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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 09-27 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 SEPTEMBER 27, 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, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe. Also present were Acting City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. Mary O'Connor, 5429 Lyndale Avenue North, addressed the Council to discuss the Smart Growth Project and question the costs that will be incurred by the City. Mayor Kragness informed that the costs are unknown and that the stages for the project are all preliminary at this time. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adjourn the Informal Open Forum. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Nate Bergengren, Director of Youth Ministries, Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, offered the Invocation. 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 7:02 p.m. 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe. Also present were Acting City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. 09/27/04 -1- 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Carmody reported that she attended a Brainerd City Council meeting and discussed their process for Council meetings. Councilmember Lasman reported that she attended the following: September 15 Crime Prevention Meeting September 16 Special Events Committee Meeting September 21 Park and Recreation Commission Meeting September 22 Global Furniture Open House National Mobilization to Elevate the Issue of Education at the new Earle Brown Elementary School September 23 Evergreen Picnic and Dance Chamber of Commerce Business Fair Councilmember Niesen reported that the Housing Commission continues to discuss senior housing and that they will make a recommendation soon for senior housing to be included in the Comprehensive Plan. She informed that there is a lot of interest in the Housing Commission to review the materials to date and if there is any citizen interested in inputting comments on what type of senior housing should focused on to contact Mark Yelich, Housing Commission Chair. Mayor Kragness commended and congratulated Councilmember Lasman on reaching the bronze level and receiving a Certificate of Achievement in the Leadership Program with the National League of Cities. Mayor Kragness read a postcard she received from the Christian Life Center. Mayor Kragness discussed an organization called Hearts and Hammers and the home that they had adopted on 69' Avenue North for the day. The crew from Hearts and Hammers, all volunteers from Target, power washed the home, painted, sanded, seeded the lawn, and re- stained and added railings on the deck. She expressed great appreciation for the hard work all the volunteers did in order to make this property look brand new. Mayor Kragness informed that if there were other homes in Brooklyn Center they are to notify Hearts and Hammers as they do this every year. 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the agenda and consent agenda with the removal of 7a, 1, August 16, 2004, Joint Work Session with Financial Commission minutes to Council Consideration Item 9h. Motion passed unanimously. 09/27/04 -2- 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the September 13, 2004, study, regular, and work sessions; and September 15, 2004, Special Session meeting minutes. Motion passed unanimously. 7b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. MECHANICAL Elite Heating & Air Inc. 11906 293 Avenue NW, Princeton Robert's Repair and Maintenance 3702 Yates Avenue North, Crystal Superior Heating Air and Elec. 2132 2nd Avenue North, Anoka ON -SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIOUOR Note: These licenses are contingent on certificate of occupancy and proof of liquor liability insurance Great India 6056 Shingle Creek Parkway PUBLIC DANCE Coyote Grille 2101 Freeway Boulevard RENTAL Renewal: 4207 Lakeside Avenue North #123 - Donna Kabanuk Initial: 3900 Janet Lane - Keith Carlson 5925 Washburn Avenue North - Cheng Lor 7c. RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES RESOLUTION NO. 2004 -128 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. 09/27/04 -3- 7d. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2004-09,2004 STREET SEAL COATING RESOLUTION NO. 2004-129 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2004-09,2004 STREET SEAL COATING The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7e. RESOLUTION APPROVING QUOTATION AND AWARDING CONTRACT, 2004 GRANDVIEW PARK TENNIS COURT IMPROVEMENTS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2004-16, CONTRACT 2004 -J RESOLUTION NO. 2004 -130 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING QUOTATION AND AWARDING CONTRACT, 2004 GRANDVIEW PARK TENNIS COURT IMPROVEMENTS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2004 -16, CONTRACT 2004 -J The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 8. APPEARANCE -BOB MUSIL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MINNEAPOLIS METRO NORTH CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU Bob Musil, Executive Director of the Minneapolis Metro North Convention and Visitors Bureau, addressed the Council to introduce himself as the new executive director. He discussed that the City of Brooklyn Center has been an active member of the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) since 1987 and that the City's participation with the CVB helps direct a portion of dollars to Brooklyn Center. In the City of Brooklyn Center there are 1,032 guest rooms in lodging properties with a gross estimated lodging receipts of $8.5 Million, which equates to over 94,000 room nights sold in Brooklyn Center and guests totaling over 212,000. 09/27/04 -4- i Mr. Musil discussed the CVB Board and staff and informed that they are responsible for producing several marketing pieces for the area including the official visitors guide, passport of savings to different lodging and non - lodging businesses, produce maps, a comprehensive meeting planners guide, and more. Some of the other benefits that the City of Brooklyn Center receives by the active involvement with the CVB is the distribution of Brooklyn Center materials and referrals to Brooklyn Center businesses. Mr. Musil informed that in accordance with the CVB's agreement with the City of Brooklyn Center he will be back in early November to give an annual report and present the 2005 budget and plan of activities. Councilmember Niesen questioned how many cities the $1.3 Million budget covers and how the budget is split. Mr. Musil discussed ten cities and that they market collectively ten cities as a regional destination. Councilmember Niesen questioned if they are able to predict what they will see for year to year. Mr. Musil informed they are trying to do a lot more in the way of research right now and they are noticing some trends within Brooklyn Center that are concerning. They will be talking to City staff about ways in which the CVB can help. 9. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 9a. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE DONATION OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS CLUB IN SUPPORT OF THE ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY AND HOLLY SUNDAY ACTIVITIES Mayor Kragness read the resolution expressing appreciation for the gifts of $500 for the annual Halloween Party and $2,000 for the annual Holly Sunday activities from the Brooklyn Center Lions Club. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-131 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE DONATION OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS CLUB IN SUPPORT OF THE ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY AND HOLLY SUNDAY ACTIVITIES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 09/27/04 -5- 9b. PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 3 -9, 2004, TO BE FIREFIGHTER RECOGNITION AND FIRE PREVENTION WEEK Mayor Kragness read the Proclamation Declaring October 3 -9, 2004, to be Firefighter Recognition and Fire Prevention Week. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adopt Proclamation Declaring October 3 -9, 2004, to be Firefighter Recognition and Fire Prevention Week. Motion passed unanimously. 9e. SOFTWARE REBATE FROM MICROSOFT Acting City Manager Curt Boganey discussed that the City received a $23,000 rebate check in connection with the software licensing from Microsoft. Research had been undertaken by IT Coordinator Patty Hartwig and in addition to the rebate, the changed software licensing will result in annual cost reductions. Mr. Boganey discussed that the rebate is being recommended for deposit in the Technology Fund since this relates to technology costs. A motion by Councilmember Niesen, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve the rebate deposit of $23,000 into the Technology Fund. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Kragness expressed thanks to Ms. Hartwig and to all other City staff that go above and beyond their required job responsibilities. 9d. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS 19 -301 THROUGH 19 -310 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES REGULATING THE PRESENCE OF MINORS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN YEARS ON PUBLIC STREETS AND OTHER PLACES BETWEEN CERTAIN HOURS, AND DEFINING DUTIES OF PARENTS AND OTHERS IN CARE OF MINORS Mr. Boganey discussed this ordinance repealing Sections 19 -301 through 19 -310 of the City Code of Ordinances is recommended for approval of first reading and to set second reading and public hearing on October 25, 2004. A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Niesen to approve first reading and set second reading and public hearing on October 25, 2004. Councilmember Lasman expressed that by repealing the City's ordinance and using Hennepin County's ordinance the City will have a stronger, more detailed ordinance to regulate curfews. Mayor Kragness questioned if the City will have copies of Hennepin County's ordinance available. Mr. Boganey responded that there will be copies available at the City and that people may also view Hennepin County's Website. 09/27/04 -6- I Motion passed unanimously. 9e. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEE FOR POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND DANGEROUS DOG REGISTRATION Mr. Boganey discussed that this resolution would establish a $35 annual fee for potentially dangerous and dangerous dog registrations. This fee would cover the administrative costs and the costs of providing the owner with a warning symbol. Mayor Kragness questioned if those who are registered would need to provide additional insurance. Mr. Boganey responded that they would need to provide additional insurance. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-132 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEE FOR POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND DANGEROUS DOG REGISTRATION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 9f. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Kragness requested ratification of her appointment of Rachel Lund to the Planning Commission with term expiring December 31, 2005. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to ratify Mayoral nomination of Rachel Lund to the Planning Commission with term expiring December 31, 2005. Motion passed unanimously. 9g. INVITATION FROM CITY OF PLYMOUTH TO PARTICIPATE IN WATERSHED DISCUSSION Mr. Boganey discussed that the City had received an invitation from the City of Plymouth to participate in the discussion of long term capital strategies for the two watershed commissions and that City Manager Michael McCauley suggested that the Council appoint one member. I Councilmember Carmody expressed that she would like to volunteer to participate. 09/27/04 -7- Councilmember Niesen expressed that she would like to volunteer to participate and discussed that she is interested in these discussions because she has attended many meetings for the watersheds; lives on Twin Lake; is up -to -date on what is going on with the Joslyn area; and has a high level of interest for the environmental aspects and direct vested interested in what is going on since she had lived on Twin Lake for approximately 16 years. Councilmember Peppe discussed that he believes that both Council Members Carmody and Niesen are qualified to participate; and agrees with Councilmember Niesen that she has done a lot of study and shows a lot of knowledge. City Attorney Charlie LeFevere discussed that he does not believe that the group will have any independent decision - making and that the meetings are intended to be a way to bring information back to City Councils for decisions and would be surprised if they objected to having more than one elected official. Mayor Kragness suggested that both Council Members Carmody and Niesen attend the first planning meeting and then at that point they can decide who will continue to attend the meetings. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to appoint Council Members Carmody and Niesen to participate in the watershed discussions. Motion passed unanimously. 9h. AUGUST 16, 2004, JOINT WORK SESSION MINUTES WITH FINANCIAL COMMISSION MINUTES Councilmember Niesen expressed that it was her understanding that the minutes should capture items of discussion that reflect the thoughts and opinions of the Council and upon review and reflection, help provide the basis for understanding the Council movement and direction. She had been asked by the Council to have her requested amendments in writing and that is what she had prepared. Councilmember Carmody discussed that she would be willing to have the first two bullets proposed by Councilmember Niesen added to the minutes; however, she would vote against bullets three and four. Mayor Kragness discussed that she would not see it to be harmful to have these proposed amendments included with the August 16, 2004, minutes. Councilmember Lasman informed that she and Councilmember Peppe would have to abstain since neither of them were at the August 16, 2004, meeting. A motion by Councilmember Niesen, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve the August 16, 2004, Joint Work Session minutes with the proposed amendments requested by Councilmember Niesen. Councilmember Carmody voted nay. Council Members Lasman and Peppe abstained. 09/27/04 -8- Motion passed. 10. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adj ourn the City Council meeting at 7:56 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk 0 Mayor d 09/27/04 -9-