HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 05-17 FCA AGENDA
Brooklyn Center Financial Commission
Thursday, May 17, 2012 — 6:30 PM
All America Conference Room (Main Level of City Hall)
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Approval of Minutes
a. March 15, 2012
IV. Mayor and City Council Compensation for 2013-2014
V. Other Business
a. Financial Commission/City Council Joint Work Session June 4, 2012
at 6:30 PM.
VI. Adjournment
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Financial Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
15 March 2012
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Newman at 6:33 PM
Members Present: Commissioners Newman, Landis, Plunkett, Agbssou.
Schueller, VanDerWerf, Hollingshead.
Members Absent: None
Council liaison present was Council Member Ryan.
Staff present were City Manger Boganey and Director of Finance Jordet.
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Without objection, Mr. Newman declared the agenda adopted.
3. Minutes
Mr. Landis moved adoption of the minutes from the 21 July 2011 meeting. Ms.
Plunkett seconded the motion. With all voting in favor, the motion was adopted.
4. Mayor and City Council Compensation
The topic of compensation for the Mayor and Council Members was introduced by
Mr. Jordet. Discussion ensued about the compensation of Council for technology
needs, meetings beyond the regular Council sessions, meetings outside Council
activities, such as LMC, costs of campaigning for Council. Council liaison Ryan
responded that current practices were satisfactory for each of these areas of
potential compensation.
Flat rate compensation increase was suggested in the range of 2% per year for 2013
and 2014. The example was given of $ 11,500 for the Mayor (2.99%) and $ 8,900
for Council Members (4.10%). Question was asked about how a 5% increase for
Council would affect negotiations with bargaining units. Suggestion was made that
a rate greater than that given to staff would be appropriate as Council did not
receive an increase in 2012 while staff received 2.00%. There was a sense among
the group that an increase in Mayor/Council compensation is overdue and is
justified. A final suggestion of 3.00% for each year (2013 and 2014) be considered.
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5. Utility Billing Policies
Group discussion revolved around the reasons and justifications for the $ 50.00
initial fee charged to customers for"meter purchase" and the source and reasons
for offering a reduced senior sanitary sewer rate. Staff would research the origins
and possible alternatives to these policies and report back to the Commission at a
future meeting
6. Reminder on Open House Meeting
There will be an Open House meeting of the City Council and all City commissions
on Wednesday, 11 April 2012 at 6:30 PM in Constitution Hall at the Community
Center.
10. Adjournment
With no other business to transact, the meeting was adjourned at 8:33 PM.
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City of Brooklyn Center
Comparative Mayor and Council Wages
Fiscal Years 2009 through 2012
2010 Census 2009 2010 2011 2012
City Population Mayor I Council Mayor Council Mayor I Council Mayor I Council
Golden Valley 20,371 $ 11,619 $ 8,696 $ 11,619 $ 8,696 $ 11,619 $ 8,696 $ 11,619 $ 8,696
Maplewood 38,018 $ 12,302 $ 10,827 $ 12,302 $ 10,827 $ 12;302 $ 10,827 $ 12,855 $ 11,314
Fridley 27,208 $ 10,531 $ 8,650 $ 10,531 $ 8,650 $ 10,525 $ 8,632 $ 10,525 $ 8,632
Richfield 35,228 $ 9,688 $ 7,520 $ 9,979 $ 7,746 $ 9,979 $ 71746 $ 10,179 $ 7,901
New Hope 20,339 $ 10,673 $ 7,552 $ 10,673 $ 7,552 $ 10,673 $ 7,552 $ 10,673 $ 7,552
Roseville 33,660 $ 9,300 $ 7,020 $ 9,300 $ 7,020 $ 9,300 $ 7,020 $ 9,300 $ 7,020
Crystal 22,151 $ 10,308 $ 7,930 $ 10,308 $ 7,930 $ 10,308 $ 7,930 $ 10,411 $ 8,009
White Bear Lake 23,797 $ 7,680 $ 5,400 $ 7,680 $ 5,400 $ 7,680 $ 5,400 $ 7,680 $ 5,400
Brooklyn Center 30,104 $ 11,166 $ 8,549 $ 11,166 $ 8,549 $ 11,166 $ 8,549 $ 11,166 $ 8,549
Shoreview 25,043 $ 8,976 $ 6,648 $ 8,976 $ 6,648 $ 9,060 $ 6,720 $ 9,060 $ 6,720
Average 27,592 $ 10,224 $ 7,879 $ 10,253 $ 7,902 $ 10,261 $ 7,907 $ 10,347 $ 7,979
Median - $ 10,420 $ 7,741 $ 10,420 $ 7,838 $ 10,417 $ 7,838 $ 10,468 $ 7,955
Brooklyn Center as a % of:
Average 109.10% 109.21% 108.50% 108.90% 108.19% 108.82% 108.12% 107.92% 107.14%
Median - 107.16% 110.44% 107.16% 109.07% 107.19% 109.07% 106.67% 107.47%
Notes:
Golden Valley: Pays per diem of$ 50 per extra meeting to a maximum of$ 150 per month if claimed.
