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BROOKLYN CENTER
HOUSING COMMISSION
January 15, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Council Commission Room
Brooklyn Center City Hall
1. Call to Order: 7:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes—December 11, 2012
5. Chairperson's Report
6. Council Liaison Report
7. Survey Results and Draft Ordinances Relating to Vehicles, Driveway,
Waste Containers, etc.
8. Other Business
9. Adj ournment
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
December 11, 2012
COUNCIL COMMISSION ROOM
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission was called to order by Chairperson Lawrence-Anderson
at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Kathie Amdahl, David Johnson, Judy Thorbus and Peggy
Lynn. Chereen Norstrud and Ephraim Olani were absent and unexcused. Also present were Council
Liaison Lin Myszkowski and Staff Liaison Jesse Anderson.
APPROVAL OFAGENDA
There was a motion by Commissioner Amdahl and seconded by Commissioner Thorbus to
approve the agenda as submitted. The motion passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES—NOVEMBER 20, 2012
There was a motion by Commissioner Thorbus and seconded by Commissioner Amdahl to
approve the minutes of the November 20, 2012 Housing Commission meeting. The motion
passed.
CHAIRPERSONS REPORT
Chairperson Kris Lawrence-Anderson provided an update to her recent activities including her
attendance at the CEAP Breakfast and recent City Council Meetings.
COUNCIL LL4ISONREPORT
Council Liaison Lin Myszkowski reported that Council Member Kay Lasman retired as a Council
Member. She also announced that the sister city in Liberia named Voinjama has been matched and
approved by Council Resolution. The city was chosen because it mirrors the Liberian culture in
Brooklyn Center and there will be no cost to the taxpayers.
The 2013 City Budget was approved with the following highlights: maintaining services, meeting
council goals,2.61%increase that is below implicit price deflator,City anticipates$411,000 in LGA;
an increase in percentage of the revenue is out of commercial due to market rates compared to last
year. Lastly,the Lions Club donated to the Community Gardens and Earl Brown Days.
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FOR MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Chair Person Kris Lawrence-Anderson presented Layla Thielen with a certificate of appreciation.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Chairperson Kris Lawrence-Anderson will meet with Commissioner Thorbus to transition chair
duties.
Commissioner Amdahl discussed process for finding sales for next year's new neighbor properties
and that we will review options for new owner's list generated by city staff.
Commissioner Thorbus discussed goals of the Council and the Housing Commission in 2013.
Commissioner Thorbus mentioned vehicle and parking survey and she was provided a copy of the
results of the survey.
Commissioner Thorbus discussed with the Housing Commission the city's opportunities for senior
housing. Commissioner Johnson suggested that there be a walkable living area for seniors.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Thorbus and seconded by Commissioner Lynn to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission adjourned
at 7:45 p.m.
Chairman
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