HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 09-03 CCM Joint Work Session with Financial Commission MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
JOINT WORK SESSION WITH FINANCIAL COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Joint Work Session with the Financial Commission
and the session was called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan
Ryan. Councilmember Carol Kleven was absent and excused. Also present: City Manager Curt
Boganey, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and
Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, Police Chief Kevin Benner, Fire Chief Lee Gatlin,
Business and Development Director Gary Eitel, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
Others present were Financial Commissioners Anna Burke, Steve Landis, Rex Newman, James
Schulz, and Dean Van Der Werf.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to approve this
evening's agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
DEPARTMENT BUDGET REQUESTS
City Manager Curt Boganey discussed a PowerPoint outlining the Mayor and City Council's
Department Description, 2015 Key Initiatives, Principal Spending, Personnel and Capital,
Performance Objectives, and Budget Impacts. He also outlined the Administration Department's
Description, Staffing, Strategic Functions, Key Initiatives, Performance Objectives, and Budget
Impacts.
Finance Director Nate Reinhardt discussed a PowerPoint outlining the Finance Division's
Responsibilities, Staffing, Budget Requests, Key Initiatives, and Performance Objectives. There
was conversation regarding the long term forecasting objectives, electronic advances (going to
paperless agendas), and the benefits for on-line utility accounts.
Police Chief Kevin Benner discussed a PowerPoint outlining the Police Department's Mission,
Department Description, Staffing, Strategic Functions for Administration, Investigation, Patrol,
Community Service, and Support Service Divisions, Key Initiatives, Annual Goals and
Strategies, Goal Performance Measures, Budget Items, and Challenges Faced Today. There was
conversation regarding the Auto Theft Officer grant funded position, violent crime ratio (City to
Hennepin County); and the ongoing opportunities the department is accessing to help with
diversity.
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Fire Chief Lee Gatlin discussed a PowerPoint outlining the Fire Department's Mission, Strategic
Functions, Staffing, Key Initiatives, Performance Objectives, and Budget Highlights. There was
conversation regarding vehicle replacements, the salary for the Full Time Deputy Chief position,
and the new programs being developed.
Business and Development Director Gary Eitel discussed a PowerPoint outlining the Business
and Development Department's Mission, Department Descriptions, Staffing, Key Initiatives,
Strategic Functions, Annual Goals and Strategies, and Goal Performance Measures. He also
outlined the Economic Development Authority's Mission, Description, Key Initiatives, Staffing,
Strategic Functions, Annual Goals and Strategies, and Goal Performance Measures. There was a
request to possibly have the department heads and members of the Brooklyn Center Business
Association(BCA) attend a brainstorming session regarding safety within businesses.
Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning
discussed a PowerPoint outlining the Building and Community Standards Department's Mission,
Department Description, Staffing, Strategic Functions, Key Initiatives, Goal Performance
Measures, and Budget Summary. It was noted there has been positive feedback on improved
neighbors due to all the initiatives in place.
UPDATES ON PREVIOUS DISCUSSION ITEMS
Finance Director Reinhardt distributed and outlined updated numbers on property market values
and property tax implications based on the proposed levy that will be placed on the September 8,
2014, City Council Agenda.
FUTURE BUDGET DISCUSSIONS
Listed with the agenda packet were future budget meetings which included September 8, 2014,
and October 6, 2014. September 8, 2014, would be the regular City Council meeting where the
Preliminary Budget and Levy is considered and October 6, 2014, would be discussion on the
Special Revenue, Debt Service, and Internal Service Funds.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to adjourn the Work
Session at 9:22 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 of the
City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center Joint Work Session with Financial
Commission held on September 3, 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 September 22, 2014, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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