HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 07-12 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
JULY 12, 2004
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 at 6:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, and Bob Peppe.
Councilmember Diane Niesen was absent. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley,
Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and
Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
Councilmember Diane Niesen arrived at 6:51 p.m.
Randall Cooper, Pastor of Church in Minneapolis, addressed the Council to discuss the Joy and
Learning Academy that he would like to locate in Brooklyn Center and the difficulties he is having
with zoning and buildings not up to code. He informed that he does have an agreement with the
Brooklyn Center School District and once a lease is signed they would be ready to provide schooling
for Kindergarten through 12 Grade. He asked if the Council would be able to consider a waiver to
allow a school operation in a commercial zone. Mayor Kragness discussed that the City currently
has so many schools and at this time do not have the need for any additional schools.
Councilmember Carmody expressed that she believes the safety of children would be a concern if
children were attending a school in a commercial zone.
Councilmember Diane Niesen arrived at 6:51 p.m.
Mayor Kragness suggested that Mr. Cooper contact the City of Robbinsdale regarding a possible
school closing.
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adj ourn the Study
Session at 6:55 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
2. INVOCATION
Mayor Kragness offered the Invocation.
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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 7:01 p.m.
4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob
Peppe. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Public Works Director /City Engineer
Todd Blomstrom, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
6. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Lasman reported that she attended the Brooklyn Center Relay for Life Event on July
9, 2004.
Councilmember Niesen wished to provide a public service announcement regarding bicycle safety
and the importance of wearing a helmet when riding a bicycle due to a recent accident in her family.
She informed that if anyone was interested in getting a fitted helmet through North Memorial
Hospital, they are available for $8.
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Niesen informed that she would like to request amendment to the June 28, 2004,
Regular City Council meeting minutes and would like to add an item regarding Council process to
the agenda. Council discussed and no action was taken on the request for the additional item on the
agenda.
There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve
the agenda and consent agenda with the requested amendments made to the June 28, 2004, Regular
City Council meeting minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the June
28, 2004, study, regular, and work session meeting minutes with the following amendments to the
regular meeting minutes:
Page 2 - Councilmember Niesen informed that she participated in the Earle Brown Days Parade; and
that she had joined the League of Minnesota Cities Improving Fiscal Futures Committee.
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Page 11 - Councilmember Niesen expressed that she is not comfortable with the adoption of this
resolution since she is not exactly sure and does not completely understand why Brooklyn
Center is licensing R -1 zoned single - family owner occupied dwellings.
Motion passed unanimously.
7b. LICENSES
A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the
following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously.
AMUSEMENT DEVICES
Regal Cinema 6420 Camden Avenue North
GARBAGE HAULER
Aspen Waste Systems, Inc. 2951 Weeks Avenue, Minneapolis
Armor Roll -Off Service 3291 Terminal Drive, Eagan
BFI Waste Systems P.O. Box 39, Circle Pines
Darling International, Inc. 9000382 nd Avenue, Blue Earth
Midwest Grease Buyers, Inc. P.O. Box 26, Redwood Falls
Randy's Sanitation, Inc. P.O. Box 169, Delano
Walters Recycling and Refuse P.O. Box 67, Circle Pines
MECHANICAL
Air Conditioning Associates 689 Pierce Butler Route, St Paul
Anderson Heating & Air Conditioning 4347 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights
Schadegg Mechanical Inc. 225 Bridgepoint Drive, So St Paul
SIGN HANGER
Sign A Rama 13692 Grove Drive, Maple Grove
TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT
Royal Tobacco 5625 Xerxes Avenue North
7c. RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE
REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-94
Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF
DISEASED TREES
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember
Lasman. Motion passed unanimously.
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7d. RESOLUTION SETTING COURTESY BENCH INSPECTION AND PERMIT
FEES AND ESTABLISHING CORRIDORS PROHIBITING COURTESY
BENCHES FOR 2005 -2006
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-95
Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION SETTING COURTESY BENCH INSPECTION AND PERMIT FEES AND
ESTABLISHING CORRIDORS PROHIBITING COURTESY BENCHES FOR 2005 -2006
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember
Lasman. Motion passed unanimously.
7e. APPROVAL TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS HOSE TO SMALL FIRE
DEPARTMENTS IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the
disposal of surplus hose to small fire departments in the State of Minnesota. Motion passed
unanimously.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8a. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2002 -11 REGARDING
COUNCIL SALARIES FOR 2005 -2006
City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that the City Council reviewed the recommendation
from the Financial Commission and approved the first reading of this ordinance at its June 14, 2004.
