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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 04-28 CCM Study Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA STUDY SESSION APRIL 28,2014 CITY HALL—COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Carol Kleven, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Police Chief Kevin Benner, and Mary Mullen, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Kleven stated,with regard to Agenda Item 6b, it is nice to see that all the rental license applications are either Type I or Type IL Councilmember Ryan stated he recently read a newspaper article regarding the dire conditions of some apartment buildings in Roseville, due to a lack of effective enforcement of rental ordinances. He added he appreciates the efforts and hard work of Brooklyn Center staff,because of which the City has been able to avert those types of problems. Councilmember Myszkowski requested the following correction to staff memorandum in the Council Packet related to Work Session Agenda Item 3: page 2,third paragraph, last line, replace "pubic with"public." Mayor Willson requested the following correction to the April 14, 2014, Regular Session meeting minutes: Page 8,third paragraph, first line: Replace"Councilmember"with"Mayor" Mayor Willson requested the following correction to the April 14, 2014, Work Session minutes: Page 1,third paragraph from bottom, first line: Replace "Councilmember"with"Mayor" 04/28/14 -1- Councilmember Kleven requested the following amendment to the March 24, 2014, EDA meeting minutes in the Council packet page 1, last paragraph, first sentence should read: "Mr. Eitel stated the development agreement included the demolition of the existing mall and Food Court Building, excluding the Sears store.", Councilmember Ryan requested the following correction to the April 14, 2014, Work Session minutes: Page 1, second paragraph from bottom, second line: Replace"tracheotomy"with"trichocardia". It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the corrections to the April 14, 2014, Regular Session and Work Session minutes. MISCELLANEOUS Opposition Letters Related to Proposed Tobacco Ordinance Mr. Boganey stated the City Council had received copies of letters in opposition to the proposed tobacco related products ordinance. He added the letters include objections to the requirement that cigars only be sold in packages of five (5) or more. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated there was also a letter from the Holiday Station Store in Brooklyn Center regarding this issue. Mr. Boganey confirmed this. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked whether City staff had gotten feedback or comments on this issue from the managers of the two City-owned municipal liquor stores in Brooklyn Center. She asked whether it is true that businesses will see a decline in sales. Mr. Boganey stated the liquor store managers had not provided comments. Sun Post Newspaper Delivery Councilmember Ryan stated he is unable to get the Sun Post delivered to his home. He requested that the City Council receive a weekly copy of the Sun Post, along with Mr. Boganey's Friday City Council update. Mayor Willson stated the Sun Post publication is closely associated with the City of Brooklyn Center, and a copy should be mailed to the City Council on a weekly basis. He added he currently does not receive the Sun Post. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she does not receive the Sun Post. Councilmember Kleven stated she pays for a subscription, and has it delivered weekly at home. Mr. Boganey agreed to have City staff deliver the paper to the City Councilmembers, if there are available copies. Councilmember Myszkowski stated she will be out of town next Tuesday and Wednesday, May 6 and 7, 2014. 04/28/14 -2- Street Light Fund and Utilities Fund Mayor Willson stated, with regard to the City's quarterly financial report, that the Street Light Fund is approximately $11,000 over budget, while the Utilities Fund is only at 6% of total projected expenditure year to date. Mr. Boganey agreed to look into this issue and provide further information for the City Council's review. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS WATER TREATMENT PLANT—FUNDING AND RATE STUDY City Manager Curt Boganey stated this item was discussed briefly at the City Council's last meeting but was continued due to the late hour. He introduced Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug and invited him to address the City Council Mr. Lillehaug gave a brief overview of funding options for the City's proposed $18.2 million water treatment plant. He added City staff is in the process of preparing the plans. He noted current expenditures are being handled through the City's Construction Fund, but a City Council decision is required regarding funding. He introduced Patty Kettles, Vice President of Springsted Incorporated,the City's financial advisors. Ms. Kettles presented a review of the City's financial situation with regard to water utilities. She added two common funding sources are available for the water treatment plant, including the option of a Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) loan, which has a lengthy application process involving a lot of paperwork,but is a one-stop funding option. Ms. Kettles presented possible funding combination, including the preferred option of a PFA Loan for the water treatment plant, with cash and debt mixture for all else. She added this option has the lowest overall cost projection. She reviewed cash flow scenarios associated with this option. Mayor Willson expressed concern regarding a projected financial shortfall in 2018. Ms. Kettles stated there are options for mitigating the large capital expenditure. Mayor Willson stated he would like to receive specific detailed information regarding the shortfall, which will be perceived as a 20% increase in cost by the general public. Ms. Kettles agreed. Mayor Willson asked how commercial water rates will be affected. Mr.Boganey agreed to provide information regarding that issue. Discussion of this item continued and reached conclusion at the April 28,2014 Work Session. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Councilmember. Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the Informal Open Forum at 6:45 p.m. 04/28/14 -3- RECONVENE STUDY SESSION Mayor Willson reconvened the Study Session at 6:49 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Willson adjourned the Study Session at 6:50 p.m. 04/28/14 -4- 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 Study/Work Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on April 28, 2014. 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 May 12,2014, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 05/12/14 -5-