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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 02-11 CCP Regular Session i AGENDA CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION February 11, 2013 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers A copy of the full City Council packet is available to the public. The packet ring binder is located at the front of the Council Chambers by the Secretary. I 1. City Council Discussion of Agenda Items and Questions i 2. Miscellaneous 3. Discussion of Work Session Agenda Items as Time Permits 4. Adjourn I CITY COUNCIL MEETING * REVISED * City of Brooklyn Center February 11, 2013 AGENDA 1. Informal Open Forum with City Council – 6:45 p.m. –provides an opportunity for the public to address the Council on items which are not on the agenda. Open Forum will be limited to 15 minutes, it is not televised, and it may not be used to make personal attacks, to air personality grievances, to make political endorsements, or for political campaign purposes. Council Members will not enter into a dialogue with citizens. Questions from the Council will be for clarification only. Open Forum will not be used as a time for problem solving or reacting to the comments made but, rather, for hearing the citizen for informational purposes only. 2. Invocation – 7 p.m. 3. Call to Order Regular Business Meeting –The City Council requests that attendees turn off cell phones and pagers during the meeting. A copy of the full City Council packet is available to the public. The packet ring binder is located at the front of the Council Chambers by the Secretary. 4. Roll Call 5. Pledge of Allegiance 6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda –The following items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered at the end of Council Consideration Items. a. Approval of Minutes 1. January 28, 2013 – Study Session 2. January 28, 2013 – Regular Session 3. January 28, 2013 – Work Session b. Licenses c. Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on Proposed Special Assessments for Diseased Tree Removal Costs and Delinquent Weed Removal Costs d. Resolution Approving Contract for Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Local 86 and the City of Brooklyn Center for the Calendar Year 2013 e. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Write Off Uncollectible Accounts Receivable and Returned Checks f. Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Letter of Engagement for Professional Services for Audit of the 2012 Fiscal Year REVISED CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -2- February 11, 2013 7. Presentations/Proclamations/Recognitions/Donations a. Report from Centennial Amphitheater Fundraising Task Force Requested Council Action: –Motion to accept report. b. 2012 Community Survey Results Requested Council Action: –Motion to receive results. 8. Public Hearings a. Proposed Use of 2013 Community Development Block Grant Funds –This item was published in the official newspaper on January 17, 2013; and is offered this evening for Public Hearing. Requested Council Action: –Motion to open Public Hearing. –Motion to take public input. –Motion to close Public Hearing. –Motion to direct staff to prepare a resolution to allocate CDBG Funds. 9. Planning Commission Items –None. 10. Council Consideration Items a. Hearing for Teddy Bear Extended LLP Regarding Rental Property Located at Twin Lakes Manor Requested Council Action: –Receive staff report. –Motion to open hearing. –Receive testimony from applicant. –Motion to close hearing. –Motion to direct Staff to prepare a resolution for the next City Council meeting with findings of fact for either suspension or revocation of the rental license for property located at Twin Lakes Manor. b. Consideration of Type IV 6-Month Provisional Rental License for 6819 Humboldt Avenue North, A202 Requested Council Action: –Receive staff report. –Motion to open hearing. –Receive testimony from applicant. –Motion to close hearing. –Take action on rental license application and mitigation plan. 11. Council Report 12. Adjournment i AGENDA CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WORK SESSION February 11, 2013 Immediately Following Regular City Council and EDA Meetings Which Start at 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers City Hall A copy of the full City Council packet is available to the public. The packet ring binder is located at the front of the Council Chambers by the Secretary. ACTIVE DISCUSSION ITEMS i I i PENDING LIST FOR FUTURE WORK SESSIONS Later/Ongoing 1. National League of Cities Service Line Program 2. Assessment Hearing Policy 3. Annual Reports—Departmental 4. Strategic Plan Annual Report 5. 2013 Legislative Issues 6. Roseville "U" Concept (Citizens Academy)—Councilmember Myszkowski i i i i i I i i MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA STUDY SESSION JANUARY 28, 2013 CITY HALL—COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Carol Kleven, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti, Fire Chief Lee Gatlin, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Mayor Willson requested the following correction to the Study Session minutes of January 14, 2013: Page 3, 5th Paragraph: "Mayer-Mr. Boganey noted the intent of Question 2..." Councilmember Ryan requested the following correction to the Study Session minutes of January 14,2013: Page 2, 3rd Para rg Wh: "Councilmember Ryan asked what the other buildings currently under construction in Shingle Creek Crossing look like, besides the LA Fitness building, who are the tenants, and if one is a Panda Express Restaurant." Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson requested the following correction to the Regular Session minutes of January 14, 2013: Pape 20, 1St Paragraph: Replace"Community Welcome Program"with"New Neighbor Welcome Program." It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept corrections to the January 14, 2013, Study Session and Regular Session minutes. 01/28/13 -1- DRAFT MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Myszkowski asked if Slim's Pizza will pursue a liquor license. City Manager Curt Boganey indicated staff has no knowledge of a liquor license interest. Councilmember Myszkowski described a program offered by the City of Roseville called "Roseville U," an academy during which residents learn about city governance and suggested that it may be something to consider in the future. Community Development Block Grant Program Councilmember Kleven asked about the timing to consider the 2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, public hearing process, and why the City's process differs from the City of Brooklyn Park. Mr. Boganey explained that Hennepin County provides the City with an estimated allocation number but the actual 2013 CDBG allocation is not received until mid- year, around July. He noted the City Council has not yet considered a 2013 CDBG budget or held public hearings to receive input. Mr. Boganey explained the hearing process required by Federal regulations require each city to hold at least one public hearing regarding the proposed utilization of the funds, which is different from a hearing where the City Council asks interested groups/parties what they would like to do. The City has not held that type of public hearing and is not required to do so by regulation. Mr. Boganey described the application process and staff's analysis of applications in preparing a funding recommendation for the City Council's consideration following the public hearing. It was noted that up to 15% of the City's total CDBG allocation can be spent for public service activities and the 2013 CDBG public hearing is scheduled for February 11, 2013. Mr. Boganey explained that due to the City's population, Hennepin County receives Brooklyn Center's CDBG funds and the City follows the process as directed by Hennepin County. Brooklyn Park, on the other hand, is an entitlement city, the grantee, and has the ability to run its own CDBG program. Brooklyn Park receives CDBG funds directly from the Federal government. However, Brooklyn Park also has the option of allowing Hennepin County to administer its CDBG program and has taken that option in recent years. Mr. Boganey noted Brooklyn Center has an open CDBG process, information on the program is posted to the City's website, and the City invites those who are qualified to submit a funding request and make comment at the public hearing. Staff then presents all of the requests to the City Council along with a staff recommendation of programs to fund. i Mr. Boganey clarified that after the CDBG program public hearing, the City Council has the opportunity to consider input and the right and authority to direct staff to make changes to the final application within the limitations allowed by statute and regulation. Park and Recreation Commission Update Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported the Park and Recreation Commission is requesting an increase in the number of area neighborhood meetings from four per year to six per year to get through the cycle faster. Mr. Boganey stated if the City Council supports this suggestion, staff i i 01/28/13 -2- DRAFT I i will vet the process and provide a recommendation to the City Council relating to process and funding. Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning advised that four of the scheduled area neighborhood meetings will be published in the next edition of City Watch, which is already at the printer. Mr. Boganey indicated this may be a consideration for 2014, which would allow time for staff to determine how additional meetings could be scheduled. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated the Park and Recreation Commission would like more exposure of the parks than four times per year. In addition, it has undertaken a recycling pilot at Centennial, Evergreen, and Fire House parks and will be re-evaluating park signage. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to have staff assess whether to hold six area neighborhood meetings next year with a report back on potential impacts and funding. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS REVIEW OF CITY CHARTER City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item and indicated staff reviewed the City Charter at the City Council's direction to determine if there were any areas of housekeeping changes that should be considered. He noted staff and the City Attorney have submitted potential City Charter language revisions to create consistency with State Law. Mr. Boganey requested the City Council provide direction relating to desired City Charter changes. The City Council reviewed the revisions, noting the suggested language would bring the City Charter into alignment with State Statutes. The City Council discussed options for Charter amendments and indicated its support for staff to provide the Charter Commission with suggested language revisions that have been vetted by the City Clerk's and City Attorney's office, for an annual review of such housekeeping items. With regard to Chapter 6, Administration of City Affairs, Mayor Willson explained the language limiting the City Manager to selecting a Fire Chief only from existing members of the Fire Department was not part of the original Charter, but added at a later date. Mr. Boganey stated his understanding that the language was inserted at the behest of fire fighters. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Kleven moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to close the Study Session at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. RECONVENE STUDY SESSION 01/28/13 -3- DRAFT MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 28, 2013 CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Carol Kleven, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. No one wished to address the City Council. Councilmember Kleven moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Councilmember Myszkowski shared an excerpt from President Obama’s second inaugural address as the Invocation. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:03 p.m. 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Carol Kleven, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works 01/28/13 -1- DRAFT Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, Fire Chief Lee Gatlin, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended, with amendments to the Study Session and Regular Session minutes of January 14, 2013, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 14, 2013 – Study Session 2. January 14, 2013 – Regular Session 3. January 14, 2013 – Work Session 6b. LICENSES MECHANICAL Heating & Cooling Two 18550 Country Road 81, Maple Grove th Owens Companies, Inc. 930 East 80 Street, Bloomington Pace Plumbing P.O. Box 270935, St. Paul Standard Water Control 5337 Lakeland Avenue N., Crystal Wencl Services, Inc. 8148 Pillsbury Avenue S., Bloomington PUBLIC DANCE Brooklyn Center Investment Group 2101 Freeway Boulevard RENTAL INITIAL (TYPE III – one-year license) 7024 Morgan Avenue N. Cory McClure RENEWAL (TYPE III – one-year license) 5550 Girard Avenue N. Restart, Inc. 6737 Regent Avenue N. Kim Vu-Tran RENEWAL (TYPE II – two-year license) 6712 Beard Avenue N. Morris Matthews 5548 Dupont Avenue N. John Lindahl 7042 Emerson Avenue N. John Hicks 6819 Humboldt Avenue N. A304 New Concepts Management 01/28/13 -2- DRAFT RENEWAL (TYPE I – three-year license) 5529 Aldrich Drive N. Betty Scully 6809 Fremont Place N. Ali Sajjad 6828 Fremont Place N. Ali Sajjad 6913 Toledo Avenue N. Fred Hanus TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT Quick Stop 5808 Xerxes Avenue N. th Regal Foods Corp. 615 66 Avenue N. 6c. APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY ST. ALPHONSUS CHURCH, 7025 HALIFAX AVENUE NORTH, FOR A SOCIAL EVENT TO BE HELD MARCH 16, 2013 6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-19 ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS THST ON JUNE AVENUE NORTH FROM 58 AVENUE NORTH TO 61 AVENUE NORTH Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-20 EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF STAN LEINO FOR HIS DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2013-20 Expressing Recognition and Appreciation of Stan Leino for his Dedicated Public Service of the Planning Commission. Mayor Willson read in full a resolution expressing recognition and appreciation to Stan Leino for his service on the Planning Commission. Mayor Willson presented the resolution to Mr. Leino who stated his appreciation for this recognition. Motion passed unanimously. 7b. REPORT FROM OPEN TO BUSINESS BY ROB SMOLUND City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item and recognized the attendance of Rob Smolund. Mayor Willson indicated that members of the City Council recently attended a meeting with other metro mayors who mentioned this program was successful in their communities. Rob Smolund, Open to Business, explained the purpose of this program to extend the City’s economic development efforts by offering free and confidential consulting service to small 01/28/13 -3- DRAFT businesses that need help. He stated his goal is to become their trusted advisor to give them an objective third party view. Mr. Smolund described the types of loan programs offered and reviewed his 27 years of experience with entrepreneurs, commercial enterprise, and management. Mr. Smolund reported on activities undertaken in Brooklyn Center during which Open to Business served 26 clients comprising 20 start-ups and 6 existing businesses. He stated he expects participation to increase during 2013 due to additional outreach and more businesses becoming aware of the program. Mr. Smolund then reported on Hennepin County’s activities, clients reached, and loans approved. He indicated he is available at the Brooklyn Center City Hall on the third Tuesday of the month from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for scheduled appointments or walk-in clients. Mayor Willson stated he has referred businesses to this service and commented on the importance of this program since venture capitalists and banks are not continuing in that field. The City Council thanked Mr. Smolund for his report and indicated its support for this program to provide assistance to Brooklyn Center’s small businesses. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to accept the Open to Business report. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS 9a. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2013-002 SUBMITTED BY LOREN VAN DER SLIK/GATLIN DEVELOPMENT. REQUEST FOR RD PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING 3 ADDITION, LOCATED IN THE SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING PUD PROPERTIES. THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION AT ITS JANUARY 17, 2013, MEETING Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti provided an overview of Planning Commission Application No. 2013-002, the request of Loren Van Der Slik/Gatlin Development for rd Preliminary Plat approval of Shingle Creek Crossing 3 Addition located in the Shingle Creek Crossing PUD properties. He advised the Planning Commission recommended approval of the applications at its January 17, 2013, meeting. It was noted the final plan will be presented separately by the City Engineer. Mr. Benetti answered questions of the City Council relating to buildings under construction in Shingle Creek Crossing. 01/28/13 -4- DRAFT Councilmember Kleven moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2013-21 Regarding Recommended Disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2013-002 Submitted by Loren Van Der Slik (for Gatlin Development Company) rd a Request for Preliminary Plat of Shingle Creek Crossing 3 Addition. Motion carried unanimously. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE ST FOR 1606 71 AVENUE NORTH Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning st advised that 1606 71 Avenue North was inspected and 21 property code violations were cited and ultimately corrected. There have been zero validated police incidents/nuisance calls within the last 12 months. This property qualifies for a Type IV six-month provisional rental license based on the number of property code violations found during the initial rental license inspection. The property owner is also required to submit a mitigation plan and report monthly on the progress of that plan. Ms. Schleuning reviewed actions taken in regard to this rental license application and indicated Staff has reviewed that mitigation plan and held discussion with the property owner and recommends approval based on meeting standards in the mitigation plan. Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the City Council. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to close the hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for st 1606 71 Avenue North, with the requirement that the mitigation plan must be strictly adhered to before a renewal rental license would be considered. Motion passed unanimously. 10b. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 4714 WINGARD LANE Ms. Schleuning advised that 4714 Wingard Lane was inspected and 17 property code violations were cited and ultimately corrected. This is a new rental license. This property qualifies for a Type IV six-month provisional rental license based on the number of property code violations 01/28/13 -5- DRAFT found during the initial rental license inspection. The property owner is also required to submit a mitigation plan and report monthly on the progress of that plan. Ms. Schleuning reviewed actions taken in regard to this rental license application and indicated Staff has reviewed that mitigation plan and held discussion with the property owner and recommends approval based on meeting standards in the mitigation plan. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to open the hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the City Council. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded to close the hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 4714 Wingard Lane, with the requirement that the mitigation plan must be strictly adhered to before a renewal rental license would be considered. Motion passed unanimously. 10c. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 6937 MORGAN AVENUE NORTH Ms. Schleuning advised that 6937 Morgan Avenue North was inspected and 16 property code violations were cited and ultimately corrected. There have been zero validated police incidents/nuisance calls within the last 12 months. This property qualifies for a Type IV six- month provisional rental license based on the number of property code violations found during the initial rental license inspection. The property owner is also required to submit a mitigation plan and report monthly on the progress of that plan. Ms. Schleuning reviewed actions taken in regard to this rental license application and indicated Staff has reviewed that mitigation plan and held discussion with the property owner and recommends approval based on meeting standards in the mitigation plan. Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded to open the hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the City Council. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to close the hearing. 01/28/13 -6- DRAFT Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 6937 Morgan Avenue North, with the requirement that the mitigation plan must be strictly adhered to before a renewal rental license would be considered. Motion passed unanimously. 10d. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO SERVE ON PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Willson announced the following appointments to serve on the Planning Commission th with terms to expire on December 31, 2014: Benjamin Freedman of 2613 65 Avenue North; and, Randall Christensen of 7001 Regent Avenue North. Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded to ratify the Mayoral th appointments of Benjamin Freedman, 2613 65 Avenue N; and, Randall Christensen, 7001 Regent Avenue North, to the Planning Commission with terms to expire December 31, 2014. th Benjamin Freedman, 2613 65 Avenue North, introduced himself and indicated he is a second year law student. Mayor Willson extended the City’s appreciation to Mr. Freedman for volunteering to serve the City in this capacity. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following:  January 16, 2013, Annual Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program  January 17, 2013, Tax Reform Open House for Community Leaders  January 26, 2013, State Legislators Local Elected Officials Breakfast  January 26, 2013, Retirement Dinner for Dr. Duane Orn Councilmember Kleven reported on her attendance at the following:  January 15, 2013, Earle Brown Days Committee Meeting  January 16, 2013, Annual Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program  January 17, 2013, Tax Reform Open House for Community Leaders  January 22, 2013, MAC meeting  January 24, 2013, Brooklyn Center Business Association Luncheon Meeting  January 26, 2013, State Legislators Local Elected Officials Breakfast  January 26, 2013, Retirement Dinner for Dr. Duane Orn Councilmember Kleven congratulated Police Chief Benner on his appointment to the Eliminating Racial Disparities Steering Committee. She then presented housing data from December of 2012. 01/28/13 -7- DRAFT Councilmember Myszkowski reported on her attendance at the following:  January 15, 2013, Earle Brown Days Committee Meeting  January 15, 2013, Housing Commission Meeting  January 24, 2013, Brooklyn Center Business Association Luncheon Meeting  January 26, 2013, State Legislators Local Elected Officials Breakfast Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported on her attendance at the following:  January 15, 2013, Park and Recreation Commission Meeting  January 24, 2013, Brooklyn Center Business Association Luncheon Meeting  January 26, 2013, State Legislators Local Elected Officials Breakfast  January 26, 2013, Retirement Dinner for Dr. Duane Orn Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson announced the Odyssey Academy Winter Carnival on February 8, 2013. Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following:  January 15, 2013, Taping of Cable 12 Show, “In the Know”  January 22, 2013, Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth Meeting, during which he accepted the nomination and was elected as Chair of that organization  January 25, 2013, Minneapolis North Visitors Bureau Board of Directors Meeting  January 26, 2013, State Legislators Local Elected Officials Breakfast  January 26, 2013, Retirement Dinner for Dr. Duane Orn  January 28, 2013, Liberian Delegation Meeting on the Sister City Program  January 28, 2013, Northport Robbinsdale Elementary School Speech to Students Mayor Willson announced the City received a $179,300 grant award from the Metropolitan Council under the Livable Communities Tax Base Revitalization Account for the former Lifetime Fitness site. These funds will be used towards environmental mitigation on that site. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 8:01 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 01/28/13 -8- DRAFT 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 JANUARY 28, 2013 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 8:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor/President Tim Willson and Councilmembers/Commissioners Carol Kleven, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, City Manager/Director of Building & Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. REPORT ON CITY'S DRINKING WATER Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug described the types of drinking water tests that are conducted in Brooklyn Center based on a program set up by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) specific to each city. Other testing is conducted as warranted, needed, or requested. Mayor/President Willson noted the City Council/EDA had been approached by a University of MN professor to do a pilot project to study manganese and determine how to best mitigate it in a household. He stated support for the City to look at what can be done to bring down the level of manganese and for the professor's study if it is funded through grants. Councilmember/Commissioner Kleven stated her understanding the study would be conducted by the University of Minnesota in coordination with the MDH at no cost to the City. City Manager Curt Boganey stated he has not yet spoken with the professor but a meeting is scheduled on Wednesday when more information about that study will be learned. Mayor/President Willson stated when he was first approached about the study, he recommended they follow protocol and contact City Manager Boganey. Mr. Lillehaug completed presentation of the current situation as it relates to monitoring the City's water supply, education of the public, and to assure safety of the water supply. He advised that the Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (SMCLs) are a set of non-mandated water quality standards for 15 contaminants established by the Environmental Protection Agency 01/28/13 -1- DRAFT i (EPA), and are non-enforceable guidelines to assist public water systems in managing drinking water for aesthetic considerations. He advised of other EPA/MDH advisories and health warnings and explained the MDH recently issued a fact sheet pertaining to manganese in drinking water and provided guidance values pertaining to certain health risks. Mr. Lillehaug reviewed a fact sheet on manganese. It was noted that for manganese, the guidance values are 100 parts per billion (ppb) for infants and 300 ppb for children/adults. I Mr. Lillehaug indicated that Brooklyn Center's raw well water concentrations historically average about 350 ppb for manganese. The highest concentration from a well is about 550 ppb. He noted that while the presence and high levels of manganese in the City's water is not a new issue, this new information and guidance warrants staff's recommendation to take action to reduce the manganese levels in the City's drinking water. Mr. Lillehaug presented data on the City's wells including concentration of manganese, noting it varies from well to well but the readings for each well have been consistent over the years. He noted manganese at 50 ppb is the rate for aesthetics so the City has managed manganese to that level to maintain aesthetics. Mr. Lillehaug presented the Action Plan and recommended immediate action to provide key information to the public about manganese in the City's drinking water, other sources of manganese, and point-of-use treatment (i.e., Brita-type filter). He stated public education can be done by mailing letters to residents and/or posting the information on the City's web page. Mr. Lillehaug stated this issue cannot be fixed immediately, but things can be done such as adjusting the well supply orientation matrix and well pumping to reduce the level of manganese in the City's drinking water. He proposed pumping water from wells with the lowest levels of manganese to bring the ppb level down as low as possible. Mr. Lillehaug stated staff would also like to conduct additional research to identify filters that are better at reducing levels of manganese so the public can be educated in that regard. Mayor/President Willson suggested staff ask the professor whether the University of MN can test water filters without cost to the City. Mr. Lillehaug presented options under review by staff, as well as pros and cons of each. He reviewed drafts of several public service messages that could be considered and stated that knowing about this possible health risk,he would recommend taking action now. He asked if the City Council/EDA supports developing an immediate action plan pertaining to manganese that is present in the City's drinking water. With regard to funding, Mr. Lillehaug stated he met with the MDH about the federal revolving grant fund application that is due in several months and learned the City's application would not score because manganese is not a primary drinking water contaminant. The City Council/EDA expressed its appreciation to Mr. Boganey and staff for immediately bringing this matter to its attention and crafting an action plan. The City Council/EDA discussed the options,presented and expressed its unanimous support to direct staff to take action as soon as possible to reduce the level of manganese. It also supported submission of a grant application even though it may not score well initially. 01/28/13 -2- DRAFT i Mr. Boganey indicated his support for the proposed study by the University of MN if it helps the City accomplish its goal to reduce the exposure of manganese to its customers. He explained that the feasibility study will consider all options to assure the City's drinking water has the least amount of manganese and will approach what the City can do with the whole system, at the consumer's water tap, and education resulting in prevention. The majority consensus of the City Council/EDA was to direct staff to prepare an action plan for short- and long-term strategies, maintenance strategies, operation strategies, and other elements that will address the level of manganese in the City's drinking water as it has been found to be a potential health risk. i ADJOURNMENT Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan moved and Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence- Anderson seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at 9:03 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 01/28/13 -3- DRAFT COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM DATE: February 5, 2013 TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager FROM: Maria Rosenbaum, Deputy City Clerk SUBJECT: Licenses for City Council Approval Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider approval of the following licenses at its February 11, 2013. Background: The following businesses/persons have applied for City licenses as noted. Each business/person has fulfilled the requirements of the City Ordinance governing respective licenses, submitted j appropriate applications, and paid proper fees. Applicants for rental dwelling licenses are in compliance with Chapter 12 of the City Code of Ordinances, unless comments are noted below the property address on the attached rental report. MECHANICAL Absolute Mechanical, LLC 7338 Ohms Lane, Edina Metro Plumbing and Heating 545 8`"Avenue NE, St. Joseph River City Plumbing 8290 Main Street NE, Fridley Simply Plumbing LLC 12234 Ridgewood Drive NW, Elk River Tim's Quality Plumbing 523 Central Avenue, Osseo RENTAL See attached report. ivission:1_'nsuring an attractive,clean,safe,inclusive conununity that enhances the cluallty of life for all people ancipreserves the public trust ii i COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM Rental License Category Criteria Policy—Adopted by City Council 03-08-10 Property Code and Nuisance Violations Criteria License Category Number of Units Property Code Violations per (Based on Property Inspected Unit Code Only) Type I—3 Year 1-2 units 0-1 3+units 0-0.75 Type 1I—2 Year 1-2 units Greater than 1 but not more than 4 3+units Greater than 0.75 but not more than 1. 5 Type III— 1 Year 1-2 units Greater than 4 but not more than 8 3+:units Greater than 1.5 but not more than 3 Type IV—6 Months 1-2 units Greater than 8 3+units Greater than:3 License Number of Units Validated Calls for Disorderly Conduct Category Service & Part I Crimes (Calls Per Unit/Year) No Category 1-2 0-1 Impact .3-4 units 0-0.25 5 or more units 0-0.35 Decrease 1 1-2 Greater than 1 but not more than 3 Category 34-units Greater than 0.25 but not more than J 5 or more units Greater than 0.35 but not more than 0.50 Decrease 2 1-2 Greater than 3 Categories 34 units Greater than 1 5 or more units Greater than 0.50 Budget Issues: There are no budget issues to consider. 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Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider approval/adoption of the resolution ordering a public hearing for Monday, March 11, 2013 at 7 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to hear and pass upon any objections to the proposed special assessments for diseased tree removal costs and delinquent weed removal accounts. Background: The attached resolution calls for a public hearing to receive public testimony and comments regarding the proposed special assessments for diseased tree removal and weed removal accounts. The special assessment amounts are specified in the attached preliminary assessment rolls. • All trees have been declared a public nuisance in past City Council resolutions, and the trees have been removed by the City's tree contractor in accordance with established policy. • Property owners with delinquent accounts for weed destruction have received notice of delinquent accounts in accordance with the established collection policy, and payments have not been made. At the scheduled public hearing,the City Council would consider adoption of the resolution to certify the special assessment levy rolls with Hennepin County. The 2013 interest rate for special assessments is six percent, as previously established by the Council. A copy of the special assessment pending levy roll is attached. Budget Issues: The proposed levy roll for diseased tree removal totals $24,408.54. The proposed levy roll for delinquent weed removal costs totals$31,648.80. Council Goals: Strategic: 1. We will ensure a safe and secure community 2. We will stabilize and improve residential neighborhoods Mission:Ensuring an attractive,clean,safe cotmmwnloy that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM Attachments: - Proposed levy roll - Notice of public hearing for publication I Mission:Ensuring an attractive,clean,safe communio,that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust Member introduced the following resolution and moves its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DISEASED TREE REMOVAL COSTS AND DELINQUENT WEED REMOVAL COSTS. WHEREAS, the City performs and incurs costs for certain neighborhood maintenance services to protect public health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429, provides for a public hearing process to recover the costs through special assessments; and WHEREAS, the City has performed neighborhood maintenance services, billed the property owners, and has not been reimbursed by certain property owners. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that: 1. A hearing shall beheld on the 11th day of March, 2013, in City Hall at 7 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to pass upon the proposed assessments for the following charges: • Diseased Tree Removal Costs • Delinquent Weed Removal Costs 2. The City Clerk with the assistance of the Director of Building and Community Standards shall forthwith prepare assessment rolls for-the above charges, and shall keep theirs on file and open to inspection by any interested persons. 3. The City Clerk is directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the proposed assessment to be published once in the official newspaper at least two weeks prior to the hearing. 4. The City Clerk shall cause mailed notice to be given to the owner of each parcel described in such assessment rolls not less than two weeks prior to the hearing. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that this resolution shall be effective immediately. February 11, 2013 Date Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the salve: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota,will meet in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall at 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 7 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to hear and pass upon any objections to the proposed assessments for the following: DISEASED TREE REMOVAL COSTS i It is proposed to assess the cost of diseased tree removal to those tracts or parcels where trees were removed by written agreement with the property owner or by order of the City Council pursuant to City Ordinances, Section 20-301 through 20-305 and in accordance with MS 429. DELINQUENT WEED REMOVAL ACCOUNTS It is proposed to assess the cost of noxious weed destruction to those tracts or parcels where, pursuant to City Ordinance Section 19-1601 through 19-1604 and in accordance with MS 429, noxious weeds were destroyed by order of the City Weed Inspector and the cost for such destruction remains unpaid. PROCEDURAL INFORMATION FOR OBJECTIONS TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or City Clerk within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten days after service upon the Mayor or City Clerk. No such appeal as to the amount of an assessment for a specific parcel of land may be made unless the owner has filed a written objection to that objection to that assessment, signed by the affected property owner,with the City Clerk prior to the hearing or has presented such a written objection to the presiding officer at the hearing. These assessments are now on file at City Hall and open to public inspection. Written or oral objections to the proposed assessments will be considered at this meeting,but the City Council may consider any objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the affected property owners as it deems advisable. AUXILIARY AIDS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 96 hours(4 days) in advance of the hearing. Please contact the City Clerk at 763-569-3300 to make arrangements. Sharon Knutson, City Clerk By order of the City Council Special Assessment Pending Levy Roll (Trees) 2012 Tree Removal Printed January 30, 2013 Municipal Code No. 22 Levy Runs Five Years Levy No. Property Address Property ID Amount 18410 6035 Bryant Ave N 01-118-21-21-0093 1,947.03 18410 5835 Camden Ave N 01-118-21-24-0107 512.50 18410 1201 57th Ave N 01-118-21-32-0105 1,198.91 18410 5700 Knox Ave N 02-118-21-14-0086 3,683.75 18410 1605 56th Ave N 02-118-21-41-0031 630.94 18410 5343 Knox Ave N 02-118-21-44-0004 232.09 18410 5436 James Ave N 02-118-21-44-0121 497.34 18410 6007 Halifax PI 03-118-21-21-0056 1,796.25 18410 5348 Sailor La 03-118-21-43-0038 327.50 18410 5323 Brooklyn Blvd 03-118-21-44-0014 4,431.88 18410 1612 69th Ave N 26-119-21-44-0104 1,569.53 18410 3806 72nd Ave N 27-119-21-42-0063 550.00 18410 6601 Unity Ave N 33-119-21-13-0077 899.66 18410 6415 Brooklyn Blvd 34-119-21-31-0106 363.75 18410 4401 65th Ave N 34-119-21-32-0108 1,813.44 18410 3300 Mumford Rd 34-119-21-44-0029 331.69 18410 6337 Bryant Ave N 36-119-21-31-0042 3,305.09 18410 6214 Lilac Dr N 36-119-21-33-0006 317.19 Total: 24,408.54 City of Brooklyn Center-6301 Shingle Creek Parkway-Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Page 1 of 1 Special Assessment Pending Levy Roll(Grass/Weeds) 2012 Weed Destruction Printed January 30, 2013 Municipal Code No. 22 Levy Runs One Year, I Levy No. Property Address Property ID Amount 18411 5930 Camden Ave N 01-118-21-12-0022 258.21 18411 5958 Camden Ave N 01-118-21-12-0025 246.19 18411 6023 Lyndale Ave N 01-118-21-12-0031 390.77 18411 605 59th Ave N 01-118-21-13-0029 270.23 18411 5706 Camden Ave N 01-118-21-13-0044 370.23 18411 5700 Camden Ave N 01-118-21-13-0045 502.49 18411 5943 Colfax Ave N 01-118-21-21-0018 358.21 18411 5931 Colfax Ave N 01-118-21-21-0020 477.68 18411 6028 Bryant Ave N 01-118-21-21-0087 822.72 18411 5729 Bryant Ave N 01-118-21-24-0046 738.57 18411 5741 Bryant Ave N 01-118-21-24-0047 258.21 18411 5525 Colfax Ave N 01-118-21-31-0072 492.38 i 18411 5543 Fremont Ave N 01-118-21-32-0026 100.00 18411 5642 Humboldt Ave N 01-118-21-32-0076 358.21 18411 5530 Emerson Ave N 01-118-21-32-0088 270.23 18411 5510 Emerson Ave N 01-118-21-32-0123 306.30 18411 5444 Humboldt Ave N 01-118-21-33-0069 246.19 18411 5322 Fremont Ave N 01-118-21-33-0127 258.21 18411 5305 Bryant Ave N 01-118-21-34-0078 258.21 18411 5301 Colfax Ave N 01-118-21-34-0087 282.26 18411 5438 Dupont Ave N 01-118-21-34-0109 1,080.94 18411 5421 4th St N 01-118-21-43-0058 358.21 18411 5400 Camden Ave N 01-118-21-43-0084 330.35 18411 5744 Logan Ave N 02-118-21-14-0100 492.38 18411 5939 John Martin Dr 02-118-21-21-0014 354.40 18411 5630 Lilac Dr N 02-118-21-31-0007 330.35 18411 5409 Queen Ave N 02-118-21-34-0016 100.00 18411 5400 Queen Ave N 02-118-21-34-0032 597.91 18411 5527 Humboldt Ave N 02-118-21-41-0002 1,393.54 18411 5533 Irving Ave N 02-118-21-41-0030 100.00 18411 5602 Knox Ave N 02-118-21-41-0060 100.00 18411 2106 Ericon Dr 02-118-21-42-0101 576.54 18411 2018 55th Ave N 02-118-21-43-0075 100.00 18411 2012 55th Ave N 02-118-21-43-0076 100.00 18411 5321 Humboldt Ave N 02-118-21-44-0036 100.00 18411 5316 Logan Ave N 02-118-21-44-0073 513.75 18411 5401 Irving Ave N 02-118-21-44-0089 246.19 18411 5332 James Ave N 02-118-21-44-0108 270.23 18411 5913 Xerxes Ave N 03-118-21-11-0117 516.42 18411 6031 Brooklyn Blvd 03-118-21-12-0015 100.00 18411 6007 Brooklyn Blvd 03-118-21-12-0019 100.00 City of Brooklyn Center-6301 Shingle Creek Parkway-Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Page 1 of 3 i Special Assessment Pending Levy Roll (Grass/Weeds) 2012 Weed Destruction Printed January 30, 2013 Municipal Code No. 22 Levy Runs One Year Levy No. Property Address Property ID Amount 18411 5916 Ewing Ave N 03-118-21-12-0027 979.03 18411 6042 Ewing Ave N 03-118-21-12-0085 504.40 i 18411 5801 Drew Ave N 03-118-21-13-0029 100.00 18411 5841 Zenith Ave N 03-118-21-14-0010 438.56 18411 6018 Kyle Ave N 03-118-21-22-0015 732.84 18411 5937 June Ave N 03-118-21-22-0020 346.19 18411 5549 Brooklyn Blvd 03-118-21-42-0018 394.28 18411 3706 53rd Ave N 03-118-21-43-0062 552.49 18411 4937 Brooklyn Blvd 10-118-21-14-0012 342.38 18411 4903 Brooklyn Blvd 10-118-21-14-0019 100.00 18411 3825 51st Ave N 10-118-21-24-0022 258.21 18411 7217 Camden Ave N 25-119-21-31-0083 246.19 18411 7211 Camden Ave N 25-119-21-31-0084 258.21 18411 6900 Morgan Ave N 26-119-21-43-0007 918.91 18411 7006 Morgan Ave N 26-119-21-43-0052 294.28 18411 2107 70th Ave N 26-119-21-43-0098 612.61 18411 1707 70th Ave N 26-119-21-44-0040 246.19 18411 7137 France Ave N 27-119-21-31-0050 810.70 8411 7225 Halifax Ave N 27-119-21-31-0066 246.19 18411 3806 Urban Ave 27-119-21-43-0049 100.00 18411 7037 Perry Ave N 28-119-21-44-0018 342.38 18411 6803 Perry Ave N 33-119-21-11-0044 258.21 18411 6712 Perry Ave N 33-119-21-11-0050 246.19 18411 6703 Perry Ave N 33-119-21-11-0060 774.64 18411 5313 67th Ave N 33-119-21-12-0050 246.19 18411 4806 Howe La 33-119-21-14-0046 267.56 18411 6400 Orchard Ave N 33-119-21-41-0017 1,044.87 18411 6331 Perry Ave N 33-119-21-41-0075 258.21 18411 49016 1 st Ave N 33-119-21-44-0062 426.54 18411 3112 67th Ave N 34-119-21-14-0004 942.96 18411 3106 67th Ave N 34-119-21-14-0005 100.00 18411 6341 Halifax Dr 34-119-21-31-0006 330.35 18411 6419 Marlin Dr 34-119-21-31-0071 624.63 18411 3807 62nd Ave N 34-119-21-34-0073 100.00 18411 3813 Joyce La 34-119-21-34-0109 246.19 18411 6312 Beard Ave N 34-119-21-41-0095 282.26 18411 6236 Chowen Ave N 34-119-21-43-0019 156.30 18411 3013 62nd Ave N 34-119-21-44-0103 294.28 .8411 6701 Bryant Ave N 36-119-21-21-0075 798.67 18411 6843 Emerson Ave N 36-119-21-22-0027 200.00 City of Brooklyn Center-6301 Shingle Creek Parkway-Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Page 2 of 3 i Special Assessment Pending Levy Roll (Grass/Weeds) 2012 Weed Destruction Printed January 30, 2013 Municipal Code No. 22 Levy Runs One Year f Levy No_ Property Address Property ID Amount 18411 6614 Bryant Ave N 36-119-21-24-0018 100.00 Total: 31,648.80 i I City of Brooklyn Center-6301 Shingle Creek Parkway-Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Page 3 of 3 City Council Agenda Item No. 6d COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM DATE: February 5, 2013 TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager FROM: Kelli Wick, Human Resources Director SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LABOR AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES (LELS) LOCAL 86 (POLICE COMMANDERS AND SERGEANTS) AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2013 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt resolution approving the labor agreement between the City of Brooklyn Center and Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Local 86 for the period January 1, 2013—December 31, 2013. Background: The current contract with LELS 86 (Police Commanders and Sergeants) expired on December 31, 2012. The City and the Union have met and negotiated in good faith to reach a settlement on all issues of concern. This labor agreement covers police commanders and police sergeants for a total of nine employees. The attached agreement has been approved by a vote of the members and upon adoption by the City Council will establish wages and working conditions for calendar year 2013. The Articles affected by these negotiations include the following: Article 9.4—Seniority Change to the language to clarify the special assignment periods and bidding. "A person shall not be eligible to bid or be assigned to such special assignment positions more often than two years out of any six-four continuous year periods. In the event that no one bids a special assignment position, an employee who is otherwise ineligible to bid it because they have already held it for two years within a four year continuous period, shall then be eligible to bid for the position. If an employee is assigned to a special assignment position,they shall be eligible to bid for any other position at the next bid. [A special assignment position is one out of the normal shift rotation with primary emphasis on patrol management.]" Article 28—Insurance Increase the insurance contribution by$40 to $794. Also, continue to provide an incentive of $145 for those employees participating in a high deductible health plan. Article 29—Wage Rates Two (2%) increase for 2013. Mission:Ensuring an attractive,cleat,safe,inclusive community that enhances the quality of life for all people and preserves the public trust i COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM Article 33—Retiree Health Savings Plan The Union is interested in researching a retiree health savings plan. The City agrees to discuss at a later date once information has been collected. Article 36—Duration One year labor agreement effective January 1, 2013 —December 31, 2013. Budget Issues: The increase in the City's insurance contribution equals $4,320. The cost of the 2% increase is approximately $19,041. The approved 2013 budget appropriates sufficient funds to cover this expense. Council Goals: Ongoing: 1. We will provide streamlined, cost effective, quality services with limited resources Mission:Ensuring an attractive,clean,safe,Inchisive community that enhances the quality of life for all people and preserves the public trust City of Brooklyn Center A Millennium Community January 24, 2013 Adam Burnside,Business Agent Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. 327 York Avenue St. Paul, MN 55130 Dear Mr. Burnside: Listed below are the changes we've discussed for the 2013 tentative labor agreement. Article 36,Duration Agree to one year agreement for 2013 Article 29— Wage Rates Two (2%)increase January 1, 2013 Article 9.4—Senior^ity Agree to language change as proposed by Union Article 28,Insurance Effective 1/1/13,the City will contribute payment of nine hundred thirty-nine dollars ($939)per month per employee for use in participating in the City's insurance benefits for those employees who elect to participate in a high deductible health plan. Effective 1/1/13,the City will contribute payment of seven hundred ninety-four dollars ($794) per month per employee for use in participating in the City's insurance benefits for those employees who elect to participate in a non-high deductible health plan. Article 33-Retiree Health Savings Plan Agree to have Union research retiree health savings plan and discuss at a later date. Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, ili Wick Human Resources Director cc: Steve Pastor, Union Steward Tony Gruenig,Union Steward Kevin Benner, Police Chief Curt Boganey, City Manager 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone &TDD Number Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763)569-3400 City Hall& TDD Number(763)569-3300 Fax(763)569-3434 Fax(763)569-3494 www.cityo fbrooklyncenter.o7g i Negotiations 2013 LELS 86 updated 1/17/13 City 2092 2013 Crystal 1% 1% Fridley 1% 2% Golden Valley 1% 1 Maplewood 1% 1% 1/1 & 1% 7/1 -proposed New Hope 1% 1% Richfield 1%on 111 & 1% on 7/1 2% Roseville 1% 2% White Bear Lake 2% na Brooklyn Center 2% + market 2% j Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. i RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR .SERVICES (LELS) LOCAL 86 AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2013 WHEREAS, Section 2.07 of the City Charter for the City of Brooklyn Center states that the City Council is to fix the salary or wages of all officers and employees of the City; and WHEREAS, the City has negotiated in good faith with LELS Local 86 (Commanders/Sergeants) for a contract for the year 2013 as attached. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the attached contract with LELS Local 86(Commanders/Sergeants)for calendar year 2013 with such language changes as may be necessary to clarify any terms, provided such language changes do not change the substance or monetary compensation set forth in the attached contract. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that authorized wage and benefit adjustments shall become effective according to the schedule of the agreement which commences January 1, 2013. Date Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon,the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. i Master Labor Agreement Between City of Brooklyn Center And Law Enforcement Labor Services,Local Number 86 January 1,2013 -December 31,2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE PAGE 1 Purpose of Agreement 1 2 Recognition 1 3 Definitions 1 4 Employer Security 1 5 Employer Authority 2 6 Union Security 2 7 Savings Clause 2 8 Constitutional Protection 2 9 Seniority 2 10 Work Schedules 3 11 Discipline 4 12 Employee Rights—Grievance Procedure 4 13 Overtime (Sergeant Classification) 6 14 Court Time 7 15 Call Back Time 8 16 Working Out of Classification 8 17 Standby Pay 8 18 Leaves of Absence 8 19 Severance 9 20 Injury on Duty 9 21 False Arrest Insurance 9 22 Training 9 23 Post License Fees 10 24 Uniforms 10 25 Holiday Leave 10 26 Vacation Leave 11 27 Sick Leave 11 28 Insurance 12 29 Wage Rates 13 30 Benefits for Retirees 13 31 Mileage and Expense Reimbursement 13 32 Light Duty 13 33 Retiree Health Savings Plan (RHSP) 13 34 Agreement Implementation 15 35 Waiver 15 36 Duration 16 ARTICLE 1 -Purpose of Agreement This Agreement is entered into between the City of Brooklyn Center,hereinafter called the Employer, and Law Enforcement Labor Services, "Local No. 86", hereinafter called the Union. It is the intent and purpose of this Agreement to: 1.1 Establish procedures for the resolution of disputes concerning this Agreement's interpretation and/or application; and 1.2 Place in written form the parties'Agreement upon terms and conditions of employment for the duration of this Agreement. ARTICLE 2 -Recognition 2.1 The Employer recognizes the Union as the exclusive representative,under Minnesota Statues, Section 179A.03, Subdivision 6, for all police personnel in the following job classifications: Sergeant; Commander 2.2 In the event the Employer and the Union are unable to agree as to the inclusion or exclusion of a new or modified job class, the issue shall be submitted to the Bureau of Mediation Services for determination. I ARTICLE 3 -Definitions 3.1 Union: Law Enforcement Labor Services,"Local No. 86." j 3.2 Union Member: A member of Law Enforcement Labor Services, "Local No. 86." 3.3 Department: The City of Brooklyn Center Police Department. 3.4 Employee: A member of the exclusively recognized bargaining unit. 3.5 Employer: The City of Brooklyn Center. 3.6 Chief: The Chief of the Brooklyn Center Police Department. 3.7 Union Officer: Officer elected or appointed by Law Enforcement Labor Services, "Local No. 86." 3.8 Overtime: Work performed at the express authorization of the Employer in excess of the employee's scheduled shift. 3.9 Scheduled Shift: A consecutive work period including rest breaks and a lunch break. 3.10 Rest Breaks: Period during the Scheduled Shift during which the employee remains on continual duty and is responsible for assigned duties. 