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Home My WebLink About2017 12-11 CCM Study SessionMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA STUDY/WORK SESSION DECEMBER 11, 2017 CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS wmtasi i Ii a The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:00 p.m. I1i]UWSLI U, Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, and Dan Ryan. Councilmember April Graves was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Interim Community Development Director Michael Ericson, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Communications Coordinator Angel Smith, Planner and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. ii I &'KEI1Ih[SJ i I]KIffJ [s1iS] e1 I u IE1I XI1J I City Manager Curt Boganey referenced the updated staff report for Item 10a13, Type IV 6- Month Provisional Rental Licenses for 2913 Nash Road, that details administration citations. hY4 I I!SJ Dli WI IiuJ Street Market Proposal Councilmember Butler reported on the interest of Lennie Chism to bring a street market to Brooklyn Center from May to October, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, noting he has already worked out a deal to use the Brookdale Health parking lot. She stated he may be asking for financial support and asked if the City Council would entertain discussing this matter at an upcoming Work Session during which Mr. Chism could make a presentation. Mr. Boganey stated he has talked with Mr. Chism and put him in touch with Mr. Eitel to discuss the specifics and ordinance requirements. Councilmember Butler stated Mr. Chism indicated he has already worked out the details to provide security. Mayor Willson stated he would not be opposed to hearing a presentation but any funding proposal would need to be succinct. He asked if this fits the plans discussed relating to starter businesses and kiosks. Mr. Boganey stated they are distinct and different but could complement each other. He stated it is conceivable it could be operational in 2018, but may take until 2019. He noted Mr. Chism's proposal could be a forerunner to that concept, depending on the details. 12/11/17 -1- Mayor Willson stated liability and insurances would also need to be addressed. Mr. Boganey agreed that would be the responsibility of Mr. Chism as this is a private operation as currently proposed. However, should the City Council decide to become more of a partner, then staff would look at the issues of shared liability and responsibility. The City Council reached consensus to schedule this topic for discussion. Mr. Boganey stated he will add this item to an upcoming Work Session in February, at the latest. Minnesota Nonsmoker Association Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson invited the City Council to join her at a meeting tomorrow afternoon at Panera Bread with the Minnesota Nonsmoker Association. One of the topics to be discussed is the sale of flavored tobacco. She stated she will ask if they would like to make a presentation before the City Council. Mr. Boganey suggested they also be asked whether they are available as a resource to the Brooklyn Youth Council. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she will bring back more information. Councilmember Ryan stated he would be pleased to join Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson at that meeting. Invocation Order Mayor Willson stated he has the invocation for this evening and suggested the 2018 schedule include Council Member's names, rotating at each meeting by seniority. He asked Mr. Boganey to convey this rotation to the City Clerk. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson suggested this information be included within one document. Mr. Boganey stated the City Clerk will provide the invocation rotation information; however, due to the distribution list for the agendas/meeting packets, he would suggest the Member's names not be included. Retirement Party for Gary Eitel Mayor Willson announced the December 20, 2017, retirement celebration for Mr. Eitel and invited all to attend. I I] •IIII]ES]VLS] 1Ni D'[I]W kU DLJ ll1'AI N Ii i!',xeIsu1 [,1U1 II OIN mis] I:uDu DRE i iia'tiu :i I 019S] U (SI'4 Interim Community Development Director Michael Ericson introduced the item and the City Council's past consideration on October 9, 2017, when Mayor Willson noted reference in the Business Subsidy Policy to providing incentive dollars that businesses must pay workers a minimum wage of $7 per hour. At that meeting, Mayor Willson had stated his support to change the amount in the City's policy as the State minimum wage is $9.35 per hour and scheduled to increase. 12/11/17 -2- Mr. Ericson referenced the City Council and EDA resolutions that had established the City's Business Subsidy Policy in compliance with State Statute and described the requirements to award a business subsidy of more than $150,000. It was noted the City's Business Subsidy Policy was developed as part of the 2000 Redevelopment Agreement with Talisman LLC, former owners of Brookdale Regional Mall. At that time, the wage was established at $7/hour and it has not been updated. This policy has been applied three times, with Global, Embassy Suites, and the FBI. Recently, the City Council approved the development agreement for the construction of the Marriott Fairfield Hotel and replaced the $7/hour wage for that project with $9.35/hour, which is the State minimum wage, Mr. Ericson asked whether an amendment increasing minimum wage requirements in the Business Subsidy Policy is necessary to achieve the policy goals of the City Council; whether staff should prepare a resolution to revise the Business Subsidy Policy to reflect an increase to the State minimum wage and if so, what standard or amount should be used; whether the wage minimum component policy should be viewed periodically to reflect inflationary increases; and, whether staff should provide additional information before final direction is given. Mr. Ericson noted the minimum wage requirement could come before the City Council on an annual basis during review of the fee schedule. Mayor Willson stated he would support a change to $10 an hour at a minimum and would like to negotiate to get that even higher, noting this is for business ventures that receive City assistance through TIF. Councilmembers Lawrence-Anderson and Butler stated their support of the Mayor's position. Councilmember Ryan asked how the business subsidy is defined. Mr. Boganey read the Statute language relating to the definition of business subsidy, noting it would include tax abatements, TIF, and any kind of general government assistance, and though the Statute does not define the exact type, it addresses economic assistance with some exceptions. Mayor Willson read the exceptions as detailed in the Statute. Councilmember Ryan asked if the City sold a property to a developer for a $1 but it is valued over $150,000, would that be a business subsidy. Mr. Boganey reviewed the Statute language that addressed the definition. Councilmember Ryan concurred with the direction mentioned by Mayor Willson. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to support $10 per hour as a minimum for projects receiving $150,000 City assistance. Mr. Boganey asked if the minimum wage amount should be periodically reviewed. Mayor Willson supported a periodic review during the rate schedule consideration, noting the State's minimum wage is also considered annually. The Councilmembers concurred. 12/11/17 -3- Mr. Boganey noted when the State minimum wage increases, the City's policy could automatically follow. The City Council supported that option. Councilmember Ryan clarified this only applies to projects where the City has provided some sort of subsidy in excess of $150,000 and does not relate to others. Mayor Willson confirmed that was correct. ,1)ji,1u 1k!iI DIII Mayor Willson adjourned the Study Session at 6:28 p.m. 12/11/17 -4- 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 a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on December 11, 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 January 8, 2018, Regular Session. AAA City Clerk Mayor 12/11/17 -5-