HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 10-12 CCM Study Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
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.
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Councilmember Roche requested discussion on agenda item 10b. 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.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ss. Certification of Minutes
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER)
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, certifies:
1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Study
Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on October 12, 2009.
2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at
Brooklyn Center City Hall.
3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its October 26, 2009, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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