HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 01-26 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 SESSION
JANUARY 26, 2009
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson
at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark
Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal & Support Services
Dan Jordet, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Community Development
Director Gary Eitel, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, Assistant to the City Manager
Vickie Schleuning, and Carol Hamer, Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Lasman requested discussion on agenda item IOc, specifically in relation to
whether the City received the full $50,000 in 2008 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds. Mr. Boganey replied those funds have been received and are part of the current
year's allocation. The funds were included in the 2008 budget and are required to be reallocated
to the 2009 budget.
Mr. Boganey distributed a listing of banks identified as having received federal bailout funding.
He noted the information had been requested by Councilmember Lasman in relation to agenda
item 10e.
There was discussion on the distribution of bailout funds and the current banking situation. It
was noted that three of the four banking organizations that responded to the City's Request for
Proposals (RFP) for banking services are identified as having received the bailout funds. It was
questioned whether there is anything the City should be considering in relation to the banking
service agreement in light of the current banking situation in the country.
Mr. Boganey stated Congress is currently debating about the lack of transparency in the bailout
process. One of the arguments being raised is that no one really knows why certain banks
received money. One statement made is that there were some banks that really did not want to
participate in the program but were pressured by the Treasury Secretary to participate in order to
encourage other banks to participate. So the first issue is that there may be banks on the bailout
list that would rather not be on the list. Although three of the four banking organizations that
submitted proposals for banking services with the City are currently on the bailout list, it is
conceivable that all four of the banks will be on the list some time in the future. Mr. Boganey
stated he cannot imagine how receiving bailout funds would have any effect on the ability of any
of the four banks that submitted proposals to be able to deliver the services requested of the City.
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He has no doubt that the money the City would hold on deposit with any of the four banks would
be less secure with any of the banks based on the insurance that rests on the deposit.
Mr. Boganey provided an overview and answered questions of the Council on the Monthly
Statement Projection analysis of the proposals submitted by U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo, TCF, and
Bremer.
It was noted that with the RFP process, justification would be needed if the City were not to
award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder. Mr. Boganey explained that while daily
services are provided by a single bank, other banks are given the opportunity to submit proposals
for different banking needs in the City.
MISCELLANEOUS
BROOKLYN CENTER CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION COMMITTEE
Ms. Diane Sannes, 7006 Willow Lane N, addressed the City Council and provided an overview
of the Brooklyn Center Centennial Celebration Committee Organizational Chart. Ms. Sannes
requested direction from the Council on whether to proceed with the organizational chart as
presented.
There was discussion on involving youth in the Brooklyn Center Centennial Celebration
Committee. It was noted that efforts to involve youth should go through Ms. Sannes as the
Committee Chair.
The majority consensus of the City Council was agreement with the Brooklyn Center Centennial
Celebration Committee Organizational Chart as presented. It was noted that the organizational
chart will need to be balanced with who is actually volunteering to take on roles.
METRO CITIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS VACANCY
Councilmember Ryan indicated there is currently a vacancy on the Metro Cities Board of
Directors and expressed interest in serving on the Board. There was discussion on the process to
submit a name for the vacancy.
The majority consensus of the City Council was support of Councilmember Ryan submitting his
name to fill the vacant position on the Metro Cities Board of Directors.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session
at 6:41 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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ss. Certification of Minutes
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, certifies:
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN)
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER)
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 January 26, 2009.
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 February 9, 2009, Regular Session.
City Clerk
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Mayor
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