3.11 Lunch Breaks: A period during the Scheduled Shift during which the employee remains on continual duty and is responsible for assigned duties. 3.12 Regular Base Pay Rate: The employee's hourly or monthly base pay rate. 3.13 Strike: Concerned action in failing to report for duty,the willful absence from one's position, the stoppage of work, slowdown, or abstinence in whole or in part from the full,faithful, and proper performance of the duties of employment for the purposes of inducing, influencing, or coercing a change in the conditions or compensation or the rights,privileges, or obligations of employment. ARTICLE 4-Employer Security The Union agrees that during the life of this Agreement the Union will not cause, encourage, participate in, or support any strike, slowdown, or other interruption of or interference with the normal functions of the Employer. - 1 - ARTICLE 5- Employer Authority 5.1 The Employer retains the full and unrestricted right to operate and manage all personnel, facilities, and equipment;to establish functions and programs; to set and amend budgets; to determine the utilization of technology;to establish and modify the organizational structure;to select, direct, and determine the number of personnel,to establish work schedules, and to perform any inherent managerial function not specifically limited by this Agreement. 5.2 Any term and condition of employment not specifically established or modified by this Agreement shall remain solely within the discretion of the Employer to modify, establish, or eliminate. i ARTICLE 6 -Union Security 6.1 The Employer shall deduct the wages of employees who authorize such a deduction in writing an amount necessary to cover monthly Union dues. Such monies shall be remitted as directed by the Union. 6.2 The Union may designate employees from the bargaining unit to act as a steward and an alternate and shall inform the Employer in writing of such choice and changes in the position of steward and/or alternate. 6.3 The Employer shall make space available on the employee bulletin board for posting Union notice(s) and announcement(s). 6.4 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders, or judgments brought or issued against the Employer as a result of any action taken or not taken by the Employer under the provisions of this Article. ARTICLE 7- Savings Clause This Agreement is subject to the laws of the United States,the State of Minnesota, and the City of Brooklyn Center. In the event any provision of the Agreement shall be held to be contrary to law by a court of competent jurisdiction from whose final judgment or decree no appeal has been taken within the time provided, such provisions shall be voided. All other provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. The voided provision may be renegotiated at the written request of either parry. ARTICLE 8 - Constitutional Protection Employees shall have the rights granted to all citizens by the United States and Minnesota Constitutions. ARTICLE 9 - Seniority 9.1 Seniority shall be determined by continuous length of service in the job classification covered by this Agreement. Employees promoted from the classification covered by this Agreement to a position outside the bargaining unit will continue to accrue seniority under this Agreement until the completion of their promotional probationary period or for no longer than twelve (12) months. The seniority roster shall be based on length of service in the job classification covered by this Agreement. Employees lose seniority under this Agreement under the following circumstances: resignation, discharge for cause, or transfer or promotion to a -2 - i classification not covered by this Agreement after completion of the promotional probationary period or for no longer than twelve(12)months after transfer or promotion. 9.2 There shall be an initial probationary period for new employees of twelve (12)months. During the probationary period, a newly hired or rehired employee may be discharged at the sole discretion of the Employer. During the probationary period a promoted or reassigned employee may be replaced in their previous position at the sole discretion of the Employer. 9.3 A reduction of work force will be accomplished on the basis of seniority. The Employer shall give the Union and the employees at least two (2)weeks written notice in advance of any layoff. Employees shall be recalled from layoff on the basis of seniority. An employee on layoff shall have an opportunity to return to work within two(2)years of the time of the layoff before any new employee is hired. 9.4 Senior qualified employees shall be given shift assignment preference after twelve (12)months of continuous full-time employment. Except as noted in the preceding sentence, shift assignments shall be bid on the basis of seniority at least annually in January and within 30 days of any permanent change in the work schedule. Employees will not be subject to shift rotation more often than every four(4)months. If a special assignment's position is created, assignment to such position shall be opened for bidding on the basis of seniority for up to a two-year assignment in such position. A person shall not be eligible to bid or be assigned to such special assignment position more often than two years out of any four continuous year periods.In the event that no one bids a special assignment position, an employee who is otherwise ineligible to bid it because they have already held it for two years within a four year continuous period, shall then be eligible to bid for the position. If an employee is assigned to a special assignment position,they shall be eligible to bid for any other position at the next bid. [A special assignment position is one out of the normal shift rotation with primary emphasis on patrol management.] 9.5 One continuous vacation period shall be selected on the basis of seniority until January 31 of each calendar year. 9.6 The Employer shall recognize seniority as the primary factor when authorizing holiday leave and compensatory time leave. 9.7 No time shall be deducted from an employee's seniority accumulation due to absences occasioned by an authorized leave with pay, any military draft or government call-up to Reserves or National Guard, or for layoffs of less than two (2)years in duration. ARTICLE 10 -Work Schedules 10.1 The normal work year is two thousand and eighty(2,080)hours to be accounted for by each employee through: a. hours worked on assigned shifts, b. holidays, C. assigned training, and d. authorized leave time. - 3 - i 10.2 Authorized leave time(including holiday hours) is to be calculated on the basis of the actual i hours used for such leave based on the time that the employee would otherwise have been scheduled to work. 10.3 Nothing contained in this or any other Article shall be interpreted to be a guarantee of a minimum or maximum number of hours the Employer may assign employees. ARTICLE 11 -Discipline 11.1 The Employer will discipline employees for just cause only. Discipline will be in one or more of the following forms: a. oral reprimand; b. written reprimand; C. suspension; d. demotion; or e. discharge. 11.2 Suspension, demotions, and discharges will be in written form. 11.3 Written reprimands, notices of suspension, and notices of discharge which are to become part of an employee's personnel file shall be read and acknowledged by signature of the employee. Employees and the Union will receive a copy of such reprimands and/or notices. 11.4 Employees may examine their own individual personnel files at reasonable times under direct supervision of the Employer. 11.5 A single disciplinary action for failure to attend training, court or tardiness will be removed from the personnel file after 18 months if, during that time,the single incident of discipline for failure to attend training, court or tardiness, is the only occurrence of discipline during that 18 month period. 11.6 Discharges will be preceded by a five(5) day suspension without pay. 11.7 For purposes of discipline, a day will mean eight(8)hours. 11.8 Employees will not be questioned concerning an investigation of proposed disciplinary action against the employee being questioned unless the employee has been given an opportunity to have a Union representative present at such questioning. 11.9 Grievances relating to this Article shall be initiated by the Union in Step 3 of the grievance procedure under Article 12. ARTICLE 12 -Employee Rights—Grievance Procedure 12.1 Definition of a Grievance -A grievance is defined as a dispute or disagreement as to the interpretation or application of the specific terms and conditions of this Agreement. 12.2 Union Representatives-The Employer will recognize Representatives designated by the Union as the grievance representatives of the bargaining unit having the duties and responsibilities - 4 - established by this Article. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of such Union Representatives and of their successors when so designated as provided by 6.2 of this Agreement. 12.3 Processing of a Grievance -It is recognized and accepted by the Union and the Employer that the processing of grievances as hereinafter provided is limited by the job duties and responsibilities of the Employees and shall therefore be accomplished during normal working hours only when consistent with such Employee duties and responsibilities. The aggrieved Employee and a Union Representative shall be allowed a reasonable amount of time without loss in pay when a grievance is investigated and presented to the Employer during normal working hours provided that the Employee and the Union Representative have notified and received the approval of the designated supervisor who has determined that such absence is reasonable and would not be detrimental to the work programs of the Employer. 12.4 Procedure - Grievances, as defined by Section 12.1, shall be resolved in conformance with the following procedure: Step 1. An Employee claiming a violation concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement shall,within twenty-one (21) calendar days after such alleged violation has occurred,present such grievance to the Employee's supervisor as designated by the Employer. The Employer-designated representative will discuss and give an answer to such Step 1 grievance within ten(10)calendar days after receipt. A grievance not resolved in Step 1 and appealed to Step 2 shall be placed in writing setting forth the nature of the grievance, the facts on which it is based,the provision or provisions of the Agreement allegedly violated,the remedy requested, and shall be appealed to Step 2 within ten(10) calendar days after the Employer-designated representative's final answer in Step 1. Any grievance not appealed in writing to Step 2 by the Union within ten(10) calendar days shall be considered waived. Step 2. If appealed,the written grievance shall be presented by the Union and discussed with the Employer-designated Step 2 representative. The Employer-designated representative shall give the Union the Employer's Step 2 answer in writing within ten(10) calendar days after receipt of such Step 2 grievance. A grievance not resolved in Step 2 may be appealed to Step 3 within ten(10) calendar days following the Employer-designated representative's final Step 2 answer. Any grievance not appealed in writing to Step 3 by the Union within ten(10) calendar days shall be considered waive. Step 33. If appealed, the written grievance shall be presented by the Union and discussed with the Employer-designated Step 3 representative. The Employer-designated representative shall give the Union the Employer's answer in writing within ten(10) calendar days after receipt of such Step 3 grievance. A grievance not resolved in Step 3 may be appealed to Step 4 within ten(10)calendar days following the Employer-designated representative's final answer to Step 3. Any grievance not appealed in writing to Step 4 by the Union within ten(10) calendar days shall be considered waived. Step 3a. If the grievance is not resolved at Step 3 of the grievance procedure,the parties,by mutual Agreement,may submit the matter to mediation with the Bureau of Mediation Services. Submitting the grievance to mediation preserves timeliness for Step 4 of the grievance - 5 - i procedure. Any grievance not appealed in writing to Step 4 by the Union within ten(10) calendar days of mediation shall be considered waived. Step 4. A grievance unresolved in Step 3 or Step 3a and appealed to Step 4 by the Union shall be submitted to arbitration subject to the provisions of the Public Employment Labor Relations Act of 1971 as amended. The selection of an arbitrator shall be made in accordance with the "Rules Governing the Arbitration of Grievances" as established by the Bureau of Mediation Services. 12.5 Arbitrator's Authority a. The arbitrator shall have no right to amend,modify,nullify, ignore, add to, or subtract from the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted in writing by the Employer and the Union, and shall have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not so submitted. b. The arbitrator shall be without power to make decisions contrary to, or inconsistent with, or modifying or varying in any way the application of laws,rules, or regulations having the force and effect of law. The arbitrator's decision shall be submitted in writing within thirty(3 0) days following close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties,whichever be later, unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be binding on both the Employer and the Union and shall be based solely on the arbitrator's interpretation or application of the express terms of this Agreement and to the facts of the grievance presented. C. The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and proceedings shall be borne equally by the Employer and the Union provided that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings,it may cause such a record to be made,providing it pays for the record. If both parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings,the cost shall be shared equally. 12.6 Waiver If a grievance is not presented within the time limits set forth above, it shall be considered "waived." If a grievance is not appealed to the next step within the specified time limit or any agreed extension thereof, it shall be considered settled on the basis of the Employer's last answer. If the Employer does not answer a grievance or an appeal thereof within the specified time limits,the Union may elect to treat the grievance as denied at that step and immediately appeal the grievance to the next step. The time limit in each step may be extended by mutual written Agreement of the Employer and the Union in each step. ARTICLE 13—Overtime (Sergeant Classification) 13.1 Employees will be compensated at one and one-half(11/2)times the employee's regular base pay rate for hours worked in excess of the employee's regularly scheduled shift. Changes of shift do not qualify an employee for overtime under this Article. 13.2 Overtime will be distributed as equally as practicable. - 6 - 13.3 Overtime refused by employees will for record purposes under Article 13.2 be considered as unpaid overtime worked. 13.4 For the purpose of computing overtime compensation, overtime hours worked shall not be pyramided, compounded, or paid twice for the same hours worked. 13.5 Overtime will be calculated to the nearest six(6)minutes. 13.6 Employees have the obligation to work overtime or call backs if requested by the Employer unless unusual circumstances prevent the employee from so working. 13.7 When employees have less than twelve (12) hours of duty-free time between assigned shifts, they will be compensated at a rate of one and one-half(11/2)times the employee's regular base pay rate for the next shift. For purposes of this Article, shift extensions, elected overtime, voluntary changes of shifts, City-contracted work,training, and court time are considered as duty-free time. The twelve (12)hour requirement may be waived by mutual Agreement between the Employee and the Police Administration. 13.8 As an option to monetary compensation for overtime, an employee may annually elect compensatory time off at a rate of one and one-half(1%2)time. An employee's compensatory time bank shall not exceed forty(40)hours at any time during a calendar year. On or about December 1 of each year,the City will pay off by check the balance of compensatory time accumulated by each sergeant. No compensatory time will be accumulated or used during the month of December. Special overtime duty assignments made available to all employees by the Chief of Police at the employee's rate of compensation will not be eligible for compensatory time. Compensatory time off shall be granted only at the convenience of the Employer with prior approval of the Employer-designated supervisor. 13.9 Employees given less than sixteen(16) hours notice of a scheduled duty change other than their regularly scheduled work period shall be compensated at one and one-half(11/2)times the employee's regular pay rate for hours worked outside of the scheduled work period. 13.1 OPolice Commanders are only eligible for overtime pay for privately funded and grant funded projects(Safe and Sober, etc.) and are otherwise ineligible for overtime. ARTICLE 14 - Court Time An employee who is required to appear in court during their scheduled off-duty time shall receive a minimum of three (3)hours pay at one and one-half(11/2)times the employee's base pay rate. An extension or early report to a regularly scheduled shift for court appearance does not qualify the employee for the three(3)hour minimum. Employees shall not be required to work office or street duty to qualify for the court time minimum. An employee who is required to appear in court during their scheduled off-duty time shall be given 12 hours prior notification of cancellation of the court appearance. If the notification is not given 12 hours prior to the scheduled court time, the employee will receive the three(3) hour court time minimum. 14.1 Any employee, who is on their scheduled days off and is canceled from a court appearance with less than twelve hours notice, shall receive the short notice provision of Article 14. - 7 - i i 14.2 Any employee,who is canceled from a court appearance with less than twelve hours notice during their scheduled work week, shall not be eligible for the short notice provision of Article 14. 14.3 Any employee who appears in court during their scheduled work week shall be paid the Article 14 minimum or the actual time spent,whichever is greater. 14.4 Any employee who is placed on stand-by for court should retain a copy of the notice placing them on stand-by, or obtain the name of the person placing them on stand-by. The employee will be paid the Article 14 minimum or Article 17 pay, whichever is greater. ARTICLE 15 - Call Back Time An employee who is called to duty during their scheduled off-duty time shall receive a minimum of two (2)hours pay at one and one-half(11/2)times the employee's base pay rate. An extension or early report to a regularly scheduled shift for duty does not qualify the employee for the two (2)hours minimum. ARTICLE 16 -Working Out of Classification Employees assigned by the Employer to assume the full responsibilities and authority of a higher job classification shall receive the salary schedule of the higher classification for the duration of the assignment. ARTICLE 17 - Standby Pay Employees required by the Employer to standby shall be paid for such standby time at the rate of one hour's pay for each hour on standby. ARTICLE 18- Leaves of Absence 18.1 In cases of demonstrated need and where sick leave has not been abused,the Employer shall grant to employees a leave of absence without pay for extended personal illness after the accumulative sick leave has expired. Such leaves of absence shall not exceed ninety(90) calendar days. Upon granting such unpaid leave of absence,the Employer will not permanently fill the employee's position and the employee's benefits and rights shall be retained. 18.2 An employee called to serve on a jury shall be reimbursed the difference between the amount paid for such service (exclusive of travel and expense pay) and compensation for regularly scheduled working hours lost because of jury service. 18.3 Employees ordered by proper authority to National Guard or Reserve Military Service not exceeding fifteen(15)working days in any calendar year shall be entitled to leave of absence without loss of status. Such employees shall receive compensation from the Employer equal to the difference between his/her regular pay and the lesser military pay. 18.4 Employees called and ordered by proper authority to active military service in time of war or other properly declared emergency shall be entitled to leave of absence without pay during such service. Upon completion of such service, employees shall be entitled to the same or similar employment of like seniority, status, and pay as if such leave had not been taken, subject to the specific provisions of Chapter 192 of the MN Statutes. - 8 - 18.5 Members of the bargaining unit will receive such additional leaves as provided for under State or Federal law, as the same laws may be amended from time to time. 18.6 Additional leaves of absence may be granted in the City Manager's discretion upon the same terms and conditions as then applicable to non-Union employees pursuant to the City's Personnel policy applicable to non-Union employees at the time of application for a leave of absence. ARTICLE 19 - Severance 19.1 An employee shall give the Employer two (2)weeks notice in writing before terminating his employment. 19.2 Severance pay in the amount of one-third (1/3)the accumulated sick leave employees have to their credit at the time of resignation or retirement,times their respective regular pay rate, shall be paid to employees who have been employed for at least five(5) consecutive years. If discharged for just cause, severance pay shall not be allowed. 19.3 Employees electing to participate in a Health Care Savings Plan will receive 40% of sick leave severance paid into the Health Care Savings Plan. Employees not eligible to participate in the Health Care Savings Plan will receive one-third of sick leave severance. ARTICLE 20 -Injury on Duty Employees injured during the performance of their duties for the Employer and thereby rendered unable to work for the Employer will be paid the difference between the employee's regular pay and Workers' Compensation insurance payments for a period not to exceed 720 hours per injury,not charged to the employee's vacation, sick leave, or other accumulated paid benefits, after a three(3) working day initial waiting period per injury. The three (3)working day waiting period shall be charged to the employee's sick leave account less Workers' Compensation insurance payments. ARTICLE 21 -False Arrest Insurance The City of Brooklyn Center shall maintain liability insurance that includes a provision for unlawfully detaining an individual when an employee is acting within the scope of their duties on behalf of the City of Brooklyn Center. ARTICLE 22—Training 22.1 The Employer shall reimburse each employee who is required to maintain a license as a law enforcement officer under Minnesota Statutes, Section 626.84, et sm., for actual expenses of tuition, meals,travel, and lodging incurred in meeting the continuing education requirements of the Minnesota Police Officers Standards and Training Board,not to exceed 48 hours of such training every three (3)years. The Employer need not make such reimbursement for attendance at a course located less than sixty(60)miles from the City of Brooklyn Center and such reimbursement shall not exceed similar allowances for state employees. If the Employer provides in-service training to its employees which meets the continuing education requirements of the Minnesota Police Officers Standards and Training Board, and if the Employer provides its employees with an opportunity to attend such in-service training courses, to the extent that such opportunity is provided to each employee,the obligation of the Employer to reimburse such employee for expenses incurred in attending continuing education courses shall be reduced. - 9 - i 22.2 The Employer shall pay each employee their regular salary while attending continuing education courses whether or not such courses attended are in-service training courses or courses given by instructors other than the Employer. The obligation of the Employer to pay such salaries shall not exceed a total of forty-eight(48)hours every three (3)years. ARTICLE 23 -Post License Fees The Employer shall pay up to $90 for the cost of POST license fees for all employees requiring such license during each licensing period. ARTICLE 24 -Uniforms The Employer shall provide required uniform and equipment items. In addition,the Employer shall pay to the uniformed officers a maintenance allowance of$155 per year. Plainclothes officer(s) shall be paid a clothing allowance of$590 per year. ARTICLE 25 -Holiday Leave 25.1 Employees shall receive eight(8)hours of holiday leave per month. Ninety-six (96)hours of holiday leave shall be advanced to employees on January 1St of each calendar year beginning on January lst 2002. In the event an employee is not employed for the entire calendar year, the employee's holiday leave shall be reduced by eight(8)hours for each full month that the employee will not have worked in that calendar year. 25.2 Employees may use holiday leave with the approval of the Employer. 25.3 An employee who works on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Labor Day shall receive time and one-half(11/2) employee's regular pay rate for all hours actually worked during the named holiday. 25.4 An employee who works on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day shall receive two times the employee's regular pay rate for all hours actually worked during the named holiday. 25.5 Except as provided in 25.3, overtime pay shall not be authorized for employees for hours worked on holidays when such work is part of the planned schedule. 25.6 An employee may request a holiday off,which he/she is required to work, prior to fourteen calendar days before the holiday. The Employer shall post the open holiday shift to be filled by another employee at the holiday rate of pay. The employee making the request for the holiday off is responsible for working the holiday if the posting is not filled five (5) days prior to the holiday. 25.7 Employees beginning employment after January 1St of a calendar year shall receive eight(8) hours of holiday leave per month beginning on the first month in which they are working as of the first day of that month. Such employees shall receive an advance of holiday leave hours equal to eight(8)hours multiplied by the number of whole months they will work through December of the year in which they were first employed. 25.8 Any holiday leave not used on or before December 31St of each year will be deemed forfeited and shall not carry over into the next calendar year. - 10 - ARTICLE 26—Vacation Leave 26.1 Permanent full-time employees shall earn vacation leave with pay as per the following schedule: 0 through 10 years of service- one hundred twenty(120)hours per year (accrued at 4.62 hours per pay period) Eight(8) additional hours per year of service to a maximum of one hundred sixty(160) hours after fifteen(15)years of service 11 years -4.92 hours per pay period 12 years - 5.23 hours per pay period 13 years - 5.54 hours per pay period 14 years - 5.85 hours per pay period 15 years - 6.15 hours per pay period 26.2 Employees using earned vacation leave or sick leave shall be considered working for the purpose of accumulating additional vacation leave. 26.3 Vacation may be used as earned, except that the Employer shall approve the time at which the vacation leave may be taken. Employees shall not be permitted to waive vacation leave and receive double pay. 26.4 Employees may accrue a maximum of two hundred thirty (230)hours of vacation leave. Employees may not carry forward more than two hundred thirty(230)hours of vacation leave from year to year. 26.5 Employees leaving the service of the Employer in good standing, after having given the Employer fourteen(14) day notice of termination of employment, shall be compensated for vacation leave accrued and unused. ARTICLE 27 - Sick Leave 27.1 Sick leave with pay shall be granted to probationary and permanent employees at the rate of eight(8)hours per month or 96 hours per year(computed at 3.69 hours per pay period) of full-time service or major fraction thereof, except that sick leave granted probationary employees shall not be available for use during the first six (6)months of service. 27.2 Sick leave shall be used normally for absence from duty because of personal illness or legal quarantine of the employee, or because of serious illness in the immediate family. Immediate family shall mean brother, sister,parents,parents-in-law, spouse, or children of the employee. Sick leave may be used for the purpose of attending the funeral of immediate family members plus brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandparents, grandparents-in-law, and grandchildren of the employee. 27.3 Sick leave shall accrue at the rate of eight(8) hours per month or ninety-six(96)hours per year until nine hundred sixty(960)hours have been accumulated(shall be computed at 3.69 hours per pay period). Effective January 1, 1994, after nine hundred sixty (960) hours have - 11 - been accumulated, sick leave shall accrue at the rate of four(4)hours per month or forty- eight(48)hours per year(computed at 1.85 hours per pay period), and simultaneously vacation leave, in addition to regular vacation leave accrual, shall accrue at the rate of two (2) hours per month or twenty-four(24)hours per year(computed at .925 hours per pay period). Employees using earned vacation or sick leave shall be considered to be working for the purpose of accumulating additional sick leave. Workers' Compensation benefits shall be credited against the compensation due employees utilizing sick leave. i 27.4 In order to be eligible for sick leave with pay,an employee must: a. notify the Employer prior to the time set for the beginning of their normal scheduled shift; b. keep the Employer informed of their condition if the absence is of more than three(3) days duration; c. submit medical certificates for absences exceeding three (3) days, if required by the Employer. 27.5 Employees abusing sick leave shall be subject to disciplinary action. 27.6 An employee who accumulated 960 hours of sick leave and who uses not more than the equivalent of two regularly scheduled shift's worth of sick leave hours in a calendar year shall receive a wellness incentive equal to one of the employee's regularly scheduled shifts' compensation at the employee's regular rate of compensation. ARTICLE 28 -Insurance 28.1 2013 Full-time employees Effective 1/1/13,the City will contribute payment of nine hundred thirty-nine dollars ($939)per month per employee for use in participating in the City's insurance benefits for those employees who elect to participate in a high deductible health plan. Effective 1/1/13,the City will contribute payment of seven hundred ninety-four dollars ($794)per month per employee for use in participating in the City's insurance benefits for those employees who elect to participate in a non-high deductible health plan. 28.2 Life Insurance and Balance of Cafeteria Funds: The City of Brooklyn Center will provide payment for premium of basic life insurance in the amount of$10,000. The employee may use the remainder of the contribution(limits as stated above) for use as provided in the Employer's Cafeteria Benefit Plan. The Employer will make a good faith effort to provide the following options for employee selection: group dental, supplemental life, long-term disability, deferred compensation or cash benefits. The Employer will be excused from the requirement of offering a particular option where such becomes unfeasible because of conditions imposed by an insurance carrier or because of other circumstances beyond the City's control. - 12 - i ARTICLE 29-Wage Rates Sergeant- Date Sergeant Rate 1/l/13 -2% $41.50/hour Commander — Date Commander Rate I 1/l/13 -2% $7,888 - $8,244/month New hires in the Commander classification will be paid at minimum starting wage, be on probation for one year and after successful completion of probation will receive a pay increase to the maximum pay. ARTICLE 30-Benefits for Retirees Retirees at the time of retirement shall receive the same options and level of City contribution for insurance coverage upon retirement as are provided by the City's Personnel Policy covering non- Union employees as such options and contributions may be changed by the City from time to time. ARTICLE 31 -Mileage and Expense Reimbursement Employees shall receive the same mileage and expense reimbursement rates upon the same terms and conditions as generally provided in the City's Personnel Policy covering non-Union employees as such policy may be changed by the City from time to time. ARTICLE 32 -Light Duty Members of the bargaining unit will be eligible for temporary light duty assignment upon approval of the City Manager upon such terms and conditions as would apply to non-Union employees of the City as set forth in the City's personnel policy, as the same may be amended from time to time by the City. ARTICLE 33—Retiree Health Savings Plan (RHSP) The Retiree Health Savings Plan(RHSP) is established to help defray the cost of medical expenses and health insurance premiums for employees, spouses and dependents after the employee leaves employment with the City of Brooklyn Center. 1. Participation Eligibility Regular full-time benefit earning employees may have contributions made on their behalf into the RHSP. Participants must be 21 years of age or older. Unless noted otherwise in this policy, the minimum period ofservice required to participate in the plan is 60 days. Every eligible employee in an employee group is required to participate in the RHSP for their group as outlined in this applicable labor agreement. - 13 - i 2. RHSP Contributions When appropriate, each employee will have an account established in his or her name. Unless specifically noted otherwise, contributions(and earnings)to an employee's RHSP account are not taxable income. 3. Accessing Funds a. Employees may access the funds in their RHSP account when they are eligible to retire under the Public Employees Retirement Association's (PERA)rules. b. Unless prohibited by the IRS, employees leaving employment with the City prior to being eligible for retirement through PERA, for the reasons noted below,may make withdrawals on a tax-free basis for eligible health-related expenses. • Upon termination of employment. • If employee is collecting a disability. • If employee is on a medical leave (six months or longer) • If employee is on a leave of absence (one year or longer) If the employee returns to work and is earning medical benefits,they are no longer eligible to make withdrawals from their RHSP account. The IRS does not allow these funds to be rolled into any other type of plan, including an IRA. C. Access following death. The surviving spouse and eligible dependents continue to access the account for eligible expense reimbursements until the RHSP account is exhausted. Such reimbursements are not taxable. Unless prohibited by the IRS, reimbursements may also be made to a beneficiary other than a surviving spouse or eligible dependent. However, such reimbursements would be taxable to the recipient. 4. Eligible Expenses Reimbursed by Plan Funds in a RHSP account may be used to reimburse: 1. Insurance premiums(health insurance premiums, Medicare supplemental insurance premiums,Medicare Part B insurance premiums, COBRA and Chapter 488 insurance premiums, long tern care insurance premiums(not long terra care expenses), and dental insurance premiums. 2. Most qualifying medical expenses as defined in Internal Revenue Code Section 213 (i.e. medical costs that would otherwise be deductible to the employee on his or her individual income tax return). A third-party claims administrator hired by ICMA-RC will handle claims administration. 5. No Opt-out Employees and retirees in groups covered by.the RHSP program are not permitted to opt-out of the program. Participation is mandatory. 6. Program Administration Along with the Human Resources Division,the ICMA Retirement Corporation will - 14 - administer the RHSP ro ram. The employee controls how the money is invested similar to p g Y his or her Section 457 deferred compensation program. The employee receives an account statement each quarter from ICMA for his or her RHSP account. 7. Administrative Fees Please contact ICMA for current administrative and mutual fund fees. 8. Plan Modifications The details of ICMA-RC's administration of the RHSP as well as other features of the plan are set forth in the RHSP materials provided by ICMA-RC. These details and IRS regulations regarding the RHSP may be revised,necessitating the revision to this policy or other agreements between employee groups and the City. The City reserves the right to modify its policy to comply with any other regulations regarding the plan and to add contribution requirements. I 9. Contribution Formulas 1. Election for Pre-Tax Contributions from Compensation. Employees may elect to contribute up to 25% of their compensation. This is a one-time, irrevocable election. Employees must make this decision during the open enrollment period 2. Severance Pay. Employees who qualify to receive severance pay and vacation pay upon retiring or leaving the city in good standing, as defined by the current Labor Agreement, will designate from 0%to 100% (in 10%increments)to be placed in their individual RHSP accounts at the time of retirement or resignation. This is an irrevocable election. Employees must make this decision during the open enrollment period prior to the beginning of the year in tivlaich they will retire. ARTICLE 34 -Agreement Implementation Employer shall implement the terms of this Agreement in the form of a resolution. If the implementation of the terms of this Agreement require the adoption of a law,ordinance, or charter amendment, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to propose and secure the enactment of such law, ordinance, resolution, or charter amendment. ARTICLE 35 -Waiver 35.1 Any and all prior Agreements, resolutions,practices,policies,rules, and regulations regarding terms and conditions of employment,to the extent inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement, are hereby superseded. 35.2 The parties mutually acknowledge that during the negotiations which resulted in this Agreement, each had the unlimited right and opportunity to make demands and proposals with respect to any term or condition of employment not removed by law from bargaining. All Agreements and understandings arrived at by the parties are set forth in writing in this Agreement for the stipulated duration of this Agreement. The Employer and the Union each voluntarily and unqualifiedly waives the right to meet and negotiate regarding any and - 15 - all terms and conditions of employment referred to or covered in this Agreement or with respect to any term or condition of employment not specifically referred to or covered by this Agreement, even though such terms or conditions may not have been within the knowledge or contemplation of either or both of the parties at the time this contract was negotiated or executed. ARTICLE 36 -Duration This Agreement shall be effective as of January 1, 2013 and shall remain in full force and effect until the thirty-first (3 1) day of December 2013, as noted in the contract. IN WITNESS THERETO, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed this day of , 2013. FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES NO. 86 ,I i Business Agent Union Steward Union President FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Mayor City Manager - 16 - City Council Agenda Item No. 6e i COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM DATE: 5 February 2013 TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager l FROM: Daniel Jordet, Director of Finance SUBJECT: Write-off of Uncollectible Accounts and Returned Checks Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of the attached resolution authorizing write-off of uncollectible accounts and returned checks. Background: This action was last taken at the regular City Council meeting on 8 March 2010. The Council approved write off of 9 accounts and 24 returned checks totaling $ 10,074.81. The following accounts are requested to be deemed uncollectible and written off: Walstrom Residence —for invoice numbers 7866 and 7889. Total amount due of$ 275.00. For responses to 2 false police alarms. Unable to make contact. Emmanuel Praise Ministries — for invoice numbers 8760, 8870 and 8871. Total amount due of $ 225.00. For responses to 3 false police alarms. Contacts have promised payment for the past two years but have not made any payment. Hallelujah Sanctuary — for invoice numbers 8827, 8828, 8873, 8874, 8875, 9340 and 9714. Total amount due of$ 875.00. For responses to 7 false police alarms. Unable to make contact. 15 returned checks — dates ranging from 2006 to 2008. Most of these checks have been with a collection agency but collections have not been successful. The Statute of Limitations has expired and collection is no longer possible on these items. 12 of the checks were returned for insufficient funds and 3 were returned because the account was closed. The total of all checks is $ 2,827.17 Budget Issues: All items will be removed from assets in the general ledger in 2013. Total loss for the three year period; $ 4,202.17. Mission:Ensuring an attractive,clean,safe community that enhances the quality of life anal preserves the public trust Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO WRITE OFF UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND RETURNED CHECKS WHEREAS, the City Manager has identified the following accounts receivable as unlikely to be collected ; and WHEREAS, the following returned checks have been placed for collection without success and have surpassed the time limits for valid collection; and WHEREAS, all reasonable efforts have been made to collect on these receivables and returned checks. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the City Manager is hereby authorized to write off the following accounts receivable and returned checks from the City of Brooklyn Center's accounts: Accounts Receivable: Name Amount Purpose Walstrom Residence $ 275.00 False Alarms Emmanuel Praise Ministries 225.00 False Alarms Hallelujah Sanctuary 875.00 False Alarms Subtotal $ 1,375.00 Returned Checks: Name Amount Check Date Department Remmers, Jennifer $ 1,155.87 11/28/2005 Insurance Siso, Samuel 37.00 01/27/2006 CARS Lira-Pinedo, Manuel 22.00 03/08/2006 CARS Attipou,Attiogobe 40.00 06/12/2006 CARS Mitchell, Jaquinetta 30.00 06/22/2006 CARS Smith, Carlos ,Jr. 35.00 10/04/2006 CARS Barrow, Sandra 18.55 11/10/2006 CARS Alujubailah, Shadiya 10.00 01/20/2007 CARS Riley,Marcus 200.00 01/27/2007 CARS Burlingame, Jon 540.00 06/13/2007 CARS George, Dawn 25.00 07/11/2007 CARS Gadbois, Eugene 3.75 10/01/2007 CARS Morgan, Terrie 40.00 10/30/2007 CARS i i RESOLUTION NO. Williams, James, Jr. 550.00 04/05/2008 CARS Teng, Thao 120.00 10/28/2008 Unknown Subtotal $ 2,827.17 TOTAL $ 4,202.17 February 11, 2013 Date Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. City Council Agenda Item No. 6f I I COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM DATE: 5 February 2012 TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager FROM: Daniel Jordet, Director of Finance SUBJECT: Audit Letter of Engagement Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Letter of Engagement for audit services provided by Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co. in connection with the audit and review of the 2012 annual financial report. Background: Each year the City Council hires an independent CPA firm to audit the City's financial statements contained in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). In connection with the audit the CPA firm prepares a Management Letter for the Council pointing out highlights of the financial statements and suggesting ways that the financial reporting system might be improved. Occasionally there are items of concern that the auditors raise as findings or reportable conditions. The audit process includes review of the financial statements, comparison of the actual results with budgeted allocations, review of the internal control system of the City, compliance with state and federal accounting and reporting procedures, and preparation and presentation of the audit report and a Management Letter. The audit of the 2012 financial statements will be performed by the firm of Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich& Co. (MMKR). This is the sixth time they will perform the City's annual audit. After a three year fixed cost commitment obtained through the 2007 audit RFP, MMKR offered an additional three year cost commitment adopted by the City Council in September of 2010. The not-to-exceed cost for the 2012 audit has been fixed at$ 38,500 which is the same as the 2011 audit agreement. During the audit of the 2012 CAFR they will review the financial statements in order to provide an opinion on the fairness of the presentation of the basic financial statements. They will also review supplementary information and indicate whether that information supports the fair presentation of the basic financial statements. They will use standards promulgated by generally accepted accounting principles, the Comptroller General of the United States through the Government Auditing Standards publication, the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) through its pronouncements and statements, and the State of Minnesota through the Legal Compliance Audit Guide prepared by the State Auditor's Office. They will review internal control procedures and report any important weaknesses they find to the City Council. They will Mission:Ensuring=an attractive,clean,safe conintunig)that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust Ii COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM also prepare a Management Letter to the City Council giving a general analysis of the City's financial situation. Further details of the agreement to audit the City's financial statements are included in the attached form of the Letter of Engagement. Budget Issues: The proposed fee for this service on the 2012 financial statements is $ 3 8,5 00 plus reasonable out-of-pocket expenses. If, in addition, MMKR is required to perform an A-133 Federal Single Audit of federal funds received because the City received more than$ 500,000 in federal funds in 2012,the project(s) receiving those federal funds will be charged accordingly. The 2011 CAFR audit required$ 5,600 for the A-133 Federal Single Audit. Including out of pocket expenses,the 2012 payment for all 2011 audit expenses was $ 44,073. The 2013 budget contains a total of$ 52,400 in designated accounts in the General Fund, EDA fund, and all Enterprise type funds. This is expected to be adequate for coverage of the regular and any Federal Single audit procedures plus reasonable out of pocket expenses. . Council Goals: Ongoing: 2. We will ensure the financial stability of the City Mission:Ensuring an attractive,clean,safe community that enhances the quality of life andpresems the public trust i PRINCIPALS Thomas M.Montague,CPA M M Thomas A.Karnowski,CPA K NK@& Paul A.Radosevich,CPA William J.Lauer,CPA E R T I F I E D PUBLIC James H.Eichten,CPA i . 0 0 0 U N T A N T S Aaron J.Nielsen,CPA Victoria L.Holinka,CPA I January 9, 2013 I i To the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 Dear Councilmembers: We are pleased to confirm our understanding of the services we are to provide the City of Brooklyn Center (the City) for the year ended December 31, 2012. We will audit the financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information,which collectively comprise the City's basic financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012. Accounting standards generally accepted in the United States of America provide for certain required supplementary information(RSI), such as the Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), to supplement the City's basic financial statements. Such information, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board(GASB)who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. As part of our engagement, we will apply certain limited procedures to the City's RSI in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. These limited procedures will consist of inquiries of management regarding the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management's responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We will not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance. The following RSI is required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and will be subjected to certain limited procedures, but will not be audited: 1. MD&A 2. Required supplementary information 3. GASB required other post-employment benefits information(as needed) We have also been engaged to report on supplementary information other than RSI that accompanies the City's financial statements. We will subject the following supplementary information to the auditing procedures applied in our audit of the financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial statements or to the financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and will provide an opinion on it in relation to the financial statements as a whole: 1. Combining and individual fund statements and schedules 2. Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (if required) Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co., P.A. 5353 Wayzata Boulevard - Suite 410 - Minneapolis, MN 55416 • Telephone: 952-545-0424 • Telefax: 952-545-0569 - www.mmkr.com i City of Brooklyn Center Page 2 January 9, 2013 The following other information accompanying the financial statements will not be subjected to the auditing procedures applied in our audit of the financial statements, and our auditor's report will not provide an opinion or any assurance on that other information: 1. Statistical tables 2. Introductory section I We will perform the required State Legal Compliance Audit conducted in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the provisions of the Legal Compliance Audit Guide, promulgated by the State Auditor pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 6.65, and will include tests of the accounting records and other procedures we consider necessary to enable us to conclude that, for the items tested, the City has complied with the material terms and conditions of applicable legal provisions. We will also prepare a management report for the City Council and administration. This report will communicate such things as our concerns regarding accounting procedures or policies brought to our attention during our audit, along with recommendations for improvements. The report will also contain certain financial comparisons and analysis,and other information of interest. Audit Objectives The objective of our audit is the expression of opinions as to whether your basic financial statements are fairly presented, in all material respects, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and to report on the fairness of the supplementary information referred to in the second paragraph when considered in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole. The objective also includes reporting on: • Internal control related to the financial statements and compliance with laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a material effect on the financial statements in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. • Internal control related to major programs and an opinion (or disclaimer of opinion) on compliance with laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements that could have a direct and material effect on each major program in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations. The reports on internal control and compliance will each include a statement that the report is intended solely for the information and use of management, the body or individuals charged with governance, other within the City, specific legislative or regulatory bodies, federal awarding agencies, and if applicable, pass-through entities and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than these specified parties. Our audit will be conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards established in the United States of America; the standards for financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; the Single Audit Ace Amendments of 1996; and the provisions of OMB Circular A-133, and will include tests of accounting records, a determination of major program(s) in accordance with OMB Circular A-133, and other procedures we consider necessary to enable us to express such opinions and to render the required reports. If our opinions on the financial statements or the Single Audit compliance opinions are other than unqualified, we will fully discuss the reasons with you in advance. If, for any reason,we are unable to complete the audit or are unable to form or have not formed opinions, we may decline to express opinions or to issue a report as a result of this engagement. i City of Brooklyn Center Page 3 January 9, 2013 Management Responsibilities Management is responsible for the basic financial statements and all accompanying information as well as all representations contained therein. Management is also responsible for identifying government award programs and understanding and complying with the compliance requirements, and for preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards in accordance with the requirements of OMB Circular A-133. As part of the audit, we will assist in the preparation of your Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and related notes. You are responsible for making all management decisions and performing all management functions relating to the financial statements, Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, and related notes and for accepting full responsibility for such decisions. You will be required to acknowledge in the management representation letter our assistance with the preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and that you have reviewed and approved the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards,and related notes prior to their issuance and have accepted responsibility for them. Further, you are required to designate an individual with suitable skill, knowledge, or experience to oversee any nonaudit services we provide and for evaluating the adequacy and results of those services and accepting responsibility for them. Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal controls, including internal controls over compliance, and for evaluating and monitoring ongoing activities, to help ensure that appropriate goals and objectives are met and that there is reasonable assurance that government programs are administered in compliance with compliance requirements. You are also responsible for the selection and application of accounting principles; and for the fair presentation in the financial statements of the respective financial position of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City and the respective changes in financial position and where applicable, cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; and for compliance with applicable laws and regulations and the provisions of contracts and grant agreements. Management is also responsible for making all financial records and related information available to us and for ensuring that management and financial information is reliable and properly recorded. You are also responsible for providing us with(1)access to all information of which you are aware that is relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements, (2) additional information that we may request for the purpose of the audit, and(3) unrestricted access to persons within the City from whom we determine it necessary to obtain audit evidence. Your responsibilities also include identifying significant vendor relationships in which the vendor has responsibility for program compliance and for the accuracy and completeness of that information. Management's responsibilities include adjusting the financial statements to correct material misstatements and confirming to us in the representation letter that the effects of any uncorrected misstatements aggregated by us during the current engagement and pertaining to the latest period presented are immaterial,both individually and in the aggregate,to the financial statements taken as a whole. You are responsible for the design and implementation of programs and controls to prevent and detect fraud, and for informing us about all known or suspected fraud or illegal acts affecting the City involving (1)management, (2) employees who have significant roles in internal control, and (3) others where the fraud or illegal acts could have a material effect on the financial statements. Your responsibilities include informing us of your knowledge of any allegations of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the City received in communications from employees, former employees, grantors, regulators, or others. In addition, you are responsible for identifying and ensuring that the City complies with applicable laws, regulations, contracts, agreements, and grants. Additionally, as required by OMB Circular A-133, it is management's responsibility to follow up and take corrective action on reported audit findings and to prepare a summary schedule of prior audit findings and a corrective action plan. The summary schedule of prior audit findings should be available for our review at the conclusion of the engagement. City of Brooklyn Center Page 4 January 9, 2013 You are responsible for the preparation of the supplementary information in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. You agree to include our report on the supplementary information in any document that contains and indicates that we have reported on the supplementary information. You also agree to include the audited financial statements with any presentation of the supplementary information that includes our report thereon or make the audited financial statements readily available to users of the supplementary information no later than the date the supplementary information is issued with our report thereon. Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining a process for tracking the status of audit findings and recommendations. Management is also responsible for identifying for us previous financial audits, attestation engagements, performance audits, or other studies related to the objectives discussed in the Audit Objectives section of this letter. This responsibility includes relaying to us corrective actions taken to address significant findings and recommendations resulting from those audits, attestation engagements, performance audits, or other studies. You are also responsible for providing management's views on our current findings, conclusions, and recommendations, as well as your planned corrective actions,for the reports, and for the timing and format for providing that information. Audit Procedures—General An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements; therefore, our audit will involve judgment about the number of transactions to be examined and the areas to be tested. We will plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable,rather than absolute, assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether from (1) errors, (2)fraudulent financial reporting, (3)misappropriation of assets,or(4)violations of laws or governmental regulations that are attributable to the City or to acts by management or employees acting on behalf of the City. Because the determination of abuse is subjective, Government Auditing Standards do not expect auditors to provide reasonable assurance of detecting abuse. Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, combined with the inherent limitations of internal control; and because we will not perform a detailed examination of all transactions, there is a risk that material misstatements or noncompliance may exist and not be detected by us, even though the audit is properly planned and performed in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and Government Auditing Standards. In addition, an audit is not designed to detect immaterial misstatements or violations of laws or governmental regulations that do not have a direct and material effect on the financial statements or major programs. However, we will inform the appropriate level of management of any material errors and any fraudulent financial reporting or misappropriation of assets that come to our attention. We will also inform the appropriate level of management of any violations of laws or governmental regulations that come to our attention, unless clearly inconsequential, and of any material abuse that comes to our attention. We will include such matters in the reports required for a Single Audit. Our responsibility as auditors is limited to the period covered by our audit and does not extend to any later periods for which we are not engaged as auditors. Our procedures will include tests of documentary evidence supporting the transactions recorded in the accounts, and may include tests of the physical existence of inventories, and direct confirmation of receivables and certain other assets and liabilities by correspondence with selected individuals, funding sources, creditors, and financial institutions. We will request written representations from your attorneys as part of the engagement, and they may bill you for responding to this inquiry. At the conclusion of our audit, we will also require certain written representations from you about the financial statements and related matters. i City of Brooklyn Center Page 5 January 9, 2013 Audit Procedures—Internal Controls Our audit will include obtaining an understanding of the City and its environment, including internal control, sufficient to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and to design the nature, timing, and extent of further audit procedures. Tests of controls may be performed to test the effectiveness of certain controls that we consider relevant to preventing and detecting errors and fraud that are material to the financial statements and to preventing and detecting misstatements resulting from illegal acts and other noncompliance matters that have a direct and material effect on the financial statements. Our tests, if performed, will be less in scope than would be necessary to render an opinion on internal control and, accordingly, no opinion will be expressed in our report on internal control issued pursuant to Government A uditing Standards. As required by OMB Circular A-133, we will perform tests of controls over compliance to evaluate the effectiveness of the design and operation of controls that we consider relevant to preventing or detecting material noncompliance with compliance requirements applicable to each major federal award program. However, our tests will be less in scope than would be necessary to render an opinion on those controls and, accordingly, no opinion will be expressed in our report on internal control issued pursuant to OMB Circular A-133. An audit is not designed to provide assurance on internal control or to identify significant deficiencies. However, during the audit, we will communicate to management and those charged with governance internal control related matters that are required to be communicated under AICPA professional standards, Government Auditing Standards,and OMB Circular A-133. Audit Procedures—Compliance As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, we will perform tests of the City's compliance with applicable laws and regulations and the provisions of contracts and agreements, including grant agreements. However, the objective of those procedures will not be to provide an opinion on overall compliance and we will not express such an opinion in our report on compliance issued pursuant to Government Auditing Standards. OMB Circular A-133 requires that we also plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the auditee has complied with applicable laws and regulations and the provisions of contracts and grant agreements applicable to major programs. Our procedures will consist of tests of transactions and other applicable procedures described in the OMB Circular A-133 Compliance Supplement for the types of compliance requirements that could have a direct and material effect on each of the City's major programs. The purpose of these procedures will be to express an opinion on the City's compliance with requirements applicable to each of its major programs in our report on compliance issued pursuant to OMB Circular A-133. Audit Administration,Fees,and Other We understand that your employees will prepare all cash, accounts receivable, or other confirmations we request and will locate any documents selected by us for testing. The assistance to be supplied by your personnel, including the preparation of schedules and analysis of accounts, typing all cash or other confirmations we request, and locating any invoices select by us for testing, will be discussed and coordinated with you. City of Brooklyn Center Page 6 January 9, 2013 We will provide copies of our reports to City; however, management is responsible for distribution of the reports and the financial statements. Unless restricted by law or regulation, or containing privileged and confidential information, copies of our reports are to be made available for public inspection. At the conclusion of the engagement, we will complete the appropriate sections of and sign the Data Collection Form that summarized our audit findings. We will provide copies of our reports to the City; however, it is management's responsibility to submit the reporting package (including financial statements, Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, summary schedule of prior audit findings, auditors' report, and corrective action plan) along with the Data Collection Form to the federal audit clearinghouse and, if appropriate, to pass-through entities. We will coordinate with you the electronic submission and certification. If applicable, we will provide copies of our report for you to include with the reporting package you will submit to pass-through entities. The Data Collection Form and the reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditors' reports or nine months after the end of the audit period, unless a longer period is agreed to in advance by the cognizant or oversight agency for audits. At the conclusion of the engagement, we will coordinate with you the electronic submission and certification. I The audit documentation for this engagement is the property of Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co., P.A. (MMKR) and constitutes confidential information. However, pursuant to authority given by law or regulation, we may be requested to make certain audit documentation available to a regulatory agency or its designee, a federal agency providing direct or indirect funding, or the U.S. Government Accountability Office for purposes of a quality review of the audit,to resolve audit findings, or to carryout oversight responsibilities. We will notify you of any such request. If requested, access to such audit documentation will be provided under the supervision of MMKR personnel. Furthermore, upon request, we may provide copies of selected audit documentation to the aforementioned parties. These parties may intend, or decide, to distribute the copies or information contained therein to others, including other governmental agencies. I The audit documentation for this engagement will be retained for a minimum of five years after the report release date or for any additional period requested by the regulatory agency. If we are aware that a federal awarding agency,pass-through entity, or auditee is contesting an audit finding, we will contact the party(ies)contesting the audit finding for guidance prior to destroying the audit documentation. James H. Eichten, CPA is the engagement partner and is responsible for supervising the engagement and signing the report. Our fees for these services will be based on the actual time spent at our standard hourly rates. We will also bill you for travel and other out-of-pocket costs such as report production, typing, postage, etc. Our standard hourly rates vary according to the degree of responsibility involved and the experience level of the personnel assigned to your audit. Our invoices for these fees will be rendered each month as work progresses and are payable upon presentation. Unless additional work is requested, or circumstances require additional work, our fees will be as described in the Technical Proposal for Professional Auditing Services, which outlined a total all-inclusive maximum price for the audit of$38,900. This price does not include an audit in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular A-133, which would only be required if the City expended $500,000 or more in federal assistance funds during the year. If the City is required to have a Single Audit of federal assistance funds, the price would need to be modified. i City of Brooklyn Center Page 7 January 9, 2013 The fee is based on anticipated cooperation from your personnel and the assumption that unexpected circumstances will not be encountered during the audit. If we find that additional audit procedures are required, or if additional services are requested by the City, those services will be billed at our standard hourly rates. Additional audit procedures might be required for certain accounting issues or events such as new contractual agreements,transactions and legal requirements of new bond issues, new funds, major capital projects, new tax increment districts, if there is an indication of misappropriation or misuse of public funds, or if significant difficulties are encountered due to the lack of accounting records, incomplete records, or turnover in the City's staff. I With regard to the electronic dissemination of audited financial statements, including financial statements published electronically on your website, you understand that electronic sites are a means to distribute information and, therefore, we are not required to read the information contained in these sites or to consider the consistency of other information in the electronic site with the original document. If you intend to publish or otherwise reproduce the financial statements, such as in a bond statement, and make reference to our firm name, you agree to provide us with printers' proofs or masters for our review and approval before printing. You also agree to provide us with a copy of the final reproduced material for our approval before it is distributed. Government Auditing Standards require that we provide you with a copy of our most recent external peer review report and any letter of comment, and any subsequent peer review reports and letters of comment received during the period of the contract. Our most recent peer review accompanies this letter. We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to the City and believe this letter accurately summarizes the significant terms of our engagement. If you have any questions,please let us know. If you agree with the terms of our engagement as described in this letter,please sign the enclosed copy and return it to us. Sincerely, JOY MONTAGUE,KARNOWSKI, RADOSEVICH&CO.,P.A. H. Eichten, CPA pal mb Response: This letter correctly sets forth the understanding of the City of Brooklyn Center. By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: KERBER, ROSE & ASSOCIATES, S.C. Certified Public Accountants 4211 N. Lightning Drive, Suite A ® Appleton, WI 54913 K (920) 993-0105 o Fax (920) 993-0116 (888) 725-5277 System Review Report To the Principals of Malloy,Montague,Karnowski, Radosevich and Co., P.A. and the Peer Review Committee of the Minnesota Society of CPAs We have reviewed the system of quality control for the accounting and auditing practice of Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich and Co., P.A. (the firm) in effect for the year ended May 31, 2010. Our peer review was conducted in accordance with the Standards for Performing and Reporting on Peer Reviews established by the Peer Review Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.The firm is responsible for designing a system of quality control and complying with it to provide the firm with reasonable assurance of performing and reporting in conformity with applicable professional standards in all material respects. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the design of the system of quality control and the firm's compliance therewith based on our review. The nature, objectives, scope, limitations of, and the procedures performed in a System Review are described in the standards at www.aicpa.org/prsummary. - As required by the standards, engagements selected for review included engagements performed under Government Auditing Standards and an audit of an employee benefit plan. In our opinion, the system of quality control for the accounting and auditing practice of Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich and Co., P.A. in effect for the year ended May 31, 2010, has been suitably designed and complied with to provide the firm with reasonable assurance of performing and reporting in conformity with applicable professional standards in all material respects. Firms can receive a rating of pass, pass with deficiency(ies)or fail. Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich and Co.,P.A. has received a peer review rating of pass. Kix�l , /. A.. e 104� KERBER, ROSE &ASSOCIATES, S:C. September 23, 2010 Members of the American and Wisconsin Institutes of Certified Public Accountants www.kerberrose.com Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR AUDIT OF THE 2012 FISCAL YEAR WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center last solicited Requests for Proposals (RFP's) for auditing services in 2007; and WHEREAS, the firm of Malloy,Montague,Karnowski,Radosevich&Co.was the successful proposer in that process; and WHEREAS, audit of the 2012 fiscal year will be the sixth in the engagement proposed in the 2007 RFP; and WHEREAS, Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co. has proposed a scope of work for audit of the 2012 financial statements and a schedule of fees consistent with budgetary expectations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center,Minnesota,that Malloy,Montague,Karnowski,Radosevich&Co.be retained to perform and complete the audit of the 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Statements and accompanying reports at a cost not to exceed $ 38,500 plus reasonable out of pocket costs. Additional costs for an A-133 Federal Single Audit will be charged to the project receiving the federal funds generating the audit requirement. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute a Letter of Engagement for said services. February 11, 2013 Date Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon,the following voted in favor thereof. and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. City Council Agenda Item No. 7a COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM i i DATE: February 1, 2013 TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager FROM: Jim Glasoe, Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services SUBJECT: Progress Report- Amphitheater Fundraising Task Force Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council accept the progress report from the Amphitheater Fundraising Task Force. Background: On February 27, 2012, the City Council adopted a Resolution naming the Amphitheater Fundraising Task Force and approved its membership roster. Amphitheater Fundraising Task Force Chair Dr. Duane Om will be in attendance at the February 11th City Council meeting to provide an update on Task Force activities and progress. Budget Issues: There are no budget issues to consider. Council Goals: Strategic: 4. We will improve the city's image Mission:Ensuring an attractive,clean,safe,inclusive community that enhances the quality gflire for all people and preserves the puhlie trust Brooklyn Center Civic & Veterans Memorial Amphitheater Report to Brooklyn Center City romIcil NRox -othymi ©i ift L'Iern-Triv[rc% crwft(i \wed-E k21111 -6)‘nr.` As Brooklyn Center celebrated its 100 t1 Year, we look toward how we can leave a visible reminder of our rich past, exciting present and a future filled with remarkable potential. We are excited to propose an Amphitheater with a design which will be appreciated and used by young and old for generations to come. This would be a place that sustains the memories and momentum created by the Centennial Celebration. How will the Amphitheater serve the community of Brooklyn Center? o Veteran's Memorial activities o Venue for the arts o Concerts & plays o City-sponsored events o Civic organization events • Weddings and other family activities o Seating area for up to 1,000 people o Located on the SE corner of Brooklyn Center Centennial Park o Beautiful setting with trees, water fountain, flowers and children's play area The City of Brooklyn Center is a municipal corporation. Contributions to the City of Brooklyn Center are tax-deductible under section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. 2 3 311-tit DICTION ■•■ EP_UTE HAN -_FLOOR PLAN Biumenials / Architecture inc.BROOKLYN CENTER CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL AMPHITHEATER -0 10-0 v<C <1 <1 FLOOR PLAN J_JJ11)X6DY g[PDAG 4111 Fundraising Goal $335,000 D nations Lrkk S2 es As of February 1, 2013 $174,878 DALE GREENVVALD 2011 Date lune 18, 2012Pay to the order of City of Brooklyn Center - Centennial $ 10,000.00 Ter Thousarel @led se/no DOLLARS Amphitheater ntee 9-teest4ac1ed Dr. Duane Orn, Amphitheater Fundraising Task Force Chairman and Dale Greenwald, Cass Screw Machine Products Left to right: Mike Sims, Mid-America Real Estate Group Principal; Frank Gatlin III, Gatlin Development Company Chief Executive Officer; Brooklyn Center Mayor Tim Willson; Keith Lester, Chair of Centennial Committee; Will Matzek, Kimley-Horn & Associates. Presented at Shingle Creek Crossing groundbreaking ceremony. 5 BROOKLYN CENTER CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL_ Architect's concept of the Civic & Veterans Memorial Amphitheater Brooklyn Center Centennial Park <4- ' L[] [Pti4]IiriTK 71.T4 7di \ cY_CI -II 3 As part of the proposed Amphitheater, brick pavers are being sold for the Plaza of Honor to be located in an area near the Amphitheater. A purchase of $250.00 ensures a personalized, engraved brick paver 4" x 8" permanently laid as a part of the Plaza of Honor. These brick pavers are Calstar (Fly Ash) in a grayish tone and look like a typical outdoor brick. The message can be a maximum of 45 characters or spaces. The City of Brooklyn Center is a municipal corporation. Contributions, including brick pavers, to the City of Brooklyn Center are tax-deductible under section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. 'OW MIIIATEr BrNADJIA CaVantiAllin i Sue LaCrosse, Staff Liaison Keith Lester, Former Centennial Chair Sue Low, Allegra Print & Imaging Earl Simons, Brooklyn Center Lions Club Dr. Duane Orn, Chairman Phil Cohen, Mayor - 1/1/1966 to 12/31/1977 Brett Hildreth, Dragon Property Management Sharon Kephart, Kids For A Better World, Inc. Myrna Kauth, Mayor - 1/1/1995 to 12/31/2006 6 iikIgn L enter hc,icr ihe past. cefrbrotr prr.tent. imosine the ,t1Nre BROOKLYN CENTER CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL AMPHITHEATER Case Statement Purpose As the celebration of Brooklyn Center's Centennial Year concluded in December, 2011, the Centennial Committee expressed a desire to leave a lasting monument to commemorate the City's rich past, exciting present and its future filled with promise. With that mission in mind, we are excited to propose the construction of an Amphitheater in Centennial Park. This structure will be enjoyed for generations to come and it will be the embodiment of the memories and momentum created by the Centennial Celebration. The Legacy: Brooklyn Center Centennial Memorial Amphitheater The proposed 1000 sq. ft. amphitheater will be erected behind Brooklyn Center City Hall and Community Center in the City's largest and most used recreation area — Centennial Park. The park is widely used by residents and non- residents alike who are drawn to its numerous amenities which include: walking and biking paths, gardens, a large pond with fountain, tennis courts, softball fields, playgrounds, picnic shelters and meandering Shingle Creek. This beautiful park is the ideal setting for concerts, plays, celebrations and Veteran's memorial activities, but the park currently lacks a venue for these types of activities. With a proposed seating area for up to 1000 people, the Amphitheater would serve the community of Brooklyn Center and many of the surrounding areas as well. Objectives •Provide a visible, lasting tribute to those citizens of Brooklyn Center who have died in service to our country and to those whose contributions have improved and honored our City. •Provide a legacy to the City in honor of its first 100 years. •Provide an attractive, permanent and multi-functional structure. •Provide a venue for concerts, speakers, movies in the park, civic activities, weddings and celebrations. •Represent our partners committed to the quality of life in Brooklyn Center — our citizens, businesses and civic organizations who support this community and the arts. Cost $335,000, which includes the design concept, engineering, construction, supplies and equipment. Join Us We need your help to make the dream of the Amphitheater a reality. We have a great start on this impressive project and we are seeking donors who would provide cash or in-kind services for the construction of the Amphitheater. Can we count on your support? For further information, please contact Sue LaCrosse at slacrosse@ci.brooldyn-center.mn.us or (763) 569-3406. Dr. Duane Orn Chairman 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 •763-569-3400 •cityofbrooldyncenter.org 7 Rendition (Subject to change) 1-6k1un CIVIC & VETERANSLenter Dedicated to: •Veterans, past, present and future, whose sacrifice and dedication preserve our way of life •Civic organizations whose vision and momentum enrich this vibrant community •Businesses that make our community more livable •Municipal government public servants, elected, professional and citizen advisors •Volunteers & citizens of Brooklyn Center who contributed to the rich history of this great City •Future generations who will live, work, play and thrive in Brooklyn Center This everlasting memorial is made possible by the generous contributions from the following benefactors whose collective investment has built this lasting tribute to honor the past, celebrate the present and imagine the future of Brooklyn Center. S109,000 or more Xxxxxxxx S50,000 or more Nxx.xxxx_N. - S25,000 or more Blumental's Architecture. Inc. -- Gatlin Development Company S10,000 or more Dale Greenwald • North N -lemorial Health Center S5,000 or More MEMORIAL AMPHITHEATER Briggs & N Ionian Brooklyn Center American Lctiion 13rooklyn Center lions Club Nlarian Entzdahl Kraus-Anderson Robert Marvin Mid-America Real Estate-NIN $2,500 Or more Brookda le I lea Ith Carson & Clelland & Schrecler N Ivrna Kauth Kennedy & Graven, Chartered .Kimley-Elorn & Associates S1,000 or more Brooklyn Center Rotary Club Foundation Brian Danielson Collins Electric Joseph Lampe & Ernee N-EcArthur Mayo Systems, Inc. Keith Nordby S500 or more Jerry Anderson Brooklyn Center Business Association 'Chris Eaton Joanne & Tony Kueller Kay & Len Lasman Dr. Duane Orn Park Dental Earl & Ruthanne Simons U.S. Bank Veit Companies N-linneapol is Northwest N•lurisiju N113 Surley 13rewing (70. 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Three versions of the draft survey are attached as follows: 1)A copy of the 2012 Community Survey Results with 2008 survey results added for convenience for comparison purposes. The corresponding numbers and responses for the 2008 survey are provided in the margins where applicable. 2)A copy of the November 2012 Community Survey Results. 3) A copy of the September 2008 Community Survey Results. The Community Survey was administered to 400 randomly selected adult residents across the City of Brooklyn Center from November 28, 2012 until December 7, 2012. Professional interviewers conducted the survey by telephone. The results of the study would be projectable to the entire city adult population within + 5.0 percent in 95 out of 100 cases. Dr. William Morris will be providing a 30-45 minute presentation of the results and community insights based on the survey results. A final report with statistical analysis and cross tabulations will be prepared at a future date. Budget Issues: There are no budget issues to consider. Council Goals: Strategic: 4. We will improve the city's image 6. We will increase the engagement of all segments of the community Mission: Ensuring an attractive, clean, safe, inclusive community that enhances the quality of life for people and preserves the public trust DECISION RESOURCES, LTD. City of Brooklyn Center .3128 Dean Court Residential Survey Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 FINAL NOVEMBER 2012 Hello, I'm of Decision Resources, Ltd., a polling firm located in Minneapolis. We have been retained by the City of Brooklyn Center to speak with a random sample of residents about issues facing the community. This survey is being conducted because the City Council and City Staff are interested in your opinions and suggestions about current and future city needs. I want to assure you that all individual responses will be held strictly confidential; only summaries of the entire sample will be reported. 1.Approximately how many years have LESS THAN TWO YEARS....8% 6 you lived in Brooklyn Center? TWO TO FIVE YEARS • 13% /6. FIVE TO TEN YEARS 23% lb TEN TO TWENTY YEARS.. 19% AD 20 TO 30 YEARS 13% OVER THIRTY YEARS 24% .0 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% / 2.As things now stand, how long in LESS THAN TWO YEARS 1% 4". the future do you expect to TWO TO FIVE YEARS 3% /g. live in Brooklyn Center? FIVE TO TEN YEARS 8% /5 OVER TEN YEARS 22% A(' REST OF LIFE 55% 21 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 12% F 3. What do you like most, if any- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 1% thing, about living in Brooklyn NOTHING 3% Center? LOCATION 24% Aq CLOSE TO FAMILY 7% C, CLOSE TO JOB 9% — SMALL TOWN FEEL 10% -- QUIET/PEACEFUL 14% It HOUSING/NEIGHBORHOOD-19% CPre- PARKS/TRAILS 2% Lit CLOSE TO SHOPPING 5% CITY SERVICES 2% SCATTERED 5% 9 i\d 04- tt. „kt eUta y e uirVe/1 4.What do you think is the most DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 9% serious issue facing Brooklyn NOTHING 17% Center today?LACK OF JOBS 5% LACK OF BUSINESSES 7% CRIME 32% FORECLOSURES 8%hvnc-i HIGH TAXES 8% C-J D DIVERSITY 5% RUNDOWN PROPERTIES 2%,b0 e ,LAAJ MaID LOW INCOME HOUSING 2% ,:-Dttuci5, A SCATTERED 5% 5.How would you rate the quality of EXCELLENT 14% life in Brooklyn Center -- excel GOOD 71% lent, good, only fair, or poor?ONLY FAIR 13% POOR 1% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 1% For each of the following statements, please strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree.... STA AGR DIS STD DKR 6.People have pride and ownership in our neighborhood. 7.I am proud to live in Brooklyn Center. 18%67%8%1% 22%67%7%1% 7% 4% 19 8. How would you rate the strength of EXCELLENT community identity and the sense GOOD • of neighborliness in Brooklyn ONLY FAIR Center -- excellent, good, only POOR fair or poor? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED gr) 9 To which of the following do you STATEMENT A feel a closer connection to: STATEMENT B A)The City of Brooklyn Center as STATEMENT C a whole, NONE OF ABOVE B)Your neighborhood, or DON'T KNOW/REFUSED C) Your school district? q) 10 All in all, do you think things in RIGHT DIRECTION 83% 0 Brooklyn Center are generally WRONG TRACK 9% II headed in the right direction, or DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 8% q do you feel things are off on the wrong track? •12% V 66% •11 18% gi 2% C 2% f 36% 49% (4,, 9% VT 7% V no 0 Changing topics.... I would like to read you list of characteristics in a community. For each one, please tell me if you think Brooklyn Center cur- rently has too many or too much, too few or too little, or about the right amount. (ROTATE LIST) 0 11. Affordable rental apartments W)12. Luxury rental apartments 1013. Rental homes? 1N14. Condominiums or townhouses? 114)15. Starter homes for young families? V4.6. Move up" housing for families looking for a larger home? 17.Senior housing? 18.Affordable housing, defined by the Metropolitan Council as a single family home costing less than $160,250? ,101,000FA)19. Service establishments? AP.)20. Retail shopping opportunities? W21. Entertainment establishments? 24)22. Dining establishments? 2.6)23. How would you rate general redev- elopment in the City of Brooklyn Center -- excellent, good, only fair, or poor? MANY FEW/ ABOUT D.K./ MUCH LITT RIGHT REF. 30%0) 8% tp 51%9 12%84 5% eel 30% y_f,? 40% 0 25% g? 16% Y/ 12% t1 52% 20% 90 7% e2 16% /) 60% 5ç 18% m 3% 47 23% '2,11 62% 6 12% 02, 2% S 29% '61=9 59% 6V 11% 84 1% I . 31%Ay 46% 116 23% C, 7% 23%-leP 60% 6'0% 10% P,O) 7% A 18% 20. 73% Pi eif 2% 8% i 36%o 55% e,-7 1% 1 / 47% 64 41% tIti 4% 2, 7 96/ 44% 6-9.48% lib 1% 1 EXCELLENT 10% i GOOD 58% Z.Z. ONLY FAIR 25%'/ POOR 5%2,1 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 2% /1 IF A RATING IS GIVEN, ASK: (n=392) AO 24. Why do you feel that way?DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 2% LACK OF BUSINESSES... .14% EMPTY BUILDINGS 13% HIGH TAXES 2% BRINGS JOBS 37% LOOKS NICE 28% SCATTERED 4% ( 0)25. Do you support or oppose the con- STRONGLY SUPPORT tinued redevelopment in the City of Brooklyn Center? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly that way? 2.726. Are there any types of development you would like to see in the city? (IF "YES," ASK:) What are they? • 'UNSURE, 13%; 29%1 ;1 SITDOWN FAMILY RESTAURANTS, 15%; o. ANY RETAIL, l4%;1 BUSINESSES, 3%; UPSCALE RETAIL, '-' V? 5%; TOWNHOMES, 3%; FINE DINING RESTAURANTS, 2%; TEEN CENTER, 3%; GROCERY STORES, 2%; JOB PRODUCING BUSINESSES, 2%; SENIOR HOUSING, 2%; ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES, 2%; AFFORDABLE SINGLE FAMILY HOMES, 2%; SCATTERED, 4%. 9,1227. Are there any types of development you would strongly op- pose? UNSURE, 13%; NONE, 47-6; APARTMENTS, 11%: LOW INCOME HOCSING, 941 INDUSTRIAL, 2%; ADULT BUSINESSES, 4%; BARS, 4%U SCATTERED (FAST FOOD/PAWN SHOPS/BIG BOX RETAIL/CASINO/ CONDOS/CAR DEALERSHIPS), 10%n As the City of Brooklyn Center continues redevelopment.... 0)28. Do you support or oppose the City STRONGLY SUPPORT 20% providing financial incentives to SUPPORT 65%1/ attract specific types of develop- OPPOSE 6% /0 ment? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you STRONGLY OPPOSE 1% 1 feel strongly that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 7% 9 . Moving on.... -929. How would you rate the general condition and appearance of homes in the community -- excellent, good, only fair, or poor? Over the past two years, has the appearance of your neighborhood improved, declined or remained the same? EXCELLENT 4% g GOOD 81% 1,2, ONLY FAIR 13% POOR 2% 3 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% 0 IMPROVED 21% /0 DECLINED 16% // REMAINED THE SAME 61% -pi DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 2% 0 31% )2. SUPPORT 63% P, OPPOSE 3% q STRONGLY OPPOSE 2% 0 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 2% q 0)31. Loose animals? A32. Junk cars on residential property? 33. Messy yards on residential property? D-034. Messy yards on commercial property? 0)35. Weeds and tall grass? 5,36. Noise? 6-1037. On street parking? 38. Properties with vacant homes? TOO ABO TOU RIG 1%0 82%1b 2% 0 75%(E9 2% 63% 1%0 86% ?O 1% 0 78%10 2%0 79% 11% 5 73% n 1% -7596 Fbr each of the following, please tell me whether the City is too tough, about right, or not tough enough in enforcing city codes on the nuisances. NOT TOU DK/ REF 13%-2b 4%' 21%3% 33%2% ü' 9% ie,4% e) 20%2% 2- 18% g 2% 15% /1)2% 20'%-5% 39. Are you aware of homes or proper- YES ties in your neighborhood that are NO in foreclosure? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED IF "YES," ASK: (n=168) 1 40. Do you have any concerns NO 45%3V about the homes or properties LOWER PROPERTY VALUES 20% I in your neighborhood that are CRIME 6% Al in foreclosure? (IF "YES," UNKEPT PROPERTIES 14% /) ASK:) What would those be? VACANT HOUSING 15% - USED AS RENTAL 1% - 0)41. How would you rate the water qual- EXCELLENT 13% ,4 ity in city lakes, streams and GOOD 74% 5to rivers -- excellent, good, only ONLY FAIR 7% fair or poor? POOR 2% q DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 5% & Moving on.... 0)42. Do you consider the city portion VERY HIGH 9% /I of your property taxes to be SOMEWHAT HIGH 34% A very high, somewhat high, about ABOUT AVERAGE 37% 2,S) average, somewhat low, or very low SOMEWHAT LOW 1% g in comparison with neighboring VERY LOW 0% 12/ cities? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED....19% 2,/,. When you consider the property EXCELLENT 6-V taxes you pay and the quality GOOD 70% 113 of city services you receive, ONLY FAIR 8% 3 2- would you rate the general value POOR 1% 2 of city services as excellent, DON'T-KNOW/REFUSED....15% Za good, only fair, or poor? In 2012, the actual percentage of your property taxes going to the City of Brooklyn Center was about forty-two percent. 40 44. Would you favor or oppose an in- FAVOR 50%Zi crease in YOUR city property tax OPPOSE 35%56 if it were needed to maintain city DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 16% . services at their current level? IF "OPPOSE," ASK: (n=139) 45. What city services would you be willing to see cut? 51UNSURE, 27%0; NONE/CUT WASTE, 42%; ADMINISTRATION, 7%; PARKS AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE, 120 ANIMAL CONTROL, 2%; CODE ENFORCEMENT, 4%; ACROSS THE BOARD, 2%6 SCATTERED, 4%. 11146. Would you favor or oppose an in- FAVOR 9% crease in city property taxes to OPPOSE 69%10 enhance current city services or DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 23%?..1, offer additional city services? IF "FAVOR," ASK: (n=35) 4 0 47. What services would you like to see enhanced or of- fered? 96 UNSURE, 20%; POLICE, 20%; PARKS, 6%; STREET MAINTENANCE, 6%g6 SENIOR SERVICES, 6%; CODE ENFORCEMENT, 23%;1 2 TEEN ACTIVITIES, 11%; SCATTERED, 9%. 9 48.How much would you be willing NOTHING 0%3 to pay in additional property $20.00 57%11 taxes to enhance city ser-$40.00 20%2,2- vices or offer additional $60.00 • 11% q city services? How about $80.00 0% '0 $ per year? (CHOOSE A $100.00 9%-r9 RANDOM STARTING POINT; MOVE $120.00 0% 0 UP OR DOWN DEPENDING ON RE-$140.00 0% 0 SPONSE) How about $ per $160.00 3% 3 year? (REPEAT PROCESS) DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% ,g I would like to read you a list of a few city services. For each one, please tell me whether you would rate the quality of the service as excellent, good, only fair, or poor? (ROTATE) EXCL GOOD FAIR POOR DK/R 66)49. Police protection? 60 50. Fire protection? 0)51. Recycling pick-up? 0)52. Storm drainage and flood control? t5053. Park maintenance?g5p4. City-sponsored recreation programs? 55.Maintenance of city buildings And facilities? 56.Animal control? 57.Emergency medical response? 58.City drinking water? 59.Property maintenance enforcement? 60.Building and construction inspections? 53%10 39%0 6%1 61 1%! 1% 55%2-i 39%01 1%`) 0%O 5%/D 40 96%1 50% bg• 4% g 1% 1 6% 16%g 73% `1 1 6% 10 1% 5% /4 35%I( 51%69 10% PI 1% 4% to 19% 58%Pd 11%/10 0%V 13% AT 15 0 71% 110 00 40 11%1 73%11 12% %/, 2 96q 3% 3 48% vi 46%6b 1% 0%o 6%-ua 22% 66%69 7%2 4% 2% 5% 66% 20% 4% 6 96 5% 69% 9% 0% 17%._ Now, for the next three bity services, please consider only their job on city-maintained street and roads. That means excluding interstate highways, state and county roads that are taken care of. by other levels of government. Hence, Interstate 694, Highway 100, Highway 252, County Road 81 or Brooklyn Boule- vard, should not be considered. How would you rate .... 061. City street repair and maintenance? bos )62. Snow plowing? 0)63. Street lighting? EXCL GOOD FAIR POOR DK/R 79%02) 11%-'3C 1%4 1%0 17 9614 74%V; 7%V ) 1%< 2%0 4% ?, 76% /0 17% 3% °I 1% 0 (64.Does your household regularly YES 82% participated in the curbside NO 18% recycling program?DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% 65.Have you done anything during the NO 22% past two years to reduce your use CFL LIGHT BULBS 27% of energy? (IF "YES," ASK:) What THERMOSTAT 21% would that be?APPLIANCES 14% INSULATION 5% USE LESS ELECTRICITY 5% NEW WINDOWS 2% NEW FURNACE 2% SCATTERED 2% Thinking about another topic.... 02)66. Are there areas in the City of YES 32% e-P Brooklyn Center where you do not NO 68% 1%:') feel safe?. DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% 0 IF "YES," ASK: (n=127) 067. In which areas do you not DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 1% -- feel safe? RETAIL STORES 19% RETAIL PARKING LOTS 25% .5 PARKS 6%? (p 3 TRAILS 3%S j EVERYWHERE 15% APARTMENTS 7% LOW INCOME HOUSING..:.10% - BUS TERMINAL 6% 3 BROOKDALE AREA 6%6e SCATTERED 2% (, utD6 . What would make you feel DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 2% /c more safe? MORE POLICE PATROLS.. .64%ç MORE STREET LIGHTS....22% 6 LESS DIVERSITY 6%s u, ,4,tok.k LESS LOW INCOME HOUSING 4% SCATTERED 2%, 0)69. Do you feel safe in your immediate YES 75%65' neighborhood walking alone at NO 25% 5‘ night? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% 0)70. 0)71. Do you participate in Neighborhood Watch? YES NO 34% 66% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 096 How would you rate the amount of TOO MUCH 1% U police patrolling in your neigh-ABOUT RIGHT AMOUNT. .. . 81% 1?-' borhood -- too much, right amount or not about the enough? NOT ENOUGH DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 17% 1,-/f 1% 7 How would you rate the amount of TOO MUCH 2%1 traffic enforcement by the police ABOUT RIGHT AMOUNT....84%11 in your neighborhood -- too much, NOT ENOUGH 14% 2,3 about right amount or not enough? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 1% f 073 How serious of a problem is traf- 'VERY SERIOUS 7%/P tic speeding. in your neighborhoOd SOMEWHAT SERIOUS 33% 9.6 -- very serious, somewhat serious, NOT TOO SERIOUS. 41% tiq not too serious, or not at all NOT AT ALL SERIOUS 19% a, serious? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% f :1 0 7 . Please tell me which one you consider to be the greatest concern in Brooklyn Center? If you feel that none of these problems are serious, just say so. Violent crime 2%1? Traffic speeding 8% Traffic volume on residential streets 3% / Drugs 17%/6 Youth crimes and vandalism 23% Identity theft 1% Business crimes, such as shoplifting and check fraud 3% Residential crimes, such as burglary, and'theft 26%86 Vandalism - 4%61 ALL EQUALLY 6% fi NONE OF THE ABOVE 3% 6 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 3% IF "VIOLENT CRIME," ASK: (n=6). )75. What specific violent crime are you mot concerned about? SHOOTINGS, 67%; MURDER, 17%; HOME INVASION, 17%. Continuing.... 076. 1077. 14)78. 1C;79. W480. 11-81. -0)82. .1083. C?D)84. )85. The Brooklyn Center park system is composed of larger community parks and smaller neighborhood parks, trails, community ballfields and the Community Center. For each of the following, which have you or members of your household used during the past year? Then for rate each one you or members it as excellent, good, of your household have used, please only fair, or poor. NOT USE USE USE USE DK/ USE EXC GOO FAI POO REF Trails?43%61,25-7; t5 30% :A 1% 5 o% 0 1% Community Center?46% 61 27% 5 27% ViL 1%0% P 0% o Football fields?77%6% I 17% II 0% Pe 0% 0 0% Baseball fields?77% q2.7%16% 15 0% S 0% 0 0% Soccer fields?83% gi 5% 0 12% 61 1% 0% 0 0% ,t) Ice rinks?-87% Vi 5%8% j 0% -6 HI 0% Tennis courts?.93% u 2%4% 6'o% 9 o% 6 0% 0 Basketball courts?79% g9 8%12%1% %)1% I 0%o Larger community parks?47% 5d,26%25% &I,1%0% o 1%0 Smaller neighborhood parks?38%1A 29% t;31% 60 2% to 0%0 % IF USE LARGER COMMUNITY PARKS OR SMALLER NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, ASK: (n=252) NOT USE USE USE USE DK/ USE EXC GOO FAI POO REF VL)86. Playground equipment? tyb 20% 240 51%31 40 1 0% 0 1% 87. Which park, if any do you consider to be your neighborhood park? NONE MENTIONED, 27%; LIONS, 4%; BELLVUE, 4%; EVERGREEN, 9%; GRANDVIEW, 2%; FIREHOUSE, 4%; PALMER LAKE, 15%; NORTHPORT, 2%; KYLAWN, 4%; GARDEN CITY, 2%; WILLOW LANE, 3%; RIVERDALE, 2%; ORCHARD LANE, 2%; SCATTERED PARKS, 20%. IF A PARK IS MENTIONED, ASK: 88. What improvements, if any, would like to see made to the DON'T KNOW/REFUSED NONE 4% 50% park?BETTER MAINTENANCE 15% UPDATED EQUIPMENT 19% PICNIC TABLES 2% MORE LIGHTS 3% MORE RESTROOMS 2% SCATTERED 5% Are you aware the City runs the NO ,38% Centerbrook Golf Course? (IF YES/YES 14% "YES," ASK:) Have you or members YES/NO 49% of your household played the golf course during the past two years? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% IF "YES/YES," ASK: (n=54) 90.How would you rate your ex-EXCELLENT 15% perience at Centerbrook Golf GOOD 80% Course - excellent, good, only fair or poor? • ONLY FAIR POOR 6%no DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% IF "YES/NO," ASK: (n=195) 91.Why have you not used the NOT AWARE 1% Centerbrook Golf Course?NOT INTERESTED 25% DON'T PLAY GOLF 69% NO TIME 2% AGE/HEALTH 2% SCATTERED 1% In general, do you feel that YES 94%eh( existing recreational facilities NO 2%3 offered by the City meet the needs of you and members of • DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 5% 89. your household?. IF "NO," ASK: (n=8) 211) 93. What additional recreational facilities would you like to see the City offer its residents? UNSURE, 25%; MORE FOR SENIORS, 25%; GYMNASIUM, 13%; INDOOR PARK, 25%; PICNIC AREAS, 13%. 94.Have you or members of your house- YES hold participated in any City NO park and. recreation programs? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 25% 74% 1% IF "YES," ASK: (n=99) 95.Which ones? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 2% SWIMMING 20% BASEBALL/SOFTBALL 18% SOCCER 13% MULTIPLE 34% GYMNASTICS 2% DANCE 4% SCATTERED 6% 96.How would you rate the qual-EXCELLENT 21% ity of program - excellent, GOOD 76% good, only fair or poor? ONLY FAIR 3% POOR 0% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% VI) 97.Does the current mix of City park YES 95%911 and recreation programming meet NO • 1% the needs of your household? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 4%S- IF "NO," ASK: (n=5) 98. What program(s) do you feel are lacking? SENIOR PROGRAMS, 80%; DANCE PROGRAMS, 20%. Ci b 99.Do you or members of your household currently leave the for park and recreation facilities or activities? (IF city "YES," ASK:) What facility or activity would that be? ft NO, 85%; LAKES, 4%; PARKS AND TRAILS, 3%; GYM/YMCA, 3%; INDOOR WATER PARK, 2%; RECREATION LEAGUES, 2%; SCATTERED, 2%-$ JJ-610 O) 100. What is your principal source of information about parks and rec- reation programs and facilities in the City of Brooklyn Center? NONE 10% n CITY NEWSLETTER 31% o ( CITY WEBSITE 5% C LOCAL NEWSPAPER 6% PARK AND REC CATALOG...41%04 WORD OF MOUTH 5%1 SCATTERED 3% 2- 101.How would you prefer to receive DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 1% information about parks and NONE 7% recreation programs and facilities CITY NEWSLETTER 35% in the city? CITY WEBSITE 6% LOCAL NEWSPAPER 7% PARK AND REC CATALOG...41% WORD OF MOUTH 2% SCATTERED 2% Moving on.... 102.How satisfied are you with your VERY SATISFIED 25% level of involvement in activities SOMEWHAT SATISFIED 65% and meetings in your neighborhood SOMEWHAT DISSATISFIED .2% and the city — very satisfied, VERY DISSATISFIED 1% somewhat satisfied, somewhat dis- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 8% satisfied, or very. dissatisfied? IF "SOMEWHAT DISSATISFIED" OR "VERY DISSATISFIED," ASK: (n=13) 103. What could the City do to help you become more involved? UNSURE, 15%; ADVERTISE MORE, 39%; OFFER RIDES, 16%; MORE FOR DISABLED, 8%; INFORMATION IN SPANISH, 23%. As you may know, the populations of most inner ring suburban areas are becoming more diverse in terms of age, household income, race, and ethnicity. la) 104. In general, do you think that growing population diversity is a good thing or a bad thing for the community? GOOD THING 32% N9 BAD THING 12% 2,3 BOTH (VOL) 53% 0 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 4% /2_ IF A RESPONSE IS GIVEN, ASK: (n=174) .03) 105. Could you tell me one or two reasons why you feel that way?5or. 41- )13 REFUSED, 6%; REAL WORLD IS DIVERSE, 22%; TEACHES TOLERANCE, 9%; LEARN ABOUT OTHER CULTURES, 28%; BRINGS t UNIQUE RESTAURANTS AND SERVICES, 3%; BRINGS CRIME, 150 (1 PEOPLE CAN LIVE WHERE THEY WANT, 2%; DON'T MAINTAIN PROPERTIES, 4%; .TOO MUCH LOW INCOME HOUSING, 2%; TOO MANY CULTURAL DIFFERENCES, 4%; SCATTERED, 5%. 06. Currently, how well prepared do VERY WELL 21%4 you think the community is to meet SOMEWHAT WELL 61%0 the growing diversity of residents NOT TOO WELL 5%)7, -- very well, somewhat well, not NOT AT ALL WELL 1% 6 too well, or not at all well? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED....13“I IF "NOT TOO WELL" OR "NOT AT ALL WELL," ASK: (n=25) A 107. Could you tell me one or two reasons why you feel that way? rsee, 42c I 5- UNSURE, 8%; COST TOO MUCH, 8%; NOT ENOUGH POLICE/RISING CRIME, 32%)4 LOWER PROPERTY VALUES DUE TO RUNDOWN PROPERTIES, 8%; SERVICES CAN'T KEEP PACE WITH GROWTH, 16%; LANGUAGE BARRIER, 4%1 OLDER POPULATION HAS HARD TIME ACCEPTING DIVERSITY, 16%; SCATTERED, 8%. 108. Do you think the City of Brooklyn TOO MUCH 6% Center is doing too much, too TOO LITTLE 1% little or about the right amount ABOUT RIGHT 72% for minority families in the city? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 21% IF "TOO LITTLE" OR "TOO MUCH," ASK: (n=27) 109. Why do you feel that way? UNSURE, 4%; TOO MUCH MONEY SPENT, 19%; TOO MUCH LOW INCOME HOUSING, 26%: LACK OF FUNDING FOR SERVICES, 15%; TOO MANY PROGRAMS, 7%; PROVIDE FREE SERVICES FOR ONLY SOME, 22%; RELAXED HOUSING CODES, 4%; SCATTERED, 4%. Changing topics.... K) 110. Other than voting, do you feel YES 72%0 that if you wanted to, you could NO 24%21 have a say about the way the City DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 5% of Brooklyn Center runs things? W111. How much do you feel you know about the work of the Mayor and City Council -- a great deal, a fair amount, very little, or none at all? A GREAT DEAL 3% A FAIR AMOUNT 3l%Ø VERY LITTLE 44% '12, NONE AT ALL 22%0 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0%i •16)112. From what you know, do you approve STRONGLY APPROVE 5% 2_ or disapprove of the job the Mayor APPROVE 81% and City Council are doing? (WAIT DISAPPROVE 3% -Le) FOR RESPONSE) And do you feel STRONGLY DISAPPROVE 0% strongly that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED....10% \k 6:i)113. How much first hand contact have you had with the Brooklyn Center City staff -- quite a lot, some, very little, or none? vpip.14. From what you have heard or seen, how would you rate the job per- formance of the Brooklyn Center City staff -- excellent, good, only fair, or poor? 115. During the past year, have you contacted Brooklyn Center City Hall? IF "YES," ASK: QUITE A LOT 2% SOME 32% VERY LITTLE 41% tIO NONE 25% 2,JR DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% 2,, EXCELLENT 8% 3 GOOD 78% 57 ONLY FAIR 6% 7_9 POOR 0% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 8%2X YES 28%0 NO 71% 4,1 .DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% 116. On your last telephone call POLICE DEPARTMENT .14% or.visit, which Department FIRE DEPARTMENT 5% 9, did you contact --.the Police PUBLIC WORKS 17% U Department, Fire Department, COMMUNITY CENTER 13%1 Public Works, Community Cen- HOUSING AND ter, Housing and Property PROPERTY MAINT....8% Maintenance, Park and PARKS AND REC 10% q Recreation, Building Inspec- BUILDING INSPECT 7% tions, Engineering, Planning, ENGINEERING 0% Z., Administration, the Asses- PLANNING 1% sor's Office, the Finance ADMINISTRATION 1% y Department, or the General ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 2% Information Desk reception- FINANCE DEPT 0% • 2, ist? GENERAL INFORMATION...22% 2,?) DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% NONE 2% -- CITY WEBSITE 13% 1 LOCAL NEWSPAPER 42%0', CABLE TELEVISION 3%6- CITY NEWSLETTER 349655X WORD OF MOUTH 5%149 SCATTERED 2% NONE CITY LOCAL CABLE CITY WORD E-MAIL 2% SCATTERED 1% YES 78% NO 21% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 1% YES 85%1& NO 15% 10 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 1% I 0 14, 1% WEBSITE 11% NEWSPAPER 44%2.1 TELEVISION 3% 6- NEWSLETTER 37%51 OF MOUTH 2%S Thinking about your last contact with the City, for each of the following characteristics, please rate the service as DKR excellent, good, only fair, or poor.... EXC M)117. Waiting time for the reception- GOO FAI POO ist to help you?3106 630 6 4%1 2%1 118.Courtesy of city staff?39%V9 55%T,5%1 2%/". 