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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 10-10 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 OCTOBER 10, 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 Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, and Mary O'Connor. Councilmember Diane Niesen 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, and City Clerk Sharon Knutson. Councilmember Diane Niesen arrived at 6:01 p.m. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Lasman discussed Item No. 8a, Planning Commission Application No. 2005 -014 submitted by GiGi Yanis requesting a Special Use Permit to conduct a home occupation that involves customer traffic at 5549 Brooklyn Boulevard, regarding whether there was any type of licensing requirements or other regulation for this type of business. Mayor Kragness stated she believed the business was already operating as there is a sign and lights in the yard. City Manager Michael McCauley responded that an individual can have a home occupation without a special use permit if it doesn't involve customer traffic at the residence. Councilmember O'Connor said she had submitted a correction to the September 26, 2005, Study Session minutes. The correction was on page 3, second paragraph, adding a second sentence to read, "If multiple family dwellings paid a minimum of $450 per building, revenues would increase by $40,000." Councilmember O'Connor inquired about Item No. 7e, Resolution Amending the 2005 Central Garage Budget to Provide for the Early Order/Purchase of One Tandem Axel Dump Truck, Equipment No. 11, regarding whether there was a trade -in for the current truck. Mr. McCauley responded that the City has in the past ordered some equipment early to save anticipated increased costs in the new year, but paid for it in the budgeted year. He further stated that there would be salvage value from the current truck. Councilmember Carmody inquired about Item No. 7d, Resolution Awarding a Contract With Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services, Improvement Proi ect No. 2005 -05, Twin Lake Avenue Reconstruction, and what fund the money would come from, as it was not listed in the resolution. Mr. McCauley responded it would be funded to the project. Councilmember 10110105 -1- O'Connor inquired about checking for contamination in the water and whether it would be a bigger job because of the storm water. Director of Public Works Todd Blomstrom responded that it is a complicated process to dewater, but it is going well and the contractor has been pumping less than what was anticipated. Councilmember Carmody discussed Item No. 9c, Resolution Designating the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the Basis for All Incident Management in the City of Brooklyn Center, regarding whether the Emergency Declaration was for any type of disaster or just terrorist attacks. Mr. McCauley responded it was for any type of disaster and that the Mayor declares an emergency; the resolution is the federal requirement for designating NIMS. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS COUNCIL MEMBER O'CONNOR: HOUSING COMMISSION REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING PARKING AND DRIVEWAYS Councilmember O'Connor referred to the April 2, 2003, City Council meeting minutes, relating to proposed amendment to Chapter 12 rental license, noting that the consensus of the Council was .41 per dwelling unit as the number for excessive calls, and she inquired if it was currently .65. Councilmember Carmody said there were changes that were made to the provisional license ordinance after that meeting. Councilmember O'Connor said the Housing Commission had inquired how the provisional rental license ordinance was working out. Councilmember Carmody responded that there was one provisional license that had come before the City Council. Mr. McCauley said the Police Chief gave a report last year, and there was an overall reduction in the calls for service. He stated that the one complex that was issued the provisional license had submitted a mitigation plan and had been working to reduce the calls for service. Councilmember O'Connor referred to the draft Ordinance amendment for Section 19 -1303 of the City Code of Ordinances relating to parking and storage of vehicles and inquired of the status. Mr. McCauley responded that the Council did not accept it, nor did it accept the draft ordinance for recreational vehicle storage or driveways. Councilmember O'Connor asked what the Planning Commission will study regarding the request to limit the number of vehicles in driveways. Councilmember Carmody responded that the Planning Commission will look at cars overall rather than specific types of cars as the Housing Commission reviewed. Councilmember Lasman said the reason this issue is being reviewed is there is a whole new set of circumstances and this is one way to address preserving neighborhoods and housing. Councilmember Niesen said she hadn't received any complaints regarding this issue and raised the issue of families with teenagers with cars and where cars are to be parked, as they cannot park on the street. 10/10/05 -2- Councilmember Carmody stated she has seen several residences in which cars are parked on the grass next to the driveway rather than on the driveway, and she wants a set number and location for cars and vehicles. Councilmember Lasman stated that neighborhoods need to be preserved to keep and protect the good quality of life in the suburb. She said the Council loosened the regulations for larger garages to allow for storage of vehicles, boats, trailers, etc. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember member Niesen inquired about the high water level in Twin Lake. Mr. Blomstrom responded there was a massive amount of water that came through the watershed. Councilmember Lasman asked when the street sweepers would be on the roads and also when tree debris removal in the parks would take place. Mr. Blomstrom responded the challenge with the street sweeper right now is that there is so much debris along the streets that the dump truck has to run simultaneously with it, and the dump trucks are all being used for resident tree debris removal. With regard to parks clean -up, it depends on how long the resident tree debris removal process takes, but hopefully this winter. Councilmember Niesen inquired about the Twin Lake sediment study and fish results. Mr. Blomstrom said he hadn't receive any results but could contact the consultant to get an update. Councilmember Niesen requested a left turn arrow at the east /west traffic light on Northport Drive and Brooklyn Boulevard. Mr. Blomstrom said it is an awkward intersection, as there is no stacking area for vehicles. He stated it is a Hennepin County traffic signal. Councilmember Niesen raised the issue of the EDA purchasing the lot at the southwest corner of 63rd Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard, as it is too small for any development. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adjournment of the Study Session at 6:40 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Q Ma r 10110105 -3-