment
Projects
-As a part of the recommendations
accompanying the redevelopment /development
Policy and process, staff will, late in 1990,
make recommendations on publicizing the
Projects and the process when adopted.
6• DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES
a• Housing Impacts
-The Publicorp housing program implementation
plan will be coming before the Council in the
spring of 1990, and these projects and
recommendations have carefully considered
demographic changes and their effect on
housing in Brooklyn Center.
b. Senior Citizens Drop -in Center
-In the late winter and spring of 1990, the
City Council will be reviewing a staff
proposal to consider a senior drop -in center
facility as a part of a possible bond issue
for improvements to the community center,
fire stations, city hall, and park
facilities.
C. Recreation and Parks System Impacts
-The park and recreation commission has
completed its review of a comprehensive park
study in the southwest quadrant of the
community in the area of Twin Lakes. As a
part of this review, the commission has
recommended extensive use of bicycle and
pedestrian trails to connect our parks and
various community recreation facilities. The
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commission has expressed the wish to
continually review and update our parks
system, and at this time they are stressing
the need for expansion and completion of the
remaining elements of our trail system.
Demographics indicate active recreation
activity such as trail type systems are what
the current and projected population groups
are interested in and need.
d. Evaluation of Aging Population Needs
-The needs of our aging population have been
considered in detail in housing and park and
recreation system evaluations and will be an
integral part of City planning activities
into the future.
7. PUBLIC FACILITIES
a• Review City Building Needs
-In March City staff will have completed the
preliminary analysis of all the projected
departmental building and facility expansion
needs. They also will have reviewed the
alternative of more efficient use of existing
facilities. Upon completion of this work,
the City Council will receive a report and
recommendation which will include the option
Of developing a citizens review committee to
examine and evaluate the various public
facility needs of the community. This
committee would make recommendations to the
City Council as to the feasibility, value;
and financing of these various projects. The
projects involved in this City staff review
are as follows: city hall /police department
expansion, fire station expansion, community
center expansion, senior drop -in center,
potential ice arena, and park system
development and expansion in the Twin Lake
area and completion of the remaining segments
Of the master bike and pedestrian trail
system.
b. Review Park Dev elopment /Redevelopment and
Expansion
-This project will be considered as a part of
the overall review of public facility needs
that will be presented to the Council in
March, 1990.
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the city that works for you
August 28, 1990
Gerald Splinter, City Manager
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Dear Jerry:
The City of New Brighton has developed the attached "Future
Focus" document as a result of our annual City Council /Department
Head goalsetting process. This document highlights a number of
issues which will face the City in the coming 3 to 5 years.
You will note from the Future Focus Plan that a number of the
issue areas relate to topics which revolve around
intergovernmental concerns for which the City of Brooklyn Center
and the City of New Brighton can cooperate and communicate.
We hope you will read, consider, and react to this document both
in terms of areas of cooperation as well as a way to assist us in
revising this plan in our upcoming goalsetting process.
We believe that this document will clearly illustrate the
direction of the City in the coming months and years. Please
share - this with your Council and Department Heads. We welcome
your comments on our Future Focus Plan, and your willingness to
work cooperatively on interests of mutual concern and benefit.
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ew Brighton's Future Focus is a document which highlights the major .
issues being faced by the City both currently and in the near future -. These thirteen focus
areas were identified by the City Council, department heads, and the city manager as part
of the annual planning and goalsetting process by the City in the first quarter of 1990.
Although there are many concerns with both short and long term implica-
tions, the following items emerged as high priorities as a result of the ongoing study and
evaluation process.
This list-of focus areas is organized into three subgroups. Within each sub -
group, the individual focus areas have generally the same level of importance and are listed
in random order. A "C" priority does not mean that the issue is not important, rather -that
is has a lower recommended priority in the opinion of the Council and staff than an item
in the "A" or "B" subgroup.
A P R I O R I T I E S
PROVISION OF ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY
The City's goal is to provide safe, high - quality supply of
water in sufficient quantity and pressure to meet the city's
present and future needs.
Contamination of the groundwater aquifer due to waste 1
disposal activities on and around the Twin Cities Army
Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) has effected New Brighton's
water supply. A carbon filtration'system for the city's water
supply has been constructed as part of the settlement agree-
ment with the Army. While the City is able to supply top -
quality water to its residents, its ability to supply water in To achieve this additional supply, the Council has author -
adequate quantities during peak summer months has been ized the director of public works, the City's environmental
limited due to this groundwater contamination. To provide counsel, and the consulting engineer to work with the Army on
for the future development of the community and to avoid the possibility of using the Army's proposed Plume Ground-
continuation of lawn sprinkling bans, action to gain addi- water Recovery System (PGRS) to provide the needed water
tional water supply for the city is a top priority. production capacity. This system will use wells which are
To meet the water demands. of the city, water production planned to be installed in the Rush Lake area. Under the terms
capacity needs to be increased by about 1,800 gallons per of the City's litigation settlement agreement, the Army has
minute. This increased capacity will alleviate the summer agreed to pay fornew waterproduction costs resulting from the
water shortages and lawn watering controls which lkve been groundwater contamination.
in place for several years.
DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGY FOR State of Minnesota's ongoing cycle of budget shortfalls which
MAINTAINING FINANCIAL STABILITY they quickly pass along to local governments.
The need to explore ways to increase stability of our local
New Brighton has a history of prudent fiscal manage- budget in the context of these circumstances is a top priority in
ment. Policies have been implemented which have estab- the minds of council and staff. Proposed - action to develop
lished appropriate financial reserves while at the same time additional financial stability in the coming years include:
providing the funds necessary to repair and replace capital 1. Develop a plan to increase program cost effectiveness,
equipment as °well as to properly maintain community facili- provide a contingency budget policy, and develop a policy
ties such as streets, sewers, parks, water systems and the like. for the use of reserves.
Recent budgetary problems at the state level have brought 2. Develop and maintain our tax base through development,
an element of uncertainty to the City's financial picture in redevelopment and neighborhood improvement efforts.
spite of the City's careful long -range planning. The fact that 3. Reevaluate existing services and consider privatization,
a substantial portion of New Brighton's revenues are com- and /or joint powers agreements as well as program sharing
pletely controlled by the State of Minnesota in the form of with neighboring communities.
local government aids, homestead credit as well as levy limits 4. Avoid unstable revenue sources used in support of basic
is particularly troubling. This is especially true in light of the services (careful use of donations or grants.)
EFFORTS TO ENHANCE cate with appropriate officials to get our point of view
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS presented, such as the impact of state decisions on the city.
• Regular meetings with legislators and officials.
It is increasingly important that all levels of government • Membership activities With the League of Minnesota
work cooperatively to assure that public services are deliv- Cities (LMC), Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
ered with maximum efficiency and that public facilities are (AMM), and Ramsey County League of Local Govern-
developed and funded in the most cost - effective manner. ments (RCLLG).
Action steps to enhance governmental relations include: • Work with other agencies and organizations to avoid
1. Manager, Council and, department heads will work to duplication, share resources, and increase efficiencies.
improve relations and communication with other local 3. Build on existing positions of council and staff.
governmental units. • Mayor Benke in his position as president of the LMC.
• Begin meeting with Independent School District 621 and • Councilmember Roger Williams in his position as
District No. 282. president of the RCLLG.
• Work with Ramsey County on issues of mutual • City Manager Dave Childs in his position on the
concern (i,e., drugs, T.I.F.) boards of AMM and the Minnesota City Management
2. Council, manager, and department heads will communi- Association (MCMA).
COMMUNITY CENTER — FUNCTION, NEED, The council directed the task force and appointed sub -
ACTION PLAN committees, city staff, architects, and financial advisors to
pursue the following action steps:
In response to a community survey in 1988 which indi- 1. Finalize a proposed program of facility components and
cated support for a multi -use community center and the activities.
National Guard's interest to build a 400 - person Armory in 2. Cultivate participation of potential user groups and secure .
New Brighton, the council appointed a citizen task force in their input into design and operating activities.
1989 to explore the feasibility of such a facility. 3. Select and recommend a site.
An in -depth cost analysis in conjunction with a commu- 4. Assess construction and operational costs and recommend
nity center survey resulted in a recommendation to the appropriate funding methods.
council that the focus be given to a stand -alone community 5. Determine preliminary building design.
center. Consequently, the construction of a community cen- 6. Prepare and implement public relations /education and
ter in New Brighton and the process by which that -goal is informational programs to assure that citizens are informed
realized has been identified as a high priority. of the proposed November referendum issue.
B P R I O R I T I E S
ANALYSIS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S • Publicize mission statement to residents and employees.
• Utilize the mission statement and role determinations to.
MISSION, DUTIES, RESOURCES develop service levels for the department.