119.Ease of obtaining the service you needed?31%0 60%.10 6%19 3%4 0%0 Moving on 0)120. What is your principal source of information about Brooklyn Center City Government and its activi- ties? W9 121. How would you prefer to receive information about Brooklyn Center City Government and its active- ties? 122. Do you receive the "Sun Post" newspaper? I$G 123. During the past year, did you receive the "City Watch," the City's quarterly newsletter? IF "YES," ASK: (n=339) (//9124. Do you or any members of your YES household regularly read it? NO DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0)125. Does your household currently sub- YES scribe to cable television? NO REFUSED 95%g1 5%g 0% D 65%(.97 35% 1% 0 IF "YES," ASK: (n=258). As you may know, the City currently cablecasts City Council and Planning Commission meetings.. 059126. How often do you watch City Council or Planning Commis- sion meetings -- frequently, occasionally, rarely, or never? FREQUENTLY 5%3 OCCASIONALLY 17% Ul RARELY 26%2X NEVER 52% tlei DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% 0)127. Do you have access to the Internet HOME ONLY 43%3& at home? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do WORK ONLY 2% I you have access to the Internet BOTH 36% yi; at work? NEITHER 20% V) DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% 0 IF "YES," ASK: (n=79) 0)128. How do you connect to the internet at home--on a dial- up modem, DSL, Comcast Cable High Speed Internet, cell- ular wireless, or some other way? (IF "OTHER," ASK:) How? YES/DIAL-UP 3% ID YES/DSL 41% Zb YES/COMCAST CABLE 50% VP YES/CELLULAR WIRELESS...4% 6' YES/SOME OTHER WAY 1% I DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 1% The City redesigned its website in June 2011.... ralf)129. Have you accessed the City's YES 58% &Pq new website? NO 42% 6 0 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% IF "YES," ASK: (n=187) W)130. Were you able to find what you were looking for? YES 99%lb NO 1% q DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% 0 1S9131. What information would you DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 23% qi like to see on the City NONE/FINE AS IS 39% 1,0 of Brooklyn Center's website? CRIME STATISTICS 7%10 5ce )3(&' GENERAL INFORMATION....13% COUNCIL INFORMATION 3% DEVELOPMENT NEWS 7% Hi, ROAD CONSTRUCTION 4% 2, CITY SERVICES 2% SCATTERED 3% 1 I would like to ask you about social media sources. For each one, tell me if you currently use that source of information; then, for each you currently use, tell me if you would.be likely or unlikely to use it to obtain information about the City of Brooklyn Center. NOT USE USE LIK USE NLK DK/ REF 132.Facebook?45%35%20%0% 133.Twitter?70%14%16%0% 134.YouTube?58%20%22%0% 135.Blogs?81%11%8%0% 136.Podcasts?87%8%6%'0% 137.E-mail blasts?82%13%6%0% ib9138. How would you rate the City's EXCELLENT 8% 2„ overall performance in communicat-GOOD 79%4D ing key local issues to residents ONLY FAIR 10% 'A in its publications,on the Web-POOR 2% 1 site, and on cable television --DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 2% 6 excellent, good, only fair, or poor? Now, just a few more questions for demographic purposes.... Could you please tell me how many people in each of the following age groups live in your household. 159139. Persons 65 or over? 140. Adults under 65? NONE 77%11 ONE 15%11, TWO OR MORE 9%15 NONE 16%19 ONE 19% 2,1 TWO 54%L# THREE OR MORE • 11% q (0)141. School-aged children and pre- NONE 66%(,I schoolers? ONE 13%16 TWO 16% 0) THREE OR MORE 6% irp IF CHILDREN ARE PRESENT, ASK: (n=137) 142.Have your children partici-YES 61% pated in any city recreation NO 38% activities or education pro- grams during the past the years? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 2% IF "YES," ASK: (n=83) 143.How would you rate your EXCELLENT 25% children's experience --GOOD 75% - excellent, good, only ONLY FAIR 0% fair or poor?POOR 0% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% IF "NO," ASK: (n=52) 144.Why have your children not participated in any city recreation activities or education programs? UNSURE, 8%; PARTICIPATES ELSEHWHERE, 12%; TOO YOUNG, 19%; NO INTEREST, 31%; NOT AWARE, 8%; TOO BUSY, 19%; SCATTERED, 4%. pT0145. Do you own or rent your present OWN 65%0 residence? RENT 35% :.1 REFUSED 0% 0 1(0146. What is your age, please? (READ CATEGORIES, IF NEEDED) 18-24 3% 25-34 16% it, 35-44 22% -2.ti 45-54 23% Z.0 55-64 16% 15* 65 AND OVER 20% 7.4 14147. Which of the following categories WHITE 49%6C.S' represents your ethnicity -- AFRICAN-AMERICAN 24% 0 White, African-American, Hispanic- HISPANIC-LATINO 10% q Latino, Asian-Pacific Islander, ASIAN-PACIFIC ISLAND. 15% Native American, or something NATIVE AMERICAN 1% / else? (IF "SOMETHING ELSE," ASK:) SOMETHING ELSE 0% ? What would that be? MIXED/BI-RACIAL 1% DON'T KNOW 0% D REFUSED 1%0 148. Were you born and raised in the United States? (IF "NO," ASK:) How long have you been in the United States? YES 85% LESS THAN ONE YEAR 1% ONE TO TWO YEARS 1% THREE TO FIVE YEARS 1% OVER FIVE YEARS 12% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 1% And now, for one final question, keeping in mind that your answers are held strictly confidential.... plt*149. Thinking about your household fin- STATEMENT A 5%4' ances, how would you describe your STATEMENT B 36%0 financial situation, would you say STATEMENT C. ..... 41% 9g. that -- STATEMENT D 17% t.:( A)Your monthly expenses are eX- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 2% 7,, ceeding your income; B)You are meeting your monthly expenses but are putting aside little or no savings; C)You are managing comfortably while putting some money aside; D)Managing very well? 1tiv150. Gender NO 151. REGION OF CITY MALE 49% FEMALE 51% PRECINCT 1 15% PRECINCT 2 12%/i PRECINCT 3 16% PRECINCT 4 18%N PRECINCT 5 19% PRECINCT 6 11% PRECINCT 7 10% i DECISION RESOURCES, LTD. City of Brooklyn Center 3128 Dean Court Residential Survey Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 FINAL NOVEMBER 2012 Hello, I 'm of Decision Resources, Ltd. , a polling firm located in Minneapolis. We have been retained by the City of Brooklyn Center to speak with a random sample of residents about issues facing the community. This survey is being conducted because the City Council and City Staff are interested in your opinions and suggestions about current and future city needs . I want to assure you that all individual responses will be held strictly confidential; only summaries of the entire sample will be reported. 1. Approximately how many years have LESS THAN TWO YEARS. . . . 8% you lived in Brooklyn Center? TWO TO FIVE YEARS . . . . . 13% FIVE TO TEN YEARS. . . . .23% TEN TO TWENTY YEARS. . . 19% 20 TO 30 YEARS . . . . . . . . 130 OVER THIRTY YEARS. . . . .24% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% 2. As things now stand, how long in LESS THAN TWO YEARS. . . . 1% the future do you expect to TWO TO FIVE YEARS. . . . . . 3% live in Brooklyn Center? FIVE TO TEN YEARS. . . . . . 8% OVER TEN YEARS . . . . . . . .220 REST OF LIFE. . . . . . . . . . 550 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . 120 3. What do you like most, if any- DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 10 thing, about living in Brooklyn NOTHING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3% Center? LOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . .24% CLOSE TO FAMILY. . . . . . . . 7% CLOSE TO JOB. . . . . . . . . . . 9% SMALL TOWN FEEL. . . . . . . 10% QUIET/PEACEFUL. . . . . . . . 14% HOUSTNG/NEIGHBORHOOD. . 19% PARKS/TRAILS. . . . . . . . . . . 2% CLOSE TO SHOPPING. . . . . . 50 CITY SERVICES. . . . . . . . . . 2% SCATTERED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% i I 4 . What do you think is the most DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 9% serious issue facing Brooklyn NOTHING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17% Center today? LACK OF JOBS. . . . . . . . . . . 5% LACK OF BUSINESSES. . . . . 7% CRIME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32% FORECLOSURES. . . . . . . . . . . 8% HIGH TAXES. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8% DIVERSITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% RUNDOWN PROPERTIES. . . . . 2% i LOW INCOME HOUSING. . . . . 2% SCATTERED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% 5. How would you rate the quality of EXCELLENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14% life in Brooklyn Center -- excel- GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71% lent, good, only fair, or poor? ONLY FAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13% POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 1% For each of the following statements, please strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree. . . . STA AGR DIS STD DKR 6. People have pride and ownership in our neighborhood. 18% 67% 80 1% 7% 7 . I am proud to live in Brooklyn Center. 22% 67% 7% 1% 40 8 . How would you rate the strength of EXCELLENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 community identity and the sense GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66% of neighborliness in Brooklyn ONLY FAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18% Center -- excellent, good, only POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% fair or poor? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 2% 9. To which of the following do you STATEMENT A. . . . . . . . . . . 36% feel a closer connection to: STATEMENT B. . . . . . . . . . . 49% A) The City of Brooklyn Center as STATEMENT C. . . . . . . . . . . . 9% a whole, NONE OF ABOVE. . . . . . . . . . 7% B) Your neighborhood, or DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% C) Your school district? 10 . All in all, do you think things in RIGHT DIRECTION. . . . . . . 83% Brooklyn Center are generally WRONG TRACK. . . . . . . . . . . . 9% headed in the right direction, or DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 8% do you feel things are off on the wrong track? i i i Changing topics. . . . I would like to read you list of characteristics in a community. For each one, please tell me if you think Brooklyn Center cur- rently has too many or too much, too few or too little, or about the right amount. (ROTATE LIST) MANY FEW/ ABOUT D.K. / MUCH LITT RIGHT REF. 11 . Affordable rental apartments 30% 8% 510 120 12 . Luxury rental apartments 5% 30% 40% 25% 13 . Rental homes? 16% 120 52% 20% 14 . Condominiums or townhouses? 7% 16% 600 18% 15 . Starter homes for young families? 3% 23% 62% 12% 16. Move up" housing for families looking for a larger home? 2% 29% 59% 11% 17 . Senior housing? 1% 31% 460 23% 18 . Affordable housing, defined by the Metropolitan Council as a single family home costing less than $160, 250? 7% 23% 60% 10% 19 . Service establishments? 7% 18% 73% 2% 20 . Retail shopping opportunities? 8% 36% 55% 1% 21 . Entertainment establishments? 8% 47% 41% 4% 22 . Dining establishments? 7% 44% 48% 1% 23. How would you rate general redev- EXCELLENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% elopment in the City of Brooklyn GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58% Center -- excellent, good, only ONLY FAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . .25% fair, or poor? POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 2% IF A RATING IS GIVEN, ASK: (n=392) 24 . Why do you feel that way? DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 20 LACK OF BUSINESSES . . . . 14% EMPTY BUILDINGS . . . . . . . 13% HIGH TAXES. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% BRINGS JOBS. . . . . . . . . . . 37% LOOKS NICE. . . . . . . . . . . . 28% SCATTERED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4% i i 25. Do you support or oppose the con- STRONGLY SUPPORT. . . . . . 310 tinued redevelopment in the City SUPPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63% of Brooklyn Center? (WAIT FOR OPPOSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3% RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly STRONGLY OPPOSE. . . . . . . .2% that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 20 26. Are there any types of development you would like to see in the city? (IF "YES, " ASK: ) What are they? UNSURE, 13%; NONE, 29%; SITDOWN FAMILY RESTAURANTS, 15%; ANY RETAIL, 140; SERVICE BUSINESSES, 3%; UPSCALE RETAIL, 5%; TOWNHOMES, 3%; FINE DINING RESTAURANTS, 2%; TEEN CENTER, 3%; GROCERY STORES, 2%; JOB PRODUCING BUSINESSES, 2%; SENIOR HOUSING, 2%; ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES, 2%; AFFORDABLE SINGLE FAMILY HOMES, 2%; SCATTERED, 4% . 27 . Are there any types of development you would strongly op- pose? UNSURE, 130; NONE, 47%; APARTMENTS, 11% : LOW INCOME HOUSING, 9%; INDUSTRIAL, 20; ADULT BUSINESSES, 4%; BARS, 4%; SCATTERED (FAST FOOD/PAWN SHOPS/BIG BOX RETAIL/CASINO/ CONDOS/CAR DEALERSHIPS) , 100 . As the City of Brooklyn Center continues redevelopment. . . . 28 . Do you support or oppose the City STRONGLY SUPPORT. . . . . . 20% providing financial incentives to SUPPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65% attract specific types of develop- OPPOSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6% ment? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you STRONGLY OPPOSE. . . . . . . . 1% feel strongly that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 7% Moving on. . . . 29 . How would you rate the general EXCELLENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4% condition and appearance of homes GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81% in the community -- excellent, ONLY FAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13% good, only fair, or poor? POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% 30 . Over the past two years, has the IMPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21% appearance of your neighborhood DECLINED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16% improved, declined or remained REMAINED THE SAME. . . . . 61 the same? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 2% i For each of the following, please tell me whether the City is too tough, about right, or not tough enough in enforcing city codes on the nuisances. TOO ABO NOT DK/ TOU RIG TOU REF 31 . Loose animals? 1% 820 13% 4% 32 . Junk cars on residential property? 20 75% 21% 30 33 . Messy yards on residential property? 2% 63% 33% 20 34 . Messy yards on commercial property? 1% 86% 9% 4% 35. Weeds and tall grass? 1% 780 20% 20 36. Noise? 20 79% 18% 2% 37 . On street parking? 110 73% 15% 2% 38 . Properties with vacant homes? 10 75% 200 50 39. Are you aware of homes or proper- YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42% ties in your neighborhood that are NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58% in foreclosure? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% IF "YES, " ASK: (n=168) 40 . Do you have any concerns NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45% about the homes or properties LOWER PROPERTY VALUES . 20% in your neighborhood that are CRIME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6% in foreclosure? (IF "YES, " UNKEPT PROPERTIES. . . . . 14% ASK: ) What would those be? VACANT HOUSING. . . . . . . . 15% USED AS RENTAL. . . . . . . . . 1% 41 . How would you rate the water qual- EXCELLENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13% ity in city lakes, streams and GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74% rivers -- excellent, good, only ONLY FAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7% fair or poor? POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 50 Moving on. . . . 42 . Do you consider the city portion VERY HIGH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9% of your property taxes to be SOMEWHAT HIGH. . . . . . . . . 34% very high, somewhat high, about ABOUT AVERAGE. . . . . . . . . 37% average, somewhat low, or very low SOMEWHAT LOW. . . . . : . . . . . 1% in comparison with neighboring VERY LOW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0% cities? DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . 19% 43 . When you consider the property EXCELLENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6% taxes you pay and the quality GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70% of city services you receive, ONLY FAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8% would you rate the general value POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1% of city services as excellent, DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . 15% good, only fair, or poor? In 2012, the actual percentage of your property taxes going to the City of Brooklyn Center was about forty-two percent. i 44 . Would you favor or oppose an in- FAVOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50% crease in YOUR city property tax OPPOSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35% if it were needed to maintain city DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . 160 services at their current level? IF "OPPOSE, " ASK: (n=139) 45 . What city services would you be willing to see cut? UNSURE, 270; NONE/CUT WASTE, 420; ADMINISTRATION, 70; PARKS AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE, 12%; ANIMAL CONTROL, 20; CODE ENFORCEMENT, 4%; ACROSS THE BOARD, 2%; SCATTERED, 4% . 46. Would you favor or oppose an in- FAVOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9% crease in city property taxes to OPPOSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69% enhance current city services or DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . 23% offer additional city services? IF "FAVOR, " ASK: (n=35) 47 . What services would you like to see enhanced or of- fered? UNSURE, 20%; POLICE, 20%; PARKS, 6%; STREET MAINTENANCE, 60; SENIOR SERVICES, 6%; CODE ENFORCEMENT, 23%; TEEN ACTIVITIES, 11%; SCATTERED, 9% . i I 48 . How much would you be willing NOTHING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0% to pay in additional property $20 . 00. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 570 taxes to enhance city ser- $40 . 00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% vices or offer additional $60 . 00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 city services? How about $80 . 00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0% $ per year? (CHOOSE A $100. 00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9% RANDOM STARTING POINT; MOVE $120 . 00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0% UP OR DOWN DEPENDING ON RE- $140. 00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0% SPONSE) How about $ per $160. 00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3% year? (REPEAT PROCESS) DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% I would like to read you a list of a few city services . For each one, please tell me whether you would rate the quality of the service as excellent, good, only fair, or poor? (ROTATE) EXCL GOOD FAIR POOR DK/R 49. Police protection? 530 39% 6% 1% 1% 50 . Fire protection? 550 39% 1% 0% 5% 51. Recycling pick-up? 400 50% 4% 1% 6% 52 . Storm drainage and flood control? 16% 73% 6% 1% 5% 53. Park maintenance? 35% 51% 10% 1% 4% 54 . City-sponsored recreation programs? 19% 58% 11% 0% 13% 55. Maintenance of city buildings And facilities? 15% 71% 11% 0% 4% 56. Animal control? 11% 73% 12% 2% 3% 57 . Emergency medical response? 48% 46% 1% 0% 6% 58 . City drinking water? 22% 66% 7% 4% 2% 59. Property maintenance enforcement? 5% 66% 20% 4% 6% 60. Building and construction inspections? 5% 69% 9% 0% 17% Now, for the next three city services, please consider only their job on city-maintained street and roads . That means excluding interstate highways, state and county roads that are taken care of by other levels of government. Hence, Interstate 694, Highway 100, Highway 252, County Road 81 or Brooklyn Boule- vard, should not be considered. How would you rate . . . . EXCL GOOD FAIR POOR DK/R 61. City street repair and maintenance? 9% 79% 11% 1% 1% 62 . Snow plowing? 17% 74% 7% 1% 2% 63. Street lighting? 4% 76% 17% 3% 1% i 64 . Does your household regularly YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82% participated in the curbside NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18% recycling program? DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% 65 . Have you done anything during the NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22% past two years to reduce your use CFL LIGHT BULBS. . . . . . .27% of energy? (IF "YES, " ASK: ) What THERMOSTAT. . . . . . . . . . . . 21% would that be? APPLIANCES. . . . . . . . . . . . 14% INSULATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% USE LESS ELECTRICITY. . . 5% NEW WINDOWS. . . . . . . . . . . . 2% NEW FURNACE. . . . . . . . . . . . 2% SCATTERED. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2% Thinking about another topic. . . . 66. Are there areas in the City of YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32% Brooklyn Center where you do not NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68% feel safe? DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% IF "YES, " ASK: (n=127) 67 . In which areas do you not DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 10 feel safe? RETAIL STORES. . . . . . . . . 19% RETAIL PARKING LOTS. . . 25% PARKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6% TRAILS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3% EVERYWHERE. . . . . . . . . . . . 15% APARTMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7% LOW INCOME HOUSING. . . . 10% BUS TERMINAL. . . . . . . . . . . 6% BROOKDALE AREA. . . . . . . . . 6% SCATTERED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% 68 . What would make you feel DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 2% more safe? MORE POLICE PATROLS. . . 64% MORE STREET LIGHTS. . . . 22% LESS DIVERSITY. . . . . . . . . 6% LESS LOW INCOME HOUSING. . . . . . . . . . . 4% SCATTERED. . . . . . . . . . . . 2% 69 . Do you feel safe in your immediate YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75% neighborhood walking alone at NO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25% night? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% i 70 . Do you participate in Neighborhood YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34% Watch? NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% 71 . How would you rate the amount of TOO MUCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1% police patrolling in your neigh- ABOUT RIGHT AMOUNT. . . . 81% borhood -- too much, about the NOT ENOUGH. . . . . . . . . . . . 17% right amount or not enough? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 1% 72 . How would you rate the amount of TOO MUCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% traffic enforcement by the police ABOUT RIGHT AMOUNT. . . . 84% in your neighborhood -- too much, NOT ENOUGH. . . . . . . . . . . . 140 about right amount or not enough? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 1% 73 . How serious of a problem is traf- VERY SERIOUS. . . . . . . . . . . 7% fic speeding in your neighborhood SOMEWHAT SERIOUS. . . . . . 33% -- very serious, somewhat serious, NOT TOO SERIOUS. . . . . . . 41% not too serious, or not at all NOT AT ALL SERIOUS. . . . 19% serious? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% 74 . Please tell me which one you consider to be the greatest concern in Brooklyn Center? If you feel that none of these problems are serious, just say so. Violent crime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% Traffic speeding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8% Traffic volume on residential streets. . . . . . . . . . . 3% Drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17% Youth crimes and vandalism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23% Identity theft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1% Business crimes, such as shoplifting and check fraud. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3% Residential crimes, such as burglary, and theft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260 Vandalism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4% ALL EQUALLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6% NONE OF THE ABOVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3% DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3% IF "VIOLENT CRIME, " ASK: (n=6) 75 . What specific violent crime are you most concerned about? SHOOTINGS, 67%; MURDER, 17%; HOME INVASION, 17%. Continuing. . . . I The Brooklyn Center park system is composed of larger community parks and smaller neighborhood parks, trails, community ballfields and the Community Center. For each of the following, which have you or members of your household used during the past year? Then for each one you or members of your household have used, please rate it as excellent, good, only fair, or poor. NOT USE USE USE USE DK/ USE EXC GOO FAI POO REF 76. Trails? 430 25% 300 1% 0% 1% 77 . Community Center? 46% 27% 270 10 0% 0% 78 . Football fields? 770 60 17% 0% 0% 0% 79. Baseball fields? 77% 7% 16% 0% 0% 0% 80 . Soccer fields? 83% 5% 12% 1% 0% 0% 81. Ice rinks? 87% 5% 8% 0% 0% 0% 82 . Tennis courts? 93% 2% 4% 0% 0% 0% 83. Basketball courts? 79% 8% 12% 1% 1% 0% 84 . Larger community parks? 47% 26% 25% 1% 0% 1% 85. Smaller neighborhood parks? 38% 29% 31% 2% 0% 0% IF USE LARGER COMMUNITY PARKS OR SMALLER NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, ASK: (n=252) NOT USE USE USE USE DK/ USE EXC GOO FAI POO REF 86 . Playground equipment? 20% 24% 51% 4% 0% 1% 87 . Which park, if any do you consider to be your neighborhood park? NONE MENTIONED, 27%; LIONS, 4%; BELLVUE, 4%; EVERGREEN, 9%; GRANDVIEW, 2%; FIREHOUSE, 4%; PALMER LAKE, 15%; NORTHPORT, 2%; KYLAWN, 4%; GARDEN CITY, 2%; WILLOW LANE, 3%; RIVERDALE, 2%; ORCHARD LANE, 2%; SCATTERED PARKS, 20%. IF A PARK IS MENTIONED, ASK: I 88 . What improvements, if any, DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . . 4% would like to see made to the NONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50% park? BETTER MAINTENANCE. . . . . 15% UPDATED EQUIPMENT. . . . . . 190 PICNIC TABLES. . . . . . . . . . . 2% MORE LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3% MORE RESTROOMS. . . . . . . . . . 2% SCATTERED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% 89. Are you aware the City runs the NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38% Centerbrook Golf Course? (IF YES/YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 "YES, " ASK: ) Have you or members YES/NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49% of your household played the golf DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . . 0% course during the past two years? IF "YES/YES, " ASK: (n=54) 90 . How would you rate your ex- EXCELLENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15% perience at Centerbrook Golf GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80% Course - excellent, good, ONLY FAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6% only fair or poor? POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0% DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% IF "YES/N0, " ASK: (n=195) 91 . Why have you not used the NOT AWARE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1% Centerbrook Golf Course? NOT INTERESTED. . . . . . . . 25% DON' T PLAY GOLF. . . . . . . 69% NO TIME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2% AGE/HEALTH. . . . . . . . . . . . .2% SCATTERED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1% 92 . In general, do you feel that YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94% existing recreational facilities NO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% offered by the City meet the DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 5% needs of you and members of your household? IF "NO, " ASK: (n=8) 93 . What additional recreational facilities would you like to see the City offer its residents? UNSURE, 25%; MORE FOR SENIORS, 25%; GYMNASIUM, 13%; INDOOR PARK, 25%; PICNIC AREAS, 13% . i I 94 . Have you or members of your house- YES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25% hold participated in any City NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74% park and recreation programs? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 1% IF "YES, " ASK: (n=99) 95 . Which ones? DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .2% SWIMMING. . . . . . . . . . . . . .20% BASEBALL/SOFTBALL. . . . . 18% SOCCER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13% MULTIPLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34% GYMNASTICS. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% DANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4% SCATTERED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6% 96 . How would you rate the qual- EXCELLENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21% ity of program - excellent, GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76% good, only fair or poor? ONLY FAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3% POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0% DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% 97 . Does the current mix of City park YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95% and recreation programming meet NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1% the needs of your household? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 4% IF "NO, " ASK: (n=5) 98 . What program(s) do you feel are lacking? SENIOR PROGRAMS, 80%; DANCE PROGRAMS, 20% . 99. Do you or members of your household currently leave the city for park and recreation facilities or activities? (IF "YES, " ASK: ) What facility or activity would that be? NO, 85%; LAKES, 4%; PARKS AND TRAILS, 3%; GYM/YMCA, 3%; INDOOR WATER PARK, 2%; RECREATION LEAGUES, 2%; SCATTERED, 2% . i 100 . What is your principal source of NONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% information about parks and rec- CITY NEWSLETTER. . . . . . . . 31% reation programs and facilities CITY WEBSITE. . . . . . . . . . . . 5% in the City of Brooklyn Center? LOCAL NEWSPAPER. . . . . . . . . 6% PARK AND REC CATALOG. . . 41% WORD OF MOUTH. . . . . . . . . . . 5% SCATTERED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3% .101 . How would you prefer to receive DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . . 10 information about parks and NONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7% recreation programs and facilities CITY NEWSLETTER. . . . . . . . 35% in the city? CITY WEBSITE. . . . . . . . . . . . 6% LOCAL NEWSPAPER. . . . . . . . . 7% PARK AND REC CATALOG. . . 41% WORD OF MOUTH. . . . . . . . . . . 2% SCATTERED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2% Moving on. . . . 102 . How satisfied are you with your VERY SATISFIED. . . . . . . . . 25% level of involvement in activities SOMEWHAT SATISFIED. . . . . 650 and meetings in your neighborhood SOMEWHAT DISSATISFIED. . . 2% and the city - very satisfied, VERY DISSATISFIED. . . . . . . 1% somewhat satisfied, somewhat dis- DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . . 8% satisfied, or very dissatisfied? IF "SOMEWHAT DISSATISFIED" OR "VERY DISSATISFIED, " ASK: (n=13) 103. What could the City do to help you become more involved? UNSURE, 15%; ADVERTISE MORE, 39%; OFFER RIDES, 16%; MORE FOR DISABLED, 8%; INFORMATION IN SPANISH, 23% . As you may know, the populations of most inner ring suburban areas are becoming more diverse in terms of age, household income, race, and ethnicity. 104 . In general, do you think that GOOD THING. . . . . . . . . . . . 32% growing population diversity is a BAD THING. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12% good thing or a bad thing for the BOTH (VOL) . . . . . . . . . . . . 53% community? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 4% IF A RESPONSE IS GIVEN, ASK: (n=174) i 105. Could you tell me one or two reasons why you feel that way? REFUSED, 60; REAL WORLD IS DIVERSE, 220; TEACHES TOLERANCE, 9%; LEARN ABOUT OTHER CULTURES, 280; BRINGS UNIQUE RESTAURANTS AND SERVICES, 30; BRINGS CRIME, 15%; PEOPLE CAN LIVE WHERE THEY WANT, 2%; DON' T MAINTAIN PROPERTIES, 4%; TOO MUCH LOW INCOME HOUSING, 2%; TOO MANY CULTURAL DIFFERENCES, 4%; SCATTERED, 5%. j I 106. Currently, how well prepared do VERY WELL. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21% you think the community is to meet SOMEWHAT WELL. . . . . . . . . 610 the growing diversity of residents NOT TOO WELL. . . . . . . . . . . 5% -- very well, somewhat well, not NOT AT ALL WELL. . . . . . . . 1% too well, or not at all well? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . 13% IF "NOT TOO WELL" OR "NOT AT ALL WELL, " ASK: (n=25) 107 . Could you tell me one or two reasons why you feel that way? UNSURE, 8%; COST TOO MUCH, 8%; NOT ENOUGH POLICE/RISING CRIME, 32%; LOWER PROPERTY VALUES DUE TO RUNDOWN PROPERTIES, 8%; SERVICES CAN'T KEEP PACE WITH GROWTH, 16%; LANGUAGE BARRIER, 4%; OLDER POPULATION HAS HARD TIME ACCEPTING DIVERSITY, 16%; SCATTERED, 8%. 108 . Do you think the City of Brooklyn TOO MUCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6% Center is doing too much, too TOO LITTLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1% little or about the right amount ABOUT RIGHT. . . . . . . . ... . 72% for minority families in the city? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . 21% IF "TOO LITTLE" OR "TOO MUCH, " ASK: (n=27) 109. Why do you feel that way? UNSURE, 40; TOO MUCH MONEY SPENT, 19%; TOO MUCH LOW INCOME HOUSING, 260: LACK OF FUNDING FOR SERVICES, 15%; TOO MANY PROGRAMS, 7%; PROVIDE FREE SERVICES FOR ONLY SOME, 22%; RELAXED HOUSING CODES, 40; SCATTERED, 4% . Changing topics. . . . 110 . Other than voting, do you feel YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72% that if you wanted to, you could NO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24% have a say about the way the City DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 50 of Brooklyn Center runs things? I i 111 . How much do you feel you know A GREAT DEAL. . . . . . . . . . .3% about the work of the Mayor and A FAIR AMOUNT. . . . . . . . . 31% City Council -- a great deal, a VERY LITTLE. . . . . . . . . . . 44% fair amount, very little, or none NONE AT ALL. . . . . . . . . . .22% at all? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% 112 . From what you know, do you approve STRONGLY APPROVE. . . . . . . 5% or disapprove of the job the Mayor APPROVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81% and City Council are doing? (WAIT DISAPPROVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3% FOR RESPONSE) And do you feel STRONGLY DISAPPROVE. . . . 0% strongly that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . 10% 113 . How much first hand contact have QUITE A LOT. . . . . . . . . . . .2% you had with the Brooklyn Center SOME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32% City staff -- quite a lot, some, VERY LITTLE. . . . . . . . . . . 41% very little, or none? NONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% 114 . From what you have heard or seen, EXCELLENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8% how would you rate the job per- GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78% formance of the Brooklyn Center ONLY FAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6% City staff -- excellent, good, POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0% only fair, or poor? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 8% 115 . During the past year, have you YES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28% contacted Brooklyn Center City NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71% Hall? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% IF "YES, " ASK: 116. On your last telephone call POLICE DEPARTMENT. . . . . 14% or visit, which Department FIRE DEPARTMENT. . . . . . . . 5% did you contact -- the Police PUBLIC WORKS. . . . . . . . . . 17% Department, Fire Department, COMMUNITY CENTER. . . . . . 13% Public Works, Community Cen- HOUSING AND ter, Housing and Property PROPERTY MAINT. . . . 8% Maintenance, Park and PARKS AND REC. . . . . . . . . 10% Recreation, Building Inspec- BUILDING INSPECT. . . . . . . 7% tions, Engineering, Planning, ENGINEERING. . . . . . . . . . . . 0% Administration, the Asses- PLANNING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1% sor' s Office, the Finance ADMINISTRATION. . . . . . . . . 1% Department, or the General ASSESSOR' S OFFICE. . . . . .2% Information Desk reception- FINANCE DEPT. . . . . . . . . . . 0% ist? GENERAL INFORMATION. . . 22% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% i Thinking about your last contact with the City, for each of the following characteristics, please rate the service as excellent, good, only fair, or poor. . . . EXC GOO FAI POO DKR 117 . Waiting time for the reception- ist to help you? 310 630 40 2% 0% 118 . Courtesy of city staff? 39% 550 50 2 0% 119. Ease of obtaining the service you needed? 310 600 6% 3% 0% Moving on. . . . . . 120 . What is your principal source of NONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% information about Brooklyn Center . CITY WEBSITE. . . . . . . . . . . 13% City Government and its activi- LOCAL NEWSPAPER. . . . . . . . 42% ties? CABLE TELEVISION. . . . . . . . 3% CITY NEWSLETTER. . . . . . . . 34% WORD OF MOUTH. . . . . . . . . . . 5% SCATTERED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% 121. How would you prefer to receive NONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1% information about Brooklyn Center CITY WEBSITE. . . . . . . . . . . 11% City Government and its active- LOCAL NEWSPAPER. . . . . . . . 44% ties? CABLE TELEVISION. . . . . . . . 3% CITY NEWSLETTER. . . . . . . . 37% WORD OF MOUTH. . . . . . . . . . . 2% E-MAIL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 SCATTERED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1% 122 . Do you receive the "Sun Post" YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78% newspaper? NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21% DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . . 10 123. During the past year, did you YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85% receive the "City Watch, " the NO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15% City' s quarterly newsletter? DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . . 1% IF "YES, " ASK: (n=339) 124 . Do you or any members of your YES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95% household regularly read it? NO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . . 0% 125. Does your household currently sub- YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65% scribe to cable television? NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 REFUSED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1% i IF "YES, " ASK: (n=258) As you may know, the City currently cablecasts City Council and Planning Commission meetings . 126. How often do you watch City FREQUENTLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% Council or Planning Commis- OCCASIONALLY. . . . . . . . . . . 17% sion meetings -- frequently, RARELY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26% occasionally, rarely, or NEVER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52% never? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . . 0% 127 . Do you have access to the Internet HOME ONLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43% at home? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do WORK ONLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2% you have access to the Internet BOTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36% at work? NEITHER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . . 0% IF "YES, " ASK: (n=79) 128 . How do you connect to the YES/DIAL-UP. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3% internet at home--on a dial- YES/DSL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41% up modem, DSL, Comcast Cable YES/COMCAST CABLE. . . . . . 50% High Speed Internet, cell- YES/CELLULAR WIRELESS . . . 4% ular wireless, or some other YES/SOME OTHER WAY. . . . . . 1% way? (IF "OTHER, " ASK: ) DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . . 1% How? The City redesigned its website in June 2011 . . . . 129. Have you accessed the City' s YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58% new website? NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . . 0% IF "YES, " ASK: (n=187) 130. Were you able to find YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99% what you were looking NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1% for? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . . 0% i i 131 . What information would you DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 230 like to see on the City NONE/FINE AS IS. . . . . . . . 39% of Brooklyn Center' s website? CRIME STATISTICS. . . . . . . . 7% GENERAL INFORMATION. . . . 13% COUNCIL INFORMATION. . . . . 3% DEVELOPMENT NEWS. . . . . . . . 7% ROAD CONSTRUCTION. . . . . . . 40 CITY SERVICES. . . . . . . . . . . 2% SCATTERED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3% I would like to ask you about social media sources. For each one, tell me if you currently use that source of information; then, for each you currently use, tell me if you would be likely or unlikely to use it to obtain information about the City of Brooklyn Center. NOT USE USE DK/ USE LIK NLK REF 132 . Facebook? 45% 35% 20% 0% 133 . Twitter? 70% 14% 16% 0% 134 . YouTube? 58% 20% 22% 0% 135. Blogs? 810 11% 8% 0% 136. Podcasts? 87% 8% 6% 0% 137 . E-mail blasts? 82% 13% 6% 0% 138 . How would you rate the City' s EXCELLENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8% overall performance in communicat- GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79% ing key local issues to residents ONLY FAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% in its publications, on the Web- POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% site, and on cable television -- DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 2% excellent, good, only fair, or poor? Now, just a few more questions for demographic purposes. . . . Could you please tell me how many people in each of the following age groups live in your household. 139. Persons 65 or over? NONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77% ONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15% TWO OR MORE. . . . . . . . . . . . 9% 140. Adults under 65? NONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16% ONE. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19% TWO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54% THREE OR MORE. . . . . . . . . 11% i i 141. School-aged children and pre- NONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66% schoolers? ONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13% TWO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16% THREE OR MORE. . . . . . . . . . 6% IF CHILDREN ARE PRESENT, ASK: (n=137) 142 . Have your children partici- YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61% pated in any city recreation NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38% activities or education pro- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 20 grams during the past the years? IF "YES, " ASK: (n=83) 143. How would you rate your EXCELLENT. . . . . . . . . . . . .25% children' s experience -- GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75% - excellent, good, only ONLY FAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0% fair or poor? POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0% DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% IF "NO, " ASK: (n=52) 144 . Why have your children not participated in any city recreation activities or education programs? UNSURE, 8 PARTICIPATES ELSEHWHERE, 12%; TOO YOUNG, 19%; NO INTEREST, 310; NOT AWARE, 80; TOO BUSY, 190; SCATTERED, 40. 145 . Do you own or rent your present OWN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65% residence? RENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35% REFUSED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0% 146. What is your age, please? 18-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3% (READ CATEGORIES, IF NEEDED) 25-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16% 35-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 45-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23% 55-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16% 65 AND OVER. . . . . . . . . . . 20% i 147 . Which of the following categories WHITE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49% represents your ethnicity -- AFRICAN-AMERICAN. . . . . . 24% White, African-American, Hispanic- HISPANIC-LATINO. . . . . . . 10% Latino, Asian-Pacific Islander, ASIAN-PACIFIC ISLAND. . 15% Native American, or something NATIVE AMERICAN. . . . . . . . 1% else? (IF "SOMETHING ELSE, " ASK: ) SOMETHING ELSE. . . . . . . . . 0% What would that be? MIXED/BI-RACIAL. . . . . . . . 1% DON'T KNOW. . . . . . . . . . . . . 0% REFUSED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1% 148 . Were you born and raised in the YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85% United States? (IF "NO, " ASK: ) LESS THAN ONE YEAR. . . . . 1% How long have you been in the ONE TO TWO YEARS. . . . . . . 1% United States? THREE TO FIVE YEARS. . . . 1% OVER FIVE YEARS. . . . . . . 12% DON' T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 1% And now, for one final question, keeping in mind that your answers are held strictly confidential. . . . 149. Thinking about your household fin- STATEMENT A. . . . . . . . . . . . 5% ances, how would you describe your STATEMENT B. . . . . . . . . . . 36% financial situation, would you say STATEMENT C. . . . . . . . . . . 41% that -- STATEMENT D. . . . . . . . . . . 17% A) Your monthly expenses are ex- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 2% ceeding your income; B) You are meeting your monthly expenses but are putting aside little or no savings; C) You are managing comfortably while putting some money aside; D) Managing very well? 150 . Gender MALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49% FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51% 151. REGION OF CITY PRECINCT 1. . . . . . . . . . . . 15% PRECINCT 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 12% PRECINCT 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . 16% PRECINCT 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . 18% PRECINCT 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . 19% PRECINCT 6. . . . . . . . . . . . 11% PRECINCT 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% ( ' DECISION RESOURCES; LTD. City of Brooklyn Center 3128 Dean Court Residential Survey Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 FINAL SEPTEMBER 2008 Hello, I 'm of Decision Resources, Ltd. , a polling firm located in Minneapolis . We have been retained by the City of Brooklyn Center to 'speak with a random sample of residents about issues facing the community. This survey is being conducted because the City Council and City Staff are interested in your opinions and suggestions about current and future city needs. I want to assure you that all individual responses will be held strictly confidential; only summaries of the entire sample will be reported. 1. Approximately how many years have LESS THAN TWO YEARS. . . .6% you lived in Brooklyn Center? TWO TO FIVE YEARS. . . . .15% FIVE TO TEN YEARS. . . . .16% TEN sT0 TVZEI _T;Y'YE'ARi`c . ::2.Q- s 20 TO 30 YEARS. . . . . . . .14% .0VE1 =°�TITIRTY`<YEARS`�:':` ' 30 0 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .1% . 2, As things now stand, how long in LESS THAN TWO YEARS. . . .5% the future do you expect to TWO TO FIVE YEARS. . . . .12% live in Brooklyn Center? IUE'-Td OSIER'.-TE-N;<lYEARS DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .80 3 . What do you like most, if anything, about living in Brooklyn Center? UNSURE, 2%; NOTHING, 4%; QU•IET;:AND.`,PEACEFUL`'' 10.o:;r FRIEND LY PEOPLE, 10%; LOCATION >>29 0` SHOPPING, 7%; ?NEIGHBbR FHOrOD'- -=8o CITY SERVICES, 5%; HOUSING, 40; PARKS AND RECREATION, 4%; SCHOOLS, 8%; NATURAL BEAUTY, 20; CLOSE TO FAMILY, 6%; SCATTERED, 2%. 4 . What do you- think is the most serious issue facing- Brooklyn. Center today? UNSURE, 13%; NOTHING, 2%; $. IGH :` __4Qhc : TOO MUCH DIVERSITY, 4%; AGING, 3%.; LOSING BUSINESS ES,, 11%; FORECLOSURES, 6-o; • SCHOOL FUNDING, -2%; BROOKDALE MALL, 9o; DRUGS, 20; SCATTERED, 2%. 5 . How would you rate the quality of EXCELLENT. . . . . . . . . . . .60 life in Brooklyn Center -- excel- GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lent, good, only fair, or poor? ONLY FAIR. . . . . . . . . . . POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .Oo 6 . Which of the following two state- STATEMENT A. . . . . . . . . :37.5% ments comes ,closer to your STATEMENT B. . . . . . . . . '' 2Oo` feelings : BOTH OF ABOVE. . . . . . . . . .50 (A) I call Brooklyn Center NEITHER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 "home." DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .0% (B) Brooklyn Center is just a . place to live; I 'd be just as happy elsewhere. 7 . How would you rate the strength`°o'f EXCELLENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 commu ni y°:ideriti X `anc`.the= sense - GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ofq neghb'orines' in Brooklyn ONr y FAIR. , , , . , , , . 3 o Center -- excellent, good, only POOR. . . . ' .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,W fair or poor? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .lo 8 . To which of the following do you STATEMENT A. . . . . . . . . . .130 feel a. closer connection to. SFP;TEMENT° B:; A) The City of Brooklyn Center as STATEMENT C. . . . . . . . . . .170 a whole, NONE OF ABOVE. . . . . . . . . .80 B) "dour =ie>` gYborYood-'`=or': DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% C) Your school district? 9 . All in all, do you think things in RIGHT DIRECTION. . . . . Brooklyn Center are generally WRONG TRACK. . . . . . . headed in the right direction, or DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 80-. do you feel things are off on the wrong track? Changing topics. . . . I would like to read you list of characteristics in a community. For each one, please tell me if you think Brooklyn Center cur- rently has too many or too much, too few or too little, or about the- right amount . (ROTATE LIST) MANY FEW/ ABOUT D.K./ MUCH LITT RIGHT REF. 10 . Affordable rental apartments '`40%' .'^' 6% 400 14% ;t ,o. �, •Kos:=� 0 11. Luxury rental apartments 4% P 400 o 280 :. o 0 0 12 . Rental homes? 12;70.: ; 7 0 36 o 30 0 13 . Condominiums or townhouses? 90 130 58% 210% 14. Starter homes for young families? 70 210 61% 120 15. "Move up" housing? 30 200 64% 140 16. Higher cost housing? 40 26% 54% 16% 17 . Senior housing? 1% 28% 46% 26% 18 . Affordable housing, defined by the Metropolitan Council as a single family home costing less than $201, 000? 14% 14%, 5- =0 20 19 . Parks and open spaces? 1% 2% 96% 106 20 . Trails and bikeways? 1% 70 870 6% 21 . Service establishments? 2,08 740-8 1 22 . Retail shopping- opportunities? 1-0o 390-8 1% 23 . Entertainment establishments? 1-0. X5`4 0 440-8 2% ' 24 . Dining establishments? 1% 5 52;% 46% 1% . I 25 . • How would you rate general redev- EXCELLENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1% elopment in the City of Brooklyn GOOD. Center -- excellent, good, only ONLY FAIR. . . . . . . . . . 2 fair, or .poor. POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . 19% IF A RATING IS GIVEN, ASK: (N=323) 26 . Why do you feel that way? 'NOT DOING ANYTHING, 29%; BROOKDALE IS EMPTY, 22%; IMPROVING, 27%; TOO MANY VACANT BUILDINGS, 9%; NO PROBLEMS, 4%; AGING, 4%; TOO SLOW, 20; SCATTERED, 3% o . 27. Do you support or oppose -the con- STRONGLY SUPPORT. . . . . . 12% tinued redevelopment in the City SUPPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . �,A76%y' °y of Brooklyn Center? (WAIT FOR OPPOSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly, STRONGLY OPPOSE. . . . . . . . 0% that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 9% 28. Are there any types of development you would like to see in the city? (IF "YES, " ASK:) What are they? UNSURE, 14%; NO, 14%; DINING, 8%; RETAIL, �;3L4;a AFFORD ABLE HOUSING, 2%; GROCERY STORE, '111'],%; TEEN CENTER, 3%; BIG BOX STORES, 50; SENIOR LIVING, 2%; HIGH 'COST HOUSING, 2%; MALL, 4-.; SCATTERED, 2-'. . ( 29 . Are there any types of development you would strongly op i pose? UNSURE, 13%; NO Y31 o'°r APARTMENTS, >1`Zo. ' 'T,OW INCOME HOUS . ING, X1;6 ;. BARS, 110; LIQUOR STORES, 3%; SCATTERED (STADI UM/FAST FOOD/HOTEL/TOWNHOMES) , 9%. ' As the City of Brooklyn Center continues redevelopment. . . . •30 . Do you support' or 'oppose the City STRONGLY SUPPORt. . .••. . . .3% providing financial incentives to SUPPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . ::>7}7°0 attract specific types of develop- OPPOSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10% ment? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you STRONGLY "OPPOSE. . . . . . . .1% feel strongly that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. ., . . . 9% Moving on. . . . • 31. How would you rate the general EXCELLENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2% condition and appearance of homes GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . r6=2 ; in the community -- excellent, ONLY' FAIR. . . . . . . . . . . " 30 ='r° good, only fair, or poor? POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% -_.. 