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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 08-22 CCM Study Session i 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 AUGUST 22, 2005 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor. Councilmember Carmody was absent and unexcused. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. Councilmember Kathleen Carmody arrived at 6:04 p.m. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Niesen asked for clarification regarding the date of September 22, 2005, and the No- Association determination with regards to Consent Item 7c, Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding a Contract, J Improvement Project No. 2005 -05, Contract 2005 -G, Twin Lake Avenue Neighborhood p Street, Storm Drainage, and Utility Improvements. City Manager Michael McCauley responded that the date of September 22, 2005, was incorrect and is actually August 22, 2005; and that if the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) would not provide a No- Association determination the City could not proceed with the project. Councilmember Niesen asked if the 1.8 miles of streets and utilities proposed with Consent Item 7d, Resolution Establishing Improvement Project Nos. 2006 -01, 02, 03, and 04, Contract 2006 -A, Centerbrook Neighborhood Street, Storm Drainage, and Utility Improvements, is all televised. Mr. g g Y p McCauley responded yes and that based on experience from past projects this is a positive method. Councilmember Carmody arrived at 6:04 p.m. Councilmember Niesen asked what procedure is used with regards to Consent Item 7f, Approval of Site Performance Guarantee Release for Twin Lakes III, LLC, 3900 Lakebreeze Avenue North. Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren discussed that the City waits approximately one year to evaluate the landscaping to ensure that all site improvements and conditions have been completed. 08/22/05 -1- Councilmember Niesen inquired if the language proposed is the City's or State's with regards to Council Consideration Item IOd, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 11 of the City Code of Ordinances Relating to the Municipal Liquor Store; Regulating Hours of Operation. Mr. McCauley responded that it is the City's proposal at this time to amend the hours regarding sales for the municipal liquor store to reflect the changes in hours allowed by the 2005 Legislature. He informed that the ordinance is being reviewed for a comprehensive proposal to simplify Chapter 11 and that plan will be presented to the City Council at a later date. Councilmember Lasman inquired about the 100 year flood elevation with regards to Planning Commission Item 9a, Planning Commission Application No. 2005 -012 Submitted by TJB Homes, Inc. Mr. Warren discussed with the recent updating of the flood maps this proposal would have the parking lot included in the 100 year flood elevation. The applicant will be filling below the 100 year flood elevation to provide compensatory storage of equal or greater volume as part of their flood mitigation plan. MISCELLANEOUS Mayor Kragness informed that all Council Members are invited to attend the pre - opening event at the Starbuck's Coffee on August 25, 2005, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Council discussed the City's debt and Earle Brown Heritage Center balance sheets. Councilmember Niesen informed that she would like to discuss budgeting losses in the future. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to open the Work Session at 6:25 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS DISCUSSION OF LETTER FROM DAI THAO Councilmember O'Connor expressed that she believes the City should not use eminent domain for private development and inquired if the City had sent any letters to address the structural issues with the Hmong America Shopping Center. Mr. McCauley discussed that the City had deferred some of the structural issues because the owners were preparing to tear down the property. She inquired if the debt of $1.8 Million was the amount that Mr. Lee paid. Mr. McCauley responded that it was in excess of $2 Million. Councilmember Niesen expressed that she believes this was a tough issue and something that the Council needed to do after years of dealing with the matter. Mayor Kragness expressed that she believes the Council and staff worked hard on this matter and the decision to move forward was a tough decision. 08/22/05 -2- i REQUEST OF FRIDLEY MAYOR FOR A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPLICATION FOR SPRINGBROOK NATURE CENTER Council discussed the request for support of a capital improvement grant application for Springbrook Nature Center. Councilmember Niesen expressed that she would be willing to support the grant application. Mayor Kragness expressed that she would support the request. Councilmember O'Connor informed that she believes that the City of Fridley should not be asking for State money and informed that she would not support a resolution. Councilmember Carmody expressed that she would be willing to support as long as there is no money involved. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Niesen to adjourn the Study Session at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 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