A focus issue identified by the council and staff is the 2. Crime prevention
mission, role and accompanying service levels of the police • Attempt to expand the number and activity level of neigh -
department. The police borhood watch groups. -
department recently com- n,. • Publish neighborhood watch newsletter at least semi -
P
feted an intensive self- • annually.
evaluation and has been •Continue involvement with Welcome Wagon to publi-
carefully evaluated by oth- cize crime prevention programs.
ers in the 1989 accreditation �' •. Seek development of party house ordinance.
of the department. The New �/ 3. Drug Abuse Prevention Education
Brighton Police Department �/ • Continue D.A.R.E. in 5th grade; offer one -time 6th
was the first in Minnesota to � j grade program in middle school sequence.
be so recognized. 1� Begin D.A.R.E. mini - lessons in 1st - 4th grade classes.
The department is doing
more both quantitively and with the Ramse Y Count Y Sheriffs De i Investigate countywide D.A.R.E. funding in conjunction
P artment and other
qualitatively, including ., `� police agencies.
greatly increased efforts in • Locate/help formulate D.A.R.E. evaluation study.
drug abuse prevention • Explore joint police /parks and recreation after - school
through the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) or summer drug /crime prevention programs.
program. Drug enforcement efforts have also consumed a_,
growing share of the department's time.
Studying the department's mis-
sion and role is a natural step in
the ongoing self - evaluation proc-
ess begun by accreditation. By
determining the mission of the
department and community ex-
pectations about its role, better decisions can be made about
where public dollar and manpower resources are to be allo-
cated in the future. We must decide what programs, services
and resource commitments are necessary to provide quality
services to our residents.
Action steps in this process include:
1. Police department mission
• Develop a committee of police department personnel,
a Civil Service Commission member, a Human Rights
Commission member, a councilmember, and several cit-
izens to develop a formal department mission statement.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES increase in jobs, availability of goods and services, elimina-
tion of blight, and overall physical upgrading of the area.
In recent years, the City has focused a great deal of effort on The City needs to plan an active role in guiding this rede-
maintaining and expanding the city's industrial tax base, velopment, creating a strong tax base for the community's
eliminating blight and increasing employment opportunities. fiscal vitality and maintaining the city's physical health.
In 1985, preparation of the Old Highway 8 Corridor Plan Success will require a long -term commitment. During the
began. In 1987, the plan was adopted and the city became a next 3 to 5 years, the City will continue to focus efforts toward
Minnesota Star City. The plan identified sites within the achieving its redevelopment goals. Major action steps to
eastern quarter of the city which were blighted, vacant, under- respond to these concerns include:
utilized or otherwise ripe for change. Each of these sites for 1. Pursue dplan for redevelopment of the northwest
one reason or another had not been developed by the private quadrant of I -694 and I -35W.
sector. To implement this plan the City has taken on the role • Initiate planning process with property and business
of catalyst. owners.
The City has committed to take the actions necessary to • Identify market potential and master developer.
overcome the obstacles to change the Highway 8 Corridor. • Create a master plan for the area
The Corridor Plan provides base information and comprehen- 2. Olde Town Redevelopment.
save plans for the use and redevelopment of each of these •Initiate planning process with property and business
Through target sites.. Th h careful use of tax increment financing as owners and identify potential market.
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an implementation tool, the City has assisted 17 projects to • Select master developer.
date. The result has been a 9 -fold taxable valuation increase • Create development plans.
on those sites. • Implement development plans.
Several key redevelopment areas remain unimproved. 3. Pursue plans and - development of poleyard area and
Among these areas are the city's old downtown area by City Uighway 8, south - central area.
Hall, the northwest quadrant of I- 694/1 -35W, the asphalt plant - • Work with the MPCA, EPA, and MacGillis and Gibbs
property, and the poleyards. These sites are. relatively large to make the MacGillis and Gibbs property available.
and complex. Environmental contamination affects much of • Monitor pollution cleanup process.
the property and the property's poor condition and appearance • Extend County Road E2 to Highway 8.
discourages private investment. • Prepare implementation plan for redevelopment of Bell
The potential benefit of turning these areas around and en- Pole site.
couraging private investment is immense. A conservative • Work with business and property owners to develop .
estimate of the potential increase in property value redevelop- plans for other properties in the south - central area.
ment provided if only 4 key areas were developed is $50 • Coordinate private improvements with greenway
million. In addition, the community would benefit from the improvements.
B' PRIORITI
EVALUATION AND CLEANUP OF The action steps recommended for dealing with these sites:
CONTAMINATION SITES 1. Staff, city advisory boards (Air Quality Board /Environ-
mental Quality Commission) and council will monitor cleanup
A clean environment is essential for the very best quality studies and activities on all sites and represent the City's
of life and the highest personal health standard of the commu- interests.
nity. The City has identified the following sites in need of 2. Cooperate with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
environmental cleanup: and the Environmental Protection Agency on federal super-
• MacGillis and Gibbs property fund projects such as the MacGillis and Gibbs, Bell Pole and
• Bell Pole_.property TCAAP sites.
• Trio Solvent property 3. Apply pressure to bring rendering plants into compliance
• Herbst Landfill_ with air quality /odor discharge standards.
• Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) 4. Establish City procedures for locating, recording and
• Mengelkoch Rendering site following through on underground storage tanks. Ensure that
• Gordon Rendering property all underground storage tanks are in compliance with new
• Underground storage tanks at various sites. state and federal laws.
RESPONSE TO RECYCLING AND collecting recyclables has increased significantly since the
SOLID WASTE ISSUES City began recycling in 1988. Costs are likely to continue to
increase or be volatile in the foreseeable future. Ramsey
Recycling will be an increasingly important environmental County has funded the recycling program to date, however,
issue for the City in the next 5 years. The need to recycle is their continued funding after January 1991 is uncertain.
closely tied to the rising costs and difficulties in handling solid New Brighton's action steps in the area of recycling
waste. Landfill space for solid waste disposal is becoming include:
harder to find. Increasing 1. Make a decision about the city's solid waste collection
tipping fees and concerns system (open, organized, public or private.)
about burning waste mate- , 2. Take steps to increase the recycling participation level of
rial will make recycling a our residents and the amount of material' recycled.
more attractive option. , ` Possible action steps include: -
Broader issues of resource e • Use of uniform recycling bins.
management are also impor- • Implementation of promotional activities.
tant reasons to promote recy- \ • Development of informational campaigns.
cling. • Increase the frequency of recycling pickup or other
Mandated removal of yard ee e e.-0 system changes.
waste from the solid waste , 3. Coordinate recycling and solid waste collection practices
stream began in 1990. The Its Easy. Its Smart. and planning with Ramsey County including the identifica-
City may need to play a role tion of funding mechanisms for recycling when the county's
in collecting, controlling or handling these wastes. recycling grant program ends.
Beginning in 1990, the City is contracting for biweekly, 4. Monitor legislation which governs the recycling of house -
curbside collection 'of household recyclables. The cost of hold hazardous waste and solid waste collection.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE in conjunction with the Council and the department heads has
TEAMBUILDING PROCESS developed'a plan for a five-year goalsetting and teambuilding
process which:
Like any organization, the development of a strong sense of • Assures advance input from all councilmembers and
teamwork and team spirit among the Council, city manager department heads.
and department heads requires an ongoing effort to build • Selects an appropriate facilitator and assures that they
positive relationships, evaluate weaknesses and reinforce are properly prepared.
strengths. • Provides for discussion of long -term goals and recog-
The team relationship in the past has been a positive nizes the need for a separate, distinctive teambuilding
influence on the overall operation of the City. The members element.
of the team continue to recognize the importance of teamwork • Facilitates communitywide review and discussion of
and have agreed to continue with and even improve the team - these goal statements.
building process. To accomplish this goal, the city manager
C. P R I O R I T I E S
REFINEMENT OF COMMUNITY Present: what material resources such as buildings ,jobs,
VISION STATEMENT locations and people resources such as talents, services
and attitudes, do we have which make up our image?
The American Heritage Dictionary defines vision as com- • Future: what material and people resources would we
petence in perception, intelligent foresight, or a mental like to have?
image produced by the imagination. 2. Dissemination of New Brighton images.
An important function of the City's policy leaders is to • Generation of a consistency of themes and a consistent
spearhead the identification, dissemination, and celebration New Brighton look and style.
of the City's vision. Ongoing discussion about the City's • Utilization of an annual marketing plan.
values, mission, image and vision are a focus area identified 3. Celebration of New Brighton images.
by the Council and staff. • Create a reward system for representation of New
Action steps toward refinement of the vision statement Brighton's vision.
include: • Develop a community ownership of the vision and
1. Identification of New Brighton images. image.
INTEGRATION OF ANNUAL AND FIVE -YEAR staff recognize the need to have greater emphasis on the policy
PLANNING AND BUDGETING PROCESS
portionof the 5-yearplan ratherthanview it as only a financial
document.
