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Home My WebLink About2009 10-26 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 26, 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, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Director of CARS Jim Glasoe, Assistant City Manager /Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Clerk Sharon Knutson, 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. Jo Roberts, Link Associates located at 5400 France Avenue N, addressed the City Council and stated she is present on behalf of Diane Sannes who is out of the country and would like to pass a message on to those that she nominated for Random Acts of Kindness. Mayor Willson requested Ms. Roberts to address this item with the discussion of Agenda Item 7a later in the agenda.' Mr. Sayndee Sando and Ms. Keko F. Smith, 800 66 Avenue N, addressed the City Council and expressed interest in establishing a Sister City Relationship between the City of Brooklyn Center and Kakata, Liberia. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:52 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Mayor Willson requested a moment of silence and personal reflection as the Invocation. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING 10/26/09 -1- The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:00 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, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Director of CARS Jim Glasoe, Assistant City Manager /Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Clerk Sharon Knutson, 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 Roche seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. 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 6b. LICENSES MECHANICAL Lewis Heating Air 1271 144 Street, New Richmond Superior Heating Air 3731 Thurston Ave, Anoka Horwitz Inc. 4401 Quebec Ave N, New Hope RENTAL INITIAL 6337 Bryant Ave N My Truong 3819 Burquest Ln Amir Chaboki 6800 Dupont Ave N Yi Lin 5508 Fremont Ave N Charles Bright 6406 Humboldt Ave N Deirdre Willett 5730 Northport Dr Trinh Nguyen 6413 Regent Ave N Tim Xiong RENEWAL 10/26/09 -2- Melrose Gates Apartments 6305 -6507 Camden Ave N Weather deferral until 06/01/10 for Exterior fascia, soffit repair Soderberg Apartment Specialists Riverwood Estates 201 65 Ave N Riverwood Estates LLC 461966 1h Ave N Michael Barlow 542872 n1 Cir Joseph Ditto SIGN HANGER Crosstown Sign 16307Aberdeen Street, Ham Lake Sign Images 17201 113 Avenue N, Osseo 6c. 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 Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 26, 2009, TO BE DESIGNATED AS RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed proclamation. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve Proclamation Declaring October 26, 2009, to be Designated as Random Acts of Kindness Day. Mayor Willson recited a Proclamation Declaring October 26, 2009, to be Designated as Random Acts of Kindness Day. Motion passed unanimously. 7b. RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS PRESENTATION OF RECOGNITION AND CERTIFICATE CEREMONY Council Members read the nominations for the Random Acts of Kindness nominees. Mayor Willson presented'' certificates to the nominees who were present. Nominees are as follows: Laurie Rondestvedt, 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 10/26/09 -3- 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, Tree Trust Program Staff and Participants, Allen Property Services, Karen Youngberg Brooklyn Center Business Association (BCBA), Frank Lang Earle Brown Terrace, 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, Checkers Wendy Reno and staff, Roxanne Reynolds, Anthony White, Winston B. Tucker, Teddy Dassin, Ibrahim Kaba, Teeran Paye, Webster Jah, Thomas Freeman, Jr., Eddy Ledlaw, Sampson Jeerow, Bobbie Fern, Brooklyn Center Lions, Mr. Cleanhouse Myron Green, Dana Anderson Cub Foods, Betty Muellner, Jill Dalton and the Curves Gals Nathan and Laura, Jamie Bradley CEAP, Shane Mason, Mike Davis Pepboys Auto, John Lo Pepboys, Evergreen Elementary School, Odyssey Academy, Myrna Kauth, Julie Ha Truong, Jessica Jerney Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council, Lonnie and Joanne Eckenrode, Nancy, Ava, and Joseph Roche. 8. PUBLIC HEARING None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS None.. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Yelich reported on his attendance at the October 20, 2009, Park and Recreation Commission meeting. The meeting included a discussion on the recommended changes for Firehouse Park. Councilmember Lasman reported that the October 15, 2009, Special Events Committee meeting included a discussion on the upcoming City Birthday Party that will be held February 6, 2010, at Earle Brown Heritage Center. She announced there is a Halloween party scheduled for October 31, 2009, at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. She reported on her attendance at the following events: October 18 2009, Riverwood Neighborhood Pumpkin Fest. October 19, 2009, Joint City Council /Finance Commission Budget Work Session. October 20, 2009, Interfaith Event Planning meeting. The event is being planned for March to celebrate the many different faiths and groups in the City. October 21 2009, Crime Prevention meeting which included a discussion on the pancake breakfast at Applebee's. There were reports on the retirements of long -term officers Messerbrink and Robinson and a new locking mechanism. There was also acceptance of new members of the organization. 10/26/09 -4- Councilmember Roche reported on his attendance at the North Metro Sustainability Round Table at the Brookdale Library. He reported on the successful sales of Surly Darkness at the Brooklyn Center Liquor Store. He reported on the following events: Brooklyn Center Youth Collaborative meeting; successful home sales and reduction in foreclosures in Brooklyn Center; Anoka Hennepin School District 11 levy vote on November 3, 2009. He encouraged residents to get out the vote on November 3` for open School Board positions. Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the October 19, 2009, Joint City Council /Financial Commission meeting. He announced another joint City Council/Financial Commission budget work session is scheduled for November 2, 2009. He thanked the members of the Financial Commission for their volunteerism and professional expertise. Mayor Willson thanked the members of the City Council for their involvement and representation of the City. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:56 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 10/26/09 -5- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on October 26, 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 November 9, 2009, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 10/26/09 -6-