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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 01-14 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 01l11_IYA3=13 (GIZI JANUARY 14, 2019 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS C,\ 1M�IZ7�� The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Mike Elliott at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Mike Elliott and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, April Graves, and Dan Ryan. Councilmember Kris Lawrence -Anderson was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, Police Chief Tim Gannon, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Mary Mullen, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Ryan requested the following amendments to the following City Council meeting minutes: -December 10, 2018, Study/Work Session Minutes: -page 1, 2nd to last paragraph, last sentence, replace `Budget" with "Finance" -December 10, 2018, Regular Session Minutes: -page 12, 4t' paragraph should read: "Councilmember Ryan stressed the importance of explaining to the public that the bond issuance is not an obligation taken on by the City, but it is an obligation taken on by the Community Housing Development Corporation." -page 18, under Councilmember Ryan's Report, replace "Metropolitan Council" with "Metro Cities" Mayor Elliott requested that all City Council meeting documents should be amended to reflect that the meeting packet binder is located at the entrance to the Council Chambers, and not at the podium. Mr. Boganey agreed. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the corrections to the December 10, 2018 Study/Work Session and Regular Session minutes. 01/14/19 -1- MISCELLANEOUS Consent Agenda Mr. Boganey stated a revised list of Rental Licenses was provided for the City Council's review, and to be considered for approval under the Consent Agenda. Mr. Boganey stated he had provided information for the City Council regarding the purchase of a cell phone for the Mayor. He added the cost that he originally quoted was higher than what is anticipated. He noted he would provide further information later in the meeting. Mr. Boganey stated Consent Agenda Item H related to paid on-call firefighters being recognized for years of service requires City Council approval as it is a City Council policy. He added this item can be removed from the Consent Agenda if the City Council wishes to discuss it further. There was consensus among the City Councilmembers to leave Consent Agenda Item H related to paid on-call firefighters on the Regular Agenda. Liaison Appointments Mr. Boganey stated, after discussion with the Mayor, City Staff did not include Liaison Appointments on the Regular Meeting agenda. He added the City's new mayor would like to have additional time to review the appointments. He noted this issue would be included on the City Council's next Regular Meeting agenda, and incumbents will serve until the new appointments are approved. EDA Election of Officers Mr. Boganey stated the Economic Development Authority (EDA) Agenda Item 4A relates to appointment of EDA officers. He added the only action that is required on this item is the appointment of a new President, in accordance with EDA by-laws. Mr. Boganey stated the cost of a new cell phone for the Mayor would be $749, with an additional $15 per month for the cellular plan. Newly Elected Conference Councilmember Ryan noted the League of Minnesota Cities will hold a conference for both experienced and newly -elected City officials. He added the conference will be held February 1 and 2, 2019, in Plymouth. Mayor Elliott stated he is already registered for that conference. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING ALLOCATION DISCUSSION 01/14/19 -2- Community Development Director Beekman reviewed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding allocation for 2019-2020, for which a City resolution must be submitted to Hennepin County in February 2019. She added the CDBG funds are allocated to Hennepin County by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and distributed by the County to participating suburban cities. She added a resolution is required on an annual basis to approve receipt of CDBG funding. Ms. Beekman stated a public allocation is determined by the County for administration and distribution of CDBG funds within each city. She added the proposed resolution is based on an anticipated allocation of $257,550 for 2019-2020. She noted this figure can be adjusted, and the County provides a list of eligible programs or uses for the funding, including Code enforcement and neighborhood revitalization, including the Housing Rehabilitation Program. Ms. Beekman requested the City Council's consideration of programs or areas for potential funding that can be researched or reviewed by City Staff, as reviewed in the Staff memo. Councilmember Ryan stated CDBG fimding should not be used to support the 15 -year Capital Improvement Plan. He added the City's Remove and Rebuild Program is funding through the City's Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts. Councilmember Butler asked how many residents were served in 2018-2019 by CDBG funding related to housing, and whether the entire amount can be used for housing improvements. She added Ms. Beekman had mentioned there is a waiting list with 23 residents. Ms. Beekman stated funding is set aside for qualified applicants, and an inspection is required. She added the applicant can decide how to use the funds, after which the remaining funding goes back to the pool. She noted the program serves approximately 5-8 households on an annual basis. Mayor Elliot stated a portion of the total funding could be allocated for Code Enforcement activities as well. Councilmember Graves stated she would not recommend an amended budget. She added she would support a down payment system. Councilmember Butler agreed, as many residents have expressed a desire to be homeowners and she is glad the City started that system. She added she is in favor of using the funds for housing rehabilitation, and perhaps something new outside, but not playground equipment. Councilmember Ryan stated he appreciates Councilmembers Butler's and Graves' comments, but much greater fimding would be required to address home maintenance and improvement, as well as down payment assistance. He added it is important to determine which would provide the most benefit for residents. 01/14/19 -3- Mayor Elliott stated he would like to see funds allocated to areas other than home rehabilitation and down payment assistance. He requested cost vs. impact analysis on from City Staff on potential funding areas that would provide the most impact and benefit, as well as any negative impact that could result from redirecting funding away from Code enforcement. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to close the Study Session at 6:41 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 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 January 14, 2019. 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 28, 2019, Regular Session. Barbara Suciu, City Clerk 01/14/19 -4- Mike Elliott, Mayor