The Council and staff have developed three documents 2. The annual budget will grow from fhe 5 -year plan as it is
which are instrumental in providing financial and policy updated annually.
direction for the City. These documents result from the 3. The annual budget should be interrelated with the annual
annual goalsetting session, the development of a 5 -year work programs of the City's departments.
financial plan and the development of the annual budget. To 4. Evaluation of the accomplishment of annual and long-
ensure that these processes are more closely interrelated and range goals, referred to as gold -star achievements, will pro-
coordinated, several action steps are proposed including: vide for the revisions at the annual, long -range goalsetting
1. The 5 -year plan should be more closely based on the goals session. A process of anticipating long -term trends affecting
developed in the annual goalsetting session. The Council and the city is also a critical element in setting organized goals.
LIQUOR OPERATION POLICY DIRECTION term measures needed to enhance profitability of the opera -
AND ACTION PLAN tion must be "addressed. Action steps to accomplish this
include:
During recent years, profit levels have eroded in the City's 1. The council will establish criteria with tangible targets to
liquor operation at both the Powerhouse Bar in downtown assess the City's liquor operations and to form a framework
and at the Brandywine facility on Palmer Drive . for the long -term decision whether or not the City will remain
The City Council recognizes that numerous factors have in the liquor business.
contributed to this erosion in profits including the national 2. A work plan with semi - annual reviews will be developed
health- consciousness and changing market conditions. The to achieve the annual targets for the liquor operation as estab-
council also acknowledges that there is an inherent conflict lished by the council. These will include the evaluation of
between the sale of liquor and the City's role in protecting the the lottery retail at the Palmer Drive location as well as sales,,
public health and safety of its residents. enhancements, building, signage, minor improvements, and.
Because of these factors, the long -term decision of whether cost - control measures for the Brandywine, Palmer Drive and.
the City will remain in the liquor business as well as the short- Powerhouse locations.
HOUSING ANALYSIS AND POLICY PLAN
New Brighton has more than 8,000 housing units. Single
family homes, townhomes, apartments, duplexes and other
types of housing occupy the vast majority of the City. These
housing units represent an immense capital investment.
Maintenance of the quality of this valuable investment in
housing is critical to the health and vitality of the City.
New Brighton has very little vacant land left for new home
construction. About 50 new homes are built in - New Brighton° ,
each year. As the last vacant areas disappear, the number of��
new homes constructed will continue to decrease.
The majority of New Brighton's housing stock has already '
been constructed and as a result the average age of housing
units will increase each year. With increasing age comes the
potential for housing decay. Even though most of the housing
units are still relatively new, the City needs to begin planning
now to determine its role in assuring that the quality of our Block Grant (CDBG) statistics regarding housing as shown in
housing stock is maintained in the future. their housing assistance plan.
Action steps to respond to these concerns include: 3. Review 1990 Census data on housing and social
1. Preparation of a housing conditions study for both conditions.
single - family and multi- family housing. 4. Prepare and begin implementation of a housing improve -
2. Review Ramsey County Community Development . ment action plan.
A P
• Provision Of Adequate Water Supply
• Development Of Strategy For Maintaining Financial Stability
• Efforts To Enhance Intergovernmental Relations
• Community Center: Function, Need and Action Plan
B P R I O R I T I E S
• Analysis Of The Police Department's Mission, Duties And
Resources
• Community, Redevelopment Activities
• Cleanup of Environmental. Contamination Sites
• Response To Recycling And. Solid Waste Issues
• Improvements In The Teambuilding Process
C P R I 0 R I T I E S
• Refinement,Of The Community Vision Statement -
• Integfation Of The Annual And Five -Year Planning And
Budgeting Process
• Liquor Operation - Policy Direction And Action Plan
• Analysis And Poky Plan For Housing
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Annual Planning Session Participants
FROM: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
DATE: March 5, 1990
SUBJECT: 1990 Annual Planning Session
It's that time of year again to start thinking about the 1990
annual Brooklyn Center planning and priority setting session.
This session is held annually and involves representatives of
Brooklyn Center's City Council, advisory commissions, City staff,
and representatives of such groups as the Chamber of Commerce,
school districts, and others.
You'll find attached a copy of the 1989 priorities list and the
status of the various projects in the priority areas. Please
review these priorities and projects. This document will serve
as a basis for discussions during the 1990 planning session. At
this time, final plans and details have not been developed for
this session. We would anticipate the session to occur on a week
day evening sometime in late April or early May. The proposed
Purpose of this year's session is to review and reaffirm
priorities established in 1989, to increase the understanding of
the planning session participants regarding these priorities, and
to establish a frame of mind and enhance knowledge of the group
in order to prepare for the 1990 goal setting session.
Should you have any comments or suggestions regarding the 1990
planning session, please do not hesitate to contact me at 569
3309.
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STRATEGIC PLANNING
1990
GOALS.
• To reaffirm the priorities (issues) Previously established by
the group and condensed by the City Council,
• To increase the understanding r_J 1hP7 group regarding the
priorities, strategies and status for completion.
• To establish a frame of mind and enhance the knowledge of ','h-
group in order to prepare for the 1991 goal-setting session.
STRATEGIES/ACTION PLAN:
PHASE I. STRATEGY EVALUATION
• One at a time, review each priority and its set of
cooresponding strategies.
• Immediately following each re7iew, the group determines their
level of satisfaction for each strategy.
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• Feedback is displayed and discussed.
Inst-1-Int f h,'_Ips whi'�h
requirea more dliscussion tir';E
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DT SPLAY AND DIScUqs-
Continue process for each priority/set. of strategies,
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Two votes are taken.
yply,11 - pAcritize the 7 priorities using the forced
choice method which compares eazn priority witb each other.
Results will give us a ranking Ot priorities from highest
to lowest in terms of relativc CRITICALITY.
gy, Assumptisn as that ALL Privrities are important but.
that determining a sense of RELATIVE CRITICALITY is
essential for achieving effnollv stratweir planning,
Rate overall LEVEL OF 7ATISFACTION as to the
perceived effectiveness nf rho s - r ot stmt zgits Or each
priority. (7 votes)
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Combine,display and discuss the two vote matrix. See matrix.
111"AMOPUP
Meet with Council to review session's results and to reaffirm
Council's role/responsibility to give direction in response to
the decisions on revised priorities and strategies.
Establish framework for 1991 goal-setting session.
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Cordi.all:y,
Deborah, Bennett- -Leet
Deborah Bennett -Leet • 2425 W. Co. Rd. C2, Suite 226, Roseville, MN 55113 • (612) 636 -1354
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COLLABORATIVE PLANNING • FOCUS GROUPS • INTERACTIVE LEARNING
May ! 22 ,.1930
Jerry Splinter
City Manager
City of Brooklyn Venter
6 01 Shingle Creek Parkway
''Bro Center, MN 55430
Dear Jerry,:
I just returned from two weeks out - of - town and am starting to
work on the planning session written report. However, enclosed
you'will find an evaluation form which might be helpful
regarding any future planning. of course, feel free to add or
delete any questions which you wish.
I haven't 'talked with Jim yet to see if we have finalized on a
date to meet with the council. We three will need to set up a
meeting ';prior to that to review the results and plan next steps.
Hope all is well with you! Look forward to talking with you
soon.
Best regards.
Deborah' Bennett -Leet
Deborah Bennett -Leet 2425 W. Co. Rd. C2, Suite 226, Roseville, MN 55113 (612) 636 -1354
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
1990 PLANNING -- SESSI - ON
MAY 3,1990
EVALUATION FORM
THANK YOU for participating in the City of Brooklyn Center's
1990 Planning Session. Your input is very important to us!
In order to help us with future planning, would you please take
a few minutes to complete the following evaluation:
1. What did you like BEST about the Planning Session?
What did you like LEAST?
2. Was the technology helpful?
YES SOMEWHAT NO
Please explain.
3. What suggestions do you have for improving our planning
process?
