HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 08-30 PCP PLANNING CONIlVIISSION AGENDA
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
AUGUST 30, 2007
STUDY SESSION
1. Call to Order: 7:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes August 16, 2007
4. Chairperson's Explanation
The Planning Commission is an advisory body. One of the Commission's functions is to
hold public hearings. In the matters concerned in these hearings, the Commission makes
recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final decisions in
these matters.
5. Discussion Item:
a. Brooklyn Center Alternative School Zoning Issues
6. Other Business
7. Adjournment
MEMORANDUM
T0: Brooklyn Center Planning Commission Members
FROM: Ronald A. Warren, Planning Commission cretary j����J
DATE: August 29, 2007
SUBJECT: Planning Commission Agenda
On the Planning Commission's August 30, 2007 agenda is a discussion item regarding Brooklyn
Center Alternative School Zoning Issues. The matter has been referred to the Planning
Commission by the City Council for review, comment and recommendation.
The Planning Commission at their July 26, 2007 meeting requested additional information
regarding how other communities dealt with Alternative Learning Centers in their zoning
ordinances. I have contacted a number of cities regarding this matter and am in the process of
completing this research. I will be prepared to report on the results of those contacts at
Thursday's meeting.
Attached is previous information presented to the Planning Commission for their review.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission Members
M: Ronald A. Warren Plannin Commission retary
FRO g
SUBIECT: Brooklyn Center Alternative School Zoning Issues
DATE: July 23, 2007
On the Planning Commission's July 26, 2007 agenda is a discussion item regarding Brooklyn Center
Alternative School Zoning Issues. This matter has been referred to the Planning Commission by the
City Council for review, comment and recommendation.
The City Council following receipt of a written request by Keith Lester, Superintendent of Schools for
the Brooklyn Center.School District No. 286, to consider allowing alternative learning centers in the
industrial park zoning district referred the matter to the Commission.
Currently elementary and secondary education uses are not allowed in commercial or industrial
districts.
The School District would like to locate such a facility at the Palmer Lake Plaza building located at
6850, 6860 and 6870 Shingle Creek Parkway. The City Council reviewed the request and discussed it
at two work sessions of the Council, one on June 25, 2007 and the other on July 9, 2007.
Attached for the Commission's review are copies of the information submitted for the Council work
session from the City Manager including the letter from Superintendent Lester, a July 2, 2007 memo
from the City Manager and minutes from the June 25, 2007 Council work session and the July 9,
2007 Council work session. All these matters are offered for the Commission's review.
I will be prepared to review this matter in more detail with the Planning Commission at Thursday
evening's meeting. In all likelihood, a representative of the Brooklyn Center School District will be in
attendance as well.
Again, the Commission is being requested to review, comment and make any necessary
recommendations with respect to possible ordinance amendments that might be refative to this
request. I
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WORK SESSION
July 9, 2007
Immediately Following Regulaz City Council and EDA Meetings Which Start at 7:00 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.
ACTIVE DISCUSSION ITEMS,
1. Brooklyn Center Alterrtative School Rezoning Issues
2. Administrative Fines Charter Amendment
3. West Mississippi Watershed 2008 Operating Budget Review
4. Consider Inviting Expert to Discuss Dutch Elm Disease in Minnesota Councilmember
Lasman
Pending List for Future Work Sessions
Date Undetermined
1. Farmers Market City Council
2. City Manager Performance Review Format and Procedure City Manager
3. 2011 Brooklyn Center Celebration City Council
4. Brooklyn Center Independent School District Joint Meeting Agenda August 13�',
2007
5. Rental License Strategies
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MEMt�RANDUM COUNCIL WORK SESSION
DATE: Jul�j 2, 20U7
TO: $roo�Clyn Cenier City Gouncil
FRUM: Curt Bo�aney, City Manage���
SUBJECI": Brootclyn Center Alternative Schoc�l Rc�zoning Request
C4UlVCIL �CTi!tjN REQUIRED
Follawing Review� of this matter, fiirtlier Council c�irection is requested. Th� apparent
aptioi�s to �onsidet• at this tirne are as follows:
�3ACKGROUNll
The City Cauncil began revie�in� this rnatter at the June 25�' woxk session. Tl�e
bacicground informatio� provided far that meeting and a copy of t�e drafi minut�s are
enclosed.
The Gouncil consensus from the wc�rk session was #o postpone fwt�ier discussion th�
matter until a full City Council was preseni at the next VJprk Session.
COUNCIL POLTC"Y ISSUES
Is ther� need for further review/modifi�ations nf ih� Zoni:n� Ordina�ce at this time'?
if so, what proc-ess for changing fhe ordinance does the Council r�ish to fa�low?
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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
JULY 9, 2007
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council/Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work Session called to
order by MayorlPresident Tim Willson at 8:29 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor/President Tim Willson and Councilmembers/Commissioners Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan
Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Aiso present were City Manager Curt Boganey, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere,
and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
BROOKLYN CENTER ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL REZONING IS5UES
The proposed use was discussed as it relates to the zoning requirements of the property and the current
Ordinance. It was indicated that an Alternative Learning Center would be beneficial to the City; however
the matter of whether it is appropriate in the area should be determined. The matter of a variance to allow
the use was discussed where Mr. Boganey indicated that a Use Variance is not allowed in the State of
Minnesota.
The following opinions were expressed:
Sustain the Ordinance however send the item to the Planning Commission for further study to
determine if the circumstances of the Ordinance as it relates to the use have changed.
Uncomfortable deviating from the current zoning Ordinance at the risk of setting precedence. Use is
not appropriate in the industrial area. Encourage the School District to seek other solutions through
the Department of Education.
