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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 04-09 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 APRIL 9, 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 resent were City Manager Curt Bo ane Public Works Director/City E Todd p , Y g g Y Y g Blomstrom, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley. Mayor Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. Rex Newman, 3107 61" Ave N, discussed the updating of Cable Channel 16 and stated the channel has not been updated since October 2006. He volunteered to assist with the updating of the cable channel. Robert Hansen 6143 June Ave N requested advice from the City Council regarding driveway and > q Y g g Y parking code violations. He stated he called the Code Enforcement department who failed to return his call. He volunteered to assist with the Code Enforcement of parking and driveways. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:50 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Father Ed Vella, The Catholic Church of St. Alphonsus, 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 7:02 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, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley. 04/09/07 -1- 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan stated he had nothing to report. Councilmember Lasman reported attending the North Hennepin Chamber of Commerce meeting on March 30, where a legislative conference call was held. She listed the topics of discussion. She mentioned that the Joint Police Pilot Project was highlighted in the League of Minnesota Cities monthly magazine. Councilmember Yelich stated he had nothing to report. Councilmember O'Connor reported attending the Park and Recreation Commission meeting where park shelter fees, graffiti, and portable skateboard equipment was discussed. She stated she attended the League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Conference. Mayor Willson reported participating in a cable show with Juanita Huff that will air on April 18, 2007, on Channel 19. 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda as amended, with amendments to the March 26, 2007 — Regular Session and Study Session minutes, with the removal of Item Nos. 7c. and 7d. from the Consent Agenda to the first items under Council Consideration, with the addition of Item No. 11 k, and the following consent items were approved: 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 26, 2007 — Study Session 2. March 26, 2007 — Regular Session 3. March 26, 2007 — Work Session 7b. LICENSES MECHANICAL Air Corps LLC 3700 Annapolis Ln, Plymouth Benck Mechanical, Inc. 62823 oth Ave, Somerset, WI Corporate Mechanical 5114 Hillsboro Ave, New Hope Custom Refrigeration 664 Mendelssohn Ave N, Golden Valley Excel Air Systems 2075 Prosperity Road, Maplewood Fireside Hearth & Home 2700 Fairview Ave, Roseville MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP Brookdale Ford 2500 County Road 10 Brookdale Metro Mitsubishi 7235 Brooklyn Blvd Brookdale Motors 6801 Brooklyn Blvd 04/09/07 -2- RENTAL Renewal (There were no calls for service for the following) 3213 62 Ave N (Single Family) Rishiram Khaimraj 532272 d Cir N (Single Family) Lenita Elon 5333 Brooklyn Blvd (Two Family, 1 Unit) Malyun Abdulle Ali 6109 -11 -13 Beard Ave N (Three Unit Townhome) James & Bobbie Simons 6777 Humboldt Ave N (Single Family) Andrey Ryvlin 4700 Lakeview Ave N (Two Family, 1 Unit) Nancy Dahlquist 5200 Drew Ave N (Single Family) Morris Matthews 1-5 th Degree Assault 10 — Lost /Missing Person Initial (There were no calls for service for the following) 2901 66 Ave N (Single Family) Amare Alemu 3224 67 Ave N (Single Family) Khaimraj Dasrath 5350 71 Circle (Single Family) Jamal LaChapelle 6343 Emerson Ave (Single Family) Michael Meyer 5737 Halifax Ave N (Single Family) Kendall Burke 6536 Orchard Ave N (Single Family) Doris Smith 4218 Winchester Lane Famil le Sin Ronald Osborne Lane ( Single Y) 4904 Wingard Place (Single Family) Mercy Kilikpo SIGNHANGER Identigraphics 8660 Hwy 7, St. Bonifacious Motion passed unanimously. 8. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS 8a. KATHLEEN CARMODY, WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEMBER —GREAT SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED CLEANUP EVENT Commissioner Kathleen Carmody presented a PowerPoint presentation on the Great Shingle Creek Watershed Cleanup Event that summarized the following information: Participants, Working Together, The Results, and Participate in 2007. She stated cleaning can be done anytime during the week. 8b. PROCLAMATIONS RELATING TO EARTH DAY AND GREAT SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED CLEANUP EVENT 1. PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 21 -28, 2007, AS THE GREAT SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED CLEANUP WEEK 2. PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 21, 2007, AS EARTH DAY IN BROOKLYN CENTER 04/09/07 -3- Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to adopt a Proclamation Declaring April 21 -28, 2007, as the Great Shingle Creek Watershed Cleanup Week. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to adopt a Proclamation Declaring April 21, 2007, as Earth Day in Brooklyn Center. Motion passed unanimously. 8c. PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 9, 2007, AS NORTH METRO STARS DAY IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Councilmember Lasman read the proclamation in its entirety. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to adopt a Proclamation Declaring April 9, 2007, as North Metro Stars Day in the City of Brooklyn Center. Motion passed unanimously. 9. PUBLIC HEARING 9a. PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DISEASED TREE REMOVAL COSTS AND DELINQUENT WEED REMOVAL COSTS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -50 CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DISEASED TREE REMOVAL COSTS FOR 5406 LOGAN AVENUE NORTH TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -51 CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT WEED REMOVAL COSTS FOR 120157 T " AVENUE TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS Mr. Boganey stated the City Council continued the Public Hearing on the subject properties at the March 12, 2007, City Council meeting. Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to re -open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the City Council. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Public Hearing Motion . assed unanimously. Y Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -50 Amending Levy No. 16811 and Certifying Special Assessments for Diseased Tree Removal Costs to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls 04/09/07 -4- Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -51 Amending Levy No. 16812 and Certifying Special Assessments for Delinquent Weed Removal Costs to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 10. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS There were no Planning Commission Items to be considered. 11. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS (Formerly Consent Agenda Item No. 7c.) RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -52 EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE DONATION OF THE BROOKLYN AREA BABE RUTH PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF THE 2007 SUMMER FUN SQUAD AND YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS Mayor Willson read the Proclamation in its entirety. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -52 Expressing Appreciation for the Donation of the Brooklyn Area Babe Ruth Program in Support of the 2007 Summer Fun Squad and Youth Sports Programs. Motion passed unanimously. (Formerly Consent Agenda Item No. 7d.) RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -53 EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE DONATIONS OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS CLUB IN SUPPORT OF THE EARLE BROWN DAYS PARADE AND SENIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT AND THE ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARKS PROGRAM Mayor Willson read the Proclamation in its entirety. Y Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -53 Expressing Appreciation for the Donations of the Brooklyn Center Lions Club in Support of the Earle Brown Days Parade and Senior Golf Tournament and the Entertainment in the Parks Program. Motion passed unanimously. lla. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT —FINANCIAL COMMISSION MEMBER Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to ratify Mayoral nomination of Todd Boster, 7105 Riverdale Road, to the Financial Commission. Motion passed unanimously. 04/09/07 -5- llb. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -54 SUPPORTING H.F. 1534 AND S.F. 1046, THE METRO NEED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID (LGA) PROPOSAL THAT TARGETS AID TO OLDER AND FULLY DEVELOPED METRO AREA CITIES, AND INCREASES THE LGA APPROPRIATION TO ASSURE THE VIABILITY OF ALL LGA CITIES Mr. Boganey introduced the item and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Mayor Willson read the resolution in its entirety. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -54 Supporting H.F. 1534 and S.F. 1046, the Metro Need Local Government Aid (LGA) Proposal that Targets Aid to Older and Fully Developed Metro Area Cities, and Increases the LGA Appropriation to Assure the Viability of All LGA Cities. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. Ile. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -55 STATING OPPOSITION TO LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS THAT REMOVE OR CHANGE CABLE TELEVISION AUTHORITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FROM CHAPTER 238 OF MINNESOTA STATE LAW Mr. Boganey introduced the item and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Mayor Willson read the resolution in its entirety. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -55 Stating Opposition to Legislative Proposals that Remove or Change Cable Television Authority of Local Government from Chapter 238 of Minnesota State Law. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. lld. SET DATE AND TIME OF CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FOR MONDAY APRIL 16, 2007, AT 6:00 P.M. Mr. Boganey introduced the item and stated the purpose of the proposed Work Session is to update the City Council on the 1694/94 Redevelopment. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to set date and time of City Council Work Session for Monday, April 16, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Brooklyn Center City Hall. Motion passed unanimously. lle. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -56 AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL CODE OF POLICIES; SECTION 2.41 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND AND INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION FUND EXPENDITURE POLICY Mr. Boganey introduced the item and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Mayor Willson read the resolution in its entirety. 04/09/07 -6- Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2007-56 Amending the City Council Code of Policies; Section 2.41 Capital Improvements Fund and Infrastructure Construction Fund Expenditure Policy. Motion passed unanimously. 11f. AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN EASEMENT WITHIN PORTIONS OF LOT 4 AND LOT 5, BLOCK 5, LAKEBREEZE ADDITION, 4821 TWIN LAKE AVENUE NORTH Mr. Boganey introduced the item and stated staff is requesting that the City Council table the proposed ordinance. Councilmember O'Connor moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to table the Ordinance Vacating an Easement Within Portions of Lot 4 and Lot 5, Block 5, Lakebreeze Addition, 4821 Twin Lake Avenue North until April 23, 2007. Motion passed unanimously. 11g. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-57 CHANGING POLLING LOCATION FOR PRECINCT 2 Mr. Boganey introduced the item and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. He stated adequate parking will be available for students and staff during Election Day. Mayor Willson read the resolution in its entirety. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -57 Changing Polling Location for Precinct 2. Motion passed unanimously. 11h. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -58 ACCEPTING QUOTATIONS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2007 -12, STORM DAMAGE REPAIRS FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS Mr. Boganey introduced the item and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Mayor Willson read d the resolution in its entirety. Y Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -58 Accepting Quotations and Awarding a Contract, Improvement Project No. 2007 -12, Storm Damage Repairs for Public Buildings. Motion passed unanimously. 04/09/07 -7- lli. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -59 ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2007 -05, 06, 07, AND 08, RIVERWOOD AREA NEIGHBORHOOD STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Boganey introduced the item and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -59 Accepting Bid and Awarding a Contract, Improvement Project Nos. 2007 -05, 06, 07, and 08, Riverwood Area Neighborhood Street, Storm Drainage, and Utility Improvements. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. llj. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -60 ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 105 -FOOT 2000 GPM AERIAL PUMPER Mr. Boganey introduced the item and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Mayor Willson read the resolution in its entirety. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -60 Accepting Bid and Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) 105 -Foot 2000 GPM Aerial Pumper. Motion passed unanimously. Ilk. SET DATE AND TIME OF JOINT MEETING WITH CHARTER COMMISSION Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to set date and time of joint meeting with the Charter Commission for Monday, April 23, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council /Commission Conference Room, Brooklyn Center City Hall. Motion passed unanimously. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 8:03 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 04/09/07 -8- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on April 9, 2007. 2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at Brooklyn Center City Hall. 3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its April 23, 2007, Regular Session. 7r'j �X City Clerk Mayor 04/09/07 - 9-