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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 06-25 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 JUNE 25, 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 9:00 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 and Carla Wirth, Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. UPDATE ON THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH The discussion from the June 25, 2012, Study Session continued relating to the proposed City contribution to the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth. Councilmember/Commissioner Kleven reviewed that at the Study Session, she had presented and expressed concern with the proposed budget that could reach $350,000 once the program and staffing is in place. She stated her support for the City of Brooklyn Park to contribute $75,000 per year since it had double the youth and budget compared to Brooklyn Center. City Manager Curt Boganey explained that the JPA proposes each board will prepare and adopt a budget. This is a preliminary estimate of expected budget depending on scope of work. The minimum budget is based on part-time staff but to get the best candidates, the Alliance supported going with a full-time position, which will increase the budget. Mr. Boganey indicated a final budget has not yet been approved and whatever JPA is adopted, there is no expectation that these members would pay more than what is contained in the JPA, regardless of what the budget might be, unless they voluntarily agree to do so. It was noted that one small grant had already been received and the staff person would prepare applications for other potential grants. Councilmember/Commissioner Lasman recalled that when the City Council/EDA had discussed this initially, it was $25,000 for 2012 and $50,000 for future years. Mr. Boganey stated when discussed with the larger Alliance, there was strong advocacy for a $50,000 contribution by the City of Brooklyn Center to assure an equal partnership with the City of Brooklyn Park. That position is reflected in this proposal. Mayor/President Willson stated he had made that suggestion and advocated for these terms. 06/25/12 -1- Councilmember/Commissioner Lasman recalled that three on the City Council/EDA were clear in finding $25,000 was an appropriate contribution for the first year. Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan stated he had changed his opinion and believed it would be worth it to double the contribution to $50,000 since the City had dollars in surplus. He indicated he is the liaison to the Youth Council and noted the City of Brooklyn Park provides a paid staff person to work with the Youth Council,which is an additional contribution on its part. Councilmember/Commissioner Lasman advocated for a $25,000 first year contribution and to then consider increasing to $50,000 after the program proves itself, which she understands is a minor position. She indicated she supports the cause, understanding its importance; however, her concern is that this type of program, though well meaning, is not always successful. Councilmember/Commissioner Lasman preferred to create memorable benchmarks that must be met before considering an increase to $50,000. She suggested the Alliance provide each partner with a report at the end of each fiscal report. Councilmember/Commissioner Myszkowski stated she learned at a school conference that this type of program takes three years from implement to show benefit. She stated there is a great need for outreach to older youth and quoted a comment made by Chief Mike Davis that there is a "need to challenge the conditions that diminish youth's hope." Councilmember/Commissioner Myszkowski stated support for a program that goes beyond keeping kids out of trouble, perhaps considering the seven magnets for the next generation of residents that Councilmember/Commissioner Lasman had presented. She commented on the importance of showing youth they have other options than what has been offered so far. Councilmember/Commissioner Myszkowski stated support for a $50,000 contribution to give all reasonable advantages possible. She felt Brooklyn Center was at a point where it can move forward and she was willing to work to advance the Alliance. Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan clarified he does not want a program for the sake of doing a program and liked the suggestion to have benchmarks and expectations for performance. He stated he supports an increased commitment because the Alliance needs a director who is responsible for assuring things happen. In addition, there was tremendous potential support from nonprofits that can be leveraged. Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan acknowledged Hennepin County is doing some things but a gap remains to address the needs of Brooklyn Center's citizens. Mr. Boganey indicated an argument was made to Hennepin County Administrator Johnson that this could be an excellent model and the Alliance represents the future of what will happen in other parts of Hennepin County. He stated he thinks Administrator Johnson supported the argument that if Hennepin County is going to achieve its goals of having fewer people to lock up, there has to be a proactive effort. Mr. Boganey stated if the Alliance is properly formed, it could be a model for other communities. Mayor/President Willson noted if all three entities contribute $50,000, each would be treated as equals. He stated he has heard the argument that Brooklyn Park is bigger and should pay more, but that same argument could be made to increase the contribution of Hennepin County and 06/25/12 -2- othe r part ners. Mayor/President Willson stated the Alliance has already been together ether for three years and is committed to create a successful premiere program in Hennepin County. He noted the number of youth and families with young children attending the Earle Brown Days events was high and if the City is going to intervene and give its youth the opportunity to continue to excel, this contribution is warranted. Mayor/President Willson noted the City Council had just considered reducing a contractor's liquidated damages from $285,000 to $50,000, so he found a problem in the City Council/EDA's logic if it could not justifying spending $50,000 annually on its youth. Councilmembers/Commissioners Myszkowski and Ryan and Mayor/President Willson supported Brooklyn Center committing $50,000 in each of the next two fiscal years to support Brooklyn Bridge Alliance. Mr. Boganey stated staff will bring a proposal under those terms before the City Council for an official vote. MISCELLANEOUS—PARTIES AT SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS Councilmember/Commissioner Lasman asked the Council's permission to bring up a miscellaneous item to limit large parties at single-family dwellings. The consensus of the City Council/EDA was to schedule this topic for discussion at a future Work Session. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember/Commissioner Lasman moved and Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at 9:28 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 06/25/12 -3- 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 June 25, 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 July 9, 2012, Regular Session. �&w 4i 4AW-jw—� — ' �z City Clerk Mayor 06/25/12 -4-