HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 07-18 CCM Joint Work Session with Financial CommissionMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITYOF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
JOINT WORK SESSION WITH FINANCIAL COMMISSION
JULY 18, 2016
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 April Graves, Kris Lawrence -Anderson, Lin
Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Interim Assistant
to the City Manager Reggie Edwards, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, Public Works
Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, and Deputy City Clerk Rozlyn Tousignant.
Others present were Financial Commissioners Anna Burke, Jeffrey Dobbs, Steve Landis, Rex
Newman, Dan Schueller, and Dean Van Der Wer£ Commissioners Teneshia Kragness and
James Schultz were absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson moved for adoption of the July 18, 2016, agenda,
Councilmember Ryan seconded. An item amending the Budget Work Session schedule was
added after Item V. With no objection, the agenda was adopted.
OVERVIEW/INTRODUCTION
Mayor Willson provided a brief welcome and overview, along with City Manager Curt Boganey
and Finance Director Nate Reinhardt. Mr. Boganey informed the purpose of tonight's meeting
was to discuss the long-range Capital Improvement Plan and the annual Capital Program for the
various Capital Funds of the City.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN 2017 — 2031
Finance Director Nate Reinhardt provided a PowerPoint presentation and review of the Capital
Improvements Plan 2017 — 2031. Mr. Reinhardt reviewed the project types and funding sources.
INDIVIDUAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
Mr. Reinhardt's presentation included information on the various Capital Projects Funds
including Capital Improvements Fund, Municipal State Aid Fund, Street Reconstruction Fund,
07/18/16 -1-
Infrastructure Fund, Overview of Utility Fund, Technology Fund, EBHC Capital Fund, and BC
Liquor Capital Fund. He provided an overview of CIP changes, costs, funds, and cash flow
analysis.
Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson asked whether the Curbside Pickup program funding would
be included in the 2017 budget. Mr. Reinhardt explained that the Curbside Pickup program will
be included under the Utilities Fund to be approved at a future Budget Work Session.
Commissioner Burke raised a question if the City of Brooklyn Center's water rates would be
comparable to similar, surrounding cities if the rates were to increase. Mr. Reinhardt replied that
the City would remain on the lower/middle range compared to other cities depending on the
specific fund.
Commissioner Newman inquired about an observation that the Evergreen Neighborhood
improvements seemed more expensive. Mr. Lillehaug responded that the larger size of the
neighborhood, partnered with the trail improvements is responsible for the higher cost.
Councilmember Ryan asked if the increase in rates from MET Council for waste water treatment
would be factored in. Mr. Boganey explained that the rates the City is charged will be reflected
in the operating budget. Mr. Reinhardt stated that it is the largest operating expense of the
Sanitary Sewer Utility.
Mayor Willson stated that the CIP projects have been beneficial and the City will continue to go
forward with them. Mr. Boganey added to that point by stating that the Staff has worked hard
and will continue to seek improvements.
A discussion was prompted by Commissioner Newman in regards to the new software the City is
implementing and how it will facilitate estimates on costs of future projects of building
maintenance. Councilmember Ryan inquired whether there would be any improvements to City
Hall along the lines of the Community Center renovations. Mr. Boganey replied that there are
plans for Council Chambers renovations.
Commissioner Van Der Werf asked if the bidding of projects is expected to be more competitive
after the Viking Stadium completion. Mr. Lillehaug stated that it is hard to tell.
MISCELLANEOUS
Council moved the August Budget Work Session date to August 9th
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson seconded to adjourn the
Work Session at 7:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
07/18/16 -2-
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 City
Council from the City of Brooklyn Center Joint Work Session with Financial
Commission held on July 18, 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 August 8, 2016, Regular Session.
J6w�mkm�
City Clerk
07/18/16 -3-
Mayor