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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 10-14 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 STUDY SESSION OCTOBER 14, 2019 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS .VNA rIZ13-141 -3 t] The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Mike Elliott at 6:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Mike Elliott and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, and April Graves. Councilmembers Kris Lawrence -Anderson and Dan Ryan were absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, City Clerk Barb Suciu, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, Business and Workforce Development Specialist Brett Angell, Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards Jesse Anderson, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Mary Mullen, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Mayor Elliott stated a 4/5 majority vote is required to address Agenda Item 8C related to Special Assessments. He added the public hearing would be held tonight, but the motions to certify Special Assessment Rolls will be continued to the City Council's October 28, 2019 meeting. MISCELLANEOUS BEAUTIFICATION TASK FORCE City Manager Curt Boganey requested City Council consideration of additional Beautification Task Force meetings. He added two meetings that are requested: a Task Force meeting for the City Council as well as a regular Task Force meeting, including City Council, City Staff, and the community. He noted potential dates for the City Council's meeting are October 22 or 23, 2019, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. There was a majority Consensus of the City Council to hold the City Council's Beautification Task Force Meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Mr. Boganey stated the regular Task Force meeting could be held November 20, 21, or 26, 2019, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. 10/14/19 -1- Mayor Elliott stated residents have commented that they feel there has not been enough community engagement, and residents have not felt like they are part of the process. He stressed the importance of holding meetings where people are, such as the library or apartment buildings, to get input and feedback, and create a plan that is impactful and reflects the community. Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards stated City Staff had not attended the meetings, although he is aware that some of the meetings were not well attended. He added City Staff could communicate with the consultant to see if there is additional work that can be done. He noted the Consultants have visited the Metro Transit hub and the library and will be reporting back on those visits. There was a majority Consensus of the City Council to hold the Beautification Task Force Meeting on November 20, 2019, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. SCHEDULE OPPORTUNITY SITE MASTER PLAN SPECIAL WORK SESSION Mr. Boganey stated a Master Plan Work Session was originally scheduled for November 4, 2019. He added the consultant has a conflict, and City Staff proposes that this be addressed as a Work Session item at the City Council's November 12, 2019 meeting. There was a majority Consensus of the City Council to address the Master Plan Work Session at the City Council's November 12, 2019 meeting. JOINT MEETING WITH BROOKLYN CENTER SCHOOL BOARD Mr. Boganey stated the City Council had agreed to schedule joint meetings with School Board representatives. He added the first of two meetings is November 18, 2019, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the School Board offices. He noted a second meeting and subsequent meetings would be scheduled at a later date. Mr. Boganey stated individual organizations would have an opportunity to provide information on their priorities, the population they serve and potential collaboration. He added the School Board has indicated that dinner will be served. EVERY HOUR COUNTS CONFERENCE TRAVEL Mayor Elliott stated he has an opportunity to attend the "Every Hour Counts" conference in Denver on November 7-8, 2019 with members of Youthprise and Brooklyn Bridge Alliance. He added the conference focus areas are STEM and community partnerships, learning opportunities that will benefit the community and new ways to engage youth and come together. 10/14/19 -2- Mr. Boganey stated the conference cost is more than $300 identified in the memo. He added additional costs, including hotel, which could make the total as much as $800, and City Council approval is required. He noted this item could be added to the Regular Agenda for action. It was the majority Consensus of the City Council to address "Every Hour Counts" Conference Travel for Mayor Elliott during the Regular Meeting. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS SEWER AVAILABILITY CHARGE (SAC) CREDIT POLICY Business and Workforce Development Specialist Brett Angell reviewed a potential credit policy related to the City's Sewer Availability Charge (SAC) fees. He added SAC for cities is administered by the Metropolitan Council, and the current charge for 1 SAC credit is $2,485. He noted working with SAC on redevelopment projects is difficult, but the City can change City- wide SAC credits and put the funding into an Economic Development Authority (EDA) revolving loan fund. Mr. Angell requested the City Council's feedback and comments on the creation of a potential SAC policy, as well as the City Council's areas of focus. Discussion of this item continued and concluded October 14, 2019, Work Session. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Mayor Elliott adjourned the Study Session at 6:43 p.m. 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 October 14, 2019. 2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at Brooklyn Center City Hall. 10/14/19 -3- 3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its October 28, 2019, Regular Session. 10/14/19 -4- 4t� Mike Elliott, Mayor