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Home My WebLink About11-07-22 City Council Work Session Packet CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula Councilmembers John Murzyn, Jr. Connie Buesgens Nick Novitsky Kt Jacobs City Manager Kelli Bourgeois Public Safety Bldg—Training Room, 825 41st Ave NE Monday, November 07, 2022 6:00 PM AGENDA ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC Members of the public who wish to attend may do so in-person, by calling 1-312-626-6799 and entering meeting ID 883 33305 6630 or by Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88333056630. For questions please call the Administration Department at 763-706-3610. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL WORK SESSION ITEMS 1. 2023 Budget Presentations By Division Library Police Public Works Administration Finance Director Review of Next Steps in Budget Process 2. Review of 2023 Budget Changes Since August Proposed Budget Approval 3. Discussion of 2022 Budget Amendment 4. Rice Creek Watershed District Nominee Recommendation. 5. Discuss Board/Commission Vacancies Created by Censure ADJOURNMENT Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request when the request is made at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763-706-3610 to make arrangements. 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION WORK SESSION CONSIDERATION MEETING DATE NOVEMBER 7, 2022 ITEM: 2023 Budget Presentations By Division DEPARTMENT: Finance BY/DATE: Joseph Kloiber, Finance Director/Nov 2, 2022 CITY STRATEGY: (please indicate areas that apply by adding a bold “X” in front of the selected text below) X Safe Community X Diverse, Welcoming “Small-Town” Feel X Economic Strength X Excellent Housing/Neighborhoods X Equity and Affordability X Strong Infrastructure/Public Services X Opportunities for Play and Learning X Engaged, Multi-Generational, Multi-Cultural Population BACKGROUND: For the October and November work sessions, the prerecorded 2023 budget presentations prepared by each City division will be previewed for the City Council before they are made available to the public on the City website. After each prerecorded presentation, there will be time for questions and live discussion at the work session. The planned order of the presentation is as follows: Oct 3rd Recreation Fire I/T Community Development Liquor Finance (including departments formerly known as General Government) Nov 7th Library Police Public Works Administration Finance Director Review of Next Steps in Budget Process Like the budget presentation at the September work session, council members may find it useful to bring to these upcoming work sessions their copy of the City Manager’s 2023 Budget book distributed in August. Much of the information in the prerecorded presentations is drawn from that larger budget document. These work sessions are also a good opportunity for any questions on any information in that larger budget document that is not included in the prerecorded presentations. ATTACHMENT(S): N/A 2 Item 1. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA SECTION WORK SESSION ITEMS MEETING DATE NOVEMBER 7, 2022 ITEM: Rice Creek Watershed District Nominee Recommendation. DEPARTMENT: Administration BY/DATE: Kelli Bourgeois / November 3, 2022 CITY STRATEGY: (please indicate areas that apply by adding a bold “X” in front of the selected text below) _Safe Community _Diverse, Welcoming “Small-Town” Feel _Economic Strength _Excellent Housing/Neighborhoods _Equity and Affordability X Strong Infrastructure/Public Services _Opportunities for Play and Learning _Engaged, Multi-Generational, Multi-Cultural Population BACKGROUND: The Council received a letter from Anoka County Administration outlining the process for appointing members to the Rice Creek Watershed District. Although the County makes the final appointment, they are to do so from a list of nominees submitted by the towns and municipalities within the District. There has been recent disagreement between the local municipalities and the County on how appointments are made, and the Supreme Court has recently found in favor of the municipalities. Columbia Heights has been asked to contribute to a joint resolution supporting a list of District Nominees that will be submitted to the Anoka County Board for consideration and appointment. The deadline for submittal of this joint resolution is November 18th so if the Council agrees to partnering with fellow Anoka County municipalities in submitting a list of nominees, the joint resolution will be included on the Consent Agenda for the November 14th meeting. The list of nominees is: Jan Kreminski – Circle Pines Jess Robertson – Blaine Scott Robinson – Lino Lakes Heidi Ferris – Fridley The draft resolution is enclosed for your review and discussion. Staff recommends partnering on the joint resolution supporting the nominees that are listed. ATTACHMENT(S): September 26th Anoka County Letter including the Public Notice of Vacancy and Map Draft Joint Resolution Two Star Tribune Articles Regarding the State Supreme Court Decision 3 Item 4. 4 Item 4. 5 Item 4. 6 Item 4. 7 Item 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XXX A Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Submitting a List of Eligible Nominees to Anoka County for the Open Manager Position on the Rice Creek Watershed District Board of Managers. WHEREAS, the city received notice of an opening on the Rice Creek Watershed District Board of Managers; and WHEREAS, the county notified the city they can submit a list of Nominations to the Anoka County Board of Commissioners per Minnesota Statue 103D.311; and WHEREAS, the Cities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbia Heights, Fridley, Lino Lakes, Lexington and Spring Lake Park wish to have representation on the Rice Creek Watershed District; and WHEREAS, the nominees are from Blaine, Circle Pines, Fridley and Lino Lakes; and WHEREAS, the city of Columbia Heights supports the nominees from the Jointly Submitted List from ONLY the Cities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbia Heights, Fridley, Lino Lakes, Lexington and Spring Lake Park . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota does hereby submit a list of names for consideration by the Anoka County Board of Commissioners per Minnesota Statue 103D.311 at least 60 days before the expiration of the term of the board managers’ term who expires. Passed this 14th day of November, 2022. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula Sara Ion, City Clerk 8 Item 4. North metro cities cry foul over board appointments to watershed district ... https://www.startribune.com/north-metro-cities-cry-foul-over-board-appo... 1 of 2 1/5/2022, 10:36 AM 9 Item 4. Tim Harlow covers traffic and transportation issues in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, and likes to get out of the office, even during rush hour. He also covers the suburbs in northern Hennepin and all of Anoka counties, plus breaking news and weather. 10 Item 4. Circle Pines wins Supreme Court ruling over watershed board appointm... https://www.startribune.com/circle-pines-wins-supreme-court-ruling-ov... 1 of 3 7/26/2022, 2:32 PM 11 Item 4. Circle Pines wins Supreme Court ruling over watershed board appointm... https://www.startribune.com/circle-pines-wins-supreme-court-ruling-ov... 2 of 3 7/26/2022, 2:32 PM 12 Item 4. Tim Harlow covers traffic and transportation issues in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, and likes to get out of the office, even during rush hour. He also covers the suburbs in northern Hennepin and all of Anoka counties, plus breaking news and weather. 13 Item 4.