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Home My WebLink About2006 11-27 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION NOVEMBER 27, 2006 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness and Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Director of Fiscal & Support Services Dan Jordet. Mayor Kragness opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. No one wished to address the City Council. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Niesen seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Mayor Kragness offered a moment of silence as the Invocation. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 7:00 p.m. 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kr y y g ss and Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Lasman Diane Niesen and Y� Y > Mary O'Connor. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Director of Fiscal & Support Services Dan Jordet. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 11/27/06 1 6. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember O'Connor stated she attended the Park and Recreation Commission meeting where a skate park was discussed. She stated Holly Sunday is on December 3, 2006, and indicated that there is a low budget for the event and volunteers are being sought. She stated the salt and sand building is almost complete. She stated the Three Rivers Park District seeks a maintenance easement on some of the City's trails so that the trail systems can be uniform and people can go from one city to another on the same trail. She stated the Park and Recreation Commission asked that park graffiti be brought to the attention of the City Council. She stated she would like to bring up this item during the miscellaneous discussion. She stated she attended a singing event by the sixth graders honoring the elders in the community at the Earle Brown Elementary School. Councilmember Lasman stated on November 14, 2006, she attended the Riverwood Neighborhood Street Improvement Project meeting which was well attended. She discussed the details of the proposal. She stated on November 15, 2006, she attended the Crime Prevention meeting where the 2007 budget was discussed and the officers and incumbents were re- elected. She stated on November 16, 2006, she attended the Special Events Committee meeting where preparations for the Brooklyn Center 96 Birt hday Party were discussed. She stated on November 18, 2006, she attended the Celebrating of Families at the Osseo Adult Education Center which was an interesting event that featured a dragon blessing dance and ethic foods. Councilmember Carmody stated she had nothing to report. Councilmember Niesen stated everyone attended the Joint Work Session with the Financial Commission on November, 20, 2006. She reminded viewers of the Truth in Taxation Hearing on December 4, 2006, and encouraged attendance. Mayor Kragness stated she also attended the Celebrating of Families at the Osseo Adult Education Center which was very entertaining. She stated on November 16, 2006, she attended the League of Minnesota Cities and the AMM meeting which was well attended. 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to approve the consent agenda and agenda with the removal of Consent Agenda Item No. 7d. from the Consent Agenda to Council Consideration Item No. 8g. and amendments to the November 13, 2006 — Regular Session and Study Session, as discussed at the Study Session. The following consent items were approved: 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. October 23, 2006 — Work Session 2. November 13, 2006 — Study Session 3. November 13, 2006 — Regular Session 4. November 13, 2006 — Work Session 7b. LICENSES BOWLING ALLEY AMF Earle Brown Lanes 6440 James Circle 11/27/06 2 CHRISTMAS TREE SALES_ PQT Company aka Rum River Tree Farm 5040 Brooklyn Blvd PQT Company aka Rum River Tree Farm 3245 Bass Lake Road FIREWORKS — PERMANENT Cub Foods 3245 County Road 10 GASOLINE SERVICE STATION Brooklyn Center Conoco 1505 69 Ave N Hark's Company 6501 Humboldt Ave North Metro Transit 6845 Shingle Creek Parkway SuperAmerica #3192 6950 Brooklyn Blvd SuperAmerica #4058 1901 57' Ave N SuperAmerica #4160 6545 West River Road RENTAL Renewal (There were no calls for service for the following) 381552 d Ave N (Single Family) Philip Stevenson 5550 Girard Ave N (Single Family) Restart, Inc. 7055 Perry Ave N (Single Family) Kim Nguyen 731 Woodbine Lane (Single Family) David Berhanu Unlicensed Rental Initial (There were no calls for service for the following) 6000 Bryant Ave N (Single Family) Kaying Pha 5308 Lilac Drive (Single Family) Paul Baird 7000 Quail Ave N Sin le Family) Steven ( g y) Macke PUBLIC DANCE AMF Earle Brown Lanes 6440 James Circle TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT American Legion Post 630 6110 Brooklyn Blvd Brooklyn Center Conoco 1505 69' Ave N Brooklyn Center Municipal #1 5625 Xerxes Ave North Brooklyn Center Municipal #2 6930 Brooklyn Boulevard Cub Foods 3245 County Road 10 Hark's Company 6501 Humboldt Ave North SuperAmerica #3192 6950 Brooklyn Blvd SuperAmerica #4058 1901 57 Ave N SuperAmerica #4160 6545 West River Road 7c. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY ON- SALE LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY ST. ALPHONSUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7025 HALIFAX AVENUE NORTH, FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 10, 2007 11/27/06 3 Motion passed unanimously. 