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Home My WebLink About2008 06-23 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 JUNE 23 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 6:48 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Dan Ryan, and Mark' Yelich. Councilmember Mary O'Connor was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Gary Eitel, Police Chief Scott Bechthold, 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. Mr. Robert Messersmith, 5340 Queen Avenue N, addressed the Council and stated he is here to represent himself and his neighbors. He stated a rental license application will be coming forward soon for the property located at 5320 Queen Avenue N, and the neighborhood would like the Council to consider rejecting the license. Mr. Messersmith stated he owns two rental properties, located at 5340 and 5338 Queen Avenue N, and his home is located on 54 Avenue. He outlined the concerns of he and his neighbors regarding the property at 5320 Queen Avenue N, relating to the following issues: amount of police visits to the property; tenants that are not screened well by the landlord; garbage piled five feet high out the back door; roaches from the property migrating to his rental properties; un- maintained lawn; and general disrepair of the building. Mr. Messersmith stated he and the neighbors are very pleased with the City Inspection Department; they have done everything they can to get the property owner to conform. But having said that, the City comes out once every two years unless there is a complaint, and the property owner does only what is needed to get by. The neighborhood would like the City to be notified that they have an issue with the home; it is dragging down the rest of the neighborhood. When the rental license comes up for this property they would like the Council to consider rejecting it so the property owner cannot drag the neighborhood down. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:55 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 06/23/08 -1- 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, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Councilmember Mary O'Connor was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Gary Eitel, Police Chief Scott Bechthold, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carol Hamer, Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported on attending the following events: June 17 Riverwood Annual Picnic which included seeing the City's first rain gardens. Rain gardens are an ecologically responsible way to treat stormwater runoff in the City and he hopes to see more of them developed with the mandated clean water standards in the future. Ride along with Police Officer Mike Peterson on June 20 It is important for Council Members to ride with the police officers to observe them in action and obtain a better understanding of their duties. He thanked Mr. Boganey, Chief Bechthold, Lieutenant Gannon, and Officer Peterson for arranging the ride along, and thanked the Police Department for their dedication and professionalism. Earle Brown Days is scheduled for June 26 28 The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. on the 26 and there will be a number of family oriented events on Friday and Saturday. Councilmember Lasman reported on attending the following events: League of Minnesota Cities Conference in Rochester June 11th 13 th The impact of the downturn in the economy on City budgets and continuing to maintain services expected by the citizens Foreclosure issues and how to sustain neighborhood vitality Leadership Mike Kelly of the Minnesota Twins was a keynote speaker Maturing communities hotly discussed topics were impacts and changes due to immigration, sustainability, and going green initiatives, property maintenance, and economic redevelopment. 06/23/08 -2- June 13"' 14 School District Strategic Planning Meeting which included setting strategies and mapping out challenges the district will be facing. June 17 North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting which included a discussion of goals set by staff, the newly selected Board, and setting priorities. The Chamber will be hosting candidate forums for the elections this fall. June 17 Riverwood Annual Picnic which included seeing the new rain gardens. Councilmember Yelich reported on attending the following events: League of Minnesota Cities Conference on June 12 The session on property maintenance provided a number of good lessons for the City to consider in order to be more proactive about property maintenance in a comprehensive way. Park and Recreation Commission Meeting which included a tour of three City parks. It was observed that the City's parks are being very well used and maintained. The correction of graffiti and vandalism is an ongoing issue the Commission would like to address in the future. Mayor Willson reported on attending the following events: June 18 as the City's representative to the Visit Minneapolis North organization June 22 Dudley Softball Tournament 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 June 9, 2008, and the following consent items were approved: 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 2, 2008 Joint Work Session with Financial Commission 2. June 9, 2008 Study Session 3. June 9, 2008 Regular Session 7b. LICENSES AMUSEMENT DEVICES Mendota Valley Amusement, Inc. 1107193 d Ave N, Maple Grove Regal Cinemas 6420 Camden Ave N FIREWORKS TNT Fireworks 4511 Helton Drive, Florence, AL GARBAGE HAULERS Ace Solid Waste, Inc. 6601 McKinley Street NW, Ramsey BFI Waste Systems P.O. Box 39, Circle Pines Darling International, Inc. 9000382 nd Avenue, Blue Earth Haugen's Haulers, Inc. 7386 31 Street SE, Buffalo Randy's Sanitation, Inc. P.O. Box 169, Delano 06/23/08 -3- I SANIMAX 505 Hardman Avenue, South St. Paul Walters Recycling Refuse P.O. Box 67, Circle Pines Walz Brothers Sanitation P.O. Box 627, Maple Grove LIOUOR ON -SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIOUOR Familia Mexican Buffet (Zoe Lord) 6000 Shingle Creek Parkway MECHANICAL Anderson Heating and Air 4347 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights Joseph Joseph Consulting 34 Imperial Drive E, West St. Paul Total Comfort 4000 Winnetka Avenue N, New Hope RENTAL INITIAL 6119 Beard Ave N Hal Le 6007 Pearson Dr Shane Sander 5312 Queen Ave N Brian Hamilton/Ryan Wellenstein RENEWAL Victoria Townhomes 6740 Grimes PI The Gaughan Properties Unity Place 7256 Unity Ave N CHDC LTD Partnership 5207 Xerxes Ave N Dennis Bona 341362 n1 Ave N Lee Mixon 4507 Katherene Dr Theophilus Nyumah 5900 Washburn Ave N John Gail Lambert 5925 Washburn Ave N Cheng Lor SIGNHANGER Install This Awning and Sign Co. 4835 Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis Motion passed unanimously. 8. PRESENTATIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS -None. 9. PUBLIC HEARING 9a. ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -04 AMENDING BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CODE SECTION 19 -402 RELATING TO DANGEROUS WEAPONS AND FACSIMILE FIREARMS 06/23/08 -4- Police Chief Bechthold stated the purpose and provided a brief overview of the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -04 Amending Brooklyn Center City Code Section 19 -402 Relating to Dangerous Weapons and Facsimile Firearms. Mayor Willson and Councilmembers Ryan, Yelich, and Lasman stated their support for the proposed ordinance. Mayor Willson requested that the Police Chief bring forward any other trends seen in society that need to be addressed within the City. Motion passed unanimously. 10. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS -None. 11. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS lla. AMEND 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Mr. Boganey introduced the item and stated the purpose of the proposed amendment to the 2008 City Council meeting schedule. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve Amending the 2008 City Council Meeting Schedule to set date and time of City Council Work Session to discuss budget overview and process review with Financial Commission for Monday, July 7, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. to be held at City Hall Council Chambers. Motion passed unanimously. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:23 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 06/23/08 -5- 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 June 23, 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 July 14, 2008, Regular Session. City Clerk i Mayor 06/23/08 -6-