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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 10-11 CCP Regular Session AGENDA CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION OCTOBER 11, 1999 6:00 P.M. CONFERENCE ROOM B 1. City Council discussion of agenda items and questions. 2. Todd Paulson, Metropolitan Council Representative 3. Miscellaneous. • ** Revised ** CITY COUNCIL MEETING City of Brooklyn Center October 11, 1999 AGENDA 1. Informal Open Forum With City Council - 6:45 p.m. - provides an opportunity for the public to address the Council on items which are not on the agenda. Open Forum will be limited to 15 minutes, it is not televised, and it may not be used to make personal attacks, to air personality grievances, to make political endorsements, or for political campaign purposes. Council Members will not enter into a dialogue with citizens. Questions from the Council will be for clarification only. Open Forum will not be used as a time for problem solving or reacting to the comments made but, rather, for hearing the citizen for informational purposes only. 2. Invocation - 7 p.m. - Father Shannon, St. Alphonsus Parish 3. Call to Order Regular Business Meeting 4. Roll Call • 5. Council Report 6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda -The following items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered at the end of Council Consideration Items. a. Approval of Minutes - Councilmembers not present at meetings will be recorded as abstaining from the vote on the minutes. 1. September 27, 1999 - Study Session 2. September 27, 1999 - Regular Session b. Licenses C. Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding a Contract, Improvement Project No. 1999- 21 Contract 1999 -N, Miscellaneous Sidewalk/Retaining Wall/Curbing Removal and Replacement • d. Resolution Declaring a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Removal of Diseased Trees • CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -2- October 11, 1999 7. Public Hearings a. An Ordinance Vacating a Drainage and Utility Easement in DALE AND DAVIES 3RD ADDITION -This item was first read on September 13, 1999, and is presented tonight for a second reading and public hearing - Requested Council Action: -Open the public hearing. -Take public input. -Close the public hearing. - Motion to adopt ordinance. b. Resolution Approving a Levy Certification Tax Rate Increase - Requested Council Action: -Open the public hearing. -Take public input. -Close the public hearing. • - Motion to adopt resolution. 8. Council Consideration Items a. Proclamation Declaring October to be National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and October 15, 1999, to be National Mammography Day - Requested Council Action: - Motion to adopt proclamation. b. Resolution Electing to Continue Participating in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act - Requested Council Action: - Motion to adopt resolution. C. Resolution Adopting Goals for 2000 - Requested Council Action: - Motion to adopt resolution. d. Report on Financial Payroll and Human Relations Software Comparisons - Requested Council Action: -City Manager will provide verbal report. • e. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 of the City Ordinances Regarding the Minnesota State Building Code • CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -3- October 11, 1999 Resolution Amending the Schedule for Planning and Inspection Fees - Requested Council Action: - Motion to approve first reading of ordinance and set November 8, 1999, for second reading and public hearing. - Motion to adopt resolution. f. Administrative Traffic Committee Report Re: 5700 Block of June - Requested Council Action: -City Manager to provide verbal report. g. Report on Special Assessments for Delinquent Utility Bills - Requested Council Action: -City Manager will provide verbal report. 9. Adjournment • M � r City Council Agenda Item No. f • 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 SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 CONFERENCE ROOM B CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION The Brooklyn Center City Council met in study session and was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Robert Peppe at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tern Robert Peppe, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, and Ed Nelson. Mayor Myrna Kragness was absent and excused. Also present: Assistant City Manager/HR Director Jane Chambers, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum. DISCUSSION ON AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Council discussed clarification needed on the minutes from the work session on September 7, 1999, and the study session on September 13, 1999. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Hilstrom discussed an issue that was brought to her attention regarding permit fees for a replacement of an egress window. Assistant City Manager/HR Director Jane Chambers will check into this issue and report back to the Council. Council fiuthher discussed other building code issues and City Ordinances. Councilmember Nelson suggested that something be included in the City Watch regarding items with which residents need to comply. Councilmember Lasman discussed the issue of a parked vehicle on a City street that was recently ticketed. She asked about the delay of enforcement of vehicles being parked on City streets. Ms. Chambers informed Councilmember Lasman that during the summer there are a lot of special requests for parking of vehicles on City streets and that it is hard to patrol during the summer months. 09/27/99 -1- DRAFT • Council discussed the Cadet Program and what area and hours are for the program. Councilmember • Hilstrom requested to have a schedule of on -duty officers so that the Council has a general idea of how many patrol officers are on duty. Council discussed the issue of the Fire Department burning houses and a complaint received regarding such burning. ADJOURNMENT The Council adjourned the study session at 6:46 p.m. City Clerk Mayor 09/27/99 -2- DRAFT • • 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, 1999 CITY HALL 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Brooklyn Center City Council met in informal open forum and was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Robert Peppe at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tem Robert Peppe, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, and Ed Nelson. Mayor Myrna Kragness was absent and excused. Also present: Assistant City Manager/HR Director Jane Chambers, Public Works Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum. • No one appeared at the informal open forum. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adjourn informal open forum at 6:57 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION A moment of silence was offered. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Robert Peppe at 7:01 p.m. • 09/27/99 -1- DRAFT 4. ROLL CALL • Mayor Pro Tern Robert Peppe, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, and Ed Nelson. Mayor Myrna Kragness absent and excused. Also present: Assistant City Manager/HR Director Jane Chambers, Public Works Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum. 5. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Nelson reported that he attended the Earle Brown Days meeting on September 14, 1999, and the Housing Commission meeting on September 20, 1999. Councilmember Lasman reported that she attended the Crime Prevention meeting on September 15, 1999, and the Park and Recreation Commission meeting on September 21, 1999. She informed the Council that there are two more neighborhood watch groups participating and that the program now has over 150 neighborhoods participating. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Lasman requested to have clarification on a portion of the minutes from the work session on September 7, 1999. Councilmember Hilstrom requested to have a deletion of a portion of the minutes from the study session on September 13, 1999. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the agenda and consent agenda as amended. Motion passed unanimously. 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the minutes from the special work session on September 7, 1999, and the study and regular sessions on September 13, 1999, as amended. Motion passed unanimously. 6b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. 09/27/99 -2- DRAFT • RENTAL is Renewal 5105 Brooklyn Boulevard George A. Lucht 7218 -24 West River Road Arlene Johnson 2309 54th Avenue North Robert Messersmith 5338 -40 Queen Avenue North Robert Messersmith 5329 Penn Avenue North J. G. Strand SIGN HANGER Graphic House, Inc. 9204 Packer Drive, Wausau, WI 6c. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR EXEMPT PERMIT (RAFFLE) FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD AT THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER ON NOVEMBER 5,1999 A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the application for exempt permit (raffle) submitted by Wilderness Inquiry for an event to be held at the Earle Brown Heritage Center on November 5, 1999. Motion passed unanimously. 6d. