HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 08-29 CCM Joint Work Session with Financial CommissionMINUTES 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
AUGUST 29, 2016
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I.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 6:29 p.m.
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin
Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present: City Manager Curt Boganey, Interim Assistant to the
City Manager Reggie Edwards, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, Director of Business and
Development Gary Eitel, Police Chief Tim Gannon, Fire Chief Jeremy Hulke, Deputy Fire Chief
Gary Hendrickson, and Deputy City Clerk Rozlyn Tousignant.
Others present were Financial Commissioners Jeffrey Dobbs, Rex Newman, and Dean Van Der
Werf.
II.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to approve the
agenda.
Motion passed unanimously.
III. 2017 GENERAL FUND DEPARTMENT BUDGET REQUESTS
City Manager Curt Boganey indicated each department would give a brief overview relating to
the 2017 budget.
a. FINANCE
Finance Director Nate Reinhardt presented a PowerPoint on the Finance Department's Budget
Request for 2017.
Mayor Willson made note of the reduction in the amount spent on postage.
Commissioner Newman mentioned the Minnesota Supreme Court decision on Franchise Fees.
Commissioner Newman asked about the levy limits legislation. Mr. Boganey explained there
hasn't been any levy limit legislation. A discussion took place over whether an article mentioned
was referring to Special Assessments or Franchise Fees.
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b. BUSINESS & DEVELOPMENT
Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel provided a PowerPoint presentation of the
Business and Development Department's Budget Request for 2017.
C. POLICE
Police Chief Tim Gannon provided a PowerPoint presentation outlining the Police Department's
2017 Budget Request.
The issue of panhandling came up and a brief discussion was held on how to address the issue
and the needs of individuals involved in panhandling. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson
asked in regards to lawn chairs attached to sign posts on City medians by panhandlers and
whether or not that was okay. Police Chief Gannon briefly touched on the rights panhandlers
have. Mr. Boganey addressed the issue of consistency of enforcing prohibited behaviors.
Commissioner Newman asked whether the City had a grant regarding auto theft. Police Chief
Gannon affirmed that the City has a good track record of getting the grant renewed and that the
City has seen auto theft improvements.
Councilmember Graves inquired about the number of Staff in each Division. Police Chief
Gannon stated that the Patrol Division had the largest portion of Officers. Councilmember
Graves also queried if there would be an option for a walk-in crisis center. Mayor Willson stated
that there used to be non-profits that offered those services.
Councilmember Ryan asked if adding a Sergeant would result in offsetting costs for Senior
Officer pay. Police Chief Gannon affirmed that there should be. Councilmember Ryan inquired
if the size of Brooklyn Center's Police Department was comparable to cities of a similar size in
the area. Police Chief Gannon stated that the City of Brooklyn Center likely exceeds the average,
but that the staffing levels are driven by call-volume.
d. FIRE & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Fire Chief Jeremy Hulke provided a PowerPoint presentation outlining the Fire Department's
2017 Budget Request.
Mayor Willson sought clarification on the demand for educational program presentations.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson inquired about the CO 2 and smoke detectors and who is
provided the devices. Deputy Fire Chief Gary Hendrickson replied that the City has partnered
with the Red Cross to provide the devices to seniors. Commissioner Van Der Werf asked
whether the devices are new or replacements. Fire Chief Hulke explained how the program
works.
Commissioner Newman asked about the accuracy of CO 2 detectors. Fire Chief Hulke replied that
the technology has gotten better and they are accurate,
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Councilmember Graves had a question regarding the overtime pay for City employees serving as
Fire Fighters. Fire Chief Hulce responded and a discussion followed.
Commissioner Dobbs inquired about whether retroactive payments would be required and a
discussion followed.
A conversation was held about Fire Department recruitment efforts and gains.
IV. FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION ON PREVIOUS BUDGET DISCUSSIONS
Mr. Boganey addressed questions raised at the previous Joint Work Session regarding the
following topics.
a.TOWNHOUSE COMPARISON TO SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
Mr. Boganey showed two charts, the first depicting housing market data showing that the median
sales price of housing in Brooklyn Center in comparison to the Twin Cities Region has followed
the same trend line, and the second which showed that the median sales price for Brooklyn
Center town homes and condos was significantly below single family homes.
b.RENTAL LICENSE BY TYPE
Mr. Boganey showed the breakdown of the various types of active rental licenses as follows:
Type 1 - 38%; Type II - 44%; Type III - 14%; Type IV - 4%
V. FUTURE BUDGET DISCUSSIONS/ADDITIONAL PROPOSED BUDGET WORK
SESSION
a.SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 (REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING) - CITY
COUNCIL ADOPTS HRA PRELIMINARY LEVY
b.SEPTEMBER 13, 2016 - CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED
PRELIMINARY LEVY AND BUDGET (NEW PROPOSED BUDGET
WORK SESSION DATE)
C. SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 - CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS PRELIMINARY
BUDGET AND LEVY
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adjourn
the Work Session at 8:54 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 City
Council from the City of Brooklyn Center Joint Work Session with Financial
Commission held on August 29, 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 September 12, 2016, Regular Session.
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