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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 02-22 CCP Regular Session t CITY COUNCIL MEETING City of Brooklyn Center Public Copy • February 22, 1999 AGENDA 1. Informal Open Forum With City Council - 6:45 p.m. - provides an opportunity for the public to address the Council on items which are not on the agenda. Open Forum will be limited to 15 minutes, it is not televised, and it may not be used to make personal attacks, to air personality grievances, to make political endorsements, or for political campaign purposes. Council Members will not enter into a dialogue with citizens. Questions from the Council will be for clarification only. Open Forum will not be used as a time for problem solving or reacting to the comments made but, rather, for hearing the citizen for informational purposes only. 2. Invocation - 7 p.m. - Sheila Arrington, Spiritual Life Church 3. Call to Order Regular Business Meeting 4. Roll Call 5. Council Report 6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda . -The following items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered at the end of Council Consideration Items. a. Approval of Minutes - Councilmembers not present at meetings will be recorded as abstaining from the vote on the minutes. 1. Regular Session - February 8, 1999 b. Licenses Liquor License Application from Flik International Corporation for a Class F On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License at the Earle Brown Heritage Center from March 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999 C. Resolution Providing for Hearing on Proposed Special Assessments for Diseased Tree Removal Costs, Delinquent Weed Removal Costs, Public Nuisance Abatement, and Delinquent Public Utility Service Accounts. • CITY CO _ _ COUNCIL AGENDA 2 February 22, 1999 • 7. Public Hearings a. Continuation of Public Hearing on Creation of Tax Increment Financing District for Joslyn Site - Resolution Approving the Establishment of Tax Increment Financing (Soils Condition) District No. 1, and the Adoption of a Tax Increment Financing Plan Therefor - Requested Council Action: - Continue public hearing. b. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 of the City Ordinances Relating to Payment by Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Goods Dealers for Items Pledged and Location of Pawnbrokers -This item was first read on December 14, 1998; tabled to January 11, 1999; tabled to January 25, 1999; published in the official newspaper on February 3, 1999; and is offered this evening for a public hearing and second reading. - Requested Council Action: -Open the public hearing. -Take public input. . -Close the public hearing. - Motion to adopt ordinance. 8. Council Consideration Items a. Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission - Requested Council Action: - Council discuss. b. Enterprise Fund Cash Balance Targets - Requested Council Action: - Motion to adopt enterprise fund cash balance targets. C. Resolution Amending the 1998 General Fund Budget to Increase Appropriations for Various Operating Departments - Requested Council Action: - Motion to adopt resolution. d. Resolution Accepting Bids, and Awarding Contracts for Construction of New Police Station 1998 -09, and Withdrawing and Awarding Contracts for Construction of New West Fire Station 1998 -10 and East Fire Station Remodeling 1998 -11 - Requested Council Action: • - Motion to adopt resolution. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -3- February 22, 1999 • e. Report on Bleachers -Requested Council Action: -City Manager will provide report. f. Report on Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District Meeting -Requested Council Action: -City Manager will provide report. g. Resolution Amending the 1999 Water Utility Fund Budget to Provide for the Replacement of Well Meters - Requested Council Action: - Motion to adopt resolution. h. Set Date and Time of Work Session - Requested Council Action: - Motion to set March 15, 1999, 7:00 p.m. for Council work session. i. Report on Code Enforcement • - Requested Council Action: -City Manager will provide report. j. Staff Report Re: Brooklyn Boulevard Enhancement Project - Requested Council Action: -City Manager will provide report. k. Report on Legislation Regarding Trunk Highway 252 - Requested Council Action: - Council discussion and direction. 1. Transit Hub at Brookdale - Requested Council Action: - Council discussion and direction. 9. Adjournment City Council Agenda Item No. 6a 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 FEBRUARY 8, 1999 CITY HALL 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Brooklyn Center City Council met in informal open forum and was called to order by Mayor pro tern Robert Peppe at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor pro tern Robert Peppe, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, and Ed Nelson. Mayor Myrna Kragness was absent and excused from this evening's meeting. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager/HR Director Jane Chambers, Director of Public Works Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and City Clerk Sharon Knutson. • INFORMAL OPEN FORUM No one appeared to speak at open forum. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM A motion by Councilmember Lasman and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to adjourn informal open forum passed unanimously. Informal open forum adjourned at 6:54 p.m. 2. INVOCATION A moment of silence was observed. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor pro tern Robert Peppe at 7:00 p.m. FLAG CEREMONY Boy Scout Troop 403 performed a flag ceremony. 2/8/99 -1- DRAFT 4. ROLL CALL Mayor pro tem Robert Peppe, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, and Ed Nelson. Mayor Myrna Kragness was absent and excused from this evening's meeting. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager/HR Director Jane Chambers, Director of Public Works Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and City Clerk Sharon Knutson. 5. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Hilstrom said she attended a conference on innovations and bright ideas for local government on February 3 and 4 and provided copies of conference materials to Council Members. Councilmember Nelson read a letter he received from Representative Phil Carruthers, along with his response letter, regarding the reconstruction of Brooklyn Boulevard. Councilmember Lasman reported she attended the regional human rights meeting on January 28. She also attended the meeting on the Southeast neighborhood improvement project. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Nelson requested Item No. 6d, Site Performance Guarantee Release, be removed for discussion. City Manager McCauley noted the addition of Item No. 8h, Resolution Approving the Contract for • Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) and the City of Brooklyn Center for the Calendar Year 1999 and 2000. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the agenda and consent agenda as amended passed unanimously. 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve minutes of the January 25, 1999, Regular Session passed unanimously. 6b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the following list of licenses passed unanimously. AMUSEMENT DEVICE - OPERATOR Chi -Chi's 2101 Freeway Boulevard 2/8/99 -2- DRAFT AMUSEMENT DEVICE - VENDOR Mendota Valley Amusement, Inc. 9177 E. Courthouse Blvd., Inver Grove Heights MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Allied Fireside 2700 North Fairview Avenue, Roseville Carver Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. 116 Peavey Road, Chaska Horwitz, Inc. 8825 Xylon Avenue North, Brooklyn Park M and D Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 11050 26th Street NE, St. Michael Maple Grove Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 401 County Road 81, Osseo P and H Services Company, Inc. 1601 67th Avenue North, Brooklyn Center Pete's Repair, Inc. 8835 Xylon Avenue North, Brooklyn Park Pierce Refrigeration 1920 2nd Avenue South, Anoka Practical Systems, LLC 14226 Norden Drive, Rogers Richmond and Sons, Electrical, Inc. 5182 West Broadway, Crystal Ron's Mechanical 12010 Old Brick Yard Road, Shakopee Rouse Mechanical, Inc. 2916 Nevada Avenue North, New Hope p Royalton Heating and Cooling 4120 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park Standard Heating and Air Conditioning Company 410 West Lake Street, Minneapolis Swenson Heating and Air Conditioning 670 West Broadway, Brooklyn Park Thermex Corporation 3529 Raleigh Avenue South, St. Louis Park Vogt Heating and Air Conditioning 3260 Gorham Avenue, St. Louis Park Yale Incorporated 9649 Girard Avenue South, Bloomington • RENTAL DWELLING. Initial: Charles Oribamise 6006 Bryant Avenue North Richard Grothe 3725 47th Avenue North Sally Fischer 5622 Emerson Avenue North Wallace Johnson 6314 Regent Avenue North Renewal: James Simons 6109 -11 -13 Beard Avenue North Miller Management Company Willow Lane Apartments Roland Scherber 4714 Lakeview Avenue North TAXICAB Town Taxi, #109 7000 57th Avenue North, Crystal 6c. APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE (RAFFLE) FROM THE METRO CHAPTER OF MINNESOTA WATERFOWL ASSOCIATION TO BE HELD AT MINNEAPOLIS HILTON, 2200 FREEWAY BOULEVARD S 2/8/99 -3- DRAFT A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the application for exemption from lawful gambling license (raffle) from the Metro Chapter of . Minnesota Waterfowl Association to be held at Minneapolis Hilton, 2200 Freeway Boulevard passed unanimously. 6d. SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE RELEASE - BROOKLYN CROSSING OFFICE PARK, 3200 -3280 COUNTY ROAD 10 This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed as Item No. 8i under Council Consideration Items. 6e. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BROOKLYN CENTER SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS TO FIREHOUSE PARK RESOLUTION NO. 99-23 Member Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BROOKLYN CENTER SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS TO FIREHOUSE PARK The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Nelson and passed unanimously. 6e. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999-09, ELEVATED STORAGE TANK REPAIR —TOWER NO. 1, AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. 99-24 Member Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -09, ELEVATED STORAGE TANK REPAIR —TOWER NO. 1, AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Nelson and passed unanimously. 2/8/99 -4- DRAFT 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS • 7a. AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF ALLEY RIGHT OF WAY IN LAKEBREEZE ADDITION A motion by Councilmember Lasman and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to open the public hearing on An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Alley Right of Way in Lakebreeze Addition passed unanimously. Mayor pro tem Peppe inquired if anyone was present to speak regarding this ordinance. Penny Brown, 4819 Azelia Avenue North, addressed the Council. She is the owner of the apartment complex, and she expressed appreciation for the vacation of the alley right of way which will allow her to expand and improve the parking lot for the apartment complex. A motion by Councilmember Lasman and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to close the public hearing on An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Alley Right of Way in Lakebreeze Addition passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 99-07 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF ALLEY RIGHT OF WAY IN LAKEBREEZE ADDITION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. 7b. PUBLIC HEARING ON CREATION OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT FOR JOSLYN SITE City Manager Michael McCauley requested the Council open the public hearing on this item and continue it to the February 22, 1999, meeting. He explained additional information is needed before presenting it in final form for Council approval. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to open the public hearing on Creation of Tax Increment Financing istrict for Joslyn Site passed . unanimous) g Y P Y Mayor pro tem Peppe inquired if anyone wished to address the Council. No one appeared to speak. . 2/8/99 -5- DRAFT A motion by Councilmember Nelson and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to continue the public hearing on Creation of Tax Increment Financing District for Joslyn Site to February 22, 1999, . passed unanimously. 8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 8a. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED USE OF 1999 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS City Manager McCauley explained this resolution calls for a public hearing on March 8, 1999, on proposed use of 1999 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. He said alternatives for use of the CDBG funding would be available for review at the public hearing. Councilmember Hilstrom said that Community Action for Suburban Hennepin (CASH) has requested CDBG funding, and noted the City does not utilize CDBG funds for social service programs. There was a motion by Councilmember Nelson and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to direct Staff to send a letter to Community Action for Suburban Hennepin (CASH) prior to the CDBG funding public hearing stating the City's policy not to fund social service programs with CDBG funds and to advise that CASH can apply for social service funding through the City budget process. . The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 99-25 Member Hilstrom introduced the following esolution and moved its adoption: on. g p RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED USE OF 1999 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Nelson and passed unanimously. 8b. REPORT ON LEGISLATION REGARDING TRUNK HIGHWAY 252 City Manager McCauley stated that Assistant City Manager Chambers and Director of Public Works Spector met with Senator Scheid and Representative Haas on January 27 to discuss the proposed legislation regarding the closure of 70th Avenue at T.H. 252. Representative Haas has authored a bill to complete the third lane project on T.H. 252. 2/8/99 -6- DRAFT • Mr. McCauley explained the proposal includes closing off the island on T.H. 252 at 70th Avenue and removing the traffic signals, not completely closing off access to 70th Avenue. This raises an • issue for persons traveling northbound T.H. 252, as there would be no left turn at 70th Avenue and persons would proceed to 73rd Avenue, thus increasing traffic on 73rd Avenue. Councilmembers discussed issues related to increased traffic in the neighborhoods, concerns regarding increased usage of Humboldt, 73rd, and 66th Avenues, and inquired about conducting a survey of area residents. There was a motion by Councilmember Nelson and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to table this item to allow Staff to collect more information and quantify traffic volumes and counts. The motion passed unanimously. 8c. STAFF REPORT RE: TH 100 PROJECT AESTHETIC DESIGN GUIDE City Manager McCauley said Mn/DOT is hosting an Open House regarding the reconstruction of Highway 100 on February 28, 4 to 7 p.m., at Cooper High School in New Hope. Ms. Spector explained she had met with Mn/DOT design staff regarding the Highway 100 improvement project. She said that Mn/DOT is trying to incorporate new design concepts and proposes to preserve the historic character of the existing bridge structures. Mn/DOT is seeking input from affected communities regarding design concepts. Ms. Spector reviewed the design concepts Mn/DOT proposes. • Councilmember Hilstrom raised the issue of evergreen trees and interference g with the clear view triangle. Ms. Spector explained the evergreens would not be located in the clear view triangle. Councilmember Peppe inquired about the trailway system and plans to tie the trailways together. He also noted it would be beneficial for the Park and Recreation Commission to be notified of the February 18 Open House. Ms. Spector said the trailways would be linked. Councilmember Hilstrom inquired about improvements to Highway 100 north of 50th Avenue. She noted that closing 50th Avenue would bring traffic to Brooklyn Boulevard. Ms. Spector responded that Highway 100 north of 50th Avenue could be incorporated in the Brooklyn Boulevard enhancement project; Mn/DOT needs to evaluate it and possibly add it later as part of a cooperative effort. There was Council consensus on the proposed Mn/DOT design concepts as follows: 1) Replicating the WPA design details on the new structures, such as the art deco pilasters, the relief on the abutments, and the type of ornamental railings. 2) Limestone and/or other natural materials for benches and picnic tables. 2/8/99 -7- DRAFT 3) Color scheme — charcoal, bronze, rich brown, and forest green. 4) Landscaping, including introducing evergreen plantings north, of Twin Lakes to carry the • theme of the Brooklyn Boulevard enhancement project. 5) Continue work on other aspects, including the pedestrian/bicycle trailway. 8d. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1999 -01, 02, AND 03, SOUTHEAST AREA NEIGHBORHOOD STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS RESOLUTION NO. 99-26 Member Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 199 -01, 02, AND 03, SOUTHEAST AREA NEIGHBORHOOD STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. 8e. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES • RELATING TO OPEN BURNING AND THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE City Manager McCauley explained that this ordinance amendment would update the current code from 1991 to 1997 Uniform Fire Code standards, and it includes recreational fire provisions which would limit the number of outdoor recreational fires to four per month, each with a six -hour maximum burn time. Councilmember Hilstrom raised the issue of barbeque grills on decks. City Attorney Charlie LeFevere responded the ordinance amendment does not change the rules regarding burning on a deck. Councilmember Lasman inquired if a resident could burn four fires consecutively (i.e., four days in a row). Mr. McCauley responded affirmatively, as long as there are no more than four fires per month. Councilmember Peppe raised the issue of enforcement of the recreational burning permit. Mr. McCauley explained it would be enforced by neighbors. Dispatch will have the necessary information regarding the recreational burning permits, including a list of permit holders. 2/8/99 -8- DRAFT 0 A motion by Councilmember Lasman and seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve first reading of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances Relating to Open Burning and . the Adoption of the Uniform Fire Code and set public hearing and second reading for March 8, 1999, passed unanimously. 8f. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor pro tem Peppe informed Council that Mayor Kragness nominated John Whitehead, 4807 Wingard Place, to the Planning Commission. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to ratify the Mayoral nomination of John Whitehead, 4807 Wingard Place, to the Planning Commission passed unanimously. 8g. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS, AND AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR POLICE STATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1998 -09, CONSTRUCTION OF NEW WEST FIRE STATION 1998 -10 AND EAST FIRE STATION REMODELING NO. 1998-11 City Manager McCauley explained that this resolution relates to the Police and Fire Station Improvement Project and includes the rebidding on the glass for the Police Station. The new low bid on the glass saves $30,000 over the original low bid and provides for bullet -proof glass as well as insulated glass. • RESOLUTION NO. 99-27 Member Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS, AND AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR POLICE STATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1998 -09, CONSTRUCTION OF NEW WEST FIRE STATION 1998 -10 AND EAST FIRE STATION REMODELING NO. 1998 -11 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Nelson and passed unanimously. 8h. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES (LELS) AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE CALENDAR YEARS 1999 AND 2000 City Manager McCauley explained that he added this item to tonight's agenda so as not to delay approval of the contract for another two weeks. Today he received by facsimile a confirmation from Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., that the members of LELS Local #82 had voted to accept the tentative agreement. . 2/8/99 -9- DRAFT Mr. McCauley outlined some of the terms and conditions of the tentative agreement which include: 1) Wage rate increase is 3 %, consistent with other employees; • 2) Insurance rates are consistent with Local 49 and non -union employees, except Teamsters which is higher. 3) City will pay 50% of the cost of POST license fees for all employees requiring such license. 4) Additional $100 on -call status for detectives; base differential for detectives and school liaison will increase $25 per month in 2000; drug task force differential will increase $100. 5) Educational incentives are based on degree received vs. number of credits. 6) Court time —an employee who is required to appear in court during their off -duty time shall be given 12 hours notification of cancellation of the court appearance. If the notification is not given prior to 12 hours, the employee will receive the two (2) hour court time minimum. RESOLUTION NO. 99-28 Member Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES (LELS) AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE CALENDAR YEARS 1999 AND 2000 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Nelson and passed unanimously. 8i. SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE RELEASE - BROOKLYN CROSSING OFFICE PARK, 3200 -3280 COUNTY ROAD 10 Councilmember Nelson inquired about the history of this project area and raised the issue of whether $15,000 is satisfactory to ensure that the work will be complete. Mr. McCauley responded that the original 1986 project had a $68,000 financial guarantee, which was reduced to $30,000 in 1989 following completion of the required site improvements. Since that time the developer has completed most of the site improvements related to the five building office park proposal and has just recently received approval to complete one of the remaining three buildings and has posted a $15,000 financial guarantee to assure the completion of the site improvements p nts around that particular building site. Planning and Zoning Specialist Warren is satisfied the $15,000 financial guarantee is sufficient to assure the completion of the site improvements. A motion by Councilmember Nelson and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to release the site performance guarantee for Brooklyn Crossing Office Park, 3200 -3280 County Road 10 passed unanimously. 2/8/99 -10- DRAFT 9. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayor 2/8/99 -11- DRAFT City Council Agenda Item No. 6b 1 • City of Brooklyn Center Agreat place to start. A great place to stay. MEMORANDUM TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Maria Rosenbaum, Deputy City Clerk DATE: February 17, 1999 SUBJECT: Licenses for Council Approval The following companies /persons have applied for City licenses as noted. Each company /person has fulfilled the requirements of the City Ordinance governing respective licenses, submitted appropriate applications, and paid proper fees. Licenses to be approved by the City Council on February 22, 1999: MECHANICAL SYSTEMS A -ABC Appliance and Heating 2638 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis Action Heating and Air Conditioning 529 -79th Avenue Northeast, Spring Lake Park Excel Air Systems 2075 Prosperity Road, Maplewood Joel Smith Heating and Air Conditioning 14034 Lexington Avenue NE, Ham Lake Minnegasco 700 West Linden Avenue, Minneapolis RENTAL DWELLING Initial: Dariush Danesh 5820 Logan Avenue North Dariush Danesh 5800 -5830 Logan Avenue North Renewal: Curtis Cady 6915 Brooklyn Boulevard Vernon Hughes 5240 Drew Avenue North SIGN HANGER Demars Signs, Inc. 410 -93rd Avenue NW, Coon Rapids UTILIZE EXPLOSIVES WITH CONDITIONS Cropmate Company 4821 Xerxes Avenue North 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 • City Hall & TDD Number (612) 569 -3300 Recreation and Community Center Phone & TDD Number (612) 569 -3400 • FAX (612) 569 -3494 An Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunities Employer V BROOKLYN CENTER POLICE DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Joel Downer, Chief of Police FROM: Kim Heiser, Administrative Manager Vj DATE: February 16, 1999 SUBJECT: Flik International Corp. dba/Flik International Corp. @ Earle Brown Heritage Center Intoxicating Liquor License - Class F On February 8, 1999, I received a completed liquor license application from Flik International • Corporation for a Class F On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor license. A Class F license is available only for the Earle Brown Heritage Center. Flik would like to begin serving alcohol March 1, 1999. All appropriate fees and required documentation have been submitted. Nothing was found in the background investigation that would preclude Flik International Corp. from being issued a liquor license. It is requested that the Brooklyn Center City Council approve a Class F On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor license for Flik International Corp. dba/Flik International Corp. @ Earle Brown Heritage Center for the license period of 3/1/99 through 12/31/99. License fees will be pro -rated for the time period referenced above. Flik International Corp. will be refunded any fees paid beyond this time period after approval of the license is received e Down r /kh tlikLmem City Council Agenda Item No. 6c • • MEMORANDUM DATE: February 18, 1999 TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Diane Spector, Director of Public Works', SUBJECT: Resolution Providing for Hearing on Proposed Special Assessments for Diseased Tree Removal Costs, Delinquent Weed Removal Costs, Public Nuisance Abatement, and Delinquent Public Utility Service Accounts The purpose of this resolution is to order a public hearing on Monday, March 22, 1999 at 7 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to hear and pass upon all objections, if any, to the proposed special assessments for tree removal costs, delinquent weed removal accounts, public nuisance abatement, and delinquent public utility service accounts. All trees have been declared a public nuisance in the past City Council resolutions, and the trees have been removed by the City's tree contractor in accordance with established policy. Delinquent weed destruction account property owners have received notice of delinquent • accounts in accordance with the established collection policy and have not made payment. On April 27, 1998 the City Council adopted Resolution 98 -67 ordering the abatement of public nuisances, safety and health hazards and other ordinance and statuory violations with respect to the real estate located at 4746 Lakeview Avenue North. Attached is an invoice from ServiceMaster for services performed. Property owners with delinquent public utilities service accounts have received notice of delinquent account in accordance with the established collection policy and have not made payment. Proposed levy rolls are attached for the Council's information, except for the Delinquent Public Utility Service Accounts. That proposed levy roll has 300 entries and is quite lengthy. It will be available for inspection Monday night. Future council actions include the public hearing at the specified date and adoption of the resolution to certify the special assessment levy rolls with Hennepin County. The interest rate is 6.0 percent, as previously established by the Council. • Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: • RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DISEASED TREE REMOVAL COSTS, DELINQUENT WEED REMOVAL COSTS, PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT, AND DELINQUENT PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE ACCOUNTS BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that: 1. A hearing shall be held on the 22nd day of March, 1999 in City Hall at 7 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to pass upon the proposed assessments for the following charges: Diseased Tree Removal Costs Delinquent Weed Removal Costs Public Nuisance Abatement Delinquent Public Utility Service Accounts 2. The City Clerk with the assistance of the Director of Public Works shall • forthwith prepare assessment rolls for the above charges, and shall keep them on file and open to inspection by any interested persons. 3. The City Clerk is directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the proposed assessment to be published once in the official newspaper at least two weeks prior to the hearing. 4. The City Clerk shall cause mailed notice to be given to the owner of each parcel described in such assessment rolls not less than two weeks prior to the hearing. 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BY ROOM UN TS 1 I WI Q17Gt � �� r a 1 � C i - C 801 Carpet Cleaning A �t) ! 2 802 Furniture Cleaning l 804 Odor Control 3v/ 811 809 StaticProofing L– 811 SoilProofing I I/I l ' 826 4 4 / 813 Carpet Sanitizing ° �% 826 Wall 8 Ceiling Cing. — ` 836 5 I 836 Floor Maintenance 825 Other Services 2 9 875-1 �, 870 Disaster Restoration Glvvv_C ! � "'"° �'� °r` 1 875 House -Wide Cleaning HOME CARE PRODUCTS 891 Care Kit r P a I i HOME CARE PRODUCTS + PRICE 870 891 FiberFresh Ot. f �p l 891 FiberFresh Gal. ) 7 (.� 1 y� olvOil / s yin -X Pt. ;• 891 891 ChemGlide Sponge I I 891 Carpet Groomer 892 Other Products �. _` 1'1'if- 891 TOTAL I ° Tax , N OTAL UNITS RE-TOTAL 801 CPT. CLN. 802 FURN. CLN. SALE 441 SALES TAX TOTAL SALE ServiceMASMR 825 WALL CLN. 835 FLR. CLN. 870 DIS. RES. 875 HWC. yS2' � 7 110 ACCTS. REC. i PLEASE PA THIS AMOUNT 8MffAMI000';.,1 Monthly charge of 1 /z% or 18% per year on accounts INVOICE 'over 30 days. 3,W -00',Z 7 ! Ev/✓Ft/�� /Y1F�l'77�1 ,V 7-16- �tt ✓�c� • • PECITY OF NDING AS�MENT ROL • 3/22/99 TREE REMOVAL 99 -3 MUNICIPAL CODE NO. 22 Levy runs three (3) years PROPERTY ASSESSED OWNER LEVY PROPERTY ADDN. Address Name NO. IDENTIFICATION NO. NO. AMOUNT Legal Description Mailing Address 02- 118 -21 -14 -0058 89270 $188.00 5737 Irving Ave N, Roger & Sandra Woodford 36- 119 -21 -33 -0021 89395 $188.00 6119 Dupont Ave N Steven Lorence 25- 119 -21 -32 -0028 89643 $180.50 7219 Girard Ave N Michael Helle $556.50 I I i t a • CITY OF BROOKLYN TER • PENDING ASSESSME ROLL 3/22/99 TREE REMOVAL 99 -5 MUNICIPAL CODE NO. 22 Levy runs five (5) years PROPERTY ASSESSED OWNER LEVY PROPERTY ADDN. Address Name NO. IDENTIFICATION NO. NO. AMOUNT Legal Description Mailing Address 01- 118 -21 -23 -0029 89325 $416.00 5743 Emerson Ave N Joseph & Mary Manley 02- 118 -21 -41 -0096 89580 $842.78 5532 Logan Ave N Larry & Judith Krone 34- 119 -21 -13 -0054 89265 $1,657.50 6512 Drew Ave N Andrew & Lisa Hockert 03- 118 -21 -43 -0045 89200 $1,657.50 5331 Northport Dr. Steven & Debra Canfield 34- 119 -21 -44 -0085 89392 $778.88 3307 62nd Ave N Jon Marcotte 35- 119 -21 -33 -0020 89390 $528.00 2807 63rd Ave N Latonia Johnson 36- 119 -21 -21 -0107 00263 $2,083.50 6801 Aldrich Ave N Laurie Randall $7,964.16 i I i • CITY OF BROOKLYNOTER • PENDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL 3/22/99 WEED DESTRUCTION 99 MUNICIPAL CODE NO. 22 Levy runs one (1) year PROPERTY ASSESSED OWNER LEVY PROPERTY ADDN. Address Name NO. IDENTIFICATION NO. NO. AMOUNT Legal Description Mailing Address 01- 118 -21 -23 -0018 89255 $80.00 5707 Emerson Ave N Patricia Johnson 01- 118 -21 -33 -0165 89365 $290.00 Lot 5, Block 1 Hennepin County Forfeited Land FAIRHAVEN PARK 10- 118 -21 -12 -0008 89540 $260.00 5220 Drew Ave N James & Susan Toliver 10- 118 -21 -32 -0059 89495 $80.00 LOT 8 BLOCK 6 Cecilia Bruce LAKEBREEZE ADDITION 17800 Yakima St. NW Ramsey, MN 55303 -3347 133- 119 -21 -41 -0006 89245 $100.00 6413 Noble Ave N Michael & Thamatha Springsteen 133- 119 -21 -44 -0011 90086 $140.00 4921 63rd Ave N Donald Miles /Deana Johnson 134- 119 -21 -13 -0009 89100 $80.00 6520 Brooklyn Blvd. Phyllis Owens 35- 119 -21 -11 -0038 03257 $240.00 Lot 2, block 1 Vadim Partolin TANAMI ADDITION 616 S. Masselin Ave. #223 Los Angeles, CA 90036 35- 119 -21 -22 -0010 00584 $410.00 Registered Land Survey No.1499 SPM Construction Jeffrey Wirth 615 2nd Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55402 36- 119 -21 -12 -0038 89105 $170.00 LOT 30 David Evanson AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION NO. 310 2208 73rd Ave N Brooklyn Park, MN 55430 $1,850.00 I i I PE CITY OF NDING AS�MENT ROL 3/22/99 PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT MUNICIPAL CODE NO. 22 Levy runs one (1) year PROPERTY ASSESSED OWNER LEVY PROPERTY ADDN. Address Name NO. IDENTIFICATION NO. NO. AMOUNT Legal Description Mailing Address 10- 118 -21 -32 -0027 89495 $106.50 4746 Lakeview- Leonard Martin $106.50 �I t City Council Agenda Item No. 7a 3 City of Brooklyn Center A great place to start. A great place to stay. MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Kragness, Councilmembers Hilstrom, Lasman, Nelson, and Peppe FROM: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager DATE: February 3, 1999 SUBJECT: Continuation of Tax Increment Financing District for Joslyn Site As the tax increment district development agreement continues to be refined and we deal with the potential change of roadway alignment by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, we are requesting continuation of the hearing to allow for further refinement of the documents that will be presented for your consideration. • 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 • City Hall & TDD Number (612) 569 -3300 Recreation and Community Center Phone & TDD Number (612) 569 -3400 • FAX (612) 569 -3494 An Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunities Employer Member introduced the following resolution and • moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (SOILS CONDITION) DISTRICT NO. 1, AND THE ADOPTION OF A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota (the "City ") as follows: Section 1. Recitals. 1.01. The Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center (the "Authority ") has asked the City Council to approve the establishment of Tax Increment Financing (Soils Condition) District No. 1 and adoption of a Tax Increment Financing Plan therefor, all pursuant to and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 to 469.123, both inclusive and Sections 469.174 to 469.179, both inclusive, as amended. 1.02. The Authority has performed all actions required by law to be performed prior to the establishment of Tax Increment Financing (Soils Condition) District No. 1 and the adoption of a Tax ,. Increment Plan therefor, including, but not limited to, notification of Hennepin County and • Independent School District Number 281 which have taxing jurisdiction over the property to be included in Tax Increment Financing (Soils Condition) District No. 1, and has requested that the City approve the adoption of the Tax Increment Financing Plan and the establishment of Tax Increment Financing (Soils Condition) District No. 1 following the holding of a public hearing upon published and mailed notice as required by law. Section 2. Findings for the Establishment of Tax Increment Financing (Soils Condition) District No. 1 and Adoption of a, Tax Increment. Financing Plan therefor. 