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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 04-28 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 APRIL 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, Director of Fiscal Support Services Dan Jordet, Community Development Director Gary Eitel, Assistant to the City Manager Vickie Schleuning, IT Director Patty Hartwig, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. No one wished to address the City Council. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Mayor Willson 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 7:00 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, Director of Fiscal Support Services Dan Jordet, Community Development Director Gary Eitel Assistant to the City Manager Vickie Y p rY Y g Schleuning, IT Director Patty Hartwig, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 04/28/08 -1- 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported on attending the following events: Brooklyn Center Police Department and Citizens Crime Prevention Annual Awards Ceremony on April 16 The event honors police officers, fire fighters, and citizens acting above and beyond the call of duty. It was inspiring to hear of the numerous acts of bravery. One inspiring story that was shared was about a young Liberian man who helped to chase after someone who discharged a firearm during last year's soccer tournament. Annual Fire Fighters Appreciation Event on April 18 to honor fire fighters for their years of service. Earth Day Cleanup Event on April 19 th Met at Willow Park on April 24 to review park projects. Councilmember Lasman reported on attending the following events: Brooklyn Center Police Department and Citizens Crime Prevention Annual Awards Ceremony on April 16 In addition to the officers and citizens that were honored, there were four children who were honored by receiving the Dennis Winfield leadership award. It was inspiring to see the good works of leadership the young people are doing in the City. Annual Fire Fighters Appreciation Event on April 18 It was inspiring to see- the many heroic people. Building Safer Communities Seminar on April 19 There were expos on self defense and working with domestic violence matters, especially as it relates to newcomer cultures and finding ways as they assimilate into the culture to help them understand the expectations and to deal with the new rules and regulations they are not familiar with. Some innovative things are being done to help everyone come on board and become more aware of the expectations of the regulations in the City. Riverwood Neighborhood Block Watch Captains Breakfast on April 26 This is a premier example of a watch block program. There was conversation about how residents can keep their neighborhoods safer by participating in many things, such as watching over vacant or foreclosed properties. The City Council is interested in this type of effort becoming citywide in response to problems with vacant and foreclosed properties. Crime Prevention Program Meeting on April 16 There was discussion of the upcoming Crime Prevention Golf Tournament Fundraiser. This is the primary fundraiser for the organization that sponsors many things, including Youth Safety Camp, youth summer programs, and National Night Out. Participation is invited in the fundraiser through sponsorship, golfing, or having dinner. Councilmember Yelich stated he has nothing to report at this time. Councilmember O'Connor reported on attending the following events: Housing Commission Meeting: a guest speaker from the Riverwood Neighborhood Block Watch Group was present. Earle Brown Days Committee: Councilmembers are reminded to send in their applications for the parade on June 26 th Annual Fire Department Banquet: Thank you to all of the Brooklyn Center fire fighters, past and present, and their families for their great work in helping to keep the City safe. 04/28/08 -2- Mayor Willson reported on attending the following events: Interview for Cable Channel 12 on April 15 t Brooklyn Center Crime Prevention Awards Event on April 16 th Brooklyn Center Fire Department Appreciation Banquet on April 18 th Shingle Creek Cleanup on April 19 Speech at the Laotian New Year Event in the City of Crystal on April 19 th Interview for Cable Channel 12 on April 22 r d Riverwood Neighborhood Block Watch Captains Meeting on April 26 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved: 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 14, 2008 Study Session 2. April 14, 2008 Regular Session 3. April 14, 2008 Work Session 7b. LICENSES FIREWORKS TEMPORARY Cub Foods 3245 County Road 10 MECHANICAL Erickson Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling 147192 nd Lane NE, Blaine Home Depot Home Services 5169 Winnetka Ave N, New Hope Louis Degidio Services, Inc. 21033 Heron Way, Lakeville M C Mechanical 926 Dale Street, St. Paul Yale Mechanical 9649 Girard Ave S, Minneapolis RENTAL INITIAL 3218 67 Ave N Warren Comeaux 5937 Abbott Ave N Mark Crost RENEWAL Ryan Lake Apts 3401 -13 47 Ave N Clover Management 1510 69 Ave N (Weather Deferral Need to repair, prime, Deer Meadow Holdings, LLC c/o paint exterior fascia, and/or soffit) Howard Lapides 3715 69 Ave N Gary Olson 3612 58 t/2 Ave Selena Lee 421363 d Ave N Bryan Friendshuh 132367 1h Ln N Terry Hartmann 1300 68 Ln N Terry Hartmann 5348 70 Cir Nicholas Antwi 1706 71 Ave N Patricia Sandeen 4707 Eleanor Ln Todd Vlasaty 04/28/08 -3- 6031 Halifax Ave N Luis Perez 5200 Howe Ln Kazim Adeoti 5755 Humboldt Ave N Toan Truong 7169 Unity Ave N Angelique Brown SIGNHANGER Express Signs and Balloons, Inc. 19320 Yucon Street NW, Cedar Nordquist Sign Company 312 W. Lake Street, Minneapolis Phoenix Signs LLP 10856 Hwy 81, Maple Grove Signation Sign Group 6840 Shingle Creek Pkwy Motion passed unanimously. 8. PRESENTATIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 8a. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-49 EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE DONATION OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB IN SUPPORT OF THE 2008 SUMMER FUN SQUAD PROGRAM Mayor Willson recited Resolution Expressing Appreciation for the Donation of the Brooklyn Center Women's Club in Support of the 2008 Summer Fun Squad Program. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -49 Expressing Appreciation for the Donation of the Brooklyn Center Women's Club in Support of the 2008 Summer Fund Squad Program. Motion passed unanimously. 8b. RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -50 RECOGNIZING ASHLEE KEPHART AS A 2008 NATIONAL CARING AWARD WINNER Mayor Willson recited Resolution Recognizing Ashlee Kephart as a 2008 National Caring Award Winner. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -50 Recognizing Ashlee Kephart as a 2008 National Caring Award Winner. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Wilson commended Ashlee Kephart and presented her with the resolution. 9. PUBLIC HEARING None. 10. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS —None. 11. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 04/28/08 -4- lla. RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -51 ACCEPTING THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FROM DONALD SALVERDA AND ASSOCIATES FROM THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER CITY COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 2008 LEADERSHIP PLANNING AND TEAM BUILDING RETREAT AND ADOPTING A MISSION STATEMENT, VALUES STATEMENT, AND GOALS PROGRAM Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, stated the purpose of the proposed resolution, and listed the Strategic Goals 2008 -2010, the High Priority Goals, and the Ongoing Goals. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2008-51 Accepting the Executive Summary from Donald Salverda and Associates from the City of Brooklyn Center City Council and Department Heads 2008 Leadership Planning and Team Building Retreat and Adopting a Mission Statement, Values Statement, and Goals Program. Councilmember Yelich stated his approval of the City making crime reduction a high priority goal. He stressed the importance of the City reducing crime and restoring confidence. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. llb. RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -52 ESTABLISHING THE BROOKLYN CENTER CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION COMMITTEE Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Mayor Willson recited Resolution Establishing the Brooklyn Center Centennial Celebration Committee. Councilmember O'Connor moved to amend the proposed resolution as follows: "Whereas, Mayor Willson has appointed Diane Sannes as Chairperson of the Committee and shall sefve °t the pleas fe of the Td., Motion died for lack of a second. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2008-52 Establishing the Brooklyn Center Centennial Celebration Committee. Motion passed unanimously. Ile. RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -53 ACCEPTING QUOTATION AND AWARDING CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2008 -14, CONTRACT 2008 -H, 2008 DISEASED TREE REMOVAL Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. It was verified with Mr. Boganey that the total amount of $44,566 is an estimate, while the cost for each specific tree size listed on the contract is exact. The funds will be paid to Arbor Design Tree Service by the City and homeowners will pay the City for the cost of tree removal on their property. 04/28/08 -5- Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -53 Accepting Quotation and Awarding Contract, Improvement Project No. 208 -14, Contract 2008 -H, 2008 Diseased Tree Removal. It was verified with Mr. Boganey that Arbor Design Tree Service was the low bidder on this project. Motion passed unanimously. 11d. RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -54 ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON XERXES AVENUE, 55 AVENUE NORTH AND 56 AVENUE NORTH Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -54 Establishing Parking Restrictions on Xerxes Avenue, 55 Avenue North and 56 Avenue North. Motion passed unanimously. 11e. RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -55 ACCEPTING OFFER ON SALE OF $4,335,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 2008A, AND PLEDGING TAX INCREMENTS FOR THE SECURITY THEREOF Mr. Jordet introduced the item, discussed the history, stated the purpose of the proposed resolution, and answered questions of the Council on the proposed sale of bonds. There was discussion on interest and administrative costs associated with the sale of bonds. There was discussion on the need for further development/redevelopment in order for the City to maintain the tax base and the high bond rating. It was noted that the FBI building not proceeding on schedule would have a significant effect on reducing the cash flow to pay down debt in Tax Increment District No. 3. Councilmember O'Connor stated her opposition to the proposed resolution. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -55 Accepting Offer on Sale of $4,335,000 Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2008A, and Pledging Tax Increments for the Security Thereof. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:40 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 04/28/08 -6- 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 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 -7-