HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 02-13 CCP Regular Session CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City of Brooklyn Center public Copy
February 13, 2006 AGENDA
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1. Informal Open Forum With City Council 6:45 p.m.
—provides an opportunity for the public to address the Council on items which are not on the
agenda. Open Forum will be limited to 15 minutes, it is nat televised, and it may not be used
to make personal attacks, to air personality grievances, to make political endorsements, or for
political campaign purposes. Council Members will not enter into a dialogue with citizens.
Questions from the Council will be for clarification only. Open Forum will not be used as a
time for problem solving or reacting to the comments made but, rather, for hearing the citizen
for informational purposes only.
2. Invocation 7 p.m.
Flag Ceremony
—Boy Scout Troop 403
3. Call to Order Regular Business Meeting
—The City Council requests that attendees turn off cell phones and pagers during the meeting.
4. Roll Call
5. Pledge of Allegiance
6. Council Report
7. Approval of Agenda and Consent Ageuda
—The following items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by
one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember so
requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered at
the end of Council Consideration Items.
a. Approval of Minutes
—Councilmembers not present at meetings will be recorded as abstaining from the
vote on the minutes.
1. January 9, 2006 Regular Session
2. January 23, 2006 Regular Session
3. January 23, 2006 Study Session
4. January 23, 2006 Work Session
b. Licenses
c. Application and Permit for a Temporary On-Sale Liquor License Submitted by St.
Alphonsus Parish, 7025 Halifax Avenue North, for an Event to be Held March 17,
2006
d. Resolution Callin for a Hearin on Pro osed S ecial Assessments for Diseased Tree
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Removal Costs, Delinquent Weed Removal Costs, and Delinquent Public Utility
Service Accounts
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -2- February 13, 2006
e. Resolution Accepting Engineer's Feasibility Report and Calling for a Public Hearing,
Improvement Project Nos. 2006-05, 06, 07 and 08, Humboldt Avenue and Earle
Brown Drive Street, Storm Drainage, and Utility Improvements
f. Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Calling for a Public Hearing on
Proposed Special Assessments for Improvement Project No. 2006-05, Contract 2006-
B, Humboldt Avenue and Earle Brown Drive Street Improvements
g. Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding a Contract, Improvement Project No. 2005-
18, Contract 2005-I, Central Park Ballfield Lighting Improvements
h. Resolution Approving Final Plat for INTERCHANGE ADDITION
i. Site Performance Guarantee Reduction Estates of Riverwood
8. Public Hearing
a. Proposed Use of 2006 Community Development Block Grant Funds
1. Resolution Approving Projected Use of Funds for 2006 Urban Hennepin
County Community Development Block Grant Program and Authorizing
Signature of Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County and Any Third
Party Agreements
•Requested Council Action:
—Open the Public Hearing.
—Take public input.
—Close the Public Hearing.
—Motion to adopt resolution.
9. Council Consideration Items
a. Resolution Recognizing an Award to Earle Brown Heritage Center
•Requested Council Action:
—None.
b. Resolution Authorizing Construction of a Noise Wall along Interstate 94/694 in
Brooklyn Center by the Minnesota Department of Transportation
•Requested Council Action:
—Take public input.
—Motion to adopt resolution.
c. Mayoral Appointment to Watershed Commissions
•Requested Council Action:
—Motion to ratify Mayoral appointment.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -3- February 13, 2006
d. Planning Commission Recommendation on Limiting the Number of Cars in
Residential Areas
1. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19 of the City Ordinances Regarding the
Parking and/or Storage of Vehicles, Trailers and Watercraft in Front Yards or
Yards Abutting a Public Street
•Requested Council Action:
—Motion to approve first reading and set second reading and public hearing
on ordinance for March 13, 2006.
e. Resolution Ordering the Correction of Hazardous Conditions and Further for the
Abatement of Public Nuisances, Safety and Health Hazards with Respect to that Real
Estate Located at 5307 Penn Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, Minnesata 55430
Legally Described as Lot 2, Block 1 Robert L. Hansen's First Addition Hennepin
County, Minnesota in the City of Brooklyn Center, Hennepin County, Minnesota
•Requested Council Action:
—Motion to adopt resolution.
f. Eave Encroachment on Side Yard Setback and Garage Heights
•Requested Council Action:
—Referral to Planning Commission to review changing ordinance.
—Direction on enforcement of ordinance pending review by Planning
Commission if refened for a possible change.
g. Report on Franchise Fees
•Requested Council Action:
None, report only.
h. Resolution Regarding Disposition of COOP Northwest Program Funds
•Requested Council Action:
Motion to adopt resolution.
i. Resolution Approving an Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement for Street
Maintenance Activities and Authorizing Solicitation of Bids for 2006 Seal Coating
•Requested Council Action:
Motion to adopt resolution.
j. Resolution on Stadium Vote
•Requested Council Action:
Motion to adopt resolution.
10. Adjournment
City Council Agenda Item No. 7a
Office of the City Clerk
City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael J. McCaule Cit Man er
Y� Y S
FROM: Sharon Knutson, City Clerk
DATE: February 9, 2006
SUBJECT: Requested Changes to Minutes
Attached are changes to the minutes of the O1/09/06 City Council Regular Session meeting as
requested by Councilmember Carmody. These minutes were tabled at the January 23, 2006,
Council meeting.
Attachments
6301 Shingle Creek P¢rkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (�63) 569-3494
www. cityofTirooklyncenter. org
llf. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
USE OF 2006 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 2006-OS
City Manager McCauley stated tlie Public Hearing is proposed for Februazy 13, 2006.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adoption of
RESO
LUTION NO. 2006 OS Calling for a Public Heanng on Proposed Use of 2006 Urban
Hennepin County Cornmunity Development Block Grant Funds.
Councilmember O'Connor asked that a representative of Hennepin County be present at the
Public Hearing to answer questions regarding the allocation of funds. Councilmember Carmody
responded by suggesting that the questions be submitted prior to the meeting �o that answers can
be provided, rather than requiring someone to attend the meeting. Mayor Kragness stated
materials will be distributed to the City Council detailing the allocation of funds.
Motion passed unanimously.
11g. COUNCIL MEMBER NIESEN: REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR
PURCHASE OF LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE RECORDINGS FROM 2005
AND 2004 NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCES
Councilmember Niesen stated she attended the National League of Cities Conference and
explained that a half day seminaz costs $100 and a full day seminar costs $160. She explained
that the total cast to send her to the seminar was $2,500. She discussed the various sessions that
were available and the value of them. She stated this was the first year that recordings of the
seminars were available. She explained that sending someone to all of the classes included on the
CD's would cost $2,300 excluding airfare. She stated the goal was to return with the recordings
of the seminars and share with other Councilmembers. She stated she had the opportunity to
purchase two years worth of seminars for $396.80. She explained that she called the City
Manager while at the seminar who explained that in previous similar situations, reimbursement
was denied. She stated she made the decision to purchase the materials and that it is the City
Council's choice as to whether her family will absorb the cost or if she will be reimbursed.
Mayor Kragness stated opposition to reimbursement due to lack of authorization. She stated
Councilmember Niesen was to report back to the City Council with the information she obtained
while attending the sessions. She stated recordings of the seminars have been offered for many
years.
Councilmember Carmody stated if the City Council had decided to develop a training library
prior to Councilmember Niesen's attendance at the conference, she would have been in favor
of reimbursement. She stated she is not in favor of reimbursement because the materials were
purchased without a discussion or prior consent.
Councilmember Lasman stated agreement with Mayor Kragness and Councilmember Carmody
and added that a library of information from seminars would be a waste of money in the long run
due to changes in laws that make information current for only a short time.
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Office of the City Clerk
City of Brooklyn Center
A 1Vlillennium Community
MEIYIOR.ANDUM
TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Sharon Knutson, City Clerk
DATE: February 9, 2006
SUBJECT: Requested Changes to Minutes
Attached are changes to the minutes of the O1/09/06 City Council Regular Session meeting as
requested by Councilmember Niesen. These minutes were tabled at the January 23, 2006,
Council meeting.
Attachments
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
www.cityo fbrooklyncenter.org
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Michael McCauley
From: Diane Niesen
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 200fi 10:40 PM
To: Michael McCauley
Subject: Minutes of 1-9, item 11g
Attachments: memo-minutes01090611grev-nlc reimb req.doc
To: Michael McCautey, city manager
For: Next City Council Meeting
The Regular Session Minutes of 1-9-were pulfed from the 1-23 Council Agenda. I have watched the videotape
of my presentation and the ensuing discussion twice through. It was a longish discussion. I've documented the
facts and opinions presented of those who spoke.
From: Diane Niesen, councilmember
02/08/2006
To: Brooklyn Genter Mayor, Councilmembers, City Manager
From: Councilmember Diane Niesen
Date: January 28, 2006
Re: Correction to Regular Session Minntes of January 9, 2006, item llg
Topic Title: No change from originai Draft
Text: Councilmember Niesen stated she attended �e National League of Cities (NLC) annual Congress of
Cities (CoC) held this year in Charlotte, NC and affirmed the value of City belonging to NL,C and its
local am�: League of MN Cities (LMC). She saw great value in the networking oppc>rtunities and
from attending the leaming sessians offered by the Leadership Training Institute (LTI) (classes) and
the NLC (workshops). She noted this is a conference that brings together government sta$'and
e1� officials from local, state and federdl levels to attend committee meetings, elect new
leadership and set goals for coming year, and pmvide professional education and training on a wide
variety of public issues. She listed sampiing of training sessions and noted the cost of attending a
full-day LTT class: $160, and a half-day class: $100. The 3 LTI classes she attend� cost $360 (1
full-day and 2 half-day sessions). She said the average taa�payer cost to send a counciLnember to the
CoC is $2,500 including transportation, hotels, meals and registration. She nated that the number of
sessions available each year added up to about $2,300 if someone atiended a(1 of them.
Councilmember
N�esen said it came to
her attention this year that a CD-ROM of all LTT sessions
and NLC workshops were available for pu�hase and containad the ora] presentations and arry
PowerPoint slides but not video as �ese were not DVDs. She noted that prior to 2004, sessions and
workshops were only o$'ered on cassette tapes. She said only people who attended the CoCs were
allowed to purchase the CD-ROMs at a discounted price and that she could pick up both 2005 and
2004 for $396 noting that after the conference the 2Q05 CD-ROM alone would cost over $500. She
said her goal was to have the council sta�t building an in-house �-aining and education library for
current city councilmembers, city sta$, and future city leaders to support professional development
and leadership training. She also said �e CD-ROMs might be made available to members of city
commissions. She told the council that she had called and spoken with the City Manager from the
conference asking about reimbursement if she purchased the CD-ROMs for the City from her
personal charge card. She said the City Manager said he recalled a vote taken once to reimburse a
councilmember far some books purchasad at a seminar and the then Council had voted no. but had
he not bcen aware of that he said his answer would be different She explained that because the City
Manager sounded in favor of having an in-house training and education library she made the
purchase from her personal credit card and would like to add the expense to her reimb�usement
request so the City can take possess'ion ofthe CD-ROMs.
Mayar Kragness stated ti�at because Councilmember Niesen had called and been told the C'
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Manager that the Council had decided that members would not be reimbursed for materials
purchased at conferences, she was on he� own. She said lfiat Councilmember Niesen was sent to the
conference and was supposed to come back and share her information with the Council by verbal or
written form. She stated that the City wouldn't be able to send enough people to attend every
session. She said she and Councilmember Niesen had both attended in 2004 and hadn't purchase�l
the CD-ROM offered and noted that this material has been sold for many years.
Councilmember Cannody noted that when she, Councilmember O'Connor and Ma or ess
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attended t�e joirrt Association of Me�h�opolitan Municipalities (AMM) and LMC session in
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November, thene was a video presentation about councilmembers taking on some responsibiliti�.
Pitfalls were when councilmembers acted alone because they could muck things up and there was a
loss of accountability and a loss of working as a tearr►, plus possib}e legal minefields (not so much in
this case). She said if the council had chosen ahead of time to develop a library which doesn't
sound like a bad idea she would have preferred to be part of the decision-making. She said she
would not be in favor of reimbursing Councilmember Niesen because she had acted outside �e
purview of her job and purchasetl the CD-ROMs without pr�approval.
Councilmember Lasman questioned how valuabie a library would be in the long-term because
issues, concerns, topics and ways of dealing with topics and legislation changes so much from year
to year. She said if the Council drafted a policy, it would mean that a councilmember would have
pemussion to purchase a CD-ROM for the city every year. She thought this might cost toa much
and too many resources would be tied up in a resource not usable as time goes on.
Councilmember Niesen said that she felt that it would be the citizens, city and firture leaders who
will lose out and ti�at she had called the City Manager, that there was no policy on the city acquiring
education and training materials, and that in her opinion all mernbers have at one time or another
acted alone as an individual council member. She noted that the concept of a library, tike the public
library, is to build a history of information that is used curnently, and then buiit upon as things
change. She said �at considering the low airfane she was able to secure, lus savin in
P &S
tr�ansportation and some food costs the $400 cost of the CD-ROMs was probably comparable to the
savings in normal yearly costs. She argued that this is a way to build leadership U�avung rnaterials for
city staff, councilmernbers, people running for office and city commission members. She noted that
the Council thought $400 was a lot of money to spend without pre-approvals but again noted the
$4,500 vatue vs. the $400 cost.
Mayor Kragness told Councilmember Niesen she could use the CD-ROMs to educate herself and
other councilmembers at future meetings. She didn't feel this was done comectly and so would not
support reimbursement
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Michaei McCautey
From: Diane Niesen
Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 12:43 PM
To: Michael McCauley
Subject: Changes to Minutes for tonight's meeting
To: Michael McCauley, city manager
For. Changes to Minutes to be approved at tonighYs City Council meeting (1-23-06)
Changes to: Work Session Minutes 1/9l06
Item: 11g
Note: After work and just prior to the Study Session I will review this section of the meeting on the tape l received
and may offer corrections to the items below depending upon what was said.
Please email me before the meeting a copy of the draft Minutes (typed via laptop) for this Agenda item from which
these Draft Minutes were edited.
Thank you.
Draft text as proposed p.10: (1st paragraph) She stated this was the first year that recordings of the seminars
were available. She explained that sending "someone to all of the classes included on the CD's would cost $2,300
excluding airfare.
Change: She stated this was the second year that seminar recordings were available on CD-ROM vs. cassette
tape. She explained that sending someone to all �f the sessions presented on the CD-ROMs (2004, 2005) would
cost approximately $2,300 per year, or about $4,500 for classes from both years.
Draft text as proposed p.10: (last paragraph) and added that a library of information from seminars would be a
waste of money in the long run due to changes in laws that make information current for only a short time.
Change: and added that a library would be a waste of City money since things change so much from year to
year and so didn't see the value and was concerned that a lot of City resources would be tied up in that.
Draft text as proposed p.11: (1 st paragraph) She stated the City is missing out and she saved the City $4Q0 by
providing her own transportation and not eating meals at City expense for a day.
Change: She stated the City is missing out and she saved the City some money by providing her own
transportation and not eating rneals at City expense for a day.
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Office of the City Clerk
�`ity of Brooklyn �'enter
A Millennium Community
MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Mana er
FROM: Sharon Knutson, City Clerk
DATE: February 8, 2006
SUBJECT: Requested Changes to Minutes
Attached are changes to the minutes of the O1/09/06 City Council Regular Session meeting as
requested by Councilmember 0'Connor. These minutes were tabled at the January 23, 2006,
Council meeting.
Attachments
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hadl TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
www.cityofbrookdyncenter.org
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ent vacancies and the time served by current members, postponing the
reappointments would not be appropriate. Mayor Kragness stated current members have shown
great interest and have provided good service, therefore they should be reappointed. She added
that the openings are always advertised.
Councilmember Carmody moved and CounciImember Lasrnan seconded to rati
fy the above
Mayoral nominations.
Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
llc. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO
SERVE AS LIAISONS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMISSIONS AND AS
CITY REPRESENTATIVES FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS FOR 2006
Mayor Kragness requested ratification of the following to serve as liaisons to City Advisory
Commissions and as City representatives for other organizations for 2006:
CommissionlOr�anization Council Member
Financial Commission Kay Lasman
Housing Commission Kathleen Carmody
Park and Recreatian Commission Mary O'Connor
Crime Prevention Program Ka Lasman
NW Suburbs Cable Communications Commission Diane Niesen
League of Mirulesota Cities Kathleen Carmody
North Metro Mayors Association Myrna Kragness
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Myma Kragness and Diane Niesen
Brooklyn Center Special Events Committee Kay Lasman
Earle Brown Days Committee Kathleen Carmody
Mpls. Metro North Convention &Visitors Bureau Myrna Kragness
North Hennepin Chaznber of Commerce Mynna Kragness
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Cannody seconded to rati;fy the above
Mayoral nominations.
Councilmember 0'Connor stated opgosition to the City paying for memberships to both the
League of Minnesota Cities and the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities due to the City
being over budget in 2005. She stated according to the Charter, the City should not have a Park
and Recreation Commission or a Housing Commission along with other boards/commissions and
the Council should be doing the work of those boards/commissions. She inquired as to why the
Planning Commission does not have a liaison. City Manager McCauley explained that the City
of Brooklyn Center's boards/commissions are that of advisory only, tl�e Charter is referring to
boards/commissions that have autharity. He further explained that the Planning Commission is
required by State law and it is only tradition that there is no liaison.
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Councilmember Niese�n suggested that the City Council discuss having a liaison for the Planning
Commission. Mayor Kragness responded it has not been necessary ta have a liaison to the
Planning Commission in the past.
Mr. McCauley explained why state ]aw requires a Planning Commission.
Councilmember Lasman stated a Iiaison is not necessary beeause suff cient reports are received
from the Planning Coznmission.
Councilmember 0'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
11d. SELECT PRESIDING OFFICERS MAYOR PRO TEM AND ACTING
MAYOR P�t9 T�M
Mayor Kragness requested ratification of Councilmember Lasman as Mayor (President) Pro Tem
and Councilmember Carmody Acting Mayor (President) Pro Tem.
Councilmember O'Connor asked if Co�ncilmember Lasman had been the A�st�$.Mayo�in the�
past and suggested someone new be given a chance. Mayor Kragness responded that the Mayor
Pro Tem is determined by the number of votes during the election.
�ity Manager McCauley explained that the Acting MayorlPresident Pro Tem would be the most
senior Councilmember in the absence of both the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tcm. He stated the
Charter provides that the City Council chooses from its members, the President Pro Tem who
serves as the President in the Mayor's absence.
Councilrnember Lasman moved and Councilmember Cazmody seconded ratification of
Councilmember Lasman as Mayor (President) Pro Tem and Councilmcmber Carmody Acting
Mayor (President) Fro Tem.
Councilmember O'Connor asked Councilmember Niesen if she would like to be the Mayor Pro
Tem. Councilmernber Niesen responded if she were to be asked, she would accept because cro5s
training is important.
C�uncilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
11e. RESOLUTION DECLARING COMMITMENT TO THE BROOKLI'N
CENTER CITY CHARTER RESOLUTION NO. 2006-04
Mayor Kragness read the Resolution Declazing Commitment to the Brooklyn Center City
Charter.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adoption of
R.ESOLUTION NO. 2006-04 Declaring Commitment to the Brooklyn Center City Charter.
Motion passed unanimously.
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I MINUTES 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
JANUARY 9, 2006
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. INFORMAL QPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Fonum and was called to order by
Mayor Myrna Kragness at 6:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness and Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen,
and Mary O'Connor. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City
Manager/Director of Operations Curt Boganey, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy
City Clerk Camille Yungerberg.
Mayor Kragness opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum.
No one wished to addr
ess the CounciL
Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to clase the Informal
Open Forum at 6:46 p.m.
2. INVOCATION
Mayor Kragness offered a prayer for the Invocation.
3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session and was called to order by Mayor
Myrna Kragness at 7:00 p.m.
4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness and Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen,
and Mary O'Connor. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City
Manager Curt Boganey, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie
LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Yungerberg.
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5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
6. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Lasman stated she attended the Southeast Neighborhood meeting on
December 14, 2Q05. She reminded everyone of the Opportunity Site Open House on
January 25, 2006. She stated she will not be attending the Opgortunity Site Open House due to a
prior commitment.
Cauncilmember O' Connor stated she attended an Open House for the Northbrook Shopping
Center area.
Mayor Kragness stated there are vacancies on the Brooklyn Center Financial Comrnission in
which the application deadline is January 31, 2006.
7. APPItOVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember O' Connor requested removal of Item No. 7e, Resblution Appointing Michael J.
McCauley as Director and Jim Glasoe as Alternate Director to the Board of Directors of
Hennepin Recycling Group and Item No. 7f, Resolution Recognizing the Contributions of Ethnic
Populations and Heritage Celebrations from the consent agenda.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded to approve the consent
agenda and agenda as amended, with the removal of Item No. 7e and Item No. 7f from the
Consent Agenda to Council Considezation Item No. l l h and Item No. I l i and the following
consent items were appraved:
7a. APPROVAL-OF MINUTES
1. December 12, 2005 Study Session
2. December 12, 2005 Executive Session
3. December 12, 2005 Regular Session
4. December 12, 2005 Work Session
5. December 22, 2005 Special Session
7b. LICENSES
BOWLING ALLEY
AMF Earle Brown Lanes 6440 James Circle
FIREWORKS
Cub Foods 3245 County Road 10
Target Corporation 6100 Shingle Creek Parkway
Dollaz Saver 6090 Shingle Creek Parkway
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GASOLINE
Perfect Car Wash #504 6849 Brooklyn Boulevard
B.C. Mumcipal Garage 6844 Shingle Creek Parkway
Christy's Auto Service 5300 Dupont Ave North
Humboldt Shell 6840 Humboldt Avenue North
Metropolitan Transit 6845 Shingle Creek Parkway
Holiday Stationstores, Inc #292 420 66�' Ave North
Iten Chevrolet Company 6701 Brooklyn Boulevard
Osseo-Brooklyn Bus Company 4435 68`� Avenue North
MECHANICAL
Discount Appliance Repair 1455 91 Ave NE, Blaine
Residential Heating Air 1815 E. 41 St Street, Minneapolis
Sterling Design 2205 US Hwy 8, St. Croix Falls
Total Refrigeration Systems 949 South Concord Street, St. Paul
PUBLIC DANCE
AMF Earle Brown Lanes 6440 James Gircle
RENTAL
Renewal
Basswood Apts 4450 58` Ave James Lupient
Carrington Drive A�ts
1302-08 69 Ave N
6910-20 Humboldt Ave Myra Chazin
Beard Ave Apts 6101 Beazd Ave Ken Phelan
6331, 6401-25 Beard Ave Clover Management
5308 Emerson Ave N Philip Anderson
5801 Knox Ave N David Trepanier
4207 Lakeside Ave N#226 Beach Condo's Association
Initial
3800 62" Ave N Fabian Rodriguez
4204 Lakebreeze Ave N Donald Nieken
SECONDHAND GOODS DEALER
CD Warehouse 6072 Shingle Creek Parkway
GarneStop #535 6068 Shingle Creek Parkway
GameStop #1704 1307 Brookdale #76
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Perfect Car Wash #504 849 Brooklyn Boulevard
Humboldt Shell 840 Humboldt Avenue North
Hazk's Company 501 Humboldt Avenue North
Brooklyn Center Conoco 505 69�' Ave North
Holiday Stationstores, Inc #292 20 66�' Ave North
Holiday Stationstores, Inc #2099 890 Shingle Creek Parkway
Crowne Plaza 200 Freeway Baulevard
Walgreen Corripany #04320 390 Brooklyn Boulevard
Value Food 804`Humboldt Avenue North
Royal Tobacco 625 Xe�es Avenue North
S&I Tobacco LLC 6930 Brooklyn Boulevard
Duoos Bros. American Legion Post 630 6110 Brooklyn Boulevard
Dollar Sa�er 6090 Shingle Creek Parkway
7c. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-01
7d. RESOLUTI4N DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES OF CITY FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO: 2006-02
Motion passed unanimously.
8. APPEARANCE
—JONETTE ZUERCHER, NORTHWEST HENNEPIN FAMILY SERVICES
COLLABORATIVE, PRESENTATION ON HELPING US GROW HOME
VISITING PROGRAM AND YOUTH CONNECTIONS PROGRAM
Melody Hansen, 6200 West Broadway, Brooklyn Park explained that the Helping Us Grow
program is an universal home visiting program that is geared towards families who are
expecting, adopting, or have just delivered a baby. She stated it is a collaborative effort from
many organizations and stated her goal to share information and seek support. She discussed the
growth of the program and stated in 2005 Brooklyn Center had 487 live births, of which, the
HUG program saw 29%. She stated of the 29% of families visited, 55% were seen by a pub�ic
health nurse, 45% were seen by the Department of Families and Children in their home. She
stated the goal of the program is to maximize the growth in the �rst few years of life. She stated
the desire to include information about the program in the City s Newsletter and or the City s
website. She explained the mazketing of the program, word of mouth being the most important
marketing tool. Councilmember O'Connor responded by asking where funding for the program
comes from. Ms. Hansen explained that funding is received partially from the Public Health
Department, the County, and grants. Councilrnember O' Connor responded by stating that
government money should not be used to tell people how to raise their kids and asked what the
farnilies are being told. Ms. Hansen explained that only information, guidance, and resources are
given. She explained that the program is voluntary and gifts aze given to the fanulies.
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9. PUBLIC HEARING
9a. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES
REGARDING THE ZONING CLASSI�'ICATION OF CERTAIN LA1rTD
(EASTERLY OF BROOKLYN BOULEVARD BETWEEN I-94 AND 69TH
AVENUE NORTH) —THIS ITEM WAS FIRST READ ON NOVEMBER 14, 2005;
PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER QN NOVEMBER 24, 2005; AND
OFFERED FOR SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON
DECEMBER 12, 2005, AT WHICH TIME IT WAS TABLED UNTIL THE FINAL
PLAT HAS BEEN FILED.
City Manager McCauley stated the plat has not been filed and requested that the Public Hearing
be reopened and the Ord.inance be tabled until the January 23, 2006 City Council meeting.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded to reopen the Public
Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
No public input was offered.
Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman secorided to table an Ordinance
Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Regazding the Zoning Classification of Certain
Land (Easterly of Brooklyn Boulevard Between I-94 and 69th Avenue North) and continue the
Public Hearing until the January 23, 2006, City Council meeting.
Motion passed unanimously.
10. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEM
10a. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2005-018 SUBMITTED BY
SPIRITUAL LIFE MINISTRIES. REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
AND SITE AND BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL TO ESTABLISH A BIBLE
COLLEGE AND FOR SITE AND BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL FOR A 7,583
SQ. FT. ADDITION TO THE SPIRITUAL LIFE CHURCH, 6865 SHINGLE
CREEK PARKWAY. THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED
APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION AT ITS DECEMBER 15, 2005, MEETING.
Mr. MGCauIey explained that the request is to expand the facility. He stated the Planning
Commission has reeommended approval. He displayed an aerial view of the property.
Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren explained that the property is zoned C1, Educational
Uses, Post Secondary, or known as Special Uses. He stated the addition will be made to the
upper floor of the Southeast corner, totaling 7,500 sq feet. He explained that the addition will
consist of classrooms and o�ce space for the bible college. He stated no other site improvements
are proposed and the Planning Commission has recommended approval subject to six conditions.
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Councilmember Lasman inquired of the accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher
Education and if it were a State of Minnesota organization.
Pastor Joseph Fornara, 6865 Shingle'Creek Parkway, stated the Association for Biblical Higher
Education is a licensed and recognized accredited association under the Department of
Education, however is not associated with the State of Minnesota. He stated it is the affiliation
with the Department of Education and their requirements that has caused the necessity of the
plan. He stated in order to rneet the general education requirements of an accrediting
association, more professors, an updated library facility, and additional secular courses will be
needed in the future.
Councilmember Carmody moved and Cauncilmember Lasman secvnded to approve Planning
Commission Application No. 2005-018 subject to the following conditions recommended by the
Planning Commission:
1. The building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with
respeet ta applicable codes prior to the issuance of perrnits.
2. Any altered grading, drainage or utility plans are subject to review and approval by the
City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits.
3. The building additions are to be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system to
meet NFPA standards and shall be connected to a central monitoring device in
accordance with Chapter 5 of the city ordinances.
4. The applicant shall provide appropriate erosion and sediment control devices on site
during construction as approved by the city Engineering Department.
5. The special use permit is granted for a bible college within the meaning of an educational
use as provided for in Sectian 35-320, Subdivision 3d of the City's zaning ordinance.
Any change in this use not comprehended by this application or pezmitted under the
zoning ordinance will require approval of an amendment to this special use permit.
6. The speciai use permit is subject to all applicabie codes, ordinances and regulations and
any violation thereof sha11 be grounds for revocation.
Motion passed unanimously.
11. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
lla. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF
MEMBERS WHO HAVE SERVED ON CITY COMMISSIONS
R�SOLUTION NO. 2006-03
Mayor Kragness asked Councilmember Carmody to read the resolutions while she distributed the
certificates.
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Councilmember Carmody read the resolution expressing recagnition and appreciation of the
following members who have served on City commissions:
Donna Allard, NWHHSC Advisory Commission 02/28/OS-07/26/OS
Mary Barrus, Hausing Commission 04/22/02-03/09I05
Eric Berns, Planning Commission 06/2?/OS-12/10/OS
Craig Hauger, Park and Recreation Commission 12/08l03-03/15/OS
Rex Newman, Planning Commission 09/09/96-12/31/OS
Lawrence Peterson, Financial Commission 10/25/93-12/31/04
Dianne Reem, Planning Cornmission OZ/22/93-06/16/OS
Earl Simons, Financial Commission 08/23/04-12/31/OS
Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adoption of
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-03 Expressing Recognition and Appreciation of Members who have
Served on City Commissions.
Motion passed unanimously.
11b. MAYORAL REAPPOINTMENTS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMISSIONS
Mayor Kragness requested ratification of the following reappointments to City Advisory
Commissions:
Financial Commission
Donn Escher 3107 65th Avenue North
Housin� Commission
Judy Thorbus 6265 Brooklyn Drive
David Johnson 3500 Admiral Lane
Park and Recreation Commission
Bud Sorenson 6901 Toledo Avenue North
Richard Theis 3006 Thurber Road
Plannin� Commission
Rachel Lund 4502 58th Avenue North, #301
Timothy Roche 816 69th Avenue North
Northwest Hennenin Human Services Council Advisorv Commission
Audrey Harris-Blount 3429 53rd Avenue North, #106
Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission
Rex Newman 3107 61 st Avenue North
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Councilmernber O' Connor stated she would like to postpone the commission appaintments until
January 31, 2Q06, so that other more suited parties can apply. Councilmember Carmady
responded due to current vacancies and the time served by current members, postponing the
reappointments would not be appropriate. Mayor Kragness stated current members have shown
great interest and have provided good service, therefore they should be reappointed. She added
that the openings are always advertised.
Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to ratify the above
Mayoral nominations.
Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
llc. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO
SERVE AS LIAISONS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMISSIONS AND AS
CITY REPRESENTATIVES FOR OTHER IIRGANIZATIONS FOR 2006
Mayar Kragness requested ratifieation of the following to serve as liaisons to City Advisory
Commissions and as City representatives for other organizations for 2006:
Commission/Or�anization Council Member
Financial Commission Kay Lasman
Housing Commission Kathleen Carmody
Park and Recreation Commission Mary O'Connor
Crime Prevention Program Kay Lasman
NW Suburbs Cable Communications Commission Diane Niesen
League of Minnesota Cities Kathleen Carmody
North Metro Mayors Association Myrna Kragness
Assoeiation'of Metropolitan Municipalities Myrna Kragness and Diane Niesen
Brooklyn Center Special Events Committee Kay Lasman
Earle Brown Days Committee Kathleen Carmody
Mpls. Metro North Convention &Visitars Bureau Myrna Kragness
North Hennepin Chamber of Commerce Myrna Kragness
n
Councilrnember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded to ratify the above
Mayoral nominations.
Councilmember O'Connor stated opposition to the City paying for memberships to both the
League of Minnesata Cities and the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities due to the City
being over budget in 2005. She stated according to the Charter, the City should not have a Park
and Recreation Commission or a Housing Commission along with other boards/commissions and
the Council should be doing the work of those boards/commissions. She inquired as to why the
Planning Commission does not have a liaison. City Manager McCauley explained that the City
of Brooklyn Center's boards/commissions are that of advisory only, the Charter is referring to
boardslcommissions that have authority. He further explained that the Planning Comrnission is
required by State law and it is only tradition that there is no liaison.
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Councilmember Niesen suggested that the City Council discuss having a liaison for the Planning
Commission. Ma or Kra ess res onded it has not been necess av
Y p ary to h e a liaison to the
Planning Commission in the past.
Mr. McCauley explained why state law requires a Planning Commission.
Councilmember Lasman stated a liaison is nat necessary because sufficient reports are received
from the Plannin Commission.
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Councilmember O' Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
11d. SELECT PRESIDING OFFICERS MAYOR PRO TEM AND ACTING
MAYOR PRO TEM
Mayor Kragness requested ratification of Councilmember Lasman as Mayor (President) Pro Tem
and Councilmember Carmody Acting Mayor (President) Pzo Tem.
Councilmember O'Connor asked if Councilmember Lasman had been the Acting Mayor in the
past and suggested someone new be given a chance. Mayor Kragness raspanded that the Mayar
Pro Tem is determined by the number of votes during the election.
City Manager McCauley explained that the Acting Mayor/President Pro Tem would be the most
senior Councilmember in the absence of both the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. He stated the
Charter provides that the City Council chooses from its members, the President Pro Tem who
serves as the President in the Mayor's absence.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded ratification of
Councilmember Lasman as Mayor (President) Pro Tem and Councilmember Carmody Acting
Mayor (President) Pro Tem.
i Councilmember O'Connor asked Councilmember Niesen if she would like to be the Mayor Pro
Tem. Councilmember Niesen responded if she were to be asked, she would accept because cross
training is important.
Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
lle. RESOLUTI N
O DECLARING COMMITM T
EN TO THE BROOKLYN
CENTER CITY CHARTER RESOLUTION NO. 2006-04
Mayor Kragness read the Resolution Declaring Commitment to the Brooklyn Center City
Charter.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Cannody seconded adoption of
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-04 Declaring Commitment to the Brooklyn Center City Charter.
Motion passed unanimously.
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llf. RESOLiJTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
USE OF 2006 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 2006-05
City Manager McCauley stated the Public Hearing is proposed for February 13, 2006.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adoption af
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-OS Caliing for a Public Hearing on Proposed Use of 2006 Urban
Hennepin County Gommunity Development Block Grant Funds.
Councilmember O' Connor asked that a representative of Hennepin County be present at the
Public Hearing to answer questions regarding the allocation of funds. Councilmember Carmody
responded by suggesting that the questions be submitted prior to the meeting so that answers can
be provided, rather than requiring someone to attend the meeting. Mayor Kragness stated
materials will be distributed to the City Council detailing the allocation of funds.
Motion passed unanimously.
llg. COUNCIL MEMBER NIESEN: REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR
PURCHASE 4F LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE RECORDINGS FROM 2005
AND 2004 NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCES
Councilmember Niesen stated she attended the National League of Cities Conference and
explained that a half day seminar costs $100 and a full day seminar costs $160. She explained
that the total cost to send her to the seminar was $2,500. She discussed the various sessions that
were available and the value of them. She stated this was the first year that recordings of the
seminars were available. She explained that sending someone to all of the classes included on the
CD's would cost $2,300 excluding airfare. She stated the goal was to return with the recordings
of the seminars and share with other Councilmembers. She stated she had the opportunity to
purchase two years worth of seminars for $396.80. She explained that she called the City
Manager while at the seminar who explained that in previous similar situations, reimbursement
was denied. She stated she made the decision to purchase the materials and that it is the City
Council's choice as to whether her family will absorb the cost or if she will be reimbursed.
Mayor Kragness stated opposition to reimbursement due to lack of authorization. She stated
Councilmember Niesen was to report back to the City Council with the information she obtained
while attending the sessions. She stated recordings of the seminars have been offered for many
yeazs.
Councilmember Carmody stated if the City Council had decided to develop a training library
prior to Councilmember Niesen's attendance at the conference, she would have been in favor of
reimbursement. She stated she is not in favor of reimbur�ement because the materials were
purchased without a discussian or prior consent.
Councilmember Lasman stated agreement with Mayor Kragness and Councilmember Carmody
and added that a library of information from seminars would be a waste of money in the long run
due to changes in Iaws that make information current for only a short time.
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Councilmember Niesen stated she feels that it is the City's future leaders that will lase in this
situation. She stated there is no policy regarding this situation and other Councilmembers have
acted alone in different situations. She stated the City is missing out and she saved the Ci�y
$400.00 by providing her own transportation to the airpart and not eating meals at City expense
for a day.
llh. (FORMERLY CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NO. 7E.) RESOLUTION
APPOINTING MICHAEL J. MCCAULEY AS DIRECTOR AND JIM
GLASOE AS ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF HENNEPIN RECYCLING GROUP RESOLUTION
N0. 2006-06
Councilmember O'Connor asked for clarification of the purpose of the Board of Directors of
Hennepin Recycling Group.
City Manager McCauley stated the group operates the recycling program for three cities.
Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adoption af
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-06 Appointing Michael J. McCauley as Director and Jim Glasoe as
Alternate Director to the Board of Directors of Hennepin Recycling Group.
Motion passed unanimously.
lli. (FORMERLY CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NO. 7F.) RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ETHNIC POPULATIONS
AND HERITAGE CELEBRATIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2006-07
Councilmember O' Connor stated the best way to honor and respect the citizens of Brooklyn
Center is to allow them to live their lives the way they choose, without interference.
Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adoption of
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-07 Recognizing the Contributions of Ethnic Populations and Heritage
Celebrations.
Motion passed unanimously.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adjournment of the City
Council meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Mayor
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MINUTES 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
JANUARY 23, 2006
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 and was called to arder by
Mayor Pro Tem Kathleen Carmody at 6:45 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Carmody opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum.
Joel Wilson, 5649 Fremont Avenue N, explained that after the reconstruction of his home, it was
discovered that the eaves were 16 inches, exceeding the 12 inch standazd. He explained that it is
a growing trend to have 16 to 18 inch eaves; therefore he feels the Ordinance addressing this
issue should be updated. He stated he was unaware of the issue until it was too late and explained
that when the delivery permit of the modular home was issued, the Community Development
Department informed the modular home company that a Certificate of Occupancy would not be
issued, due to the four inch encroachment of the setback. He explained that the foundation was
poured priar to the manufacturer's submittal of accurate plans. He stated the eaves could be
reduced however, cost is an issue.
Mayor Pro Tem Carmody stated the situation would be researched and someone would respond
to Mr. Wilson by the end of the week. She also requested that a summation and any action taken
be included in the City Manager's Update.
Councilmember Niesen moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to close the Informal
Open Forum at 6:55 p.m.
Motion gassed unanimously.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem Kathleen Carmody and Councilmembers Diane Niesen and Mary O'Connor.
Also present were City Manager Michae] McCauley, Assistant City Manager/Director of
Operations Curt Boganey, Public Warks Directar/City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, City Attarney
Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Yungerberg.
2. INVOCATION
There was no invocation offered.
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3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session and was called to order by Mayor Pro
Tem Kathleen Carmady at 7:00 p.m.
4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem Kathleen Carmody and Councilmembers Diane Niesen and Mary O'Connor.
Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager/Director of
Operations Curt Boganey, City Attomey Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Camille
Yungerberg.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
6. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Niesen stated she wrote a four page report on the National League of Cities
Conference that she attended in North Carolina. She summarized the report for the City Council
including helpful tools and ideas she learnea in the seminars. She discussed the need for
volunteer opportunities for those people who wish to contribute to the community. She
discussed collecting the top ten reasons people live in Brooklyn Center and collaborating those
reasons on a book mark to be available in the library. She stated she attended a class on Capital
Budgeting and Financing where she learned about available financing vehicles. She discussed
what she learned regarding TIF and stated she will be paying closer attention to how TIF money
is being used. She stated she also learned important information about working with the media.
Councilmember O'Connor attended the Pazk and Recreation Commission meeting where the
scheduled 2006 park improvements were discussed. Those improvements are: ball field lights,
an aggressive skate park, and a park storage facility costing $450,000. She stated the golf course
and its profitability were also discussed.
Mayor Pro Tem Carmody stated on January 1�, 2006, she attended a House sub committee
meeting on eminent domain in Blaine. She stated on January 12, 2006, she attended a meeting at
Edinburgh along with Mayor Kragness and Michael McCauley who spoke about changes over
the last yeaz, the State of the Cities address for the North Hennepin Chamber of Commerce, and
eminent domain. She stated Maple Grove, Osseo, and Brooklyn Park also spoke about the
changes they are experiencing. She stated on January 12, 2006, she also attended the Shingle
Creek Watershed meeting to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan. She stated on January 17,
2006, she attended the Housing Cornmission meeting and discussed the list made of topics of
concern. She stated on January 21, 2006, she attended a rneeting with Representative Hilstrom
to educate Brooklyn Center's School District on the various options regarding the bond issue.
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7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Niesen moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to approve the consent
agenda and agenda as amended, with the removal of Item No. 7a. Approval of the Minutes of
January 9, 2QOb Regular Session from the Consent Agenda and amendments to the
3anuary 9, 2006 Work Session minutes as discussed in the Stud Session and the
y following
consent items were approved:
7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. January 9, 2006 Joint Session With Housing Commission
2. January 9, 2006 Work Session
7b. LICENSES
MECHANI
CAL
Wallace Mechanical 905 7�' Ave N, Princeton
RENTAL
Renewal
5209 Xer�ces Ave N(2 bldgs, 24 Units) Mei Hua
5211 Xerxes Ave N
2926 53` Ave N(Single Family) Nita Morlock
4201
Lakeside Ave N #20
6 Sin le Famil
S y) Germaine Pawelk
5449 Lyndale Ave N(Single Family) Dakota Communities
6813 Noble Ave N(Two Family, 1 Unit) David 2emke
6835 Noble Ave N(Two Family, 1 Unit) Robert Berglund
6926 West River Road (Single Family) Mark Pivec
7218-24 West River Road (Two Family, 2 Units) Arlene Johnson
6448 Willow Lane (Single Family) Brett Hildreth
Initial
4806 Twin Lake Ave N(1 bldg, 4 uzuts) Abdulkareem A-Hamnled
7129 Unity Ave N(Single Family) Gregory Kasch
7c. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-08 APPROVING FINAL PLAT, BRI MAR 2�
ADDITION
Motion passed unanimously.
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8. PUBLIC HEARING
8a. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES
REGARDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LAND
(EASTERLY OF BROOKLYN BOULEVARD BETWEEN I-94 AND 69TH
AVENUE NORTI� ORDINANCE NO. 2006-01
—THIS ITEM WAS FIRST READ ON NOVEMBER 14, 2005; PUBLISHED IN
THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER ON NOVEMBER 24, 2005; AND OFFERED FOR
SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON' DECEMBER 12, 2D05, AND
JANUARY 9, 2006, AT WHICH TIME IT WAS TABLED UNTIL THE FINAL
PLAT HAS BEEN FILED.
City Manager Michael McCauley stated the Gity Council previously approved a Preliminary Plat
and Planned Development. He stated the City Council approved the Final Plat consistent with the
Preliminary Plat. He stated the Luther Dealerships have a combined property with the northeast
quadrant of the Interstate and Brooklyn Baulevard. He stated this is the final step in the process
which amends the developers request for a Planned Unit D�v�lopment.
Councilmember Niesen moved and Councilmernber O' Connor seconded to open the Public
Hearing.
Motion passed unanimousl
Y
No public input was offered.
Councilmember O'Connor moved and Councilmember Niesen seconded to close the Public
Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Niesen moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to adopt ORDINANCE
NO. 2006-01 Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Regarding the Zoning Classification
i of Certain Land (Easterly of Brooklyn Boulevard between I-94 and 69th Avenue North).
Motion passed unanimously.
9. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
9a. AMEND 2006 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE AND SET DATE AND
TIME FOR JOINT MEETING WITH FINANCIAL COMMISSION FOR
MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2006, AT 6:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL/COMMISSION
CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
Mr. McCauley stated the purpose of joint meeting with the Financial Commission is to discuss
the golf course and other subjects of concern.
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Councilmember O'Connor moved and Councilmember Niesen seconded to amend 24Q6 City
Council Meeting Schedule and set Joint Meeting with Financial Commission for Monday,
March 6, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. in CounciUCommission Conference Room, City Hall.
Motion passed unanimously.
9b. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S FEASIBILITY REPORT AND
CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2006-
O1, 02, 03 AND 04, CENTERBROOK AREA NEIGHBORHOOD STREET,
STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS RESOLUTION NO.
2006-09
Mr. McCauley stated the proposed resolution moves the annual street reconstruction project
forward by calling for the public hearing and the improvements are included in the Capital
Improvement Plan. He stated there has been a survey of the neighborhood to outline the response
of the praposal and the actual consideration of the project will be on February 27, 2006.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Todd Blomstrom stated the street and utility improvements
proposed for the Centerbrook neighborhood are included fn the Capital Improvement Pragram.
He stated the improvements are scheduled for 2006, and the project is located east of Highway
100, south of County Road 10, west of Logan Avenue, and north of 55�' Avenue. He explained
that the majority of the properties are single family with four commercial properties and the
property improvements are laid out in the Feasibility Report. He stated the streets are proposed to
be reconstructed based on the City's current street design standards. He stated the sanitary sewer
improvements include replacement of the structures in the entire pipe network within the
neighborhood, with the exception of a short section in the northern partion of Lilac Drive near
57`� Avenue. He stated the Engineer's Report included comments from the residents who
indicated poor water quality, poor drainage throughout the neighborhood, which is attributed to
the street condition. He stated the purpose is to expand sanitary sewer and improve drainage.
He displayed a cost analysis of the project, totally $2.7 million.
Councilmember O' Connor asked about the storm drainage irnprovements and if the water
discharged into the storm sewer system would be discharged into the storm water management
pond. Mr. Blomstrom responded the proposed pond will be located in the vacant area, north of
the golf course parking lot. He sta.ted it is proposed to route the storm water throughout the
majority of the neighborhood into one central location to be treated at a facility located north of
the parking lot before it is discharged into the ditch, which flows directly south. Counczlmember
O'Connor inquired about how the pond water is treated. Mr. Blomstrom stated the par�d will be
as large as possible and will allow particles to settle on the bottom of the pond, which will
periodically be trenched out. Councilmernber O'Connor asked if a fence would be placed
around the pond. Mr. Blomstrom responded a fence is not proposed. He outlined the sloping of
the pond and vegetation to reduce risks of falling in to the pond. He stated its maximum depth
would be about four feet. Councilmember O' Connor asked if other land around the golf course
could be used for storm water management. Mr. Blomstrom responded the land is flat, therefore
without a pumping station, a pond is not feasible.
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Councilmember O' Connor asked if the approximate $4,000 assessment is an increase from last
year. Mr. Blomstrom responded the amount of assessrnent increased by 3.3% from the previous
year.
Councilmember Niesen asked if a tree assessment was done and if the trees to be removed are
marked. Mr. Blomstrom responded removing trees is necessary to a11ow water and sewer
replacement services. He explained .that at a previous meeting, the trees to be removed were
indicated on property plans. He stated the need for approximately 100 replacement trees, costing
approximately $225 per tree.
Councilmember Niesen moved and Councilmember O' Connor seconded adoption of
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-09 Accepting Engineer's Feasibility Report and Calling for a Public
Hearing, Improvement Project Nos. 2006-01, 02, 03 and 04, Centerbrook Area Neighborhood
Street, Storm Drainage, and Utility Improvements.
Motion passed unanimously.
9c. RESOLUTION DEGLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND CALLING FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2006-01 AND 02, CONTRACT 2006-A,
CENTERBROOK AREA, NEIGHBORHOOD STREET AND STORM
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS RESOLUTION NO. 2006-10
Mr. McCauley stated it is a separate hearing on February 27, 2006.
Councilmember O'Connor moved and Councilmember Niesen seconded adoption of
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-10 Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Calling for a Public Hearing
on Proposed Special Assessments for Improvement Project Nos. 2006-01 and 02, Contract 2006-
A, Centerbrook Area Neighborhood Street and Storm Drainage Improvements.
Motion passed unanimously.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Niesen moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded adjournment of the City
Council meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Mayor
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MINUTES 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
JANUARY 23, 2006
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session and was called to order by Mayor Pro
Tem Kathleen Carmody at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem Kathleen Carmody and Councilmembers Diane Niesen and Mary O'Connor.
Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager/Director of
Operations Curt Boganey, Public Works Director/City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, City Attorney
Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Yungerberg.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Carmody submitted the following change to the minutes of the January 9, 2006
Regulaz Session:
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Councilmember Carmody stated if the City Council had decided to develop a training
library prior to Councilmember Niesen's attendance at the conference, she would
have been in favor of reimbursement.
Councilmember O' Connor submitted the following changes to the minutes of the January 9,
2006 Regulaz Session:
Paee 8
Councilmember O'Connor stated, she would like to postpone the commission
appointments until January 31, 2006, so that other, �••�*°a parties can apply.
Pase 9
Councilmember O'Connor asked if Councilmember Lasman had been the �g Mayor
Pro Tem in the past and suggested someone new be given a chance.
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Councilmember O'Connor submitted the following change to the minutes of the January 9, 2046
Wark Session:
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For understandin�, Councilmember/Commissioner O'Connor auestioned r*�+°a
the advertisement far the request for bids far the lighting of the ball field that
required a bid bond.
Councilmember Niesen submitted the following.changes to the minutes af the January 9, 2006
Regular Session:
Pa�e 10
E.
'-R�� She stated this was the second vear that seminar recordin�s
were available on CD-ROM vs. cassette tane. She ex.nlained that sendin� someone to all
of the sessions zrresented on the CD-ROMs (2004. 20051 would cost annroximatelv
$2,300 ner veaz. or about $4.SQQ for ��asses fram both' vears.
Pa�e 10
Councilmember Lasman stated agreement with Mayor Kragness and Councilmember
Carmody and added that a tibrazy ••�a
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��-would be a waste of Citv monev since thines chanQes so much from vear to
vear and so didn't see the value and was concerned that a lot of Citv resources would be
tied un in that.
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She stated the City is missing out and she saved the City �488:A9 some monev by
providing her own transportation to the airport and not eating meals at City expense for a
day.
Mayor Pro Tem Carmody suggested tabling the approval of the minutes of the January 9, 2006
Regular Session until Councilmember Lasman was in attendance.
Couneilmember Niesen stated disagreement with the manner in which the information she
presented was recorded. Mr. McCauley responded that the Deputy City Clerk creates a
summary, not a transcription, of the meeting. He stated the City Clerk then reviews the minutes
and they are then forwarded to the City Manager for finalization. He stated the Deputy City
Clerk reviews the audio tape only if clarification is needed.
Councilmember Niesen stated she would like the approval of the minutes postponed until she is
able to review the tape with the City Manager. She discussed the areas of the minutes in which
she disagreed with and stated she felt the minutes portrayed her in an unprofessional manner and
some of the information is inaccurate.
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Mr. McCauley explained that Staff attempts to create a summary of the general direction of the
meeting and a policy has been adopted that states if a Councilmember wishes to amend the
minutes, a proposal should be submitted and the ultimate decision is left to the City Council.
Councilmember Niesen responded the information presented in the minutes is not true and
therefore she will provide a transcription of the presentation she gave at the January 9, 2006, City
Council Meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Carmody stated the minutes should be a summation rather than a transcription
and if the information is incorrect, a Councilmember has the opporiunity to submit desired
amendments. She stated the minutes reflect what the City Council wants to be said, not what one
Councilmember would like them to say.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
COUNCIL MEMBER NIESEN: DISCUSSION OF A RESIDENT REQUEST TO
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ASHING THE HENNEPIN COUNTY BOARD TO PUT
ANY STADIUM FUNDING PLAN TO A VOTE OF THE PEOPLE
Councilmember/Commissioner Niesen stated she was called by a resident who inquired about
her position on the Stadium Funding Plan proposed by Hennepin County. She stated that she
responded to him by saying that she is in favor of putting it to the people for a vote. She stated he
agreed and requested that the City Council make a resolution and then forwazds it to Hennepin
County.
Councilmember/Commissioner O'Connor
stated agreement with Councilmember/Commissioner
Niesen. She stated Hennepin County is asking the State of Minnesota to waive the law that says
they need to ask the people if they want their taxes raised. She stated she does not know why the
State would break its own law. She stated she would hope that it does not pass and if they want a
stadium, a referendum is needed to poll the residents. She stated agreement that this item should
be placed on the agenda for a vote on the February 13, 2006, City Council meeting.
Mayor/President Pro Tem Carmody suggested that Councilmember/Commissioner Niesen draft a
resolution asking the Hennepin County Board to put any Stadium Funding Plan to a vote of the
people.
COUNCIL MEMBER O'CONNOR: DISCUSSION OF TAX EX�MPT PROPERTY
Councilmember/Commissioner O'Connor stated she received a map of the t� exempt parcels of
Brooklyn Center and requested that City land be sold for houses or apartments.
The City CounciUCommission discussed possible pieces of land in the City that could be
developed. Public Works Director/City Engineer Todd B�omstrom clarified which of the
possible parcels that contain wells or are eannarked for a water treatment plant. The City
Council/Commission and Staff discussed the need for a water treatment plant.
Councilmember/Commissioner O'Connor suggested making more land taxable to reduce the
taxes paid by residents. She stated a third row of houses could be added narth of the existing
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houses on the golf course. She suggested housing or an apartment building along the street,
north of the parking 1ot.
Mr. McCauley discussed the open area of the golf course and stated any houses constructed on
the property wouid encroach on the golf course.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Niesen moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to close the Study
Session at 6:45 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Mayor
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE GITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BRDOKLYN CENTER
IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
WORK SESSION
JANUARY 23, 2006
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City CouneiUEconomic Development Authority met in Work Session and
was called to order by Mayor/President Pro Tem Kathleen Carmody at 7:41 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor/President Pro Tem Kathleen Carmody and Councilmembers/Commissioners Diane
Niesen and M O'Connor. Also resent were Ci Mana er/Executive Director Michael
3' P h' g
McCauley, Assistant City Manager/Director of Operations Curt Boganey, and Deputy City Clerk
Camille Yungerberg.
COUNCIL MEMBER NIESEN: DISCUSSION OF A RESIDENT REQUEST TO
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ASKING THE HENNEPIN COUNTY BOARD TO PUT
ANY STA.DIUM FUNDING PLAN TO A VOTE OF THE PEOPLE
This item was discussed at the Study Session.
COUNCIL MEMBER O'CONNOR: DISCUSSION OF TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY
This item was discussed at the Study Session.
COUNCIL MEMBER NIESEN: DISCUSSION OF PARKING pRDINANCE
PROPOSAL
Councilmember/Cornmissioner Niesen stated opposition to moving forward with the proposal.
She sta.ted she would like to postpone the discussion of this item until a11 five Councilmembers
are present. She stated based on reviewing the minutes and the details of the proposal, she feels it
is unsupportable.
Mayor/President Pro Tem Carmody stated Councilmember/Commissioner Lasman,
Mayor/President Kragness, and herself have heard concern expressed by residents regazding the
number of cars parked on residential driveways. She stated she would like time to revzew the
ordinances from Chapter 35 and would also like Mr. Dahn present. She stated Mayor/President
Kragness and Councilmember/Commissioner Lasman can review the materials and determine if
they have further questions.
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Councilmember/Commissioner Niesen stated Mr. Dahn came forward with issues in his
neighborhood which have since been mitigated. She stated a parking ordinance needs more of a
comprehensive review. She stated Brooklyn Center allowed driveways which hold many
vehicles to be built. She inquired of the screening indicated in the ordinance. City
Manager/Executive Director Michael McCauley stated the screening and the zoning code relates
to the storage of vehicles in the rear and side yards. He explained that the ordinance proposal
lirnits the number of vehicles in driveways only.
Councilmember/Commissioner Niesen stated concem with enforcement of the ordinance
consuming police resources.
MTSCELLANEOUS
Councilmember/Commissioner Carmody inquired about the sign regarding the grand opening of
Coyote Grille. She stated apparently there was underage drinking and smoking at the facility
towards the end of occupancy. Mr. McCauley explained that the owner spoke to the City Clerk
and proposed a non-feasible concept.
Councilmember/Commissianer Niesen stated she would like information on how the Park and
Recreation Department determines the offered classes. She suggested classes on finances and
municipal gavernrnent. Mayor/Presient Pro Tem Carmody responded by mentioning the
possibility of contacting a social studies teacher from Maple Grove who has won awards from
the League of Minnesota Cities for educating on municipaI government.
Councilmember/Commissioner Niesen sta.ted she would like the City Council to have rnore
involvement with the school districts. She stated she would like to discuss the option of outreach
meetings at a meeting when there is a Iight agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
CouncilmemberfCommissioner Niesen moved and Councilmember/Commissioner O'Connor
seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at
8:17 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Mayor/President
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City Council Agenda Ttem No. 7b
City o f Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Sharon Knutson, City Clerk
DATE: February 8, 2006
SUBJECT: Licenses for Council Approval
The following companies/persons have applied for City licenses as noted. Each company/person
has fulfilled the requirements of the City Ordinance governing respective licenses, submitted
appropriate applications, and paid proper fees. Licenses to be approved by the City Council on
February 13, 2006, are as follows:
GASOLINE SERVICE STATION
Brooklyn BP, Inc 6044 Brooklyn Boulevard
Qwest Communications 6540 Shingle Creek Parkway
MECHANICAL
Nordic Services 12006 12 Ave S, Burnsville
Stern Heating Cooling Inc 1927 W 5` Street, Red Wing
RENTAL
Renewal
(There were No Calls for the following)
3319 63r Ave N( Single Family) Linda Yang
4518 65` Ave N(Single Family) Ernest Anyanwu
1100 69`" Ave N(1 Bldg, 7 Units) Evan Lutheran Church of the Master
4207 Lakeside Ave N#134 (Single Family) William Linda Bjerke
Initial
6807 Quail Ave N(Single Family) Eric Cooper
1 Violation of a Protection Order
(There were No Calls for the following)
1510 69 Ave N(1 Bldg, 4 Units) Howard Lapides
4110 Lakebreeze Ave N(1 Bldg, 4 Units) Lee Thao
6206 Noble Ave N(Single Family) Edward Roe
6906 Toledo Ave N(Single Family) Edward Row
SIGNHANGER
Contact Signs 1803 Victoria St N, Roseville
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (�63) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
ww w. cityo fbrooklyncenter. org
Licenses for Council Approval Page 2 February 8, 2006
TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT
Brooklyn BP, Inc 6044 Brooklyn Boulevard
Brooklyn Center Municipal #1 5625 Xen�es Avenue North
Brooklyn Center Municipal #2 6930 Brooklyn Boulevard, Suite 2
City Council Agenda Iten� No. 7c
Office of the City Clerk
City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael J. McCauley, City M ger
FROM: Sharon Knutson, City Cler
DATE: January 20, 2006
SUBJECT: Application and Permit for a Temporary On-Sale Liquor License Submitted By St.
Alphonsus Parish, 7025 Halifax Avenue North, for ar� Event to be Held March 17, 2006
St. Alphonsus Parish, 7025 Halifax Avenue North, has submitted an application and permit for a
temporary an-sale liquor license for an event to be held on Friday, March 17, 2006.
The applicant has satisfied the City's requirements and submitted the $25 license fee, along with a
certificate of coverage for liquor liability insurance. It is reconnmended that the City Council approve
the application and permit for a temporary on-sale liquor license submitted by St. Alphonsus Parish.
After Council review, the application and permit will be forwarded to the Minnesota Department of
Public Safety Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division for approval.
Minnesota Statutes 340A.4
04, Subd. 10 reads as follows:
Temporary on-sale licenses. The governing body of a municipality may issue to (1) a club or
charitable, religious, or other nonprofit organization in existence far at least three years, (2) a
political committee registered under section l0A.14, or (3) a state university, a temporary
license for the on-sale of intoxicating liquor in connection with a social event within the
municipality sponsored by the licensee. The license may authorize the on-sale of intoxicating
liquor for not more than four consecutive days, and may authorize on-sales on premises other
than premises the licensee owns or permanently occupies. The license may provide that the
licensee may contract for intoxicating liquor catering services with the holder of a full-year on-
sale intoxicating liquor license issued by any municipality. The licenses are subject to the
terms, including a license fee, imposed by the issuing municipality. Licenses issued under this
subdivision are subject to all laws and ordinances governing the sale of intoxicating liquor
except sections 340A.409 and 340A.504, subdivision 3, paragraph (d), and those laws and
ordinances which by their nature are not applicable. Licenses under this subdivision are not
valid unless first approved by the commissioner of public safety.
