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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 10-26 CCP Regular Session Public Copy AGENDA • CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION October 26, 2009 6:00 P.M. City Council Chambers A copy of the full City Council packet is available to the public. The packet ring binder is located at the front of the Council Chambers by the Secretary. 1. City Council Discussion of Agenda Items and Questions 2. Miscellaneous 3. Discussion of Work Session Agenda Items as Time Permits 4. Adjourn • • CITY COUNCIL MEETING • City of Brooklyn Center October 26,2009 AGENDA 1. Informal Open Forum with City Council—6:45 p.m. —provides an opportunity for the public to address the Council on items which are not on the agenda. Open Forum will be limited to 15 minutes, it is not televised, and it may not be used to make personal attacks, to air personality grievances, to make political endorsements, or for political campaign purposes. Council Members will not enter into a dialogue with citizens. Questions from the Council will be for clarification only. Open Forum will not be used as a time for problem solving or reacting to the comments made but, rather, for hearing the citizen for informational purposes only. 2. Invocation—7 p.m. 3. Call to Order Regular Business Meeting —The City Council requests that attendees turn off cell phones and pagers during the meeting. A copy of the full City Council packet is available to the public. The packet ring binder is located at the front of the Council Chambers by the Secretary. 4. Roll Call 5. Pledge of Allegiance 6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda —The following items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered at the end of Council Consideration Items. a. Approval of Minutes 1. October 5,2009—Joint Work Session with Financial Commission 2. October 12, 2009—Study Session 3. October 12, 2009—Regular Session 4. October 12, 2009—Work Session b. Licenses C. Application and Permit for Temporary On-Sale Liquor License Submitted by St. Alphonsus Catholic School, 7031 Halifax Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, for an Event to be Held November 14, 2009 • CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -2- October 26,2009 7. Presentations/Proclamations/Recognitions/Donations a. Proclamation Declaring October 26, 2009, to be Designated as Random Acts of Kindness Day Requested Council Action: —Motion to adopt proclamation. b. Random Acts of Kindness Presentation of Recognition and Certificate Ceremony Requested Council Action: —City Council Members read nominations received. —Mayor presents certificates to those nominees present. 8. Public Hearings None 9. Planning Commission Items None 10. Council Consideration Items None • 11. Council Report 12. Adjournment City Council Agenda Item No. 6a', MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA JOINT WORK SESSION WITH FINANCIAL COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 2009 CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Joint Work Session with the Financial Commission and was called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:33 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present: City Manager Curt Boganey, Fiscal and Support Services Director Dan Jordet, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. Others present were Financial Commissioners Mark Nemec and Susan Shogren Smith. REVIEW OF GENERAL FUND DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS City Manager Curt Boganey and Fiscal and Support Services Director Dan Jordet informed that this evening's meeting was to review the General Fund Department and Division profiles, revenue • details, and the recommendations for each of the following: a. Mayor- Council b. City Manager c. Elections—City Clerk d. Finance e. Legal f. Human Resources g. Information Technology h. General Government Buildings i. CARS Administration j. Recreation Administration k. Adult Recreation 1. Teen Recreation m. Youth Recreation n. General Recreation o. Community Center P. Pool q. Assessing r. Planning and Zoning s. Building Inspections • t. Code Enforcement u. Social Services v. Convention and Tourism 10/05/09 -1- DRAFT w. Civic Events x. Insurance y. Central Supplies • z. Reimbursements aa. Transfer Out As part of the review City Manager Boganey inquired if the Council had any questions or concerns with the General Policies for the Out of State Travel for City Council. The City Council is to review this policy on an annual basis and with the budget discussion in progress this would be the were desired. It was the consensus of the Council to continue opportunity rtuni to discuss if an changes e pp tY Y with the budget as planned. There was discussion regarding the percentage for salaries/benefits which currently is estimated at approximately 70/30. There was discussion regarding the new banking process and questions were raised as to if the new process is saving the City money. It was noted that this report would be reviewed and brought back to the City Council with information on performance. There was discussion regarding whether the new systems such as E-Citizen and automatic meter readings have generated any reports that would see how many people are using E-Citizen or what the impact has been for the new automatic meter readings. It was noted that this is something that could be considered and possibly feasible; however, collection of data would take some time. There was discussion regarding consolidation of some Community Activities, Recreation & . Services (CARS) business units. There was discussion regarding the costs of running the pool,the revenues received,and whether or not there was demographic information as to who is using the pool. It was noted that a survey would be feasible for members and non-members and is something that may be worth doing in the near future. There was discussion regarding the Social Service Fund,particularly to Project Peace,and whether or not there were any reports that could be provided. It was noted that an updated report would be requested and that staff will check with Project Peace about making a presentation to the City Council. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adj ourn the Work Session at 8:40 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 10/05/09 -2- DRAFT MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL • OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA STUDY SESSION OCTOBER 12, 2009 CITY HALL—COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS • In relation to agenda item 10a, Councilmember Ryan requested Council consideration of amending the proposed resolution to impose a 90-day suspension, rather than a license revocation on the property located at 4216 Lakebreeze Avenue North. Councilmember Ryan indicated that upon further consideration, it is his position that a revocation of the license would be excessive and punitive. He noted the City Attorney had advised that the only issue to be considered in this matter was the nonpayment of the utilities, and that the current unpaid balance of the appellant was $111.22. He further stated his position that the $450 application fee that will be required with the revocation will cause additional financial pressure on the property owner. There was discussion on the above request for Council consideration. It was noted that Item No. 2 in the Findings of Fact states "City Code Section 12-901,paragraph 4,provides that at all times during the term of a rental license, the licensee shall be current in payments of taxes, utilities and assessments." It was also noted that the City Clerk provided testimony at the September 28, 2009, hearing that the nonpayment of utilities on the subject property has been ongoing. It was noted that the action taken at the City Council meeting should clarify the date the property owner is allowed to submit an application for a new license. Options are: 1) Resolution to remain as drafted with a date of December 28, 2009. This date is 90 days from the September 28, 2009 meeting when the item was tabled; 2)Amend the resolution so the 90-day period reflects 90 days from tonight's meeting date of October 12, 2009, which would then be January 12, 2010. • 10/12/09 -1- DRAFT Councilmember Roche requested discussion on agenda item lob. There was discussion on the . following in relation to Improvement Project No. 2009-18: 1) curb and gutter replacement will be minimal; 2) Engineering/Administration/Legal estimated expenditures included in the outline of project costs and funding sources; 3) possible option to hang banners on both sides of the street; 4) Hennepin County Department of Public Works Transportation Division Recommended Urban Landscape Guidelines dated April, 1995. The majority consensus of the City Council was to include further discussion with a report on cost estimates for additional banners at a future meeting. Councilmember Lasman requested discussion on EDA agenda item 4a, specifically in relation to the following statement included in the staff report: "Additionally, the opportunity to acquire this property will position the City to address current site conditions which are having a blighting influence within this corridor and facilitate a future partnership with Hennepin County in updating previous studies and developing implementation strategies to enhance multi-modal transportation uses of Brooklyn Boulevard." Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel discussed pedestrian transit oriented grant opportunities available through Hennepin County. MISCELLANEOUS None. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. • 10/12/09 -2- DRAFT 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 12, 2009 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, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. • Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. Ms. Lisa Peilen, Minnesota Multi Housing Association (MHA), addressed the City Council and stated she is present tonight to inform the City Council about MHA's newest publication on the fundamentals of rental property management in Minnesota. She stated MHA promotes the highest standards for rental housing. Ms. Jo Roberts, Link Associates, 5400 France Avenue N, addressed the City Council and stated her support of the MHA publication discussed by Ms. Peilen. She expressed her gratitude to Mayor Willson for his speech at the crime prevention rally recently held in Brooklyn Park. Ms. Sharon Kephart, 5130 65'b Avenue N, thanked the City Council for focusing on the country of Liberia and consideration of the Sister City Program that will be discussed during the Council Work Session tonight. Ms. Kephart read a proposal for Brooklyn Center to consider a Sister City Relationship ith Fo a, Lofa County, Liberia, submitted in 2008 by Ashlee Kephart on behalf of p Y t3' the Kids For a Better World Nonprofit Organization. Mr. Steven Heinz, 6007 Lyndale Avenue N, addressed the City Council and stated he is a new resident in the City. He inquired if there is anything on tonight's agenda regarding the Renew Program that he discussed with Mr. Eitel. Mayor Willson informed Mr. Heinz that the Renew Program is not on tonight's agenda; it will likely be on an agenda in the near future. i 10/12/09 -1- DRAFT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to close the Informal Open • Forum at 6:58 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Councilmember Yelich requested 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 Tim Willson at 7:04 p.m. 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. 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: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 28, 2009—Study Session 2. September 28, 2009—Regular Session 3. September 28,2009—Work Session 6b. LICENSES COMMERCIAL KENNEL Brooklyn Pet Hospital 4900 and 4902 France Ave N Gentle Touch Animal Sanctuary 4900 France Ave N MECHANICAL Arctic Mechanical LLC 5255 Edinburgh Way, Big Lake . P T Mechanical LLC 227 Ash Street West, So. St. Paul 10/12/09 -2- DRAFT • RENTAL INITIAL 5320 Queen Ave N Steven Heinz 2806 65th Ave N A-Jelil Abdella 5224 65th Ave N Pavel Sakurets 281366 th Ave N Sufeng Zheng 3501 66th Ave N Michael Haase 4416 69th Ave N Eugene & Diane Wright 6200 Brooklyn Blvd Tuan Pham 6325 Brooklyn Blvd Lien Kim Vo 5101 Drew Ave N Jennifer Njeri Kuria 5214 Drew Ave N Paris &Nicole Fadden 7143 France Ave N Yi Lin 5901 Halifax Ave N Susan Bufis 1525 Humboldt Ave N Shoemiller Properties LLC 5201 Winchester Ln Yolanda Jackson RENEWAL 833 57th Ave N Bruce Goldberg 1338 67'Ln N Norma Simmonds 5706 Camden Ave N Christian Restoration Services 7219 June Ave N Christian Restoration Services 6110 Zenith Ave N Keith McConnell • 6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-120 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LIMITED USE PERMIT FOR TRAIL PURPOSES FOR THE BASS LAKE ROAD STREETSCAPE AND REGIONAL TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2009-18 WITHIN STATE RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-121 EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF OFFICER CLARK MESSENBRINK City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Mayor Willson recited Resolution No. 2009-121. • 10/12/09 -3- DRAFT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve . RESOLUTION NO. 2009-121 Expressing Recognition and Appreciation for the Dedicated Public Service of Officer Clark Messenbrink. Motion passed unanimously. 7b. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-122 EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF DARRELL D. MEEHAN FOR OVER 28 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Mayor Willson recited Resolution No. 2009-122. i Y Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-122 Expressing Recognition and Appreciation of Darrell D. Meehan for Over 28 Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Brooklyn Center. Motion passed unanimously. 7e. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-123 EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF CHRISTINE EATON FOR HER DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE ON THE NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMISSION. Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Mayor Willson recited Resolution No. 2009-123. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-123 Expressing Recognition and Appreciation of Christine Eaton for Her Dedicated Public Service on the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission. Motion passed unanimously. 7d. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-124 EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF JULIE GILLIS FOR HER DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE ON THE NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMISSION Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. • 10/12/09 -4- DRAFT Mayor Willson recited Resolution No. 2009-124. • Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-124 Expressing Recognition and Appreciation of Julie Gillis for Her Dedicated Public Service on the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARING -None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS -None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-125 MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND ORDER RELATING TO 4216 LAKEBREEZE AVENUE NORTH Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to remove the item from the table. Motion passed unanimously. • Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the two alternate resolutions for Council consideration. Mayor Willson asked if City Attorney Charlie LeFevere had additional comments on the alternate resolutions presented to Council. Mr. LeFevere responded in the negative. L Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Roche PP seconded to approve RESOLUTION TION NO. 2009-125 Making Findings of Fact and Order Relating to 4216 Lakebreeze Avenue North (Alternate #1 with the language as presented stating that Council will not consider an application until after December 28, 2009, but application could be made before that date). Councilmember Ryan moved to amend the resolution to order a 90-day suspension, rather than a revocation of the rental license. Motion died for lack of a second Councilmember Ryan voted against the same. Motion passed. 10/12/09 -5- DRAFT 10b. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-126 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A tCONSTRUCTION COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE BASS LAKE ROAD STREETSCAPE AND REGIONAL TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2009-18 BETWEEN HENNEPIN COUNTY AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. It was noted that funding in the amount of $2 million is available for this project due to the project being shovel ready. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-126 Authorizing the Execution of a Construction Cooperative Agreement for the Bass Lake Road Streetscape and Regional Trail Improvements Project No. 2009-18 between Hennepin County and the City of Brooklyn Center. It was noted that the City's participation for this project will be funded through TIF District 3 and will not affect next year's property taxes. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Boganey stated the County investment in this project is in excess of$1 million. The County went the extra mile to be a partner in this project, which was not included in the County Capital Improvement Plan. Commissioner Opat was particularly supportive of this project. 10c. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-127 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2009-18, BASS LAKE ROAD STREETSCAPE AND REGIONAL TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Lillehaug introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-127 Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement Project No. 2009-18, Bass Lake Road Streetscape and Regional Trail Improvements. Mr. Lillehaug highlighted key improvement features included in Improvement Project No. 2009- 18. There was discussion on the deadline date of November 13, 2009, for MnDOT approval of the project, including full easement acquisitions. Mr. Lillehaug noted that early on MnDOT indicated that this project must be bid and awarded by the City Council by the end of December 2009. MnDOT has indicated a willingness to work with the City if something slips on the bid letting date. Mr. Lillehaug recognized the property owners working with the City to dedicate the necessary easement for Project No. 2009-18. There was discussion on the parallel course being 10/12/09 -6- DRAFT taken for quick take of the easements to ensure that the easements are obtained in the necessary itime period. Motion passed unanimously. 10d. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-128 ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2009-21, CONTRACT 2009-L, 2009 CAPITAL MAINTENANCE BUILDING PLAN Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. It was questioned whether there is any relationship between the company recommended to be awarded the contract and the company involved in the 691' Avenue Improvement Project. Mr. Lillehaug replied he is not aware that there is a relationship. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-128 Accepting Bid and Awarding a Contract, Improvement Project No. 2009-21, Contract 2009-L, 2009 Capital Maintenance Building Plan. Mr. Lillehaug provided an overview of the activities involved in Improvement Project No. 2009- 21. It was noted that the age of the buildings necessitates the improvements and that the sooner the improvements are done,the lower the costs will be. • Motion passed unanimously. 10e. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-129 ADOPTING WATER UTILITY CONSERVATION RATESTRUCTURE Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-129 Adopting Water Utility Conservation Rate Structure. There was discussion on the rate structure adopted by comparable cities. There was discussion on extending a conservation rate structure to the sanitary sewer system in the future. Motion passed unanimously. 10f. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-130 ESTABLISHING FEES FOR DAYCARE FIRE INSPECTIONS Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. He explained that historically these fire inspections have been conducted by the State. In recent months the Fire Chief has been requested to perform inspections, and the State has 10/12/09 -7- DRAFT agreed to allow the City to continue Join so. Moving forward the inspections will be conducted g tY g g p • by the Inspector, rather than the Fire Chief Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-130 Establishing Fees for Daycare Fire Inspections. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Yelich: No report. Councilmember Lasman reported on her attendance at the following events: • October 3, 2009, Brooklyn Historical Society Tour of the Earle Brown Farm and Heritage Center. Tours will be continued in the spring. • October 5, 2009, City Council Budget Work Session with the Financial Commission. • October 9, 2009, Police Department event to honor Officer Messenbrink for his 29 years of service as a police officer. Councilmember Roche reported on the following: • Brooklyn Center Giants remain undefeated — Hats off to Brooklyn Center Youth Football. • According to the Light Rail Study, the northwest route for the light rail will be out to Arbor Lakes. ■ There has been an incredible amount of wedding activity in Brooklyn Center. It is nice to have citizens keep it local. • Residents are invited to attend the 80'' Anniversary of the Minnesota State Highway Patrol at Earle Brown Terrace on Wednesday, October 14, 2009. • Thank you to the Farmers Market. • The Assistant City Manager will be one of the guest speakers at the Brooklyn Center Business Association meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2009. • Homes are selling in Brooklyn Center. Councilmember Ryan reported on the following: • Attendance at the October 5, 2009, City Council Budget Work Session with the Financial Commission regarding the upcoming 2010 Budget. g g • On October 7, 2009, the International Police Chiefs Association honored the local police hi has been recognized for its partnership for its commitment to civil rights. The partnership g ongoing success in building bridges between the community and the police through specific multicultural training, hiring, and outreach programs. • Upcoming meeting of the Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park Police Departments for the Joint Community Police Partnership Multicultural Advisory Committee at the Brooklyn Park City Hall Council Chambers on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 10/12/09 -8- DRAFT Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following events: • October 1, 2009, Cable 12 City Business Update and a tour of the new facility. ■ October 1, 2009, Earle Brown Elementary Career and Colleges Day through the YMCA for Kindergarten through 2nd graders. ■ October 1, 2009, Brooklyn Park Hate Crimes Neighborhood Meeting on the incident that occurred two to three days prior. ■ October 2, 2009, Interview with the Star/Tribune. ■ October 5, 2009 Joint City Council/Financial Commission Work Session. ■ October 8, 2009, Quarterly Riverwood Neighborhood Association Meeting. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 8:16 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. • • 10/12/09 -9- DRAFT MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WORK SESSION OCTOBER 12, 2009 CITY HALL—COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council/Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work Session called to order by Mayor/President Tim Willson at 8:31 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor/President Tim Willson and Councilmembers/Commissioners Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial,Inc. SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP—MAYOR WILLSON City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item and stated in July, Mayor Willson and he met r with Sarah Mendoabar, Mayor of Ta ita Liberia. Mr. Ke er Dwanyen, President of the Y pP � 1F Organization of Liberians, arranged this meeting at which time an offer to establish a Sister City Relationship with the City of Brooklyn Center was extended. Based on the request Mayor Willson has asked that this item be presented to the City Council for review and consideration. Mr. Boganey advised that a Sister City Relationship can take many different forms. There is no standard Sister City Relationship in terms of who is involved and the specific government involvement. The fundamental question before the City Council this evening is whether this is something the Council believes the City should pursue. Mayor Willson commented on how the proposed Sister City Relationship could tie in with the large Liberian population in the City of Brooklyn Center. Mr. Kerper Dwanyen, President of the Organization of Liberians, addressed the City Council and thanked the Mayor and City Manager for their efforts in this process. Mr. Dwanyen discussed the Y tY g p large Liberian population in Brooklyn Center. He stated the Organization of Liberians feels at home in Brooklyn Center and that they have been able to succeed and thrive in the community. Mr. Dwanyen stated his support of a Sister City Relationship between the City of Brooklyn Center and Tappita City, Liberia. There was discussion on the Council Policy Issues outlined in the staff report: 1) Will the establishment of a Sister City Relationship contribute to the Council Goals and long term interests of the City? 10/12/09 -1- DRAFT 2) Will the City have sufficient resources to participate in a Sister City Relationship? There was discussion on identifying specific programs that could be initiated and how they could be organized for mutual benefit. It was noted that these types of decisions would be worked out between the two cities so that each city understands what is expected. It was noted that it will be important to be very clear on the financial support that would be involved in the relationship. At this time the only upfront cost that has been identified is the $510 annual membership fee to Sister Cities International. Mayor Willson, Councilmembers Lasman, Ryan, Roche, and Yelich stated their support of exploring the establishment of a Sister City Program. Councilmember Roche stressed his position that the proposed relationship should not be limited to Tappita City, Liberia. Mr. Dwanyen provided information on the Liberian population in the City of Brooklyn Center, which is estimated at approximately 3,000. There was discussion on the proposal by Ashlee Kephart on behalf of the Kids For a Better World Organization, that the City of Brooklyn Center enter into a Sister City Relationship with Foya, Lofa County, Liberia. It was noted that a Sister City Program would not need to be limited to one Sister City. As a representative of the Organization of Liberians, Mr. Dwanyen was requested to present the Sister City proposal to the boards of local groups such as the Lions, Rotary, church groups, etc. eand to report back to Council with the feedback at a future work session. Ms. Diane Sannes, 7006 Willow Lane N, addressed the City Council and stated the City of Brooklyn Center has had sister city relationships in the past. She stated there has not been discussion on the biggest groups in Brooklyn Center, which is the Hmong and Hispanic groups, and that they should be made aware of this and able to come and speak on the topic. She stated her position that the City could have a sister city relationship with four or five cities, and that there are notes with Council and staff on discussions that were held on this topic 1'/2 years ago. Ms. Sharon Kephart, 5130 65th Avenue N, addressed the City Council and stated she would like to clarify that the proposal for a Sister City Relationship with Foya, Lofa County, Liberia was raised by Ashlee Kephart 1 %2 years ago. There was support of businesses and residents in the late spring and they were waiting to hear back from the City on how to proceed. The majority consensus of the City Council was to direct staff to further explore the concept of initiating a Sister City Program. It was noted that the City Council is open to proposals for additional Sister City Relationships in addition to the request by Tappita, Liberia. RENTAL LICENSE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW Mr. Boganey introduced the item and noted that this topic was included on the last work session agenda. Council decided to continue the discussion to tonight's meeting after reviewing the • proposed draft language for the rental license ordinance amendment. The City Attorney will 10/12/09 -2- DRAFT prepare a final draft of the ordinance based on Council's direction tonight. The Council asked staff to review the draft ordinance with the Housing Commission after the City Attorney makes changes. Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning provided an overview and answered questions of the City Council on the Draft Revisions to Rental License Regulations in Chapter 12. The majority consensus of the City Council was to incorporate the following amendments into the Draft Revisions to Rental License Regulations in Chapter 12: • Section 12-901, la: "...A license will be granted in a specific Category as determined by a point system based on criteria estate recommended by the City Manager and approved by the City Council." • Section 12-909, lc: Add language to require registration with legal name. • Sec 12-914: All language relating to prospective tenants to include statement"18 years or older"and make "subsequent persons residing..." reflected throughout section. • Verification by the City Attorney on the following language included in Section 12-911, 7: "...shall be made upon substantial evidence..." • Add language requiring landlords to have clearly established decision making criteria in place. Staff will check with City Attorney. • Provide method to indicate changes from this version and a clean copy for Council revision. Ms. Lisa Peilen, Minnesota Multi Housing Association (MHA), addressed the City Council and stated MHA strongly supports the approach of producing incentives for well-managed properties. She thanked the City Council for considering this approach, thanked Ms. Schleuning for her willingness to listen to the concerns of MHA, and thanked the City of Brooklyn Center for the good working relationship. Ms. Jo Roberts, Link Associates, addressed the City Council and expressed her appreciation for the working relationship with Ms. Schleuning and for the City's support. The majority consensus of the City Council was to direct staff to present the Draft Revisions to Rental License Regulations in Chapter 12 with the above amendments to the City Attorney for review. The Draft Ordinance will be presented to Council following the City Attorney review. CENTER POINTE APARTMENTS UPDATE Mr. Boganey provided an overview of the Center Pointe Apartments Status Report dated October 10, 2009. He reported on a meeting staff recently held with Mr. Gary Brummer who stated he is in the process of purchasing the bank-owned apartment complex. Mr. Brummer inquired about the process to obtain a rental license for the property. Staff informed Mr. Brummer that he would need to own the property to obtain a license. It was made clear that the license is revoked and that staff could not provide him with a guarantee that Council would rescind the revocation. If and when Mr. Brummer completes the necessary repairs on the • property, it is likely that he will request the City Council to rescind the revocation on the license. 10/12/09 -3- DRAFT ADJOURNMENT • Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan moved and Councilmember/Commissioner Lasman seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at 10:25 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. i 10/12/09 -4- DRAFT z City.CoUncil, Agenda Itent No- VO , a 1 ; �y y y r � COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM • TO: Curt Bo ane City Manager g Y� Y g FROM: Maria Rosenbaum Deputy City Clerk p DATE: October 20, 2009 09 SUBJECT: Licenses for Council Approval Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider approval of the following list of licenses at its October 26, 2009, meeting. Background: The following businesses/persons have applied for City licenses as noted. Each business/person has fulfilled the requirements of the City Ordinance governing respective licenses, submitted appropriate applications, and paid proper fees. Applicants for rental dwelling licenses are in compliance with Chapter 12 of the City Code of Ordinances, unless comments are noted below the property address on the attached rental report. MECHANICAL Lewis Heating&Air 1271 144th Street,New Richmond • Superior Heating&Air 3731 Thurston Ave, Anoka Horwitz Inc. 4401 Quebec Ave N New Hope RENTAL See attached report. SIGN HANGER Crosstown Sign 16307 Aberdeen Street, Ham Lake Sign Images 17201 113th N Avenue , Osseo • Rental Licenses for Council Approval on October 26, 2009 InspectorClerkClerkClerkPoliceUtilitiesAssessing DwellingRenewalUnpaidUnpaid OwnerCalls for Service Typeor InitialUtilitiesTaxes 6337 Bryant Ave NSingle FamilyInitialMy TruongNone per 12-911 OrdinanceOKOK 3819 Burquest LnSingle FamilyInitialAmir ChabokiNone per 12-911 OrdinanceOKOK 6800 Dupont Ave NSingle FamilyInitialYi LinNone per 12-911 OrdinanceOKOK 5508 Fremont Ave NSingle FamilyInitialCharles BrightNone per 12-911 OrdinanceOKOK 6406 Humboldt Ave NSingle FamilyInitialDeirdre WillettNone per 12-911 OrdinanceOKOK 5730 Northport DrSingle FamilyInitialTrinh NguyenNone per 12-911 OrdinanceOKOK 6413 Regent Ave NSingle FamilyInitialTim XiongNone per 12-911 OrdinanceOKOK Melrose Gates Apartments 2 Drugs, 1 Obstructing, 4 Property Damage, 8 6 Bldgs 6305-6507 Camden Ave N RenewalSoderberg Apartment SpecialistsOKOK Thefts, 2 Auto Thefts, 17 Disturbing Peace (.18 217 Units Weather deferral until 06/01/10 for calls per unit per 13-913 Ordinance) exterior fascia, soffit repair Riverwood Estates1 Drug, 2 Auto Thefts, 1 Property Damage, 4 7 Bldgs RenewalRiverwood Estates LLCOKOK 201 65th Ave NDisturbing Peace (.11 calls per unit per 12-913 84 Units Ordinance) 4619 66th Ave N Single FamilyRenewalMichael BarlowNone per 12-911 OrdinanceOKOK 5428 72nd CirSingle FamilyRenewalJoseph DittoNone per 12-911 OrdinanceOKOK City Council Atienda I 6c 1 g • COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager FROM: Sharon Knutson, City Clerk jilaw 4wl�_ DATE: October 20,2009 SUBJECT: Application and Permit for Temporary On-Sale Liquor License Submitted by St. Alphonsus Catholic School, 7031 Halifax Avenue North, for an Event to be Held November 14,2009 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider approval of the application and permit for temporary on-sale liquor license submitted by St. Alphonsus Catholic School, 7031 Halifax Avenue North, for an event to be held November 14, 2009. Background: has submitted an application and St. Alphonsus Catholic School 7031 Halifax Avenue North, pp P permit for temporary on sale liquor license for an event to b e held November 14, 2009. The applicant has satisfied the City's requirements, submitted the $25 fee for each day of the license, along with a certificate of coverage for liquor liability insurance, and has existed as a religious organization for at least three years. After Council review, the application and p ermit will be forwarded to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division for approval. City Ordinance Section 11-107 (6) Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License. This license may be issued only upon receiving the approval from the Commissioner of Public Safety. The license may be issued only in connection with a social event within the city that is sponsored by a club or charitable, religious, or other nonprofit organization that has existed for at least three years or to a brewer who manufactures fewer than 3,500 barrels of malt liquor in a year. The license may authorize the sale of intoxicating liquor to be consumed on the Premises for not more than three consecutive days, and the City shall issue no more than twelve days worth of temporary licenses to any one organization o r for any one location within a 12-month period. The temporary 3license may authorize the sale of intoxicatin g licensee owns or permanently flier than Premises the c liquor to be consumed on Premises o P Y occupies. The temporary license may provide that the licensee may contract for intoxicating liquor catering services with the holder of an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License issued by any municipality. Budget Issues: There are no budget issues to consider. • OF cod Minnesota Department of Public Safety :` ALCOHOL AND GAMBLING ENFORCEMENT DIVISION 444 Cedar Street Suite 133,St.Paul MN 55101-5133 < (651)201-7507 Fax(651)297-5259 TTY(651)282-6555w ~ WWW.DPS.STATE.MN.US APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR A 1 TO 4 DAY TEMPORARY ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE TYPE OR PRINT INFORMATION NAME OF ORGANIZATION DATE ORGANIZED TAX EXEMPT NUMBER az&nozo _—r--6' & IV5�? 30?6-415 STREET ADD SS r CITY STATE ZIP CODE > av 6 7? NAME OF PERSON MAKrNWAPPLiCATION BUSINESS PH NE HOME PHONE - X38 DATES LIQUOR WILL BE SOLD 1j J,elloee 9 TYPE OF ORGANIZATION Fljujol TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OFFICER'S NAME ADDRESS ', 77 5�541Z,4? ORGANIZATION OFFICER'S NAME ADDRESS ORGANIZATION OFFICER'S NAME ADDRESS Location license will be used. If an outdoor area,describe el Aj:eh Will the applicant contract for intoxicating liquor service? If so,give the name and address of the liquor licensee providing the service. Will the applicant carry liquor liability insurance? If so,please provide the carrier's name and amount of coverage. APPROVAL APPLICATION MUST BE APPROVED BY CITY OR COUNTY BEFORE SUBMITTING TO ALCOHOL&GAMBLING ENFORCEMENT IT COUNTY 9fDoW4n DATE APPROVED CITY FEE AMOUNT 4 a5 t Dy LICENSE DATES DA EE PAID 10- 15--09 D~ KMA4-011-m- - SIGNATURE CITY CLERK OR COUNTY OFFICIAL APPROVED DIRECTOR ALCOHOL AND GAMBLING ENFORCEMENT NOTE:Submit this form to the city or county 30 days prior to event. Forward application signed by city and/or county to the address • above. If the application is approved the Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division will return this application to be used as the License for the event PS-09079 05/06 Date: 10/13/2009 Certificate of Coverage ;Chancery ertificate Holder This Certificate is issued as a matter of information only and rchdiocese of St.Paul-Minneapolis confers no rights upon the holder of this certificate.This certificate Office does not amend,extend or alter the coverage afforded below. 226 Summit Avenue St.Paul,MN 55102 Company Affording Coverage THE CATHOLIC MUTUAL RELIEF SOCIETY OF AMERICA Covered Location 10843 OLD MILL RD Church of St.Alphonsus OMAHA, NE 68154 7025 Halifax Avenue North Brooklyn Center,MN 55429-1394 Coverages - This is to certify that the coverages listed below have been issued to the certificate holder named above for the certificate indicated,notwithstanding any requirement,term or condition of any contract or other document with respect to which this certificate may be issued or may pertain,the coverage afforded described herein is subject to all the terms,exclusions and conditions of such coverage.Limits shown may have been reduced by paid claims. Coverage Effective Coverage Expiration Limits Type of Coverage Certificate Number Date Date Property Real&Personal Property ,FGeneral Liability General Aggregate Products-Comp/OP Agg Occurrence Personal&Adv Injury 7/1/2009 7/1/2010 Each Occurrence ® Claims Made 8589 500,000 Fire Damage(Any one fire) Med Exp(Any one person) Excess Liability 8589 7/1/2009 7/1/2010 Each Occurrence 500,000 Other Each Occurrence Description of Operations/Locations/Vehicles/Special Items Coverage is verified with regard to the Covered Location's Dinner&Dance,to be held in the school gymnasium and parish grounds, November 14,2009. Includes Liquor Liability. Holder of Certificate Cancellation Should any of the above described coverages be cancelled City of Brooklyn Center before the expiration n date thereof,the issuing company will y endeavor to mail days written notice to the holder of 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway certificate named to the left,but failure to mail such notice shall Brooklyn,MN 55430 impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the company, its agents or representatives. Authorized Representative 0111003237 City Council Agenda. Item "l�o "7 1 Y 4 1 #f F COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager f/ Ft at• , FROM: Sharon Knutson, City ClerkI � DATE: October 20, 2009 SUBJECT: Proclamation Declaring October 26, 2009, to.be Designated as Random Acts of Kindness Day Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a Proclamation Declaring October 26, 2009, to be Designated as Random Acts of Kindness Day. Background: The City of Brooklyn Center has celebrated Random Acts of Kindness since 1997. Each year the nominees are recognized by the City Council at its second meeting in October. The attached proclamation encourages residents to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness. • Budget Issues: There are no budget issues to consider. PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 26, 2009, TO BE DESIGNATED AS RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY WHEREAS, Random Acts of Kindness are the expression of our empathy and compassion for one another; and WHEREAS, the daily acts of kindness of most of the citizens of Brooklyn Center often go unrecognized; and WHEREAS, by recognizing these daily acts of kindness, all citizens of Brooklyn Center will become more aware of the importance of being kind to others throughout the year; and WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center celebrated the first Random Acts of Kindness in 1997, and is celebrating its 13th Annual Random Acts of Kindness by encouraging schools, employees, and community groups to participate in Random Acts of Kindness. NOW, THEREFORE, I, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, State of Minnesota, with the consent and support of the Brooklyn Center City Council, do hereby proclaim October 26, 2009, to be Random Acts of Kindness Day and urge all residents of the City of Brooklyn Center to join in celebrating and performing Random Acts of Kindness. October 26, 2009 Date Mayor Council Members ATTEST.