The matter needs thorough investigation for both positive and negative aspects. Refer the item•to the
Planning Commission to review if circumstances have changed. Most comfortable if all aspects are
reviewed to insure the right decision by the City CounciL
Planning Commission time should not be spent on the matter. The School District should resolve the
issue on its own and it does not have the money to spend on an Alternative Learning Center,
Amy Pelkey, Brooklyn Center Alternative Learning Center representative, explained that the Alternative
Learning Center would be for students in grades 9-12, up to age 21. She discussed options explored by the
School District as it relates to extended programs. She discussed the programs that would be available to
�tudents at the Alternative Learning Cen'ter.
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Greg Thielsen, 5306 Morgan Ave N, School Board Member, stated the School Distnct is working towards
making a separation of those students who are comfortable in a regular school setting and those that are
unable to learn in the typical school setting. He discussed the needs that an Alternative Learning Center
would accommodate.
There was discussion on whether the Ordinance could be written to allow an Alternative Learning Center
with exclusion of K-12 uses.
Mr. Warren discussed the reasoning for the current Ordinance along with other factors to be considered.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to forward the matter to the Planning Commission for
review, comment, and recommendations.
ADMINISTRATIVE FINES CHARTER AMENDMENT
Mr. Boganey discussed the benefits of administrative fees and the purpose for the proposed Charter
amendment.
There was discussion on whether administrative fines should be initiated and the process of Charter
Commission approvaL
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to forward the matter to the Charter Commissibn for
consideration.
Concern was expressed that the initiation of administrative fines might encourage the City to find violators
�to collect fines.
There was discussion where it was indicated that administrative fines may be less expensive for residents as
opposed to going through the court process for violations.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember/Commissioner Lasman moved and Councilmember/Commissioner Yelich seconded
adjournment of the City CounciUEconomic Development Authority Work Session at 9:32 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WORK SESSION
June 25, 2007
Immediately Following Regular City Council and EDA Meetings Which Start at 7:00 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.
ACTIVE DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Brooklyn Center Alternative School Rezoning Issues
Pending List for Future Work Sessions
Date Undetermined
1. City Manager Performance Review Format and Procedure City Manager
2. Farmers Market City Council
3. 2011 Brooklyn Center Celebration City Council
4. Brooklyn Center Independent School District Joint Meeting Agenda
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MEMORANDUM COUNCIL WORK SE5SION
DATE: June 21, 2007
TO: Brooklyn Center City Council
FROM: Curt Boganey, City l��r
SUBJECT: Brooklyn Center School Request for Alternative School Site
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED
Following a review of the subject matter, further Council direction is requested. The
apparent options to consider at this time are as follows:
1. Seek clarification from the School District
2. Refer the matter to the Planning Cornmission for a report and recommendation
3. Direct staff to prepare altemative ordinance amendments for your consideration
4. Determine that no change in the current ordnance is appropriate/needed at this
time.
BACKGROUND
Apparently the Brooklyn Center School District has been seeking a site for the subject
Alternative School for several months. At the early part of this month, Brad and I met
with the School Superintendent of the district regarding.this matter and were presented
with the attached letter and information. On Monday we will review the letter and the
several options available to the City Council. I believe there will be a representative of
the School District present i,n the event the Council chooses to receive input from the
District at this juncture of the process.
COUNCIL POLICY ISSUES
Is a review/modification of the Zoning Ordinance necessary/appropriate at this time?
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BROOKLYN CENTEit INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DIST1tICT NO. ZSC
Bmoklyn Center Schools 6500 Humboldt Avenue North Phone: (763) 561-2120
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-1897 Fax: (763) 560-2647
"AN EQUAL OPPORTUNiTY EMPLOYER"
Expect Tlze Best!
June 1, 2007
Mr. �.ut Bogany and Brooklyn Cent�r City CoLmcil
City of Brooklyn Cerrte�' I�
6301 Shingle Parkway I
Brooklyn Centa, MN 55�30 I
Dear Mr. C�,ut Bogany and Brookl}m Cer�t� Ciry Cour�: I
Due tp tl� following reasons, Brookl}m C,enter' Schools wishes to move its Altemative Leanung Cer�Ge�' (ALC� fi�arri
ti�e Brooklyn Cern,er High School (BCHS) building to a site off-campus.
The location of the c�t prog�-am is in a space ti�a� ca�uzot legally hold more than 50 ocxupants. We could
easily serve 80 to 100 ar more students if we had a larger space. (I'his would s�ve more spaderrts
educationally and ga�ate more revenue financially. Both are n� in our dislxict)
The location is upshairs in the hi� school building with no handicap aoce��bility.
'an is in ti�e school l�il Siacc�ssfial ALC Progtatns snould not ar�d, for the most part, aie
The lor.a� high d�ng
not located in the same sp�e the �uc�ents are choosing to leave.
Alt�nalive F�ucation is a constant growth optian in public adurdtian. We need to be a part of ti� gtvwli�.
For the past ye� we have �ught atte�nadive stes with little suocess. We have camed on conve�sa�ions with Ran
Warren and Brad Hoffin�n regarding aty ordir� about "sckiooL�' being in ceatain a�eas of the city. These
cornersa]ions have ended with suggestions thai incl�ded:
Have someone build a spaoe thai is located iri an area �r�ed far sckiooLs.
o We can't affonl to corrnnit lonig-te�m to r�w oon�uc,tion I'm not sure ti�ere is a great deal of
property if we could
Chack on poss�ble open s�we in areas such as alang BrooklYn Blvd
o ALCs must be located in the h�me distrid: We must have the program within ti�e District 286
boimdaries.