�301 Shin le Creek Parkwa
b' .Y Recreataon and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (�63) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
www. cityo fbrooklyncenter. org
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Minnesota Deparhnent of Public Safety
ALCOHOL AND GAMBLING ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
444 Cedar Street Suite 133, St. Paul MN 55101-5133 Y
F""""� (651) 215-6209 Fax (651) 297-5259 TTY (651) 282-6555 ��;";i��
WWW.DPS.STATE.MN.US
APPLICATION AND PERMIT
FOR A 1 TO 4 DAY TEMPORARY ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE
TYPE OR PRINT INFORMATION
NAME OF ORGANIZATION DATE ORGANIZED TAX EXEMPT NUMBER
Lr,� 1 q�9 5 �2�
STREET ADD�tESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
��d5 l�GZ rGf /'.1J� 1" �ic�c,�nl.�G' �'�^�,r" C J C �y Z t
NAME OF PERSON MAKII�G APPLICATION BUSINESS PHONE HOME PHONE
�a- ►[-.cz� Q e_ C7C� G In i J 0 G� (1 �l Z `t `f G
DATES LIQUOR WILL BE SOLD 1-- TYPE OF ORGANIZATIO
�r .T j� REL.IGIOt1S� nTHER NOrjpROFIT
ORGANIZATION OFFICER'S NAME ADDRESS
►2 1 c t l 7 O 1S c1 yc. �J" s �—�j
ORGANIZATION OFFICER'S NAME ADDRESS
ORGANIZATION OFFICER'S NAME ADDRESS
Location license will be used. If an outdoor area, describe
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Will the applicant contract for intoxi liquor service? If so, give the name and address of the liquor licensee providing the service.
j�}
Will the applicant carry liquor liability insurance? If so, please provide the carrier's name and amount of coverage.
3 i
APROVAL
APPLICATION MiJST BE APPROVED BY CITY OR COUNTY BEFORE SUBMITTING TO ALCOHOL GAMBLING
ENFORCEMENT
CITY/COUNTY DATE APPROVED
CITY FEE AMOUNT LICENSE DATES
DATE FEE PAID
SIGNATURE CITY CLERK OR COUNTY OFFICIAL APPROVED DIRECTOR ALCOHOL AND GAMBLING ENFORCEMENT
NOTE: Submit this form to the city or county 30 days prior to event. Forward application signed by city and/or county to the address
above. If the applica6on is approved the Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division will return t6is application to be used as the License for the event
PS-09079 (02/OS)
Date: 1/6/2006
Certificate of Coverage
Certi£cate Holder This Certif cate is issued as a matter of information only and
Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis confers no rights uQon the holder of this certificate. This certificate
Chancery Office does not amend, extend or alter the coverage afforded below.
226 Summit Avenue
St. Paul MN 551�2 Company Affording Coverage
THE CATHOLIC MUTUAL RELIEF SOCIETY
10843 OLD MII.L RD
Covered Location OMAHA, NE 68154
Church of St. Alphonsus
7025 Halifax Avenue North
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429-1394
Coverages
This is to certify that the coverages listed below have been issued to the certificate holder named above for the certificate
indicated, notwithstanding any requirement, term or condition of any contract or other document with respect to which this
certificate may be issued or may pertain, the coverage afforded described herein is subject to all the terms, exclusions and
conditions of such coverage. Limits shown may have been reduced by paid claims.
Coverage Effective Coverage Expiration
Type of Coverage Certificate Number Date Date Limits
Property I
Real Personal Property I
General Liability General Aggregate I
Products-Comp/OF Agg
Occurrence Personal Adv Injury I
8589 7/1/2005 7/1/2006 Each Occurrence �500,000
Claims Made
Fire Damage (Any one fire)
Med Exp (Any one person)
Excess Liability I
8589 7/1/2005 7/1/2006 Eachoccurrence �500,000
Other I I
Each Occurrence I
Description of Operations/Locations/Vehicles/Special Items
Coverage is verified for the St. Patrick's Day Celebration to be held on March 17, 2006, in the St. Alphonsus School gymnasium.
Includes Liyuor Liability.
Holder of Certificate Cancellation
Should any of the above described coverages be cancelled
City of Brooklyn Pazk before the expiration date thereof, the issuing company will
endeavor to mail 30 days written notice to the holder of
certificate named to the left, but failure to mail such notice shall
impose no obligation or liabitity of any kind upon the company,
its agents or representatives.
Authorized Representattve
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City Council Agenda Item No. 7d
�'ity of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 8, 2006
TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Todd Blomstrom, Director of Public works
SUBJECT: Resolution Calling for a Hearing on Proposed Special Assessments for Diseased
Tree Removal Costs, Delinquent Weed Removal Costs, and Delinquent Public
Utility Service Accounts
The purpose of this resolution is to order a public hearing on Monday, March 13, 2006 at 7 p.m. or as
soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to hear and pass upon all objections, if any, to the
proposed special assessments for diseased tree remova'1 costs, delinquent weed removal accounts,
and delinquent public utility service accounts. Proposed special assessment levy rolls for diseased
tree and delinquent weed removal accounts area attached to this memorandum. The proposed levy
roll for delinquent public utility service accounts will be available for inspection at the City Council
meeting on Monday night.
Trees that were removed from properties listed on the tree removal levy roll were previously
declared a public nuisance by past City Council resolutions. These trees were removed by the City's
tree contractor in accordance with established policy to minimize public safety hazards and the
spread of infectious tree diseases such as Dutch elm disease.
Property owners with delinquent weed destruction accounts have received notice of delinquent
accounts in accordance with the established collection policy and have not made payment.
Property owners with delinquent public utilities service accounts have received notice of delinquent
account in accordance with the established collection policy and have not made payment.
Future Council actions include the public hearing at the specified date and adoption of a resolution to
certify the special assessment levy rolls with Hennepin County. The interest rate is 5.5 percent for
special assessments, as previously established by the CounciL
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
www. cityo fbrooklyncenter.org
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR DISEASED TREE REMOVAL COSTS, DELINQUENT
WEED REMOVAL COSTS, AND DELINQUENT PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE
ACCOUNTS
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
that:
1. A hearin shall be held on the 13th day of March, 2006 in City Hall at 7 p.m.
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or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to pass upon the propose d
assessments for the following charges:
Diseased Tree Removal Costs
Delinquent Weed Removal Costs
Delinquent Public Utility Service Accounts
2. The City Clerk with the assistance of the Director of Public Works shall
forthwith prepare assessment rolls for the above charges, and shall keep them
on file and open to inspection by any 'interested persons.
3. The City Clerk is directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the proposed
assessment to be published once in the official newspaper at least two weeks
prior to the hearing.
4. The City Clerk shall cause mailed notice to be given to the owner of each
parcel described in such assessment rolls not less than two weeks prior to the
hearing.
Date Mayar
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PENDING LEVY ROLL
FEBRUARY 13, 2006
TREE REMOVAL 2006
�MUNICIPAL CODE NO. 22 Levy runs five (5) years
I I PROPERTY ASSESSED OWNER
LEVY I PROPERn Address Name
NO. IDENTIFICATION NO. I AMOUNT I Leqal Descri�tion
16568 �01-118-21-13-0012 I$6,982.50 1627 58TH AVE N IJUDITH PAURUS
16568 �01-118-21-23-0087 �$1,737.37 �5743 GIRARD AVE N IFOLUWASAYO AKINDUMILA
16568 101-118-21-24-0032 $362.60 �5856 DUPONT AVE N ICHAD LEMM
16568 �01-118-21-32-0066 I $778.88 15568 HUMBOLDT AVE N IPETER DIANE NYEMAH
16568 01-118-21-33-0018 I $376J8 �5309 GIRARD AVE N IJACK TINA NEVALA
16568 01-118-21-33-0023 I$1,630.88 15337 GIRARD AVE N IJOSEPH GROVES
16568 101-118-21-34-0061 $499.63 15406 COLFAX AVE N ICYNTHIA GRANQUIST
16568 I01-118-21-34-0109 $1,764.00 15438 DUPONT AVE N IHOUMPHENG BOUNSAVATH
16568 101-118-21-34-0114 I $452.38 15448 DUPONT AVE N IPATRICIA SELPLE
16568 101-118-21-34-0129 I $696:34 15333 BRYANT AVE N ILILICE YOPP
16568 �02-118-21-14-0021 I$2,030.25 �5807 KNOX AVE N IDEAN LAVONNE DUNN
16568 102-118-21-22-0028 I$1,843.88 15912 XERXES AVE N IGABRIAL KROMAH/GAIL MITCHELL
16568 �02-118-21-34-0027 �$1,119.68 12329 55TH AVE N �MILTON THERESA MATTHEWS
16568 102-118-21-41-0021 I $1,524.38 �5542 IRVING AVE N MKONDIWAY BAGANA
16568 �OZ-118-21-42-0091 I $452.38 15536 JUDY LA IPAMELA ELIASON
16568 102-118-21-43-0040 �$1,870.50 15301 LOGAN AVE N IMONICA CRUSHSHON
16568 IO2-118-21-43-0051 I$1,125.00 15312 MORGAN AVE N IJANICE GEPHART
16568 �03-118-21-12-0016 I$2,291.18 16025 BROOKLYN BLVD IOSCAR CAFFIERI
16568 I03-118-21-12-0017 $912.00 16019 BROOKLYN BLVD �GLORIA POINTER
16568 �03-118-21-12-0086 I $329.25 16036 EWING AVE N IRAYMOND BARBARA SNYDER
16568 103-118-21-21-0120 I$3,894.00 14201 61ST AVE N IEDWINA MARIAH FLOWERS
16568 �03-118-21-21-0132 $362.60 �3813 61ST AVE N �MATHA LAO
16568 103-118-21-24-0074 I $901.25 15821 PEARSON DR IPATRICK JULIE SHEA
16568 �03-118-21-24-0092 $499.63 �5818 HALIFAX AVE N IMARY WEST
16568 �03-118-21-31-0032 I $590.37 13818 BURQUEST LA IROGER MARSHA DOKKEN
16568 f03-118-21-43-0042 I$9,911.25 15348 NORTHPORT DR ISCOTT HUGHES
16568 �10-118-21-12-0087 I $699.00 �5242 FRANCE AVE N IDUANE SUSAN KLATKE
16568 �10-118-21-13-0013 I$2,923.18 13321 50TH AVE N IMICKEY JANET DRAUSE
16568 125-119-21-33-0034 I $263.10 17000 FREMONT AVE N IJOHN STEENSLAND II
16568 �25-119-21-34-0008 I $805.50 1720 69TH AVE N ITHEODORE ELLIOT LINDA ERDAHL
16568 126-119-21-41-0086 I $376.78 17100 LOGAN AVE N ICLARENCE LILAMAE FROBERG
16568 128-119-21-43-0021 I $376.78 16918 TOLEDO AVE N IDANIEL &CYNTHIA LAMAH
16568 �33-119-21-11-0020 I $32925 16813 ORCHARD AVE N ITOU VUE CHAO VANG
16568 133-119-21-11-0049 I $376.68 �6718 PERRY AVE N IMICHAEL REID
16568 �33-119-21-42-0121 $32925 �5306 63RD AVE N hFREDERICK DOROTHY QUIGLEY
16568 �33-119-21-44-0010 I $443.40 I4801 63RD AVE N IEXODUS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
16568 134-119-21-11-0066 $499.63 �3012 68TH AVE N ICOMFORT ROBERTS
16568 134-119-21-12-0037 $263.10 16730 DREW AVE N ICRAIG JEANNE O'BRIEN
16568 �34-119-21-13-0054 I$1,870.50 16512 DREW AVE N �ANDREW LISA HOCKERT
16568 134-119-21-21-0017 I$1,002.53 16714 GRIMES AVE N �AGNES AUSTIN
16568 I34-119-21-31-0097 �$4,167.00 16318 INDIANA AVE N �ELLEN NIZNIK
16568 134-119-21-32-0090 $938.63 16336 LEE AVE N �KELLY CHARLES BANKS
16568 �34-119-21-33-0045 M $362.60 14501 63RD AVE N IAUGSTINE CLEMENTINA OBINWA
16568 134-119-21-34-0017 I $452.38 16121 FRANCE AVE N IGABRIEL BERNICE SAYEE
16568 134-119-21-34-0031 $699.00 13901 JANET LA �KHAMSENE NASOMBATH
16568 134-119-21-34-0051 $376.78 �4000 62ND AVE N IEDNA SULUVAN
16568 134-119-21-41-0041 I $362.60 13119 64TH AVE N �MARK SARA FERBER
16568 136-119-21-21-0118 I$1,843.88 REAR OF 701 69TH AVE N �DAVID EVANSON
16568 136-119-21-43-0025 I$5,278.50 506 61SST AVE N ISTEFANIE FERNANDO BACA
I I I I
I I $69,979.01
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PENDING LEVY ROLL O O�
FEBRUARY 13, 2006
WEED DESTRUCTION 2006
UNICIPAL CODE NO. 22 e� Lew runs one (11 year
PROPERTY ASSESSED OWNER
LEVY PROPERTY Address Name
NO. 1DENTIFICATION NO. AMOUNT Leaal Descriation
16569 �01-118-21-31-0071 $320.00 �5535 COLFAX AVE N �JOEL HIMMEL
16569 I01-118-21-33-0160 I $382.50 15417 FREMONT AVE N ILEILANI FLEMISTER
I 16569 �02-118-21-41-0002 I $130.00 15527 HUMBOLDT AVE N ITODD DIANNE VANSLYKE
16569 �02-118-21-41-0099 I $152.50 15556 LOGAN AVE N INICK MORRIS
16569 102-118-21-43-0061 I $387.50 15331 MORGAN AVE N IJACK BONIFACE
16569 �02-118-21-43-0077 $130.00 12006 55TH AVE N �MATHIAS ERICK BINGAMAN
16569 �03-118-21-11-0100 I $130.00 15907 YORK AVE N �JOHN PATRICIA CLOUTIER
16569 103-11&21-24-0102 I $130.00 15813 HALIFAXAVE N IFETHI MOHAMMED/HIKMETABDURASHID
16569 103-118-21-31-0029 I $130.00 13906 BURQUEST LA IPASCAL ATEM
16569 127-119-21-31-0043 I $230.00 (7112 HALtFAX AVE N ISA{YfD RfZVI
16569 127-119-21-32-0081 I $152.50 17207 KYLE AVE N �MICHELLE OGREN
16569 128-119-21-41-0136 I $320.00 �4831 71STAVE N �W T PHAM
16569 133-119-21-13-0079 I $190.00 16523 UNITY AVE N �YEE XIONG
16569 134-119-21-12-0041 I $197.50 13701 69TH AVE N �JOANNE WERNER
16569 134-119-21-13-0071 I $342.50 16518 CHOWEN AVE N IJP MORGAN CHASE BANK
16569 134-119-21-23-0058 I $130.00 14419 WINCHESTER LA �L D& M E LARSON
16569 134-119-21-32-0097 I $130.00 16413 JUNE AVE N �SHERIF MEDHAT ABDELAZIZ
16569 134-119-21-41-0095 I $175.00 16312 BEARD AVE N IDAWN GRAY
16569 134-119-21-43-0034 $130.00 13413 62ND AVE N (MAI THUONG NGYUEN
16569 136-119-21-12-0001 I $540.00 IAUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION NO. 309 �ZEV OMAN
16569 136-119-21-12-0038 I $837.50 IAUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION NO. 310 IDAVID EVANSON
16569 136-119-21-21-0122 I $43.33 IEASTBROOK ESTATES LOT 1, BLOCK 2 IEASTBROOK PROPERTIES
16569 136-119-21-21-0123 I $43.33 IEASTBROOK ESTATES LOT 2, BLOCK 2 IEASTBROOK PROPERTIES
16569 �36-119-21-21-0124 $43.33 �EASTBROOK ESTATES LOT 3. BLOCK 2 IEASTBROOK PROPERTIES
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ITOTAL I $5,397.491
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�ity Council Agenda Item No. 7e
City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 8, 2006
TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Todd Blomstrom, Director of Public Works_�`
SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting Engineer's Feasibility Report and Calling for a Public
Hearing, Improvement Project Nos. 2006-05, 06, 07 and 08, Humboldt Avenue
and Earle Brown Drive Street, Storm Drainage, and Utility Improvements
On September 26, 2005, the City Council established the Humboldt Avenue and Earle Brown
Drive Street, Storm Drainage, and Utility Improvements project by Resolution 2005-141. This
action was taken in accordance with the 5-year Capital Improvement Program, which identifies
portions of Humboldt Avenue and Earle Brown Drive for street and utility reconstruction in 2006.
The attached feasibility report provides a summary of the project evaluation and preliminary
layout for street and utility improvements. The report also includes the results of a resident
survey that was mailed to all property owners within the project area. A public information
meeting was conducted on January 18, 2006 to provide project information to property owners
along Humboldt Avenue. Individual meetings were conducted with representatives of the five
properties located within the project area along Earle Brown Drive.
The project cost is estimated to be $1,651,700. Funding sources for the project are proposed from
a variety of sources as described in the feasibility report and as listed below.
Special Assessments 378,000
Sanitary Sewer Utility 176,300
Water Utility 274,700
Storm Sewer Utility 256,100
Street Construction Fund 119,400
Municipal State Aid Fund 447,200
Total 1,651,700
Attached for consideration is a City Council resolution to receive the Engineer's Feasibility
Report, and to call for a public hearing for March 13, 2006 to consider approval of the project.
Legal notice would then be published, and all property owners who could potentially be assessed
for improvements would receive a Notice of Public Hearing via certified mail.
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org
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uced the followin resolution and moved its
Member introd g
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S FEASIBII.,ITY REPORT AND
CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2006-
O5, 06, 07 AND 08, HiJMBOLDT AVENUE AND EARLE BROWN DRIVE
STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council, by Resolution No. 2005-141 directed the
preparation of an engineer's feasibility report for pnoposed improvements to the streets, storm drainage
systems and public utilities for Humboldt Avenue and Earle Brown Drive; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has prepared said report, and recommends that the
proposed improvements be considered; and
WHEREAS, the costs have been estimated for proposed improvements to streets, storm
drainage systems and public utilities within the project area; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes to use special assessments to fund a portion of the cost of
street improvements as outlined in said report; and
WHEREAS, the project cost is esrimated to be $1,651,700 and the project funding sources
are currently estimated to be:
Special Assessments 378,000
Sanitary Sewer Utility 176,300
Water Utility 274,700
Storm Sewer Utility 256,100
Street Construcrion Fund 119,400
Municipal State Aid Fund 447,200
Total 1,651,700
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, that:
1. 'The Engineer's Feasibility Report for proposed improvements to the streets, storm
drainage systems and public utiliries for Humboldt Avenue and Earle Brown Drive is
received and accepted.
2. A hearing shall be held on the 13` day of March, 2006, in the City Hall Council
Chambers at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to pass upon
said improvement project and at such time and place all persons owning property
affected by said improvements will be given an opportunity to be heard with
reference to said improvements.
RESOLUTION NO.
3. The City Clerk is directed to cause a notice of the hearing to be published in the
official newspaper at least two weeks prior to the hearing, and shall state in the notice
the total cost of the improvement.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 SHINGLE CREEK PKWY
BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430
ENGINEERING: 763-569-3340
FAX: 763-569-3494
ENGINEER `S
FEASIBILITY REPORT
FOR
HUMBOLDT AVENUE AND
EARLE BROWN DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS
IMPROVEMEN�' PROJECT NOS. 2006-05, 06, 07 &08
FEBRUARY 2006
I hereby certify that this feasibility report
was prepared by me or under my direct
supervision, and that I am a duly Registered
Professional Engineer �under the laws of the
State of Minnesota
/.a�
Todd A. Blomstrom, P. E.
Reg. No. 26437
February 8, 2006
Feasibility Report Humboldt Ave Earle Brown Dr Page 1
I. BACKGROUND
In 2006, the City of Brooklyn Center will be entering the 13 year of its long-range infrastructure
rehabilitation program. This program has consisted of a systematic rehabilitation andlor replacement of the
City's aging streets, water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewers, sidewalks and street lights.
The City's Capital Improvement Program identifies portions of Humboldt Avenue and Earle Brown Drive
for reconstruction in 2006. The proposed project includes roadway and utility improvements within the
project limits shown on Figures 1 and 2. The general improvement area consists of: l.) Humboldt Avenue
from Freeway Boulevard to 69 Avenue North; and 2.) Earle Brown Drive from Summit Drive to 1600 feet
northeast of Summit Drive.
This report was prepared in response to City Council �Resolution No. 2005-1�1 directing staff to prepare a
feasibility report and collect public input on the proposed project. A public information meeting for the
Humboldt Avenue portion of the project was conducted on 3anuary 18, 2006 and was attended by only one
property owner representative. Individual meetings were conducted with representatives of the five
properties located within the project area along Earle Brown Drive.
II. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS HUMBOLDT AVENUE
A. 5treet Improvements for Humboldt Avenue
The most recent street improvements along Humboldt Avenue occurred in 1990 when a 2-inch thick overlay
surface layer was applied to the existing roadway pavement. The existing street pavement below the surface
layer has been in service for more than 30 years. The pavement along Humboldt Avenue is aging and
showing fatigue and distress. The overlay pavement has reached the end of its expected life cycle. Two
past water main breaks along Humboldt Avenue have further distressed the pavement structure. It is no
longer cost-effective to routinely maintain these streets with seal coating or thin overlay procedures.
Complete reconstruction is considered warranted.
Recommended street reconstruction activities include the replacement of all curb and gutter along the west
side of the roadway to accommodate the replacement of water main and replacement of approximately 30
percent of curb and gutter along the east side of the roadway to repair damaged curb and provide for
replacement of various segments of storm sewer. Full depth pavement replacement is recommended for all
portions of roadway within the proj ect area. The proposed street reconstruction does not include substantial
changes to the roadway width, alignment or elevation. Proposed street improvements are shown in
Appendix A.
Traffic volumes of 11,500 vehicles per day have been recorded along this segment of roadway. The existing
4-lane street design is sufficient to convey the current traffic levels. Significant changes in local traffic
patterns are not anticipated as a result of the proposed reconstruction of the roadway.
Humboldt Avenue is designated as a Municipal State Aid route between Freeway Boulevard and 69
Avenue. Therefore, Municipal State Aid funds are available for this project. The estimated construction
cost for street improvements is provided on Table 1 of this report.
Feasibility Report Hurrcboldt Ave Earle Brown Dr Page 2
B. Storm Drainage Improvements Humboldt Avenue
A majority of the storm water runoff from Humboldt Avenue discharges to trunk storm sewers along 65
Avenue and 70 Avenue. These trunk storm sewers eventually discharge to the Mississippi River.
Currently, storm water runoff from the project area is not treated prior to discharging to the river. In-line
storm water treatment devices are not proposed with the project due to the limited underground utility space
along Humboldt Avenue. However, in-line storm water treatment devices are proposed along both trunk
storm sewer lines as part of the street and utility reconstruction work scheduled for 2007.
Storm sewer pipes within the project area were televised during the project planning process. Several
sections of storm sewer along Humboldt Avenue were found to be cracked, spalled, or fractured. In some
sections of the storm sewer, the interior surface of the pipe has corroded to the point that the reinforcing
wire is exposed. Therefore, a majority of the existing storm sewer is proposed to be replaced as part of the
project. Appendix A provides a preliminary layout for storm drainage improvements to serve the project
area.
C. Sanitary Sewer Improvements Humboldt Avenue
The existing sanitary sewer within the project area is 8-inch diameter VCP (clay) pipe, installed during the
1961 and 1965 construction seasons. Most of the sanitary sewer was found to be in fair condition during a
recent televising inspection. Several abandoned or unused sewer services extend from the sewer main along
Humboldt Avenue. Proposed sewer improvements include cured-in-place pipe lining in order to seal off the
unused services and eliminate leaking joints. The estimated construction cost of sanitary sewer work is
provided on Table 1.
D. Water System Improvements Humboldt Avenue
The existing water main along Humboldt Avenue consists of 8-inch diameter cast iron pipe installed during
the 1961 construction season. Higher rates of corrosion have been noted along this segment of water main.
Water main breaks have occurred at the intersection of Humboldt Avenue and Freeway Boulevard as well
the intersection of Humboldt Avenue and 67 Avenue. These water main breaks resulted in significant
damage to the roadway pavement and were costly to repair. The proposed project improvements include the
replacement of all water main and services along Humboldt Avenue. The estimated construction cost of
proposed water improvements is provided on Table 1.
III. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS EARLE BROWN DRIVE
A. Street Improvements for Earle Brown Drive
The portion of Earle Brown Drive located within the project area was originally constructed in 1981. On
average, the street is 30 feet wide with a pavement thickness of about 6 inches. The existing pavement is
very distressed with extensive cracking and potholes. The pavement has reached the end of its expected life
cycle. Complete reconstruction is considered warranted.
Recommended street reconstruction activities include the replacement of various sections of curb and gutter
along the east side of the roadway to accommodate the replacement of sanitary sewer and full depth
Feasibility Report Humboldt Ave Earle Brown Dr Page 3
reconstruction of the existing pavement section. The extension of sidewalk along the south side of the
roadway is also currently included with the proposed street improvements as shown in Appendix A.
Earle Brown Drive is designated as a local street. Municipal State Aid funds are not available for
improvements to Earle Brown Drive. The estimated construction cost for street improvements is provided
on Table 2.
B. Storm Drainage Improvements Earle Brown Drive
A majority of the storm water runoff from Earle Brown Drive discharges to a trunk storm sewer crossing
under Interstate 94/694 and eventually discharges to the Mississippi River. In-line storm water treatment
devices are proposed along this trunk storm sewer line as part of the street and utility reconstruction work
scheduled for 2007.
Storm sewer pipes within the project area were televised during the condition assessment phase of the
project planning process. The storm sewer was found to be in fair to good condition with the exception of
one storm sewer lateral crossing near Summit Drive. This storm sewer is scheduled to be replaced as part of
the project improvements. Appendix A shows a preliminary concept for storm drainage improvements to
serve the project area.
C. Sanitary Sewer Improvements Earle Brown Drive
The existing sanitary sewer along Earle Brown Drive is 8-inch diameter PVC,pipe installed in 1981.
Approximately 700 feet of sanitary sewer is scheduled .for replacement with 12-inch diameter pipe to
provide additional conveyance capacity for anticipated development within the vacant Economic
Development Authority property along Earle Brown Drive. The remaining portion of the sanitary sewer is
in fair to good condition and has not required extensive maintenance in recent years. The estimated
construction cost of sanitary sewer work is provided on Table 2.
D. Water System Improvements Earle Brown Drive
The existing water main along Earle Brown Drive consists of 12-inch diameter cast iron pipe along the
northern portion of Earle Brown Drive that was installed in 1974 and 10-inch diameter ductile iron pipe
along the western portion of Earle Brown Drive that was installed in 1981. In 2005, City crews excavated
the CIP water main at two locations to perform a visual inspection for corxosion. The cast iron water main
along the project corridor appeared in good condition with little corrosion.• The proposed water main
improvements are limited to extending two new service laterals into the vacant lot along the southeastern
side of Earle Brown Drive.
IV. ESTIMATED COSTS AND FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS
The total estimated cost for the proposed improyements. as outlined in this report is $1,651,700. Table 1
provides a summary of the estimated project costs for Humboldt Avenue Improvements. Table 2 provides a
summary of the estimated project costs for Earle Brown Drive Improvements. Funding for the project is
available from several sources as described below.
Feasibility Report Humboldt Ave Earle Brown Dr Page 4
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A. Costs and Funding for Street Improvements
S The estimated project cost for roadway improvements is $761,500 for Humboldt Avenue and $234,900 for
Earle Brown Drive. The preliminary estimate includes the cost for proj ect administration, engineering and
10 percent construction contingency.
It is proposed to levy special assessments for street improvements in accordance with the City's special
assessment policy in the amounts provided in Appendix B. Special assessments for commercial, industrial,
institutional, and RS residential properties within the proposed project corridors were calculated on an area
basis. An "A" zone of benefit was determined that includes that area of all properties abutting the street to be
improved, extending to a depth of 200 feet or the property depth, whichever is less. A"B" zone of lesser
benefit was established to identify those properties or portions of properties which do not abut the improved
roadway, but which accrue benefit.
On this basis, it is estimated that special assessments totaling $378,000 should be levied for street
improvements. The remaining street construction costs should be funded from the Street Reconstruction
Fund and the Municipal State Aid Construction Fund as listed in Tables 1 and 2.
B. Costs and Funding for Storm Drainage System Improvements
The total estimated cost for storm drainage improvements is $172,400 for Humboldt Avenue and $31,900
for Earle Brown Drive. The preliminary estimate includes the cost for project administration, engineering
and 10 percent construction contingency. The cost for proposed storm drainage improvements should be
funded by the City's Storm Sewer Utility Fund. A portion of the cost for curb and gutter improvements
should also be funded from the Storm Sewer Utility Fund as noted on Tables 1 and 2.
C. Costs and Funding for Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Improvements
The estimated cost of sanitary sewer replacements is $176,300 and the estimated costs for water main
replacements is $274,700. As previously noted, these total cost estimates include the cost for project
administration, engineering and a 10 percent construction contingency. All costs for water, sanitary sewer
and street light improvements should be funded by their respective utility funds, in accordance with
established policy for such improvements.
Feasibility Report Humboldt Ave Earle Brown Dr Page S
V. RECOMMENDED PROJECT SCHEDULE
The following preliminary schedule is provided for the proj ect based on past history of public improvement
projects of the same scope and size.
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I, Action Tar�et Date
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City Council Receives Feasibility Report February 13, 2006
i Declares Cost to be Assessed and
Calls for Public Hearings
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Council Holds Public Hearing, Authorizes the March 13, 2006
Project and
Orders Preparation of Plans and Specs
Ci Council A roves Plans and S ecs I
tY PP P March 27, 2006
Authorizes Advertisement for Bids
I City Receives and Opens Project Bids May 3, 2006
City Council Awards Contract May 8, 2006
Start Construction on Project May 29, 2006
Construction Substantially Complete October 31, 2006
VI. CONCLUSIONS
The overall condition of the City's street and utility infrastructure systems is critical to the operation, safety,
welfare, and economic health of the entire City. As a result of the infrastructure needs described, and the
proposed solutions and estimated costs provided in this report, the proposed project is considered to be
necessary, cost effective, and feasible.
Feasibility Report Humboldt Ave Earle Brown Dr Page 6
Table 1: Cost and Funding
Improvement Project Nos. 2006-05, 06, 07, 08
Humboldt Avenue Improvements
Sanitary Water Storm Estimated
Streets Sewer Main Sewer Totai
Estimated Expenditures
Estimated Construction Cost $662,200.001 $80,600.00 $217,100.00 $449,900.00 $1,109,800.00
Contingencies (10°/a) I $66,200.001 $8,000.00 $21,700.00 $,15,000.00 $110,900.00
Administration, Engineering Legal $33,100.001 $4,000.00 $10,800.00 $7,500.00 $55,400.00
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Total Estimated Project Costs (Feasibility) $761,500.00 $92,600.00 $249,600.00 $172,400.00 $1,276,100.00
Estimated Revenue
Street Assessments $269,500.001 I I I $269,500.00
Storm Drainage Assessments I I I I $0.00
Sanitary Sewer Utility Fund I $92,600.001 I I $92,600.00
Water Utility Fund I I $249,600.001 I $249,600.00
Storm Sewer Utility Fund (Note 1) $44,800.00I I I $172,400.00� $217,200.00
Street Light Utility Fund I I I $0.00
Street Construction Fund I I I $0.00
Municipal State Aid $447,200.00! I I $447,200.00
Total Estimated Revenue (Feasibility) $761,500.00 $92,600.00 $249,600.00 $172,400.00 $1,276,100.00
Notes
1.) Cost of curb gutter drainage improvements allocated to storm sewer utility
2.) Estimate assumes inflationary increase of approximately 3.5 percent over 2005 unit prices
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Tabie 2: Cost and Funding
Improvement Project Nos. 2006-05, 06, 07, 08
Earle Brown Drive improvements
Sanitary Water Storm Estimated
Streets Sewer Main Sewer Total
Estimated Expenditures
Estimated Construction Cost $204,300.00 $72,900.00 $21,900.001 $27,700.00 $326,800.00
Contingencies (10%) $20,400.00 $7,200.00 $2,100.001 $2,800.00 $32,500.00
Administration, Engineering Legal $10,200.00 $3,600.00 $1,100.001 $1,400.00 $16,300.00
Totaf Estimated Project Costs (�easibility) $234,900.00 $83,700.00 $25,100.00 $31,900.00 $375,600.00
Estimated Revenue
Street Assessments I $108,500.001 I I $108,500.00
Storm Drainage Assessments I I $0.00
Sanitary Sewer Utility Fund I I $83,700.00 I I $83,700.00
Water Utility Fund I $25,100.001 I $25,100.00
Storm Sewer Utility Fund (Note 1) $7,000.001 I $31,900.00 $38,900.00
Street Light Utility Fund 1 I I $0.00
Street Construction Fund I $119,400.001 I I $119,400.00
Municipal State Aid I I I $0.00
Total Estimated Revenue (Feasibility) $234,900.00 $83,700.00 $25,100.00 $31,900.00 $375,600.00
Notes
1.) Cost of curb gutter drainage improvements allocated to storm sewer utility
2.) Estimate assumes inflationary increase of approximatefy 3.5 percent over 2005 unit prices
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Appendix B
Feasibility Report Humboldt Ave Earle Brown Dr
CITY: �F.8R0�]Kl`FA�:CEN�ER:.PRO.PQS€D.:PENDfNG.:1kS9ESSI�IfEN:T::RQ�:ti:
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3511921110002 �6737 HUMBOLDT AVE N 16574 I $10,178.32
3511921110005 1505 69TH AVE N 16574 I $�.Z38•78
3511921110006 16807 HUMBOLDT AVE N"' 16574 $22.2�3•23
3511921110017 �6753 HUMBOLDT AVE N 16574 1 $1.013.52
3511921110018 16749 HUMBOLDT AVE N 16574 1 $1,013.52
3511921110019 1,6757 HUMBOLDT AVE N 16574 $1,013.52
3511921110020 I6761 HUMBOLDT AVE N 16574 I $1,013.52
3511921110021 �6769 HUMBOLDT AVE N 16574 I $1,013.52
3511921110022 16765 HUMBOLDT AVE N 16574 I $1,013.52
3511921110023 ��6773 HUMBOLDT AVE N 16574 I $1,013.52
3511921110024 �6777 HUMBOLDT AVE N i 16574 i $1,013.52
3511921110025 IqSSN SPACE (do not assess)
3511921110026 11537 HUMBOLDT PL N 16574 $1,008.41
3511921110027 11543 HUMBOLDT PL N f 16574 I $1,008.41
3511921110028 1549 HUMBOLDT PL N' i 16574 $1,008.41
3511921110029 �1555 HUMBOLDT PL N 16574 I $1,008.41
3511921110030 �1531 HUMBOLDT Pl N 16574 I $1,008.41
3511921110031 11525 HUMBOLDT PL N 16574 $1,008.41
3511921110032 1519 HUM80LOT P� N 16574 1 $1,008.41
3511921110033 �1513 HUMBOLDT PL N 16574 I $1,008.41
3511921110034 1507 HUMBOLDT PL N 16574 I $1,008.41
3511921110035 �1501 HUMBOLDT PL N 16574 I $1,008.41
3511921110036 �ASSN SPACE (do not assess)
3511921110039 �6645 HUMBOLDT AVE N 16574 $20,513.34
3511921140009 �6511 HUMBOLDT AVE N 16574 I $50,552.71
3511921140010 �6501 HUMBOLDT AVE N 16574 $7,616.96�
3511921140013 �6625 HUMBOLDT AVE N 16574 I $24,462.45
3611921220036 �6840 HUMBOLDT AVE N 16574 I $4,933.19
3611921220038 �6700 HUMBOLDT AVE N 16574 I $8,27020
3611921220043 �6640 HUMBOLDT AVE N 16574 I $8,143.63
3611921220047 �6800 HUMBOLDT AVE N 16574 $37,860.71
3611921230001 �6500 HUMBOLDT AVE N 16574 $49.324.21
�ITOTAL ASSESSMENT $269,499.99
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3511921110063 ,6807 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT A101 I
3511921110064 ��6807 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT A102 $628.63
3511921110065 �6807 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT A103 $624'�9
3511921110066 �6807 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT A104 I $626.41
3511921110067 �6807 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT A201 I $644.18
3511921110068 �6807 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT A202 $644.18
3511921110069 �6807 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT A203 I $644.18
3511921110070 �6807 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT A204 $641.97
3511921110071 �6807 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT A301 $639.74
3511921110072 �6807 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT A302 $646.40
3511921110073 �6807 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNiT A303 $644.18
3511921110074 �6807 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNiT A304 I $639.74
3511921110075 �6813 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT B101 I $628.63
3511921110076 �6813 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT 8102. I $382.07
3511921110077 �6813 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT B103 I $624.19
3511921110078 �6813 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT 8104 I $624.19
3511921110079 �6813 HUMBOIDT AVE N UNIT 8201 I $644•18
3511921110080 �6813 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT B202 I $644.18
3511921110081 �6813 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT B203
3511921110082 16813 HUMBOLOT AVE N UNIT B204
3511921110083 �6813 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT 8301 I $641.97
3511921110084 �6813 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT 8302 I
3511921110085 �6813 HUMBOIDT AVE N UNI7 B303 I $641.97
3511921110086 �6813 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT 8304 I $641.97
3511921110087 �6819 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT C101 I $626.41
3511921110088 16819 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT C102 I $386.51
3511921110089 i6819 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT C103 I $624.19
3511921110090 �6819 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT C104 i $626.41
3511921110091 �6819 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT C201 I $641.97
351 1921 1 7 0092 �6819 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT C202 I $646.40
3511921110093 �6819 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT C203 I $639J4)
16819 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT C204 I I $639T41
3511921110094 $644.18�
3511921110095 �6819 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT C301
3511921110096 �6819 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT C302
3511921110097 �6819 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT C303 i $641.97�,
3511921110098
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35-119-21-43-0007 �6300 SHINGLE CREEK PKWY 16575 I $16,663.28
35-119-21-43-0008 �6200 SHINGLE CREEK PKWY N 16575 $14,276.83
35-119-21-43-0017 16160 SUMMIT DRIVE I 16575 I $9,182.53
35-119-21-43-0016 IAddress Unassiqned (BC EDA1 I 16575 $62,206.19
35-119-21-44-0008 IAddress Unassi9ned (BC HRA) 16575 $1,853.00
35-119-21-44-0009 16150 SUMMIT DR 16575 $4,318.17
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�TOTAL ASSESSMENT I I $108,500.00
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Appendix C
Feasibility Report Humboldt Ave Earle Brown Dr
HUMBOLDT AVENUE/EARLE BROWN DRIVE SURVEY SUMMARY RESULT5
6700 Humboldt No No Problems in front of 6640 at Manganese No Concerns about assessment amount. Would
67`� Avenue intersection like to work with City County on providing
an easement for a bus stop shelter at corner.
6769 Humboldt N/A Once No Taste No
6200/6300 N/A One occurrence with sewer N/A N/A Yes. Wants to Requested replacement of driveway aprons
Shingle Creek service at 6300 building maintain irrigation with project. Discussed phasing plan to
Pkwy system during maintain site access during construcrion.
construction
6160 Summit N/A No Pond maintenance issues N/A N/A Requested that barricades be placed at west
Dr. behind building. Storm entrance to minimize cut-through traffic. i
sewer does not discharge to
Pond
EDA Property N/A Extend 12" diameter Sanitary N/A Service No Extend sidewalk. No additional on-street I
Sewer Leads and parking is necessary.
Gate Valves
EBHC N/A No Curb drainage at northwest N/A N/A Need project schedule, when available, to
entrance coordinate site access and detour notification.
N/A No Answer
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�ity Council Agenda Item No. 7f
Caty of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 8, 2006
TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Todd Blomstrom, Director of Public Works '�'R$
SUBJECT: Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Calling for a Public Hearing on
Proposed Special Assessments for Improvement Project No. 2006-05, Contract
2006-B, Humboldt Avenue and Earle Brown Drive Street Improvements
Assuming the City Council has accepted the Engineer's Feasibility Report for the Humboldt
Avenue and Earle Brown Drive improvements, it is recommended that the City Council also call
for a public hearing to consider the proposed special assessments to be levied in conjunction with
this project. A resolution has been prepared that declares the cost to be assessed for the Humboldt
Avenue and Earle Brown Drive Project and calls for a public hearing on the proposed special
assessments on March 13, 2006 immediately following the improvement hearing.
It is the staff's recommendation that the Council consider holding the special assessment hearing
immediately following the project hearing. The purpose of holding the special assessment
hearing prior to beginning the project is to assure that any objections to or appeals of the special
assessments are known prior to entering into a construction contract or issuing bonds to finance
the assessed portion of the project.
The proposed assessment rates set a ceiling guaranteeing property owners of the final cost they_
will pay. Special assessments for this project have been calculated in accordance with the City's
assessment policy. Special assessments for commercial properties within the proposed project
corridors were calculated on an area basis. An "A" zone of benefit is determined that includes
that area of all properties abutting the street to be improved, extending to a depth of 200 feet or
the property depth, whichever is less. A"B" zone of lesser benefit is established to identify those
properties or portions of properties which do not abut the improved roadway, but v�hich accrue
benefit.
The total proposed special assessments for this project are estimated to be $378,000. A copy of
the preliminary assessment rolls for the project are attached to this memorandum.
Attached for City Council consideration is a resolution declaring cost to be assessed and calling
for a public hearing on the proposed special assessments for Improvement Project No. 2006-05,
Humboldt Avenue and Earle Brown Drive Street Improvements.
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND CALLING FOR A
PUBLIC HEARIlVG ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR
IlVIPROVEMENT PR07ECT NO. 2006-05, CONTRACT 2006-B, HUMBOLDT
AVENUE AND EAItLE BROWN DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council has accepted the Engineer's Feasibility
Report for Improvement Project No. 2006-05, Humboldt Avenue and Earle Brown Drive
Improvements; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of the street improvement portion of said proj ect is estimated
to be $761,500 for Humboldt Avenue Improvements and $234,900 for Earle Brown Drive
Improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has prepared a proposed special assessment roll showing
the proposed amount to be specifically assessed for such improvement against every assessable lot,
piece, or parcel of land within the district affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by
law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota that:
1. That portion of the cost to be assessed against benefited property owners for
Improvement Project 2006-OS is declared to be $269,500 for street improvements
along Humboldt Avenue North and $108,500 for street improvements along Earle
Brown Drive.
2. A hearing shall be held on the 13th day of March, 2006, in the City Hall Council
Chambers at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to pass upon
such assessment and at such time and place all persons owning property affected by
such improvements will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference to such
assessment.
3. The City Clerk is directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the proposed assessment
to be published once in the official newspaper at least two weeks prior to the hearing,
and shall state in the notice the total cost of the improvement.
4. The City Clerk shall cause mailed notice to be given to the owner of each parcel
described in the assessment roll not less than two weeks prior to the hearing.
RESOLUTION NO.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof
and the followin voted a ainst the same:
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whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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3511921110005 I 1505 69TH AVE N I 16574 I $7.238•78
3511921110006 �6807 HUMBOLDT AVE N*°' 16574 $22,213.23
3511921110017 16753 HUMBOLDT AVE N 16574 $1,013.52
3511921110018 16749 HUMBOLDT AVE N I 16574 I $1,013.52
3511921110019 �6757 HUMBOLDT AVE N I 16574 I $1,013.52
3511921110020 16761 HUMBOIDT AVE N 16574 $1,013.52
3511921110021 16769 HUMBOLDT AVE N 16574 $1,013.52
3511921110022 �6765 HUMBOLDT AVE N 16574 $1,013.52
3511921110023 16773 HUMBOLDT AVE N 16574 $1,013.52
3511921110024 �6777 HUMBOLDT AVE N I 16574 I $1,013.52
3511921110025 �ASSN SPACE (do not assess) I I
3511921110026 11537 HUMBOLDT PL N I 16574 $1,008.41
3511921110027 �1543 HUMBOLDT PL N 1 16574 $1,008.41
3511921110028 1549 HUMBOLDT PL N r I 16574 I $1,008.41
3511921110029 t1555 HUMBOLDT PL N 16574 $1,008.41
3511921110030 �1531 HUMBOLDT PL N 1 16574 $1,008.41
3511921110031 N1525 HUMBOLDT PL N I 16574 $1,008.41
3511921110032 �1519 HUMBOLDT PL N 16574 $1,008.41
3511921110033 �1513 HUMBOLDT PL N I 16574 I $1,008.41
3511921110034 �1507 HUMBOLDT PL N 16574 $1,008.41
3511921110035 11501 HUMBOLDT PL N N 16574 $1,008.41
3511921110036 IASSN SPACE (do not assess) I I
3511921110�39 �6645 HUMBOLDT AVE N M 16574 $20,513.34
3511921140009 �6511 HUMBOLDT AVE N 16574 $50,552.71
3511921140010 16501 HUMBOLDT AVE N I 16574 $7.616.96
3511921140013 �6625 HUMBOLDT AVE N 16574 I $24,462.45
3611921220036 16840 HUMBOLDT AVE N N 16574 $4,933.19
3611921220038 �6700 HUMBOLDT AVE N I 16574 I $8.270.20
3611921220043 �6640 HUMBOLDT AVE N 16574 I $8,143.63
3611921220047 �6800 HUMBOLDT AVE N N 16574 $37,860.71
3611921230001 �6500 HUMBOLDT AVE N I 16574 1 $49,32421
�TOTAL ASSESSMENT I $269,499.99
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3511921110063 �6807 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT A101 $38429
3511921110064 16807 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT A102 I $628.63
3511921110065 �6807 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT A103 I I $624.19
3511921110066 �6807 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT A104 I $626.41
3511921110067 16807 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT A201 I, $644.18
3511921110068 16807 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT A202 I $�.�8
3511921110069 �6807 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT A203 I
3511921110070 �6807 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT A204 $641.97
3511921110071 �6807 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT A301 I I $639.74
3511921110072 �6807 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT A302 I I $646.40
3511921110073 16807 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT A303 $644.18
3511921110074 16807 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT A304 I $639.74
3511921110075 �6813 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT 8101 I I $628.63
3511921110076 �6813 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT 6102 M $382.07
351 7 921 110077 �6813 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT 6103 I $624.19
3511921110078 �6813 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT B104 I $624.19
3511921110079 �6813 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT 6201 $644.18
3511921110080 16813 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT 6202 I $644.18
3511921110081 �6813 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT 8203 I I $644.18
3511921110082 �6813 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT B204 I $644.18
3511921110083 �6813 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT 6301 I $641.97
3511921110084 �6813 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT B302 I I •9�
3511921110085 �6813 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT B303 I
3511921110086 16813 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT 6304 $641.97
3511921110087 16819 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT C101 I I $626.41
3511921110088 16819 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT C102 I I $386.51
3511921110089 �6819 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT C103 I $624.19
3511921110090 �6819 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT C104 $626.41
3511921110091 16819 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT C201 I I $641.97
3511921110092 �6819 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT C202 I $646.40
3511921110093 �6819 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT C203 $639J4
3511921110094 16819 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT C204 I $639.74
3511921110095 �6819 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNiT C301 I $644.18
3511921110096 16819 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT C302 I 1 $641.97
3511921110097 16819 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT C303 I I $641.97
3511921110098 �6819 HUMBOLDT AVE N UNIT C304 I I $641.97
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35-119-21-43-0008 16200 SHING�E CREEK PKWY I 16575 I $14,276.83
35-119-21-43-0017 16160 SUMMIT DRIVE 16575 I $9,182.53
35-119-21-43-0016 IAddress Unassiqned �BC EDA) I 16575 I $62,206.19
35-119-21-44-0008 IAddress Unassiqned (BC HRA) I 16575 I $1,853.00
35-119-21-44-0009 �6150 SUMMIT DR I 16575 $4,318.17
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City Council Agenda Item No. 7
City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 6, 20q6
TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Todd Blomstrom, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding a Contract, Improvement Project No.
2005-18, Contract 2005-I, Central Park Ballfield Lighting Improvements
The City's 2005 Capital Improvement Program included funding for replacement of the athletic
field lighting system within Central Park. This project involves the replacement of existing
lighting luminaires and a lighting control cabinet currently serving two softball fields and various
site electrical circuits within Central Park. The project was scheduled to be completed over the
winter months to minimize damage to the ballfield turf and avoid disruption of scheduled league
events for the fields.
Bids for the Central Park Ballfield Lighting Improvements were received and opened on January
27, 2006. The bidding results are tabulated as follows:
Bidder Base Bid Amount as Submitted
Forest Lake Contracting, Inc. 91,440.00
Collins Electrical Systems; Inc. 91,552.00
Killmer Electric Co. 94,597.00
Honda Electric, Inc. 98,700.00
Gunnar electric Co. $102,660.00
Vinco, Inc. $125,145.00
Of the six bids received, the lowest base bid of 91,440.00 was submitted by Forest Lake
Contracting, Inc. of Forest Lake, Minnesota. The engineer's estimate for the base bid contract
items was $105,000.00. Bid prices for the project were very competitive. Staff believes that the
lower bid prices are a result of scheduling the project during the off-peak winter season.
Attached for consideration is a City Council resolution accepting the base bid items and
awarding a contract for the Central Park Ballfield Lighting Improvements to Forest Lake
Contracting in the amount of 91,440.00.
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT,
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2005-18, CONTRACT 2005-I, CENTRAL
PARK BALLFIELD LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for Improvement Project No.
2005-18, bids were received, opened, and tabulated by the City Clerk and Engineer on the
27 day of January, 2006. Said base bids were as follows:
Bidder Base Bid Amount as Submitted
Forest Lake Contracting, Inc. 91,440.00
Collins Electrical Systems, Inc. 91,552.00
Killmer Electric Co. 94,597.00
Honda Electric, Inc. 98,700.00
Gunnar electric Co. $102,660.00
Vinco, Inc. 125,145.00
WHEREAS, it appears that Forest Lake Contracting, Inc. is the lowest responsible
bidder as determined by the base bids tabulafed above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that:
1. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to enter into
a contract with Forest Lake Contracting, Inc. of Forest Lake, Minnesota in
the name of the City of Brooklyn Center, for Improvement Project No.
2005-18, according to the plans and specifications therefore approved by the
City Council and on file in the office of the City Engineer.
2. The estimated project costs and revenues are as follows:
RESOLUTION NO.
En�ineer's Estimate As Amended Per Low Bid
COSTS
Contract 105,000.00 91,440.00
Contingency (10%) 10,500.00 9,100.00
Admin/Legal/Engr. 6,900.00 6.900.00
Total Estimated Project Cost 122,400.00 107,440.00
REVENUES
Capital Projects Fund (40100) 122,400.00 107,440.00
Total Estimated Revenue 122,400.00 107,440.00
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
City Council Agenda Item No. 7h
City o f Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
MEMORANDUM
DATE: Februar 6, 2006
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TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Todd Blomstrom, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Resolution Approving Final Plat for INTERCHANGE ADDITION
On November 28, 2005, the City Council approved Planning Commission Application No. 2005-
017, Preliminary Plat for INTERCHANGE ADDITION. The proposed plat would divide the
property located at the northeast corner of Freeway Boulevard and James Avenue North (1600-
1700 Freeway Boulevard) into two lots.
Industrial Fund I, LLC (the applicant) is now seeking final plat approval from the City Council.
As a condition of final plat approval, staff is recommending that the applicant execute the
following documents prior to release of the Final Plat: l.) an agreement for maintenance and
inspection of utility and storm drainage systems; and 2.) a shared access easement for the
proposed shared driveway access onto James Avenue North. A representative of the applicant
has indicated that these documents are being developed and will be provided prior to release of
the Final Plat.
Attached for consideration is a City Council resolution to approve the Final Plat for
INTERCHANGE ADDITION subject to the conditions as specified in the resolution.
6301 Shin le Creek Parkwa Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
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Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
www. cityo fbrooklyncenter.org
Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT, FOR INTERCHANGE
ADDITION
WHEREAS, the City Council, on November 28, 2005 approved a Preliminary Plat to
divide the property located at the northeast corner of Freeway Boulevard and James Avenue North
(1600-1700 Freeway Boulevard) into two lots; and
WHEREAS, Industrial Fund I, LLC has applied for final approval of the Final Plat for
INTERCHANGE ADDITION as required by City Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that the Final Plat for INTERCHANGE ADDITION is hereby
approved, subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions as previously recommended by the Planning Commission and
approved by the City Council for Planning Commission Application No.
2005-017.
2. Any additional requirements for providing a cross-access agreement, a utility
maintenance and inspection agreement and evidence of title satisfactory to the
City Attorney and City Engineer.
3. Any other conditions as established by Hennepin County for recording of said
Final Plat.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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City Council Agenda Item No. 7i
MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Ron Warren, Planning and Zoning Spe alist
SUBJECT: Site Perforrnance Guarantee Reduction
DATE: February 2006
The following Site performance guarantee being held by the city for completion of various site
improvements should be recommended to the City Council for reduction:
Estates of Riverwood (6500 6573 Riverwood Lane)
Planning Commission Application No. 2001-005
Amount of Guarantee -$70,000 (Letter of Credit)
Obligor Sylvia Development, LP, a Minnesota Limited Partnership
All site improvements and conditions for which a site performance guarantee was posted have been
completed with respect to this Planned Unit Development project approved in 2001. An as built
survey has been submitted to the Engineering Department and other engineering related items
including a detention pond have been completed and accepted by the Engineering Department.
Landscaping has been installed over the years as the units were completed and appear to be in
compliance with the approved plan. Review of the site was done in late November of 2004,
following notice of completion by the developer. The viability of all landscape improvements
cannot be confirmed until sometime this spring/early summer.
A matter of comment and concern is the status of a stockade screenLsecurity fence constructed by
the builder along the west side of the project adjacent to TH 252 right of way. This fence was not
part of the approved plan nor was it an item required by the City as part of the project. The fence
became damaged during a heavy storm last fall and, after some time and notice from the Building
Official, has been repaired.
The builder has also been advised that a project identification sign must be removed as the time for
such a sign has expired.
It is recommended that the City Council authorize reduction of the amount of the guarantee from
$70,000 to $10,000 to assure viability of the landscaping through the winter months and the
removal of the unauthorized sign. It is anticipated that a final review of the landscaping can be
made in June of this year and subsequent recommendations will be made to the City Council at that
time to consider total release of the financial guarantee.
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City Council Agenda Item No. 8a
City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
To: Mayor Kragness and Council Members Carmody, Lasman, Niesen, and O'Connor
From: Michael J. McCauley
City Manager
Date: February 10, 2006
Re: Community Development Block Grant Funds
Council Member O'Connor asked for information related to Hennepin County's
administration of CDBG funds on behalf of the City. Attached is a letter from Hennepin
County detailing their processes for handling these grant monies and the end of the
calendar accounting for funds. CDBG funds run on the federal fiscal year and are spent
on that cycle, rather than on the calendar year.
6301 Shingle Creek P¢rkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (963) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org
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Hennepin �ounty Department of Housing, Community Works Transit
417 North Fifth Street,5uite 320 612-348-9260, Phone
Minneapolis,Minnesota 55401-1362 612-348-9710,Fax
612-546-6985,TDD�f1'Y
www.hennepin.mn.us
February, 10, 2006
Brad Hoffman, Community Developmen.t Director
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy.
Brooklyn Center, MN SS430
Dear Mr. Hoffinan:
In response to your request for an explanation of how CDBG fi�nds allocated to the City
of Brooklyn Center are managed during the reimburs�meat process the following
explanation is offered.
The process begins with a resolution of the City Council that allocates annnal CDBG
funds to specific projects. The resolution and related project descriptions are submitted to
the County for inclusion in the Action Plan submitted to HtJD. Following H[JD approval
of the Plan, the County establishes a budget for each city project. Budget information,
including project amount funded, expended and current balance is provided to City staff
on a regular basis. This information is contained the `Project Status Report'. It can be
used to assure financial information maintained by the County corresponds with City
information, as appropriate. According to the December 31, 2005 Report covering
Program Year 20U3-OS the City allocated $715, 464.64 (including program income) and
expended $399,893.62, leaving a balance of $316,561.Q2. This is detailed in the Report
by project and program year.
Payment of expenses incurred in CDBG funded projects are typically paid by the City
first then reimburscd later by the County. At the request of the City certain projects can
be administered by the County. In this case, paymcnt is made directly by the County. In
program years 2003-OS the City allocated CDBG to the following projects: Single Family
Rehabilitation, Shingle Creek Tower Preservation, CEAP- HandyWorks, and Senior
Community Services- HOME progzam. With the exception of the Siagle Family Rehab
and HOME program, the City makes the payment clirectly.
Before any payments are made with CDBG, expenses are fully documented with invoices
and check copies. The process for approving payment to the City, rehab contractor or
public service provider requires documented review an.d approval by City and/or County
administrative staff at multiple points in the payment approval process. Final review,
prior to payment, is done by staff in the County's Financial Management and Accoundng
Department.
An Equal OpponunityFmployer Recycled Papei
Feb, 10. 2006 11:30AM No, 181b I'. 3
All expenses and payments using CDBG are coded in a manner to track expenditu.re
information including; payee name, city name, project name, budget year, etc. Following
staff review and approval, County payments are entered in Financial Accounting and
Reporting System (FARS).
The entire process described above is subject to a segregation of staff duties, established
intemal financial controls, independent auditor's review, and HUD monitoring.
Please let me know if you need further information regazding CDBG funds and payment
process. My phone number: 612-348-2270 and email- carol.kelleher@co.hennepin.mn.us
Sincerely,
1
Catol elle er, �ldministrative Manager
URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY
PROJECT STATUS REPORT
Prelfminary: 1?/29/05 December, 2005
COMMUNITY YEAR LOC CPS HUD PROJ ACCT CENTER ACTMTY BUDGET EXPENDED BALANCE
BROOKLYN CENTER 2003 2005 2 926 0202926 59890 132901 2.0 RehaWExisting HomeownerslSingle Family/Private Property 97,301.04 97,301.04 O.W
BROOKLYN CENTER 2004 2005 2 926 0202926 59890 132101 2.0 Rehab/Existing Homeowners/Singie Family/Private Property 194.282.88 57,874.58 136,408.30
BROOKLYN CENTER� 2005 200.5 2 926 0202926 59890 132201 2.0 Rehab/Existing Homeowners/Single Family/Private Property 149,550.72 0.00 149,550.72
BROOKLYN CENTER 99991 Rehab Budget 441.134.64
BROOKLYN CENTER 99992 Rehab Expenditures 155,175.62
BROOKLYN CENTER 99993 Rehab Balance 285,959.02
BROOKLYN CENTER 99994 Targsted Balanca 1 217.979.34
BROOKLYN CENTER 99995 Minimum Exp to 5/1/O6 1 66,019.68
BROOKLYN CENTER 2003 2002 1 755 0201755 59680 132901 1.0 Acq/Rental Households/Shingle Creek Tower PreservaUon 175,000.00 175,000.00 0.00
BROOKLYN CENTER 2003 7997 7 525 0207525 59970 132901 7.0 Senior Srvs/CEAP HandyWorks Program 73,000.00 13,000.00 0.00
BROOKLYN CENTER 2003 7997 8 529 0208529 59970 132901 7.0 Senior SrvslSenior Community Services H.O.M.E. Program 72.000.00 22�000.00 0�00
BROOKLYN CENTER 2004 2005 7 949 0207949 59970 132101 7.0 Senior Srvs/CEAP HandyWorks Program 13,500.00 13,500.00 0.00
BROOKLYN CENTER 2004 2005 7 947 0207947 59970 132101 7.0 SeniOf Srv5/Seniof Community ServiCES H.O.M.E. PrOgrdm 22.000.00 21,218.00 782.00
BROOKLYN CENTER 2005 2005 7 947 0207947 59970 132201 7.0 Senior Srvs/Senior Community Services H.O.M.E. Program 18,480.00 0.00 18,480.00
BROOKLYN CENTER 2005 2005 7 949 0207949 59970 732201 7.0 Senior Srvs/CEAP HandyWorks Program 11,340.00 0.00 11,340.00 Non-Rehab Budget 275,320.00
BROOKLYN CENTER 99996 Non-Rehab Expenditures 244.718.00
BROOKLYN CENTER 99997 Non-Rehab Balance 30,602.00
BROOKLYN CENTER 99998 Targeted Balance 43,456.50
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Tom Bublitz, Community Development Specialist
DATE: February 7, 2006
SUBJECT: Public Hearing on Proposed Use of 2006 Community Development Block Grant
Funds and Resolution Approving Projected Use of Funds for 2006 Urban
Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program and
Authorizing Signature of Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County and
Any Third Party Agreements
Hennepin County has notified the City of Brooklyn Center that its final allocation of the 2006
Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement is
$195,019. This amount is $10,109 more than the initial CDBG estimate of $184,910 on January
3, 2006. The 2006 CDBG allocation of $195,019 is $4,745 less than the City's 2005 CDBG
allocation.
Brooklyn Center is one of 40 Hennepin County cities participating in the Urban Hennepin
County CDBG program. In this program, federal dollars from the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) flow to the County and are dispersed to the 40 participating cities.
The 2006 CDBG allocation for the 40 cities is $2,189,555 which is $175,912 less than the 2005
allocation for the 40 city group.
The reductions in CDBG for 2006 are essentially the result of Congressional reductions to
CDBG funding and most recently, as part of across-the board cuts to domestic programs.
Additionally, the Hennepin County joint CDBG group has been reduced from 42 cities to 40
cities because the cities of Minnetonka and Eden Prairie now receive a CDBG allocation directly
from HUD as "metropolitan" cities.
The federal authorizing statute for the CDBG program requires that each funded activity meet
one of three national objectives: bene�ting low income persons, preventing or eliminating
slums and/or blight and meeting urgent community needs. The federal statute also specifies
that each recipient receiving funds must insure at least 70 percent of the CDBG expenditures
during the program year must be used for activities benefting low and/or very low income
persons. Each city must meet this requirement at the local level.
