HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 03-19 HCM MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
March 19, 2013
COUNCIL COMMISSION ROOM
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission was called to order by Chairperson Thorbus at 7:04
p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chairperson- Judy Thorbus, Kathie Amdahl, Ephraim Olani, David Johnson and Peggy Lynn.
Also present were Council Liaison Lin Myszkowski and Staff Liaison Jesse Anderson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES—DECEMBER 11, 2012, JANUARY 15, 2013, FEBR UARY 19,
2013
There was a motion by Commissioner Amdahl seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve
the minutes of the Housing Commission meetings from December 11,2012,January 15,2013,
and February 19, 2013. The motion passed.
CHAIRPERSONS REPORT
Chairperson Thorbus asked about the Speaker at last meeting and stated last Thursday she met with
Council Member Lawrence-Anderson and Commissioner Amdahl to review the new neighbor
program. Commissioner Amdahl will lead program.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Councilmember Lynn Myszkowski discussed the earth hour on March 23, 8:30 pm. Shut off lights.
The Police Department year-end report was presented to Council. Councilmember Lynn
Myszkowski presented..information of specific crimes statistics for 2012. The Part 1 crime numbers
were decreased. Violent crimes were down 16 percent. Burglary is up 35%. This includes a high
number of garage burglaries. Theft up .6% and Auto theft up 39%.
Councilmember Lynn Myszkowski stated they were presented data from a city wide service and the
results were very positive.
Councilmember Lin Myszkowski also stated she would like to see an active Facebook and twitter
account. Possibly through a new communications position.
The Opportunity site is being reviewed for residential development and an update was provided
regarding the Manganese in the drinking water.
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NEW NEIGHBOR WELCOME PROGRAM
Commissioner Amdahl stated they will use mapping created by Jesse Anderson to ease the process
with coding by neighborhood and adding labels up to 1.5 hours per night. The Housing Commission
has worked with Minnesota School of Business in the past and hopes to continue. A packing night
will need to be scheduled and they will review the final list at the next Housing Commission
meeting. Staff will obtain golf coupons and community center coupons. The Housing Commission
will also recruit help from civic organizations and local colleges. Commissioner Lynn and
Commissioner Johnson need ID badges. Commissioner Johnson discussed the new neighbor
program and stated it seemed similar to the Welcome Wagon in St. Louis Park.
OTHER BUSINESS
The joint Council and Commission meeting is on April 10, 2013 at 6 pm at Constitution Hall.
Chairperson Thorbus stated she will provide updates on the efforts of the Housing Commission.
With the sold out garden sites the Housing Commission may want to work with CARS Department
for other sites and consider the further review of Happy Hollow Park. The Housing Commission
decided on May 14 Housing Commission date. Chairperson Thorbus requested a copy of survey
results for Housing Commissions at next month's meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Amdahl and seconded by Commissioner Lynn to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission adjourned
at 7:30 p.m.
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