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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 07-13 CCM Regular SessionMINUTES 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 JULY 13, 2009 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 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. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were Acting City Manager /Director of Fiscal Support Services Dan Jordet, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Police Chief Scott Bechthold, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. Mr. Paul Miller and Mr. Brad Schumacher, Shoemiller Properties, addressed the City Council and stated their concern regarding rental licenses for 1513, 1519, 1525, and 1531 Humboldt Place N. Mr. Schumacher stated Shoemiller Properties purchased property at Humboldt Place and they are struggling with rental licenses. They had requested to have a rental license for the building with 1513 and 1519 and were told that two rental licenses would be required, even though the units are in one building, and they own both sides of the building. Staff suggested they talk to the City Council to determine if there could be one rental license per building. He stated they have done work and are willing to do work, but they do not think it is necessary to charge $450 per side of a building when there is one roof, one deck, and it is all connected. Mr. Miller stated they would like to take the additional funds and beautify the property instead of spending it on rental licenses. As a resident of Brooklyn Center for 40 plus years he is not going anywhere; he invests his savings in Brooklyn Center. Ms. Jo Roberts, Link Associates at 5400 France Avenue N, addressed the City Council and stated she would like to bring a couple of things to the attention of the City Council regarding rental licensing. She stated there are a lot of problems with people who come to apply for rental licenses that have already had renters in the property for several months. The problem is if they go to the City and apply for a license there is a procedure that needs to be followed. They pay the fee and the City goes out to look at the property. Once the owner has made the necessary corrections for code it comes to the City Council to grant the rental license. She stated this is not happening. If the owner decides not to fix the property the way it needs to be the tenants are out on the street. This also affects the City because these ordinances and codes are put in place for a 07/13/09 -1- reason, to protect the citizens and for people to know there are rules that need to be followed. She stated what is happening is that the owners are having the tenants there for four to five months before the rental license is approved. Ms. Roberts stated she went to all the properties with rental licenses approved at the last City Council meeting. Some people had been there four months, some six months. Only four of the properties did not have a renter yet prior to the licensing approval. Acting City Manager /Director of Fiscal Support Services Dan Jordet verified that the City Council would like information from staff back on the two appearances at the Open Forum tonight before deciding how to proceed. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 7:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Councilmember Ryan 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 7:01 p.m. 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were Acting City Manager /Director of Fiscal Support Services Dan Jordet, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 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, as amended, with the removal of agenda item 10a, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 22, 2009 Study Session 2. June 22, 2009 Regular Session 07/13/09 -2- 3. June 22, 2009 Work Session 6b. LICENSES AMUSEMENT DEVICES American Amusement Arcades Vend It LLC GARBAGE HAULER Ace Solid Waste Inc. Farmers Union Industries LLC dba Midwest Grease Haugen's Haulers Inc. Jate Mies Inc. dba Garbage Man Randy's Sanitation Inc. Waste Management Blaine MECHANICAL VanKick Heating Air Forced Air One RENTAL INITIAL 3006 63 Ave N 4700 63 Ave N 4518 65 Ave N 4407 66 Ave N 4806 69 Ave N 2406 Ericon Dr 5214 Ewing Ave N 7018 France Ave N 5401 Humboldt Ave N 6212 Kyle Ave N 4104 Lakeside Ave N 7130 Logan Ave N 5332 Morgan Ave N 3 318 Mumford Rd 5312 Newton Ave N 6830 Perry Ave N RENEWAL 5800 Logan Ave N Lilacs 1335 67 Ln N 6005 Admiral P1 5807 Drew Ave N 07/13/09 -3- 2100 West 96 St, Bloomington 5405 10 Avenue S, Minneapolis 6601 McKinley Street NW, Ramsey P.O. Box 26. Redwood Falls 7386 31 Street SE, Buffalo 8289 Mississippi Blvd, Coon Rapids P.O. Box 169, Delano 10050 Naples Street NE, Blaine 4505 Crosstown Blvd NE, Ham Lake 6768 158 Lane NW, Ramsey John and Anita Landry Shuang Lin Ernest Anyanwu Sarah Bateman Shuang Lin Gary Brummer My Truong Gary Brummer William Book Kristine Rousseau Dan Mazzuco James Julie Kazmierkoski James Waters Beng Thao Pavel Sakurets Ming Yao Zheng Farnaz Toussi Dennis and Shannon Dane Dan Soffa Drew Kabanuk 5637 Emerson Ave N 5707 Emerson Ave N 6301 Grimes Ave N 5 517 Knox Ave N 5820 Logan Ave N 6342 Orchard Ave N 6906 Toledo Ave N 6637 Xerxes PI N 6012 Zenith Ave N Douglas Pederson Lois Frost Mai Kao Her Roger Harris Farnaz Toussi Art Zink Edward Roe Douglas Finch Hearthstone Properties 6c. APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY ON -SALE LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY THE CHURCH OF ST. ALPHONSUS, 7025 HALIFAX AVENUE NORTH, FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD AUGUST 1 AND 2, 2009 6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -83 MODIFYING CERTIFIED ASSESSMENTS FROM MARCH 9, 2009, UNPAID UTILITY CHARGES ASSESSMENT ROLL 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -84 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN SERVICES, BASS LAKE ROAD STREETSCAPE AND REGIONAL TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2009-18 6f. AMEND 2009 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE TO ADD JULY 20, 2009, BUDGET WORK SESSION; RESCHEDULE AUGUST 17, 2009, BUDGET WORK SESSION TO TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2009; ADD AUGUST 31, 2009, BUDGET WORK SESSION; ADD NOVEMBER 30, 2009, 2010 BUDGET HEARING; REMOVE /CANCEL DECEMBER 7, 2009, INITIAL TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING AND DECEMBER 14, 2009, CONTINUATION TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING 6g. RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -85 ADOPTING THE JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT OF JULY 1, 2009, FROM THE HENNEPIN COUNTY CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION MUTUAL AID PACK Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2009 AS NATIONAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH Mr. Jordet introduced the item and stated the purpose of the proposed proclamation. 