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Home My WebLink About2009 03-23 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 MARCH 23, 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 City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal & Support Services Dan Jordet, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Community Development Director Gary Eitel, 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. A representative of the American Cancer Society addressed the City Council and provided information on the upcoming American Cancer Society Relay for Life scheduled to be held at Brooklyn Center High School July 10 h and 11th. Information on the event is available at www.relavforlife.ore/brooklvncenterminnesota. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:50 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Fr. Wil Lowery, St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, provided 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. 1 03/23/09 -1- 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, 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, Community Development Director 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 Yelich moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 9, 2009 - Study Session 2. March 9, 2009 - Regular Session 3. March 9, 2008 - Work Session 6b. LICENSES RENTAL INITIAL 4110 Lakebreeze Ave Passed with Weather Deferral 3328 49th Ave N 5212 70th Ave N 5012 71St Ave N 6943 Drew Ave N 7025 Drew Ave N Passed with Weather Deferral 6728 Grimes Ave N 6807 Humboldt Ave N C303 5310 Knox Ave N 7033 Unity Ave N RENEWAL Brookhaven Apartments 3907, 3909, 3011 65th Ave N 5601 Lyndale Ave N 3012-18 51St Ave N 5408 Girard Ave N 421362 d Ave N Daniel Mazzuco Sherman Kho Roland Bell Jared Lundgren Jared Lundgren Ryan Ray Yardley Charles Jing Bright William and Elsa Lind Doug Wahl Matthew Vetter Hyder Jaweed Dragon Property Management Steven and Debra Elhardt Gardner Properties III Brannon Ciora 1 1 03/23/09 -2- 331363 rd Ave N 2807 66" Ave N 5559 Lyndale Ave N 7217 Unity Ave N 5936 York Ave N MECHANICAL Associated Mechanical Contractors BrooklynAire Htg & Cooling D L Johnson Htg & A/C Fore Mechanical Home Energy Center Infinity Heating & A/C Park Jerry Dahl Htg and Air Joel Smith Heating & A/C LBP Mechanical Inc Professional Mechanical Services Solid Refrigeration Bloomington Yuan Paul Xiong Nicole Franklin Dragon Property Management Edwina Willie Stephen Phillips 1257 Marschall Rd, Shakopee 8205Groveland Rd, Mounds View 19620 Jackson St NE, East Bethel 3102103 d Lane, Blaine 2415 Annapolis Ln, Plymouth 1017 Meadowwood Dr, Brooklyn 1933 164 h Lane NE, Ham Lake 4920173 d Ave, Ham Lake Royalston Ave N, Minneapolis 6176 Mill Run Road, Monticello 1125 American Blvd E, 6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-47 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2008-16, CONTRACT 2008-J, AUTOMOATED METER READING Motion passed unanimously. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7a. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Boganey recommended that the Council open the public hearing for this item, take testimony, close the public hearing, and consider the proposed resolution. Mr. Lillehaug discussed the history of the continued public hearing and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the public hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Ms. Jo Roberts, Link Associates located at 5400 France Avenue N, addressed the City Council and stated she has researched this property. She clarified that the property was owned by Wells Fargo at the time of the assessment and she would like this to be on the record for Mr. Reed. Mayor Willson clarified that the assessment will go against the property. 03/23/09 -3- Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to close the public hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-48 AMENDING LEVY NO. 17345 AND CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE ACCOUNTS TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-48 Amending Levy No. 17345 and Certifying Special Assessments for Delinquent Public Utility Service Accounts to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls. Motion passed unanimously. 8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 8a. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-49 REMOVING CERTIFIED ASSESSMENTS FROM MARCH 9, 2009, UNPAID UTILITY CHARGES ASSESSMENT ROLL Mr. Jordet stated the purpose of the proposed resolution and answered questions of the City Council. There was discussion on whether there is a reciprocal agreement in place with the City of Minneapolis similar to the agreement with Brooklyn Park. Mr. Jordet indicated that staff is not aware of a formal reciprocal agreement with the City of Minneapolis; this will be pursued by staff. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2009-49 Removing Certified Assessments from March 9, 2009 Unpaid Utility Charges Assessment Roll. Motion passed unanimously. 8b. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND THE REGULATION OF ADULT ESTABLISHMENTS: AMENDING SECTION 35-2182 TO THE BROOKLYN CENTER CODE OF ORDINANCES Mr. Boganey discussed the history and stated the purpose of the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to Approve First Reading of an Ordinance Relating to Zoning and the Regulation of Adult Establishments; Amending Section 35-2182 to the Brooklyn Center Code of Ordinance, and set second reading and Public Hearing for April 27, 2009. Motion passed unanimously. 