Chack into the large riurnber of ch�es thai are for sale ar a�ailable for lease.
o In May, 2007 we made inquiries and have found no chtuches with sp�oe to lease. Those ti�at were
su�g�ted were investigated.
F�uvllment aptions are offered to develop competition betweea� disiricts. We need to be able to compe�tce
witi� oi� neigl�bois.
We have finally faund an ic�eal space for the Brookl}m Cerrt� ALC at Palm� Lake Plara v�fiere Brown College and
the Northwest Sub�ban Irrtegiated School Dislrict is locatsd. However, Brooklyn Ce�t' zAning orrlinanoe restrids
`�ublic and private elemer�tary and secondary scl�ols" on this type of property. I have several questions and
cor�cerns ab�irt this ottlir�ar�e:
How does ti�e ordinar�ce define a ptitbfic and p�ivate elemei�y and sacaridary school defir�ed? An ALC,
by definition, is neither of �ese.
is the purpose of res�iding a public scliool from expanding it's o�er�gs on behalf of the yoi.u�g
paople of o� dishict vvhp live in the city?
Is it not ssble tio mare
I �ust tizere was reaso�i far it 10 years ago. po
If rt�s a na�azy ordu�ance, and I ust good
cle�ly define the res�rictian so a slate appnovad altemaiive school fi�x�io�ing on behalf of a public school
distiid located entirely within the boi.mdaries of Brooklyn Caiter could occupy a spaoe such as we are
An ALC is not a tiaditional public elanenta�y or secondary school• The following f� d�gu� rt�
Yegula�" public or private scl�ls:
By definition, an ALC is not a prin�ary �gt�aaad school.
Altema�.ive scho�ls are for students ages 16-21 who have not been succe.�ful in a traditional s�ing. When
you oonsider ti�e age range of the in an ALC you can see most would be considered ac�ilts. Ach�tts
don't usually a�d a haditional public scliooL
Stud�ts must app�y, shaw they meet criteria set by the sta�e and �en be acce��,ed inbo an ALG Traditional
K 12 schools must accept st�derrts witliout s�ch co��si�an.
There are specific c�iteria for entiance into an ALC. See altached —�e�ta Sta�ute,124D.68. Again, a
tr�litional K-12 school does not require such enlrance reclwrane�ts.
The schedule is diflerent ti�an a traditional schooL St�xierrts may attend a full day ar part of a day. Some
work may be done as independent study; most will be clone in the classroom.
Otl�' thougl�rts and co�s about tius issue: of them nead the
Brooklyn Center ISD #286 serves a]arge population of high needs �icl�ls. Mam'
l�ro�rung, h°urs and ap�x'oaches offered by an ALC. If they don't atb�d our ALC, tl�e}'
go eLsewhere, taking 1i�u' funding with them. Mare importa�, theY are fom.ed to travel further to get what
we should be able to o$er h�e. We can kaep our funds in o� dis�ict
Th�e has been a suggestion ti�, becau.9e we have so many open-a�rolled slixients, ti�eY should go
eLsewhere for their educ�ion Af�r a11, "tl�''re not m.n shiderrts." Since I arrived in Brooklyn Center I have
heard this arg�.�rr��t and I firid it very disa�poirrting. Yo�mg PeoPle have a rigi�t to an �on wl�'ever it
will best suit their neads. It the state didn't think so, they would not have passed a law allowing open
ern Furtheimare, wit3�out apen �rollmerr�t, this school dis�id u�uld not be able to sustain the level
of prograrnrrung and activities tha� we do. I am c�rtain this could not have ba� a fadar in developing an
ardir�ance of ti�is ldnd
I've baen told ti�►ere has been coxic�n about �a�'ic �oblems with sck�ool btases. As currerifly planneci, there
will neve,r be more ti�an two b�uses dropping off or picldng uP stud�ts at any one time. Most likely it will be
one bus Sarne stucl�ts will lilcely drive. Oth�s will take the city bus. We have
All dis(ricts s�mnunding Brooklyn Cerrt�' have an ALC and many are located in similar buildin�•
rese� other Altezr�ative ScYiools flu�oughoLrt the state (a list is provic�. VJh� w� investigatsd where
the ALCs in oin area are loc�ad we foi.md many of th�i wea�e in warehouse ar commereially �ned areas.
For exaniple, Osseo, Columbia Heights, Arioka (Coon Rapids), Bloomington, St- Louis Park, and Eden
Prairie are loc�ad in corrunerciaU'mdustrial areas.
Reasons to consid� allowing a variance far Brooklyn Center Schools to move bo a commercially z,or�ed amea su�h as
Palmer Lake Plaza:
Mumesota Stahzte,124D.68 st�s: "The legisl�ure finds ti� it is critical to �vide opaons far children to I
succeed in schools. Therefore, the piupose of ti�is section �s to provide me�tives for and enc�otBage all
Mumes�ta �uderrts who have experie�ZCed or are expaiencing di$'tcuhy in ti�e traditional educa6on
system to auvll in alte�r�ative p�ogtams."
An ALC is not a traditianal ar regular K 12 sckiool. It is an option for t�ose ldds who need one.
The school will be staffed with lic�.seti teache�s, a principal ar lead b�acher, behavioral s�z�art and cleaical
suppart
If we develop the new progiam the way we have pl�r�d, thete will not be more ti�an 60-70 shadenls in
class at any one time. There will r�ever be "hundreds" of studer�ts de�nding on the site all at anoe.
