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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.02.12 CCM REGULAR SESSION2/12/24 -1- DRAFT 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 FEBRUARY 12, 2024 CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Lawrence-Anderson at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tem Kris Lawrence-Anderson and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, Dan Jerzak, and Teneshia Kragness. Mayor April Graves was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Jason Hill. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 4. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM Mayor Pro Tem Lawrence-Anderson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. The Councilmembers took turns reading the document regarding decorum. Lori B. noted she tries to offer solutions when she provides commentary to the Council. Following the deaths of Kobe Dimock-Heisler and Duante Wright, the community responded with protests and the like. From there, the Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler Community Safety and Violence Prevention Resolution was passed. The Implementation Committee has been disrespected time and time again by Brooklyn Center. She asked why the Council voted against an extremely watered-down version of the Resolution. She asked what the City’s plan is for when someone else is killed. The Implementation Committee has been labeled and treated as extremists. Lori B. stated there should be opportunities for conversations. Similar changes are happening nationwide, whether the Council likes it or not. The suggested changes would benefit the majority of the Brooklyn Center population, and the Council needs to consider its white privilege. Safety looks different for everyone. Protests are a form of communication when people are left unheard. The Council needs to listen when people are angry rather than retreat. She shared a quote from Martin Luther King Jr. regarding the response to times of challenge and controversy. Sandy R. of Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities explained it is the largest and oldest youth support organization in the Metro. She shared some values of the organization including justice, equity, 2/12/24 -2- DRAFT diversity, and inclusion. There are over 500 youth waiting to be matched in the program, with a larger majority identifying as people of color. Most of the unmatched youth are from Minneapolis, St. Paul, Brooklyn Center, and Brooklyn Park. She requested anyone interested in youth mentorship sign up online. Charmaigne B. introduced herself as an employee of Big Brothers Big Sisters and parent of Big Brothers Big Sisters youth. She explained the program helps youth feel they belong. Mentorship is a solution to issues of policing and school concerns. She reiterated that 500 youth, mostly from Brooklyn Center and the surrounding area, are waiting for a mentor. Her son has been transformed due to his time in the program. Councilmember Kragness asked how many children are assigned to each program. Charmaigne B. explained it varies by program. There is a one-year commitment of mentors for on-to-one mentorship, which is the largest program. There is also a school-based program and an arts-based program with less of a commitment. There is also a program that supports students who are about to graduate. Katie W. introduced herself as co-founder of Duante and Kobe No More Names Initiative. She noted it was heartbreaking for the Council to discuss their own safety while ignoring the safety of community members. It is disheartening for three of the five Councilmembers to be afraid of progress and change. Katie W. pointed out she is a Brooklyn Center resident, referring to comments made about her residency in the past. Katie W. added there have been comments that the Duante Wright Memorial was going to be vandalized by the husband of a Councilmember whose name is Gary. She offered to provide screenshots of the Facebook comments. Nancy L. explained she has some concerns about her neighborhood. There are salvage cars being towed into her neighborhood and being sold from that home. There are anywhere from seven to 15 cars on her street and the surrounding neighborhood. They do not have license plates and have salvage markings. Nancy L. added the sod laid from the 2020 project was diseased. She has called the City multiple times due to the bad lawns, but the Staff hasn’t done anything about it. The 2020 street project made her street into a thoroughfare and cars are speeding up to 70 miles per hour. Again, the Staff has not done anything regarding her concerns. Nancy L. pointed out that feral cats are also out of control. Others have already voiced concerns about the cats, and the City needs to do something about it as they are impacting properties. Councilmember Butler asked if Nancy L. had used the online form to submit an anonymous complaint regarding the salvaged cars. Nancy L. confirmed she has used the online submission. The cars will clear out for a couple of days and inevitably return. 2/12/24 -3- DRAFT Lori-Ann M. noted the County now charges the residents for composting. She asked if the City was going to provide bins to receive composting as an alternative to residents having yet another bin at their homes. Also, folks would have to request a composting bin from the City. Lori-Ann M. pointed out City Commissions and Committees have a decorum standard they must abide by. Anyone representing the City on a Commission or Committee should be held to a higher standard such as the decorum rules as opposed to enacting their First Amendment rights. Julie B. stated there is an issue of accessing the meeting remotely. It is unclear why the change was made, and it shows a lack of transparency. Julie B. added a Councilmember can be censured immediately and potentially removed from his position on the Council due to the investigation and seriousness of the findings against him regarding harassment and intimidation of a Staff