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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 11-08 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 CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 8, 2004 CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION 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, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager /Director of Operations Curt Boganey, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Brad Hoffinan, Police Chief Scott Bechthold, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Carmody inquired if there would be an opportunity for public input during agenda item 9b, Dispatch Presentations. Council discussed and was in consensus of adding a section to allow for public input as part of that agenda item. Councilmember Carmody asked that the October 25, 2004, Work Session minutes be amended to add Watershed Commissioner before Graydon Boeck's name on page one. Councilmember Carmody questioned why the Lyndale Avenue portion of agenda item 9g, Resolution Accepting Quotation and Awarding Work to Valley -Rich Company, Inc. for Storm Sewer Repairs Along Northway Drive and Lyndale Avenue, was not done with the park. Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom discussed that the section along Lyndale Avenue running down to the Mississippi River was not done and replacing the storm sewer from the existing catch basin on the east side of Lyndale Avenue is being done as part of this project. Councilmember Lasman inquired about the infrastructure with agenda item 7e, Resolution Amending Improvement Project No. 2004 -14, Contract 2004 -H, Shingle Creek Parkway Street, Storm Drainage, and Utility Improvements, since the City is considering the Smart Growth Project in portions of this area. City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that Summit Drive is unlikely to have complete construction done as part of the Smart Growth Project and that the portion along Shingle Creek Parkway is unlikely to have significant change; however, staff does not want to have deterioration start showing. Mr. McCauley informed that these are judgment decisions; however, he believes they are safe judgments. 11/08/04 -1- Councilmember Lasman inquired why not all gas mains would have a rectifier unit as requested in agenda item 7h, Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Utility Easement with CenterPoint Energy Minnegasco for Installation of Cathodic Protection Equipment within Palmer Lake Park. Mr. Blomstrom discussed that the rate of corrosion for underground pipe materials depends on the type and chemical properties of the surrounding native soil and that not all gas mains are located within areas where corrosive type soils are present. CenterPoint Energy is concerned that segments of the steel gas main along 69th Avenue near Palmer Lake may be located within soils that naturally produce higher rates of corrosion. The proposed cathodic protection equipment would minimize the rate of corrosion for the existing gas pipe. Councilmember Lasman questioned if there had been any arrests with the forgeries in regards to agenda item 8a, Consideration of Renewal Application for a Currency Exchange License Submitted by Community Money Centers, Inc. dba Money Centers, 6219 Brooklyn Boulevard. Police Chief Scott Bechthold discussed that he was not aware at this time if arrests had been made; however, the Police Department actively investigates forgeries and they do make arrests. Mr. Bechthold informed that he would follow up on that question and report back to the City Manager. Mayor Kragness asked Mr. Bechthold if he would add to the report whether or not the checks that are cashed are employment or personal checks. Mr. Bechthold stated that he would make that a part of the report Councilmember Lasman inquired if the neighborhood advisory group had participated in the meetings with regard to agenda item I Oa, Planning Commission Application Nos. 2004 -010, 2004, 01 1, and 2004 -012. Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren discussed that formal meetings with the neighborhood advisory groups have been discontinued because of the 60 day rule adopted by the State which does not have sufficient time for another meeting. An agenda was sent to the neighborhood advisory group inviting them to attend the Planning Commission meeting and no one from the neighborhood advisory group spoke at the Planning Commission meeting. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. McCauley informed that he was assembling information for the newly elected Council Member and questioned if the Council would like to hold a Council Orientation at the first Work Session in January. It was the consensus of the Council to have the Council Orientation at the first Work Session in January. Council discussed the request of a membership from the Sister Cities International and was in consensus of not funding a membership at this time. Council discussed the recent materials they had received regarding the AMM Priorities. Councilmember Niesen expressed that she would like to attend or respond with an e -mail regarding the Crystal Airport issues since it could have an impact on the watershed and Twin Lake. Mr. McCauley informed that the City is currently not involved with the Corridor Group along Highway 81 and that he believes that would a project of theirs. Councilmember Niesen expressed that if there is a discussion she would like to have the City Council take part of that discussion. Mayor Kragness suggested that Councilmember Niesen attend the meeting that will be held to ask her questions about the Crystal Airport issues. 11/08/04 -2- ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adj ourn the Study Session at 6:37 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS WALK A MILE EXCHANGE PROGRAM WITH CITY OF PAYNESVILLE Mr. McCauley informed that if any Council Member would like to go with Mayor Kragness to the City of Paynesville on December 8, 2004, or participate in Paynesville's visit to Brooklyn Center on November 22, 2004, as part of the League of Minnesota Cities Walking a Mile Exchange Program, they are welcome to participate and should let him know if they do plan on participating. SMOKING BAN It was the consensus of the Council to take no further action on discussing smoking bans since Hennepin County adopted an ordinance banning smoking. TYPEWRITER SHOP ACQUISITION ON 57TH AVENUE Mr. McCauley discussed that Community Development Director Brad Hoffrnan had been in contact with the Typewriter Shop owner's representative and that the Economic Development Authority will have a resolution before them on November 22, 2004. The purchase price is considered reasonable and would be less costly than pursuing eminent domain. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Niesen questioned if there would be a year -end report on crimes being solved by the City's Investigative Department. She expressed that she is concerned about the effectiveness of that department and that she would like to have statistics or a year -end report. Mr. McCauley informed that he believes the Police Department does have some type of results for year -end and that he will report back to the Council. Councilmember Niesen informed that she would like to have a copy of the Joslyn Sediment Report; and inquired if the watersheds had discussed this report. Mr. Blomstrom discussed that the watersheds had not started discussions regarding the report. Councilmember Niesen questioned the dates for the City Manager's evaluation. Mr. McCauley informed that there would be an item on the November 22, 2004, Work Session agenda to set dates for that. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn the Study Session at 6:44 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayor 11/08/04 -3-