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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 01-22 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 JANUARY 22, 2007 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley. Mayor Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. No one wished to address the City Council. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Myrna Kragness 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 Tim Willson at 7:03 p.m. 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley. 01/22/07 -1- 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported attending the Housing Commission meeting on January 16 and the Crime Prevention Program meeting on January 17. He expressed appreciation for the time and effort of citizens that volunteer for various boards and commissions in the City. Councilmember Lasman reported attending the Crime Prevention Program meeting on January 17, and stated it was great to see the new Mayor and City Council Members in attendance. She reported attending the Special Events Committee meetings on January 11 and 18 where Brooklyn Center's birthday celebration was discussed. She stated the celebration will be held on February 3 in Constitution Hall and tickets are still available. She discussed the Star Tribune article regarding Project Help Cops which is a joint partnership with police departments to help bridge the language gap between Police Officers and Immigrants. Councilmember Yelich reported attending the City Council Retreat in which City Department Heads were present. He stated the retreat had a positive outcome and is good for the future of City. Councilmember O'Connor reported attending the Park and Recreation Commission meeting where upcoming park improvements were discussed. She reported attending the Earle Brown Days Board of Directors meeting where planning took place for the Earle Brown Days celebration next summer. She discussed the possibility of a farmers market in Brooklyn Center. Mayor Willson reported attending the City Council Retreat, Martin Luther King Day celebration on Jan 15, and the Crime Prevention Program meeting on January 17, which was well organized and attended. He discussed a Mayors Proclamation he issued to honor an Eagle Scout in Brooklyn Center. 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, with amendments to the December 11, 2006 — Regular Session minutes and January 8, 2007 — Study Session minutes as discussed in the Study Session and the following consent items were approved: 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. December 11, 2006 — Regular Session 2. January 8, 2007 — Study Session 3. January 8, 2007 — Regular Session 4. January 8, 2007 — Executive Session 01/22/07 -2- 7b. LICENSES FIREWORKS — PERMANENT Target 6100 Shingle Creek Parkway LIQUOR — OFF -SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIOUOR Sun Foods, Inc. 6350 Brooklyn Boulevard MECHANICAL Southtown Refrigeration 6325 Sandburg Road, Golden Valley SIGNHANGER Signarama Coon Rapids 455 99th Ave, Coon Rapids 7c. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -19 APPOINTING CURT BOGANEY AS DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF LOGIS 7d. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY ON -SALE LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY ST. ALPHONSUS CHURCH, 7025 HALIFAX AVENUE NORTH, FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD MARCH 17, 2007 Motion passed unanimously. 8. PRESENTATIONS Bob Musil, Executive Director Visit Minneapolis North resented the City Council with the p P y Visit Minneapolis North Convention & Visitors Bureau 2007 -2008 Marketing Plan Brief and the 2007 Cash Flow Summary. He discussed industry standards and the goals of Visit Minneapolis North Convention & Visitors Bureau. He discussed the portion of lodging tax that is collected by Visit Minneapolis North for marketing. 9. PUBLIC HEARING There was not a Public Hearing scheduled for this meeting. 10. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS 10a. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2007 -001 SUBMITTED BY DIANA PEPPE REQUESTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL TO OPERATE A RECORDING STUDIO AT 3518 WOODBINE LANE City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item and explained that along with approval, several conditions were recommended by the Planning Commission. There was a discussion on the number of employees for the proposed home based business and if the required Sound Engineer would be a separate employee. Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren explained that the Sound Engineer would not be an employee of the business, rather 01/22/07 -3- someone brought to the recording session by the client. He further explained that only one of the two applicants would be residing in the home. There was discussion regarding a phone number for residents to call if they are affected by the noise generated from the home. It was indicated by Mr. Boganey that if noise is experienced during business hours, residents should call City Hall, if after business hours, residents should call 911. Councilmember Lasman stated the applicant has taken considerable measure to install sound proof materials and to address the neighbors concerns. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded approval of Planning Commission Application No. 2007 -001 subject to the following conditions recommended by the Planning Commission: 1. The special use permit is granted for a recording studio use in the lower level of the home at 3518 Woodbine Lane North. Said home occupation will involve customer traffic to the home and the involvement of a non - resident employee in the conduct of the home occupation. This home occupation may not be altered or expanded in any way not comprehended by this application without first securing an amendment to the special use permit. 2. The special use permit is subject to applicable codes, ordinance and regulations. Any violation thereof may be grounds for revocation. 3. All parking associated with this home occupation shall be off street on improved space provided by the applicant. There shall be no on street parking associated with this home occupation and all vehicle parking on the property shall be in compliance with Section 19- 103, Subdivision 12 of the City Ordinances. 4. The hours of operation shall be between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. The studio will be closed on Sunday. Customers may utilize the recording studio on an appointment only basis and only at a time when the applicant and /or her partner /employee are present. 5. The applicant shall comply with all recommendations of the Building Official with respect to safety related matters regarding the location and operation of this home occupation. A building permit and Certificate of Occupancy shall be obtained also from the Building Official. 6. The applicant shall provide appropriate fire extinguishers and other safety materials in the area of the home occupation per the recommendation of the Building Official. Mr. Boganey was asked if the hours of operation were changed because of the applicant's effort to work with the neighbors. Mr. Boganey answered yes. Mr. Boganey was asked to provide a phone number to be given to residents who wish to report suspected violations. Mr. Boganey stated residents who wish to report a violation should call the Police Department at 911 or City Hall at 763 -569 -3300. 01/22/07 -4- Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS Ila. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -20 EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF MEMBERS WHO HAVE SERVED ON CITY COMMISSIONS Mayor Willson read the Resolution in its entirety. Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -20 Expressing Recognition and Appreciation of Members Who Have ` Served on City Commissions. Motion passed unanimously. llb. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -21 ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2007 -01, 02, 03 AND 04, FREEWAY BOULEVARD AND SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Boganey stated the purpose of the Resolution and noted the background of the item. Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom presented a PowerPoint Presentation summarizing: Project Development History, Northern Project Area, Southern Project Area, Water Distribution System, Storm Water Drainage System, Wastewater Collection System Evaluation, Pavement Improvements, Traffic Signal Systems, Special Assessments — Draft Levy, and Recommended Council Action. There was discussion on the funding source for assessment payments for the properties recently purchased by the City. It was indicated that the assessments would be paid by the EDA from Tax Increment funds. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -21 Accepting Engineer's Feasibility Report and Calling for a Public Hearing, Improvement Project Nos. 2007 -01, 02, 03 and 04, Freeway Boulevard and Shingle Creek Parkway Street and Utility Improvements. Motion passed unanimously. 01/22/07 -5- 11c. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -22 DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2007 -01, FREEWAY BOULEVARD AND SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -22 Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Calling for a Public Hearing on Proposed Special Assessments for Improvement Project No. 2007 -01, Freeway Boulevard and Shingle Creek Parkway Street and Utility Improvements. Motion passed unanimously. lld. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-23 AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR STORM WATER QUALITY TREATMENT DESIGN SERVICES, RIVERWOOD AREA NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS AND FREEWAY BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Boganey stated the purpose of the Resolution and noted the background of the item. Mr. Blomstrom discussed rain gardens and stated materials would be purchased by the City and residents would volunteer to maintain the rain gardens. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -23 Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement for Storm Water Quality Treatment Design Services, Riverwood Area Neighborhood Improvements and Freeway Boulevard Improvements. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:57 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Y Mayor 01/22/07 -6-