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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 08-10 CCM Work Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKL�N CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WORK SESSION AUGUST 10, 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 8:40 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, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. GARAGE SALE SIGN ORDINANCE REVIEW Discussion continued on the Garage Sale Sign Ordinance. There was discussion on designating a specific distance from the curb or road surface; prohibiting the placement of signs between sidewalk and road; clarifying the definition of "temporary"; and making enforcement guidelines more consistent. Mayor Willson stated his position that he may not support an ordinance amendment. He is not opposed to reviewing a proposed amendment if the following are addressed: Determination of liability to the City if there were to be an accident due to sight line issues. Sign size should include a restriction based on the height being the top level of the sign (this should not be strictly based on the size of the sign, as the placement of the sign may be a factor). Exploration of an honor system whereby individuals posting signs include the date when the sign is posted to aid staff in the removal of signs. Exploration of a fine system for signs posted longer than allowed. Understanding that a more uniform enforcement of the ordinance will require additional staff time, resulting in an increase in property taxes. Understanding that an ordinance amendment will result in a change from the Planning Commission's focus on not allowing signs in thoroughfares and major roads in the City. It was noted that there is not support by the Council in weakening the current sign ordinance standards. There was discussion on designating a specific distance from the curb or road surface through policy implementation guidelines, rather than an ordinance amendment. 08/10/09 -1- The majority consensus of the City Council was to direct staff to provide Council with the following infortnation: 1) A policy to implement a consistent message across the City departments on the enforcement of the current sign ordinance; 2) Analysis from the City Attorney regarding the effect of an ordinance amendment from the current restriction on sign placement in the right-of-way to a specific 10, 12, or 15 foot distance from the curb or road surface; and 3) Input on the statement that has been made that 3 feet is a safer distance for sign placement than the current standard. ROBBINSDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mr. Boganey informed Council that staff is requesting input and direction regarding the Northport Elementary School site and the School District's concept of a relocation/consolidation of the Northport Elementary and Lakeview Elementary Schools. Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel provided background information on the School District's concept of a relocation/consolidation of the Northport Elementary and Lakeview Elementary Schools. He presented Council with staff's analysis and answered questions on the School District concept. The presentation and discussion included the following information: 1) current zoning and land use; 2) site features and characteristics; 3) neighborhood characteristics; 4) economic considerations; 5) facility condition assessment report; and 6) site ownership and estimated acquisition costs. There was discussion on the policy questions presented to CounciL The majority consensus of the City Council was as follows on the policy questions: Is it in the City's interest to pursue a land use that would remove 8+ ac�es of commercially zoned property located on an interchange with a principal arterial roadway from the tax rolls? No Is it in the City's interest to engage in discussions that would potentially relocate a neighborhood school into a commercial/industrial area? No Is it in the City's interest to be a participant in the potential design of a new elementary school at the Northport Elementary School Site that would include land from the Northport Park to meet the Development Guidelines established by the Board of Education? Yes (Councilmember Yelich indicated he is neutral on this position) What is the appropriate re-use of the Northport Elementary School Site? A school. (Councilmember Yelich indicated he would like to reserve judgment on this point; there may be other locations in the City that may be suitable for a school). Is there a community benefit to having a new elementary school located within the City? Yes Mr. Boganey stated staff will draft a letter for Council's review to submit to the School District, essentially stating the Council consensus that the preferred option would be to see the current Northport site redeveloped for a new elementary school, and that at this point the Council does not favor rezoning commercial/industrial land on Highway 100 to a public use. The letter will also state in general terms that the City is willing to consider proposals for a new elementary 08/10/09 -2- school that would include the potential use of some of the City-owned parkland as part of the overall redevelopment plan. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember/Commissioner Lasman moved and Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at 10:25 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 08/10/09 -3- STATE OF 1V�INNESOTA) COIINTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes 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 Work Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on August 10, 2009. 2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duiy held at Brooklyn Center City HaIL 3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its August 24, 2009, Regular Session. ����-��'�=�•v� City Clerk v Mayor 08/10/09 -4-