4. What is your overall rating of the 1990 Planning Session?
(Please circle)
1....2.... 3....4....5....6....7....8....9
Poor Good Excellent
OTHER COMMENTS:
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1990
PLANNING SESSION
Submitted by:
Jim Brimeyer
Deborah Bennett-Leet
MAPPING STRATEGIES
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CONTENTS
SessionGoals ....................................................................... ............................... 1
SessionOverview ................................................................. ............................... 2
Results from Vote #1 Scale Vote: ...................................................................... 3
• Strategies' Ratings
Results from Vote #2 Matrix: .............................................................................. 4
• Criticality Ranking of Priorities
• Level of Satisfaction of each set of Strategies
• Recorded Comments from Group
- Group Home Siting Process
- Budget/Finances and Property Tax Change
APPENDIX
Participants and Subgroups ........................................... ............................... A -1
Priorities and Strategies ................................................. ............................... A -2
Explanation of Group P P Technology............ ............................. A -3
Results of Vote #1: Strategies Ratings ....................... ............................... A -4
e Group Average
• Subgroup Comparisons
Results of Vote #2: Priorities and Strategies Ratings . ............................... A -5
• Priority Ranking of Seven Major Issues
- Group Average
- Subgroup Comparisons
• Level of Satisfaction for Seven Sets of Strategies
- Group Average
- Subgroup Comparisons
e Matrix - Combination of Two Votes
Group Averages
Subgroup Comparisons
• Matrix - Subgroups' Summary Maps
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CITY OF
BROOKLYN CENTER
1990
PLANNING SESSION
SESSION
� GOALS:
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1. TO REAFFIRM THE PRIORITIES previously
established during the 1989 planning session
and later condensed by the City Council.
2. TO INCREASE THE UNDERSTANDING of the
group regarding the content and status of priorities
and their corresponding strategies.
3. TO ESTABLISH A FRAMEWORK which to build
upon for the 1991 Planning Session.
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SESSION OVERVIEW
Brooklyn Center's 1990 Planning Session was held on May 3, 1990, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.,
at the Earle Brown Heritage Farm Center.
A total number of 38 members from the city council, advisory commissions, city staff and
other key community leaders participated in this year's city planning session.
Prior to the session, city manager Jerry Splinter attended several meetings in which he
provided background information to the city commissioners on the seven major city
priorities and their corresponding strategies for achieving priority objectives. These seven
priorities were a result of the 1989 Planning Session in which 42 issues were prioritized and
then later condensed by the City Council.
PHASE
Following an informal dinner, facilitator Jim Brimeyer and Jerry Splinter reviewed each
priority and its corresponding strategies. Using Group Support Technology and
individual computerized keypads, the participants then entered their level of satisfaction for
each strategy using a scale vote of 1 -9. In order to maximize the time available, the group's
feedback was instantly displayed on a large screen and the group only discussed those
strategies which received an average "vote" of 5 or less. Comments were saved on a
flipchart for future reference. A total number of 30 strategies were rated.
PHASE II
Again using the computerized keypads, the participants prioritized the seven major
priorities and then secondly, scale -rated each set of corresponding strategies.
The computer's software integrated the two votes into an X -Y matrix. These results were
displayed and various viewpoints were shared and discussed.
TOTAL SESSION VOTES = 2,204.
PHASE I11
The City Council will meet with Jerry Splinter, Jim Brimeyer and Deborah Bennett-Leet to
further review the results. Implications of the data will be discussed and appropriate action
steps decided upon.
SUMMARY
Brooklyn Center's 1990 Planning Session provided an opportunity for city leaders to get
together informally, as well as to exchange viewpoints and provide valuable input which will
help direct the city's on -going strategic planning process.
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
VOTE #1
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Voting Results on Each Priority Strategy
Group and Subgroup Averages
What is Your Level of Satisfaction?
1 ....................5........ ............9
Low Moderate High
SUBGROUPS
Advisory
Council Commission Other Staff
Rank Strategy Group #1 #2 #3 #4
1. CRIMEIDRUGS
1. A- Drug Education /Prevention Programs 7.9 7.8 7.4 8.9 8.0
2. E - Crime Prevention Fund 7.5 8.4 7.7 6.8 7.4
3. D - Battered Spouse/Youth Program 6.9 6.8 6.8 6.8 7.2
4. C - Crime Watch Program 6.8 7.8 6.1 8.3 6.0
5. B - Drug Task Force 6.7 7.2 6.1 6.8 7.3
6. F - Police Master Plan Update 6.2 6.6 5.5 7.3 6.1
2. HOUSING
1. C - Subsidized Elderly Housing 6.3 6.6 6.1 7.1 5.9
2. B - Housing Rehab Program Initiatives 6.2 5.8 6.7 5.1 6.6
3. D - Coordinated Housing Maintenance Program 6.2 5.8 5.9 6.3 6.8
4. A - Maint. Code for Commercial /Industrial Bldgs. 5.9 6.2 5.9 4.3 7.1
5. E - Group Home Siting Process 5.0 5.0 3.9 6.0 5.9
3. BUDGET /FINANCES
1. C - Alternative Revenues Sources 6.5 6.2 6.4 7.4 6.1
2. E - Financing Various Housing Programs 5.8 6.0 5.4 6.5 5.9
3. D - LGA Funding Equity 5.3 3.4 5.3 6.5 5.3
4. A - Legislative Impact 5.0 5.2 5.1 4.8 5.0
5. B - Property Tax Change 4.9 4.2 5.3 4.9 4.8
4. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT /REDEVELOPMENT
1. B - Maint. Code for Commercial /Industrial Bldgs.
(See Item 2A) 6.6 6.4 6.8 5.8 6.9
2. A - Improve Business Climate 6.4 7.4 6.4 6.1 6.2
3. C - Complete Formal Dev. /Redev. Process/Policy 5.9 6.2 5.9 5.8 5.9
4. D - Examine Feasibility of Development Projects
50th & France, 69th & Brooklyn Boulevard,
Lynbrook Bowl Areas 5.7 5.2 5.7 6.6 5.2
5. COMMUNICATIONS
1 1. A - Evaluate Expansion of City Newsletter 6.3 3.8 6.7 6.4 6.9
2. D - Inform Public Regarding Redevelopment Projects 5.5 4.8 4.9 5.1 6.9
3. C - Improve Effectiveness of Newspaper Coverage 5.4 2.2 6.2 6.4 5.2
4. B - Evaluate Expanded Use of Cable Television 5.3 4.0 5.3 5.6 5.7
6. PUBLIC FACILITIES
1. B - Review Park Dev. /Redev. Expansion 6.5 6.2 6.7 6.3 6.7
2. A - Review City Building Needs 6.1 6.8 6.3 6.1 5.3
7. DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES
1. C - Recreation & Parks System Impacts 6.4 5.8 5.9 6.5 7.3
2. A - Housing Impacts 6.2 6.8 6.0 5.5 6.9
3. D - Evaluation of Aging Population Needs 5.9 5.4 5.5 6.3 6.7
4. B - Senior Citizens Drop -in Center 5.7 5.4 5.7 5.6 6.1
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VOTE #2
SUMMARY VOTING RESULTS
• Priority Ranking:
WHICH PRIORITIES ARE MOST CRITICAL TO ADDRESS?
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• Strategy Satisfaction:
WHAT IS YOUR LEVEL OF SATISFACTION FOR EACH SET OF
PRIORITY STRATEGIES?
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Advisory
Council Commission Other Staff
Rank Strategy Group #1 #2 #3 #4
1. A - Crime /Drugs 89 100 90 85 87
2. B - Housing 63 57 64 69 60
3. C - Budget/Finances 54 63 48 54 60
4. D - Economic Development/Redevelopment 44 47 47 38 43
5. E - Communications 40 60 41 42 27*
6. G - Public Facilities 37 17 28 31 67*
7. F - Demographic Changes 22 7 32 31 7*
*Subgroup differences greater than 25% points.
STRATEGY SATISFACTION
1. A - Crime /Drugs 7.1 7.6 6.9 6.6 7.7
2. 8 - Housing 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.4 6.0
1 0- Economic Development/Redevelopment 5.9 6.0 6.1 5.3 6.3
4. F - Demographic Changes 5.9 7.2 5.2 5.6 6.6*
5. G - Public Facilities 5.4 6.0 5.5 6.5 3.9*
t 6. C - Budget/Finances
t 5.4 5.0 5.4 4.9 6.2
7. E - Communications 5.1 5.0 4.5 4.6 6.5
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_ COMMENTS
Recorded on flipchart for those strategies receiving group average of 5 or less
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Priority: Housing
Strategy. Group Home Siting Process
Ratings: Group 5.0
Council 5.0
Ad Commission 3.9
Other 6.0
Staff 5.9
COMMENTS
Possible reasons for receiving a lower vote from some participants:
- Dislike scattering within neighborhoods and schools.
