HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 09-24 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 24, 2007
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM
The Brooklyn
Center City Council uncil met in Informal
Y 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 Ryan seconded to close the Informal Open
Forum at 6:47 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. INVOCATION
Councilmember O'Connor offered 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
7:01 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.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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6. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Ryan reported attending the Housing Commission meeting on September 18, 2007,
where a report was presented by staff regarding efforts in code enforcement and housing code
policies. He commended the Housing Commission for their dedication. He reported attending a
meeting related to nuisances and code violations due to an all night neighborhood convenience store.
He reported attending the ISAIAH Group meeting at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on September
22, 2007, who are attempting to address various challenges in Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park.
Councilmember Lasman reported attending the ISAIAH Group meeting at St. Alphonsus Catholic
Church on September 22, 2007. She reported attending the Crime Prevention Program meeting on
September 19, 2007, and announced a fundraiser at Cub Foods on October 20 -21. She reported
attending the North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce Expo on September 22, 2007.
Councilmember Yelich reported attending a session of the New Americans Academy where
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Councilmember O'Connor stated she received a handout from the Police Department which
described a problem with young people attempting to get money from residents. She stated concern
for the matter, however stated she had not been approached. She reported attending the Earle Brown
Days Board of Directors meeting on September 18, 2007. She reported attending the Park and
Recreation Commission meeting on September 18, 2007, where the teen program, online
registration, and trail improvements were discussed. She reported attending the Cable Commission
meeting where federal requirements regarding digital televisions were discussed.
Mayor Willson reported attending the Park and Recreation Commission meeting on September 18,
2007. He reported attending the meeting related to nuisances and code violations due to an all night
neighborhood convenience store where it was nice to see the neighborhood come together to address
the matter. He reported attending the ISAIAH Group meeting at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on
September 22, 2007.
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve the Agenda and
Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved:
7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. September 10, 2007 Study Session
2. September 10, 2007 Regular Session
3. September 10, 2007 Work Session
7b. LICENSES
MECHANICAL
Major Mechanical Inc 11201 86 Ave N, Maple Grove
Facilitech 7807 Creekridge Circle, Minneapolis
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7c. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY ON-
SALE LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY ST. ALPHONSUS CHURCH,
7025 HALIFAX AVENUE NORTH, FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD
NOVEMBER 17, 2007
Motion passed unanimously.
8. PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS
—None
9. PUBLIC HEARING
9a. ORDINANCE NO. 2007 -08 VACATING CERTAIN DRAINAGE AND UTILITY
EASEMENTS WITHIN THE PLAT OF BROOKLYN FARM, HENNEPIN COUNTY,
MINNESOTA
Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed
ordinance.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
No one wished to address the City Council.
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.
2007 -08 Vacating Certain Drainage and Utility Easements within the plat of BROOKLYN FARM,
Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom discussed the pond expansion, plat design,
and pond maintenance once the hotel is constructed.
Motion passed unanimously.
10. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None
11. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
11a. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT PLANNING COMMISSION
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to ratify Mayoral
nomination of Stan Leino, 7118 France Ave N, to the Planning Commission.
Motion passed unanimously.
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Stan Leino introduced himself and stated he hopes to contribute to the Planning Commission.
11b. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE CREATION OF A PATH TOWARD LAWFUL
PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR LIBERIANS CURRENTLY PROTECTED
BY TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS AND FOR THE EXTENSION OF
TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS UNTIL SUCH A PERMANENT SOLUTION
IS ENACTED
Councilmember Ryan discussed the deportation of Liberians and the effects of those deportations on
the City of Brooklyn Center. He suggested that the resolution be tabled until the March 24, 2008,
City Council meeting.
The opinion was expressed that the City Council should not be spending time on the matter.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to table the Resolution Calling
for the Creation of a Path Toward Lawful Permanent Resident Status for Liberians Currently
Protected by Temporary Protected Status and for the Extension of Temporary Protected Status Until
Such a Permanent Solution is Enacted until the March 24, 2008, City Council meeting.
Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
11c. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -126 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 -126 Declaring a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Removal of Diseased Trees.
Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
11d. DECERTIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -127 RESCINDING ASSESSMENT OF UNPAID
UTILITIES AND DELINQUENT WEED REMOVAL COSTS TO 5546
EMERSON AVENUE NORTH
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -128 RESCINDING ASSESSMENT OF UNPAID
UTILITIES AND DELINQUENT WEED REMOVAL COSTS TO 5900
XERXES AVENUE NORTH
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -129 RESCINDING ASSESSMENT OF UNPAID
UTILITIES AND DELINQUENT WEED REMOVAL COSTS TO 7007
NEWTON AVENUE NORTH
Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed
resolutions.
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Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
2007 -127 Rescinding Assessment of Unpaid Utilities and Delinquent Weed Removal Costs to 5546
Emerson Avenue North.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember O'Connor moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
2007 -128 Rescinding Assessment of Unpaid Utilities and Delinquent Weed Removal Costs to 5900
Xerxes Avenue North.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 2007 -129 Rescinding Assessment of Unpaid Utilities and Delinquent Weed Removal Costs to
7007 Newton Avenue North.
Motion passed unanimously.
Ile. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-130 APPROVING A CREDIT CARD USE POLICY
Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed
resolution.
The use of credit cards was discussed along with the limitations of purchasing and the limited
number of employees who will be issued credit cards.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
2007 -130 Approving a Credit Card Use Policy.
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 7:43 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 Regular
Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on September 24, 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 October 8, 2007, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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