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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 07-11 CCM Study SessionMINUTES 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 JULY 11, 2016 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 April Graves, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan were present. Councilmember Kris Lawrence-Anderson was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Interim Assistant to the City Manager Reggie Edwards, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Michaela 1"'ujawa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS MISCELLANEOUS City Manager Curt Boganey stated that he has confirmed the details for the meeting with Congressman Ellison on August 17, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. in the Phillip Q. Cohen Community Room at the Community Center. He noted it is a good central location and they will be able to provide light refreshments for the meeting there as well. It was the consensus of the City Council that location and details are good. Mayor Willson informed Mr. Boganey that he will be in Chicago on August 3 to 4, 2016. Mr. Boganey replied he will make sure that is on the calendar. Councilmember Graves stated she will be out of town on July 31 through August 5 on a camping trip and asked Mr. Boganey to note that as well. Councilmember Ryan stated the Metro Housing Committee will meet on Wednesday at 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. He asked Mr. Boganey if it was appropriate to send an email with some questions he may have regarding housing prior to the meeting. Mr. Boganey replied that is fine. Mr. Boganey stated our complaint has probably been put to the side until that larger issue is dealt with. They are working with the regional Met Council and are putting together their own council. Mayor Willson noted there is a Blueline Corridor meeting on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and noted he 07/11/16 -1- will be attending. Mayor Willson shared a letter from the League of Minnesota Cities stating Senator Eaton and Representative Hilstrom have been selected as the League of Minnesota Cities Legislators of Distinction for 2016. He noted what an honor it is and congratulated both Senators. Councilmember Graves asked if anyone has been to the Chamber picnic in the past and if anyone is planning to go to the next one. Mayor Willson replied no, he has not been to one and will not be in attendance at the next one either. Mr. Boganey stated he may attend if his schedule allows, but he hasn't been to any in the past. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS RESIDENT ECONOMIC STABILITY UPDATE INCLUDING DIVERSE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - CITY MANAGER Mr. Boganey introduced this topic and invited Sam Grant, PhD, Executive Director of Everybody In, to come forward and provide details on this item. Mr. Grant provided a presentation with background, mission and goals for the Everybody In Program. He invited Kia Her, Research Analyst, Everybody In, to give more details on the demographics gathered for Brooklyn Center. Ms. Her stated the ages, races, education, and employment status of residents and how they compare to surrounding cities. Mayor Willson stated the data gathered and studied is very good and informational. He noted he has reached out to the Legislators about it already to see how they can help and get involved. Councilmember Myszkowski stated she served on the Osseo School Board for 5 years and believes the most effective and accurate way to get the data they need is directly from the schools. She stated the schools would have an accurate count of kids who attend their school and live within the district. She stated there could be some discrepancies in the data including children who attend Brooklyn Center schools but who don't actually reside in Brooklyn Center. She suggests looking at secondary scores and ACT scores to get the most accurate preparedness data. Mr. Grant stated the feedback from the City Council is great and he welcomes it. He stated he hopes to form a partnership with schools and in turn will get the data they seek more easily, the schools will start to see the benefit of the program, and everyone will succeed. Councilmember Ryan stated a concern of his is the idea in the communities that the public schools are failing. He stated the reality is that the data shows there needs to be a collaborated effort between the support at home and the school teachers for a student to succeed. He stated the schools are doing their part and feel the community needs to be educated on their role as well. Mayor Willson noted it is important to take into account the City doesn't have a lot of private school options so it is important to ensure the public school system is succeeding. He stated that 07/11/16 -2- one of the most disturbing facts is that the City's wages are so much lower than those of the surrounding areas for the same positions. Mr. Grant asked the City Council to make their concerns and hopes for the City public. Mayor Willson replied the City Council has no objection to making their stance on this issue public, he noted they feel it is very important and want to help any way they can. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to adjourn the Study Session at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. RECONVENE STUDY SESSION Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to reconvene the Study Session at 6:48 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. RESIDENT ECONOMIC STABILITY UPDATE INCLUDING DIVERSE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - CITY MANAGER - continued Mr. Grant thanked the City Councilmembers for their time and help with the Everybody In Program goals and mission. He noted together the City and the program can achieve a lot. It was the consensus of the City Council to add this item to the next Council meeting agenda for a status update and further action that may need to be taken. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at 7:02 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 07/11/16 -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 a Study/Work Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on July 11, 2016. 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 July 25, 2016, Regular Session. " Kl^ - City Clerk Mayor 07/11/16 -4-