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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 09-10 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 SEPTEMBER 10, 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, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet, 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 Yelich seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Jody Brandvold offered a prayer as the Invocation. RECESS TO HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 7:03 p.m. to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:08 p.m. I 09/10/07 _1 i 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, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited during the HRA meeting. 6. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported attending the retirement party of Fire Chief Ron Boman on September 6, 2007. Councilmember Lasman reminded drivers that children are now walking to and from school and bus stops and drivers should use caution. She also reminded drivers to stop when the red lights are flashing on school buses. Councilmember Yelich stated he had nothing to report. Councilmember O'Connor stated she had nothing to report. Mayor Willson reported attending the retirement party of Fire Chief Ron Boman on September 6, 2007. 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 August 27, 2007 Regular Session minutes, and the following consent items were approved: 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 27, 2007 Study Session 2. August 27, 2007 Regular Session 3. August 27, 2007 Work Session 7b. LICENSES MECHANICAL Cathie's Heat and Air, Plus 5324 76 Place, Brooklyn Park Nordic Mechanical Services 12006 12 Ave S, Burnsville RENTAL 3706 55th Ave Mainsl Properties 5444 Camden Ave N Jon Helgason 6301 Grimes Mai Kao Her 5307 Howe LN Jose Antonio Villagrano 3812 Janet LN Mainsl Properties 09/10/07 -2- 1335 67th LN Dennis Shannon Dane 6543 Beard Ave N Janis Salo 5636 Irving Ave N Bruce Goldberg Motion passed unanimously. 8. PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS None 9. PUBLIC HEARING 9a. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -118 CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE ACCOUNTS TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Augustus Cole, 5101 63 Ave N, discussed his unemployment that caused the delinquent amount and stated he could pay a partial amount and requested that the assessment be held until he is able to pay the total amount. City Manager Curt Boganey discussed the proper procedure of certification of delinquent utilities. He explained that Staff is unable to make an arrangement for partial payment. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -118 Certifying Special Assessments for Delinquent Public Utility Service Accounts to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls. Motion passed unanimously. 9b. ORDINANCE NO. 2007 -07 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 O'Connor seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the City Council. 09/10/07 -3- Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 2007 -07 Amending Chapter 3 of the City Code of Ordinances Regarding Adoption of the Minnesota State Building Code. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 10. Planning Commission Items None 11. Council Consideration Items Ila. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -119 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2007 -17, KYLAWN PARK IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Councilmember O'Connor moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -119 Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement Project No. 2007 -17, Kylawn Park Improvements. Motion passed unanimously. llb. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-120 APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR RIVER ROAD 3 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 RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -120 Approving Final Plat for RIVER ROAD 3. Motion passed unanimously. llc. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -121 ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2008 -05, 06, 07, AND 08, XERXES AVENUE AND NORTHWAY DRIVE STREET, STORM DRAINAGE AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -121 Establishing Improvement Project Nos. 2008 -05, 06, 07, and 08, Xerxes Avenue and Northway Drive Street, Storm Drainage and Utility Improvements. Motion passed unanimously. 09/10/07 -4- 11d. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -122 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 Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -122 Declaring a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Removal of Diseased Trees. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 11e. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -123 AUTHORIZING PROPOSED USE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING GRANT Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. There was discussion on the methods of identifying success. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -123 Authorizing Proposed Use of Community Oriented Policing Grant. Motion passed unanimously. 11f. PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND LEVY APPROVAL 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -124 APPROVING A PRELIMINARY TAX CAPACITY LEVY FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND DEBT SERVICE FUNDS AND A MARKET VALUE TAX LEVY FOR THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR PROPERTY TAXES PAYABLE IN 2008 Mr. Boganey introduced the item, and discussed the Preliminary Budget and Levy Approval. There was discussion on the amount of ro ert tax increase for individual property owners. There p p Y p p Y was an opinion expressed that the proposed increase is too high and there should be no property tax increase. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -124 Approving a Preliminary Tax Capacity Levy for the General Fund and Debt Service Funds and a Market Value Tax Levy for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for Property Taxes Payable in 2008. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -125 ADOPTING A PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -125 Adopting a Preliminary Budget for the 2008 Fiscal Year. 09/10/07 -5- Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. llg. SET SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR OCTOBER 1, 2007 Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to set special City Council meeting for October 1, 2007. Councilmember O'Connor stated she can not make the meeting because she will be out of town. 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 8:19 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 09/10/07 -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 September 10, 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 September 24, 2007, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 09/10/07 -7-