32 . Over the past two years, has the IMPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . appearance of your neighborhood DECLINED. . . . . . . . . . . . improved, declined or remained REMAINED THE SAME. . . . . 74% the same? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% For each of the following, please tell me whether the City is too tough, about right, or.no_ t'oagh erougYs in enforcing city codes on the. nuisances. TOO NOT, ABO DK/ TOU TOU RIG REF 33 . Loose animals? 0% 76% 4% 34 . sunk cars .on residential property? 0% •:,3::3:0::;::! 66% 20-8 35 . Messy yards on residential property? 1% °=3 0'~" 62-0. 1% 36 . Messy yards on commercial property? 0% 16% 81% 3% 37 . Weeds and tall grass 00 ;2y8 706 20 38 . Noise? 0% 8% 92% 1% 39 . On street parking?' 5% 10% 83% 1% 1 40. Are you aware of homes or proper- YES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :'• 53�` ° ties in your neighborhood that are NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46% in foreclosure? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .1% IF "YES, " ASK: (N=213) 41. Do you have any concerns about the homes or properties in your neighborhood that are in foreclosure? (IF "YES, " ASK: ) What would those be? NO, 380; HARD TO SELL, 8%; ' DROP IN VALUES, 7%; CRIME/VANDALISM,!F{'24% .'-' POOR UPKEEP;. 19% VAGRANTS, 4%; SCATTERED, 1%. 42 . How would you rate the water qual- EXCELLENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . .3% ity in city lakes, streams and GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �u5r6;,o:= ;; rivers -- excellent, good, only ONLY FAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . .32% fair or poor? ... POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 6% Moving on. . . . i 43 . Do you consider the city portion VERY HIGH. . . . . . . . . . . . .17% of your .property taxes to be SOMEWHAT HIGH. . . . . . x,,,36.0;.;;; very high, somewhat. high, about ABOUT AVERAGE. . . . . . ... .23o average, somewhat low, • or very low SOMEWHAT LOW. . . . . . . . . . . 1% in comparison with neighboring VERY LOW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2% cities? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED: .. . .22% 44 . When you consider the property EXCELLENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2% taxes you pay and the quality GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of city services you receive, ONLY FAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . .32% would you rate the general value POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2% of city services as excellent, DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . .22% good, only fair, or poor? In 2008, the actual percentage of your property taxes going to the City of Brooklyn Center was about . thirty-eight percent. 45. Would you favor or oppose an in- FAVOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210 crease in YOUR city property tax OPPOSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . F� 5:0.`"'_<'_ if it were needed t'o=tiia< ntain city DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . 24 servi:.ces,..at their current level? IF "OPPOSE, " ASK: (N=221) • _ I 46 . ' What city services would you be willing to see cut? I UNSURE, 110; NO/CUT WASTE, 57%; .ACROSS THE BOARD, 5%; ADMINISTRATION, 40; PARKS AND RECREATION, 160; RECY CLING, 2%; ANIMAL CONTROL, 2%; SCATTERED, 4%. 47 . Would you favor or oppose-an in- FAVOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8% crease in city property taxes°=`,to:=?:ii OPPOSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . eriharice :Currerit::cty.; services or DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .22 offer`=aaa= onal:: eity;s.ervees? IF "FAVOR, " ASK: (N=32) 48 : What services would you like to see enhanced or of- fered? UNSURE, 6%; PARKS AND RECREATION, 9%; ECONOMIC DEVEL OPMENT, 6%; POLICE, 250; SNOW PLOWING, 3%; RECY CLING, •6%; STREET MAINTENANCE, 28%; CODE ENFORCEMENT, - 16% . 49 . How much would you be willing NOTHING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3% to pay in additional property $20 .00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,0.. ,.r taxes to enhance city ser- $40 .00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . vices or offer additional $60 .00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :9% city services? How about $80. 00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 0% $ per year? (CHOOSE A $100 . 00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13% RANDOM STARTING POINT; MOVE $120 . 00 ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0% UP OR DOWN DEPENDING ON RE- $140 . 00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0% SPONSE) How about $ per $160 . 00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3% year? (REPEAT PROCESS) DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .3% I would like to read you a list of a few city services . For each one, please tell me whether you would rate the quality of the service as excellent, good, only fair, or poor? (ROTATE) EXCL GOOD FAIR POOR DK/R 50. Police protection? 14%- 66% 19% 1% 1% 51. Fire protection? 230 64% 3% 0% 100 52 . Recycling pick-up? 21% 62% 8% 1% 9% 53 . Storm drainage and flood control? 8% 71% 10% 1% 10% 54 . Park maintenance? 11% 69% 14% 1% 6% 55 . City-sponsored recreation 3% 53% 16% 0% 28% programs.? • 5*6 . Animal control? 10-, 71% 22% 4% 3% 57 . Emergency medical response? 170 660 40 0% 13% 58 . City drinking water? 50 630 29% 4% 0% Now, for the next three city services, please consider only their job on city-maintained street and roads. That means excluding interstate highways, state and county roads that are taken care" of by other levels of government . Hence, Interstate 694, Highway 100, Highway 252, County Road 81 or Brooklyn Boule- vard, should not be considered. How would you rate : . . . EXCL GOOD FAIR POOR DK/R 59 . City street repair and maintenance? 2% 63% 31% 4% 0% 60 . Snow plowing? 14% 65% 20% 2% 0% 61 . Street lighting? 2% 70% 240 4 0% Thinking about another topic. . . . 62 . Are there areas in the City of YES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .460 Brooklyn Center where you do not NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .530 feel safe? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 1% IF "YES, " ASK: -(N=185) 63 . In which areas do you not feel safe? RETAIL PARKING LOTS, 30; BROOKDALE, 580; EVERYWHERE, 5%; PARKS AND TRAILS, 3%; BASS LAKE ROAD, 2%; BROOK LYN BOULEVARD, 120; MINNEAPOLIS BORDER, 20; APART MENTS, 6%; BUS STATIONS, 3%; SCATTERED, 6%. 64 . What would, make you feel more safe? UNSURE, 150; MORE PATROLLING, 55%; ENFORCE CURFEW, 3%; MORE LIGHTS, 6%; ENFORCE NO LOITERING, 7%; * CONDEMN APARTMENTS, 100; BRING IN BUSINESSES, 3%; CAMERAS, 2%; SCATTERED, 1%. 65 . Do you feel safe in your immediate YES.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65% neighborhood walking alone at NO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35% night? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% 66 . Do you participate in Neighborhood YES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36% Watch? NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . ; .0% I 67 . How would you rate the amount of TOO MUCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lo police patrolling in your neigh- ABOUT RIGHT AMOUNT. . . ..72% borhood -- too much, about the NOT ENOUGH. . . . . . . . . . . .26% right amount or not enough? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . ..1% 68 . How would you rate the amount of TOO MUCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1% traffic enforcement by the police ABOUT RIGHT AMOUNT. . . .77 in your neighborhood -- too much, NOT ENOUGH. . . . . . . . . . . .21% about right amount or not enough? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .1% I 69. How serious of a. problem is traf- VERY' SERIOUS. . . . . . . . . . .4% fic speeding in your neighborhood •SOMEWHAT. SERIOUS. . . . . .25% -- very serious, somewhat serious, NOT TOO SERIOUS. . . . . . .44% not, too serious, or .not at all NOT AT ALL SERIOUS. . . .26% serious? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . ... .1% 70 . Please tell me which one you consider to be the greatest concern in Brooklyn Center? If you feel that none of these problems are serious, just say so. Violentcrime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18% Traffic speeding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% Traffic volume- on residential streets. . . . . . . . . . . 1% Drugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15% Youth crimes and vandalism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 Identity theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . 1% Business crimes, such as shoplifting and check fraud. . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4% Residential crimes, such as burglary, andtheft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15% Vandalism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7% ALL EQUALLY. . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1% NONE OF THE ABOVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3% IF "VIOLENT CRIME, " ASK: (N=72) 71. What specific violent crime are you most concerned about? MURDER, 19%; . ROBBERIES, 12%; ASSAULTS, 9%; SHOOT INGS, 59%. Continuing. . . . ' The Brooklyn Center park system is composed of larger community parks and smaller neighborhood parks, trails, community ballfields and the' Community Center. For each of the following, which have you or members of your household used during the past year? * Then for each one you or members of your household have used, please rate it as excellent, good, only fair, or poor. I NOT USE USE USE USE DK/ USE EXC GOO . FAI POO REF 72 . Trails? 52% 5% 39% 5% 00S 0% 73 . Community Center? 64% 56 22% 8% 1% 0% 74 . Football fields? 85% _ .1% 110 4% 0% 0% 75 . Baseball fields? 82% 1% 150 3% 006 006 76. Soccer fields? 89% 0% 9% 20 0% 0% 77 . Ice rinks? 890 1% 7% 3% 1% 1% 78 . Tennis courts? 92% 006 5% 306 001 00-0 79 . Basketball courts? 83% 1% 12% 3% 10 0% 80 . Larger community parks? 520 70 360 5% 0% 0% 81 . Smaller neighborhood parks? 39% 5% 50% 6% 0% 0% IF USE LARGER COMMUNITY PARKS OR SMALLER NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, ASK: (N=255) NOT USE USE USE USE DK/' USE EXC GOO FAI POO REF 82 . -Playground equipment? 43% 3% 37% 17% 0% 0% 83 . In general, do you feel that YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 940 existing recreational facilities NO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3% offered by the City meet the DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .3% needs of you and members of your household? . IF "NO, " ASK: (N=13) 84 . What additional recreational facilities would you like to-see the City offer its residents? LARGER COMMUNITY CENTER, 31%; DISC GOLF,23%; WATER PARK, 230; INDOOR TRACK, 8%; SCATTERED, 150. 85 . Have you or members of your house- YES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23% hold participated in any City NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76% park and recreation programs? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .1% IF . "YES, " ASK: (N=91) 86. Which ones? REFUSED, 10; SUMMER IN THE PARK, 40; BASKETBALL, 10%; BASEBALL/SOFTBALL, 330; SWIMMING, 10%; • NATURE PRO GRAMS, 4%; SOCCER, 10 o:;.._ . PARADE, 4%; FOOTBALL, 8%; . EARLE BROWN DAYS, 2%; NATIONAL NIGHT OUT, 40; TRIPS, 40; CLASS, 2%; MULTIPLE SPORTS, 4%. 87. Were you satisfied' or dis- SATISFIED. . . . . . . . . . . . .99% satisfied with your exper- DISSATISFIED. . . . . . . . . . .1% fence? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% 88 . Does the current mix of City park YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94% and recreation programming meet NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2o the needs of your household? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .5% IF "NO, " ASK: (N=8) 89 . What prograni(s) do you feel are lacking? (' FITNESS PROGRAMS, 50%; WATER AEROBICS, 13%; SPORTS LESSONS, 38%. 90 . Do you or members of your household currently leave the city for park and recreation facilities or activities? (IF "YES, " ASK: ) What facility or activity would that be? NO, 74%; FISHING/BOATING, 3%; HIKING/WALKING, 6%; SPORTS LEAGUE, 2%; CULTURAL EVENTS, 2%; ' BIKING, 2%; COMMUNITY CENTER, 6%; PARKS, 20; SCATTERED, 30. 91 . What is your principal source of information about parks and recreation programs acrid facilities in the City of Brooklyn Center? NONE, 11%; LOCAL NEWSPAPER, 120; CITY NEWSLETTER, 48%; WEBSITE, 5%; WORD OF MOUTH, 7%; PARK AND RECREATION BROCHURE, 14%; SCATTERED, 2%. The City has had on-going discussions in the community about the need for remodeling the Community Center to allow it to continue to be a community gathering space for recreation programs, com- munity activities and meetings. 92 , Do you support or oppose the re- STRONGLY SUPPORT. . . . . . . 6a modeling of the Community Center? SUPPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47a (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel OPPOSE. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .21% strongly that way? STRONGLY OPPOSE. . . . . . . . 8% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . .18% 93 . If the Community_ Center were. re- VERY LIKELY.. . . . . . . . . . .150 modelded, how likely would you or SOMEWHAT LIKELY. . . . . . .36% members of your household be to NOT TOO LIKELY. . . . . . . .220 use the facility -- very likely, NOT AT ALL LIKELY. . . . .22% somewhat likely, not too likely, DON'T KNOW/REFUSED... . . . 6a not at all likely? I would like to read you a list of offerings which could be in- cluded in a Community Center. For each one, please tell me if you would strongly support the use of city funding for that offering, somewhat support, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose the use of city funding for that offering. (ROTATE) STS SMS SMO STO DKR 94. Gymnasiums? 11% 47% 19% 19% 4% 95. A Fitness center? 10% 420 250 21% 4% STS SMS SMO STO DKR 96. An indoor swimming pool? 19% 45% 15% 18% 4% 97. An indoor water park? 14% 29%. 27% 26% 5% 98 . An outdoor swimming pool? 70 33% 32% 25a 40 99. . An outdoor waterpark? 9% 27% 31% 30% 4% 100. An indoor fieldhouse? 4% 27% 33% 26% 11% 101. An indoor walking/running track? 11% 50% 16% 19% 4% 102 . Banquet rooms with kitchen facilities for wedding and large gatherings? 8% 44% 210 22% 6a 103 . Meeting rooms? 6% 47% 21% 20% 7% 104 . Space for senior programs? 140 53% 13% 160 5% 105. Space for teen programs? 34% 390 9% 150 4% 106. An indoor children' s playground? 14% 45% 190 17% 5% 107. Indoor soccer fields? 5% 24% 23% 43% 6% Now, I would like to briefly re-read the list. 1.08 . Please tell me which one, if any, of those facilities you would place, as the top priority? i 109. Of the remaining facilities, which one would you rank as the second priority? i 110 . Is there any one facility you are most opposed to? (IF "YES, " ASK: ) Which one? TOP SEC OPP GYMNASIUMS. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9% . . . .3%. . . .5% FITNESS CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8%. . . .4%. . . .4% _INDOOR SWIMMING POOL. . . . . . . . . . . . . .14%. . . . 6%. . . . 1% INDOOR WATER PARK. . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7%. . . 11%. . . 17% OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2%. . . .3%. . . .3% OUTDOOR WATER PARK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30. . . .4%06 — 110 INDOOR FIELDHOUSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1%. . . .1%. . . .4% INDOOR RUNNING/WALKING TRACK. . . . . . . . .4%. . . 110. . . . 1% i BANQUET ROOMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2% . . . .3%. . . .4% i MEETING ROOMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20. . . .30. . . . 60 SENIOR CENTER. ; . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8%. . . .8%. . . . 0% TEEN CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130. . . 17%. . . . 00 INDOOR CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND. . . . . . . . .5%. . . . 5%. . . . 1% INDOOR SOCCER FIELDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20... . . 10-290 ALL (VOL. ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0%. . . . 0%. . . .3% MULTIPLE (VOL. ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00. . . . 0%. . . . 10 NONE (VOL. ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180. . .19%. . . . 90 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3% . . . . 3%. . . .2% l 111. Are there any facilities we have not discussed that 'you would like to see included in a Community Center? (IF "YES, " ASK: ) What would that be? UNSURE, 3%; NO, 94%; THERAPEUTIC SPA, 2%; DAYCARE, 1%. Moving on. . . . As you may know, the populations of most inner ring suburban areas are becoming more dive"rse in terms of age, household income, race, and ethnicity.. . 112 . In general, do you think that GOOD THING. . . . . . . . . . . .48% growing population diversity is a BAD THING. . . . . . . . . . . . .23% good thing or a bad thing for the BOTH (VOL) . . . . . . . . . . . . 17% community? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . 12% IF A RESPONSE IS GIVEN, ASK: (N=353) • i 113 . Could you tell me one or two reasons why you feel that way? UNSURE, 20; TEACH TOLERANCE, 120; BRINGS SOME GOOD/SOME BAD, 10%; WAY OF THE WORLD, 12%; TOO MUCH, 2%; RISING CRIME, 240; LEARN FROM DIFFERENT CULTURES, 17%; BRINGS VARIETY, 11%; TOO MUCH GROWTH, 2%; DIVERSITY IS GOOD, 60; POOR MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTIES, 2% o . 114•. Currently, how well prepared do VERY VELL. . . . . . . . . . . . . .5% you think the community is to meet SOMEWHAT WELL. . . . . . . . . 58% the growing diversity of residents NOT TOO WELL. : . . . . . . . . 12% very well, somewhat well, not NOT AT ALL WELL. . . . . . . .5% too well , or not at all well? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . .21% IF "NOT TOO WELL" OR "NOT AT ALL WELL, " ASK: (N=65) . 115 . Could you tell me one or two reasons why you feel that way? UNSURE, 9%; NEED MORE POLICE, 43%; MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, 11%; NOT ENOUGH COMMUNITY EVENTS, 3%; LAN GUAGE BARRIERS, 8%; TOO MUCH RENTAL, 3%; LACK OF SCHOOL FUNDING, 170; NOT ENOUGH CODE ENFORCEMENT, 5%; SCATTERED, 2%. Changing topics . . . . 116 . Other than voting, do you feel YES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53% that if you wanted to, you could NO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39% have a say about the way the City DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .8% of Brooklyn Center runs things? 117 . How much do you feel. you know A GREAT DEAL. . . . . . . . . ...2% about the work of the Mayor and A FAIR AMOUNT. . . . . . . . .35% City Council -- 'a great deal, a VERY LITTLE. . . . . . . . . . .46% fair amount, very little, or none NONE AT ALL. . . . . . . . . . .17% at all? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .1% 118 . From what you know, do you approve STRONGLY APPROVE. . . . . . .2% .or disapprove of the job the .Mayor APPROVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63% and City Council are doing? (WAIT DISAPPROVE. . . . . . . . . . : .20o FOR RESPONSE) And do you feel STRONGLY DISAPPROVE. . . .3% strongly that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.•. . .12% i 119. How much first hand contact have QUITE A LOT. . . . . . . . . . . .1% you had with the Brooklyn Center SOME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31% City staff. -- quite a lot, some, VERY LITTLE. . ; . . . . . . . .40% very little, or none? NONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26%. DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .2% 120 . From what you- have heard or seen, EXCELLENT. . . . . . . . . . : . . .3% how would you rate the job per- GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . .51% formance of the Brooklyn Center ONLY FAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . .20% City staff -- excellent, good,. POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2% only fair, or poor? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . .25% i 121. During the past year, have you YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33% contacted Brooklyn Center City NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67% Hall? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% IF ".YES, " ASK: (N=133) 122 . On your last telephone call POLICE DEPARTMENT. . . . .22% or visit, which Department FIRE DEPARTMENT. . . . . . . .2% did you contact -- the Police PUBLIC WORKS. . . . . . . . . . 11% Department, Fire Department, COMMUNITY CENTER. . . . . . .7% Public Works, Community Cen- HOUSING OFFICE. . . . . . . . .3% ter, Housing office, Park and PARKS AND REC. . . . . . . . . . 9% Recreation, Building Inspec- BUILDING INSPECT. . . . . .12% tions, Engineering, Planning, ENGINEERING. . . . .... . . . . . .2% Administration, the- Asses- PLANNING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3% sor' s Office, the Finance ADMINISTRATION. . . . . . . . .4% Department, or the General ASSESSOR'S OFFICE. . . . . .1% Information Desk reception- FINANCE DEPT. . . . . . . . . . . 2% ist? GENERAL INFORMATION. . .23% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% Thinking about your last contact with the City, for each of the following characteristics, please rate the service as excellent, good, only fair, or poor. . . . EXC GOO FAI POO , DKR 123 . *Waiting time for the reception- . . ist to help you? 16% 75% 7% 1% 206 124 . Courtesy of city staff? 160 76% 7% 2% 0% .125 . Ease of obtaining the service you needed? 130 740 10% 4% 0% Moving on. . . . . . i 126 . What is your principal source of information about Brooklyn Center City Government. and its activities? LOCAL NEWSPAPER, 220; CITY NEWSLETTER, 58%; WEBSITE, 4%; CABLE TELEVISION, 5%; WORD OF MOUTH, -6%; STAR TRIBUNE, 2%; SCATTERED, 4%. 127. How would you prefer to receive information about Brooklyn Center City Government and its activities? LOCAL NEWSPAPER, 21%'; CITY NEWSLETTER, 570; WEBSITE, 7%; CABLE TELEVISION, 5%; WORD OF MOUTH, 3%; STAR TRIBUNE, 2%; MAILINGS, 2%; SCATTERED, 4%. 128 . During the past year, did you YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 receive the "City Watch, " the -NO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :10% City' s quarterly newsletter? , DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .1% IF "YES, " ASK: (N=358) 129 . Do you or any members of your YES ... . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 91% . household regularly read it? NO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .0% r • 130 . Does your household currently sub- YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68% scribe to cable television? NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320 REFUSED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0% IF "YES, " ASK: (N=271) As you may know, the City currently cablecasts City Council and Planning Commission meetings. 131 . How often do you watch City FREQUENTLY. . . . . . . . . . . . .3% Council or Planning Commis- OCCASIONALLY. . . . . . . . . . 19% sion meetings -- frequently, RARELY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28% occasionally, rarely, or NEVER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49% never? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .0% 132 . Do you have access to the Internet HOME ONLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36%- at home? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do WORK ONLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1% * you have access to the Internet BOTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35% at work? NEITHER. . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... 29% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% IF "YES, " ASK: (N=2.86) 133 . How do you connect to the YES/DIAL-UP. . . . . . . . . . . 10% internet at home--on a dial- YES/DSL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26. up modem, DSL, Comcast Cable YES/COMCAST CABLE. . . . .56% High Speed Internet, cell- YES/CELLULAR WIRELESS. .5% i ular wireless, or some other YES/SOME OTHER WAY: . . . . 1% way? (IF "OTHER, ° ASK:) DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . ..1%* How? 134 . Have you accessed the City' s YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49% web site? NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .1% IF "YES, " ASK: (N=140) i ' I 135 . Were you able to find YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96% what you were looking NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4% i for? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0% 136 . What information would you like to see on the City of Brooklyn Center's web site? UNSURE, 410;• FINE AS IS, 6%; CRIME INFORMATION, 10%; GARBAGE/RECYCLING, 60; ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATES, 2%; REDEVELOPMENT PLANS, 120; NEWS AND EVENTS, 130; JOBS, 3%; PARKS AND RECREATION, 2%; SCATTERED, 4%. 137 . How would you rate the City' s EXCELLENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2% overall performance in communicat- GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60% ing key local issues to residents 'ONLY FAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . .310 in its publications, on the Web- POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1% site, and on cable television -- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . ..5% excellent, good, only fair, or poor? Now, just a few more questions for demographic purposes. . . . Could you please tell me how many people in each of the following age groups live in your household. 138 . Persons 65 or over? NONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71% ' ONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16% TWO OR MORE. . . . . . . . . . . 13% 139. Adults under 65? NONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 ONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21% TWO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .560 THREE OR MORE. . . . . . . . . .4 0 • 140 . School-aged children and pre- NONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61% schoolers? ONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 TWO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190 THREE OR MORE. . . . . . . . . . 60 141 . Do you own or rent your present OWN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67% residence? RENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33% REFUSED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0% 142 . What is your age, please? 18-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5% (READ CATEGORIES, IF NEEDED) 25-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16% 35-44 . . . . . . . . . . . .;, . . . .24% 45-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20% 55-64 . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . .15% 65 AND OVER. . . . . . . . . . .21% ' 143 . Which of the following categories WHITE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58% represents your ethnicity -- AFRICAN-AMERICAN. . . . . .190 White, African-American, Hispanic- HISPANIC-LATINO. . . . . . . . 9% Latino, Asian-Pacific Islander, ASIAN-PACIFIC ISLANDER. 9% Native American, or something , NATIVE AMERICAN. . . . . . . . 1% else? (IF "SOMETHING ELSE; " ASK: ) SOMETHING ELSE. . . . . . . . . 1% What would that be? MIXED/BI-RACIAL. . . . . . . .4% DON'T KNOW. . . . . . . . . . . . . 0% REFUSED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0% And now, for one final question, keeping in mind that your answers are held strictly confidential. . . . 144 . Thinking about your household fin- STATEMENT A. . . . . . . . . . . .4% ances, how would you describe your STATEMENT B. . . . . . . . . . .58% financial situation, would you say STATEMENT C. . . . . . . . . . .32% that -- STATEMENT D. . . . . . . . . . . .4% A) Your. monthly expenses are ex- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .2 ceeding your income; B) You are meeting your monthly expenses but are putting aside little or no savings; C) You are managing comfortably while putting some money aside; - D) Managing very well? 145 . Gender YALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49% FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51% . 146. REGION OF CITY PRECINCT 1. . . . . . . . . . . . 15% PRECINCT 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 PRECINCT 3 . . . . . . . . . .. . 160 PRECINCT 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . 17% PRECINCT 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 PRECINCT 6. . . . . . . . . . . . 11% PRECINCT 7. . . . . . . . . . . . 10% City Council Agenda Item No. 8a COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM DATE: February 11,2013 TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager FROM: Vickie Schleuning,Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards SUBJECT: Public Hearing on Proposed Use of 2013 Community Development Block Grant Funds Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council conduct the public hearing and accept input from the public regarding Use of Funds for 2013 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program. Staff requests direction from the Council regarding allocation of the CDBG funds. Based on the feedback, staff will prepare resolutions for approval at the February 25,2013 City Council Meeting. Background: Brooklyn Center is one of 40 Hennepin County cities participating in the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)program. With the CDBG program, federal dollars from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are awarded to . Hennepin County and are allocated to participating cities on a formula basis. Therefore, the City of Brooklyn Center is considered a Subrecipient of CDBG funding. This public hearing meets the requirements of the Hennepin County Citizen Participation Plan and HUD requirements. Federal CDBG Statutory Requirements The federal authorizing statute for the CDBG program requires that each funded CDBG activity meet one of three national objectives: 1. Benefiting low income persons 2. Preventing or eliminating slums and/or blight 3. Meeting urgent community needs. The federal statute also specifies that each recipient receiving funds must insure at least 70 percent of the CDBG expenditures during the program year be used for activities benefiting low and/or very low income persons. Each city must meet this requirement at the local level. We have been advised to use the 2012 CDBG allocation of$211,641 for the allocation amount in 2013. However,this allocation could be adjusted.. Based on this amount,meeting the 70 percent requirement means that$148,148.70 of the total allocation must be expended on programs and services directly benefiting low income persons. Low income persons are defined as persons with incomes ranging from 30 to 50 percent(very low income) to 80 percent(low income) of the Mission:Ensuring an attractive,clean,safe community that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM median household income in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area as defined by HUD. Currently,the median household income level is $64,400 for a family of four. The City may choose to allocate a maximum of 15% of CDBG funding to eligible public service activities. However,the City is not obligated to provide any funding to public service agencies. History of CDBG Allocation Summary of 2010 CDBG Allocations The following summary represents the City's 2010 CDBG allocation of the total $203,588: • Senior Community Services Household Outside Maintenance for the Elderly(H.O.M.E.) program-- $15,150 • Community Emergency Assistance Program Senior Services program-- $9,410 • Neighborhood Stabilization/Code Enforcement program-- $151,001.83 • HOME Line's Tenant Advocacy-- $3,785 • Housing Rehabilitation(Rehabilitation of Private Property) -- $24,241.17 Summary of 2011 CDBG Allocations The following summary represents the City's 2011 CDBG allocation of the total $171,014: • Senior Community Services Household Outside Maintenance for the Elderly(H.O.M.E.) program-- $11,760 • Community Emergency Assistance Program Senior Services program-- $8,400 • Neighborhood Stabilization/Code Enforcement program-- $126,000 • HOME Line's Tenant Advocacy-- $5,460 • Housing Rehabilitation(Rehabilitation of Private Property) -- $29,901 i Summary of 2012 CDBG Allocations The following summary represents the City's 2012 CDBG allocation of the total$211,641: • Senior Community Services Household Outside Maintenance for the Elderly (H.O.M.E.) program-- $14,600 • Community Emergency Assistance Program Senior Services program-- $10,470 • Neighborhood Stabilization/Code Enforcement program-- $150,000 • HOME Line's Tenant Advocacy-- $6,670 • Housing Rehabilitation(Rehabilitation of Private Property) -- $29,901 2013 CDBG Public Service Applicants The following agencies submitted for CDBG public service activities/program funding. • Senior Community Services' Household outside Maintenance for the Elderly (H.O.M.E.) program 2013 request is $14,000 to continue the H.O.M.E. Program in Brooklyn Center. Details of Senior Community Services H.O.M.E. Program are provided Mission:Ensuring an attractive,clean,safe community that enhances the guali4l of life andpreserves thepublic trust i COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM in their attached"2013 CDBG Request for Funding"form. This program has been part of the City's CDBG program for 18 years. • Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP) 2013 request is $15,000 to continue the Senior Services Program in Brooklyn Center, including Meals on Wheels. Details on the CEAP Senior Services Program are provided in their attached"2013 CDBG Request for Funding"form. This program has been part of the City's CDBG program for 13 years. • HOME Line Tenant Advocacy Services request is for$8,185 to provide funding for HOME Line's Tenant Advocacy Services Program. Details on HOME Line's request are provided in their attached"2013 CDBG Request for Funding"form. This program has been part of the City's CDBG program for 5 years. • PRO USA, Liberian-African Youth Center, Liberian Human Rights and Refugee Welfare Organization(LIHRRWO) and Transcea Bible Church request is for$15,000 to provide job readiness and computer training. This would be a new program. Details of PRO USA's request are provided in the attached"2013 CDBG Request for Funding"form. PRO USA has not received previous funding from the City's CDBG program. • Christina's Child Care Center, Inc request is for $15,000 to provide early childhood education improvements with the purchase of classroom material and playground equipment. Details of Christina's Child Care Center's request are provided in the attached"2013 CDBG Request for Funding"form. Christina's Child Care Center, Inc has not received previous funding from the City's CDBG program. CDBG Non-Public Service Proiects The following programs are proposed to receive CDBG funding. • City of Brooklyn Center Neighborhood Stabilization/Code Enforcement Program request is $150,000 to address foreclosed and vacant properties and arrest the decline of neighborhoods in the City. This program provides services throughout the city, including all low and moderate income levels. Details on the CDBG Code Enforcement activity are provided in the attached"2013 Request for Funding"form. This would be the fifth year of funding for the neighborhood stabilization code enforcement activity. • Home Rehabilitation Program (Rehabilitation of Private Property). If the Neighborhood Stabilization/City Code Enforcement Program is approved and the maximum public service amount of 15%is awarded to any or all of the public service requests, there would be $29,901 available to allocate to this program from the 2013 preliminary CDBG allocation. This amount would be used to address emergency items such as furnace replacement,water and sewer service repair,etc. for individual properties. The Home Rehabilitation program has been part of the City's CDBG program since CDBG was first created in the mid 1970's. Mission:Ensuring an attractive,clean,safe coin nnnity that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust i COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM j CDBG ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS • Pursuant to federal program requirements, each city receiving a CDBG allocation from the Urban Hennepin County CDBG program is limited to a 15 percent cap on public service projects. The H.O.M.E. Program(Senior Community Services), Senior Services Program(CEAP),the HOME Line Tenant Advocacy Program,Early Childhood Education Improvements, and Job readiness and Computer training are categorized as public service projects. Based on the estimated allocation for 2013, the maximum amount of CDBG funds that can be allocated to public service activities is $31,745 or 15%of the City's 2013 CDBG allocation. The 15% cap on public service is a CDBG statutory requirement. The City is not obligated to provide any funding for these services. • Hennepin County has indicated that no more than three activities should be undertaken in each city receiving CDBG funds. • Each Public Service activity should have a budget of at least$7,500. This is not a statutory requirement, and the county has indicated in their CDBG guidelines that when funds are committed by other cities to carry out a single activity of mutual interest,this limit does not apply. CEAP,H.O.M.E. Program(Senior Community Services) and HOME Line are considered multi-city activities or county wide activities. • CDBG activities must address a high priority need according to the County's Consolidated Plan for affordable housing, community development and human services. Cities funding activities that are not high priorities under the consolidated plan must explain why the project is needed in their city. PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION The attached public hearing notice was published in the January 17, 2013 edition of the Brooklyn Center Sun Post newspaper. Hennepin County requires a public hearing be held on the use of CDBG funds and that the 2013 CDBG programs must be submitted to Hennepin County by February 28, 2013. Four draft resolutions have been prepared approving the 2013 CDBG program for City Council's consideration. Funding for the 2013 CDBG program would be made available by July 1, 2013 and CDBG funds must be spent no later than December 31, 2014 (within 18 months). The resolution included with this memorandum also authorizes signature of the Subrecipient Agreement, which is the agreement between Hennepin County and the City of Brooklyn Center relative to CDBG funds. It also authorizes any third party agreements that would be executed between the city and third party vendors such as any public service providers. These agreements are standardized agreements developed by Hennepin County and will be submitted after approval of the City's 2013 CDBG program. Representatives of the public agencies that applied for CDBG funding have been notified of the public hearing. OPTIONS FOR 2013 CDBG ALLOCATIONS Mission:Ensuring an attractive,clean,safe community that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust i COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM Total preliminary 2013 City Allocation for CDBG Program Year 2013 (July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014) is $211,641. Staff has prepared four options for consideration for CDBG Program Year 2013. After Council feedback, a resolution will be prepared for the February 25, City Council meeting. CDBGctivity' Requested Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 P ion',4` Amount Same as (Recommended) 2012 .Public Services j Senior Community Services $14,000 $14,600 $12,500 $7,935 $7,935 H:OM E:Program, LEAP Se- lorSeiyice $15,000 $10,470 $12,500 $7,935 $7,935 Program HOlYIE�LineTenant $8,185 $6,670 $6,740 $7,935 $7,935 Advocacy Program Job readiness and Computek $15,000 $7,935 trainmg Early Childhood=Education $15,000 $7,935 •Improvements �;^ Non-Public"`Services CityofBrooklyn��Ceriter $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 Neighborhood Stabilization% Code:Enforcement . Home Rehabilitatioxi $294901 $29,901 $29,901 $29;901 $29;901 Progkam Total: 1 $247,086 1 $211,641 1 $211,641 $211,641 $211,641 Staff recommendation, Option#2, is based on the following criteria: 1. Does the program meet the CDBG requirements? 2. Does the program fulfill community needs? 3. How does the program align with City goals? 4. Has the organization demonstrated the ability to successfully implement a program using CDBG funds? 5. What is the overall budget for the program and does it have other funding sources to ensure sustainability? 6. Are there similar services already provided by existing agencies within the community? 7. What is the ease of access of services to the community? I.e. Location of agency, methods of contact 8. Is the application submittal complete? Budget Issues: CDBG funds are exclusively federal dollars. Mission:Ensuring an attractive,clean,safe con nucni07 that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust i COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM Council Goals: Strategic: 3. We will stabilize and improve residential neighborhoods Ongoing: 1. We will provide streamlined, cost effective, quality services with limited resources Attachments: Attachment I — Funding History Attachment II — Home Line Application and Request for Funding Attachment III — CEAP Application and Request for Funding Attachment IV — Home Application and Request for Funding Attachment V — Christina's Child Care Center, Inc Application and Request for Funding Attachment VI — PRO USA Application and Request for Funding Attachment VII — Neighborhood Stabilization/Code Enforcement Request for Funding Attachment VIII — Hennepin County CDBG Fund Memo Attachment IX -- Public Hearing Notice Mission:Ensuring an attractive,clean,safe community that enhances the quality of life anripreserves the public trust i Attachment I-Funding History Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) (Updated Feb 2012) i u: I 2012 30 $211641 NA i $14,600, ' $6,670 $150,000 $29,901 , ' -- -- __ i 2011-25 i $203,588 ; $170,294 ; $11,760 ' $8,400 j $5,400 j $126,000 $19,394 i -----j -------- ------ -------- ------------------- -------- --- ----- -------- -------� -------- ----------------------- 21010 41 $171,014 i $186,965 ! $'15,150 $9,410 1 $3,785 1 $150,000 $10,620 ------ 1 s y i 2009 37 $188,965 $186,215 $15,148 $9,2 , 50,000 $8,283 -- --- -------------------- 2008 15 $186;215 $136,215 ; $17,318 ? $10,614 $158 283 i ------- -------------- -` ------- 2008-27 $195,019 NA I $18,135 { $11,115 1 $165,769 ------ --- 2006-16 $195;019 ; NA $18,135 --- ` - --- -- ` - $11,115__ $165,769 2005-38 $199,764 NA $18,480 $11,340 I $169,944 - ,------ ------- ---- --- --- --------------------- 2004 29 $239;029 NA i $22,000 $13,500 ( T $203,529 2003-35 j+ $234,516 NA $22,000 $13,000 $24,516 $175,000 - ------ ------ --- - ------ --- 2002-32 234,516 NA $22,000 $13,000 j , $24,516 ( $175,000 i i I i Attachment II—HOME Line Application and Request for Funding 2013 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY CDBG.PROGRAM REQUEST FOR FUNDING 6ri11able forin. Use one form per project) A. GENERAL INFORMATION I 1. City:Brooklyn Center j 2. Project Name: HOME Line's Tenant Advocacy Services 3. Primary Contact Person/Phone No./Email Mike Vraa,612 728-5770 x 113, mikev@homelinenm.org B. PROJECT DATA 1. CDBG Funding Requested$8,185 (needs to be"slime as council resolution) 2. Is this an existing CDBG-funded project? MYes ONo 3. Project Location: 3455 Bloomington Avenue,Minneapolis.55407. HOME Line's tenant services are citywide. Tenants call our free hotline from their homes. { 4. Project Description:(Describe the project in as mirth detail as possible,including the local need(s)the project will address.) Renters make up nearly 3,786 households in Brooklyn Center,and many of these families have low incomes.When renters have problems involving their homes,those who don't know their rights and responsibilities can end up living in housing that is unsafe,lose security deposits that" are rightfully theirs,or make decisions that cost them their home. HOME Line provides venters with the tools necessary to keep their homes safe and affordable, HOME Line's Tenant Hotline provides free legal advice to tenants about landlorditenant law. These services prevent problems ranging from homelessness to illness from unsafe living conditions,and result in reducing.the use of the city's emergency resources. The Tenant Hotline Services began in 1992 as a.service to Suburban Hennepin County residents. Today we serve the entire state and have recently taken our 148,000th call.Four staff`attorneys and a tenant advocate work full tune on the hotline.along with 75-100 law student volunteers each year.Brooklyn Center has accounted for 4,109 calls since 1992. Our Tenant Hotline Services to Brooklyn Center have helped save tenants at least$22,678 in 2012.We have also helped to prevent the eviction of 20 Brooklyn,Center.families,Last year alone we advised 218 renter households from Brooklyn Center.The most common reasons 1 i I i Brooklyn Center residents call our hotline are:repairs,evictions,and security deposits.The need for this service in Brooklyn Center is apparent--Brooklyn Center residents already rely on this valuable service. By offering free tenant hotline services,HOME Lnnehas been providing needed services for those most vulnerable. While out services are available to all renters free of charge,99%of our Biooklyii Center callers have low incomes;(77 0%)of these callers are women;63%are racial minorities.Our programs are aimed at low-income renters. We identify the key demographics at the beginning of each call. 5. consolidated Plan Priorities; Using the Priority Suiumary chart below,identify what priority(ies)the project will meet. (Note:Ifa proposed project is a low urban county priority,you must explain why it has a higher priority in your community.) �rioZhes ` Use X to indreafe `�' Rental Housing Existing Housing(Rehabilitation) First Time.Homeownership Homelessness Special Needs Housing Public Service x Neighborhood Revitalization Transportation Services 6.Describe anticipated results/accomplislunents the project will have.(number of persons to receive services, number of affordable housing units to be rehabilitated or built, etc.) We anticipate assisting approximately 210 Brooklyn Center renter households over the hotline di ring the program year,saving tenants$30,000 dollars in rent abatements and security deposits, preventing 20 evictions.Also see the attached one-page sheet,which covers what HOME Line has accomplished in Brooklyn Center in the past. 7. implementation Schedule: (Identify tnajor�project tasks to occur during/within the first 12 months of the 18 month expenditure period.Expenditure period begins July 1, 2013 and ends December 31,2014,) Task:Tenant Hotline Services Date:Ongoing 8. Budget: (Specify total project budget by major funding sources_. Attach additional listings where appropriate.) FUNDING SOURCES AMOUNT 2 i i i i FUNDING SOURCES AMOUNT Proposed FY2013 CDBG 72,647 Other Federal Funds(TRN-HUD) 150,000 State(DHS and State Housing Finance Agency) 15,000 County(FHPAP and Foreclosure) 57,500 Bloomington,Eden Prairie,Minnetonka,Crystal 18,456 Metropolitan Council 0 Private(McKnight,Hugh J.Andersen,Greater Mn, Family Housing Fund,Ramsey County Bar,and MN 126,000 State Bar Foundation) Attorney fees,contributions,book sales, 60,300 trainings Program Total 499,902.84 Greater Minnesota.Housing Fund 29,000 Hugh 1.Andersen Foundation 9,000 McKnight Foundation 75,000 Minnesota State Bar Foundation 1,000 Ramsey County Bar Foundation 2,000 Minnesota Housing Finance Agency 10,000 Family Housing Fund 10,000 Family Homeless Prevention &Assistance Program 22j500 Hennepin County 35,000 DHS Prison Grant 5,000 TRN grant(HUD) 150,000 Bloomington Health&Human Services Grant 7,958 Brooklyn Center CDBG 6,051 Brooklyn Park CDBG 7,000 Crystal 1,000 Eden Prairie 5,000 Edina CDBG 2,225 Hennepin County Consolidated Pool CDBG 8,227 Maple Grove CDBG 3,000 Minnetonka CDBG 3,21,3 New Hope CDBG 2,038 Plymouth CDBG 6,210 Ramsey County CDBG 22,488 Richfield CDBG 5,364 St. Paul COPP 4,016 Community Shares 3,000 Contributions 15;000 Hotline Training 22,500 Tenant Rights Book 3,000 Interest Income 200 Miscellaneous Income(Health Care Credit) 1,600 Other(Attorney Fees, etc.) 15,000. Total Income 492,588 3 i HOMEr Office Phone:612/728-5770 Hotline:612/728-5767 3455 Bloomington Ave Fax:612!728-5761 Minneapolis, MN 55407 www.homelinemn.org Jesse Anderson City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Boulevard Brooklyn Center,MN 55430 January 14,2013 Dear Mr.Anderson, This letter is to request funding in the amount of$8,185 from the City of Brooklyn Center's Community Development Block Grant Program to support HOME Line's services for renters. A copy of the 2013 CDBG Program Request for Funding is enclosed. Along with the CDBG Request Form,I am enclosing a summary of our hotline's service to Brooklyn Center residents. In 2012,in Brooklyn Center,HOME Line served 218 families,prevented 20 evictions,and saved tenants over $22,678 in returned damage deposits and rent abatements. HOME Line is building upon our depth of experience in serving Brooklyn Center. We are working to meet current challenges facing low-income renters and would like the City of Brooklyn Center to continue as our partner in meeting these needs. We thank you for the opportunity to submit this application. If you have any questions or need additional information,please call me at 6121728-5770,extension 107 or Mike Vraa,our managing attorney at extension 113. Sincerely Beth Kodluboy Executive Director enclosures as noted Tenant Advocacy in Minnesota i i Urban Hennepin County Communitybevelopment Block Grant Program (CDBG) FY2013(July 1,2013 thru June 30,2014) Application Request for City of Brooklyn Center Funds i APPLICATION DUE: Tuesday January 15, 2013 by 4:30 PM Public Hearing:February 11,2013 A. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Name of Organization: HOME Line a. Address:3455 Bloomington Avenue,Minneapolis,MN$5407 b. Phone:612 728-5770 c, Organization years.in operation:21 2. Name of program for which funding is being requested: Tenant Hotline Services a. Who does the program serve? All Brooklyn Center renters b. Is your proposed program currently in operation? Yes® No c. If yes,number of years the program has been in operation: 21 d. If no,what remains to be completed before the program can begin? List all tasks yet to be completed. e. When is the planned starting date? Ongoing 3. What is your organization's experience in administering public funds?21 4. List below the person(s)responsible for submitting this RFP,and for administering the proposed program: Submitting RFP:Beth KodluboyTitle Executive Director Phone: 612 278-5770 x107 Fax: 612728-5761 a. Email: Bethk @homelinemn.org b. Is this a paid staff position? Y® N❑ Program Administrator:Mike Vraa Title Managing Attorney/Hotline Director a. Phone: 612 728-5770x 113 Fax: 612728-5761 b. Email: mikev @homelinemn.org c. Is this a paid staff position? Y® N❑ 5. Amount of Brooklyn Center FY2013 CDBG funds requested:$8,185 B. INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR PROPOSED PROGRAM: 1. Proposed program description.Be concise,.yet thorough in describing the activity of only the program for which funding is being sought,and in only as much detail as needed.Include Brooklyn Center local need(s)and population served. CDBG funds cannot be used to replace current program funds. If this an existing program, funds must be used to expand the program. Renters make up nearly 3,786 households in Brooklyn Center,and many of these families have low incomes.When renters have problems involving their homes,those who clo.n't know their rights and responsibilities can end up living in housing that is unsafe,lose security deposits that are rightfully theirs,or make decisions that cost them their home. HOME Line provides renters with the tools necessary to keep their homes safe and affordable. HOME Line's Tenant Hotline provides free legal advice to tenants about landlord/tenant law. These services prevent problems ranging from homelessness to illness from unsafe living conditions,and result in reducing the use of the city's emergency resources. i i The Tenant Hotline Services began in 1992 as a service to Suburban Hennepin County residents.Today we serve the entire state and have recently taken our 148,000th call.Four staff attorneys and a tenant,.advocate work full time on the hotline along with 75-100 law student volunteers each year.Brooklyn Center has accounted.for 4,709 hotline calls since 1992. Our Tenant Hotline Services to Brooklyn Center have helped save tenants at'least$22,678 in 2012.We have also helped to prevent the eviction of 20 Brooklyn Center families in 2012.Last year alone we advised 218 renter households from Brooklyn Center.The most common reasons Brooklyn Center residents call our hotline are:repairs,evictions,and security deposits.The need for this service in Brooklyn Center.is apparent—Brooklyn Center residents already rely on this valuable service. By offering free tenant hotline services,HOME Line has been providing needed services for those most vulnerable. While our services are available to all renters free of charge,99%of our Brooklyn Center callers have low incomes;(77%) of these callers are women;63%are racial minorities.Our programs are aimed at low-income renters. We identify the key demographics at the beginning of each call. 2. Describe the anticipated results and accomplishments for your proposed program. We anticipate assisting approximately 210 Brooklyn Center renter households over the hotline during the program year,preventing 20 evictions,and saving tenants over$20,000 dollars in rent abatements and security deposits.Also see the attached one-page sheet,which covers what HOME Line has accomplished in Brooklyn Center in the past. 3. If you have previously been funded through CDBG funds,please provide a breakdown of the services that have been provide to Brooklyn Center residents and the accomplishments. See attached 1 page summary of services for 2012 4. What is the internalprotocol to be used to evaluate the success of your proposed program and the benefit(s)to the community? HOME Line documents every call in our database. The database records all demographic information,reasons for the calls and recommended advice. In addition,follow up analysis by a University of Minnesota statistics PhD candidate is used to extrapolate the results to show the impacts of our work in each community.HOME Line makes a strong effort to document and report on all our activities and results and can produce reports that demonstrate our effectiveness. 