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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 06-08 CCM Study SessionMINUTES 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 JUNE 8, 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 (arrived at 6:07 p.m.), Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal Support Services Dan Jordet, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, Assistant City Manager /Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Yelich requested discussion on agenda item 9a, specifically in relation to whether it would be appropriate to recommend that the property owner conduct an environmental safety design review offered through the Police Department. City Manager Curt Boganey advised that the City Council can recommend this; however, he would seek legal advice on whether the City Council can condition approval of the application on this requirement. Councilmember Ryan inquired about architectural standards for the exterior remodel. Mr. Boganey replied that standards for materials are included in the Building Code. The standards deal with durability and performance. Councilmember Roche arrived at 6:07 p.m. Mr. Boganey noted the staff report on agenda item 10b should be corrected to state that 24 banner poles were included on the installed decorative street lights as part of the Xerxes streetscape project. 06/08/09 -1- MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Lasman stated a member of the Charter Commission has inquired about the status on implementing administrative fines for code violations. The Commission member asked if a full report will be available when the Commission meets in the fall. Mr. Boganey indicated that a report should be available no later than August. He noted an administrative fine update is scheduled as a July /August work session agenda item. Councilmember Lasman informed Council and staff that she was contacted by a gentleman expressing his interest in purchasing the property located at 5601 Logan Avenue North; he believes the house is salvageable. She suggested he come to open forum to address the City Council. Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel provided Council with general information on the condition of the 5601 Logan Avenue North property. Mr. Boganey informed Council that based on the initial assessment of the property the plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems need to be replaced. It is estimated that in excess of $100,000 would be needed to put the house in a quality condition for the neighborhood. The house can likely be rehabilitated, but the question is whether someone that acquires the property will make the necessary investment in the property and whether it would be cost beneficial for them to do so. Staff's concern would be if someone were to acquire the property and put in the minimal amount of work resulting in a house that looks as it does today, rather than a totally renovated property. A fundamental question is if the City Council opts to go in a different direction than the demolition of this property, the City may be legally bound to do it on an open basis rather than on an individualized basis. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS BROOKLYN BLVD TREE DEPLETION REPORT CITY MANAGER Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug reviewed that at the March 23, 2009 City Council meeting, Councilmember Roche inquired about the replacement of several trees along Brooklyn Boulevard north of 69 Avenue in the proximity of Culvers. Mr. Lillehaug informed Council that staff evaluated the area's trees to determine which trees were missing and needed to be replaced. It was discovered that a significant amount of trees no longer exist in the area. An inventory has been conducted of trees planted in 2000 as part of the County and City streetscape project along Brooklyn Boulevard. It has been determined that approximately 25% of the 270 trees that were planted are missing due to several factors including mortality, damage due to vehicles and snow plows. Some trees may never have been planted due to sight line issues, other conflicts, and other unknown factors. Mr. Lillehaug reviewed the following options for consideration by the Council: 1) irrigation system; 2) replacement of missing trees; 3) replacement of existing trees in poor health; 4) other uncontrollable elements. There was discussion on the above options. It was noted that while there is support of reforestation, there are current budget constraints and a reforestation project should not impact the General Fund. It was suggested that staff research possible funding sources from other levels of government. Motion passed unanimously. 06/08/09 -2- ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to close the Study Session at 6:45 p.m. 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 June 8, 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 22, 2009, Regular Session. 06/08/09 -3- ss. Certification of Minutes Mayor