HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 10-16 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 16, 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 Marquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence-
Anderson, and Dan Ryan. Also present: City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager
Reggie Edwards, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, CARS Director Jim Glasoe, Golf Course
Superintendent Steve Makowske, Earle Brown Heritage Center Manager Bruce Ballanger,
Operations Manager of Liquor Stores Tom Agnes, Acting Public Works Director Mike Marsh,
and Deputy City Clerk Rozlyn Tousignant.
Others present were Financial Commissioners Anna Burke, Tia Hedenland, Rex Newman, and
Dean Van Der Werf. Financial Commissioners Jeffrey Dobbs, and Teneshia Kragness were
absent.
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Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to approve the
agenda.
Motion passed unanimously.
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Mr. Boganey introduced the subject; Mayor Willson commented that the Financial Work Session
materials have been excellent this year.
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Commissioner Newman inquired about the Wi-Fi capabilities at the Earle Brown Heritage
Center. Mr. Ballanger stated that the free Wi-Fi and free parking is a huge selling point for
potential clientele.
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Mr. Makowske shared some of the customer service initiatives that the Golf Course has
implemented, including offering "hearing-checks," modeled after rain-checks, due to the noise
from the Water Tower #3 project that took place throughout the summer.
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A discussion was held regarding Topgolf and the effects that may have on business. Mr.
Makowske shared that the more people that come to Brooklyn Center with an interest in golf, the
higher the potential is that more customers will take advantage of Centerbrook.
Commissioner Newman shared that the numbers of rounds played is headed in the right
direction. Mr. Makowske stated that the number of 'playable days' was a beneficial factor
relating to the number of rounds played.
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A discussion was held regarding retaining employees and the quality of workers among younger
generations. Mr. Agnes shared that the Liquor Stores are now looking at raising the pay for
employees in order to combat those issues.
Mr. Boganey inquired if the 'Darkness Days' sales were only for Store #1 or both Store 41 &
Store #2. Mr. Agnes responded that the sales are only for Store #1.
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a.WATER UTILITY
b.SANITARY SEWER UTILITY
Councilmember Graves asked if other cities move their wastewater as well. Mr. Boganey
confirmed that other cities do transport their waste water and that the MET Council does
treatments for waste water.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson inquired about the residents' concerns regarding the quality
of their water, Mr. Marsh responded that calls regarding concern have tapered off.
c.STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY
Councilmember Ryan shared an encounter with a resident regarding their concern over the
quality of their water and a timeline for the water quality to increase. Councilmember Ryan
shared that many residents don't realize their pipes and the manganese deposited in them play a
role in the quality of water.
Commissioner Newman thanked the staff for their work on the presentations and information
provided over the course of the 2017 Financial Work Session Meetings.
d.STREETLIGHT UTILITY
e. RECYCLING UTILITY
V. FUTURE BUDGET DISCUSSIONS/CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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Work Sessions
.1 REMOV ED etobeir 30, 2017
City Council Meetings
1)Utility Rates Adopted November 27, 2017
2)Public Hearing & Budget Adoption December 4, 2017
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Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adjourn the
Work Session at 8:36 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 16, 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 November 13, 2017, Regular Session.
City Clerk
Mayor
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