2.01 The City Council hereby finds that the establishment of Tax Increment Financing (Soils Condition) District No. 1 and adoption of a Tax Increment Plan therefor, are intended and, in the judgment of the City Council, its effect will be, to provide an impetus for the removal and remediation of hazardous substances on certain land in the City, which will allow for development of new manufacturing facilities and will increase employment and otherwise promote certain public purposes and accomplish certain objectives as specified in the Tax Increment Financing Plan. 2.02 The City Council hereby finds that Tax Increment Financing (Soils Condition) District No. 1 qualifies as a "soils condition district" within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.174, Subdivision 19, for the following reasons: (1) The presence of hazardous substances, pollution, or contaminants requires • removal or remedial action for use, and RESOLUTION NO. • (2) The estimated cost of the proposed removal and remedial action exceeds the fair market value of the land before capitalization of the preparation. The reasons and supporting facts for the above findings are found in the Developer's Response Action Plan dated October 30, 1998. 2.03 The City Council hereby makes the following findings: (a) The City Council further finds that the proposed development, in the opinion of the City Council, would not occur solely through private investment within the reasonably foreseeable future and, therefore, the use of tax increment financing is deemed necessary. The specific basis for such finding being: The presence of hazardous substances on property in the Tax Increment District makes the use of tax increment financing necessary to assist in the removal and remediation efforts in order to allow new development from the private sector. (b) The City Council further finds that the Tax Increment Financing Plan conforms to the general plan for the development or redevelopment of the City as a whole. The specific basis for such finding being: • The Tax Increment Financing lan will generally g g y compliment and serve to implement policies adopted in the City's comprehensive plan. The facilities to be contemplated are manufacturing developments which comply with the existing zoning for the property. (c) The City Council further finds that the Tax Increment Financing Plan will afford maximum opportunity consistent with the sound needs of the City as a whole for the development of Tax Increment Financing (Soils Condition) District No. 1 by private enterprise. The specific basis for such finding being: The removal and remediation of hazardous substances and to ensure development will add new jobs within the City and will increase the market valuation of the City. (d) For purposes of compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.175, Subdivision 3(2), the City hereby finds that the increased market value of the property to be developed within the Tax Increment District that could reasonably be expected to occur without the use of tax increment financing is $ -0 -, which is less than the market value estimated to result from the proposed development (i.e., $15,994,400) after subtracting the present value of the projected tax increments for the maximum duration of the Tax Increment • District (i.e., $5,149,718). In making these findings, the City has noted that, the property has RESOLUTION NO. been undeveloped for many years and would likely remain so if tax increment financing is not available. Thus, the use of tax increment financing will be a positive net gain to the City, the School District, and the County, and the tax increment assistance does not exceed the benefit which will be derived therefrom. 2.04. The provisions of this Section 2 are hereby incorporated by reference into and made a part of the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing (Soils Condition) District No. 1. Section 3. Annroval of Tax Increment Financing (Soils Condition) District No. 1 and the Tax Increment Financing Plan therefor. 3.01. The establishment of Tax Increment Financing (Soils Condition) District No. 1 and the Tax Increment Financing Plan therefor, are hereby approved. 3.02. The staff of the City, the staff of the Authority and the City's and Authority's advisors and legal counsel are authorized and directed to proceed with the implementation of Tax Increment Financing (Soils Condition) District No. 1 and the Tax Increment Financing Plan therefor and for this purpose to negotiate, draft, prepare and present to this City Council for its consideration all further plans, resolutions, documents and contracts necessary for this purpose. Date Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. • STATE OF MINNESOTA ) • ) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) ss. I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that I have carefully compared the attached and foregoing extract of minutes of a meeting of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on the date therein indicated with the original minutes thereof on file in my office and that the same is a full, true, and correct transcript thereof insofar as said minutes relate to a meeting held on February 8, 1999, approving the establishment of Tax Increment Financing (Soils Condition) District No. 1 and the adoption of a Tax Increment Financing Plan therefor. WITNESS my hand this day of , 1999. Clerk City Council Agenda Item No. 7b Office of the City Clerk City o f Brooklyn Center A great place to start. A great place to stay. • MEMORANDUM TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Sharon Knutson, City Clerk OVI&L DATE: February 17, 1999 SUBJECT: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 of the City Ordinances Relating to Payment by Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Goods Dealers for Items Pledged and Location of Pawnbrokers At its January 25, 1999, meeting, the.City Council approved first reading of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 of the City Ordinances Relating to Payment by Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Goods Dealers for Items Pledged and Location of Pawnbrokers and set public hearing and second reading for February 22, 1999. Notice was published in the official newspaper on February 3, 1999. This ordinance amendment is offered this evening for a public hearing and second reading. If the City • Council adopts this ordinance amendment, its effective date will be April 2, 1999. • 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 • City Hall & TDD Number (612) 569 -3300 Recreation and Community Center Phone & TDD Number (612) 569 -3400 • FAX (612) 569 -3494 An Affirmative Action1Equal Opportunities Employer CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the 8th day of February, 1999 at 7 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard at the City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, to consider An Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 of the City Ordinances Relating to Payment by Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Goods Dealers for Items Pledged and Location of Pawnbrokers. Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance. Please contact the City Clerk at 569 -3300 to make arrangements. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES RELATING TO PAYMENT BY PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND GOODS DEALERS FOR ITEMS PLEDGED AND LOCATION OF PAWNBROKERS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Brooklyn Center City Code Section 23 -627 is repealed as follows: Se eti a tt 24-627. PAYMENTS BY G!!FG . — a a pawlibrokcr i akcs paymettt @Y ply @Y Fcc civcd he h eeftse f b',13inc33, paymenttiittgt be mad:, by ch;,Cllt ffidd PftYftb earned pay' -:, wha 13 a�t Section 2. Brooklyn Center City Code Section 23 -674 is repealed as follows: makes payment in me= giGf��; x&13 anz li rn or A =5 � . � 3in K ller -at-th , bcon , payable to the name4 payee, ually the in _ e d '-11 selle Section 3. Brooklyn Center City Code Section 23 -606 is amended as follows: Section 23 -606. SITE PLAN. Subdivision 1. The application for a pawnbroker license must be accompanied by a site plan drawn to scale. The site plan must contain: a. A legal description of the property upon which the proposed license premises is situated. • b. A survey. ORDINANCE NO. c. The exact location of the license premise on the property, customer and employee parking areas, access onto the property, and entrances into the premises. d. The location of any church, school, day -care center, hospital, on -sale liauor establishment. halfway house, check cashing operation. theater., or residence within 300 feet of any portion of the premises occupied by the applicant. e. A floor plan of the license premises. Section 4. Brooklyn Center City Code Section 23 -610 is amended as follows: Section 23 -610. PLACES INELIGIBLE FOR LICENSES. A license will not be issued or renewed under this section for any place or for any business: a. If taxes, assessments or other financial claims of the City or the State of Minnesota on the licensee's business premise are delinquent and unpaid; b. If the premise is locaied within 300 feet of a school, day -care center, er , church. hospital. on -sale liquor establishment. halfway house. check cashing_, operation. theater. or residence; c. Where operation of a licensed premise would violate zoning ordinances; d. Where the applicant's present license was issued conditioned upon the applicant making specified improvements to the licensed premise or the property of the licensed premise which improvements have not been completed or; e. Established as a pawnshop after April 2, 1996, which is within ten (10) driving miles of any gambling casino. ORDINANCE NO. • Section 5. This ordinance shall be effective after adoption and thirty days following its legal publication. Adopted this day of '1999. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Date of Publication Effective Date (Strikeout indicates matter to be deleted, underline indicates new matter.) Office of the City lerk City of Brooklyn Center Y A great place to start. A great place to stay. MEMORANDUM TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Sharon Knutson, City Clerk j,"t DATE: January 21, 1999 SUBJECT: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 of the City Ordinances Relating to Payment by Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Goods Dealers for Items Pledged and Location of Pawnbrokers At the last City Council meeting of January 11, 1999, the Council tabled An Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 of the City Ordinances Relating to Payment by Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Goods Dealers for Items Pledged and Location of Pawnbrokers. Further information was requested regarding check cashing operations. City Attorney Charlie LeFevere has provided a response to this request. Detective Steve Karris has also provided a memorandum regarding police procedures related to pawn shops. • This ordinance amendment was tabled at the December 14, 1998, City Council meeting at the request of City Attorney Charlie LeFevere. Mr. LeFevere indicated that an additional section of the ordinance would need to be amended to prohibit the location of a pawnshop within 300 feet of a hospital, on -sale liquor establishment, halfway house, theater, or residence. Mr. LeFevere provided an additional amendment to the ordinance addressing the location issue. Other materials attached are correspondence received from City Attorney Charlie LeFevere regarding Sections 23 -627 and 23 -674 of the City Ordinances. A memorandum from Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, on behalf of the Planning Commission, regarding distance separations between pawnbrokers and other uses is also included. Attachments 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 • City Hall & TDD Number (612) 569 -3300 Recreation and Community Center Phone & TDD Number (612) 569 -3400 • FAX (612) 569 -3494 An Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunities Employer O �pOKLYN CE.V BROOKLYN CENTER = POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE MEMORANDUM TO: City Manager Michael McCauley FROM: Chief Joel Downer DATE: January 20, 1999 SUBJECT: Pawnshop Transactions I spoke with Detective Steve Karris regarding Brooklyn Center City Ordinance 23 -629 which requires pawnshops to make payment by check. Detective Karris informed me that most cities do not have this requirement. He stated that the only store in the Minneapolis /St. Paul metropolitan area that requires that a check be issued in a pawn transaction is the store in the city of Hopkins. The Hopkins store reportedly makes a practice of issuing a check and then immediately cashing it for the customer. This transaction creates a large volume of extra paperwork for the pawnshop and serves little or no purpose in regulating pawnshop activities. The pawnshop is already required to obtain a state issued picture identification card in order to conduct a transaction. The majority of pawnshops make payment in cash and those required to make payment by check immediately cash the customers check and return cash. Detective Karris sees no benefit in requiring Cash n Pawn to issue checks. The police department has no objection to removing this language from the ordinance since a state issued picture identification card or driver's license is required in order to conduct a transaction and the pawn shop is required to photograph or film the person making the transaction JD:kh pawnl .mem 470 Pillsbury Center 200 South Sixth Street • Minneapolis MN 55402 Graven (612) 337 -9300 telephone (612) 337 -9310 fax C H A R T E R ED e-mail: atrys @kennedy- graven.com CH ARLES L. LEFEVERE Attorney at Law Direct Dial (612) 337 -9215 email: clefevere @kennedy- graven.com January 13, 1999 Mr. Michael McCauley City Manager City f Brooklyn ooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Check ashing'Operations • Dear Mike: At the last City Council meeting, we were requested to report to the Council whether a pawnshop cashing its own check would be in violation of regulations relating to check cashing operations. Check cashing operations (referred to as "currency exchanges" under the statutes) are licensed by the State of Minnesota. Businesses which need licenses are those which cash checks for a fee. No license is required if no fee is collected. In certain cases, a license is not required even if a fee is collected. These cases include, for example, banks and businesses which cash checks as an incidental part of their businesses and charge only a very small fee. See Minnesota Statutes, Section 53A.01. Very truly yours, Charles L. LeFevere CLLlh CLL- 156453 BR -91 -4 470 Pillsbury Center 200 South Sixth Street Minneapolis NIN 55402 (612) 337 -9300 telephone (612) 337 -9310 fax c H A R T E R E D e -mail: attys @kennedy- graven.com CHARLES L. LEFEVERE Attorney at Law Direct Dial (612) 337 -9215 email: clefevere @kennedy- graven.com December 29, 1998 Ms. Sharon Knutson City Clerk City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brookiyn Center MN 55430 RE: Pawnshop Ordinance Dear Sharon: Attached is a revised draft to the amendment of the pawnshop ordinance. The current pawnshop ordinance prohibits issuance of a license if the licensed premises is located within 300 feet of a school, day care center, or church. It also requires that an application for a pawnshop license contain information about the location of any school, day care center, church, hospital, or • residence within 300 feet of the premises. Although the application is required to contain information about hospitals or residences within 300 feet of the premises, there is no prohibition against locating a pawnshop within 300 feet of hospitals or residences. Although it may be that the Council intended to require information about nearby residences without creating an absolute prohibition against locating a pawnshop within 300 feet of such residences, I assume that this was an oversight rather than intentional. I understand that the planning commission has recommended that additional uses be added to the list of uses from which pawnshops must maintain a 300 foot separation. These are: on -sale liquor establishments, halfway houses, and theaters. The attached ordinance amendment adds these three additional uses to the list of uses about which an applicant must provide information in its application for a license. It also adds these three new uses as well as hospitals and residences to the list of uses from which pawnshops must maintain at least a 300 foot separation. Very truly yours, Charles L. LeFevere CLL:Ih Enclosure 470 Pillsbury Center 200 South Sixth Street Minneapolis MN 55402 (612) 337 -9300 telephone • (612) 337 -9310 fax C H A R T E R E D a -mail: attys@kennedy- gravcn.com CHARLES L. LEFEVERE Attorney at Law (612) 337 -9215 November 20, 1998 cleFevere @kennedy- graven.com Mr. Michael McCauley City Manager City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creep PL 10 y Brooklyn Center MN 55430 RE: Pawn Shop Ordinance Dear Mike: I received a call from Mr. Alan Cross of Cash and Pawn who informed me that City Code Section 23 -627 which requires that the pawn shop pay by check is an unnecessary burden because the pawn shop simply issues the check and then immediately cashes it for the person .