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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 04-08 CCM Joint Session with Commissions MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA RECEPTION AND JOINT WORK SESSION WITH CITY COMMISSIONS APRIL 8, 2015 COMMUNITY CENTER—CONSTITUTION HALL RECEPTION A reception and general conversation period was held in Constitution Hall from 6:00 p.m. until 6:10 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Joint Work Session with the Charter, Housing, Financial, Park and Recreation, and Planning Commissions and was called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:10 p.m. INTRODUCTIONS Mayor Willson welcomed the commissioners and stated appreciation for staff and commissioners. City Manager Curt Boganey welcomed all those in attendance. He stated he appreciated all their work and guidance. He explained he needed to be excused from the meeting early so Assistant City Manager Vickie Schleuning would assist with the meeting. IN ATTENDANCE Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. City Staff present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, Police Chief Kevin Benner, Fire Chief Lee Gatlin, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti, and Finance Director Nate Reinhardt. Commissioners present were Charter Commissioner Mark Goodell (also Housing); Housing Commissioners Dave Johnson and Kathie Amdahl; Planning Commissioners Randall Christensen and Rochelle Sweeney; Financial Commissioners Dean Van Der Werf, Steve Landis, Rex Newman, Jim Schulz, Teneshia Kragness, Dan Schueller,and Anna Burke; and Park and Recreation Commissioners Jerry Witalka, John Russell, Jill Dalton, Tom Shinnick, and Bud Sorenson. 04/08/15 4- PRESENTATIONS BY CITY COMMISSIONS Charter Commission: Charter Commission Chair Mark Goodell explained the Home Rule City and Charter requirements. He also provided an overview of the Commission. In 2014, the Commission recommended some changes to the election guidelines to be consistent with State Law. They also made changes to the charter for hiring of the Fire Chief. These changes go into effect July 1, 2015. The Commission will be considering changes to Write-In requirements for elections this year: Financial Commission: Finance Commission Chair Rex Newman provided an overview of the Commission activities. The primary goal is to work on the budget. The Commission worked with Nate Reinhardt, the new staff liasian. The Commission reviewed the Golf Course's financial condition and will review the condition again this year to determine if any changes are needed. A few comments were made about the NW Suburbs Cable Commission. Time Warner and Comcast are looking at merging. A ten-year renewal agreement was signed with Comcast. Century Link is looking to join the market. Housing Commission: Housing Commission Chair Dave Johnson provided a PowerPoint overview of the Housing Commission activities. He recognized the members, liaisons, and passing of long-time commissioner Peggy Lynn. Updates were provided about the New Neighbor Welcome Program, review of porch setback regulations, and rental recognition program. Future activities include review of community cleanup, senior housing, rental recognition, and continued neighbor welcome program. In addition to enforcement activities, it is important to recognize those rental properties that make a positive contribution. Park and Recreation Commission: Park and Recreation Commission Chair Bud Sorenson provided a PowerPoint overview of Park and Recreation Commission activities. The Commission participated in several activities including reviewing capital improvements, park tours in conjunction with neighborhood meetings, and continued community garden promotion. The Commission worked with Public Works for new recycling containers in some of the parks, with more planned in 2015. Signs are being changed out in the parks to instruct no tobacco use when youth are present, and use of fields are under review to determine best -use, such as conversion of softball to soccer. Construction of a new amphitheater will begin soon, with the groundbreaking ceremony held April 7,2105. Planning Commission: Planning Commission Chair Randy Christensen provided a PowerPoint overview of the Commission activities. The Commission is looking for additional members in order to make sure there is a quorum for meetings. Several projects were reviewed in 2014 including 16 land use applications. Shingle Creek Crossing development is well under construction, along with additional Luther Auto dealerships and construction of a new water treatment plant. A map with past, current, and potential development and projects was distributed. After the Commission reports, the floor was opened for comments. Some commissioners stated they would like updates about other commissions throughout the year. Several expressed they liked receiving the email notifications for business grand opening/ribbon cutting events. 04/08/15 -2- Comments were suggested to have all the commission minutes available for public viewing. It was indicated that only approved minutes are posted to the website to avoid miscommunications. All commission minutes can be found under the Laserfiche system linked through the website. Commissioners may also sign up for meeting notifications through Be Notified on the website. Meeting notification and agendas are typically sent out three days prior to the meetings by text or email. Councilmember Ryan referenced a positive article about the Amphitheater in the Star Tribune. Chief Benner mentioned the Police Awards Ceremony on April 21, 2015 at 7 pm. Chief Gatlin stated the Fire Department Open House is September 13, 2015, and the Pancake Breakfast is Sunday at 6 am at the East Fire Station and it is free. Assistant City Manager Vickie Schleuning asked for any additional feedback about how staff or policies could be more helpful to the commissions. The Housing Commission asked if anyone was interested in helping deliver bags for the New Neighbor Program. Vickie stated a survey would be sent to Commissioners to obtain additional feedback about the meeting. She expressed thanks for all the work of the Commissions, Council, and staff. The Mayor presented Certificates of Perfect Attendance to commissioners who attended all their Commission meetings in 2014. Recipients included Charter — Mark Goodell, Myrna Kragness Kauth, Robert Marvin; Park and Recreation — Travis Bonovsky, Jerry Witalka; and Planning — Stephen Schonning, Rochelle Sweeney. For those commissioners who were not able to attend, the certificates were given to the Commission Chairs for distribution. Mayor Willson thanked everyone for their dedication and attendance. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Willson at 7:15 p.m. 04/08/15 -3- 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 Commissions held on April 8, 2015. 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 April 27, 2015,Regular Session. 41W City Clerk Mayor 04/08/15 -4-