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -19, CONTRACT 1999 -M, REHABILITATION OF WELLHOUSES #5 AND #6 • RESOLUTION NO. 99 -148 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999-19, CONTRACT 1999 -M, REHABILITATION OF WELLHOUSES #5 AND #6 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 6e. RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES RESOLUTION NO. 99-149 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES • 09/27/99 -3- DRAFT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember • Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 6E RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE DELETION OF A CERTAIN SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FROM LEVY NO. 14565 RESOLUTION NO. 99-150 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE DELETION OF A CERTAIN SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FROM LEVY NO. 14565 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded b Councilmember p g g Y Y Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 6g. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDER FOR REPLACEMENT OF 5 MARKED SQUADS AS APPROVED IN THE 2000 CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve purchase order for replacement of 5 marked squads as approved in the 2000 capital outlay budget. Motion passed unanimously. - 6h. MOTION TO SET OCTOBER 11, 1999, FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON LEVY CERTIFICATION TAX REBATE INCREASE A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to set October 11, 1999, for public hearing on levy certification tax rebate increase. Motion passed unanimously. 7. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 7a. UPDATE ON CONSTRUCTION OF POLICE AND FIRE BUILDINGS FROM BOSSARDT John Bossardt of Bossardt Corporation was present to update the Council on the police and fire buildings. Mr. Bossardt said that they have been working with staff on a regular basis and that the next meeting with staff will be October 7, 1999. Items being discussed at these meetings are security issues, the card reader system, camera system, telephone cabling, and communications. At the police building, the equipment for the boilers will be started up this week and maintenance staff has had training on the equipment. The elevator is now complete and the State inspection is scheduled for October 5, 1999. On October 15, 1999, the equipment and furniture will be installed. 09/27/99 -4- DRAFT r • Mr. Bossardt informed the Council that the police building will be occupied sometime between the third and fourth week of October 1999. The east fire station will have a final punch list done this week and this building will be occupied sometime next week. The west fire station is in the process of having cabling done and the asphalt will be done next week. Assistant City Manager/HR Director Jane Chambers thanked Mr. Bossardt for appearing this evening and asked the Council if they had any questions for Mr. Bossardt. No questions from the Council. 7b. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COST PARTICIPATION IN THE SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION'S TWIN LAKES STUDY, AND REALLOCATING FUNDS Public Works Director Diane Spector informed the Council that this resolution would authorize cost participation in the Twin Lakes Study and reallocate $7,500 from the Palmer Lake Study to the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission. The Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission is in the process of studying Twin Lakes and the study is nearing conclusion. Discussions are expected at the October and November watershed meetings. • Council discussed the timing and completion of the study. Ms. Spector informed the Council that a report will be provided in October; however, it will be preliminary. RESOLUTION NO. 99-151 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COST PARTICIPATION IN THE SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION'S TWIN LAKES STUDY, AND REALLOCATING FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7c. RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT -- JOSLYN ADDITION Ms. Spector discussed the resolution approving final plat for JOSLYN ADDITION. RESOLUTION NO. 99 -152 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: • 09/27/99 -5- DRAFT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT -- JOSLYN ADDITION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 7d. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER ORDINANCES BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS 23 -2301 THROUGH 23 -2314 THERETO ESTABLISHING LICENSE REGULATIONS FOR TATTOO AND BODY PIERCING ESTABLISHMENTS Ms. Chambers stated this ordinance amending Chapter 23 is before the Council for first reading this evening and to set public hearing and second reading for October 25, 1999. Councilmember Hilstrom commended staff for the fast work on getting the ordinance additions ready, and stated that she appreciates having the distance provisions provided in the ordinance. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve first reading, and set October 25, 1999, for public hearing and second reading. Motion passed unanimously. 7e. REPORT ON RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS Ms. Chambers reported that the City had sent out letters for the third annual Random Acts of Kindness Celebration. Letter were sent to churches, schools, and organizations asking them to nominate any Brooklyn Center resident and/or group that have performed such a kindness. Nominations are to be received in written form by October 22, 1999. Random Acts of Kindness nominees will be recognized by the City Council at its November 8, 1999, meeting. Councilmember Lasman asked if there would be a publication in the City's official paper. Ms. Chambers responded that there will be an article in the SunPost. 7E REPORT ON 69TH AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD ACQUISITION Ms. Chambers gave an overview of the properties acquired by the Economic Development Authority (EDA). Council discussed the properties that had been acquired and the two properties not under control for the redevelopment project area that are owned by the EDA. The property at 7000 Brooklyn Boulevard was purchased because of foreclosure, and 6933 Brooklyn Boulevard was purchased because the home had burnt down and the property could be reserved for future redevelopment. 09/27/99 -6- DRAFT • • 8. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayor • • 09/27/99 -7- DRAFT City Council .Agenda Item No. 6h 3. �a City of Brooklyn Center A great place to start. A great place to stay. • MEMORANDUM TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Maria Rosenbaum, Deputy City Clerk .Inif, DATE: October 5, 1999 SUBJECT: Licenses for Council Approval The following companies /persons have applied for City licenses as noted. Each company /person has fulfilled the requirements of the City Ordinance governing respective licenses, submitted appropriate applications, and paid proper fees. Licenses to be approved by the City Council on October 1.1, 1999: MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Modern Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. Minneapolis, MN RENTAL Renewal: 6845 Willow Lane David Wagtskj old Initial: 3 813 61 st Ave N Shawn Va Yang i � • 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 • City Hall & TDD Number (612) 569 -3300 Recreation and Community Center Phone & TDD Number (612) 569 -3400 • FAX (612) 569 -3494 An Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunities Employer City Council Agenda Item No. 6c • MEMORANDUM DATE: October 7, 1999 TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager FROM: Diane Spector, Director of Public Wor SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding a Contract, Improvement Project No. 1999 -21, Contract 1999 -N, Miscellaneous Sidewalk/Retaining Wall /Curbing Removal and Replacement Summary Explanation The. 1999 MSA Fund budget includes a total of $75,000 for the rehabilitation of defective sidewalks and retaining walls, and construction of enclosures for expansion of playground areas to accommodate swing sets. Bids for Contract 1999 -N were received and opened on October 6, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. The bidding results are tabulated as follows: Bidder Bid Amount • Sunram Construction Inc. $47,400.00 Jay Bros. Inc. $72,317.95 Thomas & Sons Construction $85,285.25 Of the three (3) bids received, the lowest bid of $47,400.00 was submitted by Sunram Construction Inc. The total Engineer's Estimate for the project was $60,000.00. Sunram Construction Inc. has proven experience in performing all of the requirements included in this contract. Sunram Construction contracted with the City of Brooklyn Center previously to complete various retaining walls and concrete work. Accordingly, staff recommends acceptance of the low bid and award of the contract to Sunram Construction Inc. Recommended City Council Action Approve the attached resolution accepting the low bid and awarding a contract to Sunram Construction Inc. • • Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -21, CONTRACT 1999 -N, MISCELLANEOUS SIDEWALK/RETAINING WALL /CURBING REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for Improvement Project No. 1999 -21, bids were received, opened, and tabulated by the City Clerk and Engineer on the 6th day of October, 1999. Said bids were as follows: Bidder Bid Opened Sunram Construction Inc. $47,400.00 Jay Bors. Inc $72,317.95 Thomas & Sons Construction $85,285.25 WHEREAS, it appears that Sunram Construction Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that: • 1. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Sunram Construction Inc. of Corcoran, Minnesota in the name of the City of Brooklyn Center, for Improvement Project No. 1999 -21, according to the plans and specifications therefor approved by the City Council and on file in the office of the City Engineer. 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to return forthwith to all bidders the deposits made with their bids, except that the deposit of the successful bidder and the next lowest bidder shall be retained until a contract is signed. • • RESOLUTION NO. 3. The estimated project costs and revenues are as follows: COSTS Engineer's Estimate - Bid Contract $60,000.00 $47,400.00 Contingency (10 %) 6.000.00 $ 4.740.00 Subtotal $66,000.00 $52,140.00 Admin/Legal /Engr. (5 %) 3.300.00 $ 2.607.00 Total Estimated Project Cost $69,300.00 $54,747.00 REVENUES MSA - Local Account $69,300.00 $54,747.00 • Date Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. • City Council Agenda Item No. 6d i MEMORANDUM DATE: October 6, 1999 TO: Michael J. McCauley, Manager Y City g FROM: Joyce Gulseth, Public Works Administrative Aide SUBJECT: Resolution Declaring a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Removal of Diseased Trees The attached resolution represents the official Council action required to expedite removal of the trees most recently marked by the City tree inspector, in accordance with approved procedures. Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. _ RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES WHEREAS, a Notice to Abate Nuisance and Diseased Tree Removal Agreement has been issued to the owners of certain properties in the City of Brooklyn Center giving the owners twenty (20) days to remove diseased trees on the owners' property; and WHEREAS, the City can expedite the removal of these diseased trees by declaring them a public nuisance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that: 1. The diseased trees at the following addresses are hereby declared to be a public nuisance: TREE PROPERTY OWNER PROPERTY ADDRESS NUMBER ------------------------------------------------------------•------------------------------------- LARRY & FRANCES SAAS 7230 LEE AVE N 180 S 2. After twenty (20) days from the date of the notice, the property owner(s) will receive a second written notice providing five (5) business days in which to contest the determination, of the City Council by requesting, in writing, a hearing. Said request shall be filed with the City Clerk. 3. After five (5) days, if the property owner fails to request a hearing, the tree(s) shall be removed by the City. All removal costs, including legal, financing, and administrative charges, shall be specially assessed against the property. Date Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: . and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. City Council Agenda Item No. { t s- MEMORANDUM DATE: October 6, 1999 TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Diane Spector, Director of Public Work � SUBJECT: An Ordinance Vacating a Drainage and Utility Easement in DALE AND DAVIES 3RD ADDITION This vacation relates to the new JOSLYN ADDITION plat. Within the underlying plat, DALE AND DAVIES ADDITION, there is an existing 20 foot drainage and utility easement. In developing a site plan for redevelopment of the newly created plat, the property owner has requested that the easement be vacated. Records indicate that no city facilities exist within the easement area. We have contacted the private utilities, and they report they have no objections to vacating the easement. A formal vacation of the drainage and utility easement described in the attached Resolution was submitted for a first reading at the September 13, 1999 City Council meeting. Action requested by the City Council this evening is a public hearing and second reading of the ordinance, and adoption of the ordinance vacating said easement. l f CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the 11th day of October, 1999, at 7 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard at the City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, to consider an ordinance to vacate a public roadway. Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance. Please contact the City Clerk at 569 -3300 to make arrangements. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE VACATING A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. An underlying platted drainage and utility easement provided for under the plat DALE AND DAVIES 3RD ADDITION as described below, is hereby vacated: The westerly 20.00 feet of Lot 2, Block 1, DALE AND DAVIES 3RD ADDITION Section 2. This ordinance shall be effective after adoption and thirty days following its legal publication. Adopted this day of ' 1999. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Date of Publication Effective Date (Brackets indicate matter to be deleted, underline indicates new matter.) ally-TAN 1 r , 7 '/ �.��� #� ♦�1 s+ .. pip low r, pi 00 _ X01 NINE MW r _ e r r r r � a �J'i3►i WAR ."m ;y �� '''. ► APP OF R Nor! mmm \ • _ a■ WW y Tri ' ♦ / f r =t City Councff Agenda Item No. "fib pi z y ti Member introduced the following resolution and moved i its adoption: RESOLUTION SO UTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEVY CERTIFICATION TAX RATE INCREASE WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center conducted a public hearing at its regular Council meeting of October 11, 1999; and WHEREAS, at the public hearing opportunity was given for any public input or comment on the levy certification tax rate increase as calculated by the Hennepin County Auditor based on State Statute. WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes require the City Council to pass a resolution authorizing a higher levy certification tax rate to be filed with Hennepin County on or before October 20, 1999, if the property tax rate represents an increase over the 1999 rate; and WHEREAS, the City Council passed Resolution 99 -145 on September 13, 1999, which sets a preliminary tax levy for the year 2000; and • WHEREAS, Hennepin County has reported to the City that the preliminary tax levy for the year 2000 does represent a higher levy certification tax rate than the 1999 levy certification tax rate. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that a levy certification tax rate increase for property taxes payable in the year 2000 is approved. Date Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: • whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. • MEMORANDUM TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Charlie Hansen, Finance Director DATE: October 5, 1999 SUBJECT: Resolution Approving a Levy Certification Tax Rate Increase A provision in the 1999 Omnibus Tax Bill requires cities to hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution before a "levy certification tax rate" increase may be allowed. The State's concern arose over past claims by some cities that they made no increase in property tax rates. This happened even though the cities certified an increase in the dollars levied as property tax, but the tax base grew enough so that the tax rate didn't increase. A fairly complicated calculation is now required in which the county computes what the tax • revenue would be if there were no increase in tax base and compares that to the preliminary tax levy. Any increase shown by this calculation requires the city to hold a public hearing and pass a resolution acknowledging that the preliminary tax levy represents a tax increase. In the absence of these actions, the county is prohibited from implementing the city's tax increase. Attached is the county's notification to the city of their calculation. It omits debt service levies and subtracts out fiscal disparities. This makes it difficult to directly compare to the tax levy in the form adopted by the city. Operating tax levies in 1999 were $6,514,597 for the General Fund and $194,898 for the Economic Development Authority. Operating tax levies in 2000 are $6,703,995 for the General Fund and $208,495 for the Economic Development Authority. This is an increase of $202,995. • Hennepin County An Equal Opportunity Employer September 29, 1999 City Clerk and/or Finance Director City of Brooklyn Center To Whom It May Concern, • The levy certified by the City of Brooklyn Center (herein called the "DISTRICT"), for taxes payable in 1999, less the amounts, known to our office, levied to pay general obligation bonds, is $6,709,495.60. • The DISTRICT's area -wide portion of the levy under Minnesota Statutes, section 276A.06, subdivision 3, or section 473F.08, subdivision 3, for taxes payable in 2000, is $1,461,533.00. • The sum of the net tax capacity adjustment amount and the fiscal disparities adjustment amount under Minnesota Statutes, section 273.1398, subdivision 2, for aids payable to the DISTRICT in 2000, as reported to this office by the MN Department of Revenue, is $72,272.00. • In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 275.078 the Hennepin County Auditor certifies the following: 1: The "levy certification tax levy" of the DISTRICT for taxes payable in 1999 is $5,175,690.00. 2. The taxable net tax capacity used to determine the proposed tax rates of the DISTRICT for taxes payable in 2000 is 16,502,847. 