• City Clerk i 1 City Council Agenda. Items 1' o. 7b 3 f k COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager FROM: Sharon Knutson, City Clerk e1,6 4 AAP 43)/ DATE: October 20, 2009 SUBJECT: Random Acts of Kindness Presentation of Recognition and Certificate Ceremony Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council Members alternately read nominations received for Random Acts of Kindness while Mayor Willson presents the recognition certificate to the nominee. Background: Since 1997 the City of Brooklyn Center has celebrated Random Acts of Kindness during the month of October. An article seeking nominations, along with a nomination form, was printed in the fall 2009 edition of the City resident newsletter, City Watch. Random Acts of Kindness nomination forms were made available at the customer service counters at the Community Center and City Hall, and a letter was sent out to community organizations. Information about Random Acts of Kindness and a nomination form were available on the City's web site. This year 66 individuals, two churches, two schools, and eight business and organizations were nominated to receive recognition for their Random Acts of Kindness. Attached are copies of the nominations. A letter was sent to the nominees who were identified (and carbon copied to the nominator) inviting them to participate in the Random Acts of Kindness recognition at the City Council meeting to be held October 26, 2009, at 7 p.m. A copy of the letter sent on behalf of the City Council is attached. Those persons attending the recognition will receive their certificates at the meeting. The certificates will be mailed to those nominees who are unable to attend the meeting. Budget Issues: There are no budget issues to consider. Council Item Memo to Curt Boganey Random Acts of Kindness Presentation Page 2 October 20, 2009 is Laurie Rondestvedt 0 Alfred Johnson Officer James Destiche Cub Foods Employees Bob and Shirley Schon Tom and Mary McCutchan Diane Sannes Paul Kellum Janelle Meyers Sue Low Sharon Kephart Brett Hildreth Paul Engleman The UPS Store Lee Cox Fast Signs Bob Becker Brooklyn Center Liquor Store Staff Ashlee Kephart Paome Yang Rick Petersburg Brookdale Mall Bernice and Harry Roberts Dee Johnson Donna Jarl Kathy Braun Earle Brown Elementary Randy Koch Earle Brown Elementary Cross of Glory Church Brooklyn United Methodist Church Linda Hanka Community Corner Christina Bloomquist Community Corner Keith Lester Brooklyn Center ISD 286 Michelle Trelstad Brooklyn Center ISD 286 Michelle Mandell Brooklyn Center High School Allan Hancock Barb Jensen Panera Noah Hager and Staff o m� ated By Special Events Committee Margaret Sandberg and Sue LaCrosse Special Events Committee Karen Bolstad Pamela Treichel (Baker) Susan Shogren Smith Councilmember Tim Roche Allan Hancock Allan Hancock Mike Mahigan Diane Sannes Diane Sannes Diane Sannes Diane Sannes Diane Sannes Diane Sannes Diane Sannes Tree Trust Program Staff and Participants Allen Property Services Karen Youngberg Brooklyn Center Business Association (BCBA) Frank Lang Earle Brown Terrace Diane Sannes Young Bebus Earle Brown Terrace Jesse Gully The Crossings at Brookwood Bill Dirnberger Horseless Carriage Club Leah Wellnitz Embassy Suites Linda Ericksson Brooklyn Historical Society Diane Sannes Checkers Wendy Reno and staff Diane Sannes Roxanne Reynolds Anthony White Diane Sannes Winston B. Tucker Teddy Dassin Ibrahim Kaba Teeran Paye Webster Jah Thomas Freeman, Jr. Eddy Ledlaw Sampson Jeerow Diane Sannes Bobbie Fern Diane Sannes Brooklyn Center Lions Mr. Cleanhouse Myron Green Dana Anderson Cub Foods Diane Sannes Betty Muellner Jill Dalton and the Curves gals Nathan and Laura Diane Sannes Jamie Bradley CEAP Diane Sannes Shane Mason Diane Sannes Mike Davis Pepboys Auto John Lo Pepboys Auto Anonymous Evergreen Elementary School Councilmember Tim Roche Odyssey Academy Councilmember Tim Roche Myrna Kauth Julie Ha Truong Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Councilmember Tim Roche Lonnie and Joanne Eckenrode Councilmember Tim Roche Nancy, Ava, and Joseph Roche Councilmember Tim Roche Council Item Memo to Curt Boganey Random Acts of Kindness Presentation Page 3 October 20, 2009 City Council Agenda Item No. 7b Random Acts of Kindness Presentation of Recognition and Certificate Ceremony 1. City Council read nominations received for Random Acts of Kindness 2. Certificates issued to those nominees present Nominee Individual or Organization or Group Individual's Name: Laurie Rondestvedt Name of Organization or Group: Street Address: Earle Brown Elementary 1500 59th Ave N Street Address: City, State, Zip Code: Brooklyn Center MN 55430 City, State, Zip Code: Telephone: 763 561 4480 Telephone: Brief summary of kind act (use additional sheets if necessary or submit separate letter) Laurie Rondesvedt is the art teacher at Earle Brown Elementary School. Since 2002, her students have made placemats, a wall collage, murals, a banner, and Hall of Fame posters for the annual Brooklyn Center Birthday Celebration. In 2009, Laurie and her students went to school on a Saturday to make 15 Brooklyn Center Hall of Fame posters. Each poster consisted of four separate sketches of the Hall of Fame person surrounded by additional drawings depicting their contributions to Brooklyn Center. Laurie personally put up the posters on the walls of the room at the Heritage Center. One of the posters got damaged and her students spent a few hours fixing it. She brought it to the Heritage Center just minutes before the event started. These decorations are always wonderful works of art. The library and Brookdale have proudly displayed the banner and murals in past years. Nominator Name: Special Events Committee Margaret Sandberg Sue LaCrosse Street Address: 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway City, State, Zip Code: Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Telephone: 763 569 -3406 City of Brooklyn Center Random Acts of Kindness Nomination Form Return Nomination Form BY OCTOBER 2, 2009, to: City of Brooklyn Center, Random Acts of Kindness, Office of the Mayor, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. Nominee Individual or Organization or Group Individual's Name: Alfred Johnson Name of Organization or Group: Street Address: 6142 Kyle Ave N Street Address: City, State, Zip Code: Brooklyn Center MN 55429 City, State, Zip Code: Telephone: 763 537 1725 Telephone: Brief summary of kind act (use additional sheets if necessary or submit separate letter) Alfred Johnson video taped the awards program and entertainment groups at the Brooklyn Center 98th Birthday Celebration on February 7, 2009. During the days following the event, Alfred made DVD copies for all of the award recipients and Special Events Committee members. This totaled over 30 DVD's. This act of kindness resulted in making an already great event, even more impressive. Alfred Johnson is also a member of the "Seniors on Screen" crew at Northwest Community Television. Nominator Name: Special Events Committee Street Address: 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway City, State, Zip Code: Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Telephone: 763 569 -3406 City of Brooklyn Center Random Acts of Kindness Nomination Form Return Nomination Form BY OCTOBER 2, 2009, to: City of Brooklyn Center, Random Acts of Kindness, Office of the Mayor, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. Nominee Individual or Organization or Group indy'w,id 's Nam?: V 1 tee �a )es1 N of Or anization or Group: Q UB haco ehtp Street Address: Lt ilcoro0301. 1:14- N Street Address: 1 7 2 `Is Co kcal 10 443C, M 1v Ci State, Zip Code: kLi h Cep .er\ ,,A41-.1 c C"ty, St te, Zip Code: Prook vi C24Prt M-� Tte ph 3le:5 tog 3 3 3 ((ll¢¢ 11 Telephone: 7(03 5'6e CSI 5? Brief summary of kind act (use additional sheets if necessary or submit separate letter) uN h. etA ko rp t&() a-1 C 'u o h Sep+ 11 y[ Lei- 01/ p ram i h mNt Cato. b ricC -fy SO rn--G 1 &e, 1 U.tckeel VYtt 1° o CA- 1r•1 Iau C3 +-lI: s 4-1 het k.. 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Nominee Individual or Organization or Group Individual's Name: Name of Organization or Group: Street Addres 470 A i/o Street Address: City, State, Zip Code: A.'" 1 C /rl "vJSY3a City, State, Zip Code: Telepho 6/ J Telephone: Brief summary of kind act (use additional sheets Affiy e are vec7 //yirde--74tc l de", e/ e y 1„ moo o l ,7 D ®90/ Oar ArY i j74-f hem iZos e 1 e 1 e 4 ')a z s a c/jc h ii if 1 is D-(40/ a Shyju� pheaf /n its- (Z014 Dsn 7 /7241 S; e96 ,n Dr her r ate �P s i v e b y op-64 l e Pier ,4" i7 "'1j y 7 7 Pi �7,�t' O'�/'7�RJ eirw Cofn/rd/ii t a ik y r P I ale vet A aitiA -Owl Olen c��LtJ U M hj AA, 'Lt if necessary or submit separate letter) all--. 1744 /r744 AV ..r (10 car tc /4,r, CJe" C�� /my/ 01 /�7 ray 7/24/2 i y e)w Z C ha,&/e yt u i e1 p v %S l tia�" �a �s s a tfriz �i v s t Oct her ,L e 11' y J a 111 !S f' /77 vS tiA 1 �i4ar� s �v 211 r in Prf ,6, 1 c//td J .P� ei/ 1/s r City of Brooklyn Center Random Acts of Kindness Nomination Form Return Nomination Form BY OCTOBER 2, 2009, to: City of Brooklyn Center, Random Acts of Kindness, Office of the Mayor, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. t 3 o tfr• rdu S eliat ciie in tkh e,i r a i^ftcnrte..( lr.1_ .v t h17 /1, Nominator Name: IJ oriel 60.--), 40 5 sA/94 4 Street Address: Qa 6oL /101 I Art City, State, Zip Code: r3 01 4 f t/ f if y 0 Telephone: y City of Brooklyn Center Random Acts of Kindness Nomination Form Return Nomination Form BY OCTOBER 2, 2009, to: City of Brooklyn Center, Random Acts of Kindness, Office of the Mayor, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. t 3 o tfr• rdu S eliat ciie in tkh e,i r a i^ftcnrte..( lr.1_ .v t h17 /1, Random Acts of Kindness I, Council Member Tim Roche would like to nominate: 6- Diane Sannes for helping Brooklyn Center youth find part-time jobs at the recently opened Checkers restaurant. Thank you for building community! Diane Sannes 7004 Willow Lane B.C., MN 55430 i o 3 I, Allan Hancock, would like to nominate: Diane Sannes 7006 Willow Lane Brooklyn Center 55430 for her random act of kindness as noted here in her recounting of this recent incident: A JOB success for our BC Kids Two weeks ago on Aug. 19 it was a windy rainy day across the state. Shawn the hiring manager for a new Checkers was looking for employees to start in less than two weeks His sign read NOW HIRING there he was out in the rain hoping folks would stop and apply. That afternoon a STRONG wind went right thru this part of BC tossing trees and debris. About 6:00 I noticed Firehouse Park had been hit pretty badly with down branches and trash all around. Sitting at the usual spot at under the picnic shelter were the usual group of kids ..just waiting around.... I stopped and started to pick up some of the branches and the kids too started helping pick up the branches in the Park. An hour later the Park was looking so much better, now area toddlers could play in the playground equipment area on this beautiful sunny evening. As the teens introduced themselves to me I told them about the new Checkers opening in 2 weeks just right across the street. They all said they Wanted Jobs and Checkers would be great to work at as it was close to home. I got their names and later called them and gave them the info for Shawn with Checkers. I waited and continued to see a lot of work was being done in a short time at Checkers to make it into a burger place after it had been a coffee shop. Tonight was the Grand Opening and I couldn't wait to see if any of the kids had applied and gotten jobs. The first person I saw was Winston with a BIG Smile on his face and there was Eddy and Calvin and some of the other kids. Checkers said they hired over 60 people to start out WOW that's a lot of jobs for our area. It was great to help these neighborhood kids ...Can't wait to do it again... Submitted by, Allan Hancock 5520 Fremont Ave. N Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 (763)- 561 -9758 Random Act of Kindness I, Allan Hancock would like to nominate- The committee chairs and Brk Ctr businesses that worked on and supported the work of the Brooklyn Center Centennial Celebration Committee Diane Sannes 7006 Willow Lane BC 55430 Thank you, Allan Hancock 5520 Fremont Ave. N Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 (763) -561 -9758 3 03 Random Act of Kindness I, Allan Hancock would like to nominate- The committee chairs and Brk Ctr businesses that worked on and supported the work of the Brooklyn Center Centennial Celebration Committee Paul Kellum 18744 Euclid Path Farmington, MN 55024 Janelle Meyers 6812 Dupont Ave N BC 55430 Sue Low 9807 Hemlock Ln N MG 55369 Sharon Kephart 5130 65th Ave N BC 55429 Brett Hildreth 8616 Riverview Ln BP 55444 The UPS Store Paul Engleman 6066 Shingle Creek Parkway BC 55430 Fast Signs Lee Cox 6098 Shingle Creek Pkwy BC 55430 Thank you, Allan Hancock 5520 Fremont Ave. N Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 (763)- 561 -9758 Nominee Individual or Organization or Group Individual's me• A 3 c=c r e r Na a of Or anizatior or roue icc k7 ee er ci ohs Street Address: 6 43.5 Atemn f A/ Street Addr ss: 01 'e e Ci State, Zip Code: Ore° i n i eih �G{ i� S S 3c Ci State Zip Code: C ^c Lu L 1 1) 1) JS` Telephone: 76:3- 5(6- L/3/7 Telephone: Brief summary of kind act (use additional sheets if necessary or submit separate letter) See 4hc aI- Nominator Name: 121 I(! l�h Li 01-7 'le -i o/eIt. Street Address: 53 4c/ ii, /4-) lc !4; City, State, i�pp�Ccod e• 1.45,-co ‹17 <l -k- f E r, y h, 5 430 Telephone: 76.3 -S6/- 4c6. City of Brooklyn Center Random Acts of Kindness Nomination Form Return Nomination Form BY OCTOBER 2, 2009, to: City of Brooklyn Center, Random Acts of Kindness, Office of the Mayor, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. Bob Becker Bob Becker has been a citizen of Brooklyn Center for 40 years and a member of the Brooklyn Center Lions Club since 1991. Bob is the hardest working and most dedicated person you will ever know. He is always willing to help and will do whatever is asked of him. Bob has been an Eye Transporter for the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank at the University of Minnesota since the program began and he has driven thousands of miles at all times of the day or night at his own expense. He has made countless trips to the Eye Bank, Rochester, Hutchinson, and Twin City International Airport to name just a few. At the Eye Bank they know if they can't find other eye transporters is he always ready and willing to help. Bob also helps collect thousands of pairs of used eyeglasses and transports them to St. Cloud to be sent to developing nations. Bob has driven sight impaired people to a monthly dinner where sight impaired people get together for a meal and fellowship. Without people like Bob Becker this would not be possible. For his total dedication to the betterment of sight Bob has received the Helen Keller Award from the Brooklyn Center Lions Club and the Eye Bank. Bob, along with his family, has also worked with the Brooklyn Center National Little League Challenger Program for handicapped youth for many years since its beginning in 1992. Sharon Knutson From: makendmeet @aol.com Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 3:12 PM To: City Clerk Subject: Act of K 2009 -1 Hi Sharon, I'm emailing in Random Act of Kindness nominations Tks Diane Random Act of Kindness I, Diane Sannes would like to nominate The Brk Ctr Liquor Store, 6215 Brooklyn Blvd. -Tom, Amy and all the staff for their support of the community in their Fall Food drive Sharon Knutson From: makendmeet @aol.com Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 11:24 PM To: City Clerk Subject: R Act of K 2009 -2 Random Act of Kindness I, Diane Sannes would like to nominate- Ashlee Kephart 5130 65th Ave N for her continuing efforts to assist so many people in Brk Ctr and around the World with her Kids for a Better World ORG. and for the World Wide Recognition she brings to Brk Ctr by the Good Works she has accomplished Sharon Knutson From: makendmeet @aol.com Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 11:28 PM To: City Clerk Subject: R Act of K 2009 3 Random Act of Kindness I, Diane Sannes would like to nominate Paome Yang 3447 Central Ave NE, Mpls, 55418. and the many vendors of the New 2009 Farmer's Market in Brk Ctr for their support of Brk Ctr residents need to buy locally grown food at a Brk Ctr farmer's market. Also the Brookdale Center Mall for their support of this community venture and many other Brk Ctr Community Events Rick Petersburg 1108 Brookdale Center 55430 1 Sharon Knutson From: makendmeet ©aol.com Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 11:39 PM To: City Clerk Subject: R Act of K 2009 -4 Random Act of Kindness I, Diane Sannes would like to nominate the EB School Monthly Senior Lunch Program in support of the Brk Ctr community Bernice and Harry Roberts 5400 James Dee Johnson 6201 N Lilac Dr #302 Donna Jarl 7137 Willow Lane and Kathy Braun and Randy Koch Earle Brown Elementary School 1500 N 59th Ave, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 and the Tuesday Senior Lunch Program at Cross the Glory Church 5929 B Blvd. 429 and the other BC Churches that support this Lunch Program... Brooklyn United Methodist 7200 B Blvd and others 1 Sharon Knutson From: makendmeet @aol.com Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 11:44 PM To: City Clerk Subject: R Act of K 2009 -5 Random Act of Kindness I, Diane Sannes would like to nominate the The efforts of the Staff of the Community Corner for their support of a BC Community Garden Linda Hanka and Christina Bloomquist 1500 69th Ave N Supt Keith Lester, Michele Trelstad, Michelle Mandell at 6500 Humboldt Ave N 55430 and Allan Hancock 5520 Fremont Ave N. 55430 Their Summer long strong support of the Community Garden at the Brk Ctr School District Community Corner location made this program a SUCCESS COMMUNITY GARDEN ;d ssi.14yi: Sharon Knutson From: makendmeet @aol.com Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 12:18 PM To: City Clerk Subject: R Act of K 2009 -6 Random Act of Kindness 1, Diane Sannes would like to nominate a BC resident for stepping forward this year to serve with NWHHSC in support of BC citizens. Barb Jensen for her work with the Senior Leadership Committee that meets to identify issues and educate themselves and the community about issues that are affecting Seniors. Barb works to build and strengthen relationships with seniors and to connect seniors to available resources Address... Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council 6120 Earle Brown Drive, Suite 230 Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 1 Sharon Knutson From: makendmeet @aol.com Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 11:54 PM To: City Clerk Subject: R Act of K 2009 -7 Random Act of Kindness I, Diane Sannes would like to nominate- Noah Hager AND STAFF at Panera 6064 Sh Creek PkWy for the support they give to the community in their donation of Bread and Bakery items each day to those in need. THANK YOU i Sharon Knutson From: makendmeet @aol.com Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 11:55 AM To: Sharon Knutson Subject: revised R Act of K 2009 -8 Random Act of Kindness I, Diane Sannes would like to nominate the -Tree Trust program and staff Paula Van Avery TREE TRUST 2350 Wycliff Street St Paul MN 55114 paulav -The young people that worked so hard to improve our city in so many ways. List attached -Along with Marcus O'Neal and Sookuyhun Bonphasavanh sponsored by Allen Property Services 6066 Sh Creek PWay #175 -Also, Alisha Sims, Tuav Pha,Wondor Nuah who Oct 15 was offered a PT jpb at teh front desk Earle Brown Terrace Young Bebus 6100 Summit Dr N 55430 and LangNelson Owner Mr Frank Lang 4601 Excelsior Blvd. #650 St Louis Park MN 55416 -and the many other Brk Ctr Business Association -BCBA Members, Karen Youngberg Pres. 5419 Girard Ave.N 55430 that hired these youth. The 2009 work by the businesses and the youth helped improve lives and our city in many ways We look forward to doing it again in 2010 Ilium f f) mi naii0(1 S H z W 2 z C7 cc ce 0 3 U a W LLI 00 0J a m2 L- W 0I H U 0) O W O N 5 2 cn cn H a) c W 0 W H Ci5 a) a) m c 0) C) 0 ,cT� N m (A N Q Q) c c N 0 L- a) �YY o afx 0 m6' a) ,a?L_ C N _c c f0 a) 2 W LL. c 0 0 N y o 2 2 (n o To U U U w 0 0 a) 0 C� 2 0 03 0 m j 0 0 0 c 00ma) m 03 mwo L- o U U O) 0) O C C C C c c c d N Q1 W co c c c 0 a o aNi Y (0 7 V) N R a) m C) O O O O J Z O J Z> 3� m> 3 0 Y =u000 Y CO 000 f -)U� f0U a) 0 0 To c To L 0 0 a) f0 (0 O c 3 E (0 0) O a 0 12 3 (o a) t 1— ai 0 z 0 0) 0) a) 0 0 0 0 0 C C C C CO (0 (0 (0 (0 D "0 D 0 a ccc c CD a) a) a) oaaaa 0 0 0 U a) a) a) a) t 't `t 0 0 0) a) a) a) c0adaa 0 F 0 a d a c c N G. E oma c o a) 0 c 0 y cm U c 0) 03 Z m C o 0 oY al o) as u) a a) )1 m c N a) v 0 i o 0V O a c i c 13 o�_ cc( c v> Q c E O c— L a) (0 2 (0 y 0 7 L O O a) -c O) O J W CCCL -0 CCQ o o <o o a) 1- O 0) U a) O_ (0 0 (n c (0 -J o c 0 U o `t o o o 0 0 0 0 0 co a (o N (o 0 10 0 0 Coo 0 0 Q (o Q Q Q o Q o U U t 0 0 a 0 Q a) C a) C C O) O a) C Q1 a) C N 0 2 O d O C n c tv c .0 a) m X 1) a) o CC aa)y 3 0 CD 2 0 1 3 _C C o L 00 co 0 E .0 co a) N CO OX CO N N 0 (D 76 0)) W UDY W 2 )<HJ000 a) 0 a) a a3 U O 0 (o J L 0) O J a� TD a) Cr) 0 C 0 U o o `t C C O no co a C O Q Q 3 U o Q O (1) a)a)O 0 0 0 Sharon Knutson From: makendmeet @aol.com Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 12:42 AM To: City Clerk Subject: R Act of K 2009 -15 Random Act of Kindness I, Diane Sannes would like to nominate O n0rn na.16rs Young Bebus, Earle Brown Terrace 6100 Summit Drive 430 2 Jesse Gully The Crossing at Brookwood 6201 North Lilac Drive 55430 Bill Dirnberger Horseless Carriage Club 2200 Ericon Dr 430 Leah Wellnitz, Embassy Suites 6300 Earle Brown Dr along with the Brooklyn Historical Society -Linda Ericksson 5600 85th Ave N BP 55443 for supporting the History of BC and keeping our BRK CTR History alive and lively in 2009 and welcoming all citizens to discover our past Sharon Knutson From: makendmeet @aol.com Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 12:08 AM To: City Clerk Subject: R Act of K 2009 -9 Random Act of Kindness I, Diane Sannes would like to nominate the The Owners of the New Checkers for investing in our community and employing so many local teens and adults. Wendy Reno and staff 615 66th Ave N STE. #1 55430 Thank You for your investment in Brk Ctr Sharon Knutson From: makendmeet @aol.com Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 12:14 AM To: City Clerk Subject: R Act of K 2009 -10 Random Act of Kindness I, Diane Sannes would like to nominate Roxanne Reynolds and Anthony White 3526 Logan Ave.N MPLS 55412 for helping to clean up debris from Firehouse Park after afternoon winds blew down many trees and branches on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 Sharon Knutson From: makendmeet @aol.com Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 12:21 AM To: City Clerk Subject: R Act of K 2009 -11 Random Act of Kindness I, Diane Sannes would like to nominate- Winston B Tucker, 1605 56th Ave n 430 Teddy Dassin, 3407 65th A N 429 Ibrahim Kaba 1525 Meadowood Drive BP 55443 and Teeran Paye, Webster Jah Thomas Freeman FJr., Eddy Ledlaw, Sampson Jeerow, of 615 66th Ave N Stuite #1 BC 55430 for helping to clean up debris from Firehouse Park after late afternoon winds blew down many trees and branches on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. Thank You all for your Hard Work Sharon Knutson From: makendmeet @aol.com Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 12:25 AM To: City Clerk Subject: R Act of K 2009 -12 Random Act of Kindness I, Diane Sannes would like to nominate- Bobbie Fern of 5727 Brooklyn Blvd 55429 for this support of Community Gardening and for his efforts of Crime Prevention in Brk Ctr. AK Donation for Nonn Sharon Knutson From: makendmeet @aol.com Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 12:33 AM To: City Clerk Subject: R Act of K 2009 -13 Random Act of Kindness I, Diane Sannes would like to nominate The Brk Ctr Lions, PO Box 29092 BC 429 Mr. Cleanhouse, Myron Green 5659 Twin Lake Terrace N Crystal MN 55429 CUB, Dana Anderson 3245 Cty Rd 10 55429 For supporting Readings for Kids of all Ages in Brooklyn Center thru the BC READS Program Random Act of Kindness I, Diane Sannes would like to nominate Gardener's Betty Muellner, 6124 Noble Ave N, Jill Dalton and the Curves Gals 6048 Shingle Crk 55430 and Nathan and Laura winstanley49 @gmail.com, For working at the Gardens at Central Park and keeping them weed free. Random Act of Kindness I, Diane Sannes would like to nominate- Jamie Bradley of CEAP 6840 78th Ave N BP 55445 for the many good works she has done to help so many in BRK CTR Thank You Jamie t i l l I I I Sharon Knutson From: makendmeet @aol.com Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 12:52 AM To: City Clerk Subject: R Act of K 2009 -17 Random Act of Kindness I, Diane Sannes would like to nominate Shane Mason of Shane Mason State Farm Ins. 7070 Brk Blvd 55429 For continuing to adopt the Metro Transit Park and Ride location and Keeping it clean... Thank You Shane and Staff!!! October 1, 2009 Nominator: anonymous Nominees: Mike Davis /John Lo Pepboys Auto 5900 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 763 566 -6100 Summary of Kind Act: It was a dark and dreary night in March 2009. City of Brooklyn Center Random Acts of Kindness Nomination A lone woman with an infant child returning home from a local grocery store, noticed one of her car tires leaking air and nearly flat. Without a useable spare tire, a local gas station attendant directed the woman to the Pepboys Auto repair; the only one remaining open at that late hour. She quickly made her way to the Pepboys store on Shingle Creek Parkway and drove into the repair shop about five minutes before closing time. Repair technician John Lo, who was cleaning up and getting ready to leave for the day, noticed the old and worn condition of the car, the leaky tire, and the woman's limited English ability. He sent the woman inside with her child to initiate a work request while he proceeded to repair the flat tire. At the service desk, manager Mike Davis asked the woman how he could help. She explained the problem as best she could. He ask a few more questions about her and the car and struggled to understand her while completing a work request. Before Mike could finish, John came in and said the tire was fixed. Opening up her wallet the woman asked, "How much Seeing limited funds in her wallet, and considering it was closing time, and the effort required to get her information into the computer; Mike smiled and said, "No charge!" He handed her a business card and asked her to come back for service in future. The woman was very grateful and tried to offer a small gratuity, but none was accepted. In the few minutes it took to repair the woman's tire and get her back on the road, Mike and John may not have added much to Pepboys' bottom line, but they added a huge bundle to its good will account and Brooklyn Center's extraordinary sense of community. Thank you Mike Davis and John Lo of Pepboys Auto. Random Acts of Kindness I, Council Member Tim Roche would like to nominate: 1- Evergreen Elementary School for their International Day of Peace /World Cultures Day. This year students met with 22 speakes from 16 countries. The annual event was capped with a Dance Party at Evergreen Park and was open to the public. Thank you Evergreen Elementary for being part of our community! Evergreen Park Elementary 7020 Dupont Avenue North B.C., MN 55430 2- Odyssey Academy, for opening their school and welcoming citizens for the Kylawn Park Neighborhood Get Together due to rain. Thank you Odyssey Academy for being part of our community! Odyssey Academy 6201 Noble Avenue North B.C., MN 55429 3- Myrna Kauth Julie Truong, for their work this past year at NWHHSC in support of Brooklyn Center. Your efforts are appreciated! Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council 6120 Earle Brown Drive, Suite 230 B.C., MN 55430 Lonnie Joanne Eckenrode 6844 Colfax Avenue North B.C., MN 55430 Nancy, Ava, Joseph Roche 816 69th Avenue North B.C., MN 55430 4- Lonnie Joanne Eckenrode for watering our public areas and newly planted trees. Thank you for all you do! 5- Nancy, Ava, Joseph Roche for picking up the trash in and around Evergreen Park during football practice. Thank you for keeping our city clean! October 7, 2009 Nominee Dear Nominee: Since 1997 the City of Brooklyn Center has celebrated Random Acts of Kindness. Again this year the City Council has received nominations to recognize Brooklyn Center residents and groups who have performed random acts of kindness that help make our community a wonderful place to live and work. Congratulations! You have been nominated for Random Acts of Kindness and will be recognized by the Mayor and Council Members during their City Council meeting on Monday, October 26, 2009. The City Council meeting starts at 7 p.m. and is held at Brooklyn Center City Hall in the Council Chambers, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center. Your presence would be greatly appreciated. Enclosed is a copy of the nomination. If you have any questions, please contact City Clerk Sharon Knutson at 763 -569 -3306. Sincerely, Enclosure City of Brooklyn Center A Millennium Community Tim Willson, Mayor Kay Lasman, Council Member Tim Roche, Council Member Dan Ryan, Council Member Mark Yelich, Council Member cc: Nominator (w /o enclosure) 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 City Hall TDD Number (763) 569 -3300 FAX (763) 569 -3494 www.cityoThrooklyncenter.org Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number (763) 569 -3400 FAX (763) 569 -3434 1111 1111 111, IN 14 14; 1111 11 1 11 14; 11 1 11 1111 113; IN 11; 11 1111. 11 1 1 11 ,1 11 111 11 1 1 11 111 111 11 111 1 11 11 1 111 4 11 1 1111' 11r 4i 1111 1 ■1 111 1111 11 11'� 11+ 11. 11v 11< 1w 1i 11 11 1 1 1 1 111 131 Il k Niql:it Si 1114 11' 1 1111 11 •111 1111 1111 1111 1111 11 11 1 1111 .11 1 cu .1 g .F..4 0 ‘z 0 E cl 4..J Nti) E 0 0 cu V gl t,4 o 0 o CO �o o 0 a 2 Nominee Individual or Organization or Group Individual's Name: Name of Organization or Group: Street Address: Street Address: City, State, Zip Code: City, State, Zip Code: Telephone: Telephone: Brief summary of kind act (use additional sheets if necessary or submit separate letter) City of Brooklyn Center Random Acts of Kindness Nomination Form Nominator Name: Street Address: City, State, Zip Code: Telephone: Return Nomination Form BY OCTOBER 2, 2009, to: City of Brooklyn Center, Random Acts of Kindness, Office of the Mayor, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. Random Acts of Kindness Since 1997, the City of Brooklyn Center has celebrated Random Acts of Kindness. In October the Brooklyn Center City Council recognizes all Brooklyn Center residents and groups who have performed Random Acts of Kindness that help make our community a wonderful place to live and work. Anyone can nominate someone who has performed an act of kindness over the past year. You may send a card or letter, or drawings or photographs of people performing kind acts, or use the City's nomination form on the reverse side of this page. All Random Acts of Kindness nominees are recognized by the City Council during an October meeting and presented a certificate. The nominations are displayed at City Hall during the month of October. Join us in celebrating kindness in our community. Nominate an individual or group today! No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted. Aesop Walk a neighbor's dog Donate your time to perform lawn services for the elderly or disabled Collect soda can tabs for recycling and give the proceeds to the Ronald McDonald house Make a paper chain with an act of kindness written on each link Smile at someone who is frowning Feed a stranger's expired parking meter Donate to a food shelf or clothing shelter Draw a picture of someone performing a kind act Photograph someone being kind to another Thank your secretary, boss, teacher, or friend for the little things they do Read to a child Give flowers, just because Donate books to a daycare or school Give a compliment Tutor a student Be a Safety Patrol and help kids get to and from school safely Pick up litter (Adopt -A- Street or Park) Collect mittens or socks and give to those in need Care for the sick Volunteer in the community (schools, hospitals, churches, etc.) Be a good neighbor Plant a tree Call a lonely person Open a door In the grocery store, let a stranger behind you with only one item go first Bake a hot dish for someone who just returned from the hospital Pick up the mail for a senior citizen on your block each day Give blood Adopt a homeless pet at the Humane Society Donate time at a senior center Pat someone on the back Clean graffiti from neighborhood walls and building Transport someone who can't drive City of Brooklyn Center City of Brooklyn Center Minnesota Random Acts of Kindness Back to Web Site Since 1997 the City of Brooklyn Center has celebrated Random Acts of Kindness. During October the Brooklyn Center City Council recognizes all Brooklyn Center residents and groups who have performed Random Acts of Kindness that help to make our community a wonderful place to live and work. A Random Act of Kindness is a selfless act performed by an individual, organization, or group towards someone or something. A kind act is "random" when it is spontaneous and unexpected done simply out of the will to extend goodness without expecting anything in return. Anyone can nominate someone who has performed an act of kindness in the past year. You may send a card or letter, or drawings or photographs of people performing kind acts, or look for the City's nomination form in an upcoming City Watch newsletter. Your nomination will be displayed at City Hall, so feel free to make your nomination colorful and attractive. All Random Acts of Kindness nominees are recognized by the City Council during an October meeting and are presented a certificate. We look forward to hearing from you. Join us in celebrating kindness in our community! Check out Random Acts of Kindness Recipients 2008! ttRando Acts of Kindness Nomination Form 2009 Ideas for Random Acts of Kindness This is the official site of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Page 1 of 1 What is a Random Act of Kindness? Most people try to fulfill obligations in life like doing their fair share of chores and supporting and comforting their families and friends but these deeds are expected of us. When we make the extra effort of being kind when we aren't expected or required to and surprise someone, including ourselves this is a "Random Act of Kindness a good deed that is truly the embodiment of compassion and caring. http /www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org /index. asp ?Type= B_BASIC &SEC= {B5559E 13- 424... 10/06/2009 Energy Efficiency Learn ways you can reduce your utility costs and improve the comfort of your home through the following resources. Energy efficient bulbs, appliance rebates, and other energy saving information can be found on the Xcel Energy website at www.xcelenergy.com, click on "Residential then "Save Energy and Money Request an Energy Audit of your home for $25 through CenterPoint Energy and receive $25 of weatherization materials. Call (612) 321 -5011 or visit CenterPointEnergy .com /energyaudit. Replace your showerhead with one free low flow showerhead through CenterPoint Energy at www.centerpointenergy .com /saveenergy. Check for Rebates for replacement of high efficiency heating and water systems through CenterPoint Energy at CenterPointEnergy.com /rebates. For information about possible tax credits for energy efficient appliances, siding, insulation, roofs, windows/ doors, and alternative energy visit: Energy Star Website at www.energystar.gov or Minnesota Office of Energy Security at www.energy.mn.gov. Before hiring a contractor, you can check their service record at the Minnesota Better Business Bureau at www.minnesota.bbb.org or call (651) 699 -1111. Your Health Well -Being Remember to take care of your physical and mental well- being during these times of economic stress. Here are some budget- friendly ways to help keep yourself in good shape. Make time for social time and fun with friends and family. Positive relationships are good support systems. Exercise —take a walk or bike through your neighborhood or city trails, or visit a park. Attend Holly Sunday and other city recreation events. Many events are free, while others are low cost. Join the Brooklyn Center Community Center, which offers inexpensive memberships (no initiation fees, no long term contracts). Sign up and participate in various Community Center sports, arts, senior, exercise and water classes. Prices are reasonable and friends and family from other cities can also participate. Please see the Recreation Brochure on page 13 for more information. Save Money on Prescription Drugs The City Council approved a program to make free Prescription Discount Cards availablo program is sponsored by the Nation and adminis byCVS'' T ount cards F,' offer averag avings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs and accepted at 59,000 participating retail the country. pons are not ily members can vel, or existing to use— just show 4Vihen purchasing The cards can be covered by insura use the cards re health coverag the card to the medications. Cards are avajlab f Brooklyn Center Cit II and Community Center. For assistance with the program, residents can call toll -free 1- 888 620 -1749 or visit www.caremark.com /nlc For more information, please visit the city's website at www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org. Emergency Crisis Services In cases of immediate emergencies, call 911. For information about crisis and urgent matters: idents. The ue of Cities (NLC) Call 211 (651) 291 -0211 United Way— Crisis, Counseling, Help Calling from Cell Phone CEAP (Community Emergency Assistance Program) Visit www.ceap.com or call (763) 566 -9600. Nominations 'you know someone whose compassionate deed ha made Brooklyn Center a great place to live and work? The City council wants to hear these stories Fnate someone who has performed an act of kindness in the past year, you may send a card or lettei drawings or photographs of people performing kind ac or use the City's nomination form which can be found the City's website at www.citvofbrooklvncenter.org. ase submit your Random Acts of Kindness no ations by October 2, 2009. The City Council will recognize ndomActs of Kindness nominees at an ectob and present each recipient with a certificate 'cknowledging their kind act. City of Brooklyn Center A Millennium Community September 1, 2009 Dear Community Member: Since 1997, the City of Brooklyn Center has celebrated Random Acts of Kindness. In October the Brooklyn Center City Council would like to recognize all Brooklyn Center residents and groups who have performed Random Acts of Kindness that help to make our community a wonderful place to live and work. A Random Act of Kindness is a selfless act performed by a person wishing to either assist or cheer up an individual or in some cases an animal. We hope that you will join us in making this a significant celebration for our community. We are asking that you or someone you know send us a card or letter, or use the enclosed nomination form, nominating someone who has performed an act of kindness in the past year. You may also send us drawings or photographs of people performing kind acts. Your nomination will be displayed at City Hall, so feel free to make your nomination colorful and attractive. Nomination forms are also available on the City's website at www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org, where you will find last year's nominees and photos. Random Acts of Kindness nominees will be formally recognized by the City Council during its October 26, 2009, meeting. All nominees will receive recognition by the City Council in the form of a commendation. By separate card, please be sure that we receive the name and address of your nominee so that we can be certain that the City Council's commendation will be received by your nominee You and your nominee are invited to attend the City Council recognition on October 26 at City Hall, 7 p.m. A letter will be mailed to you and your nominee prior to the meeting to confirm the date and time of the recognition. We look forward to hearing from you. Join us in celebrating kindness in our community! Sincerely, Tim Willson, Mayor Kay Lasman, Council Member Tim Roche, Council Member Dan Ryan, Council Member Mark Yelich, Council Member Enclosure 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 City Hall TDD Number (763) 569 -3300 FAX (763) 569 -3494 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number (763) 569 -3400 FAX (763) 569 -3434 Brooklyn Center Business Association Box 196 6066 Shingle Creek Pkwy Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Brookdale Hennepin Library 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center MN 55430 B C Charitable Foundation c/o Phil Cohen 5501 Humboldt Ave N Brooklyn Center MN 55430 National American University 6120 Earle Brown Dr Suite 100 Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Brooklyn Center Lioness Betty Russell 5312 North Lilac Drive Brooklyn Center MN 55430 CEAP 6840 78th Avenue North Brooklyn Park MN 55445 B C Women's Club Pat Ehrman 2833 67th Ln N Brooklyn Center MN 55430 View Point Shingle Creek 6221 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Courage Center Volunteer Coordinator 3915 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley MN 55422 Five Cities Senior Trans. Rita De Bruyn 4221 Lake Road Robbinsdale MN 55422 North Hennepin Area Chamber 229 1st Avenue NE Osseo MN 55369 Brown College 6860 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Twin West Chamber 10700 County Rd 15 Suite 170 Plymouth MN 55441 B C Friendship Quilters Joanne Holzknecht 2618 65th Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Brooklyn Center Lions Club Len Lasman 4407 Woodbine Lane Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Service League of Hennepin County Medical Center 701 Park Avenue Minneapolis MN 55415 -1829 The Crossings at Brookwood 6201 Lilac Drive North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Wendy Erlien Sun -Post Publications 33 2nd Street NE Osseo MN 55369 The Prairie Lodge at Earle Brown 6001 Earle Brown Drive Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Greater Mpls Girl Scout Peggy Erickson 5601 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Boy Scouts of America 5300 Glenwood Avenue Golden Valley MN 55422 Minnesota School of Business 5910 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center MN 55430 B C Community Education 6500 Humboldt Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Wovenhearts of BC 6001 Earle Brown Drive Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Twin Lake North 4539 58th Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55429 B C Rotary Dean Nyquist, President 5320 71st Circle Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Community Corner 1500 69th Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Earle Brown Terrace 6100 Summit Drive North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 North Hennepin Comm College 7411 85th Avenue North Brooklyn Park MN 55445 NW Community Television 6900 Winnetka Avenue North Brooklyn Park MN 55428 RSVP Volunteer Coordinator 2021 East Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis MN 55413 Brooklyn Historical Society P. 