Based on the 2006 CDBG allocation, meeting the 70 percent requirement means that $136,513 of
the estimated $195,019 allocation must be expended on programs and services directiy
benefiting low income persans. Low income persons are defined as persons with incomes
ranging from 50 percent (very low income) to 80 percent (low income) of the median household
income in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area as defined by HUD. Based on 2005 data, a
four person household earning $38,500 annually would be defined as a very low income
household and four person household at $58,000 income annually is defined as low income. The
2006 HUD income data is not yet available.
SUMMARY OF CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER CDBG PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATIONS
l. Allocation of $18,135 for Household Outside Maintenance for the Elderly
(H.O.M.E.) program. This is a$345 reduction from the 2005 allocation. This
project has been part of the CDBG program for twelve years. The H.O.M.E. program
provides minor maintenance and repair for persons 60 years of age and older.
Services provided include painting, interior and exterior and minor home
maintenance repair including installation of grab bars, minor repairs including
windows, sidewalk, house trim, etc. Services include some chore and cleaning
service, but the primary focus of H.O.M.E. in Brooklyn Center is painting and home
repair. Fees are charged to persons using services based on a sliding fee scale relative
to income. Senior Community Services, the administrator of the H.O.M.E. program,
also makes available its Senior Outreach Program to assist elderly and disabled
residents who have violations in the areas of the city housing code. In 2005, the
H.O.M.E. program completed projects at 26 households.
2. Allocation of $11,115 to the Community Emergency Assistance Program Inc.
(CEAP) to provide funds to CEAP's Senior Services Program. This is a$225
reduction from the 2005 allocation. The Senior Services Program provides chore
services to seniors and disabled persons at little or no cost and includes serviees such
as lawn mowing, snow shoveling, housekeeping, and raking. The Senior Services
Program also involves Meals on Wheels. CEA.P also is to provide assistance to
seniors and disabled persons with code violations under the city's housing code.
CEAP and Senor Community Services are to coordinate referrals between the two
agencies. CEAP is to focus on less complex code enforcement items and Senior
Community Services addresses the more complex code enforcement issues up to and
including major problems such as "garbage house" situations. In 2005 the Senior
Services Program assisted 123 individuals with 1,298 chores completed. CEAP also
provided service to 132 Brooklyn Center individuals in 2005 through its Meals on
Wheels program which is part of the Senior Services Program.
3. Allocation of $165,769 for single family housing rehabilitation. This is a$4,175
reduction from the 2005 allocation. This program provides for rehabilitation and
repair of single family homes of low income households. The money is provided in
the form of a loan with a repayment and lien period of 15 years. The loan must be
repaid if the home is sold anytime within the 15 year period. Depending on the
income of the loan recipient, between 3 to 6 percent interest is charged on the loan for
the first ten years of the 15 year lien. If the homeowner remains in the home for 15
years, the loan is forgiven. The maacimum amount of the loan is $25,000, which
includes federally mandated lead abatement if required. Depending on the individual
house, lead abatement can comprise a substantial portion of the loan. This program is
administered by Hennepin County staff. Since the program's inception in the 1970's
over 300 Brooklyn Center homes have been repaired under this CDBG activity.
ADMINISTRATIVE REOUIREMENTS
Pursuant to program requirements, each city receiving a CDBG allocation from the Urban
Hennepin County CDBG program is limited to a 15 percent cap on public service projects. Both
the CEAP and H.O.M.E. program are categorized as pubic service projects. Based on the
allocation for 2006, continued funding of the H.O.M.E. and CEAP program at $18,135 and
$11,115 respectively would fall under the 15 percent cap.
Hennepin County has indicated that no more than three activities should be undertaken in each
city receiving CDBG funds and that each activity should have a budget of at least $7,500.
Copies of the CDBG Request for Funding forms required by Hennepin County, for each of the
three recommended projects are included in the attachments to this memorandum.
ADDITIONAL REOUEST FOR CDBG FUNDING
The city has received an additional request for funding under the public service category. The
request is for $5,000 from Home Line. A copy of Home Line's request is included with this
memorandum. Funding of Home Line's request would require a corresponding reduction of the
H.O.M.E. and CEAP allocations.
INCOME VERIFICATION FOR CDBG PROGRAMS
Persons and/or households receiving deferred loans as part of the Single Family Housing
Rehabilitation program must have household incomes that are no greater than 80% of the
Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan area median household income by family size. The 2005
income limits by household size are shown in the attachments to this memorandum. The 2006
data is not yet available from HUD.
A copy of "Income Verification" regulations and "Credit Application/Hennepin County Housing
Rehabilitation Finance Programs" are included in the attachments to this memorandum. The
"Income Verification" regulations describe the income verification process applicants must go
through to receive CDBG funding for housing rehabilitation.
With regard to the H.O.M.E. and CEAP programs that serve the senior citizen and disabled
population exclusively. HUD regulations do not require an income verification process as is
used with the Single Family Family Housing Rehabilitation program. As per HUD standards,
the H.O.M.E. and CEAP programs are considered to principally benefit low income persons or
households because they exclusively serve an elderly and disabled population.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS
FOR 2006 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF SUBRECIPIENT
AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY THIRD PARTY
AGREEMENTS
The attached public hearing notice was published in the 3anuary 26, 2006 edition of the Brooklyn
Center Post. Hennepin County requires a public hearing be held on the use of CDBG funds, and
that the 2006 CDBG programs be submitted to Hennepin County by February 23, 2006. A
resolution approving the 2006 CDBG program has been prepared for City Council consideration.
Funding for the 2006 CDBG program would be made available by July 1, 2006 and CDBG funds
must be spent no later than December 31, 2007. The City's 2006 CDBG funds can be
reallocated anytime during the 18 month period between July l, 2006 and December 31, 2007 by
action of the City Council after conducting another public hearing regarding the reallocation of
CDBG funds.
The resolution included with this memorandum also authorizes signature of the Subrecipient
Agreement, which is the agreement between Hennepin County and the City of Brooklyn Center
relative to CDBG funds and also any third party agreements that would be executed by the city
and third party vendors such as Senior Community Services and the Community Emergency
Assistance Program (CEAP). These agreements are standardized agreements developed by
Hennepin County and will be submitted after approval of the City's 2006 CDBG program.
Representatives from Senior Community Services and CEAP will be in attendance at the public
hearing to respond to questions. Representatives of Home Line have also been notified of the
public hearing.
Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 2006
URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND
ANY THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center, through execution of a Joint
Cooperation Agreement with Hennepin County, is cooperating in the Urban Hennepin
County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center has developed a proposal for the
use of Urban Hennepin County CDBG funds made available to it; and
WHEREAS, the city held a public hearing on February 13, 2006 to obtain
the views of citizens on housing and community development needs and priorities and
the City's proposed use of $195,019 from the 2006 Urban Hennepin County Community
Development Block Grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Brooklyn Center �hat it approves the following projects for funding from the Urban
Hennepin County CDBG Program and authorizes submittal of the proposal to Hennepin
County for review and inclusion in the 2006 Urban Hennepin County Community
Development Block Grant Program.
Project Budget
Household Outside Maintenance $18,135
for the Elderly
Community Emergency Assistance Program $11,115
Rehabilitation of Private Property $165,769
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes
and directs the Mayor and its City Manager to execute the Subrecipient Agreement and
any required Third Party Agreement on behalf of the City to implement the 2006 CDBG
Program.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Attachments
Requests for Funding Forms
o H.O.M.E.
o CEAP
o Single Family Housing Rehabilitation
Request for Funding From Home Line
CDBG Public Hearing Notice
CDBG Single Family Housing Rehabilitation Program Income Verification
Regulations
Credit Application Hennepin County Housing Rehabilitation Finance Programs
(Used for Income Verification)
2005 Income Limits
2006
URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY CDBG PROGRAM
REQUEST FOR FUNDING
(LTse one form per project)
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. City: Brooklyn Center
2. Project Name: HOME (Household Outside Maintenance for Elderly)
3. Contact Person/ Phone No. Ron Bloch/-�952) 541-1019
B. PROJECT DATA
1. CDBG Funding Requested (needs to be same as council resotution) 18,135
2. Is this an existing CDBG-funded project? XYes �No
3. Leveraged Funds: (What other public or private funds does project include? If none,
indicate w/check here- None:
Amount See #10 Source: See #10
Amount Source:
Amount Source:
4. Project Location: Address or Citywide X
5. Project Description: (Describe the project in as much detail as possible, including the
local need(s) the project will address)
See attached Program Sununary
6. Consolidated Plan Priorities: Using the Priority Summary, identify what priority(ies)
the project will meet. (Note: If a proposed project is a tow urban county priority, you
must explain why it has a higher priority in your community.)
Priority(ies) proj ect will address:
Public Service Needs Senior Services High Priority
7. Describe aatici ated results/accomplishments the project will have. (number of
P
persons/ households to be assisted/serve� number of housing units to be
rehabilitated/built, etc.)
In 2005 the project served 33 Brooklyn Center residents (26 households). Tt is
anticipated that approximately the saxne number will be served in. 2Q06.
8. Describe how project will assist the community in achiev'ing your Livable
Communities Act goals (if applicable)
9. Implementation Schedule: (Ident� major project tasks to occur during within the
first 12 months of the 18 month expenditure period.)
Task: On-going delivery of services including Date: CDBG Year 2006
maintenance (minor carpentry, plumbing, concrete work, and electrical repairs and
interior/exterior painting), Chore Services (lawn mowing snow shoveling), and
Homemaking (cleaning, vacuuming, dusting, washing clothes, window washing).
10. Budget: (Specify total project budget by major project component—i.e;
adn:inistration, pdanning, construction, acquisition, direct grants, public service.)
COMPONENT BUDGET/SOURCE OF FUNDS
CDBG Other (identif.y)
Public ServicesBrooklyn Center $18,135 $160,000 Client Fees
Public Services/Eden Prairie 6,000 93,294 United Way
Public Services/Edina 9,280 16,720 Edina/EEHF
Public Services/Minnetonka $14,900 74,607 MA.AA
Public Services/Richfield $16,568 84,592 Hen County
11,000 Donations
Project Totals 64,883 $440,213
Attachment
H.O.M.E.
(Household Outside Maintenance for Elderly)
Program Summary
SUMMARY PARAGRAPH The H.O.M.E. Program is a homemaker, maintenance and chore
services program designed as a cost-effective alternative to rising costs of long term care for the
elderly. It currently operates in the cities of Bloomington, Brooklyn Genter, Crystal, Eden
Prairie, Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, Richfield,
Robbinsdale and St. Louis Park. The Program maintains a core staff of trained individuals to
assure prompt, quality services and a skills bank component. Clients �are asked to pay for services
based on ability (sliding fee scale).
TARGET POPULATION Consumers of H.O.M.E. services are residents age 60+ or people
with disabilities who live independently and need some affordable in-home services in order to
maintain their residence. The Program serves clients who need assistance but are not financially
able to afford the full cost of the service as well as frail older adults who require services
designed to meet their needs.
SERVICES The philosophy of the H.O.M.E. Program is to help mainta.in independence for
elders and avoid premature nursing �ome placement by providing homemaker, maintenance and
chore services. Clients aze asked to pay based on a sliding-fee scale. Homemaker services
include housecleaning, food preparation, grocery shopping, doing laundry and window washing.
Assessments are made and services provided according to the specific needs of each client for
type of service, time and frequency. Chore/home maintenance services include snow removal,
lawn care, installation of security feahues, carpentry, minor plumbing, interior/exterior painting,
weatherization, minor roof repair and other jobs needed to enable elderly residents to remain in
their homes, as well as maintaining their homes in an accordance with community standards.
STAFF Home maintenance and homemaker services are provided by workers who aze trained
in the techniques of working with elders. Skills Bank Workers (independent contractors) are also
utilized to provide chore services. Staff reports to a Program Director, who is responsible for
their supervision and daily Program operation. Other staff and volunteers provide administrative
and clerical support.
FACILTTY Services are delivered in the homes of elderly residents. Program offices aze
located at Creekside Community Center, 9801 Penn Ave. South, Bloomington and 730 Florida
Ave. South, Golden Valley. A satellite office is located at the Minnetonka Senior Center.
PLACEMENT PROCEDURE Clients gain access to the Prograzn either directly by contacting
the H.O.M.E. office or by refenal from an area agency.
FtJNDING SOURCES Revenues are derived from client fees, a service contract with Hennepin
County for clients with very low incomes, the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging (MAAA) in
support of chore services, cities in which the Program operates, the United Way, and
contributions from clients and Friends of HOME, an organization that solicits donations from
businesses, churches and community groups.
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T'HE H.O.M.E. PROGR.AM IS
AVAILABLE TO PERSONS
60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
H.O.M.E. is a program of Sersior �Community Serv�t, a non�ro, fu.Un&ed� W.ay agency dtd�cated to providing
.�i servic�ss to seriiar cittzens tn suburban Sennenil: Countv, and suonsorad bv the citv ofBrooklvn Center.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FY2006
City of Brooklyn Center Request for Funding
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Official name as listed with State of MN Communitv Emereencv Assistance Pro�'am. Inc.
2. Are you a non-profit corporation? Yes
3. Address: 6840 78`" Ave N. Brooklvn Park. MN 55445
4. Phone: 763-566-9600 FaaL: 763-566-9604
5. Program for which you are requesting funds: CEAP Senior Services Senior Chore
Services and Meals on Wheels
Sa. CDBG amount requested for proposed program: 11,115
6. Program contact person/title: Tom Hardin, Assistant Director
6a. Email of contact person: tom.hardin(�a,cean.com
6b. Person completing this RFP if different from above: leann.santana a,cean.com
7. State here your organization's mission statement: to stabilize individuals and families in
financial distress and to maximize their abilitv to live indenendentiv and with di�nitv.
8. Briefly list all services your organization offers Brooklyn Center residents, not just the
services provided with CDBG funds: CEAP's Senior Services Pro�ram includes the Senior
Chore Services ProQram and the Meals on Wheels Praeram. Other services available include:
financial assistance for housin�. utilitv shut offs. nrescrintion medications and other medical
exnenses, clothin�. food assistance. career clothin�, school sunnlies. holidav food and �ift
distribution (includine senior citizens and nersons with disabilitiesl, no-interest loans for families
for car nurchase/renair, and other needs. For a comnlete listine of nro�rams and services. visit
www.cean.ore.
9. Specifically, how many Brooklyn Center residents did your organization serve last year
through all programs? 4,525 individuals (unduplicatedl
10. What is your organization's total annual budget? $1,822,715
B. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1. What is the amount of your CDBG FY2005 funding request: $10,365
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Is this an existing CDBG funded Program? Yes X No
If yes, list amount of funding received from BC CDBG FY2005 $11,340
2. What is the total budget for the program you seek CDBG funding? 209,000
3. Leveraged funds: List all other public or private funds your proposed Program includes. List
amount(s) and source(s). If none, indicate here with check.
Brooklyn Park CDBG $10,000 Pending
MAAA $15,000 Committed
Greater Twin Cities United Way $35,514 Committed/Pending
Volunteers of America $2 L 122 Committed/Pendin�
$81,636 Committed/Pending
C. GRANT PROGRAM NARRATIVE
1. Is the proposed CDBG Program a city-wide service activity? Yes
2. Proposed Program description: Describe the details of the proposed Program in a concise
way, addressing the local needs the Program will address, the outreach and services provided.
CEAP's Senior Chore Services Program matches low cost or volunteer, pre-screened
workers to the needs of seniors and persons with disabilities. Services available are listed
below. We will also attempt to provide volunteers to complete special projects such as
house painting and more intensive clean up projects at the City of Brooklyn Center's
request. Referrals for Senior Services are taken from family members, clients, and
medical professionals, churches, government workers and other social service agencies.
CEAP's Chore Services Program provides assistance to residents 60 years of age or older
as well as those with physical restrictions. We provide services to complete household
chores and minor repairs so that the clients may continue to live independently in their
own homes, and so the houses and property can be maintained at community standards.
These services fall into five major categories:
Seasonal Outdoor Work (one-time jobs) clean and change storm windows,
rake leaves, clean gutters, trim shrubs, paint homes, etc.
Indoor Heaw Cleanin�,(one-time jobs) wash walls, clean basements, help
pack for moving, spring-cleaning, special cleaning of unhealthy environments,
etc.
Minor Home Renair and Modifcation (one-time jobs) repair broken
windows, leaky faucets or unsafe porch steps, perform minor electrical, carpentry,
or plumbing jobs, install locks, do minor winterization tasks and interior painting,
etc.
Yard Work and Snow Removal (ongoing) lawn mowing, trimming weeds,
snow removaL
Routine Indoor House Cleaning (ongoing) vacuum, clean floors, kitchen,
bathroom and laundry. No food preparation, personal care or mobility assistance.
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CEAP's Meals on Wheels provide nutritious meals to senior citizens and persons with
disabilities, delivered to their doors by volunteer drivers. Meals on Wheels clients are
asked to make a donation towards the cost of their meals, but meals are provided,
regardless of whether such donation is received. This is a requirement due to our sources
of funding.
CEAP's Senior Services Program also provides a link to the community, valuable
information, activities, and other services available. At CEAP, senior citizens and
persons with disabilities may receive financial assistance for special needs such as
prescriptions, medical costs or medical devices, and utility shut-off prevention.
CEAP tries to make receiving these serviees as convenient as possible to those in need,
realizing there may be many difficulties for a person with physical restrictions to come to
us for services. The majority of intakes are handled by alternate methods, such as
through the mail, over the phone, or our staff visits potential clients. Many of our Meals
on Wheels drivers report unsafe or unsanitary conditions at households, and people from
the community report these things to us as well. We investigate the situation and offer
our help.
3. Does the Program also serve residents of other cities? Yes X No
If yes, list the cities. Brooklvn Park. a small bortion of Camden and East Chamnlin.
If yes, does your organization receive funding from these cities for the proposed
Program?
YES, Brooklyn Park has supported these programs for a number of years. The number of
clients served in Champlin is so small that it does not warrant our seeking funding from
them, though many local congregations (in Champlin) provide general operating support.
The City of Minneapolis historically provides CDBG Funds of $3,000 per year to serve
residents of Camden, in a pass through grant from MAAA, which has been listed as
support.
4. Describe anticipated results/accomplishments the proposed Program will have and
anticipated number of persons/households to be served. Our �oal is to heln seniors and
nersons with disabilities remain livin� indenendentiv in their own homes lon�er. To that
avail. our Senior Chore Services Proeram served 123 individuals in Brooklvn Center with
1298 iobs. The Meals on Wheels Proaram nrovided 12168 meals to 132 residents of
Brooklvn Park. Overall. 255 Brooklvn Center residents were served throu�h this
program in FY 2005.
5. What is your agency's internal protocol used to evaluate the success of the proposed Program
and the benef t to the community? Describe how you will measure the Program results,
quantitative and/or qualitative measures.
All chores nerformed for clients are tracked on a version of Filemaker Pro. We have a Senior
Service Director and a Senior Services Assistant who do intakes on clients, set up client files.
track all services and conduct follow un with clients. We have additional client-base
databases that are also used to evaluate and renort on nroeram services. Files are kept on
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volunteers with contact information, their current criminal back�round checks and hours of
availabilitv, etc.
As CEAP is a United Wav affiliated a�encv. all of CEAP's nro�rams annuallv or bi-annuallv
fall under a review and evaluation nrocess. In addition. Hennenin Countv formallv reviews
our nro�rams and onerations before fundin� is avnroved. MAAA and Volunteers of
America also nut our a�encv throu�h a formal review nrocess and site visits throu�hout the
vear. We have several different outcomes and tar�et levels for each of these outcomes,
matchine the nriorities of each fundine resource. Client survevs are also coriducted twice a
vear. The results are tallied and recorded and bresented to the Proeram Committee, Board of
Directors and Mana�ement Team for review, evaluation and consideration of pronosed
chan�es or services to be added or discontinued.
6. What other entities provide to the residents of Brooklyn Center provide the same, or similar,
services for whieh you are requesting funding? Briefly describe why you feel your
organization is unique and unduplicated in the service Program you are proposing to fund
with the CDBG grant.
We understand that H.O.M.E. nrovides some similar services, but our service boundaries
don't overlan.
7. Specify total program budget by major components, i.e. admin, implementation, and such.
SOURCE OF FUNDS
Component (sl CDBG Other (Identifv)
Salary and Benefits $21,115* $70,000
Contract Services 5,600
Occupancy Costs 4 000
Costs of Meals $85,000
Cost of Labor/Materials Chore Services $20,000
Supplies and Misc. 4,400
Financial Needs $20,000
Project Totals n,nnn $zn9,nnn
*Includes $10,ODD Support from Brooklyn Park CDBG Funds (Pending).
9. Provide a brief summary statement regarding projected impact that either non-funding, or a
reduction in current CDBG funding, would have on services provided to Brooklyn Center
residents, and how many Brooklyn Center residents wou�d not be served.
Thanks to INCREASED CDBG Fundin� from Brooklvn Park last vear and significantiv
increased volunteer sunuort. we were able to continue to nrovide these services.
Re�ardless. we eo into this next nro�ram vear knowin� that we have lost a minimum of
$17,000 in fundin�, mostiv from MAAA. We have reduced our Chore Services Coordinator
to a half-time uosition. With continued reduction in funding, Senior Chore Services is at
risk of complete elimination.
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10. Provide statistical information regarding the clients your Program served last year. Include
type of service for age, race, type of client residency, and cost per client. Include method of
calculation (e.g. number of client visits, total number of clients seen, number of households
served, number of tasks performed.) If this is a new Program in 2005, check here.
Description of Services Provided FY 2005 (Brooklyn
Center Onl,y)
Total Senior Services Clients (unduplicated) 255
Total Senior Services Households (unduplicated) 192
Meals on Wheels Individuals (unduplicated) 132
Meals on Wheels Individuals (duplicated 12168
number of ineals)
Chore Services Individuals (unduplicated) 123
Chore Services Individuals (duplicated number of jobs) 1298
A�e Breakdown: Race Breakdown: Gender: Dwellin� Tvpe:
<60 yrs. oId 43 Caucasian 205 Male 78 Owns Home 172
60-64 yrs. 25 American Indian 7 Female- 177 Sr. Housing 49
65-69 yrs. 28 African/African American 33 Rents 23
70-74 yrs. 33 Hispanic 5 Condo 7
75-79 yrs. 37 Asian 5 Other 4
80-84 yrs. 48
85+ yrs. Old 41
There is no formula to calculate average costs per client on either of the services provided by the
Chore Services Program or Meals on Wheels. There is no "cost" for Meals on Wheels. The
acceptance of Title III funding requires that we provide meals regardless if people can pay for
them or not. We suggest a donation based on their income levels. That ranges between no cost
and $4.50 per meal. We may send out a statement to clients, but may not further ask for any
contribution. There is no guarantee that any contribution will ever be received toward the cost of
the meal or associated expenses. CEAP continues to provide meals to those who need them,
regardless, and writes off an average of $15,000 per year in meals that are not paid for.
A good majority of chore services are provided free of charge, especially in the cases of spring
and fall yard clean up. We also work with independent contractors for skilled labor. The actual
cost of skilled labor ranges from $12.00 -$18.00 per hour to the client. Sometimes, but rarely,
there is additional funding available from foundations or other private donors. If so, these funds
can also be applied to eliminate costs to the client for skilled labor.
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SENIOR SERVI<ES
M@8IS Ofl Wf1e@�S PI'O JI'a111 Robin Trombley, Director r��,
CEAPs Meals on Wheels program provides home- sen�orse���e$ #{�k°�
delivered hot nutritious lunches to senior citizens and
Sharon Thole, Assistant
adultS With disabilities. For some clients It pl'OVICIeS �SeniorServices
the independence of being able to stay in their own
homes. For others it is a temporary solution to a set-
b a c k, s u c h a s r e c o v e r i n g f r o m s u r g e ry.
F�sca1 Year H�ghlights
Chore P rams
y
i
.Total people served 176
�'Jobs t 2 060
Hours k ss; 5 224
Yard`C{ean-l�p �tz'�K� �.155
Chore Programs f
�a�'' f �t�L' s i� x2 TM R
(formerly known as the Handyworks Program) Meals�On� Wheels Pr'Ogt'am
This program has been divided into two distinct e ;Total, clients �F :282
programs: The CEAP Chores Program uses ���Meals delivered�daily �1�28
independent contractors, and our Senior Chores Delivered monthly ���2,696
Program uses volunteers. Both programs serve Total `annual �rrieals ��32,352
senior citizens over the age of 60, and adults with Volunteer hours 5,595
disabilities. The programs are designed to help
with housekeeping, yard care, snow removal and
minor home maintenance.
Outstanding Volunteer Groups:
Money Gram supplied over 100 people to help with the Spring Clean-up program.
S't. Cloud Diocese Youth group: A call to Service 2005 helped four days in June and
painted one house and the trim on another.
Catl�olic Heart Workcamp was responsible for cleaning windows, painting trim and land-
scaping for three clients in four days time.
Living Word Christian Center served several of our clients by going out one night a
month to he{p them with yard work.
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2006
URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY CDBG PROGRAM
REQUEST FOR FUNDING
(Use one form per project)
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Communit Brooklvn Center
Y
2. Project Name: Rehabilitation of Private Propertv (Sin�le Familv Housin�
Rehabilitationl
3. Contact Person/Phone No. Tom Bublitz, 763-569-3433
B. PROJECT DATA
1. Funding Request $165,769
2. Is this a request to fund an existing CDBG-funded project? X Yes No
3. Leveraged Funds: (What other public or private funds does project include? If none,
indicate w/check here None: X)
Amount Source
4. Project Location: Address or Citywide X
5. Project Description: (Describe the project in as much detail as possible and identify
what, if any, alternative funding sources have been considered for this project.)
To provide funds for the rehabilitation of existing homes of low income owners. This
is an ongoing program to support the rehabilitation of existing single family dwellings.
Since the program's inception in the mid 1970's, over 300 homes have been
rehabilitated under this program.
6. Consolidated Plan Priorities: Using the list provided, identify what priority(ies) the
project will meet. (Note: If a proposed project is a low Urban County priority, you
must explain why it has a higher priority in your community.)
The project meets the consolidated plan priority by providing rehabilitation of existing
units occupied by low income households.
7. Describe anticipated results/accomplishments projects will have. (number of
persons/households to be assisted/served, number of housing units to be
rehabbed/built, etc.)
This is a continuous project. It is estimated Brooklyn Center will complete 7to 10
homes with this allocation and completion of the same will be approximately 18
month
s.
8. Describe how project will assist community in achieving Livable Communities Act
goals. (if applicable)
Project will assist in achieving Metropolitan Livable Communities Act goals by helping
to preserve affordable housing.
9. Implementation Schedule: (Identify the major project tasks to be performed and when
they will occur.)
Task Date
Rehabilitation of Private Propertv 18 months
10. Budget: Specify total pro�ect budget by major project component -i.e.,
administration, planning, construction, acquisition, direct grants, public service.)
BUDGET/SOURCE OF FUNDS
Component CDBG Other
Rehabilitation $145, 876
County Administrative Fee (12 19. 893
Project Totals $165,769
HOME
r
p Office Phone: 612/728-5770
3455 Bloomington Avenue Hotline: 612R28-5767
Fax: 612/728-5761
Minneapolis, MN 55407 www.homelinemn.org
Mr. Tom Bublitz
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center 55430 January 5, 2006
Dear Mr. Bublitz:
This letter is to request funding in the amount of 5,000 from the City of Brooklyn Center's
Community Development Block Grant Program. This funding would support HOME Line's
Tenant Hotline Services and High School Renter Education, as well as offering our new
services through our Immigrant Outreach Project.
In addition to providing residents in Brooklyn Center our tenant hotline services and high
school renter education program, we will now be addressing the needs of new immigrant
communities. We are excited about this new program because it allows individuals with
language and cultural barriers to access our services and get the information they need to
kee their homes safe decent and affordable. I am enclosin a summa of our ro osal
and a one-page sheet�summarizing our hotline's service to Br Center residents
HOME Line is building upon our depth of experience in serving Brooklyn Center. We are
creating new solutions to meet current challenges and addressing the needs ofi low income
residents is a priority for HOME Line. We would like the City of Brooklyn Center to be our
partner in meeting these needs.
Please feel free to call Michael Vraa, our Managing Attorney and Hotline Director at 612
728-5770 x 113 if you need further information. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely, A
r
Beth Kodluboy
Executive Directo
enclosures as noted
Tenant Advocacy in Minnesota
HOME Line Renters' "Hotline"
Brookl n en r
y C te
Information on calls during the period 1/1/92 through 12/31/2005
Number of Cails Per Year
Over the past fourteen years a total of 3,043
Brooklyn Center renters have contacted 400 300 z Z z25 2,3 z,s z,s zo� ,�s
HO Z�.,�s
ME Line. This represents service to o., ,1,1, T
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 7, 6 0 7 r e si den ts w hen a l l 93 s� 98 99 00 0, oz o� oa o�
family members have been counted.
Callers' Incomes 1992-2005
The vast majority (over 99%) of Brooklyn
Center callers to HOME Line aze low or very
low incame. These income categories are VeryLow ,.ti.
9096 �r� :5;;,: Lovy
those used by the U.S. Department ofH.U.D.: s%
Moderate
Very Low: incomes below 50% of the metro median
Low: incomes between 50% and 80% of the metro
median
Moderate: incomes above 80% of the metro median. HOME Line has helped Brooklyn Center
residents recover money from their landlords.
High School Renter's Education Tenants have received $13,476 back from
improperly withheld security deposits and
HOME Line's High School Community $50,060 in rent abatements (refunds for
Renter's Education Program provides advice substandard conditions). We have also helped
on tenant rights and responsibilities. This free prevent 191 evictions in Brooklyn Center.
presentation covers most things that first time The Hotline receives appro�mately 8,000
renters are likely to encounter, including calls per year. Careful records are taken for
roommate problems, evictions, security each ca11, including the reason the tenant
deposits and repair problems. called. These are the top ten topics in
In the last fourteen years, HOME Line has Brooklyn Center over the last fourteen years
been to 52 classes with Brooklyn Center (followed by the number of calls):
students speaking to 1,008 students. 1. Repairs 646
Brooklyn Center High School 24 classes, 2 Evictions 546
speaking to 447 students; 3. Notice to Vacate 340
Osseo-Park Center High School 13 classes, 4 Security Deposits 299
speaking to 288 students; 5. Tenant Screening 149
Park-Center Alternative School 7 classes, 6 Break Lease 141
speaking to 130 students; 7. Financial Aid 116
Osseo Area Learning Center 8 classes, Lease Questions 109
speaking to 143 students. 9. Housing Search 97
10. Privacy/Intrusion 94
Summary of HOME Line's Tenant Services Proposal
Renters make up nearly 3,575 households in Brooklyn Center, and many of these families have low
incomes. When renters have problems involving their homes, those who don't know their rights and
responsibilities can end up living in housing that is unsafe, lose money that is rightfully theirs, or make
decisions that cost them their home. HOME Line provides renters with the tools necessary to keep their
homes safe and affordable.
HOME Line will provide three distinct, but related, programs as part of this grant: a tenant hotline that
provides free legal advice to tenants about landlord/tenant law, a high school educational program, and our
new immigrant outreach program that provides services to new immigrants. These services prevent
problems ranging from homelessness to illness from unsafe living conditions, and result in reducing the use
of the city's emergency resources.
While our services are available to all renters free of charge, over 94% of our callers are low or very-low
income; almost three quarters (72.5%) of these callers are women; 21 are racial minarities. Our programs
are aimed at low income renters, high school students who are about to enter the rental market, and recent
immigrants.
Tenant Hotline
T�ie first of these programs is HOME Line's tenant hotline. The hotline began in 1992 as a service to
Suburban Hennepin County residents. Today, we serve the entire state (excluding Minneapolis and St.
Paul) and have recently taken our 78,OOOth call. Three staff attorneys work full time on the hotlme along
with 40-60 faw student volunteers each year. Brooklyn Center has accounted for 3,043 calls since 1992.
Our tenant services to Brooklyn Center have helped save tenants at least $63,000. Last year alone we
advised 176 callers from Brooklyn Center. The most common reasons Brooklyn Center residents call our
hotline are; repairs, evictions, questions about how proper notice to vacate is given, security deposits,
and break lease questions. The need for this service in Brooklyn Center is apparent Brooklyn Center
residents already rely on this valuable service.
Hiah School Renter Education Proaram
The second program is our high school presentation program. To date, we have spoken to 660 classes
(over 17,000 students) throughout the metro area. At Brooklyn Center High School alone, we have
spoken to 24 separate classes (447 students). This award winning class (Business Economie Education
Foundation) focuses on the things that future renters should know, including how to avoid evictions, how to
select roommates, security deposits and understanding leases.
immiarant Outreach Proiect
The third program focuses on immigrant outreach efforts. According to the 2000 census, foreign born
people make up at least 3,280 or 11.4% of the Brooklyn Center population (a number which will surely
continue to grow). Recognizing that many recent immigrants are not sure where to find a variety of useful
resources, HOME Line has recently begun working to bridge this gap. A recent example of how this
program works illustrates how we will implement it in Brooklyn Center:
The African-Assistance Program is a Brooklyn Park based agency that works on issues affecting recent
immigrants from Africa (their criteria for helping someone is that they moved to the U.S. in the last seven
years). We sent a staff attorney to conduct a three hour training at their office. In attendance were staff
from the African-Assistance Program along with volunteers that frequently work in their office. The three
hour session is designed to give a broad overview to the key concepts of landlord tenant law in
Minnesota. Now, when a client of their program approaches them with a problem concerning their tenancy,
they are put in contact with the specific attorney who spoke at their office. If the client needs to fax in
documents or needs a translator, the African-Assistance Program tries to provide this help. The goal of this
program is to have the social service agency serve as a conduit between the recent immigrant with a
tenant problem and our office.
By offering free tenant hotline services and free high school renter education programs for high school
students, HOME Line has been providing needed services for those most vulnerable. Many recent
immigrant groups live and work in Brooklyn Center and many of them are them are living in rental housing
with lower incornes and have no knowledge of their rental rights. It is important that we train and work with
those social service providers who have contact with these new residents, so they too can use the tenant
services to solve their rental problems.
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBL1CATiON
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN)
Richard Hendrickson, being duly swom on an oath states or affirms, that he is the Chief Fi-
nancial Officer of the newspaper known as Sun-Post
and has full knowledge of the facts stated below:
(A) The newspaper has complied with all of the requirements constituting qualification as a
qualified newspaper, as provided by Minn. Stat. §331A.02, §331A.07, and other applic-
able laws, as amended.
(B) The printed public notice that is attached was published in the newspaper once each
week, for one successive week(s); it was first published on Thursday, the 26 day
of Januarv 2006, and was thereafter printed and published on every Thursday
to and including Thu�sday, the day of 2006; and printed below is
a copy of the lower case alphabet from A to Z, both inclusive, which is hereby acknowl-
edged as being the size and kind of type used in the composition and publication of the
notice:
abcdefghljklmnopqrstuvwxyz
City of Brooklyn Center
(Offlcial PuWlcetlon)
Published 1 25-06
NOTICE OF PUBLJC HEARINGi
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
BY: 2006 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY
GFO COMMUNITY D PE�L�M�ENT BLOCK GRANT
j Notice is hereby given ihat the Ciiy of Brooldyn Ceriter in
cooperation wRh Hennepin County, pursuant to Tttle 1 of
the Houslng and Community Development Act of 1974, as
amended, Is holding a pubUc hearing on February'13,
Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before me 2oos ,at7p.m.orassoonthereakerasthe,mattermaybe
fieard, t the Brooklyn Genter C Hall, 6301 Shingle
on this 26 day of Januarv 200 creek �a►�ay 8rooklyn M �n�sou,
The public hearing is on the housing and communiry de-
velopment needs an d the C� Y's P�oposed use of the esti-
mated 2006 Urban Hennepm County Community Devel-
opment Block Grant Program planning allocation of
1„ $184,910 1
I�otary �C I Y In addition, between July 1, 2006 to June 30. 2007. it is i
estim�ted that no addiUmial program income from previ-
ou.sly funded CDBG activities will be available w tlie Ciry.
•The Ciry of Brookhm Centet is proposing to undertake ihe
MARY ANN CARLSON following activities with 2006 Urban He�nepin County
CDBG funds starting on or.about Juy t, 2006.
NOTAqY PUBIIC MINNESOTA
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 1�31-09 @4ILYIb( BS1�9Sf
Neighbofiood Public Service Projects 527,735
w Rehabilitation of Private Properry $157,175
Foe additional informatiori on the priorities, proposed ac
RATE INFORMATION tivities, �eve1 of fundi and program pertwmarx:e, comact
.the City of Brooklyn Center at 763-569-3300 or tlie Hen-
nepin County Housing, Community Waks and Transit De-
(1) Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users 2.85 �er line s saee� Transit and Community works at
fOf CO(71p3f8bI2 SpSC2 The public hearing is being held pursuant to MS 471.59.
Auxlliary aids for persons with disabil'iNes are availaWe
(2) Maximum rate allowed by law 6.20 ner line upon request at leas196 hours in advance. Please con-
tact the City Glerk at 763-569-3300 to make artange-
ments.
(3) Rate actually charged 1.30 �er line
(Jan. 26, 2006)p7MOPH CDBG
CDBG Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Income Verification
HUD requires that, in determining household income for CDBG program purposes, one
of three methods be used. These are; Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments
program; Annual Income as reported under the Census fong-form from the most
recently available decennial census; adjusted gross income as defined for purposes of
reporting under Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 1040 for individual Federal annual
income tax purposes. Hennepin County uses the IRS methodology.
Borrowers must have a household gross anr�ual income at or below 80% of the Area
Median Income fo� the household size, (also known as Section 8 Very Low Income).
Gross annual income is defined as the gross annual income, from all sources before
taxes or withholding, of all individuals living in the housing unit for at least nine (9)
months of the forthcoming twelve-month period. Gross annual income includes:
a. Wages, salaries, tips, etc.
b. Taxable interest.
c. Dividends.
d. Taxable refunds, credits or offsets of State and local income
taxes. (There are some exceptions refer to Form 1040
instructions.)
e. Alimony (or separate maintenance payments) received.
f. Business income (or loss.)
g. Capital gain (or loss.)
h. Other gains (or losses) i.e. assets used in a trade or business
that were exchanged or sold.
i. Taxable amount of individual retirement account (IRA)
distributions. This includes simplified employee pension (SEP)
and savings incentive match plan for employees (SIMPLE) IRA.
j. Taxable amount of pension and annuity payments.
k. Rental real estate, royalties, partnerships, S corporations, trusts,
etc. Income from rental properties, including rents from the
p�operty to be improved, shall be included in gross income. A
copy of the lease, or a statement, signed and dated by the
tenant(s), which shows the monthly rent paid is adequate
verification of rental income. Expenses allowable for deduction
for rental purposes include a proportional share of rr�ortgage
interest payments, utilities, taxes, insurance, and maintenance.
In no event shall such deductions exceed gross rental income.
L Farm income (or loss.)
m. Unemployment compensation payments.
n. Taxable amount of Social Security benefits.
o. Other income. This includes: prizes and awards; gambling,
lottery or raffle winnings; jury duty fees; Alaska Permanent fund
dividends; reimbursements for amounts deducted in previous
years; income form the rental of property if not in the business of
renting such property; and income form an activity not engaged
in for profit.)
Gross annua! income shall be based upon annualized weekly or monthly income as of
the date of verification. In cases where the gross income of the applicant's household is
extremely Iow, the applicant must produce written verification of the household's
monthly expenditures, clearly itemizing the amount of money and its source on all of,
but necessarily only, the following applicable items: mortgage; contract for deed;
insurance; loans; income and property taxes; transportation expenses; charge
accounts; health costs; food; utilities; clothing; and entertainment. These expenses
shall determine the household maintenance income.
Any income determination resulting in a net LOSS of income must be considered as $0
income. That is, an income loss from one source may not be subtracted from a
separate source of income for the purpose of determining total household gross annual
income.
Projected bonus and/or overtime may be determined by contacting an employer. The
amount may be based on prior years figures or average amounts awarded to other
employees with the same status. The most recent IRS tax return may also be used for
these purposes.
Self-employed persons must submit signed copies of IRS tax returns, as sent, for the
previous two years. Applicants who are not self-employed should only submit a signed
copy of the previous years tax return. Applications processed before April 15th of any
given year may use the IRS tax returns from the second (and thi�d, if self-employed)
preceding years if that for the first preceding year is not available. Applications
processed after April 15th of any given year must use the IRS tax returns from the first
(and second, if self-employed) preceding years. Gross annual income for self-employed
applicants is determined by averaging the income from the two submitted returns.
Normal out-of-pocket business expenses such as office rents, telephone, etc., are
generally deductible items. Property or equipment depreciation and entertainment are
not deductible and must be added back to estabfish income for program purposes.
Individuals who have been self-employed for less than two years must submit both a
Net Wortfi Statement and a properly prepared cash basis Profit and Loss Statement
detailing the business income and expenditure. Both Statements should be prepared
and signed by a reputable third party although the applicant may prepare one provided
that it is endorsed by a reputable third party and that it includes a declaration that all
information contained in the Statement is accurate and complete and that the applicant
is aware that any errors or evasions may result in prosecution. lf the individual can
roduce a si n I retum r ne com lete ear of self-em lo ment and a Profit and
p g ed RS fo o p y p y
Loss Statement for the subsequent,period, that will be acceptable.
The Calculation of Gross Annual Income may NOT be based on a temporary condition
such as unempioyment or ternporary worker's compensation. Households receiving
unemployment compensation are ineligible for assistance unless:
a. unemployment recurs on a reaular basis and is a consistent element in gross
annual income. In such instances, income from this source shall be determined
as follows. Establish the anticipated annual income if the individual were to be
employed for twelve months at the weekly rate current at the time of verification;
deduct the average number of weeks the individual received unemploy-ment for
the past two years (from the federal income tax returns); add an amount equal to
the average number of weeks unemployed multiplied by the weekly amount to
which the individual is currently or;
b. the individuals income, when working, was such that it would not have been an
obstacle to eligibility. The individual must be able to demonstrate at least finro
years history of employment at such an income (either with copies of federal
income tax returns or by statements from former employers if the income received
was too iow to require tax returns to be filed.)
Gross Annual Income may not be based on temporarv nonrecurrinQ unemployment of
known duration, such as that due to lay-offs, maternity leave, sabbatical leave, etc.
Rather, income shall be calculated based on the normal annual Income of the
temporarily unemp4oyed person.
Application of those who are unemployed for an unknown period of time shall not be
considered until the unemployed household member has exhausted all eligibility for
unemployment compensation and the employer indicates a callback date is unknown.
At that time, the household must be able to demonstrate that it is both income eligible
and capable of ineeting its monthly obligations, as outlined above.
If worker's compensation is permanent income, it must be verified by the insurance
company.
Exclusions frorn Gross Income
1. Child support.
2. Money or property that was inherited, willed or given as a gift.
3. Life insurance proceeds received as a result of someone's death.
Deductions from Gross Income
Once the gross income figure is obtained, applicable deductions must be
subtracted to arrive at the household's adjusted gross income. The
deductions are:
1. IRA deduction.
2. Medical savings account deduction.
3. Movin ex enses.
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4. One half of self-err�ployment tax.
5. Self-employed heaith insurance deduction.
6. KEOGH and self-empioyed SEP and SIMPLE pfans.
7. Penalty on early withdrawai of savings.
8. Paid alimony.
Property Inspection
At least two inspections of each approved property are carried out. The first inspection
shall be performed immediately following the establishment of applicant's eligibility. The
Property Inspection Report is a formal record of that first inspection which lists all
deficiencies in the dwelling and is used to establish that sufficient funds are available to
render the dwelling reasonable habitable, safe and energy e�cient.
The second mandatory inspection shall take place after the work is finished, to
determine that all work has been completed in a satisfactory manner consistent with
these guides, the Scope of Improvements, the contractor bid and the Work Contract.
Additional inspections are carried out as needed to monitor construction activities at the
p�operty and/or to address changing physical conditions.
For properties built before 1978,�a Paint Inspection/Risk Assessment (PIRA) must be
carried out before any work orders are issued. The PIRA is conducted by a licensed
risk assessor who, if necessary, will also prepare work specifications designed to
address any identified lead hazards that are to be included as part of the funded
improvements. If lead hazard reduction activities are funded through this program, the
property must pass a clearance inspection (also conducted by a properly qualified
individual) before any payment for the lead hazard reduetion activities can be
authorized.
Hennepin County staff includes four rehabilitation property inspectors, each having
more than ten years experienee in working with single-family homes. All have written
extensive bidding specifications and have monitored construction activities on a wide
variety of single-family homes. All the inspectors take particular care to ensure that all
appropriate permits are secured by contractors working in our program and no funds
are released unless work is approved by the appropriate city or state inspector. Two of
the inspectors have credentials as energy inspectors. All four inspectors are licensed
Lead Risk Assessors and the County can call upon two additional, vastty experienced,
Risk Assessors whose .primary respansibility is the two federally-funded Lead Hazard
Reduction Grants administered by the County.
CREDIT APPLICATION
HENNEPIN COUNTY HOUSING REHABILITATION FINANCE PROGRAMS
�orrower(s):
irst Name: Last Name: Soc. Sec.
First Name: Last Name: Soc. Sec.
Home Address:
City: State: Zip Code: How Long:
Home Phone number. Work Phone number.
Marital Status: 0 Married Unmarried Separated (unmarried includes single, divorced, or widowed.)
The information direcfly below is requested solely for the purpose of determining compliance w'rth federa! civil rights law and your response will not
affecf consideration of your application. Please circle one from each of the first two groups and one or more from the third group.
Sex: Male Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino Race: O American Indian O Alaska Native
Female Not Hispanic or Latino O Asian O African AmericanlBlack
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
CaucasianlWhite
Number of residents: 18 or older Under 18
Employment and income List income from all sources
�ame of Resident I Age of Resident Income per Month I Source of Income
I I I I
I I I I
I I I
Which of the following improvements would you like to make ta your property? (check alf that apply.)
Windows Doors Roof Repair O Siding Structural Sidewalks/steps Heating
0 Painting Electrical Flooring Plumbing O Accessibility
Other
Credit Information:
1. Have you or a member of your household ever received a housing rehabilitation loan through the city or Hennepin County?
Yes C7 No If yes, what is the date of loan? Original principal amount of loan:
2. Credit History: These questions apply to all applicants. If you answer "yes", provide a separate wntten explanation.
Are there any outstanding judgements or liens against you? Yes O No
Have you been declared bankrupt within the past 36 rnonths? Yes No
Have you had any property foreclosed upon or given title or deed in lieu thereof? Yes No
Are you a co-maker or endorser on a note? Yes No
Do you have any past due obligations owed to or insured by any of the federal govemment? Yes No
List all income-eaming assets, including bank accounts. Provide name of bank, account number(s) and a copy of your most recent
statement(s). Checking O Savings
4. List approximate monthfy expenditures on
a. long-term debt'
b. household expenses
*If there are less than ten payments remaining, you can omit.
Indebted to (name} Date IncuRed I Oriqinal Amount I Present Balance Monthly Payments if business related
taxes and insurance are not included in your payment, indicated average monthly amount.
Signatures
Uwe certify that the statements contained in this application are true and comp{ete to the best of my/our knowledge and behalf.
Uwe agree to the conditions pe�taining to completion of work.
I/we hereby authorize the release of any infarmatio� necessary for the lending institution to process this app{ication.
Applicant's Signature CaApplicanYs Signature
Date:
RETURN APPUCATION T0:
Hennepin County Housing Division
Department of Housing, Community Works 8� Transit
417 North Fifth Street, Suite 320
Minneapolis, MN 55401-1362
Application Instructions
Hennepin County administers severai programs through which eligible homeowners may
receive assistance in repairing their homes. You can help expedite processing by filling out the
attached credit application in full and by providing the following required materials:
Copies of the two most recent check stubs from your employer(s) if they show year-to-
date income or the four most recent check stubs if year-to-date income is not shown.
Copies of your federal income tax returns for the last two years with all schedules and
W2 forms.
Copy of your contract for deed, if applicable.
Copy of your most recent bank statement(s).
Copy of your divorce decree with all amendments, if applicable.
Copies of your social security annual statement, pension statement, AFDC and/or GA
statement or copy of most recent check(s) if income is received from any of these
sources. If the checks are deposited directly into a bank account, copies of the most
recent statement is acceptable. P/ease note copies of this type of income you received
last year are not acceptable.
As a lender, we are required to verify a11 sources of income, check credit history and verify your
ownership interest in the property. In some instances we may have to contact you for additional
information before a determination of eligibility can be made. Financial information may have to
be updated prior to final approval.
We are working with limited funds. If you are eligible for assistance you may have to wait for
funds to become available. You will be notified conceming the availability of funds. Work
started prior to the date of loan closing will not be funded. Applications will be processed in
the order that complete application information is received.
Instructions:
Complete the application in full in ink or on a typewriter. Include all of your account
numbers and addresses for charge accounts, loans, mortgages and name and address
of the contract for deed vendor to whom you make your house payments.
You must include all sources of income for all residents of the household. A resident is
someone who lives in the home for at least nine months of the year. Income includes
wages, tips, commissions, alimony, child support, spousal maintenance, AFDC, Social
Security, worker's compensation benefits, unemployment benefits, pensions, state and
federal supplemental income, income from renters, investment income, public
assistance, self-employment income and all other income.
Sign and date the Application, Acknowledgement Authorization to Release Information
form, and the Property Owner's Agreement. Also sign or re-sign and date your Federal
Income Tax returns.
Submit all of the application materials to: Hennepin County Housing, Community Works
Transit, Housing Development, 417 North Fifth Street, Suite 320, Minneapolis, MN
55401-1362.
For additional information or if you have other questions, please cal! our office at 612-348-9260.
Urban Hennepin County Housing Rehabilitation Loan Pragram
Individual Data Confidentialit
Y
Your Rights as a Subject of Data
In accordanee with the Minnesota Govemment Data Practices Act, Hennepin County is required to inform you
of your rights as they pertain to the private information collected from you. Private data is that information
which is available to you, but not to the public. The personal information we collect about you is private.
The information collected from you or from other agencies or individuals authorized by you is used to
determine your eligibility for a home improvement loan. You are not required to provide information relating to
your marital status and race, however, this information is vital to determine to what extent our programs are
used by minorities. All other information on the foi needed to determine your eligibility. If you will not
supply the required information, Hennepin County will not be able to determine your eligibility for the loan.
The dissemination and use of the private data collected is limited to that necessary for the administration and
management of home improvement loans. Persons or agencies with wham this information may be shared
include:
Hennepin County personnel administering home improvement loans.
Personnel of any city cooperating with the county in administering home improvement loans.
City Council members anly that information needed to approve the application for loan funds and/or
payments to contractors.
Federal, state, county, local and con#racted private auditors.
Authorized personnel frorn the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
A contract for deed holder only to state that you are a loan recipient and the amount of the loan.
Law enforcement personnel in cases of suspected fraud.
Individuals or agencies to wha you give written permission by executing an Authorization to Release
Information form.
Secretary of the Treasury only your name and address, for purposes of avoiding the acceptance of a
tax credit for energy improvements made with loan funds.
Unless otherwise authorized by statute or federal law, other govemment agencies utilizing the reported private
data must also treat the information as private.
You may wish to exercise your rights as contained in the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. These
rights include the right to:
See and obtain copies of the data maintained on you;
Be told the contents and meaning of the data;
Contest the accuracy and completeness of the data.
To exercise these rights please contact someone from our housing staff at:
Hennepin County
Housing, Community Works Transit
Housing Devetopment
417 North Fifth Street, Suite 320
Minneapotis, MN 55401-1362
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE 1NFORMATION
Ple.ase read the enclosed information sheets, check the boxes below and sign and date
this form. It must be returned with your completed application to the Hennepin County
Department of Transit and Community Works (address on �over letter.)
I have received and read the following docuri�ents
O The "Individual Data Confidentia{ity" form
O The "Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home" insert
O The Application 4nstructions
In submitting this appfication I acknowledge that if my efigibility is established I am
aware that housing rehabilitation funds may not be immediately available for my use,
and i further acknowledge that my continuing eligibility will depend upon my being able
to provide re-verification of eligibility when requested by the Hennepin County
Department of Transit and Community Works.
I hereby authorize Hennepin Cour�ty to verify past and present employment records,
compensation from other sources� bank statements, securities holdings, and any other
asset balances that are needed to process my application for home improvement
related financial assistance.
I further authorize Hennepin County to obtain a consumer and/or business credit report
and verify other past and present mortgage references, as it may deem necessary.
I request all employers, financial institutions and other creditors to accept a photocopy
or fax copy of this signed authorization as evidence of my consent to release
information to Hennepin County.
Type or p�int r►ame of applicant Type or print name of co-applicant
Signature of applicant Signature of co-applicant
Date signed Date signed
Applicant Social Security Number Co-applicant Social Security Number
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Property Owner's Agreement
Ownefs Agreement
I have applied for a loan from Hennepin County Housing, Community Works and Transit
(HCW&'1�. If this loan is granted, In understand that Hennepin County HCW&T will be
inspecting my property, acting as technical agent, and monitoring the loan for the rehabilitation.
Owne�s Responsibilities
I understand that even though Hennepin County HCW&T provides the Ioan, it is my.
responsibility to:
1. Review speci.fications;
2. Contact contractors and review their bids;
3. Sign the construction contracts and change orders; and
4. Approve the loan payouts.
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I further understand that all loan funds will be held by Hennepin County HCW&T.
Disbursement will be subject to my and Hennepin County HCW&T's authorization.
I aclrnowledge that I have been advised that I should inspect the work as frequenfly as possible.
I should also discuss with the contractor or Hennepin County HCW&T personnel any
difficulties or poor workmanship observed. I understand that once materials are in place that
cost of repair or replacement is substantial.
Relocation Policy
I understand that all jobs involving lead hazazd reduction may requ.ire vacating my property.
Hennepin County HCW&T will review on a case-by-case basis relocation for all work invo�ving
lead. Hennepin County HCW&T reserves the right to relocate a household if necessary.
Preferably, I am encouzaged to find my own accommodations by staying with relati�es or
friends in lead-safe housing. If no other option exists, aIl costs associated with the relocation
will be taken from the rehabilitation loan and the costs should not exceed $1,000. As owner, I'
am responsible for storage of all breakables and removing all ciothing from closets, etc. I
understand that due to the nature of the worlcing conditions, only workers trained in Iead
hazard reduction may enter the work site. I understand during relocation that 1 arn not allowed
to return to the work site during the day or at night, and I will contact the Hennepin County
HCW&T if I have special needs that require my re-entry to my property. I will not return to my
home until the unit has been cleaned and cleazed to the federally mandated standazds and I
have received authorization from the Hennepin County HCW&T.
Hennepin County HCW&T's Role
1. understand that Hennepin County HCW&T provides work-related progress
inspections. However, these services aze not a guarantee of any type, and do not make
Hennepin County HCW&T responsible for the quality of the work, or responsible for
any contractor or worker's performance.
2. I understand that the staff of Hennepin County HCW&T cannot be personally available
for inspections of each segment of the work performed. Hennepin County HCW&T will
reasonably rely on the competence and sldll of each individual contractor as is normal in
the course of business negotiations, transactions and execution of the contract.
General Provisions
1. I further agree fio hold harmless and indemnify Hennepin County HCW&T in
connection with acts perfvrmed by them which would reasonably be associated with
consultation, technical advice, financial counseling, loan processing, property
inspections and other related items.
2. I understand if I would like to refinance my first mortgage for any reason, there will be
no guarantee that this rehabilitation loan will be subordinated.
The city of •will review the terms and condihons of the
refinancing and will have final approval of the subordination.
2. Whenever the pronouns "I", "m�' or "we" are used in this agreement, they shall mean
"we", "our" and "us" respectively if more than one owner signs below.
��e1 Date Owner Date
Henne in Coun HCtN&T Staff
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Hennepin County Memo
DATE: Mazch 14, 2005
TO: Urban Hennepin County Subrecipients
FROM: Mark Hendrickson
SUBJECT: 2005 SECTION 8 INCOME LIlVIITS POVERTY GUIDELINES
Below are the Section 8 income limits, effective as of February 11, 2005 for households that are
low-income (80 percent of inedian), very low-income (50 percent of inedian) and 30 percent of
median family income. Income limits are based on 2000 census updated to 2005. Median income
for the Minneapolis/St. Paul area increased from $76,400 to $77,000. U.S. median family income
increased from to $58,000. The national figvre is used as a cap in calculating 80 percent
of inedian income lunit for households of different sizes. After not changing the last few years,
this yeaz income limits for households at 80 percent of inedian increased from $350 to $600
depending on household size. Increases for households at 30 percent and 50 percent of inedian
were smaller, they increased from $100 to $250 depending on household size.
The following income limits must be used in calculating household income eligibility for all
HUD-funded activities needing to document low/moderate-income.benefit. The income limits are
effective until further notice. Additional information on income limits is available on HLTD's
website at http://www.huduser.org/datasets/il.html
FY 2005 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: �77,000 (NIPLS/ST. PAUL METRO AREA)
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2 Person 4b,400 I 36,960 30,800 I 18,500
3 Person 52,200 41,580 34,650 20,800
4 Person 58,000 46,200 I 38,500 23,100
5 Person 62,650 49,920 41,600 24,950
6 Person 67,300 I 53,580 44,650 26,800
7 Person 71,900 57,304 47,750 28,650
8 Person 76,550 6U,960 50,800 30,500
FY 2005 Federal Poverty Guidelines: One person -$9,570, Two person -$12,830, Tluee
person -$16,090, Four person -$19,350, Five person -$22,610, Six person -$25,870, Seven
person $29,130, Eight person $32,390.
HENNEPiN COUhiTY HOIf�NG, COMMUNiTY WOR}f5 ANDTRANSTi'
417 NORTH FlFTH SfREET, SUITE 320, MINNEAPOUS, MN 55401 MAIL CODE 608
PHONe (61 ?J 348-9260 Fnx: (61 ?J 348-2920 -TDD/TTY: (61 ?J 596-6985
City Council Agenda Item l�To. 9a
Member introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING RECEIPT OF BEST EXHIBITION SPACE
AWARD FROM MINNESOTA MEETINGS AND EVENTS.
WHEREAS, the Earle Brown Heritage Center has received the Best Exhibition Space
Award from Minnesota Meetings and Events Magazine; and
WHEREAS, the hard work and dedication of the Earle Brown Heritage Center Staff
has resulted in receiving this award in recognition of their excellent efforts; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to recognize the good work of the Earle Brown
Heritage Center Staff and its cooperative efforts with the catering contractor, Flik International;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that the Earle Brown Heritage Center Staff and the Genter's caterer,
Flick International, be hereby recognized and congratulated on the receipt of the Best Exhibition
Space Award from Minnesota Meetings and Events Magazine:
Januarv 13, 2006
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
City Council Agenda Item No. 9b
City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 6, 2006
TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Todd Blomstrom, Director of Public Works 7i4�V
SUBJECT: Proposed Noise Wall Constructio�i Along Interstate 94i694 by the Minnesota
Department of Transportation
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) is proposing to construct a noise wall
along Interstate 94/694 in Brooklyn Center. The proposed noise wall location is between
Highway 100 and Dupont Avenue as shown on the attached figure. The approximate wall length
is 1040 feet and the approximate wall height is 20 feet.
Mn/DOT representatives distributed a resident survey form and conducted a public informational
meeting regarding the proposed noise wall project. The informational meeting was conducted at
th� Brooklyn Center Community Center on January 24, 2006. Resident survey forms that were
returned by mail or dropped off at the informational meeting were tabulated by Mn/DOT staf£
A total of eight (8) households indicated that they want the noise wall, two (2) households
indicated that they do not want the noise wall (one household provided two responses) and two
(2) households were undecided.
The proposed noise wall design consists of post and plank (wood) construction similar to the
newer noise walls installed along Trunk Highway 100. Planking can be placed on either the
highway or residential side of the wall based on the desired aesthetic preferences of the City and
adjacent residents. The estimated project cost of $380,000 would be funded from Mn/DOT's
Noise Wall Program. Local (City) funding is not required for the post and plank wall design.
The City would be required to pay a cost increase of approximately $300,000 if the City requires
the noise wall to be constructed of concrete block.
A City Council resolution authorizing the project is necessary if the City wants Mn/DOT to
proceed with the planning and design phase of the project. Mn/DOT representatives have
indicated that the State will not proceed with the project if the Brooklyn Center City Council
does not want the project.
Attached for City Council consideration is a resolution that would authorize the Minnesota
Department of Transportation to construct a noise wall along 63 Lane North between Trunk
Highway 100 and Dupont Avenue.
6301 Shingle Creeh Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org
Member introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION OF A NOISE WALL
ALONG INTERSTATE 94/694 IN BROOKLYN CENTER BY THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature directed the Commissioner of the Minnesota
Department of Transportation to prepare a study which assessed the noise levels along freeway
corridors within incorporated areas of the State�and suggested mitigation measures to reduce the
impact of freeway noise; and
WHEREAS, said study suggests that the impact of freeway noise generated by vehicles can
be mitigated by construction of noise walls; and
WHEREAS, the Interstate 94/694 corridor within the City of Brooklyn Center was assessed
for freeway noise levels as part of said study; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has proposed to construct a noise
wall along Interstate 94/694 between Highway 100 and Dupont Avenue, running along the north
side of 63� Lane North, for the purposes of mitigating freeway noise to adjacent properties; and
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council fmds that it is in the best interest of the
community to proceed with the construction of a noise wall along 63 Lane North.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota that the installation of a noise wall along Interstate 94/694 between
Highway 100 and Dupont Avenue is hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
1. The final alignment of the noise wall shall be consistent with the preliminary
General Layout Plan as provided by the Minnesota Department of
Transportation and on file in the office of the City Engineer.
2. The wall height shall not exceed 20 feet and the wood planking shall be
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installed with the fuushed planks/battens facing 63 Lane North.
3. The Minnesota Deparhnent of Transportation will not require local cost
participation from the City of Brooklyn Center to fund the construction of said
noise wall.
