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Home My WebLink About1999 06-28 CCP Regular Session CITY COUNCIL MEETING City of Brooklyn Center June 28, 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. 3. Call to Order Regular Business Meeting 4. Roll Call 5. Council Report 6. Appearances -Amy Klobuchar, Hennepin County Attorney 7. Approval of Agenda and C Agenda p Consent A p g g -The following tems are considered to be routine b the City Council and will be enacted g Y Y 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. Special Joint Work Session - June 7, 1999 2. Study Session - June 14, 1999 3. Regular Session - June 14, 1999 4. Special Work Session - June 21, 1999 b. Licenses C. Site Performance Guarantee Release /Reduction - Earle Brown Farm Townhomes (68th & York Place) - Extended Stay America (2701 Freeway Blvd) CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -2- June 28, 1999 d. Resolution Declaring a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Removal of Diseased Trees e. Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding a Contract, Improvement Project No. 1999 - 05, Contract 1999 -H, 53rd Avenue Trail f. Resolution Rejecting Bids and Authorizing the Acquisition of New Bids, Improvement Project No. 1999 -05, Contract 1999 -1, 53rd Avenue Trail Fencing and Signage g. Resolution Accepting Work and Authorizing Final Payment, Improvement Project No. 1997 -10, Contract 1998 -B, SCADA and INTRAC Systems Replacement h. Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding a Contract, Improvement Project No. 1999 -14, Contract 1999 -D, Earle Brown Drive Street Improvements 8. Public Hearings a. Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Improvement Project No. 1999 -10, Street and Signal Improvements, 66th and Camden Avenues, and Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Special Assessments for Improvement Project No. 1999 -10, Street and Signal Improvements, 66th and Camden Avenues 1. Resolution Certifying Special Assessments for Improvement Project No. 1999 -10, Street and Signal Improvements, 66th and Camden Avenues, to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls -Requested Council Action: - Continue the public hearing. -Take public input. -Close the public hearing. - Motion to adopt resolution. 9. Council Consideration Items a. Resolution Accepting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the City of Brooklyn Center for the Calendar Year Ended December 31, 1998, and Ratifying Interfund Loans -Requested Council Action: - Deliotte & Touch LLP presentation. - Motion to adopt resolution. i CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -3- June 28, 1999 b. Currency Exchange License to Community Money Centers, Inc. dba Money Centers, 6219 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center -Requested Council Action: - Council discuss. C. Request of Chamber of Commerce to Set Date with City Council -Requested Council Action: - Motion to set meeting with Chamber of Commerce. d. Resolution Awarding Contracts for Furnishings and Equipment for New West Fire Station 1998 -10 and East Fire Station Remodeling No. 1998 -11 -Requested Council Action: - Motion to adopt resolution. e. Staff Report RE: Brooklyn Boulevard Street and Enhancements Projects -Requested Council Action: -Defer to July 12, 1999, Council meeting. f. Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding a Contract, Improvement Project No. 1999- 10, Contract 1999 -J, Street and Signal Improvements, 66th and Camden Avenues - Requested Council Action: - Motion to adopt resolution. 10. Adjournment • City Council Agenda Item No. 7a MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA SPECIAL JOINT WORK SESSION WITH FINANCIAL AND PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSIONS JUNE 7, 1999 CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met for a special joint work session with the Financial and Park and Recreation Commissions at Brooklyn Center City Hall and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager/HR Director Jane Chambers, Administrative Specialist Anne Finn, CARS Director Jim Glasoe, and Finance Director Charlie Hansen. Al Mjorud, Architect, was also present along with the following Commission Members: Financial Commission Donn Escher, Chair Jerry Blarney Tim Elftmann Recreation Commission Bud Sorenson, Chair Tom Shinnick Don Peterson John Russell Art Mead Mayor Kragness asked City Manager Michael McCauley to review the three options before the commissions for building onstruction or renovation of City Hall and Community Center. g Y 06/07/99 -1- DRAFT Mr. McCauley reviewed the materials that the City Council and commissions discussed at the previous meetings. Review of the materials included: A. Review of City Hall needs, including building repair, HVAC replacement, roof replacement, cable needs, structural repair, and electrical service. B. Review of Community Center needs, including wading pool, exterior brick repair and replacement, moisture barrier needs, and ventilation. C. Review of repairs necessary to bring both buildings into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Mr. McCauley briefly reviewed each of the three options developed to address the building needs. Options one and three are considered the most viable. Mayor Kragness asked for comments from the commissioners. Bud Sorenson of the Park and Recreation Commission announced that the Commission would prefer to demolish both buildings and build all new at this time and issue bonds for it. Mayor Kragness responded that there was a lack of funding and that options had not been presented as part of the decision that the Council needs to make in this matter. She stated that because of the Police and Fire bonds, the City cannot go out to the citizens for additional bonding at this time, and that the reason the new building is being discussed, instead of simply repairing the existing structures as was discussed at the time of the Police and Fire bond issue, is due to the fact that the cost of repairs is nearly the same as the cost of building a new City Hall structure. Donn Escher of the Financial Commission reported that the Commission was in favor of building a new building adjacent to the Community Center, and repairing the Community Center, as stated in option three of the proposals before the City Council. In response to some questions from members of the Financial Commission to clarify what was contained in option three, Mr. McCauley reviewed the proposal. Mr. McCauley clarified that the construction would have a first floor entry and would connect with the existing Community Center at two levels. Mr. Escher asked about the timing of the project. Mayor Kragness responded that she would like to get started planning the new structure by Fall and be building in the Spring of 2000. 06/07/99 -2- DRAFT Mr. McCauley reviewed the soil conditions in the area and stated that it was likely the soil would be able to support the building without a great deal of additional cost, at least this seemed to be indicated in the initial borings taken for the proposal study by the Architect. It was unknown about the soil conditions until further testing is completed during the design process. Mr. Escher stated that the Financial Commission was comfortable with the proposal to build the new building and to repair the Community Center. Mr. Sorenson said that the Park and Recreation Commission did not have a formal recommendation, but that it did agree at its last meeting that the best course of action would be to build all new buildings. n it Cou c member Nelson asked for abreak -down of the funding proposal for construction of the new building and remodel of the Community Center. Councilmember Hilstrom stated that she understands the difficulty of the Community Center and that she had hoped that through partnerships the City could address the activity needs without having to build a new Community Center on its own. She said there had been little interest on the part of private providers to join with the City in a partnership and that the needs of the Community Center for fix -up needed to be addressed if services were going to continue. Councilmember Hilstrom did not think that building a new Community Center and City Hall as part of the Police and Fire Bond issues would have sold. She stated she was not sure about building a new building, but that $2.4 million for repair of the existing buildings seemed a lot to spend. She asked what the cost of fix -up for the Community Center included, and there were additional questions about what was included in option three. In response, Mr. McCauley howed a drawing of the proposed first floor of a new building which p Y g p p would contain new family locker facilities as well as a new Council Chambers and new community meeting spaces that could be used for senior and youth activities. These rooms could contain kitchenettes for use by various groups for clubs and birthday activities. Mr. Blarney thanked the City Council for including the two commissions in their decision making process. The question was asked if a formal recommendation should be made by each Commission to the Council regarding the building proposal. Mr. McCauley stated that a formal recommendation would be useful in light of tonight's discussion. The next meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission is June 15, 1999. The meeting adj ourned at 8:10 p.m. City Clerk Mayor 06/07/99 -3- DRAFT MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA STUDY SESSION JUNE 14, 1999 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION The Brooklyn Center City Council met in study session and was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Robert Peppe at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tern Robert Peppe, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, and Ed Nelson. Mayor Myrna Kragness was absent and excused. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager/HR Director Jane Chambers, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum. 1. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Council discussed agenda item 9d, Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Currency Exchange License to Community Money Centers, Inc. dba Money Centers, 6219 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, and the concerns of a check cashing site in a residential area. City Attorney Charlie LeFevere gave an overview of the legality of this issue. 2. GOLDEN VALLEY REQUEST ON DISTRICT 281 COMMUNITY AHEAD PROGRAM City Manager Michael McCauley informed the Council that CARS Director Jim Glasoe is putting together written materials for the request on District 281 Community Ahead Program. 3. DISCUSSION OF CUB LIQUOR SITE AND HUMBOLDT POTENTIAL SALE Mr. McCauley discussed the Cub Foods counter proposal that had been accepted and the potential locations for municipal liquor stores. Rainbow Foods offered a lease; however the Cub Foods site would be the superior location for a municipal liquor store. The liquor store at the Cub Foods location would have its own parking and the visibility would be better. • 06/14/99 -1- DRAFT Council discussed issues related to a discontinuation of operation's by Cub Foods. Mr. McCauley suggested going forward and work on specific lease language to bring back for formal Council approval. 4. DISCUSSION OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING Mr. McCauley requested to defer this issue until the next meeting. 5. ADJOURNMENT The study session adjourned at 6:46 p.m. City Clerk Mayor 06/14/99 -2- DRAFT • 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 JUNE 14, 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 Tem Robert Peppe at 6:47 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tem Robert Peppe, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, and Ed Nelson. Mayor Myrna Kragness was absent and excused. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager/HR Director Jane Chambers, Public Works Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum. No one wished to address the Council. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to adjourn the informal open forum at 6:58 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Reverend Joseph Kim, Korean Presbyterian Church of Minnesota, offered 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 Pro Tem Robert Peppe at 7:02 p.m. I • 06/14/99 -1- DRAFT 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tern Robert Pep pe, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, and Ed Nelson. Mayor Myrna Kragness was absent and excused. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager/HR Director Jane Chambers, Public Works Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum. 5. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Nelson reported that he attended the North Metro Mayors Highway 100 meeting. Councilmember Lasman reported that she attended the swearing in of the new police officer, Michael Colestock, on June 10, 1999. Mayor Pro Tern Peppe reported that he attended the North Metro Mayors meeting on behalf Mayor Myrna Kragness. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES i A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the minutes from the study session and regular session on May 24, 1999. Motion passed unanimously. 6b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. AMUSEMENT DEVICE - OPERATOR_ Earle Brown Bowl 6440 James Circle Yun's Restaurant 6405 James Circle North AMUSEMENT DEVICE - VENDOR American Amusement Arcades 2100 West 96th Street, Bloomington Metro Coin, Inc. 8055 Ranchers Road NE, Fridley COURTESY BENCH Ameribench Company 4215 Winnetka Avenue, New Hope 06/14/99 -2- DRAFT . GARBAGE COLLECTION VEHICLE. The Mengelkoch Company 119 NE 14th Street, New Brighton Walz Brothers Sanitation, Inc. P.O. Box 627, Maple Grove MECHANICAL SYSTEMS. 