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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 08-21 CCM Joint Session with Financial CommissionMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENINEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA JOINT WORK SESSION WITH FINANCIAL COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2017 CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS I.. UtIiI]ti]3tti 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 6:31 p.m. Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, April Graves, and Dan Ryan. Also present: City Manager Curt Boganey, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, Fire Chief Jeremy Hulke, Police Chief Tim Gannon, Business and Development Director Gary Eitel, Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards Jesse Anderson, and Deputy City Clerk Rozlyn Tousignant. Councilmember Kris Lawrence-Anderson was absent and excused. Others present were Financial Commissioners Jeffrey Dobbs and Dean Van Der Werf. Commissioners Rex Newman, Anna Burke, Tia Hedenland, Teneshia Kragness, Abate Terefe were absent. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Ryan moved and Commissioner Van Der Werf seconded to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously. III __..jAiJK14 DhIDI 1..I U IUI 10 DI W I I Dibi 1U )It'I Dl I 1 Xliii Di a. FIRE Chief Hulke provided an overview of the Fire Department and the requested budget for 2018. Mayor Willson inquired about the Fire Department's hiring push. Chief Hulke stated that it has been one of the most successful hiring initiatives the Department has had to date. Councilmember Ryan inquired about the vehicle replacement and the funding schedule. Chief Hulke explained that by doing this, the City will have money set aside to plan for repair/replacement of Fire vehicles. Mr. Boganey illustrated how other Departments have in the past evaluated the need for a vehicle designed for the use of the Department and/or position. Commissioner Dobbs inquired if the Department is looking into any technology to advance response time. Chief Hulke explained that the response time lags are typically due to the need 08/21/17 -1- and speed of on-call firefighters. Mayor Willson followed up by asking if Chief Hulke or Chief Gannon have seen any issues with first responder times. Chief Flulke responded that when firefighters are not on shift, they don't respond to medical calls. Chief Gannon responded that the Police Department hasn't seen any negative impact. Commissioner Van Der Werf inquired where the day-time staff is located. Chief Hulke responded that the four staff members are stationed at the West Fire Station. b. POLICE Chief Gannon provided a presentation on the Police Department, its mission statement, and the proposed budget request for 2018. Councilmember Graves inquired about police reports and whether or not the Council would have access to them. Chief Gannon stated that at certain times, with particular cases, the information would be provided to Council. Councilmember Graves clarified that the interest was more in comprehensive numbers and graphics. Chief Gannon stated that it is important to consider context along with numerical reports. Mayor Willson inquired about body-worn-cameras and recording devices attached to guns, which would automatically start recording. Chief Gannon replied that at this time the City of Brooklyn Center Police Department wants to perfect the use of body worn cameras and wants to minimize failure on body worn cameras before moving on to new technology. Councilmember Butler asked about holding MAC meetings outside of the Police Station. Chief Gannon responded that the Department is looking forward to doing that and shared several more ideas to further engage the community. Commissioner Dobbs asked what the Chief's recommendation or preference is in order to assure that we're getting the best safety, protection, and police service at the Metro Transit facility. Chief Gannon responded that we have to have trained or dedicated eyes on the bus hub whenever it is in operation. Mayor Willson said we should look at giving Metro Transit a heads up that we are going to have officers stationed at the bus hub and bill them. Mayor Willson stated he is not opposed to hiring two or three more officers if we have to take that on to provide security or get the funding from Met Council or the State. C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (formerly Business & Development/B ui/ding & Community Standards) Mr. Boganey presented the 2018 Community Development proposed budget to the Council. Mayor Willson asked if the City has contacted the owner of the Jerry's Food site regarding the City's potential to market the site. Mr. Eitel stated that conversations should start with the broker to bridge a partnership with the owner. 08/21/17 -2- Mayor Willson inquired if there are any initiatives that the City can take to motivate a sale or development with the Jerry's Food site. A discussion was held regarding the location. Councilmember Graves expressed an interest in seeing more mom and pop shop developments as opposed to more "big-box" developments, especially in regards to the Strategic Priority of Resident Economic Stability. Mr. Boganey responded that an obstacle for smaller developments is that developing something new on vacant land typically is not affordable for smaller/local businesses. Mayor Willson addressed residents' concerns regarding a particular apartment building within the City. Councilmember Ryan congratulated the City Staffs method of handling code violations and rentals, and stated that residents seem to not be as negatively emotionally charged regarding these issues. IiL_UitU93UllhJ1NDlJiK!J1iiI] iDItDk'iIH DI I - I DI D N I[1iW1'1 COUNCIL ADOPTS PRELIMINARY BUDGET SPECIALL' REVE NUE/DEBTIi DI 4'A [ D!i hiND! 9MP SERVICE FUNDS It ti DIiI1II fl 1tuJfli 11i i. DIIY1 Ki [S1f hid &'!& 9D Mr. Reinhardt gave a brief follow-up of the Envisio discussion that took place at the previous Joint Work Session meeting. It LUJIhiU9IkUDI1l Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to adjourn the Work Session at 8:53 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 08/21/17 -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 August 21, 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 September 25, 2017, Regular Session. J"^ 1,ftioml City Clerk Mayor 08/21/17 -4-