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Home My WebLink About2018 03-20 HCPAGENDA BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING COMMISSION March 20, 2018 7:00 p.m. Council Commission Conference Room Brooklyn Center City Hall 1) Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. 2) Introductions 3) Approval of Agenda 4) Approval of Minutes: January 16, 2018 5) Draft Letter to City Council Regarding Housing Commission Projects/Priorities 6) Feedback from Opportunity Site Work session 7) New Neighbor Program Update a) Coupon Outreach b) Approve Content list c) Delivery Dates d) Assemble at Next Meeting 8) City Council Liaison’s Report 9) Chairpersons Report 10) Other Business 11) Adjournment Page 1 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION January 16, 2018 COUNCIL COMMISSION ROOM CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Mark Goodell at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairperson – Mark Goodell - Present David Johnson - Present Tamika Baskin – Present Kathie Amdahl - Present Joan Schonning - Present Also present was Staff Liaison Jesse Anderson and Council Liaison Marquita Butler was excused. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Amdahl to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Amdahl and seconded by Commissioner Baskins to approve the minutes of the Housing Commission meeting on October 17, 2017. Motion passed. ELECT CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR Motion by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Amdahl to elect Mark Goodell as the Chairperson. Motion passed. Motion by Commissioner Amdahl and Seconded by Commissioner Schonning to elect David Johnson as the Vice Chair. Motion passed. NEW NEIGHBOR PROGRAM UPDATE: Chairperson Goodell summarized the effort to offer coupons for a free item to be included in the packets. Staff Liaison Anderson stated that one coupon request form had been submitted. Chairperson Goodell will try and contact the BBA. Commissioner Johnson discussed dividing up the city and having commissioners go to the businesses. Page 2 REVIEW HOUSING COMMISSION MISSION Chairperson Goodell read the duties and responsibilities for the Housing Commission. FUTURE HOUSING COMMISSION PROJECT Chairperson Goodell: Is there anything in particular we should consider for future projects. Commissioner Amdahl: We should modify and update the responsibilities and ask the council to provide input. The Commission agreed that Chairperson Goodell would draft a letter to the City Council asking for direction from the Council. Chairperson Goodell: Does the city want to consider unified trash service? The commission briefly discussed and decided not to bring back for consideration. Chairperson Goodell: Asked if the city should consider providing broadband internet. Commissioner Schonning is interested in discussing it further. Commissioner Johnson: Would it be supported by fees? Commissioner Amdahl: It could help to make internet access more affordable. Goodell: It could be an incentive for new businesses. The Commission agreed to discuss it further at a future meeting. Commissioner Baskin: We could ask for ideas from the communities. Chairperson Goodell: We could ask people about their concerns about housing. Commissioner Baskins: We could consider a shredding event hosted by the city. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT In the absence of the Council Liaison no report was given. CHAIRPERSONS REPORT Chairperson Goodell reported: Thank you for attendance. We should proceed with ordering for bags 2018 deliveries and have an updated list of new neighbors for next meeting. OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business addressed by the Commission. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Amdahl to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission adjourned at 8:45 p.m. __________________________________ Chairman City of Brooklyn Center HOUSING COMMISSION Housing Commission meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 p.m., City Hall. The Housing Commission advises the City Council on housing matters in Brooklyn Center. Commissioners serve a three- year term. Chairperson and six members. [Minn. Stat. 13.601, Subd. 3(b) states that once an individual is appointed to a public body the following data are public: (1) the residential address; (2) and either a telephone number or electronic mail address where the appointee can be reached, or both at the request of the appointee.] Mark Goodell, Chair 1512 Woodbine Lane (30) 612-242-5657 mgoodell@gmail.com 8/11/14-12/31/20 Elected Chair 1/19/16 Kathie Amdahl 6909 Unity Ave N (29) 763-566-9560 kamdahlus@yahoo.com 12/8/08-12/31/19 Tamika Baskin 6042 Ewing Ave N (29) 612-396-7023 tamika.baskin@yahoo.com 2/8/16-12/31/18 David Johnson 3500 Admiral Lane (29) 763-533-1819 DJatstals@hotmail.com 10/8/12-12/31/19 Chair 1/20/15-1/19/16 Paul Oman 5239 E Twin Lake Blvd (29) 763-531-0357 paulfooter@yahoo.com 3/12/18-12/31/21 Joan Schonning 5515 Fremont Ave N (30) 763-561-3499 joanschonning@gmail.com 1/8/18-12/31/20 Michael Stokes 2900 Mumford Road (30) 612-232-3419 mastokes68@gmail.com 3/12/18-12/31/21 2018 Council Liaison – Marquita Butler councilmemberbutler@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us Staff Liaison Jesse Anderson janderson@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us Updated 3/12/18 Welcome, New Neighbor! Welcome to the City of Brooklyn Center! This tote with community materials has been provided to you by the Brooklyn Center Housing Commission and local partners. We hope this information is useful as you settle into the community. Residents highly rate our quiet neighborhoods, excellent parks and trails system, and convenient location with easy access to important places. Check out the new resident coupons for the Community Center and the Golf Course. For more information about Brooklyn Center or if you have questions about the New Neighbor Welcome Program, please call City Hall at (763) 569-3300 or visit the website at www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org. What’s Inside: New Neighbor Welcome Letter  Quick Reference Guide  Current City Watch Newsletter  MN Voter Registration Application  Brooklyn Center Shop, Eat, & Meet  Volunteer to Serve Brochure  12 Ways to Improve Your Neighborhood Brochure  Neighborhood Watch/Online Services Card  Home Improvement Programs Card  Hiring a Residential Contractor Brochure  Permit Information for Home Improvements Brochure  Recycling Guide and Recycling Pick-up Schedule  Centerbrook Golf Course Coupon  Community Center Coupon  Guide to Good Neighborhoods Brochure  Brooklyn Center Health Resource Center Brochure  Community Corner (BC School District) Brochure  Parks & Schools Map  School District Boundary Map  It’s the Law Curfew Information Card  View & Pay your Bills Online  Disclaimer: Information in this tote is provided as a courtesy and some materials were not created by the City. For the most up-to-date materials and information, please contact the authors of the materials. Form 04082015 Brooklyn Center City Hall 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Ph:(763) 569-3300 Fx: (763) 569-3494 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org