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Home My WebLink About2007 11-26 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 26, 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, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet, 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. Allan Hancock, 5520 Fremont Ave, discussed environmental effects of Global Warming as discussed at a seminar he attended. He distributed information for the City Council. He suggested that encouragement of local drinking water vs. bottled water be included in the quarterly City Newsletter. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:53 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. It, was the majority consensus of the City Council to include information from Mr. Hancock in a future City Newsletter. 2. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:00 p.m. 3. INVOCATION The Brooklyn Center Boy Scout Troop #401 provided a Color Guard Presentation in lieu of the Invocation. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 11/26/07 -1- 5. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet, Community Development Director Gary Eitel, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley. 6. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan stated in the interest of time, he had nothing to report. Councilmember Lasman reported attending the Embassy Suites Hotel Ground Breaking on November 16, 2007. Councilmember Yelich stated he had nothing to report. Councilmember O'Connor reported attending the Cable Commission meeting, Earle Brown Days Board of Directors meeting, and the Park and Recreation Commission meeting. Mayor Willson reported presenting a Proclamation, prepared in June, to the Eagle Scouts. 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended, with the removal of Item No. 7b from the Consent Agenda to Regular Agenda Item No. 11 c, with amendments to the Work Session minutes of November 13, 2007, and the following consent item was approved: 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. November 13, 2007 Study Session 2. November 13, 2007 Regular Session 3. November 13, 2007 Work Session 4. November 19, 2007 Budget Work Session with Financial Commission Motion passed unanimously. 8. PRESENTATIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS None 9. PUBLIC HEARING None 10. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS 10a. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2007 -017 SUBMITTED BY LINDA MCGINTY ON BEHALF OF THE LUTHER COMPANIES. REQUEST FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL FOR AN OFF -SITE OR REMOTE PARKING FACILITY AT 4435 68TH AVENUE NORTH, FOR THE STORAGE OF VEHICLE INVENTORY RELATED TO THE LUTHER CAR DEALERSHIPS IN THE AREA. 11/26/07 -2- THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION AT ITS NOVEMBER 15, 2007, MEETING. Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren introduced the item and discussed information presented in the Staff Report. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve Planning Commission Application No. 2007 -017 subject to the following conditions recommended by the Planning Commission: 1. A special use permit is granted for off -site accessory parking, storage of vehicle inventory and vehicle fueling associated with the Luther automobile dealerships in the immediate area. No sales or servicing of vehicles, other than fueling, is permitted on this off -site lot at 4435 68 Avenue North. 2. All vehicle parking and storage shall be confined to the building on the premises or improved asphalt areas on the site. 3. The special use permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. Any violation, thereof, may be grounds for revocation. 4. The applicant shall apply for and be issued a Certificate of Occupancy and be required to comply with any applicable building code regulations as approved by the Building Official. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS Ila. 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE The June 3, 2007 Work Session with Auditor and Budget Work Session with the Financial Commission was corrected to June 2, 2007. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to adopt 2008 City Council meeting schedule. Motion passed unanimously. llb. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -139 EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF KIMBERLEY MEYER FOR HER PUBLIC SERVICE ON THE NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMISSION Mayor Willson read the resolution in its entirety. The following amendment was made to the resolution: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that Kimberley Meyer is hereby recognized and appreciated by the City of Brooklyn Center, and this resolution serves as a visible and lasting e�q� 11/26/07 -3- I expression of gratitude for the leadership and service she has rendered to the citizens of Brooklyn Center. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -139 Expressing Recognition and Appreciation of Kimberley Meyer for Her Public Service on the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission. Motion passed unanimously. 11c. 2008 UTILITY RATES 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -140 ADOPTING 2008 WATER UTILITY RATES, FEES AND CHARGES 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -141 ADOPTING 2008 SEWER UTILITY RATES, FEES AND CHARGES 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -142 ADOPTING 2008 STORM SEWER UTILITY RATES, FEES AND CHARGES 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -143 ADOPTING 2008 STREET LIGHT RATES AND CHARGES 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-144 ESTABLISHING 2008 RECYCLING RATE City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolutions. Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -140 Adopting 2008 Water Utility Rates, Fees and Charges, with the removal of the ACH Service Fee. The opinion was expressed that the City should not provide services such as ACH and stated the City should find ways to save money. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -141 Adopting 2008 Sewer Utility Rates, Fees and Charges. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -142 Adopting 2008 Storm Sewer Utility Rates, Fees and Charges. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2007-143 Adopting 2008 Street Light Rates and Charges. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -144 Establishing 2008 Recycling Rate. 11/26/07 -4- Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 11d. LICENSES (Formerly Consent Agenda Item No. 7b) CHRISTMAS TREE SALES PQT Company (3245 Bass Lake Rd) 21050 Lake George Blvd NW, Oak Grove PQT Company (5040 Brooklyn Blvd) 21050 Lake George Blvd NW, Oak Grove MECHANICAL LICENSES Building Mechanical Systems 3845 43rd Ave S, Minneapolis SIGNHANGER Albrecht Sign Company, Inc. 12437 Magnolia Circle, Coon Rapids SignSource /Attracta 7660 Quattro Drive, Chanhassen RENTAL 2307 -09 54th Ave N Robert Messersmith 1600 68th Lane Rafael Antonio Quintero 5338 Queen Ave N Robert Messersmith 7156 Unity Ave N Adetayo Dina 2318 55th Ave N Helen Adaeze Osonowo 833 57th Ave N Bruce A. Goldberg 3006 65th Ave N Ivan Woyno 6718 Colfax Ave N Ken Fitzgerald Fountain 5245 -47 Drew Ave N Sean O. Sander 6307 France Ave N Kpanah Seley 6813 Humboldt Ave #103 Robert Perri 6819 Humboldt Ave #303 Peter Freeland 5949 Xerxes Ave N Rosita Acosta Councilmember Yelich stated concern for the number of calls for service already generated for the property located at 5245 -47 Drew Ave N. He stated concern for the quality of life for the neighbors and requested that the property be removed from the approval list. There was discussion on the removal of the property from the approval list where it was indicated that the number of calls for service does not violate the City Ordinance. Councilmember O'Connor moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the list of Licenses. Motion passed unanimously. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:47 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 11/26/07 -5- I 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 26, 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 December 10, 2007, Regular Session. Jam' U l 4 /...�1� �.�i�. �C�c. City Clerk Mayor 11/26/07 -6-