HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 12-02 CCM 2014 Budget Hearing MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
2014 BUDGET HEARING
DECEMBER 2, 2013
CITY HALL—COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met for the 2014 Budget Hearing and the meeting was called
to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Carol Kleven Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin
Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Assistant City
Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Schleuning, Finance Director Nate
Reinhardt, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
3. PRESENTATION ON 2014 PROPOSED BUDGETS
City Manager Curt Boganey discussed the purpose of this hearing and outlined the budget
process.
Finance Director Nate Reinhardt outlined the 2013 Strategic Priorities, State Tax Bill Impacts,
Pay 2014 Proposed City Levies, 2014 General Fund Revenues, 2014 General Fund Sources of
Revenues, 2014 General Fund Expenses, and 2014 General Fund Expenses by Function.
Finance Director Reinhardt discussed the Utility Funds and Capital Improvement Projects.
Following is the breakdown on the utility rate increases for 2014:
Water/Sanitary Sewer Increase in the base rate of 6 percent
Storm Sewer No change
Street Lights Increase in the base charge of$.60
Recycling Increase in the base rate of 3 percent
For a residential customer using 18,000 gallons of water in a quarter the 2014 charges will be
increased $6.83.
4. PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED PROPERTY TAXES PAYABLE IN 2013
Finance Director Reinhardt discussed Property Taxes - Introduction, Median Residential Value,
Market Value Pay 2013 Compared to 2014, Taxable Capacity Pay 2013 Compared to 2014, and
Projected City Property Tax Change for Taxes Payable 2014, and a Breakdown of Property Tax
Increase/Decreases.
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There was discussion regarding the projected City Property Tax Change for Taxes Payable 2014
and why the percent for commercial and industrial seems to be higher than what was presented in
September. City Manager Boganey stated that he would double check but he believes the
numbers that were presented in September were estimates and since September the values had
changed. The numbers come from Hennepin County and he will get more specifics and provide
clarification on the values and percentages.
5. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AND QUESTIONS
A motion by Councilmember Ryan, seconded by Councilmember Myszkowski to open meeting
for public comment and questions. Motion passed unanimously.
There was no one who wished to speak for public comment and questions.
A motion by Councilmember Kleven, seconded by Councilmember Ryan to close meeting for
public comment and questions. Motion passed unanimously.
7. REVIEW REMAINING ACTIONS FOR ADOPTION
Finance Director Reinhardt discussed that the City Council will consider a proposed property tax
levy in the amount of $14,643,080 at the December 9, 2013, City Council meeting. Also on
December 9, 2013, the City Council will consider resolutions adopting all budgets for 2014 City
operations.
8. ADJOURN
Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded
adjournment of the 2014 Budget Hearing at 7:26 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 the Special
Session — 2014 Budget Hearing of the City of Brooklyn Center held on December 2,
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 December 9, 2013,Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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