03/23/09 -4- 9, COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Yelich reported on his attendance at the National League of Cities Congressional Conference. He stated his renewed commitment to the following: ■ Transformational leadership, including accountability and transparency of government to citizens. This involves an added focus on fact-based outcomes, rather than just activity- based outcomes. ■ Multimodal transportation linked to redevelopment. ■ Investment in energy conservation practices. ■ Looking to other enterprises and organizations from around the country for ideas and solutions. ■ Obtaining the greatest value from the City's membership in the National League of Cities. Councilmember Lasman reported on her attendance at the March 18, 2009, Crime Prevention Program Committee Meeting: • Part I crimes and violent crimes in Brooklyn Center are down about 13%. This is good fruition of the additional investment that the Council has put into the budget for the Police Department. ■ A Police and Citizen Committee meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2009, 7:00 p.m. at Constitution Hull. ■ A Cultural Awareness Program Workshop will be held at the Police Department on March 26, 2009,, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ■ A Vacant Building Workshop is scheduled for April 21, 2009. The topic will be informing neighbors about maintaining and safety issues associated with the growing number of vacant and abandoned properties and what residents can do to make this situation a bit more manageable. Information was dispersed on a paint-a-thon program where volunteers paint homes of property owners of qualifying age and income. Information is available at 612-721-8687 ext. 321; the deadline to apply is May 8, 2009. ■ The Brooklyn 'Center Crime Prevention Program will host its annual fundraiser golf tournament at Centerbrook Golf Course in Brooklyn Center on May 15, 2009. Tee times are 3:00 and 5:30; there will be dinner and door prizes. Councilmember Roche reported on his attendance at the following events: Brooklyn Center Birthday Celebration Committee Meeting. The arts and crafts event will be smaller this year. The footprint may be smaller at Central Park; the committee will walk the area at the next meeting. A solicitation for sponsorship has been put out. March 17, 2009, Housing Commission Meeting. o There was discussion on the Brooklyn Boulevard Streetscape Amenities Study completed by the City 15 years ago. o An individual owning property along Lyndale Avenue between 53rd and 57th Avenues gave a presentation about opportunities for mixed housing along the river. o Thank you to new Housing Commission Member Jim Richards who attended his first meeting. 03/23/09 -5- ■ He conducted a neighborhood pick up around St. Alphonsus yesterday, March 22nd, with the Cub Scouts, as well as another neighborhood pick up from Dupont Avenue to Humboldt Avenue. ■ Today he drove and walked the City's trails in regards to tonight's work session. Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following events: ■ March 11, 2009, Neighborhood Watch Organizing Meeting with Councilmember Yelich for the 5300 blocks of Emerson and Dupont Avenues. Neighborhood concerns raised were problem properties and issues with the bus stop at 53rd and Dupont. He will be following up on those concerns. ■ March 11, 2009, viewing of a documentary at Northbrook Alliance Church about Liberians living in Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. A police delegation from the Netherlands was also in attendance. A Netherlands Police Chief stated what he has seen of the collaboration of the Brooklyn Center/Brooklyn Park Police Departments in dealing with the challenge of new immigrant populations could serve as a model for police/immigrant community relations in the Netherlands. ■ North Hennepin Chamber of Commerce Luncheon featuring Minnesota House of Representatives that serve on the tax committee. The luncheon provided the opportunity to hear concerns from members of the business community and to engage in dialogue with members of the tax committee. ■ Annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life Event will be held on July 10th and 11th at Brooklyn Center High School running track. A key meeting for team captains will be held on April 20th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Brooklyn Center High School. For information contact Tamara Steamer at the American Cancer Society at 651-225-8119 or himself on-line through the City web address or at 763-569-3445. Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following events: ■ March 11, 2009, Brooklyn Center Centennial Birthday Committee Meeting. ■ March 11, 2009, welcome to the 53rd Avenue residents at the Brooklyn Center Police Department. ■ March 11, 2009, viewing of a documentary at Northbrook Alliance Church about Liberians living in Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. ■ March 12, 2009 Visit Minneapolis North Meeting (VMN). ■ March 13, 2009, noon dinner with the Netherlands delegation, including the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Hopkins, and Robbinsdale. ■ March 18, 2009, VMN Annual Board Meeting. A motion has been approved to allow cities other than Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove and Brooklyn Center to opt out early on their agreements with VMN. April 30th will be the deadline for cities to respond officially as to whether thy will opt out early. Following this the board will restructure VMN, depending on the membership. ■ March 18, 2009, Brooklyn Center American Little League on issues they wish to speak about. 1 03/23/09 -6- 10. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:34 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 1 1 03/23/09 -7- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY 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 Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on March 23, 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 April 13, 2009, Regular Session. i City Clerk Mayor 1 1 03/23/09 -8-