Also provides city-owned laptop computer for Mayor/Council member use
New Hope: Pays per diem of$25 per EDA meeting, provides DSL service at residence.
Maplewood: Provides computer if requested.
C stal: 2012-first time they have budgeted a stipend for technology of$250 per year per member.
Fridley: Council wage is for At-Large member. Ward Council members receive$ 7,654 annually
BrooklVn Center: Rolled technology reimbursement into base wage in 2000.
Population statistics from 2010 United States Census
2012councilwagecomp 5/17/2012
A B C D E F G
Current 2% 3% Flat Rate 2% 3% Flat Rate
Compensation Increase 2013 Increase 2013 Increase 2013 Increase 2014 Increase 2014 Increase 2014
Mayor 1 11,166 11,389 11,501 11,500 11,617 11,846 11,900
Council Member 2 8,549 8,720 8,805 8,900 8,894 9,070 9,100
Total Cost 3 45,362 46,269 46,723 47,100 47,195 48,125 48,300
4 Difference Year 907 1,361 1,738 925 1,402 1,200
5 Total Difference 1,833 2,763 2,938
City of Brooklyn Center Amended 05114112
2012 City Council Meeting Schedule
Regular City Council Meetings Special City Council Meetings
Council Chambers All dates are Monday unless otherwise noted.
City Hall January 30 5:00 P.M.
Canvass Returns of Special Election CC
Study/Work Session 6:00 p.m. March 3 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m.
Facilitated Retreat EBHC
Informal Open Forum 6:45 p.m. April 11 (Wednesday) 6:00 P.M.
Regular Session 7:00 p.m. Joint Session w/Commissions CH
April 16 '7n
RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 300 p.m.
Work Session immediately following
(Continued) Regular Session April 30 6:00 p.m.
NIMS Training CC
Brooklyn Center City Council regularly April 30 7:00 p.m.
meets the 2nd and 4th Monday each Board of Appeal & Equalization CC
month, unless Monday is a holiday. May 7 6:00 P.M.
January 9 Continued Board of Appeal & Equalization CC
January 23 June 4 6:30 p.m.
Work Session w/Auditor and Budget Work Session
February 13 w/Financial Commission CC
February 27 July 2 6:30 p.m.
March 12 Budget Work Session w/Financial Commission CC
March 26 July 30 6:30 p.m.
April 9 Budget Work Session w/Financial Commission CC
April 23 August 17 (Friday) 5:00 P.M.
May 14 Canvass Returns of Primary Election CC
May 29 (Tuesday) August 20 6:30 p.m.
June 11 Budget Work Session w/Financial Commission CC
June 25 October 15 6:30 p.m.
July 9 Budget Work Session w/Financial Commission CC
July 23 October 29 6:30 p.m.
August 13 Budget Work Session w/Financial Commission CC
August 27 November 13 (Tuesday) 5:45 p.m.
Canvass Returns of General Election CC
September 10 Decembe r - -
September 24 2013 Budget Hearing
October 8
October 22
November 13 (Tuesday)
November 26
December 10
All dates are subject to change. Call City Hall at
763-569-3300 to verify dates and times.
Strikethrough indicates meeting has been
CANCELED.
cc — Council Chambers located in upper level
City Hall
CR— Council/Commission Conference Room
located in lower level City Hall
CH — Constitution Hall located at Community
Center
EBHC— Earle Brown Heritage Center, 6155 Earle
Brown Drive