- Recent history with Kelly House
- Lack of local control
- Time to correct ordinances
- Brooklyn Center carry fair share
- Designing ordinances to deal with specific situation is objectionable
- Dual diagnosis
Chemical dependency
Disabled /mentally ill
- Knowledge of options
Priority: Budget/Finances
Combined Comments from 2 Strategies:
Strategy. Legislative Impact
Ratings: Group 5.0
Council 5.2
Ad Commission 5.12
j Other 4.8
Staff 5.0
Strategy. Property Tax Change
Ratings: Group 4.9
Council 4.2
Ad Commission 5.3
Other 4.9
Staff 4.8
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- State legislators: Suggestion -- legislators should be invited to planning
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BARRIER PROBLEM
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* Domination by • erroneous conclusions
• loss of good ideas
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• unspoken concerns become problems
• replanning
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• Personal Agendas • slow (block) group progress
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• meandering discussions
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Outcomes • little cooperation
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GROUPWARE TECHNOLOGY
Pioneering new options for more efficient planning
The OptionFinder
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CITY OF
BROOKLYN CENTER
1989
PLANNING SESSION
SESSION
GOALS:
1. TO PRIORITIZE the major issues to be addressed by
the City in the next 1 -2 years.
2. TO HELP GIVE DIRECTION to the staff regarding
resource priorities and planning strategies.
3. TO INCREASE COMMUNICATIONS between City
staff, council, commissioners and key community
leaders.
FACILITATED SESSIONS
USING GROUPWARE TECHNOLOGY
City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Brooklyn Center is an inner ring suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota with a population of 29,759.
In the past, Brooklyn Center's annual strategic planning process included two comprehensive sessions attended
by council members, advisory commissioners, community leaders and the city's staff. Major issues to be
addressed by the city in the upcoming 1 -2 years were prioritized and then used by the city manager and staff to
assist with their internal planning process.
This year, however, after attending a Local Government Information System Association (LOGIS) meeting in
which Groupware Technology was used, Brooklyn Center's city manager saw a way in which the tedious
prioritization process could be reduced in half - and a way to maximize everyone's time -- by gathering additional
information that in the past was impossible (or too time - consuming) using the tradition methods of group
process.
At the session, the 32 participants used individual computerized keypads to rank, evaluate and prioritize present
and future issues confronting the City of Brooklyn Center. The capabilities of the Groupware Technology
allowed the group to instantly view the group averages, individual scatters (shown by x's), subgroup averages
and scatters, as well as the level of consensus for each item. Because all voting was anonymous, the
technology helped to create an environment which stimulated open communications and effective team building.
Through this process, Brooklyn Center was able to involve more key leaders and community citizens in an
efficient, participatory strategic planning session. Such participation is critical today for developing a shared
vision and generating enthusiastic support for the city's role in creating that vision.
SESSION SCHEDULE:
Informal dinner 6:00 p.m.; Meeting 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
SESSION PROCESS *:
Stage I. Using the technology, the group "ranked" the 42 issues by rating each Issue on a scale vote (1 -9) of
Importance:
1 .............................. 5 ..............................9
Moderate High Top
Stage II. The 10 issues receiving the highest votes were then prioritized using forced paired comparison
method (matching each issue to each other). A second scale vote was taken (1 -9) evaluating their Present
Satisfaction on each issue as it currently stands. Thus, a matrix was created by combining the two votes into
one x -y graph. (See ENTIRE GROUP MAP - 10 ISSUES)
Stage 111. The results were displayed and discussed. Using the graphic results as a catalyst, information was
shared and opinions were clarified. (See SUBGROUP COMPARISON MAP)
Following this session, the Council will meet to review this data to look at how they as a subgroup differed
from the other groups and explore the implications of these differences.
FACILITATOR: Jim Brimeyer
TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND PLANNING COORDINATOR: Deborah Bennett-Leet
*(NOTE: All sessions are tailored to the city's unique situation.)
BROOKLYN CENTER
1989
ISSUES PLANNING PROCESS
Collect Determine Rank Display Meet
Issues "Top 10 " TOP ff 7 and with
-42- Issues" 10" Discuss Council
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Scale Vote Prioritize Scale
low Vote Perceptions
- high Review group
9 Importance Satisfaction Results subgroups
(1 -9) council
Condense
Matrix Issues
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• Council lining foundation
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City Commissioners • --
MAPPING STRATEGIES planning
Community Leaders
BROOKLYN CENTER ISSUES PLANNING SESSION
PRIORITY RANKING OF 42 ISSUES
Staff Group Council
2 1 1 H Drug Education & Prevention Program
5 3 2 A Earle Brown Farm Renovation & Redevelopment
25 28 3 f Expand City Use of Newsletter & Cable TV - Monthly Basis
23 25 4 k Improved /Expanded Public Communications - Redev., Policies, Prjt
12 10 5 G Communication Improvement Project
20 20 6 a Maintain & Improve Business Climate & Diversity
18 18 7 P Neighborhood Watch Program Expansion
31 32
8 c Clean-up Shingle le Creek &Palmer Lake Area
13 13 9 j Maintenance Code for Commercial & Industrial Buildings
21 21 10 m Develop Annual City -Wide Spring Clean -up Program
27 27 11 O Police Master Plan Study
3 4 12 B Economic Development Study - Redevelopment Policy
8 8 13 C Redevelopment Plan 69th & Brooklyn Boulevard
6 7 14 K Battered Youth Program
2 5 15 L Proactive Housing Maintenance /Rehabilitation Program
4 6 16 D Lynbrook Area Redevelopment Plan
1 2 17 S Committee to Review City Building & Park Expansion Needs
15 19 18 Z Subsidized Elderly Housing
7 22 19 p Redevelopment Plan 50 & France
30 17 20 M Recycling - Solid Waste Program
9 9 21 R Aging Population Service Needs
24 15 22 F 1- 94/694 Improvement Project
19 24 23 T Explore Public /Private /NonProfit Partnership - Social Services
22 11 24 U Complete "Top" p T p Priorities of Park &Rec Commission by 1994
26 12 25 I
Residential Treatment Facilities Analysis
32 36 26 g Seek City Sales Tax & Alternative Revenue Source
28 14 27 1 Development of a Group Home Siting Process & Plan
17 26 28 E Planned Unity Development Ordinance
16 23 29 N Crime Prevention Fund Expansion
35 35 30 b Clean -up Along Major Roads (Highway 1 00 113rooklyn Boulevard)
11 16 31 J Senior Drop -in Center
33 29 32 V Complete "High" & "Mod" Priorities /Park & Rec Com. '94 -'99
29 33 33 W Establishment of a Storm Drainage Utility
14 30 34 Q Fire Service Master Plan Study
36 34 35 Y Develop a Residents - Helping- Residents Program
34 31 36 X Develop Intra City Bus "Shuttle" Transportation System
38 37 37 a Make Open Forum a More Inviting & Pleasant Process
37 38 38 d Develop Low Price Cable TV Access to Government & Public Channels
39 39 39 n Televise City Council Meetings
42 40 40 i Large Capacity Convention Center (2,500 +)
40 1 42 41 o Use Cleaner or Less Expensive Seal Coating Process
41 41 42 h Develop a Cultural Center, Ice Arenas, Restaurant Complex
BROOKLYN CENTER
VOTING RESULTS
ENTIRE GROUP MAP
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PRESENT SATISFACTION
Priority Ranking Present Satisfaction Ranking
1. F - Drug Education and Prevention Program 1. A - Earle Brown Farm Renovation /Redevelopment
2. H - Proactive Housing Maintenance/ 2. B - Economic Development Study/
Rehabilitation Program Redevelopment Study
3. B - Economic Development Study/ 3. F - Drug Education and Prevention Program
Redevelopment Study 4. 1- Aging Population Service Needs
4.
G - Battered Youth
Program 5. H - Proactive Housing Maintenance
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5. 1- Aging Population Service Needs Rehabilitation Program
6. J - Committee to Review City Bldg./ 6. J - Committee to Review City Bldg./
Park Extension Needs Park Expansion Needs
7. D - Lynbrook Area Redevelopment Plan 7. E - Communication Improvement Project
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8. A - Earle Brown Farm Renovation /Development 8. C - Redevelopment Plan 69th /Brook) n Boulevard
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9. C - Redevelopment Plan 69th /Brooklyn Boulevard 9. D - Lynbrook Area Redevelopment Plan
10. E - Communication Improvement Project 10. G - Battered Youth Program
VOTING RESULTS
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SUBGROUPS
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Entire Group 49.0 4.2
#1 - Council 27.0 5.2
#2- Advisory Commissioners 40.0 4.2
#3- Other 40.0 5.6
#4- Staff 83.0 2.6
Voters _ 32
CITY OF
BROOKLYN CENTER
1990
PLANNING SESSION
SESSION
GOALS:
1. TO REAFFIRM THE PRIORITIES previously
established during the 1989 planning session
and later condensed by the City Council.
2. TO INCREASE THE UNDERSTANDING of the
group regarding the content and status of priorities
and their corresponding strategies.
3. TO ESTABLISH A FRAMEWORK which to build
upon for the 1991 Planning Session.
