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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 06-22 CCM Work SessionMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL /ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WORK SESSION JUNE 22, 2009 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council /Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work Session called to order by Mayor /President Tim Willson at 8:26 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor /President Tim Willson and Councilmembers /Commissioners 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, Assistant City Manager /Director of Building Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, Police Chief Scott Bechthold, Assistant City Attorney Sarah Sonsalla, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. WATERSHED ANNUAL BUDGET REVIEW Discussion continued on the Watershed Annual Budget review. The majority consensus of the City Council was no objection to the Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commissions 2010 operating budgets as presented. SUPER AMERICA SECURITY FINAL REPORT Police Chief Scott Bechthold reviewed with the Council that in August of 2008 he discussed with Council a five -point strategy to address the high calls for service and the Part I Crimes occurring at each of the three Super America locations in the City. The strategy was part of a problem solving partnership between the Police Department and Super America management. Chief Bechthold provided an overview of the nine -month summary of the Super America Performance Plan and actions taken. He reported that overall, the changes have helped reduce the total serious and Part I Crimes at all three Super America locations. The Council commended Police Chief Bechthold, the Police Department, and Super America staff for the efforts and improvements associated with the Super America Performance Plan. 2010 BUDGET PREPARATION PROCESS City Manager Curt Boganey indicated that Council has been provided with a draft calendar for preparation of the 2010 budget. The Council discussed the proposed 2010 budget calendar. 06/22/09 -1- The majority consensus of the City Council was to direct staff to amend the 2010 Budget Calendar meeting schedule with the August 17, 2009, Tax Levy, Funding Options and Limitations Meeting to be rescheduled to August 25, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. EBHC LINK UPDATE Mr. Boganey discussed the history of the Earle Brown Heritage Center (EBHC)- Embassy Suites pedestrian link. The developer had informed the EDA that changed conditions would make it impossible to honor the lease agreement to provide a spa on the EBHC premises, and that further delay on the completion of the link would be necessary. The EDA directed the Executive Director to meet with the developer to see if a mutually beneficial agreement could be reached. Mr. Boganey informed the Council that staff engaged the services of Springsted Co. to review the financial data of the developer. The report indicated that the developer may have financial difficulty in completing the link unless additional equity resources could be provided to the developer, over and above the resources readily available from the project. Staff has been negotiating a settlement to all issues including the contested lease and the default regarding the construction of the link. Mr. Boganey provided an overview of the terms of the agreement with the developer on the issues related to the contested lease and the default on the construction of the link. He answered questions of the City Council on the D Barn, the pedestrian link, and the terms of the proposed agreement. There was discussion on the timeline for construction of the pedestrian link. Mr. Boganey stated there are many things to be resolved. The goal of staff is to start, if not complete, construction of the link this year. The agreement will be included on the July 13, 2009, EDA agenda if there is agreement with the developer on the terms. RENTAL ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Assistant City Manager /Director of Building Community Standards Vickie Schleuning provided a presentation on proposed revisions to Rental License Regulations in Chapter 12 There was discussion on whether the City has the ability to hold one property owner liable for issues that have occurred at other properties owned by the same owner. It was noted that properties are licensed individually. Ms. Schleuning indicated staff will look into this further. Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman requested the following amendment to Section 12 -912B Crime Free /Drug Free and Disorderly Lease Requirements, 1. (b) 2: "...and good cause for immediate termination of the tenancy." Councilmember /Commissioner Yelich suggested the following amendment to Section 12 -912B Crime Free /Drug Free and Disorderly Lease Requirements, 2. (b) 2: wee two disorderly use violations..." Ms. Schleuning indicated this will be discussed with the City Attorney. 06/22/09 -2- There was discussion on Section 12 -914, Tenant Background Checks, specifically in relation to the importance of conducting background checks on all individuals that will be living in the unit, and that this should not be limited to the applicant. There was discussion on acknowledging the excellent landlords in the City, possibly through a resolution congratulating them for a year of great success. Councilmember /Commissioner Yelich indicated he will provide staff with feedback on proposed revisions by email. Councilmember /Commissioner Ryan indicated he emailed Mr. Boganey about the enforcement of requirements associated with one family per single family dwelling unit, as outlined in Section 12 -803. Mr. Boganey reviewed the definition of `family', noting the definition includes five unrelated adults, foster children, etc. The Council expressed support of the rental ordinance amendments as proposed with the above recommended amendments and items to be further reviewed. Councilmember /Commissioner Roche informed staff and Council about a $60,000 grant available for the Fire Department through Allianz with a deadline of August 1, 2009. He requested the Council Members contact the City's legislative representatives to request support. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember /Commissioner Roche moved and Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman seconded adjournment of the City Council /Economic Development Authority Work Session at 10:34 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 06/22/09 -3- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) ss. Certification of Minutes 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 Work Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on June 22, 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 July 13, 2009, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 06/22/09 -4-