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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 03-11 CCM Work Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WORK SESSION MARCH 11, 2012 CITY HALL— COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council/Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work Session called to order by Mayor/President Tim Willson at 8:37 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor/President Tim Willson and Councilmembers/Commissioners Carol Kleven, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, and Lin Myszkowski. Absent and excused was Councilmember/Commissioner Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey and Carla Wirth, Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. WALMART CONCERNS The City Council/EDA and City Manager Curt Boganey discussed complaints received relating to Walmart at Shingle Creek Crossing. Mr. Boganey advised that staff will be meeting with Walmart management to raise and address these concerns. INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY ASSESSMENT— CONTINUED Councilmember/Commissioner Kleven asked whether the survey was conducted verbally or in writing. City Manager Curt Boganey referenced Page 6 that described the methodology for the web-based survey, one-on-one interviews with department heads, and focus groups with employees and external stakeholder group (MAC) members. Mr. Boganey stated it was interesting that there was quite a substantial difference in terms of positive or negative responses to questions based on gender, with fewer positive responses by females. Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson asked if that was found throughout the entire City, noting all the Brooklyn Center department heads are male with the exception of Assistant City Manager/Director of Building & Community Standards Vickie Schleuning. Mr. Boganey stated that may contribute or that males do not have the sensitivity. He stated part of the reason may be positional with males in more of the authoritative positions (department heads/supervisors) and if in a position of less authority you may not get "invited to the table" as often as you should. 03/11/12 -1- The City Council/EDA discussed its desire to gain higher diversity on Commissions and how to best attract more diverse members from the community. Councilmember/Commissioner Myszkowski stated it is hard to adapt and perhaps the City needs to attract diversity in a different way, such as through an academy, Brooklyn Center "U" (BCU), offering. With regard to the lower positive response by females, Councilmember/Commissioner Myszkowski asked if there is a question breakdown between MAC members and employees. Mr. Boganey stated that data is not indicated in this report but it is available. Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson asked whether it would be beneficial to reach out to the MAC community first about BCU to encourage them to be some of the first graduates of the program. Mr. Boganey stated one recommendation was to consider something similar to MAC but not related to the police, which should be followed up on. He stated that may be a fourth brainstorming discussion topic with the City Council. Mayor/President Willson noted the City is not receiving a lot of applications for individual positions. Mr. Boganey suggested the City schedule a listening session with MAC members and the community to invite suggestions and better ideas to encourage involvement. Councilmember/Commissioner Myszkowski stated it may open a "can of worms" to first invite MAC because all may not feel comfortable sharing what they are thinking because they believe, in the past, that there has not been appropriate follow through. Mr. Boganey stated the New Americans Academy may be a source to consider as a means to reach out. Councilmember/Commissioner Kleven noted those who have graduated and gone to college often want something to happen and to become involved; however, the older generations may not want to be part of it. The City Council/EDA discussed the benefits of BCU to educate, inform, and invite diverse communities to become involved. The consensus of the City Council/EDA was to support further discussion at a future Work Session. STRATEGIC PLANNING RFP RESPONSE Mr. Boganey reviewed that on January 31, 2013, the City had received three responses to its RFP for facilitation of a Strategic Planning Process. He advised that based on complete and extensive review of each proposal, staff identified Craig Rapp LLC as the preferred provider. Mr. Boganey noted that following an interview, Craig Rapp LLC submitted a more limited proposal with a cost estimate of approximately $8,000. Staff recommends approval of that revised proposal to facilitate a two-day retreat with the City Council and Leadership Team as well as 03/11/12 -2- another meeting with Managers and Supervisors focusing on strategic initiative action plans and outcome measurement. Mr. Boganey indicated Mr. Rapp has expressed a willingness to facilitate a broader community-wide visioning process that would be conducted under a special agreement. Following discussion of available dates, the consensus of the City Council/EDA was to schedule a two-day retreat on April 5-6, 2013, starting early afternoon on April 5. Mayor/President Willson indicated he has been invited, along with other mayors, to meet with New York City Mayor Bloomberg to address changing demographics and diversity. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember/Commissioner Myszkowski seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at 9:28 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 03/11/12 -3- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Work Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on March 11, 2013. 2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at Brooklyn Center City Hall. 3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its March 25, 2013, Regular Session. ri ity Clerk Mayor 03/11/13 -4-