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Home My WebLink About2023 06.26 CCM REGULAR SESSION6/26/23 -1- MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION JUNE 26, 2023 CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum called to order by Mayor April Graves at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Jerzak, and Teneshia Kragness. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Jason Hill. Mayor April Graves opened the meeting for the purpose of an Informal Open Forum. Diane S. stated the Farmer’s Market starts on Thursday, June 29, 2023. There will be produce, shots, Hmong stitchery, and Cones with a Cop. Next week, on July 6, 2023, there will be yoga and an appearance by the Shoe Bus which offers affordable shoes. Shoe donations can be brought on that day. Also, anyone who wants to be a vendor can contact them on Facebook. Jennifer S. explained she was present to speak with law enforcement. There is a group home near her, they whistle loudly all day long, and folks in motorized wheelchairs are riding down the middle of the road. Law enforcement isn’t doing anything about the actions, which are both annoying and unsafe. She noted she has the right to pursue happiness at her own home, which doesn’t include hearing whistling all day. Kevin S. asked if the City is handling the influx of group homes. He stated there should be a cap on group homes, especially because it puts a strain on local services. Some group home residents have also expressed concerns about poor living environments. He asked who oversees the group homes. Staff stated they are already looking into the matter and will present it to Council. Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:56 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 6/26/23 -2- 2. INVOCATION Mayor Graves read an excerpt from the book A Gift of Change by Marianne Williamson about justice and healing. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor April Graves at 7:00 p.m. 4. ROLL CALL Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Jerzak, and Teneshia Kragness. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Jason Hill. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 12, 2023 – Study Session 2. June 12, 2023 – Regular Session 6b. 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RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR BROOKLYN BOULEVARD CORRIDOR PROJECT PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2021-05 Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS None. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8a. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1, AND 4 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCE REGARDING ANIMAL WASTE, AND STORAGE OF DEICING MATERIALS City Manager Reggie Edwards introduced the item and invited Assistant City Engineer James Soltis to continue the staff presentation. Mr. Soltis explained as part of the cities required National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit regulated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the City of Brooklyn Center is obligated to develop and implement policies and ordinances to minimize the discharge of pollutants through its municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4). Mr. Soltis stated due to changes in the state regulations as part of the MPCA General Permit (MNR040000) the city is required to produce regulations and enforcement mechanisms with regard to the disposal of animal waste, and regulations regarding the storage of deicing materials at commercial, institutional and non-NPDES permitted industrial facilities. Mr. Soltis stated the City is already carrying out these practices; however, they need to be codified in ordinances to be in compliance with our NPDES permit. To meet these requirements amendments to Chapters 1, and 4 of the City Code of Ordinances must occur. He read through the relevant articles. Mr. Soltis noted compliance with the NPDES permit program is crucial for protecting and 6/26/23 -5- improving the quality of our nation's waters, and failure to comply with the permit requirements could result in penalties and enforcement actions. Hence, it is imperative that the City revises the ordinances promptly to meet regulatory requirements and maintain environmental protection. Mr. Soltis added, consistent with the City Charter, the first reading of the ordinance occurred on June 12, 2023, with a second reading and public hearing to consider the proposed ordinance to occur on June 26, 2023. The amended ordinance would become effective June 26, 2023, if approved. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if the first point in Article II is referring to feces on public or private property. Mr. Soltis specified it is related to all public property and any private property not owned by the dog owner. Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one appeared to address this item. Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to approve the Second Reading adopting the ordinance Amending Chapters 1, and 4 of the City Code of Ordinances Regarding Animal Waste, and Storage of Deicing Materials. Motion passed unanimously. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS None. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Jerzak reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • Attended Emerging BC Panel Discussion; • Attended Juneteenth event; and 6/26/23 -6- • Attended strategic planning meeting. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded the adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:11 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.