3 -D Heating and Air Conditioning 7674 Meridian Avenue South, Montrose Advantage Air, 130 Street � 325 13� S c t Wcst, Shakopee Doody Mechanical Inc. 520 Front Avenue, St. Paul Louis DeGidio Services, Inc. 6501 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis Quality Air, Inc. 10830 Magnolia Street NW, Coon Rapids RENTAL DWELLING Initial: Samuel and Virginia Ng 5209 Xerxes Avenue North Renewal: Alvin Moline 7106 France Avenue North David Theisen 5601 Lyndale Avenue North Hearthstone Properties 6012 Zenith Avenue North SIGN HANGER All -Brite Sign, Inc. 5223 Lakeland Avenue North i 6c. RAFFLE APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE FROM HAZELDEN A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve raffle application for exemption from lawful gambling from Hazelden. Motion passed unanimously. 6d. RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES RESOLUTION NO. 99 -93 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. is 06/14/99 -3- DRAFT i 6e. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO ACT AS FISCAL AGENT FOR THE 1999 -2001 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND LEARNING, AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT GRANT RESOLUTION NO. 99 -94 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO ACT AS FISCAL AGENT FOR THE 1999 -2001 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND LEARNING, AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT GRANT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 6f. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 6,11, 21, AND 23 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES ADDING SECTIONS REGARDING COMPUTERIZED CRIMINAL HISTORY AND DRIVER'S LICENSE HISTORY INQUIRES A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve first reading and set July 12, 1999, for public hearing and second reading. Motion passed unanimously. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7a. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL OF NOXIOUS WEEDS City Manager Michael McCauley discussed this ordinance changes the current ordinance to adopt the State definitions of noxious weeds by reference, rather than listing them separately in the ordinance. This makes its regulations consistent with State regulations and avoids having two sets of noxious weed definitions. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the Council. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 06/14/99 -4- DRAFT • ORDINANCE NO. 99-10 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL OF NOXIOUS WEEDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 7b. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE Mr. McCauley discussed an ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the City Ordinances regarding the Minnesota State Building Code would amend the ordinance to increase the amount of permit fee retained if the work is not begun. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the Council. • A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 99 -11 i Councilmember Lasman introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 8a. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO FINANCIAL COMMISSION Mayor Pro Tern Peppe read the nomination by Mayor Kragness of Mark Nemec, 5538 Camden Avenue North, to the Financial Commission. ® 06/14 /99 -5- DRAFT Councilmember Hilstrom informed the audience there was one vacancy left on the Financial Commission and that anyone interested should contact City Clerk Sharon Knutson. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to ratify the Mayoral nomination of Mark Nemec, 5538 Camden Avenue North, to the Financial Commission. Motion passed unanimously. 8b. RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING DONATION FROM THE BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS CLUB FOR ARBOR DAY PROGRAM AND POLICE EQUIPMENT Councilmember Hilstrom read the resolution acknowledging the donations from the Brooklyn Center Lions Club. RESOLUTION NO. 99 -95 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING DONATION FROM THE BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS CLUB FOR ARBOR DAY PROGRAM AND POLICE EQUIPMENT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 8c. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR A STUDY OF VARIOUS TH 100 TRAFFIC ISSUES Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution would accept a proposal and award a contract for professional services to SEH for a study of various TH 100 traffic issues, and that Local State Aid Funds will be used to finance the study. Mr. McCauley reported that Mn/DOT would not be able to begin a study until this fall. The City will work with Mn/DOT and the County on the traffic issues. This study will be reported on sometime in the fall. Staff is recommending the study to bring the various issues to resolution in response to the residents who have requested closure of 50th and Highway 100 exit ramps. RESOLUTION NO. 99 -96 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: • 06/14/99 -6- DRAFT RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR A STUDY OF VARIOUS TH 100 TRAFFIC ISSUES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 8d. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A CURRENCY EXCHANGE LICENSE TO COMMUNITY MONEY CENTERS, INC. DBA MONEY CENTERS, 6219 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD, BROOKLYN CENTER Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution authorizing issuance of a currency exchange license to Community Money Centers, Inc. dba Money Centers was referred by the Department of Commerce for the City of Brooklyn Center to review under Minnesota Statute §53A.04 which requires the City to render a decision regarding approval of the license. Council discussed the zoning issues and the possibility of getting guidance before approving this resolution to license Community Money Centers, Inc. City Attorney Charlie LeFevere informed the Council that the law requires a public hearing for this type of issue. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Cary Geller, President of Money Centers, addressed the Council for any questions they had. Councilmember Nelson asked Mr. Geller if he has other currency stores. Mr. Geller reported that he does have other currency stores and that they are located in shopping centers. With no one else appearing Councilmember Hilstrom moved and Councilmember Nelson seconded a motion to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Hilstrom expressed concerns and made a motion to disapprove the application for a currency exchange license for the following reasons: 1. State Law provides that the City approve Council must rove or disapprove the issuance of the P license and that failure to disapprove the application within 60 days of the application is deemed to be an approval. 2. State Law provides no standards for consideration of the application by the City Council. 3. The City Council is concerned that the City's zoning ordinance may not adequately protect the public health, safety, and welfare in that such controls: 06/14/ - D 99 -7 RAFT a. May allow uses such as currency exchanges which may not be compatible with the • neighborhood; b. Do not preserve properties which are uniquely suited for neighborhood service and retail establishments for such uses; C. May allow uses which increase, or contribute to factors increasing, crime, blight, deterioration, diminution in property values; and d. May allow uses which impair orderly development and redevelopment or which create disincentives to reinvestment in the Community. 4. There is a need for study and evaluation of the City's zoning ordinances and official control, which studies have been ordered by the City Council. 5. There is a need to preserve the status quo while such studies are undertaken to protect the public health, safety, and welfare and to protect the planning process. 6. The Council does not wish for the license application to be approved while such studies are underway by reason of failure to act within the 60 day deadline imposed by State Law. Councilmember Nelson seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Pro Tern Peppe suggested staff to gather further information and report back to the Council at the June 28, 1999, meeting. 8e. RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEW POLICE STATION, PROJECT NO. 1998 -09 Mr. McCauley informed the Council that this resolution would award a contract for furniture and equipment for the new police station which were included in the budget for furnishings of the new building. These items would be to equip the larger facility and for those items which cannot be relocated from the current space. Councilmember Hilstrom asked when the new building would be occupied and if updates could be given until the building is occupied. Mr. McCauley responded they should be in the new building sometime in September or October and that updates would be provided. RESOLUTION NO. 99-97 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: • 06/14/99 -8- DRAFT • RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEW POLICE STATION, PROJECT NO. 1998 -09 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 9f. REPORT ON CODE ENFORCEMENT Mr. McCauley reported that half of the City has been covered since the first of the year with the following results: 586 Complaints/Inspections 153 Scraping/Painting/Repair Issues 268 Pending Cases 11 Citations Issues 9 Referred for Formal Complaints Code enforcement continues to move through the Southeast neighborhood to make sure in compliance from citations issued and by complaints received. Council discussed ways to inform citizens of code violations. 9. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayor • 06/14/99 -9- DRAFT • MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA SPECIAL WORK SESSION JOINT MEETING WITH FINANCIAL COMMISSION JUNE 21, 1999 CONFERENCE ROOM B CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met for a special joint work session with Financial Commission at Brooklyn Center City Hall and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager/HR Director Jane Chambers, Finance Director Charlie Hansen, Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum, Financial Commission Chair Donn Escher, and Commission Members Jerald Blamey, Timothy Elftmann, Jay Hruska, Mark Nemec, and Gavin Wilkinson. PRESENTATION BY AUDITOR, DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Cliff Hoffman, Partner of Deloitte &Touche LLP, introduced himself and other personnel from the firm, Ginny Halerin and Michelle Knuesel. Mr. Hoffman reviewed pages of the selected financial information dated December 31, 1998, and discussed various aspects of the annual financial report. Public safety is at the high end due to the volunteer fire program and what the differences are for cities that have full -time fire departments. He explained that it is not only the volunteer fire program that makes public safety a high percentage, it is all public safety issues. General fund revenues /expenditures per household. Mr. Hoffman explained the expenditures are per capita and that the State is trying to lower the burden. Selected performance indicators. Mr. Hoffman discussed operating ratios and that the City is much lower than the national average. Mr. Hoffman's one concern is the Earle Brown Heritage Center. 06/21/99 -1- DRAFT The Earle Brown Heritage Center had a (3.9 %) in 1998. Mr. Hoffinan informed the Council that the City has a lower cost of debt due to the good financial management of the City. Market values and legal debt margin. Mr. Hoffman discussed the difference between the market values and the legal debt margins and explained the reasoning of the legal debt margin. Fire Department Relief Association retirement obligations. Mr. Hoffman informed the Council this pension plan is 100% funded and is at a good financial standpoint. Finance Director Charlie Hansen explained the benefits of the plan and that there has been discussions about switching the plan from defined benefit to a defined contribution plan. Debt service schedule (principal and interest). Mr. Hoffman discussed the general obligation bonds, the special assessment bonds, and the tax increment bonds. Mr. Hoffinan finished the presentation with discussion of management practices to avoid, competitive advantages, challenges, and what the City should do over the next five years. Some of the issues for what the City should do over the next five years are things the City is currently performing or has performed since December 31, 1998. Mr. Hoffman praised the City's staff for all the work they have done. Ms. Halerin explained to the Council the management letter regarding the current year comments and the status of prior year comments regarding the audit process. She also praised the City's staff for all the work they had done. City Manager Michael McCauley stated that the formal presentation of the 1998 Audit will be on the June 28, 1999, agenda. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m., seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayor 06/21/99 -2- DRAFT i 0 City Council Agenda Item No. 7b 0 0 City of Brooklyn Center A great place to start. A great place to stay. • MEMORANDUM TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Maria Rosenbaum, y Deputy City Clerk DATE: June 23, 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 June 28, 1999: AMUSEMENT DEVICE - OPERATOR Brooklyn Center Community Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Chuckwagon Grill 1928 57th Avenue North Davanni's 5937 Summit Drive Ground Round Brookdale Mall MCTO 6845 Shingle Creek Parkway AMUSEMENT DEVICE - VENDOR CDL 12322 Business Park Blvd., Champlin GARBAGE COLLECTION VEHICLE Ace Solid Waste, Inc. 3118 162nd Lane NW, Anoka Randy's Sanitation, Inc. P.O. Box 169, Delano Walters Recycling and Refuse P.O. Box 67, Circle Pines MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Air Corp, Inc. 4112 83rd Avenue North, Brooklyn Park Albers Sheetmetal and Ventilating 200 West Plato Boulevard, St. Paul Guyer's Builders Express 13405 15th Avenue North, Plymouth - Green Mechanical, Inc. 8811 East Research Center Road, New Hope Sabre Heating and Air, Inc. 14505 21 st Avenue North, Plymouth PRIVATE KENNEL Barbara and Gregory Ulbrich 6807 Emerson Avenue North RENTAL DWELLING Renewal: Kara Albrecht 7250 West River Road Leslie Reinhardt 5713 Humboldt Avenue North Lewis/Vivian Hedlund 5316 Russell Avenue North Myrna Hubert 5300 70th Circle Todd Grabow 7202 Girard Avenue North Valley Investment and Management Humboldt Square Apartments 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. 