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BROOKLYN CENTER
1990
STRATEGIES PLANNING PROCESS
Review 7 Top Identify All Voting Meet
Issues & Results but Assess Discussion with
Corresponding Discuss Only Issues Council
Strategies Lower Ratings
Scale Vote level of Review
low - high satisfaction Prioritize 7 issues Results
(1 -9) Issues
Objectives
• clarify perceptions Plan for
Display share information Scale each set of 1991
Results Rate strategies Session
38 Participants
• Staff
• Council
City Commissioners MAPPING STRATEGIES
• Community Leaders
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
VOTE #1
Voting Results on Each Priority Strategy
Group and Subgroup Averages
What is Your Level of Satisfaction?
1 ............. .......5......................9
Low Moderate High
SUBGROUPS
Advisory
Council Commission Other Staff
Rank Strategy Group #1 #2 #3 #4
1. CRIME/DRUGS
1. A- Drug Education /Prevention Programs 7.9 7.8 7.4 8.9 8.0
2. E - Crime Prevention Fund 7.5 8.4 7.7 6.8 7.4
3. D- Battered Spouse/Youth Program 6.9 6.8 6.8 6.8 7.2
4. C - Crime Watch Program 6.8 7.8 6.1 8.3 6.0
5. B - Drug Task Force 6.7 7.2 6.1 6.8 7.3
6. F - Police Master Plan Update 6.2 6.6 5.5 7.3 6.1
2. HOUSING
1. C - Subsidized Elderly Housing 6.3 6.6 6.1 7.1 5.9
2. B - Housing Rehab Program Initiatives 6.2 5.8 6.7 5.1 6.6
3. D - Coordinated Housing Maintenance Program 6.2 5.8 5.9 6.3 6.8
4. A - Maint. Code for Commercial /Industrial Bldgs. 5.9 6.2 5.9 4.3 7.1
5. E - Group Home Siting Process 5.0 5.0 3.9 6.0 5.9
3. BUDGET /FINANCES
1. C - Alternative Revenues Sources 6.5 6.2 6.4 7.4 6.1
2. E - Financing Various Housing Programs 5.8 6.0 5.4 6.5 5.9
3. D - LGA Funding Equity 5.3 3.4 5.3 6.5 5.3
4. A - Legislative Impact 5.0 5.2 5.1 4.8 5.0
5. B - Property Tax Change 4.9 4.2 5.3 4.9 4.8
4. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT /REDEVELOPMENT
1. B - Maint. Code for Commercial /Industrial Bldgs.
(See Item 2A) 6.6 6.4 6.8 5.8 6.9
2. A - Improve Business Climate 6.4 7.4 6.4 6.1 6.2
3. C - Complete Formal Dev. /Redev. Process /Policy 5.9 6.2 5.9 5.8 5.9
4. D - Examine Feasibility of Development Projects
50th & France, 69th & Brooklyn Boulevard,
Lynbrook Bowl Areas 5.7 5.2 5.7 6.6 5.2
5. COMMUNICATIONS
1. A - Evaluate Expansion of City Newsletter 6.3 3.8 6.7 6.4 6.9
2. D - Inform Public Regarding Redevelopment Projects 5.5 4.8 4.9 5.1 6.9
3. C - Improve Effectiveness of Newspaper Coverage 5.4 2.2 6.2 6.4 5.2
4. B - Evaluate Expanded Use of Cable Television 5.3 4.0 5.3 5.6 5.7
6. PUBLIC FACILITIES
1. B - Review Park Dev. /Redev. Expansion 6.5 6.2 6.7 6.3 6.7
2. A - Review City Building Needs 6.1 6.8 6.3 6.1 5.3
7. DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES
1. C - Recreation & Parks System Impacts 6.4 5.8 5.9 6.5 7.3
2. A - Housing Impacts 6.2 6.8 6.0 5.5 6.9
3. D - Evaluation of Aging Population Needs 5.9 5.4 5.5 6.3 6.7
4. B - Senior Citizens Drop -in Center 5.7 5.4 5.7 5.6 6.1
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
VOTE #2
SUMMARY VOTING RESULTS
• Priority Ranking:
WHICH PRIORITIES ARE MOST CRITICAL TO ADDRESS?
2 VOTES
• Strategy Satisfaction:
WHAT IS YOUR LEVEL OF SATISFACTION FOR EACH SET OF
PRIORITY STRATEGIES?
100 A
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25 F
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1 3 5 7 9
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PRIORITY OF ISSUES
Advisory
Council Commission Other Staff
Rank Strategy Group #1 #2 #3 #4
1. A- Crime /Drugs 89 100 90 85 87
2. B - Housing 63 57 64 69 60
3. C - Budget/Finances 54 63 48 54 60
4. D - Economic Development/Redevelopment 44 47 47 38 43
5. E - Communications 40 60 41 42 27*
6. G - Public Facilities 37 17 28 31 67*
7. F - Demographic Changes 22 7 32 31 7*
*Subgroup differences greater than 25% points.
STRATEGY SATISFACTION
1. A - Crime /Drugs 7.1 7.6 6.9 6.6 7.7
2. B - Housing 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.4 6.0
3. D - Economic Development/Redevelopment 5.9 6.0 6.1 5.3 6.3
4. F - Demographic Changes 5.9 7.2 5.2 5.6 6.6*
5. G - Public Facilities 5.4 6.0 5.5 6.5 3.9*
6. C - Budget/Finances 5.4 5.0 5.4 4.9 6.2
7. E - Communications 5.1 5.0 4.5 4.6 6.5
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REPRESENTATIVE CLIENT LIST
NON- PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS /ASSOCIATIONS
Wilder Foundation
Courage Center
United Way of St. Paul
1988 East Metro AIDS Conference
Metronet: Linking 1,600 Libraries
MN Association of Teaching Hospitals/Research Insights, Inc.
Twin Cities Library Executive "Think Tanks"
Westminster Presbyterian Church/Leedharn
CORPORATE /PRIVATE SECTOR
Honeywell, Inc.
Medtronic, Inc./Koslow- Reilly Co.
Park Nicollet Medical Center
BRW Architectural/Planning
Cultural Tours, Inc.
Lutheran Brotherhood
Coldwell Banker/Innovative Training, Inc.
Benson Optical/Lynn & Associates
Merrill Company
GOVERNMENT
MN Department of Administration
MN Department of Transportation
MN State Planning Agency
City of Robbinsdale
City of Brooklyn Center
Local Government Information Services Association (LOGIS)
EDUCATION
Independent School District #197
Educational Cooperative Service Unit (ECSU)
Minnetonka Community Services/Research Insights, Inc.
Future Learning Partnerships/Summit Performance
University of Vermont/Research Insights, Inc.
DTIPFING
COLLABORATIVE PLANNING FOCUS GROUPS INTERACTIVE LEARNING
J 6 1990
Jerry Splinter
pity of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Dear Jerry:
Enclosed are two sets of maps:
1 -A copy of the subgroup comparison overheads which,
we used Tuesday evening. You already have a set in
your current appendix_ but I thought you might want to
replace them with the "circled version "!)
2 -The requested council's scat -ter n1aps.
jim anti l were both pleased with the session last. Tuesday.
There does seem to be a sense among the council members of
growing understanding and interest in long -range planning
for the city. Setting the stage for next year's "chunking"
I'm sure will prove to be quite valuable!
Shall *sae think about getting together in January for
earlier)t!o brainstorm ideas on how to implement our new
strategy? I'll mark my calendar.
Jerry, again I want to thank you for all your support and
efforts for the 1990 Planning Session.'
Please let me knew if I can provide any more information.
Good luck on your All American Ciry presentation. I hope
that our participative planning sessions will help!
Best regards,
Deborah Bennett -Leet
P.S. Jerry, please call after your receive the evaluations
and we can discuss the feedback.
Deborah Bennett -Leet • 2425 W. Co. Rd. C2, Suite 226, Roseville, MN 55113 • (612) 636 -1354
6/5/90
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Depends on facility
e.g. Police vs. Gym
Resources go to most critical and obvious issues.
Very complicated issue.
More creative, nontraditional, approaches needed.
"Chunk" the issue.
6/5/90
COMMUNICATION
Interviews with consultant.
Media (newspaper) coverage.
Perception
Insufficient level of communication
Council (-- - - - - -� Staff
City ------ - - - - -� Citizenry
(Media, Newsletter)
Time to implement changes
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6/5/90
Format for Newsletter to encourage people to read.
More focus on citizen participation to achieve better
communication.
Timely issues in Newsletter,
- More frequent publications.
More resources needed.
City Newspaper
-Staff
- Advertising
-Copy on City issues
PROJECT INV
I. SESSION INVESTMENT
$3,800. Session Investment
+ 300. Equipment rental``'
$4,100. TOTAL
II. R EIMBURSE M ENT SCHEDU
2050. due and payable upon signing of
the contract.
