HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 12-11 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
DECEMBER 11, 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, Public Works Director /City Engineer
Todd Blomstrom, Director of Fiscal & Support Services Dan Jordet, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere,
and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
Mayor Kragness opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum.
Dan Schleck, 2 Carlson Parkway #155 in Minneapolis, appeared regarding future plans and proposals
for Brookdale Square. He stated Home Depot has been working to outlay a proposal that would
consume half the site, leaving the other half for continued uses. He stated the potential of an additional
$600,000 in tax base per year. He stated no public subsidies would be sought.
Councilmember Carmody suggested that discussions on the matter be postponed until next year when
the new City Council can consider the information.
Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to close the Informal Open
Forum at 6:53 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. INVOCATION
Rev. Dr. Jerry R. O'Neill, Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, offered a prayer as the Invocation.
3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at
7:15 p.m.
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4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness and Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and
Mary O'Connor. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer
Todd Blomstrom, Director of Fiscal & Support Services Dan Jordet, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere,
and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
6. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Niesen stated she enjoyed serving the City and thanked the tax payers for their support.
Councilmember Carmody wished the new City Council good luck at the beginning of the year.
Councilmember Lasman stated on November 28, 2006, she attended the Visit Minneapolis North
Convention and Visitors Bureau Open House holiday event where their new facility was showcased. She
stated on November 29, 2006, she attended a reception hosted by the Minneapolis City Council where
elected officials from surrounding communities discussed commonalities. She stated on December 1,
2006, she attended the North Hennepin Chamber of Commerce meeting where different committee
reports were given. She stated on December 7, 2006, she attended the North Hennepin Area Chamber of
Commerce Holiday Open House where elected officials and business people discussed commonalities.
Councilmember O'Connor stated she attended the Riverwood Neighborhood Street Reconstruction
meeting that was well attended and the Engineering Department did a good job of explaining the project.
Mayor Kragness stated she attended the Visit Minneapolis North reception along with the Minneapolis
City Council reception held at the new Minneapolis Library. She stated there are many people she would
like to thank for support given during her term as Mayor, such as City Staff, Volunteers, and Council
Members.
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A ROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded approval of the consent agenda
and agenda with the amendments to the minutes of June 26, 2006 — Work Session, November 27, 2006 —
Study Session and Regular Session, and the December 4, 2006 — Truth in Taxation Budget Hearing as
discussed at the Study Session. The following consent items were approved:
7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. June 26, 2006 — Work Session
2. November 20, 2006 — Joint Work Session with Financial Commission
3. November 27, 2006 — Study Session
4. November 27, 2006 — Regular Session
5. December 4 2006 — Initial Truth in Taxation Hearing
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7b. LICENSES
COMMERCIAL KENNEL
Pandora's Box Veterinary Clinic 4902 France Ave North
GASOLINE SERVICE STATION
Osseo - Brooklyn Bus Company 4435 68 Ave North
LIQUOR — CLASS A ON -SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY
Applebee's 1400 Brookdale Mall
LIOUOR — CLASS B ON -SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY
AMF Earle Brown Lanes 6440 James Circle North
Crowne Plaza 2200 Freeway Boulevard
Ref's Sports Bar & Grill ' 2545 County Road 10
T. G. I. Friday's 2690 Freeway Boulevard
LIOUOR — CLASS C ON -SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY
Days Inn 3 1501 Freeway Boulevard
LIOUOR — CLASS D ON -SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY
Boba Caf6 2 1331 Brookdale Center
LIQUOR — CLASS F ON -SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY
Flik International 6155 Earle Brown Drive
LIOUOR — ON -SALE CLUB INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY
Duoos Bros. American Legion Post 630 6110 Brooklyn Boulevard
LIOUOR — OPTIONAL 2 A.M. CLOSING
Ref's Sports Bar & Grill 2545 County Road 10
T. G. I. Friday's 2690 Freeway Boulevard
LIOUOR — ON -SALE WINE INTOXICATING AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIOUOR
50's Grill 5524 Brooklyn Boulevard
C 1 Buffet 6090 Shingle Creek Parkway
Great India 6056 Shingle Creek Parkway
LIOUOR — ON -SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIOUOR
Centerbrook Golf Course ' 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Davanni's Pizza and Hot Hoagies 5937 Summit Drive
Scoreboard Pizza 6816 Humboldt Avenue North
LIOUOR — OFF -SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR
Cub Foods — Brookdale 3245 County Road 10
SuperAmerica #3192 6950 Brooklyn Boulevard
SuperAmerica #4160 6545 West River Road
SuperAmerica #4058 1901 57th Avenue North
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Value Food 6804 Humboldt Avenue North
Winner Gas 6501 Humboldt Avenue North
' Subject to submittal of Liquor Liability Insurance Certificate
2 Subject to submittal of complete liquor license application
3 Subject to submittal of complete liquor license application and payment of property and
lodging taxes
MECHANICAL
Joseph Consulting 34 Imperial Dr E, West St. Paul
White Bear Mechanical 2379 Leibel St, White Bear Lake
TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT
Driftwood Hospitality Management, Inc 2200 Freeway Blvd
Walgreen Company 6390 Brooklyn Blvd
Motion passed unanimously.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
8a. ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -06 RELATING TO DISCHARGES AND CONNECTIONS TO
THE STORMWATER SYSTEM
Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom stated the Ordinance was first read on October 9,
2006; published in the official newspaper on October 26, 2006; and a Public Hearing was held on
November 13, 2006, and continued to December 11, 2006. He addressed the changes made to the
ordinance since the previous consideration by the City Council.