7e . MEMORANDUM TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Ronald A. Warren, Planning and Zoning Specialist SUBJECT: Site Performance Guarantee Release/Reduction DATE: June 23, 1999 The following site performance guarantees being held by the City for completion of various site improvements should be recommended to the City Council for release or reduction: Earle Brown Farm Townhomes 6801 Thru 6817 York Place Planning Commission Application No. 84031 Amount of Guarantee - $7,500 (Letter of Credit) Obligor - Chisago State Bank This recommended release will mark the completion of the Earle Brown Farm Townhomes which began with the issuance of building permits in 1972. The original eight units (two quads) of a planned 28 unit complex were built at that time by Sheehy Construction Company. Streets and utilities were installed at that time and landscaping around the units and part of the common area was completed, however, the entire project was never completed. Mr. Rod Bernu in 1984 received approval to complete the project under Planning Commission Application No. 84031. This amounted to the remaining 12 units for the project (eight units were lost due to the acquisition of right -of -way for realigned 69th Avenue and Shingle Creek Parkway). Four units (one quad) were built in 1986 - 87 and the related landscaping was completed. Mr. Bernu, however, never completed the balance of the project. In 1996 Modern Building began construction of the last two quad units and posted a letter of credit issued by the Chisago State Bank to assure the completion of landscaping around the balance of the units, sodding, some curbing, sidewalks and screening. Modern put up the building shells and completed one model before abandoning the project. The Chisago State Bank foreclosed on Modern Building and the City retained the letter of credit to assure completion of the site work. The individual units have now been completed by a contractor retained by the Chisago State Bank to complete the project and have been sold. The bank would like to be relieved of its obligation to complete the remaining site improvements and have worked out a cash settlement with the Earle Brown Farm Townhouse Association to complete the balance of the site work provided their letter of credit will be released by the City. The homeowner's association is the chief beneficiary of the remaining site improvements and has a vested interest in seeing that they are completed. They have submitted a letter dated June 15, 1999, (attached) committing to the completion of the ® Page 2 June 23, 1999 remaining site improvements. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the release of the $7,500 letter of credit posted by the Chisago State Bank based on the Earle Brown Farm Townhouse Association's assurance that they will complete the remaining improvements per their June 19, 1999, letter. Extended Stay America, Inc. 2701 Freeway Boulevard Planning Commission Application No. 98005 Amount of Guarantee - $115,000 (Performance Bond) Obligor - Extended Stay America, Inc. All site improvements related to this 1998 building project have been installed including landscaping. Many of the arborvitae shrubs installed, however, are dead or dying. Two Black Hills Spruce are also dead and some Birch clumps around the retention pond also do not appear to be surviving. Better maintenance and possible additional seeding around the retention pond is also in order. No as -built utility survey has been submitted as required for release of the entire financial guarantee. Extended Stay America, Inc. has been advised of these deficiencies and has indicated that they will be addressed. There is substantial completion of the site work and it is recommended that the amount of the financial guarantee be reduced to $25,000 to assure compliance with the above matters and to assure the viability of landscape improvements. • EARLE BROWN FARM TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, INC. 6843 York Place North Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55429 June 15, 1999 Mr. Ron Warren City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 Re: Status of New Development within Earle Brown Farm Townhouse Association (the Association). Mr. Warren, Confirming our conversation this morning the Association is proposing a settlement with the representatives of the new development portion within the Association for cash in lieu of the remaining landscaping issues remaining under the Letter of Credit held by the City from the owner of record — Chisago State Bank. This cash settlement ($5,000.00) will be used by the Association to complete the specific remaining items cited in the original Letter of Credit documents, as follows: Seven 2" Diameter Trees distributed throughout the new development area. — Forty two bushes distributed throughout the new development area. — Completion of screening effect at southeastern corner of the Association common area. — Replacement and completion of sodding throughout the new development area. Any remaining balance will be used for the following items: — Removal of the two large cotten wood tree groups directly in front of the new unit at 6807 York Place. — Clean -up of the southern perimeter boundary line — north of the Association's existing fencing. — Installation of perimeter rock and edging surrounding the new units. The primary stipulation the owner's representatives are requesting is the cancellation of the existing Letter of Credit held b the City to assure completion of these items. Upon receipt of this cancellation, the Y tY p p p owner's representatives will provide the Association with a check in the amount of $5,000.00 for our use as outlined above. i Therefore the Association is requesting that the City consider this action to finalize the remaining outstanding issues regarding this development. Should you require additional information regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at my work number, listed below. Thank you for your time and consideration. gards. ruc Saline President Earle Brown Farm Townhouse Association, Inc. T(612)560 -9624 City Council Agenda Item No. 7d MEMORANDUM DATE: June 22, 1999 TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Joyce Gulseth, Public Works Administrative Aide j SUBJECT: Resolution Declaring a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Removal of Diseased Trees The attached resolution represents the official Council action required to expedite removal of the trees most recently marked by the City tree inspector, in accordance with approved procedures. • Member introduced the following resolution and moved its ® adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES WHEREAS, a Notice to Abate Nuisance and Diseased Tree Removal Agreement has been issued to the owners of certain properties in the City of Brooklyn Center giving the owners twenty (20) days to remove diseased trees on the owners' property; and WHEREAS, the City can expedite the removal of these diseased trees by declaring them a public nuisance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that: 1. The diseased trees at the following addresses are hereby declared to be a public nuisance: TREE PROPERTY OWNER PROPERTY ADDRESS NUMBER -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- LAURIE MARCINIAK 2318 BROOKVIEW DR 35 INEZ MONTGOMERY & 6030 ALDRICH AVE N 36 KATHERINE PACIOREK GARY OLSON 3715 69TH AVE N 37 SCOTT OLSON 3307 65TH AVE N 38 WM. & GWEN WELLNER 5444 DUPONT AVE N 39 NANCY BENSON 6331 COLFAX AVE N 40 SARAH SUTPHEN & DAVID WELLS 1424 55TH AVE N 41 LANCE & KRISTINE RENINGER 5443 LOGAN AVE N 42 HUMBOLDT COURT LLP 6807 HUMBOLDT AVE N 43,44,45,46,47, 48 CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER BOB CAHLANDER PARK 49 ROBERT HARTFIEL 4001 52ND AVE N 50 BROOKDALE CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH 6121 BROOKLYN BLVD. 51 HEATHER ASCHE 5640 FREMONT AVE N 52,53 JERILYN BORTH 5448 GIRARD 54 WM. & IRENE BOOK 5401 HUMBOLDT AVE N 55 THOMAS EDWARDS 5401 IRVING AVE N 56 JANELLE PLOTT 5512 IRVING AVE N 57 TODD BARNES 5603 JAMES AVE N 58 RICHARD & BEATRICE ROGERS 5823 JAMES AVE N 59 DOORGA & DEORANIE HANUMAN 5814 KNOX AVE N 60 THOMAS DOANE 5359 DUPONT AVE N 61 BARBARA KRUEGER 5905 CAMDEN AVE N 62 LARRY HABECK 5929 CAMDEN AVE N 63 YENG HER & XIA XIONG 5937 CAMDEN AVE N 64 LESLIE & GERTRUDE MOORE 6133 LYNDALE AVE N 65 DIANE HEISER 5820 ALDRICH AVE N 66 NORM CHAZIN 1308 69TH AVE N 67,68 RESOLUTION NO. TREE PROPERTY OWNER PROPERTY ADDRESS NUMBER EDA OF BROOKLYN CENTER 821 BELLVUE LANE 69 JACK & CAROLYN SAYERS 6400 JUNE AVE N 70 DENNIS & KATHRYN NELSON 312 70TH AVE N 71 CHRISTOPHER & KRISTIN KUMMER 7011 DALLAS RD 72 PAMELA COOK 5420 EMERSON AVE N 73 2. After twenty (20) days from the date of the notice, the property owner(s) will receive a second written notice providing five (5) business days in which to contest the determination of the City Council by requesting, in writing, a hearing. Said request shall be filed with the City Clerk. 3. After five (5) days, if the property owner fails to request a hearing, the tree(s) shall be removed by the City. All removal costs, including legal, financing, and administrative charges, shall be specially assessed against the property. Date Mayor ATTEST: Ci ty 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. • City Council Agenda Item No. 7e MEMORANDUM DATE: June 23, 1999 TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager FROM: Michael Krech, Public Works Specialist w `\ SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding a Contract, Improvement Project No. 1999- 05, Contract 1999 -H, 53rd Avenue Trail Summary Explanation Project No. 1999 -05, Contract 1999 -H includes both the construction of the 53rd Avenue trail as well as the construction of the new trail link in Bellvue Park from Bellvue Lane north to the ball diamond. Bids for Contract 1999 -H were received and opened on June 16, 1999. The bidding results are tabulated as follows: Bidder Bid Onened Amount Corrected Total ACI Asphalt Contractors Inc. $22,204.90 Bituminous Roadways, Inc. $29,994.00 Barber Construction Co. $31,374.80 Hardrives, Inc. $35,742.50 $35,752.75 Jay Bros. $41,443.90 Midwest Asphalt Corp. $53,839.65 Of the six (6) bids received the lowest bid of 22 204.90 was submitted b ACI As O $ Y halt Contractors P Inc. The total Engineer's Estimate was $39,793.75. References provided by the low bidder have been contacted. ACI Asphalt Contractors Inc. has proven experience in performing all of the requirements included in this contract. Accordingly, staff recommends acceptance of the low bid and award of the contract to ACI Asphalt Contractors Inc. of Brooklyn Center, MN. Recommended City Council Action Approve the attached resolution accepting the low bid and awarding a contract to ACI Asphalt Contractors Inc. is adoption: Member introduced the following resolution and moved its RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -05, CONTRACT 1999 -H, 53RD AVENUE TRAIL WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for Improvement Project No. 1999 -05, bids were received, opened, and tabulated by the City Clerk and Engineer on the 16th day of June, 1999. Said bids were as follows: Bidder Bid Opened Amount Corrected Total ACI Asphalt Contractors Inc. $22,204.90 Bituminous Roadways, Inc. $29,994.00 Barber Construction Co. $31,374.80 Hardrives, Inc. $35,742.50 $35,752.75 Jay Bros. $41,443.90 Midwest Asphalt Corp. $53,839.65 WHEREAS, it appears that ACI Asphalt Contractors Inc. of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, is the lowest responsible bidder. i NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that: 1. The Mayor and City Manager hereby authorized and directed to enter into a Y Y g are Y contract with ACI Asphalt Contractors of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota in the name of the City of Brooklyn Center, for Improvement Project No. 1999 -05, according to the plans and specifications therefor approved by the City Council and on file in the office of the City Engineer. 