- • pawning the goods. I confirmed this with the Detective Karns who said that, in his opinion, this provision of the ordinance served no useful purpose. Although I did not discuss it with Detective Karns, I assume that the same would be true of Section 23 -674 which requires that payment for secondhand goods being purchased by a secondhand goods dealer for more than $100 must also be paid by check. I assume that the idea behind the ordinance was that a thief would be somewhat less likely to fence stolen goods when receiving payment by check because it might be necessary to provide identification twice to do so (once when pawning or selling goods and once when the check was cashed). However, this purpose is obviously not served if the party issuing the check immediately cashes it. Therefore, I have attached a proposed ordinance which could be used to repeal these two code sections if you wish to do so. If there are other changes to the ordinance which are currently being considered, you could also wait until later to make several changes at the same time. In either case, the police department could be instructed not to enforce these requirements pending review by the City Council. v�;' truly Yours, o" Charles L. LeFevere CLLah Enclosure cc: Chief Joel Downer (w /encl) Sharon Knutson (w /encl) CLL- 153595 BR291-4 MEMORANDUM TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager \ FROM: Ronald A. Warren, Planning and Zoning Specialist 11 -� . SUBJECT: Distance Separations Between Pawn Shops and Other Uses DATE: October 13, 1998 Some time ago, the City Council requested the Planning Commission to review and make recommendations as to the advisability of creating distance separations between pawn shops and other uses. Under the current proposed ordinance regulating pawnbrokers and secondhand goods dealers there is a provision requiring a minimum 300 ft: separation between a school, daycare center or church and a pawnbroker's operation. The Planning Commission reviewed this matter at their September 24, 1998, study session and their review of the matter can be found on pages 2 and 3 of their minutes from that meeting. Generally, the Commission believed separation requirements from pawn shops were not zoning related issued in that these uses exhibit the same zoning characteristics as other retail uses. The Commission further believed, however, that the distance separations established in the licensing regulations were appropriate and suggested that the City Council might wish to also consider such separations for liquor establishments, half -way houses and theaters as part of the licensing ordinance. Mr. Warren reviewed and discussed with the Commissioners the recommended changes to: Section 35 -314 - R5 Multiple Family Residence District adds a Special Uses subsection to allow public and private elementary and secondary schools under certain conditions; Section 35 -320 - C 1 Service /Office Tistrict, adds clarifying religious use language in subsection Le, and adds paragraph 3.d. to allow educational uses excluding public and private elementary and secondary schools; and Section 35 -222 - C2 Commerce District, adds cross - reference language and adds language clarifying educational uses. Mr. Warren noted a minor deletion to the added cross - reference proposed. During discussion, inclusion of "K -12" to further clarify "educational" was recommended and agreed upon. An added phrase, "but not limited to" was proposed and agreed upon to the "religious uses" clarifying language. The Commissioners reiterated its view that it is improper to regulate development of tax exempt operations through zoning. After considering the appropriateness of mixing educational and religious uses in commercial/industrial areas, it was agreed that the building permit process provides safeguards and standards for suitability of such combinations. Mindful of avoiding impediments to expansion, the commissioners discussed options under which a church (religious use) could add a school (educational use) to its operations. ACTION TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF ORDINANC TO AMEND CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES R EGARDING CHURCH AND ED UCATIONAL USES There was a motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Erdmann, to recommend to the Council that it adopt "An ordinance amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances regarding church and educational uses" as amended by the Commissioners. (A copy of the ordinance agreed upon by the Commissioners is made a part of these minutes by attachment.) Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Erdmann, Nelson, Rahn, and Reem. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the recommendation at its Monday, September 28, 1998 meeting. DISTANCE SEPARATIONS RETWFFN PAWN SHOPS AND OTHER USES Chair Willson introduced discussion item b: "distance separations between pawn shops and other uses." and called on Mr. Warren for his comments. Mr. Warren reviewed the status of the Council's current development of pawn shop /second hand goods licensing regulations. The Commission is requested to consider whether such operations should be separated by a certain distance from other uses based on zoning requirements. During discussion, the Commissions concluded and agreed that distance separation in this instance does not fall within zoning requirements, but rather is a licensing issue_ It was noted that ordinances are not designed to regulate "people" (i.e. customers) who may wish to use a facility and cautioned against the appearance of providing "exclusionary" operations. 9 -24 -98 2 The Commissioners declined to recommend any zoning changes to accommodate distance separation in this instance, supported the 300' distance separation of pawn shops from schools and day care operations as a licensing requirement, and suggested the Council may also wish to consider such q gg Y separation from off -sale liquor establishments, half -way houses, and theaters. There was a motion by Commissioner Reem, seconded by Commissioner Erdmann, to directed Mr. Warren to convey the Commissions' conclusions regarding this matter to the City Council. The motion passed unanimously. FUTURE MEETING DATES The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 1998. Mr. Warren briefly reviewed the agenda items for that meeting. A joint meeting with the City Council is scheduled for Thursday, December 17, 1998. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Rahn, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. • Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Arlene Bergfalk Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. • 9 -24 -98 3 City Council Agenda Item No. 8a City" of Brooklyn Center A great place to start. A great place to stay. MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Kragness, Councilmembers lstrom, Lasman, Nelson, and Peppe FROM: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager DATE: February 17, 1999 SUBJECT: Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission Attached please find a letter from Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission giving the City $10,000 to assist in paying for cable casting equipment. I would recommend that the $10,000 contribution by Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission be placed in the capital improvement fund. As we progress towards a plan to address building needs, the need to upgrade the cable casting equipment will be included. Placing the money in the capital improvement fund would place the money in the fund that will be used for the building plan to address American's with Disabilities Act deficiencies, heating ventilating and air conditioning issues, roofing and other building issues. • • 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 • City Hall & TDD Number (612) 569 -3300 Recreation and Community Center Phone & TDD Number (612) 569 -3400 • FAX (612) 569 -3494 An Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunities Employer NORTHWEST SUBURBS CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 6900 Winnetka Avenue North • Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 (612) 536 -8355 February 16, 1999 Michael McCauley City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Dear Michael: Enclosed, please find a check for $10,000. Beginning in 1999 the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission has budgeted ten thousand dollars for each member city that is cablecasting its city council meetings. The ten thousand dollars per year simply recognizes that cities cablecasting their city council meetings have equipment expense. Over the usual seven to eight year life of equipment this amounts to seventy to eighty thousand dollars. Cities are free to spend more or less on equipment and do not have to justify their expenses to the Commission. We would suggest however, that you consult with the staff of Northwest Community Television before you actually purchase equipment. The staff at Northwest Community Television has considerable equipment experience and will be able to help you select the right equipment at the lowest possible price. If you have any questions, please call me at 533 -8196. Sincerely, Greg oore, Executive Director Nortl vest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission cc City Coordinators Brooklyn Center • Brooklyn Park • Crystal • Golden Valley • Maple Grove • New Hope • Osseo • Plymouth • Robbinsdale City Council Agenda Item No. 8b MEMORANDUM TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Charlie Hansen, Finance Director DATE: February 3, 1999 SUBJECT: Enterprise Fund Cash Balance Targets One of the goals for the 1999 budget process is to develop targets for the cash balances to be maintained in each of the City's enterprise funds. These targets are intended to provide the cash needed for future operational and capital needs of each fund and establish a benchmark for evaluating the fund's current performance. The City's auditors have often cited the accumulated depreciation as a valid benchmark for cash. Even when cash equal to accumulated depreciation is maintained, it typically only pays for part of the cost of a replacement asset due to the effect of inflation since the original asset was purchased. . While accumulated depreciation is a good starting point, some enterprise funds have different operating or capital needs which require further development of a benchmark. If the pattern of operating revenues and expenses are uneven throughout the year, they may create a period during which expenses are paid out without matching revenues. A cash balance is needed to carry through this period. If the capital needs of an enterprise fund are being met on a pay as you go method, but they are paid out in the opening months of a year, the cash must be on hand at the end of the preceding year. In other cases, a particular fund might build up cash for several years in anticipation of a large capital project. These circumstances may create a need for cash balances which are larger than the accumulated depreciation. Other times, it is the intent of the City that certain capital projects will be funded by means of bond issues when, and if, they are replaced. In these cases, it may not be appropriate in include accumulated depreciation on these assets in the target for cash balances. The particular circumstances of each enterprise fund are discussed as follows: • LIQUOR FUND The liquor stores have high and low points in their business cycle. However, the revenues • and expenses rise and fall in sync during the cycle. This eliminates the need for any special allowances for operating cash flows. Capital needs in most years are modest compared to operations. For large capital needs, such as a building, it will be possible to issue revenue bonds. Capital needs can' therefore be handled on an exception basis rather than factored into every year's target calculation. However, the City Council has stated that some cash should currently be built up in anticipation of building needs. The one circumstance which does call for special handling is accounts payable. The Liquor Fund is at the mercy of its vendors to control the timing of invoices at year end. Some years, the vendors get invoices for most December inventory purchases to the City in December and they must be paid in December to receive cash discounts. This minimizes the balances of cash and accounts payable. Other years the vendors are slow to invoice the City. The December inventory purchases show up as accounts payable and cash remains on the books until invoices are paid in January. This fluctuation is beyond the control of the City. Given all of these factors, I recommend a benchmark for the Liquor Fund which is that cash, minus accounts payable, should equal at least 50% of accumulated depreciation. The Liquor Fund was short of this measure as of December 31, 1997, but it will probably meet • it as of December 31, 1998. GOLF COURSE The Golf Course cash balance was addressed in 1997 and a plan adopted as part of the 1998 Annual Budget. This plan partially resolved the issue by making the $1,150,000 loan be interest free, repaying the loan over 20 years, and by planning that $20,000 per year would be set aside as a capital reserve. The cash in the reserve could be spent each year on capital needs, or if not spent, would be held in the reserve for future needs. However, the plan was basically silent on the question of what cash the Golf Course should have on hand other than the capital reserve. Business at the Golf Course is highly cyclical, with most revenues collected in five months spanning May through September. Expenses occur throughout the year with a concentration during May through September. Virtually no revenues are collected in the January through March time period. A cash balance equal to 15 % of the budgeted revenues would be sufficient to cover expenses through the first three months of the year. A good initial goal would be to have cash on hand equal to the capital reserve plus 15 % of the next year's budgeted revenues for operations. A better long term goal would be to • have cash on hand equal to accumulated depreciation. EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER As of December 31, 1997, the Earle Brown Heritage Center (EBHC) had a cash balance • of $152,655, but also had an internal loan to other city funds of $385,000. The immediate goal should be to generate enough cash from operations to repay the internal loan. A long term goal is more difficult to 'identify. The auditor's standard of cash equal to accumulated depreciation doesn't work here due to the large amount of contributed assets which the EBHC isn't expected replace on its own. I recommend a long term goal as being to have cash on hand equal to the current liabilities, plus 5 % of the next year's budgeted revenues for operations, plus any capital outlays being financed from operations. While this calculates out to a large balance ($759,455) based upon the December 31, 1997 balance sheet, it will be more reasonable after the internal loan of $385,000 is paid. WATER UTILITY FUND The auditor's standard of accumulated depreciation would require an unreasonably large cash balance of $4,380,284. Certain large structures, such as water towers, will be financed by the sale of bonds when they need replacement. Other assets, such as water mains and lines, are being financed out of the surplus of operating revenues over operating • expenses each year. This is shown on the utility rate study as "Available Capital Contribution" and runs about $400,000 per year. Several factors have been identified as valid for this fund's cash balance. The available capital contribution is derived from a full year's operations. Most capital projects are undertaken during the summer and may be complete in the third quarter. This can be compensated for by a cash balance of $100,000. Another factor is the possibility that construction bids could come in over budget some year. The planned capital outlays multiplied by 10 % to 15 % for high bids requires another $100,000 in the cash balance. An emergency repair which would have to be done immediately and wouldn't be covered by insurance. Such a repair could be the collapse of a well. The Engineering Department estimates that replacing a well could cost $1,500,000. Totaling results in a cash balance need of $1,700,000 for the Water Utility Fund. SANITARY SEWER FUND The auditor's standard of accumulated depreciation would require an unreasonably large • cash balance of $2,539,662. Assets such as lift stations and sewer mains and lines are being financed out of the surplus of operating revenues over operating expenses each year. This is shown on the rate stud as "Available '° and runs from about y ilable Ca ital Contribution P $360,000 up to $790,000 per year. Several factors have been identified as valid for this fund's cash balance. The available capital contribution is derived from a full year's operations. Most capital projects are undertaken during the summer and may be complete in the third quarter. This can be compensated for by a cash balance of $100,000. Another factor is the possibility that construction bids could come in over budget some year. The planned capital outlays multiplied by 10 % to 15 % for high bids requires another $100,000 in the cash balance. An emergency repair could have to be done immediately which wouldn't be covered by insurance. Such a repair could be the failure of a major lift station. The Engineering Department estimates that replacing one could cost $500,000. Totaling results in a cash balance need of $700,000 for the Sanitary Sewer Fund. • STORM DRAINAGE FUND This fund is operationally quite different from the previous two utilities. Its operating expenses represent a comparatively small percentage of its revenues. The large operating surplus is used to fund major capital outlay projects and debt service on bonds. It currently has a relatively small amount of accumulated depreciation, but over the long term that will grow to be comparable to the sanitary sewer fund's accumulated depreciation. Several factors have been identified as valid for this fund's cash balance. The available