3. The 11 1999 levy certification tax rate" for the DISTRICT is 31.37 %. Based upon the proposed levy for taxes payable in 2000 certified by the DISTRICT on or before September 15, 1999: • The proposed levy for taxes payable in 2000, less the amounts, known to our office, levied to pay general obligation bonds and less the fiscal disparity area wide levy is $5,450,957.00. • The taxable net tax capacity used to the proposed tax rates of the DISTRICT for taxes payable in 2000 is 16,502,847. • The estimated "2000 levy certification tax rate" is 33.04 %. Taxpayer Services Department • A -600 Hennepin County Government Center Recycled Paper Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487 -0060 Page 2, LCTR Certification for Pay 2000, 09/29/99 In order for the County Auditor to fix a tax rate based upon the proposed tax levy certified by the DISTRICT, a • resolution authorizing a higher levy certification tax rate must be filed with our office on or before October 20, 1999. Sincerely, Gloria Roybal Deputy County Auditor Tax Accounting Supervisor • city ondcu Agenda. Item No. • PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER TO BE NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH AND OCTOBER 15, 1999, TO BE NATIONAL MAMMOGRAPHY DAY WHEREAS, This year, more than 180,000 women in the United States will learn for the first time that they have breast cancer, and more than 40,000 women will lose their lives -700 women in the state of Minnesota alone; and WHEREAS, Early detection and prompt treatment can significantly reduce the suffering and deaths caused by this disease; and WHEREAS, In recognition of the fact that mammography, an "x -ray" of the breast, is the single most effective method of detecting breast changes that may be cancer, long before physical symptoms can be seen or felt. NOW, THEREFORE, I, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, State of Minnesota, do hereby proclaim October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and October 15, 1999, as National Mammography Day, and I urge all women and their families in Brooklyn Center to get the facts about mammography. Date Mayor Attest: City Clerk i City Councff Agenda Item. No. r. r M Y �. i • Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ELECTING TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES ACCOUNT PROGRAM UNDER THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT CALENDAR YEAR 2000 WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act (Minnesota Statutes Section 473.25 to 473.254) establishes a Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund which is intended to address housing and other development issues facing the metropolitan area defined by Minnesota Statutes section 473.121; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund, comprising the Talc Base Revitalization Account, the Livable Communities Demonstration Account, the Local Housing Incentive Account and the Inclusionary Housing Account is intended to provide certain funding and other assistance to metropolitan area municipalities; and • WHEREAS, a metropolitan area municipality is not eligible to receive grants or loans under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund or eligible to receive certain polluted sites cleanup funding from the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development unless the municipality is participating in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the Minnesota Statutes section 473.254; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act requires the Metropolitan Council to negotiate with each municipality to establish affordable and life -cycle housing goals for that municipality that are consistent with and promote the policies of the Metropolitan Council as provided in the adopted Metropolitan Development Guide; and WHEREAS, each municipality must identify to the Metropolitan Council the actions the municipality plans to take to meet the established housing goals through preparation of the Housing Action Plan; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council adopted, by resolution after a public hearing, negotiated affordable and life - cycling housing goals for each participating municipality; and WHEREAS, a metropolitan area municipality which elects to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program must do so by November 15 of each year; and • • RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, for calendar year 2000, a metropolitan area municipality that participated in the Local Housing Incentive Account Program during the calendar year 1999, can continue to participate under Minnesota Statutes section 473.254 if. (a) the municipality elects to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Program by November 15, 1999; and (b) the Metropolitan Council and the municipality have successfully negotiated affordable and life -cycle housing goals for the municipality. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that it hereby elects to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Program under the Minnesota Livable Communities Act during the calendar year 2000. Date Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. • I' Cif Council Agenda Item No. .i i; t Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. • RESOLUTION ADOPTING GOALS FOR 2000 WHEREAS, the City Council met in a facilitated workshop to discuss goals and objectives for 2000; and WHEREAS, the goals set forth in this resolution are the result of the discussions amongst the Council in the course of the facilitated workshop. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the following goals be and hereby are adopted as the official goals of the City Council directing the leadership priorities for City government. Goal 1: Support Brookdale Redevelopment By: • use of tax increment assistance • review and evaluation of land use applications • prompt construction and plan review /inspection • monitoring developer performance Goal 2: Continue and Improve Code Enforcement and Compliance Activities By: • • coordinated effort of police and community development departments • focus on high - density areas while continuing neighborhood enforcement • continue to evaluate additional approaches to achieving improved compliance Goal 3: Increase Proactivity Towards Fighting Crime By: • increased visibility of police in neighborhoods • continue and expand participation rate in neighborhood watch program • include policy safety information in all City newsletters Goal 4: Support and Encourage 69th Avenue Redevelopment By: • supporting and exploring responsible and credibly financed development proposals • ensuring that plans support the long -term goals of the City's Comprehensive Plan Goal 5: Continue Planning for Community Center and City Hall Work By: • developing actual designs and cost estimates for project and improvements Goal 6: Continue and Improve Long -Term Financial Planning By: • continue five -year planning for utilities and capital improvements • continue /expand five -year planning for other funds • review and develop contingency planning • move toward development of 2 -3 year budget projections for the City • RESOLUTION NO. Goal 7: Support and Promote Major Road and Street Improvement Projects: • start Brooklyn Boulevard with the County in the year 2000 (completion in the year 2001) • Highway 100: - continue support/participation in Highway 100 coalition - keep projection schedule with Mn/DOT - support Highway 695 widening project, with improved sound walls, by Mn/DOT - support other arterial enhancements as opportunities arise Goal 8: Plan for Destination Parks By: • develop plan for destination park improvements in Capital Improvement Plan Goal 9: Support and Expand Joslyn Site Development By: • working with developer to complete phase II and III . Goal 10: Continue to Improve Traffic Safety Focusing on Traffic Calming By: • continuing enforcement efforts through multiple resources • continuing and expanding information to the public on traffic safety and calming efforts Goal 11: Special Visioning Project to Create a Redevelopment Strategy Based on the City's Vision for the Future; and, Developing Opportunities to Promote Inclusion of ALL Residents in Brooklyn Center's Community Life By: • establishing 2 to 4 work sessions and retreats to be conducted during the period of January- March, 2000 to set direction and develop outlines for accomplishing goals Principles to Guide Actions in the Form of Goals: 1. Incorporate Elements to Make City More Visually Appealing Where and as Possible in Projects and Developments 2. Identify Issues that can be Solved by the City Working in Cooperation and Collaboration with Other Jurisdictions 3. Effectively Communicate the City's Achievements and Opportunities to its Residents • RESOLUTION NO. Date Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. • • 0 COMPANY CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL GOAL- SETTING WORKSHOP September 18, 1999 SUMMARY OF KEY OBSERVATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS REACHED BY THE PARTICIPANTS Prepared by Carl H. Neu, Jr. September 21, 1999 • © Neu and Company and The Center for the Future of Local GovernanceTm, 1999 • CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL GOAL - SETTING WORKSHOP September 18,1999 SUMMARY OF KEY OBSERVATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS REACHED BY THE PARTICIPANTS September 21, 1999 I. INTRODUCTION On September 18, 1999, the City Council, City Manager and Assistant City Manager participated in a City Council Goal- Setting Workshop. A copy of the agenda for this workshop is attached as Appendix A. The primary purpose of this workshop was to establish goals for the Year 2000 and to • discuss other topics of interest to the attendees. H. KEY CONCLUSIONS AND OBSERVATIONS MADE BY THE