member. This is all documented in a recent investigation that was completed. Julie B. stated he has damaged her reputation due to false comments he has made against her. He has also used the Charter Commission to attack initiatives from the Implementation Committee when he couldn’t block their efforts by other means. Mayor Pro Tem Lawrence-Anderson stated no direct attacks could be made against Councilmembers. Julie B. requested Lori-Ann M. be removed from serving on a Commission due to her inappropriate and false comments online regarding Director of Community Prevention, Health and Safety LaToya Turk . Mayor Pro Tem Lawrence-Anderson cut her off and requested she stop commenting. Councilmember Kragness moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 7:22 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 5. INVOCATION Councilmember Butler acknowledged it was Black History Month. She shared a quote from James Baldwin, “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended with the removal of Consent Agenda Item 6a. Approval of Minutes and 6g. An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of the Dedicated Right-of-Way in the Plat of Joslyn Addition (1st Reading), and the following consent items were approved: 2/12/24 -4- DRAFT 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 22, 2024 – Regular Session This item was removed from the Consent Agenda 6b. 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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-22; DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE AT 3606 URBAN AVENUE N 6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-23; ACCEPTING LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION ACCOUNT (LCDA) FUNDING GRANT FOR ACER'S INNOVATION AND CATALYST CENTER 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-24; ACCEPTING LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION ACCOUNT (LCDA) FUNDING GRANT FOR NEW GENERATIONS LLC - VETERANS HOUSING 6f. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-25; APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR BROOKLYN BOULEVARD CORRIDOR PROJECT PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2021-05 2/12/24 -7- DRAFT 6g. AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE DEDICATED RIGHT- OF-WAY IN THE PLAT OF JOSLYN ADDITION (1ST READING) This item was removed from the Consent Agenda 6h. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-26; APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2024-05 65TH STORM SEWER REHABILITATION. 6i. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-27; AUTHORIZING GRANTING A TRAIL EASEMENT OVER CITY PROPERTY IN FAVOR OF CREST LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 6j. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-28; ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A UTILITY FACILITIES EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CREST LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 6k. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-29; ACKNOWLEDGING AWARDED FUNDS FOR THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES RELEAF COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT AND AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS 6l. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-30; AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR LOCAL FOOD PURCHASE ASSISTANCE (HS00001632) Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY 12, 2024 AS DON HALVERSON DAY IN HONOR OF HIS 101ST BIRTHDAY AND COMMEMORATE HIS MILITARY SERVICE IN WWII Mayor Pro Tem Lawrence-Anderson read in full a Proclamation to commemorate Mr. Halverson's 101st birthday, his military service in WWII, and his 64 years as a resident of the City of Brooklyn Center. February 12, 2024, was declared as "Don Halverson Day." The Council took a photo with Mr. Halverson. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8a. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-31; APPROVING THE PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR THE 2024 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY 2/12/24 -8- DRAFT City Manager Reggie Edwards introduced the item and invited Community Development Director Jesse Anderson to make the Staff presentation. Community Development Director Jesse Anderson explained Staff is seeking direction regarding the allocation of 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. CDBG funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds are intended to help with community development activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons. Mr. Anderson noted Hennepin County receives CDBG funds directly from HUD as part of a consolidated pool of funds, which is administered on behalf of participating suburban Hennepin County communities. Brooklyn Center is considered a Direct Allocation City and is a sub- recipient of the funds through Hennepin County. Mr. Anderson pointed out that the Federal Authorizing Statute for the CDBG program requires that each funded CDBG activity meet one of three national objectives: benefiting low-income persons, preventing or eliminating slums and/or blight, and/or meeting urgent community needs. The Federal Law also specifies that each recipient receiving funds must insure at least 70 percent of the CDBG expenditures during the program. Mr. Anderson stated as part of the administration of the CDBG funds, Hennepin County adopts a 5-year funding plan, which further defines the priority needs of the program and clarifies what activities are eligible for funding. These include: Priority Need 1: Preserve & Create Rental Opportunities, Priority Need 2: Preserve & Create Homeowners Opportunities, Priority Need 3: Housing Opportunities for Homeless Populations, Priority Need 4: Support Education, Outreach, and Services, Priority Need 5: Encourage Neighborhood Revitalization, and Priority Need 6: Stimulate Economic Development. Mr. Anderson stated because Hennepin County is responsible for the monitoring and reporting of