HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 05-28 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
MAY 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 7:35 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, Fire Chief Lee Gatlin, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
MISCELLANEOUS
League of Minnesota Cities Centennial Ceremony
City Manager Curt Boganey informed the Council that former Mayor Cohen has inquired if any
Council Members plan to attend the upcoming League of Minnesota Cities Centennial
Ceremony.
It was noted that Councilmember Ryan and possibly Councilmember Myszkowski plan to attend
and will be in contact with former Mayor Cohen.
JOINT FIRE SERVICE STUDY UPDATE
Fire Chief Lee Gatlin continued the presentation and answered questions of the City Council on
the Executive Summary of the Emergency Services Consulting International Shared Services
Study.
The majority consensus of the City Council/EDA was that it would not be beneficial for the City
of Brooklyn Center to proceed with service consolidation approach.
Fire Chief Gatlin noted that pay plans and training are areas where information may be beneficial
for the City of Brooklyn Center to review.
City Manager Curt Boganey commented that other things can be done short of consolidation that
could be beneficial to the City, and the study identifies opportunities for efficiencies and
improved service. Staff intends to review the data for areas where the City can improve
performance by working in cooperation with many of the other cities.
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AMPHITHEATER UPDATE
Mr. Boganey requested discussion and direction from the City Council regarding the request to
allocate $100,000 in the 2014 capital budget towards the construction of the Civic and Veterans
Memorial Amphitheater. He noted that consideration of the funding request could become part
of the 2014 budget process.
There was discussion on the following in relation to the Civic and Veterans Memorial
Amphitheater:
• Concern by the EDA/Council Members of using City funds for the project.
• Developing a broader, more defined image relating to the potential civic asset, with the
potential of the structure falling under the Park and Recreation Department for uses such
as musicals for children, weddings, bands, etc. Administration of rental agreements and
maintenance would also fall under the Park and Recreation Department.
• The potential use of LGA funds as a one-time allocation to be included in the 2014
budget.
• The potential revenue stream for renting the structure for use by residents.
• Incorporating the structure into Capital Improvements in relation to the current plans for
renewing and repairing the Civic Center.
• The importance that the structure would stand the test of time as an enduring asset for the
City and be flexible for the potential users.
The majority consensus of the City Council/EDA was to consider the funding request for the
construction of the Civic and Veterans Memorial Amphitheater as a one-time expenditure in the
2014 budget process.
Mr. Boganey advised it should be noted that the current request of $100,000 is based on an
estimated project cost of$335,000, which is only an estimate at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan moved and Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence-
Anderson seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work
Session at 8:45 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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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 a Work
Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on May 28, 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 June 10, 2013, Regular Session.
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