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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 05-11 CCM Study Session1 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 STUDY SESSION MAY 11, 2009 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Community Development Director Gary Eitel, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Roche requested discussion on agenda item 10b, specifically in relation to whether the current ownership is the same ownership that applied for a liquor license for San Antonio Grill. Mr. Boganey stated he believes the current ownership that would like to open the restaurant under the name of Chilitos is the same ownership that had planned to open the restaurant under the name San Antonio Grill. Staff went through the application review process with the application for San Antonio Grill and recommended denial. The ownership has submitted new information with respect to management staff for the Chilito's restaurant. The applicant has requested that the hearing be continued to July 13, 2009. Councilmember Roche requested discussion on agenda item 10c, specifically in relation to whether this would be the first opportunity for the City to utilize the provisional license. Mr. Boganey replied that he believes this would be the second utilization of a provisional license. Councilmember Yelich requested discussion on agenda item 10h, specifically in relation to the assessments recommended to be rescinded. Mr. Boganey explained that in the last 12 months there was a transition of the administrative responsibilities for this action from the Public Works Department to the Code Enforcement Department. The property owner of 6107 France Avenue N paid the weed removal costs the day of the public hearing. With the other properties the nuisance abatements were conducted after the cutoff date for the spring special assessment levy, which did not allow enough time for the payment process. Moving forward, after this transition period some of these kinks should not continue in the future. 05/11/09 -1- Councilmember Lasman requested clarification on the funds received by Hennepin County in relation to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) as outline 3 in the memorandum on agenda item 10d. Mr. Eitel stated Hennepin County was awarded $3,885,729 in NSP funding from HUD in addition to $4,715,298 from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA). There was discussion on the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) fun is and the use of the funds provided by Hennepin County for potential homeowners in the NSP neighborhood. Mr. Boganey stated staff believes that the federal funds awarded to Hennepin County will involve a more complicated and arduous process. It would be in the EDA's financial benefit to ensure that the HUD money is spent first, but it would not be in the City's interest to force people to go through the more complicated, arduous task in order to acquire homes. Staff would suggest with the housing assistance programs that they clearly lay out both programs to potential buyers so they can understand the advantage or disadvantage of each, and allow them to select which of the two programs they will use. Staff believes that most people will likely Opt for the EDA program because it is more streamlined; however, there will be people whc will choose the County program because they see a greater benefit. Mr. Boganey stated staff ,believes that the City will get the most benefit out of the NSP program in the area of acquisition and demolition with the ability to significantly supplement the monies available to do that part of the program by using the HUD monies. Staff also believes that for those that want to do rehab they should be able to get significant benefit out of the housing rehab program through the County. There was discussion on the process of identifying blighted properties appropriate for demolition. It was noted that appraisals of properties purchased with NSP funds would be at the current market value. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Lasman requested staff to look into potential liability issues associated with walking tours being planned by the Historical Society. Councilmember Lasman provided Mr. Boganey with a community spotlight article on Brooklyn Center included in Sunday's edition of the Star Tribune. Councilmember Roche stated he has received comments of appreciation for Mr. Boganey's support with the Earle Brown Days Board. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS UPDATE ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Mr. Eitel provided background information on the Comprehensive Plan review process. He stated the review process provides for a recommendation by the Planning Commission at its May 14, 2009, meeting with City Council authorization to submit the draft plan to the Metropolitan Council tentatively scheduled for May 26, 2009. He stated the City Council will consider adoption of the Comprehensive Plan this summer upon receipt of the Metropolitan Council's review and comments. 05/11/09 -2- 1 Mayor Willson stated his position that he would not support changes similar to the higher density requested by the Metropolitan Council with the last Comprehensive Plan update, and that citizens should be made aware of this type of request. Mr. Boganey stated Council will be provided with a timeline and outline for the required steps when the document is presented at the May 26, 2009, City Council meeting. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at 6:42 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Motion passed unanimously. RECONVENE STUDY SESSION Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to reconvene the Study Session at 6 :48 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. CONTINUATION OF STRATEGIC GOALS REVIEW Mr. Boganey requested discussion from the Council on the Strategic Goal Outcome Statements and whether the draft policies accurately reflect Council policy direction. The Council reviewed the goal desired outcomes of Goal No. 4. The majority consensus of the City Council was to add the following to the goal desired outcomes of Goal No. 4: 1 a: Staff and commissions membership will reflect the community diversity. lb: Participation in major community events. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to close the Study Session at 7:00 p.m. 05/11/09 -3- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) 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 May 11, 2009. 2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at Brooklyn Center City Hall. 3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its May 26, 2009, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 05/11/09 -4- ss. Certification of Minutes