8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 8a. RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -128 ACCEPTING OFFER ON THE SALE OF $1,460,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2006A AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR ISSUANCE City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item and discussed the bids received. He stated this item allows the City to reimburse itself for the costs incurred during the most recent street reconstruction project. Bob Thistle, the City's Financial Advisor with Springsted, discussed the process of the sale of bonds, the City's bond rating, and the bids received. He indicated that it is their recommendation that the low bid be awarded to UMD Bank at the rate of 3.735 %. He discussed the costs of his service in response to Councilmember O'Connor's inquiry. Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -128 Accepting Offer on the Sale of $1,460,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2006A and Providing for Their Issuance. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 8b. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-129 RECOGNIZING DENNIS ANDERSON FOR 26 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Mayor Kragness read the Resolution in its entirety. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -129 Recognizing Dennis Anderson for 26 Years of Service to the City of Brooklyn Center. Motion passed unanimously. 8c. RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -130 EXPRESSING APPRECIATION OF THE DONATION OF ONE E350 AMBULANCE FROM NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE EQUIPMENT/VEHICLE SALE AGREEMENT Mr. Boganey introduced the item and explained the repairs needed to the equipment before it is useful to the Fire Department. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Niesen seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -130 Expressing Appreciation of the Donation of One E350 Ambulance from North Memorial Health Care and Authorizing Execution of the Equipment/Vehicle Sale Agreement. Motion passed unanimously. 11/27/06 4 8d. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO HOUSING COMMISSION Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded to ratify Mayoral Appointment of Kara Kuy Kendall, 5507 Irving Avenue North, to the Housing Commission. Motion passed unanimously. 8e. RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -131 SETTING 2007 EMPLOYER BENEFITS CONTRIBUTION FOR FULL -TIME NON -UNION EMPLOYEES Mr. Boganey introduced the item and discussed the history and purpose of the cafeteria plan. He also discussed the proposed contribution and indicated that the increase in health insurance is being split between the City and the employee, both paying half of the increase. He discussed the LOGIS Group insurance plan. Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2006-131 Setting 2007 Employer Benefits Contribution for Full -Time Non -Union Employees. Motion passed unanimously. 8f. 2007 UTILITY RATES 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-132 Adopting 2007 Water Utility Rates, Fees and Charges 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-133 Adopting 2007 Sewer Utility Rates, Fees and Charges 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -134 Adopting 2007 Storm Sewer Utility Rates, Fees and Charges 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-135 Adopting 2007 Street Light Rates and Charges 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-136 Affirming 2007 Recycling Rate Mr. Boganey introduced the item and stated the City Council reviewed the short and long term capital needs and the impact of those needs on rates during the Joint Work Session with the Financial Commission. Councilmember O'Connor stated objection to raising taxes and fees. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -132 Adopting 2007 Water Utility Rates, Fees and Charges, RESOLUTION NO. 2006-133 Adopting 2007 Sewer Utility Rates, Fees and Charges, RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -134 Adopting 2007 Storm Sewer Utility Rates, Fees and Charges, RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -135 Adopting 2007 Street Light Rates and Charges, and RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -136 Affirming 2007 Recycling Rate. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 8g. (FORMERLY CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NO. 7d.) RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -137 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2006 -11, CONTRACT 2006 -E, CENTRAL /SALT STORAGE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS Councilmember O'Connor stated the proposed amount is too much to pay for a salt storage facility. 11/27/06 5 Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -137 Approving Change Order No. 1, Improvement Project No. 2006 -11, Contract 2006 -E, Central /Salt Storage Facility Improvements. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember O'Connor stated a concern of the Parks and Recreation Commission for the removal of the graffiti in the parks. She discussed the importance of removing the graffiti in a timely manner to prevent further graffiti and easier removal. Mr. Boganey stated he would report back to the City Council on this issue. He stated he has assessed the situation and based on the general information it was determined that this issue is a result of a reduction in service in a cost savings effort. He discussed the efforts taken by the City to prevent and clean up graffiti. Councilmember Niesen suggested that volunteer options be sought as a solution to the clean up of graffiti. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:44 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. �1" L � , ff Wtvx , City Clerk May 11/27/06 6