HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 10-02 CCM Joint 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
OCTOBER 2, 2017
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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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 6:35 p.m.
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, and Dan
Ryan. Also present: City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards,
Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, Business & Development Director Gary Eitel, Acting Public
Works Director Mike Marsh, and Deputy City Clerk Rozlyn Tousignant.
Councilmember Marquita Butler was absent and excused.
Others present were Financial Commissioners Anna Burke, Rex Newman, and Dean Van Der
Werf.
II.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to approve the
agenda.
Motion passed unanimously.
III. SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Mr. Boganey introduced the subject; Mr. Reinhardt reviewed the Special Revenue Funds.
Councilmember Ryan asked a question regarding the number and type of jobs created Mr.
Eitel clarified the estimates. Mr. Boganey addressed the Council on the City's progress in this
area.
a. HRA/EDA
Mayor Willson asked what the development of an economic principle entails and what that effort
regarding the Master Development Plan would involve. Mr. Eitel stated that the City has done a
Market Analysis of the area and mentioned potentially bringing in a consultant.
Councilmember Graves asked how the City can connect Resident Economic Stability with some
of the grants. Mr. Boganey responded that currently the City doesn't have any policies that
require developers the City is working with to meet outcomes relating to the Strategic Priorities.
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A discussion was held regarding different methods to create sustainable incentives for developers
to play a role in Resident Economic Stability.
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c.POLICE FORFEITURES
d.TAX INCREMENT FUNDS
Councilmember Ryan asked about the revenue TIF District #3 has generated and the concern of
decertifying the District early. Mr. Eitel replied that the District still has the capacity to allow the
EDA to make other investments that otherwise may not be possible.
Commissioner Newman inquired about a TIF District #7. Mr. Reinhardt stated that TIF District
#7 would be the opportunity site, Mr. Eitel replied that it would be the Brookdale Ford/Square
Site and it would need to be certified by spring of 2018.
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g. POLICE GRANTS
Commissioner Newman queried about using the term 'blight/blighted' in regards to areas within
the City of Brooklyn Center. Mr. Boganey replied that the language comes from federal statutory
language.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked regarding Police Forfeitures, Mr. Reinhardt
explained the process.
A discussion was held regarding squad car and body camera funding and utilization.
Councilmember Graves asked about the Juvenile Diversion program. Mr. Boganey explained the
City Staff's grant writing process.
IV. INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
a. CENTRAL GARAGE FUND
V. DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
A discussion was held about Special Assessments.
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b. TAX INCREMENT BONDS
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b.RENTAL LICENSE REVENUE/SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REVENUE
c.MEDIAN RESIDENTIAL MARKET VALUE/TAX RATES
VII. FUTURE BUDGET DISCUSSIONS/CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Work Sessions
1)Enterprise/Utilities Funds October 16, 2017
2)Enterprise/Utilities Funds October 30, 2017
City Council Meetings
II) Utility Rates Adopted November 27, 2017
2) Public Hearing & Budget Adoption December 4, 2017
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adjourn the
Work Session at 8:10 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 October 2, 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 October 23, 2017, Regular Session.
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