PARTICIPANTS A. Review of past performance. The attendees were asked, in preparation for goal setting for the Year 2000, to reflect on accomplishments achieved by the City during the last five plus Years. These accomplishments were categorized as "HITS" (accomplishments achieved) and "MISSES" (works still in progress and not completed). The participants working in two subgroups presented the following observations: 1. Observations of Subgroup 1: HITS MISSES • Code Enforcement 69th Avenue • Crime Enforcement • New crime areas • 53rd John Barlow • 1 • Brookdale • Brookdale • Housing • East 252 • Neighborhood streets • Zoning - commercial - education • Financial planning/budget • EBHC - operations - capital plan • Parks - schedule Summerchase • West 252 • Brooklyn Boulevard • Rainbow • Police reorganization (some remaining issues) • Ordinances • Community Center plan • EBHC Grant for buildings and parking • Brookdale Pond • 0 Budget • Policy cont. services • Council interaction • Staff support of Council • Joslyn • Liquor shop: - close - move • Police and Fire building • Neighborhood watch • Shingle Creek Towers • GMMHC • Brooklyn Boulevard • Shorter meetings • 2 • • Agenda order • Police reorganization • Service Center • Jim Glasoe (Sep. CARS) • Fees for recreation (adult full cost) • Liquor moved out of Finance 2. Observations of Subgroup 2: HITS MISSES • Code Enforcement • Brookdale • Police and Fire • 69th and Brooklyn Boulevard • Y2K • Traffic issues • Joslyn Pole Yard • Barlow • • 53rd Street -homes • Perception of crime (City is not marketing what it does) • Street improvement projects • Senior housing at Riverwood • Economic redevelopment: • Lynn River Apartments - Rainbow - TGIF - hotels - Cub Foods • Holding time in taxes/levy • Proactive relative negative new businesses • EBHC - improvements • New liquor /consolidation • Human rights regional coalition • 3 • 0 Park improvements • Shingle Creek Towers /affordable • Housing values increased • Landing Brookdale Grant • Damage control (Police, Mall) • Cooperation with schools • District First program • Crime - neighborhood watch ( +150) • Theaters • Community Center improvements B. Revisiting the Council's Vision for Brooklyn Center 2020. • Since it has been several years since the Council members had a chance to reestablish and discuss their collective vision for the future of Brooklyn Center, participants were asked to envision what they would like, from their individual perspectives, Brooklyn Center to be in the Year 2020. From this sharing of individual visions for the future, the participants then identified the following: 1. Themes common to a majority of the individual visions. The following common themes were identified: a. Population: approximately 34,000 b. Brookdale C. Housing: • Upscale • Reinvestment • Redevelopment • 4 d. Parks and Trails • e. Infrastructure f. Vibrant community: • Jobs • Environment • Attractiveness g. Diversity of population 2. Points of divergence or major differences in the visions: No specific points of divergence were identified except with the observation that some participants established a "big picture" perspective while others focused more on specific issues and/or sections of the community as it would look in the Year 2020. 3. Major changes seen in the current vision drawings compared to those of four Years ago. • The participants were asked to identify any major changes that may be reflected in the current vision drawings as compared to their recollection of the vision drawings completed four Years ago. The following two major changes were noted: a. Crime prevention is not a major issue in the 2020 visions because it is perceived that "people see good things " now. b. Changing demographics of the community with a greater appreciation for and emphasis on diversity as contrasted to four years ago. 4. Strategic /Critical issues to be addressed. Once the artici ants have had an opportunity to create and share their p P pP tY respective visions for the future of the community, it is important to determine what are the critical/strategic issues that must be addressed through decisive leadership action and supporting management programs if the desired future for Brooklyn Center is to be attained. These issues are considered to be of significant or strategic importance in shaping the community's future. The following issues were identified: is 5 i • a. Transportation b. Diversity: • Cultural • Racial • Age • Economic • Need for communications among groups C. Redevelopment to support the vision: • Security - real/perceived d. Need for housing: • Senior housing • • Diversity • Reinvestment • Maintenance e. Council -staff partnership. f. Commercial development. g. Money /revenue sources to support attainment of the vision. h. Infrastructure reinvestment. i. Changing ways of commerce/culture/communication. j. Working with other jurisdictions: • Other cities • School Districts 6 • County • et. al. k. Public acceptance and participation in "going to the future" 1. Citizen expectations relative to City government and its performance. C. Proposed Goals for the Year 2000 The participants identified the following proposed goals for the City of Brooklyn Center for the Year 2000. Goal 1: Support Brookdale Redevelopment By: • use of tax increment assistance • review and evaluation of land use applications • prompt construction and plan review /inspection • monitoring developer performance. Goa12: Continue and Improve Code Enforcement and Compliance Activities By: • coordinated effort of police and community development • departments • focus on high - density areas while continuing neighborhood enforcement • continue to evaluate additional approaches to achieving improved compliance. Goal 3: Increase Proactivity Towards Fighting Crime By: • increased visibility of police in neighborhoods • continue and expand participation rate in neighborhood watch program • include police safety information in all city newsletters. Goal 4: Support and encourage 69th Avenue Redevelopment By: • supporting and exploring responsible and credible finance development proposals • ensuring that plans support the long -term goals of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Goal 5: Continue Planning for Community Center and City Hall Work By: • developing actual designs and cost estimates for project and improvements • 7 • Goal 6: Continue and Improve Long -Term Financial Planning By: • continue five -year planning for utilities and capital improvements • continue /expand five -year planning for other funds • review and develop contingency planning • move toward development of 2 -3 year budget projections for the City. Goal 7: Support and Promote Major Road and Street Improvement Projects: • start Brookdale Boulevard with the County in the Year 2000 (completion in the Year 2001) • Highway 100: - continue support/participation in Highway 100 Coalition - keep projection schedule with MnDOT - support Highway 695 widening project, with improved sound walls, by MnDOT - support other arterial enhancements as opportunities arise. Goal 8: Plan for Destination Parks By: • develop plan for destination park improvements in Capital Improvement Plan. Goal 9: Support and Expand Joslyn Site Development By: • working with developer to complete Phases II and III Goal 10: Continue to Improve Traffic Safety Focusing on Traffic Calming By: • continuing enforcement efforts through multiple resources • continuing and expanding information to the public on traffic safety and calming efforts. Goal 11: Special Visioning Project to Address Housing Reinvestment, Improvements, and Diversity (mix) creating a redevelopment strategy based on the City's vision for the future; and, developing opportunities to promote inclusion of ALL residents in Brooklyn Center's community life by: • establishing 2 to 4 work sessions and retreats to be conducted during the period of January - March, 2000 to set direction and develop outlines for accomplishing goals. • 8 • D. Additional Proposed, but not adopted, Goals The participants, mindful of the resource and staff commitments represented by the above goals, decided to os one adopting the following two goals: p tP P g g g • Develop a transportation plan and funding for implementation of the plan • Establishing an infrastructure investment plan and the means for the full implementation of the plan. These two goals were identified as ones to be considered for inclusion in the City's leadership direction and work programs at a future date. E. Principles. In Resolution No. 98 -186 outlining the goals for 1999, the Council included a section entitled Principles to Guide Actions in the Form of Goals. The participants decided that this practice should be continued and the following three principles were identified for inclusion in the Resolution that will be used to adopt goals for 2000: 1. Incorporate elements to make city more visually appealing, where and as possible, in projects and developments. • 2. Identify issues that can be solved by the City working in cooperation and collaboration with other jurisdictions. 