HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 11-13 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
NOVEMBER 13, 2007
I 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 Pro Tern
Kay Lasman at 6:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tern Kay Lasman and Councilmembers 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, Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
Mayor Tim Willson was absent and excused.
Mayor Pro Tern Kay Lasman opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum.
No one addressed the City Council.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to close the Informal Open
Forum at 6:46 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. INVOCATION
Councilmember Yelich offered a moment of silence and personal reflection as the Invocation.
3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Kay
Lasman at 7:00 p.m.
4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tern Kay Lasman and Councilmembers 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, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
Mayor Tim Willson was absent and excused.
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5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
6. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Ryan called attention to the upcoming proposed street and utility reconstruction
projects in the Maranatha area and portions of Xerxes and Northway Drive. He stated two meetings
are scheduled for November 15, 2007, at 6:15 p.m. for the Maranatha area and December 11, 2007,
at 4:00 p.m. the Xerxes/Northway Drive area. He encouraged residents of the areas to attend the
planning meetings to present their ideas and feedback. He stated the ground breaking for the
Embassy Suites Hotel is scheduled for Friday, November 16, 2007.
Councilmember Yelich stated he had nothing to report.
Councilmember O'Connor stated she had nothing to report.
Councilmember Lasman reported attending the North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce
meeting where Barb Warren was selected as the new director. She discussed Ms. Warren's
qualifications and stated her official duty began on November 12, 2007.
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the Agenda and
Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved:
7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. October 22, 2007 Study Session
2. October 22, 2007 Regular Session
3. October 22, 2007 Work Session
4. October 29, 2007 Budget Work Session w /Financial Commission
5. November 5, 2007 Special City Council Meeting
7b. LICENSES
MECHANICAL LICENSES
Air Mechanical Inc. 16411 Aberdeen St NE, Ham Lake
Dependable Indoor Air 2619 Coon Rapids Blvd, Coon Rapids
Perfection Heating and Air 1770 Gervais Ave, Maplewood
RENTAL LICENSES
4006 61 st Ave N Walter Hartfiel
5105 Brooklyn Blvd George A Lucht
6731 Bryant Ave N Chuma O. Ikeqwuani
Evergreen Park Manor
7212 Camden Ave N Sean Bannerman
6213 Chowen Ave N Nazneen Khatoon
5856 Dupont Ave N Chad Lemm
5308 Emerson Ave N Philip Anderson
5006 France Ave N Michael Mohs
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5600 Judy Ln Nita Morlock
4207 Lakeside Ave N #320 Heinz Pollinger
2812 O' Henry Rd Mainsl Properties
6342 Orchard Ave N Art Zirk
7218 -24 W. River Rd Arlene Johnson
7006 Humboldt Ave N Olubunmi Daniel
6436 Indiana Ave N Harry Narine
6406 Kyle Ave N Sunday Olateju
Motion passed unanimously.
8. PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS
8a. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -137 AUTHORIZING PROPOSED USE OF TARGET
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION GRANT
City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item, stated the purpose of the proposed resolution, and
stated appreciation to Target Corporation.
Opinion was expressed that the City should not accept donations from corporations and the money
should be given to a charitable organization.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO.
2007 -137 Authorizing Proposed Use of Target Charitable Contribution Grant.
Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
9. PUBLIC HEARING
None
10. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
10a. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY CODE OF
ORDINANCES REGARDING ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER
City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the
proposed ordinance.
Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren discussed the ordinance and responded to questions
from the City Council.
There was discussion on the language regarding different types of learning centers and their relation
to zoning districts.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to table the first reading of the
ordinance until the November 26, 2007, City Council meeting when the full City Council is present.
Councilmembers O'Connor and Yelich voted against the same. Motion Failed.
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Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to amend the proposed language
referring to Alternative Learning Centers as Area Learning Centers and to refer to Educational uses
as Nonresidential Educational uses.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve first reading of
ordinance as amended and set second reading and Public Hearing for December 10, 2007.
Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
11. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
Ila. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -138 AMENDING THE 2007 CENTRAL GARAGE
BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR THE EARLY ORDER/PURCHASE OF FOUR 2008
FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE PATROL VEHICLES
City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the
proposed resolution.
There was discussion on the number of years in which patrol vehicles are used.
Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom explained that the early order of the patrol
vehicles will allow the City to enter the existing patrol vehicles into the spring auto auction.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO.
2007 -138 Amending the 2007 Central Garage Budget to Provide for the Early Order /Purchase of
Four 2008 Ford Crown Victoria Police Patrol Vehicles.
Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember O'Connor moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City
Council meeting at 8:07 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 November 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 November 26, 2007, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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