The space is attached to both Browri College and Northwest S�ab�ban Integiated School Distrid. The type
of shidern we �ve in an ALC would benefit fivm coopeiation with both of ti�ese pro�ns. Collaboralion
of this type is invaluable far both the post secondary school and the Alterr�ive L.e�rvng C.enter. (Matry of
o� �t� will be ti�e same age as many, if not mosrt, of t�e Brown College shaderrt�.)
And we are Brooklyn Center Scllools, loca�sd in Brooklyn Center, MN. Why not take pride in wl�a� we
have and encourage the continued development and impmveinent of our schooLs? If you take a close lobk
at oi.u� schooL�, �ere have baen misconceptions aboi.rt our s�tud�ts and oi� edur.ah'onal pro�n in the past
We are not a ghetto school. Oar� ele�ne.ntary i� an�zthoriDed Inte�national Bac�la�rate Prima�y 1'ea�
Pmgram World School, one of only five in the upper Nfidwest O� high school is hoping to become a
car�iidate school for �e Nfiddle Years Program in IB. During a recent conve�tion with Scatt Beckrtold,
Brooklyn Cer�ter Police Chief, he irxlicatsd ti�ey do not receive an i.nu�r�able nwnber of calls tp our
schools. O� high school di�cipline refemals and suspens�ons have dropped considea in the past year ard
more saadents are taldng higher level cou�es than they have in many yeazs. We are being aq� bY
other ag�cies and pro�ns seeldng our cooperation in the process of �onal innovation. Peaple are
�pping uP and taking notice of o� schools and what we accomplishing far such a poor and divezse
population with so little in reso�u�es. Our ALC will be anoti�er s�ful �onal prog�ain growing to
serve and educate our Brooklyn Cex�tex families.
I am hopeful the Brooklyn Ce�t' City Council will give serious consid�ion to clarifying the ordinar�ce and allow
us to locate oi.u� ALC in a warehouse area We are "between a rock and a hard place." We can't grow where we ace
and we can't find anyplace else to g}�ow.
Tha�k you far your consicleRation.
Siric�ely,
E. Lester
S dent of Scho�ls
ALC Space Proposal
Cost Breakdown
Cost per year Item Monthly Rent:
$97,726.20 Rent (one year) Base rent $10.00
$97,726.20 Taxes $1.38
Operating $3.36
Total Per Square Foot $14.74
Total Square Feet 6,630
New Students: I I
$700,000.00 Income (Totai Students) ADM 100
Per Pupil: $7,000.00
$426,000.00 Cost for new staff Staff Cost $426,000.00
Numbr Tchrs 3
$176,273.$0 Net "Profit" or "Loss"
Teacher 4.8 $55,000.00 $264,000.00
Behavior 1 $45,000.00 $45,000.00
Clerical 1 $32,000.00 $32,000.00
Coordinator 1 $85,000.00 $85.000.00
$426,000.00
Teacher $65,000.00
TRA/FICA $8,222.50
Health $11.,000.00
Other $1,500.00
$85,722.50
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Atwater Cosinos Grove Citv Alternative School
Aiticin Alternative Program
Albert Lea ALC; ISD 241
Alexandria (Runestone ALCI: ISD 6014
YAnoka �Crossroads.�. ALC� ISD 11
Armstrong Credit Recovery
Austin ALC: ISD 49?
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Backus ALC (International Falls�: ISD 361
Beacon ALC
Bemidii Alternative: ISD 31
Benson ALC; ISD 777
Blue Va11�.ALP.
Bluff Country ALC �Hokah); ISD �00
Border ALC; ISD 690 (VJarroad)
Bralianl ALP
Brainerd Area Education Center ALC
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Broo�ii Center ALC
Burnsville ALG("BALC"); ISD 191
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Carlton Countv ALC
Carver-Scott Coon ALC; ISD 930
Cass Lake ALC; ISD #115
CentennialALC
Center for TraininE and Careers (Mnls)
Central Middle School�Eden Prairie�
Central MN ALC Joint Powers #6074
Chamnlin Plaza Alternative School
Chis�o Lakes ALC
✓Colurnbia Heights ALC
Cook County ALP; ISD 166 (Grand Marais)
Coon Ra.�ids Learxui_g.Genter (Nort_hwest Passag_e Hi�h Schoo�
Cooper Hgli School ABC Lab
Crosbv_.-Ironton ALP: ISD 182
Crossroads LearninE Center (Saudstonel ISD 2580
Crow R.iver ALC; ISD 423 (Hutchinson�
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Dakota County ALC �DCALS); ISD 917
Dassel-Cokato ALC
Dakota. Prairie ALC.;ISD 192 (Faimingtoii)
Detroit Lakes ALP; ISD 22
Dulu.th ALC; ISD #709
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En�lish Lan�ua�e Learner (ELL� Education
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Faribault ALC; ISD_ #.G56
Fe�us Falls_ ALP; ISD. #._544
Floodwood A.lternative: ISD 698
Focus_�Wavzatal
Foley Alternative High School
Forest Lake ALC
Four Winds (Red Lakel
Freshwater ALC; ISD 6004 (Sta�les)
FLIP.fFridlev_ Learnin� Inuovatiye Proaram)
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Gibbon Fairfax Winthroo (GFVJI
Glencoe/Silver Lake ALP; ISD 2859
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Grand_R.apids ALG;_ISD 318
Grand Ra.�ids Iyliddle Level ALC I
Guv Kokesh ALC (Onamia)
H
Hastines ALC; ISD 200
Hiawatha_Valle_.y Ed Dist; I$D 861
HiQhview Alternative (New Ho�e)
Hotikins Alteniative Pro�ram
Hopkins. North. Junior High
Honkins Off Camnus
Honkins West Junior Hi�h
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Intermediate District.#287 ALC (Hennepin Co Mpls.)