RESOLUTION NO.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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Mn/DOT Noise Wall Proposal 63rd Lane North
Mn/DOT METRO DISTRICT PROJECT SUMMARY
January 2006
ROADWAY: TH 94 from TH 100 to Dupont Ave N
CITIES/COUNTIES: City of Brooklyn Center in Hennepin County
BACKGROUND:
The Minnesota Legislature, in 1995, requested that the Minnesota Department of Transportation
(Mn/DOT) conduct a study to survey highway noise conditions along freeways and expressways
inside incorporated areas in Minnesota, identify areas where state and federal noise standards are
exceeded, assess the feasibility, reasonableness and cost effectiveness of implementing noise
mitigation measures.
Procedures developed by Mn/DOT and MPCA were used to rank different residential areas in terms
of the severity of highway noise impacts and the number of residences impacted. In addition, an
estimate of cost effectiveness was used to identify optimal areas for investment in highway noise
mitigation measures.
Based on this analysis, the 70 highest impacted areas that offer, potentially, the most cost effective
opportunities for future noise mitigation are identified. The area along 63rd Lane N. ranked 37th in
this study. Currently, Mn/DOT funds this program at 1.5 million dollars per year out of the general
construction funds.
TYPE OF PROJECT: Noise wall on south side of TH 94/694 (Brookwood Townhomes area)
Length of approximately 1040 ft. Height 20 ft.
Also includes TMS fiber optic line relocation
ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS: $380,000
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE:
Current letting date September 22, 2006
PROJECT DOCUMENTS APPROVALS SCHEDULE:
Public Open House January 24, 2006
Summary of votes from Open House and Mailing: Yes-8, No-3, Undecided-2
City Council vote on Municipal Approval February 2006
CURRENT ISSUES:
Block wall alternative cost increase of approximately $300,000 would be City funded
Planking on highway side or residential side of posts or alternating
Proiect Manager: Area Engineer: Noise Wall Program:
Greg Kern Wayne Norris Peter Wasko
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Roseviile, MN 55113
Deaz Resident,
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) is proposing to construct a noise wall along the
south side of Interstate 94/694 in Bmoklyn Center, between Highway 100 and just west of Dupont Avenue
North running the length of 63rd Lane North. This is a one-time opportunity for construction of the wall
from Mn/DOT's noise wall program funds.
An informational open house is set for Tuesday, January 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. in Constitution Hall at the city
of Brooklyn Center Community Center at 6301 Shingle Creek Pazkway on the north side of the municipal
complex. Mn/DOT representatives an@ city officials will be on hand to provide information and
visualiza.rion materials on the proposed noise wa11.
Most importantly, the open house ai.ms to solicit your input on whether or not to build the noise wall. The
Brooklyn Center City Council will use this input to detemune if the noise wall will be constructed. As
mentioned above, this is a one-time opportunity. Please take time to make your opinion lrnown on this
noise wall issue.
A short opinion form is attached below. You may bring your form to the open house, but additional forms
wi�l also be available at the open house. If you're unable to attend, you may fax your form to me at 651-
582-1368, or mail it to me at Mn/DOT, Metro District, 1500 County Road B2, Roseville MN, 55113. This
notice has been mailed to residents most affected by the proposed noise wall site. If you have neighbors
who are interested in the project, they're also welcome to attend.
Sincerely,
Kent Barnard
Mn/DOT Public Affairs
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complex. Mn/DOT representatives and city officials will be on hand to provide information and
visualization materials on the proposed noise wall.
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Brooklyn Center City Council will use this input to detemune if the noise wall will be constructed. As
mentioned above, this is a one-time opportunity. Please take time to make your opinion known an this
noise wall issue.
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will also be available at the open house, If ,you're unable to attend, you may fax your form to me at 65
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A Millennium Community
February 2, 2006
Deaz Resident:
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (1VIn/DO'1� recently notified residents in
your neighborhood of a potential noise wall proj ect alon� Interstate 94/694 in Brooklyn
Center. The proposed noise wall location is north of 63 Lane extending approximately
1040 feet from Highway 100 and Dupont Avenue. Additional information is provided on
the attached summary sheet.
Mn/DOT mailed a notification letter to residents near the project area and conducted an
informational open house meeting on January 24, 2006. The notification letter included
an opinion survey to determine if residents were in favor of a proposed noise wall. A
total of eight (8) households indicated that they want the noise wall, two (2) households
indicated that they do not want the noise wall (one household provided two responses)
and two (2) households were undecided.
The Brooklyn Center City Council will review the results of the Mn/DOT noise wall
proposal at the regular City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, February 13, 2006 at
7:00 p.m. Residents will have an opportunity to provide comments to the City Council at
the meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact the Engineering Division at 763-569-3340.
Sincerely,
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Todd A. Blomstrom, P.E.
Director of Public Works City Engineer
Attachment
cc:, Michael McCauley, City Manager
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
Ti'd X /9R_41 �R9_.2d9Q
City Council Agenda Item No. 9c
Office of the City Clerk
City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
MEMOR.ANDUM
TO: Councilmembers Carmody, Lasman, Niesen, and O'Connar
FROM: Myrna Kragness, Mayor
DATE: February 9, 2006
SUBJECT: Mayoral Appointment to Watershed Commissions
At the January 9, 2006, City Council meeting, appointments were not made to the Shingle Creek or West
Mississippi Watershed Commissions. I have talked with the current cammissioner, GradyBoeck, and he has
indicated he would be willing to step down as Commissioner. Councilmember Cannody has indicated her
desire to serve as Commissioner to the Watershed Commissions. Amy Luesebrink has opted to resign her
position as Alternate Commissioner due to other obligations. The City Clerk has posted and published
notice of the vacancy and the deadline to apply is February 28, 2006.
As outlined in our policy for filling commission vacancies, I would request ratification from Council
Members for the following nomination:
Watershed Commissions
Commissioner Kathleen Carmody 7024 Knox Avenue North
Recommended Council Action:
Motion by Council to ratify Mayor's appointment to the Watershed Commissions with term to expire
O1/31/08.
Attachments
�301 Shin le Cr
g eek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
www. cityofbrooklyncenter.org
Memorandum
TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Ronald A. Warren, Plannin and Zonin S ec' list .C-��.J.
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SUBJECT: Recommended Ordinance Amendment Regarding the Parking and Storage
of Vehicles
DATE: November 22, 2005
Attached is a copy of a draft ordinance amendment recommended by the Planning
Commission which would amend Chapter 19 of the City Ordinances regarding the
parking and/or storage of vehicles, trailers and water craft in front yards or yards abutting
a public street by limiting the number of vehicles parked or stored in these residential
ar a
e s to no more than six.
This ordinance amendment was recommended by the Planning Commission on
November 1?, 2005 following review and discussion of this matter and related matters at
a number of Commission meetings.
The City Council at its work session on September 12, 2005, requested the Planning
Commission to review the parking and storage of vehicles on residential lots in light of
recommendations and suggestions made by Mr. Willis Dahn relating to areas of concern
that he had with respect to the city ordinances. The Commission considered these
matters at three meetings (September 29, October 13 and November 17, 2005) resulting
in the ordinance amendment recommendation.
At the meeting when the Commission first discussed this matter (9-29-OS) they reviewed
it, framed the issues to be reviewed further and requested that they be provided with
information regarding the existing ordinance language for future study and discussion.
The also heard from Mr. Dahn and considered his recommendation
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The Commission again considered this matter at their October 13, 2005 meeting where
they reviewed existing ordinance language, the requested revisions and further comments
and input from Mr. Dahn. The Commission members concluded that, for the most part,
there was not a need for major changes to the existing ordinances and that more
consistent enforeement of the ordinance was perhaps needed. The Commission was
polled regarding the specific suggested recommendations by Mr. Dahn. They favored no
ardinance changes other than limiting the number of vehicles allowed to be parked or
stored in a front yard or yard area abutting a public street to no more than six. The
Commission directed such an ordinance amendment to be drafted for further
consideration at a future Planning Commission meeting.
Such a draft ordinance was prepared and presented to the Planning Commission on
November 17, 2005. Again, after further review, discussion and also comments from Mr.
Dahn, the Planning Cornmission unanimously recommended approval of an ordinance
amending Chapter 19 of the City Ordinances regarding the parking and/or storage of
vehicles, trailers and water craft in front yards or yards abutting a public street.
Attached are copies of the Planning Commission Agenda cover sheets and minutes from
the September 29, October 13 and November 17, 2005 Planning Commission meetings
and a copy of the draft ordinance arnendment.
It is my understanding that this matter will be brought to the City Council's attention at
their November 28, 2005 work session.
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PLAI�TNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY� OF BROOKLYN CENTER
SEPTEMBER 29, 2005
STUDY SESSION
1. Call to Order: 7:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes August 25, 2005
4. Chairperson's Explanation
The Planning Commission is an advisory body. One of the Commission's functions is
to hold public hearings, In.the matters concerned in these hearings, the Commission
makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final
decisions in these matters.
5. GiGi Yanis
2005-014
Request for a Special Use Permit to conduct a home occupation that involves customer
traffic at 5549 Brooklyn Boulevazd.
6. Discussion Items:
a• Parking and storage of vehicles in the front �yard of R-1 zones.
7. Other Business
8. Adjournment
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
STUDY SESSION
SEPTEMBER 29, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Willson at 7:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Rex Newman, Sean Rahn, and Tim Roche were present.
Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission/Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald
Warren, and Planning Conunission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Eric Berns and Rachel
Lund were absent and excused. Graydon Boeck was absent and unexcused.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AUGUST 25, 2005
There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Rahn,
to approve the minutes of the August 25, 2005 meeting as submitted. The motion passed
unanimously.
CHAIR' S EXPLANATION
Chair Willson explained the Planning Commission's role as an advisory body. One of the
Commission's functions is to hold public hearings. In the matters concerned in these hearings,
the Coxnmission makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final
decisions in these matters.
APPLICATION NO. 2005-014 GIGI YANIS
Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2005-014, a request for a Special Use Perrnit to
conduct a home occupation that involves customer traffic at 5549 Brooklyn Boulevard. The
property is zoned R-1 (One Family Residence). Home occupations that involve customer traffic
at the home are considered special uses requiring the granting of a special use permit by the City
Council following review and public hearing by the Planning Commission.
Mr. Warren presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the praposal.
(See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 9-29-OS for Application No. 2005-014,
atta.ched.)
Commissioner Newman asked about allowable signage for the home occupation. Mr. Warren
responded that the applicant already has signs displayed for her business that were approved by
the City and no additional signs would be allowed.
PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION NO. 2005-014
There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to open the
public heaiing on Application No. 2005-014, 7:45 at p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Chair Willson called for comments from the public.
The applicant, GiGi Yanis, 5549 Brooklyn Boulevard introduced herself. Chair Willson asked
the applicant what hours she would be open for business. Ms. Yanis replied that she plans to
operate by appointment only between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Commissioner Roche asked
if Ms. Yanis had talked to her neighbors about her proposal. Ms. Yanis responded that she had
talked to the neighboring property owner about her plans.
No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on
Application No. 2005-014.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARIl�TG
There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Coxnmissioner Roche, to close the
public hearing on Application No. 2005-014, at 7:47 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
The Chair called for further discussion or questions from the Commissioners. The
Commissioners interposed no objections to approval of the Application.
ACTION TU RECOMIV�ND APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 2005-014 GIGI YArTIS
There was' a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Rahn, to
recommend to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2005-014, submitted by GiGi
Yanis for a Specia� Use Pernut to conduct a home occupation that involves customer traffic at
5549 Brooklyn Boulevazd subject�to the following conditions:
1. The special use permit is granted for a home occupation involving customer
traffic related to palm and tarot card readings to be conducted on an appointment
only basis at 5549 Brooklyn Boulevard. The home occupation may not be altered
or expanded in any way not comprehended by this application without first
securing an amendment to the special use permit
2. The special use permit is subject to applicable codes, ordinances and regulations.
Any violation thereof may be grounds for revocation.
3. All pazking assoeiated with the home occupation shall be off street on improved
space provided by the applicant. Vehicle parking on the property shall be in
compliance with Section 19-103, Subdivision 12 of the City Ordinances.
4. The hours of operation shall be between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Customers shall be served on an appointment only basis.
5. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the Building Official
with respect to safety related matters following inspection of the property.
6. There is no ov_er the counter sales of inerchandise comprehended through the
granting of this special use permit. Any sales related to this home occupation
shall be conducted off premises.
Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Newman, Rahn, and Roche. The motion
passed unanimously.
The Council will consider the application at its October 10, 2005 meeting. The applicant must
be present. Major changes to the application as reviewed by the Planning Commission will
require that the application be returned to the Commission for reconsidera.tion.
DISCUSSION ITEM: PARKING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES IN TI� FRONT YARD
OF R-1 ZONES
Mr. Warren explained that the Comrnission has been provided copies of documents that were
reviewed by the City Council regarding limiti.ng the parking of vehicles both in the front and
back yards of residential property. He further stated that city ordinances state that any vehicle
parked in a residential area must be properly licensed AND operable. The only exception ta that
is for pioneer, classic and collector vehicles. In that case the vehicles must be currently licensed
as such but they do not have to be opera.ble provided they are stored in a building or behind an
opaque wall screened from view.
Mr. Warren stated that the same section of the ordinance prolubits the storage of junk cars and
auto parts unless stored in a garage. Mr. Wazren added that some of the issues surrounding
parking of vehicles is really part of the nuisance ordinance and some of the problems related to
parking of these vehicles could be dealt with by better enforcement.
Mr. Warren noted that Mr. Will Dahn, 5743 Knox Avenue North, who introduced this issue to
the City Council, is present at this evening's meeting. Mr. Dahn described his history with the
city as a resident and former employee and how the ordinance was enforced at the time he
worked with the city to maintain a maxixnum of six cazs in any front yard (referenced in Section
35-711). He notes that he has observed some residences in the city with 8 to 10 cazs parked in
the front and sometimes more in the back along with parts scattered on the property and cars up
on blocks and dismantled.
The Commission posed a question regarding the possibility of some single family residences
being used as illegal home occupations involving cars and car parts. If so, it appears that there
is an enforcement issue with regards to the number of vehicles on properties but the situation
does not necessarily warrant rewriting the ordinances.
The Planning Commission Members further discussed what direction they would like to go with
regards to this part of the ordinance. There was consensus among the members to further
explore possible changes to Chapter 19 and 35 and the Commission directed Mr. Warren to
provide them with information regarding existing ordinance language at a future meeting for
further study and discussion. After further review, the Commission would then make a
recommendation to the City Council regarding parking and storage of vehicles in residential
areas.
OT'HER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
ADJOI:J�tN1Vl'ENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Neweman, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to adjourn
the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at
9:11 p.m.
Chair
Recorded and transcribed by:
Rebecca Crass
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PLANNIN� COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
OCTOBER 13, 2005
REGULAR SESSION
1. Call to Order: 7:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes September 29, 2005
4. Chairperson's Explanation
The Planning Commission is an advisory body. One of the Conunission's functions is
to hold public �heazings. In the matters concerned in these heari�ngs, the Commission
makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final
decisions in these matters.
S. Discussion Items:
a. Parking and storage of vehicles in the front yazd of R-1 zones.
6. Other Business
7. Adjournment
MEMOR.ANDUM
T0: Planning Commission Members
FROM Ronald A. Warren, Plannin Commission Sec,����(.Jl. (N
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DATE': October 11, 2005
SUBJECT; Pazking and Stora.ge of Vehicles in Front Yard of R-1 Zones
The following information is presented to the Planning Commission for purposes of
reviewing the pazking and storage of vehicles in front yazds of an R-1 zone, which was
discussed at the September 29, 2005 Planning Commission meeting. The following
inforniation is included for the Commission's review:
1. The information included in the September 29, 2005 Planning Commission
agenda (including the 9-12-OS City Council work session minutes; a
September 8, 2445 memo from the City Manager to City Council Members;
and a proposal from Mr. Will Dahn relating to limiting the parking of velucles
in front yards in R-1 and R-2 zones and suggestions for screening
requirements).
2. Portions of Chapter 19 of the City Ordinances relating to public nuisances and
petty offenses with particular attention d.irected to Sections 19-103,
Subdivision 12, 13 and 14 relating to the parking and storage of vehicles, eta
currently in effect in the city.
3. Sections 19-1301-1307 relating to the operati.ng, pazking, storage, repairing,
servicing and maintaining of vehicles.
4. Section 35-711 regarding parldng lot screening.
5. Section 35-400, Subdivision 8 regarding allowable encroachments into yazd
setback requirements.
6. The agenda and minutes of a joint City Council and Housing Commission
meeting on Apri12, 2003.
7. Copies of draft ordinances submitted by the Housiug Commission to the City
Council at the April 2, 2003 meeting regarding pazking and storage of
collector cars and requiring hazd surfaces on driveways.
8. Copy of a memorandum from the Housing Commission to Mayor and City
Council Members regarding RV ordinance.
We will be discussing these items at Thursday evening's meeting in light of the City
Council direction to the Planning Commission to review the parking and storage of
vehicles in the city.
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CTTY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AI�TD THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
STUDY SESSION
OCTOBER 13, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Willson at 7:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Eric Berns, Gra.ydon Boeck, Rachel Lund, Rex Newman,
Sean Rahn, and Tim Roche were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning
Commission/Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission
Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES SEPTEMBER 29. 2005
There was a motion by Commissioner Roche, seconded by Commissioner Rahn,
to approve the minutes of the September 29, 2005 meeting as submitted. The motion passed
unanimously. Conunissioners Boeck and Lund abstained as they were not present at the
meeting.
CHAIR'S EXPLANATION
Chair Willson explained the Planning Commission's role as an advisory body. One of the
Commission's functions is to hold public hearings. In the matters concerned in these hearings,
the Commission makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final
decisions in these matters.
DISCUSSION ITEM: PARI�Il�TG AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES IN THE FRONT YARD
OF R-1 ZONES
Chair Willson stated that after review of f.he information provided regarding the pazking and
storage of vehicles in the front yard of R-1 zones, there was nothing that would influence his
decision to make any changes to the city ordinances regazding this subject. He added that he felt
the issues being addressed could be resolved by better enforcement by the city.
Mr. Warren pointed out that the items listed in Section 19-103, Subdivision 12, 13 and 14 of the
City's Public Nuisance ordinance describes vehicles that are both allowed and prohibited. He
gave a history of the ordinance at its inception to include the city azriving at the decision as to
what vehicles would be allowed in the R-1 residential zone. Mr. Warren also summarized what
is known as the City's `junk vehicle' ordinance (Section 19-1303 1304) which addresses the
storage and screening of junk vehicles, inoperable vehicles and collector vehicles.
Commissioner Rahn referred to Councilmember Carmody's remarks in City Council minutes
regarding questions she received from residents during National Night Out related to this subject
and asked if it was known if a lot of residents had concerns regarding the parking of vehicles.
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Chair Willson stated that he was aware of only one person that had come before the City Council
and had not been approached himself by any residents. Commissioner Rahn stated that he
doesn't feel that there is a need for any'additional verbiage in the ordinance and agreed that
better enforcement could resolve the problems that currently exist.
Mr. Warren reminded the Commission that the Housing Commission had discussed rather
extensively the possibility of requiring paved or `hard surfaced' driveways. He added that the
city requires that space must be provided on residential property to park up to a minimum of two
vehicles per dwelling unit. He added that you can have a dirt driveway that leads to an accessory
building (garage) but if it is expanded to provide additional parking, it must be an improved
surface with Class 5 gravel or better, concrete or black top. After much review and discussion,
the Housing Commission recommended requiring paved surfaces. The City Council did not act
on the Housing Commission's recommendation.
Commissioner Roche agreed that the problem with driveways and parking is enforcement but
wondered if there is a way to communicate to new homeowners what is required of property
owners regazding maintenance of their property. Mr. Warren stated that such communication is
extended by city staff particularly in the spring prior to the city wide sweep.
Commissioner Rahn asked for clarification on requirements for the expansion of driveways. Mr.
Warren explained that the expansion of a driveway must be on an improved or hard surface
regazdless of what the existing driveway is.
Chau Willson invrted Mr. Will Dahn for additional input. Mr. Dahn reviewed the city s
requirements for parking and driveway surfaces. Mr. Warren explained that vehicles must be
parked or stored on authorized pazking or driveway areas OR a paved or graveled extension of an
authorized driveway. The way the ordinance is written, the only part required to be paved or
gravel is the extension of the driveway.
Mr. Dahn stated that his interest in being before the Commission was to discuss the number of
vehicles allowed to be parked in a residential zone. Mr. Dahn asked the Commission to note lus
proposed changes which places parking requirements found in other areas of the ordinance under
Pernzitted Uses in R-1 zones. The Commission discussed his proposal further.
Mr. Warren stated that Mr. Dahn's proposals would be better placed in the nuisance regulations
rather than the zoning ordinance because of non-conforr�ung use provisions.
Chair Willson called for action from the Commissioners. Commissianer Boeck suggested that
there be no changes regarding the pazking and storage of vehicles in R-1 zones. Commissioner
Rahn suggested that a recommendation to the City Council include more consistent enforcement
of the ordinances regarding parking of vehicles in R-1 zones.
The Planning Cominission was polled on the recommendations suggested by Mr. Dahn:
Regarding recommending requiring paved or hard surfaced driveways, two Commissioners
were in favor, five were oppased.
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Regarding recommending limiting the number of vehicles allowed to be parked in a front
yard or yard abutting a public street to no more than six; four Commissioners were in favor,
three were opposed.
Regarding limiting corner lot secondary access; no Coxnmissioners were in favor.
Regarding screening of more than six vehicles parked in a front yard; Commissioners
unanimously believed this was already addressed in the ordinance and no change was
needed.
The Commission recommended no other changes to the existing ordinance.
The Commission further discussed and unanimously agreed to draft a document to the City
Council to limit the number of vehicles in the front yard or a yard abutting a public street to six.
Mr. Warren stated that he would he would draft an ordinance amendment for the Commission's
review at a future meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to adjourn the
Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at
9:06 p.m.
Chair
Recorded and transcribed by:
Rebecca Crass
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PLAN1vING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY O� BROOKLYN CENTER
NOVEMBER 17, 2005
REGULAR SESSION
1. Call to Order: 7:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes October 27, 2005
4. Chairperson's Explanation
The Planning Commission is an advisory body. One of the Comrnission's functions is
to hold public hearings. In the matters concerned in these hearings, the Commission
makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final
decisions in these matters.
5. INDUSTRIAL FUND I, LLC 2005-017
Request for Preliminary Plat approval to divide the property located at the northeast
comer of Freeway Boulevard and James Avenue North (1600-1700 Freeway
Boulevard) into two lots.
6. Discussion Item:
a. Parking and storage of vehicles in the front yard of R-1 zones.
Draft ordinance amendment for Commission's consideration.
7. Other Business
8. Adjournment
NIINUTES OF TI� PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AND 1'HE STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
NOVEMBER 17, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Willson at 7:32 p,m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Eric Berns, Graydon Boeck, Rachel Lund, Rex Newman,
Sean Rahn, and Tim Roche were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning
CommissionfPlanning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission
Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OCTQBER 27. 2005
There was a motion by Commissioner Roche, seconded by Commissioner Lund,
to approve the minutes of the October 27, 2005 meeting as submitted. The motion passed
unanimously.
CHAIR' S EXPLANATION
Chair Willson explained the Planning Commission's role as an advisory body. One of the
Commission's functions is to hold public hearings. In the matters concerned in these hearings,
the Commission makes recommendations to the City Council. 'The City Council makes all final
decisions in these matters.
DISCUSSION ITEM PARKING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES IN THE FRONT YARD
OF R-1 ZONES
Mr. Warren pointed out the draft ordinance put together by staff at the direction of the Planning
Commission following the October 27, 2005 meeting. He stated that the Commission had
determined that there wasn't a need to amend the city ordinances with a number of matters
previously discussed that perhaps stepped up enforcement would take caze of the problem. The
ordinance is a simple change in terms of wording but has an impact on the pazking and storage
of vehicles as far as the number of vehicles and where they can be parked. The draft ordinance
esta.blishes the Commission's recommendation that the number of vehicles parked in front yazds
and yards abutting a public street in residential azeas be limited to six.
Chair Wilson commented that the Commission felt that better enforcement would address many
of the issues discussed and that the ordinance amendment before the Commission was the only
item suggested for further review.
The Commission discussed definitions in the city ordinances related to the proposed ordinance
amendment being considered and asked for further comments from Mr. Will Dahn who had an
interest in the discussion and was present at the meeting.
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Mr. Dahn stated that the proposal he had submitted was far more encompassing and in line with
keeping the city looking attractive but he appreciates what has been done with the ordinance
amendment. He added that stating the exact number of cars limited in a residential azea makes it
absolutely enforceable and he appreciates the work the Planning Commission has done in
reviewing this matter.
Commissioner Boeck thanked Mr. Dahn for his efforts in presenting this issue to the Planning
Commission in order to better the community.
Commissioner Lund also thanked Mr. Dahn for taking the initiative to pursue this matter.
Commissioner Roche recommended adoption of the draft ordinance amending Chapter 19 of the
City Ordinance regarding the pazking and storage of vehicles, trailers and watercraft in front
yards or yards abutting a public street. The recommendation was seconded by Commissioner
Berns.
Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Berns, Boeck, Lund, Newman, Rahn, and
Roche. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Warren stated that the ordinance amendment would be reviewed by the City Council at a
work session and he would keep the Planning Commission informed as to when that would be.
APPLICATION NO. 2005-017 INDUSTRIAL FUND I. LLC
Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2005-017, a request for preliminary plat approval to
divide the property located at the northeast corner of Freeway Boulevazd and James Avenue
North (1600-1700 Freeway Boulevard) into two lots. The proposed Lot l would be 120,970 sq.
ft. (2.7771 acres) and contain the building addressed as 1700 Freeway Boulevard. The proposed
Lot 2 would be 136,961 sq. ft. (3.1442 acres) and contain the building addressed 1600 Freeway
Boulevard.
Mr. Warren presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the proposal.
See Plannin Commission Info atio
g rm n Sheet dated 11-17 OS and the Director of Public Works
memo dated 11-15-OS for Application No. 2005-017, attached.) Mr. Warren explained that
separate sewer and water lines will be required to the two buildings. Access to the properties is
unchanged, separate accesses off Freeway Boulevard for each of the proposed lots and also one
off James Avenue North to the proposed Lot 1. Cross access through the lots will exist and
should be memorialized through an appropriate agreement.
PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION NO. 2005-017
There was a motion by Commissioner Lund, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to open the
public hearing on Application No. 2005-017, at 8:13 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Chair Willson called for comments from the public.
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Mr. Jeffrey Johnson, 200 Coon Ra.pids Boulevard, Coon Rapids, attorney representing the
applicant, introduced himself and stated that the staff report is very thorough and he would
welcome any questions by the Commissioners.
Commissioner Berns inquired as to why this property was being replatted. Mr. Johnson
responded that this property is being separated because there aze two owners who desire separate
ownership.
Commissioner Newman asked who would be responsible for the common/shared areas once it is
replatted.
Mr. Johnson explained that there would be an easement dedication which would benefit each of
the individual owners regarding maintenance and parking but basically maintenance of the
property would be the responsibility of each of the owners.
He added that the owner of 1700 Freeway Boulevard would be responsible for the easement azea
as far as snow removal and lawn maintenance and the owner of 1600 Freeway Boulevard would
be responsible for their grounds as well as a11 of the areas not covered by the easement
agreement.
Commissioner Lund asked about the nature of the business within the building. Mr. 7ohnson
stated that it is an industrial building and primarily houses warehouse use with some office
space.
No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on
Application No. 2005-017.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to close the
public hearing on Application No. 2005-017, at 8:22 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
The Chair called for further discussion or questions from the Commissioners. The
Commissioners interposed no objections to approval of the Application.
ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF APPLICATiON NO. 2005-017
There was a motion by Commissioner Lund, seconded by Coxnmissioner Berns, to recommend
to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2005-017, submitted by Industrial Fund I,
LLC for preliminary plat approval to divide the property located at the northeast corner of
Freeway Boulevard and James Avenue North (1600-1700 Freeway Boulevard) into two lots
subject to the following conditions:
1. The final plat is subj ect to review and approval by the City Engineer.
2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances.
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3. Ten foot wide drainage and utility easements shall be indicated axound the
penmeter af the properhes as recommended by the City Engineer.
4. Appropriate cross access agreements, in a manner approved by the City Attorney,
shall be executed and filed with the final plat.
Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Berns, Boeck, Lund, Newman, Rahn, and
R.oche. The motion passed unanimously.
The Council will consider the application at its November 28, 2005 meeting. The applicant must
be present. Major changes to the application as reviewed by the Planning Commission will
require that the application be returned to the Commission for reconsideration.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Warren inquired of the Commission members whose terms are expiring on December 31,
2005 if they plan to continue serving on the Planning Commission. Commissioners Roche and
Lund expressed interest in continuing to serve on the Commission.
There was no other business.
ADJOI:T�tNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to adjourn the
PlaYUiing Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at
8:25 p.m.
Chair
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CTTY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the day of 2005, at
7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard at the City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek
Parkway, to consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 19 of the City Ordinances Regarding the
Parking and/or Storage of Vehicles, Trailers and Watercraft in Front Yards or Yards Abutting a
Public Street.
Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 96 hours in
advance. Please contact the City Clerk at 763-569-3300 to make arrangements.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF TI-� CITY
ORDINANCES .REGARDING THE PARKING AND/OR STORAGE OF
VEHICLES, TRAILERS AND WATERCRAFT IN FRONT YARDS OR
YARDS ABUTTING A PUBLIC STREET
TI� CITY CO
UNCII, OF THE CTTY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 19, Section 103, Subdivision 14 is hereby amended as
follows:
14. The outside pazking andlor storage on occupied residentially used
property of usable or nonusable vehicles, trailers, watercraft,
snowmobiles, reereational vehicles, all terrain vehicles and similaz
vehicles, materials, supplies, equipment, ice fish houses, skateboazd
ram s, or other non ermanent structures unless the com 1 with the
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following:
a) Vehicles, trailers and watercraft may be parked or stored outside in
any yard provided, however, if they are parked or stored in the front
yard area, or a yard area abutting a public street, the total nunnber
shall not exceed six (61, they must be parked or stored on an
authorized parking or driveway area or a paved or graveled extension
of an authorized pazking or driveway area and be in compliance with
Section 19-1301 through 1305 of the City Ordinances. Authorized
driveways and paved or graveled extensions thereof may not exceed
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50 /o of the, #'ront yard or a yard area abutting a public street, unless
approved by the city council as part of a plan approval for an
apartment complex pursuant to Section 35-230 of the Ci
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Ordmances.
Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and upon thirty
days following its legal publication.
Adopted this day of 2005.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Date of Publication
Effective Date
(Strikeouts indicate matter to be deleted, underline indicates new matter.)
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Sharon Knutson
From: Dians Niesen
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 10:39 AM
Michael McCauley
Su ject: RE: Parking Ordinance change proposal
Attachments: memo-pkg ordinance proposal.doc
i would like to request that the attached memo replace the one you received yesterday; this one is dated.
Also, I would fike to discuss even putting this ordinance change on the Agenda so piease distribute the memo for the upcoming Work
Session.
Thank you.
From: Michael McCauley
Sent: Thu O1/19/06 10:25 AM
To: Diane Niesen
Subject: RE:
The materials will be included with the February 13th packet that will have the Introduction of the
ordinance on the agenda.
From: Diane Niesen
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 8:55 PM
To: Michael McCauley
Su ct:
To: ichael McCauley, city manager
For: Upcoming Agenda or Work Session, as appropriate
Please include my attached memo either for the next Work Session, or to be included as part of our Agenda packet if the parking
ordinance changes as proposed by Mr. Dahn are included.
Fr: Diane Niesen, councilmember
2/2/2006
Dabe: January 18, 2006
To: Brooklyn Center Mayor and City Council Members
From: Council Member Diane Niesen
Re Proposed Change to BC Ordinance #35: Zoning, and
comments on its relationship to Ordinance #19: Public Nuisances and Petty Offenses
In a memo dated September 8, 2005, you presented to Council information on proposed changes to
Ordinance #35-310 by Mr. Willis Dahn whieh centered on parking rights and limitations in residential zones
R� and R2. Recently I spoke with Mr. Dahn and we discussed his lrnowledge and rationale from proposing
these changes, and the relationship he saw to sections within Ordinance #19.
Existing Ordinance Sections
#35-310 Rl One Familv Residence District
1. Permitted Uses
...b. Accessor uses incidental to the fore oin rinci al uses...
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1) Offstreet parking and offstreet loading (Mr. Dahn would add text here)
2) Renting of not more than two indoor parking spaces (this would remain unchanged}
3) Accessory buildings or carports, either detached or attached to the dwelling building, subject to
the limitations set forth in Section 35-530. (There was text proposed by Mr. Dahn underneath
the notation that #2. would remain unchanged, but the copied page didn't read clear enough ta
distinguish location intent.)
#35-703 Access to Parkin� Snace
In R1, R2, and R3 districts, tandem parking spaces may be permitted. In all other zoning districts,
there shall be provision for unobstructed ingress or egress for each single car space. Access to off-
street areas shall be restricted to driveways 30 feet or less in width. No two driveways on any single
parcel of land in a business or industrial district shall be less than 50 feet apart at the property line.
#35-711 Parking Lot Screening
All open off-street parking areas having more than six parking spaces and all off-street loading and
unloading spaces shall be effectively screened from any abutting residential lats by a solid wall or
opaque fence six feet high, or by such other device as may be approved by the City Council. The
screening device shall not extend within 10 feet of any street right-of-way. Such off-street parking
and loading areas within any yards which abuts along a street which is residentially zoned on the side
opposite shall be screened from street view by a screening device as approved by the City Council.
See Section 35-400 for limitation on the size of such screening devices.
#19-103 Public Nuisances Further Defined
14. The outside parking and/or storage on occupied residentially used property of usable or
nonusable vehicles, trailers, watercraft, snowmobiles, recreational vehicles, all terrain vehicles and
similar vehicles, materials, supplies, equipment, ice fish houses, skateboard ramps, or other
nonpermanent structures unless they comply with the following:
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a) Vehicles, trailers and watercraft may be parked or stored outside in any yard provided, however, if
they are parked or stored in the front yard area, or a yard area abutting a public street, they must be
parked or stored on an authorized parking or driveway area or a paved or graveled extension of an
authorized parking or driveway area and be in compliance with Section 19-1301 through 1305 of the
City prdinances. Authorized driveways and paved or graveled extensions thereof may not exceed
50% of the front yard or a yard area abutting a public street unless approved by the city council as
part of a plan approval for an apartment complex pursuant to Section 35-230 of the City Ordinances.
It is not clear to me that our laws do not already address Mr. Dahn's previous concerns. Also, I have
questions with some of the existing provisions.
In my recent drive around the area, I noted a disparity of driveway widths, and lengths. Some lots and
therefore driveways are small, allowing perhaps two vehicles, and others are large or set back in a way that
allowed a driveway to run fr4m the street to the back yard area of the main structure. It appears that
Brooklyn Center and its stock of post-war homes has a wide variety in driveway configurations, not easily
conformable to an overlay of a one-size-�ts-all standard desired to be applied post-full residential build-out.
In addition, there are many driveways that could house six or more vehicles, especially depending on the
variety of vehicle sizes parked. From my observation, it would be impossible to require that residents with a
larger driveway somehow screen their driveways from everyone else's view via a"6' opaque fence." As it
would be impossible for some residents ta achieve this, I believe that I may be applying a wrong
interpretation and will ask for clarification at the council table. Notwithstanding that this would be a
requirement, it would be a public safety issue and danger to require that people screen their driveways from
all others the driveway would also then most probably be completely screened from the owners' view.
And the resulting blight and isolation to our City from the erection of many 6' opaque fences would further
serve to break down the community look, and feel, we are trying to build vis-a-vis our Neighborhood Watch
Groups, etc.
In my drive around the southeast community, I saw no instances of more than six vehicles parked in any R1
driveway. Mr. Dahn also canceded that his original motivation for proposing what he did has since been
fully mitigated. I also asked Mr. Dahn how we would address the issues raised by Mr. McCauley in the last
paragraph of his memo:
"We believe that a number in the front yard might be problematic to
enforce. That is, if the cars are all on hard surface/gravel, would the
violation be for length of time or any time the number exceeded the
maximum even if it was due to a temporary guest, social event, or
construction wark?"
Mr. Dahn's responded by saying that exceptions were being provided in the Ordinance proposal. I do not see
any such provisions, existing or proposed. As stated, this could present a problem for enforcers on the
occasion that people in BC were eelebrating, which would result in an increase of parked vehicles.
Alternately, to direct that enforcers lrnock on the doors of R1 homes having more than six vehicles and
inquire who was parking where, why, and for how long, seems an incredible waste of city resources; pulling
our olice officers awa fr
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g p ty gr ey). Lastly, I have not had a smgle complamt on this
issue from any citizen nor have I come upon any instances of>6 vehicles parked in a specific driveway
firsthand.
Passing a law on such an unproved basis of need, with zero public response to the Planning Commissions'
call for a public hearing, with extra burden to our police force, to criminalize people for excess vehicle
parking after all residential lots and driveways have been built in this City, is, in my opinion, not supportable.
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I would support a city staff/Council review of existing parking laws with the goal of harmonizing them
between Ordinance #35 and #19 sim li in an lan
ua e and deletin /chan in unwant
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City Council Agenda Item No. 9d
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_City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
To: Mayor Kragness and Council Members Carmody, Lasman, Niesen, and O'Connor
From: Michael J. McCaule
City Manager
Date: September 8, 2005
Re: Will Dahn Ordinance Change suggestions
Attached are the materials that the Council reviewed in July and referred to me and the
Poliee Chief for review. Upon review of those materials, there a several observations. We 4
believe the issue is how much land should be devoted to parking space in residential
azeas. That can be broken into two sub issues:
l) What portion of a front yazd should be available for parking cars
2) What portion of a back yard should be available for stora.ge of cars, boats,
recreational vehicles, etc.
Mr. Dahn suggests limiting pazking to 6 vehicles in the front yard in r-1 zones and 4 in r-
2. At first review, it would seem that a limit of that sort would best'` be applied
irrespective of r-1 verses r-2 for ease of understanding, consistency, and_enforcement.
Mr. Dahn also makes some suggestions regarding screening storage in the back yard. Mr.
Clelland had suggested some time ago that we limit the number of vehicles allowed in the
back yazd. This recommendation languished in the Housing Comrnission. It would be
appropriate to review our current regulations on screening in the zoning code as a
comprehensive look at the issue of pazking.
Our suggestion, if the Council wishes to consider l'uniting vehicles both in the front and 1`
back yazds, would be to refer the matter to the Planning Commission to explore with Mr.
Clelland the following:
1. Advisability of creating a_formula and a maximum for the improved space in�
the front yard for pazking. This would effeetively limit the parking of vehicles
on a lot size basis, with a maximum. This addresses parking 6 sport utility
vehicles as opposed to 6 economy cars. That is, if the space was limited you
could not park 2 recreational vehicles and 4 sport utility vehicles using up the
entire front yazd with hard surface or gravel even though the total count would
be 6 vehicles. Mr. Dahn's proposal incorporates an approach ta this that limits
width. This may be part of a regulation to address what would be an excessive
use of the front yard far pazking.
6301 Slzingle Creek Parkw¢y Recreation ¢nd Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (963) 569-3494
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2. Advisability of creating a limit to a specified number or combination of
vehicles, boats, trailers, etc. in the back yazd, including whether hard surface
should be required.
The City Council could, if it chose to refer this to the Planning Commission, give them a
sense of what type of limitations it would like reviewed and the Council's goals in that r:r
regard. We believe that a number in the front yard might be problematic to enforce. That
is, if the cazs aze all on hazd surface/gravel, would the violation be for length of time or
any tune the number exceeded the maximum even if it was due to a temporary guest,
social event, or construction work?
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A Millennium Community
To: Mayor Kragness and Council Members Carmody, Lasman, Niesen, and O'Connar y
From: Michael J. McCauley
City Manager
Date: November 22, 2005
Re: Work Session Agenda Items
1. Planning Commission Recommendation to limit the number of cars in
residential front yards
a. The Planning Commission has made a recommendation to limi� the
number of cars in residential front yards. The item is on the agenda for
Council direction. Mr. Dahn will be notified that the Council is
considering the matter.
2. Review of Opportunity Site
a. This item is on the agenda for :an informal discussion of options
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City,Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FA% (763) 569-3494
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Memorandum
TO: Michael T. McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Ronald A. Warren, Planning and Zoning Spec' list .��.�J.
SUBJECT: Recommended Ordinance Amendment Regarding the Parking and Storage
of Vehicles
DATE: November 22, 2005
Attached is a copy of a draft ordinance amendment recommended by the Planning
Commission which would amend Chapter 19 of the City Urdinances regarding the
parking and/or storage of vehicles, trailers and water craft in front yards or yards abutting
a public street by limiting the number of vehicles parked or stored in these residential
areas to no more than six.
This ordinance amendment was recommended by the Planning Commission on
November 17, 2005 following review and discussion of this matter and related matters at
a number of Commission meetings.
The City Council at its work session on September 12, 2005, requested the Planning
Commission to review the parking and storage of vehicles on residential lots in light of
recommendations and suggestions made by Mr. Willis Dahn relating to areas of concern
that he had with respect to the city ordinances. The Commission considered these
matters at three meetings (September 29, October 13 and November 17, 2005) resulting
in the ordinance amendment recommendation.
At the meeting when the Commission first discussed this matter (9-29-OS) they reviewed
it, framed the issues to be reviewed fur[her and requested that they be provided with
information regarding the existing ordinance language for future study and discussion.
They also heard from Mr. Dahn and considered his recommendations.
The Commission again considered this matter at their October 13, 2005 meeting where
they reviewed existing ordinance language, the requested revisions and further comments
and input from Mr. Dahn. The Commission members concluded that, for the most part,
there was not a need for major changes to the existing ordinances and that more
consistent enforcement of the ordinance was perhaps needed. The Commission was
polled regarding the specific suggested recommendations by Mr. Dahn. They favored no
ordinance changes other than limiting the number of vehicles allowed to be parked or
stored in a front yard or yard area abutting a public street to no more than six. The
Commission directed such an ordinance amendment to be drafted for further
consideration at a future Planning Commission meeting.
Such a draft ordinance was prepared and presented to the Planning Commission on
Novernber 17, 2005. Again, after further review, discussion and also comments from Mr.
Dahn, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of an ordinance
amending Chapter 19 of the City Ordinances regarding the parking and/or storage of
vehicles, trailers and water craft in front yards or yards abutting a public street.
Attached are copies of the Planning Commission Agenda cover sheets and minutes from
the September 29, October 13 and November 17, 2005 Planning Commission meetings
and a copy of the draft ordinance amendment.
It is my understanding that this matter will be brought to the City Council's attention at
their November 28, 2005 work session.
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY� OF BROOKLYN CENTER
SEPTEMBER 29, 2005
STUDY SESSION
1. Call to Order: 7:30 .m.
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2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes August 25, 2005
4. Chairperson's Explanation
The Planning Commission is an advisory body, One of the Commission's functions is
to hold public hearings. In.the matters concerned in these hearings, the Commission
makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final
decisions in these matEers.
S. GiGi Yanis 2005-014
Request for a Special Use Permit to conduct a home occupation that involves customer
traffic at 5549 Brooklyn Boulevard.
6. Discussion Items:
a• Parking and storage of vehicles in the front yazd of R 1 zones.
7. Other Business
8. Adjournment
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PL��NNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AND TI� STATE OF MINNESOTA
STUDY SESSION
SEPTEMBER 29, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commissian meeting was called to order by Chair Willson at 7:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Rex Newman, Sean Ratui, and Tim Roche were present.
Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission/Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald
Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Eric Bems and Rachel
Lund were absent and excused. Graydon Boeck was absent and unexcused.
APPROVAL OF MIN�UTES AUGUST 25, 2005
There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Rahn,
to approve the minutes of the August 25, 2005 meeting as submitted. The motion passed
unaninnously.
CHAIlt' S EXPLANATION
Chair Willson explained the Planning Commission's role as an advisory body. One of the
Commission's functions is to hold public hearings. In the matters concerned in these hearings,
the Commission makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final
decisions in these matters.
APPLICATION NO. 2005-014 GIGI YArTIS
Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2005-014, a request for a Special Use Permit to
conduct a home occupation that involves customer traffic at 5549 Brooklyn Boulevard. The
property is zoned R-1 (One Family Residence). Home occupations that involve customer traffic
at the home are considered special uses requiring the granting of a special use permit by the City
Council following review and public hearing by the Planning Commission.
Mr. Wazren presented the staffreport describing the location af the property and the proposal.
(See Planni.ng Commission Information Sheet dated 9-29-OS for Applieation No. 2005-014,
attached.)
Commissioner Newman asked about allowable signage for the home occupation. Mr. Warren
responded that the applicant already has signs displayed for her business that were approved by
the City and no additional signs would be allowed.
PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION NO. 2005-014
There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to open the
public hea'ring on Application No. 2005-014, 7:45 at p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Chair Willson called for comments from the public.
The applicant, GiGi Yanis, 5549 Brooklyn Boulevard introduced herself. Chair Willson asked
the applicant what hours she would be open for business. Ms. Yanis replied that she plans to
operate by appoinhnent only between the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Commissioner Roche asked
if Ms. Yanis had talked to her neighbors about her proposal. Ms. Yanis responded that she had
talked to the neighboring property owner about her plans.
No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on
Application No. 2005-014.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to close the
public hearing on Application No. 2005-014, at 7:47 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
The Chair called for further discussion or questions from the Commissioners. The
Commissioners interposed no object�ons to approvai of the Application.
ACTION TO RECOMNIEND APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 2005-014 GIGI YAI�TIS
There was' a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Rahn, to
recommend to the City Council that rt approve Appl�cahon No. 2005-Q14, submitted by GiGi
Yanis for a Special Use Pernut to conduct a home occupation that involves customer traffic at
5549 Brooklyn Boulevard subject�to the following conditions:
1. The special use permit is granted for a home occupation involving customer
traffic related to palm and tarot cazd readings to be conducted on an appointment
only basis at 5549 Brooklyn Boulevard. The home occupation may not be altered
or expanded in any way not comprehended by this application without first
securing an amendment to the special use permit
2. The special use permit is subject to applicable codes, ordinances and regulations.
Any violation thereof may be grounds for revocation.
3. All pazldng associated with the home occupation shall be off street on improved
space provided by the applicant. Vehicle pazking on the property shall be in
compliance with Section 19-103, Subdivision 12 of the City Ordinances.
4. The hours of operation shall be between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Customers shall be served on an appointment only basis.
S. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the $uilding Official
with respect to safety related matters following inspection of the property.
6. There is no over the counter sales of inerchandise comprehended through the
granting of this special use permit. Any sales related to tlus home occupation
shall be conducted off premises.
Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Newman, Rahn, and Roche. The motion
passed unanimously.
The Council will consider the application at its October 10, 2005 meeting. The applicant must
be present. Major changes to the application as reviewed by the Planning Commission will
require that the application be returned to the Commission for reconsideration.
DISCUSSTON ITEM: PARKING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES IN THE FRONT YARD
OF R-1 ZONES
Mr. Warren explained that the Comrnission has been provided copies of documents that were
reviewed by the City Council regarding limiting the pazking of vehicles both in the front and
back yards of residential property. He further stated that city ordinances state that any vehicle
parked in a residential area must be properly licensed AND operable. The only exception to that
is for pioneer, classic and collector vehicles. In that case the vehicles must be currently licensed
as such but they do not have to be operable provided they are stored in a building or behind an
opaque wa11 screened from view.
Mr. Warren stated that the same section of the ordinance prohibits the storage of junk cazs and
I auto parts unless stored in a garage. Mr. Warren added that some of the issues surrounding
parking of vehicles is really part of the nuisance ordinance and some of the problems related to
parking of these vehicles could be dealt with by better enforcement.
Mr. Warren noted that Mr. Will Dahn, 5743 Knox Avenue North, who introduced this issue to
the City Council, is present at this evening's meeting. Mr. Dahn described his history with the
city as a resident and former employee and how the ordinance was enforced at the time he
worked with the city to maintain a maximum of six cazs in any front yard (referenced in Section
35-711). He notes that he has observed some residences in the city with 8 to 10 cars parked in
the front and sometimes more in the back along with parts scattered on the property and cars up
on blocks and dismantled.
The Commission pased a question regazding the possibility of some single family residences
being used as illegal home occupations involving cars and car parts. If so, it appears that there
is an enforcement issue with regards to the number of vehicles on properties but the situation
does not necessarily warrant rewriting the ordi.nances.
The Planning Commission Members fluther discussed what direction they would like to go with
regards to this part of the ordinance. There was consensus among the members to further
explore possible changes to Chapter 19 and 35 and the Commission directed Mr. Warren to
provide them with information regazding existing ordinance language at a future meeting for
further study and discussion. After further review, the Commission would then make a
recommendation to the City Council regarding parking and storage of vehicles in residential
azeas.
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OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
ADJOi:TRN1V�NT
There was a motion by Commissioner Neweman, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to adjourn
the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at
9:11 p.m.
Chair
Recorded and transcribed by:
Rebecca Crass
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
OCTOBER 13, 2005
REGULAR SESSION
1. Call to Order: 7:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes September 29, 2005
4. Chairperson's Explanation
Tb.e Planning Commission is an advisory body. One of the Commission's functions is
to hold public hearings. In the matters concerned in these hearings, the Commission
makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final
decisions in these matters.
5. Discussion Items:
a. Parking and storage of vehicles in the front yazd of R-1 zones.
6. Other Business
7. Adjournment
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission Members
FROM Ronald A. Warre Plannin Commission Seck��� (.h W•
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DATE: October 11, 2005
SUB7ECT: Parking and Storage of Vehicles in Front Yard of R-1 Zones
The following information is presented to the Planning Commission for purposes of
reviewing the parking and storage of vehicles in front yards of an R-1 zone, which was
discussed at the September 29, 2005 Planning Commission meeting. The following
inforniation is included for the Commission's review:
1. The information included in the September 29, 2005 Planning Commission
agenda (including the 9-12-OS City Council work session minutes; a
September 8, 2005 memo &om the City Manager to City Council Members;
and a proposal from Mr. Will Dahn relating to limiting the parking of velucles
in front yards in R-1 and R-2 zones and suggestions for screening
requirements).
2. Portions of Chapter 19 of the City Ordinances relating to public nuisances and
petty offenses with particular attention directed to Sections 19-103,
Subdivision 12, 13 and 14 relating to the pazking and storage of vehicles, etc.
currently in effect in the city.
3. Sections 19-1301-1307 relating to the operating, parking, storage, repairing,
servicing and maintai.ning of vehicles.
4. Section 35-711 regarding parlang lot screening.
5. Section 35-400, Subdivision 8 regarding allowable encroachments into yard
setback requirements.
6. The agenda and minutes of a joint City Council and Housing Commission
meeting on Apri12, 2003.
7. Copies of draft ordinances submitted by the Housing Commission to the City
Council at the Apri12, 2003 meeting regardi.ng parking and storage of
collector cars and requirmg hard surfaces on driveways.
8. Copy of a memorandum from the Housing Commission to Mayor and City
Council Members regarding RV ordinance.
We will be discussing these items at Thursday evening's meeting in light of the City
Council direction to the Planning Commission to review the parking and storage of
vehicles in the city.
MINUTES OF TI� PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNIlVG COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 1N THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
STUDY SESSION
OCTOBER 13 2005
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Willson at 7:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Eric Berns, Graydon Boeck, Rachel Lund, Rex Newman,
Sean Rahn, and Tim Roche were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning
Commission/Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Wazren, and Planning Comnlission
Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES SEPTEMBER 29. 2005
There was a motion by Commissioner Roche, seconded by Commissioner Rahn,
to approve the minutes of the September 29, 2005 meeting as submitted. 'The motion passed
unanimously. Commissioners Boeck and Lund abstained as they were not present at the
meeting.
CHAIR' S EXPLANATION
Chair Willson explained the Planning Commission's role as an advisory body. One of the
Commission's functions is to hold public hearings. In the matters concerned in these hearings,
the Commission makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes a11 final
decisions in these matters.
DISCUSSION ITEM: PARKING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES IN THE FRONT YARD
OF R-1 ZONES
Chair Willson stated that after review of the information provided regarding the parking and
storage of vehicles in the front yard of R-1 zones, there was nothing that would influence his
decision to make any changes to the city ordinances regarding this subject. He added that he felt
the issues being addressed could be resolved by better enforcement by the city.
Mr. Warren pointed out that the items listed in Section 19-103, Subdivision 12, 13 and 14 of the
City's Public Nuisance ordinance describes vehicles that aze both allowed and prohibited. He
gave a history of the ordinance at its inception to include the city arriving at the decision as to
what vehicles would be allowed in the R-1 residential zone. Mr. Warren also summarized what
is laiown as the City's `junk vehicle' ordinance (Section 19-1303 1304) which addresses the
storage and screening of junk vehicles, inoperable vehicles and collector vehicles.
Commissioner Rahn referred to Councilmember Carmody's remarks in City Council minutes
regarding questions she received from residents during National Night Out related to this subject
and asked if it was l�own if a lot of residents had concems regarding the parkuig of vehicles.
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Cha.ir Willson stated that he was aware of only one person that had come before the City Council
and had not been approaehed himself by any residents. Commissioner Rahn stated that he
doesn't feel that there is a need for any'additional verbiage in the ordinance and agreed that
better enforcement could resolve the problems that currently exist.
Mr. Warren reminded the Commission that the Housing Commission had discussed rather
extensively the possibility of requiring paved or `hazd surfaced' driveways. He added that the
city requires that space must be provided on residential property to park up to a minimum of two
vehicles per dwelling unit. He added that you can have a dirt driveway that lea@s to an accessory
building (garage) but if it is expanded to provide additional pazking, it must be an improved
surface with Class 5 gravel or better, concrete or black top. After much review and discussion,
the Housing Commission recommended requiring paved surfaces. The City Council did not act
on the Housing Conunission's recommendation.
Commissioner Roche agreed that the problem with driveways and parking is enforcement but
wondered if there is a way to communicate to new homeowners what is required of property
owners regarding maintenance of their property. Mr. Warren stated that such communication is
extended by city staff particularly in the spring prior to the city wide sweep.
Commissioner Rahn asked for clarifieation on requirernents for the expansion of driveways. Mr.
Warren explained that the expansion of a driveway must be on an improved or hard surface
regazdless of what the existing driveway is.
Chair Willson invited Mr. Will Dahn for additional input. Mr. Dahn reviewed the city's
requirements for pazking and driveway surfaces. Mr. Warren explained that vehicles must be
parked or stored on authorized parking or driveway areas OR a paved or graveled extension of an
authorized driveway. The way the ordinance is written, the only part required to be paved or
gravel is the extension of the driveway.
Mr. Dahn stated that his interest in being before the Commission was to discuss the number of
vehicles allowed to be pazked in a residential zone. Mr. Dahn asked the Commission to note his
proposed changes which places parking requirements found in other azeas of the ordinance under
Permitted Uses in R-1 zanes. The Commission discussed his proposal further.
Mr. Wazren stated that Mr. Dahn's proposals would be better placed in the nuisance regulations
rather than the zoning ordinance because of non-conforming use provisions.
Chair Willson called for action from the Commissioners. Commissioner Boeck suggested that
there be no changes regarding the parking and storage of vehicles in R-1 zones. Commissioner
Rahn suggested that a reeommendation to the City Council include more consistent enforcement
of the ordinances regarding parking of vehicles in R-1 zones.
The Planning Commission was polled on the recommendations suggested by Mr. Dahn:
Regarding recommending requiring paved or hard surfaced driveways, two Commissioners
were in favor, five were opposed.
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Regarding recommending limiting the number of vehicles allowed to be parked in a front
yard or yard abutting a public street to no more than six; four Commissioners were in favor,
three were opposed.
Regarding limiting corner lot secondary access; no Commissioners were in favor.
Regazding screening of more than six vehicles pazked in a front yard; Commissioners
unanimously believed this was already addressed in the ordinance and no change was
needed.
The Commission recommended no other changes to the existing ordinance.
The Commission further discussed and unanimously agreed to draft a document to the City
Council to limit the number of vehicles in the front yazd or a yard abutting a public street to six.
Mr. Warren stated that he would he would draft an ordinance amendment for the Commission's
review at a future meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to adjoum the
Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at
9:06 p.m.
Ghair
Recorded and transcribed by:
Rebecca Crass
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PLANNTNG COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
NOVEMBER 17, 2005
REGULAR SESSION
l. Call to Order: 7:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes October 27, 2005
4. Chairperson's Explanation
The Planning Commission is an advisory body. One of the Commission's functions is
to hold public hearings. In the matters concerned in these hearings, the Commission
makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all fmal
decisions in these matters.
5. INDUSTRIAL FUND I, LLC 2005-017
Request for Preliminary Plat approval to divide the property located at the northeast
comer of Freeway Boulevard and James Avenue North (1600-1700 Freeway
Boulevard) into two lots.
6. Discussion Item:
a. Parking and storage of vehicles in the front yard of R-1 zones.
Draft ordinance amendment for Commission's cansideration.
7. Other Business
8. Adjournment
MINUTES OF TIiE PROCEEDINGS OF TI�E PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF 1�ZINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
N�VEMBER 17, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Willson at 7:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Eric Berns, Graydon Boeck, Rachel Lund, Rex Newman,
Sean Rahn, and Tim Roche were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning
Commission/Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission
Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OCTOBER 27. 2005
There was a motion by Commissioner Roche, seconded by Commissioner Lund,
to approve the minutes of the October 27, 2005 meeting as submitted. The motion passed
unanimously.
CHAIR' S EXPLANATION
Chair Willson explai.ned the Planning Commission's role as an advisory body. One of the
Commission's functions is to hold public hearings. In the matters concerned in these hearings,
the Commission makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final
decisions in these matters.
DISCUSSION TI'EM PARKING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES IN THE FRONT YARD
OF R-1 ZONES
Mr. Warren pointed out the dra.ft ordinance put together by staff at the direction of the Planning
Commission following the October 27, 2005 meeting. He stated that the Commission had
determined that there wasn't a need to amend the city ordinances with a number of matters
previously discussed that perhaps stepped up enforcement wouid take care of the prohlem. T'he
ordinance is a simple change in terms of wording but has an impact on the pazking and storage
of velucles as far as the number of vehicles and where they can be parked. The draft ordinance
establishes the Comznission's recommendation that the number of vehicles parked in front yards
and yards abutting a public street in residential areas be li.mited to six.
Chair Wilson commented that the Commission felt that better enforcement would address many
of the issues discussed and that the ordinance amendment before the Commission was the only
item suggested for further review.
The Commission discussed definitions in the city ordinances related to the proposed ordinance
amendment being considered and asked for further comments from Mr. Will Dahn who had an
interest in the discussion and was present at the meeting.
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Mr. Dahn stated that the proposal he had submitted was far more encompassing and in line with
keeping the city looking attxactive but he appreciates what has been done with the ordinauce
amendment. He added that stating the exact number of cars limited in a residential area makes it
absolutely enforceable and he appreciates the work the Planning Commission has done in
reviewing this matter.
Comnussioner Boeck thanked Mr. Dahn for his efforts in presenting this issue to the Planning
Commission in order to better the community.
Commissioner Lund also thanked Mr. Dahn for taking the initiative to pursue this matter.
Commissioner Roche recommended adoption of the draft ordinance amending Chapter 19 of the
City Ordinance regarding the parking and storage of vehicles, trailers and watercraft in front
yards or yards abutting a pubhc street. The recommendat�on was seconded by Commissianer
Berns.
Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Berns, Boeck, Lund, Newman, Rahn, and
Roche. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Warren stated that the ordinance amendment would be reviewed by the City Council at a
work session and he would keep the Planning Commission informed as to when that would be.
APPLICATION NO. 2005-017 INDUSTRIAL FUND I. LLC
Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2005-017, a request for preliminary plat approval to
divide the property located at the northeast comer of Freeway Boulevazd and James Avenue
North (1600-1700 Freeway Boulevard) into two lots. The proposed Lot 1 would be 120,970 sq.
ft. (2.7771 acres) and contain the building addressed as 1700 Freeway Boulevard. The proposed
Lot 2 would be 136,961 sq. ft. (3.1442 acres) and contain the building addressed 1600 Freeway
Boulevarci.
Mr. Warren presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the proposal.
(See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 11-17-OS and the Direetor of Public Works'
memo dated 11-15-OS for Application No. 2005-017, attached.) Mr. Warren explained that
separate sewer and water lines will be required to the two buildings. Access to the properties is
unchanged, separate accesses off Freeway Boulevard for each of the proposed lots and also one
off James Avenue North to the proposed Lot 1. Cross access through the lots will exist and
should be memorialized through an appropriate agreement.
PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION NO. 2005-017
There was a motion by Commissioner Lund, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to open the
public hearing on Application No. 2005-017, at 8:13 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Chair Willson called for comments from the public.
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Mr. Jeffrey Johnson, 200 Coon Rapids Boulevard, Coon Rapids, attorney representing the
applicant, introduced himself and stated that the staff report is very thorough and he would
welcome any questions by the Commissioners.
Commissioner Berns inquired as to why this property was being replatted. Mr. Johnson
responded that this properly is being separated because there are two owners who desire separate
ownership.
Commissioner Newmazi asked who would be responsible for the common/shared areas once it is
replatted.
Mr. Johnson explained that there would be an easement dedication which would benefit each of
the individual owners regarding maintenance and pazking but basically maintenance of the
property would be the responsibility of each of the owners.