capital contribution is derived from a full year's operations. Most capital projects are undertaken during the summer and may be complete in the third quarter. This can be compensated for by a cash balance of $200,000. Another factor is the possibility that construction bids could come in over budget some year. The planned capital outlays multiplied by 10 % to 15 % for high bids requires another $100,000 in the cash balance. Principal and interest debt service payments on bonds are due on February 1 of each year. This requires that $240,000 be on hand on December 31 of the preceding year. . These factors combine to create a need for a cash balance of $540,000. RECYCLING FUND The services of this fund are provided by an outside contractor. Revenues from customers and payments to the contractor happen at very steady rate throughout the year. The fund has no capital assets to depreciate or replace. As of December 31, 1997, there was a cash balance of $60,341. This represents almost 30% of operating revenues and is more than adequate operating cash. Rates are currently set with the objective of breaking even. There is no reason to draw down the cash balance since it is so small in relation to rest of the City's financial resources and needs. • City Council Agenda Item No. 8c r 1 MEMORANDUM TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Charlie Hansen, Finance Director DATE: February 17, 1999 SUBJECT: Resolution Amending the 1998 General Fund Budget to Increase Appropriations for Various Operating Departments The attached resolution adjusts the 1998 General Fund Budget so that no department exceeds its appropriation. This adjustment is necessary because of the eighteen month span of time between budget preparation and the conclusion of the budget year. In the case of some of the departments listed, there simply were higher levels of activity than were anticipated. In other cases, the cost of planned activities were higher than expected. The City Charter allows the City Council to increase the budget, but only if there actual revenue increases to offset the increased appropriations. For all the appropriation adjustments, the offset is higher revenues from lodging taxes. REVENUE INCREASES Lodging tax collections finished the year about $200,000 over estimated revenues. The resolution increases the estimated lodging tax revenues by $146,000. Of this increase, $96,000 is added to the appropriation for payments to the North Metro Convention Bureau which are directly related to the lodging tax. The other $50,000 increase in estimated revenues is used by this resolution to cover divisions listed below which had increased expenditures, but no corresponding revenues. APPROPRIATION INCREASES The attached memo prepared by Ron Boman explains the increase in the Fire Department. The attached memo prepared by Jim Glasoe explains the increases in the Government Buildings Division and the Community Center Division. The attached memo prepared by Diane Spector explains the increases in the Engineering Department. 40 . adoption: Member introduced the following resolution and moved its RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1998 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO INCREASE A PPROPRIATIONS FOR V A.RJOUS OPERATING FUNDS WHEREAS, Section 7.08 of the City Charter provides the City Council with the authority to increase the appropriations fixed in the budget, but only to the extent that actual revenues exceed the estimates; and WHEREAS, in the course of carrying out city operations during 1998, some departments found it necessary to operate at higher levels of activity than was anticipated in the 1998 budget; and WHEREAS, actual revenues have in several cases exceeded the estimates in the budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center to amend the 1998 Annual Budget as follows: 1. Appropriations in the General Fund are increased in the following divisions: Fire Department $22,000 Convention & Tourism 96,000 Government Buildings Maintenance 20,000 Engineering Department 7,000 Community Center 1,000 Total $146,000 2. Estimated revenues in the General Fund are increased in the following categories: Lodging Taxes $146,000 Total $146,000 Date Mayor RESOLUTION NO. ATTEST: City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. • i • TO: Michael McCauley City Manager FROM: Ron Boman Fire Chief SUBJECT: 1998 Fire Department Budget overage DATE: January 20, 1998 After receiving my Preliminary 1998 year end budget print out, I observed I will be approximately $8,000 or $9,000 over my approved 1998 budget. I have gone over my expenditures for the complete year and have found 3 items that I feel caused this to happen, which I did not anticipate or budget for in the budget. . 1 am listing below the 3 items that caused me to run over the allocated budget. Repairs to ladder on the aerial truck $19,701 Transfer of Accrued leave to salary expense 4,500 Rental of trailer for 65th & Dupont station 1,817 and wirino_ it. Total $26,018 These are items that could not be delayed in repairing or taking care in 1998. 1 would like to point out that this is the first time my budget has exceeded the allocated budget since I became fire chief 22 years ago • X yw 6LIN TER Public Works Department MEMORANDUM �� Engineering 41 W41 TO: Charlie Hansen Streets FROM: Diane Specto C Parks \' SUBJ: 1998 Engineering Budget Overages T r *Vmm Public DATE: February 17, 1999 Utilities Central Garage In 1998 the Engineering Division overspent its budget for professional services by about $9,400. On redevelopment projects, it has been our practice to contract with a consultant such as a traffic engineer, and then pass along those costs to the developer. When the Watershed developer pays that invoice, the professional services budget is credited in that amount. Management In 1998, several significant development projects required reimbursable professional services, including Holiday, Regal Theaters, and Cub Foods. The overage in the Engineering Division budget resulted from paying significant 1998 invoices from SEH for the redesign of Camden and 66th Avenues and not receiving reimbursement until 1999. MEMORANDUM DATE: February 17, 1999 TO: Charlie Hansen, Finance Director FROM: Jim Glasoe Director of Comm unit Activities, Recreation and Services SUBJECT: 1998 Budget Results Per your request, I have analyzed the Government Buildings and Pool budgets in an attempt to identify why expenditures were higher than anticipated in their respective divisions. With respect to the Government Buildings Division, almost 50% of the overage, can be traced to much higher than anticipated utility charges. A portion of these charges can be attributed to a coding change that was necessitated by the construction of the west fire station. When Liquor #1 and the West Fire Station shared a facility, the utility costs for that complex were accounted for in the liquor fund. When the liquor store moved to a new location in June, the utility charges for the remaining portion of the year were charged to the Government Buildings budget. In addition to the utility charges, additional overages of approximately $4,000 were incurred as the result of increased overtime and janitorial service charges. These expenditures were necessitated by the continued absence of one of our full time custodians, who was out of work for the majority of the year with a work related injury. It should be noted, the above referenced workers compensation case was satisfied in late August of this year. As a result, these expenditures are not anticipated for 1999. Another factor that contributed to the overage was increased spending on equipment maintenance and repair. As our building systems and components continue to age, they are requiring an increasing amount of staff time and financial resources to keep them operational. Examples of these types of repairs in 1998 included, pool and parking lot lighting and ballasts, building cooling system updates, electrical system improvements and air handling corrections. One additional area that continues to be over expended, is paper products and cleaning supplies. Revised inventory control measures are being devised for the paper products and alternative purchasing of cleaning supplies, (bulk purchasing) is being examined. With regard to the pool operations, the overage can be traced to increased expenditures related to our swimming lesson program. Additional classes were added to accommodate demand. However, expenditure increases were more than supported by increased revenues, which were $3,200 more than anticipated. As always, if you have any questions or need additional information, please let me know. cc: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager Mike Schlosser, Maintenance Supervisor File City Council Agenda Item No. 8d • Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS, AND AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW POLICE STATION 1998 -09, AND WITHDRAWING AND AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW WEST FIRE STATION 1998 -10 AND EAST FIRE STATION REMODELING 1998 - 11 WHEREAS, the City Council established Improvement Projects for Construction of anew Police Station 1998 -09, Demolition and Construction of anew West Fire Station 1998 -10, and 1998 -11 East Fire Station Remodeling by Resolution 97 -205, WHEREAS, the City Council hired the Bossardt Company to perform construction management duties on these projects and Bossardt Company held public bid on February 2, 1999 WHEREAS, Bossardt Corporation in its capacity as Construction Manager for the projects has approved the lowest qualifying bid received, Police Station: • 1.13 Metal Panels: MG McGrath Inc. $89,500.00 WHEREAS, Bossardt Corporation in its capacity as Construction Manager for the projects has advised the City that Ives Design, previously awarded the contract for Architectural Woodwork & Casework for the new West Fire Station and remodel of East Fire Station has informed Bossardt Corporation that they cannot meet their contract requirements, WHEREAS, Bossardt Corporation in its capacity as Construction Manager for the projects has reviewed the bids received for Architectural Woodwork & Casework and has recommended that the bid award be made to the next lowest responsive bidder, West Fire Station: 1.11 Architectural Woodwork & Casework: Paul's Woodcraft Base Bid $56,459.00 Deduct Alternates 2.098.00 Total $54,361.00 • East Fire Station: 1.03 Architectural Woodwork & Casework: Paul's Woodcraft Base Bid $24,654.00 Deduct Alternates 586.00 Total $24,068.00 The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to direct Bossardt Company to proceed with development of the contract and the administration of the contracts for the above bids and quotes in accordance with Bossardt duties as Construction Manager on 1998 -09, 1998 -10, and 1998 -11 Improvement projects. Date Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: i and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. • February 17, 1999 MEMO TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROW Jane A. Chambers, Assistant City ManagerM Director SUBJECT. Award of Contract for Police Station Withdrawal of Contract and Award to Next Lowest Bidder: Fire Stations East and West On February 2, 1999, Bossardt Corporation opened bids for an item at the Police Station. This item, under metal panels, was part of a re -bid process for the front entrance of the building. The original bids received for the entrance exceeded the project budget and the entrance was value engineered to reduce the cost. The metal panels are the last part of this re -bid process. Three bids were received for the item. Bids were received as follows: M.G. McGrath, Inc. $ 89,500 • Innovative Building Concepts $ 98,700 Interclad, Inc $104,660 Bossardt Corporation is recommending award to the low bidder, M.G. McGrath, Inc. A resolution for this award has been prepared for Council consideration at its meeting of February 22, 1999. In addition, the resolution the Council will consider on February 22 includes withdrawal of Ives Design from a contract for work at the West and East Fire Stations. This work was for architectural woodwork and casework. The Contractor was not able to perform the work, as described in a February 17, 1999 memo from Dave Hanson, of Bossardt Corporation, which is attached. It is Mr. Hanson's recommendation to award the work to the next lowest bidder, Paul's Woodcraft. The bids for this item were originally received as part of bid package #2, opened September 16, 1998. Base bids received for the architectural woodwork and casework were as follows: West Fire Station Ives Design $ 50,994 Paul's Wood Craft $ 56,459 Siewert Cabinets $ 66,300 II I East Fire Station • Ives Design $22,206 Paul's Woodcraft $ 24,654 Siewert $ 36,700 There were alternate items included in the bids received. Bossardt Corporation has recommended deducting alternates from the Paul's Woodcraft bid. These deductions are $2,098 for the West Fire Station, and $586 for the East, and are designated as withdrawn in the resolution awarding the contract. w v t I VU. • ILc► \ti, \121)'1' Colwou% / I!11 Cpl. null (rrll Ali n. Ylr on A). uulg 4 - /'.1 February 17, 1999 City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 ATTENTION: Michael McCauley RE: BROOKLYN CENTER PROJECTS RECOMMENDATION FOR CONTRACT AWARDS ` Dear Mr. McCauley: • Based on bid results with the apparent low bidder from our February 2, 1999 re -bid opening for contract 1.13 - Metal Panels, we are making the following recommendation for contract award at the February 22, 1999 City Council Meeting. We received three bids for this contract and feel our low bid price is representative of the project and the market. POLICE STATION 1.13 Metal Panels: MG McGrath Inc. $99,500.00 We would also like to recommend the withdrawal of contracts 1.03 & 1.11 - Architectural Woodwork & Casework for the East and West Fire Stations respectively. These contracts were awarded to Ives Design at the January 11, 1999 City Council Meeting. Since then Ives Design has informed us that they cannot meet their contract requirements for several reasons, (see letter on contract withdrawal, Mt. Feb. 17 - attached). In replacement of Ives Design we would like to recommend that contracts 1.03 & 1.11 - Architectural Woodwork & Casework be awarded to the next lowest responsive bidder as follows: 7400 Moro Boulevard - Suite 400 - Millneul)o1i.. AW 55439•2326 - (612) 83 1-5408 - (A00) 290.0119 - Fax (612) 831-1268 f•_ e A. %rlti�� - ... _ ..... _ v. v. 1 V V V City of Brooklyn Center August 19, 1998 Page 2 ilo3ls � • BONSARD - F C'0141- ►CAHON !'r „ (rV%i.r.ral C:ur.vrnrlinn hlwpr,�rr' EAST FIRE STATION: 1.03 Architectural Woodwork & Casework: Paul's Woodcraft Base Bid 24,654.00 Deduct Alternates 586.00 Total $24,068.00 WEST FIRE STATION: 1.11 Architectural Woodwork & Casework: Paul's Woodcraft Base Bid 56,459.00 Deduct Alternates 2,098.00 Total $54,361.00 Note: Paul's Woodcraft is a well known and respected contractor in this area and will have no , problem meeting contract requirements. • Approval of the above referenced contracts w' tr cts ill allow this protect to proceed on schedule. Yours very truly, Dave Hanson Senior Project Manager DH:dt cc: Jane Chambers Al Mjorud Chuck Lentz 7400 Mega Daulavard • Suite 400 • M)uneupalis. AM 55439-2326.(612) &31 -540$ • (800) 290.0119 • Fax (612) 8314268 V - 110 S 1 .1 1 41 1 T CORI (112ATION 1'rrrli vAlnnNl C "lil lir•ll AJrllrrr'r4 February 17, 1999 City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 ATTENTION: Michael McCaulev RE: BROOKLYN CENTER EAST & WEST FIRE STATION PROJECTS CONTRACT WITHDRAWAL • Dear Mr. McCauley: This letter serves as a summary explanation of the conditions by which it is necessary to withdraw contracts 1.03 & 1.11 - Architectural Woodwork & Casework from Ives Design as awarded at the January 11, 1999 City Council Meeting and award this contract to the next lowest responsive bidder. Ives Design recently informed us that because of the schedule changes in the project they would not be able to produce our cabinetry during the time period they had initially mapped out for production. Because of this they would have to produce the project on overtime, and this would cost us approx. $7,000 in OT charges. We informed them that, per the specifications, they are responsible for meeting project schedules and that we would not accept this OT charge. They then inquired about withdrawing from the project and stated that they would not, in any way, be able to produce our materials without being paid the OT charges. Upon reviewing the status of Yves contract, we saw that they had not yet signed their contract and had not produced any of the required bonds. Ives submitted a bid security at bid time in the form of a certified check, not a bid bond, which could mean that they cannot get properly bonded. This also means our ability to recover that bid security will be hampered in fact that those checks have since been canceled. Ives has produced a portion of the shop drawings for the project and is willing to give them to use for our use, which will help expedite the production process for our next lowest bidder. 7400 Menu 8ualrr'crrJ - Sure 4U0 • tfi),11arfrulix. MN55439.2326 - (612) 831.5408 • (800) 290 -0119 • Fox (612) 831 -1268 is ivi &�ri .... ..... .. .,. ... r V VV City of Brooklyn Center August 19, 1998 Page 2. Bos-o'l(m CORPORATION I.7. /r i ♦unbrr ( mt ?