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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 03-08 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 MARCH 8, 2010 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 called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Excused Absence: Councilmember Kay Lasman. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. Carol Kleven, 5835 Zenith Avenue N., updated the Council on the February 25, 2010, Tobacco Free Youth breakfast meeting she had attended. She reported on topics addressed and locations where tobacco sales and signage have been removed. Ms. Kleven stated she wanted to share the good news with the Council and provided them with the card that is given to store managers to encourage the removal of tobacco signs that are posted lower than three feet. No one else wished to address the City Council. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:50 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Councilmember Ryan requested a moment of silence and personal reflection as the Invocation. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:00 p.m. 03/08/10 -1- 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Excused Absence: Councilmember Kay Lasman. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vicki Schleuning, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended, to add Item 6j, Resolution Stating Support for the Community Access Preservation act (HR 3745), and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. February 22, 2010 — Study Session 2. February 22, 2010 — Regular Session 6b. LICENSES MECHANICAL 7 Metro Heating and Air 609 150th Avenue NE, Ham Lake Air Mechanical Inc. 16411 Aberdeen Street NE, Ham Lake Centraire Htg & AIC 7402 Washington Ave. S, Eden Prairie Corporate Mechanical 5114 Hillsboro Avenue N, New Hope Corval Constructors, Inc. 1633 Eustis Street, St. Paul • J's Heating & AlC 6060 LaBeaux Avenue NE, Albertville • L Johnson Heating & AlC 19620 Jackson Street NE, East Bethel Fireside Hearth & Home 2700 Fairview Avenue N, Roseville Genz Ryan Plb & Htg 2200 West Highway 13, Burnsville Golden Valley Heating 5182 West Broadway, Crystal Gorham Oien Mechanical 841 Forest Avenue E, Mora Harris Companies 909 Montreal Circle, St. Paul Hoine Energy Center 2415 Annapolis Lane N, Plymouth Integrity Heating 810 3rd Avenue NW, Faribault Infinity Heating and Air 1017 Meadowood Drive, Brooklyn Park JTS Heating and Air PO Box, 1101, Forest Lake LBP Mechanical Inc. 315 Royalston Avenue N, Minneapolis M & D Plumbing & Htg 11050 26th Street NE, St. Michael McDowal Company P.O. Box 606, Waite Park Metropolitan Mechanical 7340 Washington Ave. S, Eden Prairie Metro Heating and Cooling 255 Roselawn Avenue E, St. Paul Practical Systems 4342B Shady Oak Road, Hopkins Priority Air Mechanical 101 East Isanti Parkway, Isanti Riccar Heating & AlC 2387 Station Parkway NW, Andover 03/08/10 -2- River City heet Metal 8290 Main Street NE Fridley Y � Y Ron's Mechanical 12020 Old Brick Yard Road, Shakopee Royalton Heating & AlC 4120 85th Avenue N, Brooklyn Park Schadegg Mechanical Inc. 225 Bridgepoint Drive, So St. Paul Sharp Heating & AlC 7221 University Avenue NE; Fridley Solid Refrigeration LLC 1125 American Blvd. E, Bloomington Southtown Refrigeration 6325 Sandburg E.oad, Golden Valley Spectrum Sign Systems 2025 Gateway Circle, Centerville Standard Heating & AlC 130 Plymouth Avenue N, Minneapolis Wenzel Heating & AlC 4145 Old Sibley Mem. Highway, Eagan RENTAL INITIAL 4216 Lakebreeze Avenue Ita Ekah 140172 nd Avenue N. Chad Tesmer 5649 Northport Drive Jennifer Vanleer RENEWAL 531362 d Avenue N. Doua Yang 481063 d Avenue N. Paul Miller 6136 Brooklyn Boulevard Shannon Benalshaikh 6012 Halifax Ave. N. Kris Knosalla 6807 Humboldt Ave. N. C203 Marianne Javorski 6813 Humboldt Ave. N. B302 Gilbert Gamino 3306 Quarles Rd. John & Sonja Simpson SIGN HANGER Crosstown Sign 16307 Aberdeen Street NE, Ham Lake Topline Advertising 11775 Justen Circle #A, Maple Grove 6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -45 ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2010 -12, CONTRACT 2010 -E, 2010 STREET SEAL COATING 6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -46 ACCEPTING THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FROM DONALD SALVERDA AND ASSOCIATES FROM THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER CITY COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 2010 LEADERSHIP PLANNING AND TEAM BUILDING RETREAT AND ADOPTING A MISSION STATEMENT, VALUES STATEMENT, AND GOALS PROGRAM 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -47 APPROVING THE CLASSIFICATION OF TAX FORFEITED LAND AT 6856 WEST RIVER ROAD AS NON - CONSERVATION TO HENNEPIN COUNTY 6f. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -48 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SITE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CLEAR WIRELESS LLC 6g. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -49 OPTING NOT TO WAIVE LIMITED TORT LIABILITY FOR 2010 03/08/10 -3- 6h. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -50 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO WRITE OFF UNCOLLECTABLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND RETURNED CHECKS 6i. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -51 ADOPTING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR A COALITION OF METROPOLITAN COMMUNITIES 6j. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -52 STATING SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY ACCESS PRESERVATION ACT (HR 3745) Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -53 EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION TO DELLA YOUNG FOR HER DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -53 Expressing Recognition and Appreciation to Della Young for her Dedicated Public Service on the Planning Commission. Mayor Willson recited Resolution No. 2010 -53 and noted Ms. Young is a trained hydrologist and continues to serve the City on the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARING 8a. PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DISEASED TREE REMOVAL COSTS, DELINQUENT WEED REMOVAL COSTS, DELINQUENT ABATEMENT REMOVAL COSTS, AND DELINQUENT ADMINISTRATIVE VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item, stated the purpose of the Public Hearing, and advised of payment options. Councilmember Yelich referenced the list of proposed assessments and asked if the City has documentation for each cost. Mr. Boganey answered in the affirmative. Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Paul Yang, 6233 Scott Avenue North, addressed the Council and stated he had received three assessment notices for his property but never been warned about the tall grass or need for removal. Mr. Yang stated if he had been notified, he would not request the Council appeal the charge. He stated he works hard, usually has three jobs, does not know how the City can do this, did not believe the City mowed the grass, and asked for fairness to a minority resident. Mr. Yang requested a copy of any record mailed to him that proved he resisted the ordinance. 03/08/10 -4- Mr. Boganey stated if the City Clerk received an appeal prior to the public hearing or a property owner comes forward with an appeal, staff recommends the Council refer any substantive objections to staff and continue the public hearing on that particular address. Arnold Miller addressed the Council and stated he is appearing on behalf of his mother, Loraine Miller, who owns 5834 Fremont Avenue N. He explained he normally takes care of the property. However, her lawn mower would not start and it took two days for it to be repaired. When he returned to mow his mother's yard, the grass had already been cut. Mr. Miller explained they use a professional lawn service so he assumed they had cut the grass. However, a couple weeks later, his mother received a notice saying she owed the City $269. He stated that when the grass was cut, it was not long but the dandelions were taller. Mr. Miller stated he came to the City Hall to see what had happened to incur this high cost and staff said a notice had been sent. Mr. Miller stated he receives all of his mother's mail at his address and no notice was sent. He stated he would have mowed the grass in two days so it would have been rectified and questioned how the City can charge $119.18 to mow the grass plus an administration fee of $150, which is five times higher than charged by a professional lawn service. Mr. Miller stated his father was one of the first home owners in Brooklyn Center, built the first ice rink and warming house and did a lot for this City. He Y � g � Y restated that his mother is 88 years old and asked that there be some give and take. He felt the charge was unjust. Tin Lin Liu addressed the Council and stated she is appearing on behalf of her father, Gao ian Ting pp g Q g Liu, who owns 4013 65 Avenue N. She explained their entire family went to China in June due to her grandmother's illness and did not return until September 12, 2009, after her grandmother's burial. Ms. Liu stated they received the first letter on February 17, 2010. Previously they lived in Winona, Minnesota, and did not know Brooklyn Center had such a charge so they did not ask anyone to care for the grass while they were in China. Ms. Liu explained the trip to China and funeral expenses cost her family a lot of money and asked the Council to consider a full or partial waiver since this is a first offense and she guarantees it will not happen again. Wendy Larson, 7007 Drew Avenue N., addressed the Council and stated she received a notice she owes $305.76 for weed and tall grass removal. However, this was a foreclosed property that she did not own until November 20, 2009, so she did not believe she was responsible to pay this fee. She stated the certified notice is dated February 17, 2010. Bill McCrum, 5424 Fremont Avenue N., addressed the Council and explained that he and his son were remodeling the house. It had appraised for $215,000 but people were willing to pay only $150,000 so they decided to get a rental permit. He stated that was the first time he heard about the $269 fee to mow the yard. Mr. McCrum stated he was not aware the City had mowed the lawn but had been out of town for a while. He stated they are trying to make ends meet until the real estate market goes back up and they can sell the house. Mr. McCrum stated he would appreciate the Council's consideration of his request to waive the fee based on a financial hardship. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -54 CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DISEASED TREE REMOVAL COSTS TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS 03/08/10 -5- Mayor Willson noted that no appeals had been requested for this assessment. Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -54 Certifying Special Assessments for Diseased Tree Removal Costs to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls. Motion passed unanimously. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -55 CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT WEED REMOVAL COSTS TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS Mayor Willson noted the Council had received five requests for consideration for this assessment. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -55 Certifying Special Assessments for Delinquent Weed Removal Costs to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls, with exception of the following properties: 6233 Scott Avenue North, 5834 Fremont Avenue North, 4013 65 Avenue North, 7007 Drew Avenue North, and 5424 Fremont Avenue North. City Attorney LeFevere suggested the motion be amended to continue the public hearing since additional testimony may be received on the five appeals. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to amend the motion to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -55 Certifying Special Assessments for Delinquent Weed Removal Costs to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls, and to continue the public hearin for the following properties: 6233 Scott Avenue North, 5834 Fremont Avenue North, 4013 65 Avenue North, 7007 Drew Avenue North, and 5424 Fremont Avenue North, pending recommendation from City staff. Mayor Willson asked the five property owners to provide additional documentation, if any, to staff who will be reviewing their request. Amended motion passed unanimously. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -56 CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR ABATEMENT COSTS TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -56 Certifying Special Assessments for Abatement Costs to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls. Motion passed unanimously. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -57 CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION COSTS TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -57 Certifying Special Assessments for Administrative Vacant Building Registration Costs to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls. 03/08/10 -6- Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Willson noted the City has hired a private contractor for this work so the City may have already incurred cost. If that is the case, he did not support the City subsidizing the cost. Mr. Boganey advised the City has already incurred all of the costs identified on the special assessment. 8b. SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE ACCOUNTS City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item, stated the purpose of the Public Hearing, and options for payment. Should there be substantive objections, he recommended Council continue the public hearing for that particular property and direct staff to provide a report. Discussion ensued that the grand total is $224,650.61, an upward trend from past years, and requested staff provide a history report. Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Caren Beelen, 7120 Logan Avenue N., addressed the Council and read an appeal requesting her overdue water bill of $239.88 not be placed on taxes so she can begin to make payments to bring it current, which she cannot do if certified to taxes. She explained that she has paid her water bill for the past 21 years, was currently unemployed, but hoped to gain employment in 2010. Councilmember Ryan stated he has also been downsized and empathized with Ms. Beelen's situation. He stated the Council will take this under consideration and if it does go onto taxes, the actual amount may be manageable. Councilmember Yelich referenced Ms. Beelen's payment history, noting from 2004 to 2008 she had been able to pay the water bill. Ms. Beelen stated she has paid her bills on time from 1988 to 2008 but in 2009 she lost her job and had to cut back. City Attorney LeFevere clarified that if Council certified this amount to taxes, it would not be collected until taxes in 2011 so Ms. Beelen would have time to set money aside. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -58 CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE ACCOUNTS TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -58 Certifying Special Assessments for Delinquent Public Utility Service Accounts to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls and to continue the public hearing for the following property: 7120 Logan Avenue North pending recommendation from City staff. Motion passed unanimously. 03/08/10 -7- 8c. TWIN LAKE AREA NEIGHBORHOOD STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug presented the agenda item and reviewed the Public Hearing process that would be followed tonight. Should there be substantive objections, he recommended Council continue the public hearing for that particular property to a future meeting. Mr. Lillehaug presented Improvement Project No. 2010 -05, 06, 07, and 08 by describing the project areas and improvements to be made. Mr. Lillehaug referenced the updated comments provided to the Council, noting some residents do not support the improvement due to concerns with paying for the project at this time. Staff recommends the Council authorize the project and certify special assessments. Discussion ensued regarding the impact to the overall project scheduling in years going forward if the Council chose to omit a street improvement project in a given year. It was noted that about 65 miles of the 110 miles of City streets have been completed with 30 some miles remaining. It was also noted that some of the utility service is 50 years old. If a project is delayed one year, it would delay every neighborhood by one year. In that case, neighborhoods scheduled in 2020 would be beyond their schedule for reconstruction. In addition, construction costs get more expensive when delayed and currently construction bids are competitive. The Council also discussed the City's potential liability should a project be delayed and a sanitary sewer failure occur. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -59 ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICAITONS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2010 -05, 06, 07, AND 08, TWIN LAKE AREA NEIGHBORHOOD STREET, STORM DRAINAGE AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Chester Ertl, 5131 Ewing Avenue N., stated he does sewer cleaning for friends and is still cutting roots from a friend's sewer line who lives on the new street behind the auto parts store. He wondered how good of a job is being done and whether trees will be removed from his front yard. Brad Schumacher, 5240 Drew Avenue N., stated he is still paying for the sidewalk on 53 Avenue and would prefer to wait a year. He suggested this project be delayed until next year when it can be added to another project, which would save residents one year from paying on it. Mr. Schumacher felt the economy was starting to recover so next year it may not "hurt" as much. Todd Schneider, 5037 Drew Avenue N., asked what is involved in special assessments and requested additional information on the project's actual costs. Joseph Torkelson, 5340 Lilac Drive N., asked if there will be a disruption in front of his property for the entire six -month period or will the contractor complete one neighborhood before moving to another neighborhood. Kimberly Elgren, 5112 Drew Avenue N., asked why this neighborhood was not completed all at one time so heavy equipment did not to come in on the new streets. 03/08/10 -8- Steve El ren, 5112 Drew Avenue N. stated concern that emergency vehicle access may be cut off g � g Y from his neighborhood due to the tracks on one end and the streets being torn up. He advised there is a lot of heavy vehicle traffic on his residential street and asked if the road is going to be reconstructed deep enough to last. Mr. Elgren asked the City to enforce its ordinances to protect the streets being constructed, noting residents bring semi trailers on the residential roads, which is prohibited. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. City Attorney LeFevere advised the resolution under consideration requires four affirmative votes but the City does not commit to move forward with the project until the contract is awarded. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -59 Ordering Improvements and Authorizing Preparation of Plans and Specifications for Improvement Project Nos. 2010 -05, 06, 07, and 08, Twin Lake Area Neighborhood Street, Storm Drainage and Utility Improvements. The Council discussed that the City's sewer line and service ends at the property line, does not extend to the house, and this improvement will assure the link to the City's pipe is in good working order. Mr. Boganey encouraged any citizen who perceives an ordinance violation to call City Hall or 911 because the City will follow up on Code violations. Mr. Lillehaug responded to resident's comments by explaining the project would replace the City's trunk line to the property line, not the private portion that extends to the house. Staff will coordinate with property owners with regard to tree removal, which will not be identified until the final plan stage. With regard to the suggestion to delay this project and combine it with a project next year, Mr. Lillehaug explained it would be difficult for staff to handle two projects in one year without hiring outside consultants. He stated the project will be constructed in stages and staff will work with the contractor to minimize impact and assure private and emergency vehicle access is maintained. Motion passed unanimously. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -60 CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2010 -05 AND 2010 -06, TWIN LAKE AREA NEIGHBORHOOD STREET AND STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Yelich informed the audience that this portion of the Public Hearing is to address the assessment being recommended for this project. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to close the Public Hearing. 03/08/10 -9- Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -60 Certifying Special Assessments for Improvement Project Nos. 2010 -05 and 2010 -06, Twin Lake Area Neighborhood Street and Storm Drainage Improvements to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls. Motion passed unanimously. 8d. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY SYSTEM, ADDING SECTIONS 18 -201 TO 18 -211 TO THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CODE City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item, and recommended the Public Hearing be continued to April 12, 2010, so proper legal notice can be published. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to continue the Public Hearing to April 12 2010 so legal notice can b properly p g ep p y Motion passed unanimously. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS -None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. CRITERIA FOR RENTAL LICENSE CATEGORIES Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning presented the background, purpose and implication of license category criteria, and summary of property Code violations. Discussion ensued regarding the rental criteria, which would create an incentive to maintain property to Code, thus reducing violations, nuisances, and the City's administrative costs. It was acknowledged that sound property management practices directly impact a reduction in the number of complaints received. In addition, the process will help owners better manage their property. The Council commended staff for their work to create this licensing process. Councilmember Yelich asked the City Attorney if this is defensible criteria. City Attorney LeFevere stated the City's old provisional licensing was in itself fairly innovative and this is a step beyond and a more sophisticated approach with more analysis behind it. City Attorney LeFevere indicated he cannot say it won't be challenged or will be successfully defended since he does not know what the challenges will be. However, staff has done as much as they can to complete a sound analysis and statistical basis for the olic . Mr. Bo ane r is was novel approach and stated he believed agreed th s a p Y g Y g pp it would be defensible because the landlord has a significant amount of control over what his/her fee will actually be. Councilmember Yelich stated that is a good point and he has seen in the past that management of the property can make a difference in reducing problems with rental properties. He stated he wanted to 03/08/10 -10- emphasize that property owners and managers need to be a partner in making the City better and this process sends a clear message. Councilmember Roche noted 22% of the properties would fall under Type IV, which is significant and a quick measurable metric the City can check, once implemented. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve criteria establishing rental license categories. Motion passed unanimously. 10b. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR RENTAL LICENSES Ms. Schleuning stated staff recommends this item be removed from the agenda. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to table consideration until staff has prepared and presented a rental fee analysis. Discussion ensued regarding documentation that 20% of the properties are causing 80% of the problems and the need to base fees at a level that covers the cost of services. It was noted staff would like to analyze the effect this program will have and assure the right fees are in place prior to adoption of the 2011 budget. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Yelich reported on his attendance at the following events: • February 26, 2010, he was invited to read to the Evergreen Park World Studies Elementary School first grade class • March 2, 2010, Odyssey Academy Charter School open house and science fair • March 6, 2010, Northwest Metro Roundtable for the Historical Society Councilmember Yelich announced the April 3, 2010, meeting with Hennepin County Commissioner Stenglein regarding the Victory Memorial Drive project. Councilmember Roche encouraged residents to take advantage of the City's upcoming swimming lesson program and the economical exercise room at the Civic Center. He stated he was not able to attend the open ceremony of the Brooklyn Center High School Clinic but wanted to congratulate the School District. Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following events: • March 2, 2010, Odyssey Academy science fair • March 3, 2010, Brooklyn Center Centennial Planning Commission • March 6, 2010, Town Meeting held by local State Legislators Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the Brooklyn Center High School Clinic opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. He thanked Park Nicollet and the Pohlad Foundation, which have been instrumental in raising donations. 03/08/10 -11- Mayor Willson stated it is his great pleasure to offer and read a Proclamation declaring March 12, 2010, to be Police Chief Scott Bechthold Day. Mayor Willson stated that Police Chief Bechthold has been a good friend and wished him well as he moves on to other endeavors. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to adopt a PROCLAMATION Declaring March 12, 2010, to be Police Chief Scott Bechthold Day in the City of Brooklyn Center. Councilmember Ryan noted that per the Police Chief s last report, violent crime is down 17% and property crime is down 17 %, an outstanding achievement. Mr. Boganey stated his appreciation that Police Chief Bechthold should take advantage of the opportunity presented to him. He commended Police Chief Bechthold for his outstanding and honest leadership as a public servant, who had served Brooklyn Center with great integrity and professionalism. Motion passed unanimously. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Roche seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 9:18 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 03/08/10 -12- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on March 8, 2010. 2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at Brooklyn Center City Hall. 3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its March 22, 2010, Regular Session. City Jerk Mayor 03/08/10 -13-