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Home My WebLink About2010 01-11 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 JANUARY 11, 2010 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, Police Chief Scott Bechthld, 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 asked when further information will be available on the Bass Lake Road Streetscape and Regional Trail Project. City Manager Curt Boganey indicated it is expected that the item will be included on the next City Council meeting agenda. Councilmember Lasman requested further information on agenda item 6e, specifically in relation to the purpose of the Twin Lakes Joint Powers Organization. Police Chief Scott Bechthold explained that this point powers organization was formed between the cities of Crystal, Robbinsdale, and Brooklyn Center as a water and snowmobile enforcement initiative. Councilmember Lasman verified with Chief Bechthold that there are no funds allocated to this joint powers organization. Councilmember Lasman requested discussion on agenda item 6n. She stated her position that $75 seems to be a low fine for a tobacco violation. Mr. Bechthold explained that the fine is imposed by State Statute. The fine amount can be verified with the City Attorney. In relation to agenda item 6o, Councilmember Lasman verified with Mr. Bechthold that the City Council is able to revoke or suspend the licensee's license or impose civil penalties if they fail to comply fully with the policies and procedures during the three -year period following the adoption of the proposed resolution. Councilmember Lasman requested discussion on agenda item 10f, specifically in relation to the 15 -year term outlined in the details on the G.O. Utility Revenue Bonds. Mr. Boganey explained 01 /11 /10 -1 that the rationale for the 15 -year term is to keep the principal and interest payments low enough to accommodate the rate increases in the utility and water funds that are anticipated. If the term were to be shortened the rates would increase accordingly. Councilmember Lasman requested the following correction to the Work Session minutes of December 14, 2009: Page 2, para2ranh 1, second sentence: "Redevelopment will also bring in affordable well paving or living wage jobs..." Mayor Willson requested the following correction to the Regular Session minutes of December 14, 2009: Page 16, Daragrat)h 4: "...December 5 th Hmong Cultural Event which was put together,_ moderated, and coordinated by vouth in the Hmona community... December 6 th Holly Sunday Celebration "ieh was p ut together „ def-Atea ^fig ^ ^ rd-tr-a*°d by y outh in the I4meng eommunity." Councilmember Ryan requested the following correction to the Regular Session minutes of December 14, 2009: Page 16, paragraph 3: ... with thanks to Mark Margaret Sandburg..." It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the above corrections to the Work Session minutes of December 14, 2009, and the Regular Session minutes of December 14, 2009. In relation to agenda item 6b, Mayor Willson questioned if staff is following up on the calls for service at the rental properties located at 6101 Beard Avenue N and 6331 Beard Ave N. He noted the number of calls is below the threshold for action in relation to license approval. Mr. Boganey stated staff is aware of the properties and has been dealing directly with the property owners to make them aware of the issues and concerns. Mayor Willson noted that the January 14, 2010, Association for Responsible Management meeting has been canceled. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Roche asked whether staff has been contacted regarding internal changes to Oak City Restaurant, which have resulted in a club type atmosphere. Mr. Boganey indicated that staff will follow up on this, as there is criteria that must be met to operate the establishment as a club. To the best of his knowledge the property is not in violation any city ordinances. It was noted that the food /alcohol ratio must be met for an establishment to be classified as a restaurant. Councilmember Lasman commented on the recent newspaper article regarding WiMax moving 01/11/10 -2 forward in the City of Brooklyn Park. Mr. Boganey noted that the City of Brooklyn Center has done research on WiMax and WiFi technology. If the technology moves forward throughout the City of Brooklyn Park, it is likely that the City of Brooklyn Center will be contacted as well. Councilmember Yelich suggested printing City Council packets in duplex in an effort to conserve paper. There was discussion on electronic packets as an option for Council Members as an additional effort in paper conservation. The majority consensus of the City Council was to direct staff to proceed with printing City Council packets in duplex. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS TIF DISTRICTS UPDATE Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel provided a status report on Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District No. 2 as outlined in the staff report dated January 7, 2010. Mr. Eitel and Mr. Boganey answered questions of the City Council on TIF District No. 2. There was discussion on the recommendation of the City's TIF consultant, Briggs & Morgan, that a formal budget amendment, including public hearing and notifications to the other governmental units, be completed prior to use of the $3.6 million in tax increment revenue that will be generated at the expiration of TIF District No. 2 in 2011. Extension of the trail corridor from the 57 /Logan Avenues site to the Mississippi River was suggested as a possible use of revenue generated by TIF District No. 2. It was requested that Council be provided with a list of eligible activities for use of the TIF revenue that will be generated in TIF District No. 2. 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 Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to reconvene the Study Session at 6:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 01/11/10 -3 The discussion continued on TIF District No. 2. It was noted that the formal budget amendment will be required at the appropriate time in order to ensure that the generated tax increment revenue is available for use within the City. Mr. Eitel provided a status report on Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District Nos. 3 and 4 as outlined in the staff report dated January 7, 2010. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to close the Study Session at 7:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 01 /11 /10 -4 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 January 11, 2010. 2. That said meeting as held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at g p n y Brooklyn Center City Hall. 3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its January 25, 2010, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 01/11/10 -5-