Councilmember O'Connor stated objection to laws that restrict citizens in this manner.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded to open the Public Hearing on
an Ordinance Relating to Discharges and Connections to the Stormwater System.
Motion passed unanimously.
No c ubli input was offered.
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Councilmember e er Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to close the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adoption of ORDINANCE
NO. 2006 -06 Relating to Discharges and Connections to the Stormwater System.
Councilmember Carmody stated the importance of following the guidelines set forth by other
government entities.
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There was discussion on the penalty to violators of the ordinance. Mr. Blomstrom discussed the purpose
of the ordinance, how the ordinance was derived, and sources of reference.
Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
8b. CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED 2007 -2021 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -138 Adopting Capital Improvement Program
City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item and indicated a typographical error in that the Capital
Improvement Program is for the years 2007 -2021 rather than 2007 -2011 as indicated on the agenda. He
discussed sources of revenue and other factors of the Capital Improvement Program.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded to open the Public Hearing on
consideration of the Proposed 2007 -2021 Capital Improvement Program.
Motion passed unanimously.
No public input was offered.
Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to close the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Lasman moved
and Councilmember
Carmody seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2006 -138 Adopting Capital Improvement Program.
Councilmember O'Connor stated objection to the installation of curbs that force materials into the water
system. She stated the Street Reconstruction Plan should be stopped because of the assessments to the
residents. She stated the time period for the Capital Improvement Plan is too long.
Mayor Kragness explained that the Capital Improvement Plan is a planning tool to assist in budgeting
for capital improvement and is an important tool to determine future needs.
Councilmember Carmody discussed the use of rain gardens as a tool to filter the rain water before it
enters the water system. She stated it is important to plan ahead.
Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
8c. CONSIDERATION OF 2007 BUDGET
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -139 Approving a Final Tax Capacity Levy for the General
Fund and Debt Service Funds and a Market Value Tax Levy for the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority for 2007
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -140 Establishing a Final Market Value Levy for the Purpose
of Defraying the Cost of Operation, Providing Informational Services and Relocation
Assistance Pursuant to the Provisions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 469.033 for the City
of Brooklyn Center Housing nd Redevelopment Authority for Fiscal Year 2007
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3. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-141 Adopting the 2007 General Fund Budget
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -142 Adopting the 2007 Special Revenue Fund Budgets
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5. RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -143 Adopting the 2007 Debt Service Fund Budgets
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -144 Adopting the 2007 Capital Project Fund Budgets
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -145 Adopting the 2007 Enterprise Fund Budgets
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -146 Adopting the 2007 Public Utility Fund Budgets
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-147 Adopting the 2007 Internal Service Fund Budgets
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Niesen seconded to open the Public Hearing on
consideration of the 2007 Budget.
Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Boganey introduced the item and presented a PowerPoint presentation that summarized the
following:
• Proposed Property Tax Levy
• Residential Homestead Tax Capacity
• 2007 Residential Property Tax Components
• Tax Capacity for Apartments, Commercial and Residential Property
• 2006 Assessment Tax Capacity Payable in 2007
• 2006 Estimated Market Value Payable in 2007
• General Fund Revenues
• Revenues by Source
• General Fund Revenues 2007
• Local Government Aid and Uses
• Status Quo Budget Service Levels
• General Fund Expenditures
• Expenditures by Department
• General Fund Expenditures 2007
• Expenditures by Type
• Total Full Time Employees
No ublic input was offered.
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Carmody seconded to close the Public Hearin
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ca y . g
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Motion passed unanimously.
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Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2006 -139 Approving a Final Tax Capacity Levy for the General Fund and Debt Service Funds and
a Market Value Tax Levy for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for 2007.
Councilmember O'Connor stated that she is opposed to a tax increase and that a 2% increase in wages
should be enough.
Councilmember Niesen inquired about various aspects of the budgeted amounts and stated with the pay
plan being a large portion of the budget, it should have been approved prior to this process. She stated a
continued salary increase of 3% is not appropriate when considering the struggles of the private
industry. She stated the pay plan should be adopted and reviewed prior to the budget process.
