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Home My WebLink About2007 08-13 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 AUGUST 13, 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, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, 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 Ryan seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:48 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Mayor Willson 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, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 08/13/07 -1- 6. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported attendin g g the National Night Out celebration where he participated in a ride along ith a Brooklyn Center Police Officer and other members of the community. He stated g Y Y it was great to see the residents participate in National Night Out. Councilmember Lasman reported attending the Brooklyn Center Business Association picnic luncheon on July 26, 2007 with the purpose of networking. She stated she was not able to participate in National Night Out because she was out of town. Councilmember Yelich reported attending the Nation Night Out events and complimented the residents, businesses, and City Staff on the event. Councilmember O'Connor reported attending the National Night Out festival at City Hall where many residents attended. She also participated in a ride along which was informative and interesting. Mayor Willson reported attending the Crime Prevention meeting where community members and vendors were in attendance. He reported attending the Kick Off and National Night Out events. He stated the City Council just met with the Brooklyn Center School District regarding the district and financial issues. Councilmember O'Connor requested the following change to the Work Session minutes of July 23, 2007: Page 1 A maiority consensus of the Citv Council agreed to informallv extend the time frame. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to amend the requested correction to: A maioritv consensus of the Citv Council and Citv Manager agreed to informally extend the time frame. I Councilmember Yelich requested the followin g change to the Work Session minutes of July 23, 2007: Page 1 There was discussion on utilizing a third party to assist in the facilitation of a City Manager Performance Review. Concern was expressed that a third party facilitator would prevent the City Council from expressing themselves freely. The option of a survey to assist in facilitation of the performance review was discussed. The option of a 60% obiective subje and 40% subiective obje component to the performance review process was suggested to assist in accurate outcomes. It was suggested that the City Manager inform the City Council what he has worked on and accomplished since he started as City Manager. Councilmember Yelich requested the following change to the Joint Work Session with the Financial Commission minutes of July 30, 2007: Page 2 #4 Communitv Members will Feel Safe and Secure as Crime is Being Reduced 1. Crimes in targeted (problem) areas /properties will be reduced 2. Citizen feedback/perception regarding safety, security and crime will improve 08/13/07 -2- 3. Crime rates in all classes of crimes will be reduced 4. The rate of Part 1 and Part 2 crimes will improve relative to comparable communities It was the majority consensus of the City Council to sustain the minutes as it relates to the proposed amendment to Page 2 of the Joint Work Session with the Financial Commission minutes of July 30, 2007. 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, with amendments to the July 23, 2007 Work Session minutes, and the following consent items were approved: 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 23, 2007 Study Session 2. July 23, 2007 Regular Session 3. July 23, 2007 Work Session 4. July 30, 2007 Joint Work Session w/ Financial Commission 7b. LICENSES GARBAGE HAULERS Darling International Inc 9000382 d Avenue, Blue Earth Haugen's Haulers Inc 7386 31 Street SE, Buffalo MECHANICAL In -A -Vent Heating and Air 6101 104 Circle, Brooklyn Park Liberty Comfort Systems 627 East River Road, Anoka Now Then Plumbing Inc 19960 Ferret St NW, Elk River Suburban Air Conditioning 1290 B Osborne Road NE, Fridley RENTAL 1604 68th Ln David Brooks 6305 -6507 Camden Ave N Soderberg Apartment Specialists 4200 Lakebreeze Ave N Michael Lattery 5601 Lyndale Ave N Dragon Property Management 5547 Lyndale Ave N Dragon Property Management 5559 Lyndale Ave N Dragon Property Management 1519 Humboldt PI N Suburban Properties LLC 1525 Humboldt PI N Suburban Properties LLC 1531 Humboldt PIN Suburban Properties LLC 1537 Humboldt PI N Suburban Properties LLC 1543 Humboldt PI N Suburban Properties LLC 7206 W. River Rd. Jason Ingbretson 5301, 5305 Russell Ave N Nedzad Ceric 5329 Brooklyn Blvd. Malyun Ali 7015, 7021 Brooklyn Blvd Jason Quilling SIGNHANGER Black Signs USA 700 West Division S, Waite Park 08/13/07 -3- Motion passed unanimously. i 8. PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 8a. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE ABOVE SELF AWARD TO BROOKLYN CENTER POLICE DEPARTMENT Frank Slawson, Past President, Rotary Club of Brooklyn Center presented the Service Above Self Award to Police Chief Scott Bechthold on behalf of the Brooklyn Center Police Department. Mayor Willson read details of the Service Above Self Award. Police Chief Scott Bechthold thanked the Rotary Club of Brooklyn Center for the recognition and for the Service Above Self Award. 8b. PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007 AS NATIONAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH Mayor Willson read the Proclamation in its entirety. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to adopt Proclamation Declaring the Month of September 2007 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Motion passed unanimously. 8c. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -104 RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING WINNERS OF THE 2007 CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN CONTEST Diane Sannes, resident, displayed a map showing the properties of the winners of the 2007 Landscape and Garden Contest. She presented a PowerPoint Presentation outlining the details of each property named as a winner of the contest. Mayor Willson recognized those garden contest winners who were present at the meeting. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -104 Recognizing and Commending Winners of the 2007 City of Brooklyn Center Landscape and Garden Contest. Motion passed unanimously. 8d. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-105 EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF JOYCE GULSETH FOR HER 17 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER I Mayor Willson read the Resolution in its entirety. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -105 Expressing Recognition and Appreciation of Joyce Gulseth for her 17 Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Brooklyn Center. 08/13/07 -4- Motion passed unanimously. 8e. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-106 EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF GRAYDON BOECK FOR HIS DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Willson read the Resolution in its entirety and presented the Resolution to Graydon Boeck. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -106 Expressing Recognition and Appreciation of Graydon Boeck for His Dedicated Public Service on the Planning Commission. Motion passed unanimously. 9. PUBLIC HEARING None 10. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS 10a. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2007 -013 SUBMITTED BY BRAD SCHUMACHER. REQUEST FOR SITE AND BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL FOR A SIX STALL GARAGE AT THE APARTMENT LOCATED AT 5240 DREW AVENUE NORTH. THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION AT ITS AUGUST 23, 2007, MEETING. Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren introduced the item and discussed information presented in the Staff Report. Mr. Schumacher, 5240 Drew Avenue North, discussed the lighting on the property. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve Planning Commission Application No. 2007 -013 subject to the following conditions recommended by the Planning Commission: 1. The building plans are subject to review by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 2. Grading and drainage plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits. 3. The plans shall be modified in the following manner: a. The maximum driveway width for the new driveway onto Drew Avenue to be no more than 24 ft. wide at the property line. b. To show the location of the relocated trash enclosure to be provided with an opaque screening device at least 6 ft. high to include a solid screen gate. 4. The applicant shall obtain a driveway permit from the Engineering Department for the proposed access onto Drew Avenue North. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 08/13/07 -5- lla. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING ADOPTION OF THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed Ordinance amendment. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve first reading and set second reading and Public Hearing for September 10, 2007. Motion passed unanimously. llb. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -107 APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR LA DEY TWIN LAKE TOWNHOMES Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom discussed information presented in the Staff Report. Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLTION NO. 2007 -107 Approving Final Plat for LA DEY TWIN LAKE TOWNHOMES. Motion passed unanimously. llc. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -108 REJECTING BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2007 -11, LIFT STATION NO. 2 FORCE MAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING SOLICITATION OF BIDS WITH 2008 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 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 adopt RESOLTION NO. 2007 -108 Rejecting Bids for Improvement Project No. 2007 -11, Lift Station No. 2 Force Main Improvements and Authorizing Solicitation of Bids with 2008 Capital Improvement Projects. Motion passed unanimously. lld. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -109 CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE ACCOUNTS Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to adopt RESOLTION NO. 2007 -109 Calling for a Public Hearing on Proposed Special Assessments for Delinquent Public Utility Service Accounts 08/13/07 -6- Motion passed unanimously. lle. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -110 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 Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLTION NO. 2007 -110 Declaring a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Removal of Diseased Trees. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 8:05 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 08/13/07 -7- 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 August 13, 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 27, 2007, Regular Session. 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