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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 02-13 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 13, 2012 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 10:18 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor/President Tim Willson and Councilmembers/Commissioners Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building & Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, and Carla Wirth, Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. DRAFT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL AMPHITHEATER FUNDRAISING TASK FORCE City Manager Curt Boganey reviewed the items to be included in the resolution enabling the Centennial Memorial Amphitheater Fundraising Task Force: • Membership inclusive of the current ten members • Provision to add working committee members • Appointing Council Member or staff liaison(Sue LaCrosse) • Establish fiduciary responsibility of the City and donated funds • Reporting requirement, quarterly or semi-annually,perhaps through the City Council liaison • Setting term for the Task Force • Addressing that all contributions will be used for construction of the amphitheater or returned to donors • Indicate excess funds, if any, would be used for maintenance/preservation and future capital improvements Following discussion, the majority consensus of the City Council/EDA was to direct staff to draft a resolution designating the Centennial Memorial Amphitheater Fundraising Committee as an Advisory Task Force including the parameters presented by Mr. Boganey, a term of three years, subject to review, and requiring bi-annual reporting on fundraising. 02/13/12 -1- LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Mr. Boganey indicated staff has reviewed legislative bills with potential impact on cities and determined one bill of concern from a staff perspective is the discussion about changing the law governing fiscal disparities. Another discussion that may be of concern relates to changing the market value homestead exclusion; however, the resulting impacts are not yet known. Mr. Boganey noted the League of Minnesota Cities issued a bulletin and staff is not aware of bills that would pose major threats to the City of Brooklyn Center. The City Council/EDA discussed pending legislative bills and indicated support for the Surly Bill to be brought to Legislator's attention since it impacts the ability for the City to keep Surly Brewery. Mr. Boganey stated he will draft the City's position on the Surly Bill. It was noted that all Councilmembers have been invited to the February 18, 2012, breakfast meeting with Legislators representing Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, New Hope, Robbinsdale, and Crystal. Mayor/President Willson and Mr. Boganey indicated they would attend and raise the City's support of the Surly Bill. Mayor/President Willson stated other areas of concern would be taking away the rental and mortgage tax breaks and fiscal disparities. Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan noted he was designated as the City Council/EDA's liaison to the League of Minnesota Cities and responsible to closely monitor pending bills. He indicated he has close personal contact with the City's legislative delegation and will assure they know the City's interests. Mayor/President Willson indicated he is not aware of anything the City is interested in changing through legislation action, except the Surly Bill. Mr. Boganey advised a bill has been proposed involving better regulation of cooper disposal and requiring those who run salvage yards to track the source of copper. The Police Departments support this bill, as should the City, because copper is one of the primary drivers for commercial/industrial theft. The majority consensus of the City Council/EDA was to support this important bill. RETREAT UPDATE Mr. Boganey distributed the draft agenda for the March 3, 2012, Council/Staff retreat at the Earle Brown Heritage Center and requested input. The majority consensus of the City Council/EDA was to approve the agenda, as presented. 02/13/12 -2- BROOKLYNS YOUTH COUNCIL UPDATE Councilmember/Commissioner Kleven reported on the Brooklyn Youth Council (BYC) meeting she and Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan attended and described its composition and many areas of interest. Councilmember/Commissioner Lasman mentioned several sources for college scholarships, which was one of the BYC's areas of interest. Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan referenced the e-mail sent by Kelsey Schonning, BYC Advisor, indicating she felt there was a "gray area" in how to proceed and asking whether the BYC should create a document in how they would like to partner with the City Council. He suggested the City Council listen to how the BYC would like to work with the City and come to an arrangement that is mutually beneficial and get more opportunities to the City's youth. Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan noted a formal liaison could be appointed or the City Council could accept reports and requests from the BYC. Councilmember/Commissioner Myszkowski disclosed that one of her children serves on the BYC. She noted the BYC, when it appeared before the City Council last year, indicated they had read the City's strategic goals, one of which was to embrace diversity, and offered to assist the City in meeting that goal. Councilmember/Commissioner Myszkowski explained that in her role as a School Board member, she had witnessed the profound effect on the District's strategic plan and mission statement when it had involved youth. She felt it would be beneficial for teenagers to be involved in a leadership position and able to bring their perspective and dreams. Councilmember/Commissioner Myszkowski strongly encouraged the City Council to think in terms of leadership experience the City can provide to its youth. Ma or/President Willson noted the time is 11:00 .m. so a determination needs to be made Y p whether to continue the meeting. Councilmember/Commissioner Lasman stated her support for the two current liaisons to continue attending BYC meetings, providing updates, and to ask the BYC to submit a document in how they would like to partner with the City Council. Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan indicated this matter could involve a long conversation and offered to attend BYC meetings as long as it does not conflict with City Council meeting nights. Councilmember/Commissioner Kleven concurred and indicated she is also willing to attend BYC meetings. The consensus of the City Council/EDA was to authorize Councilmembers/Commissioners Kleven and Ryan to continue attending BYC meetings, provide updates, and to request the BYC submit a report on how it proposed to partner with the City Council/EDA. 02/13/12 -3- ADJOURNMENT Councilmember/Commissioner Lasman moved and Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at 11:04 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 02/13/12 -4- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn 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 13, 2012. 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 February 27, 2012, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 02/13/12 -5-