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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 02-28 CCM Work Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 28, 2011 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council/Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work Session called to order by Mayor /President Tim Willson at 7:34 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor/President Tim Willson and Councilmembers /Commissioners Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager /Director of Building & Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. HIGHWAY 252 UPDATE — CONTINUED Discussion continued on the Highway 252 Update. Director of Public Works /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug reviewed the upgrades made by Mn/DOT to the Highway 252 corridor and future safety projects under consideration. Councilmember /Commissioner Kleven asked if Brooklyn Park has plans to do its own feasibility study. Mr. Lillehaug stated he is not aware of any such plans. Mayor/President Willson noted this is not a budgeted item and the City's contingency fund is only $200,000. He spoke in support of delaying consideration until the Federal government and State Legislature have concluded budget deliberations and indicated he did not oppose addressing issues and funding options with Brooklyn Park, Hennepin County, and Mn/DOT during the interim. Mayor/President Willson stated it is good to hear that Mn/DOT is working on one of the turn lanes to improve pedestrian safety. Councilmember /Commissioner Ryan concurred with the suggestion to delay consideration and asked if the City will be forced to the back of the line with other State transportation studies and projects. City Manager Curt Boganey stated a postponement would allow time for staff to approach other entities, determine funding sources, and potential impact to other projects planned for 2011. Councilmember /Commissioner Roche agreed with the suggestion to postpone but noted that Phase 1 is needed before funding can be identified for a pedestrian bridge in the next ten years. Mr. Lillehaug advised there is nothing in the City's Capital Improvement Plan related to the 02/28/11 -1 Highway 252 corridor except to work with Mn/DOT. In addition, the Federal funding deadline for applications has expired so the next round of funding is next fall. Councilmember /Commissioner Roche stated his support to address the 66 Avenue interchange, one of the worst intersections in the metropolitan area. The majority consensus of the City Council/EDA was to delay consideration until June of 2011 and ask staff to provide information on funding sources and potential impact to other projects planned for 2011. PRESENTATION OF THE TAX INCREMENT REPORT RELATING TO THE CREATION OF TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 (SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING) Mr. Boganey introduced the item and indicated the intent tonight is to provide additional information to the City Council. Jennifer Wolfe, Senior Project Manager with Springsted, Inc., provided a presentation on the establishment of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District No. 5 and explained how it would fund the economic assistance necessary for the redevelopment of the Brookdale Mall property into the Shingle Creek Planned Unit Development (PUD). She advised that the projected tax increment generated by the proposed new TIF District is expected to repay the debt Service on the general obligation (GO) bonds and the borrowed funds from TIF No. 2 within the'maximum duration of the TIF district. Mr. Boganey reviewed the wording revision related to this project not having a significant impact on City services. Ms. Wolfe and Mr. Boganey answered questions of the City Council /EDA related to the creation of TIF No. 5. It was noted that a Public Hearing on the creation of a Renewal and Renovation District is scheduled for March 28, 2011. PROGRESS REPORT ON ACHIEVEMENT OF STRATEGIC GOALS Mr. Boganey indicated that the City Council/EDA had identified strategic goals at its retreat a year ago as well as aggressive targeted dates to achieve those goals. He presented the report indicating 28 targets were met, 19 targets were not met, and 33 targets are yet to be determined. Mr. Boganey and the City Council/EDA reviewed each of the strategic goals and discussed targeted goals. The City Council/EDA agreed with the importance of neighborhood meetings to gain resident input and the need to conduct a statistically valid resident survey in 2012 to determine whether several goals had been met. Mr. Boganey noted the census data will be available shortly and also provide valuable information related to housing ratios. 02/28/11 -2- Mr. Boganey indicated that Commission membership will be reviewed to assess equal access and representation. Councilmember /Commissioner Roche stated he found the target to not have been met related to Kylawn Park. Mr. Boganey noted this goal relates to maintenance and accessibility of facilities, but Kylawn Park was not available due to other factors, not due to maintenance or accessibility. Councilmember /Commissioner Ryan asked if the goal related to minimizing any increase to future traffic delays and congestion contains a poor definition. Mr. Boganey indicated staff will provide alternate wording that narrows the focus of this goal as well as the goal to minimize the amount of regional traffic flow on local streets. The City Council/EDA asked staff to determine how the City can partner with EarthFest activities: Mayor/President Willson requested future discussion on additional budget reductions to lower the City's reliance on State LGA dollars. Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman noted the Police Department distributed resident surveys during neighborhood meetings and suggested that information be compiled. Mr. Boganey stated some of that information has been compiled, and in 2011 staff will assure survey handouts include questions on the goals. Councilmember /Commissioner Roche stated his support to also survey those outside Brooklyn Center to determine their perception of the City. Mayor/President Willson stated he understands the interest but would like to hear how pride of community may impact such a survey. Mayor/President Willson noted that whether goals were met or not, the City now has better statistical data which is a positive outcome from this process. Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman agreed that making progress results in meeting those goals. Councilmember /Commissioner Ryan stated his strong support for staff's efforts to follow through with the Council's goals, noting some are at the mercy of the economy, and he appreciated receiving this information in close proximity to the date of the Council retreat. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman moved and Councilmember /Commissioner Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at 9:34 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 02/28/11 -3- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, being the duly qualified P ualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn p Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Work Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on February 28, 2011. 2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at Brooklyn Center City Hall. 3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its March 14, 2011, Regular Session. 'City Clerk U Mayor 02/28/11 -4-