07/13/09 -4- Mayor Willson recited the proclamation declaring the month of September 2009 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to adopt the Proclamation Declaring the Month of September 2009 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARING 8a. ORDINANCE NO. 2009 -05 AMENDING SECTION 1 -265 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF DANGEROUS DOGS Mr. Jordet introduced the item and discussed the history of the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 2009 -05 Amending Section 1 -265 of the City Code of Ordinances Relating to Registration of Dangerous Dogs. Motion passed unanimously. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS -None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. HEARING FOR HYDER JAWEED, HOLDINGFORD INVESTMENTS, LLC., REGARDING RENTAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT BROOKHAVEN APARTMENTS (3907, 3909, AND 3911 65 AVENUE NORTH) Removed from the agenda. 10b. RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -86 DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY BY PROCEEDINGS IN EMINENT DOMAIN FOR THE BASS LAKE ROAD 07/13/09 -5- STREETSCAPE AND REGIONAL TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2009 -18 Mr. Jordet introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug provided an overview of the request for authorization for the acquisition of certain property by proceedings in eminent domain for the Bass Lake Road Streetscape and Regional Trail Improvements Project No. 2009 -18. There was discussion on acquiring the necessary easements through dedication by the property owners. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -86 Determining the Necessity for and Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Property by Proceedings in Eminent Domain for the Bass Lake Road Streetscape and Regional Trail Improvements Project No. 2009 -18. Motion passed unanimously. 10c. RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -87 AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER CAPITAL FUND Mr. Jordet introduced the item, discussed the history, stated the purpose of the proposed resolution, and answered questions of the City Council He explained that the amount available for transfer has been calculated to be $374,518. Staff is recommending that only $300,000 of that amount be transferred. The remaining $74,000 should provide an extra margin of safety for cashflow. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -87 Authorizing Transfer of Funds to Earle Brown Heritage Center Capital Fund. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Yelich reported that free prescription discount cards are available to Brooklyn Center residents. This is an opportunity for anyone who has prescription drug needs not covered by insurance to receive discounts at local retail pharmacy chains. Councilmember Lasman reported on her attendance at the following events: June 25, 2009, Earle Brown Days Parade June 25, 2009, Brooklyn Center Business Association Luncheon. Brooklyn Center School District Superintendent Lester spoke on community schools and the concept being used in the Brooklyn Center School District. 07/13/09 -6- June 25, 2009, Twin West Chamber of Commerce Networking meeting July 10, 2009, Relay for Life at Brooklyn Center High School Councilmember Roche reported on the following: Receipt of a letter submitted expressing concern that Brookdale is almost empty and new businesses are not coming to Brooklyn Center. This is not the case. They are working at getting a reboot going in this community with Bass Lake Road. Famers Market is open at Brookdale Mall, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Community gardens have been established and are growing in the City. There is one located at 69 and Humboldt Avenues North and at the corner of Bass Lake Road and Brooklyn Boulevard. There were a series of events at Firehouse Park resulting in the hoops being torn down on a temporary basis until peace and calm is reestablished. Hopefully down the road the Georgetown apartment complex will decide to put hoops and a picnic shelter on their own property. Attendance at the Twin Lake neighborhood meeting regarding crime that had spiked in the area. Thank you to everyone for being solution oriented. Attendance at the Earle Brown Days parade and events. Grand View Park neighborhood meeting is scheduled for July 23 at 6 p.m. with dinner Councilmember Ryan reported on the following: Earle Brown Days parade and events June 30, 2009, neighborhood meeting at Lakeside Park with the Twin Lakes neighborhood to address public safety and nuisance issues in the neighborhood. July 10, 2009, 14 Annual Relay for Life at Brooklyn Center High School. Mayor Willson reported on the following: June 25, 2009, Twin West Chamber of Commerce Networking meeting June 25, 2009, Earle Brown Days Parade June 29, 2009, meeting with the City Manager regarding budget issues June 30, 2009, Brooklyn Youth Alliance Steering Committee as Co -Chair June 30, 2009, neighborhood meeting at Lakeside Park with the Twin Lakes neighborhood July 7, 2009, Brooklyn Youth Alliance meeting. The next meeting will be November 3, 2009, tentatively at the Brooklyn Center City Hall. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:44 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 07/13/09 -7- 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 Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on July 13, 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 27, 2009, Regular Session. City Clerk 07/13/09 -8- Mayor