Isle ALC; ISD 473
Iyan Sand Com_ ALC �llc Rive�
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Kasson-Ma.ntorville ALP; ISD 204
ICenyon-Wan.amin�o._MiddleALP; ISD 2172
Kin�sland ALP, Riyeryiew Campus; ISD 2137
Kni�hts Academv (St. Ivlichael-Albertvillel
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Lalceyille. ALC, ISD.1.94.
Le Sueur-Henderson �AALC) ALP; ISD 2397
Leaf River ALC; ISD 6961 (Wadena)
Libertv Hi�h School
Litchfield Hi_gh School
Little Falls Continuin� Educ. Ctr; ISD #.482
Luverne ALP; ISD 2184
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MACCRAY ALP. �Clara. City)
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Mahnomen ALC S
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Mahtomedi ALP; ISD 832
Mankato ALC,ISD.# 77
Mankato "Life. Lines" ALP
Marshall East Camnus Learnin� Alternatives
McGresor School ALP
Mesabi ALC; ISD 701 (Hibbin.g)
Metronolitan Onen.School.(St. Louis Park�
Metronolitan Federation of Altenlative Schools
Iyliddle Area Learning Center; ISD 318
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1vlilaca ALC ISD 912
Minne�olis ALG; ISD O1
Minneanolis Contracted Alternative ProQrams
Minnesota Transitions Charter School
Niinnesota Valley ALC�lYlontevideo); ISD 6018
1vlinnetonka Academv�ISD 276 �I
Minnetonka Mini School
Metropolitan O�en School
1vlollv Surings ALC; ISD 486 (Swanville)
Monticello TurninE Point ALP: ISD 882
Ivlora Alternatiye.Prog.ram� ISD_# 332
Mounds View Adult D�loma.Program �New Bri�hton)ISD#621
1vlounds View ALC (Shoreviewl; ISD 621
Murry County Central.ALP; ISD #2169
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Nevis Alternative Learning Prop
New London-Snicer ALP: ISD 345
New Paths ALC: ISD 593 (Crookstonl
Nortll Branch ALC; ISD 138
North Vista
Northeast Metro ALC
Northfield ALP; ISD #.659
Northland Leartung Center ALC; ISD 6076
No. St.Paul/Maplewood/Oakdale ALP; ISD 622
Northwest ALC,.ISD 564 �Tluef Rit�er_.Falls)
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Osseo ALC; ISD 279
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Park Ra�ids ALP; ISD 309
Perham ALC; ISD 549
Phoenix Learnin_g Ctr (_..Buffalo); ISD 2.159
Pierz ALP; ISD 484
Pine Citv AI,C: ISD 578
Piile Islazid ALP
Pine RiverBackus AI,C; ISD 2174
Pinestone%Jasner ALP: ISD 2689
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Red��vood Vall� ALP�Redwood.Falis�
Red Lake ALC; ISD 38
Red River ALC: ISD 152 (Moorheadl
Ri�edale Alternative. Program
River Bend ALC; ISD 6049(New Ulm)
River Heiehts Charter School
River Va11ev Academv
Rochester ALC; ISD 535
Rocitford Connections ALP; ISD 883
Roseniount-Annle Vallev ALP fEaeanl
Rosemount-A�ple Vall� ALC (A�ple Vall�)
Roseyille ALC; ISD 623 Runestone (Alexandria)
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SAIL/Sunset ALP
SHAPE South Heiinepin Adult Pro.grains in Education
Si.mley ALP (Inver Grove Hei�hts)
South Middle Alternative
South Vista School
Soutli St, Paul ALC; ISD 6
South WashinEton ALP: ISD 833
Southenl Plains ALC: ISD 915 (Fairmontl
Southside r'anlily Scliool
Southwest ALC, ISD 2895 (Jackson)
Snrine Lake Park ALC: ISD 16
St. Anthony/New Brig ALP.; ISD 282
St. Cloud ALC #742
St. Croix Vallev ALP: ISD 834 (Stillwaterl
St_Louis Parlc Sr Hieh Options ALP
St, Paul ALC; ISD 625
St. Paul Familv LearninQ Center
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St. Peter ALP
Summit Learnin�T ALP (Houstonl
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Walker School (WHA,ALP); ISD 113
DJarroad fBorderl ALC: ISD 690,
Waseca ALP: ISD 829.
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West Central ALC: ISD 6026 (Melrose, Sauk Centerl
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Willmar ALC; ISD 347
Willow River ALP: ISD 577
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Minnesota Statutes Table of Chanters Chaqter 124D Table of Contents
124D:68,.Minnesota Statutes 200fi
Copyright O 2006 by the Office of Revisor of Statutes, State of Minnesota.
124D.68 GRADUATION INCENTIVES PROGRAM.
Subdivision 1. Purpose. Tli�<��gislatur�. finds that-at.is:critical to .�rox�ide �op�ions �for: children:
to succeed i� Therefore, the purpose nf this �section:is:io provide incenrives for and
encQUrage:.all_'1�Ii�iesot�:students who have experiencednr aze:experiencirig difficulty in the.
traditiona�..:education s�stem to enr-oll in alternative prograr�s.