3. Effectively communicate the City's achievements and opportunities to its residents. F. Establishing City Guidelines for Funding of Social Services. Considerable discussion revolved around the need for developing appropriate City guidelines that will be followed in deciding funding for social services. The Council directed the staff to prepare and present to it for consideration a set of proposed guidelines. III. FACILITATOR OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS A. In the March, 1999, workshop, there was a sense of exhilaration about the significant progress that has been made in building Council -staff teamwork and in the momentum that is being gained by the Council and staff in achieving significant results for the City. That exhilaration and sense of achievement are gaining momentum rapidly. • 9 B. The intensity of workload resulting from the goals outlined above and the • accelerating momentum that the City is gaining in a number of areas will continue to put significant time and workload pressures on the staff. The Council and the City Manager will need to continuously address this issue ensuring that staff time is focused on high- priority issues producing maximum benefit for the community. C. A Council leadership position will need to be established relative to the issues contained in Goal 11 above. Currently, it is anticipated that 2 -4 workshops /retreats will be scheduled for the January- March, 2000 period. It is important that this commitment not be lost or postponed because of the extreme importance of the issues under consideration. D. The Council and Management Team should take pride in their accomplishments and should express their combined appreciation, in whatever means are appropriate, to the entire City staff and all of the City's employees. E. One of the principles highlights the importance of communicating to the citizens of Brooklyn Center the many accomplishments resulting from the efforts and leadership of the Council and the performance of the Management Team. To further citizen involvement and pride in the City, the "good news" should be communicated strongly throughout the community. • 10 • APPENDIX A • • 11 • CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA City Council Goal- Setting Workshop Saturday, September 18, 1999 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. AGENDA • Introduction/Overview of Agenda 0 Goal- setting for 2000+ 0 Social Service(s) funding • Youth Council • Response(s) to new ethnic groups/diversity • • Visioning/Future issues • Goal- setting for 2000+ (fine tuning) 0 Other issues /topics • 12 I 't i i C ity Council Aaenda Item- No. 8d City of Brooklyn Center A great place to start. A great place to stay. • To: Mayor Kragness and Council Members Hilstrom, Lasman, Nelson and Peppe From: Michael J. McCauley City Manager Date: October 5, 1999 Re: Review of Financial, Payroll, and Human Resources Software Charlie Hansen, Patty Hartwig, Anne Finn, and I have been reviewing software options for our major financial operations. Earlier this year, Ms. Finn began assembling information from non -Logis cities of similar size to Brooklyn Center regarding their financial, payroll, and human resources software. After receiving information regarding their vendors, usage and satisfaction, we began requesting information from vendors to gauge approximate costs of these systems. Attached is the result of this analysis comparing the vendors who could provide services. As indicated in the chart, Logis' 5 year cost for these systems is very competitive. (CMS (PACE) does not include human resources software). The estimates for additional staff support is a lower end estimate of impacts of operating without Logis support for these main systems. Logis provides the server for the software, back -up, maintenance, trouble shooting, and training as part of its total cost for using these services. We would incur additional costs as set forth in the chart. The greatest impact is that these systems would require hardware and hardware support currently provided by Logis. Another impact is the ability of Logis to support the software independently of the vendor (they also work with the vendor). In the recent past, the analysis has not always indicated that Logis was the most cost effective and efficient way to meet some software need. We have switched from Logis and purchased directly from the vendors for recreation and fixed assets. In this instance, Logis cost would appear to be the most cost effective. Their cost is lower than HTE and New World Systems, about the same as ACS, and higher than CMS (PACE). Looking at the estimates for staff support and hardware, we could easily incur higher costs than the estimates that would eliminate any cost advantage. We have also looked at the qualitative nature of the various software vendors. Mr. Hansen consulted with our auditors, Deloitte & Touche regarding the City's software needs in this area. Cliff Hoffinan's recommendation was that the City should use a tier III or better system. He recommended against any system lower than a tier III system. The new system being acquired by Logis would appear to be a Tier II system. ACS, PAC, and New World would be in Tier III or IV. At this point, we must convert our financial, payroll, and human resources software as Logis is beginning a shift to JD Edwards that will result in a discontinuance of our current outdated software by 2001. Based on the review of other cities, vendor costs, technical capacities, and needs, we recommend going forward with Logis for financial, payroll, and human resources software. • 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 - City Hall & TDD Number (612) 569 -3300 Recreation and Community Center Phone & TDD Number (612) 569 -3400 - FAX (612) 569 -3494 An Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunities Employer • LOGIS Assessmenonmary of Estimated . Vendor Costs ACS CMS (PACE) HTE LOGIS (JD Edwards) New World Systems Year 1 Server Hardware $ 35,100 $ 7,911 $ 133,125 included in SW licensing $ 36,743 Work Station 14,761 - 7,988 included in SW licensing 134,191 Software Licensing 67,202 58,922 400,000 $ 160,474 90,525 Installation ( 5,000 11,950 150,000 included in SW licensing 42,650 Server HW Maintenance & Support 4,538 2,500 2,500 included in SW licensing 2,000 Software Support 14,728 11,065 60,000 included in SW licensing 13,600 In -House Staff Support 50,000 50,000 50,000 included in SW licensing 50,000 Conversion (not added to total yet) 24,000 no estimate $165/hour included in SW licensing 17,250 Training Source Codes YEAR 1 TOTAL* $ 191,329 $ 142,348 $ 803,613 $ 160,474 $ 369,709 Year 2 Software Support 14,728 11,065 60,000 89,000 13,600 Server HW Maintenance & Support 4,538 2,500 2,500 included 2,000 Server HW (3% of server cost) 1,053 273 3,994 included 1,102 In -House Staff Support 50,000 50,000 50,000 included 50,000 YEAR 2 TOTAL * ** l $ 70,319 1 $ 63,838 1 $ 116,4941 $ 89,000 $ 66,702 Year - .._._.. -....- - 1 1 Software Support 1 14,728 11,065 60,000 89,000 13,600 Server HW Maintenance & Support 4,538 2,500 2,500 included 2,000 Server HW (5% of server cost) 1,755 396 6,656 included 1,837 In -House Staff Support 50,000 50,000 50,000 included 50,000 YEAR 3 TOTAL * ** $ 71,021 $ 63,961 $ 119,156 $ 89,000 $ 67,437 Year 4 Software Support 14,728 11,065 60,000 89,000 1300 Server HW Maintenance & Support 4,538 2,500 2,500 included 2,000 Server HW (7% of server cost) 2,457 554 9,319 included 2,572 In -House Staff Support 50,000 50,000 50,000 included 50 ? 000 YEAR 4T_O_T_ A L_ * ** $ 71,723 $ 64,119 $ 121,819 $ 89,000 $ 68,172 Year 5 Software Support 14,728 11,065 60,000 89,000 13,600 Server HW Maintenance & Support 4,538 2,500 2,500 included 2,000 In -House Staff Support 50,000 50,000 50,000 included 50,000 Server Replacement 35,100 7,911 133,125 included 36,743 YEAR5 TOTAL * * * 104,366 71,476 245,6251 89,000 102,343 5 -YEAR TOTAL* $ 508,758 $ 405,742 $ 1,406,707 $ 516,474 $ 674,363 * ALL NUMBERS ARE ESTIMATES PROVIDED BY VENDORS. ** LOGIS first year cost includes the $38,065 one -dine assessmeit that must be paid regardless of whether we use JD edwards * * *no provision for inflation ,years 2 -5 AFaos►sfcostsumm 8/30/99, Page 1 • LOGIS Assessmentary of Estimated w Vendor Cos. s ACS CMS (PACE) HTE LOGIS (JD Edwards) New World Systems 8am -5pm, M -F (can schedule extra time for 8am -5pm EST, M -F; upgrades, etc., if average response time: 8am -5pm, M F; average necessary; 24 -hour, every immediately -48 hours, response time: 22 min.; 24 -hour support, every day of year PD support; depending on severity; toll -free, unlimited phone 8am -5pm, M -F; average day of year; response response time: depends toll -free phone & dial -in Support Policy & dial -in support response time: 30-60 min time: 2 hours or less on severity support Andover, Blaine, Anoka, Champlin, Fridley, Inver Grove Austin, Burnsville, New Cities Using System Columbia Heights Cottage Grove, Oakdale Heights 27 Cities in Metro Area Prague, W. St. Paul Anoka 7; Champlin: <l; Austin no longer using Andover: 9; Blaine 12; Cottage Grove: 1; Fridlev 10; Inver Grove system; Burnsville: 8; Number of Years Since Purchase Columbia Heights: 10 Oakdale <1 Heights 8 New Prague: 4; Anoka N /A; Champlin: Andover 12; Blaine 5; 5; Cottage Grove: 7; Fridley 35-40; Inver Austin N /A; Burnsville: Number of Users Columbia Heights: 12 Oakdale 10 Grove Heights: 8 75; New Prague: 3; Anoka 2; Champlin: 1; Andover 6; Blaine 1; Cottage Grove: 1; Fridley 1 FT + 2 PT; Austin 1; Burnsville: Size of DP Staff Columbia Heights: 2 Oakdale 2 Inver Grove Heights: 1 2.5; New Prague: <1 Anoka: Very satisfied, Austin Very dissatisfied, HR too costly; Champlin: did not meet basic Andover very satisfied like system so far, expectations, Burnsville: w/ AS400, not impressed Cottage Grove: Satisfied, a good value, w/ HR; Blaine 4 -5 on 1- unsatisfied, support is support varies; New 10 scale; Columbia weak, just left LOGIS for Prague generally