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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 01-28 CCM Regular Session 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 28, 2008 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, Director of Fiscal Support Services Dan Jordet, Community Development Director Gary Eitel, Assistant to the City Manager Vickie Schleuning, Police Chief Scott Bechthold, City Clerk Sharon Knutson and Carol Hamer, Timesaver Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. No one wished to address the City Council. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Councilmember Yelich requested a moment of silence and personal reflection as the Invocation. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:02 p .m. 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, Director of Fiscal Support Services Dan Jordet, Community Development Director Gary Eitel, Assistant to the City Manager Vickie Schleuning, Police Chief Scott Bechthold, City Clerk Sharon Knutson, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Secretarial, Inc. 01/28/08 -1- 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported attending the following meetings: January 24, 2008, Riverwood Neighborhood Association Meeting: Police officers from the cities of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park were in attendance at the meeting and reported on the apprehension of burglars in the process of a home break -in. The officers emphasized that their success was made possible by an active and alert neighborhood watch in the cities of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park, and that the police departments are only as good as the neighborhood watches. Councilmember Ryan recited the mission statement of the Riverwood Neighborhood Association. He encouraged other neighborhoods to follow Riverwood's example and put together similar associations. January 26, 2008, Legislative Breakfast Meeting hosted by the City of Crystal: Consensus was reached by those present on the need for action this session in the legislature in the areas of the LGA formula, transportation, education, and that a cooperative effort will be necessary amongst the cities. Councilmember Lasman reported on attending the following meetings: January 16, 2008, Crime Prevention Program meeting. January 17, 2008 January 24, 2008 Brooklyn Center Birthday Party Award Night Committee Meetings: Plans are finalizing for the event that is scheduled for February 2nd. January 25, 2008, North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting: The new director outlined her plans for the Chamber, which includes changing the number of members on the board and changing the bylaws. There will be a focus on new member and present member retention. January 26, 2008, Legislative Breakfast Meeting hosted by the City of Crystal: There was discussion about 2008 being the year of Minnesota's Sesquicentennial. January 26, 2008, Award Ceremony at Crowne Plaza: Community Center employee Steve Kahill was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Minnesota United States Specialty Sports Association. Councilmember Yelich reported on attending the January 15, 2008, Park and Recreation Commission meeting. He stated the City is doing an excellent job of maintaining eight ice rinks in the City, two of which have warming houses that are open. He encouraged residents to take the opportunity to enjoy the rink facilities the City is providing. Councilmember O'Connor reported on attending the Earle Brown Festival Meeting and the Legislative Breakfast Meeting hosted by the City of Crystal. She reminded the public that caucuses will be held on Tuesday, February 5th. Mayor Willson reported on presenting the State of the City Address at Edinborough. He reported on attending the following meetings: January 26, 2008, Legislative Breakfast Meeting hosted by the City of Crystal. January 24, 2008, Riverwood Neighborhood Association Meeting: A key thing in the apprehension of the burglars involved in the home break -in is that the residence was in Brooklyn Park, and the watch group was in the Riverwood Neighborhood in Brooklyn Center. The residents in Brooklyn Park have now formed an association as well. 01/28/08 -2- 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved: 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 14, 2008 Study Session 2. January 14, 2008 Regular Session 3. January 14, 2008 Executive Session 4. January 14, 2008 Work Session 5. January 17, 2008 Special Session 6. January 17, 2008 Executive Session 7b. LICENSES FIREWORKS PERMANENT Walgreens 6390 Brooklyn Blvd GASOLINE SERVICE STATION Brooklyn BP Inc. 6044 Brooklyn Blvd MECHANICAL Alta Heating and Plumbing 19260 Mushtown Road, Prior Lake RENTAL 6807 Humboldt Ave N, C202 Jeffrey Jambeck 512465 th Ave N Joseph Okrakene TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT CVS /pharmacy 5801 Brooklyn Blvd Brooklyn BP Inc. 6044 Brooklyn Blvd S I Tobacco 6930 Brooklyn Blvd, Suite 8 Motion passed unanimously. 8. PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS None. 9. PUBLIC HEARING None. 10. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS None. 11. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 11a. AMEND 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Mr. Boganey introduced the item and stated the purpose of the amendment to the 2008 City Council meeting schedule. He noted this meeting may be closed to the public if Council chooses. 01/28/08 -3- Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to amend the 2008 City Council meeting schedule, setting the date and time of a Special Session for Monday, February 4, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. to meet in the City Hall Council /Commission Conference Room with the City Attorney to review the City Manager evaluation forms completed individually by Council Members. Motion passed unanimously. 11b. ACCEPTANCE OF PAY EQUITY REPORT INDICATING THAT THE CITY IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PAY EQUITY ACT Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of Council's acceptance of the Pay Equity Report and authorizing its execution by the Mayor. It was noted that there is a blank on Part D of the Pay Equity Implementation Report. Mr. Boganey explained Part D of the Report was filled out as required by checking the box which states that 20% or less of male classes receive ESP. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to accept the Pay Equity Compliance Report indicating that the City is in compliance with the Local Government Pay Equity Act, and to authorize execution of the report by the Mayor. Motion passed unanimously. 11c. RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -14 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT WITH A PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR AUDIT SERVICES Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -14 Authorizing the Execution of a Letter of Engagement with a Public Accounting Firm for Audit Services. Motion passed unanimously. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:20 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 01/28/08 -4- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on January 28, 2008. 2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at Brooklyn Center City Hall. 3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its February 11, 2008, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 01/28/08 -5- 5