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Mr. Boganey addressed each of Councilmember Niesen's inquiries and explained comparison
information regarding salaries. He discussed a salary analysis done in the past and explained the
involved process of such an analysis.
Councilmember Niesen moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to alter and lower the budget to
incorporate a 2% salary increase.
Councilmember Carmody stated the matter had been discussed prior to this meeting and there is no
factual information supporting this motion. She stated even with a lower salary increase, substantial
increases will be given when considering health care, retirement, and union negotiations.
Mayor Kragness and Councilmembers Lasman and Carmody voted against the same. Motion failed.
A vote was taken on adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -139 Approving a Final Tax Capacity Levy
for the General Fund and Debt Service Funds and a Market Value Tax Levy for the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority for 2007.
Voting in favor: Mayor Kragness, Councilmember Carmody, Councilmember Lasman.
Voting against: Councilmember O'Connor, Councilmember Niesen.
Motion passed.
Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2006 -140 Establishing a Final Market Value Levy for the Purpose of Defraying the Cost of
Operation, Providing Informational Services and Relocation Assistance Pursuant to the Provisions of
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 469.033 for the City of Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment
Authority for Fiscal Year 2007.
Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2006 -141 Adopting the 2007 General Fund Budget.
Councilmembers O'Connor and Niesen voted against the same. Motion passed.
Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2006 -142 Adopting the 2007 Special Revenue Fund Budgets.
Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2006 -143 Adopting the 2007 Debt Service Fund Budgets.
Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2006 -144 Adopting the 2007 Capital Project Fund Budgets.
Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
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Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2006 -145 Adopting the 2007 Enterprise Fund Budgets.
Councilmember Niesen inquired about the Enterprise Fund Budgets. Mr. Boganey and Mr. Jordet
addressed her inquiries.
Councilmember O'Connor inquired about the remaining funds needed for the EBHC water tower
repairs. Mr. Boganey stated the remaining funds would come from the EBHC budget if the City Council
decides to move forward with the water tower repairs.
Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2006 -146 Adopting the 2007 Public Utility Fund Budgets.
Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2006 -147 Adopting the 2007 Internal Service Fund Budgets.
Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
8d. RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -148 EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE DONATION
OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF
THE 2006 SUMMER FUN SQUAD AND YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS
Mr. Boganey stated the purpose of the resolution expressing appreciation.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2006 -148 Expressing Appreciation for the Donation of the Brooklyn Center Crime Prevention
Program in Support of the 2006 Summer Fun Squad and Youth Sports Programs.
Motion passed unanimously.
8e. RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -149 AUTHORIZING THE EARLY ORDER/PURCHASE OF
ONE SEWER JET AND TRUCK UNIT, EQUIPMENT NO. 604
Mr. Boganey explained the purpose of the resolution and stated a savings will take place if the
equipment is purchased now.
Councilmember Carmody oved and Councilmember member Lasman seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2006 -149 Authorizing the Early Order /Purchase of one Sewer Jet and Truck Unit, Equipment No.
604.
Motion passed unanimously.
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K RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -150 ESTABLISHING THE INTEREST RATE FOR 2007
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
Mr. Boganey explained the purpose of the resolution.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2006 -150 Establishing the Interest Rate for 2007 Special Assessments.
Councilmember O'Connor stated an interest rate of 6% is too much and it should be kept at 5.5 %.
Councilmember Lasman responded a formula determines the interest rate and it is not arbitrary.
Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed.
9. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
9a. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-151 SETTING SALARIES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2007
Mr. Boganey stated the purpose of the resolution and stated a 3% pay increase is proposed for non -union
employees. He stated comparable communities were contacted, none of which are offering less than
3 %. He indicated that the average increase of those cities surveyed is 3.19 %.
Councilmember O'Connor moved and Councilmember Niesen seconded to alter the salaries to reflect a
2% increase.
Mayor Kragness and Councilmembers Carmody and Lasman voted against the same. Motion failed.
Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adoption of RESOLUTION
NO. 2006 -151 Setting Salaries for Calendar Year 2007.
Councilmembers O'Connor and Niesen voted against the same. Motion a
g passed.
9b. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO HOUSING COMMISSION
Mayor Kragness stated an application for the Housing Commission was received by Yolonde Lee. She
stated she left a message for Ms. Lee indicating that she would be appointed to the Housing
Commission.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded to ratify Mayoral Appointment
of Yolonde Lee, 7243 Oliver Avenue North, to the Housing Commission.
Motion passed unanimously.
9c. 2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Mr. Boganey indicated that the May 28, 2007, City Council meeting was modified so that a meeting
would not be held on Memorial Day.
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Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adoption of the 2007 City
Council meeting schedule.
Motion passed unanimously.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adjournment of the City
Council meeting at 8:49 p.m.
Motion passed unapimously.
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