the CDBG funds, the County oversees the use of funds within the consolidated pool. It is estimated Brooklyn Center will receive approximately $214, 488.55, which is around nine percent of the money received by the County. The allocation amount will be adjusted by HUD. Hennepin County receives the lump sum from HUD and determines the allocation among the participating cities based on a formula that takes into account population and need. Mr. Anderson noted the recommendation from Staff is to allocate the entire amount of money to the Home Rehab Program due to the high number of applicants waiting to access the program. There are 282 applicants waiting to access the program. Councilmember Butler asked how much money an applicant can receive from the Home Rehab Program. Mr. Anderson stated a participant can receive up to $30,000 in rehabilitation funds, but some asks are closer to $4,000. The money is given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Councilmember Jerzak asked that allocations from the Home Rehab Program be included in weekly updates to the Council. Councilmember Kragness noted her disagreement with 2/12/24 -9- DRAFT Councilmember Jerzak. She stated she would prefer the recipients remain anonymous. Councilmember Jerzak clarified he wanted information on the projects completed rather than the name of the recipient. Mayor Pro Tem Lawrence-Anderson agreed with Councilmember Jerzak. Mayor Pro Tem Lawrence-Anderson asked if the $214,000 is the entire allocation to Brooklyn Center. Mr. Anderson explained that 15 percent of the allocation was already removed to go to community organizations. Mayor Pro Tem Lawrence-Anderson stated she would like seniors to be added to the list of potential beneficiaries for the funds. Councilmember Jerzak stated he would like seniors to be served as well. However, it is the County that sets such parameters. Mr. Anderson stated the 15 percent allocated to local agencies can be directed toward seniors in the community. Councilmember Kragness noted her support of funding the Home Rehab Program, just as she had in previous years. Councilmember Kragness moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Samuel V. introduced himself as the Branch Manager of the new Chase Bank. He explained the bank receives a lot of questions regarding City programs that could help support their house projects. He asked what sort of community outreach is done to inform residents of the program. Mayor Pro Tem Lawrence-Anderson requested the commenter provide his contact information to Mr. Anderson for follow-up. Councilmember Kragness moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Kragness moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2024-31, a resolution approving the projected use of funds for the 2024 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant program and authorizing the signature of a subrecipient agreement with Hennepin County. Motion passed unanimously. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS 2/12/24 -10- DRAFT None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. APPOINTMENT OF CITY COMMISSIONS Mayor Pro Tem Lawrence-Anderson noted Commission appointments had been faltering in recent years. The Mayor has recommended the appointment of Gretchen Enger and Jeff Lewis to the Financial Commission, Erin Wixten to the Housing Commission, and Stephen Schonning to the Planning Commission. There were no objections from the Council. Councilmember Butler moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to ratify Mayoral appointments to the City Commissions as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Lawrence-Anderson recognized and thanked the Commissioners for their service to the City. 10b. APPROVAL OF THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES City Manager Reggie Edwards introduced the item and summarized recent discussions regarding the legislative priorities. He explained the City of Brooklyn Center works together with its partners to support proposals for new legislation in Minnesota designed to strengthen the community. The following list of legislative priorities and positions, along with those prepared by the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA), constitute the Brooklyn Center's legislative agenda for the 2024 legislative session. Dr. Edwards pointed out that the legislative priorities document includes a statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion. He read, “The City of Brooklyn Center, with our rich racial, ethnic, and demographic diversity is committed to supporting local, State, and Federal policies and investments that advance the goals of eliminating racial and economic disparities in areas such as housing, employment, transportation, health care, safety, etc., and works towards a more inclusive economy. Many of the details advocated for in this document strive to achieve these goals.” Dr. Edwards listed a number of legislative priorities including Official Notifications and Information Access, Election Judge Recruitment and Retention, Funding for Cultural Centers/Museums and Other Community Building Assets, Brooklyn Center Public Works Garage, Ensuring Housing Security, Tenant Protections, Affordable Housing, Small Business Development, Business Tenant Protection, Group Homes and Assisted Living Licensures, Building Officials, Youth Tax Credit, Workforce Readiness, TIF District Flexibility, TIF District Extension, 4D Transition Aid, Metro Area Fiscal Disparities, Sales Tax Exemption Simplification, Property Tax Relief, Local Government Aid LGA, Permanent Prevention and Intervention Public 2/12/24 -11 - DRAFT Safety Aid, Race Identification on Driver’s License, Cop Autism Response Education and Vitals App, Juveniles in Municipal Jails, 21st Century Policing, Fencing Consortium, Joint EOC and Indoor Regional Fire Training Facility, Regional Live Fire Training Facility, continued and increased funding to MNFIRE and MBFTE, Public Safety Responder Mental Health and Well Being, Highway 252/I 94 Project, MVLST