�Subd:,,2. :Eligib.le.ptupils:'A pupil urider the age of`21 or=�vho meets.ttie requuemerits
of section 120A.20. subdivision 1. paragraph (c), is eligible to participate in the graduation
incentives program, if the pupil:
`(1) performs substantially below the performance level for pupils of the same age in a
locally determined achievement test;
;(2) is at least one year behind in satisfactorily completing coursework or obtaining credits
for graduation;
'(3) is pregnant or is a parent;
(4) has been assessed as chemically dependent;
(5) has been excluded or expelled according to sections 121A.40 to 121A.56:
;(6) has been referred by a school district for enrollment in an eligible program or a program
pursuant to section 124D.69:
(7) is a victim of physical or sexual abuse;
(8) has experienced mental health problems;
(9) has experienced hornelessness sometime within six months before requesting a transfer
to an eligible program;
;(10) speaks English as a second language or has limited English proficiency; or
?(11) has withdrawn from school or has been chronically truant; or
'(12) is being treated in a hospital in the seven-county metropolitan area for cancer or other
life threatening illness or is the sibling of an eligible pupil who is being currently treated, and
resides with the pupil's family at least 60 miles beyond the outside boundary of the seven-county
s metropolitan area.
Subd:• 3. Eligible programs. (a) A pupil who is eligible according to subdivision 2 may
enroll in area leaming centers under sections 123A.05 to 123A.08.
(b) A pupil who is eligible according to subdivision 2 and who is between the ages of 16 and
21 may enroll in postsecondary courses under section 124D_09.
(c) A pupil who is eligible under subdivision 2, may enroll in any public elementary or
secondary education program.
(d) A pupil who is eligible under subdivision 2, may enroll in any nonpublic, nonsectarian
ol that has contracted with the servin school district to provide educational services.
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However, notwithstanding other provisions of this section, only a pupil who is eligible under
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subdivision 2, clause (12), may enroll in a contract altemative school that is specifically structured
to provide educational services to such a pupil.
•(e) A pupil who is between the ages of 16 and 21 may enroll in any adult basic education
programs approved under section 124D.52 and operated under the community education program
contained in section 124D.19.
Subd. 4. Additional eligible program. A pupil who is at least 16 years of age, who is
eligible under subdivision 2, clause (a), and who has been enrolled only in a public school, if the
pupil has been enrolled in any school, during the year immediately before transferring under this
subdivision, may transfer to any nonpublic school that has contracted with the serving school
district to provide nonsectarian educational services. The school must enroll every eligible pupil
who seeks to transfer to the school under this program subject to available space.
Subd. 5. Pupil enrollment. Any eligible pupil may apply to enroll in an eligible program.
Approval of the resident district is not required for:
(1) an eligible pupil to enroll in any eligible program in a nonresident district under
subdivision 3 or 4 or an area learning center established under section 123A.05; or
(2) an eligible pupil under subdivision 2, to enroll in an adult basic education program
approved under section 124D.52.
Subd. 6. Dissemination of information. A district must disseminate information, developed
I by the department, about the graduation incentives program to residents in the district who are
under the age of 21.
Subd. 7. Dese re ation plans. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, students
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may not enroll in a nonresident district under this section if their enrollment in another district
would result in a violation of a district's desegregation plan, as mandated and approved by the
commissioner of education.
Subd. 8. Aid adjustments. General education aid and ixansportarion aid attributable to
a pupil covered by programs under this section must be paid according to sections 127A.47,
subdivision 7, and 123B92. subdivision 3. respectively.
Subd. 9. Enrollment verification. (a) For a pupil attending an eligible program full time
under subdivision 3, paragraph (d), the department must pay 90 percent of the district's average i
general education revenue less basic skills revenue to the eligible program and ten percent of the
district's average general education revenue less basic skills revenue to the contracting district
within 30 days after the elig program verifies enrollment using the form provided by the i,
department. For a pupil attending an eligible program part time, revenue, excluding compensatory
revenue, shall be reduced proportionately, according to the amount of time the pupil attends the
program, and the payments to the eligible program and the contracting district shall be reduced
accord.ingly. A pupil for whom payment is made according to this section may not be counted by
any district for any purpose other than computation of general education revenue. If payment is
made for a pupil under this subdivision, a district shall not reimburse a program under section
124D.69 for the same pupil. The basic sldlls revenue generated by pupils attending the eligible
program according to section 126C.10. subdivision 4, shall be paid to the eligible program.
(b) The department must pay up to 100 percent of the revenue to the eligible program if there
is an agreement to that effect between the school district and the eligible program.
(c) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b), for an eligible program that provides chemical
treatment services to students, the deparhnent must pay 100 percent of the revenue to the eligible
program.
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Subd. 10. Severabilit If for any reason any portion of this section is found by a court to be
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unconstitutional, the remaining portions of the section shall remain in effect.
History: 1987 c 398 art 8 s I5; 1988 c 718 art 6 s 12,13; art 7 s 37-40; 1989 c 222 s 30, 31;
1989 c 329 art 7 s 8, 9; art 9 s 14; 1990 c 562 art 4 s 4-6; 1991 c 265 an 4 s 20-25; 1992 c 363
art 2 s 3; 1992 c 499 art 9 s I2; 1993 c 224 art 4 s 34-37; art 7 s 23; art 9 s 54; 1994 c 488 s
8; 1994 c 647 art 4 s 28-30; 1Sp1995 c 3 art 1 s Sl; art 8 s 8; art 16 s 13; 1996 c 412 art 4 s
c 4 art 2 s 34 art S s 18,19; art 6 s 1 S; 1998 c 397
art 2 s
18-22; 1997 c 7 art 1 s 70; 1 Sp1997
122-126164; art 11 s 3; 1998 c 398 art S s SS; 1999 c 107 s 66; 1999 c 241 art 1 s 5; 2000 c
489 art 3 s 3; 2000 c 343 s 4; 2003 c 130 s 12; �004 c 206 s 52; 2004 c 294 art 5 s 9; 2005 c�
10 art 1 s 25; ISp2005 c 5 art 1 s 11; 2006 c 263 art 1 s 6, 7
Please direct all comments concerning issues or legislation
to your House Member or State Senator.
