HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 8/14/2017 Study MeetingCITY OF
LOOMINGTO
MINNESOTA
City Council Study Meeting
Monday, August 14, 2017
Bloomington Civic Plaza
1800 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, Minnesota 55431-3027
1 Call to Order - 5:00 PM Mayor Winstead called the meeting to order at 5:04pm.
City Council Meeting
APPROVED MINUTES
Present: Councilmembers J. Baloga, T. Busse, D. Lowman, J. Oleson,
E. Spencer, K. Vlaisavljevich
2 ORGANIZATIONAL
BUSINESS
2.1 Tobacco2l Requested Action: The content in this item will serve as an update to the City
Council on the policy issue of Tobacco 21 — increasing the legal minimum age for
tobacco purchases from 18 to 21 years. Council will be asked if they are genrally
supportive of the Advisory Board of Health's recommendation for an amendment to
City Ordinances reflecting T21. This matter will be introduced by Joe Lawless, Chair
of the Advisory Board of Health, followed by informational presentations from
Presenters below.
Bonnie Paulsen introduced Joe Lawless, Advisory Board of Health Chair. Lawless
introduced Molly Moilanen from ClearWay Minnesota and Kristen Werner from
Association for Nonsmokers -Minnesota.
Moilanen and Werner explained the policy priorities for Minnesotans for a Smoke -
Free Generation, shared the costs of tobacco use in Minnesota and showed the
trends for adult smoking in the US and Minnesota. Explained that youth smoking is
still a problem in Minnesota but the prevalence is decreasing. Explained that the
majority of smokers start before age 21 and Big Tobacco targets youth. Explained
the benefits of increasing the legal age of smoking to 21. Shared the impacts of
Tobacco 21 being reducing youth smoking and improving health and saving lives.
Explained the support that is behind Tobacco 21. Shared some frequently asked
questions with community responses.
Mayor Winstead asked if Council is interested in staff coming back with possible
ordinance changes. Said the overall principles of this initiative are not new. Asked
why 21 is the "magic" number.
Lawless explained that brains are not fully developed until our 20s. Moilanen added
that 21 is the right age, according to trends.
Busse said it is troubling as a policy standpoint and sounds like this is setting two
different standards if people are allowed at age 18 to possess and use tobacco, but
cannot purchase until 21.
Police Chief Jeff Potts explained that State Law addresses the age of 18, but this
ordinance can be more restrictive. State Law would allow for possession.
Staff to look into ages 18-21 for possession and use versus purchasing. Moilanen
added that if someone uses a fake ID, that would be considered a violation.
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2.4
APPROVED MINUTES
Moilanen to get back to Lowman about the drop-off between ages 21-22.
Council agreed that they would like staff to come back with ordinance for
consideration. Staff to look into if this is an area where the ordinance can be more
restrictive, and if there could be a diversion program.
Potts said most of the cost for diversion programs is covered by the person that
opts to take the program. There are staff costs and administrative costs, but the
majority is covered by the person receiving the citation. The cost is a recommended
cost, but is more of a requested donation because some cannot afford to pay.
City Manager Verbrugge said this would likely come back to the September 18th
Study meeting for an explanation on the two different ordinances.
Community Center
Requested Action: Provide feedback on the revised draft Memorandum of
Memorandum of
Understanding between the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities and the City of
Understanding with
Bloomington for a shared site community center.
YMCA
Community Services Director Diann Kirby explained the memorandum of
understanding, the key changes since the July 24th City Council meeting, and
detailed the major milestones. Said if this is acceptable, it will be before Council for
consideration on August 28th. No public hearing will be required.
Mayor Winstead mentioned the stakeholder will help define the different roles and
budgets but would like more definition of stakeholders. Council agreed to have staff
come back with stakeholder recommendations. Asked for a list of stakeholders and
what they bring to the table. Baloga added that he'd like the duties defined by the
stakeholders. Council agreed they would like a formal advisory group.
700 American Blvd.
700 American Boulevard
West --Closed Session to
Discuss Offer to
Purchase of Real
Property
Lowman recommended adding someone from the Creative Placemaking
Committee to be part of the stakeholder group, for explaining how this community
center would fit into our community.
Requested Action: Staff requests the City Council approve staff working with the
developer on a Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement for 700 American
Boulevard West.
Economic Development Analyst Becky Schindler and Port Authority Administrator
Schane Rudlang presented the item via PowerPoint presentation.
Phil Hoy, Director of Real Estate with Hyvee spoke regarding the location and what
it includes to meet the constantly changing needs of customers. This location will be
17,600 square feet.
Requested Action: Adopt the Resolution to close the public meeting in order to
discuss the offered purchase price for 700 American Boulevard West.
Motion by Busse to conduct closed session.
Seconded by Baloga.
Motion carried 6-0.
Closed session began at 6:47pm.
In attendance:
Schane Rudlang, Becky Schindler, Amy Schmidt, Melissa Manderschied, Matt
Gersemehl, Denise Christenson, Eldon Spencer, Jack Baloga, Tim Busse, Gene
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Winstead, Jamie Verbrugge, Jon Oleson, Dwayne Lowman.
Motion by Busse resume open session.
Seconded by Oleson.
Motion carried 6-0.
Open session was resumed at 7:12pm.
2.5 2018 Preliminary Levy Requested Action: Direction regarding the 2018 Preliminary Levy
and General Fund
Budget City Assessor Matt Gersemehl presented the City valuation information via
PowerPoint presentation.
City Manager Verbrugge explained the tax supported cost of services, the 2018
budget drivers at 5.75%. Mayor Winstead said he would like to see the percentage
of increase in salary and benefits to benchmark. Verbrugge explained the budget
impact highlights at 5.75%, the likely reductions to achieve a 4.5%, reductions not
being recommended, and median value impact.
Mayor Winstead said he'd like to see the salaries and budget, some indicator of
what turns it into special, something above the CPI component. Would like to see
what's not needed regarding the 2018 budget drivers at 5.75%.
Spencer asked about incentivized retirement. Verbrugge said there would be a
reduction of about $221,000. About $100,000 from the general fund. Would not
want to do this each year. The general increase for salary increase every year is
probably the greatest opportunity to control.
Verbrugge said he'd like direction on how to get to September. Can always reduce
from preliminary levy, but not increase. The number that will go to property owners
in their notice of proposed taxation is the preliminary number that's set in
September which is mailed in mid-November prior to truth in taxation hearing that
will take place in December.
Oleson recommended an education process on how to explain this complicated
information to constituents.
Baloga said 5.75% is not a good starting point. Verbrugge explained that 5.75%
was forecasted because Council approved of that.
Spencer said it is important to get to a point where people can defend the numbers
across the board and help retain good employees.
Mayor Winstead said he'd like to see more on the ongoing operations, the impacts
on other departments broken out, the amount, why it's more or less than that, and
the highlights of why. Needs to be further conversations on program.
After Council discussed in great detail, it was decided that an additional study
meeting is required on August 281H
3 ADJOURN Mayor Winstead adjourned the study meeting at 9:39pm.
Denise Christenson
Council Secretary
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