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Box 29345 Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Visit Minneapolis North Dave Looby 6200 Shingle Ck Pkwy Ste 248 Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Osseo Community Education 11200 93rd Avenue North Maple Grove MN 55369 Cross of Glory Lutheran Church 5929 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Apostolic Lutheran Church North 6630 Colfax Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Grace Romanian Baptist Church 6206 Lilac Drive North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Brookdale Christian Center 6030 Xerxes Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Jehovah Jireh Church of God in Christ 6120 Xerxes Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Lutheran Church of the Triune God 5827 Humboldt Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Maranatha Place 5415 69th Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55429 BAPS- MW -MSP Hindu Church 2300 Freeway Boulevard Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Citadel of Hope Worship Center 6625 Humboldt Avenue N Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Brookdale Covenant Church 5139 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Center MN 55429 BC Church of the Nazarene 501 73rd Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Korean Evangelical United Methodist 6830 Quail Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Hmong Community Alliance Church 6240 Aldrich Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Maranatha Care Center 5401 69th Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Volunteers In Action 4148 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope MN 55427 NWHHSC 6120 Earle Brown Drive Suite 230 Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Northbrook Alliance Church 6240 Aldrich Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Korean Presbyterian Church of MN 5840 Humboldt Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Brooklyn United Methodist Church 7200 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Fellowship Baptist Church 5840 Lilac Drive North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Lutheran Church of the Master 1200 69th Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Spiritual Life Church 6865 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center MN 55430 St. Alphonsus Church 7025 Halifax Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Good Shepherd Fellowship 6900 Humboldt Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Palmer Lake Elementary School Principal 7300 Palmer Lake Drive West Brooklyn Park MN 55429 North View Junior High IB World School Principal 5869 69th Avenue North Brooklyn Park MN 55428 Robbinsdale Middle School 3730 Toledo Avenue North Robbinsdale MN 55422 Highview Alternative Program 5400 Corvallis Avenue North Crystal MN 55428 Champlin Park High School Principal 6025 109th Avenue North Champlin MN 55316 Send To All City Advisory Commissioners UPDATED 9/1/09 Kenyan Community 7th Day Church 6625 Humboldt Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Imam Husain Islamic Center 6120 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Garden City Elementary School Principal 3501 65th Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Park Center Senior High School Principal 7300 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Park MN 55443 Brooklyn Center Jr -Sr High Principal 6500 Humboldt Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Jackson Middle School Principal 6000 109th Avenue North Champlin MN 55316 Unity Temple Church of God in Christ 4801 63rd Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Brooklyn Junior High School Principal 7377 Noble Avenue North Brooklyn Park MN 55443 Northport Elementary School Principal 5421 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Center MN 55428 Robbinsdale Cooper High School Principal 8230 47th Avenue North New Hope MN 55428 Earle Brown Elementary Principal 1500 59th Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Evergreen Park World Studies IB Elementary School Principal 7020 Dupont Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Kathie Amdahl Housing Commission 6909 Unity Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Gretchen Knutson Housing Commission 5143 Drew Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Steve Landis Housing Commission 7118 Grimes Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Todd Boster Financial Commission 6417 Willow Lane N, #5 Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Mark Nemec Financial Commission 5538 Camden Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Thomas Shinnick Park Recreation Commission 5324 Oliver Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 John Russell Park Recreation Commission 5312 North Lilac Drive Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Michael Parks Planning Commission 3218 64th Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Carlos Morgan Planning Commission 4207 Lakeside Ave #334 Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Judy Thorbus Housing Commission 6265 Brooklyn Drive Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Joshua Xiong Housing Commission 5706 Bryant Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Susan Shogren Smith Financial Commission 600 62nd Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Philip Berglin Financial Commission 601 Bellvue Lane Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Rex Newman Financial NW Suburbs Cable Commission 3107 61st Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Gail Ebert Park Recreation Charter Commission 1613 Irving Lane Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Muriel Lee Park Recreation Commission 7204 Perry Court West Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Kara Kuykendall Planning Commission 5507 Irving Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Sean Rahn Planning Commission 5740 Irving Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 James Richards Housing Commission 4725 Twin Lake Avenue Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Kris Lawrence- Anderson Housing Commission 5213 Eleanor Lane Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Financial Commission Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Financial Commission Brooklyn Center MN 554 Arvid (Bud) Sorenson Park Recreation Commission 6901 Toledo Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Dan Starling Park Recreation 2818 Mumford Road Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Roger Peterson Park Recreation Commission 1511 71st Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Della Young Planning Watershed Commissions 5444 Dupont Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 JoAnn Campbell- Sudduth Planning Commission 6125 N Lilac Dr #305 Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Stan Leino Planning Charter Commissions 7118 France Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Eileen Oslund Charter Commission 6000 Ewing Avenue North Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 Bruce Lynes Charter Commission 6011 Earle Brown Dr #F -2 Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Harold Middleton Charter Commission 5418 Oliver Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Charter Commission Brooklyn Center MN 554 Charter Commission Brooklyn Center, MN 554 Abiy Assefa Watershed Commission 7204 Perry Court West Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Gary Brown Charter Commission 7012 Willow Lane North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Edward Nelson Charter Commission 5236 Great View Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Charter Commission Brooklyn Center MN 554 Charter Commission Brooklyn Center MN 554 Charter Commission Brooklyn Center, MN 5454 NWHHSC Advisory Commission Brooklyn Center, MN 554 NW Suburbs Cable Communications Brooklyn Center MN 554 H. Bruce Lund Charter Commission 5725 Aldrich Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Richard T. Phillips Charter Commission 7200 Logan Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Mary Nierengarten Charter Commission 7024 Knox Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Charter Commission Brooklyn Center, MN 554 Charter Commission Brooklyn Center, MN 554 NWHHSC Advisory Commission Brooklyn Center MN 554 Watershed Commission Brooklyn Center MN 55430 James Carlson 3609 Violet Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Steve Boone 6712 Bryant Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Mary Jo Danielson 6223 Major Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Gordon Gunderson 6507 Chowen Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Greg McGeary 3007 Thurber Road Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Tom Kouri 6416 Willow Lane Brooklyn Center MN 55430 William Hawes 3612 53rd Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55429 THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE ARE NOT PART OF NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY GROUPS JUST WANT TO GET COMMISSION POSTING Tony Kuefler 5943 Abbott Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Charles Gellerman 3853 Oak Street North Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Jody Brandvold 4201 Lakeside Avenue North #105 Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Kathleen Ganter 5936 Xerxes Avenue North Brooklyn Center MN 55430 AGENDA CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WORK SESSION • October 26, 2009 Immediately Following Regular City Council and EDA Meetings Which Start at 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers City Hall A copy of the full City Council packet is available to the public. The packet ring binder is located at the front of the Council Chambers by the Secretary. ACTIVE DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Group Homes—Councilmember Ryan 2. Bass Lake Road Streetscape and Regional Trail Project— Street Lighting and Banners 3. Shingle Creek Riparian Restoration—Grant Application 4. ReNew Loan Program Six-Month Update 5. Council Retreat Schedule 6. Firehouse Park Report PENDING LIST FOR FUTURE WORK SESSIONS October/November 1. Strategic Plan Goals—Outcomes Success Measures 2. TIF Districts Update . 3. Brookdale Mall Update 4. 57th and Logan Update 5. Administrative Fines Update 6. Zoning/Code Enforcement Ordinance Amendments 7. Neighborhood Designations 8. Junk and Inoperable Vehicles Update-Back Yard Parking 9. Prosecutor- RFP Process Later/Ongoing 1. Strategic Outcome Reports 2. Department Year End Reports 3. Legislative Update a. Prosecutor Services 4. Community Schools Update 5. 2011 Brooklyn Center Celebration Update 6. Ordinance Amendments—Farmers Market 7. Crime Free Housing Update 8. Community Gardens Work Session Agenda Item No. 1 x,� O:rCity of Brooklyn Center A Millennium Community MEMORANDUM - COUNCIL WORK SESSION DATE: October 21, 2009 TO: City Council FROM: Council Member Ryan thru Curt Boganey, City Mana� SUBJECT: Group Homes and Halfway Houses COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED Council direction is requested. Is this an issue of Council priority and should staff be directed to provide further review and analysis of this topic. BACKGROUND I have attached a copy of an e-mail from Council member Ryan where he asks several questions about the ability of the City adopt a moratorium or regulate group home and halfway houses in the City Of Brooklyn Center. I believe basic issue before the City • Council is whether staff time should be devoted to researching this issue as relates to Brooklyn Center and/or should the City be taking further efforts to address the potential problems associated with group homes and halfway house. In past years as a member of the North Metro Mayors Association we have lobbied for improving legislation around this issue. I have included a copy of the draft North Metro Mayors Work Plan for 2010-2014. On page 2 under Housing Issues, once again the NMMA has identified this issue as a primary issue to continue legislative efforts. I am not suggesting that NMMA actions necessarily satisfy all of the concerns of Councilmember Ryan, so supplemental efforts by the City may be needed. COUNCIL POLICY ISSUES Are there issues related to group homes and half-houses that warrant action by the City of Brooklyn Center to pursue legislative or other local actions at this time? 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone & TDD Number Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400 City Hall& TDD Number(763) 569-3300 FAX(763) 569-3434 FAX(763) 569-3494 www.cityofbrooklyncenterorg Curt Boganey 0 orom: Dan Ryan nt: Thursday, July 02, 2009 4:24 PM : Curt Boganey Subject: RE: Group Homes and Halfway Houses Curt, I appreciate you.getting back to me on this. Yes, I would like to see it on a work session because in some circumstances, I believe that there has been some negative effects on certain neighborhoods. At that work session you can advise the Council as to what consideration needs to be given as to the potential impact on our limited staff resources -- given all of the other things that staff has been tasked with by the Council. Thank you, Dan Ryan City of Brooklyn Center Councilmember 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 City Hall Phone 763-569-3300 City Hall Fax 763-569-3494 V oicemail 763-569-3445 Home 763-535-4177 councilmemberr an ci.brookl -center.mn.us ci ofbrookl center.or From: Curt Boganey Sent:Thursday, July 02, 2009 9:18 AM To: Dan Ryan Subject: RE: Group Homes and Halfway Houses Hi Dan, I think your points are well taken and you ask the relevant question, do we have too many. I do think it is an issue worthy of review by the City Council.At your request, I can place it on a work session for Council disposition. I assume that following Council direction, staff would prepare a report related to group home status in'BC(number, locations and incidents etc.). I doubt that State Law would allow the City to impose a moratorium since licensing authority by the State trumps City authority to determine the number or location of these homes, unlike zoning and development for the Opportunity Site where the City is the regulating authority. This is an issue that the North Metro Mayors Association has looked into in recent years and unsuccessfully lobbied for greater local authority and statutory limits on the concentration of group homes. My suspicion based on previous experience is that getting the State to make changes will continue to be an uphill battle unless there is compelling evidence that these homes constitute a significant threat the health and welfare of neighborhoods. Please let me know how you wish to proceed. 0 ornelius Boganey ICMA CM ity Manager City of Brooklyn Center 1 763-569-3303 Oo- Sent:Thursday, July 02, 2009 8:54 AM To: Curt Boganey Subject: Group Homes and Halfway Houses Curt, It seems to me that non-standard residential uses for single family homes such as group homes, half way houses and operations of that type occasionally create problems in our residential neighborhoods. Licensing is under the authority of the county with many of the standards and regulations defined in state law. We all can appreciate the good works done by many of the non-profits that own and manage these homes in Brooklyn Center. However,the question is do we already have too many? I believe that the Council has discussed the issue on an informal basis. At sometime I believe that the Council should address whether or not the City should establish a moratorium on any new operations coming in, assuming that we have the same authority to establish a moratorium on Group homes as we do with a moratorium on development in the Opportunity Site back in 2007. This may not be the best time to address this given the extensive staff engagement on our rental licenses and other big issues, but I think that it is a related housing/neighborhood policy issue that should be examined. Considering that this is just before a holiday, I don't require an immediate answer but I would appreciate your We on this and a suggestion as to how to proceed. Thank you, Dan Ryan City of Brooklyn Center Councilmember 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 City Hall Phone 763-569-3300 City Hall Fax 763-569-3494 Voicemail 763-569-3445 Home 763-535-4177 councilmemberryan gci.brooklyn-center.mn.us www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org 2 NORTH METRO MAYORS ASSOCIATION • Draft 2010-2014 WORK PLAN The North Metro Mayors Association (NMMA) will focus its resources during the 2010-2014 timeframe on the following Objectives and Tasks: OBJECTIVE #1: Advocate for NMMA Members' interests on Legislative Issues: 1. Local Governmental Aid a. Work with the LMC, Metro Cities and other key participants to minimize Local Government Aid and Market Value Homestead Credit cuts as the Legislature resolves the anticipated FY 2011- 2012 Biennial Budget deficit. b. Participate with the LGA Legislative Study Commission; especially Members Anne Norris, Sen. Linda Scheid and Minneapolis Council Member Betsy Hodges, along with area Legislators to achieve long term reform of the LGA program. We will continue taking a leadership role in collaboration with other municipal organizations, e.g., Metro Cities, the League of Minnesota Cities, Greater MN Cities and Small Cities and other partners. As needed, specific issues and formula options will be modeled to determine the outcomes they would provide for NMMA member cities. The following principles will be advanced for inclusion of in the reformed LGA program: i. Clearly identify the role of Local Government Aids as one part of the broader effort to provide property tax relief for citizens and businesses. ii. Accommodate the different challenges facing cities in terms of service needs and ability to • raise revenues. iii. Establish an aid system that provides stabitity and predictability in aid distributions despite major changes in the State's economy. iv. Simplify the distribution formula so that it is transparent and easily understood by laypersons, the media and elected officials. c. Work with LMG and Metro Cities to eliminate existing Levy Limits and avoid future enactment of additional constraints on City autonomy. 