5. Do other entities provide Brooklyn Center residents the same,or similar,services for which you are requesting funding? The only other organizations providing similar services for tenants in Brooklyn Park are the Minnesota Attorney General's office and Legal Aid. The AG's office refers tenants with questions to our hotline,but does not give tenants specific advice. We often confer with colleagues at Legal Aid on litigation and court issues and on legislative matters. However, our hotline,while providing a service similar to that of Legal Aid,does not have the extremely low income requirements of Legal Aid.We will also advise renters on any issue that renters face as part of their rental agreement. Briefly describe why your program is unique in the service activity you are proposing to fund. Not having income restrictions allows us to serve the"working poor;"which is made up of individuals who cannot afford traditional legal services but who are more seriously affected by wrongly withheld security deposits,the prospect of eviction,and serious repair issues. Even without income guidelines,over 98%of our hotline callers are still low or very-low income residents who do not qualify for Legal Aid and who need help with rental issues beyond evictions. Our Tenant Hotline greatly improves the delivery of legal services to tenants by providing an easy and efficient way for individuals to access information about their rights as a tenant. Many legal issues can be prevented or solved with only one call,and much of the information we give tenants helps to prevent even greater problems in the future., 6. Please describe your experience administering federal/public funds and how you have been able to meet the compliance requirements. (please provide a copy of pervious annual and quarterly reports) HOME Line throughout its history has had a wide variety of local,state,and Federal programs that provide funding for our services.This includes city,.CDBG,County,State and Federal funding.HOME Line has always complied with the various requirements of all of these programs. S. Implementation Schedule: (Identify major project tasks to occur during the 12 months of the funding cycle). FY2013 expenditure period runs July 1;2013 through June 30,2014. Task: Tenant Hotline Services Date, Ongoing Task: Date: Task: Date: 6. Budget: List your Agency/Organization funding source(s)only for the specific program for which FY2013 CDBG funds are being requested.Add additional lines as needed. FUNDING SOURCES AMOUNT Proposed FY2013 CDBG $72,647 Other Federal Funds(specify) $150,000 State(specify) $15,000 County(specify) $57,500 Municipal(specify) $18,546 Metropolitan Council $0 Private(specify) $126,000 Other(specify) $60,030 Program Total $499,902 7: List below specifically what activities or items the CDBG funds are proposed to be spent on in the delivery of your program. CDBG funds are used to pay for the direct cost of providing the Tenant Hotline service to Brooklyn Center renters.This is calculated using the costs of the hotline and dividing the budget by the number of calls to determine the cost per call, $37.55. This is then multiplied by the number of calls,based on 2012 calls to the hotline,which in Brooklyn Center's case equals$8,185. HUD requires specific documentation to receive reimbursement for program activities for which CDBG funds have been allocated.Required documents include,certified verification that at least 51%of households served are low/moderate income eligible per HUD income limits and staff time spent on program operation is to be documented. Please sign the statement below certifying your organization has the capacity to participate in the CDBG process and can provide the required documentation in the implementation schedule. I,(Name)Beth Kodluboy, (Title)Executive Director of (Agency/Organization) HOME Line verifies and takes responsibility for providing all required program documentation to receive CDBG reimbursement. HOME Line's Tenant Hotline in Brooldyn Center: 2012 OvERvIEw In 2012, 218 Brooklyn Center renter households contacted HOME Line for Tenant Hotline Services. This represents service to approximately 545 residents when all family members have been counted.The cost to serve Brooklyn Center in 2013 is$8,185. HIGHLIGHTS In 2012,HOME Line helped renters from Brooklyn Center: Top Ten Reasons For Calls(2012) 1. Repairs 49 • Recover and/or save an estimated$22,678. 2. Evictions 38 • Prevent an estimated 20 evictions. 3. Security Deposit 16 • Renters with repair issues who follow our advice are 37% 4. Notice to Vacate 15 more likely to get their problem fixed than those who 10 don't. 5 Break Lease • In landlord foreclosure,the average amount of days 6. Fees 8 stayed after the sheriff's sale by renters we have helped is 7, privacy Intrusion 8 180 days,and the amount of money saved by renters in landlord foreclosure is$2,374 in 2012. 8. Neighbors 8 9. Application 7 INCOME BREAKDOWN 10. Foreclosure 2 The vast majority(99%)of these callers are extremely- low,very-low or low-income.These income categories Callers Income 2012 are those used by the U.S.Department of H.U.D.: ,' Low • Extremely Low:Incomes below 30%of metro Low median. • Very Low:Incomes between 30%and 50%of Extremely Very Low!3 metro mediate LOS`' 24b • Low:Incomes between 50%and 80%of metro 64% median. • Moderate:Incomes above 80%of metro median. Moderate RACIAL BREAKDOWN GENDER BREAKDOWN 0% 58% African American 77% Female 37% Caucasian 22% Male 3% Asian 2% Hispanic i Attachment III—CEAP Application and Request for Funding 2013 URBAN.HENN.EPIN COUNTY CDBG PROGRAM REQUEST FOR.FUNDING 6�7711able fonn. Use one form per project) A. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. City:Brooklyn Center 2. Project Name: CEAP Senior Services Program 3. Primary Contact Person/Phone No./Email Clare Brumback 763-450-3666 Ciarea3rumback<t ceap.com B. PROJECT DATA 1. CDBG Funding Requested$ 15,000 (needs to be same as council resolution) 2. Is this an existing CDBG-unded project? X Yes ONo I Project Location: Address 7051 Brooklyn Blvd.Brooklyn Center,MN 55429 4. Project Description:(Describe the project in as mtxch.detail as possible,including the local need(s)the project will address.) CEAP's Meals on Wheels and Senior Chore Services provides seniors and adults with disabilities in Brooklyn Center the help they need that allows them to stay in their own homes.Last year CEAP served 12,400 hot meals in Brooklyn Center though our Meals on Wheels Program and performed 711 chores. Since our move to the Northwest Family Service Center in the fall of 2012,we have seen a 15%increase in request for services for our seniors.The City of Brooklyn Center's investment in this peogmin will help us to continue to meet these needs and the.demand for services from our vulnerable adults. These services serve the community in ihe,following ways: • Maintains homes and prevents neighborhood blight. • Provides a link for•the resident to other social services and to identify residents who may have other special needs. • Fosters independence and supports social and mental health. • Creates savings'because of the the utilization of volunteers,especially fall and spring yard cleaning events. • Fosters vital community connections of residents,businesses,Faith communities,students and seniors. 1 i I i i Chore Services: Referrals for tl►is program continue to increase as our population ages and basic home repair and. maintenance becomes too difficult and costly for seniors and the disabled.This program is open to adults 60 years and older or adults with physical restrictions.LEAP provides trustworthy,qualified workers and ensures work is done on a timely basis and in a thorough manner.This program provides the following services: e Seasonal outdoor work such as lawn care and snow removal. *Routine indoor cleaning. *Home repairs eHeavy cleaning. Meals on Wheels This program delivers nutritious meals to seniors and adults`4ith disabilities.Volunteers from our community deliver these meals daily and provide not only a good,balanced meal but also the valuable clieck-in and daily connection to the community.Many of our seniors living alone count on this interaction.Meals on Wheels clients pay for their meals as they are able but will receive this service regardless of their ability to pay: Senior Service programs combined: • 63%of the residents we serve live alone. 80%of the residents that live alone are women. • 52%of the residents we serve are over 80 years old. CEAP provides these services to support those in our community who need our help to stay independent,healthy and connected to the broader community. 5. Consolidated Plan Priorities: Using the Priority Summary chart below,identify what priority(ies)the,project-will meet. (Note:If a proposed project is a low urban county priority,you must explain why it has a higher priority in your community) Priorities_ = Tlse Y to indicate Rental Housing Existing Housing(Rehabilitation) First Time Homeownership Homelessness Special Needs Housing Public Service x Neighborhood Revitalization Transportation Services 2 6.Desciibe anticipated results/accomplislunents the project will have.(number of persons to receive services, number ofaffordable housing units to be rehabilitated or built, etc.) Seniors and adults with disabilities will receive these crucial support services,with expected expansion in 2013 based on our new address in Brooklyn Center and our partnership with Hennepin County Health and Human Services.This partnership helps us identify needs of the residents.in our community and react to those needs in a collaborative mamier.Residents who may not have known about our services are now requesting service because of referral.At the end of 2012 we were trending a 15%increase in request for services: 7. Implementation Schedule: (Identify major project tasks to occur during/tivithin the .first 12 months of the 18 month expenditure period.Expenditure period begins July 1, 2012 and ends December 31;2013.) Task:Intake and assessment of all client intake and annual file review.On-going Task:Providing outreach materials and infornation to all partners such as city county,faith communities,businesses and local media. On-going. Task:Review of programs and operations through annual site visits by Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging and Hennepin County. Task:Client satisfaction surveys conducted twice annually. 8. Budget: (Specify total project budget by major funding sources. Attach additional listings where appropriate.) FUNDING SOURCES AMOUNT 2013 CDBG $15,000 Prior Year CDBG Funding'(2012 only) $10,000 Other Federal Funds(specify) $20,784 MAAA/MOA Low Income Housing Tax Credits $ State(specify) $ Municipal $ Metropolitan Council Private uidividuals and foundations $5000 Program Fees $55,000 Project Total $116,176 Grant Funds pay for expansion of service through community engagement,recruitment and 3 retention of volunteers and chore workers,intake and screening of clients;BCA background check on workers,scheduling workers and drivers and data collection and entry. i Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program(CDBG) FY2013(July 1,2013 thru June 30,2014) Application Request for City of Brooklyn Center Funds APPLICATION DUE: Tuesday January 15, 2013 by 4:30 PM Public Hearing: February 11,2013 A. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Name of Organization: Community Emergency Assistance Programs(CEAP) a. Address:7051 Brooklyn Blvd.Brooklyn Center,Mn 55429 b. Phone:763-450-3666 c. Organization years in operation:42 2. Name of program for which funding is being requested: Senior Services Program a. Who does the program serve? b. Is your proposed program currently in operation? Yes® No❑ c. If yes,number of years the program has been in operation: 20+years d. If no,what remains to be completed before the program can begin? List all tasks yet to be completed. e. When is the planned starting date? 3. What is your organization's experience in administering public funds?We have administered public funds for 20+ years. 4. List below the person(s)responsible for submitting this RFP,and for administering the proposed program: Submitting RFP:Clare Brumback Title Director of Development Phone: 763-4503666 Fax: 763-566-9604 a. Email: clare.brumback @ceap.com b. Is this a paid staff position? Y® N❑ Program Administrator:Annetta Willlers Title Director of Family Services a. Phone: 763-450-3671 Fax: 763-566-9604 b. Email: annetta.willers @ ceap.com c. Is this a paid staff position? Y® N❑ 5, Amount of Brooklyn Center FY2013 CDBG funds requested-,$15,000 B. INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR PROPOSED PROGRAM: 1. Proposed program description. Be concise,vet thorough in describing the activity of only the program for which funding is being sought,and in only as much detail as needed.Include Brooklyn Center local need(s)and population served. CDBG funds cannot be used to replace current program funds, If this an existing program, funds must be used to expand the program. CEAP's Meals on Wheels and Senior Chore Services provides seniors and adults with disabilities in Brooklyn Center the help they need that allows them to stay in their own homes.Last year CEAP served 12,400 hot meals in Brooklyn Center though our Meals on Wheels Program and performed 711 chores. Since our move to the Northwest Family Service Center in the fall of 2012,we.have seen a 15%increase in request for services for our seniors.The City of Brooklyn Centers investment in this program will he us to continue to meet these needs and the demand for services from our vulnerable adults.These services serve the community in the following ways: • Maintains homes and prevents neighborhood blight. • Provides a link for the resident to other social services and to identify residents who may have other special needs, • Fosters independence and supports social and.mental health, • Creates savings because of the the utilization of volunteers,especially fall and spring yard cleaning events. • Fosters vital community connections of residents,businesses,Faith communities,students and seniors. Chore Services: Referrals for this program continue to increase as our population ages and basic home repair and maintenance becomes too difficult and costly for seniors and the disabled,This program is open to adults,60 years and older or adults with physical restrictions.CEAP provides trustworthy,qualified workers and ensures work is done on a timely basis and in a thorough manner.This program provides the following services: • Seasonal outdoor work such as law_n care and snow removal. • Routine indoor cleaning. • Home repairs • Heavy cleaning. Meals on Wheels This program delivers nutritious meals to seniors and adults with disabilities.Volunteers from our community deliver these meals daily and provide not only a good,balanced meal but also the valuable check-in and daily connection to the community.Many of our seniors living alone count on this interaction.Meals on Wheels clients pay for their meals as they are able but will receive this service regardless of their ability to pay. Senior Service programs combined: • 63%of the residents we serve live alone. • 80%of the residents we serve that live alone are women. • 52%of the residents we serve are over 80 years old. CEAP provides these services to support those in our community who need our help to stay independent,healthy and connected to the broader community. 2. Describe the anticipated results and accomplishments for your proposed program. Seniors and adults with disabilities will receive these crucial support services,with expected expansion in 2013 based on our new address in Brooklyn Center and our partnership with Hennepin County Health and Human Services.This partnership helps us identify needs of the residents in our community and react to those needs in a collaborative manner.Residents who may not have known about our services are now requesting service because of referral.At the end of 2012 we were trending a 15%increase in request for services. 3. If you have previously been funded through CDBG funds,please provide a breakdown of the services that have been provide to Brooklyn Center residents and the accomplishments. CEAP has grown the Senior Services Program cons'istantly over the years.(Meals on Wheels serves over 12,400 meals per year and Senior Chores has averaged over 700 chores pers year over the last 5 years.Chores lat year included snow removal(85 jobs),Mowing(300 jobs),Indoor maintenance and cleaning(105 jobs)and home repairs and seasonal outdoor work(146 jobs). CEAP's motto is"Growing a Stronger.Community"and we bring the community together through services and community engagement through volunteerism.CEAP utilizes over 3000 volunteer hours from our community. 4. What is the internal protocol to be used to evaluate the success of your proposed program and the benefit(s)to the community? Intake/Assessment for new clients and annual file review for existing clients(ClientTrack database) Client database tacks progress and reports outcome measures monthly,quarterly'and annually. Volunteer management files are maintained and updated monthly. i i Review of programs and operations by Metropolitan Area Agency on Ageing and Hennepin County. Client Satisfaction surveys are conducted twice annually. 5. Do other entities provide Brooklyn Center residents the same,or similar,services for which you are requesting funding? Yes,"Home"also provides some chore services. Briefly describe why your program is unique in the service activity you are proposing to fund. CEAP's Senior Service are unique because notonly"does the senior or adult with disabilities.receive tangible, needed services,but also connections and relationships in the community that stop isolation and helplessness.Our volunteer base is from the community and working for the community. 6. Please describe your experience administering federal/public funds and how you have been able to meet the compliance requirements. (please provide a copy of pervious annual and quarterly reports) CEAP maintains data on all our client contact,services and outcomes and reviews against expectations,goals and objectives as needed or required. 5. Implementation Schedule: (Identify major project tasks to occur during the 12 months of the funding cycle). FY2013 expenditure period runs July 1,2013 through June 30,2014. Task: Provide new outreach materials to all collaborative partners(faith,business county,city) Date: on-going Task: Intake and assesment of all client int-take and annual file review Date: On-going with review in August 2013 Task: Clinet Satisfaction Survey twice pe ryear. Date: August 2013 and January 2014 6. Budget: List your Agency/Organization funding source(s)only for the specific Program for which FY2013 CDBG funds are being requested.Add additional lines as needed. FUNDING SOURCES AMOUNT Proposed FY2013 CDBG $15,000 Other Federal Funds(specify) $20,784 MAAA State(specify) $ County(specify) $ Municipal(specify) $ Metropolitan Council $ Private(specify) $5000 Individuals and Foundations Other(specify) $55,000 Program Total $95,784 7. List below specifically what activities or items the CDBG funds are proposed to be spent on in the delivery of your progra m. Grant Funds pay for expansion of service through community engagement,recruitment and retention of volunteers and chore workers,intake and screening of clients,BCA background check on workers,scheduling workers and drivers and data collection and entry. HUD requires specific documentation to receive reimbursement for program activities for which CDBG funds have been allocated.Required documents include certified_verification that at least 51%of households served are low/moderate income eligible per HUD income limits and staff time spent on program operation is to be documented. Please sign the statement below certifying your organization has the capacity to participate in the CDBG process and can provide the required documentation in the implementation schedule. I 1,(Name)Byron Laher, (Title)President of (Agency/Organization) Community Emer g enc y Assistance Programs (CEAP) verifies and takes responsibility for providing all required program documentation to receive CDBG reimbursement. i Attachment IV—Home Application and Request for Funding 2013 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY CDBG PROGRAM REQUEST FOR FUNDING (fillabld form.Use one form per project) A. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. City:Brooklyn Center 2. Project Name: H.O.M.E.Program 3. Primary Contact Person/Phone No./Email:Deb Taylor/952-541-1019 x317/d.taylor @seniorconunuinity.org B. PROJECT DATA 1. CDBG Funding Requested$14,000 (needs to be same as council resolution) 2. Is this an existing CDBG-funded project?,,MYes nNo 3. Project Location: Address or Citywide X 4. .Project Description:(Describe the project in as much detail as possible,including the local need(s)the project will address.) The Household&Outside Maintenance for Elderly program known as H.O.M.E.is operated by Senior Community Services(SCS),a well-respected Minnesota lion-profit 561(c)(3)organization,now in its 63rd year. The mission of H.O.M.E.is to assist older adults to maintain their dignity and live independently by providing accessible, reliable,and affordable homemaker,home maintenance and chore services. Provided on a sliding fee scale,services include: 1)homernaking—housecleaning,laundry,and grocery shopping; 2)home maintenance,including interior/exterior painting,minor home repairs,minor carpentry,and installing disability bars;and, 3)chore services,consisting of lawn mowing,snow removal,raking,yard cleanup,and window washing. H.O.M.E.has been serving the community since 1980 and partnering with the city of Brooklyn Center,for 18 years.These services help seniors stay in their homes and apartments in dignity and safety; H.O.M.E.services meet seniors'special needs because H.O.M.E.is a trusted provider and because our services are available on a fair and affordable sliding fee scale,while at the same time,preserving Brooklyn Center's 1 i housing stock. 5. Consolidated Plan Priorities: Using the Priority Summary chart below,identify what priority(ies)the project will meet. (Note:If a proposed project is a low urban county priority,you mast explain why it has a higher priority in your conanunity.) I Fiiorities tJse tondrete Rental Housing Existing Housing(Rehabilitation) First Time Homeownership Homelessness S ecial Needs Housing Public Service X Neighborhood Revitalization Transportation Services 6.Describe anticipated results/accomplislunents the project will have.(number of persons to receive.services, number of affordable housing;snits to be rehabilitated or built, etc.) We anticipate serving 44 Brooklyn Center residents age 60+. H.O.M.E.has discussed with the Brooklyn Center Fire Department the option of continued finding for the smoke detector program and there have been discussions with the Fire Department Public Education division to partner on a Home Safety program in the coming months. 7. Implementation Schedule: (Identify major project tasks to occur during/within the first 12 thonths of the 18 month expenditure period.Expenditure period begins July 1, 2012 and ends December 31,2013.) Task:Homemaking,Home Maintenance and Painting Date Ongoing—year around Task:Mowing and Snow Removal Date Mowing in the summer and snow removal in the winter Task:Yard Cleanup(raking,weeding,trimming;etc.) Date Spring and Fall 2 i 8. Budget: (Specify total project budget by major frsnding sorcrces, Attach additional listings where appropriate.) FUNDING SOURCES AMOUNT 2013 CDBG $79,313 Prior Year CDBG Funding(2012 only) $ Other Federal Funds-Title III&HRA $125,102 Low Income Housing Tax Credits $ State(specify) $ Municipal—City Social Service Funding $27,052 Metropolitan Council $ Private—Sliding Fee Scale $290,000 Other—United Way,Foundations, $143,300 Individual Donations Project Total $664,767 Prior Year CDBG Fund' (for this project)was$14,603. 3 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) FY2013(July 1,2013 thru June 30,2014) Application Request for City of Brooklyn Center Funds APPLICATION DUE: Tuesday January 15, 2013 by 4:30 PM Public Hearing:February 11,2013 A. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Name of Organization: Senior Community Services a. Address:10709 Wayzata Blvd.,Suite 111,Minnetonka,MN 55305 b. Phone:952-541-1019 x317 c: Organization years in operation:63 2. Name of program for which funding is being requested: H.O,M.E.(Household&Outside Maintenance for Elderly) a, Who does the program serve? Persons 60+ b. Is your proposed program currently in operation? Yes® No c. If yes,number of years the program has been in operation: 32 & If no,what remains to be completed before the program can begin? List all tasks yet to be completed. N/A e. When is the planned starting date? N/A 3. What is your organization's experience in administering public funds?Senior Community Services has administered CDBG and Older Americans Act Federal Title III Funding for over 20 years 4. List below the person(s)responsible for submitting this RFP,and for administering the proposed program: Submitting RFP:Deb Taylor Title COO Phone: 952.-541-1019 x317 Fax: 952-541-0841 a. Email: d.taylor @seniorcommunity.org b. Is this a paid staff position? Y® N❑ Program Administrator:Tim Morin Title H.O.M.E.Program Coordinator a. Phone: 952-746-4046 Fax: 952-541-0841 b. Email: t.morin @seniorcomrnunity,org c. Is this a paid staff position? Y 0 N❑ 5, Amount of Brooklyn Center FY2013 CDBG funds requested:$14,000 B. INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR PROPOSED PROGRAM: 1. Proposed program description.Be concise,yet thorough in describing the activity of only the program for which funding is being sought,and in only as much detail as needed. Include Brooklyn Center local need(s)and population served. CDBG funds cannot be used to replace current program funds. If this an existing program, funds must be used to expand the program. The Household&Outside Maintenance for Elderly program known as H.O.M.E.is operated by Senior Community Services(SCS),a well-respected Minnesota non-profit 501(c)(3)organization,now in its 63rd year. The mission of H.O.M.E:is to assist older adults to maintain their dignity and live independently by providing accessible,reliable, and affordable homemaker,home maintenance and chore services. Provided on a sliding fee scale,services include: 1)homemaking—housecleaning,laundry,and grocery shopping; i 2)home maintenance,including interior/exterior painting;minor home repairs,minor ca.rpentry,and installing safety grab bars;and, 3)chore services,consisting of lawn mowing,snow removal,raking,yard cleanup,and window washing. H.O.M.E.has been serving the community since 1980 and partnering with the city of Brooklyn Center for 18 years. These services help seniors stay in their homes and apartments in dignity and safety. H.O.M.E.services meet seniors'special needs because H.O.M.E.is a trusted provider and because our services are available on a fair and affordable sliding fee scale,while at the same time,preserving Brooklyn Center's housing stock. 2. Describe the anticipated results and accomplishments for your proposed program. We anticipate serving 44 Brooklyn Center residents age 60+. H.O.M.E.has discussed with the Brooklyn Center Fire Department the option of continued funding for the smoke detector program and there have been discussions with the Fire Department's Public Education division to partner on a Home Safety program in the coming months. 3. If you have previously been funded through CDBG funds,please provide a breakdown of the services that have been provide to Brooklyn Center residents and the accomplishments. In calendar year 2012,H.O.M.E.provided services to 153 Brooklyn Center residents age 60+. Through a partnership with the Brooklyn Center Fire Department,H.O.M.E. purchased smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors with CDBG funds for 123 Brooklyn Center elderly residents and the Fire Department installed the detectors. In addition,H.O.M.E.provided 800 hours of service to33 lower income elders in Brooklyn Center(three H.O.M.E. clients also had smoke detectors installed). The breakdown of the jobs included: Minor Repairs: 22 Homemaking: 29 Painting: 1. Mowing: 130 Spring&Fall Yard Cleanup: 22 Snow Removal: 16 Spring&Fall Yard Cleanup was provided by volunteer groups,including Breck School and UnitedHealth. 4. What is the internal protocol to be used to evaluate the success of your proposed program and the benefit(s)to the community? Senior Community Services(SCS)is proud of its record of providing impactful services that are valued by seniors and help achieve community goals of keeping seniors engaged,healthy,safe,and living independently for as long as possible. SCS tracks and reports on the following outcomes for the H.O.M.E.program through an annual survey: • 85%of clients will report being satisfied with the H.O.M.E.program. • 85%of clients will remain independent as a result of getting timely help with physically demanding tasks. • 85%of clients will report that H.O.M.E.services helped them to continue living independently at home. The H.O.M.E.program has met or exceeded these outcomes in every year we've provided service. The H.O.M.E.program director monitors service levels and outcomes to make changes and problem-solve as necessary throughout the year,making regular progress reports.to SCS'Chief Operating Officer, The SCS Board of Directors'Program Review Committee reviews the H.O.M.E.program annually to assure it is meeting its goals and objectives and makes a presentation to the full Board of Directors. Evaluation data are used to assess the need for and effectiveness of SCS services and to evaluate progress on the organization's strategic plan. S. Do other entities provide Brooklyn Center residents the same,or similar,services for which you are requesting funding? Yes. CEAP provides some of the same services-but we work closely with them to avoid duplication of services. i Briefly describe why your program is unique in the service activity you are proposing to fund. Volunteers are integral to the success of this program;extending the services far beyond what the professional staff alone could provide, Senior Community Services has an extensive and well established volunteer recruitment and training program. Use of trained volunteers keeps program costs down and provides opportunity for community engagement and civic pride.In Brooklyn Center,H.O.M.E.provided 315 hours of volunteer service. Through our partnership with the Brooklyn Center Fire Department,.an additional 123 hours of volunteer service was provided. Participation in the H.O.M.E.program assures access to additional resources and services that would benefit the older adult. Additional services are provided in a seamless manner,consistent with our Mission,as part of our comprehensive approach to helping older adults live independently in their own homes. Many frail elders utilize other SCS services,such as care coordination,participation in physical fitness,educational,recreational and social activities outside their home through SCS'six senior center and,community-based programs;or support for their family members through SCS' caregiver coaching and counseling.In addition,SCS'has successful,established partnerships with over 255 other agencies, units of government,churches,school districts and local community programs to provide access to services such as respite,adult day services and home care,meals on wheels,transportation,etc.,and ensures that SCS provides an integrated,non-duplicative service system for every elder,regardless of that person's entry point into SCS services. 6. Please describe your experience admin.isteringfederal/public funds and how you have been able to meet the compliance requirements. (please provide a copy of pervious annual and quarterly reports) Senior Community Services has over 20 years experience successfully administering federal/public funds and meeting the compliance requirements through a comprehensive database that tracks all pertinenet information. S. Implementation Schedule: (Identify major project tasks to occur during the 12 months of the funding cycle). FY2013 expenditure period runs July 1,2013 through June 30,2014. Task: Homemaking,Home Maintenance and Painting Date: Ongoing-year around Task: Mowing and Snow Removal Date: Mowing in the summer and snow removal in the winter Task: Yard Cleanup(raking,weeding,trimming,etc.) Date: Spring and Fall 6. Budget: List your Agency/Organization funding source(s)only for the specific program for which FY2013 CDBG funds are being requested.Add additional lines as needed. FUNDING SOURCES AMOUNT Proposed FY2013 CDBG $79,313 Other Federal Funds(specify) $125,102 State(specify) $ County(specify) $ Municipal(specify) $27,052 Metropolitan Council $ Private(specify) $290,000 Other(specify) $143,300 Program.Total $664,767 7. List below specifically what activities or items the CDBG funds are proposed to be spent on in the delivery of your program. We seek partnership with the city of Brooklyn Center again in 2013/14 to support Brooklyn Center seniors in need through"sliding fee access to Senior Community.Services'H.O.M.E.program.This continued partnership will not only enable low to middle income older adults in the community to access reliable and affordable homemaking,home maintenance and chore services by providing a sliding fee scale,it will help keep residents in their homes and communities,leverage additional resources to support residents and foster a positive sense of community. HUD requires specific documentation to receive reimbursement for program activities for which CDBG funds have been allocated.Required documents include certified verification thatat least 51%of households served are low/moderate income eligible per HUD income limits and staff time spent on program operation is to be documented. Please sign the statement below certifying your organization has the capacity to participate in the CDBG process and can provide the required documentation in the implementation schedule. I,(Name) I (Title)Chief Operating Officer of (Agency/Organization) Senior Community Services verifies and'takes responsibility for providing all required program documentation to receive CDBG reimbursement. i i Hennepin County CDBG Program Client Benefit Reporting Form Agency Name: Senior Community Services Program Name: Home North Brooklyn Center Reporting Period: 10101/2012A2131/2012 New Individuals Served this - Year to Date Income Categories Reporting Period _ For, fflce„use nl r v 0�30% "Extremely Low” 0 31-50% "Low" 12 -v 51-801A "Moderate" 9 Subtotal 21 - '- Greater Than 801/o r UNKNOWN.,..,.,.: Totals 21 r :u Race/Ethnicity Categories #Non-Hispanic #Hispanic #,Non Hispanic #Hispanic r, 11-White 19 a, 12-Black/African American 2 - yr 13-Asian NW P ` _•" 14-American Indian 15-Native Hawaiian/Other P.acific)slander 16-American Indian/Alaskan A% � - = Native&White r.. g - 17-Asian&White 7 `� zl 18-Black/African American& � White y � 19-American Indian/Alaskan Native&Black/African American _ .w 20-Other/Multi-racial Totals 21 Female Head of Household 16 Describe accomplishments during this report period(attach additional pages as need): In the fourth quartet of 2012 We were able to provide 322.25 hours of services to 21 Brooklyn Center seniors residing in 17 homes.We provided 18.5 hours of cleaning service,7.5 hours of lawn mowing service,226 hours of volunteer service,525 hours of minor repair service and 65 hours of snow removal service. H.O.M.E,continues to work with the Brooklyn Center Fire Department on the free smoke detector program. We are also continuuing to market and build partnerships within the community. Informationprovided by: Timothy Morin (Signature) T.Morin (Date)1/10/2013 i i CITY OF MINNETONKA CDBG PROGRAM SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR SERVICES PROVIDED DATE SERVICES PROVIDED FROM: 10/01/2012-12/31/201? AGENCY NAME: Senior Community Services PROGRAM/SERVICE NAME: Household&Outside Maintenance for Elderly(H.O.M.E.) 1. Total number of people benefiting from activity: 98 (Note: For child care count the parent(s)and child(ren). For all other services count the number of people directly benefiting from the service.) 2. Information about the people served from the activity • Median income (Use current Section 8 income guidelines to determine household income category.) Households with incomes above 80%of area median income 16 Households with incomes between 80%and 50%of area median income 37 Households with incomes between 50%and 30%of area median income 38 Households with incomes below 30%of area median income 7 TOTAL(Number should equal number on line 1) 98 • Number of Female Headed Households: 50 • Race/Ethnicity of all people(Total number should equal number on line 1) ETHNICfTY RACE �� NoN"i Hispanlc/Latmo Hispanic/Latino American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black orAfrican American Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander White 98 American Indian or Alaska Native and White Asian and White Black or African American and White American Indian or Alaska Native and Black or African American Other 3. Provide brief description of accomplishments of the program/serJice during this time period(attach additional pages as needed:From October 1st through December 31st 917.5 service hours were provided to 98 clients(unduplicated), residing in 71 Minnetonka homes. The majority of the 187 jobs represented by these hours were for cleaning(110 Jobs 242 Hours but Minnetonka residents were also assisted with Lawn Mowing(9 Jobs.21 Hours).Minor repairs (17 jobs,38 Hours)Painting(8 lobs,123.5Hours)Snow Removal(13 jobs,13 Hours)and Volunteer Leaf Raking (30 Jobs 480 Hours) Information provided by Timothy Morin Program Coordinator H 0 M E North/West Date.,0110912013 Attachment V— Christina's Child Care Center,Inc Application and Request for Funding 2013 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY CDBG PROGRAM REQUEST FOR FUNDING (fillable form.Use one forin per project) A. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. City:Brooklyn Center 2. Project Name: Early Childhood Education Improvement 3. Primary Contact Person/Phone No./Email:763-390-5870/sbzeogar@cluiskids2.org cluiskids2.org B. PROJECT DATA 1. CDBG Funding Requested$ 15,000 (needs to be same as.couileil resolution) 2. Is this an existing CDBG-funded project? nYes XNo 3. Project Location: Address:6120 Xerxes Ave N,Brooklyn Center,NIN 55430 or Citywide 4. Project Description:(Describe the project in as much detail as possible,includingthe local need(s)the project will address.) A commitment to early childhood education,resulting in our preschoolers being fully proficient in 90%of rigorous school readiness indicators compared with 50%of theirs peers across Minnesota.Our professional teachers coupled with an eco-friendly environment facilitate the optimal growth and development of the child.We hope to expand our program to offer services to school-age kids to help them with tutoring, home work assistance,summer program and much more. 5. Consolidated Plan Priorities: Using the Priority Summary chart below;identify what priority(ies)the project will meet. (Note:If a proposed project is a low urban county priority,you must explain why it has a higher priority in your community.) 1'.iloi3ties v,°< __- _ ;T_Jse�tb5_rtd►caf_e_-' Rental Housing Existing Housing(Rehabilitation) First Time Ilomeownershi Homelessness Special Needs Housing Public Service 1 i I i I i i Neighborhood Revitalization x Transportation Services i 6.Describe anticipated results/accomplisluneuts the project will have.(number of persons to receive services, number of affordable housing units to be rehabilitated or built, etc.) 7. Implementation Schedule: (I(Ientify major project tasks to occur during)within the first 12 months of the 18 tn6nfh expenditure period.Expeiiditiire period begins July I, 2012 and ends December 31,2013.) Task:Playground Date July 30,2013 Task:Classrooms Date October 30,2013 Task:Learning Materials Date February 28,2014 8. Budget: (Specify total project budget by major fainding sources. Attach additional listings iAere appropriate.) FUNDING SOURCES AMOUNT 2013 CDBG $15,000 Prior Year CDBG Funding(2012 only) $0 Other Federal Fiends(specify) $0 Low Income Housing Tax Credits $0 State(specify) $0 Municipal $0 Metropolitan Council $0 Private(specify) $0 :Other(specify) $0 Project Total $15,000 2 I Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program(CDBG) FY2013(July 1,2013 thru June 30,2014) Application Request for City of Brooklyn Center Funds APPLICATION DUE: Tuesday January 15, 2013 by 4:30 PM Public Hearing:February 11, 2013 A. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Name of Organization: Christina's Child Care Center,Inc a. Address:6120 Xerxes Avenue North,Brooklyn Center,MN 55430 b. Phone:763-390-5870 c. Organization years in operation:Seven Years 2. Name of program for which funding is being requested: Early Childhood Education and Care a. Who does the program serve? Low/moderate income and Maittary Family b. Is your proposed program currently in operation? Yes® No❑ c. If yes,number of years the program has been in operation: Seven Years d. If no,what remains to be completed before the program can begin? List all tasks yet to be completed. e. When is the planned starting date? 3. What is your organization's experience in administering public funds?We have professional knowledge in handling public funding.While we have never been awarded any grants,we get paid directly from the state and county funding.We are a Fiscal Responsible organization. 4. List below the person(s)responsible for submitting this RFP,and for administering the proposed program: Submitting RFP:Mr.Stephen Barron ZeogatTitle Chairman BOD Phone: 763-464-9238 Fax: 763-566-0335 a. Email.. sbzeogar@chriskids2.org b. Is this a paid staff position? Y❑ N Program Administrator:Ophelia Vonyee Zeogar Title Program Director a. Phone: 763-390-5870 Fax: 763-566-0335 b. Email: ophelia @chriskids2.org c. Is this a paid staff position? Y M N Q 5. Amount of Brooklyn Center FY2013 CDBG funds requested:$15,000 B. INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR PROPOSED PROGRAM: 1. Proposed program description.Be concise,vet thorough in describing the activity of only the program for which funding is being sought,and in only as much detail_as needed.Include Brooklyn Center local need(s)and population served. CDBG funds cannot be used to replace current program funds. If this an existing program, funds must be used to expand the program. We offer an eco-friendly child care and early childhood educational services to all low/.moderate income and Military family.Christina's Child Care Center aims to prepare its students to excel as young leaders of tomorrow by combining an exclusive collegiate-based curriculum tailored specifically for children with enhanced,first class child care services.Unlike our competitors,we offer free transportation, advanced technology programs, activities such as arts and crafts,dance,theatre and gymnastics,all in one location. 2. Describe the anticipated results and accomplishments for your proposed program. A commitment to early childhood education,resulting in our preschoolers being fully proficient in 90% of rigorous school readiness indicators compared with 500%of theirs peers across Minnesota.Our professional teachers coupled with an eco-friendly environment facilitate the optimal growth and development of the child.We hope to expand our program to offer services to school-age kids to help them with tutoring;home work assistance,summer program and much more. I 3. If you have previously been funded through CDBG funds,please provide a breakdown of the services that have been provide to Brooklyn Center residents and the accomplishments. N/A 4. What is the internal protocol to be used to evaluate the success of your proposed program and the benefit(s)to the community? We set a rigirous benchmark to evaluate our students and we do a bi-annual internal and external audit.of our programs. S. Do other entities provide Brooklyn Center residents the same,or similar,services for which you are requesting funding? There are many Children Day Care in Brooklyn Park but Christina Child Care offers an extensive and well-rounded child care that prepares our children for kindergarten Briefly describe why your program is unique in the service activity you are proposing to fund. We provide affordable Child Care;We provide free transportation services,open early and close late to accommodate single working parents in the Community.We partner with the parents in developing an inclusive curriculum that prepares our children for kindergarten. 6. Please describe your experience administering federal/public funds and how you have been able to meet the compliance requirements. (please provide a copy of pervious annual and quarterly reports) N/A 5. Implementation Schedule: (identify major project tasks to occur during the 12 months of the funding cycle). FY2013 expenditure period runs July 1,2013 through June 30,2014, Task: Playground Date: July30,2013 Task: Classrooms Date: October 30,2013 Task: Learning Materials Date: February 28,2014 6. Budget: List your Agency/Organization funding source(s)only for the specific program for which FY2013 CDBG funds are being requested.Add additional lines as needed. FUNDING SOURCES AMOUNT Proposed FY2013 CDBG $15,000 Other Federal Funds(specify) $0 State(specify) $0 County(specify) $0 Municipal(specify) $0 Metropolitan Council $0 Private"(specify) $0 Other(specify) $0 Program Total $15,000 7. List below specifically what activities or items the CDBG funds are proposed to be spent on in the delivery of your program. 1.To build an eco-friendly Playground for the children.2.To buy more classroom equipment and learning materials, HUD requires specific documentation to receive reimbursement for program activities for which CDBG funds have been allocated.Required documents include certified verification that at least 51%of households served are low/moderate income eligible per HUD income limits and staff time spent on program operation is to be documented. Please sign the statement below certifying your organization has the capacity to participate in the CDBG process and can provide the required documentation in the implementation schedule, i,(Name)Stephen Barron Zeogar (Title)Chairman BOD of (Agency/Organization) Christina Child.Care Center,Inc: verifies and takes responsibility for providing all required program documentation to receive CDBG reimbursement. i Attachment VI— PRO USA Application and Request for Funding 2013 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY CDBG PROGRAM REQUEST FOR FUNDING (tillable forin. Use one form per project) A. GENERAL INFOMIATION 1. City:Brooklyn Center 2. Project Name: Computer Training and Job Readiness 3. Primary Contact Person/Phone No./Email KirknatrickweahP_yahoo.com,763-355- 5600 B. PROJECT DATA 1. CDBG Funding Requested$15,000.00 (needs to be same as council resolution) 2. Is this an existing CDBG-funded project? ❑Yes ❑No 3. Project Location: Address 3300 Bass Lake Road,Ste 311,Brooklyn Center or Citywide 4. Project Description:(Describe the project in as mulch detail as possible,including the local need(s)the project will address.) 1. Describe the anticipated results and accomplishments for your proposed program. Include historical data as appropriate. Many African come to the US without computer knowledge.Few African American youth interviewed from our survey shows that not,only Africans need the training. - Community members from priority population need computer training.Some go to NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center in Minneapolis and other places in Minneapolis thereby traveling over long distance.Some have to be put on waiting list because of space.The Liberian-African African American Youth also referred to as Northwest Hennepin Minority Health and Cultural Center will takes up to 100 people.With more available computers,residents in Brooklyn Center will not have to go to Minneapolis looking for computer training.centers. The project will train students,youth, elders who are in need of computer literacy to do their academic work,job readiness and communication with friends,employers academic institutions, etc.The Youth Center is currently recruiting people,who want to attend the training.The Transcea Bible Church,which Pastor,George Wonlon'heads is also informing members of his church about the program.He is the Secretary of the Liberian Ministers Association(LMA).He will inform many other churches about the program. He too has computer training expertise.Faith Chapel Church, one of the leading and larger African churches in Brooklyn Park has expressed willingness to help provide manpower to the program and add resume preparation to the computer training.Their office will form part of the Center offices with Pastor Wonlon who is also located atthe youth center 1 offices.The Somali Confederation will contact Somalis in Northwest Hennepin,particularly New Hope,Brooklyn Park/Center to take,advantage of the program..Leaflets wil I be distributed to African, African American and main stream churches to promote the program. We will combine the computer training with counseling,which is needed so much within African, African American communities.This makes our program more unique and falls within Brooklyn Center's thriving community program. 5. Consolidated Plan PizoAties: Using the Priority Summary chart below,identify what priority(ies)the project will meet. (Note:If a proposed project is a low urban county priority,you must explain why it has a higher priority in your community.) Priorthes TTSe to Yud►cate Rental Housing Existing Housing(Rehabilitation) First Time Homeownership Homelessness Special Needs Housing Public Service x Neighborhood Revitalization Transportation Services 6.Descizbe anticipated results/accoinplislunaits,the project will have.(number of persons to receive services,number ofaffordable housing units to be rehabilitated or built, etc.) Over 40 people may be trained for the computer program. 7. Implementation Schedule: ,(Identify major project tasks to occur daring/within the first 12 months of the 18 month expenditure period.Expenditure period begins July 1, 2012 and ends December 31,2013.) Task:Recruitment Date 3/30/13 Task:Interview of potential participants Date 4/30/13 Task:Commencement of project Date 7/01/13 8. Budget: (Speeify total project budget by major funding sources. Attach additional listings where appropriate.) FUNDING SOURCES AMOUNT 2 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) FY2013 (July 1, 2013 thru June 30, 2014) Application Request for City of Brooklyn Center Funds APPLICATION DUE: Tuesday January 15, 2013 by 4:30PM Public Hearing: February 11, 2013 A. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Name of Organization: PRO USA (Lead Agency), Liberian -African Youth Center, Liberian Human Rights and Refugee Welfare Organization (LIHRRVVO) and Transcea Bible Church a.Address: 3300 Bass Lake Road, Ste 311, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 b.Phone: 1800-765-8108 alternative phone 763-355-5600 c. Organization years in operation: 6 years ( Lead Agent) 2. Name of program for which funding is being requested: Computer Training inclusive of job readiness a.Who does the program serve? The Project will serve African, African American and other populations b.Is your proposed program currently in operation? NO. It was but not now. c.If yes, number of years the program has been in operation: d.If no,what remains to be completed before the program can begin? List all tasks yet to be completed. When is the planned starting date? The Project will purchase not less than ten computers. The program commences on July 1, 2013 approval of grant 3.What is your organization's experience in administering public funds? The Lead Agency, PRO USE has received grants and used them for the purpose intended with accurate reports sent to grant makers with external editor's reports. 4.List below the person(s) responsiblefor submitting this RFP, and for administering the proposed program: Submitting RFP: Mr. Duanna Siryon Title Executive Director, PRO USA a.Phone: 1800-765-8104 Fax: 1800765-8104 b.Email: E-info@prousa.org , aaaunity@yahoo.com c. Is this a paid staff position? Yes. Program Administrator: Kirkpatrick Weah Title Exe. Director, Liberian Human Rights & Refugee Welfare Org. a.Phone: 763-355-5600 b.Email: aycnwh@vahoo.com, aaaunitv@vahoo.corn kirkpatrickweah@yahoo.com c. Is this a paid staff position? Yes. He shall be compensated for the time he will put in during the project. Besides, Mr. Weah works 10 hours daily at the youth center, where he serves as coordinator of the center. The most important thing is to have someone at the project location to supervise things and provide training as well He has the qualification for the project 5.Amount of Brooklyn Park FY2013 CDI3G funds requested: $ 15,000.00 6.The City of Brooklyn Park Mission Statement is as follows:A Thriving Community Inspiring Pride Where Opportunities Exist for &City priorities include services for youth diversity and leveraging community resources. a. How does your proposed program activity support the Brooklyn Center Mission and priorities? The grant is an opportunity for the particular communities in Brooklyn Center particularly that need job readiness and computer literacy. African African American living around 55428-55430 will benefit a lot given the proximity. Using computer training achieved to get job meets Brookyn Park objective for the grant. 2013 CDBG $15,000.00 Prior Year CDBG Fund ng(2012 only) n/a Other Federal Funds(specify) .