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to return forthwith to all bidders the deposits made with their bids, except that the deposit of the successful bidder and the next lowest bidder shall be retained until a contract is signed. • RESOLUTION NO. 3. The estimated project costs and revenues are as follows: COSTS Engineer's Estimate As Amended Per Low Bid Contract $39,793.75 $22,204.90 Contingency(10 %) $3.979.38 $2.220.49 Subtotal Construction Cost $43,773.13 $24,425.39 Admin/Legal /Engr. $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Total Estimated Project Cost $45,273.13 $25,925.39 i REVENUES Local State Aid $24,229.76 $13,975.46 Development and Linkage Project Grant $21,043.37 $11,949.93 . Total Estimated Revenue $45,273.13 $25,925.39 Date Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk j 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. City Council Agenda Item No. 7f i • MEMORANDUM DATE: June 23, 1999 TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager FROM: Michael Krech Public Works b o ks Specialist SUBJECT: Resolution Rejecting Bids and Authorizing the Acquisition of New Bids, Improvement Project No. 1999 -05, Contract 1999 -1, 53rd Avenue Trail Fence and Signage Summary Explanation P Project No. 1999 -05, Contract 1999 -I includes the construction of the 53rd Avenue trail fence columns and concrete sill, installation of the fence, and construction of the City entry monument columns. Bids for Contract 1999 -1 were received and opened on June 16, 1999. The bidding results are tabulated as follows: Bidder Bid Opened Amount Corrected Total Lakeland Nurseries $174,968.00 Town & Country Fence $204,375.00 Jay Bros.Inc. $229,440.00 • Of the three 3 bids received the lowest bid of $174,968.00 was submitted by Lakeland Nurseries. The total Engineer's Estimate was $107,475.00. The apparent low bid is 63 % over the Engineers Estimate. One contractor bid the columns comparable to the Engineers Estimate but bid the fence installation high, while the next low contractor bid the fence low but the columns high. Accordingly, staff recommends that Improvement Project No. 1999 -05, Contract 1999 -1, 53rd Avenue Trail Fence and Signage bids be rejected and be rebid as Contract 1999 - I 53rd Avenue Trail - Fence and Contract 1999 -K 53rd Avenue Trail - Fence Columns. Bidding the columns and the fence as separate contracts should allow companies that specialize in each area to bid without relying on subcontractors. Recommended City Council Action Approve the attached resolution rejecting bids and authorizing the acquisition of new bids. . Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF NEW BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -05, CONTRACT 1999 -I, 53RD AVENUE TRAIL FENCE AND SIGNAGE WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for Improvement Project No. 1999 -05, bids were received, opened, and tabulated by the City Clerk and Engineer on the 16th day of June, 1999. Said bids were as follows: Bidder Bid Opened Amount Corrected Total Lakeland Nurseries $174,968.00 Town & Country Fence $204,375.00 Jay Bros. Inc. $229,440.00 WHEREAS, it appears that Lakeland Nurseries, of Wilmar, Minnesota, is the lowest responsible bidder; and WHEREAS, the low bid is 63% above the Engineers Estimate of $107,475.00, and the City Engineer recommends that all bids be rejected. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that: 1. the bids received for Improvement Project No. 1999 -05, Contract 1999 -I, 53rd Avenue Trail Fence and Signage are hereby rejected. 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to return forthwith to all bidders the deposits made with their bids. 3. The City Engineer is hereby authorized to acquire new bids for Improvement Project No. 1999 -05, Contract 1999 -I, 53rd Avenue Trail Fence and Signage. 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. City Council Agenda Item No. 7g MEMORANDUM DATE: June 21, 1999 TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Scott A. Brink, City Engineer ` SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting Work and Authorizing Final Payment, Improvement Project No. 1997 -10, Contract 1998 -13, SCADA & INTRAC Systems Replacement On March 23, 1998, the City Council awarded a contract in the amount of $408,700.00 for the subject improvement to Automatic Systems Company for the SCADA and INTRAC replacement system. On May 24, 1999 the City Council approved Change Orders totalling $8,731.00. The majority of the project has been complete for the past several months, and Automatic Systems Co. has now completed the remaining required contract work. It is recommended to approve the attached resolution authorizing final payment in the amount of of $417,431.00. • Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1997 -10, CONTRACT 1998 -13, SCADA AND INTRAC SYSTEMS REPLACEMENT WHEREAS, pursuant to a written contract signed with the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Automatic Systems Company has satisfactorily completed the following improvement in accordance with said contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that: 1. It is hereby directed that final payment be made on said contract, taking the Contractor's receipt in full. The total amount to be paid for said improvement under said contract shall be $417, 431.00 2. The work completed under said contract is accepted and approved according to the following schedule: Costs Per Bid Final Construction $408,700.00 $408,700.00 Chan 8 Change Orders $10,000.00 $ 731.00 , Subtotal $418,700.00 $417,431.00 Engineering $55,000.00 $49,588.57 Administration $4,057.76 Total Costs $473,700.00 $471,077.33 Revenues Per Bid Final Water Utility $273,700.00 $268,514.08 Sanitary Sewer Utility $200,000.00 $202,563.25 Total $473,700.00 $471,077.33 • RESOLUTION NO. 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. • • City Council Agenda Item No. 7h MEMORANDUM DATE: June 23, 1999 TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager FROM: Scott Brink, City Engineer SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding a Contract, Improvement Project No. 1999- 14, Contract 1999 -D, Earle Brown Drive Street Improvements Summary Explanation Bids for Contract 1999 -D, were received and opened on June 23,1999. The bidding results are tabulated as follows: Bidder Bi nened A mount �i rected Total Frattalone Paving, Inc. $275,597.15 $277,977.15 Hardrives, Inc. $284,649.90 North Valley, Inc. $298,062.75 Northwest Asphalt, Inc. $314,074.90 $311,152.15 Bituminous Roadways, Inc. $334,889.50 W.B. Miller, Inc. $355,117.55 Midwest Asphalt Corp. $355,225.20 $354,505.56 Of the eleven (7) bids received, the lowest bid of $277,977.15 was submitted by Frattalone Paving, Inc. The Engineer's Estimate was $286,500.00. References provided by the low bidder have been contacted. Frattalone Paving, Inc. has proven experience in performing all of the requirements included in this contract. Accordingly, staff recommends acceptance of the low bid and award of the contract to Frattalone Paving, Inc. of St. Paul, Minnesota. Recommended Cit y Council Action Approve the attached resolution accepting the low bid and awarding a contract to Frattalone Paving, Inc Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -14, CONTRACT 1999 -D, EARLE BROWN DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for Improvement Project No. 1999 -14, bids were received, opened, and tabulated by the City Clerk and Engineer on the 23rd day of June, 1999. Said bids were as follows: Bidder Bi nened Amount Corrected Total Frattalone Paving, Inc. $275,597.15 $277,977.15 Hardrives, Inc. $284,649.90 North Valley, Inc. $298,062.75 Northwest Asphalt, Inc. $314,074.90 $311,152.15 Bituminous Roadways, Inc. $334,889.50 W.B. Miller, Inc. $355,117.55 Midwest Asphalt Corp. $355,225.20 $354,505.56 WHEREAS, it appears that Frattalone Paving, Inc. of St. Paul, Minnesota, is the lowest responsible bidder. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that: 1. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Frattalone Paving, Inc. in the name of the City of Brooklyn Center, for Improvement Project No. 1999 -14 according to the plans and specifications therefor approved b the City Council and on file in the office of P PP Y tY the City Engineer. 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to return forthwith to all bidders the deposits made with their bids, except that the deposit of the successful bidder and the next lowest bidder shall be retained until a contract is signed. 3. The estimated project costs and revenues are as follows: COSTS Per Eneineer's Estimate As Amended Per Low Bid Contract $286,229.50 $277,977.15 Contingency (1015 %) 28.622.95 $13.898.86 ® Subtotal Construction Cost $314,852.45 $291,876.01 . RESOLUTION NO. Admin/Legal /Engr. (4.5 %) $14.168.36 ,$14.000.00 Total Estimated Project Cost $329,020.81 $305,876.01 REVENUES Per Eneineer's Estimate As Amended Per Low Bid Street Assessments $223,916.00 $223,916.00 Local State Aid (34,137.28) (45,261.03) Municipal State Aid 131,827.80 119,397.97 Sanitary Sewer Utility 3,046.18 2,541.32 Water Utility 1,551.83 880.29 Storm Drain Utility 2.816.28 4.401.46 1 Total Estimated Revenue $329,020.81 $305,876.01 • Date Mayor i 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. City Council Agenda Item No. 8a MEMORANDUM DATE: June 24, 1999 TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Diane Spector, Director of Public Works` SUBJECT: Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Special Assessments for Improvement Project No. 1999 -10, Street and Signal Improvements, 66th and Camden Avenues The City Council on May 24, 1999 conducted public hearings regarding proposed improvement project No. 1999 -10, Street and Signal Improvements, 66th and Camden Avenues and the special assessments proposed to be certified as a result of the project. After consideration, the Council closed the project hearing and ordered the project. At the request of the property owner who would be responsible for majority of the proposed special assessments, the special assessment hearing was held over until June 28, 1999. The purpose of this continuation was to allow bids to be opened on the project, and the assessments to be based on actual cost rather than estimated cost. Bids were opened on this project on June 23, 1999, and assessments recalculated accordingly. Council action this evening would be to reconvene the special assessment hearing, take public comment, close the hearing, and certify the assessments. I its adoption: Member introduced the following resolution and moved RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -10, STREET AND SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS, 66TH AND CAMDEN AVENUES, TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the City Council has met and heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed Special Assessment Levy No. 14570; and WHEREAS, assessment rolls, copies of which are attached hereto and part hereof by reference, have been prepared by the City Clerk, tabulating those properties where street improvement costs are to be assessed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that: 1. Such proposed assessments, Special Assessment Levy No. 14570, made a part hereof, are hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessments against the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefitted by the improvement in the amount of the assessments levied against it. 2. Such assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of ten (10) years as indicated on the assessment roll. The first of the installments to be payable with ad valorem taxes in 2000, and shall bear interest at the rate of six (6.0) percent per annum on the entire assessment from July 1, 1999 through December 31, 2000. 3. The owner of any property so assessed may at any time prior to the certificate of the assessment to the County Auditor pay the whole of the assessment, with interest accrued to the date of payment, to the City Treasurer, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution; and he or she may, at any time thereafter, pay to the City Treasurer the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15, or interest shall be charged through December 31 of the succeeding year. ® RESOLUTION NO. 4. The City Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the County Auditor to be extended on the proper tax lists of the county, and such assessments shall be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes. 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. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -10, Camden /66th Improvements & Signal System ESTIMATED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, Schedule A, 66th Avenue Reconstruction & Signal ESTIMATED PROJECT COST = $ 423,811.63 Total PROPOSED Parcel PID# ADDRESS ASSESSMENT Area 36- 119 -21 -13 -0117 615 - 66th Avenue North 55,917 2 Camden Avenue North 114 429.14 160 36-119-21-13-0116 64 0 $ , 466 36- 119 -21-42 -0019 6420 Camden Avenue North $ 309,382.49 433,852 36- 119 -21-42 -0020 6330 Camden Avenue North 71,693 0 0 0 I TOTAL PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENTS $423,811.63 721,928 "In the Regal Theaters Subdivision Agreement, Centres agreed to pay 100% of the cost of improvements. g: \depts \eng \project \99proj \66 &camd \d raftspa ill IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -10, Camden /66th Improvements & Signal System ESTIMATED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, Scehedule B, Camden Avenue Reconstruction ESTIMATED PROJECT COST = $ 170,069 70% ASSESSED = $ 119,048 $ 51,021 A ZONE = 393,500 SF @ $ 0.2118 / SF (70% of total) B ZONE = 854,235 SF @ $ 0.0418 / SF (30% of total) PROPOSED A ZONE B ZONE PID# ADDRESS ASSESSMENT AREA AREA 36- 119 -21 -31 -0045 Apts $52,455.94 175,770 364,331 36- 119 -21 -24 -0046 Apts $3,948.31 13,230 27,423 I 36- 119 -21 -13 -0117 615 - 66th Avenue North $148.24 700 36- 119 -21 -13 -0116 6420 Camden Avenue North $15,363.91 50,922 109,544 36- 119 -21 -42 -0019 6420 Camden Avenue North $41,539.44 137,678 296,174 36- 119 -21-42 -0020 6330 Camden Avenue North $5,592.17 15,200 56,763 TOTAL PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENTS $119,048.00 393,500 854,235 g: \depts \eng\ project \99proj \66 &camd \drattspa • • • IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -10, Camden /66th Improvements & Signal System ESTIMATED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, Total TOTAL PROPOSED Schedule Schedule PID# ADDRESS ASSESSMENT A B 36- 119 -21 -31 -0045 6305 -6507 Camden Avenue North $ 52,455.94 $ 52,455.94 36- 119 -21 -24 -0046 6507 Camden Avenue North $ 3,948.31 $ 3,948.31 36- 119 -21 -13 -0117 615 - 66th Avenue North $ 148.24 $ - $ 148.24 36- 119 -21 -13 -0116 6420 Camden Avenue North $ 129,793.05 114,429 $ 15,363.91 36- 119 -21 -42 -0019 6420 Camden Avenue North $ 350,921.93 309,382 $ 41,539.44 36- 119 -21 -42 -0020 6330 Camden Avenue North $ 5,592.17 $ - $ 5,592.17 TOTAL PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENTS $542,859.63 $ 423,811.63 $119,048.00 g: \depts \eng \project \99proj \66 &camd \draftspa I • City Council Agenda Item No. 9a MEMORANDUM TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Charlie Hansen, Finance Director DATE: June 23, 1999 SUBJECT: Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended December 31, 1998 Representatives of the City's auditors, Deloitte & Touche LLP, were at the June 21, 1999 City Council work session to present the financial reports and the results of the annual audit. They will return at the June 28, 1999 City Council meeting to formally present the audit results. The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report must be submitted to the State of Minnesota and several other bodies by June 30, 1998. The attached resolution should be passed at the June 28, 1999 City Council meeting to allow reporting by the deadline. The following reports were provided to the City Council for the June 21, 1999 work session. The City Council is requested to bring their copies of the reports from the June 21, 1999 meeting to the June 28, 1999 meeting. Additional copies will be available at the meetin g if needed: Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Auditor's Presentation Graphics Auditor's Management Letter Auditor's Report on Compliance and Internal Control Auditor's Letter on the Year 2000 Responses to the Auditor's Management Letter Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND RATIFYING INTERFUND LOANS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center is required by state law and City Charter to annually produce audited financial statements by June 30; and . WHEREAS, the attached financial statements have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP as required; and WHEREAS, the City Charter gives the City Council the power to make interfund loans as may be deemed necessary and appropriate. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota as follows: ® 1. that the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the City of Brooklyn Center for the Calendar Year ended December 31, 1998 is accepted. 2. that the interfund loan balances as displayed in Note 9 on Page 43 of the financial report are hereby approved and ratified by the City Council. Y pp tY 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. City Council Agenda Item No. 9b • MEMORANDUM June 18, 1999 TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager FROM: Anne Finn, Administrative Specialist P' SUBJECT: Check- Cashing/Currency Exchange Operations Per your request, I have gathered information relating to check - cashing operations. Attached are the following: • pictures of Money Centers stores located in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Richfield, and Tellers II in St. Louis Park • a memorandum from Tami Leiran, Police Administrative Aid, outlining her discussions with law enforcement offices in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Richfield and St. Louis Park relating to their experiences with the Money Centers/Tellers II stores located in their cities • Internet articles discussing the check - cashing operations industry r I contacted Charles Walters Research Analyst for the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC), and asked if the LMC had produced any reports relating to check - cashing operations. Mr. Walters checked LMC files and reported that he did not find information relating to check - cashing operations. Please let me know if you have questions about the materials or if you need further information. Attachments 2600 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis 'tit w .., . •le i. r� f kw I t _ ,,,» a 'k' � �` - � 4t • � � < �' x�r�i#� ��a� 7"'y �� 9r �s,�, F }atY -'t'q , _ - > . 4. -��.: ?. ��.�� <., � .,.�,:`.�`�' _� �'� c -' 4 .. �- � {„� kr�y - �,�V•� �s :�'�� C .n_.rs: .. _.., i � c, :ak�� a: ,_., . , � .d.Ji.�� M ST,7e a ~�' w, � �`Y - '�� 1 � �. • if a r � � r Y . - rt . 5 u y w wiW+ . f a ■■ o-zm. F ww r. NOW PIGIAOI2l ' ^d 1 9Z99 ��pp►tLYN CENT BROOKLYN CENTER POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE MEMORANDUM TO: Anne Finn, Administration Specialist FROM: Tami Leiran, Police Administrative Aide DATE: June 18, 1999 SUBJECT: Money Center's Anne, Here is the information you requested for the Money Centers located in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Richfield as well as the Tellers Two in St. Louis Park. I hope this is what you were expecting to receive, if not let me know. Minneapolis PD - Spoke with Inspector Ken Ziegler @ 673 -3904 Ziegler reported that the Money Center located at 2600 Nicollet Avenue has been renting space in a drug store for about 4 -5 years. He has had no complaints or adverse problems from this business. They have apprehended more criminals through this business for forgeries as well as check thieves. Apparently when a customer walks into the business they are "locked" into the store until it is determined by personnel that the check being cashed is good. If personnel finds the check to be bad they hold the person until the Police arrive. He does not feel this business is harmful to the community in any way. The Money Center has tried opening other sites but due to zoning issues have been unable to do so at this time. St. Paul PD - Spoke with Judy in the Fraud & Forgery Unit Judy suggested contacting the records department since her unit is unfamiliar with any problems with the Money Center located at 1532 University Avenue, West #100. Eva in Records reported the following calls they received related to the Money Center: • 1997 - 33 Calls for Service (6 -8 calls for Forgery, the rest were alarms and a couple of domestics). • 1998 - 32 Calls for Service (10 -12 calls for Forgery, 2 calls for Theft, and the rest were alarms, domestics, and disorderly juveniles). • 1999 - 15 Calls for Service (3 calls for Forgery, 1 call for Theft, and the rest were alarms and a fire). • Richfield PD - Spoke with Jennifer in Records and Betsy Christianson in Public Safety Betsy reported that the Money Center located at 6525 Nicollet Avenue has been in their City for awhile now and she has not had any trouble or complaints regarding this business. She indicated that the State of Minnesota actually licenses the business, however they are given the opportunity to "bless" the business. She remarked that the operator of the business has not been a problem and is quite professional. Jennifer is records reported the following calls they received to the Money Center: 1998 - 2 Calls for Service (both were for forged checks). 1999 - 3 Calls for Service (all were for forged checks). St. Louis Park PD - Spoke with Joan, Administrative Assistant Joan could not provide any comments as far as the operation of the business but did provide the number of Calls for Service they had. She suggested speaking with Officer Joe Hanson or Sgt. Crammer who might be able to provide additional information on the business. Sgt. Crammer (924 -2607) reported they have had a great relationship with the business. He could not say enough good things about them. They are very pro - police. He suggests that if we do allow a check cashing business in Brooklyn Center to make it a condition that the business obtain a thumb print from n n h h check in addition to the usual form of positive p anyone e w o cashes a c ec p identification. (Sgt. Crammer would be a good source for what to require of a Check Cashing business if they do come to Brooklyn Center.) Tellers II or Tellers li The/My Bank located at 4901 Excelsior Boulevard has had the following calls for service: - 1999 - 1 Call for Service (Theft) - 1998 - 6 Calls for Service (4 calls were for Forgery and 2 calls were for Theft). - 1997 - 4 Calls for Service (all were for Forgery) 1996 - 7 Calls for Service (2 calls were for Forgery, 2 calls were for Theft, 3 calls were for Alarm). - 1995 - 3 Calls for Service (2 calls were for Forgery and 1 call was for Theft). - 1994 - 1 Call for Service (Forgery) - 1993 - 6 Calls for Service (1 Call was for Forgery and 5 calls were for Theft). 1992 - 11 Calls for Service (6 Calls were for Forgery and 5 calls were for Theft). cc: Joel Downer • Report Shews Fringe Lenders Flood Low ine ... eighborhoods As Banks Continue Their Exit http://www.consunion.orglfmance/pawnshop.htm C COMM.= 6. 1�, !11!=t j:» I ca: ...5 . Union refi PuMsMrsf Convmv &pwts Press Release Contact: July 18, 1997 Rob Schneider or Rafael Ayuso (512) 477-4431 Consumers Union Southwest Reaional Office Report Shows Fringe Lenders Flood Low income Neighborhoods As Banks Continue Their Exit Finance companies, pawn shops becoming today's low income 'neighborhood banks' AUSTIN, TX -- A report released today by Consumers Union's Southwest Regional Office shows finance companies and pawn shops are continuing their march into low income and minority neighborhoods in Texas at a time when banking institutions -- often affiliated with these profitable lenders -- continue to turn their backs on them. The result is a troublesome, two-tier lending system in which mainstream banking at a lower cost is increasingly unavailable in these communities while fringe lenders with exorbitant rates continue to prosper. The report -- Our Neiizhborhood Banks: Hiah Cost Loans for Low Income Borrowers -- includes maps of Houston, Dallas, and Austin that show a majority of finance companies and pawn shops are located in or near predominantly minority neighborhoods and neighborhoods with less than the median household income. I I I Schneider, senior staff attorney for the Southwest Regional Office of Consumers Union, said the report offers a arbing snapshot" of recent shifts in the financial services industry in Texas. "Many Texans now have little choice but to rely on very expensive lenders for routine consumer loans," he said. Schneider added that high interest rates at both pawn shops and finance companies are just the tip of the iceberg. "In the case of finance companies, we found numerous examples of expensive add-ons and unecessary, often harmful refinancings. It appears many finance companies make lots of money by convincing people to make bad economic decisions." The report also found that the marketplace has failed to curb high rates and lending excesses. As a group, consumers with limited financial resources or glitches in their credit history end up paying more in interest, fees, and other charges than their credit risk warrants. According to the report, finance companies return "solid and sometimes spectacular profits." Often, these returns go to affiliate banking institutions. Ironically, these are the same institutions that shy away from the inner cities and higher risk loan markets. "While the major banks appear to be skittish about serving the low income consumers, they are more than ready to soak up the profits that their finance companies make serving these same customers at substantially higher rates," said Schneider. The report cites major banking corporations such as NationsBank, Norwest and Great Western which attribute a share of its to the banks' finance company subsidiaries. the profits the report's findings: e Pawnshops are booming today, serving 10 percent of the U.S. adult population. Texas is second only to Florida in the number of pawnshops statewide, with approximately 1,260 establishments in 1996. Three of the four p ublicly )ublicly traded national pawnshop chains -- EZ Pawn, Cash America Pawn, and First Cash Pawn -- are based in Texas. 1 of 3 6/13/99 9:19 AM Re po rt �t�t�i�lls�c 'A4e°fii 1992 to 1996 the nftbt"t`4'*W Texas (non -bank lenders, largely finance companies) increased 42 percent to 2,068 statewide. The volume of loans (total amount loaned in a calendar year) grew almost 50 percent between 1992 and 1995. • Texas finance companies and pawn shops primarily locate in neighborhoods below median household income and in minority areas. For example: o Harris County -- most finance companies and pawn shops are located in or near neighborhoods where minorities comprise a majority of the population. o Travis County -- most finance companies and pawn shops are located in or near areas with below median household income. C Dallas County -- most pawnshops are located in or near minority neighborhoods, while finance companies cluster in or near low income areas and about half are in or near minority neighborhoods. • Finance companies typically charge the highest interest rates allowed under the Texas Credit Code. This amounts to an interest equivalent to about 30 percent -- or 90 percent annual percentage rate (APR), depending on the size of the loan - -much higher than the average 15.51 percent APR charged for a personal loan by commercial yanks in Texas. • Most pawn loans are made at the maximum allowable rate of 240 percent APR because most of them are very small loans. The average pawn loan for the EZ Pawn chain in 1996 was $67. For Cash America, with 145 Texas stores, the loan average was $70. • Often, finance companies generate new loans by refinancing existing loans. For example, of the 910,000 Norwest Financial loans nationwide in 1996, 421,000 were refinanced loans with additional funds added. • Fin it offers of instant cash. Promotional "lead cv.rds" offer Finance companies often snare new borrowers with direct ma o easy access to loans of $50 to $400. Cash vouchers are not uncommon. "Many working families have been cut off from access to mainstream banks," Schneider said. "This means that they have little choice but to borrow under the terms dictated by'fringe' lenders." F' ance companies profit handsomely from the difference between the increased rates they charge and the rates they hi lly need to offset somewhat higher delinquencies. At the same time, unfair marketing practices ofte n de the a itional costs of loans (the extra cost of a refinancing, or the additional charges for credit life insurance). The solution to the situation lies in stronger usury laws, increased oversight and market analysis by state regulators, and better access to mainstream banking services in low and middle income neighborhoods, according to the report. Among the recommendations: • fair maximum interest rates that do not overstate the risk assumed by the lender; • prohibit loan terms and conditions the borrower cannot reasonably be expected to fulfill; • prohibit insurance products (like non - filing insurance) that are not fairly priced or in the interest of borrowers;. • disclosure if a refinancing results in higher overall cost to the consumer; • a fair refund of unearned interest using the actuarial method rather than the Rule of 78s; • no new administrative fee added on to refinancings; • adequate court remedies (consumers can pursue lenders under DTPA for abusive lending practices); • subsequent purchasers of loans will be subject to all claims and defenses based on the conduct of the original lender; • mechanisms to ensure pawned goods are returned in the same condition in which they were left; • an independent Office of Access to Financial Services directed to study and recommend changes to impr(:).ve the personal loan market; programs to improve equity in the financial services market. (For example, banks which own finance companies should have a program to effectively graduate finance company borrowers to lower co.:t bank loans.) [ Health ] Finan [ ce [ Food ] [ Product ] [ Other ] [ About CU ] [ News ] [ Tips ] [ Home ] 2 of 3 6/15/99 9:19 AM Report Shows Fringe Lenders Flood Low % tE ] VtXW. tL bnsunion.ora/contact.4iWwww.cormnion.org/firmee/pawnshop.htm All information 01998 Consumers Union k • • 3 of 3 6/la/99 9:19 AM Check cash* — 1997-10-1311M In OU �., e w a big bit. — Pittsburgh Business Times http://www.ameity.com/pittsburgh/stories/1997/10/13/f`ocus2.htm . .. .......... ...... ............ free book of lists P.SURGH BUSN E S S' TMI _.S October 13, 1997 Check cashing outlets take a big bite .......... .............. . . . . . . . . . . Profits are being made in poor neighborhoods Julian Heiser DOWNTOWN -- For some city residents, paying up to 913 percent interest is a way of life. It happens for any number of reasons, but is most common when there's no bank in a neighborhood, or when a person lives paycheck-to-paycheck and can't keep a minimum bank account balance. For those people, and others, check cashing outlets are often a last resort, or a sole option. Currently, the check cashing industry is not regulated by state or federal authorities, which is disconcerting in light of a recent survey that found outlets charge as much as 10 percent to cash personal checks and 6 percent to cash paychecks or Social Security checks. They also offer cash advances on post-dated checks -- with annualized interest rates ranging from 213 percent to 913 percent. But what disturbs many local community leaders is that check cashing centers tend to crop up in communities where residents have no other choices -- low-income neighborhoods that banks don't want to serve. "The bankless and the underbanked pay a very high price for the convenience of services sold by check cashing outlets," said Jean Ann Fox, director of consumer protection at the Consumer Federation of America, a consumer advocacy group based in Washington, D.C. • "No area of financial services is in greater need of effective consumer protections," she said. Although state and federal authorities are considering stepping in with legislation to address the steep fees charged by most check cashers, there is a grassroots effort under way in many local communities to keep such businesses out 1 of 3 6/15/99 10:09 AM Check cashing outlets take a big bite — PittFr buff buds - M %Pfl ?st place. http:// www. amcity. com/ pittsburgh /stories/1997 /10 /13 /focus2.html Pauline Cooper, executive director of the Aliquippa Regional Alliance, said that when National City left, a check • cashing company immediately tried to move in to the bank's location. "We felt it was a rip -off for poor people," Ms. Cooper said. "We didn't support it at all." Representatives from QuiCash, the check cashing company involved and the largest chain in the Pittsburgh area, wouldn't return phone calls about their service. Instead of using a check - cashing service, town leaders decided instead to create a credit union, so that residents would have a place to cash checks and save money as well. "We were concerned that (check cashing outlets) wouldn't help people get out of the poverty trap," Ms. Cooper said. The credit union in Aliquippa has grown since last winter to more than 400 members and has issued about $200,000 in loans. Another credit union initiative is growing in the East End . (Business Times, July 14). A group of community leaders is working on Project Good Samaritan, a neighborhood credit union that will allow residents a chance to do their banking in low - income neighborhoods where they live, places where banks traditionally haven't served. But not every community can organize and support a credit union. And so, despite the high fees, the number of check cashing outlets nationwide is growing. Although the number of outlets in Pittsburgh (14) pales in comparison to larger cities such as Philadelphia, which has about 300, the national trend shows substantial inroads being made all over. In 1986, there were 2,151 outlets. Today, there are more than 5,400. The industry cashes 150 million checks a year worth $45 billion. While bankers might be squeamish about the idea of residents being forced to use check cashing outlets, they concede that it will happen when there are no nearby banks. • "I think it may be a reasonable business for someone who gets cash in the hands of people who need cash," said David Tritsch, president and director of North Side -based Allegheny Valley Bank. But because of the high profitability of check cashing 2 of 3 6/15!99 10:09 AM Check cashing outlets take a big bite — Pi*N * sch §k U wouldn't be suWgMllfinl ltO8O ittsburgh /stories/1997 /10 /13 /focus2.html loosened banking regulations, to see banks open their own check - cashing subsidiaries in areas they don't have branches. 'Banks are in business to make money," Mr. Tritsch said. "So if there is a profit to be made, it wouldn't shock me for them to be in that market." But that cash cow may already have been milked for all it's worth. Local lawmakers and community groups have taken note of the high fees charged by check cashing outfits, and they are planning action. A bill that would impose limits on cashing fees unanimously passed the state House in March. Bill co- sponsor Rep. William Robinson, a Democrat representing Schenley Heights, said he hopes the measure clears the Senate by the end of this year. Rep. Robinson feels that there is more of a need to regulate the check cashing outlets than there is to push banks to operate in low- income neighborhoods. He said he believes that as banks increasingly derive profits from fees, as opposed to interest income, they have become less interested in helping low- income residents, who might only require check - cashing services. Because there is nothing currently on the books that could force banks start serving such areas, Rep. Robinson feels that regulating the check - cashing outlets is the most logical step. 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Tuesday, August 26, 1997 — MET Story last updated at 9:50 p. m. on Monday, August 25, 1997 Survey shows check cashers are cashing in 1€8356�Ih�afi VAkY SPECIAL Low- income Americans being hit by high fees — MsORTS W EAK 4 OK .=' Associated Press WASHINGTON - Many low - income Americans, forced by rising bank fees to turn to neighborhood check cashers, are being gouged by those ;7€k: businesses for cashing checks and getting short -term loans, a consumer ............ ............................... fir: group said. A trade group representing the growing industry countered that many consumers prefer the convenience of check-cashing outlets which are often open longer hours than banks. ::.:'.. The Consumer Federation of America, which surveyed 111 ' . .�v:+ii:4:t:::t::yii::i::: i:r " check- cashing outlets in 23 of the nation's largest urban areas, found that fees for cashing a paycheck ranged from 1 percent to 6 percent and :6 averaged 2.34 percent. Fees for personal checks went from 1.85 percent to 16 percent, averaging 9.36 percent. In a fast - growing business, some check - cashing operations also make loans to consumers on postdated personal checks to tide them over until I' next pay day, at interest rates equivalent to 261 percent to 913 ::::: >: >: ><<. percent a year, the survey found. .�.:. regular bank .YY:t•:':' maintain e � 1� Same 12 million American falnlhos cant afford to ma. to gu accounts, according to the Treasury Department. Stephen Brobeck, i v `" . '•� executive director of the consumer group, said more than half of r t African- American and Hispanic households either have no accounts or I ._ s - very small deposits with banks, thrifts or credit unions. '' " p j .�" Increasingly, these people are turning to storefront check cashers, often located in low- income and minority neighborhoods but which have BUSI E. recently expanded in suburban areas. Only 18 states regulate check cashers and only 12 of them impose caps on the fees they charge, according to the Consumer Federation. 'No area of financial services is in greater need of effective consumer protections," said Jean Ann Fox, the group's director of consumer protection. The trade group cited a poll conducted for the Consumer Bankers „ 6115/99 9:58 AM Jacksonviite.cow: Survey showAi fdttN � � / �Tj percent of all check�3� .&&,&R�t WI§ Wnli ne /storiesJOS2697 /1b4Check.btrnl do business with ba There are now around 6,000 outlets in the United States, cashing more . than 200 million checks a year worth some $55 billion, according to the group. MAIL this, story to a firit -nd! ........ •vNa,�zk........,...M....a..y auoauaoaa0.aor�rc .�...,.aw..:. >: >:•. . S Y,•. Search - Use + to require word, - to omit. Enter words describing a • concept or keywords. ............. ...... Search 3 • Story Archives Breaking News I Karen Brune Mathis I Stock Ouotes ( Companies News I Community ( Learning Center Marketplace I Entertainment I Home Metro I Neighbors I Opinion Obituaries I Entertainment Business I Daily Special Sports I Weather I Wire About Us I E -mail Staff I How to Advertise This site, and all its content, 0 The Florida Times -Union 1997 I • 2 of 2 6/15/99 9:58 AM City seeks oversi ht of check cash' n — Washin on Business Journal — 1998 -03 -30 *�� ri : / /www. amcity. com/ washington /stories/033098 /story5.html M March 30, 1998 City seeks oversight of check cashing Matt Andrejczak Staff Reporter Check- cashing operators beware: The D.C. Council recently approved new regulations that may affect your business. D.C. Bill 12 -338, known as the Check Cashiers Act of 1998, is designed to protect consumers against unreasonable fees charged by the city's liquor stores. The business of check cashing is now unregulated in the District. The new measure will establish maximum fee limits, license application and renewal fees, certain operation requirements, and record maintenance. It also requires check- cashing businesses to be bonded. The bill is making its way to Congress for final approval and is expected to be signed into law by May 9. If that happens, the regulations would take effect later this year. The industry would be monitored by the D.C. Office of Banking and Financial Institutions, which could investigate possible violations and hand down cease - and - desist orders. J. Anthony Romero, OBFI superintendent, said the law most likely would protect low- and moderate - income residents who don't use traditional banking services and instead cash their checks at liquor stores and other outlets. Romero said OBFI frequently receives calls from residents who report paying fees between 20 percent and 25 percent of the total for each check cashed. Some check - cashing operations also require the customer to make a purchase in the store, such as a bottle of liquor and a lottery ticket, Romero said. And sometimes, customers don't receive the correct change for those transactions. "It is my belief that most of these operations will disappear when the regulations take effect," Romero said. 1 ofz He said there are as many as 350 check - cashing businesses 6/15/999:59 AM City seeks oversight of check cashing — W h o p Jolt l nd *4A* apply tb ft.el l.fom/ washington /stories/033098 /story5.html unions, thrifts or building and loan associations, nor to national check - cashing operations. Liquor stores offering check - cashing services contacted for this article said they weren't aware of the proposed regulations and couldn't comment until they received official notification. A local representative of AnyKind Check Cashing, a Richmond -based company with three locations in the District, doesn't think it will be affected. "I don't think we'll be affected since we're a national company," Jennifer Hyatt said. The proposed law would require check - cashing businesses to: Demonstrate $25,000 in minimum liquid assets and maintain capital of $5,000 for secondary locations; Pay a $300 nonrefundable license fee and $150 for each additional location; Secure a $5,000 bond for each location; S Not charge fees of more than 10 percent for personal checks or money orders, no more than 5 percent for government or payroll checks, and no more than 7 percent for insurance checks; and Maintain its accounts and records for at least three years. II • 2 of 2 6/35/99 9:59 AM Banks and B from the BSA system. These changes reduce the burden imposW :byttm* &A.sov /fmcen/helpfai.html on banks and at the same time permit more effective use of the remaining reported information. With some exceptions, currency transactions over $10,000 are no longer required to be automatically reported as such if they involve a bank and 1) another bank in the United States, 2) a federal state or local government, 3) a corporation whose stock is listed on the New York or American Stock Exchanges or designated as a Nasdaq National Market Security, or 4) any subsidiary that is consolidated with a listed corporation for federal income tax reporting purposes. (Currency transactions involving such customers may still be required to be reported if they involve suspicious activities under the suspicious activity reporting rules.) (See News Release, April 17. 