He added that the owner of 1700 Freeway Boulevard would be responsible for the easement area
as far as snow removal and lawn maintenance and the owner of 1600 Freeway Boulevazd would
be responsible for their grounds as well as all of the areas not covered by the easement
agreement.
Commissioner Lund asked about tlie nature of the business within the building. Mr. 7ohnson
stated that it is an industrial building and primarily houses warehouse use with some office
space.
No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on
Application No. 2005-017.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to close the
public hearing on Application No. 2005-017, at 8:22 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
The Chair called for further discussion or questions from the Comrnissioners. The
Commissioners interposed no objections to approval of the Application.
ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 2005-017,
There was a motion by Commissioner Lund, seconded by Commissioner Berns, to recommend
to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2Q05-017, submitted by Industrial Fund I,
LLC for preliminary plat approval to divide the property located at the northeast comer of
Freeway Boulevard and James Avenue North (1600-1700 Freeway Boulevard) into two lots
sub'ect to the following conditions:
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1. The final plat is subj ect to review and approval by the City Engineer.
2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances.
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3. Ten foot wide drainage and utility easements shall be indicated around the
perimeter of the properties as recommended by the City Engi.neer.
4. Appropriate cross access agreements, in a manner approved by the City Attorney,
shall be executed and filed with the final plat.
Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Berns, Boeck, Lund, Newman, Rahn, and
Roche. The motion passed unanimously.
The Council will consider the application at its November 28, 2005 meeting. The applicant must
be present. Major changes to the application as reviewed by the Platming Commission will
require that the application be returned to the Coxrunission for reconsideration.
OTI�R BUSINESS
Mr. Warren inquired of the Commission members whose terms are expiring on December 31,
2005 if they plan to continue serving on the Planning Commission. Commissioners Roche and
Lund expressed interest in continuing to serve on the Commission.
There was no other business.
ADJOLJ�ZNMENT
There was a motion by Cominissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to adjourn the
Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at
8:25 p.m.
Chair
Recorded and transcribed by:
Rebecca Crass
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CTTY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the day of 2005, at
7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard at the City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek
Parkway, to consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 19 of the City Ordinances Regarding the
Parlang and/or Storage of Vehicles, Trailers and Watercraft in Front Yards or Yazds Abutting a
Public Street.
Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities aze available upon request at least 96 hours in
advance. Please contact the City Clerk at 763-569-3300 to make arrangements.
4RDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CTTY
ORDINANCES REGARDING THE PARI�Il�TG AND/OR STORAGE OF
VEHICLES, TRAII.ERS AND WATERCRAFT IN FRONT YARDS OR
YARDS ABUTTING A PUBLIC STREET
TI� CITY COUNCII. OF TI� CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAiN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 19, Section 103, Subdivision 14 is hereby amended as
follows:
14. The outside pazking and/or storage on occupied residentially used
property of usable or nonusable vehicles, trailers, watercraft,
snowmobiles, recreational vehicles, a11 terrain vehicles and similar
vehicles, materials, supplies, equipment, ice fish houses, skateboard
ramps, or other nonpermanent structures unless they comply with the
following:
a) Vehicles, hailers and watercraft may be parked or stored outside in
any yard provided, however, if they are parked or stored in the front
yazd area, or a yard area abutting a public street, the total number
shall not exceed six (61, they must be parked or stored on an
authorized parking or driveway area or a paved or graveled extensian
of an authorized parking or driveway area and be in compliance with
Section 19-1301 through 1305 of the City Ordinances. Authorized
driveways and paved or graveled extensions thereof may not exceed
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50% of the, front yard or a yard area abutting a public street, unless
approved by the city council as part of a plan approval for an
aparhnent complex pursuant to Section 35-230 of the City
Ordinances.
Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and upon thirty
days following its legal publication.
Adopted this day of 2005.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Date of Publication
Effective Date
(Strikeouts indicate matter to be deleted, underline indicates new matter.)
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Michael McCauley
From: Diane Niesen
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 8:55 PM
To: Michael McCauley
Attachments: memo-pkg ordinance proposal.doc
To: Michael McCauley, city manager
For: Upcoming Agenda or Work Session, as appropriate
Piease include my attached memo either for the next Work Session, or to be included as part of our Agenda
packet if the parking ordinance changes as proposed by Mr. Dahn are inciuded.
Fr: Diane Niesen, councilmember
O l/19/2006
To: Brooklyn Center Mayor and City Council Members
From: Council Member Diane Niesen
Re Proposed Change to BC Ordinance #35: Zoning, and
comments on its relationship to Ordinance #19: Public Nuisances and Petty Offenses
In a memo dated September 8, 2005, you presented to Council information on proposed changes to
Ordinance #35-310 by Mr. Willis Dahn which centered on parking rights and limitations in residential zones
Rl and R2. Recently I spoke with Mr. Dahn and we discussed his knowledge and rationale from proposing
these changes, and the retationship he saw to sections within Ordinance 19.
Existing Ordinance Sections
#35-310 Rl One Familv Residence District
1. Permitted Uses
...b. Accessory uses incidental to the foregoing principal uses...
1) Offstreet parking and offstreet loading (Mr. Dahn would add text here)
2) Renting of not more than two indoor parking spaces (this would remain unehanged)
3) Accessory buildings or carports, either detached or attached to the dwelling building, subject to
the limitations set forth in Section 35-530. (There was text proposed by Mr. Dahn underneath
the notation that #2. would remain unchanged, but the copied page didn't read clear enough to
distinguish location intent.)
#35-703 Access to Parkin� Snace
In R1, R2, and R3 districts, tandem parking spaces may be permitted. In al( other zoning districts,
there shall be provision for unobstructed ingress or egress for each single car space. Access to off-
street areas shall be restricted to driveways 30 feet or (ess in width. No two driveways on any single
parcel of land in a business or industrial district shall be less than 50 feet apart at the property line.
#35-711 Parkin� Lot Screenin�
All open off-street parking areas having more than six parking spaces and all off-street loading and
unloading spaces shall be effectively screened from any abutting residential Iots by a solid wall or
opaque fence six feet high, or by such other device as may be approved by the City Council. The
screening device shall not extend within 10 feet of any street right-of-way. Such off-street parking
and loading areas within any yards which abuts along a street which is residentially zoned on the side
opposite shall be screened from street view by a screening device as approved by the City Council.
See Section 35-400 for limitation on the size of such screening devices.
#19-103 Public Nuisances Further Defined
14. The outside parking and/or storage on occupied residentially used property of usable or
nonusable vehicles, trailers, watercraft, snowmobiles, recreational vehicles, all terrain vehicles and
i similar vehicles, materials, supplies, equipment, ice fish houses, skateboard ramps, or other
nonpermanent structures unless they comply with the following:
a) Vehicles, trailers and watercraft may be parked or stored outside in any yard provided, however, if
they are parked or stored in the front yard area, or a yard area abutting a public street, they must be
parked or stored on an authorized parking or driveway area or a paved or graveled extension of an
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authorized parking or driveway area and be in compliance with Section 19-1301 through 1305 of the
City Ordinances. Authorized driveways and paved or graveled extensions thereof may not exceed
50% of the front yard or a yard area abutting a public street unless approved by the city council as
part of a plan approval for an apartment complex pursuant to Section 35-230 of the City Ordinances.
It is not clear to me that our laws do not already address Mr. Dahn's previous concerns. Also, I have
questions with some of the e�isting provisions.
In my recent drive around the area, I noted a disparity of driveway widths, and lengths. Some lots and
therefore driveways are small, allowing perhaps two vehicles, and others are large or set back in a way that
al lowed a driveway to run from the street to the back yard area of the main structure. It appears that
Brooklyn Center and its stock of post-war homes has a wide variety in driveway configurations, not easily
conformable to an overlay of a one-size-fits-all standard desired to be applied post-full residential build-out.
ln addition, there are many driveways that could house sis or more vellicles, especially depending on the
variety of vehicle sizes parked. From my observation, it would be impossible to require tltat residents with a
larger driveway somehow screen their driveways from everyone else's view via a"6' opaque fence." As it
would be impossible for some residents to achieve this, I believe that I may be applying a wrong
interpretation and wil[ ask for clarification at the council table. Notwithstanding that this would be a
requirement, it would be a public safety issue and danger to require that people screen their driveways from
all others the driveway would also then most probably be completely screened from the owners' view.
And tl�e resulting blight and isolation to our City from the erection of many 6' opaque fences would further
serve to break down the community look, and feel, we are trying to build vis-a-vis our Neigl�borhood Watch
Groups, etc.
In my drive around the southeast community, I saw no instances of more than six vehicles parked in any RI
driveway. Mr. Dahn also conceded that his original motivation for proposing what he did has since been
fully mitigated. I also asked Mr. Dahn how we would address the issues raised by Mr. McCauley in the last
paragraph of his memo:
"We betieve that a number in the front yard might be problematic to
enforce. That is, if the cars are all on hard surface/gravel, would the
violation be for length of time or any time the number exceeded the
maximum even if it was due to a temporary guest, social event, or
construction work?"
Mr. Dahn's responded by saying that exceptions were being provided in the Ordinance proposa(. I do not see
any such provisions, existing or proposed. As stated, this could present a problem for enforcers on the
occasion that people in BC were celebrating, which would result in an increase of parked vehicles.
Alternately, to direct that enforcers knock on the doors of R1 homes having more than siY vehicles and
inquire who was parking where, why, and for how long, seems an incredible waste of city resources; pulling
our police officers away from clearly enforceable, public safety work at a time of notable levels of crime
(e.g., basis for some of our public safety grant money). Lastly, I have not had a single complaint on this
issue from any citizen nor have I come upon any instances of >6 vehicles parked in a specific driveway
firsthand.
Passing a law on such an unproved basis of need, with zero public response to the Planning Commissions'
call for a public hearing, with extra burden to our police force, to criminalize people for excess vehicle
parking after all residential lots and driveways have been built in this City, is, in my opinion, not supportable.
I would support a city staff/Council review of existing parking laws with the goa( of harmonizing them
between Ordinance #35 and #19, simplifying any language, and deleting/changing unwanted provisions.
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City Council Agenda Item No. 9e
GAI�SON, GLELLAND S� SGHI3.EDEA
ATTO$NEYS AT LAW
PROFESSIONAL LIMITED LIABIIITY PARTNERSHIP
JEFFREY A. CARSON 6300 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY, SUITE 305 TELEPHONE
WILLIAM G. CLELLAND (763) 561-2800
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55430-2190
ELLEN M. SCHREDER FAX
DAVID K. ROSS (763) 561-1943
ANNAKRAUSE CRABB
MELISSA A. JOHNSON
30 January 2006
Michael McCauley
City Manager
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430
RE: 5307 Penn N.
Dear Mike,
Despite our best efforts, the foreclosing mortgagee, Acoustic, will not take the necessary
action to remove this large tree and either remove or rehabilit�te the damaged garage.
A very large tree was uprooted by the summer storm and fell across the garage and
overhung the neighbors home. The owner of 5307 died and his home in in foreclosure and I've
spoken several times with the mortgagee's counsel and we succeeded in getting their agents to
trim the overhand but the tree continues to lay across the garage and the garage is off kilter as a
result of the tree.
I enclase a resolution and order so that we can remedy this situation.
Sincerely,
C?�RSQN, rLELLAI'`�TD S^I3�2; i�E2
Willia Clelland
cc Martin
Hoffinan
ORDER FOR THE RAZING AND REMOVAL OF A
HAZARDOUS BUILDING EXISTING AT
5307 PENN AVENUE NORTH,
BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430
The Cit Council of the Cit of Brookl Center Minnesota ursuant to Resolution No.
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herewith orders Acoustic Home Loans, LLC to raze and remove that uprooted, fallen tree
and the single family detached garage at 5307 Penn Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, Hennepin
County, Minnesota which has been declared to be a hazardous building and hazardous property
within the meaning af Minn. Stat. Chapter 463.15 et seq within fifteen (15) days from the date of
service of this Order upon you. If there is no compliance with this Order, a Motion for summary
enforcement of this Order shall be made to the Hennepin County District Court unless an Answer
is filed herein within twenty (20) days of the date of service of this Order upon said parties pursuant
to Minnesota Statute §463.18.
If no compliance with this Order shall have taken place or no Answer contesting this action
filed herein or if such Answer is filed and the Court orders the enforcement of this Order, then the
City ofBrookl}m Center shall cause the garage to be razed and the garage and tree removed pursuant
to Minnesota Statute §463.21 with all costs of repair, razing, correction and removal, including
att�rne��'s fees an� a�rr.:r.:str�tive c^sts, ta be a?;er. against t�he real estate ori which �aid buil�iing
was iocated, said lien to be levied and collected only as a special assessment in the manner provided
by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429 and the provision of Minnesota Statute §463.161.
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Dated:
Michael McCauley, City Manager
Member introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
R.ESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CORRECTION OF HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS AND FURTHER FOR THE ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC
NUISANCES, SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARDS WITH RESPECT TO THAT
REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 5307 PENN AVENUE NORTH, BROOKLYN
CENTER, MINNESOTA, 55430 LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 2, BLOCK 1
ROBERT L. HANSEN'S FIRST ADDITION HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, HENNEPIN COLTNTY, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 463.15 et seq defines a hazardous building or
hazardous property as any building or property which because of inadequate maintenance,
dilapidatian, physical damage, unsanitary condition or abandonment constitutes a fire hazard or
hazard to the public safety ar health; and
WHEREAS, the correction of hazardous conditions and the abatement of public
nuisances is anecessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by elimination of
dangerous conditions, attractive nuisances and for the elimination of harbarage for vermin, rats and
other animals who may pose a danger to the public safety and health thereby providing for more
sanitary and safe conditions and to further protect the integrity and desirability of neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, 12-1101 and 12-1102 ofthe Ordinances ofthe Cit ofBrookl Center
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provides that any building or portion thereof which is damaged, dilapidated or unsafe may be
declared may be declared unfit for human habitation and upon such declaration, the owner thereof
shall make the property safe and secure so that it is not hazardous to the health, welfare and/or safety
of the public and does not constitute a public hazard; and
WHEREAS, during a severe storm in the summer of 2005, a large tree in the
backyard of said single family dwelling was felled by the winds, falling across the detached garage
and encroachiiig upon the neighbo�ing property and actually overhanging the neighbor's home,
substantially damaging the garage and endangering the adjoining home and City inspectors have
inspected the property several times and have found that the garage structure is unsafe due to the
impact by the falling tree and that the presence of the uprooted tree, which is very large, is in danger
of falling; and
WHEREAS, City Inspectors believe that the presence of the large fallen tree and the
damaged garage constitute a public hazard and
WHEREAS, the record owner of the dwelling, Gregory John Lampe, is deceased and
the ro ert is in mort a e forecl
p p y g g osure and City Inspectors have issued compliance orders to the
foreclosin mort a ee to abate the ublic nuisance and hazardous conditions in all res ects b r
g g g P P Y a z m g
and removing the fallen tree and garage; and
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, the foreclosing mortgagee, Acoustic Home Loans LLC, by and through
its nominee, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. has trimmed the tree so that it no longer
overhangs the neighboring home but otherwise, the foreclosing mortgagee and its agents have failed
or refused to comply with said Compliance Orders; and
WHEREAS, said property is said to be encumbered by a mortgage dated 1 September
200 in favor of Acoustic Home Loans, LLC, a Delaware LLC whose address is 500 N. State College
Blvd, Suite 400, Orange, California 92868; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center adopts the findings of
the Building Inspectors and Building Official as to the hazardous conditions on said property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that:
1. The City Council finds that the single family dwelling at 5307 Penn Avenue
North, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, 55430 is a hazardous building and
property because of a large uprooted tree whieh has fallen across and
substantially damaged the garage and which tree may fall off the garage.
2. The City Council finds that the condition of the premises at 5307 Penn
Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, 55430 constitutes a hazardous
property and a public nuisance within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes
463 and Brooklyn Center Ordinances Chapter 12 because of a large uprooted
tree which has fallen, substantially damaging it and which tree may fall off
the garage.
3. The abatement of the public nuisances and hazardous conditions at said
premises is hereby ordered by the City Couneil of the City of Brooklyn
Center as follows:
Razing and removal of the damaged garage and complete removal of the tree.
The City Manager is hereby authorized to cause and carry out the abatement
described herein and to perform all other tasks and functions reasonably
incident thereto and to keep an accurate record of the cost of all actions and
proceedings herein, including administrative time, attorney's fees, costs and
disbursements, and all other costs of the enforcement of this Order, and to
send a statement of such costs to the landowners and oecupants who are
directed herewith to pay the same.
RESOLUTION NO.
Februarv 13. 2006
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereo£
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
City Council Agenda Item No. 9f
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City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Kragness, Councilmembers Carmody, Las Niesen, and O'Connor
FROM: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager
DATE: February 8, 2006
SUBJECT: Eave Encroachment on Side Yard Setback and Garage Heights
Attached is a copy of a review of the issue raised by Mr. Joel Wilson of 5649 Fremont Avenue
North. As indicatec3 in the February 2, 2006 Memorandum, the average width of eaves has increased
since the side yard setback code was adopted which permits an eave to encroach only 12 inches into
the side yard setback. In this review, the Building Official also raised the issue of garage height due
to a change in roof styles. The matter is on the Council agenda for direction on whether the Council
would like to ask the Planning Commission to review the width of eave encroachment on side yard
setbacks and/or garage roof height.
�6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2I99 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
www.cityof brooklyncenter. org
Cit o Brookl n r
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Cente
A Millennium Community
To: Mayor Kragness and Council Members Carmody, Lasman, Niesen, and O' Connor
From: Michael J. McCauley
City Manager
Date: February 2, 2006
Re: 5649 Fremont Avenue North
Situation
As Mr. Wilson outlined, the foundation was placed priar to submission of the application
buildin official noted that the plans called for an overhang (eaves)
for the house. The g
that was wider than would be allowed for set back purposes. This was noted on the plans
and an modification at the factory was anticipated by City staff The contractor however
received delivery of the house with 18" eaves that encroached 4" into the side yard set
back.
A similar situation exists at 5421 Fremont where the contractor is in the process of
correcting the encroachment.
A licable Code
Section 35.400 Subd. 3c applies to this situation and requires that no part of any roof or
appendage to a structure project more than one foot into the minimum side yard set back.
There are different setback requirements based on type of structure and the presence or
absence of windaws.
The building code allows a lesser distance for side yard setback than does the zoning
code.
O�tions
Staff cannot waive the requirements of the zoning code. Relief from application of the
zoning code can occur under two circumstances:
a variance processed through the Planning Commission and approved by the
City Council; or
amendment of the zoning code.
Observations
The building official has indicated that the typical house built when the zoning codes
were likely adopted had a one foot overhang. Current construction is more likely ta have
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Broohlyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org
an 18" to 24" overhang. Based on a less restrictive building code, an amendment to the
zoning code to reflect current widths would be permissible and possibly desirable.
The building official also advised that we may wish to review the height for garages since
people are driving taller vehicles and building styles have changed to higher pitched roofs
than were the norm in the 60's and 70's.
Conclusion
Based on the discussions with the building official, I would recommend that the City
Council request the Planning Commission review Section 35-400 Subdivision 3c. It
seems reasonable to allow a longer overhang on a building that otherwise meets setback
requirements. I would also recommend that the Planning Commission be asked to review
the height limitations of garages in light of changed building styles.
As it relates to Mr. Wilson, the options axe to apply for a variance, which would be
difficult to obtain since the criteria for a variance generally require a hardship not of the
land owner's making. While Mr. Wilson didn't create the problem, it is an issue related to
his construction not meeting the zoning code. A copy of the Standards and Prcedures for
Zoning Ordinance Variances is enclosed. The other option, if the City Council wished to
consider a review of the applicable sections, would be to defer potential enforcement
actions to compel compliance with the zoning code pending a review of a possible
amendment of the zoning code. Thus, if the code were amended, Mr. Wilson's property
would not be non-conforming.
Mr. Wilson is receiving a copy of this memorandum and attachment with notification that
the matter will be placed on the February 13 City Council Agenda for direction on
referring a possible ordinance change to the Planning Commission.
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City Council Agenda Item No. 9g
�'ity of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Kragness, Councilmembers C ody, Lasm 'esen, and O'Connor
FROM: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager
DATE: February 8, 2006
SUBJECT: Franchise Fees
Electric and Natural Gas Franchise Fees were adopted in 2003 that took effect in 2004. The fees
were adopted to replace general fund transfers being use to provide on of the sources of funding for
street reconstruction. In 2004, the City lost $1.68 million in local government aid. In 2005, the City
lost and additional $310,000 in local government aid. As indicated in the attached report, the City
received $662,613 in franchise fees during 2005. Those monies are used as one of the funding
sources for street reconstruction.
This matter is on the agenda as a report pursuant to City Council direction in February, 2005 for a
formal report on the total receipt of franchise fees in 2005.
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and CommuniCy Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org
Vemorandum
Date: 6 February 2006
To: Michael McCauley
City Manager
From: Daniel Jordet
Director of Fiscal Support Services
Re: Franchise Fees for 2005 Fiscal Year
The 2005 fiscal year was the second year for collection of franchise fees from
Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy. However, in 2005 the City colfected its first
full year of franchise fees because the 2004 fees started in February of 2004.
Receipts for the year from each of the franchisees were as follows:
Comnanv Date Received
Xcel Energy 05/23/2005 98,433.13 lst Qtr.
Xcel Energy 08/OS/2005 103,383.45 2nd Qtr.
Xcel Energy 10/31/2005 102,977.19 3rd Qtr.
Xcel Energy O1/30/2006 100.516.24 4th Qtr.
Subtotal 405.310.01 2005
CenterPoint Energy 04/21/2005 64,690.13 lst Qtr.
CenterPoint Energy 07/26/2005 64,877.82 2nd Qtr.
CenterPoint Energy 10/26/2005 64,257.44 3rd Qtr.
CenterPoint Energy 01/23/2006 63.478.35 4th Qtr.
Subtotal 257.303.74 2005
TOTAL 662.613.75 2005
All dollars received from the franchise fees were receipted to the Street
Reconstruction Fund for use in the maintenance, repair and reconstruction of city
streets.
cc: Todd Blomstrom, Director of Public Works.
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City Council Agenda Item No. 9h
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City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Kragness, Councilmembers Carmody, Lasm Niesen, and O'Connor
FROM: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager
DATE: February 8, 2006
SUBJECT: COOP Northwest Program Funds
Attached is a letter from Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Director Susan Blood
regarding COOP Northwest Program Funds. The City of Brooklyn Center participated in COOP
Northwest w four other cities. COOP Northwest was staffed by Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Council but was a separate operation. As indicated in the letter, Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Council has identified funds that, due to previous accounting issues, appear to be
remaining in the COOP Northwest program. COOP Northwest was discontinued a few years aga.
The letter indicated that Brooklyn Center's allocation of the remaining $168,187 is $34,483.
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council is suggesting that there is some uncertainty regarding
the specific origin of these remaining monies. They suggest that the money should be used for
activities consistent with the mission of COOP Northwest.
My suggestion for the disposition of these funds is that they be retained by Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Council and applied to the City of Brooklyn Center's annual membership eosts in
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council. The City of Brooklyn Center's participation fee in
2006 for Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council is $12,252. The 2006 dues have already
been remitted to Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council. Leaving the money with Northwest
Hennepin Human Services Council would offset approximately two plus years af future dues. This
would allow the City to continue to budget the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council costs
in the 2007 budget, but would allow the use of those funds for projects. Such projects could include
some of the items identified in Ms. Blood's letter or could result in funds being available for transfer
to street reconstruction. Given Ms. Blood's indication of some uncertainty with respect to the COOP
Northwest funds, I would prefer not to be in receipt of the money from Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Council in case they reversed their view and there was same claim on that money against
the City.
�6301 Shingle Creek P¢rkwdy Recreation and Communit Center Phone TDD Number
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Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FA.X (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
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NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
Research, Planning, and Coordination of Human Seruices
January 27, 2006
Michael McCauley, City Manager
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center MN 55430
Dear Mr. McCauley:
I am writing to you to propose use of certain funds from the CO-OP NW program that are
currently held by Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council. As the new Executive Director, I did a
status check of current and recent programs and our records indicate that such funds were intended to be
spent prior to this time. The Council wishes to make appropriate arrangements for their use, thus we have
some suggestions for options.
Our Council partnered with your city and four others to create CO-OP NW, a 12-year program from 1992
2003 that leveraged $3.7 million in other financing for proj ects such as the Northwest Community
Revitalization Corporation, the Cadet Law Enforcement Program, Apartments Plus and many others of
benefit to your city. During the process of going into more detail on these, we identified a sum of
$168,187 that accumulated as a result of rolling funds forward with the intention that they would be spent
later for the CO-OP Northwest program. However, that program was discontinued at the end of 2003.
CO-OP NW was a multi-million dollar program over several years, with activities funded from multiple
sources with differing criteria. We want these monies to be of benefit to help as many as people as
possible, consistent with the mission of CO-OP NW.
Because C0-0P NW was a program funded from multiple sources, we cannot identify the specific source
of these funds. Therefore, our attorney has advised us that we should consult with the participating cities
(the original sources of funding) regarding the disposition of these funds. Brooklyn Center's allocation of
the remaining funds is $34,483. The Council could return this amount to the City to be used for activities
consistent with the mission of CO-OP NW. Some suggestions include developing and translating
materials for the Joint Community Police Partnership Multi-cultural Tool Kit, training for police and
community members, or other activities that increase understanding of current laws and build cultural
bridges.
As an alternative, the Council could retain these funds and use them in your city for activities consistent
with the mission of CO-OP NW, such as information, videos and training materials being developed in
coordination with a multicultural advisory committee as part of the Joint Community Police Partnership.
Our auditors have requested a letter from you that confir�ms how you would like to use these funds.
I I would like to follow up with you on this matter by February 7. I will call to schedule a time to meet.
Si erely,
�c�a.�
usan K. B� ]a�I.S.
Executive Director
cc: Curt Boganey, Executive Board Chair
Brooklyn Center Champlin Corcoran Crystal Golden tlalley
Hanouer Maple Grove New Hope Osseo Robbinsdale Rogers
6120 Earle Brown Dr., Ste 230 Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 •(763) 503-2520 Fax (763) 503-2510
www.nwhhsc.org
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Member introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION REGARDING DISPOSITION OF COOP NORTHWEST
PROGRAM FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center has been advised by Northwest Hennepin
Human Services C un t 1
o cil tha 68,187 m accumulated funds for COOP Northwest programmmg has
been identified; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center participated in COOP Northwest; and
WHEREAS, COOP Northwest has been disbanded; and
WHEREAS, Northwest Hennepin Human Serviees Council has advised that Brooklyn
Center's allocation of the remaining COOP Northwest funds is $34,483; and
WHEREAS, Northwest Hennepin Human Serviees Council has indicated it is their
view that this allocation of funds should be used for activities consistent with the mission of COOP
Northwest; and
WHEREAS, Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council has identified these funds
as part of a process of reconciling their financial records; and
WHER.EAS, there is some uncertain with res ect to their reconciliation as to the
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source of the remaining funds; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council be advised that it
should retain Brooklyn Center's allocation of the COOP Northwest funding to be applied against
future assessments of cost to the City of Brooklyn Center for participating in the Northwest
Hennepin Human Services Council
Februarv 13. 2006
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the followin voted a ainst the same:
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whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
City Council Agenda Item No. 9i
City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 6, 2006
TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Todd Blomstrom, Director of Public Works "Tl�'g
SUBJECT: Resolution Approving An Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement for Street
Maintenance Activities and Authorizing Solicitation of Bids for 2006 Seal
Coating
The City of Brooklyn Center has participated in a Joint Powers Agreement with the cities of
Coon Rapids, Andover, Fridley and Columbia Heights for purchasing seal coating and other
maintenance services over the past two years. The intent of this agreement is to provide an
opportunity to obtain lower unit bid prices by combining annual maintenance work for several
communities into one project bid and promote a more competitive bidding environment. This
arrangement provides an estimated savings of approximately 5 to 10 percent annually for routine
street seal coating activities.
Under the Joint Powers Agreement, the City of Coon Rapids administers the preparation of
contract documents and project bidding. Members pay a fee ranging from one to two percent of
their respective construction costs to the City of Coon Rapids for reimbursement of legal and
administration expenses for the contract. Each member community provides a list of various
street maintenance activities to the City of Coon Rapids in February each year. All quantities of
street maintenance activities are consolidated into one set of contract bid documents. Each
member community retains the ability to opt out of the contract by providing written notice to
the Director of Public Works for Coon Rapids.
In 2006, the City of Ham Lake wishes to participate in the Joint Powers Agreement. The
attached Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement would authorize the City of Ham Lake to
become a party to the Joint Powers Agreement. The proposed amendment would also. allow the
addition of other cities into the agreement without the need for formal execution of additional
amendments by each member city.
The 2006 Budget includes funding within the Public Works Street Maintenance Division and the
Municipal State Aid Construction Fund for street seal coating work in 2006. The attached map
illustrates the proposed locations for seal coating activities in 2006.
Attached for City Council consideration is a resolution that would approve the proposed
Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement described above and authorize staff to include the
2006 seal coating areas in the joint contract bid documents.
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESQLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT FOR STREET MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES AND
AUTHORIZING SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR 2006 SEAL COATING
WHEREAS, the City desires to identify opportunities to collaborate with other
municipalities for the purpose of reducing general street maintenance costs for the City of
Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, representatives from the cities of Brooklyn Center, Andover, Fridley, Coon
Rapids, and Columbia Heights have entered into a Joint Powers Agreement for Traffic Markings,
Street Sweeping, Crack Sealing, Screening Seal Coating ("Joint Powers Agreement") for the
purpose of gaining a financial benefit by combining street maintenance work for bidding
purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center desires to participate in the Joint Powers
Agreement in 2006 by designating segments of street within Brooklyn Center to be included in a
joint contract for bidding street maintenance work; and
WI�REAS, the City of Coon Rapids has proposed an amendment to the Joint Powers
Agreement to allow other cities to participate in the bidding process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, that:
1. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute an Amendment to
the Joint Powers Agreement to allow the City of Ham Lake and other cities to
become a party to the 3oint Powers Agreement.
2. The City of Coon Rapids shall prepare final contract bid documents to include
Brooklyn Center's scheduled 2006 Seal Coating work and cause said work to be
advertised for bids in accordance with state law.
3. 2006 Seal Coating work for the City of Brooklyn Center shall include segments
of street approximately described herein: portions of 73 Avenue North;
portions of Camden Avenue North; portions of Earle Brown Drive; John
Martin Drive; portions of 67`� Avenue North; James Avenue North; portions of
Lee Avenue North; portions of 68�' Avenue North; West Palmer Lake Parking
Lot; East Palmer Lake Parking Lot; and Palmer Lake Park Parking Lot.
RESOLUTION NO.
4. The estimated project cost for Brooklyn Center's portion of the contract is
$85,500 and the designated sources of funding shall be the Public Works Street
Maintenance Division and Municipal State Aid Construction Fund.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the followin voted a ainst the same:
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whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
TRAFFIC MARI�NGS, STREET SWEEPING
CRACK SEALING, SCREENING SEAL COATING
This First Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement ("Amendment") is by and between the
cities of Coon Rapids, Andover, Brooklyn Center, Columbia Heights, Fridley and Ham Lake
(hereinafter individually the "City" and collectively the "Cities").
WHEREAS, the cities of Coon Rapids, Andover, Brooklyn Center, Columbia Heights
and Fridley entered into a Joint Powers Agreement pursuant to Minn. Stat 471.59 and dated
February 1, 2005, for the purpose of combining together for bidding purposes for street
maintenance services (hereinafter "Joint Powers Agreement'�;
WHEREAS, the city of Ha.m Lake wishes to join in the Joint Powers Agreement and the
original parties to the Joint Powers Agreement wish to have Ham Lake join as well;
WHEREAS, the parties wish to allow the efficient addition of other cities in the future
without the need for action from each member City's governing body;
NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the powers granted by law and in consideration of the
mutual covenants and agreements of the parties hereto, it is agreed as follows:
1. Defmitions. All capitalized terms, not otherwise separately defined. herein, shall
have the meanings ascribed to them in the Joint Powers Agreement.
2. Addition of Ham Lake. As of the date hereof, Ham Lake shall become a party to
the Joint Powers Agreement and shall assume all the responsibilities and liabilities of the parties
thereunder.
3. Future Member Cities. Section 11 of the Joint Powers Agreement is hereby
aznended to allow for the addition of other member cities to the Joint Powers Agreement. In the
event that Coon Rapids receives a request from another city to join the Joint Powers Agreement,
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and Coon Rapids, in its sole discretion, determines that it is in the best interest of the then-current
member cities to allow the new member city, Coon Rapids may amend the Joint Powers
Agreement to add that new member city. The amended Joint Powers Agreement need only be
executed by Coon Rapids and the new member city. No other terms of the Joint Powers
Agreement ma.y be altered or amended except by agreement in writing signed by all the parties
thereto. Within twenty (20) days of adding a new member city, Coon Rapids shall provide
written notice of that addition to the remaining cities in the Joint Powers Agreement.
4. Full Force and Effect Except as expressly amended by the provisions hereof,
the terms and provisions contained in the Joint Powers Agreement shall continue to govern the
rights and obligations of the parties, and the Joint Powers Agreement shall remain in full force
and effect
IN WITNESS WI�REOF, the parties have caused this Amendment to be executed by the
duly authorized officers of their respective governing bodies as of the day of
2006.
[Signatures on following pageJ
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CITY OF COON RAPIDS CITY OF ANDOVER
By: By:
Tim Howe, Ma.yor Mayor
sy: By�
Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager City Clerk
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
By: BY�
Mayor Mayor
By: By:
City Manager City Manager
CITY OF FRIDLEY CITY OF HAM LAKE
By: BY�
Mayor Mayor
By: BY�
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City Council Agenda Item No. 9j
City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Kragness, Councilmembers C dy, Lasman, Niesen, and O'Connor
FROM: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager
DATE: February 9, 2006
SUBJECT: Agenda Item 9j. Resolution on Stadiurn Vote
At the time of agenda preparation, a resolution from Councilmember Niesen had not yet been
received.
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A Millennium Community
To: Mayar Kragness and Council Members Carmody, Lasman, Niesen, and O'Connor
From: Michael J. McCaule�
City Manager
Date: February 8, 2006
Re: Proposed City Council Code of Policies
Over the years, City Councils have adopted a number of resolutions that have included
language that included the word "policy". In other instances, City Councils have adopted
resolutions without the word "policy" that have guided actions in a policy fashion. Over
the years, some of these resolutions have been revised or superseded by subsequent
resolutions. The problem that exists is that in the years since the Village was incorporated
in 1911 numerous resolutions have been adopted. There is no organized set of policies
with a tahle of contents.
I asked Ms. Knutson to review policy resolutions and to develop a compilation of
resolutions. The compilation was reviewed by Mr. Blomstrom to update the standards
related to public works. Mr. Blomstrom's changes and a new traffic safety policy are
shown in yellow. Otherwise the policies reflect the resolutions referenced in the
compilation.
I am recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution establishing a code
(compilation) of City Council policies. The resolution, in addition to creating a code of
policies, would also repeal any prior resolutions, other than the personnel policy which is
separately compiled and maintained. We could then go forward with a clean slate of
compiled policies that are readily accessed through a table of contents. This would be
similar to the Personnel Policy compilation that.organizes all City Council approved
personnel policies in one place.
The City Council handbook would then include a codified set of City Council policies for
easy reference and be supplemented by informational appendices. Adopting this
compilation will then permit the revision, repeal, or creation of new policies to reference
sections of the code of policies in the same fashion that sections of the City Code are
revised.
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City Council Code of Policies
Contents
Introduction
This City Council Code of Policies is a codification of City Council policies regarding a variety of City
functions. It also establishes schedules for the review of various services. Its adoption as a code allows
for the compilation in one place of City Council policies. With its adoption on
only those policies incorporated in the resolution establishing this City Council Code of Policies are in
effect as of that date of adoption. Any prior resolutions or motions establishing policies were
superseded or repealed by virtue of the adoption of the City Council Code of Policies. Subsequent
resolutions amending the City Code of Policies will be incorporated into this code.
Policies are intended as guidance in the conduct of City business. City staff is guided in its actions by
City Council policy. While policies serve to guide City staff, City Commissions, and the City Council,
tlle City Council, by majority vote, may take an action that is inconsistent with a policy that the City
Council has adopted. The City Council is vested with the authority to conduct City business and may do
so, consistent with the City Charter, City Code, Federal law, and State law, by a simple majority vote.
Section I— City Council Meetings, Processes, and Procedures
1.1 Types of Meetings 101-103
1.2 Notice of Meetings .................................................................................................................................103
1.3 Parliamentary Procedure 104-106
1.4 Order of Business ...................................................................................................................................106
1.5 Varying Order ........................................................................................................................................106
1.6 Agenda 10-109
1.7 Addressing the City Council 109-110
1.8 Addressing the City Council After Motion is Made ..............................................................................110
1.9 Limitations Regarding Public Comments and Reports ..........................................................................110
1.10 Presiding Of�cer ....................................................................................................................................110
1.11 Questions to be Stated ............................................................................................................................110
1.12 Maintenance of Order .............................................................................................................................110
1.13 Motions 111-112
1.14 Duties at First Meeting of City Council 112-113
Section II General Policies
CITY COUNCIL POLICIES
2.01 Policy on City Council Use of Elecironic Mail 201-202
2.02 Policy on City Council Use of Voice Mail 203-205
2.03 Policy on City Council Commitment to the Brooklyn Center City Charter ...........................................206
2.04 Policy Declaring Elected Officials be Considered Employees for
Workers' Compensation Insurance Purposes ..................................................................................206
2.05 Policy and Procedure on Mayor and Council Member Total Compensation 207-208
2.06 Policy on City Council Out-of-State Travel ...........................................................................................209
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SPECIAL ASSESSMENT POLICIES
2.10 Special Assessment Policy 210-218
2.11 Special Assessment and Internal Loan Interest Rate Policy ..................................................................219
FINANCIAL POLICIES
2.20 Capitalization and Depreciation Policy for Assets Held by the City of Brooklyn Center 220-221
2.21 Financial Management Policies 222-229
2 .22 Investment Policy 230-235
UTILITY POLICIES
2.30 Policy for Public Utility Account Collections
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2.31 Policy Regarding the Sanitary Sewer Rate for the Elderly ....................................................................243
2.32 Water Utility Meter Reading Policy .......................................................................................................244
BUDGET POLICIES
2.40 Guidelines for Funding Social Services 245-246
2.41 Capital Improvements Fund and Infrastructure Construction Fund Expenditure Policy 247-249
2.42 Capital Reserve Fund Policy 250-251
PURCHASING POLICIES
2 .50 City Purchasing Policy ...........................................................................................................................252
2.51 City Disposal of Property Policy ............................................................................................................253
DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING POLICIES
2.60 Housing Bond Palicy Procedures 254-255
2 .61 Business Subsidy Policy 257-258
S"17ZEE'C/AI,LEY LIGHTING AND RESIDENTIAL STOP SIGNS POLICIES
2.70 Street and Alley Lighting Policy ............................................................................................................259
2.71 Residential Stop Sign Policy ..................................................................................................................260
SCHEDULE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES POLICIES
2.80 Policy and Procedure on Requests for Proposals for Financial Professional Services 261-262
2.81 Schedule for Requests for Proposals for Legal Services ........................................................................263
MISCELLANEOUS POLICIES
2.90 Policy for the Sale of Salvaged Street Names Signs ................................................:.............................264
2.91 Bias/Hate Crime Response P1an .............................................................................................................265
2.92 Policy Regarding the Use of City Water Towers for Personal Wireless Services Facilities.......... 266-269
2.93 Long-Term Deer Population Management Plan ....................................................................................270
2.94 Employee Recognition Program ............................................................................................................271
2.95 Business Ethics Policy 272-275
SECTION I- CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS, PROCESSES, AND PROCEDURES
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1.1 Types of City Council Meetings
l. Regular Meetings
A. The City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center shall hold meetings in the
Council Chambers of the City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7:00 p.m.
No meeting will be held on a legal holiday, but a regular meeting shall be held at
the same hour on the next succeeding day that is not a holiday.
B. Regular meetings will be cablecast and the videotapes will be retained for three
months after approval of the official minutes of the meeting. The written Council
minutes are the permanent recard for the City.
C. Procedures for Determining Whether Absences From Council Meetings are
Excused
1. The Brooklyn Center City Charter, Section 2.05 states "the Mayor or
Council member shall forfeit the office for ...(4) failure to attend three
consecutive regular meetings of the Council without being excused by the
Council."
2. The City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, resolves that
the following provisions for recording and establishing unexcused
absences are set forth:
a. A member of the Council who will not be attending a meeting of
the Council, and who wishes to be excused, shall report to the
Mayor, Clerk, or Manager, either verbally or in writing at least two
hours prior to the meeting, stating the reason for such absence.
b. If such prior notice is given, the absence will be excused, and the
Mayor shall so declare far recording in the minutes; provided,
however, that any member of the Council who is present at such
meeting may move that the absence be declared unexcused. A
majority of the Council members present may declare such
absence to be unexcused if it is determined that there is not
sufficient reason to believe that the absence is for good cause
beyond the reasonable control of the absent Council member.
c. If no such prior notice is given, the absence will be unexcused, and
the Mayor shall so declare for recording in the minutes.
d. The Council may excuse absences previously declared to be
unexcused in the event the Council determines, on the basis of later
discovered information or evidence, that the absence was for good
cause beyond the reasonable control of the absent member.
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e. Upon the absence of a Council member from a third consecutive
regular meeting of the Council, the Council shall:
1. Direct that written notice be served on the absent member
in the manner provided for service of legal process, stating:
i. That the Council intends to declare a vacancy in the
absent Council member's seat pursuant to Section
2.05 of the City Charter at a meeting of the Council
on a specified date, time, and place;
ii. That the ground for declaring the vacancy is failure
to attend three consecutive regular meetings of the
Council without being excused by the Council; and
iii. That the absent member may request a hearing by
written request delivered to the Mayor, Clerk, or
Manager prior to the call to order of the meeting
referred to in clause 1.
2. Call a special meeting of the Council which shall be within
ten (10) days of the meeting at which the third unexcused
absence occurred.
f. In the event no request for a hearing is received, the Council shall
proceed to declare a vacancy in accordance with the procedures set
forth in the City Charter.
g. In the event a request for hearing is received, the Council shall set
a date, time, and place for a hearing and shall so notify the absent
me�nber. The date of the hearing shall be not less than ten (10)
days from the date the notice described in paragraph 5(A) was
effectively served.
h. At any such hearing the absent Council member may give
information and evidence:
1. That one or more of the three consecutive absences was in
fact excused;
2. That one or more of the three absences should have been
excused because the absence was for good cause beyond
the reasonable control of the absent member; or
3. That there is any other legal reason why the Council should
not declare the position vacant.
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i. Following the hearing the Council shall determine whether to
declare a vacancy in the position and, if so, shall proceed in
accordance with the procedures set forth in the City Charter.
j. No member of the Council is eligible to vote on whether his or her
absence should be excused.
Reference: City Council Resolution No. 95-229
2. Informal Open Forum with City Council
The City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center shall hold an Informal Open Forum at
City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, at 6:45 p.m. prior
to the Regular meetings, which are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each
month.
Informal Open Forum provides an opportunity for the public to address the Council on
items that are not on the agenda. Informal Open Forum will be limited to 15 minutes, it
is not televised, and it may not be used to make personal attacks, to air personality
grievances, to make political endorsements, or for political campaign purposes.
3. Work Sessions
Wark Sessions may be called when deemed necessary. Notice shall be delivered in the
prescribed manner. Public input regarding work session matters will be allowed at the
end of each Council work session topic. Public input will limited to a maximum of five
minutes per topic. Any member of the public desiring to address the Council shall raise
his/her hand, be recognized by the presiding officer, then proceed with their discussion.
All remarks and questions shall be addressed to the presiding officer and not to any
individual Council Member, staff inember, or other person. During the public input
portion of the work session, all remarks shall be limited to the subject under discussion.
No person shall enter into any discussion without being recognized by the presiding
officer.
Reference: City Council Resolution No. 96-199
1.2 Notice of Meetings
Notice of all regular meetings, work sessions, and special and emergency meetings shall be
publicized and held at the regularly designated time or, in the case of special meetings,
appropriately publicized, with notice given to the local media and pre-designated individuals. In
addition, there is a provision for special or emergency meetings where the Council may transact
any form of City business. That provision sets specific procedures the Council must follow in
calling the meeting.
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1.3 Parliamentary Procedure
The City Council has adopted Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised for the conduct of
meetings. Parliamentary procedure is usually viewed as complex, but it can simply be
considered as a set of tools used to assure that a meeting goes smoothly and fairly. It is used to
facilitate a group coming to a majority decision when there are differing points of view.
1. Points of Order
The Presiding Officer shall determine all points of order subject to the right of any
member to appeal to the CounciL
2. Parliamentary Appeal
Any member may appeal to the Council from a ruling of the Presiding Officer. If the
appeal is seconded, the member may speak once solely on the question involved and the
Presiding Officer may explain his/her ruling, but no other Council Member shall
participate in the discussion. The appeal shall be sustained if it is approved by a majority
of the members present exclusive of the Presiding Officer.
3. Decorum and Order Council Members
A. Any Council Member desiring to speak shall address the Presiding Officer and
upon recognition, shall address only the question under debate.
B. Council Member desiring to question the staff shall address the question to the
City Manager or City Attorney, in appropriate cases, who shall respond to the
inquiry or designate a staff inember to do so.
C. A Council Member, once recognized, shall be interrupted while speaking only if
called to order by the Presiding Officer, a point of order is raised by another
Council Member, or the speaker chooses to yield to questions from another
Council Member.
D. Any Council Member called to order while speaking shall cease speaking
immediately until the question of order is determined. If ruled to be in order, he
or she shall proceed. If ruled to be not in order, he or she shall remain silent or
shall alter his/her remarks so as to comply with rules of the Council.
E. Council Members shall accord courtesy to each other, to City employees, and to
the public appearing before the Council and shall refrain at all times from rude
and derogatory remarks, reflections as to integrity, abusive comments, and
statements as to motives and personalities.
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F. Any Council Member may move to require the Presiding Officer to enforce the
rules. Upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the Council, the Presiding
Officer shall do so.
4. Decorum and Order Employees
Staff inembers shall observe the same rules of procedure and decorum applicable to
members of the Council. The City Manager shall ensure that they observe such decorum.
Any staff inember, including the City Manager, desiring to address the Council or
members of the public shall first be recognized by the Presiding Officer. All remarks
shall Ue addressed to or through the Presiding Officer.
5. Decorum and Order Public
Members of the public attending Council meetings shall observe the same rules of order
and decorum� applicable to the Council. The Presiding Officer may order the removal of
any person who makes inappropriate remarks or who becomes boisterous while
addressing the Council and bar that person from further audience with Council.
6. Enforcement of Decorum
The City Manager shall carry out the orders and instructions of the Presiding Officer for
maintaining order and decorum in the Council Chambers.
7. Personal Privilege
The right of a member to address the Council on a question of personal privilege shall be
limited to cases in which his/her integrity, character, or motives are questioned or
impugned.
8. Conflict of Interest
Any Council Member prevented from voting because of a conflict of interest shall refrain
from debate and voting. That Council Member may choose to leave the Council
Chambers during debate and voting on the issue.
9. Limitation of Debate
A Council Member normally should speak only once on a subject until every other
member choosing to speak has done so.
10. Dissents and Protests
Any Council Member shall have the right to express dissent from or protest any action of
the Council. A Council Member wishing to have the dissent or protest entered in the
I minutes should state so with language such as "I would like to the minutes to show that I
am o osed to this action far the followin reasons.
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11. Rulings of Presiding Officer Final Unless Overruled
The Presiding Officer shall decide all questions or interpretation of these rules, points of
order, or other questions of procedure requiring rulings. Unless overridden or suspended
by a majority vote of the Council Members present and voting, a ruling shall be final and
binding for purposes of the matter under consideration.
1.4 Order of Business
The order of business of each meeting shall be as contained in the agenda prepared by the City
Manager. The agenda shall be a listing of subjects which shall be taken up for consideration in
the following order:
1. Informal Open Forum with City Council 6:45 p.m.
2. Invocation* 7 p.m.
3. Call to Order Regular Business Meeting
4. Roll Call
S. Pledge of Allegiance
6. Council Report
7. Presentations
8. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
9. Public Hearing
10. Planning Commission Items
11. Council Consideration Items (includes ordinances, resolutions, discussion items)
12. Adjournment
*All members of the City Council shall share equally in the responsibility for
determining who shall be permitted to deliver said invocations, and said invocations shall
not exceed two minutes in length, nor shall said invocations deliver any political
message, but instead will stringently adhere to the concept of what an invocation, by
definition is, which is, a petition for guidance, and lastly that any reference to a deity in
any invocation shall use the inclusive term "God" which is the broad-based spiritual term
used in our nation's Pledge of Allegiance, one nation under God," and is also the
term used on our currency and coins, "IN GOD WE TRUST."
Reference: City Council Resolution Nos. 2001-146; 98-28; 97-176; 97-12; 96-162
1.5 Varying Order
The order of business may be varied by the Presiding Officer. All Public Hearings shail be held
at the time specif ed in the notice of hearing unless several public hearings are scheduled at one
time; in that event they shall be heard as soon thereafter as practicable.
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l.b Agenda
The agendas for regular Council meetings and Work Sessions are prepared in the City Manager's
office. Typically, agenda items are submitted to the City Manager by the City departments by
Monday preceding the Council meeting. On Monday preceding the Council meeting, a draft
agenda is prepared and discussed by City Staff.
"I'11e agenda will ordinarily be delivered to Council Members on Thursday preceding the Council
meeting. The agenda and all supporting material not of a confidential nature shall also be
available to the general public at the time it is delivered to the City Council.
1. Call to Order Informal Open Forum with City Council
The Mayor, Mayor pro tem, or Acting Mayor pro tem shall call the Informal Open Forum
meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. Any person may address the Council on any subject
pertaining to City business not listed on the agenda during the time set aside for those
comments. The Presiding Officer may limit the time available to each person addressing
the Council. Rules governing appearances at Open Forum are provided at the site of
Council meetings.
2. Call to Order Regular Business Meeting
The Mayar, Mayor pro tem, or Acting Mayar pro tem shall call the Council meeting to
order at 7 p.m.
3. Roll Call
Before proceeding with the business of the Council, the City Clerk shall record
attendance of the Council Members in the minutes.
4. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Routine and non-controversial items shall be placed on the Consent Agenda. These items
may be approved by one blanket motion upon unanimous consent. Any Council Member
may request that any item be withdrawn for separate consideration. The item(s) is then
placed under Council Consideration Items.
5. Policy Establishing Procedures for the Use of a Consent Agenda
The City Council must deliberate many agenda items at its meetings and the time
available for such deliberation is severely limited. The City Council desires to have as
much time as possible for the deliberation of significant agenda items which involve
establishment of City policy and goals. Some agenda items are of such routine,
noncontroversial nature that they need minimal Council deliberation. The City Council
desires to handle these agenda items as expeditiously as possible in order to provide more
time for significant agenda items. The City Charter provides in Section 3.03 (rules of
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procedure and quorum) that the City Council shall determine its own rules and order of
business. The City Council resolves that the City Manager is hereby directed to prepare a
consent agenda for each regular Council meeting. The consent agenda shall contain those
items which in the judgment of the City Manager are routine, noncontroversial items that
require Council action but need little or no deliberation. The following procedures and
rules shall govern the use of the consent agenda by the City Council:
A. Full copies of the consent agenda will be provided in advance to both the City
Council and the Press, as well as to all citizens at the Council meeting.
B. Pursuant to Section 3.07 of the City Charter readings of resolutions placed on the
consent agenda are deemed to be waived by unanimous consent of the City
Council unless any Council member objects at the time the consent agenda is
considered.
C. At the request of any individual Council member any item or items on the consent
agenda may be removed from the consent agenda and placed upon the regular
agenda for discussion.
D. A motion to approve the consent agenda will not be debated.
E. The consent agenda shall only be adopted by a unanimous vote of those Council
members present at the meeting.
Reference: City Council Resolution No. 81-184
6. Amendment to Minutes
No amendment to the draft minutes included in the City Council packet will be in order
unless the proposed amendment has been presented to the City Council in a written form
suggesting changes or identifying language to be changed, including any proposed
deletion of text. The proposed written amendment will not be entertained unless provided
in written form allowing for sufficient copies to be made far all City Council members,
the Deputy Clerk and City Manager by 6:00 p.m. on the date of a regular City Council
meeting.
A Council Member who has not had sufficient time to prepare a written proposed
amendment to the draft City Council minutes for the most recent meeting, may move to
table the minutes to the next regular City Council meeting and if a majority vote in favor
of tabling the adoption of the draft minutes, such zninutes will be tabled to the next
regular City Council meeting.
No amendrnent to draft City Council minutes that have been tabled will be in order or
entertained unless the amendment is provided to the City Manager in written form setting
forth the complete text of the proposed amendment, including any proposed deletion of
text, by noon on the Wednesday before the next regular City Council meeting following
the meeting at which the minutes were tabled
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Reference: City Council Resolution No. 2005-121
7. Protocol for All Action Items on the Agenda (those following the Consent Agenda,
other than Public Hearing)
A. Mayor states subject matter of the agenda item
B. Mayor calls upon the City Manager to provide a staff report
1. City Manager
a. Reports on the agenda item
C. Mayor asks if there are any questions from the City Council
l. Council asks questions
a. Discussion is not in order at this point
b. Statements of opinion or position are not in order at this point
D. Mayor asks if there is a motion after the opportunity for City Council questions
E. Council makes and seconds motion (for purposes of discussion)
F. Mayor asks if there is any discussion on the motion:
1. In order at this time are:
a. Comments
b. Statements support/opposition
c. Additional questions
d. Germane motions
1. table
2. amend
2. Mayor recognizes Council Members wishing to discuss
a. All council members shall have an opportunity to discuss before a
member shall be recognized to speak more than once
b. Council Members shall directly address the specific motion and
keep their remarks germane to that motion
c. Council may make motion to limit or terminate discussion
1. This motion shall not be in order until each Council
Member shall have had an opportunity to speak on the
motion.
3. Mayor asks if there is further discussion (unless discussion has been
terminated by motion)
a. If there is none
G. Mayor calls for a vote on the motion
1. Mayor restates motion if requested by a Council Member
H. City Council votes on the motion
Reference: City Council Resolution No. 2003-172
8. Public Hearing
In interest of establishing a non-threatening and positive environment, the following rules
are established:
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A. City Staff introduces item and gives staff report and recommendation
B. Questions of Staff by Council
C. Presiding Officer opens Public Hearing
1. Comments by applicant (if applicable, i.e., Planning Commission
applicant)
2. Comments by concerned persons
Presiding Officer will ask persons to identify themselves for the public
record before speaking at the hearing. All persons will address questions
to the Presiding Officer. The Presiding Officer will then determine who
will answer them. No one will be given an opportunity to speak a second
time until everyone has had an opportunity to speak initially. Those
speaking for the second time are asked to not be repetitive in their
presentation.
D. Close the Public Hearing
E. Questions by Council
F. Discussion by Council
G. Action by Council
1.7 Addressing the City Council
Any member of the public desiring to address the Council shall raise his/her hand, be recognized
by the Presiding Officer, then proceed to the podium. He or she shall state his/her name and
address for the record.
All remarks and questions shall be addressed to the Presiding Officer and not to any individual
Council Member, staff inember, or other person. During a public hearing all remarks shall be
limited to the subject under consideration. No person shall enter into any discussion without
being recognized by the Presiding Officer.
1.8 Addressing the City Council After Motion is Made
After a motion has been made or after a public hearing has been closed, no person shall address
the Council without first securing permission from the Presiding Officer.
1.9 Limitations Regarding Public Comments and Reports
No speaker shall be permitted to address the Council on a topic which is currently before, or
about to be submitted for consideration by a City commission, board, or other agency. If an
appeal procedure is or was available, the Presiding Officer shall not allow oral communication to
the Council outside that procedure.
1.10 Presiding Officer
Section 2.06 of the Brooklyn Center City Charter designates the Mayor as Presiding Officer of
the City Council and a Mayor pro tem who serves as Mayor in the Mayor's absence. In the
absence of the Mayor and Mayor pro tem, the Acting Mayor pro tem shall preside. At its first
regular meeting in January, the Council, by a majority vote, shall designate a Mayor pro tem.
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The most senior Council Member shall be designated as Acting Mayor pro tem, and in the event
two or more members have equal seniority, then the member who received the most votes in
their most recent election shall be designated as Acting Mayor pro tem.
Reference: City Council Resolution No. 92-262
1.11 Questions to be Stated
The Presiding Officer shall verbally restate each question immediately prior to calling for the
vote, upon request from any Council Member. Following the vote, the Presiding Officer shall
verbally announce whether the question carried or was defeated. The Presiding Officer shall also
publicly state the effect of the vote for the benefit of the audience before proceeding to the next
item of business.
1.12 Maintenance of Order
The Presiding Officer is responsible for the maintenance of order and decorum at all times. No
person is allowed to speak who has not first been recognized by the Presiding Officer. All
questions and remarlcs shall be addressed to the Presiding Officer, ar through the Presiding
Officer to the appropriate Council Member, Staff inember, citizen, or representative.
1.13 Motions
When a motion is made and seconded, it shall be stated by the Presiding Officer before debate.
A motion shall not be withdrawn by the mover without the consent of the person seconding it.
1. Motions Out of Order
With majority cansent of the Council, the Presiding Officer may at any time allow an
item to be considered out of the regular agenda order.
2. Division of Question
If the question contains two or more propositions, the Presiding Officer may, and upon
request of a member, shall divide the same.
3. Precedence of Motions
When a motion is before the Council, no other motion shall be entertained except the
following which shall have precedence in the following order:
Adj ourn
Fix Hour of Adjournment
Table
Limit or Terminate Discussion
AmendPostpone
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4. Motion to Adjourn (Not Debatable)
A. A motion to adjourn shall be in order at any time except:
r
1. When made as an interruption of a member while speaking,
2. When discussion has ended and vote on a motion is pending, and
3. While a vote is being taken
B. A motion to adjourn "to another time" shall be debatable only as to the time to
urned.
which the meeting is ad�o
5. Motion to Fix Hour of Adjournment
All meetings and Work Sessions of the Council shall be adjourned by 11:00 p.m. unless
otherwise agreed to by at least a majority of the Council. A motion to set a different,
specific time at which to adjourn shall be undebatable and shall be unamendable except
by extraordinary vote (4/Sths).
6. Motion to Table
A motion to table shall be undebatable and shall preclude all amendments or debate of
the subject under consideration. If the motion prevails, the matter shall be "taken from
the table" at any time prior to the end of t,he next regular meeting, unless the motion is to
either table indefinitely or to a date certain. If the motion is to table indefinitely, the
matter shall not be rescheduled without at least majority approval of the Council.
7. Motion to Limit or Terminate Discussion
A motion to limit or terminate discussion may be used to limit or close debate on, or
prohibit further amendment to, the pending motion. It is undebatable. If the motion fails,
debate shall be reopened; if the motion passes, a vote shall be taken on the pending
moti n.
0
S. Motion to Amend
A motion to amend shall be debatable only as to amendment. A motion to amend an
amendment shall be in order, but a motion to amend an amendment to an amendment
shall not be in order. An amendment modifying the intention of a motion shall be in
order, but an amendment relating to a different matter shall not be in order. A substitute
motion on the same subject shall be acceptable, and voted on before a vote on the
amendment. Amendments shall be voted first, then the main motion as amended.
9. Motion to Continue
Motions to continue to a definite time shall be amendable and debatable as to propriety of
postponement and time set.
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114 Duties at First Meeting of City Council
Council performs several specific duties at the first meeting of the new year.
1. In Brooklyn Center, the Mayor is the presiding officer of the Council with the right of
one vote. The Mayor performs all duties conferred and imposed by the City Code or
Charter, by ardinance, and by state laws. The Mayor is usually referred to as "your
honor" in Council meetings by those present. The Council must elect a Mayor pro tem to
serve on occasions when the Mayor is absent and also an Acting Mayor pro tem to serve
in the event both the Mayor and Mayor pro tem are absent.
2. The Council must designate the official newspaper of the municipality where the City
will publish required materials.
3. The Council must designate an official depository for the cash funds of the City.
4. In the absence of a provision for it elsewhere, the Council should decide upon a time and
place for its regular meetings.
5. Unless previous bylaws are in effect, the Council should, at one of its first meetings,
establish bylaws which contain an outline of the order of business at Council meetings,
rules governing the deliberations of the Council, and provisions for the use of Council
committees, special meetings, methods of Council voting, and so forth.
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2.01 Policy on City Council Use of Electronic Mail
1. Support and Training
A. City staff will provide user training to the City Council for electronic mail (e-
mail) and voice mail.
B. City staff will provide user support during normal business hours, only for
equipment, software and communication facilities belonging to the City.
2. City Systems Use
A. Computer equipment, computer programs and communication facilities connected
to the City network are to be used for purposes of the City. They may not be used
for any commercial or political purposes.
B. Users may not use City facilities to communicate to others material that is
obscene, indecent, or patently offensive in the workplace.
3. Electronic Mail
A. Each Council Member will be responsible for selecting his/her own Internet
service provider and for maintaining his/her own subscription to the service.
B. The City will not purchase for Council Members any additional equipment or
services, such as personal computers or phone lines, that are required for e-mail
access.
