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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 04-10 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION APRIL 10, 2006 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness and Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager/Director of Operations Curt Boganey, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Yungerberg. Myrna Kragness opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. No one wished to address the City Council. Informal Open Forum closed at 6:47 p.m. 2. INVOCATION Mayor Kragness requested a moment of silence. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 7:00 p.m. 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness and Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager /Director of Operations Curt Boganey, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Yungerberg. 04/10/06 1 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Carmody stated she attended the League of Minnesota Cities State of the Cities Conference in St. Paul and a summary of that conference has been submitted. She stated she judged for the Oxbow Creek Elementary School Arts and Academic Expo along with Councilmember Niesen. Councilmember Lasman announced that the Police Citizen Awards Ceremony will be held in Constitution Hall on April 19 at 7:00 p.m. She also announced that spots are still available for the Crime Prevention Golf Tournament to be held on May 19 th . Mayor Kragness explained that she received letters from a writing class at Garden City School with suggestions and comments. She stated she visited the school where she spoke to the children who were excited to hear from her and to be on Cable television. She stated the children inquired about safety and the parks in Brooklyn Center. She stated she attended a program at Earle Brown Elementary school where they celebrated heritage. She stated there were people interviewed who represented four different nationalities and a song was created and sang by the children from the interviews. 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Lasman moved o ed and Councilmember Carmody econded to approve the co nsent Y pp agenda and agenda as amended, with the removal of Item No. 7d. Resolution Authorizing Transfer of funds from the Storm Sewer Utility Fund to Provide for the Reduction of Chloride Use for Snow and Ice Control Operations and the following consent items were approved: 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 27, 2006 — Study Session 2. March 27, 2006 — Regular Session 3. March 27, 2006 — Work Session 7b. LICENSES FIREWORKS — TEMPORARY Randall Herrman dba TNT Fireworks 3245 Co. Rd. 10 MECHANICAL Dahl Heating Inc 1933 164 Lane NE, Ham Lake Kleve Heating & A/C 6365 Carlson Dr, Eden Prairie Marlowe Refrigeration & Heating 6325 Bloomington Ave So, Richfield P & H Services Co 160167 th Ave N, Brooklyn Center 04/10/06 2 St. Cloud Refrigeration 604 Linvoln Ave NE, St. Cloud MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP Luther Brookdale Chrysler Jeep Dodge 6800 Brooklyn Boulevard Luther Brookdale Chrysler Jeep Dodge 6121 Brooklyn Boulevard RENTAL Renewal 6731 Bryant Ave N (Single Family) Chuma Ikeqwuani Ewing Square Townhouses (6142 -6242 France) Ewing Square Associates Melrose Gates Apartments (6305 -6507 Camden Ave N) Soderberg Apartment Specialists Brookdale Towers Apartments (6915 -25 Humboldt Ave N) Hillaway Investments, LLC Initial 5337 -39 Queen Ave N (Two Family) Ambe Funwi 5901 Vincent Ave N (Single Family) Henry Uche Ogbugwelu SIGNHANGER Leroy Signs, Inc 6325 Welcome Ave N, Brooklyn Park 7c. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY ON -SALE LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY ST. ALPHONSUS CHURCH, 7025 HALIFAX AVENUE NORTH, FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD APRIL 29, 2006 Motion passed unanimously. 8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 8a. PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 20, 2006, TO BE KIDS DAY AMERICA/INTERNATIONALTM Mayor Kragness read the Proclamation Declaring May 20, 2006, to be Kids Day America/International in its entirety. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adoption of Proclamation Declaring May 20, 2006, to Be Kids Day America/IntemationalTM Councilmember O'Connor stated the City should not be making a proclamation of this issue along with others as done in the past. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 04/10/06 3 8b. PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 23 -30, 2006, AS DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE Mayor Kragness read the Proclamation Declaring April 23 -30, 2006, as Days of Remembrance in its entirety. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adoption of Proclamation Declaring April 23-30,2006, as Days of Remembrance. Councilmember O'Connor stated she would like to emphasize the following: WHEREAS, we the people of the City of Brooklyn Center should actively rededicate ourselves to the principles of individual freedom in a just society. Motion passed unanimously. 8e. REPORT REGARDING GREAT SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED CLEANUP WEEK 1. REPORT BY COUNCILMEMBER CARMODY — PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 22 -29, 2006, TO BE THE GREAT SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED CLEANUP WEEK — PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 22, 2006, EARTH DAY IN BROOKLYN CENTER Councilmember Carmody discussed The Great Shingle Creek Watershed Clean Up and presented a PowerPoint presentation outlining the project. Councilmember Niesen suggested a proactive approach to prevent littering. City Manager Michael McCauley responded by explaining that such a system was proposed in the past, however the Council did not wish to participate. Councilmember Carmody read the Proclamation Declaring April 22 -29, 2006, to be the Great Shingle Creek Watershed Cleanup Week in its entirety. Councilmember Niesen moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adoption of the Proclamation Declaring April 22 -29, 2006, to be the Great Shingle Creek Watershed Cleanup Week. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Carmody read the Proclamation Declaring April 22, 2006, Earth Day in Brooklyn Center in its entirety. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded adoption of the Proclamation Declaring April 22, 2006, Earth Day in Brooklyn Center. Motion passed unanimously. 04/10/06 4 I 8d. RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -46 ESTABLISHING CITY COUNCIL CODE OF POLICIES AND REPEALING PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS IN THE FORM OF POLICY STATEMENTS Mr. McCauley stated the purpose of the compilation is to get policies into one document for ease of additions and memorializing those decisions of the City Council. He discussed that the Employee Pay Plan and the Personnel Policy are excluded because they are updated and reviewed annually or every two years. He discussed the use of the Capital Improvements Fund referenced on page 248. He discussed the Business Subsidy Policy referenced on page 257. When asked why the City Council Pay Plan is not treated as a separate policy by Councilmember Niesen, he explained that the City Council Pay Plan is updated as a regular policy and has not been set forth as a separate document like that of the Personnel Policy and Employee Pay Plan. Councilmember Carmody suggested discussing the process of recommitment to the Charter. She asked for better explanation of the AMR meter reading system during the time of utility rate review. Mr. McCauley stated it could be put on a future worksession where the Council can determine direction on the matter. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2006-46 Establishing City Council Code of Policies and Repealing Previous Resolutions and Motions in the Form of Policy Statements. Councilmember O'Connor moved to delete the Development and Housing Polices from the Code of Policies. Motion failed for lack of second. Councilmember Niesen stated preference that the Development Housing Polices be discussed before it is removed from the Code of Polices. Councilmember O'Connor agreed and stated the Administration department did a good job to combine these items. Motion passed unanimously. 8e. RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -47 AMENDING THE BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING COMMISSION'S ENABLING RESOLUTIONS Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -47 Amending the Brooklyn Center Housing Commission's Enabling Resolutions, to reduce the composition from nine to seven members. Motion passed unanimously. 8f. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS: HOUSING COMMISSION MEMBERS AND ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER TO WATERSHED COMMISSIONS 04/10/06 5 Mayor Kragness requested ratification of her appointments of. Michael Johnson, Robert Paulson, and Joshua Xiong to the Housing Commission and Abiy Assefa as an alternate to the Watershed Commission. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded to ratify Mayoral Appointments: Housing Commission Members and Alternate Commissioner to Watershed Commissions. Motion passed unanimously. 8g. RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -48 AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE Mr. McCauley discussed amending the electrical permit fees to reflect changes made by the State of Minnesota. He stated the fees are set by the amount charged by the Electrical Inspector and City administration charges. Councilmember O'Connor suggested that the City request bids for a new contract. Councilmember O'Connor and Councilmember Niesen stated opposition to the name of the Electrical Inspector being included in the resolution. Mr. McCauley stated the third paragraph that indicates the name of the Electrical Inspector could be removed from the resolution. Councilmember O'Connor moved and Councilmember Niesen seconded to remove the following from the resolution: WHEREAS, a contract for electrical inspection services has been executed between the City of Brooklyn Center and Pete Tokle Inspection Services. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. McCauley discussed the changes in fees. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2006-48 Amending the Fee Schedule for Electrical Permits as amended. Motion passed unanimously. 8h. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS AND THE HEIGHT OF ACCESSORY STRUCTURES Mr. McCauley discussed the history of the concern brought forward by Mr. Willson where the City Council requested that the Planning Commission review the issue. He stated the Planning Commission reviewed and suggested that the language be updated. 04/10/06 6 Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren clarified the setback requirements per the amended ordinance compared to the setback requirement prior to the amendment. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded to approve first reading and set second reading and Public Hearing for May 8, 2006. Motion passed unanimously. 8i. (FORMERLY CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 7D.) RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -49 AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE STORM SEWER UTILITY FUND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REDUCTION OF CHLORIDE USE FOR SNOW AND ICE CONTROL OPERATIONS Councilmember O'Connor inquired as to why the trucks owned by the City do not work well and drop large amounts of salt on the roads. Mr. McCauley responded the precision of the trucks will be improved with the newer model. He discussed the cost of the new system and other needed vehicles. He stated the old machines will be used until all the machines are replaced. Councilmember O'Connor stated it is good to apply less salt and suggested not using products containing chloride. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -49 Authorizing Transfer of Funds from the Storm Sewer Utility Fund to Provide for the Reduction of Chloride Use for Snow and Ice Control Operations. Motion passed unanimously. 10. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:56 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. A ou ," � I A^-* -- City Clerk Mayor 04/10/06 7