1996) Return to Timeline. NMI :. W11111111. .:. ..: ; . ..: .... Yi: :•::.::: is is i::i:: �:s::.ii:;IX;4iiiii •iiiiii:n v::•: iii: ::::::ij_ti•iiiiiii:ti!:i:i:::::i i; J ?i:: :.n:titi+4iii :4ii:tini;•::.: i: �::::i:�:;itf ?: :..:v :. ;..: .. .: ... .. 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The proposed rule issued by FinCEN as mandated by the Money Laundering Suppression Act of 1994, would expand the class of reportable instruments to include drafts issued or made out by a foreign bank on a dollar account maintained by or in the name of the foreign bank in the United States. The drafts could be in the form of cashier's checks, bank checks or similar instruments, so long as they are drawn on a foreign bank's dollar account in the United States. FinCEN issued an Advisory to banks in September 1996 which focused specifically on Mexican bank drafts and factored third party checks. The Advisory asked banks to give enhanced scrutiny to these I instruments and report suspicious activity to law enforcement when warranted. FinCEN received 12 comments in response to the proposed rule adding bank drafts to the class of reportable instruments. The comments, which raise several significant issues, are under review in connection with work on the final regulations. (See News Release, January 16. 1997) MSB REGULATIONS PROPOSED "Money Services Businesses" to be subject to new reporting requirements Through various law enforcement operations, including the geographic targeting orders in the New York metropolitan area, investigators have determined that money launderers are turning to the relatively unsupervised financial services provided by money transmitters, check cashers, retail currency exchangers, and issuers and sellers of money orders and traveler's checks. As mandated by the Money Laundering Suppression Act of 1994, Treasury proposed on May 21, 1997 to register all qualifying money services businesses in a centralized database. This registry will be available to law enforcement and appropriate federal and state regulatory agencies. The proposed . registration rule includes within the definition of "money services business" issuers, sellers, and redeemers (for funds) of stored value, commonly called electronic money or e- money. Treasury also proposed to extend the suspicious activity reporting requirement — already in place with respect to banks — to money transmitters and issuers and sellers of money orders and traveler's checks. Because customers of this subset of money services businesses do not maintain account relationships comparable to banks, it is often difficult for these businesses to know their customers well enough to identify suspicious activity. In recognition of this fact, the proposed rule lists as guidance to the 6 of 9 industry a number of specific indicia of suspicion culled from historical money laundering investigations. 6/15/99 2:50 Prot Banks and Beyond, Timeline Years http:// www .ustreas.gov /fmcen/helpfm.html Finally, Treasury proposed to reduce significantly — from $10,000 to $750 — the threshold for money transmitters to report remittances purchased in cash and going to any place outside the United States. This change is based largely on the experience of the New York GTO, which has confirmed that the money transmitting industry is particularly subject to abuse by organized money launderers. • In addition, FinCEN issued the first comprehensive study of money services businesses and their potential vulnerability to money laundering, providing an in -depth examination of this industry's size, services, geographic and transaction attributes. The study was commissioned by FinCEN and conducted by the consulting firm of Coopers & Lybrand. FinCEN estimates that, overall, money services businesses handle transactions valuing approximately $200 billion per year through approximately 160,000 locations nationwide. The study was used to help FinCEN formulate three proposed anti-money laundering regulations which were announced in May 1997. FinCEN hosted five public meetings to give members of the financial services industry an opportunity to review the report and discuss the three proposed regulations. Two meetings were held at FinCEN and the others were held in New York, San Jose, CA, and Chicago. FinCEN received 82 comments on the proposed rule. The comments, which raise a number of significant issues, are under review in connection with work in the final regulations. (See News Releases, Mav 19.1997 and Julv 28. 19� CTR FOR CASINOS REVISED New form simplifies reporting for casinos In keeping with regulatory reform goals, FinCEN issued a revised form designed to help casinos report large currency transactions. The new form, known as the Currency Transaction Report by Casinos (CTRC), and its instructions became effective on July 1, 1997. The form has been revised to simplify the reporting of the required information, enhance the value of information provided to law enforcement, and clarify the instructions on how to report large currency transactions. During 1996, casinos filed approximately 150,000 forms reporting large currency transactions exceeding $3.2 billion. These forms have a high degree of usefulness in criminal, tax and regulatory investigations and proceedings. A copy of the revised CTRC Form 8362 (Rev. July 1997) may be viewed and downloaded from FinCEN's website by clicking here. (See News Release, June 16, 1997) CTR "EXEMPTIONS" STREAMLINED Rules allow financial institutions to focus resources on reporting suspicious activity FinCEN has worked closely with the banking industry over the years to simplify and facilitate numerous regulatory requirements. A remaining problem has been the exemption system, which over time has become increasingly complicated and confusing. FinCEN announced a final rule and a proposed regulation aimed at significantly reducing the number of reports required to be filed by banks for large currency transactions. These two regulations reflect a major effort to re- engineer regulatory and reporting requirements that have been in place for over a quarter of a century. The two regulations concern the process by which banks may exempt retail and ® other businesses from the requirement to report currency transactions exceeding $10,000. The final rule creates a streamlined exemption procedure that eliminates from reporting all transactions in currency between banks and certain classes of exempt persons. It will make final the interim rule that exempts banks from reporting transactions in currency involving (1) other banks operating in the United States; (2) government departments and agencies, and other entities which exercise governmental authority; (3) corporations listed on the major national stock exchanges; and (4) subsidiaries of such 7 of 9 listed corporations. 6/15/99 2:50 PM City Agenda A enda Item No. 9c o °�� C0 ' G � m �4 i LU 8 '� OF CC June 21, 1999 I Mike McCauley City Manager City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Dear Mike: This letter is in regards to our recent conversation regarding a joint dinner meeting between the Brooklyn Center City Council members and the Brooklyn Community Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The purpose would be for the two entities to meet would be to discuss key issues facing the City of Brooklyn Center in the coming months. This would entail current issues facing businesses in the city as well as planned future developments. This collaboration allows for the addressing of important issues before the fact and will bring a greater understanding among all the individuals that participate. The dinner and discussion tentatively would take place at the Brooklyn Center Constitution Hall on Monday, July 26 to or August 23 � 1999 prior to the Brooklyn Center City Council meeting. A member of the Chamber of Commerce would cater the dinner. In accordance with state law each participant would receive an invoice for the cost of the meal. Please inform me if the date provided above would work for you and the City Council. Thank you again for your partnership with the Chamber of Commerce in making our community a better place to live, work and play. Best regards, Kent P. ampbelT Executive Director 5701 SHINGLE CREEK PKWY • SUITE 360 BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55430 (612) 566 8650 FAX (612) 566 8672 Your Voice for Business in the Brooklyn Community City Council Agenda Item No. 9d I I • Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR NEW WEST FIRE STATION 1998 -10 AND EAST FIRE STATION REMODELING NO. 1998 -11 WHEREAS, the City Council established Improvement Projects for construction of new West Fire Station, 1998 -10 and 1998 -11 East Fire Station Remodeling by Resolution 97- 205; and WHEREAS, furnishings are required for the new buildings and the Fire Chief has reviewed the design requirements and consulted with numerous providers of furniture; and WHEREAS, MetroSystems, providers under Hennepin County Contract #4279A8 has submitted a detailed listing of furniture items to be procured as per items identified by the Fire Chief has being necessary to fully furnish the buildings; and WHEREAS the s budget allotment for equipment and furnishings of the two buildings g g g totaled $90,000, and a portion of those funds will be used to pay for the items to be provided by 0 Metro systems. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the City Manager is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order to buy the furnishings as specified by the Fire Chief for the 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: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. is June 22, 1999 MEMO TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM au . Chambers,. Assistant City Manager /HR Director SUBJECT: Purchase Order for Furnishings for East and West Fire A resolution has been prepared for the City Council meeting of June 28, 1999 to approve a purchase order for furnishings of the above buildings. The Fire Chief has worked with MetroSystems to obtain a quote for the items necessary to furnish to two stations. The budgets for the two building include $90,000 for furnishings and equipment. The $41,754.11 required for this purchase will be taken from these funds. The Fire Chief did make several inquiries of other providers in looking for the furniture for his stations. He worked with a local provider as well as others to review options and compare costs. He concluded after this process that the best provider for the furniture was MetroSystems. Being on the Hennepin County Contract, and offering a number of different types of products, quality, and price points, the Chief concluded that he could purchase the furnishings he needs for the stations at the best price through MetroSystems. cc: Ron Bowman, Fire Chief Dave Hanson, Bossardt Corporation MetroSystems • Furniture Solutions For Your Total Office Ron Boman 17 June, 1999 City of Brooklyn Center Fire Department 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Dear Ron, We are pleased to quote as follows per Hennepin County Contract 44279A8. Detailed specifications are attached. PROJECT: West Fire Station East Fire Station Product Total: 39,205.74 Iwallatim 0.00 Sales Tax (6.5°): 2,54$.37 Grand Total: $41 Respectfully submitted, Amy M. Smi 3014' Ave. South, Suite 285N. Minneapolis, MN 55415 612- 330 -0937 FAX 612 - 330 -0008 • MetroSystems Furniture Solutions For Your Total Office e Ron Boman 17 June, 1999 City of Brooklyn Center Fire Department 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Dear Ron, We are pleased to quote as follows per Hennepin County Contract #4279A&. Detailed specifications are attached. PROJECT: West Fire Station East Fire Station �tL�DUC7C' S , 5Zo 3 . ,3 6 WF-ST Proirt Total: 39,205.74 � ST p.T k� N) 03, 4 z 3g tai 0.00 3 9 1 20 5 . �� S sa Sales Tax (6.5 %). 