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Home My WebLink About2008 05-12 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 MAY 12, 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, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Gary Eitel, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. 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 Todd Henning, Brooklyn Center Firefighter, provided the Invocation. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:00 p.m. 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, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Gary Eitel, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 05/12/08 -1- 6. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported on attending the following events: Financial Commission meeting on May 1 The first in a series of meetings that will be held to review the City's finances and assist the City Council in making sound decisions as they set priorities for the annual City budget. Isaiah Group Housing Forum at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in New Hope on May 8 th Business leaders, educators, and community leaders were in attendance at the round table discussion to outline practical means to address the problems and need for affordable work force housing in the northwest suburbs. Councilmember Lasman reported on attending the Hennepin Technical College 35 Anniversary ti April 30 man Celebration on A The event showcased the p Y Y different offerings g of post secondary education available. Councilmember Yelich announced the Brooklyn Center Crime Prevention Golf Tournament Fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, May 16 th Councilmember O'Connor stated she has nothing to report. Mayor Willson reported Representative Debra Hilstrom has informed him there are two items floating before the Legislature in budget bills that affect the City of Brooklyn Center: Funding for Centerpoint Apartments and for the 57 and Logan Avenues Environmental Remediation Project. 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended, with amendments to the Study Session minutes of April 28, 2008, and the Work Session minutes of April 28, 2008, and the following consent items were approved: 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 28, 2008 Study Session 2. April 28, 2008 Regular Session 3. April 28, 2008 Work Session 7b. LICENSES MECHANICAL Discount Appliance 1051 109 Avenue NE, Blaine Liberty Comfort Systems 627 E. River Road, Anoka Infinity Heating and A/C 1017 Meadowwood Drive, Brooklyn Park MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP Brookdale Metro Mitsubishi 7235 Brooklyn Boulevard RENTAL INITIAL 352453 rd Ave N 352453 d Ave N Land Trust 6807 Humboldt Ave N C203 Marianne Javorski 6813 Humboldt Ave N B201 Stephanie Ford 05/12/08 -2- 7164 Unity Ave N Eugene Olson RENEWAL 6331, 6401 -25 Beard Ave N Clover Management 6037 Brooklyn Blvd N B Properties LLP 4703 68 Ave N Bernard McDonough 4214 Lakeside Ave James Shoultz 5332 -36 Russell Ave N Douglas Ryan 419 67 Ave N John Stalock 4113 Lakebreeze Ave Pamela Grover 5449 Lyndale Ave N Dakota Communities 6907 Quail Ave N Tony Carmen Holder 6825 Scott Ave N Douglas Pederson Motion passed unanimously. 8. PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 8a. RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -56 EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF RICHARD THEIS FOR HIS DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE ON THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND CHARTER COMMISSION Mayor Willson invited Richard Theis to the podium. Mayor Willson recited Resolution No. 2008 -56 expressing recognition and appreciation of Richard Theis for his dedicated public service on the Park and Recreation Commission and Charter Commission. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -56 Expressing Recognition and Appreciation of Richard Theis for his Dedicated Public Service on the Park and Recreation Commission and Charter Commission Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Theis addressed the City Council and thanked them for the recognition. He stated his public service has been very heartwarming and enjoyable and he has been involved in Brooklyn Center at various levels and functions for a period of time. He encouraged other residents of the City to come forward and volunteer. 8b. RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -57 EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DECIATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF DETECTIVE STEVEN A. KARRIS Mayor Willson recited Resolution No. 2008 -57 expressing recognition and appreciation for the dedicated public service of Detective Steven A. Karris. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -57 Expressing Recognition and Appreciation for the Dedicated Public Service of Detective Steven A. Karris. Motion passed unanimously. 05/12/08 -3- 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 10. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS None. 11. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 11a. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-58 AMENDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVY NO. 17071 TO RESCIND THE ASSESSMENT OF 2007 DELINQUENT WEED REMOVAL COSTS FOR 5801 EWING AVENUE NORTH Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -58 Amending Special Assessment Levy No. 17071 to Rescind the Assessment of 2007 Delinquent Weed Removal Costs for 5801 Ewing Avenue North. It was noted that the City must be held to the letter of the ordinance and there was not proper notification for the assessment on this property. It was also noted that external maintenance is required on rental properties, which should be understood with any further communication with this property owner. Staff was commended for the research and appropriate recommendation on the amendment to this special assessment levy. Mr. Boganey stated prior to this coming to staff's attention, changes had been made in practices, policies and procedures which should minimize, if not eliminate, this sort of situation from occurring in the future. Motion passed unanimously. 11b. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-59 AMENDING CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2008- 28 TO AMEND THE ASSESSMENT OF UNPAID UTILITIES TO ACCOUNT #0042710003; 5801 EWING 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 -59 Amending City Council Resolution No. 2008 -28 to Amend the Assessment of Unpaid Utilities to Account #0042710003; 5801 Ewing Avenue North. Motion passed unanimously. 05/12/08 -4- Ile. RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -60 ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2008 -05, 06, 07, AND 08, CONTRACT 2008 -B, XERXES AVENUE AND NORTHWAY DRIVE STREET, STORM DRAINAGE AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Blomstrom introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -60 Accepting Bid and Awarding a Contract, Improvement Project Nos. 2008 -05, 06, 07, and 08, Contract 2008 -13, Xerxes Avenue and Northway Drive Street, Storm Drainage and Utility Improvements. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. lld. RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -61 ACCEPTING QUOTATION AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2008 -13, CONTRACT 2008 -G; REFORESTATION OF 2007 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AREAS Mr. Blomstrom introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -61 Accepting Quotation and Awarding a Contract, Improvement Project No. 2008 -13, Contract 2008 -G; Reforestation of 2007 Street Improvement Project Areas. Motion passed unanimously. Ile. RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -62 SUPPORTING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR A BROOKLYN CENTER AND BROOKLYN PARK YOUTH COORDINATING BOARD Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Councilmember O'Connor stated her opposition to the creation of the Youth Coordinating Board. She stated her position that a board like this will result in less time to help youth and will create more times for meetings and talking. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2008-62 Supporting a Joint Powers Agreement for a Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park Youth Coordinating Board. There was discussion on the cooperation and coordination of efforts of the cities of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. It was noted that the adoption of this resolution will authorize exploration of the joint powers agreement, and that the agreement is not being created at this time. Mayor Willson, Councilmembers Ryan, Lasman, and Yelich stated their support of exploring the creation of the joint powers agreement. 05/12/08 -5- 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 7:31 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 05/12/08 -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 May 12, 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 27, 2008, Regular Session. /law to�o City Clerk Mayor 05/12/08 -7- i