$ Logy hicome Housing Tax Credits $ State(specify) $ Municipal $ Metropolitan Council $ Private(specify) $ Other(specify) $ Project Total $ 3 B. INFORMATION ABOUT YOURPROPOSED PROGRAM: 1. Proposed program.description.Be concise,vet thorough in describing the activity of only the'program for which funding is being sought,and in onlyas much detail as needed.Include Brooklyn Park local need(s)and population served.CDBG funds cannot be used to replace current program funds.If this an existing program,funds must be used to expand theprogram. 2. Describe the anticipated results and accomplishments for your proposed program. Include historical data as appropriate.. The Collaborative agencies including its Lead Agency, PRO USA, have respectively conducted computer training for immigrants and others. The Liberian Human Rights and Refugee Welfare Organization (LIHRRWO)currently runs the newly established and the only African Youth Center in the State of Minnesota, which is located at 3300 Bass Lake Road,Ste 316. Since 2004 it continues to provide services such as housing, immigration and legal assistance;etc. The project will train students,youth;elders who are in need of computer literacy to do their academic work, job readiness and communication with friends, employers academic institutions, etc. The Liberian African Youth Center is currently recruiting people, who want to attend the training.The Transcea Bible Church,which Pastor;George Wonlon heads is also informing members of his church about the program. He is the Secretary of the Liberian Ministers.Association (LMA). He will inform many other churches about the program. He too has computer training expertise.Faith Chapel Church,one of the leading and larger African churches in Brooklyn Park has expressed willingness to help provide manpower to the program and add resume preparation to the computer training.Their office will form part of the Center offices with Pastor Wonlon who is also located at the youth center offices. The Somali Confederation will contact Somalis in Northwest Hennepin,particularly New Hope,Brooklyn Park/Center to take advantage of the program.Leaflets will be distributed to African,African American and main stream churches to promote the program. 3. What is the internal protocol to be used to evaluate the success of your proposed program and the benefit(s)to the community? We will have registration sheet of all participants of the program.We will have intake form, evaluation form to ascertain the impact of the program on the users and the community.The number of people who started the program and completed it and those who did not will all be recorded.Those who did not complete will be encourage to continue in phase two and or onward. 4. Do other entities provide Brooklyn Park residents the same,or similar,services for which you are requesting funding? Briefly describe why your program is unique in the service activity you are proposing to fund. Ours is the best to form for the-following: a. Our youth center where the program will be conducted opens from 9:00 a.m.—8:30 p.m,unlike other places. We have specialists in computer training from particularly the African African American communities and churches that are willing to provide in-kind contribution by training people even after the grant period runs out.So,their will be continuity. b. Faith Chapel Church is adding another component to the program,which is resume preparation while Transcea Bible Church is adding volunteer hours to the computer training including counseling of youth or others that will come to,the program.So,two or three birds will be killed with one stone thereby achieving beyond the project focus.This is what our community needs most. c. Money to execute the computer training by compensation of trainers,purchases of papers and making available computers will be undertaken by the collaborative agencies,that will be reimbursed quarterly.These three agencies are financially solvent to execute the purpose of the'program without delay. One of the major reasons our proposal will be successful is the community has over the years work with those'who will run the project,including clergy. d. We have the facilities to accommodate people on the program.Our offices are opened for 12 hours. People use our center even Sundays.The computer lab will be'opened from 3:30-6:30 pm on i Sundays to allow students to complete their assignments or job seekers to complete their applications for submission on Monday,etc.The Project Coordinator,Mr.Kirkpatrick Weah of LIHRRINO,who is also the Director of the Center works almost ten hours daily at the center.Pastor Wonlon will beat the center most of his days and on Saturdays. This proposal has a.potential of being of success than ever before,The.Center has eight collaborative agencies."They all will contribute to the success of the program.. 5. Implementation Schedule: (identify major project tasks to occur during the 12 months of the funding cycle). FY2013 expenditure period runs July 1,2013through June30,2014 Task:Recruitment Date 3130113 Task:Interview of vote ntial participants Date 4/30113 Task:Commencement of project Date 07/01/13 7. Budget:Ust yourAgency/Organization funding source(s)only for the specific proeramfor which FY2013 CDBG funds are being requested.Add additional lines as needed. FUNDING SOURCES AMOUNT Proposed FY2013CDBG $15,000 Other Federal Funds(specify) $ State(specify) $ County(specify) $ Municipal(specify) $ Metropolitan Council Private,(specify) $ Other(specify) $ Program Total, $15,000.00 8. List below specifically what activities or items the CDBG funds areproposed to be spent on in the delivery of your program. a. Compensation for two trainers.Each will make$15.00 per hour for three hours per week.both will earn $360.00 per month x 12 months=$4,320.00,ten computers=$5,000.00,internet=$502.00 at$42.00 per month. Use of youth center for 12 months=$2,000.00.Project Coordinator=$1,500 p/y. PRO USA $1,696.00 for oversight and administrative cost. Total$15,000.00 HUD requires specific documentation to receive reimbursement for program activities for which CDBG funds have been allocated.Required documents include certified verification that at least 51%of households served are low/moderate income eligible per HUD income limits and staff time spent on program operation is to be documented.Please sign the statement below certifying your organization has the capacity to participate in the CDBG process and can provide the required documentation in the implementation schedule. I, Kirkpatrick Weah,Projects/Programs Director of the Liberian-African Youth Center takes responsibility for providing all required program documentation to receive CDBG reimbursement,with approval of the Lead Agent,PRO USA.Executive Director,Mr:Duanna Siryon,who is the oversight of the project. NOTE:A complete RFP Application for CDBG funds must include the following: • Completed and signed FY2013 RFP Application • Copyof your Agency/Organization's 501(c)(3)letter I:\Ec6nDev\CDBG\2013 CDBG Program\Meetings\2013 Application.docx 'I Attachment VII— Code Enforcement Request for Funding 2013 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY CDBG PROGRAM REQUEST FOR FUNDING (fillable form. Use one form per project) A. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. City:Brooklyn Center 2. Project Name: Neighborhood Stabilization/Code Enforcement 3. Primary Contact Person/Phone No./Email Jesse Anderson,763-569-3420 B. PROJECT DATA 1. CDBG Funding Requested$ 150,000 (needs to be same as council resolution) 2. Is this an existing CDBG-funded project? ®Yes QNo 3. Project Location: Address or Citywide 4. Project.Description:(Describe the project in as much detail as possible,including the local need(s)the project will address.) Consistent withNational,State and County trends,,the City of Brooklyn Center has experienced high rates of residential property foreclosures resulting in significant numbers of vacant and abandoned properties. Brooklyn Center is one of six Hennepin County cities experiencing the greatest number of foreclosures. Only Brooklyn Park and Minneapolis have more foreclosed and vacant residential properties than Brooklyn Center. On a percent basis,Brooklyn center had the highest percentage of foreclosures of all cities in suburban Hennepin County from 2007 through 2010.Based on current market conditions and projections by governmental,and,financial institutions,Brooklyn Center will continue to experience high rates of foreclosures for several years to come. Specific data for foreclosed and vacant properties in Brooklyn Center is shown by the following: Foreclosures in Brooklyn Center 2006 135 2007 254 2008 394 2009 305 2010 287 2011 246 2012 197 Properties Vacant some point within 2009 804 Properties Vacant some point within 2010 848 1 i I Properties Vacant some point within 2011 916 Properties Vacant some point within 2012 630 Currently vacant homes as of January,2012 288 (D ffi hence in totdls lndicates ie-occupancy) *Due to"continual fluctuations in housing market and tracking capacity,numbers may vary slightly. The impacts of foreclosed and vacant properties in'the City of Brooklyn Center is summarized by the following: Vacant and abandoned properties can create costly problems for cities in general and potentially severe problems for specific neighborhoods hardest hit by clusters of foreclosed or vacant properties. Vacant properties detract from the quality of life in cities and can severely drain municipal budgets. These properties negatively affect homeowners who struggle to maintain their properties in an environment where property values may continue to decline. •The number of vacant properties fluctuates,but is expected to be high for the next few years. The status ofthe property,ownership,responsibleparties'and numbers can change daily. Some properties were vacant for two years. •The majority of vacant.properties in the city have one or more code violations,everything from health/life safety hazards to general nuisances. •Significant city resources and costs are being spent to deal with problems associated with vacant properties,often shifting resources from other programs areas. *Early intervention with vacant properties helps to ensure minimum community standards,while increasing citizen satisfaction. •The presence of vacant homes and foreclosures on a block is impacting the sale prices of open market transactions. Some properties are being listed below or near land values. •Long term vacant properties createpote-mial for increased levels of vandalism and more serious criminal activity. City of Brooklyn Center.Foreclosure and Vacant Property Strateev The following is a summary of the city's comprehensive foreclosure and vacant property strategy. Implementation ofthe'strategy will involve both local and CDBG funding sources. Four Step Foreclosure and vacant Property Strategy Step 1—Data.Collection Identify the scope and depth of foreclosures and its impact on the community in order to develop effective action plans. Although initial analysis is already complete,monitoring conditions as the housing market fluctuates and evolves is an ongoing process. Step 2-Neighborhood Stabilization Evaluating the condition of properties,eliminating imminent health and life safety hazards,securing buildings and minimizing nuisances. Step 3—Prevention and Intervention Educational and referral activities to prevent or assist individuals going through the foreclosure 2 i I process, Step 4—Reinvestment Getting vacant properties re-occupied with a focus on safe and decent housing and owner-occupancy. I I As part of the overall foreclosure and vacant property strategy,the City has adopted a Vacant Building Ordinance which includes the following provisions and requirements: °• An owner,mortgage company or other responsible party must register a residential or commercial property that is vacant for more than 30 days. :• A property plan,which includes operational inform.ation and a plan for re-occupying the property, must be developed. Actions must be taken to ensure the property is secured and maintained in good condition. An inspection prior to re-occupancy is required to ensure the property meets minimum health and safety standards *e A streamlined process for correction o.f nuisances and city-facilitated abatements is established. Unpaid registration fees and costs of abatements and city services may be specially assessed to the property. Summary of CDBG Assisted Activities Related to City's Foreclosure and Vacant Property Strategy CDBG assisted activities will focus on increased and targeted code enforcement in eligible geographical areas of the city qualifying as part of the low and moderate income upper quartile requirement.The primary goal of these CDBG assisted activities is to arrest the decline of City neighborhoods. Code enforcement activities are described by following: • Maintain list of vacant residential properties,identify and evaluate property conditions and take actions to eliminate health and life safety hazards. • When foreclosed and vacant properties are identified,assure that property is secured,including boarding up if necessary,and checking to see that utilities are shut off if necessary to avoid problems such as frozen pipes,address public nuisance and housing/building code violations. • Administer provisions of city's Vacant Building Ordinance including identifying and working with responsible party(ies)to ensure property is secured and address required_actions responsible party(ies)must take to comply with Vacant Building Ordinance. • Work with responsible part ies on the development of a property plan pursuant to the requirements of the city's Vacant Building Ordinance,including timetable to address applicable regulations/violations. Work with residents to address issues relative to foreclosed and vacant properties that are unique to a particular neighborhood and work with appropriate city departments/staff and/or non-profit and community groups in a collaborative approach to property maintenance and rehabilitation. Proactively address issues which cause or create a blighting influence on adjoining properties. 5. Consolidated Plan Pflotlties: Using the Priority Summary chart below,identify what priority(ies)the project will meet. (Note:If a proposed project is a low urban county priority,you.initst explain why it has a higher priority in your poniihunity.) _Yrio�tties..._ _ �t7se�to ►tdicate�_:x' 3 Rental Housing Existing Housing(Rehabilitation) First Time Homeownershi Homelessness Special Needs Housing Public Service Nei boyhood Revitalization X Transportation Services 6.Describe anticipated results/accoinplislunents the project win leave. (number of persons to receive services, number of affordable horsing units to be rehabilitated or•built, etc.) The goal in 2012 was to address all-existing foreclosed and vacant properties in a timely manner. City staff have worked to process all foreclosures and vacant properties within the city. Currently there are 225 vacant properties that are monitored, inspected,and registered. Tine goals for 2012 are to accomplish the following: •Verify and update existing inventory of all foreclosed and vacant residential properties in the city. •Continue to quickly recognize vacant properties quicker by combining information on bank owned property and low water consumption. *Monitor foreclosures and associated problems such as vacant properties. •Work with mortgage companies and servicing companies for vacant properties for a timely response and resale of vacant properties. •Identify and prioritize property code violations with health and safety issues addressed and resolved first so that properties are safe and secured. •Address and resolve secondary housing/building code"and public nuisance violations of vacant and foreclosed properties., •Continue to implement and administer the requirements of the city's Vacant Building Ordinance. •Assure that residents ni areas affected by foreclosed and vacant properties are informed about code enforcement activities and that resident information regarding foreclosed and vacant properties is incorporated into property monitoring and information activities. •In addition to CDBG assisted code enforcement activities,it is the city's goal to provide staff and financial resources to assure that at minumuin, 100 ofthe current number of vacant And foreclosed properties are re-occupied with a focus on safe, decent affordable owneroccupied.housing.Between March 2009 and January 2013 one hundred and thirteen(113)Renew Loans had closed on vacant/foreclosed properties in the city,providing homes fornew homeowners un the city and contributing to the stability of city neighborhoods. 4 i CDBG activities.assisted.are part of.a larger strategy to arrest the decline of City neighborhoods.Other non CDBG activities being deployed to arrest neighborhood decline include: *Renew Loan Program o Neighborhood Stabilization Program(NSP)Program *Remove and Rebuild Program *Street and Utility Improvement Program *Expanded Neighborhood Watch Program *Crime Reduction Strategy •Strategic Plan to Improve Neighborhoods *City Foreclosure Strategy 7. Implementation Schedule: (Identify major project tasks to occur during/tivithin the first 12 months of the 18 month expenditure period:Expenditure period begins July 1, 2011 and ends December 31,2012.) Task:Monthly Monitoring Vacant Properties Date:Ongoing Task:Decrease negative impact of Vacant Date :Ongoing Task:Neighborhood.Sweep inspection Completed Date:October 15,2012 8. Budget: (Specify total project budget by major f finding sources. Attach additional listings where appropriate) FUNDING SOURCES AMOUNT CDBG $150,000 (2013) Prior Year CDBG Fund ng(for this project) $150,000 Other Federal Funds(specify) $ Low Income Housing Tax Credits $ State(specify) $ Metropolitan Council $ Private(specify) $ Other(specify) $ Project Total :$300,000 5 Attachment VIII—County CDBG Fund Memo Hennepin County Memo DATE: January 2,2013 TO: Urban Hennepin County`Direct Allocation'Cooperating Communities FROM: ark Hendrickson,Principal Planner SUBJECT: 2013 Urban Hennepin County CDBG Program Accompanying is the 2013 CDBG Program planning packet.A hardeopy of the packet will only be mailed if requested. Project funding proposals must be submitted by February 28,2013 Please schedule your public hearing as soon as possible to meet this deadline.If you're not able to meet the submission deadline,contact your county CDBG rep as soon as possible.The following items are provided: Planning Allocation by Community(preliminary) Sample Notice of Public Hearing Sample Resolution Request for funding form(fillable form) Consolidated Plan Schedule Preliminary FY2013 Funding: The House&Senate approved 2013 HUD appropriation budgets last summer that would slightly increase CDBG finding above the FY2012 level.Unfortunately,these bills haven't gone to conference committee to approve a final budget.Then,last September,both houses passed Continuing Resolutions to fund government operations through March 2013,pending approval of a final budget. Until a final HUD budget is approved and the County is notified of its 2013 CDBG grant amount the FY2012 planning allocations will be used as the preliminary funding level for 2013. Under the funding fonnula contained in the current Joint Cooperation Agreement, communities that receive a funding allocation of 3,5%or more of the County's grant will receive a direct planning allocation.Communities that receive less than 3.5%will not receive a planning allocation.Instead,these communities will be included in the Consolidated Pool. Only cities contributing funding to the Consolidated Pool are eligible to submit finding applications. Tintely implementation of CDBGfunded projects. As a condition of HUD entitlement grant funding,the county's unexpended CDBG grant funds cannot exceed 1.5 times the annual grant HENNEPIN COUNTY HOUSING,COMMUNITY WORKS AND TRANSIT 701 FOURTH AVENUE SOUTH,SUITE 400.MINNEAPOLIS,MN 55415 PHONE:(6 12)348-9260-FAx:(612)348-2920-TDD/TTY:(612)596-6985 i i i I amount..This is calculated 90 days prior to the start of the new program year.To help ensure continued CDBG finding,each city must commit.CDBG funds within six months and expend the fuiids within 18 months of the start of a new program year:However,communities are strongly encouraged to make every effort to expend funds within 12 months.To aid in this effort,the county will continue using expenditure goals to help cities monitor project implernentat ion and expenditures. OTHER FUNDING AVAILABLE IN 2013 Under the County's Coordinated Request for Proposal(CRFP)to be released in early January 2013 the following programs provide additional opportunities for cities and other eligible applicants to apply for funding for housing and transit oriented development.Application information is available on the County's website-for additional program information and application materials-www.co.hcmiepin.mn.us(search word:CRFP). HOME Program-$1.2 million(est.) Under the Coordinated RFP,the county is currently requesting proposals for HOME funds. All cities will receive direct notification for the HOME Program.If your city or a housing developer is interested in HOME Program funding please contact Tonja West-Hafner at 612- 348-2599. Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG)Program-$189,000(est.) NOTE:A separate request for proposals will be issued later in 2013 through the county's Human Service and Public Health.Dept.(HSPHO,)If your city,non-profit emergency shelter;and/or emergency service provider in your community is interested in ESG funds please contact Mercy Das-Sule at 612-348-5973. Affordable Housing Incentive Fund(AHIF)Program-$2 million The Hemrepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority(HCHRA)established the AHIF for the purpose of expanding the supply of safe,decent,sanitary housing for very low- income households and individuals in Hennepin County.For information please Carol Stinar At 612-348-2670. Transit Oriented Development Piogram(TOD)-$2 million For redevelopment area projects,including affordable housing,that increase ridership along Hennepin County transit corridors and routes.For more information please contact Patricia Fitzgerald 612-543-0864. HUD Continuum of Care for the Homeless Program-$9 million(est.) NOTE:A separate request for proposals will be issued later in 2013 through the county's Human Service and Public Health Dept.(HSPHD,)Consistent with priorities established in the Heading Home Hennepin Plan to End Homelessness funds can be used for acquisition, new construction,rehab,leasing or rental assistance for new permanent supportive housing for homeless fam'il'ies,singles adults or youth.Funds can also be used to renew(continue) funding of previously awarded grants for'support services,leasing,and rental assistance.For more information please contact Allan Henden at 612-596-184L 2 i CONSOLIDATED PLAN: PRIORITIES&STRATEGIES Use of CDBG funds to address local needs must be.consistent with priorities identified'in the Consolidated Plan for affordable housing,community development and human services.The relationship of proposed projects to countywide priorities will be evaluated during the proposal review process.CDBG funds must be used to address a high priority,or in some cases a medium priority.If you propose a project that does not address one of these priorities (see priorities below),you must clearly explain why the project is a priority in your community.The explanation should be included in the project description section of the application form. Priorities for the new 5-year Consolidated Plan period 2010-14 are generally the same as the prior period.One change is that a new priority has been idenfifledforforeclosilre recovery activities. High Priority Housing Activities: ✓ Rental housingforfamilies, elderl};physically lisabledpersons,and hornelesspersons with low-income(below 50 percent of median income)with a priorityfor extremely lout- income persons(below 30 percent of median income). Supportive housing for persons with mental illness with income below 50 percent of median income. ✓ Rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing with income below 50 percent of median income ✓ Homeownership assistance to households with income below 80 percent of median income ✓ Foreclosure recovery activities Eligible activities include acquisition of property,development related infrastructure,development soft-costs,downpayment assistance for first-time homebuyers and rehabilitation of existing units. High Priority Public Services/Facilities ✓ Public services and/or�facilities to assist families and seniors to hiaintrrin and/or•increase self sufficiency and independent living, and to assist youth and their families with counseling and crisis intervention services and related activities.Emergency services in response to the foreclosure problem and unemployment will also be considered high priorities. High Priority Neighborhood Revitalization: Neighborhood revitalization activities that address issues of strbrtcrndardlblighted pr'oper•ty in scattered site or defined area redevelopments that will also provide affordable housing on 20 percent of the units. Planning and Removal of Architectural Barriers: General planning activities and project for the removal of architectural barriers are considered a low CDBGfunding priority,unless the activity or project is directly related to an,otherwise eligible high priority housing of community development activity. 3 i ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS As a guideline,no more than three activities should be undertaken in each community and each activity should have a budget of at least$7,500.When fiords are committed by other cities to carry out a single activity of mutual interest;typically a public service activity,the allocation should not be Jess$3,500.Communities are strongly encouraged to develop joint initiatives to address mutual needs by consolidating their resources. LOW/MODERATE-INCOME BENEFIT Each city pinsl ensure that at least 70 percent of the expenditures during the prograin.year(July I to.Tune 30)are user/for actiyities.benefiting very lore and low-income persons.The authorizing statute for the CDBG Program requires that each funded activity meet one of three national objectives:benefiting low and moderate-income persons,preventing or eliminating slums and/or blight,and meeting an argent need.The statute states that each grantee mast meet this requirement. FUNDING PUBLIC SERVICES Participating communities have the flexibility to use up to 15 percent of their CDBG planning allocation to fund eligible,priority public services.HUD rules limit grantee use of CDBG funding for public services to IS percent. AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHER FAIR HOUSING As a recipient of HUD funds,Hennepin County and each subrecipient community must affirmatively further fair housing.Hennepin County encourages all communities to be proactive by addressing impediments to fair housing choice in your community. As a potential condition to receiving future funds,HUD annually evaluates efforts to affirmatively further fair housing choice.To continue its support of countywide fair housing efforts,Hennepin County will allocate funds from its administrative budget for fair housing services.Services including outreach,counseling and referral services,training and education programs and enforcement of fair housing laws and ordinances;will be targeted to priority actions and services identified in the Regional Analysis of Impediments and Fair Housing Action Guide.Communities are strongly encouraged to support similar efforts within their community using CDBG and/or local funds. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Public Hearing: Prior to February 28,2013,each community receiving a direct funding allocation must conduct a local public hearing and adopt a council resolution on the proposed use of CDBG funds.A sample public hearing notice and resolution are enclosed.The resolution includes language authorizing the execution of subrecipient and third party agreements. Project Proposals: Project proposals must be submitted by February 28,2013.Proposals can be submitted by email or regular mail.A fillabl.e form is included with this memo. Use one form foi,eacli project.Hennepin County staff will review each project to determine CDBG eligibility,program benefit and the relationship to countywide priorities. 4 Submit the following by February 28,2012: • Request for Funding Form(s) • Council Resolution(as soon as possible) • Public Hearing Notice—Affidavit of Publication(as soon as possible) • Minutes from the Public Hearing(as soon as possible) ASSISTANCE Please contact Mark Hendrickson 612-348-2199 or Kevin Dockry 612-348-2270 if you have any questions or need assistance with the planning process. Enclosures 5 Hennepin County PRELIMINARY 2013 CDBG Allocation Community 2013 Preliminary Allocation Brooklyn Center $211,641 Brooklyn Park $422,556 Crystal $93,846 Edina $110,285 Hopkins $98,953 Maple Grove $118,462 New Hoe $118;505 Richfield $178,369 St. Louis Park $173,258. Subtotal $1;525,875 Consolidated Pool $399,090 Community Allocation Total 1,924,965 Hennepin County Administration 286,600 ounty Entitlement Total 2,21 ,565 TATRE\4HOUSING DEVELOPEMENT\CDBG\CDBG 2013\2013 Prelim Alloc cities&Conpool.xisx SAMPLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2013 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRAFT PROGRAM Notice is hereby given that the city of in cooperation with Hennepin Comity, pursuant to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974,as amended,is holding a public hearing on 2013,at p.m.in the The public hearing is on the housing and community development needs and the city's proposed use of the 2013 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program planning allocation of In addition,between Juily:1,2013 to June 30,2014,it is estimated that$ (Insert amount if applicable)in program income generated from previously funded CDBG activities will be available to the city The city of is proposing to undertake the following activities with 2013 Urban Hennepin County CDBG funds starting on or about July t,2013.. Activi B"de t For additional information on the priorities,proposed activities,level of finding and program performance,contact the city of at or the Hennepin County Housing Department at 612-348-5260. The public hearing.is being held pursuant to MS 471.59. (insert your ADA accessibility notice here or use the following statement) This material can be provided to you in different forms on request, such as large print, if you call (voice)or (TTD%TTY). i I SAMPLE RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO, RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED USE OF 2013 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS AND j AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS j WHEREAS,the city of through execution of a Joint Cooperation Agreetnetit with Hennepin County,is cooperating in the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program;and WHEREAS,the city of has developed a proposal for the use of 2013 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant finds made available to it;and WHEREAS,the city held a public hearing on 2013 to obtain the views of citizens on housing and community development needs and priorities and the Citys proposed use of $ from the 2013 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant. BE IT RESOLVED,that the City Council of approves the following projects for funding from the 2013 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Prograiit and authorizes submittal of the proposal to Hennepin County. Activity Budset BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the City Council hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor and its to execute the Subrecipient Agreement and any required Third Party Agreement on behalf of the City to implement the 2013 Community Development Block Grant Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that should thefinal amount ofF'Y2013 CDBG available to the city be different from the preliminary amount provided to the,city,the City Council hereby authorizes the city manager/administrator to adjust project budget(s)to reflect an increase or decrease in funding. ADOPTED:the day of 12013 By Its And Its ATTEST i I 2013 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY:CDBG PROGRAM REQUEST FOR.FUNDING (fillable forma Use one form.per project) A. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. City: 2. Project Name: 3. Primary Contact Person/Phone No./Email B, PROJECT DATA 1. CDBG Funding Requested$ (needs to be same as council resolution) 2. Is this an existing CDBG-funded project? ❑Yes FJNo 3. Project Location: Address or Citywide 4. Project Description:(Describe the project in as much detail as possible,including the local need(s)the project will address.) 5. Consolidated Plan Priorities: Using the Priority Stiintnary chart below,identify what priority(ies)the project will meet. (Note:If a proposed project is a loie urban county priority,you must explain ivhy it has a higher priority in your comnntnity.) Priorities Use X to3ndicate Rental Housing Existing Housing((Rehabilitation) First Time Homeownership Homelessness Special Needs Housing Public Service Neighborhood Revitalization Transportation Services 2 i i I I 6,Describe anticipated resultslaccomplishnients the project will have.(munber of persons o receive services,number of affordable housing units to be rehabilitated or built, etc.) 9. 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(A)The newspaper has complied with all of Auxliaty+A"d4{,v p4mom,wit,d=bMw arc aealsbl-Lpoe,r")ast at kY l g8 the requirements constituting qualifica• tw,sfnadr .R=wcwtactoxlrlivCVrko 1763-590.330Jtdmalm arngc- tion as a qualified newspaper as provid- mtz. od by Minn.Slat.§331A,02,§331A.07, (Jar-I 2019y P1.2913CCOG and other applicable laws as amended. (B)The printed public notice that is attached was published in said newspaper(s) once each week,for one successive week(s):it was first published on Thurs- day,the 17 day of Januay 2013, and was thereafter printed and published on every Thursday to and in- cluding Thursday, the day of 2013;and printed bolo,Is a copy of the lar+er case alpha- bet from A to 2%both Inclusive,which Is hereby acknowledged as being the sizo and kind of typo used in tho composition and publitcation of the notice: '"ktrmcpgralw�yz BY: CFO Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before me on this 17._day of January 2013. Notary Public dl� AP1:1rifAAMIVIAM JULIA 1,HELKENN WARYPUBUO-MINNESOTA ti,��. Ply Comm.Dil.Jan,31,2015 City Council Agenda Item No. 10a i COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM DATE: February 5, 2013 TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager FROM: Sharon Knutson, y Cit Clerk J�4w SUBJECT: Hearing for Teddy Bear Extended LLP Regarding Rental Property Located at Twin Lakes Manor Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Receive staff report. 2. Open the hearing to receive applicant testimony. 3. Close the hearing. 4. Direct staff to prepare a resolution for the next City Council meeting with findings of fact for either suspension or revocation of the rental license for Twin Lakes Manor. Background: City Code Section 12-901, subd. 9, states, "Licensees with three or more units must be current on the payment of all utility fees, taxes, assessments, fines, penalties, or other financial claims due to the City on the licensed property and any other rental real property in the City owned by the license holder at all times. Licensees with less than three units must be current on the payment of all utility fees, taxes, assessments, fines, penalties, or other financial claims due to the City on the licensed property and any other rental real property in the City owned by the license holder prior to issuance or renewal of a license. In the event a suit has been commenced under Minnesota Statutes, Section 278.01-278.03, questioning the amount or validity of taxes, the City Council may on application waive strict compliance with this provision; no waiver may be granted, however, for taxes or any portion thereof that remain unpaid for a period exceeding one (1) year after becoming due." The property located at Twin Lakes Manor is an apartment complex (12 buildings with 310 units, PID 10-118-21-12-0056 and 10-118-21-12-0057). • City and County taxpayer records indicate owner as Teddy Bear Extended LLP, 2022 Ferry Street North#2206, Anoka,MN 55303 • City rental dwelling license application records indicate owner as Teddy Bear Extended LLP, 2022 Ferry Street North#2206, Anoka,MN 55303 since 2008 • July 23, 2012 — City Council approved issuance of a TYPE IV 6-Month Provisional renewal rental dwelling license for Twin Lakes Manor with expiration date of October 31, 2012 • August 7, 2012—renewal rental license application and fee was submitted • October 31, 2012—rental license expired • November 28, 2012 — City Assessor notified City Clerk that Twin Lakes Manor had delinquent second half 2012 property taxes ($153,674.14 plus accruing penalties and interest) Mission:Ensn•ing an attractive,clean,safe comrnunio,that enhances the gualio)of life and preserves the public twist COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM • November 28, 2012 — Utility Billing Clerk notified City Clerk that utilities were not current($60,940.83) • November 30, 2012 — City Clerk sent letter to Teddy Bear Extended LLP notifying of delinquent taxes and utilities • January 10, 2013 — City Clerk notified City Prosecutor that property taxes and utilities were still not current • January 14, 2013 —City Prosecutor mailed letter and notice of proposed license action • February 5, 2013 — Hennepin County confirms second half 2012 property taxes plus penalties and interest are unpaid in the amount of$164,915.00 ($73,284.26 PID 10-118- 21-12-0056, 3305 53rd Ave N, and $91,630.74 PID 10-118-21-12-0057, 3413 53rd Ave N), a violation of City Code Section 12-901 (9) • February 5 2013 — Utility Billing Clerk confirms that utilities are not current in the amount of$60,940.83, a violation of City Code Section 12-901 (9) History of Unpaid Property Taxes and City Utilities At its May 24, 2010, Work Session, the City Council requested that Staff identify the frequency of offenses to help the Council determine any sanctions. Since 2008, there has been one'instance with first half 2012 property taxes being delinquent and utilities not current. The City Clerk notified the owner and property.taxes and utilities were paid prior to Council hearing notification. Information prior to 2008 is not available. Budget Issues: There are no budget issues to consider. Council Goals: Strategic: We will stabilize and improve residential neighborhoods Mission:Ensuring an attractive,clean,safe coinnumity that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust i COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM EXCERPT FROM MAY 24, 2010, CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES APARTMENTS WITH DELINQUENT PAYMENTS POLICY City Manager Curt Boganey reviewed the Council's past discussion whether rental property owners should be allowed to avoid the revocation or suspension hearing by making payments prior to the schedule hearing. The Council also questioned whether there should be additional penalties/fines to cover the City's costs to publish and mail notice of the hearing. Additional issues are whether all violators should be treated the same or consideration given to first-time offenders as opposed to repeat offenders. Mr. LeFevere stated the Council can also consider whether it wants to treat nonpayment of taxes and nonpayment of utilities at the same level of seriousness. He reviewed the details of his May 20, 2010, e-mail to City Manager Boganey that listed issues to consider in the formulation of a policy on the imposition of sanctions on rental properties that are not current in payment of taxes and/or utilities. Mr. LeFevere clarified that imposition of monetary penalties is not applicable to payment of taxes because that is County matter. The City currently charges penalties for nonpayment of utilities through an administrative penalty process. He explained the Council needed to look at this matter in the context of the Housing Ordinance; aesthetic violation versus life/safety violation, so the most serious penalty imposed is for violations deemed to be the most serious. The Council discussed each of the six issues put forward by Mr. LeFevere and reached the following consensus: 1. Does the Council wish to establish a reminder and grace period for payments? The Council discussed whether a 30-day grace period was warranted and it was noted that the current process already includes a grace period. The Council agreed that the goal is to create responsible ownership of rental properties and creating a grace period would result in additional staff"babysitting"and overhead costs. 2. Does the Council wish to impose an administrative fine to encourage compliance without a hearing? Mr. LeFevere advised that the fine cannot be imposed the same day because all of the processes take some time. He asked when does the liability occur and if it should be one day after payment is due. He described several options for consideration, such as sending a reminder for the first violation with no consequence if paid in a week, no grace period if a second violation, and imposition of an administration penalty with a hearing if not paid within a certain period of time. In addition, if a hearing is scheduled for a first-time offender, there may be a different penalty depending on the number of violations with the same person. Following discussion, the consensus of the Council was to impose an administrative fine to encourage compliance and that the fine be set at a level to cover the City's costs and provide sufficient incentive to pay the utility bill as opposed to other bills. Mission:Ensuring an attractive,clean,safe community that enhances the quality of life andpreserves thepublic trust i COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM i 3. Once the policy calls for setting a hearing, the notice of hearing should inform the licensee of any relevant policy provisions. The consensus of the Council was to support Question #3 because it allows the Council, if desired,to consider past violations when imposing a penalty. 4. If the licensee pays before the hearing, does the Council wish to cancel the hearing? Mayor Willson suggested cancellation the hearing if payment is made in advance of the hearing. He asked what would be considered at the hearing if the violation had been remedied. I Councilmember Lasman spoke against canceling the hearing because some rental owners make the payment after the City has expended costs to schedule and notice the hearing. She stated it is her opinion that administrative fines weaken,not strengthen, the situation. I Mayor Willson asked why a hearing would be needed if guidelines are adopted. Mr. LeFevere explained the City has to hold the hearing to gather evidence from staff to prove that the violation occurred and hear from the property owner. He noted the ordinance requires the Council to state rationale and findings. Mayor Willson noted the hearing can only be held after payment if there is an ability to impose an administrative fine to cover staff and hearing costs. Following further discussion, the consensus of the Council was to not cancel the hearing if the violation is remedied prior to the hearing date. 5. If the matter proceeds to a hearing, the Council should take into consideration whether the licensee paid the delinquent amount before the hearing. The consensus of the Council was to remain firm on ordinance enforcement and to hold rental owners accountable; however, leniency may be considered for first-time violators. 6. If the matter proceeds to hearing, the Council may wish to consider including a guideline about the imposition of penalties. It was noted that establishing guidelines and policies on the consequences would protect the City and create a better position to defend the City should a lawsuit claim unfair treatment. Mr. LeFevere agreed that if the City has a policy, it removes the argument by someone that they are not being treated the same. Mr. LeFevere advised that a late payment resulting in a sanction of a six-month to one-year revocation, may result in rental owners being quick to bring legal challenges. That is why staff needs specific direction, to assure consistency so if legally challenged it can be proven that everyone has been treated the same way. Mission:Ensuring an attractive,clean,safe community that enhances the quality)of life and presems the public trust COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM Mayor Willson stated the last sentence indicating "that evidence introduced at the hearing...may result in the imposition of a greater or lesser penalty"has some merit. He noted the rental owner is provided with the ordinance when the license is pulled so he did not understand why the City had to consider leniency. Mr. LeFevere advised that under the Code the Council can consider a range from doing nothing to a one-year revocation. If the Council establishes guidelines for the future,then all know what happens with first, second, or third violations. However,there may be some cases where the facts may find those guidelines are not appropriate. He explained if the City follows that guideline, it is considered to be acting reasonably and rationally. If not using the guideline,the City would need to cite rationale. Mayor Willson asked whether the Council would still consider revocation if payment is made the day before or the day of the hearing. Mr. LeFevere advised that the rental owner paying the day before means they are no longer in violation; however, the owner was in violation when the hearing was noticed. He pointed out that most of the time, when the Council considers revocation or suspension of the license, it may be after the violations were cured. The offense does not stop just because it is corrected, and the City can sanction the behavior. If challenged, the court will decide whether the Council's action was a reasonable response under the City Code based on the nature and seriousness of the offense. The Council discussed the options and agreed that it is difficult to impose a law to achieve automatic compliance. However, the Council can take one step at this point and determine to hold the hearing even if payment is made. With regard to consideration of repeat violators, it was indicated that will be determined by the Council upon hearing the case and receiving staff's report on the history of the property. It was noted that whether a first-time or repeat violator, the hearing will be held but the Council's response could be different. Mr. LeFevere recapped the Council's discussion that the start of the process will not change up to the point of giving notice. Staff will assure those procedures are routine and consistent and all are treated the same. Once it goes to a hearing, the notice of hearing will indicate that the hearing will be held even if the violation is resolved and also identify the frequency of offense. During the hearing, all offenses would be addressed by the Council when considering whether to impose a penalty. Mr. LeFevere advised that staff and the prosecuting attorney are in agreement that if imposing more severe sanctions for repeat violators, those violations need to be listed in the notice of hearing. The notice will indicate the Council will consider imposition of sanctions, list the violations, and that hearing will be held whether or not payment is made prior to the hearing. Mission:Ensuring an attractive,clean,safe community that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust i i i i f. A similar chronological list of all corrections made in response to such requests and complaints. Such register shall be made available for viewing or copying by the Compliance Official at all reasonable times. 2. All nonresidential properties (commercial, industrial, and similar) shall keep, or cause to be kept, a current register of occupancy for each building that provides the j following: a. Building address. i b. List of all tenants occupying building. C. Nature of business conducted by each tenant in building. d. Contact person for each tenant. e. Gross floor area leased by each tenant. Such register shall be made available for viewing or copying by the Compliance Official at all reasonable times. Section 12-910. LICENSE SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, DENIAL AND NON- RENEWAL. 1. Applicability. Every license issued under the provisions of this Chapter is subject to suspension or revocation by the City Council. 2. Unoccppied or Vacated Rental Units. In the event that a license is suspended, revoked,or not renewed by the City Council,it shall be unlawful for the owner or the owner's duly authorized agent to thereafter permit any new occupancies of vacant or thereafter vacated rental units until such time as a valid license may be restored by the City Council. 3. Grounds for License Action. The Council may revolve,suspend,or decline to renew any license issued under this Chapter upon any of the following grounds: a. false statements, misrepresentations, or fiaudulent statements on any application or other information or report required by this Chapter to be given by the applicant or licensee. City of Brooklyn Center 12-20 City Ordinance b. failure to pay any application fee, fine or penalty, reinspection fees, reinstatement fee, special assessments, real estate taxes, or other financial claims due to the City as required by this Chapter and City Council resolution. C. failure to continuously comply with any property maintenance, zoning, health, building, nuisance, or other City Codes; or failure to correct deficiencies noted in Compliance Notices in the time specified in the notice. d. failure to comply with the provisions of an approved mitigation plan or not submitting an action plan as required. e. failure to qualify for the type of license held or applied for. f. excessive police calls for service in accordance with criteria determined by the City Manager and approved by the City Council,based on the number and nature of the calls when, after owner notification, the owner has failed to supply an appropriate written action plan to reduce the police calls for service g. failure to actively pursue the eviction of tenants who have violated the provision of this Chapter or Crime Free Lease Addendum or have otherwise created a public nuisance in violation of City, state, or applicable laws. h. the failure to eliminate imminent health and life safety hazards as determined by the City, or its authorized representatives. i. conviction of any crime related to the business or entity licensed and failure to show by competent evidence the rehabilitation and ability to perform the duties of the business. j. the abandonment of the property by the property owner as determined by the inability to make contact with the owner or his/her manager or local agent due to inaccurate or invalid contact information. k. failure to operate or maintain the licensed premises in conformity with all applicable state and local laws and Ordinances. 4. License Action Sections. Revocation,suspension,and non-renewal may be brought under either this Section or Section 12-911, or both. City of Brooklyn Center 12-21 City Ordinance i i 5. Notification,Hearing, and Decision Basis. a. Written Notice,Hearing. A decision to revoke,suspend,deny,or not renew a license shall be preceded by written notice to the applicant or licensee of the alleged grounds therefor and the applicant or licensee will be given an opportunity for a hearing before the City Council before final action to revoke, suspend, deny, or not renew a license. i b. Decision Basis. The Council shall give due regard to the frequency and seriousness of violations, the ease with which such violations could have been cured or avoided and good faith efforts to comply and shall issue a decision to deny, not renew, suspend or revoke a license only upon written findings. 6. Affected Facility. The Council may suspend or revoke a license or not renew a license for part or all of a facility. 7. License Actions,Reapplication. a. Suspension. Licenses may be suspended for up to ninety(90)days and may, after the period of suspension,be reinstated subject to compliance with this Chapter and any conditions imposed by the City Council at the time of suspension. b. Revocation, Denial, Nonrenewal. Licenses that are revoked will not be reinstated until the owner has applied for and secured a new license and complied with all conditions imposed at the time of revocation. Upon a decision to revoke, deny or not renew a license, no approval of any application for a new license for the same facility will be effective until after the period of time specified in the Council's written decision,which shall not exceed one year. The Council shall specify in its written decision the date when an application for a new license will be accepted for processing. A decision not to renew a license may take the form of a suspension or revocation. A decision to deny an initial application for a new facility will not take the form of a suspension or revocation unless false statements have been made by the applicant in connection with the application. A decision to deny an initial application shall state conditions of reapplication. C. Reinstatement Fees. All new applications must be accompanied by a reinstatement fee, as specified by Council resolution,in addition to all other fees required by this Chapter. City of Brooklyn Center 12-22 City Ordinance i i 8. Written Decision, Compliance. A written decision to revolve, suspend,deny,or not renew a license or application shall specify the part or parts of the facility to which it applies. Thereafter, and until a license is reissued or reinstated, no rental units becoming vacant in such part or parts of the facility may be re-let or occupied. Revocation,suspension or non-renewal of a license shall not excuse the owner from compliance with all terms of state laws and Codes and this Code of Ordinances for as long as any units in the facility are occupied. Failure to comply with all terms of this Chapter during the term of revocation,suspension or non-renewal is a misdemeanor and grounds for extension of the term of such revocation or suspension or continuation of non-renewal, or for a decision not to reinstate the license, notwithstanding any limitations on the period of suspension, revocation or non- renewal specified in the City Council's written decision or in paragraph 6 of this Section. 