254$.37 TI ort) Gratod T otaL $41,75411 Respectfully submitted, Prr �r.,S� Amy A Smi 301 4 Ave. South, Suite 285N, Minneapolis, MN 55415 612330 -0937 FAX 6'12330 -0008 e BCFDW.SIF Brooklyn Center Fire Department -West Fire Department 6-164999 ' 18 :00:47 8 Mfg Qty Part # Description / Options Unit Extended 1 ALC 1 T- EOSNN2 TOLLESON EXEC /OPEN ARMS/ SW TILT/PNEti 424.46 424.46 0 CASTERS: Hard Tread 4 FLAME: CTB117 P71 BASE: Black IN GRADE: B FABRIC. Interlude 4134 COLOR: Lagoon 2 ALC 60 T- KLOP -0 TOLLESON SIDE CHAIR /KEYSTONE B 125.78 7546.80 ACKiOPEN ARMS 0 GLIDES: Nickel- Plated 4 FLAME: CTB117 P4A FRAME: Aubergine P71 ARM CAP: Black (B) GRADE: B IN FABRIC: Interlude 4D4 COLOR: Lagoon 3 ALC 1 TR -HWM Trooper Highback w/Adjustable 302,10 302.10 Arms Pneumatic Control 2 CYLINDER: Standard 5" 0 CASTERS: Hard Tread 4 FLAME: CTS 117 N SHELL: Standard Shell P71 BASE: Black (B) GRADE: B IN FABRIC: Interlude 4134 COLOR: Lagoon 4 ALC 6 TR -MWM Trooper Mid -Back w /Adjustable 280.82 1684.92 Arms Pneumatic Control 2 CYLINDER: Standard 5" 0 CASTERS: Hard Tread 4 FLAME: CT8117 N SHELL: Standard Shell P71 BASE: Black (B) GRADE: B IN FABRIC: Interlude 4D4 COLOR: Lagoon jectSpec (AMS) Pagel I BCFDW.SIF CUSTOMERS 6 -16 -1999 Brooklyn Center Fire Department - West Fire Department 18 :00:47 Mfg Qty part # Description i Options Unit Extended S ALC 4 T -SPP TOLLESON MGMT /SLED BASE PAINTED FRAME 272.46 1089.84 0 BASE: Without Glides 4 FLAME: CTB117 P71 BASE: Black (B) GRADE: B IN FABRIC: Interlude 404 COLOR: Lagoon 6 ALF 1 5414- OLO.A3333 36WX64.75H/5H1 LAT FILE/LOCK/ POST SH/INT PULL11 SH 14 D 487.16 487.16 P92 COLOR: Pumice STD Standard keyed 7 ALF 2 5 424- OLO,A3333 42WX64,75H /SHI LAT FILE/LOCK/ POST SWINT PULL/1 SH 14 D 544.92 1089.84 P92 COLOR: Pumice STD Standard keyed 8 ALI 2 8055 -000 CENTER DRAWER/22Wx24D 35.72 71,44 P92 COLOR: Pumice 9 ALI 2 8540 -18R 18D CANTILEVER BRACKET /RIGHT FOR 18D & 24D TOPS 23.18 46,36 P COLOR: Pumice 10 ALI 1 8564 -180 18" & 24" FLUSH BRACKET 7,22 7.22 11 ALI 2 9120 -000 WORKSURFACE/78WX23 -112D/ LAMINATE 211.66 423.32 GC GROMMET: 1 Grommet in Center EM COLOR: Pumice TM32 LAM: Taupestone 12 AU 2 ADDMP -4525 DESK/MODESTY PANEL/45W)Q5H/ 37.62 75.24 FOR DESK WITH 2 SUPPORT LEGS P92 COLOR: Pumice jectSpec (AMS) Page 2 • 8CFDW.51F CUSTOMER$ $46 -1999 BMWYn Center Fire Department -West Fire Department 18 :00A7 # Mfg Qty Part # Description / Options Unit Extended 13 ALI 1 ADSPI3 723OLH DESK/1-3013 IND PED/72Wx30D/ 432.82 432.82 LAMINATE/HANDLE PULLS P COLOR: Pumice EM EDGE: Pumice TM32 LAMINATE: Taupestone G3 Pair at 20" From Side/3 -12" R STD Standard keyed NOTES MOUNT PED ON LEFT SIDE OF DESK 14 ALI 2 APAT -3017 PANEUACCESS/TACKBOARD/30WX17H 45.98 91.96 (2) `•" GRADE 2 FABRIC " "" MM FABRIC: Milan Moonstones COLOR: folvVe ;Aeww& 15 ALI 12 APAT -3617 PANEUACCESS/TACKBOARD/36WX17H 50,54 606.48 (2) •"" GRADE 2 FABRIC ••• MM FABRIC: Milan Moonstone • q��' �' COLOR: Mewtvaaotaor� �p ) ARS 09 JVP rM4Z 16 ALI 2 APAT-4217 PANEUACCESS/TACKBOARD /42WX17H 60.04 120.08 (2) •" GRADE 2 FABRIC "` MM FABRIC: Milan Moonstones Cta - -8146• COLOR: 4'.. ., L '� .. �N1f�..�C1y •�UP� .,rR, 17 ALI 1 APCF -5336P PANEUCOMPLETEIFABRiC /53HX36W/ 197.22 197.22 PAINTED TOP CAP P92 COLOR: Pumice 2 GRADE 2 FABRIC ••" MM FABRIC: Milan Moonstones i-/ ' �' COLOR: �4esi+e Me4eew 3CYAN 04 i �, • 18 ALI 6 APCF -5342P PANEUCOMPLETEIFABRIC /53HX42W/ 216.22 1297,32 PAINTED TOP CAP P92 COLOR: Pumice 2 ' GRADE 2 FABRIC '•` MM FABRIC: Milan Moonstones 9K - "'L'' COLOR: AL-ags. aoEea 3ow4wVA i s jectSpec (AMS) Page 3 's BCFDW.SIF CUSTOMERS a 6 Brooklyn Center Fire D 18:00:47 p rtment -West Fire Department 18:40:47 0 Mfg pry pan g Description 10 - ptlons Unit Extended 19 ALI 7 APHCEPP -53 PANEL/FINISHED END /53H /PAINT/ 7.60 53.20 PAINT TOP CAP P92 COLOR: Pumice II� 20 ALI 16 APHWC -65 PANEL/WALL CHANNEUFULL LENGTH 26.22 419.52 65H/PKG OF 2 P92 COLOR: Pumice 21 ALI 7 APHWS-53 PANEL/WALL STARTER /53H 22.04 154.28 P92 COLOR: Pumice 22 ALI 2 ASCS -30L STORAGE/CABINET /STD /30W /LIGHT 217.36 434.72 P COLOR: Pumice IN FABRIC: Interlude 4D4 COLOR: Lagoon STD Standard keyed 23 ALI 12 ASCS -36L STORAGE/CABINET/STD/36W/LIGHT A 229.90 2758.80 P82 COLOR: Pumice IN FABRIC: Interlude 4D4 COLOR: Lagoon STD Standard keyed 24 ALI 2 ASCS -42L STORAGE/CABINET /STD /42W /LIGHT 243.96 487.92 P92 COLOR: Pumice IN FABRIC: Interlude 4D4 COLOR: Lagoon STO Standard keyed 25 ALI 3 ASPI -242H PEDESTAL/INDEPENDENT24D /F -F 169.48 508.44 HANDLE PULL P92 COLOR: Pumice STD Standard keyed i jectSpec (AMS) Page 4 BCFDW,SIF CUSTOMERS 6 -16 -1999 Brooklyn Center Fire Department -West Fire Department 18:00 ;47 Mfg Qty Part # Description / Options Unit Extended 26 ALI 2 ASPI -243H PEDESTAUINDEPENDENT424D /8-B -F 169.48 338.96 HANDLE PULL P92 COLOR: Pumice STD Standard keyed 27 ALI 5 ASPI -302H PEDESTAUINDEPENDENT /30D /F -F 172.52 862.60 HANDLE PULL P92 COLOR: Pumice STD Standard keyed 28 ALI 5 ASPI -303H PEDESTAUINDEPENDENT/30D /8-B -F 172.52 862.60 HANDLE PULL P92 COLOR: Pumice STD Standard keyed 29 ALI 1 AWPD- 6030LW WORKSURFACE/PENINSULA/D- SHAPE/ 266.38 266.38 60 Wx 3 0D /LAM/WORKSURFACE MTO TM32 LAMINATE: Taupestone EM EDGE: Pumice P92 COLOR: Pumice 30 ALI 1 AWPD- 7230LW WORKSURFACE/PENINSULA/D- SHAPE/ 286.14 286.14 72 Wx 30 0/LAM/WORKSURFACE MTD TM32 LAMINATE: Taupestone EM EDGE: Pumice P92 COLOR: Pumice 31 ALI 4 AWSLA- 2429D2 WORKSURFACE/SUPPORT /LEG /ACCESS 98.04 392.16 24D)Q9H /0ESK MOUNT RIGHT P92 COLOR: Pumice 32 ALI 1 AWSLP- 2429PL WORKSURFACE /SUPPORT /LEG /PANED 72.58 72.58 240x29H /PANEL MOUNT LH P92 COLOR: Pumice • yectSpec (AMS) Page 5 I BCFDW.SlF CUSTOMER$ 6 -16 -1999 Brooklyn Center Fire Department - West Fire Department 18:00 :47 # Mfg Qty Part # Description ! Options Unit Extended 33 ALI i AWSLP- 2429PR WORKSURFACE /SUPPORT /LEG /PANEL/ 72.58 72.S8 24D)0_9H/PANEL MOUNT RH P92 COLOR: Pumice 34 ALI 2 AWSLP- 3029DD WORKSURFACE /SUPPORT /LEG /PANEL/ 78.28 156.56 30D)09H /DESK MOUNT P92 COLOR: Pumice 35 ALI 2 AWST -4830L WORKSURFACE /STRAIGHT /48Wx30D/ 103.36 206.72 LAMINATE GC Centered 3 -1/2" From Rear TM32 LAMINATE: Taupestone EM EDGE: Pumice 36 ALI 1 AWST -6024L WORKSURFACEISTRAIGHT /60Wx24D1 110,20 110.20 LAMINATE GC Centered 3 -12" From Rear TM32 LAMINATE: Taupestone EM EDGE: Pumice 37 ALI 5 AWST -7230L WORKSURFACE/STRAIGHT/72Wx30D/ 130.34 651.70 LAMINATE GC Centered 3 -12" From Rear TM32 LAMINATE: Taupestone EM EDGE: Pumice 38 ALP 3 8975 SUPPORT GUSSET (PAIR) 22.80 68.40 39 ISE 2 L LP- 28F -45BK KEYBOARD ARM AND PLATFORM FOR 202,16 404.32 STRAIGHT SURFACES OVER 22 "D Ball - Bearing Suspension Mouse - forward Design [ Getfoam Wrist Rest _ = Notes: =] = [ Notes:) =--- - - - - - - --- - PLATFORM IS 28" WIDE Totals • Customer 25563.36 ijectSpec (AMS) Page 6 I • BCFOE.SiF CU STOMERS 6 -16 -1999 Brooklyn Center Fire Department -East Fire Department 12.23.21 X Mfg Qty Part # Description / Options Unit Extended 1 ALC 36 T KLOP -0 TOLLESON SIDE CHAIR/KEYSTONE 125.78 4526.06 BACK/OPEN ARMS 0 GLIDES: Nickel - Plated 4 FLAME: CTB117 P4A FRAME: Aubergine P71 ARM CAP: Black (B) GRADE: B IN FABRIC: interlude 4D4 COLOR: Lagoon 2 ALC 1 TR -HWM Trooper Highback w /Adjustable 302.10 302.10 Arms Pneumatic Control 2 CYLINDER: Standard 5" 0 CASTERS: Hard Tread 4 FLAME: CTB117 N SHELL: Standard Shell P71 BASE: Black (B) GRADE: B IN FABRIC: Interlude 4D4 COLOR: Lagoon 3 ALC 3 TR -MWM Trooper Mid -Back w /Adjustable 260.82 842.46 Arms Pneumatic Control 2 CYLINDER: Standard 5" 0 CASTERS: Hard Tread 4 FLAME: CTB117 N SHELL: Standard Shell P71 BASE: Black (B) GRADE: B IN FABRIC: Interlude 4D4 COLOR: Lagoon 4 ALC 2 T -SPP TOLLESON MGMT /SLED BASE 272.46 544.92 PAINTED FRAME 0 BASE: Without Glides 4 FLAME: CTB117 P71 BASE: Black (B) GRADE B IN FABRIC: Interlude 4D4 COLOR: Lagoon • :ctSpec (AMS) Pagel • BCFDE.SIF Brooklyn Center Fire Department -East Fire Departme 61 12:22:233:21 :21 0 Mfg Qty Part # Description ! Options Unit Extended 5 ALF 1 5406 - 01.0.3333 30WX52.75H/4HI LAT FILE/LOCK/ 364.42 364.42 POST SHANT PULL/4 DRW P92 COLOR: Pumice STD Standard keyed 6 ALF 1 5408 - 01.0.33 30WX27.75H/2H) LAT FJLE/LOCK/ 195.32 195.32 INT PULL12 DRW P COLOR: Pumice STD Standard keyed 7 ALF 1 5416 - 01-0.3333 36WX52.75H/4HI LAT FILE/LOCK( 409.26 409.26 POST SH/INT PULL/4 DRW P92 COLOR: Pumice STD Standard keyed 8 AU 1 2280 -000 SLIDING CONVENIENCE TRAY FOR 5.32 5.32 BOX DRWS /BLACK 9 ALI 1 8540 -18L 18D CANTILEVER BRACKET /LEFT 23.18 23.18 FOR 181) & 24D TOPS P92 COLOR: Pumice 10 ALI 1 8540 -18R 18D CANTILEVER BRACKET /RIGHT FOR 180 & 24D TOPS 23.18 23.18 P92 COLOR: Pumice 11 ALI 3 APAT 3017 PANELiACCESS/TACKBOARD/30WX17H 45.98 137.94 ( — GRADE 2 FABRIC MM FABRIC: Milan Moonstones q � - 'S+(e- COLOR: Meeio-Mecoorc 3t)VIN SOWS 12 ALI 6 APAT -3617 PANEL/ACCESS/TACKBOARD /36WX17H 50.54 303.24 (2) °' GRADE 2 FABRIC MM FABRIC: Milan Moonstones COLOR: k%ei'iomelem S �N rs �VPtYQ�. ictSpec (AMS) Page 2 BCFDE.SIF CU Sl'OMf`Rt 6.16 - 1989 Brooklyn Center Fire Department -East Fire Department 12:23 :21 # Mfg qty Part # Description / Options Unit Extended 13 ALI 4 APCF -5342P PANEUCOMPLETE/FABRIC 153HX42W/ 216.22 864.68 PAINTED TOP CAP P92 COLOR: Pumice 2 *" GRADE 2 FABRIC "•" MM FABRIC: Milan Moonstones COLOR: Mad+e�b4el�rs�µIS Jvr tiTE. 14 ALI 4 APHCEPP -53 PANELIFINISHED END /53H /PAINT/ 7.60 30.40 PAINT TOP CAP P92 COLOR: Pumice 15 ALI 9 APHWC -65 PANELANALL CHANNEUFULL LENGTH 26.22 235.98 65H/PKG OF 2 P92 COLOR: Pumice 16 ALI 4 APHWS -53 PANEL/WALL STARTER /53H 22.04 88.16 • P92 COLOR: Pumice 17 ALI 3 ASCS -30L STORAGE/CABINET /STD/30W /LIGHT 217.35 652.08 P92 COLOR: Pumice IN FABRIC: Interlude 4D4 COLOR: Lagoon STD Standard keyed 18 ALI 6 ASCS -36L STORAGE /CABINET /STD /36W /LIGHT 229.90 1379.40_ P92 COLOR: Pumice IN FABRIC: Interlude 4134 COLOR: Lagoon STD Standard keyed 19 ALI 3 ASPI -302H PEDESTAUINDEPENDENT/30D /F -F 172.52 517.56 HANDLE PULL P92 COLOR: Pumice STD Standard keyed • ICtSpec (AMS) Page 3 BCFDE.SIF CUSTOMERS Brooklyn Center Fire Department -East Fire Departmens 8-16 -18 12:23:21 21 0 Mfg Qty Part # Description / options Unit Extended 20 ALI 3 ASPI303H PEDESTAUINDEPENDENT/300/8-B -F 172.52 517.56 HANDLE PULL P92 COLOR: Pumice STD Standard keyed 21 ALI 1 ASPM -243HS PEDESTAUMOBILE24D /B -B-F 271.32 271.32 HANDLE PULL/STEEL TOP P92 COLOR: Pumice STD Standard keyed yd 22 ALI 1 AWPD- 6030LW WORKSURFACE/PENINSULA/D- SHAPE/ 266.38 266.38 60 Wx 3 ODMMNVORKSURFACE MTD TM32 LAMINATE: Taupestone EM EDGE: Pumice P92 COLOR: Pumice 23 ALI 1 AWSLP -3029DD WORKSURFACE /SUPPORT /LEG /PANEL/ 78,28 78.28 30Dx29H/DESK MOUNT P COLOR: Pumice 24 ALI 1 AWST -30 4 2 L WORKSURF ACEISTRAIGHT/30Wx2aD/ 72.20 72.20 LAMINATE GC Centered 3 -12" From Rear TM32 LAMINATE: Taupestone EM EDGE: Pumice I - 25 All 1 AWSTA830L WORKSURFACE/STR 1 A GHT /48Wx30D/ 98.04 98.04 LAMINATE GO No grommet TM32 LAMINATE: Taupestone EM EDGE: Pumice I 26 ALI 1 AWST 6024L WORKSURFACE/STRAIGHT /60WX24D/ 115.52 115.52 LAMINATE G3 Pair at 20" From Side/3 -12" R TM32 LAMINATE: Taupestone EM EDGE: Pumice tctSpec (AMS) Page 4 BCFDE.SIF CUSTOMERS 6 -16 -1999 Brooklyn Center Fire Department -East Fire Department 12 :23 :21 # M19 Qty Part # Description r Options Unit Extended 27 ALI 3 AWST -7230L WORKSUREACEJSTRAIGHT/72Wx30D/ 130.34 391.02 LAMINATE GC Centered 3 -1R" From Rear TM32 LAMINATE: Taupestone EM EDGE: Pumice 28 ALP 1 8975 SUPPORT GUSSET (PAIR) 22.80 22,80 29 ALP 1 897M -__3 30X" ADJUSTABLE-HEIGHT TABLE 361,38 361,38 BASE ONLY Totals Customer 13642.38 r jectSpec (AMS) Page 5 City Council Agenda Item No. 9e • MEMORANDUM DATE: June 24, 1999 TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Diane Spector, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Staff Report RE: Brooklyn Boulevard Street and Enhancements Projects Due to the expected absence of two Council members from the June 28, 1999 Council meeting, I will defer my status report on the Brooklyn Boulevard projects until July 12, 1999. I This status report will include an updated project schedule; a report on the status of right of way acquisitions; and an updated cost and revenues estimate. I I i I i City Council Agenda Item No. 9f MEMORANDUM DATE: June 23, 1999 TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager FROM: Scott Brink, City Engineer SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding a Contract, Improvement Project No. 1999- 10, Contract 1999 -J, Street and Signal Improvements, 66th and Camden Avenues Summary Explanation Bids for Contract 1999 -J were received and opened on June 23, 1999. The bidding results are tabulated as follows: Bidder Bid Opened Amount Corrected Total Midwest Asphalt Corp. $505,644.30 $505,824.30 Hardrives, Inc. $518,538.83 $518,213.83 Bituminous Roadways $629,391.70 $628,179.50 • Of the three bids received, the lowest bid of $505,824.30 was submitted by Midwest Asphalt Corp. The Engineer's Estimate was $452,269.50. References provided by the low bidder have been contacted. Midwest Asphalt has proven experience in performing all of the requirements included in this contract. Accordingly, staff recommends acceptance of the low bid and award of the contract to Midwest Asphalt Corp. of Eden Prarie, Minnesota. Recommended City Council Action Approve the attached resolution accepting the low bid and awarding a contract to Midwest Asphalt Corp. Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -10, CONTRACT 1999 -J, STREET AND SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS, 66TH AND CAMDEN AVENUES WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for Improvement Project No. 1999 -10, bids were received, opened, and tabulated by the City Clerk and Engineer on the 23rd day of June, 1999. Said bids were as follows: Bidder Bid Opened Amount Corrected Total Midwest Asphalt Corp. $505,644.30 $505,824.30 Hardrives, Inc. $518,538.83 $518,213.83 Bituminous Roadways $629,391.70 $628,179.50 WHEREAS, it appears that Midwest Asphalt Corp. of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is the lowest responsible bidder. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that: 1. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Midwest Asphalt Corp. of Eden Prarie, Minnesota in the name of the City of Brooklyn Center, for Improvement Project No. 1999 -10, according to the plans and specifications therefor approved by the City Council and on file in the office of the City Engineer. 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to return forthwith to all bidders the deposits made with their bids, except that the deposit of the successful bidder and the next lowest bidder shall be retained until a contract is signed. • • RESOLUTION NO. 3. The estimated project costs and revenues are as follows: COSTS Engineer's Estimate As Amended Per Low Bid Contract $452,269.50 $505,824.30 Contingency(10 /5 %) $45.226.95 $ 25.291.22 Subtotal Construction Cost $497,496.45 $531,115.52 Admin/Legal /Engr. $85,000.00 $85,000.00 Easements $5,775.00 5,775.00 Total Estimated Project Cost $588,271.45 $621,890.52 REVENUES Special Assessments Schedule A $407,386.85 $429,586.63 Schedule B $123,784.73 $119,048.00 Local State Aid $57,099.87 $ 73,255.89 Total Estimated Revenue $588,271.45 $621,890.52 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. i