Funding, and Transportation Funding. Dr. Edwards stated a top priority is for TIF District flexibility and extension because the clock has started for the City to access the funding. The City has made significant investments in the acquisition and demolition of properties to achieve redevelopment goals laid out in the Master Plan. Market forces are also leading to significant delays in the development of the property. Both factors diminish the effectiveness of TIF within the Opportunity Site. Dr. Edwards pointed out another top priority is addressing Metro Area fiscal disparities due to 4D Transition Aid. He explained the surrounding region needs more units of affordable housing and deeper levels of affordability. Brooklyn Center supports initiatives to increase the affordable housing supply in the state. The recent legislative changes to the 4D tax classification, however, disproportionality affects cities with several 4D properties whose tax bases are already stressed. Brooklyn Center is expected to lose over $250,000 in tax capacity over 2021 levels when the new rate is effective in 2025. This translates to $166,000 in the City's portion of taxes assuming pay 2023 tax rates. Dr. Edwards added a top priority is Permanent Prevention and Intervention Public Safety Aid. In 2023, the State Legislature passed one-time funding “Public Safety Aid” for purposes of supporting public safety, including community violence prevention and intervention programs, community engagement; mental health crisis; victim service; training programs; first responder- wellness; equipment related to fire, rescue, emergency services; or to pay other personnel or equipment costs. Public safety response strategies alone are not sustainable financially or for the well-being and health of humans. Cities, counties and communities have little to no ability to fund the critical public safety strategies of prevention and intervention. Permanent funding of community-centered public safety prevention and intervention will lead to a more sustainable, healthier, and well-being of people. Dr. Edwards noted the final top priority for the City is regarding the Highway 252/I-94 Project. The City of Brooklyn Center supports the State in addressing the long-standing safety issues on Trunk Highway (TH) 252, while at the same time protecting human health, promoting regional equity, and enhancing the livability and prosperity of Brooklyn Center. The TH 252 corridor is dangerous by design. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), the full length of Highway 252 and I-94 within the project area has a demonstrated crash problem, and crossing Highway 252, on foot or by bike, can be difficult due to the number of lanes, crossing distances, and busy intersections. Brooklyn Center has long advocated that the safety issues along the corridor must be addressed. However, the solution to the problem needs to ensure the project protects human health, promotes regional equity, and enhances the livability and prosperity of Brooklyn Center. Specifically, the City supports using racial and economic equity factors when considering state and local cost shares for the Highway 252/I-94 Project and creating funding strategies to mitigate the impact the project will have on the local tax base. 2/12/24 -12- DRAFT Mayor Pro Tem Lawrence-Anderson requested the Council reexamine the tenant protection efforts in place. She didn’t agree with what was written in the legislative priorities regarding tenant protections. Councilmember Jerzak stated he has concerns regarding rent control. It has been proven to be an issue over in St. Paul. He noted his support of the top priorities. Also, MnDOT has not been receptive to local concerns regarding Hwy 252. The Hwy 252 Task Force has offered alternative language to MnDOT. Mayor Pro Tem Lawrence-Anderson added she accepts the presented legislative priorities, but she would like further discussion about certain topics. She foresees the need for edits in the future. Dr. Edwards stated the Council has full authority over the document. He requested the list of priorities be approved in order for Staff to move forward on the top priorities. The Council can edit details later on. Councilmember Jerzak requested the Council only accept the top priorities. Dr. Edwards stated he would prefer the Council hold back on the few items of concern rather than just approving the top priorities. Councilmember Jerzak requested BCLG 05-2024 Ensure Housing Security, BCLG 06-2024 Tenant Protections, BCLG 07-2024 Affordable Housing be removed until there can be further discussion. Councilmember Kragness stated she doesn’t want to keep delaying things, and the City is already behind schedule. The information is the same as previously presented. Therefore, she would like to approve all of the priorities. Councilmember Butler noted her agreement with Councilmember Kragness. The community has spoken about their priorities which are reflected in the legislative priorities. She added she has some legal concerns that she will plan to discuss with Mr. Hill. Mayor Pro Tem Lawrence-Anderson agreed she does not want to remove any legislative priorities. Councilmember Jerzak stated the items could be discussed at a later date as needed. Councilmember Butler moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to approve the 2024 legislative priorities. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT 2/12/24 -13- DRAFT Councilmember Jerzak reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • Attended multiple Minnesota League of Cities meetings • Met with several constituents Mayor Pro Tem Lawrence-Anderson reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • Adopted a new puppy from a local rescue • Wished everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day • Wished her husband a Happy 38th Anniversary 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Kragness moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 8:09 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.