2. Statewide Tax Policy a. Reduce reliance on property tax revenues for funding of K-12 Education. b. Oppose programcomponents that reward spending with additional revenues. c. Provide State-wide initiatives that assist Cities and Counties with lower cost bond resources to replace aging infrastructure. d. Devise new tools to help cities retain and attract employment and tax base without enabling urban sprawl inefficiencies. e. Contribute NMMA ideas and issues to future State and Federal economic stimulus plans. 0 f. If opportunities arise, encourage and participate in a non-partisan evaluation of the effectiveness of the Metro Area Fiscal Disparities and determine if any changes are warranted. 1 3. Transportation and Transit Funding Needs 0 a. Advocate for additional user fee based transportation funding for road and transit projects that provide support for economic development, reduce adverse effects of congestion and enhance mobility. b. Provide high-level support for NMMA member Coalitions advocating for specific projects. c. Participate with the Minnesota Transportation Alliance and other interested organizations to advocate for transportation policy changes that benefit member Cities, including: i. Extend Design/Build options to Cities and Counties ii. Revised Fund Distribution Formulas iii. Metro Council Plans and Policies d. Assist the City of Mounds View in securing construction of additional sound barriers on TH 10. e. Support other city specific projects as requested and appropriate. 4. Housing Issues a. Advocate for changes to Group Home housing legislation to provide greater City ability to manage adverse impacts. b. Advocate for new tools to be created to assist local units of government deal with housing foreclosure issues. ic. Educate legislators about the changing character of residential neighborhoods resulting from state and national economic trends and policies, and advocate for measures that will promote p � p neighborhood stabilization and preservation of community character such as: i. Return the tax classification for non-homesteaded property to its pre-2001 rate ii. Grant local authority to limit proliferation of rental properties in single-family neighborhoods where certain conditions exist . iii. Support inter jurisdictional tracking of"bad actor' rental property-owners and allow for denial/revocation of operating licenses where performance dictates 5. Legislative Candidate Forums a. Organize and conduct Legislative Candidate Forums leading.to each November General Election. b. Prepare Issue'Briefing Papers on priority topics, c. Engage and educate incumbents and challengers on critical issues facing NMMA member communities during'Forum process. OBJECTIVE#2: Strengthen the NMMA Organization 1. NMMA Advocacy a. Build on the strengths of the NMMA Organization, including: L Schedule Board meetings with informative learning opportunities, ii. Maintain rigorous discussion and review of progress by the Operating Committee, • iii. Expand involvement of the Community and Business Partners. 2 • b. Expand Communication and Outreach Activities i. Prepare and distribute Issue Briefing materials for member and Legislator use and publication in NMMA area media venues ii. Maintain frequent Board updates on current activities and issues that may arise iii. Maintain communications with Regional, State and Federal representatives iv. Build on relationships with Mn/DOT, Metro Council, Counties, LMC and Metro Cities. v. Help members identify cost saving opportunities. U:WMMA\2009-2013 Work PlanDraft 2010-2014 Work Plan.doc • ICI 3 Woks. Session Aizend . lte .No 2 1 i i t , " MEMORANDUM - COUNCIL WORK SESSION ITEM TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager FROM: Steve Lillehaug, Director of Public Works,)J . DATE: October 22, 2009 SUBJECT: Bass Lake Road Streetscape and Regional Trail Project-Banner Update Council Action Required: The following provides information pertaining to the street light banner options for the Bass Lake Road Streetscape and Regional Trail project that were discussed at the October 12, 2009 Council meeting. Background: The current project design pertaining to the proposed street lights includes single banners on all poles,both in the medians and in the boulevards with exception to one area where double banners will be on a single pole located within the narrow median of Bass Lake Road from Brooklyn Boulevard to Xerxes Avenue. At the October 12, 2009 Council meeting, Council requested additional information to add double banners on all poles throughout the corridor. The costs for the options are as follows: Single Luminair, Single Banner with Pole, $4600/each Single Luminair,Double Banner with Pole, $5270/each Twin Luminair, Double Banner with Pole, $6525/each (these are for the median area between Brooklyn Boulevard and Xerxes Avenue) The estimated project cost difference of single banner poles versus double banner poles is approximately$40,000. Recent information provided by the City's consultant revealed that simply adding additional banner arms to the pole is not an option. Due to wind load and the increased area of the additional banner, a different, more expensive pole is required that will meet the minimum design load requirements of the pole. With that said, retrofitting the adjacent Xerxes Avenue lighting with a second banner arm is not an option without changing the poles. Renderings and sight line drawings will be provided for review and consideration at the Council meeting. Council Policy Issues: Does the City Council support the single or double banners? City of Brooklyn Center I Bass Lake Road Streetscape and Regional Trail Update t Work Session Agenda Item No. f r J , OXCity of Brooklyn Center A Millennium Community MEMORANDUM - COUNCIL WORK SESSION DATE: October 21, 2009 TO: City Council FROM: Curt Boganey, City Manage! SUBJECT: Shingle Creek Riparian Restoration Grant Application COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED This item is presented as information only. No further action is required at this time. BACKGROUND The City was presented with an opportunity to apply for grant funding that would facilitate elements of the Shingle Creek Restoration Plan which is included in the Shingle Creek Water Commission and the City of Brooklyn Center 2010 CIP. I have attached a copy of the application submitted. Staff will be present at the work session to explain and . answer questions about the proposal. The total project cost is estimated at $512,500.If the grant is approved it will fund 25%of the estimated cost. The Watershed Commission is expected to fund 25%and the City would be required to fund the remaining 50%. COUNCIL POLICY ISSUES Is acceptance of the grant consistent with established goals of the City Council and necessary for the benefit of Brooklyn Center Citizens? 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone& TDD Number Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400 City Hall& TDD Number(763) 569-3300 FAX(763) 569-3434 FAX(763) 569-3494 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org Hennepin County . Riparian Restoration and Stream Bank Stabilization Program Application Form Organization/applicant name(s): Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission and the City of Brooklyn Center Project contact (City) Name Steve Lillehaug, P.E., PTOE Phone number 763-569-3340 E-mail slillehaug @ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us Project contact (watershed) Name Diane Spector Phone number 763-479-4280 E-mail dspector @wenck.com Project name: Shingle Creek Restoration, I-94 to County Road 10 Project location: Shingle Creek I-94 to Count Road 10, Brooklyn Center ] 9 Y Project description: The proposed project would construct stream corridor improvements on Shingle Creek as recommended by the Shingle Creek Corridor Study and as anticipated will be recommended improvements in the Shingle Creek dissolved • oxygen and impaired biotic TMDLs to be completed in 2009/2010. The reach to be improved is from Interstate Highway 94 to County Road 10 in Brooklyn Center. The following improvements are proposed: streambank stabilization in eroding areas, removal of select trees to reduce canopy density; establishing or enhancing buffer vegetation; and installation of rock riffles and varied substrates. The project outcomes are expected to be improved aeration and increased dissolved oxygen; enhanced fish, macroinvertebrate, and other wildlife habitat; reduced sediment and nutrient contribution to the stream from streambank erosion and overland drainage; and improved aesthetics. (Continued on attachment) Estimated project cost: 512 500 P ] $ , Amount of funding requested: $128,125 (25%) ]ro Anticipated project start date: design in mid 2010• construction in fall 2010 P P 9 Anticipated project completion date: spring 2011 Supporting documentation, such as photos, aerial photos, or project designs or plans, may be included with this application. Please mail completed applications to: _ Hennepin County Environmental Services Attn: Joel Settles 417 N. 5th Street • Minneapolis, MN 55401 Background • Shingle Creek is classified as an Impaired Water. It does not meet State water quality standards for chloride concentration and dissolved oxygen concentration, and does not support a macroinvertebrate community that would be expected of a stream in the Upper Mississippi River Basin.A TMDL for chloride has been completed and approved by the EPA, and load reduction activities are now taking place. TMDL studies for dissolved oxygen and biotic integrity are now underway and expected to be completed in mid 2010. In 2004 the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission undertook a comprehensive assessment of Shingle Creek for the purpose of developing a coordinated vision for the future of Shingle Creek and its tributaries. The Shingle Creek Corridor Study set forth potential opportunities for short and long term improvements to improve water quality and biotic integrity of Shingle Creek and its tributaries. Both Shingle Creek and its tributaries have been fundamentally impacted by urbanization. They have been straightened, channelized and dredged, and function mainly to convey stormwater from the 44 square mile watershed to the Mississippi River. There are very few natural stream features such as riffles, pools and meanders. The Corridor Study,which was adopted by the Commission in 2004, called for the ecological restoration of Shingle Creek. Various design principles were set forth in the document, and improvement strategies were identified for the Creek in general and for each reach. In general the principles call for the restoration of natural channel form and function,including meandering and riffle- pool sequences;planting native buffers a minimum of five feet wide or wider where possible to stabilize streambanks,filter runoff,and enhance habitat; selectively removing trees to increase bank stability and allow for a healthy understory; and increasing substrate diversity. It is expected that these principles will be reaffirmed by the dissolved oxygen and biotic integrity TMDL Implementation Plans. • Proposed Project The proposed project is divided into a north area and a south area. The boundary between the two is a flow-through wetland complex west of the Hennepin County Brookdale Service Center. Shingle Creek through the north area(see Figure 1), within Brooklyn Center Central Park and west of the Brooklyn Center Civic Center,was reconstructed in the 1980s with a wide meander to maximize area in the park for ballfields. Proposed improvements would consist primarily of buffer installation and habitat enhancement. A five to 30 foot wide native buffer would be planted,with width varying depending on space available, aesthetics, and drainage patterns. This buffer would be extended along the backwater channel that flows around the front of the Civic Center. This backwater provides an important refuge for aquatic organisms during high flows in the main channel. Outside curves along the Creek would be live staked with willow and other woody species to stabilize the streambanks and provide a variety of vegetation. One sharp inside curve would be stabilized with a boulder toe and live stakes. In the southern area(see figure 2),the proposed project includes buffer establishment as well as in-stream habitat improvements.Because the narrow stream corridor is constrained by the Shingle Creek Parkway right of way on the east and private property on the west, no channel realignment is proposed. About 600 feet of streambank on the west side consists of mowed turf to the Creek edge. The streambank is eroding, and there is no filtration of runoff from the adjacent residential properties. The City of Brooklyn Center owns this strip of land along the Creek that adjacent property owners currently mow. As a part of this project,the City would establish a native buffer in this strip,plant a shrub screen to replace . selected tree removals,and place boulder property corner markers to indicate the edge of the buffer. Shingle Creek Restoration,I-94 to County Road 10 Page 2 In this reach selective tree thinning would open up the excessively shady canopy and allow for the • establishment of an understory. The harvested trees,if suitable,would be installed as root wads both in this reach and the northern area to improve bank stability and to provide woody substrate. Riffles would be installed in this reach to provide aeration opportunities and to provide rocky substrate. Finally, stabilized plunge pools would be added at the storm sewer outfalls in both the south and the north areas to reduce pool scouring and provide additional cobble substrate. This proposed project includes a three-year maintenance plan to ensure the buffers are properly established. The heavily used Shingle Creek Regional Trail is immediately adjacent to the project, so there is a significant public education opportunity with this proposed project. Three interpretive signs are included: one at County Road 10, one behind the Hennepin County Service Center, and one in Brooklyn Center Central Park. In addition,the City and Watershed Commission are exploring a partnership with Great River Greening to incorporate opportunities for adult volunteers and student participation in this project. Schedule,Costs and Funding This project is on both the City's and the Watershed Commission's Capital Improvement Program(CIP) for construction in 2010. It is expected that the project will be designed in spring/summer 2010 and be substantially completed by the end of 2010,with final project cleanup in spring 2011. The estimated cost of this project is $512,500, as detailed below. The project is eligible for 25 percent funding from the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission through its annual capital levy special request to Hennepin County. This grant request is for a match to the Commission funding. The City of Brooklyn Center will contribute the remaining 50 percent. Cost Construction $370,000 Contingency(25%) 92,500 Engineering/admin 50,000 Total Estimated Cost $512,500 Funding Shingle Creek Watershed $128,125 Management Commission Hennepin County(requested) 128,125 City of Brooklyn Center 256,250 Total Estimated Funding $512,500 0 Shingle Creek Restoration,I-94 to County Road 10 Page 3 i _ fi5t ds-'IY R Private property owners have mowed the City's property down to the Creek,which is now experiencing undercutting and mass wasting. The project would stabilize the banks with native vegetation,plant a buffer,and mark property corners with boulders indicating the edge of the . buffer. Y .it +lam c.�s. A dense tree canopy in the south area near CR 10 prevents growth of an understory. Streambanks have little to no stabilizing vegetation to prevent erosion and filter runoff.The project would selectively thin trees,and plant stabilizing long-rooted plants and shrubs on the streambank and add • a native plant buffer. Shingle Creek Restoration,I-94 to County Road 10 Page 4 Live staking From 1-94 to the wetland,(north area): generally thin riparian vegetation as necessary, Plant 5 to 30'native seeded buffer depending on available space. Protect with goose control fencing for at least 2 years. Three years contractor buffer maintenance. Add 15-20 root wads in various locations for habitat,erosion control. 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Three years k= contractor maintenance.Add four rock riffles and three stabilized rock plunge pools at outfalls. u - Ms rt,Y4i '�" ■ �i r= s r -.?. �... � ��hi�,:"�""$i i `:t�k aY.,�'+� .A YPaxn°,.{ 6w. ■ l I ' BC Stream Restoration 5'to 30' native buffer Plunge pool Riffle area INC Map Server Aerial Photo — N ;Nt 200 100 0 200 Feet .�...m'w- L11?Ae'01Yrad'bcWwncoMeoraN SHINGLE CREEK WMC/ Sg Wenck SEP 2009 -OF-BROOKLYN CENTER 8 Engineers•Scientists Shingle Creek Wetland to County Road 10 wenckAssociates,Inc. 1800 Pioneer CreekCenter Figure 2 Emkonmental Enoineers Maple Plain MN 553594 429 _ 4 , Work Session .Agenda Item No., 4 r 1 x i 1 Y 4 • MEMORANDUM - CITY COUNCIL/EDA WORK SESSION DATE: October 21, 2009 TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager FROM: Gary Eitel, Director of Business and Development 1,k Update SUBJECT: Renew Loan Program 6 Month U J g p COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED: Council direction on the Renew Loan Program regarding its effectiveness and guideline amendments if deemed appropriate is requested. BACKGROUND: On January 12, 2009,the EDA adopted Resolution No. 2009-02, "A Resolution Establishing Housing Programs and Approving the Use of Funds from the Tax Increment District No. 3 Housing Account"which authorized the following: • • The creation of the Renew Loan and Renew Grant programs. • The creation of the Remove and Rebuild program. • The use of Tax Increment District#3 Housing Funds with a budget of$1,000,000 to promote home ownership of 100 homes and $ 0.6 million to acquire and demolish approximate eight properties. • The use of the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation to administer the programs. The program guidelines,a pp lication packets, and mortgage documents were completed during the 1St week of March and the Loan Assistance Programs were activated on March 9th. Renew Loan Assistance Program: The following illustrates the monthly activities of the Renew Loan Program: Applications Closings Denied/Withdrawn March 6 1 0 April 15 2 6 May 14 4 2 June 12 8 3 July 16 9 7 August 12 8 5 September 8 4 4 83 37 27 • The applications received to date have been for the Renew Loan Program. As indicated there were 27 applications that were Denied/Withdrawn, 3 of those applications did not meet the programs guidelines relating to debt ratios or the total loan to value ratio of 100%. The other 24 applications were withdrawn by the applicants for reasons that were indicated as not necessarily program related. Renew Loan Closings: The first 25 closings that the City has received the closing information on indicate the following: - The average sales price was$92,280 - The median household income was reported is $40,266 - 19 of 25 or 76% of the loans were FHA mortgages - 18 of 25 or 72%were reported as single. - 6 of 25 or 24% had families with children ( 3 of which are preschool age and 2 are of elementary age). - 100% of the applications were identified as 1St time home owners - 4 of 25 or 16% of the properties were within the SE portion of the City(NSP 1 area) Assessment of the Program: At the present time, City Staff and our consultants believe that the program has been • effective in attracting buyers to look at the City of Brooklyn Center and addressing the vacant and foreclosed properties by promoting home ownership opportunities within our residential neighborhoods. as the preferred. Staff recognizes the need to continue to pursue opportunities and explore options to ensure that the housing and neighborhood issues caused by mortgage foreclosures are being addressed. However, it is the consensus of staff and GMHC that the guidelines established and approved by the EDA are achieving the goals of the program and do not need to be changed at this time. Attached is a letter from Steve and Jenifer Hinz requesting the EDA's consideration to amending the program policies/guidelines to allow a new home owner,that was unaware of the program,the option to make application to the Renew Loan Program. Council Policy Issues: Is the Renew Loan Program meeting the Council's goal of promoting homeownership opportunities for vacant and foreclosed properties? Should the guidelines be amended as requested by Steve and Jenifer Hinz? Housin 9 Resourcltenter-Northwest City of Brooklyn Center Monthly Status Report March 9, 2009 - October 15, 2009 ReNew Buyer Incentive Program Loan Pool: $1,000,000 Applications received to ate: 88 Loans closed to date: 44 Applications Pending Closing 11 Applications Pending Reservation 0 Properties not registered or are incomplete: 2 Applications denied or withdrawn to date: 29 Total Reserved Funds: $110,000 Total Closed Loans: $439,000 Program funds remaining in pool(Uncommitted funds): $451,000 App. Mtg. Reserv. Resery. 