C. The MIS/Technology Coordinator will assign each Council Member an official
City e-mail address (i.e. councilmemberlastname(�a,ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us) in
Novel GroupWise. Novel GroupWise will be accessed by Council Members
through the Internet.
D. The official City e-mail address will be used only by the Council Member to
whom it is assigned.
E. The primary purpose of the official e-mail address will be to communicate with
Council Members, constituents and City staff.
F. It is the nature of most e-mail systems that the security of inessages cannot be
guaranteed; therefore, users should not use e-mail to transmit messages containing
data that must be kept secure.
G. Users should exercise good judgment in both the type of inessage created and in
the tone and content of inessages. E-mail messages must be able to withstand
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public scrutiny without embarrassment to the City if inessages are forwarded
beyond the intended recipients, accessed or inadvertently disclosed, subpoenaed
in a legal action, or otherwise made public. Users should use generally accepted
standards of business conversation in their e-mail messages.
H. Users should be aware that communications using e-mail fall under the guidelines
of the Data Practices Act.
I. Electronic mail is intended as a medium for fast communication, not a medium
for storage of valuable files. Users should save and file important e-mail
messages in other applications.
J. City Council Electronic Mail Protocol. In addition to the general public policies
regarding the use of City e-mail, the following protocol shall be observed by the
City Council Members with respect to the use of e-mail and avoidance of possible
Open Meeting Law issues:
1. City Council Members will not e-mail between or among themselves
except for the limited purpose of:
a. Notifying Council Members that they will not be able to attend a
meeting of the City Council, a City Commission, or other meeting
to which they have been invited as a City Council Member
2. City Council Members may direct e-mail to the City Manager, without
copy to the City Council, any requests that items be placed on an agenda
or informational items that they would like to have the City Council
receive.
a. The City Manager will place agenda request items on the
appropriate agenda upon the Council Member's request or place an
item on a Work Session agenda to discuss with the City Council
whether the Council wishes to have the item placed on an agenda.
b. The City Manager will distribute general informational items
received from City Council members through the weekly update or
City mail.
c. If the City Manager fails to place an item on either a regular or
Work Session agenda, a Council Member may raise the issue
under the miscellaneous portion of a Study Session or Work
Session. City Council members may raise requests to place an item
on a future agenda during the miscellaneous portion of the Study
or Work Session agendas without having first requested their
placement through the City Manager.
Reference: City Council Resolution Nos. 2003-172; 2000-145; 2000-54
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2.02 Policy on City Council Use of Voice Mail
1. The MIS/Technology Coordinator will assign each Council Member an official City
voice mailbox.
2. Each Council Member will complete a Voice Mail Greeting Information Form that will
indicate individual greeting preferences.
3. City staff will be responsible for recording each Council Member's voice mail greeting
using the guidelines set forth in the attached T�oice Mail Stczndard Greeting Information
Form and the Voice Mail Alternate Greeting Information Form. Council Members may
request that staff record an alternate greeting when the Council Member will not be
checking voice mail for an extended period.
4. Each Council Member will be responsible far checking his/her voice mail with the
frequency s/he indicates on the Voice Mail Standard Greeting Information Form unless
s/he has requested that his/her voice mail be programmed with an alternate greeting and
has submitted to the City Clerk the attached Voice Mail Alternate Greeting Information
Form.
5. Long distance telephone charges that accrue when a Council Member checks his/her
official City voice mail will be reimbursed by the City. The Council Member must
submit documentation of the charges in the form of a billing statement or receipt.
Reference: City Council Resolution Nos. 2000-145; 2000-54
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Voice Mail Standard Greeting Information Form
The following bold type will be the stanclard greeting for mayor and council member voice mail. To
assist stafJ' with the recording of your greeting, please provide information or preferences where
indicczted by
"You have reached the voice mail of Brooklyn Center Mayor/Council Member (NAME1.
Name:
1�Tayor/Council Member (NAIVIE) does not keep business hours at City Hall, but s/he does check
voice mail every (FREQUENCY).
When will you be checking for voice mail messages (i.e. every evening, on certain
days of the week, etc.)?
S/he will respond to your message within day(s).
How long should a caller plan to wait for your response?
If you have a concern that cannot wait, (A andlor Bl.
Please choose the option(s) you would like:
A) you may try to contact Mayor/Council Member (NAME) at (ALTERNATIVE
LOCATION) at (PHONE NUMBERI. Again, that number is (PHONE NUMBERI.
If you chose this option please provide the following:
Alternative location:
Phone number for alternative location:
B) between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on regular business days, you may press AO"
for a receptionist.
If you would like to leave a message for Mayor/Council Member (NAME), please speak slowly and
distij�ctly, and leave your name, phone number and a brief inessage after the tone."
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Voice Mail Alternate Greeting Information Form
The following bold type will be the alternate greeting for mayor and council member voice mail. If you
are not planning to check your voice mail with the frequency indicated on your standard greeting,
plec�se complete this form and submit it to the City Clerk. Insert the appropriate information at each
On what date do you want the alternate greeting to begin?
On what date do you want your voice mail to return to your standard greeting?
"You have reached the voice mail of Brooklyn Center Mayor/Council Member (NAME).
Name:
Mayor/Council Member (NAME) will not be checking his/her voice mail until (DATEI.
On what date will you be checking for voice mail messages?
S/he will respond to your message as soon as possible after that time. If you have a concern that
cannot �vait, and you are calling between 5:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on a regular business day, you
may press "0" for a receptionist. If you would like to leave a message for Mayor/Council Member
(NAMEI, please speak slowly and distinctly, and leave your name, phone number and a brief
message after the tone."
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2.03 Policy on City Council Commitment to the Brooklyn Center City Charter
For the first meeting of the City Council each January, a resolution is placed on the agenda as
information and reminder of Council/Manager responsibilities. The City Council resolves:
1. To rededicate itself to the spirit and letter of the City Charter and to commit itself to
ensuring compliance by the City Council collectively and individually with that spirit and
letter of the City Charter.
2. To rededicate itself to the checks and balances of the City Charter that keep City
government accountable.
3. To pledge that in its dealings with citizens and City staff, that the City Council will treat
such citizens and staff with respect and courtesy. The Council shall deal with staff in
accordance with the City Charter through the City Manager.
4. To discharge its responsibilities as intended and established by federal, state, and local
laws and the City Charter, and to do so in a fair and impartial manner for the good of the
whole City without regard for personal gain or interests.
Reference: City Council Resolution No. 2004-08
2.04 Policy Declaring Elected Officials be Considered Employees for Workers' Compensation
Insurance Purposes
The Minnesota Workers' Compensation Act provides benefits to an"employee" who is injured
while working. Minnesota Statutes 176.011, subd. 9, clause 6, provides that municipal officers
elected or appointed for a regular term of office or to complete the unexpired portion of a regular
term are considered to be "employees" for workers' compensation insurance purposes only if the
City has passed an ordinance or resolution to that effect. The Brooklyn Center City Council
desires that the Mayor and Council Member be considered "employees" for workers'
compensation insurance purposes and adopted Resolution No. 2003-83 to comply with statutory
requirements.
Reference: City Council Resolution No. 2003-83
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2.05 Policy and Procedure on Mayor and Council Member Total Compensation
1. Need for Policy
The community is entitled to a clearly articulated, written description of the policy and
procedure for establishing the total compensation of local elected officials.
2. Policy
A. Service on the City Council is a civic obligation and an honor. The total
compensation of the Mayor and Council Members should, therefore, not
encourage candidacies based on monetary rather than public service objectives.
However, the compensation of Brooklyn Center elected officials shall be fair and
equitable in order to attract qualified candidates for local elective office.
B. The propriety of the compensation levels of the Mayor and Council Members
shall be evaluated through comparisons with compensation paid to similar
officials within the seven county metropolitan area.
C. The compensation levels of elected officials should be regularly reviewed and
adjusted to ensure compliance with the objectives of this policy and to avoid the
need for drastic or sudden compensation adjustments.
D. Compensation set pursuant to this policy and procedure shall be deemed to be the
total compensation for elected officials of the City with the exception of expense
reimbursement which shall be the same as provided all other City employees.
3. Procedure
A. The City Manager shall biennially prepare a compensation report that contains an
analysis of the compensation paid to elected officials of Minneapolis-St. Paul
Area Metropolitan cities having a population within 10,000 of the City of
Brooklyn Center that are generally fully developed {Such grouping shall include
the cities of Richfield, Roseville, Maplewood, Fridley, Shoreview, White Bear
Lake, Crystal, New Hope, and Golden Valley, in addition to the City of Brooklyn
Center.} The report shall compute the average and median amounts paid to
Mayors and Council Members and correlate survey results to the current
compensation of Brooklyn Center elected City officials. The City Manager shall
assemble such additional information on compensation of City elected officials as
may be requested to assist the Commission and Council in their review of elected
official's compensation.
B. The City Manager shall submit the compensation report to the City Council and
the Financial Commission prior to June 1, for information pertaining to the
applicable calendar year.
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C. The Financial Commission shall biennially review the City Manager's
compensation report and discuss possible budgetary and public perception
impacts of the indicated changes. Prior to July 1 of the same year, the
Commission shall recommend to the Crty Council that the compensation of the
Mayor and Council Members either remain the same or be changed to some
specific amount in the manner prescribed by law.
D. Consistent with the City Charter, Section 2.07, the Mayor and Council Members
may, after conducting public hearings, set their compensation by ordinance. No
change in compensation shall be in effect until January l, following the next
succeeding general election.
4. Authority
The authority for establishing compensation for the Mayor and Council Members is
found in Minnesota Statutes 415.11 and the City of Brooklyn Center Charter, Section
2.07.
Ref'erence: City Council Resolution No. 98-91; City Council Minutes 1/10/94
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2.06 Policy on City Council Out-Of-State Travel
1. When Appropriate
conference, course, or training opportunity in the continental United States
sponsored by:
o US Conference of Mayors
o National League of Cities
o United States Government ar agency thereof
or as authorized in advance by a majority vote of the City Council
2. Expense Limits
actual cost of travel:
o coach air fare or rail
o mileage at IRS rate
to and from terminal or depot
or to and from site of conference, course, or training
o shuttle bus, public transportation, or cab
as required to get to conference events and lodging
if taken to terminal or depot in Twin Cities
o actual cost of lodging and meals
any costs for persons other than the Council Member are not reimbursed, such
as any cost the room charge that would have been incurred for the
Council Member alone are not reimbursed
cost of registration, materials, and classes at conference, course, or training
opportunity
o costs of optional events that are primarily social in nature are not
reimbursed
o cost of any person other than the Council Member to attend any event or function is
not reimbursed
3. Procedure for Approval of Travel
as part of the annual budget process, the City Council will identify the maximum
amount of money that may be spent for out of state travel by the Mayor and each
Council Member
provided funds are available within the limits set by the City Council, a Council
Member ar the Mayor may attend an appropriate event as defined above if
o in the case of a City Council Member, the member has not already
traveled out of state in the current year or twice in the member's current
term on the City Council; ar
o in the case of the Mayor, if the Mayor has not already traveled out of state
in the current calendar year; or
o by majority vote of the City Council, the travel has been approved
4. Annual review
the policy shall be reviewed annually at a budget work session to determine if any
changes should be proposed for formal action by the City Council
Reference: City Council Resolution No. 2005-135
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SPECIAL ASSESSMENT POLICIES
2.10 Special Assessment Policy
1. General Policies
A. Initiation of Public Improvement Projects
Public improvement projects may be initiated by petition of affected property
owners. Public improvements may also be initiated by the City Council when, in
its judgment, such action is required.
The Capital Improvements Program shall detail a program of street improvements
based on Pavement Management Program data, street and utility maintenance
records, Municipal State Aid Standards, and the Local Storm Water Management
Plan.
B. History
In 1964, the Village Council approved a Special Assessment Policy which
detailed matters regarding the financing of public improvements as the
community developed. This Policy has been periodically amended, and related
policies approved by separate resolution. In 1985, a substantial change in policy
was approved by resolution, when the City abandoned residential assessments
based on frontage to adopt a policy based on residence unit. This policy is
intended to incorporate all policies related to improvement project financing. It is
understood that this policy cannot anticipate every situation, and that certain
circumstances may justify deviations from this policy.
C. Financing and Assessment Policies Applicable to all Types of Improvements
When an improvement is constructed which is of special benefit to properties
within a definable area, it is the intent of the City Council that special assessments
be levied against the benefited properties within that area to the extent that the
costs of such project can be deemed to benefit the properties. The following
general principles shall be used as a basis of the City's assessment policy:
1. The "project cost" of an improvement shall be deemed to include the costs
of all necessary construction work required to accomplish the
improvement, plus engineering, legal, administrative, financing, and other
contingent costs.
2. The "assessable cost" of an improvement shall be defined as being those
costs, which, in the opinion of the City Council, are attributable to the
need for service in the area served by the improvement. Said "assessable
cost" shall be equal to the "project cost" of the current project, minus any
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credit attributed to remaining useful life expectancy or to that part of the
improvement deemed to benefit the community as a whole.
3. Terms of special assessments shall be as follows:
a. Street improvements 10 years
b. Bituminous alley improvements 10 years
Concrete alley improvements 20 years
c. Water and sanitary sewer hookups and improvements 10 years
d. Storm sewer improvements 10 years
Interest is charged at a rate established by the City Council at the time of
certification of the levy.
2. Surface Improvements
Surface improvements shall include grading and base construction, sidewalks, curb and
gutter, surfacing, resurfacing, undergrounding overhead utilities, landscaping,
beautification, and street lighting.
A. Standards for Surface Improvements
1. Arterial streets shall be e�--� "s�� of adequate width to
accommodate projected traffic volumes. Sidewalks shall be provided on
both sides of all arterial streets unless specifically omitted by the City
Council, and shall be of the width approved by the City Council.
2. Collector streets (including commercial and industrial access streets) shall
be designed o° a°��^�, "T�er"� based on anticipated
usage, and shall normally be constructed in accordance with state aid
standards. Sidewalks may be provided on one or both sides of all collector
streets in accordance with the comprehensive plan and shall be at least 5
feet in width, unless otherwise approved by the Council. Wherever
feasible, a boulevard at least 7 feet in width shall be provided, measured
from the street face of curb to the street face of the sidewalk.
3. Residential streets shall be "�er"r-� 30 to 36 feet in width,
measured between faces of curbs or edge of street, unless otherwise
approved by the Council. The Council may order the construction of
sidewalks when such construction is warranted.
4. Alleys, in residential areas, shall be ts� '}-Qe °'�°t' �°_^f
bituminous construction unless drainage or other conditions require
concrete.
5. Street lighting, when installed, shall be installed in accordance with the
Council's policy on street lighting. Mid-block lights may be installed
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when the length of one block from the centerline of one intersecting street
to the next intersecting street exceeds 700 feet, or when it is determined
that a special public safety benefit would accrue.
B. Assessment Formula for Surface Improvements
The assessments to be levied against properties within the benefited areas shall be
distributed to those properties on the basis of the following provisions:
l. Residential Streets
a. For residential properties zoned R1, the assessment to be applied
against each non-subdividable property shall be a unit amount
established annually by the City Council. Said assessment is
intended to represent a specific proportion of the average cost of
making a typical improvement, such as the average cost of
reconstructing a typical block of residential street. For properties
which may be legally subdividable into two or more lots, the
assessment to be applied shall equal the maximum number of lots
allowable times the unit assessment. The assessment shall be
calculated as follows:
1. For reconstruction or resurfacing of a residential street, the
average cost of a typical similar project shall be multiplied
by the Council's designated proportion to be assessed. The
total assessed shall be divided by the average number of
lots to be assessed to determine the unit assessment.
2. Absent any other policy changes, such as an increase in the
proportion of cost to be assessed, the unit assessment shall
be adjusted annually to reflect cost of living increases as
measured by the Construction Index.
b. For residential properties zoned R2, the assessment shall be
applied on a front foot basis, said unit being calculated as follows:
The R1 unit assessment shall be divided by 75 feet, to determine
the front foot rate. The minimum assessment for an R2 property
shall be the R1 unit assessment.
c. For residential properties zoned R3, the assessment shall be
applied per unit on the following basis. The R2 front foot rate
shall be multiplied by the total feet of frontage to determine the
total benefit. The total benefit shall be divided by the total number
of units in the development to determine the unit rate.
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d. For R4 to R7 properties, commercial, industrial, institutional, or
special use properties, the benefits and resulting assessments shall
be determined on an individual project basis. I
e. For those properties zoned R1 or R2 having frontage on two or
more streets, special assessments shall be levied far improvements
on only one of those frontages, at the owner's choice. For
example, a property on the corner of A street and B Avenue may
choose to be assessed when A street is improved, or B Avenue, but
not both. I
2. Municipal State Aid Streets
a. For properties that are not commercial or industrial in project areas
which are primarily residential in character:
1. Benefiting properties abutting a state aid designated street
shall be assessed in the same manner as those abutting
other residential streets.
2. In those cases where a municipal state aid street
improvement project totally removes parking from a
residential street where parking was previously allowed, no
special assessments shall be levied. Where parking
arrangements have been made, special assessments shall be
levied.
b. For properties which are commercial or industrial in project areas
which are primarily residential in character, and for those
properties in commercial areas:
1. Commercial and industrial properties shall be assessed
based on an area (acreage) basis. An "A" zone of benefit
shall be determined on a project basis, but would typically
include that area of all properties abutting the street to be
improved, extending to a depth of 200 feet or the property
depth, whichever is less. A"B" zone of lesser benefit may
be established to identify those properties or portions of
properties which do not abut the improved roadway, but
which accrue benefit.
2. Unless otherwise approved by the City Council, benefiting
properties within this category will be assessed for 70
percent of the total project cost deemed to benefit the
properties in accordance with Section �s 1_C.
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3. If there is a combination of commercial, industrial and
residential properties, the commercial-industrial rate will be
determined by calculating an equivalent footage rate based
on assessing 70 percent of the total project cost deemed to
benefit the properties in accordance with Section 2.B.l.c,
while the residential properties will be assessed in
accordance with Section �:a 1.C.
3. Other Streets
a. Commercial and industrial properties abutting streets which are not
designated as Municipal State Aid routes shall be assessed in the
same manner as properties abutting State Aid routes.
b. For owner-occupied residential properties located in a
commercially zoned area, where such property is not susceptible to
subdivision into more than 2 residential uses with direct street
access, the assessment shall be equal to the assessment amount
established for residential properties zoned R-1 times the number
of lots into which the property is susceptible to subdivision.
4. Alle s I
Y
a. The cost of installation, resurfacing, or reconstruction shall be
assessed on a unit basis. Forty percent of the cost to be assessed
shall be assessed equally to all owners of lots abutting the alley.
The remaining 60 percent shall be assessed equally to all owners of
lots currently having access to the alley.
b. The cost to be assessed shall include all project costs. For
properties where a non-hard surfaced driveway exists, the cost of
constructing an asphalt driveway between the paved portion of the
alley and property line, minus the cost of sod restoration for an
equivalent area, shall be individually computed and added to the
uniform assessment for the specific property involved.
3. Subsurface Improvements
Subsurface improvements shall include water distribution lines, sanitary sewer lines and
storm sewer lines, ponds, or other drainage improvements.
A. Standards
Subsurface improvements shall be made to serve current and projected land use.
All installations shall conform to the minimum standards therefore as established
by those state, local, or federal agencies having jurisdiction over the proposed
installations. All installations shall also comply, to the maximum extent feasible,
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to such quasi-official, nationally recognized standards as those of the American
Insurance Association (formerly National Board of Fire Underwriters).
Service lines to the property line of each known or assumed building location
shall be installed in conjunction with the construction of the mains.
B. Water Mains
All properties shall be assessed their share of the cost of installing water main to
serve the property and the cost of installing the water service line between the
water main and the property line. In addition, all properties shall be assessed their
share of citywide or area improvements such as distribution mains, wells, above
ground storage, and elevated storage tanks.
L Far those improvement projects where existing main or appurtenances are
repaired or replaced, including service replacement to the property line, no
special assessments shall be charged. The full cost of said improvements
shall be financed by the Water Utility Fund.
2. For those improvement projects where main or appurtenances are installed
to provide new service to previously unserved properties, the full cost of
said improvement shall be assessed, with the basis being the Engineer's
determination of benefit to each newly served property.
3. All properties connecting to the water system shall be charged a
connection charge as per the most current utility rate structure. Properties
without services shall be responsible for the full cost of installing service
from the main to the building.
C. Sanitary Sewer
All properties shall be assessed their share of the cost of installing sanitary sewer
laterals to serve the property and the cost of installing the sanitary sewer service
line between the street and the property line. In addition, all properties shall be
assessed their share of citywide or area improvements such as interceptors and
pumping stations.
1. For those improvement projects where existing lateral or appurtenances
are repaired or replaced, including service replacement to the property
line, no special assessments shall be charged. The full cost of said
improvements shall be financed by the Sanitary Sewer Utility Fund.
2. For those improvement projects where lateral or appurtenances are
installed to provide new service to previously unserved properties, the full
cost of said improvement shall be assessed, with the basis being the
Engineer's determination of benefit to each newly served property.
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3. All properties connecting to the sanitary sewer system shall be charged a
connection charge as per the most current utility rate structure. Properties
without services shall be responsible for the full cost of installing a service
from the main to the building.
D. Storm Drainage
All properties shall be assessed their share of the cost of installing storm drainage
facilities to serve the property. In addition, all properties shall be assessed their
share of city-wide or area improvements such as interceptors and detention ponds.
1. For a project which includes construction of a storm sewer interceptor,
detention pond, or other regional facility, an engineering study shall
establish the distribution of benefit and determine the assessable portion of
the project cost.
The assessable cost of a storm sewer interceptar or detention pond shall be
assessed equally per unit of area (square foot, acre, etc.) over the entire
district served by the interceptor or detention pond.
The assessment is generally levied in the current year of construction of
the interceptor storm sewer or detention pond, and it is entirely likely that
a large number of properties will be assessed which do not receive
immediate and total drainage relief. It is, however, considered that such
properties do accrue benefit from the interceptor storm sewer since the
interceptor is available to receive lateral storm sewer connections, or the
detention pond or other regional facility may provide relief from storm
events of greater magnitude than a 5 year storm.
2. For those improvement projects where existing lateral or appurtenances
are repaired or replaced, or slightly upgraded, no special assessment shall
be charged. The full cost of said improvements shall be financed by the
Storm Drainage Utility Fund.
3. For those improvement projects where laterals or appurtenances are
installed to provide new service to previously unserved properties, or
where service is substantially upgraded, a portion of the cost of said
improvement shall be assessed. Said portion shall be the same as the
assessable portion of residential street improvement costs.
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4. Assessment Deferral Program
There shall exist a program to defer a portion of the special assessments of qualifying
persons under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 435.193 through 435.195. Said
program shall defer the payment of a portion of certified special assessments by property
owners who are at least 65 years of age or older or who are retired due to permanent and
total disability whose households meet certain financial characteristics.
A. Eligibility
1. The property upon which the assessment is deferred must be homesteaded;
2. The property is owned by a person at least 65 years of age on January lst
of the year in which payment of the first installment of the subject
assessment levy is due; or is owned by a person who is retired due to
perrnanent and total disability.
3. The applicant must have a"financial hardship" defined as:
a. An annual income for the applicant's household size which is at or
below the "Very Low Income" limit established annually by HUD
far the Minneapolis and St. Paul Metropolitan Area; and
b. The aggregate total of special assessment installments from
previously existing special assessment levies plus the first year of
the current levy will exceed 1 1/2 percent of the applicant's annual
income.
B. Calculation
l. The portion of the current levy which will be deferred will be that portion
of the levy against the applicant's property which requires a first year
installment payment which, when added to the applicant's annual
payments from previously existing special assessment levies, would result
in an aggregate total of special assessment installments totaling more than
1 1/2 percent of the applicant's annual income. The portion of the current
levy which can be paid without aggregating total installments above 1 1/2
percent of the applicant's annual income shall not be deferred.
2. Special assessments levied due to the applicant's failure-to-pay charges for
City services or failure to comply to City codes (i.e. delinquent utility
assessments, assessments for weed removals, assessments for nuisance
abatement, etc.) shall not be deferred, and installment payments for
existing levies for such services shall not be included in calc�lating the
maximum 1 1/2 percent aggregate payment.
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C. Interest
Simple interest at the rate of that particular assessment levy shall be added to the
deferred assessment, calculated from the date interest started to accrue on the
original levy (usually the October 1 immediately following the certification date)
to the date of payment of the deferred portion of the assessment.
D. Termination
The option to defer the payment of special assessments shall terminate and all
amount accumulated plus applicable interest, shall become due upon the
occurrence of one of the following events:
l. The death of the owner, provided that the spouse is otherwise not eligible
for the benefits.
2. The sale, transfer, or subdivision of the property or any part thereof.
3. If the property should for any reason lose its homestead status.
4. The City Council determines that a hardship no longer exists.
Reference: City Council Resolution Nos. 2005-17; 2001-122; 2000-195; 97-214; 97-118; 94-
274; 93-49; 90-138; 90-137; 85-34; 84-175; 83-190; 82-226; 81-244; 80-292
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2.11 Special Assessment and Internal Loan Interest Rate Policy
1. Policy Objective
The objective of this policy is to establish equitable interest rate charges for special
assessrnents levied against private property and for internal loans between funds. In the
case of special assessments, the goal is to not unfairly burden the property owner, but yet
recover the cost of borrowing from outside sources, recover the cost of administering the
special assessment, and protect the City from the possibility that special assessment
prepayments might impair the City's ability to service the bonds. In the case of internal
loans, the goal is to prevent the loss of interest income to City funds which would
otherwise invest their money.
2. Procedure
A. In January of each year, the staff shall review the previous year's interest rate
against the current market and recommend to the City Council an interest rate to
be adopted and used for all special assessments levied and all internal loans
outstanding for that year. The internal loan from the Capital Improvements Fund
to the Golf Course shall continue at the interest rate approved for it by the City
Council at the time it was set up.
B. l. The interest rate that will be used as a standard for setting the special
assessment and internal loan interest rates shall be the interest rate from
the City's most recent sale of improvement bonds with a ten year final
maturity.
2. If interest rates have changed substantially since that last bond sale, a
comparable City's bond sale will be used from the listing in the League of
Minnesota Cities magazine. Factors in determining comparability shall
include: final maturity of the bonds, that they were issued by a City, that
they were G.O. improvement bonds, and the City's bond rating.
C. To the interest rate from the most recent bond sale, 2% shall be added to cover the
City's cost of administration and protect the City from changes in market interest
rates. The resulting interest rate shall be rounded to the nearest half percent.
Reference: City Council Minutes 5/13/96
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FINANCIAL POLICIES
2.20 Capitalization and Depreciation Policy for Assets Held by the City of Brooklyn Center
The City of Brooklyn Center is required under Governmental Accounting and Standards Board
(GASB) pronouncements to record and account for fixed assets in accordance with approved
City policies within certain Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations. With the
implementation of GASB 34, it will be required that all fixed assets be capitalized and accounted
for in the fund that provided financing for asset acquisition and should be credited with the value
of that asset.
Fixed Asset Capitalization and Depreciation Schedule
Asset Cate�or,y Value Threshold
eme arkin lots sidewalks $25 000
Land im rov nts
p (p g
fencing)
Buildings/Building improvements (excludes $50,000
furnishings)
Furniture and furnishings �$10,000
Technology equipment (computers, $10,000
communication systems, printers)
Motorized vehicles (squad cars, pickup trucks, $10,000
inowers)
Heavy equipment (plow trucks, fire trucks, $25,000
loaders, graders)
Infrastructure improvements (water, sewer, $250,000
storm sewer, street lights, streets)
Asset Type Examples Useful Life
iVon
Furniture and furnishings Desks, tables, chairs 5 years
Computer hardware I Monitors, CPUs, printers 3 years
Comrnunication equipment Telephone systems, radio 10 years
systems
Motor Vehicles
Cars and light trucks I 5 years
Fire trucks 15 years
Heavy duty trucks I 10 years
Motorized equiprnent
Heavy construction equipment I Dozers, loaders, graders I 10 years
Ground maintenance Mowers, tractors and 15 years
attachments
Other equipment Recreation equipment, 10 years
custodial equipment,
engmeenng equipment
Improvements I Parking lots, sidewalks, fences I 25 years
Buildings I Buildings, park shelters I 25 years
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In frastructure
Water systems Trunks, mains, towers, pumps 25 years
Sewer systems Trunks, mains, lift stations 25 yeaxs
Storm sewer systems Trunks, mains, ponds 25 years
Street light systems Street lights 15 years
Traffic control systems Signal lights 15 years
Streets Paved 25 years
Reference: City Council Resolution No. 2002-185
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2.21 Financial Management Policies
1. Purpose
The City of Brooklyn Center has a responsibility to its citizens to carefully account for
public funds, to manage municipal finances wisely, and to plan the adequate funding of
services desired by the public, including the provision and maintenance of public
facilities. The City also has the responsibility to its citizens to provide both short-term
and long-term future financial stability. The City must ensure that it is capable of
adequately funding and providing local government services needed by the community.
Further, the financial policies set forth herein, provide the basic framework for the overall
fiscal management of the City. Operating independently of changing circumstances and
conditions, these policies assist the decision making process of the City Council and
Administration.
Most of the policies represent long-standing principles, traditions and practices which
have guided the City in the past and have helped maintain financial stability over the past
years. The financial policies will be reviewed periodically to ascertain if modifications
are necessary.
2. Objectives
In order to achieve this purpose, this plan has the following objectives for the City's
fiscal performance:
A. To protect the City Council's policy-making ability by ensuring that important
policy decisions are not controlled by financial problems or emergencies and to
prevent financial difficulties.
B. To provide sound principles to guide the important decisions of the City Council
and of management which have significant fiscal impact and to enhance the City
Council's policy-making ability by providing accurate information on program
costs.
C. To set forth operational principles which minimize the cost of local government,
to the extent consistent with services desired by the public and which minimize
financial risk.
D. To employ revenue policies which prevent undue or unbalanced reliance on
certain revenues, especially property taxes; which distribute the costs of
municipal services fairly; and which provide adequate funds to operate desired
program and assist sound management of the city government by providing
accurate and timely information on financial conditions.
E. To provide essential public facilities and prevent deterioration of the City's public
facilities and its capital plant.
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F. To protect and enhance the City's credit rating and prevent default on any
municipal debts.
G. To ensure the legal use and protection of all City funds through a quality system
of financial and internal controls.
H. The City wiil maintain a Risk Management Program that will minimize the
impact of legal liabilities, natural disasters or other emergencies.
3. Financial Management Policies
A. Capital Improvement Budget Policies
l. The City will make all capital improvements in accordance with an
adopted Capital Improvement Budget.
2. The City will develop a multi-year plan for capital improvements and
update it at least biennially.
3. The City will enact an annual Capital Budget based on the multi-year
capital improvement plan. Future capital expenditures necessitated by
changes in population, changes in real estate development, or changes in
economic base will be calculated and included in Capital Budget
proj ections.
4. The City will coordinate development of the Capital Improvement Budget
with the development of the operating budget. Future operating costs
associated with new capital improvements will be projected and included
in operating budget forecasts.
5. The City will use intergovernmentai assistance to finance only those
capital improvements, which are consistent with the adopted capital
improvement plan and City priorities and for which operating and
maintenance costs have been included in operating budget forecasts.
6. The City will project its equipment replacement and maintenance needs
for the next several years and will update this projection each year. From
this projection, a maintenance and replacement schedule will be developed
and followed.
7. The City staff will identify the estimated costs and potential funding
sources for each capital project proposal before it is submitted to the City
Council for approval.
8. The City will determine the least costly financing method over the length
of all new projects.
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B. Revenue Policies
1. The City will attempt to maintain a diversified and stable revenue system
to shelter it from short-run fluctuations in any one revenue source and to
minimize property taxes.
2. The City will estimate its annual revenue by an objective conservative
analytical process.
3. The City will project revenues for the next three years and will update this
projection annually. Each existing and potential revenue source will be
reexamined annually.
4. The City will maintain sound appraisal procedures to keep property values
correct. Property will be assessed at the legally mandated market value
for each type of property. Reassessments will be made of all property at
least every four years.
5. The City will follow an aggressive policy of collecting property tax
revenues. The annual level of uncollected property taxes should generally
not exceed two percent.
6. Each year the City will recalculate the full costs of activities supported by
user fees to identify the impact of inflation and other cost increases.
7. The City staff will recommend revised user fees with review by the City
Council on an annual bases, to adjust for the effects of inflation on the
City's cost of providing services.
8. The City will set fees and user charges for each Enterprise Fund, such as
Water and Sewer, at a level which fully supports the total direct and
indirect costs of the activity. Indirect costs include the cost of annual
depreciation of capital assets.
9. Whenever user charges and fees are determined to be appropriate far City
services, those charges and fees will generally be established at a level
which will recover the full cost of providing the service, including
administrative costs.
C. Debt Policies
l. The City will confine long-term borrowing to capital improvements or
projects which cannot be financed from current revenues.
2. When the City finances capital projects by issuing bonds, it will pay back
the bonds within a period not to exceed the expected useful life of the
proj ect.
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3. On all projects, at least 50% of the principal shall be retired within ten
years.
4. The City will attempt to keep the average maturity of General Obligation
Bonds at or below 20 years.
5. Total debt service for General Obligation debt will not exceed five percent
of total annual locally generated operating revenue in the general, special
revenue, and proprietary funds.
6. Total General Obligation debt will not exceed two percent of the market
valuation of taxable property.
7. Where possible, the City will use special assessment, revenue or other
self-supporting bonds instead of General Obligation Bonds.
8. The City will not incur debt to support current operations.
9. The City will maintain good communications with bond rating agencies
regarding its financial condition. The City will follow a policy of full
disclosure in every financial report and bond prospectus.
10. Direct net-debt (gross debt less debt fully supported by revenues) per
capita shall not exceed $600 per capita.
11. The City will require Minimum Assessment (Taxable Valuation)
Agreements on all projects in which the City is providing development
assistance through tax increment financing or committing its bonding
authority. This will ensure minimal cash flow (increment) to repay
obligations, provide another level of review be fore commitment (by the
City Assessor), and to the minimal value agreed upon, eliminate tax
appeals during the agreement period.
D. Reserve Policies
l. The City shall manage its cash flow needs by having a target unreserved
and undesignated General Fund balance at the close of each fiscal year
equal to between 50 and 52% of the next year's General Fund operating
budget.
2. Undesignated General Fund monies that are not required for cash flow
purposes may be transferred into other funds as may be appropriate or
needed during the fiscal year. It is specifically anticipated that transfers
will be made to the Street Reconstruction Fund, Capital Improvements
Fund, and the Technology Fund when operating results generate a surplus
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of actual revenues over actual expenditures to serve as a recurring source
of funding for those three funds.
E. Investment Policies
1. The City will make cash flow analysis of all funds on a regular basis.
Disbursement, collection and deposit of all funds will be scheduled to
ensure maximum cash availability.
2. When permitted by law, the City will pool cash from several different
funds for investment purposes.
3. The City will invest at least 98% of its idle cash on a continuous basis.
4. The City will analyze market conditions and investment securities to
determine what yield can be obtained, and attempt to secure the best
possible return on all cash investments.
5. The City's accounting system will provide regular information concerning
cash position and investment performance.
6. The City will maintain a formal written investment policy which will
contain legal and administrative guidelines necessary to ensure that the
City's available funds will be invested to the maximum extent possible, at
the highest rates obtainable at the time of the investment, consistent with
minimizing credit and market risk and which provides proper safeguards
for the keeping of the City's investments.
F. Accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting Policies
1. The City will establish and maintain a high standard of accounting
practices.
2. The accounting system will maintain records on a basis consistent with
accepted standards for local government accounting using a modified
accrual basis of accounting for all governmental funds and an accrual
basis of accounting for Enterprise and Internal Service Funds. Accounting
policies will reflect the principle of charging current taxpayers and/or
users for the full cost of providing current services.
3. Regular monthly and annual financial reports will present a summary of
financial activity by major types of funds.
4. Where possible, the reporting system will provide monthly information on
the total cost of specified services by type of expenditure and, if necessary,
by fund.
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5. An independent public accounting firm will perform an annual audit and
will publicly issue an opinion concerning the City's finances.
G. Risk Management Policies
1. The City will maintain a Risk Management Program that will minimize
the impact of legal liabilities, natural disasters or other emergencies
through the following activities:
a. Loss Prevention. Prevent negative occurrences.
b. Loss Control. Reduce or mitigate expenses of a negative
occurrence.
c. Loss Financing. Provide a means to finance losses.
d. Loss Information Management. Collect and analyze relevant data
to make prudent loss prevention, loss control and loss financing
decisions.
2. The City's Risk Management Program will:
a. Analyze all the City's risks.
b. Avoid risks whenever possible.
c. Reduce risks whenever possible.
d. Transfer risks to other entities when possible.
e. Of those risks that must be retained, it shall be the City's policy to
fund risks which the City can afford and transfer all other risks to
insurers.
3. The City will maintain an active Safety Committee comprised of City
employees.
4. The City will periodically conduct educational safety and risk avoidance
programs, through its Safety Committee and with the participation of its
insurers, within its various departments.
5. The Safet Committee will re ort to the City Manager, at least annually,
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on the results and costs of the City's Risk Management Program for the
preceding year. The City Manager shall report annually to the City
Council.
H. Operating Budget Policies
l. In accordance with Chapter 7, Section 7.06 of the City Charter, the total
sum appropriated in the General Fund annual budget shall be equal to the
total estimated General Fund revenue and the allocated General Fund
balance.
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2. The City will pay for all current expenditures with current revenues. The
City will avoid budgetary procedures that balance current expenditures at
the expense of ineeting future year's revenues, or rolling over short-term
debt, or that rely on accumulated fund balances to meet current
obligations.
3. The City will annually appropriate a contingency appropriation in the
General Fund budget, not to exceed five percent of the total budget, to
provide for unanticipated expenditure of a non-recurring nature.
4. The City Manager, when submitting the Proposed Budget to the City
Council, shall submit a balanced budget in which appropriations shall not
exceed the total of the estimated General Fund revenue and the fund
balance available after applying the Adequate General Fund Balance
Formula.
5. Prior to adopting the General Fund Annual Budget, the City Council shall
review the Adequate General Fund Balance Policy Formula.
6. In the event that there is a shortfall of revenues in a current year budget,
the City Manager may recommend the use of a portion of the General
Fund balance not to exceed the amount available after deducting amounts
reserved for items not readily convertible to cash or reserved for working
capital or already appropriated to the General Fund current budget as
shown on he most recent Adequate General Fund Balance Policy Formula
as established by the City CounciL
7. The budget will provide for adequate maintenance of the capital plant and
equipment, and for their orderly replacement.
8. The budget will provide for adequate funding of all retirement systems.
9. The City will maintain a budgetary control system to assist in adhering to
the budget.
10. The City administration will prepare regular monthly reports comparing
actual revenues and expenditures to the budgeted amount.
11. Each year the City will update expenditure projections for its Enterprise
Funds for the next three years. Projections will include estimated
operating costs of future capital improvements included in the Capital
Budget.
12. The Operating Budget will describe the major goals to be achieved, and
the services and programs to be delivered for the level of funding
provided.
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13. Where possible, the City will integrate performance measurement and
roductivit indicators with the budget.
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14. Enterprise funds shall be budgeted to have positive net income plus a
sufficient margin to provide for replacement cost of property, plant, and
equipment.
I. Ethics Policy
i The City will maintain, and periodically review, a formal written ethics policy for
all City employees and elected officials.
J. Role of Auditors
The City's independent auditors shall be required, in the course of their audit, in
the form of their management letter, to report any conditions that appear to be
violations of our financial management policy.
Reference: City Council Resolution Nos. 2004-189; 99-21; 98-48; City Council Minutes
5/22/95; 6/8/92; 2/26/90; 12/22/80
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2.22 Investment Policy
1. Scope
This investment policy applies to all of the investment activities of the City, except for
the Employee Deferred Compensation Agency Fund and the proceeds of refunding bond
issues where the investment of such proceeds is specifically governed by the bond escrow
agreement.
2. Objective
A. Safety
Safety and principal is the faremost objective of the investment program.
Investments shall be undertaken in a manner that seeks to ensure the preservation
of capital in the overall portfolio. The objective will be to mitigate credit risk and
interest rate risk.
1. Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk of loss due to failure of the security issuer or backer.
Credit risk may be mitigated by:
a. Limiting investments to the safest types of securities; and
b. Pre-qualifying the financial institution, broker/dealer,
intermediaries, and advisors with which an entity will do business;
and
c. Diversifying the investment portfolio so that potential losses on
individual securities will be minimized.
2. Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the market value of securities in the
portfolio will fall due to changes in general interest rate. Interest rate risk
may be mitigated by:
a. Structuring the investment portfolio so that securities mature to
meet cash requirements for ongoing operations, thereby avoiding
the need to sell securities on the open market prior to maturity; and
b. By investing operating funds primarily in shorter-term securities.
B. Liquidity
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The investment portfolio shall remain sufficiently liquid to meet all operating
requirements that may be reasonably anticipated. This is accomplished by
structuring the portfolio so that securities mature concurrent with cash needs to
meet anticipated demands. Furthermore, since all possible cash demands cannot
be anticipated, the portfolio should contain a large component of securities with
active secondary or resale markets.
C. Yield
The investment portfolio shall be designed with the objective of attaining a
market rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles, taking into
account the investment risk constraints and liquidity needs. Return on investment
is of least importance compared to the safety and liquidity objectives described
above. The core of investments are limited to relatively low risk securities in
anticipation of earning a fair return relative to the risk being assumed. Securities
shall be held to maturity with the following exceptions:
1. Liquidity needs of the portfolio require that the security be sold.
2. A security of declining credit could be sold early to minimize loss of
principal.
D. Stable Earnings
Since investment earnings are included in the budgeted revenues of the City, it is
important that these earnings be stable and predictable through at leasf the next
budget cycle. This points to the need to purchase securities of various maturities
so that at least half of the portfolio will remain for two or more years with known
interest rates.
3. Standards of Care
A. Prudence
The standard of prudence to be used by investment officials shall be the prudent
person standard and shall be applied in the context of managing an overall
portfolio. Investment officials acting in accordance with this policy and
exercising due diligence shall be relieved of personal responsibility for an
individual security's credit risk or market price changes, provided deviations from
expectations are reported in a timely fashion and the purchase and sale of
securities are carried out in accordance with the terms of the policy.
Investments shall be made with judgment and care, under circumstances then
prevailing, which persons of prudence, discretion and intelligence exercise in the
management of their own affairs, not for speculation, but for investment,
considering the probable safety of their capital as well as the probable income to
be derived.
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B. Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
Officials involved in the investment process shall refrain from personal business
activity that could conflict with the proper execution and management of the
investment program, or that could impair their ability to make impartial decisions.
Officials shall disclose any material interests in financial institutions with which
they conduct business. They shall further disclose any personal
financial/investment positions that could be related to the perfarmance of the
investment portfolio. Officials shall refrain from undertaking personal investment
transactions with the same individual with whom business in conducted on behalf
of the City.
C. Delegation of Authority
Authority to manage the investment program is derived from Minnesota State
Statutes, Chapter 118A and Brooklyn Center City Charter Chapter 6, Section 6.04
and is granted to the City Manager, City Treasurer, and Assistant City Treasurer.
Responsibility for the operation of the investment program may be delegated by
the City Manager to the City Treasurer, who shall carry out the program
consistent with this policy. No person may engage in any investment transaction
except as provided under the terms of this policy. The City Treasurer shall be
responsible to the City Manager for all transactions undertaken and shall establish
a system of controls to regulate the execution of all investrnent transactions.
D. Training
To ensure the competence of its investment officials, the City shall provide the
opportunity for the officials to attend such investment training programs as are
available and suitable.
4. Safekeeping and Custody
A. Authorized Financial Dealers and Institutions
A resolution shall be submitted to the City Council at least annually to designate
depositories of City funds. This shall include institutions and dealers/brokers
where accounts are maintained for banking services, purchase and sale of
investment securities, and the custody of securities.
The City Treasurer shall provide to each broker ar institution a written statement
of investment restrictions which shall include a provision that all future
investments are to be made in accordance with Minnesota 5tatutes governing the
investment of public funds, prior to completing an initial transaction, and annually
thereafter.
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An annual review of the depositories shall be conducted by the City Treasurer.
Requests for Proposals for banking services and custodian for investment
securities shall be conducted on a periodic basis as defined in the Policy and
Procedure on Requests for Proposals for Financial Professional Services.
B. Internal Controls
The City Treasurer is responsible for establishing and maintaining an internal
control structure designed to ensure that the assets of the City are protected from
loss, theft, or misuse. The internal control structure shall be designed to provide
reasonable assurance that these objectives are met. The concept of reasonable
assurance recognizes that the cost of a control should not exceed the benefits
likely to be derived and the valuation of costs and benefits requires estimates and
judgments by management. Internal controls shall include the following:
1. Control of Collusion. Collusion is a situation where two or more
employees are working in conjunction to defraud their employer.
2. Custodial safekeenin�. Securities purchased from any bank or dealer shall
be placed with an independent third party for custodial safekeeping or held
in an account with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.
3. Avoidance of phvsical deliverv securities. Book entry securities are much
easier to transfer and account for since actual delivery of a document
never takes place. Delivered securities must be properly safeguarded
against loss or destruction. The potential for fraud and loss increases with
physical delivered securities.
4. Clear dele�ation of authoritv to subordinate staff inembers. Officials must
have a clear understanding of their authority and responsibilities to avoid
improper actions. Clear delegation of authority also preserves the internal
control structure.
5. Written confirmation of telenhone transactions for investments and wire
transfers. Due to the potential for errors and improprieties arising from
telephone transactions, all transactions should be supported by written
communications and approved by the appropriate official. Written
communications may be via fax on letterhead. Institutions and
brokers/dealers shall be provided with a list of authorized signers.
6. Development of a wire transfer a�reement with institutions and
brokers/dealers. This agreement should outline the various controls,
security provisions, and delineate responsibilities of each party making
and receiving wire transfers.
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7. Indevendent Audit. The City's independent auditars shall conduct a
thorough review of the City's investment portfolio and transactions as part
of their engagement.
C. Delivery Verses Payment
All trades where applicable will be executed by delivery verses payment (DVP).
This ensures that securities are deposited in the eligible financial institution prior
to the release of funds. Securities will be held by a third party custodian.
5. Suitable and Authorized Investments
A. Investment Types
Consistent with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 118A, the following investments will
be permitted by this policy:
1. Securities that are the direct obligations or are guaranteed or insured issues
of the United States, its agencies, its instrumentalities, or organizations
created by an act of Congress; including governmental bills, notes, bonds,
and other securities.
2. Commercial paper issued by U.S. corporations or their Canadian
subsidiaries that is rated in the highest quality by at least two nationally
recognized rating agencies and matures in 270 days or less.
3. Time deposits that are fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corparation or bankers acceptances of U.S. banks.
4. Repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements may be
entered into with financial institutions identified by Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 118A.
S. Securities lending agreements may be entered into with financial
institutions identified by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 118A.
6. Minnesota joint powers investment trusts may be entered into with trusts
identified by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 118A.
7. Money market mutual funds regulated by the Securities and Exchange
Commission and whose portfolios consist only of short term securities
permitted by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 118A.
8. Bonds of the City of Brooklyn Center issued in prior years, may be
redeemed at current market price, which may include a premium, prior to
maturity using surplus funds of the debt service fund set up for that issue.
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Such repurchased bonds shall be canceled and removed form the
obligation of the fund.
B. Securities Not Purchased
Derivative securities, which obtain their value by the calculation of some portion
of the value of another security, shall not be purchased. Mortgage backed
securities, even if insured by a Federal Agency, shall not be purchased.
Securities, which represent the principal or interest payments stripped off from an
original issue security, shall not be purchased.
C. Collateralization
To the extent that deposits in bank accounts, certificates of deposit, and
repurchase agreements exceed the available federal deposit insurance, collateral
shall be furnished by the financial institution in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes Chapter 118A.
D. Maximum Maturities
When purchasing investments, the Treasurer will attempt to match the maturity to
future cash flow requirements. The City will not invest in securities maturing
more than ten years from the date of purchase. No more than ten percent of the
City's portfolio at any time shall be invested in securities with maturities of more
than five years.
6. Reporting
A. The City Treasurer shall prepare a monthly investment report to the City Manager
which shall include a succinct management summary; a list of significant
transactions such as purchases, sales, and maturities of investments; a list of
investments by type, a list of investments by maturity, a calculation of average
yield on the portfolio, and a statement of interest earned. This report will be
prepared in a manner which will allow the City Manager to ascertain whether
investment activities during the month have conformed to the investment policy.
B. A statement of the market value of the portfolio shall be issued at least annually.
This will review the investment portfolio in tertns of value and subsequent price
volatility.
Reference: City Council Resolution Nos. 97-60; 90-105
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UTILITY POLICIES
2.30 Yolicy for Public Utility Account Collections
1. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide an orderly and reasonable method far the
collection of accounts of the various utilities operated by the City of Brooklyn Center and
any which may be added in the future. This poiicy is intended to follow with the
provisions of Minnesota State Law, Brooklyn Center City Charter, and City Ordinance.
Utilities currently operated by the City of Brooklyn Center and the corresponding
ordinances are as follows: Water, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Drainage, and Street Light
Service District, Chapter 4; and Recycling, Chapter 7.
2. Policy
In keeping with Minnesota State Law, all municipal utility services shall be considered to
be services to the property, not to the person. All residential utility services shall be
billed to the owner of the property, not to the tenant. Commercial and industrial
properties may be billed to either the owner or the tenant.
Utility services shall be billed to the appropriate party by the Finance Department
according to the rate schedule adopted annually by resolution by the City Council.
Utility accounts shall become due immediately following billing and must be paid by the
due date printed on the bill. Special assessment against the benefited property of any
delinquent unpaid accounts shall be considered as the primary means of collection.
Shutting off of water service to the benefited property shall be an alternate means of
collection in any situation where special assessment isn't possible or practical and for
situations where the customer has failed to provide a water meter reading for more than
four quarters. Any City utility service for which a rate schedule is established by
resolution is eligibla for collection by means of either special assessment or water shut
off.
3. Procedure
A. Normai Billing and Coilection
1. A meter card is mailed to each residential property 28 days prior to the
billing date. Readings must be submitted to the Finance Department by
the date printed on the meter card. Penalties for failure to submit a meter
reading will be charged on the date of billing as defined by the rate
schedule. Customers who fail to submit a meter reading card for four
quarters will be required to submit a meter reading or face the shut off of
water service.
the date of billin
2. A public utility bill is due 28 days from g
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3. The late payment penalty as defined in the rate schedule shall be applied
five working days after the due date.
4. A delinquent billing is generated for each account unpaid after 35 days
from the date of billing. Customers have 21 days to pay this delinquent
bill.
B. Delinquent Accounts
1. Delinquent accounts shall be pended as a special assessment.
2. Rental property (Commercial or Industrial)
a. If delinquency not incurred by current tenant,
1. obtain a meter reading and date of change of occupancy,
and calculate final bill far previous tenant.
2. if a forwarding address is available for the previous tenant,
send a final bill. Send an informational copy to the
property owner.
3. if no address is available, notify property owner of
delinquent final bill.
4. if not paid in 28 days, the unpaid amount shall be certified
as a special assessment.
b. If delinquency incurred by current tenant, follow normal
procedures for delinquent bills and certification by special
assessment to the property tax.
C. Final Bills
1. All final bills unpaid after 28 days shall be pended as a special assessment.
For residential properties undergoing sale to new owners, where a utility
bill exists which had not been pended to the assessment rolls prior to the
date of closing on the sale to the new owner, the unpaid baiance of the old
owner shall not be applied to the account of the new owner.
2. Rental Property (Commercial and Industrial)
a. All final bills unpaid after 28 days shall be billed to the property
owner, due in 28 days after the date of the billing.
b. If not paid in 28 days, the unpaid amount shall be certified as a
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special assessment.
3. Other Property
a. After 28 days unpaid, the bill shall be pended as a special
assessment, and a letter of explanation sent to the new property
owner.
b. Two or more attempts 28 days apart shall be made to collect from
the previous property owner. If unpaid, the bill shall be certified as
a special assessment.
D. Returned Checks
Checks which are returned to the City for non-sufficient funds, account closed, or
otherwise not honored by the bank shall be charged the maximum service fee
allowed by Minnesota Statutes.
4. Special Assessments
For accounts that remain uncollected after performance of the normal billing and
collection procedure, special assessment against the property shall be considered as a
primary means of collection.
A. The annual City Council resolution adopting the utility rate schedule shall
establish the number of assessment cycles per year and a schedule for public
hearings to be held at City Council meetings for the purpose of adopting a
certification roll of delinquent utility accounts for special assessment. At least
one certification cycle will be timed each year to coincide with Hennepin
County's requirements for certification to the following year's taxes. Additional
certification cycles may be set in the annual resolution.
B. A certification cut-off date shall be established at which time all accounts which
have been billed a delinquent bill and the account is unpaid as of the due date on
the delinquent bill, shall have the balance on the account included in the
preliminaxy special assessment certification roll.
C. A notice of public hearing will be published in the City's official newspaper at
least two weeks prior to the public hearing. A notice of public hearing and a copy
of the ro osed s ecial assessment roll will be sent by first class mail to each
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E. The public hearing will be held at a City Council meeting at which the property
owner shall have the opportunity to object to the special assessment.
F. After the public hearing, for each special assessment sustained by the City
Council, the property owner shall have the option:
1. To prepay the special assessment and the special assessment certification
charge listed on the preliminary roll, but without additional interest after
the public hearing, within 30 days of the public hearing date.
2. To prepay the special assessment and the special assessment certification
charge after 30 days of the public hearing date, but before the county
certification deadline, with interest at the rate set in the adopted rate
schedule, accrued beginning on the 31 st day following the public hearing
date through the date of payment.
3. To pay the special assessment as billed to them by Hennepin County on
their property tax statement with an assessment term of one year.
G. After the 31 st day following the public hearing, the certified roll, minus any
prepayments, shall be delivered to Hennepin County.
5. Water Shut Offs
The City reserves the right to shut off water service to properties in situations where
special assessment isn't practical or possible. Brooklyn Center Ordinance 4-202 provides
that water service may upon reasonable notice be discontinued for nonpayment of
individual accounts or for disregard of duly established rules and regulations pertaining to
the operations of the water distribution system.
The following is the procedure to be followed when it is necessary to discontinue water
service to any customer. Appropriate procedures for various circumstances of a water
shut-off shall be as follows:
A. For public utility accounts in arrears, or when a closing bill is more than 30 days
overdue; for non-payment of the account by a property which is tax exempt and
doesn't pay property taxes; or for non-payment of the account by a property
which is in another city and that city doesn't cooperate with a request to special
assess the delinquent account:
1. A"Final Notice" letter is sent to each delinquent account unpaid 56 days
after the date of billing. This notice informs customers that they have 11
days to select one of the following three options for handling their
account.
a. Deliver payment in full to the City.
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b. Sign and return a payment agreement to the City. A minimum
acceptable agreement includes a partial payment of at least 1/4 of
the total amount due paid within 14 days, and the fuil payment
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agreement is not met, the property will be red tagged.
c. Provide a written letter to the City requesting an administrative
hearing before the City Council at their next regularly scheduled
meeting. At this meeting, the customer must show cause as to why
the City Council should remove their name and account from the
list of accounts for which service is to be discontinued. The City
Council may either sustain the requirement for payment, modify
the required terms of payment, or order staff to take such actions as
it deems are necessary. If no written request is received, it is
assumed the customer waives the right to a hearing.
2. On the 70th day, a"red tag" is delivered to properties where the account
remains unpaid, a payment agreement has not been made or isn't being
adhered to, and where no request for a hearing has been made. This notice
informs customers that payment is due within five days or water will be
immediately shut off.
3. Once service has been shut off for non-payment, the entire balance due
and a restoration of service fee must be paid prior to service being turned
on. The restoration of service fees will be established in the adopted rate
schedule and will include a fee for restoration during normal business
hours and a higher fee for restoration when workers must be called back
on overtime.
B. For a customer who short-circuits the special assessment process by paying the
balance on the account with a check, then tHe check is returned to the City for
non-sufficient funds or account closed after a critical step in the assessment
process has been missed:
1. A"Final Notice" letter is sent to each delinquent account immediately
upon receipt of the returned check from the bank. The established fee for
processing a returned check shall be added to the account. This notice
informs customers that they have 11 days to select one of the following
three options for handling their account.
a. Deliver payment in full of the total amount which was to be
assessed plus the fee for a returned check to the City.
b. Sign and return a payment agreement to the City. A minimum
acceptable agreement includes a partial payment of at least 1/4 of
the total amount which was to be assessed plus the fee for a
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returned check, paid within 14 days, and full payment within 30
days of the date of the final notice. If that payment agreement is
not met, the property will be red tagg�d.
c. Provide a written letter to the City requesting an administrative
hearing before the City Council at their next regularly scheduled
meeting. At this meeting, the customer must show cause as to why
the City Council should remove their name and account from the
list of accounts for which service is to be discontinued. The City
Council may either sustain the requirement for payment, modify
the required terms of payment, or order staff to take such actions as
it deems are necessary. If no written request is received, it is
assumed the customer waives the right to a hearing.
2. Two weeks after the date of the Final Notice letter, a"red tag" is delivered
to properties where the account remains unpaid, a payment agreement has
not been made or isn't being adhered to, and where no request for a
hearing has been made. This notice informs customers that payment is
due within five days or water will be immediately shut off.
3. Once service has been shut off for non-payment, the entire balance due
and a restoration of service fee must be paid prior to service being turned
on. The restoration of service fees will be established in the adopted rate
schedule and will include a fee for restoration during normal business
hours and a higher fee for restoration when workers must be called back
on overtime.
C. For a customer who refuses to submit a meter reading for four quarters or refuses
to allow the City access to a property for maintenance of a meter as provided in
City Ordinances, Chapter 4, Section 201, Subdivision 6.
1. After the Cit has contacted the owner through normal business channels
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and the owner has refused ta provide a meter reading or allow access to a
property for required maintenance, a"Final Notice" letter is sent to the
owner and to the service address, if different. This notice reproduces the
legal authority establishing the City's need for access, describes the work
to be performed, and informs customers that they have two weeks to make
arrangements with the City to afford access to the property.
2. Two weeks after the date of the Final Notice letter, a"red tag" is delivered
to properties where the meter reading or access have been denied. This
notice informs customers that access is required within five days or water
will be immediately shut off.
3. Once service has been shut off for denial of a meter reading or access, the
meter reading or access must be allowed and a restoration of service fee
must be paid prior to service being turned on. The restoration of service
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fees will be established in the adopted rate schedule and will include a fee
for restoration during normal business adopted rate schedule and will
include a fee for restoration during normal business hours and a higher fee
for restoration when workers must be called back on overtime.
D. For a property owner making a request for the City to shut off water service:
1. The property owner must complete and sign a City form requesting and
authorizing the shut-off or an equivalent letter. Billing for water, sanitary
sewer, and recycling services will be suspended during periods of at least
one month while water is shut off. Billing for storm drainage and street
light service district will continue.
2. Once service has been shut off at the owner's request, a restoration of
service fee must be paid prior to service being turned on. The restoration
of service fees will be established in the adopted rate schedule and will
include a fee for restoration during normal business hours and a higher fee
for restoration when workers must be called back on overtime.
E. Cold Weather Rule
The City of Brooklyn Center will not shut off water service between October 15
and April 15 if the shut off would affect the primary heat source of a customer.
Customers must contact the utility billing staff and explain how the cold weather
rule applies to them.
Reference: City Council Resolution Nos. 2000-55; 98-180; 97-86; 96-212; 93-13
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2.31 Policy Regarding the Sanitary Sewer Rate for the Elderly
The City Council finds it in the best interest of the City to establish a sanitary sewer rate for the
elderly as follows:
l. The rate is available to properties being billed residential sanitary sewer rates and where
the head of household or spouse has attained the age of 62 years or older and a maximum
of 2 persons permanently reside there.
2. The maximum of 2 persons in the residence may be exceeded by any additional persons
who are at least 62 years of age or who are disabled.
3. Residents of owner-occupied homes applying for this program shall complete an
application provided by the City once when entering the program and agree to notify the
City of any changes in their household which might change their eligibility for the
program.
4. Landlords of rental properties may apply for this program on behalf of their senior renters
by annually completing an application provided by the City, agreeing that the benefit of
the reduced rate shall flow through to the renter, and agreeing to notify the City of any
changes in the rental of the property or the renter's household which might change their
eligibility for the program.
5. Falsification of information submitted on the application or failure to notify the City of
changes in eligibility shall constitute a violation of Chapter 4 of the City Ordinances and
may be prosecuted according to Section 4-501 of Chapter 4 of the City Ordinances.
6. The sanitary sewer rate for the elderly shall be equal to SS% of the rate established
annually for single-family homes.
Reference: City Council Resolution Nos. 97-215; 86-155; 83-124
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2.32 Water Utility Meter Reading Policy
Brooklyn Center Ordinance 4-105 requires that all water utility customers read their meters and
rovide those readin s to the Utilities Division. Section 4-202 sates that water service ma be
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discontinued to any property far disregard of duly established rules and regulations. The
following is the policy regarding meter reading:
1. Residential Properties: A meter reading is due 18 days after the date of mailing meter
reading cards.
2. Non-Residential Properties: Public Utilities Division employees read non-residential
property meters each quarter.
3. If a meter reading is not provided and the meter reading must be estimated, then a
delinquent meter reading penalty shall be assessed to the customer on the next utility bill.
Meter reading penalties are established annually with the utilities rate schedules.