('Iwsl Nrl A1,140,1xv r Given the above conditions we would recommend that Ives Design be allowed to withdraw from the project entirely and that we award these contracts to our next lowest bidder. Approval of the above referenced recommendation will allow these projects to proceed on schedule. Yours very truly, v' G "3 Dave Hanson Senior Project Manager DH:hp cc: Jane Chambers Chuck Lentz Al Mjorud File 9714A.BC.510 i 7400 Mrrm Qauln -slid • 5ui(e 400 • Mrrutrupulra, rV1.N - • (612) 631 -5408 • (81X1) 294.0119 • F¢x (612) 8J1. !l r .t L t V 1�4A -% City Council Agenda Item No. 8e • Office of the City Manager City of Brooklyn Center =3[ A great place to start. A great place to stay. Michael I McCauley City Manager MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Kragness, Councilmember Hi trom, Lasman, Nelson, and Peppe FROM: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager DATE: February 18, 1999 SUBJECT: Bleachers At Monday night's Council meeting I plan to give you an overview of the actions being taken by the City to review the bleachers located on City property. The Public Works Department is conducting an inspection and inventory of all of the bleachers and reviewing current standards. The City has been in the process of replacing bleachers on an annual basis. Given the recent concern that has been expressed regarding older model bleachers, this inventory will also develop potential plans to accelerate bleacher replacement, if warranted. I would anticipate that this process of inventorying and plan development should be completed by mid -March or earlier. 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 • City Hall & TDD Number (612) 569 -3300 Recreation and Community Center Phone & TDD Number (612) 569 -3400 • FAX (612) 569 -3494 An Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunities Employer City Council Agenda Item No. 8f • • 3 City of Brooklyn Center • A great place to start. A great place to stay. MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Kragness, Councilmembers Hi m, Lasman, Nelson, and Peppe FROM: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager DATE: February 3, 1999 SUBJECT: Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District Meeting On February 9, 1999, I attended the Suburban Hennepin Regional Parks meeting at French Park. The meeting involved a number of first ring suburbs to discuss the potential for Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District investment in first ring suburban communities and opportunities for greater coordination of facilities such as trails. The consensus at the meeting was to begin more formal discussions between individual communities and Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District representative to identify potential park or trail improvements and cooperation. At the meeting, I suggested that the cities of Robbinsdale, New Hope, Crystal, and Brooklyn Center meet jointly with Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District representatives since many potential opportunities for trail and other park development would require cooperative efforts. Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District representatives will be following up with a more formal invitation for continued discussions. • 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 • City Hall & TDD Number (612) 569 -3300 Recreation and Community Center Phone & TDD Number (612) 569 -3400 • FAX (612) 569 -3494 An Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunities Employer 00 • W NI H • �I V V V • MEMORANDUM DATE: February 17, 1999 TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Diane Spector, Director of Public Work SUBJECT: Resolution Amending the 1999 Water Utility Fund Budget to Provide for the Replacement of Well Meters Each of the City's nine wells contains a meter which determines pumping rate and gallons pumped. Gallons pumped is recorded daily by manually reading the meter. These meters are also tied electronically to our SCADA system to determine the total water being pumped. The SCADA system uses this data to determine when to start up another well, when to draw down towers and at what rate, etc. Because these meters are older and are posing some maintenance problems the Public Utilities Division had been planning to begin replacing these meters as each well came up for the routine six year well servicing. However, during the installation of our new SCADA system, we discovered that the new system may not be able to reliably read the data from the existing meters. • This reliability issue would not be a problem for most of the year, but could be an issue on high demand days when the SCADA system is actively managing the water system and requires very accurate data. Public Utilities Supervisor Mark Hartfiel identifies 3 options in his attached memo: keep to the current plan and replace the meters over the next few years; keep the meters but replace the heads, which are the data reliability concern (the meters themselves would be replaced, then, on the long -term schedule); or replace all the meters now. This year's well servicing project was budgeted at $50,000 ( for two wells). It appears that this project will come in at about $28,000, well below that budget. Given this cost savings, we could simply replace all the well meters at a cost of $21,560, without increasing the overall expenditures in the water utility for 1999. This would resolve both the reliability and maintenance concerns. I recommend that the 1999 water utility budget be amended to provide for the replacement of the well meters. • its adoption: Member introduced the following resolution and moved • RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1999 WATER UTILITY FUND BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF WELL METERS WHEREAS, the City has planned to begin to replace well meters during routine six year well maintenance; and WHEREAS, new well meters need to be installed for accurate pumping information to be sent to the SCADA system; and WHEREAS, the cost to replace all the well meters is $21,560; and WHEREAS, the 1999 routine well maintenance budget of $50,000 is expected to have a surplus of $22,000 due to reduced cost of materials. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center Minnesota that t the 1999 Water Utility Fund Budget is hereby amended to provide for the purchase of new well meters. Date Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. • February 2, 1999 • MEMORANDUM TO: Diane Sector, Director of Public Works FROM: Mark Hartfiel, Public Utilities Supervisor SUBJECT: Well Meters / SCADA System Currently many of our well meters are Sparlings and all existing well meters have a high speed (20hz.) pulse head (or transmitter). We have had continuing maintenance problems with these meters. Sparling meters are designed with a packing nut under the transmitter head. For many years, we have experienced problems with leaks near the packing area. Needless to say, water and electronics do not mix very well. In addition, local support is non - existent. We have had to deal with Sparling in California directly. It has been our experience that repairs to the transmitter heads can take from 1 -2 months, and on a few occasions the heads were not repaired properly the first time. We had started to think about these meters when it came to our attention that the new SCADA PLC may not be able to reliably read anything faster than 15hz. This problem could be solved by changing the high speed pulse rate into a 4 -20 milliamp converted signal at each well site. The old • SCADA system utilized a pulse signal for sending flow rates to the system. The standard of the industry is a 4 -20 milliamp digital reading that delivers a more user friendly signal for SCADA purposes. In other words, it's easier to interface to the PLC. This obviously would be a good time to consider changing over the well meters. The type of meter that we would like to change over to is from Water Specialties, based out of California but with local support from Hydro Supply. This type of meter has fewer mechanical parts and does not utilize a packing gland under the transmitter head. Instead, the signal is picked up by way of a magnet i.e., the same as residential and commercial meters we are presently installing. The cost for meter replacement is $2,200.00 for each ten inch and $2,400.00 for each twelve inch meter including the cost of the transmitter. The cost of a transmitter alone is $700.00. Some possible options are as follows: 1. Keep existing Sparling meters and pulse transmitter heads and convert each of the existing high speed pulse rates at each site (cost unknown at this time). 2. Replace Sparling meters utilizing the six year well maintenance schedule. Programming and hardware costs would need to be considered each time a meter is replaced. 3. Replace all meters and transmitter heads now with Water Specialties meters. The estimated total cost for this is $20,000.00. This is the preferred option. City Council Agenda Item No. 8h City of Brooklyn Center A great place to start. A great place to stay. MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Kragness, Councilmembers Hilstro asman, Nelson, and Peppe FROM: Michael J. McCauley, City Manage DATE: February 18, 1999 SUBJECT: Future Work Session I would ask that the Council set March 15, 1999, 7:00 p.m. in conference room B for a work session. • • 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 • City Hall & TDD Number (612) 569 -3300 Recreation and Community Center Phone & TDD Number (612) 569 -3400 • FAX (612) 569 -3494 An Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunities Employer City Council Agenda Item No. 8i • • 3 City of Brooklyn Center A great place to start. A great place to stay. • MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Kragness, Councilmembers Hilstrom, Lasman, Nelson, and Peppe FROM: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager DATE: February 18, 1999 SUBJECT: Code Enforcement Report Attached is a report from Heather Ruzick, Neighborhood Liaison regarding the 1998 efforts undertaken by Ms. Ruzick and the code enforcement officers in the police department. There will be further statistical analysis and comparison provided to you on Monday night in connection with this report showing the number of violations and the distribution of violations by type. • 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 • City Hall & TDD Number (612) 569 -3300 Recreation and Community Center Phone & TDD Number (612) 569 -3400 • FAX (612) 569 -3494 An Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunities Employer 9KLYN CEpr BROOKLYN CENTER - POLICE DEPARTMENT ' ' POLICE MEMORANDUM TO: Michael McCauley FROM: Heather Ruzick, Neighborhood Liaison DATE: 02/17/99 SUBJECT: Code Enforcement CC. Chief Downer Sgt. Hennessy Since 01/01/99, I have been closing out all left over 1998 cases and handling all new incoming • complaints. The left over cases are for the most part, residents that are not complying. I have been spending a good deal of time issuing citations and generating formal complaints. This year I have also been looking into some options for assistance in achieving code compliance and also working on some ordinance changes. When I started this position last June, I was immediately behind about 60 complaints that were left in the hotline number. In addition, I was handling continuing complaints (3 -6 a day), following up on Community Service Officers and Community Development cases, and working on the neighborhood sweep. I do not anticipate an overwhelming amount of reinspections this year as I now have the assistance of the Community Service Officers who promptly do the reinspections on debris, junk vehicles and other cases as assigned. Their assistance will allow me to focus more on structural issues and pursuing property owners that fail to comply - either through citations or formal complaints. To date, common citizen complaints during the summer are: brush piles, debris in yard, junk vehicles, tall grass, water ban violators, home occupations. In the fall and winter, complaints have dropped but are primarily: parking in the front yard, junk vehicles, vehicles that exceed weight requirements, and yard debris. I receive few structural concerns from citizens and generally discover those issues on my own. • • 2. " The Breakdown .. .................. June 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998 Total Complaints /Inspections: 1070 Total Inspections: 990 Sweep Generated Cases: 542 Pending Cases: 71 - 3 elderly/hardship cases - 12 abandoned properties - numerous orders to be re- issued Court Pending: 18 Citations Issued: (approx.) 53 Miscellaneous: 306 - referred: 38 - unfounded: 35 Monthly Totals: • JUNE JULY_ AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC 97 214 203 219 137 84 116 January 1999 = 19 complaints February 1999 = 12 complaints Most of the complaints for 1999 have been for parking in the front lawn, vehicles with expired registration and answering general questions. • 3. • I have now begun to notice a pattern with certain g p properties and the people that call in to complain about these properties. I have discovered that there are numerous neighbor disputes in Brooklyn Center and when appropriate, I try to refer these individuals to the mediation program. I also have a growing list of repeat offenders. Should I receive or discover any future code violations on these particular properties, I will immediately file formal charges and will not notify property owners again. I have noticed that repeat offenders take advantage of the cities process for code enforcement. These individuals who have already been warned know of the ordinances that they continue to break and will far exceed the allotted time allowed to come into compliance. I feel that after the first or even second warning, that property owners must understand that this behavior cannot continue and that it will not be tolerated. Often times, issuing a citation will gain cooperation, but I have discovered that it's not until I file formal charges that I get their attention. Other Information and Winter Projects: 1) Myself and Community Development are still awaiting word as to whether or not we can contract with a licensed refuse hauler to clean up properties that are in bad shape (garbage only). The proposed plan would allow'the city to assess this clean up fee to the property owner's taxes. The idea behind this is to get immediate resolution for the problem. A written guideline for this procedure (would mimic our current weed inspection/removal program) has been turned in for l review. This proposal remains under discussion. 2) I have put in a request to the Brooklyn Center Fire Chief, Ron Boman, to talk to his fire personnel to see if any of the firefighters would be interested in fixing up a house this summer. The Fire Chief advised that the Fire Department could possibly raise the funds to furnish the necessary materials. I have not yet received any feedback. 3) I have looked into a program designed by the Plymouth Police Department called P.A.Y.S. (Plymouth Alternative Youth Services). This program uses first time juvenile offenders to work off their conviction by doing time serving the community. Other programs I have received information on are the Viking Council Juvenile Diversion Program and Peacemakers which is currently used by Brooklyn Center. All three of these programs uses juveniles to give back to the community. I would like to integrate code enforcement into this process which would allow these juvenile offenders to work on minor code concerns within Brooklyn Center such as painting fences, picking up garbage, assisting the elderly with mowing, etc. Information on these programs are in the back of this memo. 4) I have recently received a list of Brooklyn Center Neighborhood Block Captains and plan to contact several to see if members of their watch committee would be interested in helping out a fellow neighbor in their watch area. The idea is to try and get a couple of committees to assist with scraping /painting concerns of a neighbor that could use the assistance. I intend to make contacts and have more information by the end of March, 1999. 4. 5) I am in the process of getting information from other communities that have drop off sites for recyclables. The idea is to establish a once or twice a year recycling drop off site within the City of Brooklyn Center. The City would contract with vendors and charge the citizens small fees to drop off items such as: appliances, carpet, tires, electronics, scrap metal, construction wastes and upholstered furniture. A great deal of the letters I generate to citizens are to advise them to remove these very items that have accumulated on their property. Having an in -city drop off site might entice more people to drop off these items. It would be more convenient and hopefully it will cut down on accumulated yard debris. It is currently uncertain where funding will come from and discussion on this topic continues. 6) 1 have plans to contact numerous churches in Brooklyn Center to see if we could obtain some financial or physical assistance from parishioners. The idea is to have the churches help with the maintenance of properties owned by the elderly or hardship who are unable to maintain their property on their own. I intend to make contacts and have more information by the end of March, 1999. 7) 1 have been working on the development of a Dangerous Dog ordinance for the city - the proposal was turned into Chief Downer. The ordinance would make owners of "Dangerous Dogs," (dogs that when unprovoked, inflict substantial bodily harm unto others), responsible for the animals actions. Once the animal is deemed "Dangerous" by a city official, the animal must then be registered with Hennepin County, it must be contained within proper enclosure at all times, dog owner must provide proof of insurance (liability bond of $50,000) and animal owner must display appropriate warning symbol on the property alerting others that a "Dangerous Dog" is on the premises. This ordinance can be easily adopted into City codes by following State Statute 347. 