$2050. due and payable upon completion of
the contract_
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RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, ACCEPTED BY
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DEBORAH BENNETT -LEFT RY SPL R
PRESIDENT CITY MAM NrOKLYN MAPPING STRATEGIES CITY OF CENTER
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COLLABORATIVE PLANNING • FOCUS GROUPS INTERACTIVE LEARNING
April 6,1990
Jerry Splinter
City Manager
City
Of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center,MN 55430
Dear Jerry:
Per your request I have enclosed a summary sheet of
Mapping Strategies inclusions for our 1990 Planning
Session project.
Also enclosed are two duplicate contracts. Please review,
sign and return one copy to me.
As you will note, our policy asks for 1/2 payment upon
contract agreement, which then secures the date and
equipment for our session.
It is _im_portan t that w _dec upon a session da as soo
as possible so that I can rent the necessary equipment at
$300 vs.S600. (This special equipment is available on a
first -come situation. As of 4/4/90, it was available for
either of the May 1,2,or 3 dates.)
Please call if you have any questions. I look forward to
finalizing our date and process for the 1990 Planning
Session!
Best regards,
Deborah Bennett -Leet
Deborah Bennett -Leet • 2425 W. Co. Rd. C2, Suite 226, Roseville, MN 55113 • (612) 636 -1354
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CITY OF B ROOK L YN CENTER
ISSUES PLANNING SESSION
44Y 1990
INCLUSIONS'
I. PROJECT PLANNING
PROJECT DESIGN
SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING
FACILITATION PLANNING
II. TECHNOLOG
SUPPLY ALL NECESSARY EQUIPMENT
TECHNOLOGY SET -UP AND OPERATION
III. FAC ILITATI ON
GENERAL SESSION (48 voting participants)
FOLLOW -UP SESSION WITH COUNCIL
IV. REPORT
VOTING SUMMARIES
DISCUSSION SUMMARIES
APPENDIX OF SELECTED "MAPS"
2425 West County Road C -2, Suite 226
Roseville, Minnesota 55113
612/636 -1354
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1989 BROOKLYN CENTER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED PLAN OF ACTION
TOP /A PRIORITIES
=r� PfogreSS 1. ACTIVELY PURSUE RECOMMENDATIONS OF TWIN LAMES AND PRESERVE
STUDY
- Twin Lakes area is unique in Brooklyn Center parks'
physical inventory. Adequate or proper utilization has
been long verdue. Studies and consultant efforts its should
clarify and promote mutual agreement between Brooklyn
Center, Robbinsdale, and Crystal.
- Improve use of area around Twin Lakes and make it more
accessible to the general population.
- At Kylawn Preserve, in joint effort with City of Crystal,
construct a walkway system throughout entire preserve.
Perm 2. BUILD A FIELDHOUSE
J - People are remaining active as they get older. The City
has a need for a facility to hold a wide variety of
events.
- Each year, the recreation department receives more
facility cancellations from school districts.
- Provide indoor batting cages and pitching machines
(softball and baseball).
- Provide loose weights and Nautilus machines in weight
room.
3. CENTRAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS
�eas'`10 - Construct a concession building between ball fields.
Nrrt feas� ble - Install a fence along entire east side of park (along
p(anne�C walkways) .
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Install sprinkler system on ball fields.
- Update playground for younger children.
P(a.Ane d - Consider more walkways, benches, flowers, flower beds, and
landscaping in this and other parks.
Pe,n" BUILD A SENIOR CENTER
- The population is aging, yet keeping active.
5. IMPROVE SAFETY OF SHINGLE CREEK TRAILWAY CROSSINGS AT BOTH
69TH AND 56TH AVENUES NORTH
pen" - Possibly install pedestrian crossing signals.
6. IMPROVEMENTS AT LIONS PARK
PC N E - Little League - wash out around building.
Pen d�,�, - Have Minneapolis pave trailway section south of park.
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HIGH /B PRIORITIES
1. CENTRAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS
l7O NE - Add trees to provide shade near Entertainment in the Park
seating area.
N r -a�l�- - Install baseball field lights.
- Make hard surface area between softball fields.
- Install path to Xerxes Avenue North from archery range.
'P Lav�� - Increase electrical capacity.
2. OTHER PARK IMPROVEMENTS
�e - Add bollards for bicycles in parks where needed.
- Expand parking facilities at East Palmer Lake Park.
- Assure adequate lighting and visible patrolling of areas
to reassure residents of safety in the parks. Study
possible solutions.
_ Dro�i1�SS - Maintenance of neighborhood park facilities must be
1 maintained. Possibly more frequent monitoring of park
conditions by the park and :recreation commission.
Install directional signs to parks on top of street name
U signs (in a neighborhood with a park, put the name of the
park on the sign with an arrow pointing to the direction
of the park).
P TRAIL SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
Install garbage containers along the trail system.
Z� S - Complete trail system. Add d dual trail (for r bikes
and
pedestrians) at Palmer Lake,.
4. SHINGLE CREEK /PALMER LAKE IMPROVEMENTS
T� - Improve looks of Shingle Creek north of 69th Avenue North
and Palmer Lake.
Clear out dead trees (particularly a problem in Brooklyn
Park area -- Shingle Creek through Palmer Basin), old tires,
and junk in Palmer Lake.
5. PREVENT GOLF COURSE VANDALISM
Install street lights in middle of the course.
6. INCREASE PARK AND RECREATION C ;OMMISSION INVOLVEMENT
r,460A.2SS - Commission should be more involved in shaping the
direction and guidelines given to consultants instead of
only seeing their final recommendations. Commission
should be involved in department budgets (by percent, not
detailed line items).
MODERATE /C PRIORITIES
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1. CENTRAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS
FICA - Provide seating for Entertainment in the Park programs
(permanent, portable, or just more picnic tables).
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2. OTHER PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Provide a softball complex with four fields and a
concession stand.
Make better use of facilities at parks (shelters and
meeting rooms); open for free to civic organizations.
As parks and equipment age, normal wear and tear, as well
as vandalism, causes deterioration of facilities. Hold
training and awareness programs, coupled with providing
adequate refurbishment and /or replacement revenue.
3. ARBORETUM IMPROVEMENTS
'DO�J - Install two or three path lights or other additional
lighting.
- Add a bigger well in order to maintain levels in ponds.
- Provide map plaques and /or brochures showing map /layout
and planting scheme.
- Add a sundial.
plQ" - Install a bench at the northwest side of .the upper pond on
, P1a 1 the west side of the trail.
�2j - Fix upper pond which leaks.
4. NORTH MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS
p Brooklyn center should provide bike paths and trailways
that will link this park to our system.
5. REFORESTATION EFFORT
- P(Q - Since we are losing trees, they should be replaced (plant
20 -50 /year) .
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1988 Priorities 1989 Priorities
1. Earle Brown Farm Redevelopment Project 1. Drug Education & Prevention Program
2. Economic Development Study - Redevelopment Policy 2. Committee to Review City Bldg & Park Expansion Needs
3. Redevelopment Plan /69th Ave & Brooklyn Blvd 3. Earle Brown Farm Renovation & Redevelopment
4. Lynbrook Area Redevelopment Plan 4. Economic Development Study - Redevelopment Policy
5. Planned Unit Development Ordinance 5. Proactive Housing Maintenance /Rehab Program
6. 1 -94 Improvement Project 6. Battered Youth Program
7. Communication Project (community surveys, 7. Lynbrook Area Redevelopment Plan
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city newsletter expansion, promotion of
volunteerism)
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8. Drug Education & Prevention Program 8. Aging Population Service Needs
9. Residential Treatment Facilities Analysis 9. Redevelopment Plan 69th & Brooklyn Blvd
10. Senior Drop -in Center 10. Communication Improvement Project
11. Battered Youth Program 11. Complete "Top" Priorities of Park & Recreation
Commission by 1994
12. Proactive Housing Maintenance -Rehab Program 12. Residential Treatment Facilities Analysis
13. Recycling -Solid Waste Program 13. Maintenance Code for Commercial & Industrial Bldgs
14. Crime Prevention Fund Expansion 14. Development of Group Home Siting Process & Plan
15. Police Master Plan Study 15. 1- 94/694 Improvement Project
16. Neighborhood Watch Program Expansion 16. Senior Drop -in Center
17. Fire Service Master Plan Study 17. Recycling - Solid Waste Program
18. Aging Population Service Needs 18. Neighborhood Watch Program Expansion
CATEGORIES OF
GOALS /OBJECTIVES
A. MAINTAINING INFRASTRUCTURE
- Parks
- Public Buildings
- Water System
- Sanitary Sewer System
- Street System
- Urban Forrest
- Storm Sewer System
B. MAINTAINING EXISTING SERVICE LEVELS
- Emergency Response Times (Public Safety)
- Street Plowing, Repair, and Patching
- Recreation Programs
- Planning and Inspection Services
- Administrative Support Services
- Fire Prevention Programs
- Crime Prevention Programs
- Social Service Programs
- Watershed District Programs
C. ADAPTING TO CHANGE
- State and Federal Mandates
- Trends and Impacts from outside of Brooklyn Center
D. SEEKING OPPORTUNITIES
Proactive actions to take advantage of opportunities
CATEGORIES OF
GOALS /OBJECTIVES
A. MAINTAINING INFRASTRUCTURE
B. MAINTAINING EXISTING SERVICE LEVELS
C. ADAPTING TO CHANGES
D. SEEKING NEW OPPORTUNITIES
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STATUS OF 1990 BROOKLYN CENTER PRIORITIES
1. RI
C ME DRUGS
a. Drug Education /Prevention Programs
- DARE program (prevention /education).