4. Residential Properties: If after four consecutive quarters the customer has not
submitted a meter reading, the Public Utilities Division shall notify the customer that they
have 14 days to schedule an appointment for meter reading. Such notice shall also
inform the customer that they have a right to demand a public hearing at the next
regularly schedule Council meeting to show cause as to why their water should not be
shut off. The demand must be made in writing to the City Clerk within 10 days. If no
written demand is received within that time period, then it is assumed the customer
waives the right to a hearing.
5. Non-Residential Properties: If after two consecutive quarters the Public Utilities
Division has not been able to read a meter, the customer shall be notified that they have
14 days to schedule an appointment for meter reading. Such notice shall also inform the
customer that they have a right to demand a public hearing at the next regularly
scheduled Council meeting to show cause as to why their water should not be shut off.
The demand must be made in writing to the City Clerk within 10 days. If no written
demand is received within that time period, then it is assumed the customer waives the
right to a hearing.
6. The City Council may at an administrative hearing at a regularly scheduled meeting
consider the shut off of water to a property and order staff to take such actions as it deems
are necessary.
7. If by the end of the 14-day period the customer refuses to schedule an appointment or if
the Public Utilities Division is unable to otherwise gain access to the building or obtain a
reading, and if the customer has not demanded a public hearing, then the water shall be
turned off immediately.
Reference: City Council Resolution No. 93-63
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2.32 Water Utility Meter Reading Policy
Brooklyn Center Ordinance 4-105 requires that all water utility customers read their meters and
provide those readings to the Utilities Division. Section 4-202 sates that water service may be
discontinued to any property for disregard of duly established rules and regulations. The
following is the policy regarding meter reading:
1. Residential Properties: A meter reading is due 18 days after the date of mailing meter
reading cards.
2. Non-Residential Properties: Public Utilities Division employees read non-residential
property meters each quarter.
3. If a meter reading is not provided and the meter reading must be estimated, then a
delinquent meter reading penalty shall be assessed to the customer on the next utility bill.
Meter reading penalties are established annually with the utilities rate schedules.
4. Residential Properties: If after four consecutive quarters the customer has not
submitted a meter reading, the Public Utilities Division shall notify the customer that they
have 14 days to schedule an appointment for meter reading. Such notice shall also
inform the customer that they have a right to demand a public hearing at the next
regularly schedule Council meeting to show cause as to why their water should not be
shut of£ The demand must be made in writing to the City Clerk within 10 days. If no
written demand is received within that time period, then it is assumed the customer
waives the right to a hearing.
5. Non-Residential Properties: If after two consecutive quarters the Public Utilities
Division has not been able to read a meter, the customer shall be notified that they have
14 days to schedule an appointment for meter reading. Such notice shall also inform the
customer that they have a right to demand a public hearing at the next regularly
scheduled Council meeting to show cause as to why their water should not be shut off.
The demand must be made iri writing to the City Clerk within 10 days: If no written
demand is received within that time period, then it is assumed the customer waives the
right to a hearing.
6. The City Council may at an administrative hearing at a regularly scheduled meeting
consider the shut off of water to a property and order staff to take such actions as it deems
are necessary.
7. If by the end of the 14-day period the customer refuses to schedule an appointment or if
the Public Utilities Division is unable to otherwise gain access to the building or obtain a
reading, and if the customer has not demanded a public hearing, then the water shall be
turned off immediately.
Reference: City Council Resolution No. 93-63
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BUDGET POLICIES
2.40 Guidelines for Funding of Social Services
Social service funding will be divided into categories as follows:
1. Joint Powers Agreements. Services which the City is required to or otherwise would
provide itself and has chose to enter into joint powers agreements with other
governmental units to provide those services. Increased costs of providing these services
over time are to be anticipated in the budget process based on allocation of costs to the
City under the joint powers agreements.
Guideline: The services will be funded and included in the budget.
The City Council will review these services in February of even-numbered years to
determine if the delivery mechanism through joint powers is appropriate and effective.
Unless the Council directs notice of intent to leave the joint powers agreement by March
of any given year, the budget will include participation for the following year.
2. Services Dependent on City Funding. General services that the City could provide
itself and has chose to contract for its provision by another entity, where the provision of
the service in Brooklyn Center is dependent on the City's provision of financial support
at a given level. Increased costs of providing these services over time are to be
anticipated in the budget process based on allocation of costs to provide the service in the
City.
Guideline: The services will be funded and included in the budget at a level necessary
for the provision of the service.
The City Council will review these services in February of each year to determine if the
delivery mechanism through contract is appropriate and effective. Unless the Council
directs notice of intent to terminate contractual provision of services by March of any
given year, the budget will include participation for the following year.
3. Services Aided by City Funding. General services that the City could provide itself and
has chosen to contract for its provision by another entity and the provision of service in
Brooklyn Center would be aided by City financial support, but is not dependent on City
financial support.
Guideline: Based on a timely application for funding, the City Council will consider the
following factors in determining funding in this category and allocate funding up to a
total amount determined by the City Council
service is unique in the City: that is, there is a rationale for funding the
organization's service provision, as opposed to funding one organization out of a
group of similar organizations without an objective basis for differentiating
between the organizations
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request meets an important community need
service does not duplicate other services offered in the community
number of residents served or benefit to community is high in relation to the
amount requested/provided from/by City
program requires City support to provide level of service
use of volunteers is reasonable and cost effective
other funding sources have been explored/used
budget request is reasonable in light of organization's overall budget
administrative costs and program service costs are in reasonable balance
Reference: City Council Minutes 3/14/94; City Council Resolution Nos. 98-66; 99-186
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2.41 Capital Improvements Fund and Infrastructure Construction Fund Expenditure Policy
1. Policy Objective
The City of Brooklyn Center makes lar�e unrestricted capital expenditures through one of
two funds. Generally, small capital expenditures are funded through the general fund and
planned for as part of the annual budget process for the general fund. Large unrestricted
capital expenditures for municipal buildin�s and park improvements are funded through
the capital improvements fund based on City Council Resolution No. 68-246, which was
approved in 1968. Large unrestricted c�ital expenditures for street and utilitv
improvement projects are funded throu��i the infrastructure construction fund_. Capital
expenditures are also made through other funds such as the M.S.A. construction fund, the
°r°^;^' m°�+ street construction fund, the water utilitv fund, the sanitary sewer
utilitv fund, and the storm drainage utilitv fund. These funds each have restrictions in
place to guide their expenditures.
The objective of this policy is to clarify funding for all unrestricted capital expenditures
by specifically defining which capital expenditures are eligible for funding through the
capital improvements fund and infrastructure construction fund. Unrestricted capital
expenditures not meeting the criteria for the capital improvements fund must be made
from the general fund operating budget.
Specifically excluded from this policy are capital expenditures that are to be reimbursed
by insurance proceeds. These may be accounted for through the capital improvements
fund at the discretion of the Director of Finance.
2. Source of Funds
The sources are ad-valorem taxes, issuance of bonds, state and federal grants, transfers of
unrestricted balances from other funds, and investment earnings.
3. Use of Funds
The infrastructure construction fund may be used, pursuant to this polic�r
expenditures on infrastructure improvements and similar projects having an a��regate
value in excess of $50 000. The types of ex,penditures contemplated by this policv
include projects such as:
street repair, replacement, and construction
brid�e rehabilitation and construction
water, sanitary sewer storm drainage, and street li t utility improvements
The capital improvements fund may be used, pursuant to this policy, for expenditures on I
capital equipment, infrastructure improvements and construction, and similar projects
having an aggregate value in excess of $50,000. The types of expenditures contemplated
by this policy include projects such as:
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building construction, repair, reconstruction, and remodeling, including
component systems for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
equipment and furnishings, including furniture, lights, and communications
cabling
park landscaping, shelter, and improvements
computer, radio, and telephone systems
The expenditures from the capital improvements fund and infrastructure construction
fund are to be used for general governmental capital needs and not for enterprise fund
capital needs, except as the general governmental portion of a joint project for both
general and enterprise purposes.
Additionally, the capital improvements fund may be used to provide loans to other funds
maintained by the City. However, loans from the capital improvement fund may only be
made to proprietary funds which have the ability to generate revenue and repay the loan
within 10 years at prevailing interest rates.
4. Authority to Spend
Expenditures meeting the above criteria may be funded through the capital improvements
fund based on the following authority limits:
1. Expenditures from $0 to $50,000: Not eligible for funding from the capital
improvements fund. Funding is required through the general fund operating
budget.
2. Expenditures from $50,001 to $300,000: The City Council may, through simple
maj ority, approve these expenditures.
3. Expenditures over $300,001: Following a public hearing, the City Council may,
through a 4/Sths majority, approve expenditures in this category.
5. Spending Limitation/Fund Balance Requirement
The objective as described above and previously defined in City Council Resolution No.
68-246 requires the capital improvements fund and infrastructure construction fund to be
a permanent source of funding for planned major expenditures. As such, the following
criteria is established to comply with that intent:
1. Planned Expenditures: If the proposed capital expenditure is in excess of
$300,000, it must have been included in the five-year Capital Improvement
Program for at least two years.
2. Additionally, the five-year Capital Improvements Program must be approved by
the City Council at a public hearing on an annual basis.
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6. Role of the Financial Commission
If a review of an expenditure is requested by the City Council from the Financial
Commission, the Financial Commission will respond on the basis of the following
questions:
1. Does the expenditure comply with the Capital Improvements Fund Expenditure
Policy?
2. Is the expenditure appropriate considering the financial condition of the City?
Reference: Administrative; City Council Resolution No. 97-84; City Council Minutes 1/10/94
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2.42 Capital Reserve Fund Policy
1. Policy Objective
The objective of this policy is to provide funds to meet emergency needs for capital
expenditures that may arise from time to time. While the City carries property and
casualty insurance, the City may need additional funds beyond insurance proceeds in the
event of natural or other disaster impacting its buildings and their contents, as well as
other improvements to real property. Also, unanticipated failure of buildings or
improvements to buildings may require immediate expenditure of funds for repair or
replacement that are not covered by insurance. The funds placed in the Capital
Expenditure Reserve Fund are not to be considered a source for planned or recurring
capital needs, but only to deal with emergency needs as described due to damage, loss, or
failure of existing buildings and other improvements to real property.
2. Use of Funds
Funds may be expended from the Capital Expenditure Reserve Fund for the repair or
replacement of buildings or other improvements to real property and their contents where
the repair or replacement is necessitated by damage to such buildings or other
iinproveinents to real property and their contents due to:
1. natural disaster such as a tornado, storm, flood, earthquake, or fire
2. fire, vandalism, terronsm, explosion, building or component collapse
3. Authority to Spend
Expenditures meeting the criteria for the use of funds may be funded through the Capital
Expenditure Reserve Fund upon Resolution of the City Council finding that the criteria
for expenditure have been met and that the use of funds would not otherwise be covered
by insurance proceeds, except that the City Council may authorize the use of Capital
Expenditure Reserve Funds in anticipation of the receipt of insurance proceeds providing
that such funds used in anticipation of insurance proceeds are repaid to the Capital
Expenditure Reserve Fund from such insurance proceeds.
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4. Fund Balance
The Capital Expenditure Reserve Fund shall be established at $1,000,000. Such fund
balance shall increase each year by the interest earned on the fund balance. In the event
that the fund would drop below $1,000,000, the City Manager shall prepare a plan for
restoring the balance to $1,000,000. The fund balance target should reflect an analysis of
the City's uninsured exposure to the losses identified in this policy. Such plan, as well as
whether the balance should be made higher or lower, shall be reviewed by the Financial
Commission and City Council. The plan adopted by the City Council shall be included in
the budgetary process if the fund's balance is not restored by transfer of existing funds
from another fund, such as the Capital Improvement Fund.
Reference: City Council Resolution No. 97-84
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PURCHASING/DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY POLICIES
2.50 City Purchasing Policy
The policy of the City of Brooklyn Center shall be to follow the Uniform Municipal Contracting
Law set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 471.345 as the same may be amended or renumbered
from time to time. The City Manager shall be the chief purchasing agent for the City; all
purchases for the City and all contracts shall be made or let by the City Manager for which State
Law does not require solicitation of bids.
�I'he City Manager shall establish an administrative purchasing policy to implement the
provisions of the Uniform Municipal Contracting Law.
Reference: City Council Resolution Nos. 96-106; 83-172; 81-43; City Cotmcil Minutes 8/12/91
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DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY
2.51 City Disposal of Property Policy
The policy of the City of Brooklyn Center shall be to follow Minnesota State Law regarding
�iisposal of public property. It is necessary from time to time for the City to dispose of surplus,
urnised, or unneeded equipment or supplies. Such property includes supplies and equipment,
including electronic equipment, that have no market value or nominal market value or the cost of
environmentally sound disposal is more than its value. It is in the best interests of the City for
the City Manager to dispose of such property without incurring undue or unnecessary costs or
commitment of staff resources in order to properly dispose of such property.
"I'lie City Manager is authorized to dispose of surplus, excess, or umleeded property that, because
of its state of disrepair, obsolescence, or other cause, is no longer of use to the City, in
accordance with the following procedures:
1. Such property may be transferred to any other public agency to which transfer is
authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.64, or other Statute governing the transfer
of property from a City to another public agency.
2. When the City Manager determines that the cost of lawful and environmentally sound
disposal of property exceeds its fair market value, the City may transfer such property to
any party willing to receive the property at the lowest cost to the City or may dispose of
the property through any duly authorized public authority receiving such property for
disposal.
3. Disposal of property determined to be of value will be accomplished consistent with
applicable State Law.
Reference: City Council Resolution No. 2005-108; 2004-16; 2000-197
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DEVELOPNIENT AND HOUSING POLICIES
2.60 Housing Bond Policy Procedures
1. Application
A. Applicant will submit a written application that acknowledges that the City has,
and reserves, the right to decline to issue bonds or other assistance at any time, in
the absolute and sole discretion of the City Council.
B. Applicant will pay non-refundable application fee of $5,000 for bond request of
$5,000,000 or more and $3,000 for bond requests less than $5,000,000 to cover
City costs in processing and considering the application. If such funds are
exhausted, the City may decline to proceed with consideration of the application
until additional funds are paid to cover additional City expenses.
C. Applicants will identify all significant investors and principals (more than 5%
ownership interest, officers, partners, etc.). Applicants will identify, as to the
applicant, and all significant investors and principals:
1. All housing developments in which such person has, or has had, an
interest.
2. For each such development, provide the address of the development and
the name, address and telephone number of the chief appointed executive
or administrative officer of the municipality in which the development is
located.
3. For each such development, whether any criminal citations, charges or
complaints were issued, whether or not they resulted in convictions,
against any owners or managers for violations of building, housing
maintenance, rental licensing or similar laws, rules or regulations during
the period in which the individual had an ownership interest. For each
such citation, charge or complaint indicate the jurisdiction, date or dates of
the alleged offense and final resolution.
4. For each such development, whether the local licensing authority ever I
revoked, suspended or declined to a renew rental license; served notice of
intent to revoke, suspend not renew a license; or conducted a hearing on
specified charges, complaints or violations of building, housing
maintenance or rental licensing laws, rules or regulations that could have
resulted in revocation, suspension or non-renewal of a license during the I
period in which the individual had an ownership interest. For each such
instance indicate the jurisdiction, date or dates of the incident and final
resolution.
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D. Applicant will identify managers or proposed managers of the facility and, as to
each manager or proposed manager and the officers, significant investors and
principals of the manager, provide the same information identified in Subsection
C.
E. Applicant will provide detailed information on the sources and uses of funds
received in corulection with the financing or refinancing.
F. For existing facilities applicant will present a detailed survey of the facility I
prepared by qualified professionals, including but not limited to: structural
conditions; condition of roof, doors, windows and any other potential points of
infiltration of air or water; mold; building exterior; life/safety systems and
equipment; plumbing and HVAC systems; and unit interiors.
G. Applicant will submit a detailed building maintenance, repair and replacement
program and schedule including a description of sources of funds or financing
available to pay for such program. For existing facilities the program will
describe when and how all deficiencies identified in the building survey will be
addressed.
H. Applicant will describe all plans to provide security, maintain habitability and
avoid crime (the Security and Crime-Free Housing Plan). Such plan could
include tenant screening procedures and policies, tenant rules and regulations,
lease terms, physical building security, on-site management, etc.
2. Contract Terms
A. Covenants on use of funds, maintenance, compliance with laws and liability will
be enforceable by the City as well as the Trustee.
B. Applicant will pay the City attorney's and consultant's fees and costs for all
litigation or administrative actions to enforce covenants.
C. Applicant will provide and maintain an inevocable letter of credit, in an amount
specified by the City, that the City may draw upon if applicant fails to pay City's
fees and costs. The letter of credit may also be drawn upon for payment of
liquidated damages for false, incomplete or misleading statements in the
application.
D. Applicant will comply with representation about the use of funds secured by the
financing or refinancing. The applicant will provide evidence of such expenditure
of funds and books and records of the applicant will be available for inspection by
the City or its authorized representatives. Funds remaining after all work
identified as work to be accomplished with the proceeds of the financing or
refinancing, will be deposited in a building maintenance fund.
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E. Applicant will comply with the maintenance repair and replacement program
approved as a part of the application process and provide quarterly reports with
such detail as is requested by the City to verify compliance.
F. Applicant will comply with the Security and Crime-Free Housing Plan approved
as a part of the application process and provides quarterly reports with such detail
as is requested by the City to verify compliance.
G. Applicant will comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, and
ordinances relating to licensing, housing maintenance, building and fire codes or
habitability.
H. The applicant may not transfer the facility or change managers without City
consent. The City will not be required to consider approval of a transfer of
ownership or change of manager until all information on the transferee or new
manager that is required by this policy for the initial applicant or manager has
been provided to the City and the City has had adequate time to review such
infoi and investigate the background of the proposed transferee or new
inanager.
I. Failure to comply with these requirements is an event of default and City, as well
as the Trustee, may exercise appropriate remedies for default under the bond
documents.
3. Waiver
The City may waive or modify any of the requirements of these Procedures in its absolute
and sole discretion if it determines that the public interest is adequately protected without
full compliance with these Procedures. In deciding whether to waive or modify
procedures the City may consider such factors as: whether the bonds are an initial issue
or refunding bonds, the past experience of the City with the applicant, the condition of
the facility, and the proposed use of bond proceeds.
Reference: City Council Resolution Nos. 2003-75; 94-177
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2.61 Business Subsidy Policy
The following business subsidy policy is intended to satisfy the requirements of Minnesota
Statutes, Sections 116J.993 and 116J.994 (the "Act"), in particular, Section 116J.994,
subdivision 2, thereof. Terms used but not defined herein have the meaning given them in the
Act. The term "City" shall mean the City of Brooklyn Center. The term "Project" means the
property with respect to which the Business Subsidy is provided.
l. Mandatory Criteria
All Projects must comply with the following criteria:
A. But For Test. There is a substantial likelihood that the Project would not go
forward witllout the Business Subsidy. This criterion may be met based solely on
representations oFthe recipicnt of the Business Subsidy.
B. Wa�e Policv. If the Project results in an obligation to create new jobs pursuant to
a subsidy agreement, the wage for each part-time and full-time job required to be
created pursuant to the subsidy agreement shall, within two years of the benefit
date, pay at least $7.00 per hour.
C. Feasibilitv. The recipient must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City that the
Project has been adequately financed and either has been or will be completed in a
timely fashion.
D. Compliance with Act. The Business Subsidy must satisfy all requirements of the
Act.
2. Evaluative Criteria
The following criteria recognize that the award of a Business Subsidy may serve a variety
of public purposes of varying importance depending upon the specific Project facilitated
by the Business Subsidy. The degree of importance to be attached to various public
purposes which may be served by a particular Project must therefore involve the exercise
of sound judgment after weighing all relevant criteria. Not all evaluative criteria will be
applicable to all projects.
In any event, the City may disregard any evaluative criterion it determines to be either
irrelevant or unimportant in the case of the particular project, as permitted by the Act.
The evaluative criteria are as follows:
A. Jobs. The number of full-time equivalent jobs to be created or retained by the
proposed Project for a period of at least two years from the estimated benefit date.
B. Tax Base. The net increase in property taxes estimated to be generated by the
Project in the first full year of operation.
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C. Services to the Communitv. Whether the Project will provide services or
facilities needed in the community. For example, the Project may provide needed
health care services, commercial facilities, or other services or facilities needed in
the cammunity.
D. Bliehted Pronertv. Whether the Project is located on property which is, or is
likely to become blighted, and is not likely to be developed or redeveloped
because of the blight or other adverse conditions.
E. Desian and/or Other Amenitv Concessions. Whether, as a result of the Business
Subsidy, the Project will include design and/or amenity features not otherwise
required by law.
F. Compatibilitv. Whether the Project is compatible with the comprehensive plan.
G. Utilization of Existin� Infrastructure Investment. Whether and to what extent the
Project will utilize existing public infrastructure capacity or will require additional
publicly funded infrastructure.
H. Levera�ed Public Funds. The ratio of private funds which will be applied towards
the capital cost of the project compared to the Business Subsidy.
I. Other Factors. Depending on the nature of the Project, such other factors as the
City may deem relevant in evaluating the Project and the Business Subsidy
proposed for it.
Reference: City Council Resolution No. 00-20
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STREET/ALLEY LIGHTING AND RESIDENTIAL STOP SIGNS POLICIES
2.70 Street and Alley Lighting Policy
1. A street light sl�a�� mav be installed at every intersection of two or more public streets
open for traffic within the City. On any streets with a curb-to-curb width in excess of 52
feet, and where there is normally a significant amount of pedestrian traffic, two street
lights may be installed at each intersection.
2. Mid-block street or alley lights may be installed in any block in which the centerline to
centerline distance between cross streets is greater than 700 feet, upon receipt of a
petition signed by a majority of the residents on the block, including the signatures of the
residents adjacent to the specific location where such mid-block light is requested.
Before the street light can be installed, propertv owners located adjacent to the proposed
street light must dedicate utilitv easements to the extent necessary for connection of the
proposed street light to the electrical distribution svstem. In such instances, additional
street or alley lights s�a� mav be installed so that the distance between street lights does
not exceed 700 feet.
3. Additional street or alley lights will be considered for individual approval upon receipt of
a petition from the property owners in the affected area, or upon recommendation from
the Chief of Police or from the Director of Public Works when such petition or
recommendation demonstrates a specific warrant affecting traffic safety or public safety.
4. The type of lights installed under the provisions of the above three paragraphs shall be as
follows:
A. If the electrical distribution system within the area is overhead, the light shall
consist of a steel mast arm and luminaire mounted on a conventional wood pole
with overhead electrical service.
B. If the electrical distribution system within the area is underground, the light shall
consist of a steel mast arm and luminaire mounted on a conventional wood pole
with underground electrical service.
C. The size of luminaries to be installed shall be as follows:
�h Pressure Sodium
On collector and arterial streets 250 watt
On local residential streets, ���'�°a �r��� 150 watt
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5. All street and alley lighting requests and installations should be coordinated through the
Director of Public Works.
Reference: City Council Minutes 2/12/96; City Council Resolution No. 90-88
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2.71 Residential Stop Sign Policy
The purpose of this policy is to provide for fair and uniform treatment of requests for Stop signs
in residential areas. Such requests are evaluated by the City's Administrative Traffic Committee,
and subject to appeal to the City Council.
1. The provisions of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices shall be followed. I,
2. The Administrative Traffic Committee should review speed data, accident records, clear
view triangle surveys, and any other relevant data when considering a Stop sign at a
particular location.
3. If a sight obstruction in the clear view triangle is contributing to the sense of danger at the
intersection, or to a history of accidents at the intersection, staff should order the removal
of that obstruction, according to City ordinances, before considering a Stop sign.
4. If an intersection experiences three or more recorded right angle accidents in a three year
period, Stop signs should be considered.
5. If average speed at the 85th percentile is more than five miles per hour over the speed
limit, then police should increase enforcement in the area for one year, before considering
a Stop sign.
6. Absent engineering data which clearly indicates the need for a Stop sign, a residential I
intersection should be left uncontrolled.
Reference: Administrative
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SCHEDULE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES POLICIES
2.80 Policy and Procedure on Requests for Proposals for Financial Professional Services
L Need for Policy
The City needs a policy and procedure to provide for the orderly conduct of requesting
proposals for professional services for handling financial affairs, to ensure that all
services will be periodically reviewed, and that the proper balance will be maintained
between cost and quality of services.
2. Policy
A. All professional services in the area of City finances will be periodically let out
for request for proposals (RFPs) according to an established schedule.
B. Service levels will be monitored by the City Council and Staff and if
unsatisfactory service is received, that contract will be re-advertised prior to the
year set in the schedule.
C. Quality of service will be the primary factor in awarding a contract for
professional service, but cost will also be a determinant.
3. Procedure
A. A schedule shall be established for the conduct of RFPs. The schedule should be
adhered to unless there is a performance problem or other justification for an
earlier RFP. Going to the market too frequently with RFPs expends Staff time,
requires extensive orientation of new professionals, and discourages quality firms
from submitting proposals at their most attractive price since they will expect to
only have the contract for a short time.
B. Specifications tailored to the professional service to be advertised will be
prepared by Staff, reviewed by the Financial Commission, and approved by the
City Council.
C. A review committee made up of the City Manager and Finance Director shall
review proposals for Banking Services, Insurance Agent, Risk Management
r uditor and
ian for Investment S
ecurities. Pro osals fo A
Consultant, and Custod p
Financial Advisor shall be initially screened by Staff, and then reviewed by a
committee of City Council Members and Financial Commission Members
appointed by the Mayar in consultation with the Chair of the Financial
Commission, with the approval of the City Council, which committee shall also
include the City Manager and Finance Director.
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D. The specifications will emphasize the abilities, qualifications, and experience of
the applicant firms to provide high quality service to the City. Price will be
considered after one or more applicants have been identified as providing the
desired quality of service. When appropriate, the specification shall require prices
to be submitted in a separate, sealed envelope to be opened after applicants have
been ranked according to quality.
E. The City Manager shall make a recommendation to the City Council of a provider
to be appointed to a multi-year engagement. It shall be written in the engagement
that the appointment may be terminated earlier.
Schedule of Re�uests for Proposals (RFPs)
Professional Financial Banking [nsurance Agent Risk Management Custodian for Auditor
Service Advisor Services Consultant investment
for bond sales securities
Normai Interval 6 years 6 years 6 years 6 years 6 years 6 years
Between RFPs
Last RFP 1998 1996 I 1990 1999 1998 1994
200Q I I
2U01 I RFP
2002 I RFP I
2003 I RFP RFP
2004 RFP
2005 I I I i I RFP I I
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Reference: City Council Resolution Nos. 2000-120; 99-20; City Council Minutes 5/28/96
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2.81 Schedule for Requests for Proposals for Legal Services
The City Council wants to ensure that legal services will be periodically reviewed and that the
proper balance will be maintained between cost and quality of services. The City Council
resolves that requests for proposals for civil and criminal services be solicited on an alternating
four-year basis, and the schedule should be adhered to unless there is a performance problem or
other justification for an earlier request for proposal. The schedule for soliciting requests for
proposals for legal services is as follows:
Criminal Law Services every four years beginning 1997
Civil Law Services every four years beginning 1999
Reference: City Council Resolution No. 97-186
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NIISCELLANEOUS POLICIES
2.90 Policy for the Sale of Salvaged Street Name Signs
The City Council desires to make available to the public for purchase street name signs which
have been removed and would otherwise be salvaged. Such salvaged signs shall be made
available on a first-come, first-served basis, at a cost intended to represent the salvage value of
the sign plus an appropriate handling fee. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to
establish a program for the sale of salvaged street name signs on the basis of this policy. All
proceeds from the sale of these signs shall be deposited in the Traffic Control Signs and Striping
Materials line item in the General Fund budget.
Reference: City Council Resolution No. 00-43
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2.91 Bias/Hate Crime Response Plan
The City Council wishes to take a proactive approach to making and keeping Brooklyn Center a
positive place to live, work, and visit for all persons. In response to a bias/hate crime, and at the
victim's request, the following will occur:
1. Immediate Response.
A. Upon receiving notice from the staff liaison of an incident, an assigned Responder
will call the victim to set up a visit.
l. This visit will allow the responder to ask questions to determine which
community partners to notify (accarding to victim's requests and LMHRC
guidelines).
2. The victim will be given a disclaimer that the Responder is not a legal
advisor or investigator.
2. Initiate Network Response.
A. Notify the staff liaison and Mayor of the response.
B. Contact the State Project Coordinator, LMHRC, to seek support and ensure that
the Minnesota Department of Human Rights is notified.
C. Identify if the. affected area is participating in a neighborhood watch program.
Crime watch coordinator would contact the neighborhood watch block captain.
The goal would be to have one of the victim's neighbors attend the interview, thus
adding a familiar face to the process.
D. The City staff will send letters to the media, conduct interviews with local cable
channel, and plan/conduct community-wide response when appropriate, and first
and foremost with the victim's approval.
E. Conduct follow-up contact. Follow-up contact should be made within one week,
in person or by phone. Check on any recurrences, other problems, and offer
continued support.
F. Subsequent follow-up within one month (if appropriate).
G. The team and network representatives involved in the response shall meet as
necessary, review the process, and take action or make needed changes.
3. Review Response.
A. The Response Team shall review the overall process.
B. The Response Team shall send letters of appreciation to the network
representatives involved.
C. The Response Team shall inform the City Manager and Police Chief of the
outcome.
Reference: City Council Resolution No. 97-79
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2.92 Policy Regarding the Use of City Water Towers for Personal Wireless Service Facilities
This policy is established as a guide to City staff in the preparation and administration of site
lease agreements which would permit the location of antenna arrays and ancillary equipment
("facilities") for personal wireless services on City-owned water towers.
1. Policy Objectives
City actions taken with regard to telecommunication activities must comply with a
number of federal parameters established by the Telecommunications Act of 1996. For
example, local actions must foster rather than discourage competition, thus the City will
not discriminate against one or a group of providers in favor of another or another group
of providers or potential providers. Under the same act, local actions which result in a
prohibition on provision of telecommunication services are invalid. Thus staff is directed
to facilitate establishment and provision of lawful wireless telecommunications services
with the following local objectives in mind.
A. Minimize the overall number of sites through co-location requirements;
B. Insure that facilities will be safe and blend into their environment when possible;
and
C. That they be placed in suitable locations with residential locations being a last
resort.
2. Policy Regarding Use of City-Owned Water Towers for Personal Wireless Service
Facilities
A. Introduction
The City of Brooklyn Center has received requests from personal wireless service
providers to place antenna arrays and ancillary equipment ("facilities") on City-
owned water towers. The Brooklyn Center City Council has determined that a
uniform policy for reviewing these requests is desirable.
B. Priority of Users
'orit for the use of Cit -owned water towers for telecommunication facilities
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2. Pub y g
services, which are not part of the City of Brooklyn Center and pnvate
entities with a public safety agreement with the City of Brooklyn Center;
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3. Other governmental agencies, for uses which are not related to public
safety; and
4. Entities providing licensed commercial personal wireless services
including but not limited to cellular, personal communication services
(PCS), specialized mobilized radio (SMR), enhanced specialized
mobilized radio (ESMR), paging, and similar services that are marketed to
the general public.
C. Minimurn Requirements
The placement of personal wireless service facilities on City-owned water towers
must comply with the following requirements:
1. The facilities will not interfere with the purpose for which the water tower
is intended;
2. The facilities will have no adverse impact on surrounding private property;
3. The applicant is willing to obtain adequate liability insurance and commit
to a lease agreement which includes equitable compensation for the use of
the water tower, and other necessary provisions and safeguards. The fees
shall be established by the City Council after considering comparable rates
in other cities, potential expenses, risks to the City, and other appropriate
factors.
4. The applicant will submit a letter of credit, performance bond, cash
deposit, or other security acceptable to the City to cover the costs of the
facility's removal;
5. The facilities will not interfere with other users who have a higher priority
as discussed in Section B regarding Priority of Users.
6. Upon reasonable notice, the facilities may be required to be removed at
the user's expense;
7. The applicant must reimburse the City for any costs which it incurs
because of the presence of the applicant's facilities;
8. The applicant must obtain any necessary land use approvals; and
9. The applicant will cooperate with the City's objective to promote co-
locations and thus limit the number of separate antenna sites requested.
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D. Special Requirements
The use of City-owned water tower sites, for personal wireless service facilities
brings with it special concerns due to the unique nature of these sites. The City's
water towers represent a considerable public investment and play a vital role in
the operation of the City's water distribution system. For these reasons, the
placement of personal wireless service facilities on water tower sites will be
allowed only when the City is fully satisfied that the following requirements are
met:
1. The applicant's use of the facility will not pose a risk to the City's water
supply;
2. There is sufficient room on the structure and/or on the grounds to
accommodate the applicant's facilities;
3. The presence of the facilities will not increase the maintenance costs to the
City;
4. The presence of the facilities will not be harmful to the health of workers
maintaining the water towers; and
5. The applicant's facilities will conform to the City's standards for
appearance.
E. Application Process
All applicants who wish to locate personal wireless service facilities on City-
owned water towers must submit to the City Manager a completed application,
the application fee, and detailed plan that complies with this policy along with
other pertinent information requested by the City.
F. Termination
The City Council may terminate any lease if it determines that any one of the
following conditions exist:
l. A potential user with a higher priority cannot find another adequate
location and the potential use would be incompatible with the existing use;
2. A user's frequency broadcast unreasonably interferes with other users of
higher priority, regardless of whether or not this interference was
adequately predicted in the technical analysis; or
3. A user violates any of the standards in this policy, the lease agreement, or
any other conditions attached to the City's permission.
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Before taking action, the City will provide notice to the user of the intended
termination and the reasons for it, and provide an opportunity for the user to
address the City Council regarding the proposed action. This procedure need not
be followed in emergency situations.
G. Reservation of Right
Notwithstanding the above, the City Council reserves the right to deny, for
reasonable cause, the use of any or all City-owned property by any one or all
applicants.
H. Effective Date
This policy shall be effective October 28, 1996.
Reference: City Council Resolution No. 96-215
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2.93 Long-Term Deer Population Management Plan
The City of Brooklyn Center is an urban community with very little appropriate habitat for deer.
High deer populations continue to pose a risk to human safety due to auto-deer accidents, cause
destruction of landscaping and yard plantings, and further disrupt the already altered ecosystem
of the City. The density of deer in Brooklyn Center far exceeds the recommended norm of
twenty deer per square mile of habitat area. The City Council's goal is to create an acceptable
environmental balance that will facilitate the peaceful co-existence of citizens and wildlife. The
City Council adopts the long-term deer population management plan as follows:
1. The City of Brooklyn Center will develop an educational program that will provide
residents with information on deer habits and guidelines for limiting localized deer
damage through the use of screening, alternative plantings, and other techniques.
Educational materials will be distributed through a variety of inethods including public
informational meetings, pamphlets, City Web Site, newspaper articles, and City
Newsletter.
2. In order to prevent irreparable damage to the ecosystems in Brooklyn Center and to
prevent significant injury or damage to persons or property, the City Council hereby sets
the maximum deer population density to twenty (20) per square mile per City-designated
management district. Actual numbers are to be collected via aerial count.
3. It is understood the adoption of this plan is consistent with the Minnesota DNR URBAN
DEER POPULATION CONTROL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES dated April
10,2002, (exhibit attached) governing the conduct of deer population removal outside the
normal hunting season.
4. The City will utilize bow hunters to reduce the number of deer in each management
district to the goal of 15-20 deer per square mile. By the end of five years, the initial
reduction period, it is projected that the deer population will be to a level that requires
maintenance rather than aggressive reduction. The City will strongly encourage use of
non-lethal methods to address deer damage but recognizes that harvesting of deer will be
necessary to maintain the population goal.
5. Each Spring the City Manager or City Manager's designee will review educational
material, deer population numbers (current and projected) per an annual aerial survey,
browse survey if appropriate, deer population management options, and recommend
methods and deer harvest targets for the upcoming season.
6. The City Manager's recommendations must be approved by the City Council following
public hearing prior to initiation of City management plans. Annual plans approved by
the Council will be forwarded to the Department of Natural Resources.
Reference: City Council Resolution No. 2003-165
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2.94 Employee Service Recognition Program
The City of Brooklyn Center's Employee Service Recognition Program is to recognize City
employees for years of service to the City. Effective January l, 1997, the City of Brooklyn
Center's Employee Service Recognition Program will include recognition of part-time City
employees for their years of service to the City. The program recognizes all regular full-time
and part-time employees who work 20 or more hours a week year round for the City of Brooklyn
Center. The recognition is accomplished by the presentation of awards by the City Manager or
by the Department Director.
Awards are for recognition of years of service as follows:
rive Years Awards such as City of Brooklyn Center sweatshirt and a personalized letter from
the City Manager are given to employee.
10 Years Awards such as an en aved a erwei ht or engraved key chain and a
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personalized letter from the City Manager axe given to the employee.
15 Years Awards such as an engraved letter opener, pocket knife, or desk clock and a
personalized letter from the City Manager are given to the employee.
20 Years Awards such as an engraved desk set and a personalized letter from the City
Manager are given to the employee. Council recognizes years of employment at a
Council meeting.
25 Years Awards such as an engraved wall clock or wrist watch and a personalized letter
from the City Manager are given to the employee. Council recognizes years of
employment at a Council meeting.
30 Years Awards such as an engraved weather instrument and a personalized letter from the
City Manager are given to the employee. Council recognizes years of
employment at a Council meeting.
Awarded Upon Retirement to Employee Who Has Completed Ten Years or More of
Service: Awarded personalized Council resolution giving thanks for the work and dedication of
the retiring employee mounted on a plaque presented by the City Manager.
Employee Service Recognition Program is funded through the budget.
Ref'erence: City Council Resolution No. 97-25
City of Brooklyn Center February 2006 Page 271
SECTION II GENERAL POLICIES
City Council Code of Policies
2.95 Business Ethics Policy
The City of Brooklyn Center shall operate its business in accordance with the highest ethical
standards and with the applicable laws of the United States and the State of Minnesota and the
Charter and ordinances of the City of Brooklyn Center. Specific matters or types of transactions
not covered by such specific provisions shall be conducted in accordance with the following
general policy.
For purposes of this statement of business ethics policy, the term "public official" shall include
all elected officials, all members of boards or commissions, and the City Manager and all
employees of the City. The term "employee" shall include those personnel defined as employees
in the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations.
1. Offering or Accepting Gifts and Gratuities
A. No public official shall misuse his or her position to secure special privileges or
exemptions for such person or any other person.
B. No public official shall directly ar indirectly receive, or agree to receive, any
compensation,. gift, reward, ar gratuity in payment for the performance of his or
her official duties except as may be provided by law.
C. Whenever a public official deals with a City supplier or customer, he or she has
an obligation to act solely in the best interest of the City. This obligation includes
not only those acts formalized by written contracts but also covers everyday
business relationships with vendors or customers.
D. No public official shall ask for or accept (directly or indirectly) payment, favors,
or any other thing of significant value frorn a current or potential City supplier or
customer, or any other person in consideration for assistance or influence, or upon
the representation that such assistance or influence has been or will be rendered,
in connection with a purchase or any other transaction or proceeding affecting the
City. This policy does not bar the acceptance of unsolicited entertainment or
advertising favors which are of negligible value and are legally permissible, when
no assistance is given for or any obligation to render assistance is assumed by
such acceptance. No public official may accept free meals or purchase meals,
goods, or services at reduced prices from businesses in the City of Brooklyn
Center or from vendors which sell or offer to sell goods or services to the City,
unless such free meals or discounted meals, goods, or services are available on the
same terms to the public at large or to all government employees. This policy
does not apply to unsolicited acceptance of a meal which is incidental to a
specifically scheduled business meeting relating to City business.
E. No public official shall offer or give (directly or indirectly) payments, favors, or
any other thing of significant value to an employee or agent of a current or
potential supplier, customer, or union in consideration for assistance or influence,
or upon the representation that such assistance or influence has been or will be
City of Brooklyn Cenzer February 2006 Page
SECTION II GENERA.L POLICIES
City Council Code of Policies
rendered, in connection with a sale or any other transaction or proceeding
affecting his or her employer or principal and the City. This policy generally does
not apply to meals, entertainment, or advertising favors which are of insignificant
value and are legally permissible and are given or offered without condition that it
obligate the recipient.
F. Acceptance or giving of gifts must be limited to incidentals which are obviously
of an advertising nature as items of insignificant value, or which in no way would
cause the City to be embarrassed or obligated, and no gifts or entertainment may
be accepted which, due to value, circumstances, disposition of the gift, frequency
or repetition of donation could cause the City to be embarrassed or obligated.
Gifts which do not fit in these categories must be returned.
G. Any questions concerning the application of this policy regarding specific
transactions by City employees should be referred to an employee's immediate
supervisor or department head, or the City Manager. Any questions concerning
the application of this policy regarding specific transactions by all other public
officials should be referred to the City Attorney.
H. The provisions of this policy do not supersede any provision of an employment
agreement with the City which is more restrictive than this policy.
2. Conflicts of Interest
A Prohibited conduct
1. A public official may not engage in any activity or become involved in
any arrangement (directly or indirectly) through a family member or any
other person acting on his or her behalf which will conflict, or may
reasonably be viewed as conflicting, with his or her obligations and
responsibilities to the City or involve the use of City information or
goodwill for personal gain or for the gain of others.
2. A City employee must make prior disclosure of any contemplated
consulting, representation, or secondary employment arrangement. If the
City Manager determines that the proposed activity would violate this
policy, the employee may not engage in it and continue City employment.
B. Action to be taken by public official
l. Whenever any public official, in the discharge of official duties, would be
required to take an action or make a decision which would substantially
affect the individual's financial interests or those of an associated
business, (unless the effect on the individual is no greater than on other
members of the official's business classification, profession, or
occupation), they shall:
City of Brooklyn Center February 2006 Page 273
SECTION II GENERAL POLICIES
City Council Code of Policies
a. Prepare a written statement describing the matter requiring action
or decision and the nature of the potential conflict of interest;
b. Deliver copies of the statement to the City Council, the City
Manager, and the employee's immediate superior, if any;
c. If a potential conflict of interest presents itself and there is
insufficient time to comply with the provision of clauses (a) and
(b), the public official shall orally inform the City Council or
superior of the potential conflict.
2. If the public official is not a member of the City Council, the City
Manager shall make a determination in the matter. If there is no
immediate superior, the public official shall abstain in a manner prescribed
by the City Council from influence over the action or decision in question.
If the public official is a member of the City Council, at the member's
request, the City Council shall excuse the member from taking part in the
action or decision in question.
3. Safeguarding City Assets
A The department head or assigned manager/supervisor at each location is
responsible for the safeguarding of all City assets and the correctness of data
submitted to the Finance Department and contained in the financial reports.
B. Special protection shall be afforded assets which are readily saleable because of
high intrinsic value or common usage. Attention should also be given to
machinery, equipment, and records which, if damaged, would stop or drastically
reduce operations for an extended period. Examples of assets or documents
which could provide access to assets and which need protection are:
Cash
Marketable securities
Readily marketable products, parts and subassemblies
Precious metals (raw or in any high content form)
Check blanks
Stamps/postage meters
Common tools and equipment
High value, portable equipment
Data processing and other office equipment, including programs
Vital records
C. Although the preparation of the financial reports is the duty of the Finance
Department, department heads are responsible for the accuracy and reliability of
the financial data. Consequently, the department heads should be concerned
about all those factors which are involved in the propriety of recordkeeping and in
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SECTION II GENERAL POLICIES
City Council Code of Policies
the care taken as to the procurement, handling, upkeep, and disposal of assets of
all kinds.
D. The objective should be to safeguard City assets and maintain reliable financial
records at a level of acceptable business risk. No false, rnisleading, or artificial
entries shall be made on the books and records of the City. No funds or assets
shall be maintained by the City for an illegal or improper purpose. All
transactions must be fully and completely documented and recorded in the City's
accounting records. All City payments, except from authorized petty cash funds,
must be approved by the department head or the acting department head in the
department head's absence.
4. Political Activities
A The rights of employees to express their personal views on matters of public
policy and to participate in partisan political activities on personal time shall be
protected. An employee shall neither gain favor nor incur disadvantages within
the City because of any decision or activity regarding the employee's personal
political participation.
B. Any questions concerning the application of this policy regarding specific
transactions should be discussed with an employee's immediate supervisor,
department head, or City Manager.
Reference: City Council Minutes 7/8/91
Ciry of Brooklyn Center February 2006 Page 275
Sharon Knutson
From: Michael McCauley
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 10:36 AM
Diane Niesen
Subject: RE: BC scrolling message board on cable channel
Per your request in a subsequent e-mail this will be placed on the February 14th Work Session Agenda
along with infornlation on updating and past discussion materials.
From: Diane Niesen
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 6:51 PM
To: Michael McCauley
Subject: BC scrolling message board on cabie channei
To: Michael McCauley, city manager
Is there a set time of month where our scrolling message board is updated? Currentiy, things listed as happening in early December
are listed as upcoming.
I believe that if we keep using this medium, one of the messages that should be scrolfing should include the following information ail
together.
purpose of the message board (here you'll find items of community interest such as: aaa, bbb,
ification as to the frequency and timeframe when BC messages get updated. (this message is updated monthly the last week
h month....) Then people would know if anything had changed since they last tuned in.
Overall, it seems disrespectful not to do at least one of the following:
keep the board current
tell people when they can expect to see changes updated/posted
Fr: Diane Niesen, councilmember
1/19/2006
He discussed that the City Attorney had drafted additional language to be incorporated into the
proposed rental ordinance that would help clarify police and fire calls that are counted.
Councilmember Carmody asked that page three of the Work Session minutes for August 1 l, 2003,
be amended to include that she also wanted to hold interviews for legal services.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. McCauley informed that there had been an amendment to the resolution relating to Planning
Commission Application No. 2003-012 that would clarify the setback.
Mr. McCauley suggested that An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Street Right-of-Way: Shingle
Creek Parkway South of 69 Avenue North be continued to the September 8, 2003, meeting so that
the vacation can be done at the same time of the final plat.
�Councilmember Niesen informed that she would like to discuss the City's cable channel. Mayor
Kragness suggested that more information be provided as to who updates the scrolling information
and how often.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council continued its Study Session into the Informal Open Forum session at 6:45 p.m.
City Clerk Mayor
08/25/03 -2-
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Niesen asked when the cable issue would be discussed. Mr. McCauley informed
that this item would be on the October 13, 2003, work session agenda.
Mr. McCauley inquired if the Council was in favor of the proposed change to the City Council
meeting schedule. Councilmember Niesen informed that she believes it would be helpful for the
dates to be indicated if the meeting is not on.a Monday.
Councilmember Lasman questioned the Deer Task Force meetings. Assistant CityManager/Director
of Operations Curt Boganey discussed that there are three remaining meetings scheduled for
Thursdays; however, one of the Thursday meetings may be rescheduled to a Wednesday.
Council discussed materials prepared by the League of Minnesota Taxpayers Association.
A.DJOURNMENT
The Council continued its Study Session into the Informal Open Forum session at 6:45 p.m.
City Clerk Mayor
09/08iO3 -2-
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL WO�IC SESSION
October 13, 200�
Immediately Followin� Re Gi Council Meetin� at 7:00 P.M
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City Council Chambers
1. Update and discussion of Asian Village Development study
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2. Review of Carl Neu's draft 2004 City Council Goals
3. Discuss directioil for Winter Council Retreat
4. Council Member Niesen
i. Discussion of preemptin� local message board to a11ow broadcast of other
cities' council meetings
5. Proposed Employee policy on possession of weapons
6. Miscellaneous
7. Adj ourn
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City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
To: Mayor Kragness and Council Members Carmody, Lasman, Niesen, and Peppe
From: Michael J. McCaule�
City Manager
Date: October 8, 2003
Re: Cable Charu�el 16
Tlie present configuration of cable broadcastin� on Channel 16 in Brooklyn Center is
sucll that our message board is broadcast except when the Brooklyn Center City Council
is meeting (regular meetings only} and the regular meeting re-broadcast. Some cities
operate in this manner and some chose not to pre-enlpt Channel 16 in this fashion.
The message board predates our web site and the aUility to provide information throu;h
the internet. The equipment we are using is old and requires staff time to prob am. The
messages placed on cable through the character generator relate to events and public
service a.nnouncements. Information that is similar to what can be placed on our web site.
Some of the options for the Council's discussion would be:
discontinue the use of the message board and have Northwest Cable fill
Channel 16 with programming
o this wouId include some other cities' council meetings, as wel] as
Brooklyn Center's
modify the preemption schedule to correspond with the re-broadcast schedule
of other Northwest Cable cities
continue the current total preemption.
Attached are copies of the re-broadcast schedule and information from Tim Gaffron at
Northwest Cable.
Staff has no particular position on the options. There are new modes of cornmunication
on the web site that were not available when Channel 16 carne into use. Staff time is
required to maintain the character generator and the equipment will need to be replaced at
some time as it is dated (cost is estimated in the $7,000 to $10,000 range but may be less
expensive if a computer based system could be substituted). The basic trade-offs would
involve more programmina if we discontinued or modified the preemption and a
decreased exposure of our event announcements.
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From: Sharon Knutson
To: Michael McCauley
Date: 6/27/03 2:09PM
Subject: Fwd: Re: Cable channei 16
All of NWCT 9 cities' council meetings are replayed on Channel 16 but may
not be seen in all cities depending on each city's schedule for
i electronic biliboarding. Here
is a link to NWCT web page that has the replay schedules:
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NWCT sends out programming, on channel 16, 24 hours a day. It consists
I of City Councif ineetings, programming schedule, or the Northwest Cities
program. Each city has the capability to preempt that programming at any
time with equipment that broadcasts from each city hall. If an
I individuaf city decides to preempt the programming, whatever the ciry is
sending out goes out on channei 16 on(y to residents of that city. None
of the other cities are affected by the preemption.
This preempting happens for live city council meetings and anytime a
i city wishes to broadcast their own electronic billboarding information.
Some cities also replay their own meeting tapes in addition to the NWCT
replay times.
There is a timer at crty hal! thai is programmed to tum on and off the
transrnitting equipment at times specified by city staff. At Brooklyn
Cent
er, the timer is set so that the only time you are not preempting
(sending out a signal: billboardin or live meetin
9 g) is on Tuesday
evening and Wednesday during the day when your city council meeting is
replaying through NWCT. At all other times, your biliboarding is on the
air. Therefore, no other city's meetings are being seen in Brookfyn
Center. I think Jim Glasoe specified that it be set up this way,
thinking that the most pe�ple watch TV at night and thaYs when they
would have the best chance to see the information the city is putting
out on channel 16.
I The timer could be set up any number of ways, for specific replay times
of other cities' meetings, during the day oniy, only certain days and
times, etc. I am happy to make any changes you request. If you want to
change the timer programming, it would be best for me to get a memo from
I the city expiaining exactly what schedule you want it on. That way, if
something happens to the timer programming, or if there is a question, I
can refer back to it.
This information is provided by:
Tim Gaffron
Production Manager/Government Liaison
Northwest Comrnunity TelevisioNChannel 12
I 690Q Winnetka Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Ph:763-533-8196 Fax:763-533-1346 Cell:
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Date: 10/8/03
To: Sharon Knutson, City of Brooklyn Center
From: Tim Gaffron, Production Manager/Government Liaison
Re: Channel 16 Programming Information
Government Access Channel 16: Bringing City Hall to Your Home
Channel 16 is where you wiil find information from and about your local city
government. Programming includes live/taped replays of various city
meetings, electronic billboarding of municipal inforrnation for residents and
other programming produced on behalf of our 9 member cities.
Each city has the ability to preempt the channel 16 signal with their own
biliboarding information, videotape replays or live meeting coverage. Live
cablecasts of city meetings and other programming originating from city hal!
can be seen only in the city from which they originate.
Videotaped city council meeting replays for all cities originate from the NWCT
Master Control facility. Therefore, in order for Brooklyn Center residents to
view other cities' meetings, the electronic billboarding signal that originates
from city hall, and preempts channel 16 programming, must be shut off. This
is done by means of a timer at city hall that can be programmed to turn the
city hall transmitter on and off at specific times, up to 14 eVents per week. It
is currently programmed to shut off only on Tuesday evening through
Wednesday afternoon to show Brooklyn Center City Council replays. The rest
of the week it is set for your electronic billboarding to show.
In addition to ciry meeting replays, other programming on Channel 16 might
include replays of community events such as city parades or concerts in the
park. The Brooklyn Park-Police Department produces a monthly program
called Police In The Park that airs before replays of Brooklyn Park meetings.
Maple Grove produces the Maple Grove Report following each city council
meeting. It is a recap of council action and information about that city
presented by the City Administrator.
Another program seen on channel 16 is Northwest Cities, a weekly 6-minute
program highlighting departments or programs provided by our local city
government. Each city works in conjunction with NWCT staff every two
months to produce a program about their city.
A daily listing of the regularly scheduled time slots on Channel 16 follows.
Other programming may be inserted as need or appropriate.
CHANNEL 16 DAILY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
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I MONDAY 6:OOpm Northwest Cities
6:18pm Northwest CiDes
6:30pm GQLDEN VALLEY CI'TY MEETING REPLAYS
I (Schedule repeats every 8 hours: 't'UESDAY, 2:OOAM, 10:OOAM)
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7UESDAY 6:OOpm Northwest Cities
6:18pm Northwest Cities
6:30pm BROOKLYN CENTER CriY MEETING REPlAYS
(5chedule repeats every 8 hours: WEDNESDAY, 2:OOAM, 10:00AM)
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WEDNESDAY 6:OOpm Northwest Cities
6:18pm Northwest CiGes
6:30pm NEW HOPE CrfY MEETING REPLAYS
9:30pm MAPLE GROVE CnY REPORT
(SChedule repeats every 8 hours: THURSDAY, 2:OOAM, 10:00AM)
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THURSDAY 6:OOpm Northwest Citles
i 6:18pm Northwest Cities
I 6:30pm POLICE IN THE PARK
I 7:OOPM BROOKLYN PARK CTfY MEEfING REPLAYS
(Schedule repeats every 8 hours: FRIDAY, 2:OOAM, iD:00AM)
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FRIDAY 6:OOpm Northwest Cities
6:18pm Northwest Cities
6:30pm RO6BINSDALE CI7Y ME�ING REPLAYS
1Q:OOPM Q55E0 CITY MEETING REPtAYS
(5chedule repeats every 8 hours: SATURDAY, 2:OOAM, 10:00AM)
SATURDAY 6:OOpm Northwest Cities
6:lBpm Northwest Cities
6:30pm MAPLE GROVE Q1Y MEETING REPLAYS
(Schedule repeats every 8 hours: SUNDAY, 2:OOAM, 10:00AM)
SUNDAY 6:OOpm Northwest Cities
6:18pm Northwest Cities
6:30pm CRYSTAL CITY MEETING REPLAYS
10:�OPM PLYMOUTH CITY MEETING REPLAYS
(Schedule repeats every 8 hours: MONDAY, 2:OOAM, 10:00AM)
Announcements
1 9 33. Crime Prevention
10. City Hall 34. Neighborhood Watch
11. City Hall 35. 37. Police
12. City Hail 38. Halloween Carnival
13. City Hall 39. Holly Sunday
14. Commission Meetings 40. City of Brooklyn Center
15. Sprinkling Ban 41. Mayor
16. Flu Prevention Clinic 4Z. Milie Lacs Casino Fall Excursion
17. Mille Lacs Casino Excursion 43. Dolphin B-day Party Pkg,
18. Leaves
19. Yard Waste Drop Off 45.
20. Old Log Theatre 46. Chanhassen
21. Holiday Ornaments 47,
22. Senior Transportation 48,
23. Senior Transportation 49. Holiday Gifts
24. Great Pumpkin Workshop 50. Police Tours
25. Cookie Baking 51. Bob the Builder
26. Golf 52. 55.
27. Job Line 56.
28. Blood Pressure 57. 64.
Z9. Chanhassen Theatre 65.
30. Halloween 66. Fire Hydrants snow
31 Holly Sunday ffice�Farms\Cable Announcements�Sept 29, 2003.doc
32.
REVIEW OF CARL NEU'S DRAFT 2004 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Co�mcil discussed the proposed 2004 City Council Goals. Councilmember Lasman asked that Goal
3 include the enforcement of noise ordinances, barking dogs, and other noise generating nuisances.
Councilmember Niesen noted the typo of City Watch in Goal 1.
Mr. McCauley informed that he would have these changes made and put this item on the October 27,
2003, City Council Agenda for approval.
DISCUSS DIRECTION FOR WINTER COUNCIL RETREAT
Council discussed the previous format for the winter Council Retreat and whether or not a winter
retreat should be scheduled. It was the consensus of the Council to skip the winter retreat this year
and to have a Work Session in January to discuss Tax Increment Financing and to discuss and set a
goal for four remote Council meetings.
DISCUSSION OF PREEMPTING LOCAL MESSAGE BOARD TO ALLOW
BROADCAST OF OTHER CITIES' COUNCIL MEETINGS
Council discussed preempting of local message board to allow broadcasting of other cities' Council
meetings. It was the consensus of the Council to leave as is and that Councilmember Niesen will
inform the public during the Council Report at a Regular City Council meeting about contacting her
for a response to see if people would be interested for something different than the current practice.
PROPOSED EMPLOYEE POLICY ON POSSESSION OF WEAPONS
Council discussed the proposed policy that is consistent with State Law. It was the consensus of the
Council to have this item placed on an agenda to amend the City's Policy.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Boganey informed that the correct amount for PRISM funding is $10,000.
Councilmember Niesen inquired about train whistles. Mr. McCauley will check with staff regarding
the Federal regulation.
Councilmember Lasman asked when the bus hub would be started. Mr. McCauley informed that it
was proposed for design this fall with the construction starting in the spring 2004.
Councilmember Niesen inquired about the Shingle Creek Watershed consolidation. Mr. McCauley
informed that the issue would be on an agenda in the future.
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Councilmember Niesen expressed that she would like feedback from citizens regarding the scrolling
mechanism and to discuss having other city council meetings broadcast on the City's cable access
channel. Mayor Kragness reminded that the Council had previously discussed this matter and was in
consensus to leave the channel as it was. Councilmember Carmody discussed that she believes
enough time was spent on this issue previously; however, she would be interested in finding out how
often the scrolling language is reviewed and the level of difficulty for this process.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adjourn the Study
Session at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Mayor
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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
January 24, 2005
Immediately Following Regular City Council Meeting at 7:Q0 P.M
City Council Chambers
Report from City Manager/Discussion
1. Impaired Waters Policy
2. Support far Special Legislation TIF 3
a. City Council Direction
Council Member Presentations/Discussion:
3. Cable TV
a. Council Member Ni�sen: Broadcast other cities meetings/events.
b. Council Member Carmody: Changing the City message board.
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I Mr. Boganey responded that the policy of the League is very broad and directed to the
administration, the legislature, and other stakeholders and doesn't identify any specific source of
funding.
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Mr. Blomstrom addressed the Council and informed that Brookl Center owns its own storm sewer
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s��stem which is regulated under MPDES requirements. He stated that all small cities would also fall
under the requirements of MPDES. He further explained that the State is in the development phase
I of identifying impaired waters. The City of Brooklyn Center has a Storm Water Management Plan to
guide the City with addressing new development.
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SUPPORT FOR SPECTAL LEGISLATION TIF #3
Mr. Boganey reported tiiat about a year ago the TIF District #3 Special Legislation had come before
I the Council to extend the period within which expenditures could be made by an additional three
years. Tl�e legislation also addressed the 15% affordable housing requirement of TIF District #3 by
allowing an expenditure towards the 15% requirement made within the "Opportunity Site" but
I outside of the boundaries of TIF District #3 would not be counted against the 25°fo expenditure
limitation outside of the District as set forth in statute. He explained that althaugh the bill
I successfully passed both the House and the Senate last year, it died because it never made it to the
Governor for his signature. He informed the Council that this item is back for their review and
direction on whether or not they would like to go ahead with requesting this special legislation again
this year.
I There was discussion regarding whether there was time to get the bill in to the Legisiature, in what
bi 11 it �vould be placed, and who would sponsor the bill. It was Council consensus to bring this item
supporting the special legislation to the February 14, 2005, City Council meeting.
r� COUNCIL MEMBER PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSION
I CABLE TV
I Councilmember Niesen explained that she requested the broadcasting of other cities Council
meetings and events to be played on the City's cable television channel to communicate with the
residents of Brooklyn Center about other communities. She believes we may be underutilizing our
resources and is unsure about the number of people who are watching the scrolling information. She
also said that she would like to try something different since technology has changed since the City
began using the message board. She further stated that if there were statistics that showed that
people �vere watching the scrolling information, then she would be willing to continue its use. She
suggested that this topic be placed on the Facilitated Council Retreat agenda with Carl Neu in
February.
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I �Iayor Kragness responded she is open to discuss this issue. She indicated that she had spoken with
the cable television representative who indicated that if you remove the scrolling, you will get all the
other cities information on your Cable ChanneI 16. She agreed to this topic being placed on the
Facilitated Council Retreat agenda with Mr. Neu.
There was further discussion regarding the City message board on Cabie Channel I6 and the pre-
en�ption by tl�e City, whether or not more information could be obtained from Northwest Community
Television, what other cities do with their message board, and whether or not the City could do
something innovative to communicate with its residents using Cable ChanneI 16.
It was Council consensus to place this topic on the Facilitated Council Retreat agenda with Carl Neu
in February.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Work Session adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
City Clerk Mayor
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7c. APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY ON-SALE LIQUOR
LICENSE SUBMITTED BY ST. ALPHONSUS PARISH, 7025 HALIFAX
AVENUE NORTH, FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD MARCH 12, 2005
There was a motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember O'Connor to approve
the Application and Permit for a Temporary On-Sale Liquor License submitted by St. Alphonsus
Parish, 7025 Halifax Avenue North, for an event to be held March 12, 2005. Motion passed
unanimously.