9. New Licenses Prohibited. A person who has a rental license revoked may not receive a rental license for another property within the City for a period of one year from the date of revocation.The person may continue to operate other currently licensed rental properties if the properties are maintained in compliance with City Codes and other applicable regulations. Section 12-911. CONDUCT ON LICENSED PREMISES. 1. Conduct, Disorderly Activities,Nuisances Defined. It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to see that persons occupying the licensed premises conduct themselves in such a manner as not to cause the premises to be disorderly. For purposes of this Chapter, disorderly activities are considered nuisances and defined as follows: a. Noise — cats/dogs City Code Section 1-110; horns/radios — City Code Sections 19-1201, 1202, and 1203 b. Violation of City Code Section 19-1121 (Unlawful Possession,Delivery,or Purchase) or violation of laws relating to the possession of controlled substances as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 152.01, Subdivision 4, and drug paraphernalia as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 152.092. C. Public disturbance—City Code Section 19-202. d. The unlawful sale of intoxicating liquor or 3.2 percent malt liquor. e. Violation of laws relating to gambling. f. Violation of laws relating to prostitution as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 609.321, Subdivision 9, or acts relating to prostitution. City of Brooklyn Center 12-23 City Ordinance 14 January 2013 By Certified Mail and U.S. Mail Teddy Bear Extended LLP 2022 Ferry Street N., Suite 2206 Anoka, Minnesota 55303 RE:Notice of proposed license action Dear Sir, Enclosed herewith and served upon you is a notice of proposed action against your rental license for that premises known as Twin Lakes Manor. The only exception to an action based upon failure to pay real property taxes in a timely manner is a lawsuit maintained by you challenging the amount and/or validity of the tax. You must make an application to the Council for relief, if such a lawsuit is pending. There is no exception for failure to pay utility charges. You are further advised that an action against the license is not the sole or exclusive remedy available to the City and the City reserves the right for further proceedings. You are still further advised that payment of the tax,utilities and other amounts due,prior to the hearing, will not cause the hearing to be stricken so you should be prepared to address this matter before the Council. Sincerely, CARSON, CLELLAND &SCHREDER William G. Clelland .Prosecuting Attorney cc City Manager Le Fevere, City Clerk NOTICE OF PROPOSED LICENSE ACTION You are hereby notified,pursuant to Section 12-910 of the ordinances of the City of Brooklyn Center,that a hearing before the City Council shall be held on the 11"' day of February 2013 at 7:00 o'clock pm at the Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center,Minnesota 5 543 0, at which time the City Council shall consider the revocation, suspension or non renewal of the rental license held by Teddy Bear Extended LLP for that apartment complex known as Twin Lakes Manor located at 3305 53rd Avenue, and 3413 53rd Averiue N., Brooklyn Center, Minnesota which complex consists of 12 buildings and 310 apartments. The grounds for this license action are. the failure of the licensee to pay the second half year 2012 real property taxes,now due, overdue and delinquent as follows: $ 72,683.60 for 3305 53rd Avenue N., and$ 90,879.70 for 3413 53rd Avenue N., together with applicable interest and penalties and further for failure to pay city-provided utilities now overdue and delinquent in the amount of$60,940.83 for the licensed property, together with applicable interest and penalties. Section 12-901 subd 9 provides that as a condition of acquiring a rental license and maintaining a rental license,the licensee must be current on payments for all assessments,taxes and utilities. Section 12-910 provides for the revocation, suspension or non renewal of a rental license for, inter alia,failure to operate or maintain the licensed premises in conformity with all applicable state laws and codes and the City Code or Ordinances and any other violation of Chapter 12. i Office of the City Clerk City of Brooklyn Center A Millennium Community Sharon Knutson,AMC City Clerk November 30,2012 ORDINANCE VIOLATION NOTICE Teddy Bear Extended LLP 2022 Ferry St N#2206 Anoka,MN 55303 RE: Rental Property Located at: Twin Lakes Manor PID# 10-118-21-12-0057 and 10-118-21-12-0056 Dear Property Owner: Section 12-901(9) states that licensees with three or more units must be current on the payment of all utility fees,taxes, assessments,fines,penalties,or other financial claims due to the City on the licensed property and any other rental real property in the City-owned by the license holder at all times. City records indicate that there are both taxes and utilities owed for this property. Property taxes and utilities must be paid in full to retain a rental dwelling license. Please submit payment for utilities to the City of Brooklyn Center and payment for taxes to Hennepin County Government Center, 300 S 6th Street,Administrative Tower A-600,Minneapolis,MN 55487- 0060,within 10 calendar days of the date of this letter. Failure to keep current on the payment of all utility fees,taxes, assessments,fines,penalties, or other financial claims due to the City on the rental property will result in legal prosecution by the City. FAILURE TO COMPLY'AND BE CURRENT ON PROPERTY TAXES AND UTILITIES BY DECEMBER 11, 2012, WILL RESULT IN A HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL, WHEREBY SANCTIONS MAY BE IMPOSED WHETHER OR NOT PAYMENT OF THE PROPERTY TAXES AND UTILITIES ARE MADE PRIOR TO THE HEARING. If payment has been made,please disregard this notice, as I will consult with the City Assessor and Utility Billing after your due date. Any questions regarding taxes may be directed to Hennepin County at 612-348-3011. Questions regarding utilities can be directed to the City.utility billing division at 763- 569-3390. Sincerely, Sharon Knutson City Clerk 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone&TDD Number Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763)569-3400 City Hall&TDD Number(763)569-3300 Fax(763)569-3434 Fax(763)569-3494 www.cityofb7'Ooklyncenter.org Report Name: City of Brooklyn Center Printed:01/28/2013 Multi-Address Page: 1 Multi-Address Report 10-118-21-12-0056-3305 53rd Ave N House Number Street Name Unit Zip ±4 Property Name 3307 53rd Ave N 55429 3311 53rd Ave N 55429 3315 53rd Ave N 55429 3403 53rd Ave N 55429 3409 53rd Ave N 55429 Hennepin County Property Information Page 1 of 1 Hennepin County, MN WWW. .us HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER A600 Government Center Minneapolis MN 55487- 0060 Property Tax Information The Hennepin County Property Tax web database is updated daily (Monday-Friday) at approximately 9:15 p.m. (CST) Property ID No.: 10-118-21-12-0056 NON-HOMESTEAD Property Address: 3305 53RD AVE N BROOKLYN CENTER Owner Name: TEDDY BEAR EXTENDED LLP Taxpayer Name and Address: TEDDY BEAR EXTENDED LLP 2022 FERRY ST N#2206 ANOKA MN 55303 2012 TAXES TAX PENALTY TOTALS 1st Half Tax(Due Date May 15) $63,230.64 2nd Half Tax(Due Date October 15) $63,230.64 Penalty $5,058.45 Total Payable $126,461.28 $5,058.45 $131,519.73 Net Paid-YEAR TO DATE $63,230.64 $0.00 $63,230.64 Total Due $63,230.64 $5,058.45 $68,289.09 Property ID No.: 10-118-21-12-0056 1st Half Tax Due through 11/30/2012 $0.00 Note:Per Minnesota Statue 279.01 due dates;penalties.The county treasurer may 2nd Half Tax Due through 11/30/2012 $68,289.09 accept payments of more or less than the exact amount of a tax installment due. Payments must be applied first to the oldest installment that is due but which has not been fully paid.If the accepted payment is less than the amount due, Total Due-2012 Tax $68,289.09 payments must be applied first to the penalty accrued for the year of the installment being paid. There are no prior year taxes due on this property. -10118211200 s �2 683.6 D https://wwwl6.co.hennepin.mn.us/taxpaymenis/taxesdue.j sp?pid=1011821120056 11/28/2012 Report Name: Printed:01/28/2013 Multi-Address City of Brooklyn Center Page: 1 Multi-Address Report 10-118-21-12-0057-3413 53rd Ave N House Number Street Name Unit Zia ±4 Property Name 3415 53rd Ave N—114}An Ap+. b i 55429 3417 53rd Ave N— no 55429 3421 53rd Ave N 55429 3425 53rd Ave N—No tr- Ak 11 nq J 55429 3429 53rd Ave N 55429 3433 53rd Ave N 55429 I Hennepin County Property Information Page 1 of 1 Hennepin Court , M www. - .us HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER A600 Government Center Minneapolis MN 55487- 0060 Property Tax Information The Hennepin County Property Tax web database is updated daily (Monday-Friday) at approximately 9:15 p.m. (CST) Property ID No.: 10-118-21-12-0057 NON-HOMESTEAD Property Address: 3413 53RD AVE N BROOKLYN CENTER Owner Name: TEDDY BEAR EXTENDED LLP Taxpayer Name and Address: TEDDY BEAR EXTENDED LLP 2022 FERRY ST N 42206 ANOKA MN 55303 2012 TAXES TAX PENALTY TOTALS lst Half Tax(Due Date May 15) $79,060.23 2nd Half Tax(Due Date October 15) $79,060.23 Penalty $13,440.24 Total Payable $158,120.46 $13,440.24 $171,560.70 Net Paid-YEAR TO DATE $79,060.23 $7,115.42 $86,175.65 Total Due $79,060.23 $6,324.82 $85,385.05 Property ID No.: 10-118-21-12-0057 1st Half Tax Due through 11/30/2012 $0.00 Note:Per Minnesota Statue 279.01 due dates;penalties.The county treasurer may 2nd Half Tax Due through 11/30/2012 $85,385.05 accept payments of more or less than the exact amount of a tax installment due. Payments must be applied first to the oldest installment that is due but which has not been fully paid.If the accepted payment is less than the amount due, Total Due-2012 Tax $85,385.05 payments must be applied first to the penalty accrued for the year of the installment being paid. There are no prior year taxes due on this property. httns://wwwl 6.co.hennepin.mn.us/taxpayments/taxesdue.j sp?pid=1011821120057 11/28/2012 Created Date/Time:01/10/2013 01:54:45 PM Customer Number: 00039581 Account Number:0064080002 Service Address: 3305 53RD AVE N Mailing Address: TEDDYBEAR EXTENDED LLP 2022 N FERRY ST#2206 ANOKA MN 55303 Customer/Account Transaction History Trans Date Transaction Amount Balance 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $298.81 $7,928.86 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Storm Drainage $317.35 $7,630.05 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $73.46 $7,312.70 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $31.19 $7,239.24 11/21/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due: 12/19/2012 $3,426.87 $7,208.05 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $35.48 $3,781.18 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $14.85 $3,745.70 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $142.29 $3,730.85 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Storm Drainage $151.12 $3,588.56 08/22/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due:09/19/2012 $3,437.44 $3,437.44 07/12/2012 0:00 Payment-Check ($3,779.52) $0.00 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Water $353.34 $3,779.52 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Storm Drainage $1,511.19 $3,426.18 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Sewer $1,422.90 $1,914.99 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Street Light $148.50 $492.09 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Water ($353.34) $343.59 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Street Light ($148.50) $696.93 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Sewer ($1,422.90) $845.43 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Storm Drainage ($1,511.19) $2,268.33 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $35.33 $3,779.52 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $14.85 $3,744.19 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $142.29 $3,729.34 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Storm Drainage $151.12 $3,587.05 05/23/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due:06/20/2012 $3,435.93 $3,435.93 03/22/2012 0:00 Payment-Check ($3,508.41) $0.00 02/22/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due:03/21/2012 $3,508.41 $3,508.41 12/21/20110:00 Payment-Check ($3,272.99) $0.00 .11/23/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due: 12/21/2011 $3,272.99 $3,272.99 09/21/20110:00 Payment-Check - ($3,394.79) $0.00 08/24/2011 0:00 Cycle Billing Due:09/21/2011 $3,394.79 $3,394.79 07/06/20110:00 Payment-Check ($3,758.91) $0.00 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Water $40.60 $3,758.91, 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Street Light $11.85 $3,718.31 i I Created Date/Time: 01/10/2013 01:55:25 PM Customer Number:00039581 Account Number:0064090001 Service Address: 3307 53RD AVE N Mailing Address: TEDDYBEAR EXTENDED LLP 2022 N FERRY ST#2206 ANOKA MN 55303 I Customer/Account Transaction History Trans Date Transaction Amount Balance 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $70.39 $3,830.31 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $26.26 $3,759.92 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer - $251.56 $3,733.66 11/21/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due: 12/19/2012 $1,565.16 $3,482.10 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $35.98 $1,916.94 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $125.22 $1,880.96 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $13.07 $1,755.74 09/11/2012 0:00 Certification Street Write Off ($118.80) $1,742.67 09/11/2012 0:00 Certification Water Write-Off ($306.33) $1,861.47 09/11/2012 0:00 Certification Sewer Write-Off ($1,138.32) $2,167.80 08/22/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due:09/19/2012 $1,589.32 $3,306.12 08/03/2012 0:00 Certification Admin Fee $30.00 $1,716.80 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Sewer $1,138.32 $1,686.80 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Water $276.33 $548.48 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Street Light $118.80 $272.15 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Street Light ($118.80) $153.35 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Water ($276.33) $272.15 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Sewer ($1,138.32) $548.48 06/27/20120:00 Penalties-Water $27.63 $1,686.80 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $113.84 $1,659.17 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $11.88 $1,545.33 05/23/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due:06/20/2012 $1,533.45 $1,533.45 03/22/2012 0:00 Payment-Check ($1,610.46) $0.00 02/22/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due:03/21/2012 $1,610.46 $1,610.46 12/21/20110:00 Payment-Check ($1,453.40) $0.00 11/23/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due: 12/21/2011 $1,453.40 $1,453.40 09/21/20110:00 Payment-Check ($1,478.60) $0.00 08/24/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due:09/21/2011 $1,478.60 - $1,478.60 07/06/20110:00 Payment-Check ($1,621.84) $0.00 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Water $27.44 $1,621.84 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Sewer $110.52 $1,594.40 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Street Light $9.48 $1,483.88 05/25/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due:06/22/2011 $1,474.40 $1,474.40 i i Created Date/Time:01/10/2013 01:55:55 PM Customer Number:00039581 Account Number:0064100008 Service Address: 331153RD AVE N Mailing Address: TEDDYBEAR EXTENDED LLP 2022 N FERRY ST#2206 ANOKA MN 55303 Customer/Account Transaction History Trans Date Transaction Amount Balance 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $152.76 $5,373.13 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $31.73 $5,220.37 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $303.98 $5,188.64 11/21/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due: 12/19/2012 $2,133.59 $4,884.66 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $83.01 $2,751.07 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $151.30 $2,668.06 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $15.79 $2,516.76 09/11/2012 0:00 Certification Water Write-Off ($599.27) $2,500.97 09/11/2012 0:00 Certification Street Write Off ($143.55) $3,100.24 09/11/2012 0:00 Certification Sewer Write-Off ($1,375.47) $3,243.79 08/22/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due:09/19/2012 $2,292.14 $4,619.26 08/03/2012 0:00 Certification Admin Fee $30.00 $2,327.12 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Sewer $1,375.47 $2,297.12 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Water $569.27 $921.65 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Street Light $143.55 $352.38 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Street Light ($143.55) $208.83 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Water ($569.27) $352.38 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Sewer ($1,375.47) $921.65 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $56.93 $2,297.12 06/27/20120:00 Penalties--Sewer $137.54 $2,240.19 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $14.36 $2,102.65 05/23/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due:06/20/2012 $2,088.29 $2,088.29 03/22/2012 0:00 Payment-Check ($2,110.94) $0.00 02/22/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due:03/21/2012 $2,110.94 $2,110.94 12/21/20110:00 Payment-Check ($2,078.60) $0.00 11/23/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due: 12/21/2011 $2,078.60 $2,078.60 09/21/20110:00 Payment-Check ($2,155.60) $0.00 08/24/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due:09/21/2011 $2,155.60 $2,155.60 07/06/20110:00 Payment-Check ($2,215.62) $0.00 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Water $56.42 $2,215.62 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Sewer $133.54 $2,159.20 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Street Light $11.46 $2,025.66 05/25/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due:06/22/2011 $2,014.20 $2,014.20 Created Date/Time:01/10/2013 01:56:27 PM Customer Number:00039581 Account Number: 0064110007 Service Address: 3315 53RD AVE N Mailing Address: TEDDYBEAR EXTENDED LLP 2022 N FERRY ST#2206 ANOKA MN 55303 Customer/Account Transaction History Trans Date Transaction Amount Balance 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $123.42 $4,286.32 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $25.16 $4,162.90 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $241.09 $4,137.74 11/21/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due: 12/19/2012 $1,674.35 $3,896.65 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $69.51 $2,222.30 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $120.00 $2,152.79 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $12.52 $2,032.79 09/11/2012 0:00 Certification Street Write Off ($113.85) $2,020.27 09/11/2012 0:00 Certification Water Write-Off ($608.33) $2,134.12 09/11/2012 0:00 Certification Sewer Write-Off ($1,090.89) $2,742.45 08/22/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due: 09/19/2012 $1,841.96 $3,833.34 08/03/2012 0:00 Certification Admin Fee $30.00 $1,991.38 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Water $578.33 $1,961.38 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Sewer $1,090.89 $1,383.05 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Street Light $113.85 $292.16 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Street Light ($113.85) $178.31 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Water ($578.33) $292.16 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Sewer ($1,090.89) $870.49 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $57.83 $1,961.38 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $109.09 $1,903.55 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $11.39 $1,794.46 05/23/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due:06/20/2012 $1,783.07 $1,783.07 03/22/2012 0:00 Payment-Check ($1,755.89) $0.00 02/22/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due:03/21/2012 $1,755.89 $1,755.89 12/21/20110:00 Payment-Check ($1,742.20) $0.00 11/23/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due: 12/21/2011 $1,742.20 $1,742.20 09/21/20110:00 Payment-Check ($1,704.40) $0.00 08/24/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due:09/21/2011 $1,704.40 $1,704.40 07/06/20110:00 Payment-Check ($1,885.62) $0.00 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Water $56.42 $1,885.62 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Sewer $105.92 $1,829.20 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Street Light $9.08 $1,723.28 05/25/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due:06/22/2011 $1,714.20 $1,714.20 i Created Date/Time: 01/10/2013 01:57:01 PM Customer Number: 00039581 Account Number: 0064060004 Service Address: 3403 53RD AVE N Mailing Address: TEDDYBEAR EXTENDED LLP 2022 N FERRY ST#2206 ANOKA MN 55303 Customer/Account Transaction History Trans Date - Transaction Amount Balance 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $71.58 $3,716.12 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $25.16 $3,644.54 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $241.09 $3,619.38 11/21/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due: 12/19/2012 $1,529.39 $3,378.29 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $35.56 $1,848.90 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $120.00 $1,813.34 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $12.52 $1,693.34 09/11/2012 0:00 Certification Street Write Off ($113.85) $1,680.82 09/11/2012 0:00 Certification Water Write-Off ($339.55) $1,794.67 09/11/2012 0:00 Certification Sewer Write-Off ($1,090.89) $2,134.22 08/22/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due: 09/19/2012 $1,529.39 $3,225.11 08/03/2012 0:00 Certification Admin Fee $30.00 $1,695.72 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Sewer $1,090.89 $1,665.72 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Water $309.55 $574.83 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Street Light $113.85 $265.28 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Street Light ($113.85) $151.43 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Water ($309.55) $265.28 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Sewer ($1,090.89) $574.83 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $30.96 $1,665.72 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $109.08 $1,634.76 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $11.39 $1,525.68 05/23/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due: 06/20/2012 $1,514.29 $1,514.29 03/22/2012 0:00 Payment-Check ($1,538.45) $0.00 02/22/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due:03/21/2012 $1,538.45 $1,538.45 12/21/20110:00 Payment-Check ($1,474.80) $0.00 11/23/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due: 12/21/2011 $1,474.80 $1,474.80 09/21/20110:00 Payment-Check ($1,432.80) $0.00 08/24/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due: 09/21/2011 $1,432.80 $1,432.80 07/06/20110:00 Payment-Check ($1,568.38) $0.00 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Water $27.58 $1,568.38 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Sewer $105.91 $1,540.80 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Street Light $9.09 $1,434.89 05/25/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due:06/22/2011 $1,425.80 $1,425.80 Created Date/Time:01/10/2013 01:57:38 PM Customer Number:00039581 Account Number: 0064070003 Service Address: 3409 53RD AVE N Mailing Address: TEDDYBEAR EXTENDED LLP 2022 N FERRY ST#2206 ANOKA MN 55303 Customer/Account Transaction History Trans Date Transaction Amount Balance 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $198.12 $5,872.08 .12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $31.73 $5,673.96 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $303.98 $5,642.23 11/21/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due: 12/19/2012 $2,512.60 $5,338.25 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $89.79 $2,825.65 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $15.79 $2,735.86 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $151.30 $2,720.07 09/11/2012 0:00 Certification Street Write Off ($143.55) $2,568.77 09/11/2012 0:00 Certification Water Write-Off ($703.46) $2,712.32 09/11/2012 0:00 Certification Sewer Write-Off ($1,375.47) $3,415.78 08/22/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due:09/19/2012 $2,349.52 $4,791.25 08/03/2012 0:00 Certification Admin Fee $30.00 $2,441.73 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification -Sewer $1,375.47 $2,411.73 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Water $673.46 $1,036.26 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Street Light $143.55 $362.80 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Street Light ($143.55) $219.25 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Water ($673.46) $362.80 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Sewer ($1,375.47) $1,036.26 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $67.35 $2,411.73 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $137.54 $2,344.38 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $14.36 $2,206.84 05/23/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due:06/20/2012 $2,192.48 $2,192.48 03/22/2012 0:00 Payment-Check ($2,234.76) $0.00 02/22/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due:03/21/2012 $2,234.76 $2,234.76 12/21/20110:00 Payment-Check ($2,299.80) $0.00 11/23/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due: 12/21/2011 $2,299.80 $2,299.80 09/21/20110:00 Payment-Check ($2,095.40) $0.00 08/24/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due:09/21/2011 $2,095.40 $2,095.40 07/06/20110:00 Payment-Check ($2,586.76) $0.00 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Water $90.16 $2,586.76 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Sewer $133.54 $2,496.60 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Street Light $11.46 $2,363.06 05/25/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due:06/22/2011 $2,351.60 $2,351.60 Created Date/Time:01/10/2013 01:58:07 PM Customer Number:00039581 Account Number: 0064050005 Service Address: 3413 53RD AVE N Mailing Address: TEDDYBEAR EXTENDED LLP 2022 N FERRY ST#2206 ANOKA MN 55303 Customer/Account Transaction History Trans Date Transaction Amount Balance 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $168.83 $11,664.87 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $48.86 $11,496.04 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $468.13 $11,447.18 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Storm Drainage $374.62 $10,979.05 11/21/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due: 12/19/2012 $5,052.10 $10,604.43 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $80.18 $5,552.33 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $23.27 $5,472.15 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $222.92 $5,448.88 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Storm Drainage $178.39. $5,225.96 08/22/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due: 09/19/2012 $5,047.57 $5,047.57 07/12/2012 0:00 Payment-Check ($5,444.36) $0.00 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Water $703.66 $5,444.36 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Storm Drainage $1,783.90 $4,740.70 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification.-Sewer - $2,229.21 $2,956.80 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Street Light $232.65 $727.59 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Water ($703.66) $494.94 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Street Light ($232.65) $1,198.60 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Storm Drainage ($1,783.90) $1,431.25 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Sewer ($2,229.21) $3,215.15 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $70.37 $5,444.36 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $23.26 $5,373.99 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $222.92 $5,350.73 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Storm Drainage $178.39 $5,127.81 05/23/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due: 06/20/2012 $4,949.42 $4,949.42 03/22/2012 0:00 Payment-Check ($5,411.48) $0.00 02/22/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due: 03/21/2012 $5,411.48 $5,411.48 12/21/20110:00 Payment-Check ($5,029.90) $0.00 11/23/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due: 12/21/2011 $5,029.90. $5,029.90 09/21/20110:00 Payment-Check ($5,130.70) $0.00 08/24/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due:09/21/2011 $5,130.70 $5,130.70 07/06/20110:00 Payment-Check ($5,811.63) $0.00 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Water $114.94 $5,811.63 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Street Light $18.57 $5,696.69 Created Date/Time:01/10/2013 01:58:41 PM Customer Number:00039581 Account Number:0064030007 Service Address: 342153RD AVE N Mailing Address: TEDDYBEAR EXTENDED LLP 2022 N FERRY ST#2206 ANOKA MN 55303 Customer/Account Transaction History Trans Date Transaction Amount Balance 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $202.10 $8,207.91 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $51.42 $8,005.81 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $492.65 $7,954.39 11/21/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due: 12/19/2012 $3,268.20 $7,461.74 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $110.43 $4,193.54 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $25.59 $4,083.11 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $245.21 $4,057.52 09/11/2012 0:00 Certification Street Write Off ($232.65) $3,812.31 09/11/2012 0:00 Certification Water Write-Off ($865.03) $4,044.96 09/11/2012 0:00 Certification Sewer Write-Off ($2,229.21) $4,909.99 08/22/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due: 09/19/2012 $3,482.62 $7,139.20 08/03/2012 0:00 Certification Admin Fee $30.00 $3,656.58 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification -Sewer $2,229.21 $3,626.58 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification -Water $835.03 $1,397.37 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification -Street Light $232.65 $562.34 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification -Street Light ($232.65) $329.69 .06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Water ($835.03) $562.34 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification -Sewer ($2,229.21) $1,397.37 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $83.50 $3,626.58 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $222.92 $3,543.08 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $23.27 $3,320.16 05/23/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due: 06/20/2012 $3,296.89 $3,296.89 03/22/2012 0:00 Payment-Check ($3,216.86) $0.00 02/22/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due: 03/21/2012 $3,216.86 $3,216.86 12/21/20110:00 Payment-Check ($3,187.20) $0.00 11/23/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due: 12/21/2011 $3,187.20 $3,187.20 09/21/20110:00 Payment-Check ($3,174.60) $0.00 08/24/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due: 09/21/2011 $3,174.60 $3,174.60 07/06/20110:00 Payment-Check ($3,473.58) $0.00 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Water $80.78 $3,473.58 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Sewer $216.44 $3,392.80 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Street Light $18.56 $3,176.36 05/25/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due: 06/22/2011 $3,157.80 $3,157.80 i Created Date/Time:01/10/2013 01:59:13 PM Customer Number:00039581 Account Number:0064010009 Service Address: 3429 53RD AVE N Mailing Address: TEDDYBEAR EXTENDED LLP 2022 N FERRY ST#2206 ANOKA MN 55303 Customer/Account Transaction History Trans Date Transaction Amount Balance 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $141.96 $5,254.30 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $31.72 $5,112.34 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $303.98 $5,080.62 11/21/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due: 12/19/2012 $2,293.65 $4,776.64 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $58.63 $2,482.99 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $151.31 $2,424.36 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $15.79 $2,273.05 09/11/2012 0:00 Certification Street Write Off ($143.55) $2,257.26 09/11/2012 0:00 Certification Water Write-Off ($502.63) $2,400.81 09/11/2012 0:00 Certification Sewer Write-Off ($1,375.47) $2,903.44 08/22/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due: 09/19/2012 $2,058.09 $4,278.91 08/03/2012 0:00 Certification Admin Fee $30.00 $2,220.82 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification—Sewer $1,375.47 $2,190.82 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification -Water $472.63 $815.35 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Street Light $143.55 $342.72 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Street Light ($143.55) $199.17 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Water ($472.63) $342.72 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification -Sewer ($1,375.47) $815.35 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $47.26 $2,190.82 ' 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $137.55 $2,143.56 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $14.36 $2,006.01 05/23/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due: 06/20/2012 $1,991.65 $1,991.65 03/22/2012 0:00 Payment-Check ($1,914.64) $0.00 02/22/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due:03/21/2012 $1,914.64 $1,914.64 12/21/20110:00 Payment-Check ($2,004.40) $0.00 11/23/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due: 12/21/2011 $2,004.40 $2,004.40 09/21/20110:00 Payment-Check ($1,840.60) $0.00 08/24/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due:09/21/2011 $1,840.60 $1,840.60 07/06/20110:00 Payment-Check ($2,043.14) $0.00 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Water $40.74 $2,043.14 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Sewer $133.54 $2,002.40 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Street Light $11.46 $1,868.86 05/25/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due:06/22/2011 $1,857.40 $1,857.40 Created Date/Time:01/10/2013 01:59:46 PM Customer Number:00039581 Account Number:0064000000 Service Address:3433 53RD AVE N Mailing Address: TEDDYBEAR EXTENDED LLP 2022 N FERRY ST#2206 ANOKA MN 55303 Customer/Account Transaction History Trans Date Transaction Amount Balance 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $101.29 $4,806.93 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $31.72 $4,705.64 12/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $303.98 $4,673.92 11/21/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due: 12/19/2012 $1,953.90 $4,369.94 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $52.55 $2,416.04 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $15.79 $2,363.49 09/26/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $151.30 $2,347.70 09/11/2012 0:00 Certification Water Write-Off ($528.30) $2,196.40 09/11/2012 0:00 Certification Street Write Off ($143.55) $2,724.70 09/11/2012 0:00 Certification Sewer Write-Off ($1,375.47) $2,868.25 08/22/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due:09/19/2012 $1,994.67 $4,243.72 08/03/2012 0:00 Certification Admin Fee $30.00 $2,249.05 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Sewer $1,375.47 $2,219.05 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Water $498.30 $843.58 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Street Light $143.55 $345.28 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Street Light ($143.55) $201.73 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Water ($498.30) $345.28 06/28/2012 0:00 Certification-Sewer ($1,375.47) $843.58 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Water $49.83 $2,219.05 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Sewer $137.55 $2,169.22 06/27/2012 0:00 Penalties-Street Light $14.35 $2,031.67 05/23/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due:06/20/2012 $2,017.32 $2,017.32 03/22/2012 0:00 Payment-Check ($1,975.04) $0.00 02/22/2012 0:00 Cycle Billing Due:03/21/2012 $1,975.04 $1,975.04 12/21/20110:00 Payment-Check ($1,828.00) $0.00 11/23/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due: 12/21/2011 $1,828.00 $1,828.00 09/21/20110:00 Payment-Check ($1,779.00) $0.00 08/24/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due:09/21/2011 $1,779.00 $1,779.00 07/06/20110:00 Payment-Check ($2,027.74) $0.00 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Water $39.34 $2,027.74 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Sewer $133.55 $1,988.40 06/29/20110:00 Penalties-Street Light $11.45 $1,854.85 05/25/20110:00 Cycle Billing Due:06/22/2011 $1,843.40 $1,843.40 City Council Agenda Item No. 10b COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM DATE: February 11, 2013 TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager . FROM: Sharon Knutson, City Clerk I SUBJECT: Type IV 6-Month Provisional Rental License for 6819 Humboldt Ave N,A202 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider approval of the Mitigation Plan and issuance of a Type IV 6-Month Provisional Rental License for 6819 Humboldt Ave N, A202. The applicant or representative has an opportunity to present evidence regarding the submitted Mitigation Plan. If the Council chooses to modify or disapprove the Mitigation Plan, it is recommended that the motion be to direct staff to prepare proposed findings for disapproval of the Mitigation Plan and notify the license applicant of any pending license actions to be taken at a subsequent Council Meeting. Background: This owner is applying for a renewal rental license. The previous rental license was a Type II rental license. This property qualifies for a Type IV provisional rental license based on 12 property code violations found during the initial rental license inspection and zero validated police incidents/nuisance calls for the past twelve months. Staff from Administration,Building & Community Standards and Police Departments worked with the property owner regarding a mitigation plan,which requires Phase I, II and III of the Crime Free Housing Program, and other items included by City ordinance for a Type IV License. A Mitigation Plan has been developed addressing the requirements of the ordinance and any issues specific to the property. Therefore, staff is recommending approval of the Type IV Rental License on condition of adherence to the Mitigation Plan. Please refer to the attached copy of the Mitigation Plan for more information. The following is a brief history of the license process actions: 08-21-2012 The Owner,New Concepts Management, applied for renewal of the rental dwelling license for 6819 Humboldt Ave N,A202, a single family dwelling. 09-04-2012 An initial rental inspection was conducted. Twelve property code violations were cited, see attached rental criteria. 10-04-2012 A follow up inspection was conducted and passed. 12-18-2012 A follow up rental inspection was conducted and passed. 12-28-2012 City records indicate zero validated police incident/nuisance calls occurred in the past twelve months. 11-30-2012 The previous rental license expired. Mission:Ensuring an attractive,clean,safe,inclusive cornrnunity that enhances the quality of life for all people and preserves the public trust i I COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM i 12-31-2012 A letter was sent to the owner(s)notifying of qualification for Type IV 6-Month Provisional Rental License, including additional requirements to obtain a rental license. I.e. submit mitigation plan, completion of Phases I, II, and III of Crime Free Housing Program, etc. 01-09-2013 A second letter was sent to the owner(s)notifying of qualification for Type IV 6- Month Provisional Rental License,including additional requirements to obtain a rental license. Le. submit mitigation plan, completion of Phases I, II, and III of Crime Free Housing Program,etc. 01-11-2013 A Mitigation Plan was submitted. 01-25-2013 The Mitigation Plan was finalized. 01-31-2013 A letter was sent to the owner notifying that the hearing before the Council will be held February 11, 2013. If approved, after six months, a new rental license is required. The license process will begin immediately. The new license will be based on the property code violations found during the initial renewal license inspection and the number of validated police calls for services for disorderly activities and nuisances as defined in 12-911. The terms of the mitigation plan must also be met. Excerpt from Chapter 12 of Citv Code of Ordinances: Section 12-913. TYPE IV PROVISIONAL LICENSES. 1. Rental properties that meet the provisional licensing criteria as described in Section 12- 901 are eligible only for provisional licenses. 2. The City will provide by mail to each licensee a monthly report of any police and fire calls and incidents and applicable property Code violations as described in Section 12- 901. 3. Mitigation Plan. The applicant for a provisional license must submit for Council review a mitigation plan for the license period. The mitigation plan shall describe steps proposed by the applicant to reduce the number of police and fire calls and/or the property Code issues described in Section 12-901 and 12-911 to a level that qualifies for a Type I, II, or III license. The mitigation plan may include such steps as changes in tenant screening procedures, changes in lease terms, security measures, rules and regulations for tenant conduct, security personnel, and time frame to implement all phases of the Crime Free Housing Program. 4. Council Consideration. The application with a proposed mitigation plan will be presented to the City Council together with a recommendation by the City Manager or the Manager's designee as to the disposition thereof. After giving the applicant an opportunity to be heard and present evidence, the Council shall approve, disapprove, or approve with conditions the application and the mitigation plan. If the Council disapproves an application and mitigation plan or approves it with conditions, it shall state its reasons for so doing in writing. In evaluating a mitigation plan, the Council will Mission:Ensuring an attractive,clean,safe,inclusive community that enhances the quality of life for all people and preserves the public trust COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM consider, among other things,the facility, its management practices,the nature and seriousness of causes for police and fire incidences and/or property Code issues and the expected effectiveness of measures identified in the plan to reduce the number of police and fire incidences and/or property Code violations. In evaluating a mitigation plan submitted by an applicant already under a provisional license,the Council will also consider the effectiveness of measures identified in the applicant's previous mitigation plan and the need for different or additional measures to reduce police and fire incidences and/or property Code violations. 5. Compliance with Mitigation Plan. The licensee shall comply with the mitigation plan as approved or modified by the Council. No later than the tenth day after each calendar month,the licensee shall mail or deliver to the City Manager a written report describing all steps taken in furtherance of the mitigation plan during the preceding month. Rental License Category Criteria Policy—Adopted by City Council 03-08-10 1. Determining License Categories. License categories are based on property code and nuisance violations noted during the initial or renewal license inspection or for a category verification inspection, along with excessive validated police service calls occurring over a year. License categories are performance based and more accurately depict the condition of the property and the City costs of service. 2. Fees. Fee amounts are determined by the costs of the city to license, inspect,monitor and work with the property to ensure category conditions are met. License fees do not include reinspection fees, late fees, charges for criminal or civil enforcement actions, or other penalties. 3. Category Conditions. The licensee or designated agent must meet the category conditions in the time period specified by the City. A licensee must meet all original conditions required by the License Category, even if a subsequent license category is achieved. 4. License Category Criteria. a. Property Code and Nuisance Violations. Property code violation rates will be based on the average number of property code violations per unit identified during the licensing inspection or category verification inspection. Property code violations for purposes of determining licensing categories shall include violations of property code and nuisances as defined in Chapter 12, 19, 7 and other applicable local ordinances. The City may,upon complaints or reasonable concerns that the establishment no longer complies with the license category criteria, Mission:Ensuring an attractive,clean,safe,inclusive community that enhances the quality of life for all people and preserves the public trust COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM perform a category verification inspection to the same standards as the license renewal inspection as indicated below. Inspections will be conducted in conjunction with established department policies. In cases where 100% of the units are not inspected,the minimum inspection standards will be established as follows: • At least 75% of units will be inspected for properties with 15 or less units. • At least 25% of units,to include a minimum of 12 units,will be inspected for properties with 16 or more units. Property Code and Nuisance Violations Criteria License Category Number of Units Property Code Violations per (Based on Property Inspected Unit Code Only) Type I—3 Year 1-2 units 0-1 3±units 0-0.75 Type II—2 Year 1-2 units Greater than 1 but not more than 4 3+units Greater than 0.75 but not more than 15 Type III— 1 Year 1-2 units Greater than 4 but not more than 8 3±units Greater than 1.5 but not;:more#han 3 Type IV—6 Months 1-2 units Greater than 8 3±units> Greater than 3 b. Police Service Calls. Police call rates will be based on the average number of valid police calls per unit per year. Police incidences for purposes of determining licensing categories shall include disorderly activities and nuisances as defined in Section 12-911, and events categorized as Part I crimes in the Uniform Crime Reporting System including homicide,rape, robbery,aggravated assault,burglary,theft, auto theft and arson. Calls will not be counted for purposes of determining licensing categories where the victim and suspect are"Family or household members" as defined in the Domestic Abuse Act,Minnesota Statutes, Section 51813.01, Subd. 2 (b) and where there is a report of"Domestic Abuse"as defined in the Domestic Abuse Act, Minnesota Statutes, Section 518B.01, Subd. 2 (a). License Number of Units Validated Calls for Disorderly Conduct Category Service& Part I Crimes (Calls Per Unit/Year) No Category 1-2 0-1 Impact 3-4:units 0=0.25 rV 5 or more units 0-0.35 Mission:Ensuring an attractive,clean,safe,inclusive community that enhances the quality of life for all people and preserves the public trust COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM Decrease 1 1-2 Greater than 1 but not more than 3 Category 3-4'um s Greater than 0.25 but not-more than 1 5 or more units Greater than 0.35 but not more than 0.50 Decrease 2 1-2 Greater than 3 Categories 34 Greater than 1 5 or more units Greater than 0.50 Budget Issues: There are no budget issues to consider. Council Goals: Strategic: - We will ensure a safe and secure community - We will stabilize and improve residential neighborhoods Attachment -Mitigation Plan Mission:Ensuring an attractive,clean,safe,inclusive community that enhances the quality of life for all people and preserves the public trust City of Brooklyn Center Phone:763-569.3300 TTY 711 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Fax:763-569-3360 Brooklyn Center,MN 55430-2199 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org Rental License Mitigation Plan--Type IV Rental License Handwritten plans will not be accepted.Please type or use fellable form on CYIy website. Property Address:6819 Humboldt Ave N#202 Owner Name:RLSD Properties Local Agent:New Concepts Mgmt Owner Address: Agent Address: 6707 Excelsior Blvd,St Louis Park,MN 550.16 Owner Phone: Agent Phone:952-922.2500 Owner Email: Agent Email:toni @ncmgi.com Note:Current license Rental License: ❑New Renewal: Current License Expiration Date: 7 expiration 11/30/12, *Pending Type IV License Exp.Date: pending licensing Six months om current license expiration) expiration 05/31/13. Based on property conditions and/or validated police nuisance incidents,the above referenced property qualifies for a Type IV Rental License. Before your license application can be considered by the City Council, a Mitigation Plan must be completed and reviewed by City staff. A fully completed Mitigation Plan must be submitted immediately to ensure timely completion of the license application process. The Mitigation Plan should indicate the steps being taken to correct identified violations and the measures that will be taken to ensure ongoing compliance with City Ordinances and applicable Codes. The Mitigation Plan provides an opportunity to review property concerns and identify possible solutions to improve the overall conditions and management of the property. NOTICE:Time is Running Out—You must TAKE ACTION NOW in order to meet all the city ordinance and Mitigation Plan requirements within this*pending license period and avoid legal actions. Submit the following documents with the Mitigation Plan for approval: 1. Crime Free Housing Program Training Certificate(if completed,if not completed,please include —p scheduled date in Section C. 57u 2. Copy of Lease including Minnesota Crime Free Housing Lease Addendum 3. Submit written report by 10°i of each month(after license approval). Seto G .Crime. iree: gusin ,Pro ram: te.. urements. . Phase v/ 1. Use written lease including Crime Free Housing Lease Addendum. 2. Conduct criminal background check for all prospective tenants. Provide documentation to City if �-�--� requested. r " '3. Pursue the eviction of tenants who violate the terms of the lease or any addendums. Page 1 Type IV Mitigation Plan Rev 11-16-11 f--V74. Attend City approved eight hour Crime Free Housing course. Date Course Completed: AP01 2010 or Date Course Scheduled: Phase H Complete Security Assessment and implement all security improvements recommended by the Brooklyn CenterPolice Department. Date Scheduled: Pending/phone to Improvements to be completed by:=j= J P�h�as-e-I�II l v l I will attend a minimum of 50%of the ARM meetings(two). I will attend the ARM meetings scheduled for: March 14,2013 & May Q.2013 Do these two meeting dates occur before the*Pending Type IV License expiration date? Q Yes❑No (*See Section A)If no,you will only he able to qualify for u Type IV Rental License upon renewal. I will have no repeat code violations previously documented within the past year. For properties with four or more units: ® I will conduct resident training annually that includes crime prevention techniques. MI will hold regular resident meetings. .`�°5 ti h`l'"' �' �t,a: � -'+.�"•s:��7� 3 4 s- 1'C-C Ker 'kre- +, Based on condition and age,estimated.replacement dates are provided for common capital items:Funding should be considered accordingly. However,items broken,worn or otherwise in violation prior to the estimated replacement date will require earlier corrections. Date Last Replaced Estimated Replacement Date Furnace/AC- 2010 2020 Water Heater- 2010 2025 Kitchen Appliances- 2008 2023 Laundry Appliances- 2011 2021 Exterior Paint(Siding,fascia,trim 2012 2017 -Windows 2000 2025 -Roof 2000 2025 -Fence 2000 2020 -Shed 2000 2025 -Garage NA NA -Driveway .2000 2025 -Sidewalks 2000 2025 Smoke Alarms&Carbon Monoxide Alarms 2012 2017 Other(s) �.e_�f>pn.���..._.e .�_,.._ll� .rove3lkla�►a `��!.?�___ Implementing the following best practices may assist in the management of your property. Buy hn ceckingthe boxes below,you agree to: II y, 11. Check in with tenants every 30 days. 2. Drive by property to check for violations twice a month. Page 2 Type IV Mitigation Plan Rev 11-16-11 i F7-13. Evict tenants in violation of the lease and all addendums. M 4. Provide lawn/snow service. 5. Provide garbage service. [1716. Install security system. New Concepts 7. Provide maintenance service plan for appliances. Name of service co.: Al8. I am and will remain current on payment of utility fees,taxes,assessments,fines,penalties and other financial claims due to the City. F7 9. Other(s): Please read thoroughly: If the Type IV Rental License is approved by the City Council,the Licensee must comply with the approved Mitigation Plan and all applicable city codes. No later than the 1 0ei of each calendar month,the licensee must submit to the Building and Community Standards Department a written report describing all steps taken to comply with the Mitigation Plan. I verify that all information provided above is true and accurate. I understand that if I do not comply with an approved Mitigation Plan,comply with all applicable ordinances within the license period,or operate beyond the license expiration date;enforcement actions such as citations,formal complaint or license review may result. Toni Crockett Owner or Agent Name and Title(Please Print) 1/14/13 Owne o ge t Signature Date Additional Owner or Agent Name and Title Cf applicable)(Please Print) Additional Owner or Agent Signature (1f applicable) Date Por Ctity Use-- iti= Plan Approved By: Police Department/Title D e Buil Community Standards Department/Title bate Page 3 Type IV Mitigation Plan Rev 11-16-11