- Joint effort with four other cities (prevention).
b. Drug Task Force
- Formalizing task force into an official city advisory body.
C. Crime Watch Program
- 40 neighborhood crime watch groups.
d. Battered Spouse/Youth Program
- Contract through "Duluth Project" provides battered spouse
counseling and social services to police department which is
required under state law.
- Police developing a similar program for battered youth.
e. Crime Prevention Fund
- Provides services and funding to complement police department
operations.
- Works with other groups, i.e. Mayor's drug task force.
f. Police Master Plan Update
- Annually reviewed and updated in conjunction with city
council's budget process.
- Anticipate 1991 needs evaluation of drug enforcement /education
and crime prevention programs.
2. HOUSING
a. Maintenance Code for Commercial /Industrial Buildings
- Ordinances to establish or extend housing maintenance code
requirements.
b. Housing Rehab Program Initiatives
- Publicorp's implementation plan is under consideration.
C. Subsidized Elderly Housing
- Council to evaluate elderly housing and services needs
(Publicorp housing implementation plan).
d. Coordinated Housing Maintenance Program
- Staff has formed ad hoc committee which develops and reviews
enforcement action on housing, nuisance, and health code
violations.
e. Group Home Siting Process
- Planning commission is reviewing the "Ordinance Study" on
group home sitings.
3. BUDGET /FINANCES
a. Legislative Impact
- Staff will inform legislators of need to stabilize fiscal policy
direction to cities and to enact fiscal note process.
b. Property Tax Change
- Review with legislators problems with municipal state aid
system, levy limits, and property tax system.
- Working with Assoc. of Metropolitan Municipalities and League
of MN Cities to seek stabilization of property tax policies.
C. Alternative Revenue Sources
- Staff to review all alternative revenue sources.
- Council adopted 3% hotel /motel tax.
d. LGA Funding Equity
- Encourage legislators to develop a suburban legislative caucus
to allow suburban interests to be more properly recognized.
e. Financing Various Housing Programs
- Publicorp's implementation plan will detail potential funding
sources. Housing commission currently evaluating some of the
options.
4. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT /REDEVELOPMENT
a. Improve Business Climate in Community
- EDA coordinator is developing a request for proposal for a
commercial and industrial analysis.
- Council will then make decisions on the direction of the
development of remaining open commercial /industrial parcels
and also on redevelopment.
b. Maintenance Code for Commercial /Industrial Buildings (see item 2a)
- Council to receive a proposed draft of necessary ordinances.
C. Complete a Formal Redevelopment /Redevelopment Process or Policy
- Council to receive a staff recommendation.
d. Examine Feasibility of Development Projects in the 50th and
France Avenue, 69th and Brooklyn Boulevard, and Lynbrook Bowl
Areas
- Staff to review redevelopment potential for 69th and Brooklyn
Boulevard.
- Redevelopment projects in 50th and France and Lynbrook Bowl
area to be addressed after Earle Brown Heritage Center is
operational.
5. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Evaluation Expansion of City Newsletter
- Council has authorized a professional audit and evaluation of
newsletter and other communication devices.
b. Evaluate Expanded Use of Cable Television
- Expanded cable television activity to be considered and
evaluated.
C. Improve Effectiveness of Newsletter Coverage
- Staff is meeting with Post Publications to discuss the feasibility
of expanded coverage in their Weekender Buyer's Guide.
- Now receiving regular coverage in the Brooklyn Center
PostNews
d. Inform Public Regarding Redevelopment Projects
6. DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES
a. Housing Impacts
- Council to review the Publicorp housing program implementation
plan which has carefully considered demographic changes and
their effect on housing.
b. Senior Citizens Drop -in Center
- Council to review a proposal to consider a senior drop -in
center as part of a bond issue.
C. Recreation and Parks System Impacts
- Park and recreation commission has recommended extensive use
of bike and pedestrian trails in the SW quadrant of the Twin
Lakes.
- Commission also stresses the need for expansion and completion
of other trail systems.
d. Evaluation of Aging Population Needs
- Needs of aging population is considered an integral part of city
planning.
7. PUBLIC FACILITIES
a. Review City Building Needs
- Staff to have completed preliminary analysis of projected
departmental building and facility expansion needs.
- Council will make decision to develop a citizens review
committee to evaluate the various public facility needs of the
community.
b. Review Park Development /Redevelopment and Expansion
Considered part of overall review of public facility needs to be
presented to council.
STATUS OF 1990 BROOKLYN CENTER PRIORITIES
CRIME /DRUGS
a. Drug Education /Prevention Programs
- DARE program
- Joint effort with four other cities 1
b. Drug Task Force
- Formalizing task force into an official city
advisory body.
c. Crime Watch Program
- 40 neighborhood crime watch groups.
d. Battered Spouse /Youth Program
- Contract through "Duluth Project" provides battered
spouse counseling and social services to police
department which is required under state law.
- Police developing a similar program for battered
youth.
e. Crime Prevention Fund
Provides services and funding to complement police
department operations
Works with other groups,i.e.Mayor's drug task force
f. Police Master Plan Update
- Annually reviewed and updated in conjunction with
City's Council's budget process.
- Anticipate 1991 needs evaluation of drug
enforcement /education and crime prevention programs.
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Ordinances to eatablish a axtend housing maintenance
code r equ ire me nts,
7 c b:. .. C, r .,. .: inplemenuaniok plan is under w,P.' consideration
Council ;.. evaluate wlde� housing and service needs.
Nublicorp housing ampVD-ntation plan)
Staff has formed 56 hoc onymittee which develow and
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rev .� enfor au np . . an ho usingmuisance , andl
health code vlolnwono
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o n group .. ... _. sitjrgs
Staff will inform lenislancrs of need to Kabilize
fiscal policy direction tp wities and to enact 05ca]'.
note bit ...,.lr,.r':`c >:>'"r_ ,
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!, R eview i. legislators wychlems with municipal state
Working w1 . .. ... Assn. of I. wL,- . - J . . . a. 1 .s _a!E M u n i c i p a l i t i e s ,u.l','.d
League of MN Citites to "nk stabilization of propert,
tax polinles
Btaff to review ail albernecive revenue sources,
Council adopted 51 hotel/anbef tax,
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Encourage legislators an onvelop a suburban legislative
caucus to allow suburfan -Mrests to be more properly
i"cognized,,
Publicorp'e implementan. qlan will detail potentiai
fUlding sournes. HOLMIng KOMMIBsion currently
evaluating some of No optinns,,
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EDA coordinator in develnh�ng a request Ax proposal
for a commercial and Lnd�rial analysis.
Clouncil will then m5be in "Wons on the direction Df
the development W rnmwi� ng open commercial/industrial.
parcels and allo on redei-topment.
.:c, re�:,eive a ;wcy4ed draft of necessary
ordinances,,
Council to receive a vecommendation.
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- Staff to review rejevelny t potential For b9th a
Brooklyn Blvd,
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Sr, develoopment projeow !z 50th & Fiance and Lynbrook,
Bowl area to be a6dressea otter Earle Brown Heritage
Center is operatioral,.
Cluncil has authori2ew n vAossional audit an
evaluation of newsletter � other communication
devices
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fhasibility of eXpanded kv�OYZge in their Weekender
Buyer's Guide,,
- receiving regular cu-wcage in the Brooklyn CenteL
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Council to review the implementation plan whin" has carefully consider,'',
r housing program
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drap- center pa t W o bond s s t. e
Park and recreation uommj�nion W5 recommendel'
extensive use of Kke ann pedestrian trails in the MAI
quadrant of the Twan Lake_
Commission alao qrres3ns nne need for expansion and
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Needs of aging populao.cn is considered an intregra. , I
part o f cit p l a n n i n g .
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projected departmentsi A.Wing and facility expansion
Council will ... e wwnlen> to develop citizens review
committee to evaluate tie various public focility need
of the community,,
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needs to be .
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