8) 1 have plans to develop a brochure for the community that would highlight some common city code concerns. I occasionally receive phone calls from the community requesting copies of certain ordinances. This brochure will also list licensed refuse haulers and approximate removal fees. I intend to have this completed by the end of April, 1999. 9) A letter has been drafted to notify residences in advance that they will have to address code concerns on their property this spring. The letter pertains to maintenance of fences, garages, windows, decks, doors, stairs, and exterior walls. The intent of this letter is to give residences time to plan ahead so they can address these issues. I intend to have letters mailed out within the next three weeks. 10) Finally, I plan to continue with stricter enforcement through the issuance of more citations or formal complaints for parties that refuse to comply. The Community Service Officers will be an asset in this regards as their assistance will allow me to go after nuisance properties. i City Council Agenda Item No. 8j • • MEMORANDUM • DATE: February 19, 1999 TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Diane Spector, Director of Public Work SUBJECT: Staff Report Re: Brooklyn Boulevard Enhancement Project The City and Hennepin County jointly held an Open House on the Brooklyn Boulevard Roadway and Enhancement Project on February 4, 1999. The Open House was well- attended, and we received some good comments from those persons in attendance. Several concepts for the enhancement project were displayed at the Open House, and these received many favorable comments. Some design issues were raised (such as ensuring that plant materials do not obscure commercial signs, etc) which will be incorporated into the final design. The purpose of this item is for the to Council review and approve the design elements so that the consultant can begin preparing detailed designs and cost estimates. • These designs are in the process of being reviewed by street and park maintenance personnel. It is expected that these plantings would be maintained by the City, but that property owners would continue to be responsible for, as they are required by ordinance now, mowing and general maintenance of boulevard turf. No decision has yet been made as to whether the plantings areas will be irrigated, this will be determined based on maintenance recommendations. Council Decisions Attached are several renderings of design elements, and the "Recommended Intersection Enhancements and Roadway Landscaping" as recommended by the Brooklyn Boulevard Task Force. Specific design elements for Council review and approval are: 1) Type of ornamental lighting for both street lighting and pedestrian lighting. The type proposed is based on design criteria established by the Brooklyn Boulevard Task Force. These types of lighting are also approved by NSP, as it is our intent that these lights be maintained by NSP. 2) The concept of use of colored concrete at the intersection treatments, the concrete medians, and the trail edge strips. The color proposed would be a dark, sandy orange -red, but the final selection has not yet been made. 3) In the intersection landscaping, the concept of using evergreens as a backdrop (outside of the clear view triangle), with ornamental trees and shrubs and perennial bulbs. 4) The concept of a one foot concrete strip at the back of the curb along the length of the • project. During winter maintenance, salt/sand is used heavily on this roadway, and this mix is splashed up on the boulevard throughout the winter months. In the spring, it usually causes die off or at least yellowing of the boulevard turf. The worst of this die off is the first few feet of turf; the concrete strip will improve the appearance of the roadway by eliminating the worst of the hard to maintain turf. 5) The concept of white wooden fencing and evergreen trees as the "freeway entry." 6 The concept of white wooden fencing, and i p g, a sign similar to the types of signs at the Earle Brown Farm for the gateway monuments. One suggestion was that the white wooden pillars of the monument sign could be replaced with fieldstone faced pillars similar to the fence design on 53rd Avenue. Another suggestion was that the top ornamental wooden crosspiece on the monument could be replaced with an ornamental wrought iron silhouette of a horse -drawn wagon. Cost The Capital Improvement Program includes $1 million for this enhancement project; $500,000 from ISTEA and $500,000 from Local State Aid or a combination of Local State Aid and TIF. The most current estimate of project cost is about $1.2 million. ' If we submit our final plans and specifications, estimate, and right of way certificate and get preliminary approval from Mn/DOT by September 30, 1999, we will be eligible for additional ISTEA funding. I am working with BRW to refine the cost estimates and estimate how much additional ISTEA funding we may be able to secure. BRW is confident that we can have the documentation in to Mn/DOT by that time. We will also prepare a contingency plan for scaling back the improvement to stay within the amount we have identified. One option would be to scale back the improvements proposed for the south end of Brooklyn Boulevard and for the Brooklyn Boulevard/TH 100 interchange. Schedule A more refined set of plans will come to the Council when the roadway plans are presented for review and approval, which will likely be in May. 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TRA /L 4 e 4 e 4 e 4 e 4 t 4 t4e# * 4*# # ILIUII ui, i Ylil ..�...I II11 bWU.LUIYIII �IJL�iLII IL lil,ll i•I,uu�LUA.LIY� Li��l L11Ill��il'eLl4in � • g wn�l l I l of jm rrmjwr 74 w I ' l X11 .a' VFA 6 BEEN T.R. .`, •�ORN M ENTAL T P61 igG5/ANN V14 to s . Oe M ENTAL. L/ GHT `I r� .r - --�5 T 57' EE T TREE ell d. 1 r /I 4 4 V Y • f K. '• G V I ` a � ` r Y• K' • s d � � � Y ``` �n'.','�:° °. ', r4 `,. ypA k� � 9 � Y-r g y ., .'�I 4y I �;;¢y.•.�>.- ... ��.�, -.`1 p�• ✓� ..0 RY .,N' , L"." �L..r�'� M it ` ++rr�.�' �«'�r�`Y�Ys� }�• Ur `\\ '� .::d ys�'%f!' te a- .r�•�•.°• > � -: `�'`,'�, '"•� de �;:.�_� ,ter ;t , a� c _ North City Gateway City Council Agenda Item No. 8k • City of Brooklyn Center A great place to start. A great place to stay. MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Kragness, Councilmembers Hilstrom, Lasman, Nelson, and Peppe FROM: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager DATE: February 18, 1999 SUBJECT: Legislation on Trunk Highway 252 _ Enclosed are materials relating to traffic counts and the previous traffic study regarding this area. In reviewing the various transportation issues in Brooklyn Center that would be impacted by State action, completion of Highway 100 and the proposed widening of 1 -94 with the additional sound barrier improvements are included in the Minnesota Department of Transportation's current capital plans. There are funding issues with respect to Trunk Highway 100 that need to be resolved for phase four in Brooklyn Center to go forward. Also funding will be required for the I -94 upgrade. Given that these two projects are in the Minnesota Department of Transportation's schedule and have been previously identified as high priorities by the City Council, I would suggest that changes on Highway 252, since they are not included in the current planning, would not be an immediate issue and that a position prioritizing Highway 100 and I -94 would be an appropriate response to the proposed legislation so that the items having the highest priority for Brooklyn Center be identified and recommended to our legislative delegations for support before consideration of other projects by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 • City Hall & TDD Number (612) 569 -3300 Recreation and Community Center Phone & TDD Number (612) 569 -3400 • FAX (612) 569 -3494 An Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunities Employer • MEMORANDUM DATE: February 18, 1999 TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Diane Spector, Director of Public Work SUBJECT: Staff Report Re: TH 252 and 70th Avenue Attached are several items which may assist in discussions about TH 252 and its intersection with 66th, 70th, and 73rd Avenues. Most of the materials were generated in the very extensive discussions in 1993 and 1994 regarding the Humboldt Avenue Street and Utility Improvement Project. Included are: • A map of the Northeast Area showing 1995 and 1997 traffic counts (1999 counts will be taken this summer). • Maps from the joint Brooklyn Center/Brooklyn Park Transportation Study prepared by SRF in 1993. • The report of the Northeast Transportation Corridor Task Force, and minutes of the final meeting. • A letter from former Metro Division Engineer Chuck Siggerud regarding some options for TH 252 which were raised by the Task Force. V/ a) m W • N .� S3W o o JIRVING AVE. N. ! z z < r o p •. - IRVING AVE N - ii o � I � z � 1600 M[D EE I o D r _ I AVE. 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Summary Explanation: (supporting documentation attached Yes ) Attached is a copy of the final report of the Northeast Transportation Corridor Task Force. Chair Frank Slawson will be available at the meeting to answer questions. I NOTE: For the Council's information, as City Manager Splinter has mentioned at least a few times in his weekly communications with you, we have been receiving complaints from residents on streets parallelling Humboldt Avenue regarding increased volumes of traffic, and increased speed of traffic. Preliminary traffic counts suggest a substantial S0 % increase in traffic on Dupont Avenue out 73rd and a 30 % increase in traffic ( ) affi po ue just south of ffi c on Newton Avenue just south of 73rd. This traffic increase seems to be coincident with the installation of the Stop signs, but cannot be said definitively to be caused by their installation. We do not have updated speed information for these streets. The Task Force was made aware of this information in its discussions regarding whether the Stop signs should be retained. I • t City of Brooklyn Center • Northeast Transportation Corridor Task Force Findings and Recommendations The Northeast Transportation Corridor Task Force was established by the City Council on May 9, 1994. The Task Force's general purpose was: ...to review traffic and transportation issues and make recommendations to: reduce the level of traffic on Humboldt Avenue; reduce congestion on T.H. 252; provide access; define roadway function; preserve neighborhoods; and to address other planning issues. The Task Force was charged with providing an interim report to the City Council by July 25, 1994 outlining specific interim improvements to Humboldt Avenue to provide immediate relief from cut - through traffic. The Task Force provided this interim report The Task Force was also charged with reporting to the City Council by October 24, 1994 with recommendations regarding long -term improvements to Humboldt Avenue, and long -term transportation policies. This constitutes said report. The Task Force met ten times in fulfillment of its charge. The following are the group's findings and recommendations: FINDINGS • Whereas, Humboldt Avenue is designated as a collector roadway; and Whereas, Humboldt Avenue serves various abutting functions, i.e., commercial and high density residential south of 69th Avenue to 65th Avenue and low density residential from 69th Avenue to 73rd Avenue; and Whereas, Humboldt Avenue is designated as a collector within the limits of Brooklyn Park from 73rd Avenue to T.H. 252; and Whereas, the Northeast Transportation Corridor Task Force has studied traffic issues, access, function and preservation of neighborhoods. Now, Therefore, the Northeast Transportation Corridor Task Force makes the following findings: 1. The roadway from 69th Avenue to 73rd Avenue serves as a collector. 2. T.H. 252 serves as a principal arterial and is currently functioning at capacity. Humboldt Avenue is located such that peak hour traffic diverts to the roadway especially when T.H. 252 is congested. October 24, 1994 Page 1 Northeast Transportation Task Force Findings and Recommendations 3. Short term efforts to reduce congestion on T.H. 252 include construction of acceleration lanes for access, coordination of traffic signals and construction of left turn deceleration lanes, as per Brooklyn Center resolution 94 -184 and Brooklyn Park resolution 1994- 240, requesting Mn/DOT to consider same. 4. Based on current traffic volumes and projected volumes on Humboldt Avenue, an appropriate roadway design would be two through lanes, two parking lanes. 5. The preservation of neighborhoods in both Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park from 69th Avenue to 81st Avenue established in the 1965's, is a goal which best serves the local neighborhood and community. 6. On street parking, to some extent, preserves neighborhood function and the minimum street design which meets state aid standards with parking on one side is 36 feet. 7. The traffic control technique which has a probability of significant reduction of traffic on Humboldt Avenue is elimination of Humboldt Avenue access to T.H. 252. 8. The Task Force has considered "Neighborhood Traffic Control" (NCITE, January 1994) and finds that additional traffic control techniques are not reasonable considering the • function of the roadway. 9. The Stop signs posted on Humboldt at 70th and 72nd have reduced speed, increased access, and improved safe and courteous driving habits. RECOMMENDATIONS: Now, Therefore, the Northeast Corridor Transportation Task Force recommends: 1. Collector roadways within the community erve the individual resident, the local tY neighborhood and greater neighborhood. Road reconstruction should be designed to best meet the needs of those persons served. 2. The Brooklyn Center council should encourage Mn/DOT to improve T.H. 252 to include traffic signal coordination in the corridor from 66th Avenue to 93rd A venue. 3. Stop signs at 70th Avenue and 72nd Avenue should remain. 4. Design should incorporate preservation of neighborhood aesthetic features as much as • possible. Pa e 2 October 24, 1994 g Northeast Transportation Task Force Findings and Recommendations • 5. The City should request the support of Brooklyn Park ad Mn/DOT to restrict right turns to south Humboldt Avenue from T.H. 252 and to westbound 73rd Avenue from T.H. 252 from 6 -9am. This has the greatest capacity to reduce traffic on Humboldt Avenue, while allowing residents to have access to our communities. It is also recognized that said restriction will increase traffic on alternate streets, i.e., Brookdale Drive, 73rd Avenue, 70th Avenue, and 66th Avenue. The City of Brooklyn Center should assist Brooklyn Park monetarily to achieve said closure. 6. Reconstruction of Humboldt Avenue should occur at minimum standards permitted by MSA as a two lane road with parking on one side. NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR TASK FORCE Frank Slawson, Chair • Robert Borchardt Doug Pearson Larry Cuskey Al Peters Chuck Lenthe Terry Prccht Stanley Owens Linda Smith Tim Parker Michael Schwartz Todd Paulson Tim Willson Diane Spector (Brooklyn Center Staff Gary Brown (Brooklyn Park Staff Liaison) Liaison) Respectfully Submitted This 24th of October, 1994, Diane Spector (Brooklyn Center Staff Liaison •4 • October 24, 1994 Page 3 a October 20, 1994 Project Northeast Transportation Corridor Task Force By Diane Spector, Director of Public Services Re: Regular Meeting Meeting Report Meeting Location Conference Room A Meeting Date October 18, 1994 Participants See attached Sign -In Sheet The meeting was called to order at 7:02. Minutes of the October 4, 1994 meeting were reviewed and approved as submitted. Review of Letter From Mn/DOT Lenthe noted that the Task Force was aware of the state aid and traffic consequences to Brooklyn Park stemming from permanent closure of the T.H. 252 right turn to Humboldt connection. He reviewed his original recommendation #5, which came to essentially the same conclusions as Mr. Siggerud. Precht asked why Lenthe is adamant that only _permanent closure should be considered. Lenthe replied that it is the only method which will have a significant impact on traffic, at least north of Brookdale Drive. Cuskey described the arm -type gating system used to control access to the diamond lanes on I- 394. He reintroduced the concept of restricting right turns onto Humboldt from Brookdale Drive. Motion was made and seconded to request Brooklyn Park o consider restricting right turns from Brookdale Drive onto Humboldt Avenue 6 -9 am, as recommendation V. Slawson asked what incentive Brooklyn Park has to consider this idea. Cuskey replied that 'we are a community and everyone has to give a little.' Precht disagreed with Cuskey, stating that the drivers making such a turn are neighbors from Brooklyn Park, not Coon Rapids or Andover. Pearson noted that Brooklyn Park has spent thousands of dollars to improve Humboldt, including adding sidewalks, to provide for traffic movement. Motion was defeated. • Cuskey reported he had been in contact with the Humboldt Avenue residents, and the question was raised why a 30 foot wide roadway built with State Aid couldn't be built, simply restricting parking during rush hours. Spector replied that this would require a State Aid variance. City of Brooklyn Center Findiniz #7 Cuskey opposed the work "only," stating his belief that turning restrictions are another option. Lenthe was not opposed to eliminating the word "only." He stated that this permanent closure could be accomplished in several ways. Finding #7 was further amended to change "...which holds any probability..." to "...which has a probability..." Motion to approve finding #7 approved as amended, Schwartz nay, Pearson, Precht abstained. Finding #9 Willson stated that he believes that installation of the Stop signs has had some positive impact, if only to indicate that the city is perceived as doing something. Precht reported that residents in the greater