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Home My WebLink About2009 11-23 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 NOVEMBER 23, 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, Assistant City Manager /Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleunmg, 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. Mr. Frank Anderl, 7206 Halifax Avenue N, addressed the City Council and provided information of his application to serve on the Northwest Cable Commission. He stated he has been a resident of the City of Brooklyn Center for 36 years and provided information on his experience relative to the Commission. Mr. Anderl stated he would appreciate the support of the City Council with his application. Mr. Sharon Kephart, 5130 65` Avenue N, addressed the City Council and stated she is pleased to see the Sister City update is an item for the December City Council work session. She presented the Council with a Foya, Liberia, fact sheet to add to the previously submitted Sister City Relationship proposal by Ashlee Kephart. Ms. Kephart stated there is a display case being showcased at the Hennepin County Government Building showing activities between Foya, Liberia, and the Brooklyn Center community. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:48 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION The Invocation was rovided b Pastor Morris Vaa enes of Lutheran Church of the Master, p Y g Brooklyn Center. 1 1/23/09 -1- 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:05 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, 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 Roche seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended, with amendments to the Joint Work Session with Financial Commission minutes of November 2, 2009, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. November 2, 2009 - Joint Work Session with Financial Commission 2. November 9, 2009 — Study Session 3. November 9, 2009 — Regular Session 4. November 9, 2009 — Work Session 6b. LICENSES CHRISTMAS TREE SALES Rum River Tree Farm — PQT Company 5040 Brooklyn Boulevard 3245 Bass Lake Road MECHANICAL Air conditioning Associates 55 West Ivy Avenue, St. Paul Ed's Heating and Air 1099 Pelto Path, Woodbury K & K Mechanical 8751 Palm green Avenue NE Otsego o g Ramco Heating 605 Ash Street, Downing, WI RENTAL INITIAL 3912 61" Ave N Nazneen Khatoon 4000 61 st Ave N Jacob Devne Y 11/23/09 -2- 3312 64 Ave N X. Janet Lang 4013 65 Ave N Gao Liu 5012 Abbott Ave N Jem Realty Inc. 6611 Camden Dr Jenn -Yuan Chen 5926 Colfax Ave N Jack Froelke 6930 France Ave N Mursal Khaliif 6761 Humboldt Ave N Li -Chwen Su 2701 O'Henry Rd Sherman Kho 3216 Poe Rd Matt Just RENEWAL 824 69 Ave N Madeleine Roche 5909 June Ave N Janine Atchison 4708 -12 Twin Lake Ave Byron & Nancy Mach 3 818 61 Ave N Sherman Kho 5937 Abbott Ave N Mark Crost 5742 Fremont Ave N Bruce Goldberg 5500 James Ave N Leah Scott /Wes Properties 5801 Knox Ave N David Trepanier SIGN HANGER VEO Sign LLC 6353 Martin Avenue, Otsego 6c. APPROVAL OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE RELEASE FOR BROOKLYN CENTER CHURCH OF NAZARENE (501 73 AVENUE NORTH) Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS -None. 8. PUBLIC HEARING -None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS -None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -134 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2, PROJECT NO. 2008-16, AUTOMATED METER READING PROJECT City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. 11/23/09 -3- It was noted that even with this change order this project has come in under budget by $211,125. Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -134 Approving Change Order No. 2, Project No. 2008 -16, Automated Meter Reading Project. Motion passed unanimously. 10b. RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -135 ACCEPTING PROJECT NO. 2008 -16, CONTRACT 2008 -J, AUTOMATIC METER READING PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO NORTHERN WATERWORKS, INC. Mr. Boganey 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 -135 Accepting Project No. 2008 -16, Contract 2008 -J, Automatic Meter Reading Project and Authorizing Final Payment to Northern Waterworks, Inc. Motion passed unanimously. 10c. RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -136 AUTHORIZING THE EARLY ORDER/PURCHASE OF SINGLE AXLE DUMP TRUCK CAB AND CHASSIS, EQUIPMENT NO. 89 Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. It was verified that the trucks to be purchased include new engines that meet 2007 emission standards. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -136 Authorizing the Early Order /Purchase of Single Axle Dump Truck Cab and Chassis, Equipment No. 89. Motion passed unanimously. 10d. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMISSION Mayor Willson announced the following Mayoral Appointments to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Advisory Commission: • Sharon Kephart, 5130 65 Ave N, with term expiring December 31, 2011 • Carol Kleven, 5835 Zenith Ave N, with term expiring December 31, 2010 Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to ratify the above Mayoral Appointments to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Advisory Commission. 11/23/09 -4- Motion passed unanimously. 10e. RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -137 ORDERING THE CORRECTION OF HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS AND FURTHER FOR THE ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES, SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARDS WITH RESPECT TO THAT REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 800 69TH AVENUE N, BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 52 OF AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION NO. 309 EXCEPT THE NORTH 660 FEET OF LOT 52 OF AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION 309, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA BY OWNERS THE ESTATE OF MELBA P. EVANSON AND DAVID EVANSON Assistant City Manager /Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -137 Ordering the Correction of Hazardous Conditions and Further for the Abatement of Public Nuisances, Safety and Health Hazards with Respect to that Real Estate Located at 800 69 Avenue N, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 Legally Described as Lot 52 of Auditor's Subdivision No. 309 Except the North 660 Feet of Lot 52 of Auditor's Subdivision 309, Hennepin County, Minnesota in the City of Brooklyn Center, Hennepin County, Minnesota by Owners the Estate of Melba P. Evanson and David Evanson. Councilmember Roche requested that the following letter written to Mayor Willson as part of the Write to the Mayor initiative at Evergreen Elementary School be included in the record: Dear Mayor Willson, I have a problem with people coming into my next door neighbor's house. She died a couple of years ago. I think the city should put in an electric fence that has a code that only her son and the city knows. Please send me back. Thank you for listening. Sincerely, Joseph Roche Councilmember Roche noted in the past this property was a strong, viable, well- maintained farm, and that the family played a strong, pivotal part in the building of this community. It was noted that the soonest demolition will begin on the property is January of 2010. Mayor Willson requested residents to contact the City Manager or members of the City Council if there is a property in similar condition that requires attention. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT 11/23/09 -5- Councilmember Yelich reported on his attendance at the Park and Recreation Commission meeting held last week. The meeting included a discussion on the Council recommendation for the basketball hoops at Firehouse Park and the Park Capital Improvement Program. Councilmember Lasman reported on her attendance at the November 16, 2009, Joint City Council /Financial Commission Work Session and the November 19, 2009, Special Events Committee meeting and the Brooklyn Center 99`" Birthday Party is scheduled for February 6, 2010, at the Earle Brown Heritage Center. Councilmember Roche wished Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels to the residents. He announced there is currently an exhibit at the Brookdale Hennepin County Service Center on the relationship between Foya, Liberia, and the City of Brooklyn Center. He congratulated Sharon Kephart and Carol Kleven on their appointments to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission. He announced the following upcoming events: 1) December 5, 2009, 9 a.m. Brooklyn Center Taxpayers Association Annual Breakfast at Embassy Suites; and 2) Holly Sunday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on December 6, 2009. He reported on his attendance at the following events: 1) November 16, 2009, Joint City Council /Financial Commission Work Session; and 2) November Housing Commission meeting on Tuesday last week. He thanked Mr. Rex Newman for attending the Northwest Suburbs Cable Commission meeting on Thursday last week. Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the November 16, 2009, Joint City Council /Financial Commission Work Session and announced the upcoming Holly Sunday event on December 6, 2009. Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following recent events: 1) Visit Minneapolis North meeting; 2) Brooklyn Alliance meeting; 3) November 16, 2009, Joint City Council /Financial Commission Work Session; 4) In the Know Program interview at Cable Channel 12. He announced the official lighting of the Christmas Tree by the Mayor and Santa at the Holly Sunday event on December 6, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:28 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 11/23/09 -6- 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 November 23, 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 December 14, 2009, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 11/23/09 -7-