HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 04-10 CCM Joint Work Session with Commission Chairs MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
RECEPTION AND JOINT WORK SESSION WITH CITY COMMISSIONS
APRIL 10, 2013
COMMUNITY CENTER—CONSTITUTION HALL
RECEPTION
A reception and general conversation period was held in Constitution Hall from 6:00 p.m. until
6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Joint Work Session with the Charter, Housing,
Financial, Park and Recreation, and Planning Commissions and was called to order by Mayor
Tim Willson at 6:30 p.m.
INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Willson welcomed the commissioners and stated appreciation for staff and
commissioners. City Manager Curt Boganey welcomed all those in attendance.
IN ATTENDANCE
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Carol Kleven, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin
Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan.
City Staff present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Assistant City Manager/Director of
Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, Police Chief Kevin Benner, Community
Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe,Director of Business and Development
Gary Eitel, Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti, and Finance Director Dan Jordet.
Commissioners present were Charter Commissioners Mary O'Connor, Myrna Kragness Kauth,
Judy Thorbus; Housing Commissioners Judy Thorbus, Kathy Amdahl, and Peggy Lynn;
Planning Commissioners Sean Rahn and Randall Christensen; Financial Commissioners Steve
Landis, Dan Schueller, Dean Van Der Werf, Patricia Glenn, and Rex Newman; Park and
Recreation Commissioners Bud Sorenson, Roger Peterson, Jill Dalton, Thomas Shinnick, and
Jerome Witalka.
PRESENTATIONS BY CITY COMMISSIONS
Financial Commission; Financial Commission Chair Rex Newman provided an overview of the
Commission activities. The primary goal is to work with the City Council to develop the budget.
The commission recommended an increase in Council salaries. RFP for Audit Services was
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reviewed and recommended to the Council. Other Commission reviews included the 2011
CAFR, 15 year capital plan, and utility rates.
Rex Newman also serves as the City representative to the Northwest Suburbs Cable
Communications Commission and reported that the Commission will be renewing the franchise
agreement this year. Greg Moore retired this year. Channel 12 is a good news source.
Housing Commission: Housing Commission Chair Judy Thorbus stated the Commission is
looking for additional members to fill two vacancies. The New Neighbor Welcome Program
continues to be successful. Delivery of information will start in May weather depending. The
program included student volunteers from high school and colleges for community service
credits. The Community Gardens was established in Centennial Park in fall of 2012. All 18
plots are rented this Y ear. With Park and Recreation Commission, they will look at possible
expansion of community garden plots. A Lion Club partnership resulted in a fence around the
gardens.
Park and Recreation Commission: Park and Recreation Commission Chair Bud Sorenson
provided an overview of Commission activities. The Commission makes recommendations to
the City Council. They review the CIP, recreation programs, and have adopted two parks. They
also monitor arks and take ark tours. A Hennepin Count Sorts Grant was received to
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convert a baseball field to soccer. They also reviewed the Community Gardens with the Housing
Commission. Centerbrook Golf celebrates the 25th Anniversary in 2013. No Tobacco Use signs
were laced in the arks for areas where youth are often resent. The Commission also reviewed
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Neighborhood Designations, which were named after local parks. A recycling program for
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the parks is being piloted this year in certain parks. Discussion has occurred regarding damage
to turf when parks are used as staging areas for street improvements. More research is needed on
this issue. We are looking at what is important to our residents such as soccer and playground
equipment. Also, how can language on park signs be more useful to park patrons. The
Commissions also reviewed the Shingle Creek Trail Realignment.
Planning Commission: Planning Commission Chair Sean Rahn stated this would be his last
presentation as the Chair. He provided an overview of projects the Planning Commission
reviewed in 2012. The Commission reviewed 26 applications, 22 approved and 4 withdrawn.
Projects included the 3rd Generation Plan, Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Study, France Ave
Business Park, Luther Honda and Toyota, Maranatha Homes, Taco Bell, Slim's Pizza, Shingle
Creek Crossing, and others. Electronic message boards for public and semi-public places in
2013.
Charter Commission: Charter Commissioner Mary O'Connor stated that the Commission is
working with the City Council regarding the meaning of some areas of the Charter. At this time,
the Charter Commission is not proposing any major changes.
After the Commission reports, the floor was opened for comments. The City Manager thanked
the commissions and liaisons for working cooperatively. He mentioned the Council Retreat and
that city goals, mission and measures are being reviewed.
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The Mayor stated that the Commissions help make the City work. He appreciates the
volunteerism. He also thanked the City Manager and staff for all the work they do.
Mayor Willson thanked the Chairs for their presentations and everyone for attending.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Willson at 7:25 p.m.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER)
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, certifies:
1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of the Special
Session — Joint Work with Commission Chairs of the City of Brooklyn Center held on
April 10, 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 April 22, 2013, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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