30 day Funds Funds Closing Transfer # Last Name First Name Project Address Date Type Program Date .Expir. extension Reserved Closed Date ..,t 1 ' Colfax Ave N 3/10/09 FHA Loan 3/11/09 5 10 09 $10,000 3/30/09 2 O Henry Rd 3/12/09 CONV Loan 3/24/09 5/23/09 $10 000 4/8/09 3 Camden Ave N 4/8/09 FHA Loan 4/15/09 6/14/09 $10 000 4/28/09 4/20/09 4 Paul Dr 3/25/09 FHA Loan 4/7/09 6/6/09 $10,000 5/18/09 4/29/09 5 69th Ave N 4/20/09 FHA Loan 5/6/09 7/5/09 $10,000 5/20/09 5/6/09 6 Dupont Ave N 3/10/09 FHA Loan 4/9/09 6/8/09 $10,000 5/21/09 5/6/09 7 Pearson Ave N 4/8/09 FHA I Loan 5/6/09 7/5/09 $10,000 5/29/09 5/6/09 8 64th Ave N 574/09 CONY Loan 5/22/09 7/22/09 $10,000 6/1/09 9 67th Lane 5/11/09 Conv Loan 5/22/09 7/22/09 $10,000 6/3/09 10 Perry Ct.W 5/6/09 Conv Loan 5/22/09 7/22/09 $10,000 6/12/09 11 Camden Ave N 5/19/09 FHA Loan 5/25/09 7/25/09 $10,000 6/16/09 12 Newton Ave N 5/26/09 Cov Loan 6/4/09 8/4/09 $10,000 6/19/09 13 Halifax Ave N 5/19/09 FHA Loan 5/29/09 7/29/09 $10,000 6/22/09 14 Emerson Ave N 5/13/09 FHA Loan 5/22/09 7/22/09 $10,000 6/24/09 15 Win and Lane 5/13/09 FHA Loan 6/3/09 8/3/09 $10,000 7/3/09 16 58 1/2 Ave N 6/2/09 FHA Loan 6/19/09 8/19/09 $10,000 7/7/09 17 Girard Ave N 4/21/09 FHA Loan 5/22/09 7/22/09 $10,000 7/13/09 5/6/09 18 Toledo Ave N 6/9/09 FHA Loan 6/29/09 8/29/09 $10,000 7/16/09 19 Colfax Ave N 5/20/09 FHA Loan 5/25/09 7/25/09 $10,000 7/29/09 20 71st Cir 6/10/09 FHA Loan 6/23/09 8/23/09 $9,000 7/17/09 21 58th Ave N 6/22/09 FHA loan 7/7/09 9/7/09 $10,000 7/17/09 22 Scott Ave N 6/29/09 FHA Loan 7/10/09 9/10/09 $10,000 7/28/09 23 Girard Ave N 6/22/09 CONV Loan 7/9/09 9/9/09 $10,000 7/30/09 24 66th Ave N 6/25/09 CONV Loan 7/8/09 9/8/09 $10,000 7/31/09 25 Logan Ave N 6/24/09 FHA Loan 7/10/09 9/10/09 $10,000 8/7/09 Brooklyn Center ReNew Program October 1 2009 App. Mtg. Reserv. 30 day Funds Funds Wing Transfer # Last Name First Name Project Address Date Type Program Date Reserv. Expir. extension Reserved Closed Date 26 Beard Ave N 6/22/09 CONV Loan 7/10/09 9/10/09 $10.,000 8/6/09 27 Ewing Ave N 7/20/09 FHA Loan 8/10/09 10/10/09 $10,000 8/18/09 28 Dupont Ave N 7/14/09 FHA Loan 7/22/09 9/22/09 $10,000 8/28/09 29 Chowen Ave N 7/15/09 FHA Loan 7/29/09 9/29/09 $10,000 9/3/09 30 Mumford Rd 7/29/09 FHA loan 8/17/09 10/17/09 $10,000 8/31/09 31 France Ave N 5/13/09 COV Loan 5/22/09 7/22/09 8/22/09 $10,000 9/3/09 32 Twin Lake Ave N 7/15/09 FHA Loan 7/27/09 9/27/09 $10,000 9/3/09 33 Xerxes Ave N 8/11/09 FHA loan 8/17/09 10/17/09 $10,000 9/3/09 34 Fremont Ave N 7/21/09 FHA Loan 8/5/09 10/5/09 $10,000 9/11/09 35 Janet Lane N 8/24/2009 Conv Loan 9/1/2009 11/1/2009 $10,000 9/23/09 36 Humboldt Ave N 8/24/09 FHA Loan 8/31/09 10/31/09 $10,000 9/24/09 37 Unity Ave N 7/14/09 FHA Loan 7/27/09 9/27/09 $101000 9/25/09 38 Logan Ave N 8/17/09 FHA Loan 8/27/09 10/27/09 $10,000 10/6/2009 39 Brookview Dr 9/10/09 FHA Loan 1 9/29/09 11/29/09 $10,000 ###### 40 Kathrene Dr 9/25/09 CONV Loan 10/6/09 12/6/09 $10,000 ###### 41 France Ave N 8/4/09 FHA loan 8/19/09 10/19/09 $10,000 10/15/09 42 66th Ave N 9/11/09 FHA Loan 9/22/09 11/22/09' $10,000 ###### 43 France Ave N 1 8/25/09 FHA Loan 9/11/09 11/11/09 $10,000 ###### 44 Dupont Ave N 8/4/09 . FHA loan 8/20/09 10/20/09 $10,000 10/9/09 1 Dupont Ave N 6/11/09 FHA Loan 6/30/09 8/30/09 $10,000 pending 2 Colfax Ave N 7/13/09 FHA Loan 8/3/09 10/3/09 $10,000 pending 3 Dupont Ave N 7/24/09 CONV Loan 8/5/09 10/5/09 11/5/09 $10,000 pending 7 Perry Ave N 7/28/09 CONV Loan 9/14/09 11/14/09 $10,000 10/9/2009 10 Lee Ave N 9/1/09 FHA Loan 9/29/09 11/29/09 $10,000 ending 11 Colfax Ave N 7/6/09 FHA Loan 9/29/09 11/29/09 $10,000 pending 12 Brooklyn Blvd 9/24/09 FHA Loan 10/6/09 12/6/09 10,000 pending 14 63rd Ave N 9/29/09 VA Loan 10/7/09 12/7/09 $10,000 pending 15 France Ave N 10/5/2009 FHA Loan 10/12/09 12/12/09 $10,000 Dendinn 16 Winchester Ave 10/5/2009 FHA Loan 10/12/09 1 12/12/09 $10,000 pending 17 Brookview Dr ###### CONV Loan 10/14/09 12/14/09 $10,000 pending Foreclosure status pending 1 let��. i,�� ��Fj°,�3, 9 �-.a r 1 Knox Ave N 9/25/2009 CONV Loan 2 Amy Lane 10/6/2009 FHA Loan 1 68th Lane N 1 3/19/09 1; FHA I Loan Jalready clo sed 2 Xerxes Ave N 1 3/24/09 1 FHA I Loan Jalready closed Brooklyn Center ReNew Program October 1 2009 Adik # Last Name First Name Project Address App' Mtg. Program Resery. Reserv.Expir. 30 day Funds Funds ng Transfer Date Type Date extension Reserved Closed Date 3 Kyle Ave N 4/6/09 FHA Loan can ase-property not registered 4 Lee Ave N 4/7/09 FHA Loan canceled purchase-property not registered 5 Vincent Ave N 4/9/09 FHA Loan canceled purchase 6 Logan Ave N 4/13/09 Loan canceled purchase-property not re istered 7 Fremont PI N 4/9/09 FHA Loan Does not meet program ratios 5/6/09 8 67th Lane N 3/11/09 FHA Loan cancled purchase 4/29/09 g Major Ave N 5/11/09 Conv Loan property not re istered 10 Humboldt Ave N 3/31/09 CONY Loan Does not meet p ro ram ratios 11 Pacific St. 6/10/09 Loan Purchasing in Brooklyn New York 12 Howe Ln 5/28/09 Conv Loan Declined purchase looking for a different lender&property encouraged to reapply 13 Xerxes Ave N 4/9/09 CONV Loan lender canded 1st mtQ 2pp due to no res once from applicant 14 Pearson Dr 5/26/09 FHA Loan LTV exceeds program limits 15 Bryant Ave N 4/9/09 CONV Loan Chose not to purchase due to title issues 16 Logan Ave N 6/15/09 FHA Loan Chose to close without the funds 17 Emerson Ave N 5/21/09 Loan incomplete applicLion-no response 18 Aldrich Ave N 5/21/09 COV Loan Property not registered as of 5/27 looking for different pro e encoura ed to rea ply 19 55th Ave N 5/13/09 FHA Loan withdrew purchase agreement will apply a ain 20 Ma'or Ave N 4/29/09 FHA Loan withdrew could not qualify for financing 21 Janet Lane 8/17/2009 Loan Someone else purchasing home on his app 22 Ohenry Rd 5/12/09 CONV Loan purchase agreement fell through 23 Newton Ave N 6/1/09 FHA Loan unable to obtain financing 24 Halifax Ave N 7/14/09 FHA Loan not purchasing home renting a A instead 25 Ewing Ave N 6/11/09 FHA Loan no longer purchasing home 26 Fremont Ave N 7/9/09 FHA Loan withdrew PA after inspection 27 Brooklyn Blvd 9/21/09 FHA Loan applying with a co-signer 28 Washburn Ave N 8/4/09 FHA Loan seller cancelled PA 29 Knox Ave N 6/22/09 FHA loan no longer purchasing home 30 62nd Ave N 1 9/2/09 Loan withdrew from purchase 88 Totals $110,000 $439,000 Brooklyn Center ReNew Program October 1 2009 iBrooklyn Center R Program Data Info Address Sale Price Mort a e Use of Grant Single Married Dependents Income 151 Time FHA Rehab Conv Down Pyrnt Closing Rehab Adults Ages of Children Homebu er $119,000 X $5,181.70 $4,818.30 X 2 4,1 $40,966.64 Yes $165,00.0 X $10,000 X 3 $51,789.89 Yes $81,500. X $10,000 X 1 $24,525.46 Yes $98,700 X X 1 $10,000 X 2 $42,421.31 Yes $41,000 1 X $7,222.92 $2,777.08 X 1 $22,281.22 Yes $93,722 X $3,096.24 $6,903.76 X 1 $33,538.40 Yes $68,000 X $5,583.80 $4,416.20 X 1 $&-0,000.00 Yes $73,000 X $4,891.21 $5,108.79 X 1 7 $27,010.14 Yes $84,000 X $4,555.17 $5,444:83 X 1 $44,998.25 Yes $85,500 X $5,588.30 $4,411.70 X 1 4 $35,376.95 Yes $119,000 X $10,000 X 1 $40,266.14 Yes $75,000 X $6,150.65 $3,849.35 X 2 $36,140.39 Yes $78,000 X $3,594.35 $6,405.65 X 1 $36,529.38 Yes $93,000 X $6,950.00 $3,050.00 X 2 $25,223 Yes $100,000 X $3,509.16 $6,490.84 X 1 9 $43,183.67 Yes $78,000 X $3,725.00 $6,275.00 X 1 $33,902.84 Yes $115,000 X $8,894 $1106 X 2 18 $59,719.23 Yes $79,900 X $4,838.59 $5,161.41 X 2 $63,564.11 Yes $89,200 X $4,757.91 $5,242.09 X 1 2 $28,579.68 Yes $136,000 X $6,000• $4,000 X 2 $49,856.70 Yes $85,000 X $5,155.48 $4,844.52 X 2 $39,819.64 Yes $95,000 X $7,965.00 $2,035.00 X 1 $48,903.43 Yes $117,000 X 1 $4198.00 $5,802.00 X 1 $61,549.80 Yes $60,900 X $4,950.89 $5,049.11 X 1 $41,310.43 Yes $76,580.00 X $5,477.72 $4,522.28 X 1 $31,417.98 Yes • To whom it may concern: Steven& Jennifer Hinz writing this letter to you, for the property of 6007 Lyndale Avenue North Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. We purchased a foreclosed home back in May 31, 2009. Our loan was a FHA/203K rehabilitation Loan for the amount of$93,000.00. We saw a news segment on the beginning of September 2009. They referred to the Mayor of Minneapolis having a $10,000 grant program to get foreclosed homes off the market in the Minneapolis . We had made several calls referring to the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation on 44' and Penn. We thought that as long as it was in Hennepin proper,that we would be able to apply. Keep in mind we closed basically June 1, 2009,that program had been going on since march of 2009. Once we called the mayors office and found that it was just for Minneapolis, we then proceeded to contact Brooklyn Center City Hall. We Found out about the Renew Program and the Stabilizations Funds,the Renew Program has a$10,000 grant for foreclosures in Brooklyn Center proper. It is our understanding that if we knew of the grant before closing, it could have helped with the closing costs, or renovations. These programs had been running since march of 2009, with vary little knowledge to the banks (lenders) or the Realtors since we did not go with a Brooklyn Center Realtors. Vary little . publicizing was done in regards to getting this program out to the public, and getting a paid tax payer for these foreclosed homes in the community again. In conclusion we did not know about this program until it was to late, it is also vary hard to dictate the banks policies for there closing in conjunction with these grants.This policy needs to be changed to have owners of a foreclosed home purchased after the start date of the program to be included, in form of some trust or 2nd or escrow. To use the money either to put on the mortgage, or use for rehabilitation funds. Sincerely, 'rN'T 4 , Steven and Jennifer Hinz b007 •G�2�-�?a7��r 3 ctyof Brooklyn Center BROOKLYN ReNew Buyer Incentive GN I- CENTER Program Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation Program Summary The Economic Development Authority (EDA) of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota (EDA) has partnered with the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation to provide a down payment and closing cost assistance program to help rebuild the housing market in Brooklyn Center. The ReNew Buyer Incentive Program features two products. An eligible home buyer may apply for either of the following: ReNew Grant offers a grant of 3.5% of the acquisition cost (purchase price plus rehab costs) up to $7,000 to be used for the payment of down payment with an FHA 203 K Purchase/Rehab Loan. ReNew Loan provides a $10,000 no-interest deferred loan that is forgivable at the end five years if the borrower resides in the home during that time. The ReNew Loan may be used for payment of down payment, closing costs or home repairs when used in connection with any prime "A" fixed-rate first mortgage loan program. ReNew Grant Guidelines The ReNew Grant is a down payment program to help increase home ownership and encourage reinvestment. This program offers a grant of 3.5% of the acquisition cost (purchase price plus rehab costs) up to $7,000 when used with a FHA 203K Purchase/Rehab Loan. ReNewGrant Terms a) Must be used with an FHA 203K loan. b) A minimum of$15,000 in home improvements is required by the EDA to qualify for the ReNew Grant funds. c) Construction work must be completed by a licensed contractor, with applicable permits and inspections completed. d) A ReNew Grant agreement must be signed by the home buyer who certifies they will be an owner-occupant. e) Use of local contractors is encouraged. Use of Funds The ReNew Grant funds must be used for down payment. The borrower may not receive any portion of these funds as cash. Rev.2/27/09 Eligible Properties a) The property must be a single family detached dwelling or townhome. b) The property must be in a foreclosed status with the ReNew Grant recipient as the first purchaser after the foreclosure; the property must be registered as a vacant property by register a can be found at the City f Brooklyn Center. Information on how to property tY Y www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org. c) There is no sale price limit. d) A home inspection must be completed by a certified/licensed home inspector to determine condition of home, needed repairs and cost. e) The borrower's combined mortgage debt cannot exceed 100% of the appraised value. f) Construction must start within 30 days of the purchase closing. The homeowner must occupy the home within 60 days of the completion of the construction work and no longer than 180 days after purchase closing. Eligible Borrower Anyone who meets all the following conditions: a) Qualifies for and is receiving an FHA 203K loan from an accredited lender; borrower does not need a co-signer to qualify. b) Household income to housing expense ratio does not exceed 31% or a total debt ratio of 43%. Account median income Housing Acco Household income may not exceed the following TIF g c Y which is adjusted annually: - Households of 1 o 2 may not exceed 100% of the TIF Housing Account median income: $80,900. - Households of 3 or more may not exceed 115% oft he TIF Housing Account median income: $93,035. d) Borrower may not own other residential property or homes. e) The borrower must be an individual person or persons. The borrower may not be a business entity. Homeownership Education Borrower must complete a homeownership education class through the Homestretch program sp y onsored b the Minnesota Home Ownership Center (telephone 651-659-9336 or online at www.hocmn.org) or a comparable approved program prior to closing on the loan. Eligible Primary Financing and Combining of Funds a) The ReNew Grant maybe offered in connection with any FHA 203K loan that is generally considered in the lending industry to be an "A" or "prime" lending product. b) The ReNew Grant may not be used with sub-prime lending products. c) Cash buyers are not eligible for the ReNew Grant. d) Applicants may not receive both the ReNew Loan and the ReNew Grant. However, an applicant receiving an FHA 203K can choose to apply for the Renew Loan instead of the Renew Grant. Guidelines for the Renew Loan follow on the next page. e) ReNew Buyer Incentive Program funds may be combined with other assistance programs to provide greater opportunity for the borrower to secure the purchase of a home. Page 2 of 5 ReNew Buyer Incentive ProgramRGuidelines . ReNew Loan Guidelines The ReNew Loan program offers a $10,000 no-interest deferred loan that is forgiven at the end of five years to anyone buying a foreclosed home in which they will live throughout the term of the ReNew Loan. ReNew Loan Terms a) Zero percent interest. b) No monthly payment. c) The ReNew Loan will be forgiven at the end of a five-year time period from the date of closing if the property is owner-occupied for the full ReNew Loan term. Relative homestead properties*do not qualify for the ReNew Loan. No part of the loan will be forgiven for any time period less than five years. d) The ReNew Loan is due on sale, transfer of title, when the primary mortgage is paid off, or when the property ceases to be the owner's primary place of residence, except that in the case of a refinance, the loan may be subordinated subject to the EDA's Subordination Policy in effect at the time of the request for subordination. . e) The ReNew Loan is considered a "Special Mortgage" under the terms of Minnesota Statute 58.13. The mortgage may be subordinated as part of a refinance of the primary loan; however, the owner must receive counseling regarding their refinance transaction. Proof of the completion of the counseling will be required prior to approval of the • subordination. . * "Relative homestead"is a property tax classiricat►on that allows the homeowner to retain homestead status on his or her property if a relative occupies it ReNew Loan Amount Borrowers will receive up to $10,000. Use of Funds a) The funds may be used towards the payment of down payment or for the payment of normal and usual closing costs. The borrower may not receive any portion of these funds as cash. b) The homebuyer may also use the funds to complete repairs and improvements to the home as part of their home purchase transaction. c) Any portion of the ReNew Loan that is not applied to the payment of down payment, closing costs or construction costs must be repaid to the Economic Development Authority of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota and the ReNew Loan balance will be reduced accordingly. Page 3 of 5 ReNew Buyer Incentive ProgramRGuidelines • li ible Properties erties g p a) The property must be a single family detached dwelling or townhome. b) The property must be in a foreclosed status with the ReNew Loan recipient as the first purchaser after the foreclosure, and the property must be registered as a vacant property by the City of Brooklyn Center. Information on how to register a property can be found at www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org. c) There is no sale price limit. d) A home inspection must be completed by a certified/licensed home inspector to determine condition of home, needed repairs and cost. e) The borrower's combined mortgage debt including the ReNew Loan cannot exceed 100% of the appraised value. f) If applicable, construction must start within 30 days of the purchase closing. The homeowner must occupy the home within 60 days of the completion of the construction work and no longer than 180 days after purchase closing. Eligible Borrowers Anyone who meets all the following conditions: a) Borrower must qualify for and receive a traditional (prime or A-rated)fixed-rate first mortgage loan; borrower does not need a co-signer to qualify. b) Household income to housing expense ratio does not exceed 31% or a total debt • ratio of 43%. c) Household income may not exceed the following TIF Housing Account median income which is adjusted annually: - Households of 1 or 2 may not exceed 100% of the T1 Housing Account median income: $80,900. Households of 3 or more may not exceed 115% of the TlF Housing Account median income: $93,035. d) The borrower must be an individual person or persons. The borrower may not be a business entity. Homeownership Education Borrower must complete a homeownership education class through the Homestretch program sponsored by the Minnesota Home Ownership Center (telephone 651-659-9336 or online at www.hocmn.org) or a comparable approved program prior to closing on the ReNew Loan. Loan Security a) The ReNew Loan will be separately secured by a Promissory Note and Mortgage in favor of the EDA. b) The ReNew Loan may be secured in a subordinate lien position behind other loans. c) No title insurance is required. d) No mortgage clause is required in the owner's hazard insurance policy. Page 4 of 5 ReNew Buyer Incentive ProgramRGuidelines • Eligible Primary Financing and Combining of Funds a) The ReNew Loan may be offered in connection with any fixed-rate FHA, VA, Fannie Mae, or Freddie Mac insured or uninsured loan product that is generally considered in the lending industry to be an "A" "prime"prime„ lending product. b) The ReNew Loan may not be used with sub-prime lending products. c) Cash buyers are not eligible for a ReNew loan. d) Applicants may not receive both the ReNew Deferred Loan and the ReNew Grant. e) The ReNew Buyer Incentive Program funds may be combined with other assistance programs to provide greater opportunity for the borrower to secure the purchase of a home. Loan Costs Mortgage registration tax and filing fees will be paid by the borrower(s). Page 5 of 5 ReNew Buyer Incentive Program Guidelines Rev.3/4/09 Work-Session Agenda Item Na* 5 , , ; a i i r O:rCity of Brooklyn Center A Millennium Community MEMORANDUM - COUNCIL WORK SESSION DATE: October 21, 2009 TO: City Council FROM: Curt Boganey, City Mana /s SUBJECT: Council Retreat Schedule COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED Staff is seeking direction regarding scheduling an annual retreat. BACKGROUND For the last several years the City Council has held an annual Leadership-Planning Team Building Retreat. The purpose of this item is to determine if a retreat should be scheduled for 2010. If so are there any proposed changes in the format or expected • outcomes? Does the Council wish to consider a different facilitator? What are best dates available for scheduling the retreat? COUNCIL POLICY ISSUES Is an annual retreat essential or important to the City Council policy making process? 