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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 04-04 CCM Joint Work Session with CommissionsMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA RECEPTION AND JOINT WORK SESSION WITH CITY COMMISSIONS APRIL 4, 2018 COMMUNITY CENTER - CONSTITUTION HALL RECEPTION A reception and general conversation period was held in Constitution Hall from 6:00 p.m. until 6:20 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Joint Work Session with the Charter, Financial, Housing, Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications, Park and Recreation, Planning, Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management, and Sister Cities Commissions and was called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:12 p.m. INTRODUCTIONS Mayor Willson welcomed the commissioners and stated appreciation for staff and commissioners. City Manager Curt Boganey welcomed all those in attendance. He stated he appreciated all their work and guidance. IN ATTENDANCE Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, April Graves, and Dan Ryan. City Staff present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Community Activities, Recreation & Services Director Jim Glasoe, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, Public Works Director Doran Cote, Community Development Director Meg Beekman Police Chief Tim Gannon, Fire Chief Jeremy Hulke, City Planner and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh, Community Development Deputy Director Jesse Anderson, and Deputy City Clerk Rozlyn Tousignant. Commissioners present were Charter Commissioners Donald Bumgarner, Kathryn Ellgren, Mark Goodell, Robert Marvin, Beverly Rieschl, and Judy Thorbus; Financial Commissioners Anna Burke, David Dwapu, Teneshia Kragness, Abate Terefe, and Dean Van Der Werf, Housing Commissioners Kathie Amdahl, Mark Goodell, Paul Oman, Joan Schonning, and Michael Stokes; Park & Recreation Commissioners Travis Bonovsky, Jill Dalton, Thomas Schinnick, Bud Sorenson, Judy Thorbus, and Jerome Witalka; Planning Commissioners Randall Christensen, Alexander Koenig, Stephen Schonning, and Susan Tade; and Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commissioner Darryl Sannes. 04/04/18 -1- PRESENTATIONS BY CITY COMMISSIONS Charter Commission: Charter Commission Chair Mark Goodell provided an overview of the Commission. In 2017, Charter Commission began looking at election judge training and alternatives to holding special elections. Mr. Boganey asked what is on the agenda for the 2018 Charter Commission agenda. Mr. Goodell responded that the Charter Commission would continue to look at special election procedures. Financial Commission: Financial Commission Chair Teneshia Kragness provided an overview of the Commission activities. The primary goal is to work on the budget. The Commission worked with the Mayor and City Council, City Manager, and Staff. The Commission is continuing to focus the success and improvement of the Centerbrook Golf Course. Charter Commissioner Marvin asked about taxes and tax increases, Commissioner Kragness clarified the increase; Mayor Willson also gave a brief overview of the 30 year Capital Improvement fund. Housing Commission: Housing Commission Chair Mark Goodell provided a PowerPoint overview of the Housing Commission activities. Updates were provided about the New Neighbor Welcome Program, Local Business Promotion Program, and the future review of the Housing Commission mission/resolution. Mr. Boganey inquired about the number of New Neighbor bags provided during the winter; Mr. Anderson responded anywhere between 30-60 bags. Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission: NWSCCC Commissioner Darryl Sannes provided a brief overview of the Commission. Commissioner Sannes highlighted the concerns of online video streaming platforms and small cell antennas. Commissioner Goodell asked what the level of contact between the NWSCCC Commission and small cell providers, Commissioner Sannes explained there isn't a high level of contact between the two. Park and Recreation Commission: Park and Recreation Commission Chair Bud Sorenson provided a PowerPoint overview of Park and Recreation Commission activities. The Commission participated in several activities including reviewing capital improvements, park monitoring, neighborhood meetings, Centerbrook Golf Course improvements, and continued C.A.R.S Activities monitoring. Planning Commission: Planning Commission Chair Randall Christensen provided a PowerPoint overview of the Commission activities. Questions were asked regarding several Capital Improvement Projects expected to take place in 2018. Mayor Willson addressed the HOM Furniture development. Councilmember Ryan mentioned The Sanctuary and asked if the Planning Commission has seen any plans regarding an adult day care facility nearby, Commissioner Christensen stated he was not aware of seeing any plans. Mr. Boganey asked about the Comprehensive Plan; Mr. Christensen stated that the goal was to get the information about the Comprehensive Plan out to more residents to inform the community. Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission: City Manager Curt Boganey provided a brief overview of the Watershed Commission duties. Mayor Willson shared 04/04/18 -2- that the Commissioner for the City is David Viasin and the Alternate Commissioner for the City is David Mulla. Sister Cities Commission: Dr. Edwards provided an overview to the group of the new Sister Cities Commission. Mayor Willson mentioned the staggered structure for appointment terms. Dr. Edwards also addressed the lack of a residency requirement for the Commission. Mr. Boganey added that the City currently has Voinjama, Liberia as a Sister City. After the Commission reports, Mayor Willson addressed the Open Meeting Law and reminded the Commissioners to be mindful that group messages/emails count as a quorum as well. Mayor Willson continued to invite anyone who would like to attend the upcoming open joint Financial/Council meetings. Lastly, Mayor Willson shared information from a recent article on the City's Opportunity Site. Councilmember Graves shared information about the Brooklyn's Youth Council. Mayor Willson addressed other youth engagement efforts within the City of Brooklyn Center, including the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth's BrookLynk Internship program. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF PERFECT ATTENDANCE Mayor Willson invited Mr. Boganey to present Certificates of Perfect Attendance to commissioners who attended all of their Commission meetings in 2017. Recipients included Charter Commission- Mark Goodell, Mawuli Blabuh, Donald Bumgarner, Kathryn Ellgren, Robert Marvin, Mary O'Connor, Beverly Rieschl, Mark Yelich; Financial Commission- Anna Burke; Housing Commission- Kathie Amdahl; Planning Commission- Stephen Schonning, John MacMillan. For those commissioners who were not able to attend, the certificates were given to the Commission Chairs for distribution. Mayor Willson thanked everyone for their dedication and attendance. COMMENTs FROM DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS Mayor Willson and Mr. Boganey extended an invitation to the Department Directors to share any pertinent information for the group. Chief Gannon invited the Commissioners to the upcoming Police-Citizen Award Night. Councilmember Graves inquired about the MAC meetings; Mr. Gannon gave a brief explanation of what the MAC meetings are about. Chief Hulke shared information about the Fire Department recruitment for Firefighters. Mr. Cote explained that the construction season is ahead and gave a brief overview of the projects planned for 2018. Mr. Glasoe addressed the delayed open for Centerbrook Golf due to the weather. Mr. Glasoe also thanked the Commissioners for their work. 04/04/18 -3- Dr. Edwards shared that April 22u1 will be the City-wide clean-up effort. Mr. Reinhart explained the budgeting process for the City and the recent annual audit. Ms. McIntosh informed the group that the Planning Commission typically meets every other Thursday of each month, but that the Commission was trying to limit their second meetings of the month for discussion and input with the consultant on the comprehensive plan process, as the Planning Commission is the designated "working group." Ms. McIntosh also shared that the next Planning Commission meeting (Thursday, April 12t1) would feature a review of a proposed, approximately 13,000-square foot dry room addition at Medtronic, and a site plan review for a proposed expansion to the parking areas and driveway at the former Odyssey School on Noble Avenue. Noble/Nompeng Academy is moving in and hoping to have the school ready for this coming fall. Planning Commission meetings are open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Mayor Willson shared that the bonding for Noble Academy is moving forward. Ms. Beekman stated that the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update was currently underway. Ms. Beekman followed up by informing the group that the Planning Commission would be reaching out to the other City Commissions in the coming months to allow them the chance to review draft comprehensive plan information and offer feedback. Mr. Anderson explained that the spring has been a busy time for inspection staff as a result of all of the redevelopment. Staff has been completing many plan reviews for upcoming projects as well as many projects that are underway. Mr. Anderson also shared that the Topgolf site requires daily inspections. Mr. Boganey stated his appreciation for the Commissioners and the hard work that they do. Mayor Willson reiterated thanks to the Commissioners but also to the City staff. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Willson at 7:48 p.m. 04/04/18 -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 the City Council from the City of Brooklyn Center Joint Work Session with Commissions held on April 2, 2018. 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 April 23, 2018, Regular Session. L1I4L&U Citk erk Mayor 04/04/18 -5-