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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 04-05 CCP Joint Session with CommissionsAGENDA CITY COUNCIL/COMMISSIONS JOINT MEETING Wednesday, April 5, 2017 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. COMMUNITY CENTER – CONSTITUTION HALL 1. Refreshments/Reception 6:00 p.m. 2. Welcome and Introductions – Mayor Willson 3. Presentations by Commissions/Council Feedback 6:20 p.m. a. Charter b. Financial c. Housing d. Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council e. Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications f. Park and Recreation g. Planning h. Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management 4. Comments/Questions – City Manager 7:40 p.m. 5. Presentation of Certificates of Perfect Attendance 7:50 p.m. 6. Adjourn 8:00 p.m. Brooklyn Center Charter Commission 2017 JOINT COMMISSION MEETING Overview Brooklyn Center is established as a Home Rule Charter City The charter is a document that defines the organization, functions and essential procedures of the city government – comparable to a city’s constitution The Charter Commission is charged with reviewing, considering updates and making recommendations of changes to the charter Commissioners are appointed by the Hennepin County Chief Judge and serve a term of four years Commissioners Mawuli Blabuh Donald Bumgarner Mark Goodell – Chair Gail Ebert Kathryn Ellgren Michael Elliot Charlene Johnson Stanley Leino Robert Marvin Mary O’Connor – Secretary Beverly Rieschl – Public Relations Chair Abraham Rizvi Judy Thorbus – Audit Chair Susan Warner Mark Yelich Recent Actions Charter terminology revisions Update election terminology from “Regular Municipal” to “Municipal General” – adopted 10/5/2016 Research Cemetery conveyances Election judge training Questions? Brooklyn Center Financial Advisory Commission Rex Newman, Chair April 2017 Annual Budgets: Government •We work with Mayor, City Council, City Manager and Staff to set overall budgets and the resulting property tax levy. –Meet in joint sessions about six times in the second half of the year. –Begin with budget targets by area to meet overall city goals and objectives. –Balance those needs with available revenues, including property tax increases. •As with any other Advisory Commission, the Mayor and Council make all the final decisions. Annual Budget: Utilities •Your water bill funds several services, primarily: –Water –Sanitary sewer –Storm sewer •Each has an account to help pay for capital costs such as the new water treatment plant. •Utility rates are set accordingly - and smoothly year to year. •Our rates continue to be comparable to other cities. •Again, the Mayor and Council make all the final decisions. Annual Budgets: Enterprises •Brooklyn Center has three Enterprise funds: –Centerbrook Golf Course –Municipal Liquor Stores –Earle Brown Heritage Center •These operations are reviewed during the budget cycle. •The Financial Commission independently has evaluated their long term situation. Annual Budgets: Capital Projects •The City of Brooklyn Center owns and manages about a billion dollar infrastructure. •Millions of dollars in capital projects are needed to maintain it. •Effective use of bonded debt smooths the budget and tax effects. •This is also reviewed during the annual budget cycle. •Significant improvements in this process have been made, resulting in a comprehensive plan for at least the next 15 years. Annual Budget: Summary •Total Operating Budget: $ 20.5 million –Police & Fire: $ 9.6 million –Public Works: $ 3.8 million •Property tax: $ 16.2 million •2017 Budget increase: 3.4% •2017 Property Tax increase: 5.4% –The difference primarily funds our continuing commitment to street reconstruction. Other Commission Duties •Evaluate special concerns as directed by the Council. –Water billing methods –Golf course •Assist with periodic selection of financial services providers and insurance brokers. •Evaluate Mayor and Council salaries. •Anticipate surprises. –What effect would Sunday liquor sales have? 2017 Joint Commission Meeting Brooklyn Center Housing Commission Overview Housing Commission Duties New Neighbor Program Local Business Promotion Proposal Housing Commission Duties Advise on housing related matters for the City Council Provide citizen input and recommendations for the city housing program Initial review and advisory for the Board of Appeals for contested compliance orders Work with Planning and other commissions on housing related issues Commissioners Mark Goodell, Chair (8/14) Susan Pagnac, Vice Chair (8/15) Kathie Amdahl (12/08) Tamika Baskin (2/16) LeRoy Houston (6/13) David Johnson (10/12) Kathleen Nelson (4/16) Kris Lawrence-Anderson, 2017 Council Liaison Jesse Anderson, Staff Liaison 2016 Recap Curb Side Cleanup City Council approved Front Porch encroachment ordinance revision Reviewed city compliance order appeal Delivered 223 bags to new residents with New Neighbor program Reviewing the materials provided with New Neighbor program, keeping it evergreen New Neighbor Program Summer & Autumn deliveries in 2016 Delivered to 223 new residents Personal contact with 56% Trial winter program – handout bags to residents applying for homestead Looking to recruit more volunteers to help in 2017 Studied local business promotion program Year Total Contact % 2011 187 52% 2012 493 n/a 2013 269 55% 2014 130 62% 2015 302 59% 2016 223 56% Local Business Promotion Program Solicit coupon offers from local businesses Coupon requirements Must be for an entirely free item or service Uniform size No expiration date Approved by commission Increase attractiveness of new neighbor bag content Promote support for local businesses Similar to program in Brooklyn Park Sample Coupon Suzie’s Coffee Emporium 55 Java Trail, Brooklyn Center  open 6-4 daily Welcome to the Neighborhood Suzie’s Coffee Emporium would like to welcome you to Brooklyn Center and invite you to come in and enjoy a free cup of coffee on us! One free cup per coupon  No expiration Proposed Timeline Summer 2017 Request approval from City Council Finalize rules and requirements Fall 2017 Solicit offers from local businesses Advertise on website, newsletter Presentation at local business groups Winter 2018 Review and accept offers Produce coupons Spring/Summer 2018 Start distribution with new neighbor bags Looking ahead to 2017 Opportunity site Possible implementation of local business promotion program New Neighbor Program deliveries Assist council with upcoming housing related opportunities Questions? Northwest Cable Television Rex Newman April 2017 Brooklyn Center Representation •I was the appointed (annually) Brooklyn Center representative to the Northwest Suburban Cable Communications Commission (NWSCCC). •I was elected by the NWSCCC in 2006 to the Northwest Cable Television (NWCT) Board of Directors. –Dr. Duane Orn is also on this Board. –Darryl Sannes newly appointed –NWCT is a wholly owned subsidiary of the NWSCCC. •Formed in 1982, the NWSCCC serves Brooklyn Center and eight other cities as a joint powers entity. Cable Commission Duties •Channel 12 News •Local sports event coverage •Public Access Channels •Government Access Channels –Annual stipend made to cities for broadcast of Council Meetings •I served on the two budget committees. Recent Events •2016: Signed new 10 year for Century Link service (PRISM). –Available in 30-40% of Brooklyn Center –Does not control rates. –Does set the franchise fees, similar to Comcast. •2017: Rebranded as CCX: our Community Connected Experience. •Continuing improvements in Internet and “app” access, including City Hall. Park and Recreation Commission 1 BROOKLYN CENTER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Scope The scope of activity of this Commission shall consist of advising the City Council and other Brooklyn Center advisory commissions regarding matters relevant to the conservation, park and recreation functions. Purpose The general purpose of this Commission is to monitor and reflect the attitudes and concerns of the citizens of Brooklyn Center relative to the conservation of environmental resources in the City of Brooklyn Center and to the park system and recreation programs and to advise the City Council of citizen attitudes and policy matters relevant to the conservation, park and recreations function in Brooklyn Center. Park and Recreation Commission 2 2017 Commission Members Arvid (Bud) Sorenson P.S.A. III Chairperson Thomas Shinnick P.S.A. I Vice Chairperson Jill Dalton P.S.A I Travis Bonovsky P.S.A. II Gail Ebert P.S.A. II Jerome Witalka P.S.A. II Judy Thorbus P.S.A. IV P.S.A. -- Park Service Area Park and Recreation Commission 3 Commission Support Council Liaison April Graves Staff Liaison Jim Glasoe Park and Recreation Commission 4 2016 Activities Ongoing Initiatives: -2016-2031 Capital Improvements Program- Planned Park Improvements -Monitor C.A.R.S Activities -Park Monitoring/Maintenance -Neighborhood Meetings -Centerbrook Golf Course -Dudley Softball Tournament -Earle Brown Days -Adopt-A-Park, Trail, Street Park and Recreation Commission 5 2016 Activities Continued New Initiatives: -Centennial Park Playground -Parks Recycling -Little League- Master Planned Complex -Field Usage/Scheduling -Amphitheater Entertainment Planning -Rec-on-the-Go Program- Mobile Recreation -Youth Representation - New Millennium Charter School -Shingle Creek Art Aeration Park and Recreation Commission 6 2016 Activities Continued Grants/Agreements/Donations: - Luther Automotive Group $100,000 - HN Youth Sports- Little League $100,000 - Minnesota Twins- Little League $50,000 - Hennepin County- Cultural Liaison $13,000 - Hennepin Youth Sports Equipment $10,000 - Three Rivers Park- $75,000 Trailhead Designation City Council-City Commissions Joint Meeting April 5, 2017 Randy Christensen Planning Commission Chair Randall Christensen - Chair Alexander Koenig - Vice -Chair Rochelle Sweeney Stephen Schonning Carlos Morgan Jack MacMillan Susan Tade 2016 Community Development Activities Map Planning Commission Activities for 2016 Total of Eleven official land use applications reviewed: •3 – Site and Building Plans •3 – Special Use Permits •2 – PUD (Planned Unit Development) Amendments •2 – Preliminary Plat •1 - Residential Setback Variance TIF District #7 - Consideration of Resolution concerning certain redevelopment project areas and TIF proposals and the economic development authority in and for the city of Brooklyn Center . Reviewed/Approved Two Ordinances: 1)Ordinance related to amending Chapter 35 of the City Code of Ordinances regarding Decks and Porches as an allowable encroachment into certain residential yard setback areas and adding new definitions of decks and porches. 2)Ordinance related to amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances regarding Floodplain Management. Planning Commission Activities for 2016 Additional Discussion Topics: • TH 252 Corridor Improvement Project (Hwy 252 and 66th Avenue intersection). •Opportunity Site – New multi-family housing project by Sand Company. Discussion of new housing concept plan from CGG Holdings regarding the Opportunity Site. •Review of the city’s liquor license ordinance, license issuance and fees associated. Discussion on potential development issues that may be influencing decisions in locating new restaurants within Brooklyn Center. Planning Commission Activities for 2016 Additional Discussion Topics con’t: • Update on the new law provided under amendment to Minnesota Statutes Section 2014, Section 144d.01 that prescribes the allowance of small, temporary health care dwellings for residents to provide on-site care. This is for a qualified individual within single-family residential areas. Discussion on the impacts it could have, if Brooklyn Center does not opt-out of this new law. •Information on “small home housing clusters”, “pocket neighborhoods”, and “tiny houses” for use in residential housing development options. •Upcoming 2040 Comp Plan updates and strategies and 2015 System Statement. Northport Elementary School Site and Building Plan Approval Site/Aerial Map New Classroom and Entryway Addition ISD #281 Robbinsdale Area Schools Senior Housing Partners (Presbyterian Homes & Services) 5401– 69th Avenue N. Phase II – Maranatha Senior Living Community Site and Building Plan Approval Senior Housing Partners Site and Building Plan Approval Senior Housing Partners Site and Building Plan Approval Senior Housing Partners Site and Building Plan Approval Fairfield Inn and Suites 6250 Earle Brown Drive Site and Building Plan Approval Fairfield Inn and Suites Site and Building Plan Approval Fairfield Inn and Suites Site and Building Plan Approval Fairfield Inn and Suites Site and Building Plan Approval The Sanctuary at Brooklyn Center 6121 Brooklyn Boulevard (SCA Properties, LLC) Planned Unit Development Amendment The Sanctuary at Brooklyn Center Planned Unit Development Amendment The Sanctuary at Brooklyn Center Planned Unit Development Amendment The Sanctuary at Brooklyn Center Planned Unit Development Amendment The Sanctuary at Brooklyn Center Planned Unit Development Amendment Shingle Creek Crossing Gatlin Development Company 2510 County Road 10 (ETAL) Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 8 Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 8 Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 8 Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 8 Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 8 Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 8 Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 8 (updated plan) Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 8 (updated plan) Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 8 (updated plan) 2017 Community Development Activities Map On behalf of the Planning Commission, thank you for this opportunity to present these updates. We look forward to working with the City Council and all other City Commissions this year, and all other years going forward. Thank you!