neighborhood are happy because the 4 way Stops now give them opportunity to turn from adjacent streets onto Humboldt. Cuskey reported that two residents, one at 70th and one at 72nd are unhappy about the signs, primarily because of the impact on their driveway access and increased noise and exhaust. Discussion regarding whether speeds really have been reduced. Discussion to eliminate phrase "reduced speeds," or to substitute "reduced speeds in the areas of the Stop signs." Spector reported that radar surveys have not shown a decrease in average speeds. Spector noted that preliminary traffic counts had suggested an increase in traffic volume on adjacent streets. Dupont appears to have increased almost 50 %, while Newton appears to have increased about 30 %. Some members noted that they had heard reports from neighbors of increased traffic and speeds on parallel streets. Motion to approve finding #9 as introduced approved, Owens, Lenthe nay. Recommendation #5 Lenthe said that in his opinion 1) he recognizes that the only effective way of enforcing a right turn restriction is with a gate -type mechanism, and 2) if the Task Force is going to make this recommendation, it should note that everyone should be aware that it may have the effect of increasing traffic on other streets. Humboldt resident Dave Olsen spoke from the floor that the No Right Turn sign restricting turns from 73rd onto Humboldt at his corner seems to have reduced the number of vehicles making this movement. He believes that things can't be fixed absolutely, and that signs would get at least some compliance, which is an improvement. Lenthe moved to add language from his original recommendation #5 to the version under consideration. The new sentence would read: It is also recognized that said restriction will increase traffic on alternate streets, i.e., Brookdale Drive, 73rd Avenue, and 66th Avenue. The City of Brooklyn Center should • assist Brooklyn Park monetarily to achieve said closure. Subsequent discussion amended the motion to add 70th Avenue to the list of alternate streets. City of Brooklyn Center Borchardt suggested considering right turn restrictions from Brookdale and 73rd to funnel traffic to 70th, which was built to a collector standard and has few residences abutting. Cuskey noted • the businesses on Brookdale Drive, which should be accessible from T.H. 252. Pearson agreed, reiterating that traffic must have access to businesses on Brookdale Drive. Lenthe stated he could not support only a peak restriction. Traffic headed to T.H. 100, Brookdale, commercial area will simply turn right on Brookdale Drive and head down Humboldt anyway. Members suggested that movement might be discouraged by the necessity of turning left against two lanes of oncoming traffic. He summarized that he believed peak restrictions will have only a marginal impact. Motion to approve recommendation #5 as amended approved, Owens, Schwartz, Lenthe, Pearson nay. Cuskey reported that he had contacted a number of residents on Humboldt, and 50% contacted prefer a 30' street with no parking. Cuskey moved adding language to recommendation #6 "Residents prefer that the road not be widened." It was noted that recommendation #6 was already approved. Spector suggested that Cuskey consider requesting this be considered as an additional finding. Lenthe stated he could not support the language, that the residents have said they desire parking, and that parking is an important characteristic of a neighborhood, residential street. Cuskey clarified that he called 20 people. 10 reported they desired parking, but that it was not important enough to justify widening the street and losing trees. 10 supported in various ways • the need for parking. No amendment or addition was proposed. Precht stated for the record that he hopes residents understand that the Task Force has put in a tremendous amount of time and effort into this report. Spector will present the Task Force's report to the City Council at the October 24, 1994 meeting. Slawson will attend to answer questions. Mayor Paulson thanked the Task Force for its service. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, (:�� --�, "—q-_ Diane Spector Director of Public Services • City of Brooklyn Center Cl N 174�/ 4f 19Z 2d • Minnesota Department of Transportation Metropolitan Division Waters Edge Building i%OF 1500 West County Road B2 Roseville, Minnesota 55113 January 11, 1994 I Mr. Sy Knapp Director of Public Works CiLy of Brooklyn Cefiter 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 RE: Humboldt Avenue between T.H. 100 and T.H. 252 Dear Mr. Knapp: • We appreciate the opportunity to have met with you regarding the proposed changes to Humboldt Avenue. Many times, changes undertaken on local streets have significant impacts on other routes and nearby trunk highways. Let me begin with some discussion about the condition of trunk highway (T.H.) 252 and Humboldt Avenue as they are today: T.H. 252 is a major commuter route, connecting the northwestern suburbs via a signalized expressway to the greater metropolitan area. Many communities benefit by using this route, both for workday commuting, and personal business. Although the design of T.H. 252 was intended to provide adequate access, we find that it, like many other metro highways and freeways, has become congested during the morning and evening peak hours. Based on actual and perceived travel times, many drivers often bhooEe to Wke alternate routes, rather than remaining on congested mainline highways. This often causes concern for those people who live along alternate routes, which is understandable. Humboldt Avenue is currently classified as a collector street. It often acts as a reliever to T.H. 252 traffic, and may actually be functioning as a minor arterial. Although, with this functional classification, it is possible to limit connections to T.H. 252 and T.H. 100, the additional congestion on T.H. 252 and other parallel routes may increase the hardship to both local residents, and motorists in general. Closing connections may merely relocate the problem, and result in solving one issue only to create others. I An Equal Opportunity Employer • Mr. Sy Knapp January 11, 1994 Page Two Let me address the specific actions that we discussed on December 14, 1993. Totally disconnect Humboldt Avenue from T.H. 252. This action could be accomplished physically. From a Mn/DOT perspective, given the number of vehicles which would actually be diverted each day, it appears to be relatively low benefit. This would increase congestion along T.H. 252, however, the data collected by SRF indicates that a small percentage of the diverted vehicles actually came from locations north of Brooklyn Park. Our assessment is that a majority of the traffic traveling south on Humboldt Avenue is local traffic. In addition, this action is within the limits of the City of Brooklyn Park. In 1987, the City of Brooklyn Park reconstructed the portion of Humboldt Avenue between Brookdale Drive and 79th Avenue under SAP 110 - 107 -03. If the cities pursue the closure of Humboldt Avenue at the north end, the City of Brooklyn Park would be required to remove the segment of Humboldt Avenue from Brookdale Drive to T.H. 252 from their Municipal State Aid System. In addition, the City of Brooklyn Park would be required to pay back a prorated portion of the State Aid funds used for the construction of this road. The City of Brooklyn Center should discuss this matter with the City of Brooklyn Park. Remove the southbound (only) connection from T.H. 252 to Humboldt Avenue. This action would likely result in much the same scenario as that described in the previous paragraph. The advantage being that northbound traffic is not restricted to using Humboldt Avenue, which may provide some relief for afternoon rush hour traffic (this does not appear to be a significant volume, based on SRF data). The city may find that some motorists, who want to use Humboldt Avenue will find alternate routes, including those major streets which run perpendicular to Humboldt Avenue (73rd, 69th, etc.), thus only relocating the traffic. In addition, the State Aid designation MSA 107 (Brook—yr. Park) for the segment of Humboldt Avenue between Brookdale Drive and T.H. 252 may be in jeopardy. Prohibit right turns from southbound T.H. 252 to Humboldt Avenue during the morning rush hour. This is a feasible alternative. Mn/DOT experience, however , indicates that there is usually an enforcement issue with these type of traffic restrictions, and often local police lack the personnel to uphold the law. We are also concerned about the effects on highway safety and the use of other access roadways b motorists with destinations other Y • than southbound T.H. 100 (local streets, westbound I -94, etc.). Again, the volume of through traffic, destined for southbound T.H. 100 is a relatively small percentage of total traffic along this route. Mr. Sy Knapp • January 11, 1994 Page Three Improvements to the traffic signal systems on T.H. 252 (i.e. signal optimization). The T.H. 252 corridor is currently running at capacity. We will look into whether or not T.H. 252 would benefit from optimization of the signal systems, although it appears unlikely that this option would provide for significantly better travel times or congestion relief. Any improvements to the signalization of the T.H. 252 corridor would likely increase delay to traffic on the cross streets, and optimization would be limited by the capacity of the I- 94/694 interchange. Should this option be pursued, and the cities of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center would be required to participate, State Aid funds could be applied to the revisions made which affect existing State Aid roadways. Geometric (physical) improvements to T.H. 252 to reduce peak hour congestion. Two projects are currently scheduled for letting on April 22, 1994. One is to extend the northbound third lane through the Brookdale Drive intersection and drop it on the right rather than on the left, as in the current configuration. The other project will add a double left northbound and a free right turn to southbound T.H. 252 at 85th Avenue. • We are also considering a change to the third lane, which adds on at 73rd. The proposal is to extend the third lane northward through the intersection, and relocate the left turn lane. This could help capacity through the intersection, and potentially improve travel along T.H. 252. There has also been talk of extending the third lane as far north as the Humboldt/81 st Avenue intersection. South of this location, it would be technically feasible to install a third lane in the median, however, current regulations prohibit the installation of additional lanes without an HOV (high occupancy vehicle) designation. North of the Humboldt/81st Avenue intersection, it would be more difficult to install a third lane, given the narrow nature of the median, and the grade differences caused by the superelevation. This extension would be expensive, but could be accomplished. Mn/DOT has no plans to construct the third lane in the near future, however, layouts for this area include the third lane so that plans can accommodate its construction when it becomes feasible. Mn/DOT has no plans, at the present time, to reconstruct or modify the existing interchange of T.H. 252/I- 94/694. Although the capacity of the interchange does effect the flow of T.H. 252, the exit ramp for vehicles to access T.H. 100 is rarely congested. Any modifications to the interchange would be inhibited by the signalized intersections along T.H. 252, which currently run at capacity. Because the driver's decision to take an alternate route appears to be made further north along T.H. 252, enhancements to this • area would be unlikely to significantly reduce the number of commuter trips along Humboldt Avenue. Mr. Sy Knapp • January 11, 1994 Page Four Removal of the Humboldt Avenue to T.H. 100 bridge over I -694. This option would not be a popular alternative, for either commuters, or those people who live in Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. Although there appears to be a number of motorists who use Humboldt Avenue for a commuter route, the majority of trips appear to represent local traffic. Closure of this connection would surely punish the majority for the benefit of the minority. Mn/DOT typically does not close facilities for problems other than safety enhancements or roadway replacements, and finds that this proposal accomplishes neither. Closure of the Humboldt Avenue to T.H. 100 connection during peak morning hours. This alternative appears to inconvenience far more local residents than the commuter traffic it would deter. The relatively small percentage of commuter through trips makes this an unattractive alternative. Metering southbound traffic on the ramp from Humboldt Avenue to T.H. 100 during morning rush hours. Mn/DOT does not plan, at this time, to meter this ramp. Our current practice of metering is driven by the need to manage congestion along mainline freeways and not to restrict traffic for the benefits of the local communities. We would suggest that the city also pursue internal alternatives for reducing commuter traffic along Humboldt Avenue. Additional "neighborhood" traffic controls along Humboldt would likely increase the commute time required, and eliminate the time savings for those motorists using this as an alternate route. Increasing the driving time by a small amount would be enough to offset the 1 1/2 minute savings shown by the "Driving Time" survey referred to in your preliminary engineering report. We have also had success in assisting cities to identify long term goals and roadway enhancements through regional task forces. The T.H. 52 task force is currently working toward improvements along the T.H. 52 corridor in the areas of Rosemount and Inver Grove Heights. This work has been on -going for the past year. The development of an access plan and congestion management plan for the Cities of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park is a regional issue, and would be facilitated by the formation of such a group. Mn/DOT would be a willing participant in such an effort, should the cities decide to form a task force. • Mr. Sy Knapp • January 11, 1994 Page Five We are willing to meet to discuss these issues and alternatives so that viable solutions can be identified and implemented. We look forward to working with you. Sincerely, Charles A. Siggerud, P.E. Division Engineer cc: G. Splinter, City Manager Gary Brown, Director of Public Works - Brooklyn Park • • City Council Agenda Item No. 81 i City of Brooklyn Center A great place to start. A great place to stay. i MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Kragness, Councilmembers ' trom, Lasman a son, and Peppe FROM: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager \ DATE: February 18, 1999 SUBJECT: Transit Hub at Brookdale As you are aware, City staff has been engaged in discussions with both the Metropolitan Council and Talisman Brookdale LLC regarding transit access to Brookdale and the Metropolitan Council's desire to construct a transit hub. City staff has attempted to work with both parties to identify potential locations that would accommodate the Metropolitan Council Transit's desire for a transfer hub and Brookdale's need to use their own property for expansion of the center. In that regard, City staff has reviewed and considered potential use of City right -of -way as part of potential Metropolitan Council Transit transfer hub locations. We have recently met with Brookdale to review a potential site that would incorporate some City right -of -way along Xerxes. The placement proposed would adversely impact Brookdale's expansion plans since its building improvements would be too close to the proposed hub site for effective and safe transit operations and connection with a major entrance to the mall. Having reached what appears to be an impasse, unless Metropolitan Transit were to acquire property for its proposed transit hub location, City staff is aware that Metropolitan Council Transit may seek to further its suggestion that pressure be placed upon Brookdale to alter its redevelopment plans to include providing space for a transfer site hub. City staff does not feel that it is appropriate for the City to pressure Brookdale ownership into providing an inadequate amount of on -site parking for its proposed renovation and additions to Brookdale in order to continue the free use of a substantial portion of Brookdale's parking surface by Metropolitan Transit operations. Since we have been unable to assist in mediating or locating a site that would be acceptable to Brookdale in connection with the use of City right -of -way or convince Metropolitan Council Transit operations to purchase property in the Brookdale vicinity for construction of a transit transfer hub, we would request direction from the City Council as to what the City Council would see as the appropriate direction or involvement, if any for City staff in this matter. It is important to note that the impasse does not in anyway relate to allowing bus traffic on the site to bring bus patrons to and from Brookdale itself. Brookdale management has reiterated on numerous occasions that they would work with Metropolitan Council Transit to provide access at an entrance for the easy drop -off and pick -up of patrons. The impasse that we have been unable to • assist in resolving between the Metropolitan Council Transit operations and Brookdale ownership is the location of a substantial transit hub to accommodate 12 to 15 full size transit buses and shelter. 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 - City Hall & TDD Number (612) 569 -3300 Recreation and Community Center Phone & TDD Number (612) 569 -3400 - FAX (612) 569 -3494 An Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunities Employer