HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 07-23 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
JULY 23, 2007
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
Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum.
No one addressed the City Council.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to close the Informal Open
Forum at 6:46 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
City Manager Curt Boganey introduced Gary Eitel as the new Community Development Director.
2. INVOCATION
Councilmember Ryan requested a moment of silence 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, 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
Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
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5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
6. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Ryan reported attending the Crime Prevention meeting in preparation for National
Night Out. He stated in the interest of time, he would commence his Council Report.
Councilmember Lasman reported attending the Relay for Life on Jul 13, 2007, which had twice the
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turnout as last year. She reported attending the North Hennepin Chamber Retreat on July 17, 2007,
which was informative and enjoyable. She reported attending the North Hennepin Chamber New
Member Orientation on July 18, 2007, where new members were given an overview of what the
Chamber can do to assist their business. She also reported attending the Crime Prevention Program
meeting where the National Night Out Kick Off and National Night Out event were discussed.
Councilmember Yelich distributed a Crime Rate Index reported by the Minnesota Bureau of
Criminal Apprehension and discussed the results of the crime statistics for comparable cities of
Brooklyn Center, Maplewood, Fridley, Roseville, New Hope, Richfield, White Bear Lake, Crystal,
Golden Valley, and Shoreview.
Councilmember O'Connor reported attending the Park and Recreation Commission meeting and the
Earle Brown Days Board of Directors meeting.
Mayor Willson reported presenting a Mayors Proclamation at a local church that is celebrating 15
years of service to the community.
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the Agenda and
Consent Agenda, with amendments to the July 9, 2007 Study Session minutes, and the following
consent items were approved:
7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. July 9, 2007 -Study Session
2. July 9, 2007 Regular Session
3. July 9, 2007 Work Session
7b. LICENSES
AMUSEMENT DEVICES
American Amusement Arcades 2100 West 96 St, Bloomington
AMF Earle Brown Lanes 6400 James Circle
Capture the Essence 1058 Lovell Ave, Roseville
Brookdale Center 1108 Brookdale Center
Coinstar Entertainment Services, Inc. 397 S. Taylor Ave, Louisville, CO
Denny's Restaurant 6405 James Circle
GARBAGE HAULERS
Waste Management 10050 Naples St NE, Blaine
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MECHANICAL
Minnesota Heating Air Conditioning, Inc. 1070193 d Ave N, Maple Grove
Ray Welter Htg Co 4637 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis
Sharp Heating A/C 7221 University Ave NE, Fridley
Stern Heating Cooling, Inc. 34181 180 Ave, Red Wing
PUBLIC DANCE
Boulevard's Bar Grill 2545 County Road 10
RENTAL
Renewal
(There were no calls for service for the following)
6005 Admiral Place Dan Soffa
6724 France Ave N Chris Prescott
6115 Fremont Ave N Eugene Sesonga
510 61 Ave N Kamal Haaji- Hussein Ibrahim
3000 62nd Ave N Dan Soffa
5137 5139 France Ave N Matthew May
6012 Zenith Ave N Jan Gibson Talbot
Motion passed unanimously.
8. PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS
None
9. PUBLIC HEARING
None
10. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None
11. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
11a. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -101 APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR THE
KYLAWN PARK BUILDING AND AUTHORIZING SOLICITATION OF
QUOTATIONS FOR BUILDING DEMOLITION, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO.
2007 -17
Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom introduced the item, discussed the history,
and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. He presented a PowerPoint presentation that
summarized the following information: Capital Improvement Program, Evergreen Park Amenities,
Floor Plan, Building Elevation, Park Improvements, Preliminary Project Schedule, and Project
Costs.
There was discussion on an exterior water fountain. Mr. Blomstrom indicated that there is an
existing freestanding water fountain that will remain.
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Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
2007 -101 Approving Preliminary Plans for the Kylawn Park Building and Authorizing Solicitation
of Quotations for Building Demolition, Improvement Project No. 2007 -17.
Motion passed unanimously.
11b. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -102 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1,
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2007 -05, 06, 07 08, CONTRACT 2007 -B,
RIVERWOOD AREA NEIGHBORHOOD STREET AND UTILITY
IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed
resolution.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
2007 -102 Approving Change Order No. 1, Improvement Project No. 2007 -05, 06, 07 08, Contract
2007 -13, Riverwood Area Neighborhood Street and Utility Improvements.
Motion passed unanimously.
11c. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -103 DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND
ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES
Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed
resolution.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
2007 -103 Declaring a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Removal of Diseased Trees.
Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember O'Connor moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded adjournment of the City
Council meeting at 7:33 p.m.
Motion p assed 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 Regular
Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on July 23, 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 August 13, 2007, Regular Session.
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City Clerk Mayor
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