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone & TDD Number Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400 City Hall & TDD Number(763) 569-3300 FAX(763) 569-3434 FAX(763) 569-3494 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org r' P ` C t r � ' ork Session Agenda Ite' No } City of Brooklyn Center A Millennium Community MEMORANDUM - COUNCIL WORK SESSION DATE: October 21, 2009 TO: City Council FROM: Curt Boganey, City Mana^ SUBJECT: Firehouse Park Report COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED This is a staff review update conducted in response to concerns raised this summer because of unacceptable activities that occurred this summer at and around Firehouse Park. BACKGROUND This summer various concerns were raised by police officers and neighbors living in and around Firehouse Park. The concerns included loud noise, unruly and inappropriate . conduct, fights and other acts of violence that occurred at or near the park. Most of the problems encountered seemed to center around the basketball court. As a result, the basketball rims were removed on July 9, 2009. In addition, neighborhood meetings were held to provide accurate information and to receive public feedback. Since the removal of the rims and closer monitoring of public gatherings at the Park many of the problems experienced earlier in the summer have ameliorated signifi zantly and neighborhood complaints have also reduced correspondingly. On Tuesday, October 20th the attached reports were submitted to the Parks Commission along with a set of recommendations from the City Manager. The four Commissioners present reviewed the information and provide the following recommendation to the City Council. This recommendation is not totally consistent with the Manager's recommendation to the Commission. 1. Rim Locks are recommended to be purchased and used if future incidents occur. 2. Enhanced signage should be considered,with clear language relating to behavior expectations. 3. Reorientation of the basketball court is not recommended at this time, as the Commission did not want the actions of a few to determine the recreational diopportunities for the majority of the residents. 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone& TDD Number Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400 City Hall& TDD Number(763) 569-3300 FAX(763) 569-3434 FAX(763) 569-3494 www.cityolbrooklyncenter.org The final vote was three Commissioners voting in favor of the motion and one voting . against. It is worth noting the authorized strength of the Park and Recreation Commission is seven members. At Tuesday night's meeting three Commissioners were absent and excused from the meeting. Staff is seeking further direction from the City Council on this matter. COUNCIL POLICY ISSUES What course of action best meets the Council Goals and expectations? City of Brooklyn Center A Millennium Community MEMORANDUM DATE: October 13, 2009 TO: Park and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Curt Boganey, City Manage SUBJECT: Firehouse Park Recommendation On July 9th of this year, I ordered the temporary removal of the basketball hoops at Firehouse Park. This action was taken based on our assessment that serious problems appeared to be escalating in and around the basketball courts. While it was uncertain that the serious issues, i.e. assaults etc. we were seeing were related to the actions of basketball players,the court did seem to be focal point. Therefore we removed . the equipment as a mitigation measure as we completed our assessment and response plan. Attached, please find the assessments and recommendations from the Police Department and the Community Activities, Recreation and Services Departments. Although you will see a number of similarities in their respective recommendations, there are also differences. Accordingly, I will offer my recommendations as you consider this issue. Recommendations: #1. Reorientation of the basketball court: Staff has developed several options for repositioning the basketball goals that would prevent full court play. This full court play appears to be a contributing factor in the incidents related to the basketball court. #2. Enhanced signage: Revised sign designs detailing conduct expectations in clear, concise, bullet style format. Current signs would be replaced and additional signs considered. #3. Seek opportunities for supervision or joint programming: I will encourage staff to seek grant opportunities or joint programming ventures related to use of basketball courts in the City. 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone& TDD Number Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763)569-3400 City Hall& TDD Number(763) 569-3300 FAX(763) 569-3434 FAX(763)569-3494 www.cityolbrooklyncenter.org #4. Evaluate the changes: Evaluate the activity levels, calls for service and park maintenance issues at Firehouse Park during the spring and summer of 2010. Recommend any additional measures that might to be necessary. Thank you for your consideration and recommendations regarding this issue. My intention is to have the City Council consider this issue, along with the Commission's recommendation, at an upcoming City Council work session. • Y LIC C1KX Og BROOKLYN CENTER eR��YLYK C6BCtR POLICE DEPARTMENT M MEMORANDUM TO: Jim Glasoe, Director of CARS FR-ONI: - Kevin Benner, Commander DATE: October 8, 2009 SUBJECT: Firehouse Park Project Summary: On July 20, 2009, a neighborhood meeting was held at Firehouse Park to address citizens concerns about nuisance behavior in and around the park. The common complaint from the residents was activity generated from the basketball court located on the north portion of the park. The police department already had the hoops temporally removed on July 8, 2009. Staff . from the Parks, Recreation, and the Police department was tasked by the City Manager to review activity and make a recommendation to address the neighborhood concerns in balance with the need for park facilities. Scan of Firehouse Park: Firehouse Park is a seven acre park equipped with the following recreational amenities: 1) Two full baseball fields, 2) One full basket ball court(Currently no backboards) 3) Over 4200 square feet of playground equipment 4) One 600 square foot shelter with four picnic tables 5) Four picnic tables spread throughout the south side of the tree park area 6) One portable outhouse 7) One drinking fountain 8) Eleven garbage cans 9) Two barbeque grills 10)Two designated handicapped parking stalls 11)Thirty-one standard parking stalls The principle use of the park varies by time of day, with the majority of crowds at the park using the baseball fields, basketball court, and the shelter with the grill. Year to date, the shelter has been reserved by permit through the CARS department four times by citizens, and two times by the police department. Page 1 of 5 The two baseball fields are used by the Brooklyn Center High School girls' fast pitch teams in the spring for practice sessions. In the past,these fields were used by the Little League girls softball teams, but due to low turnout they were not used in 2009. The demographic makeup of those using the park varies throughout the day with a majority of identified park visits from those in the immediate area. The park is located in an area surrounded by multi-family housing with high pedestrian traffic. A large amount of the park visits is from the students coming from Brooklyn Center High School located next door. The afternoon hours, when school adjourns,is the peek for pedestrian traffic through the park. In-depth review and problem analysis of Firehouse Park from each department: Streets and Parks, Supervisor John Harlow Over the last several years,the amount of resources and manpower required to maintain Firehouse Park has been a fluctuating issue. The amount of maintenance resources used has directly correlated to certain types of activities occurring in the park. Most notable, is the amount of basketball playing and the presence, or not, of basketball hoops erected at the court. In spring and early summer of 2009,removal of trash, litter and rearranging of park amenities consumed approximately eight(8) hours of park staff time per week. During • late summer and fall, these same maintenance tasks required only one (1) hour of staff time per week. Community Activities, Recreation, and Services (CARS), Director Jim Glasoe There are no City sponsored activities at Firehouse Park through the CARS department. The shelter at the park is open for permit reservations from the CARS department. Police Department, Commander Kevin Benner In review of the police calls for service occurring at Firehouse Park, there has been a notable decline in fight/assault type calls since the removal of the basketball hoops on July 8, 2009. The first call for service in 2009 to Firehouse Park came on May 7, 2009. (This information helps identify a trend of nuisance behavior as more related to seasonal park use versus the park in general.) From May 7, 2009 until July 8, 2009,there was an additional 15 police calls for service. Seven of the calls were fights or assaults,to include one person being stabbed in 2009. At least five of the fight/assault calls were directly linked to the basketball court. From July 9, 2009 until October 4, 2009,there have been 12 calls for service to the park. There has been one report of an assault. (In that case,the victim refused to speak with officers and the case is unfounded.) Three of the calls were related to youth playing dice games in the shelter area and three related to cars parking in the lot after 10:00pm. The remaining calls varied in description • but were unfounded suspicious activity. Page 2 of 5 The majority of all calls in 2009 were received from 6:OOp.m.-10:00p.m. Throughout the entire summer, Firehouse Park was patrolled everyday by the Park Patrol unit and complimented with the Community Service officers and Patrol division. This provided constant police presence in the park with a focus on the 6:OOp.m.-10:00p.m. times. Since the removal of the basketball hoops,the officers have reported that there are now very few people at the park and it is often vacant during their patrols. A review of the environmental design of the park showed a clear view of the entire park from any entry point to the park. There were no obstructed areas where a person could hide or come from unexpectedly, except for the portable outhouse. There is no direct lighting in the playground area or the shelter picnic tables. Ambient light from the east parking lot did reflect to these areas,but is not the intended source of lighting for those areas. The park rules are clearly displayed at two entry points from the Bryant side of the park. Both signs are identical and address all the expected conduct in the park except gambling. ,rn.ensw s ';qi��1� 4�� i III r u ta•n vs.caa i In discussion with the Brooklyn Park Director of Recreation and Parks, John Oyanagi and the Three Rivers Parks police department, they also agreed this signage was appropriate for the amenities offered in this park. A review of the parks ordinances used by the Three Rivers Park police and those of the Brooklyn Center police was completed. The only difference is the consolidation of the ordinances into one location by Three Rivers Park district. The ordinances and laws available to the Brooklyn Center police to address the nuisance and disorderly conduct in our parks meets the current needs,they are just located in several different chapters of the • City ordinances. Page 3 of 5 . Collaborative Response: The conduct of the visitors to the park at the basketball court was clearly the primary source of nuisance behavior. A concern of speeding traffic was raised and this masked the identified problems of the park and should be addressed in a separate review. The removal of the basketball hoops did have an obvious impact on the reduction of violent calls for service, but did not resolve the need for park usage. The basketball court was a clear draw for the numerous youth from all over the Firehouse park area and a majority of the youth playing there were law abiding. The long term solution of leaving the hoops down will mean only reduced park activities for youth. This is clearly evident with the vacant park use since the hoops were removed. There are many suggestions to assist in addressing the park usage and some have a large cost associated with them. Outside agencies were contacted for suggestions. In discussion with John Oyanagi, (Who also use to work for the Minneapolis Parks department.) he indicated the challenge of youth nuisance behavior occurring in parks is not new and the most successful actions he has seen is with youth outreach in the parks during the identified troubled times. Most problems begin to occur in the Spring time and can easily get worse in the Summer months. The timing of the youth intervention is very predictable provided the outreach staffing in available. Recommendation#1 Supervised use In combination with youth outreach is scheduled basketball court times with the use of basketball rim locks. The court times for use will be posted and the youth outreach • worker or Park volunteer would be able to participate in the games. The recommended hours would be 4:OOpm to 8:OOpm and start the first week in May. There is grant funding for youth outreach for 2010 that could assist in funding the staff needs. Recommendation#2 Court reorientation By moving the basketball goals to both facing east, this would eliminate the full court games. This would allow for youth to still play basketball games,just more youth can play games in a smaller court setting. This option would cost no more than $50041,000 in labor costs. There would still be a need to monitor this recommendation closely as a repeat of the same problem could easily occur. Recommendation#3 Brooklyn Center High School partnership With the Brooklyn Center High School entering into the "2010 Full Service Community Schools Program" a partnership with the City and the School to offer afterschool basketball indoor court use. Currently the City does not have an indoor court for use by the public. The staffing needs could be shared with the youth outreach and afterschool staff. A majority of the youth served would be students. Recommendation#4 isLeave the basketball hoops down Page 4of5 The City of Brooklyn Center does not have any basketball youth programs currently available, nor staff to referee the game play. This is now the third basketball court rendered inoperable in Brooklyn Center due to nuisance calls for service and park misuse. History most likely will repeat itself if the hoops are just put back in play with no funding or resources to address the supervisory needs at the basketball courts. It is clear the youth will come if the courts are playable. • • Page 5 of 5 City of Brooklyn Center A Millennium Community MEMORANDUM DATE: October 2, 2009 TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager FROM: Jim Glasoe, Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services SUBJECT: Firehouse Park Recommendation 6 Pursuant to the incidents at Firehouse Park that led to the removal of the basketball courts; and responding to some of the suggestions of the July 20th neighborhood meeting, I have examined a number of issues related to the problems related to use of the basketball courts and possible remedies. • I should reface m statements b indicating that I am an unwavering advocate for recreational p Y Y amenities for a community. I think we have an obligation to provide for the recreational needs of our residents. As a result, and with respect to Fire House Park, it is not a question of whether we should provide basketball hoops at the park, but more, how we manage that use. Basketball Hoop Locks As reported by the neighbors at the July 20th neighborhood meeting, and as substantiated by the Police reports, most of the issues related to the basketball courts are occurring in the late afternoon or early evening. One option suggested was to "lock"the hoops during this time frame to prevent the use of the hoops. In researching this option, I was able to find a couple of inexpensive options(see attached)that would prevent the baskets from being used while the locks are in place. While the locks are relatively inexpensive,there would be a significant labor expense from locking and unlocking the hoops on a daily basis. Additionally,there may be some safety concerns for the staff as they attempt to lock the hoops, as they would undoubtedly encounter resistance from the basketball players. 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone& TDD Number Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400 City Hall& TDD Number(763)569-3300 FAX(763)569-3434 FAX(763)569-3494 www.cityolbrooklyncenter.org Alternate Court Locations • One additional suggestion that was investigated was to move the basketball court to another location. I have examined the park and found two alternate locations for the court. (see diagram attached) While option 1 is to move the court to the west, closer to the East Fire Station,this would place the court approximately the same distance from the houses on the south side of 65th Avenue as it is currently from the houses on Bryant Avenue. The option 2 location would place the court almost in the center of the park,just outside the outfield fences for the softball fields. While this option would move the court away from houses, it would place it closer to the playground equipment. It is worth noting,that moving the court to either location would be an expensive undertaking, currently the cost to construct a basketball court is approximately$15,000-$18,000. While as a long term decision this might be something we could consider,for the short term,the cost appears cost prohibitive. As additional information,the basketball court has already been moved during this last decade. In 2002, the court was moved from the north side of the park(66th and Colfax)to allow for the construction of the softball fields. When the court was moved, it was also shortened,to discourage use for full court games. Court Reorientation One additional option that was researched was the reorientation of the basketball court. By moving the basketball goals, or by removing one goal and reorienting the other, we could eliminate the option of using the court for games. As this seems to be a contributing factor to the issues with the basketball court, it could allow for use of the basketball hoops, but would prevent full court play. This option appears the least expensive, as moving the hoop(s)would cost no more than$500-$1,000 in labor costs. I would recommend trying this option and then monitoring the situation Programming/Supervised Use Currently,the City offers no formalized programs at Firehouse Park. Without question,the park could benefit from staff supervision during the critical 4:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m., (May through August)time period. One option would be to try and identify grant funds to staff the park during these times. Additionally, the City could look at the option of partnering with the Brooklyn Center School District as part of their new Community Schools initiative. Signage One additional item that was examined was the option of enhancement of signage at the park. As per the recommendations contained in the 2006 study of Evergreen Park conducted by the Police iDepartment, changes to the park signage and locations should be considered. Per the 2006 . memorandum,the revised signs should be in "bullet points" highlighting the major expectations as prescribed in City Ordinances. Additionally signs could be erected adjacent to the basketball court identifying behavior expectations in the same bullet point format. The cost to replace the current park signs would be approximately $4,300. Costs that are not currently included in the 2009 or 2010 budgets. Recommendations: #1. Reorient the court to prevent full court play. This is the most cost effective alternative that still provides for basketball at the park. #2. Enhance the signage. Bullet point type signs that detail conduct expectations. The added cost for this would be approximately$250.00. This could also be used as a "test park"for determining if we wanted to extend this signage to all our parks. #3. 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