HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 06-25 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
JUNE 25, 2007
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Kay
Lasman at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tern Kay Lasman and Councilmembers Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark
Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer
Todd Blomstrom, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere,
and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
Mayor Willson was absent and excused.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember O'Connor requested the following change to the Regular Session minutes of
June 25, 2007:
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City Attorney Charlie LeFevere stated it would be confirmed whether or not an affidavit is
required by State law and whether the Charter Commission can further amend Section 4.04 or if
a special election is necessary. He stated the City Council can move forward with the ordinance
and the Charter Commission should be informed of the minor language changes. He stated the
title as presented is not underlined, perhaps indicating that the title is not intended to be changed
from the current title which is: FILE BY FEE OR PETITION AFFIDAVIT.
Councilmember O'Connor moved and conded to approve fir st
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reading of ordinance as long as the title is not chanced and remains 'V .4t .amendment to the
of Se..t .FILE BY AFFIDAVIT FEE OR PETITION and set second reading and
Public Hearing for July 9, 2007.
Councilmember Lasman requested the following change to the Joint Meeting with the Financial
Commission minutes of June 25, 2007:
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#8 Pronertv Taxes will be Lo uvered Lowered or Maintained
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the proposed changes to the minutes.
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It was requested that item 7b be moved to Council Consideration Item No. 11 e to discuss the
high number of calls for service for River Glen Apartments.
There was discussion on the number of calls for service for several properties. City Manager
Curt Boganey indicated that appropriate action would be to remove those properties in question
from the list of licenses to be approved and continue them until the next City Council meeting
when further information can be obtained.
There was discussion on item number I Id regarding the additional $8,600 in excess of the 2007
budgeted amount. Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom discussed the Capital
Improvement Fund and explained that the budget underestimated the amount needed for the
street lights in 2007; however the money is available in the Street Light Utility Fund to cover the
cost.
There was discussion on the difference between steel and aluminum street lights and corrosion of
such materials. Mr. Blomstrom explained that option one is a standard aluminum street light with
the shoebox fixture and option two is steel with a decorative pole and light fixture. He stated
both would withhold corrosion and function adequately.
There was discussion on the discontinuation of the Brookdale Ford hearing where Mr. Boganey
explained that the hearing was set administratively and therefore may be canceled in the same
manner.
There was discussion on item number 7c and whether the company would replace the trees
planted if they were to die. Mr. Boganey explained that the trees have a one -year warranty and
will be replaced if they were to die during the one -year period.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
BROOKLYN CENTER ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL REZONING ISSUES
Mr. Boganey discussed the rezoning issues of the Brooklyn Center Alternative Learning Center
use and explained that the property is zoned industrial, which does not allow for K -12
educational facilities. He referenced the September 11, 1997, April 16, 1998, and September 24,
1998 Planning Commission minutes, the May 22, 2000, City Council meeting minutes, and
Ordinances 97 -11 and 2009 -06 and discussed determination of land use controls as it relates to
K -12 educational or religious uses. He discussed moratoriums set as it relates to the proposed.
ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to close the Study
Session at 6:46 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
RECONVENE STUDY SESSION
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Councilmember O'Connor moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to reconvene the Study
Session at 6:49 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Boganey continued to discuss previous actions taken by the Planning Commission and City
Council as related to educational and religious uses in industrial zoned areas. He discussed the
allowed uses in I1 and C2 districts.
Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren explained that consistency is needed when
regulating land uses in industrial zones. He discussed the current ordinance and explained that if
an Alternative Learning Center is allowed for this School District in an industrial zone, all types
of schools should be given the same consideration.
Mr. Boganey explained that the current Ordinance allows adult uses in industrial zones, which
could cause conflict if schools were to be located in the same area.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to close the Study
Session at 7:00 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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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 June 25, 2007.
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 9, 2007 Regular Session.
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