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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 04-28 CCM Study 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 STUDY SESSION APRIL 28, 2008 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:00 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, Director of Fiscal Support Services Dan Jordet, Community Development Director Gary Eitel, Assistant to the City Manager Vickie Schleuning, IT Director Patty Hartwig, Fire Chief Lee Gatlin, Assistant Fire Chief Greg Jones, James H. Eichten of Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevick, Co. P.A., and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember O'Connor requested the following change to the EDA Minutes of March 24, 2008: Paize 2 Vote on the motion for adoption of EDA RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -05 Approving the Modification of the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 3 should be corrected to reflect that Councilmember O'Connor voted in opposition of adopting the proposed resolution. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to direct the Recording Secretary to verify the vote on the above resolution by reviewing the backup documents from the March 24, 2008, EDA meeting. MISCELLANEOUS AUDIT ENTRANCE CONFERENCE Mr. Boganey introduced the item and stated the Audit Entrance Conference is a new audit requirement. He introduced Mr. James H. Eichten of Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevick, Co. P.A. Mr. Eichten provided an overview of the City of Brooklyn Center Audit Entrance Conference. The overview included the following information: Terms of Engagement; Engagement Letter; Quality Review Report; Fees for Service; Timing; Communication with those charged with governance; Communication of significant deficiencies and material weaknesses; Communication about fraud and illegal acts; Communication of other information; Discussion of prior year findings and 04/28/08 _1 recommendations in the 2006 audit and management reports; New Statement on Auditing Standards #102 -114; Contact Information. 57 LOGAN AVENUES AREA POLLUTION Councilmember O'Connor requested information on the depth of the pollution at the 57` Logan Avenues area and asked whether there are any shallow wells in the neighborhood that could be affected. Mr. Boganey stated staff has checked the City's records to be sure that everyone in the area is connected to City water. They also sent out notices to the people in the area and are knocking on doors to determine whether there are any shallow wells in the area and informing the residents that they should not be drinking the water from any shallow wells that draw ground water. Residents in the area affected should be drinking tap water supplied by the City water system. With respect to the depth of the pollution, it does not go deep enough to get into the City's drinking water. He explained this pollution is in a vapor form. The fumes are coming up through the ground and potentially getting trapped under basements. Once it hits the surface it dissipates into the air. According to the City's consultant it is of no risk when it enters into the atmosphere; it is only a risk to the extent that if it is trapped under a basement area and allowed to stay there at a concentrated enough level and seeps into the home it could be at a high enough concentration that over a long period of time it could be a health risk. Fifteen homes have been tested and 15 additional homes will be tested. When the results of the testing is received, the information will be reported to the City Council, as well as to the residents living in the area. He stated the City is doing what the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is requiring under its health and safety standards, as well as the Minnesota Department of Health requirements. The results to date have not been such that staff has been led to believe there is a serious health threat, but they are treating it as if it could be a serious health threat. If there is more information Council would like, staff would be happy to provide it. It was noted that this pollution is likely very similar to radon in terms of its context and the remediation. The City has been a willing partner in this investigation and definition of the parameters on the concentration is needed in order to proceed with remediation. The MPCA has now adopted the Minnesota Department of Health indoor air standards in determining whether there is a potential health risk from long term exposure inside an enclosed environment. BROOKLYN CENTER CRIME PREVENTION GOLF TOURNAMENT Councilmember Lasman announced the Brooklyn Center Crime Prevention Golf Tournament is scheduled for May 16 She noted that the City Council has been sponsoring a hole at this event for many years and requested discussion from the Council on whether there is an interest in sponsoring the event this year. She stated the total cost to sponsor a hole is $100; if all of the Council Members participate, the cost will be $20 each. The majority consensus of the City Council was to participate in the Brooklyn Center Crime Prevention Golf Tournament by sponsoring a hole. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS BROOKLYN CENTER FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPORT Fire Chief Gatlin provided an overview and answered questions of the Council on the Brooklyn Center Fire Department Annual Statistical Report. 04/28/08 -2- ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to close the Study Session at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. RECONVENE STUDY SESSION Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to reconvene the Study Session at 6:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Fire Chief Gatlin completed the overview and answered questions of the Council on the Brooklyn Center Fire Department Annual Statistical Report. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to close the Study Session at 7:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 04/28/08 -3- 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 Study Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on April 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 May 12, 2008, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 04/28/08 -4-