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Home My WebLink About2009 05-26 CCM Regular Session1 1 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 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 Tim Willson at 6:45 p.m. 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, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Police Chief Scott Bechthold, Fire Chief Lee Gatlin, Fiscal and Support Services Director Dan Jordet, City Attorney Sarah Sonsalla LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. No one wished to address the City Council. REGULAR SESSION MAY 26, 2009 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROLL CALL Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Mayor Willson requested a moment of silence and personal reflection as the Invocation. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:00 p.m. 4. 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, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Police Chief Scott Bechthold, Fire Chief Lee Gatlin, Fiscal and Support Services Director Dan Jordet, City Attorney Sarah Sonsalla, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. 05/26/09 -1- 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved: 05/26/09 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. May 11, 2009 Study Session 2. May 11, 2009 Regular Session 3. May 11, 2009 Work Session 6b. LICENSES FIREWORKS TEMPORARY TNT Fireworks MECHANICAL C C HVAC Inc. Dakota Mechanical Flare Heating A/C Golden Valley Heating Kraemer Heating RENTAL INITIAL 515 62 Ave N 3125 65 Ave N 4606 65 Ave N 5420 Fremont Ave N 6757 Humboldt Ave N 4207 Lakeside Ave N #224 5349 Sailor Ln N RENEWAL 1302 -08 69 Ave N 5240 Drew Ave N 5000 France Ave N 5239 -41 Drew Ave N 6712 Beard Ave N 401 Bellvue Ln 4707 Eleanor Ln 5801 Girard Ave N 6436 Indiana Ave N 5617 Logan Ave N -2- 2109 59 Ave S, Fargo ND 16730 242" Avenue NW, Big Lake 575 Minnehaha Avenue W, St. Paul 9303 Plymouth Ave, Golden Valley 5182 West Broadway, Crystal 7441 Dallas Court, Maple Grove Jeffrey Agness Sa Xiong Marc Svihel Ross Herman Saleem Raza Marina Feldman Pavel Sakurets Myra Chazin Bradley Schumacher Dean Gannon Aleane Washington Morris Matthews Robert Hildreth Todd Vlasaty Diane Yang Cha Moua Harry Narine Darwin Marcia Kulzer 1 1 1 1 1 6912 Unity Ave N 6605 Xerxes PI N Motion passed unanimously. Geri Williams Ryan Bernard 7. PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS -None. 8. PUBLIC HEARING -None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS -None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZING THE FORMAL SUBMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER'S 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL AS REQUIRED BY MINNESOTA STATE LAW (METROPOLITAN LAND PLANNING ACT) Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel outlined the request for approval and authorization of the formal submission of the City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council as required by Minnesota State Law (Metropolitan Land Planning Act). Mayor Willson informed that there were some incorrect names listed in the Acknowledgments and suggested that those names be updated. The Council discussed the process after this submission is approved and Director of Business and Development Eitel informed that the plan is the City's and the Council will act on issues. This approach of a working plan will help to guide the City and every City is required to have a Comprehensive Plan. City Manager Curt Boganey added that once the plan is adopted amendments require Metropolitan Council approval. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -72 Resolution Granting Preliminary Approval and Authorizing the Formal Submission of the City of Brooklyn Center's 2030 Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council as Required by Minnesota State Law (Metropolitan Land Planning Act). Motion passed unanimously. 10b. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A LIMITED LEASE FOR BC LIQUOR AT 4811 DUSHARME DRIVE 05/26/09 -3- Fiscal and Support Services Director Dan Jordet outlined the request by Surly Brewing Company to sell one of Surly's products at a festival to be held in October at their brewery at 4811 Dusharme Drive. The City's insurance will cover the risks under the existing Brooklyn Center Liquor Policy. A lease had been prepared and revised to accommodate this one day event and had been revised by the City Attorney. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -73 Resolution Establishing a Limited Lease for BC Liquor at 4811 Dusharme Drive. Motion passed unanimously. 10c. CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 5301 DUPONT AVENUE NORTH City Manager Boganey informed that since the May 11, 2009, Hearing, the applicant had contacted the City to request another hearing. The applicant informed that he was not at the May 11, 2009, Hearing because he misread the date of the original hearing. Before the Council this evening is two recommendations. The Council needs to choose one of the following: reschedule the hearing as requested by the applicant; or adopt the resolution with Findings of Fact and Order. Council discussed the Findings of Fact and Order and it was noted that if the Council were to reschedule the Hearing, the staff presentation of the facts would not change. New Hearing would afford an opportunity for the applicant to respond to the facts presented. There was discussion as to whether or not the Hearing could take place on June 8, 2009. City Attorney Sarah Sonsalla informed that June 8, 2009, would be fine. Councilmember Yelich moved and Mayor Willson seconded that the Hearing be rescheduled to June 8, 2009. Motion passed unanimously. 10d. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD PROGRAM, SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES IN COLLABORATION WITH CVS CAREMARK, TO PROVIDE BROOKLYN CENTER RESIDENTS SAVINGS ON PRESCRIPTION DRUGS NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE City Manager Boganey informed that Councilmember Yelich had brought this information to his attention and outlined the program. There are only two cities at the current time participating in this program, Robbinsdale and Crystal. Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -74 Resolution Authorizing the City to Enter into a Prescription Discount Card Program, Sponsored by the National League of Cities in Collaboration with CVS Caremark, to Provide Brooklyn Center Residents Savings on Prescription Drugs Not Covered by Insurance. Motion passed unanimously. 05/26/09 -4- 1 There was further discussion how to promote this program to residents. City Manager Boganey informed that information would be provided in the CityWatch, on the City's Website, and in the local paper. Councilmember Ryan suggested also putting information on the local cable news channel. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Yelich reported his attendance at the May 19, 2009, Park and Recreation Commission Meeting and wished to call attention to the Odyssey Academy Event that will take place on June 1, 2009, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. and the Garden City Neighborhood Meeting on May 28, 2009, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Councilmember Lasman reported her attendance at the May 14, 2009, CEAP Fundraiser at Embassy Suites; May 15, 2009, Crime Prevention Golf Fundraiser at Centerbrook Golf; and the May 21, 2009, Shingle Creek Improvements hosted by the City. She informed that she would like to attend the event at the Odyssey Academy on June 1, 2009; however, the City Council has a Work Session that evening. Councilmember Roche reported his attendance at the May 14, 2009, Taste of the North at Embassy Suites; May 19, 2009, Earle Brown Days Board of Directors; and May 19, 2009, Housing Commission. He informed that he had received a letter from Mike Opat and wished to encourage residents to participate in the Step To It Challenge that runs from May 18 through June 14, 2009. Councilmember Ryan reported his attendance at the May 18, 2009, UPS Store Open House; May 19, 2009, Brooklyn Center Police Safety Work Shop; May 19, 2009, Brooklyn Center School Health Fair; May 20, 2009, Stan Mack Retirement Reception; and May 26, 2009, Northport School to hear Congressman Eric Paulson. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 8:02 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 05/26/09 -5- 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 Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on May 26, 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 June 8, 2009, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 05/26/09 -6- ss. Certification of Minutes 1