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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 11-09 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 NOVEMBER 9, 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, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, 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 Councilmember Yelich requested discussion on agenda item 10b, specifically in relation to Article 25 of the Labor Agreement. He stated his support of the incentive for employees to participate in a high deductible health plan. He inquired about future increases in the incentive with trade -offs on sick leave. Councilmember Roche arrived at 6:02 p.m. There was discussion on health service accounts. City Manager Curt Boganey explained that currently employees do not have the option of putting sick time into a health service account due to the IRS requirement for 100 participation with this type of program. Councilmember Yelich requested discussion on agenda item 10c, specifically in relation to Section 2, paragraph 2, item d of the proposed ordinance. He inquired about the rationale for the 10 -foot distance determined as the appropriate setback from the curb for sign placement. Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning explained that the right -of -way for the majority of properties is 15 feet; however, there is a 10- foot right -of -way with many properties. The 10 -foot setback is based on the recommendation of the City Engineer and City Attorney as a reasonable amount. There was discussion on the following in relation to the 10 -foot setback included in the proposed ordinance: sight lines, safety, nuisance factors, clutter, and enforcement. Mr. Boganey indicated that staff recommends the following amendments to the language in the proposed ordinance: 1) Allow temporary signs within the clear view triangle provided they are 11/09/09 -1- back 10 feet from the curb or the edge of the road and do not exceed 2 %2 feet in height; 2) Signs located in the right -of -way to be limited to 6 square feet in area, while signs located on private property would be limited to 48 square feet in area. Mr. Boganey suggested if Council agrees with the proposed amendments that the first reading be adopted with direction that the language be revised for second reading. Mayor Willson requested discussion on agenda item 6b. He suggested conducting an analysis of the individuals or entities in the City that own multiple rental properties. He noted the Council may want to proactively consider how the ordinance could address situations with property owners that are not good landlords and own a number of rental properties in the City. The majority consensus of the City Council was support of the above recommendation by Mayor Willson. Mr. Boganey indicated that staff will produce a report that identifies multiple owners of property and identifies the number of code and nuisance violations at these properties. Ms. Schleuning noted that there is language to address this issue in the rental ordinance currently being drafted. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Roche stated at the Housing Commission meeting there was discussion on the idea of holding an open house in December with the City Council invited to attend. It was noted that in the past there have been joint work sessions and meetings with the different commissions making presentations to the City Council. Council Members stated support of meeting with the City boards and commissions. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to close the Study Session at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. RECONVENE STUDY SESSION Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to reconvene the Study Session at 6:48 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. MISCELLENAOUS Councilmember Lasman inquired about the status of Chilitos. Mr. Boganey replied that the most recent information staff has received is that repair and construction work is required due to water 11/09/09 -2- damage. He believes this work is under way. The required background check will be conducted on the manager. Staff has not been informed that the business will not be opening, but the original timelines have been pushed back. Councilmember Lasman asked if there will be an adjustment on the 69 Avenue project. Mr. Boganey replied that the contractor is responsible for liquidated damages due to the project not being completed in the established timeline. The amount will not be known until spring when the project is complete. Council will need to approve the final payment, which will include the adjustments. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS UPDATE REGARDING ANNUAL RETREAT Mr. Boganey reviewed that at the last City Council work session there was discussion on the annual retreat. The direction of the City Council was to schedule a retreat for a Saturday in January and to consider a proposal from a different facilitator for the retreat. There was also a suggestion that the retreat include an element of team building where the Council could have an open -ended discussion about ways to improve communication or styles and have feedback about the way Council business is conducted. Mr. Boganey advised that his recommendation would be- if the Council would like to have a team building session, it should likely be done as a separate retreat. He suggested that Council consider having the goal setting retreat facilitated by Don Salverda, as he is familiar with the material, having started the process at the previous retreat. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at 7:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. i 11/09/09 -3- 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 November 9, 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 23, 2009, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 11/09/09 -4-