For Legislative Staff or for directions to the Capitol, visit the Confact Us page.
General auestions or comments.
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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
JUNE 25, 2007
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Kay
Lasman at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem Kay Lasman and Councilmembers Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark
Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Todd Blomstrom, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere,
and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
Mayor Willson was absent and excused.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember O'Connor requested the following change to the Regular Session minutes of
June 25, 2007:
Pa�e 5
City Attorney Charlie LeFevere stated it would be confirmed whether or not an affidavit is
required by State law and whether the Charter Commission can further amend Section 4.04 or if
a special election is necessary. He stated the City Council can move forward with the ordinance
and the Charter Commission should be informed of the minor language changes. He stated the
title as presented is not underlined, perhaps indicating that the title is not intended to be changed
from the current title which is: FILE BY nD D�TT'T'Tn'`T AFFIDAVIT.
Councilmember O'Connor moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to approve first
reading of ordinance as lone as the title is not chan�ed and remains �o �''°r�-==�_�
^,n^ '�°;�R: FILE BY AFFIDAVIT nD ��TTTTn,.r and set second reading and
Public Hearing for July 9, 2007.
Councilmember Lasman requested the following change to the Joint Meeting with the Financial
Commission minutes of June 25, 2007:
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#8 Propertv Taxes will be �e�e� Lowered or Maintained
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the proposed changes to the minutes..
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It was requested that item 7b be moved to Council Consideration Item No. 11 e to discuss the
high number of calls for service for River Glen Apartments.
There was discussion on the number of calls for service for several properties. City Manager
Curt Boganey indicated that appropriate action would be to remove those properties in question
from the list of licenses to be approved and continue them until the next City Council meeting
when further information can be obtained.
There was discussion on item number l ld regarding the additional $8,600 in excess of the 2007
budgeted amount. Public Works Director/City Engineer Todd Blomstrom discussed the Capital
Improvement Fund and explained that the budget underestimated the amount needed for the
street lights in 2007; however the money is available in the Street Light Utility Fund to cover the
cost.
There was discussion on the difference between steel and aluminum street lights and corrosion of
such materials. Mr. Blomstrom explained that option one is a standard aluminum street light with
the shoebox fixture and option two is steel with a decorative pole and light fixture. He stated
both would withhold corrosion and function adequately.
There was discussion on the discontinuation of the Brookdale Ford hearing where Mr. Boganey
explained that the hearing was set administratively and therefore may be canceled in the same
manner.
There was discussion on item number 7c and whether the company would replace the trees
planted if they were to die. Mr. Boganey explained that the trees have a one-year warranty and
will be replaced if they were to die during the one-year period.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
BROOKLYN CENTER ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL REZONING ISSUES
Mr. Boganey discussed the rezoning issues of the Brooklyn Center Alternative Learning Center
use and explained that the property is zoned industrial, which does not allow for K-12
educational facilities. He referenced the September 11, 1997, April 16, 1998, and September 24,
1998 Planning Commission minutes, the May 22, 2000, City Council meeting minutes, and
Ordinances 97=11 and 2009-06 and discussed determination of land use controls as it relates to
K-12 educational or religious uses. He discussed moratoriums set as it relates to the proposed.
ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to close the Study
Session at 6:46 p.m. I�
Motion passed unanimously.
RECONVENE STUDY SESSION
06/25/07 -2-
Councilmember O'Connor moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to reconvene the Study
Session at 6:49 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Boganey continued to discuss previous actions taken by the Planning Commission and City
Council as related to educational and religious uses in industrial zoned areas. He discussed the
allowed uses in I1 and C2 districts.
Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren explained that consistency is needed when I
regulating land uses in industrial zones. He discussed the current ordinance and explained that if
an Alternative Learning Center is allowed for this School District in an industrial zone, all types
of schools should be given the same consideration.
Mr. Boganey explained that the current Ordinance allows adult uses in industrial zones, which I �I
could cause conflict if schools were to be located in the same area. I,
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to close the Study
Session at 7:00 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
06/25/07 -3-
MINUTES OF THE PROGEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUN�IL/�GONOMIC
UEVELOPMENT AUTHQRITX OF 1'HE CI7Y OF BIZOOKLYN CENTER
1N THE COUNTY O� H�NNEPIN AND
7'HE STATE OF MINNESOTA
VJORK SESSI4N
JUNE 25, 20�7
C1TY HALL CQUNCII. CHAMBERS
CALL TO �RDER
Thc Brookly�i Center City CouncilJE�onomic Develapn�ent Authority {EDA) n�et in Wor� Session called to
nrdet by Mayor Pro TemlPresideni Pro Tem Ktty Lasman at 7;34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro TemlPresident Pro Tem Kay Lasman an�! Gouncilmembers/Commissioners Mary O'Connor,
D�a Ryan, �sad Mark Yelich. Also present were Gity Manager Curt Baganey, Gity Attorney Charlie
�,ei'�v�re, and D�puty City C'lerk Gamille Worley.
P�4ayorl�resic��nt V+rills�n was absent and excused.