8. APPEARANCE REX NEWMAN, NORTHWEST SUBURBS CABLE
COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION UPDATE
I Rex Newinan resident re resentative for the Northwest Suburbs a le ommunications
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Commission, addressed the City Council and provided an update on the function of Northwest
Suburbs Cable Commtznications Commission. He said the Commissian negotiates, adopts, and
enforces franchises with cable television providers for its nine member cities. He expiained. that the
Commission collects franchise and local programming fees from the franchise, which is currently
Comcast. He discussed Northwest Community Television and explained that it provides the local
and public access facilities and programming seen in the member cities. He said it is largely fui�ded
by the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission. He also noted that in 2004 a small
refund was given back to its member cities. He said there continues to be discussion in the
legislature, hearings at the Federal Communication Commission (FCC), and actions brought in
various courts regarding franchising authority, provider regulation, and related taxes.
There was discussion regarding Cable Channel 16, the City's local channel for bill boarding. Mr.
Newman explained there is no policy regarding broadcasting on Channel 16, and currently the
Brooklyn Center City Council meetings are replayed at least 2 or 3 times with no set schedule for
additional replays or replays of City Council meetings of other cities. There was further discussion
regarding viewership and subscribers. Mr. Newman indicated there are viewership summaries that
he receives annually. Councilmember Niesen said that she would like to o en u the discussion
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regarding viewing City Council meetings of other cities and reduce the scrolling on channel 16. Mr.
N1cCauley said that the new cable character generator that is necessary for the cable scrolling is
approximately $20,000 to $30,000, and currently the City uses antiquated equipment. Mr. Newman
concluded his presentation inviting citizens to the open house to be held on March 21, 2005, to see
the new equipment and also said he would provide Councilmember O'Connor with the viewership
summaries.
9. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
9a. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES
REGARDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LAND
(SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 71ST AVENUE NORTH A1VD BROOKLYN
BOULEVARD)
02/14/OS -5-
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WORK SESSION
April 11, 2005
Immediately Following Regular City Council Meeting at 7:00 P.M.
City Council Chambers
l. Request from Brooklyn Park for resolution of support for Highway 252 Corridor
Study
2. CounciI Member O'Connor discussion of:
a. 2005 Budget
b. Enterprise Funds
c. Previous years' Fund balances
3. Council Member Niesen: Public hearings and notification/cable television messaging
equipment
4. Miscellaneous
5 Adj ourn
City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
To: Mayor Kragness and Council Members Carmody, Lasman, Niesen, and 0'Connor
From: Michael J. McCaule
City Manager
Date: April 7, 2005
Re: Work Session Item relating to advertising medium for public hearings
Council Member Niesen requested discussion of the use of the message generator for
cable television for public hearings. A copy of her e-mail is enclosed.
I reviewed this with Mr. Glasoe. Mr. Glasoe advised that staff cunently spends 3 to 4
hours a montl� to change messages. We would note that the City's web site contains the
City Council agendas. For the period March 7— April 7, 2005, the City's web site had
27,074 hits, indicating the level of active use of this medium. The Council received the
report on viewersllip of the City. Council channel that appears to be relatively small on a
regular basis. Ms. Knutson has reviewed the challenges t11at cunently exist in keeping
materials updated and consistent. Hearings are scheduled for several types of matters in
the City. The Police Department conducts hearings for the use of grant funds. The Police
Department places the required legal ads and conducts the hearings. For bond issues, the
legal ads may be placed by bond counsel or our financial advisor directly. The City
Council agenda placed on the web site is the only uilified document relative to City
Council meetings and potential actions. The web site technology allows for information
to be programnied to appear and be removed. Current reader board technology does not
allow for this. A new system may have more capability in that regard. Overall, staff
concern was for increased staff time that would be required, the duplication of effort, and
a greater chance to either have something that is out of date or incorrect by using the
reader boazd for Council items.
We cunently publish notices under 2 circumstances:
When required by law, or
When directed by the City Council.
If the City Council identified something for which it wished to solicit public input, the
most effective means would generally be:
an article in City Watch
an article in the Sun Post (over which the City does not have control)
placement on City web site.
A current eYample using a11 of the above would be the solicitation of public participation
in the public meetings that the Task Force will be conducting.
6301 Shingle Creek Parhw¢�� Recre¢tion and Comm,unit}� Center Phone TDD Num6er
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City H¢ll TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
wzuw.citvofbrookl��ncenter.org
Mr. Glasoe has also reviewed the current cost estimates for replacing our out of date
equipment. Previously a new character generator was required at a very substantial cost.
Mr. Gaffron from Cable 12 has advised that new technology using a computer based
platform would be less expensive. A new system would cost in the neighborhood of
$6,000. The system would still only result in the display of basically static information. If
the City Council wanted to replace equipment, it could be considered during tlle 2006
budget process using monies that are provided by Northwest Cable.
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Michael McCauley
From: Diane Niesen
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 3:27 PM
To: Michael McCauley
Subject: RE: public hearings advertising medium
I would like to propose that the Council use BC's scrolling marquee on cable channel to list public
hearings/readings:
Topic
Time and Date of Hearing
Location of Hearing
to call for more information (to be decided what do we print now?)
In addition to our legal obligation/compliance base for public notice; I would support including items
that may be of interest to people and that the Council might like input on.
I would also like us to move ahead with morphing the scrolling marquee presentation into a more
technologically advanced and consumer-friendly format. We should discuss project, steps, timelines
and resources.
04/07/2005
MINUTES 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
APRIL 11, 2005
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council/Economic Development Authority met in Work Session and was
called to order by Mayor/President Myrna Kragness at 10:20 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayoi-'}?resident Myrna Kragness and Councilmembers/Commissioners Kathleen Carmody, Kay
Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor. Also present were City Manager/Executive Director
Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager/Director of Operations Curt Boganey, Public Works
Director/City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, and
Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
REQUEST FROM BROOKLYN PARK FOR RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR
HIGHWAY 252 CORRIDOR STUDY
This item was discussed at the Study Session.
BUDGET DISCUSSIONS
This item was discussed at the Study Session.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND NOTIFICATIONS/CABLE TELEVISION MESSAGING
EQUIPMENT
Councilmember/Commissioner Niesen discussed that she would support waiting until the City gets
new ec�uipment and that she would like to look further into the dynamics of the equipment.
Councilmember/Commissioner Cannody suggested considering this issue during the budget
discussions.
04/11/OS -1-
The State will be receiving the Federal Funds and it will be up the State to determine what portion of
those funds may be distributed to local governments to reimburse the cost of complying with the Act.
Another item being evaluated in the continued budget review are requests for capital equipment for
grounds keeping equipment replacement. The draft budget contains some larger computer
equipment replacement items. Staff is reviewing whether those items more properly belong in the
Technology Fund, but until a plan is developed for consideration in the Technology Fund, these
e�luipment purchases are being shown in the draft General Fund Budget.
At the current time there are Dispatch Funds that are not anticipated to be spent; however, there may
be a request for an additional position in the Police Department. Dispatch is budgeted for a full year
of operations in 2006, though it will not operate a full year. Staff does not know how many months
dispatch will operate. This creates some contingency funding as there is no amount in contingency
in the draft budget.
Another item not included in the budget at this point would be the replacement of the equipment
used in connection with the message board for the cable access channel. The City receives $22,OOQ
from the cable commission annually that is placed in the Capital Projects Fund. Those funds would
be sufficient to cover approximately $6,000 to acquire a new system that would result in improved
technology for a similarly static informational display. There was discussion regarding the money
that is received, subscribers, and the forms of communications used for communicating to residents.
Councilmember Niesen expressed that she believes $6,000 would not be too much to spend on this
form of communication and that she would like to continue discussing this since communication is
an important area.
Council and Financial Commissioners continued discussions with comments and questions regarding
cumulative increases; lodging taxes, license/permit fees, General Fund transfers, General Fund
revenues, real estate taxes, interest earnings, Debt levy, old and new bonds, special assessments,
General Fund expenditures, and preliminary property tax levy totals for all sources. Fiscal and
Support Serviees Director Dan Jordet discussed the issuance of refunding of bonds in 2004. In 2005
the old bonds for which the refunding bonds were issued will be retired. That results in a substantial
drop in the total indebtedness of 2005. The tax payments received in 2005 will be used to service the
refimding bonds. The proceeds of the refunding bonds will have been used to retire the original
bonds. On the issue of interest earnings, there was discussion with respect to historical interest
earnings that have been lower than the proposed 2006 Budget. Mr. Jordet reviewed the interest rate
being earned on City money at this time and will review these projections further. There was also
discussion regarding the issuance of $17 Million of tax increment bonds in 2005. Those bonds are
repaid through tax increments received and are not part of the General Fund.
At 8:27 p.m. the meeting recessed and was reconvened at 8:37 p.m.
Mayor Kragness outlined the scheduled budget dates which are as follows:
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1D2654 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERV 1,516,B4t.77 SDS 12-1064 MINNEAPOLIS MN55486-1D64
101853 MINNEGASCO 30D,272.04 SDS 1D-003'1 MINNEAPOLIS MN55486
1075�6 MINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT 50,280J4 PAYMENT CENTER ST PAUL MN55164-0306
1D2280 MINNESOTADEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 35,472.93
119345 MINNESOIA MARTIAL ARTS 20,000.00 1916 57TH AVE N BROOKLYN CENTER MN 55430
110864 MIRAGE ADVERTISING 2t,204.29 2585 HAMLWE AVE N ROSEVILLE MN55113
101226 MN POLWTION CONTROL A6ENCY 14,305.00 520 LAFAYETTE ROAD ST PAUI MN55155
119681 MpNK WOK 20,000.00 1916 57TH AVE N BROOKLYN CENTER MN 55430
107331 MORTON SALT 51,336.40 PO BOX 93052 CHICAGO IL 6D673
118635 MOTOROLA 280,67261 137DB COLLECTIONS CENTER DR CHICAGO IL 60fi93
102486 MSP COMMUNICATIONS 11,211.06 220 SOUTH 6TH STREET MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402-4507
107207 MTI DISTRIBUTING INC 68,156.01 SDS 12-1900 MINNEAPOUS MN55486•t900
��9�1� NAPAAUTOPARTS 19,193.31 5959COLLECTIONSCENTER CHICAGO IL 60693
1D5949 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 24,953.62 PO BOX 4161 CAROL STREAM IL 60197•4181
101316 NORTH METRO MAYORS ASSOCIATION 15,365.D0 8525 EDINBROOK CROSSING BROOKLYN PARK MN 55443
119662 NORTHBROOK BEAUTY CENTER 10,000.00 1954 57TH AVE N BROOKLYN CENTER MN 55430
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Vendor w Address SSN AP Payment Summary Page 3
1/1/2005 12/31/2005
Minimum Amount: 10,000.00
�mum Count: 1.00
101443 NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVIGE COUNCIL 12,577.00 6120 EARLE BROWN DRIVE tf230 BROOKLYN CENTER MN 55430
701866 NYSTROM PUBLISHING CO 15,450.00 9100 COTTONWOOD LANE MAPLE GORVE MN55369
705a67 ODLAND PROTECTIVE COATINGS 18,30D.00 7655 VERNON STREET ROCKFORD MN55373
102406 OFFICE DEPOT 29,103.87 PO BOX 633211 CINCINNATI OH45263•3211
102207 ON SITE SANITATION 14,726.67 95 WOODLYNN AVE ST PAUL MN 55117
1D1644 PAUSTIS 8 SONS 35,956.33 17300 MEDINA ROAD PLYMOUTH MN 5544�
120958 PAVEY BROTHERS INC 20,906.25 PO BOX 18 HAMEI MN 55340
101843 PEAK STAFFING 103,182.�9 5821 CEDAR LAKE ROAD MINNEAPOLIS MN55416
t20571 PEARSON BROS INC t 16,327.58 240 ST JOHN'S STREE7 LORETTO MN 55357
107470 PERA 1,088,999.63 PD BOX 75608 5T PAUL MN55175-0608
101632 PHILUPS WINE SPIRI75 176,918.21 PO BOX 16328 ST PAUL MN 55104
107224 POSTMASTER PERMT2170 28,928.05 3501 BROADWAY 5T WNDW D12 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55413
120552 PRESCRIPTION LANDSCAPE 10,663.56 1311 SYLVAN STREET ST PAUL MN55117
113677 PRINTING RESOURCES INC 11,815.12 512 SMOREVIEW PARK DRIVE SHOREVIEW MN 55126
119683 PRO NAILS 20,OOO.DO 1956 57TH AVE N BROOKLYN CENTER MN 55430
10174D PROGRESSIVE CONSULTING ENGINEERS 26,183.2B 6120 EARLE BROWN DR MINNEAPOLIS MN55430-2581
107042 PROGRESSIV� CONTRACTORS INC 100,383.40 14123 42ND STREET NE ST MICHAEL MN 55376-0416
102081 PROJEC7 PEACE 48,750.59 10650 COUNTY RD 81 MAPLE GROVE MN 55369
1D5615 PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE 27,914 48
120856 OUALITY RESTORATION SERVICES INC 35,345.04 3086 SPRUCE STREET ST PAUL MN 55117
1�1662 QUALITY WINE 208,517.05 PO BOX 1145 MINNEAPOLIS MN554A0
117262 OWEST 1D0,465.91 PD BOX 173821 6ENVER C080217-3821
101924 RAY JORDAN SONS INC 12,D02.55 1901 KLONDIKE DR NE EAST BETHEL MN 55011
120387 ROCHESTER FORD 30,759.38 4900 HWY 52 NOitThi ROCHESTER MN 55901
102056 ROUSE MECHANICAL INC 10,256.36 732D OXFORD STREET ST LOUIS PARK MN 55426
118464 S R WEIDEMA INC 248,006.84 17800 113TH AVE N MAPLE GROVE MN 55369
702375 SEGAL WHOLESALE INC 35,276.52 7648 12TH AVE SO BLOOMINGTON MN 55425•10D1
107234 SEH INC 207,689.43 3535 VADNAIS CENTER ORIVE ST PAUL MN 55110
101398 SHINGLE CREEK WMO 34,620.00
107294 SOFTVJARE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL INC 26,525.51 PO BOX 8500�i1 t55 PHILADELPHIA PA 19178
118353 SPECIALTY WINE BEVERAGES LLC 14,295.92 7308 ASPEN LANE N 2i153 BROOKLYN PARK MN 5542B
1D1565 SPRINGSTED 32,D13.16 380 JACKSON STREET ST PAUL MN 55101-2887
111029 SPRINT PCS 1 t,433.57
107230 STAR TRIBUNE 24,323.25 PO BOX 1255 MINNEAPOUS MN 55440
119612 STEVEN WALL APPRAISAL SERVICES INC 11,000.00 470 W 7BTH STREET CHANHASSEN MN 55317
107249 STREICHERS 46,930.02 10911 WEST HIGHWAY 55 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55441-0398
707238 STS CONSUITANTS 34,631.50 PO BOX 1238 BEDFORD PARK Il 60499
1D7649 SUBURBAN TIRE WHO�ESALE INC 1a,352.17 6940 BLECK DR ROCKFORD MN553�3
104664 SUN NEWSPAPERS 12,495.39 ACCOUNT 17201 EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55344
102547 SUNRAM CONSTRUCTION INC 13,248.00 20010 75TH AVE N CORCQRAN MN 55340
107233 SUPERIOR FORD INC 107,D14.10 9700 56TH AVE NO PLYMOUTH MN 55442
102D67 SWEENEY BROS TRACTOR INC 14,639.B0 4001 38TH ST S FARGO ND 581D4
t 13281 T C FIELD COMPANY 17,500.00 530 NORTH ROBER7 STREET ST PAUL MN 55101
120817 TETRATECH EM INC 64,OD9.47 DEP7 1642 DENVER C080291-1642
101189 THANE NAWKINS POLAR CHEVROLET 30,271.40 1801 E COUNTY RD F WHITE BEAR LAKE MN55110
1D2596 TKDA 29,434.98 1500 PIPER JAFFRAY PLAZA ST PAUL MN 55101-2140
116362 TOKLE INSP INC 44,400.20 174B 123RD AVE NW COON RAPIDS MN 55448
101244 TRI-STATE PUMP 8 CONTROL INC 25,025.11 PO BOX 7 CLEARWATER MN 55320
105316 TRUEMAN WELTERS 18,934.03 1600 HIGHWAY 55 EAST BUFFALO MN55313
tO5B42 TWIN LAKES BUSINESS PARK LLC 87,759.85 3060 METROPOLI7AN CENTRE MINNEAPOLIS MN55402
tD7250 UNIFORAtiS UNLIMITED 13,231.86 2220 LYNDALE AVE SO MINNEAPOIIS MN 55405
119360 UNIQUE BEAUTY 2D,ODD.�D 1912 57TH AVE N BROOKLYN CENTER MN 55430
102235 UNITED BUSINESS MAIL 22,587.38 405 35TH AVE NE MINNEAPOLIS MN55418
1D1623 VALLEY-RICH COMPANY INC 98,654J2 1<7 JONATHAN BLVD STE 4 CHASKA MN55318
107254 VAN PAPER CO 59,643.8) 210� STEWART ST PAUL MN55116
120506 VAN7AGE POINT?RANSFER AGENTS 17,699]5 C/O M& T BANK BALTIMORE MD21264-4636
t20648 VANTAGE POIN7 TRANSFER AGENTS 457 136,623.1 B Cf0 M 8 T BANK BALTIMORE MD 21264-4553
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1/1/2005 12/3112005
Minimum Amount: 10,OOO.DO
imum Count: t.00
102119 VARNER TRANSPORTATION INC 18,599.45 10508 OUEBEC AVE NO BROOKLYN PARK MN 55445
118198 VERDICON INC 12,140.44 PO BOX 409973 A7LANTA GA 30384-9000
10438� VIC'S AUTO BODY 17,370.07 6460 ZANE AVE NO BROOKLYN PARK MN 55429
102541 VISIBLE GIASS INC 17,720.00 11670 MAGNOLIA COURT CHAMPLIN MN 55316-2622
102639 WACKENHUT CORPORATION 13,075.10 PO BOX 277469 ATLANTA GA 30384-7469
t 19636 WALSN, DENNIS 10,000.00 1954 57TH AVE N BR�OKLYN CENTER MN 55430
101262 WASTE MANAGEMENT-BLAINE 27,192.23 PO BOX 9001054 LOUlSVILLE KY 40290-1054
115320 WELLS FARGO CARD SERVICES INC 11,349.84 PAYMENT REMITTANCE CENTER CAROL STREAM IL 60197-6426
1D1891 WELSH COMPANIES LLC 139,404.66 CM 3472 ST PAUL MN 55170-3472
1014D4 WEST MISSISSIPPI WMO 10,517.00
105404 WILSON DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 35,8B6.15 510 CHESTNUT ST CHASKA MN 55318
1D6055 WINE MERCHANTS 20,175.1B PO BOX 16328 ST PAUL MN 55116-0328
119082 WIRELESS INNOVATIONS 17,772.92 1323 144TH STREET NEW RICHMOND WI 54017
120962 WOLF PROTECTION AGENCY 21,749.96 10732 HANSON B�VD COON RAPIDS MN 55433
118903 XCEL ENERGY 624,722.18 825 RICE STREET ST PAUL MN5511�
107262 ZIEGLER INC 1�9,872.68 SDS 12-0436 MINNEAPOLIS MN55486
Count: 187 Report Total 22,451,672.35
City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
To: Mayor Kragness and Council Members C ody, Lasman, Niesen, and O'Connor
From: Michael J. McCauley
City Manager
Date: February 8, 2006
Re: Work Session Item: Council Member O'Connor discussion of vendors
Council Member O'Connor requested a Work Session Item to discuss the list of vendors
over $10,000 that was distributed with the January 20`�' Update. Attached is a copy of that
vendor list from the January 20 Update.
�301 Shingle Creek PQrkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD 14'umber (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
www.cityofbroohlyncenter.org
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Vendo� w Address 8 SSN AP Payment Summary Page 1
1/1@005 12/31/2005
Mimmum Amount: 1D.ODD.00
'inimum Count: 1.00
1D2942 ALLEGRA PRINT 8 IMAGING 13,694.10 8455 XERXES AVE N BRDOKLYN PARK MN55444
101909 ALTERNATIVE INDUSTRY RESOURCES INC 22,788.92 313t INVERNE55 LANE MOUND MN 55364
101665 AMERICANA FIREWORKS DISPLAY CO 10,DOD.00 t09� BURNSVILLE CENTER BURNSVILLE MN55306
1D5458 ANCOM COMMUNICATIONS INC 48,855.74 180D EAST CUfF ROAD BURNSVILLE MN 55337
102995 ANGEL ENVIRONMENTAI MANAGEMEtJT INC 28,393.75 1046 SEMINARY AVE ST PAUL MN551D4
119243 APPLIED CONCEPTS INC 11,D43.28 2609 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE PLAND TX 75074-146�
t01219 ARBOR DESIGN TREE SERVICE INC 334,622.28 PO 80X 290298 BRD�KLYN CENTER MN 55429
105933 ARCON CONSTRUCTION CO INC 3,210,843.42 43249 FRONTAGE RD NARRIS MN 55032
119677 ASIA SUPERMARKET 101,OD0.00
t19676 ASIAN FABRIC 11,000.00 19B0 STTH AVE N BROOKLYN CENTER MN55430
118194 B&8 PRODUCTS/RIGS 8 SQUADS 23,184.93 PO BOX 253 E�K RIVER MN 55330
101448 BARTON SAND 8 GRAVEL 70,088.05 NW 7089 MINNEAPOLIS MN 554B5-70B9
105496 BELA�R EXGAVATING 167,548.00 2200 DLD HIGHWAY B NW NEW BRIGHTON MN55112
101154 BELL80Y CORPORATION 97,159.14 NW 7938 MINNEAPOUS MN55482•)938
101152 BELLBOY CORPORATION BAR SUPPLY 13,6a6.15 NW 7938 MINNEAPO�IS MN55482J938
102686 BR16GS AND MORGAN 154,709.68 2200 FIRST NATIQNAL BANK BLDG 5T PAUL MM55t01
1D1330 BROOKDALE CHRYSLER PLYMOUTM 11,716.28 6121 BRODKIYN BLVD BROOKLYN CENTER MN55429
1�1927 BROOKLYN CENTER FiRE DEPARTMENT 157,346.00 RELtEF ASSOCIATION
1Q1520 BROOK�YN PEACEMAKER CENTER 45,764.02 �24D BROOKLYN BtVD SUITE 205 BROOKLYN CENTER MN 55429
1D1591 BRODKLYN PR�NTING 11,4H5.9B 7150 BOONE AVE N tF100 BROOKLYN PARK MN55428
101915 CARSON CLELLAND SCHREDER 248,720J4 6300 SHINGLE CK PKY J1305 BROOKLVN CENTER MN 55430
119678 CASH 8 PAWN 31,106.37 1964 57TH AVE N BROOKLYN CENTER MN55430
102�32 CBC PUBUC UTIUTIES g7,�gq,gg
1034B7 CENAIKO EXPO INC 13,394.00 9697 EAST RIVER ROAD MINNEAPOLIS MN55433
115309 CENTRAL PENSVON FUND 39,248.26 REMITTANCE FORM PROCESSING WASHIN6TON DC 20055-0076
119359 CkUCK WAGON 38,01D.03 1928 57TH AVE N BRO�KLYN CENTER MN 55430
102458 CITY Of BRODKLYN PARK 183,5�6.46 52DD 85th AVE NO BR�OKLYN PARK MN 55443
107793 CITY Of CRYSTAL 264,649.2� 4�41 DOUGLAS DRIVE NO CRYSTAL MN55422
1D13H9 CITY OF MAPLE GROVE 24,181J8 PO BOX 1180 MAPLE GROVE MN55311-6181
102390 CITY OF ROBBINSDALE 12,105.00 410D LAKEVIEW AVE�NO ROBBINSDALE MN55422
101290 CLAREYS SAFETY EOUIPMENT INC 15,4B6.02 3555 NINTH STREET NW t1200 ROCHESTER MN 55901
1D1155 COCA-COLABOTTLING 13,397.05 SD512-1015 MINNEAPOLIS MN554867015
1D140B COLUSYS 20,486.30 4990 NORTH HIGHWAY 189 NEW HOPE MN 55428
120955 COLUMBU$ EXTERIORS INC 10,240.D0 1B529 HWY 65 NE EAST BETHEL MN55011
I 106402 COMMUNITY EMERGENCV ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 13,5D0.00 6B40 78TH AVE NO BROOKLYN PARK MN 55445
119258 DAMON FARBER ASSOCIATES
191,�2�.13 823 NICOLLET MALL MtNNEAPOLIS MN55402
1D2058 DAVIES WATER EQUIP 15,434.05 PO BOX 1070 FARGO ND SBt07•107D
1D2638 DAY DISTRIBUTING COMPANY 104,449.80 5901 HIGHWAY 12 MAPLE PLAIN MN55359
706817 DELTADENTAL 67,663.D0 SDS 12-0944 MINNEAPOLIS MNy5q66-0944
101395 E H RENNER 8 S�NS 15,658.00 15688 JARVtS ST NW ELK RIVER MN 55330
104682 EAGLE WINE COMPANY 6�,506.96 489 NORThi PRIOR ST PAU� MN 55104
1D121� EAST SIDE BEVERAGE 543,341.65 '1260 GREV FOX RD ARDEN HILLS MNSSt12
101502 EDWARD DON 8 COMPANY 13.537.20 2562 PAYSPHERE CIRCIE CHICAGO IL 60674
121011 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 8 MAINTENANCE 28,9�5.00 1480 COUNTY ROAD 80 MAPLE PLAIN MN55359-9525
119606 ELK R�VER FORD INC 16.8B7.D0 17219 HIGHWAY 10 NW ELK RIVER MN 55330
721059 ENVfRONMENTAI WOOD SUPPLY LLC 51,240.OD 6 FIPTH STREET WEST if700 ST PAUL MN 55102
705866 FAIP'S NURSERY 8 LANDSCAPING 3�,9Ba.5D 934D FAIRWAY MAPL.E GROVE MN 55369
109540 FORTIS BENEFITS 20.355.20 PO BOX a19596 KANSAS CITY M06at4 t-6596
102832 GE CAPITAL 13,OB4.5D PO BOY, 31001-0271 PASADENA CA 91?tfi-02�1
105603 GREATER MINNEAPpL1S METRO HOUSING CORP 12,SOO.OD 15 SOUTH FIFTH STREET #71D MINNEAPOLIS MN55402
101267 6RIGGS COOPFR 8 CO 319,179.99 4B9 NORTH PRIOR ST PAUL MN 55104
104286 NARDRIVES INC 1,g15,ga4.21 1a475 QUIRAM DRIVE ROGERS MN553�4-9461
10358� HAWY,INS INC 35,964.84 PO BOX 9171 MINNEHPOLtS MN 55480-9171
•04235 HENNEPW COUN'Y INFORMi,TIONS 22,127.03 TECHNOLOGY DEPT MINNEAQOLIS MN 5Sag7-00�5
1t�295 HENNEPINC�UNTYSENTENGING 1',250.OD TOSERVICE MINNEAPOLIS MN554B�
101742 HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFFS OFf ICE 37,765.16 350 SOUTH STH STREE7 MINNEAPOUS MN 55415
117903 HtNNEPIN COUNTY TREA$URER 239,983.75 HFNN CTY ENVIRONMEN i AL HEA�TH HOPKINS MN 55343
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Vendor w Atltlress SSN AP Paymenl Summary p p
1/1/2005 12/31/ZDOS
Mi�imum Amount: 10,000.00
'inimum Gount: 1.OD
11327B HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY 31,495.28 13207 COLLECTIONS CENTER DR CHICAGO IL 6D693
t07711 NL8 TAUTGES REDPATH LTD 51,194.90 4810 WH1TE BEAR PARKWAY WHITE BEAR LAKE MN 55170
106784 HOHENSTEINS INC 2�,29B.55 2330 VENTURA DRIVE WDODBURY MN 55125-3929
117938 HYDRO METERING TECHNOLOGY 3�,889.32 12205 NICOLLET AVE 5 BURNSVILLE MN 55337
1D9538 ICMA p42,89�.t4 PO BOX 64553 BALTIMORE MD21264.4553
116276 IN CONTROL INC 19,118.81 10350 JAMESTOWN ST NE BLAINE MN 55449
1D1861 IND SCHOOL DISTRICT 286 64,288.BD 6500 MUMBOLDT AVE NO BROOKIYN CENTER MN 55430
102307 INfRATECH INC 35,039.50 21D4D COMMERCE BLVD ROGERS MN55374-9341
104945 iNNOVATIVE PRESENTATIONS 60,010.83 6235 EARLE BROWN DR BROOKLYN CENTER MN55430
718010 INVIRONMENTALISTS 49,99� 44 PO BOX 847305 DAILAS TX 75284•�305
119354 JANI-KING OF MINNESOTA INC 2D,OD6.D5 5930 SHINGLE GREEK PKWY BROOKIYN CENTER MN 55430
107189 JIFFY JR PRODUCTS 19,901.69 fi870 SHINGLE CREEK PKWY BROOKIYN CENTER MN 55430-1423
116631 JOHNCO LLC 93,360.00 1564 W UNIVERSITY AVE ST PAUL MN 55104
101376 JOHNSON BROTHERS 624,623.D1 PO BOX 16328 ST. PAUL MN 55104
119355 JOSLYN MANUFACTURING CO LLC 84,4D0.36 1500 MITTEL BLVD WOOD DALE IL 60191
11D082 JOSLYN MFG COMPANY llC 7D,174.11 9200 WEST FULLERTON FRANKLIN PARK IL 60731
102298 KENNEDY 8 GRAVEN 70,237.81 47D US BANK PLAZA MINNEAPOLIS MN 554�2
104076 KILLMER ELECTRIC CO INC 44,2�D.28 51�1 LAKELAND AVE NO CRYS?AL MN55429
103167 KLM ENGINEER�NG INC 13,924.59 PO BOX 897 LAKE ELMO MN 55042
107616 KRAMER ELECTRIC OF WATKINS INC 15,953.70 PO BOX 337 WATKINS MN55389
1D142Q KUETHER DISTR CO 784,858.12 6982 HIGHWAY JI65 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55432
119343 LAKE CITY AUTO 20,D00.00 200D 57TH AVE N BROOKLYN CENTER MN 55430
109797 LAMETTI 8 SONS 14,926.00 16028 FOREST BLVD N HUGO MN 55038
1'19665 LANEL CROSSINGS LP 20,000.00 4601 EXCELSIOR BLVD t�650 S7 LOUIS PARK MN 55416
119680 LAUNDRY KING 11,DOO.D� 1980 57TH AVE N BROOKLYN CENTER MN 55430
102400 �EAGUE OF MtNNESOTA CITIES 17,759.95 FINANCE DEPARTMENT ST PAUL MN 55103
t02148 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE TRUST 519,374.83 C/0 BERKLEY RISK SERVICES INC MINNEAPOUS MN55458-1517
12D875 LEE, MAIKO 15,000.00 FASHION AND FABRICS
t03112 LEGEND TECHNiCAL SERVICE INC 27,880.00 BB EMPIRE DRIVE ST PAUL MN 551�3
109610 LELS LOCAL 82 86 16,317.00 327 YORK AVE ST PAUL MN 55101-4039
106381 LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS 12,475.05 37DD 74TH AVE N BROOKLYN PARK MN 55a43
1�7198 LOGIS 543,8D0.53 5750 DULUTH STREET GOLDEN VALLEY MN 5 54 22-4 0 36
108828 LOUCKS ASSOCIATES 16,665.49 7200 HEMLOCK LANE MINNEAPOl15 MN 5536B-5592
104163 IUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES INC 211,B88.93 PO BOX 1654 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55480•7414
101475 MARK VII DISTRIB 334,350.10 475 NORTH PRIOR 5T PAUL MN 55104
103116 MAVO SYSTEMS 134,41�.88 430D MAIN STREET FR�DLEY MN 55421-2769
102944 MEDICA 870,546.32 NW 7958 MINNEAPOLIS MN554B5-7958
101975 METRO ATHLETIC SUPPLY 13,750,56 7128 WASHINGTON AVE SO EDINA MN 55439
118267 METRO NORTH CONVENTION 363,545.02 AND VISITORS BUREAU BROOKLYM CENTER MN 5543D
101258 METRO SALES INC 16,748,20 162� EAST 78TH STREET MINNEAPQLIS MN 55423
102500 METROPOIITAN COUNCIL 33,3�3.50 ENVIRpNMENT SERVICES DIVISION 5T PAUI MN 55107
102654 METROPOLI7AN COUNCIL ENV�RONMENTAL SERV 1,516,841.77 SDS 12-1D64 MINNEAPOLIS MN554861064
101B53 MINNEGASCO 3D0,2�2.04 SDS 1D-OD31 MINNEAPOUS MN55486
107576 MINNESOTA CHILD SUPPOR'f SD,280J4 PAYMENT GENTER ST PAUL MN 55164-0306
10228� MINNES07A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 35,472.93
�9345 MINNESOTA MAR?IAL ARTS 20,OOD.00 1916 57TH AVE N BROOKLYN CENTER MN 55430
t10864 MIRAGE ADVERTISING 2�,2D429 2585 HAMLINE HVE N ROSEVILIE MNSSt13
1D1226 MN POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY 14,305.00 52U LAFAYETTE RaAD ST-PAUL MN 55155
t19661 MONK WOK 20,D00.00 t916 57TH AVE N BROOY,LYN CENTER MN55430
10�331 MORTON SALT St,336.40 PO BOY. 93052 CHICAGO IL 6D673
118635 MOTOROLA 280,672.61 131D8 COLLECTIDNS CENTER DR CHICAGO IL 60693
102486 MSP COMMUNICATIONS 11,211.06 220 SOUTH 6TH STREE7 MINNEAPOUS MN 55402-45D7
10720i MTI DISTRIBUTING INC 68,158.0� SDS 12-1900 MiNNEAPOLIS MN55486-1900
>>g�» NAPA AUTO PAR75 18,193.3'I 5959 COLLECTIDNS CENTER CHICAGO Il 6D693
105949 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 2a,953.62 PO BOX a181 CAROL STREAM IL 6019�-4181
1D1316 NpP,7H METRO MAYORS ASSOCIATION 15,365.D0 B525 EDINBROOK CROSSING BROUKLYN PARK MN 55443
119682 NOR7HBROOK BEAUTY CENTER t0,000.D0 1954 57TH AVE N BROOY.LYN CENTER MN 55430
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Vendor w Address 8 SSN AP Payment Summary Page 3
1/1l2005 12l3t12005
Minimum Amount: t0,D00.00
nimum Count: 1,00
10ta43 NORTHWEST HEMNEPIN HUMAN SERVICE COUNCIL 12,577.00 6t20 EAR�E BROWN DRIVE t1230 BROOKLYN CENTER MN55430
101966 NYSTROM PUBLISHING CO 15,450.OD 9100 COTTDNWOOD �ANE MAPLE GORVE MN55369
105467 ODLAND PROTECTIVE GOATINGS 18,300.00 7655 VERNON STREET ROCKFORD MN 553�3
102a06 OFPICE DEPOT 29,103.8� PO BOX 633211 CINCINNATI OH 45263-3211
102207 ON 51TE SANITATIDN 14,726.67 95 WOODLYNN AVE ST PAUL MN 55117
101644 PAUSTIS 8 SONS 35,956.33 1�3D0 MEDINA ROP.D PLYMOUTH MNSSaa7
120858 PAVEY BROTHERS INC 20,906.25 PO BOX 18 HAMEL MN 55340
1D1843 PEAK STAFFING 103,182.79 5821 CEDAR LAKE ROAD MINNEAPOL�S MN55a16
120571 PEARSON BROS INC t 16,327.58 24D ST JOHN'S STREET LORETTO MN 5535�
107410 PERA 1,088,999.63 PO BOX 75608 5T PAUL MN 551�5-D608
101632 PHILIIPS WINE d SPIRITS 1�6,918.21 PO BOX 16328 ST PAUI MN55104
107224 POSTMASTER PERMT2'170 28,928.Q5 3501 BROADWAY ST WNDW D12 MINNEAPOLIS MN55413
120552 PRESCRIPTION LANDSCAPE 10.663.56 1311 SYLVAN STREET 5T PAUL MN55117
113677 PRINTING RESOURCES INC 11,815.12 572 SHOREVIEW PARK DRIVE SHOREVIEW MN 55126
119683 PRO NAILS 20,DOD.DO 7956 57TH AVE N BROOKLYN CENTER MN 55430
10174D PROGRESSIVE CONSULTING ENGINEERS 2fi,183.28 6120 EARLE BROWN DR MINNEAPOLIS MN 55430-2581
107042 PROGRESSIVE CONTRACTORS INC 100,383.4D 141Z3 �2ND STREE7 NE ST MICHAEL MN 55376-041fi
102D81 PROJECT PEACE 48,750.59 10650 COUNTY RD 81 MAPLE GROVE MN 55369
105675 PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE 27,914.48
120856 QUALITY RESTORATION SERVICES INC 35,345.04 3066 SPRUCE STREET ST PAUL MN55t17
1D1662 �UALITY WINE 2DB,517.05 PO BOX 1105 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55440
t t 7262 OwEST 100,465.91 PD BOX 173821 DENVER CO BD217-3821
701924 RAY JORDAN S SONS INC 12,D02.55 19D1 KLONOIKE DR NE EAST BETHEL MN 55011
1203B7 ROCHESTER FORD 30,759.38 4900 HWY 52 NORTH ROCHESTER MN 55901
102056 ROUSE MEChlANICAL iNC 10,256.36 �320 OXFORD STREET ST �OUIS PARK MN 55426
118464 S R WEIDEMA INC 248,OO6.B4 17800 113TH AVE N MAPLE GROVE MN 55369
102375 SEGAL WHOLESALE INC 35,276.52 7B48 12TH AVE SO BLODM�NGTON MN 55425-1001
107234 SEH INC 207,689.43 3535 VADNAIS CENTER DRIVE ST PAUL MN 55110
101396 SHINGLE CREEK WMO 34,620.00
107294 SOFTWARE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL INC 26,525.51 PO BOX 8500-41155 PHI�ADELPHIA PA 19178
11 B353 SPECIALTY WINE BEVERAGES LlC 14,285.92 7308 ASPEN LANE N it153 BROOKLYN PARK MN 5542B
1D1565 SPRtNGSTED 32,U13.16 380 JACKSON STREET 5T PAUL MN 55101-2887
�15829 SPRINTPCS 11,433.5�
107230 STAR TRIBUNE 24,323.25 PO BOX 1255 MINNEAPO�IS MN 55440
119612 STEVEN WALL APPRAISAL SERV�CES INC 11,ODO.DO 470 W 78TH STREET CNANHASSEN MN553t7
107249 STREICHERS 46,93�.02 1D911 WEST HIGHWAY 55 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55441-0398
t0723B STS CONSUITANTS 34,631.50 PO BOX 1238 BEDFORD PARK IL 80499
107649 SUBURBAN TIRE WHOLESALE INC 14,352.17 6940 BLECK DR ROCKFORD MN 55373
tD4664 SUN NEWSPAPERS 12,495.39 ACCOUNT 17201 EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55344
102547 SUNRAM CONSTRUCTtON INC 13,248.00 2001D 75TM AVE N CORCORAN MN 55340
107233 SUPERIOR fORD INC 107,D14.10 9700 S6TH AVE NO PLYMOUTH MN 55442
102067 SWEENEY BROS TRACTOR INC 14,639.80 4001 38TH ST 5 FAR60 ND SB104
i 13281 T C FIELD 8 COMPANY 17,500.00 530 NDRTH RpBER"f STREET ST PAUI MN 5510i
120817 7ETRHTECH EM INC 64,009.a7 DEPT t642 DENVER C080291-t642
101189 THANE MAWKINS POLAR CHEVROLET 30,2�1.40 1801 E COUNTY RD F WHITE BEAR LAKE MN55t10
1D2596 TKDA 29,434.98 1500 PIPER JAFFRAY PLAZA 5? PAUL MN 55t01-2t40
11fi362 7pKLE INSP INC 44,aD0.Z0 1�48 123RD AVE NW COON RAPIDS MN55aa8
1D1244 TRI-STNTE PUMP S GONTROI INC 25,025.11 P0 80X 7 CLEARWATER MN 5532D
105316 TRUEIdAN VJELTERS 18,934.03 160D HIGHWAY 55 EAST BUFFALO MN 55313
i05842 TWIN LAY,ES BUSINESS PARK LLC 87,759.B5 3060 METROQOLtTAN CENTRE MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402
t07250 UNIFORMS UNLIMITED 13,231.B6 2220 LYNDALE AVE SO MINNEAPOLIS MN55405
119360 UNIQUE BEAUTY 20,DOD.00 1912 57TH AVE N BRODKLYN CENTER MN 55430
102235 UNITED BUSINESS MAIL 22,SB7.3B 405 35TH AVE NE MINNEAPDLIS MN 55418
1623 VA:LEV-RICH COMPANY INC 98,fi54.72 �47 JONATHAN BIVD STE 4 CHASKA MN 55316
7254 VAN PAPER CO 19.643.87 2107 STEWART ST PAUL MN 55116
12D506 VAN7kGE ?OIN??RANSF�R AGENTS 1�,69°.75 UO M d T BANK BALTIMORE MD2126a-4636
t2064B VANTAGE POINT TftANS�EP. AGENTS 457 136,623-18 C/G M 8' BANK BA;Ttiv10RE MD21264-4553
RSSAPPYSUM 1OG200D1V0 CITY OF $ROOKLYN CENTER 1/19/2006 9:35:72
Vendor w Address 8 SSN AP Payment Summary Page 4
1/1/2005 12/31/Z005
Minimum Amount: 10,000.00
nimum Count: t.DO
102119 VARNER TRANSPORTATION !NC 18,599 45 10508 OUEBEC AVE NO BROOKLYN PARK MN SSa45
118196 VERDICON INC 12,740.44 PO BOX 4D89�3 ATLANTA GA 3D384-9000
10438� VIC'S AUTO BODY 11,370.0'f 6460 2ANE AVE NO BROOKLYN PARK MN 55429
102541 VISIBLE GLA55 INC 17,72D.00 1167D MAGNOIIA COURT CNAMPLIN MN 55316-2622
102639 WACKENNUT CORPORATION 13,075.10 PO BOX 27)469 ATLANTA GA 3D384-�469
119636 WAlSH, DENNIS 10,000.00 1954 57TH AVE N BROOKLYN CEN7ER MN 55430
101262 WASTE MANAGEMENT-BLAINE 27,792.23 PO BOX 90D1050 LOUISVILLE KY a0290-tOSa
115320 WELLS FARGO CARD SERVICES INC 11,349.8e PAYMENT REMiTTANCE CENTER CAROL STREAM IL 6019�-6426
101891 WELSH COMPANIES LLC 139,404.66 GM 3472 ST PAUL MN 55170-3472
1D1404 WEST MISSISSIPPI WMD 1D,517.00
1D5404 WI�SON DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 35,8B6.15 510 CHESTNUT 5T CHASKA MN 55318
106055 WINE MERCHANTS 20,175.18 PO BOX 16328 57 PAUL MN 5511b-0328
119082 WIRELESS fNNOVATIONS 1),7�2.92 1323 144TH STREET NEW RICHMOND WI 54D17
12D962 W�Lf PROTECTION AGENCY 21,748.96 10132 HANSON BLVD CDON RAPIDS MN 55433
1189D3 XCEL ENERGY 624,722J8 825 RICE STREET ST PAUi MN 55117
107262 21EGLER �NC 109,872.68 SDS 12-0436 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55486
Count: 181 Report Total 22,451,672.35
City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
To: Mayor Kragness and Council Mernbers Carmody, Lasman, Niesen, and O'Connor
From: Michael J. McCaul�y
City Manager
i 3
Date: February 8, 2006
Re: Work Session Item: Mayor Kragness Financial Institutions
As indicated in the attached e-mail, Mayor Kragness requested a Work Session item
regarding banking.
The City designates a number of depositories annually that are approved for placeinent of
funds. This is distinguished from the provision of our general banking services. For our
general banking services, we do a request for proposals and analyze most beneficial
offset of charges verses interest. It is an involved undertaking. The schedule calls for
proposals to be taken in 2008 again. The City Council ultimately makes the placement
based on the analysis. Banks need to follow a number of state requirements for
collateralization of funds.
�6301 Shingle Creek P¢rkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (�63) 569-3494
www. cityo fbrooklyncenter. org
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Michael McCauley
From: Myrna Kragness
Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 1Q:19 AM
To: Michael McCauley
Subject: Financial Institutions
Mike,
What is the criteria for banks or financial institutions that hold city money? Who decides?
Can you put this item on our work session for the 13th.
02/07/2006
City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
To: Mayar Kragness and Council embers Carmody, Lasman, Niesen, and O'Connor
From: Michael J. McCaule
City Manager
Date: February 9, 2006
Re: Work Agenda: Council Member Carmody
Council Member Carmody requested a discussion of whether to continue with planning
to have a facilitated City Council retreat.
�6301 Shin le Creek Parkwa Recreation and Communit Center Phone TDD Number
g y y
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
www. cityo fbrooklyncenter. org
City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
To: Mayor Kragness and Council Members Carmody, Lasman, Niesen, and O'Connor
From: Michael J. McCaule
City Manager
Date: February 9, 2006
Re: Work Agenda: Council Member O'Connor discussion of Liquor Store #2
Council Member O'Connor requested a Work Session Agenda Item to discuss the year
end results of Liquar Store #2 and what was going to be done about Liquor Store #2. She
also wanted to discuss whether this should be part of the joint work session with the
Financial Commission on March 6�'.
The Preliminary Year End results for the Liquor Fund are attached.
�6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
FAX (763) 569-3494
ww w. cityo fbrooklyncenter. org
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
LIQUOR FUND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2005 and 2004
Finance Department
2/8/2006
LIQUOR FUND
BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2005 and 2004
ASSETS 2005 2004
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and Investments 720,246 578,021
Accounts Receivable 7,780 7,990
Inventory 554,300 552,689
Prepaid Expenses 20,594 1,886
Prepaid Rent 18,913
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 1,302,920 1,159,499
NONCURRENT ASSETS
Fixed Assets:
Land, Buildings, and Equipment 303,937' 303,937
Accumulated Depreciation (177,992j (142,362)
Totai Fixed Assets 125,945 161,575
TOTAL NONCURRENT ASSETS '125,945 161,575
TOTAL ASSETS �,428 1,321
LIABIUTIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts Payabie 210,651 154,.951
Accrued Salaries Benefits Payabie 9,550 7,754
Deferred Revenue Gift Certificates'' 320 145
TOTAL CURRENT LIABICITIES 220,521 162,850
TOTAL LIABILITIES 220 ,521 162,850
FUND EQUITY
Retained Earnings
As of January 1, 2005 and 2004 1,158,223 1,218,552
Income (Loss) Before Capital Outlay 175,121 64,672
Capital Project Fund Transfer (125,000) (125,000)
Total Retained Earnings 1,208,344 1,158,224
TOTAL FUND EQUITY �,208 �,�5s,224
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY �,42s 1,32�,074
Zisr2oos
LIQUOR FUND
Statement of Revenues 8� Expenses
For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2005 and 2004
December December YTD YTD
2005 2004 2005 2004
OPERATING REVENUES
Liquor Sales 195,907 169,659 1,588,590 1,391,906
Wine Sates 88,484 81,204 584,184 498,890
BeerSales 211,957 191,304 2,283,390 1,993,481
Mix Sales Nontaxable 7,986 3,147 50,430 31,882
Mix Sales Taxable 7,028 5,832 61,043 51,927
Miscellaneous Sales
1 1
,22 5,259 42,594 58,548
Bottle Deposit Revenue {1,898) 1 (140) 42
Total Sales 510,685 456,406 4,610,091 4,026,676
COST OF SALES
Liquor 142,993 126,054 1;177,132 1,017,806
Wine 60,100 56,969 407,895 342,421
Beer 167,026 151,469 1,795,468 1,551,421
Mix Nontaxable 5,861 2,133 34,379 20,988
Mix Taxable 4,593 4,056 39,521 35,430
Miscellaneous 862. 3,778 28,544 40,386
Delivery Charges 4,254 3,751 21,230 20,804
Inventory Vanance 8 Breakage 1,392 7 14,016 6,366
Total Cost of Sales 387,081 348,217 3,518,185 3,035,622
GROSS PROFIT 123,604 108,189 1,091,906 991,054
OPERATING EXPENSE
Salaries and Wages 34,804 41,071 378,042 383,692
Fringe Benefits 6,454 6,325 77,251 74,225
Supplies 1,613 6,533 14,286 39,098
Purchased Services 339 0 6,272 6,567
Communications 4,646 5,429 29,320 28,884
Repair Rentaf 20,556 16,551 247,755 236,378
8pecial Events 26 0 2,992 0
Other Contractual Services 5,835 5,427 64,057 58,016
Logis Charges 712 333 5,779 4,655
Central Garage Charges 119 112 1,118 1,343
Insurance (1,674) (902) 9,796 11,175
Utilities 5,773 2,710 35,089 27,065
Administrative Service Transfer 2,709 2,710 32,518 32,516
Depreciation 2,970 3,009 35,630 35,624
Total Operating Expense 84,882 89,308 939,905 939,238
NET OPERATING INCOME 38,722 18,881 152,001 51,816
NONOPERATING REVENUE
Miscelianeous Revenues 90 0 6,408 2,000
Refunds Reimbursements 75 0 863 1,647
Unrealized Gain/Loss on Inv. 829 {1,279) 829 (1,279)
Interest Earnings 2,098 10,489 15,020 10,488
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE
CAPITAL OUTLAY TRANSFER 41,814 28,091 175,121 64,672
CapitalOutlay 0 0 0 0
Capital Outiay moved to Capital Assets 0 (50,934) 0 0
Capital Funds Transfer 125,000 125,000 125,OOD 125,000
NET INCOME (LOSS) (83,186) (45,975) 50,121 (60,328)
2/8/2006
BC LIQUOR #1
Statement of Revenues 8 Expenses
For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2005 and 2004
December December YTD YTD Budgeted of
2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 Budqet
OPERATING REVENUES
Liquor Sales 142,067 126,684 1,144,236 1,109,326 1,105,000 103.55%
Wine Sales 61,514 59,816 410,719 388,301 393,575 104.36°!0
Beer Sales 145,236 140,409 1,597,674 1,566,093 1,627,512 98.17%
Mix Sales Nontaxable 5,750 2,115 34,354 23,615 26,650 128.91%
Mix Sales Taxable 4,900 4,348 42,209 39,882 39,975 105.59°/a
Miscelianeous Sales 877 3,904 29;025 44,584 57.200 50.74%
Bottle Deposit Revenue �347) 24 (98) 25 88 -111.36%
Total Sales 359,997 337,300 3,258;119 3,171,826 3,250,000 100.25%
COST OF SALES
Liquor 104,764 93,939 847,085 809,646 806,650 105.01
Wine 42,205 42;035 286,277 265,106 266,057 107.60%
Beer 114,335 110,973` 1,254,807 1,216,815 1,258,135 99.74%
Mix Nontaxable 4,143 1,400 23,238 15,482 17,695 131.33%
Mix Taxable 3,496 3,OSt 26,748 27,008 27,023 98.98%
Miscellaneous 630 2,836 19,767 30,840 39,868 49.58%
Delivery Charges 2,952 2,760 15,069 14,857 16,168 93.20%
Inventory Variance Breakage 1,281` 0 13,451 4,977 6,421 209.48%
Total Cost of Sales 273,806 256,994 2,486,442 2,384,731 2,438,017 101.99%
GROSS PROFIT 86,191 80,306 771,677 787,095 811,983 95.04%
OPERATING EXPENSE
Salaries and Wages 23,064 13,719 239,846 235,049 261,593 91.69%a
Fringe Benefits 4,462 3,016 53,511 47,499 52,132 102.65%
Supplies 1,103 4,216 10,131 22,251 13,240 76.52%
Purchased Services 339 0 5,756 5,236 4,604 125.02%
Communications 3,192 2,576 18,835 14,637 18,488 101.88%
Repair Rental 12,755 8,771 151,169 140,240 148,358 101.89%
Special Events 13 0 2,114 0 0 0.00%
Other Contractuai Services 3,870 3,723 41,587 40,422 42,405 98.07%
Logis Charges 430 200 3,296 2,690 3,151 104.60%
Central Garage Charges 61 56 574 671 856 67.06%
Insurance (1,430) (1,408) 6,064 5,467 7,982 75.97%
Utilities 2,864 1,285 16,595 13,822 13,612 121.91
Administrative Service Transfer 1,900 1,876 22.799 22,517 44,268 51.50%
Depreciation 2,970 3,009 35,630 35,624 36,000 98.97%
Total Operating Expense 55,593 41,039 607,907 586,125 646,689 94.00%
NET OPERATING INCOME 30,598 39,267 163,770 200,970 165,294 99.08%
OTHER REVENUE
Miscellaneous Revenues 90 0 6,358 2,000 2,000 317.90%
Refunds Reimburements 75 0 863 1,349 0 0.00%
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Inv. 829 (1,279) 82g (1,27g) 0 0.00%
Interest Earnings 1.511 10,489 7,972 10,488 0 0.00%
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE
CAPITAL OUTLAY s 33,103 S 48,477 179,792 213,528 167,294 107.47%
CapitalOutlay 0 0 0 0 0 0.00%
Capital OuUay moved to Capital Assets 0 0 0 0 0 0.00%
Capital Projects Fund Transfer 125.000 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 100.00%
NET INCOME (LOSS) (91,897) (76,523} 54,792 88,52& 42,294 129.55%
2/8/2006
BC LIQUOR #2
Statement of Revenues Expenses
I For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2005 and 2004
December December YTD YTD Budgeted of
2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 Budget
OPERATING REVENUES
Liquor Sales 53,840 42,975 444,354 282,580 510,000 87.13%
Wine Sales 26,970 21,388 173,465 110,589 181,650 95.49%
Beer Sales 66.721 50,895 685,716 427,388 751,156 91.29%
Mix Sales Nontaxable 2,236 1,032 16,076 8,267 12,300 130.70%
Mix Sales Taxable 2,128 1,484 18,834 12,045 18,450 102.08°/a
Miscellaneous Sales 344 1,355 13,569 13,964 28,400 47.78%
Bottle Deposit Revenue 51,551) (23) �423 17 42 -100.00%
Total Sales 150,688 119,106 1,351;972 854,850 1,501.998 90.01%
COST OF SAIES
Liquor 38,229 32,115 330,047 208,160 372,300 88.65%
Wine 17,895 14,934 121,618 77.315 122,795 99.04%
Beer 52,691 40;496 540,661 334,606 580,677 93.11
Mix-Nontaxable 1,718 733 Y1,141 5,506 8,167 136.41°�
Mix Taxable 1,097 1,005 12,773 8,422 12,472 102.41
Miscellaneous 232 942 8,777 9,546 18,400 47.70%
Delivery Charges 1,302 991 6,161 5,947 7,438 82.83%
Inventory Variance Breakage 111 7 565 1,389 2,954 19.13%
Total Cost of Sales 113,275 91,223 1,031,743 650,891 1,125,203 91.69%
GROSS PROFIT 37,413 27,883 320,229 203,959 376,795 84.99%
OPERATING EXPENSE
Salaries and Wages 11,740 27,352 138,196 148,643 146,337 94.44%
Fringe Benefits 1,992 3,309 23,740 26,726 32,098 73.96%
Supplies 510 2,317 4,155 16,847 7,968 52.15%
Purchased Service§ 0 0 516 1,331 4,000 12.90%
Communications 1,454 2,853 1Q485 14,247 12,900 81.28%
Repair 8 Rental 7,801 7,780 96,586 96,138 95,860 100.76%
Special Events 13 0 878 0 0 0.00%
Other Contractual Services 1,965 1,704 22,470 17,594 22,171 101.35%
Logis Charges 282 133 2,483 1,965 2,101 118.18%
Central Garage Charges 58 56 544 672 785 69.30%
Insurance (244) 506 3,732 5,708 4,792 77.88%
Utilities 2,909 1,425 18,494 13,243 14,974 123.51
Administrative Service Transfer 809 834 9,719 9,999 20,874 46.56%
Depreciation 0 0 0 0 10,000 0.00%
Total Operating Expense 29,289 48,269 331,998 353,113 374,860 88.57%
NET OPERATING INCOME 8 124 20 386 11 7
69 149 154 1
,935 -608.22 /a
OTHER REVENUE
Miscellaneous Revenues 0 0 50 0 0 0.00%
Refunds Reimburements 0 0 0 298 0 0.00°/a
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Inv. 0 0 a
0 0 0 0.
00 /o
Interest Earnings 587 0 7,048 0 0 0.00%
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE
CAPITAL OUTLAY a 8,711 S (20,386) S (4,671) S (148,856) S 1,935 -241.40%
CapitalOutlay 0 0 0 0 0
000/a
Capital Outiay moved to Capital Asset 0 (50,934) 0 0 0 0.00%
Capital Projects Fund Transfer 0 0 0 0 0 0.00%
NET INCOME (LOSS) 8,711 30,548 (4,671) (148,856) 1,935 -241.40%
I
2/8/2006
Datie: January 20, 2006
To: Brooklyn Center Mayor and City Councilmembers; City Manager
From: Councilmember Diane Niesen
Re Ordinance #12: Building Maintenance and Occupancy
Over the last year and a half I have put forth information and opinions related to the above noted City
Ordinance. This memo outlines areas of requested review and actioi� with supporting rationales. I believe
that with these limited nutnber of changes, the comments I presented to the Council in mid-2005 (07-ZS and
8-8) would be addressed in fu1L I think it is fair to ask that comments and recommendations from the
Housing Commission be completed and submitted to Council within a three-month timeframe from date of
receipt.
Terms
Rental dwelling or dwelling unit: A non-homesteaded Rl or RZ dwelling or dwelling unit for rent or
lease.
Rationale: This law is enforceable and supportive of people's legal privacy rights. The homestead status of
a property is public record.
Duplex: Two dwelling units located on one lot that do not share common walls or floors. (Initial proposal
of a description; no need then for mother-in-law apartment definition.)
Mother-in-Law Apartments
Recognition of the permissibility of mother-in-law apartments.
Rationale: Commonly known and accepted housing configuration that supports families and extended
families and rights to their individual privacy.
Re£ Star Tribune, 07-31-04 article in Homes: Aiming far the Stars, by Neal Gendler.
"Before becoming a Realtor eight years ago, he (Terry Eggan) was a builder who
cautioned clients against designing something too unusual, lest few people want it at
sale time. But he's sure the observatory and an in-law apartment on the ground
level add marketability... A bigger priority at the time was incorporating space for
Eggan's parents into the home... An obvious requirement for the in-law apartment
was that it have no stairs. Another was to give each couple their own home. "I don't
even know that they're there most of the time," Eggan said. "They don't have to ask
us for anything," which is important with two households under one roof... "If you
have it set up so they have their own space, it works beautifully. If you have them
sharing the kitchen or bathrooms, you're asking for trouble."... he expects
increasing demand for in-law apartments. He said at least three people who saw
the house subsequently built in-law apartments."
I/31/2006 page 1 of2
Penalties/Remedies
Review for appropriateness, fairness, and likeliness of court support keeping citizen-friendly outcome-based
results in perspective, and consider separating penalties for R1 and R2 violations vs multi-family.
Ordinance Organization (tabie of contents)
12-900: OIf this continues to be tlie lead-in section for rental properties, offer more explanatory text than
solely: "Purpose." Perhaps shift this to beneath the section titled: Licensing of Rental Units. (12-901)
The sections numbered within the sequence: 12-9� end at 12-914 Tenant Background Checks. If
subsequent sections also apply to the Licensing of Rental Units, renumber to keep them in this same
sequence (12-9�c vs. 12-1001 [Enforcement and Inspection Authority], etc.).
I/31/2006 page 2 of 2
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Michael McCauley
From: Diane Niesen
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 7:30 PM
To: Michael McCauley
Subject: improving communication efforts with the Community
To: Michael McCauley, city manager
For: Upcoming Work Session
On City website, I believe we shouid provide these elements:
A list of Ciry Ordinances that are either under Council consideration, and/or expected to be on an upcoming
Agenda soon.
Agenda for next regular meeting in text form at the root of the Council site (no drilling down for peopie, use of
commonly understood terminology that is complete as to the action proposed)
I'm concerned that people are not hearing about proposed law changes, and that subsequently the Council is at a
decision-making disadvantage vs. having appropriate community-informed input. With Ordinance changes,
especially those that wiil impact an entire community (e.g., proposed parking law change for R1 areas), there
should be No Surprises, or, if some people say they were uninformed, that it can be shown that a good faith effort
was made to get the word out to our residents (vs. just legal compliance).
With the maturing of mass communication technology, there should be scant reason why important Council
actions under conside�ation can't garner increasingly more attention in the community.
At the NLC I picked up some good ideas from communities working to expand community conversation (#wo-way
dialogue) and feel strongly that Brooklyn Center should build on its efforts to get people involved in our
Opportunity Site planning, and find more/better ways to reach our population with government messages that may
affect their daily lives.
Fr: Diane Niesen, councilmember
P.S. My previous email was also intended for a Work Session
02/08/2006
To: Mayor Kragness and Council Members Carmody, Lasman, Niesen, and O'Connor
From: Michael J. McCauley
City Manager
Date: February 9, 2006
Re: City Manager Evaluation
The materials were sent with last week's update.