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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 06-13 CCM Study 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 STUDY SESSION JUNE 13, 2005 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session and was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Kathleen Carmody at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tem Kathleen Carmody and Councilmembers Kay Lasman and Diane Niesen. Mayor Myrna Kragness was absent and excused. Councilmember Mary O'Connor was absent and unexcused. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager/Director of Operations Curt Boganey, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. Councilmember Mary O'Connor arrived at 6:07 p.m. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS i Councilmember Lasman noted there was a typographical error with the word wave in the Engineer's Feasibility Report on page four with regards to Consideration Item 9a, Resolution Accepting Engineer's Feasibility Report and Calling for a Public Hearing, Improvement Project No. 2005 -05, Contract 2005 -G, Twin Lake Avenue Neighborhood Street, Storm Drainage, and Utility Improvements. Councilmember Niesen inquired where the funds come from with regards to Consent Item 7c, Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement Project No. 2005 -11, Freeway Boulevard Bridge Deck Rehabilitation, Bridge No. 27581. City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that the monies would be coming from a separate fund that is covered by an allotment received each year for Municipal State Aid. She inquired what amount of money the City receives each year. Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom informed that the City receives approximately $690,000 a year. Councilmember O'Connor arrived at 6:07 p.m. 06113105 -1- Councilmember Niesen questioned if the accounting for Municipal State Aid was located in the budget. Mr. McCauley discussed that most of the Municipal State Aid Funding is found in the City's Annual Financial Report; however, there is a funding source shown in the budget for the Capital Improvement Plan. Councilmember Niesen questioned who will pay for the vacating of public right -of -way with regards to Consideration Item 9a, Resolution Accepting Engineer's Feasibility Report and Calling for a Public Hearing, Improvement Project No. 2005 -05, Contract 2005 -G, Twin Lake Avenue Neighborhood Street, Storm Drainage, and Utility Improvements. Mr. McCauley discussed that the property owners who had petitioned the work to be done would pay and that there would be no formal action taken with regards to the petition at this time for legal issues to be reviewed. Councilmember Niesen questioned how the assessments were calculated with regards to Consideration Item 9b, Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Calling for a Public Hearing on Proposed Special Assessments for Improvement Project No. 2005 -05, Contract 2005 -G, Twin Lake Avenue Neighborhood Street and Storm Drainage. Mr. Blomstrom discussed that the assessments are calculated on the total front footage of a property. Councilmember O'Connor questioned why there are some properties that would not pay an assessment with the project. Mr. Blomstrom discussed that the curb and gutter are not being replaced north of Lakebreeze Avenue. Mayor Pro Tern Carmody informed that she would like to have Consent Item 7c, Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement Project No. 2005 -11, Freeway Boulevard Bridge Deck Rehabilitation, Bridge No. 27581, removed and placed as Consideration Item 9g for clarification to the public. Mayor Pro Tern Carmody noted a typographical error in the memo on page one with regards to Economic Development Authority (EDA) Consideration Item 5a, Resolution Transferring $67,000 into the Earle Brown Heritage Center Capital Fund. Councilmember Niesen questioned if materials had been prepared for EDA Public Hearing Item 4a, Purchase and Development Agreement with Volunteers of America for the Sale and Development of Land. Mr. McCauley discussed that complete materials were not available and that the item will remain on the agenda and be continued to June 27, 2005. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Lasman inquired if an event at Lions Park would be possible in September. Mr. Blomstrom discussed that it is anticipated to have the pavement done in September and that the southern baseball field would be disrupted during the project. 06/13/05 -2- Councilmember O'Connor informed that she had received a complaint regarding dead sod and questioned if the problems with sod dying could be related to the road salt. Mr. Blomstrom discussed that he believes the problem is with the sod quality and not the standard road salt used throughout the State. Mr. Blomstrom noted that this past winter thaw and freeze cycles were very hard on sod. She questioned a pink colored tint to the salt used last winter. Mr. Blomstrom discussed that the standard road salt usually has a blue tint and that he would have to ask what the pink tint could have been. Councilmember Niesen discussed that she has a concern with the traffic exiting Highway 100 at France Avenue and questioned if painting would help with the turn. Mr. Blomstrom said that he could check with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS DISCUSSION OF SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED'S PROPOSED AD VALOREM TAX FOR BANK STABILIZATION PROJECT IN BROOKLYN PARK Council discussed a letter that had been received from the watershed with regards to a proposed ad valorem tax for a bank stabilization project in Brooklyn Park since the City is being asked for input. It was the consensus of the Council to place this item on the Regular City Council Agenda for June 27, 2005. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Niesen to adjourn the Study Session at 6 :47 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Jh0a '7 City Clerk v May 06/13/05 -3-