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MISCELLANEOUS
'I'here was t�iscussion re�arding the grotiving number o� for�closure homes in the City and the maint�newce
of such properti�s. Ivir. Boganey stated the current tools available to the City are limited and additiflnal
infcarm�tian will be brought to the City Couaaci! fnr discussi�n. He explained that th�re may be some special
pxogrr�rnrns the City can use to assist those residents facing foreclosure. He stated staff's principal abjective
�nce ihe prop�rty has been det�rtnined as a fnreCl�sur� propertiy is to expedite actifln on the property as soon
�s possible.
ADJOTJRIV MENT
CouncilmezzzberlCoinn�issioner O'Cor►nor moved �nd CouncilmernberJComunissianer Yeiich seeonded
�djnurnment of the City Council/Ecanomic Development Authority Work Session at i 0 p.m.
Mntioz� passed u��animo�zsly.
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
STUDY SESSION
JULY 26, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Rahn at 7:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL j
Chair Sean Rahn, Commissioners Gary Ford, Michael Parks, and Tim Roche were present. Also
present were Secretary to the Planning Commission/Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald
Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Commissioners
Rachel Lund and Della Young were absent and excused. Commissioner Boeck was absent and
unexcused.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES JUNE 28. 2007
There was a motion by. C�mmissiorier Roche, seconded by Commissioner Ford,
to approve the minutes of the June 28, 2007 meeting as submitted. The motion passed,
CHAIlZ'S EXPLANATION
Chair Rahn explained the Planning Commission's role as an advisory body. One of the
Commission's functions is to hold public hearings. In the matters concerned in these hearings,
the Commission makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final
decisions in these matters.
APPLICATION NO. 2007-013 BRAD SCHLTMACHER
Chair Rahn introduced Application No. 2007-013, a request for Site and Building plan approval
for a six stall garage at the apartment located at 5240 Drew Avenue North. The footprint of the
garage is 30 ft. by 44 ft. or 1,320. sq. ft. Two existing parking spaces will be eliminated and the
parking lot will be expanded to the south to access the three east facing garage stalls.
Mr. Warren presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the proposal.
(See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 7-26-07, attached.)
Commissioner Roche inquired as to the finished height of the garage. Mr. Warren stated that the
maximum height for an accessory structure is 16 ft: and the plans showed that the garage would
be less than that.
The applicant, Brad Schumacher, addressed the Commission and pointed out where he planned
to plant additional trees on the site.
There was no further discussion regarding the application.
7-26-07
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ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 2007-013 BR.AD
SCHUMACHER
There was a motion by Commissioner Roche, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to recommend
to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2007-013, submitted by Brad Schumacher,
for Site and Building approval for a six stall garage at the apartrnent located at 5240 Drew
Avenue North, subject to the follow'ing considerations:
1. The building plans are subject to review by the Building Official with respect to
applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits.
2. Grading and drainage plans are subject to review and approval by the City
Engineer prior to the issuance of permits.
3. The plans shall be modified in the following manner:
a. The maximum driveway width for the new driveway onto Drew Avenue
to be no more than 24 ft. wide at the property line.
b. To show the location of the relocated trash enclosure to be provided with
an opaque screening device at least 6 ft. high to include a solid screen
gate.
4. The applicant shall obtain a driveway permit from the Engineering Department
for the proposed access onto Drew Avenue North.
Voting in favor: Chair Rahn, Commissioners Ford, Parks, and Roche.
The motion passed unanimously.
The Council will consider the application at its August 13, 2007 meeting. The applicant must be
present. Major changes to the application as reviewed by the Planning Commission will require
that the application be returned to the Commission for reconsideration.
OTHER BUSINESS- BROOKLYN CENTER ALTERNATNE SCHOOL ZOI�TING ISSUES
Mr. Warren explained that the Brooklyn Center City Council had received a written request from
the Brooklyn Center School District to consider allowing an Alternative Learning Center in the
Industrial Park zoning district located at the Palmer Lake Plaza building located at 6850, 6860
and 6870 Shingle Creek Parkway. Mr. Warren stated that Alternative Learning Centers are
generally for those students unable to learn in a typical school setting. Mr. Warren described
details regarding the history of this topic to enable the Commission to possibly recommend an
ordinance amendment relative to this request. He pointed out that the City Council had referred
the matter to the Planning Commission for review, comment and recommendation.
Mr. Tom Schinnick, representing the Brooklyn Center School District, explained that the
Alternative Learning Center is currently housed at the Brooklyn Center High School and they
only have space for 50 students but could be serving nearly 100 students. He further stated that
by moving the center into the Industrial Zone it would allow them to expand and serve additional I,
students.
7-26-07
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Mr. Warren clarified to the Commission that their role is to make a decision on how to handle
the request to allow school uses such as an Alternative Learning Center in the Industrial Zone.
He suggested that the Commission clearly define what type of education uses would be allowed
in the commercial and industrial zones when considering this ordinance amendment since
currently elementary and secondary education uses are not allowed in the commercial or
industrial districts.
Mr. Warren also stated that the State requires that an alternative learning center must be located
within the boundaries of the school district that is conducting the school and that is why the
Brooklyn Center School District has been unable to rent or lease space for this use in churches or
other areas in the city that would allow this type of use since they are located within a different
school district.
The Commission came to a consensus that City Staff should further research this topic to provide
them with additional information regarding a possible ordinance amendment. In particular they
requested information on how other communities mentioned in the Superintendent's letter that
are located in commercial areas address location and land use issues.
There was further discussion among the Commission regarding this matter.
Mr. Warren indicated that he hoped to have this item back on the August study session.
There was no other business.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Roche, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to adjourn the
Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at
8:40 p.m.
Chair
Recorded and transcribed by:
Rebecca Crass
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