The annual salary in 2005 for the Mayor shall be $10,522 and the annual salary for the Council
Members shall be $8,056. The annual salary in 2006 for the Mayor shall be $10,732 and the annual
salary for the Council Members shall be $8,217.
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to open the Public
Hearing. Motion passed unanimously.
Mary O'Conner, 5429 Lyndale Avenue North, addressed the Council to inquire what the Council
salaries are for 2004. Mayor Kragness responded that the current salary for the Mayor is $10,522
and the Council Members current salary is $8,056.
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to close the Public
Hearing. Motion passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2004-13
Councilmember Carmody introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2002 -11 REGARDING COUNCIL
SALARIES FOR 2005 -2006
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Councilmember
Lasman. Motion passed unanimously.
8b. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT; AMENDING
SECTION 3.10 OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CHARTER
Mr. McCauley discussed that the current City Charter requires brackets when omitting old matter
from City Ordinances. This ordinance amendment would amend the City Charter to allow the
strikethrough method when making ordinance amendments.
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to open the Public
Hearing. Motion passed unanimously.
No one wished to address the Council.
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to close the Public
Hearing. Motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 2004-14
Councilmember Carmody introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption:
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT; AMENDING SECTION 3.10 OF THE
BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CHARTER
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Councilmember
Lasman. Motion passed unanimously.
8c. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF TAXICABS;
AMENDING BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CODE SECTIONS 23-702,23-703,
AND 23 -204 AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS 23-706,23-707,23-708,23-709,
23 -710, 23 -711, AND 23 -712
Mr. McCauley discussed that the Police Department had worked with the City Attorney and Timothy
Crandall (a taxicab owner) to streamline a taxicab ordinance that would be acceptable for allowing
taxicab licensing in the City of Brooklyn Center.
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A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to open the Public
Hearing. Motion passed unanimously.
No one wished to address the Council.
A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to close the Public
Hearing. Motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 2004-15
Councilmember Lasman introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption:
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF TAXICABS; AMENDING BROOKLYN
CENTER CITY CODE SECTIONS 23 -702, 23 -703, AND 23 -204 AND ADDING NEW
SECTIONS 23 -706, 23 -707, 23 -708, 23 -709, 23 -710, 23 -711, AND 23 -712
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Councilmember
Carmody. Motion passed unanimously.
9. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
9a. STAFF REPORT OF STATUS ON TRAFFIC STUDY ALONG BROOKLYN
BOULEVARD BETWEEN 49 AVENUE NORTH AND T.H. 100
Mr. McCauley discussed that staff had received a preliminary study conducted by TKDA and that the
study indicates traffic flows at 51 Avenue is an acceptable design. TKDA made a recommendation
for an additional study and staff would recommend no additional study at this time.
Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom reported on the traffic study received and
outlined the study area, scope of traffic study, general results, and the options for future action. He
recommended at this point continuing discussions with representatives from Hennepin County and
the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) and pushing for them to coordinate all
signals along Brooklyn Boulevard.
Mayor Kragness expressed that she would be in favor of determining that intersection improvements
do not qualify as a higher priority than other street projects currently included in the five year Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) and to take no action on an additional study at this time.
Councilmember Carmody questioned if having traffic control help during peak times would help the
area at Malmborg's and the Church. Mr. Blomstrom responded that might help; however, there
would be a cost for police services. She expressed she believes that determining intersection
improvements to not qualify as a higher priority than other street projects currently included in the
five year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and to take no action on an additional study at this
time, and that this would be a temporary solution.
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Councilmember Lasman expressed that she would like to also encourage the request for Hennepin
County and Mn/DOT to coordinate existing traffic signals along Brooklyn Boulevard.
Councilmember Niesen expressed that she would like to pursue the efforts of coordinating the signal
lights along Brooklyn Boulevard and would be in favor of removing some signals if at all possible.
It was the consensus of the Council to request Hennepin County and Mn/DOT to coordinate existing
traffic signals along Brooklyn Boulevard and determine that intersection improvements do not
qualify as a higher priority than other street projects currently included in the five year CIP.
9b. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Kragness requested ratification of Shawn Taylor to the Planning Commission with term
expiring on December 31, 2005.
A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to ratify Mayoral
nomination of Shawn Taylor to the Planning Commission with term expiring December 31, 2005.
Motion passed unanimously.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn
the City Council meeting at 7:48 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Mayor
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