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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. 07/02/12 -1- 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. 07/02/12 -2- 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 07/02/12 -3-