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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 07-17 CCM Joint 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 17, 2017 CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1SiI]t1J]D 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. Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, Acting City Engineer Mike Albers, and Deputy City Clerk Rozlyn Tousignant. Councilmember April Graves was absent. Others present were Financia' Commissioners Anna Burke, Tia Hedenland, Teneshia Kragness, and Dean Van Der Werf. Commissioners Jeffrey Dobbs, Steve Landis, Rex Newman, Dan Schueller, and James Schultz were absent. JtJ aiu rY Councilmember Ryan moved for adoption of the July 17, 2017, agenda, Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded. Motion passed unanimously. [IA!&D114!d I4Wi II I 1i] P1u(SiIiI11 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. Mayor Willson added that the City of Brooklyn Center has changed its focus to long-term goals and planning when preparing budgets and Capital Improvement Funds. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN 2018 - 2032 Finance Director Nate Reinhardt provided a PowerPoint presentation and review of the Capital Improvements Plan 2018 - 2032. Mr. Reinhardt reviewed the project types and funding sources. Mr. Boganey requested that Mr. Albers explain the pavement rating system. Mr. Albers stated that each year the City tries to rate 1/3 of the City streets to plan and prepare renovation of City roadways. 07/17/17 -1-- Mayor Willson asked if there should be a concern about mill and overlays in the City considering the issue that took place with concrete bubbling in connection to adding asphalt placed on top of 1-94. Mr. Albers replied that there shouldn't be much of a concern regarding that issue. Mayor Willson asked the process the City would need to go through to ensure a high-speed bus route for the Blue Line and 63 rd Avenue. Mr. Albers stated that the road was designed for an anticipated increase in volume after renovations and that further improvements are not expected to be needed. I kU]4!1 I Mr. Reinhardt's presentation included information on the various Capital Projects Funds including Capital Improvements Fund, Municipal State Aid Fund, Street Reconstruction Fund, 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. Mr. Boganey asked what qualifies as a Capital Project. Mr. Reinhart replied that anything that is greater than $50,000 would likely qualify as a Capital Improvement Project. Commissioner Van Der Werf inquired about the Brooklyn Boulevard project and how the City is funding it. Mr. Albers stated that the City has applied for grants which have covered a significant portion of the funding. Mr. Boganey asked Mr. Albers about the parameters of the Firehouse Park area improvements and the Beilvue mill and overlay area. Councilmember Ryan asked whether the Bellvue area improvements would be in the area of Bellvue Park around 55th Avenue. Mr. Albers clarified the streets for the Council. Mayor Willson inquired if the City of Brooklyn Center could anticipate issues with street light posts and small cell reception. Mr. Boganey stated that the League of Minnesota Cities is looking to create a model ordinance for cities to consider regarding some concerns over service companies/vendors relying on city utilities for small cell reception. Councilmeniber Lawrence- Anderson asked what qualifies as small cell. Mayor Willson replied that small cell receptors refer to cell phone data receptors that are 5G and under. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked about the arboretum trail project schedule change. Mr. Albers replied that the assessment was that the arboretum trails would likely maintain well and would not need improvements for several years. Councilmember Butler commented that the Capital Improvement report was well put together and easy for a lay-person to follow and understand. Councilmember Ryan inquired about the Special Assessment Bonds and if they are considered General Obligation Bonds. Mr. Reinhart stated that the difference would be considered General Obligation Bonds. 07/17/17 -2 Mayor Willson asked about the Earle Brown Heritage Center Estate Bypass Walkway and what that entails. Mr. Boganey stated that staff would look into the item and provide Council with clarification. Mayor Willson stated that an Espresso/Latte station would likely do well at the Earle Brown Heritage Center with outside clients renting rooms for conferences, whereas beforehand clients needed to leave the property. Mayor Willson asked about the Cash Flow for the Golf Course. Mr. Reinhart stated that would be presented at the Enterprise Fund presentation/work session. Mayor Willson queried about the Cash Flow of the Liquor operation. Mr. Reinhart replied that staff can gather information and put a report together for Council. JJLS]IH1kI Dh1 I Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to adjourn the Work Session at 7:51 pm. Motion passed unanimously. 07/17/17 -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 City Council from the City of Brooklyn Center Joint Work Session with Financial Commission held on July 17, 2017. 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 24, 2017, Regular Session. jwzvt"^6- City Clerk Mayor 07/17/17 -4-