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Home My WebLink About2007 10-08 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 OCTOBER 8, 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 Acting City Manager /Director of Fiscal Support Services Dan Jordet, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Gary Eitel, Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, 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 6:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously, 2. INVOCATION Councilmember Ryan 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 Acting City Manager /Director of Fiscal Support Services Dan Jordet, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Gary Eitel, Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley. 10/08/07 -1- 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan stated the City has prepared a brochure on prevention of home foreclosure which is available at City Hall. He stated resources are available to those facing home foreclosure. Councilmember Lasman reported attending the Special Events Committee meeting on September 27, 2007, which is preparing events for the 97 Birthday Celebration/Service Organization Awards evening on February 2, 2008. She reminded residents that there is a levy referendum for all four School Districts and urged residents to educate themselves on the issues and vote. She reported attending the North Hennepin Chamber of Commerce meeting on September 28, 2007, where the search for the new Director was discussed along with the new look of their website. Councilmember Yelich stated he had nothing to report. Councilmember O'Connor stated she attended the Special City Council Meeting- Center Pointe Apartments Rental License Hearing on October 1, 2007. Mayor Willson reported attending an event at the Earle Brown Elementary School on September 28, 2007, where he, along with other professions visited with eight of the Kindergarten classes. 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda as amended, with the removal of Item No. 7b. from the Consent Agenda to Item No. 11 d. under Council Consideration, with amendments to the September 24, 2007 Study Session minutes and the October 1, 2007 Special meeting, and the following consent items were approved: 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 24, 2007 Study Session 2. September 24, 2007 Regular Session 3. September 24, 2007 Work Session 4. October 1, 2007 Special Session City Attorney Charlie LeFevere stated the amendment suggested by Councilmember O'Connor to the October 1, 2007 Special Session minutes is a helpful amendment. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 8a. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -131 EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE DONATION FROM THE BROOKLYN CENTER AMERICAN LEGION POST 630 Acting City Manager/Director of Fiscal Support Services Dan Jordet introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. 10/08/07 -2- Mayor Willson read the resolution in its entirety. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -131 Expressing Appreciation for the Donation from the Brooklyn Center American Legion Post 630. Motion passed unanimously. 9. PUBLIC HEARING None 10. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS 10a. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER Mr. Jordet introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed ordinance. Mr. LeFevere discussed the difference between nontraditional educational uses and the relation to land uses and zoning districts. He suggested that the City consider everything the State approves under the program before the second reading of the ordinance. Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to table the first reading of ordinance until the November 13, 2007, City Council meeting. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS Ila. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -132 ESTABLISHING 2008 STREET AND STORM DRAINAGE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATES Mr. Jordet introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. There was question on the calculation of the assessments and the consistency of a minimum charge between zoning districts. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2007-132 Establishing 2008 Street and Storm Drainage Special Assessment Rates. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. llb. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -133 ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2007-17, KYLAWN PARK IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Jordet introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. 10/08/07 -3- ove Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmembd n O 'Conn o r Contra�t, Improvement Project r N RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -133 Accepting Bid and Awarding a 2007 -17, Kylawn Park Improvements. Motion passed unanimously. llc. RESCHEDULE BUDGET WORK SESSION (ENTERPRISE FUNDS) WITH FINANCIAL COMMISSION FROM OCTOBER 15 TO OCTOBER 29, 2007, AT 6:30 P.M. 'Mr. Jordet introduced the item and stated the purpose of rescheduling the Work Session. reschedule Budget Work ber Yelich seconded to resch g Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmem Session (Enterprise Funds) with Financial Commission from October 15 to October 29, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. m the y City Hall Council /Commission Conference Room. Motion passed unanimously. lld. (Formerly Consent Agenda Item No. 7b) LICENSES COMMERCIAL KENNEL, 4902 France Ave N Brooklyn Pet Hospital Brooklyn Pet Hospital 4900 France Ave N Gentle Touch Animal Sanctuary 4900 France Ave N LIOUOR CLASS D ON -SALE INTOXICATING. SUNDAY, AND 2 A.M.. Oak City 2590 Freeway Blvd (former location of TGI Friday's; proposed opening date is mid December 2007) MECHANICAL LICENSES, 4451 West 76`" St, Edina Gilbert Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Improved Heating &Cooling Inc. 9110 Prairie St, Elko Optimum Mechanical Systems 3030 Centerville Rd, Little Canada MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP Blvd Brookdale Motor Sales, Inc dba Brookdale Pontiac GM C 6800 Brooklyn TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCTS Sankhar Forex, Inc 5808 Xerxes Ave N RENTAL INITIAL 6807 Humboldt Ave N C103 Terrill Griffin 6807 Humboldt Ave N C104 Terrill Griffin 5909 June Ave N Janine Atchison 6605 Xerxes PI N Ryan Bernard RENEWAL 3701 47TH Ave N Drew Kabanuk 3700 55th Ave N Ronald Sonnek 10/08/07 -4- 509 61 st Ave N Tim Daniel 507 69th Ave N Outreach Six Acres Inc. 6801 Fremont PI N Olamiyi Kuku 5400 Irving Ave N Paul Choua Vue 5801 Knox Ave N David A. Trepanier 4204 Lakebreeze Ave N Donald Nieken 5329 Queen Ave N Alvin Stachowski 7013 Regent Ave N Dang Yang 6845 Willow Lane David Wagtskjold 6006 Zenith Ave N Keith H. McConmell Councilmember Yelich stated concern that properties are being approved for rental licensure when they have not met all the requirements. He requested that further information be provided for each license specifically regarding inspections and police calls for service. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the Licenses. Councilmember Yelich stated he would like additional information on the process of the rental license approval and the evidence that each property has met all requirements. It was suggested that Councilmember Yelich's request be discussed at a future Work Session. There was discussion on the data practice requirements of the requested information. Councilmember Yelich voted against the same. Motion passed. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 8:02 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 10/08/07 -5- 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 October 8, 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 22, 2007, Regular Session. �tnovw km l ltAt� City Clerk Mayor 10/08/07 -6-