HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 07-02 CCM Joint Work Session with Financial Commission MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
JOINT WORK SESSION WITH FINANCIAL COMMISSION
JULY 2, 2012
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Joint Work Session with the Financial Commission
and the session was called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, Lin Myszkowski, and
Dan Ryan. Also present: City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Finance Dan Jordet, and
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug.
Others present were Financial Commissioners Rex Newman and Dean Van Der Werf,
Commissioner Dan Schueller arrived at 6:34 p.m., and Koffi Agbossou arrived at 6:45 p.m.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve this evening's
agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2013—2027
Mr. Boganey introduced the session with a brief explanation on why the Capital Improvement
Plan is done early in the budget process
Mr. Lillehaug reviewed the Plan document including the overall project plan, the overall
spending plan,and the projects that are new or revised for the 2013 through 2027 period. The
program maps were reviewed and some discussion took place on the differences between full
reconstruction, full depth pavement replacement, and mill and overlay projects. It was pointed
out that the first round of capital project street reconstructions for the entire City is scheduled for
completion in 2021.
Also discussed, though not in the CIP, were the Highway 252 and 66th Avenue intersection, the
Firehouse Park basketball court, and the Park Master Planning status.
Mr. Jordet then reviewed the financing scenarios for projects in the Capital Improvement Plan.
After reviewing the overall plan with indications on which funds would fall short of funds during
the 2013 —2027 period, possibilities for addressing these funding shortfalls were discussed. Sale
of improvement bonds paid through a property tax levy was presented for the Street
Reconstruction Fund. Changes in the utility rates were presented for application in the Water,
Sewer, Stormwater and Street Light Funds.
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EBHC CAPITAL PLAN
Mr. Jordet reviewed the updated capital plan for the Earle Brown Heritage Center (EBHC).
With the update of the Plan for the 2013 through 2035 period, an increase in contribution for
EBHC operations must begin in 2013 to achieve the projects listed in the plan. The operational
contribution would have to rise from$ 200,000 per year to $ 250,000 per year beginning in 2013.
CAPITAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE PLAN
In discussing the Capital Building Maintenance Plan (CBMP) and possible funding sources, a
number of issues were raised for consideration. Sources of immediate cash include the Capital
Emergency Reserve Fund, the Liquor Fund, the General Fund and the Stormwater Fund.
Issuance of debt for continuation of the CBMP was also discussed both in terms of using
portions of an Improvement bond repaid by property tax levy and/or a referendum levy bond for
significant reconstruction of the Civic Center complex.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Lasman addressed the group concerning passing on the shoulder along 69th
Avenue, and staff indicated it would continue to work with the County regarding this issue.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adjourn the Work
Session at 7:52 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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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 the of the
City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center Joint Work Session with Financial
Commission held on July 2, 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 23, 2012,Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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