Hei hts: IBM support is PACE, LOGIS' support Fridley generally satisfied w/ system & good, package is user- was better, Oakdale satisfied; Inver Grove support, they are a small friendly, wish they could satisfied so far, still Hei ts: "very, very city (pop. 4152) and do Comments from User Cities get HR working out bugs satisfied" not use all functions AFnagiskinburtm 8/30/99, Page 2 • MEMORANDUM TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager FROM: Charlie Hansen, Finance Director DATE: August 6, 1999 SUBJECT: Cliff Hoffman comments on computer system selection At our meeting on Tuesday, August 3, 1999, you asked me to contact Cliff Hoffinaxi of Deloitte & Touche for his thoughts on the financial/payroll/human resources systems we are evaluating. Cliff referred me to Tom Foley, who is a computer specialist in their firm for a ranking of the ACS, Pace, and New World software into Tiers II, III, or IV. Tom didn't immediately recognize any of the names, but he is researching them and will get back to me. Cliff has the following observations about computer systems: 1. Tier IV systems tend to do basic transaction processing and lack features which are needed to streamline our business processes. • 2. Vendors who fall into the Tier IV ranking may have trouble surviving in the industry. We should get copies of their audited financial statements and evaluate the probability that they will continue in business to support the software if the city buys from them. 3. To attract and retain in -house staff support to replace support lost from LOGIS, it will cost "substantially in excess of $50,000 per year." 4. It will also be difficult to attract or retain personnel if the city buys a Tier IV system. 5. For reasons 1 through 4 listed above, the city definitely should not buy anything less than a Tier III system. 6. The city's goal should be to acquire a system which will allow us to streamline transaction processing, thereby allowing the Finance Department to increase analysis and business unit support. This should be taken as an opportunity to change the way the city does business. 7. An amount equal to the software licensing fee should be budgeted for conversion costs. This is needed in part for things like: data conversion, training, and parallel runs. It will also provide for the work necessary to actually change the way the city • does business. MEMORANDUM • TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager FROM: Charlie Hansen, Finance Director DATE: August 18, 1999 SUBJECT: Deloitte & Touche rankings of computer systems In my memo of August 6, 1999, I stated that Tom Foley of Deloitte & Touche was doing research for a ranking of the ACS, Pace, and New World software into Tiers II, III, or IV. That research has now reached me and a copy of it is attached. Unfortunately, it raises as many questions as it answers. Cliff categorized software into Tiers I through V. Tier I included vendors such as PeopleSoft and Oracle. Tier II included vendors such as JD Edwards and Lawson. Tier V includes Quicken. Cliff thought that ACS, Pace, and New World would be in either Tier III or Tier IV, but he wasn't sure which. He recommended that the city shouldn't buy anything below Tier III. The tier ranking apparently was originated by the GartnerGroup, who has since changed to a ranking model using "Enterprise- Tier," "Middle Tier, and "Specialty- or Segment - Focused Tier." None of these tiers are considered to be inherently good or bad. The material I received appears to have been printed off of the Internet and probably came from the vendors themselves. None of it clearly identifies the vendors into either the old Tier I through V model or the new ranking model. The only conclusion I can draw is that JD Edwards would be an Enterprise -Tier software due to its previous ranking in Tier H. ACS, Pace, and New World would be in either the Middle Tier, or the Specialty- or Segment - Focused Tier, due to their previous ranking in Tiers III or IV. t I j . t City Council Agenda Item No. le 1 { i i i a } ,. " i MEMORANDUM TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Brad Hoffinan, Community Development Director RE: City Council Agenda Item DATE: October 6, 1999 On the October 11, 1999, City Council agenda is an ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the city ordinances regarding the Minnesota State Building Code. These are merely housekeeping items to reflect minor changes to Chapter 3. Also on the agenda is a resolution amending the Planning and Inspection fee schedule. The section titled "Permit Fees" reflects a change in the computation of plumbing permit fees. In the past, certain types of plumbing permit fees were based on a charge per fixture. To be • consistent with the computation of all permit fees, plumbing permit fees will be based on 3% of the valuation of the work being done for all permits. The resolution amending the schedule for Planning and Inspection fees reflects the following changes: ► Plumbing, Sewer and Water, Fire Suppression, and Mechanical permit fees are listed separately as they are each entered on separate permit application forms with separate fee computation. ► A fire suppression plan review fee (65% of the base permit fee) has been added for all new commercial construction as provided for in the UBC - Section 107.3. ► A minor modification was made to the mechanical permit fees for tank removal or installation. In the past, fees were computed based on a flat fee for each tank. The change reflects a permit fee based on valuation of the work. ► A reinspection fee ($47 per hour) has been added when a reinspection is necessary to verify completion of corrections as provided for in the UBC - Section 108.8. • CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the 8th day of November, 1999, at • 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard at the City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, to consider an amendment to Chapter 3 of the Brooklyn Center Code of Ordinances regarding the Minnesota State Building Code. Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance. Please contact the City Clerk at 569 -3300 to make arrangements. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Chapter 3 of the City Ordinances of the City of Brooklyn Center is hereby amended in the following manner: Section 3 -103 Permits and Inspections • D. Submissions of Plans and Specifications. Each application for a building permit shall include at least two sets of plans and specifications in the case of one and two family dwellings and residential accessory buildings; and at least three sets of plans and specifications in the case of all multiple family dwell and access buildi commercial buildings, p Y g Y g g industrial buildings, and other nonresidential buildings. Building plans and specifications shall bear the certification of a Minnesota registered architect and /or engineer in the case of all multiple family buildings and nonresidential buildings, and in all other cases when required by the building official. At the discretion of the building official plans and j specifications need not be submitted for the following: 1. One -story building additions of Type V conventional wood stud construction with an area not exceeding 600 sq. ft. 2. Group M-, U1, Division 1, occupancies of Type V conventional wood stud construction. 3. Minor projects. Section 2. Chapter 3 of the City Ordinances of the City of Brooklyn Center • is hereby amended in the following manner: Section 3 -103 Permits and Inspections ORDINANCE NO. • G. Permit Fees. 2. Plumbing Permit Fees. ll L1 CaJ 0�t fbrth br :,vullc l .%r'a - & afio rfor cac , pl 11 : � -! p � A ' - - g1 k . Per--tht — jia j , �pgl Gl p11A111V YYY� 11AllYl ri l.� d.-fined as a Y�rV 14L YlYllili4 p - q LV VV 1i V1111VV LV\1 {V the'picaiil. gig sy stem; -stt 1 as any. sink, laundry ttib, baffitub, was r uasui uiii , ii, wal , os It, want heater Vl my Fees shall be calculated according to the schedule set forth. by city council resolution. Section 3. Chapter 3 of the City Ordinances of the City of Brooklyn Center is hereby amended in the following manner:. Section 3 -101 Building Code A. The following chapters of the Minesota State Building Code are adopted and incorporated as part of the building code for the City of Brooklyn Center: • 10. +340 - Pay,' 1341 - Minnesota Accessibility Code Section 4. This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and upon thirty days following its legal publication. Adopted this day of , 1999. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Date of Publication • Effective Date (Strikeouts indicate matter to be deleted, underline indicates new matter.) • Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SCHEDULE FOR PLANNING AND INSPECTION FEES WHEREAS, Chapter 3, 12, 15, 34 and 35 of the City Ordinances requires the payment of fees for building permits, plumbing permits, mechanical system permits, sewer and water permits, fire suppression permits, sign permits, building maintenance and occupancy reinspections, Planning Commission applications, flood plain use permits and administrative land use permits; and WHEREAS, Chapter 3, 12, 15, 34 and 35 of the City Ordinances further authorizes the setting of various fees by City Council resolution; and WHEREAS, City Council Resolution Nos. 86 -123 (adopted 8/11/86), 89 -224 (adopted 11/27/89), 90 -33 (adopted 2/26/90), 95 -174 (adopted 8/14/95), and 98 -228 (adopted 12/14/98), together comprise a schedule of fees collected by Community Development; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it appropriate to modify and update the fees • contained in said resolutions and to adopt a new fee schedule. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center to adopt the following fee schedule. Planning and Inspection Fee Schedule 1. Building Permit Fees Building permit fees shall be based on the valuation of estimated building costs. The building valuation shall be computed using the up -to -date average construction cost per square foot established from time to time by the State Building Inspector. Valuation Fee $1 to $1,000 $38.75 $1,001 to $2,000 $38.75 for the first $1,000 plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 $2,001 to $25,000 $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and • including $25,000 Resolution No. • $25,001 to $50,000 $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 $50,001 to $100,000 $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 $100,001 to $500,000 $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 $500,000 to $1,000,000 $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 $1,000,001 and up $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof A plan check fee of 32.5 % of the amount of the permit fee is collected for one- and two- family residences (including townhouses as one - family residences). For all other permits, the plan check fee is 65 % of the amount of the permit. 2. Plumbing Permit Fees Plumbing permit fees shall be computed as set forth below. a. Minimum fee $ 25.00 b. Repair or alteration of existing system 3 % of estimated cost c. New residential or commercial building 3 % of estimated cost 3. Sewer and Water Permit Fees Description and Fee a. Sewer or water connection $ 31.25 b. Sewer or water disconnection $ 31.25 c. Commercial sewer and water connection $ 108.75 d. Residential sewer and water connection $ 77.50 e. Commercial /Industrial fire line $ 31.25 • • Resolution No. 4. Fire Suppression Permit Fees Description and Fee a. Fire Sprinkler System (New) - First ten heads $ 40.00 - Additional ten heads or fraction thereof $ 8.00 Standpipes (each) $ 50.00 Fire pump (including testing) $200.00 Alteration, Repair of Existing System - For each $500 valuation or fraction thereof $ 17.00 - Minimum fee $ 35.00 Fire Suppression Plan Review New commercial construction 65 % of base permit fee* * Plan review fees based on UBC Section 107.3, Plan Review Fees. 5. Mechanical System Permit Fee Mechanical system permit fees shall be calculated and collected according to the following: • a. A mechanical permit shall be required for the installation, for the removal and for the replacement of any in- ground or above - ground tanks, vessels and related piping used for the storage of gaseous or liquid fuels or chemicals. Installation, alteration, reconstruction or repair of any heating, ventilating, comfort cooling or refrigeration equipment requires a mechanical permit. Permit fees shall be computed on the basis of the estimated cost of the proposed work except as herein provided. $0 to $500 $ 25.00 $501 to $50,000 $ 25.00 plus 2% of value of any amount in excess of $500 Over $50,000 $1,012.50 plus 1 % of value of any amount in excess of $50,000. b. A mechanical permit shall be required for gas pipe fitting for connection to any gas burning device, except as herein provided; the fees are set forth below. The appropriate fee for gas water heaters shall be applied to the plumbing rather than a mechanical permit. • • Resolution No. Description and Fees 2" and less diameter pipe - 1 -3 fixtures $ 5.75 each - Additional Openings $ 2.50 each 2" and over diameter pipe - 1 -3 fixtures $ 15.00 each - Additional opening $ 3.25 each c. It is not intended that permits shall be required for portable heating ventilating, comfort cooling or refrigeration equipment, nor for the replacement of any component part or assembly of an appliance which does not alter its original approval and which complies with other applicable requirements of the Building Code. 6. Reinspection Fees Reinspection fees shall be collected for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. The applicant shall pay the reinspection fee as set forth below: Reinspection Fee $ 47.00 per hour* • (One hour minimum.) *Reinspection fee based on UBC Section 108.8, Reinspections. 7. Building Maintenance and Occupancy Ordinance Fees Reinspection $ 25.00 Appeal $ 50.00 8. Sign Permit Fees Sign permit fees shall be collected before issuance of any sign permit required under the provision of the Sign Ordinance and shall be calculated according to the following: a. The fee for any permanent freestanding or non - freestanding sign five square feet in area or less shall be $25.00. b. The fee for any permanent freestanding or non - freestanding sign over five square feet in area shall be $30.00 for the first 50 square feet of gross area or fraction thereof and $12.50 for each additional 50 square feet of gross area or fraction thereof. c. The fee for permits for the installation of any electrical wiring for any sign shall • conform to the State Board of Electricity fee schedule and shall be obtained through the State Board of Electricity. II Resolution No. • P 9. tanning Commission Fees Planning Commission fees shall be collected at the time applications are executed according to the following: Description and Fee a. Rezoning $700.00 b. Site and Building Plan 500.00 c. Preliminary Plat 200.00 d. Variance 100.00 e. Special Use Permit 100.00 f. Extension of Special Use Permit 50.00 g. Appeal 100.00 h. Determination 100.00 i. Planned Unit Development 1200.00 In addition to the above fees, the applicant shall sign an agreement, on forms provided by the City, to pay the cost of all engineering, planning and legal consulting expenses incurred by the City in processing the above applications. 10. Administrative Land Use Permit Fees . Administrative Land Use Permit fees for temporary activity shall be collected before the issuance of any such permit required under the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance according to the following: Description and Fee a. Out -of -door church functions, civic functions, $25.00/10 days charities, carnivals, etc. b. Off -site signs for civic functions or community $25.00/10 days events. c. Out -of -door nursery and garden center sales $50.00/30 days and displays. d. Miscellaneous out -of -door sales, displays or $25.00/10 days promotional events. e. Miscellaneous out -of -door sales, displays or $25.00/30 days promotional events for gasoline service stations. • f. Car wash fund raisers. $25.00/10 days • Resolution No. 11. Flood Plain Use Permit Fees Flood Plain Use Permit fees shall be collected before the issuance of any flood plain use permit required under the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and shall be calculated according to the following: Area Fee Up to 1 acre $ 25.00 1 acre to 5 acres $ 25.00 /acre Over 5 acres $125.00 plus $18.75 /acre for each acre or fraction thereof over 5 acres BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above schedule of Planning and Inspection fees shall become effective on Date Mayor • ATTEST: City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. • - i i City Council Agenda Item N. If e " r 1 j MEMORANDUM • DATE: October 6, 1999 TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Diane Spector, Director of Public Work SUBJECT: Administrative Traffic Committee Report Re: 5700 Block of June During the public discussions leading to the approval of the TWIN LAKE OVERLOOK plat and redevelopment (see attached map), the Administrative Traffic Committee agreed to monitor traffic issues on June and Indiana Avenues after the two streets were connected. Winding road signs with a 15 mph advisory plaque to warn drivers of curves in the road south of the new street connection were installed last fall. The Committee has recently reviewed traffic and speed counts on June and Indiana. We have seen no signs of increased or cut through traffic or a speeding problem, and have received no complaints from the neighborhood since the streets were connected. Speed We have conducted twos speed surveys, one with the very visible SMART trailer, and one with the p Y rY , • unobtrusive speed recording traffic counters. The SMART survey covers a 12 hour period, and the traffic counters a 48 hour period. The SMART trailer results show an average speed in the 5700 block of June of 25.4 mph, and an 85th percentile speed of 29 mph. The traffic counter survey shows an average speed in approximately the same location of about 21 mph, and an 85th percentile speed of 28 mph. The speed recording counter registered an average of 11 vehicles traveling between 30 -40 mph, and none at higher speeds. The SMART trailer recorded 21 vehicles traveling between 30 -40 mph, and none at higher speeds. Speeding was most prevalent between the hours of 2 pm and 4 pm., and was both northbound and southbound. Based on the fact that the 85th percentile speed is below the speed limit, and the speed counts were taken twice at the roadway location where vehicles most likely to speed would have been at maximum speed, there does not appear to be a speeding "problem." The few vehicles which were recorded at speeds above the limit were distributed throughout the day, with small clusters in the 2 -4 pm time frame. This is similar to the random neighborhood speeder pattern that we commonly found in most neighborhoods. Volume We did not have a starting point for traffic counts prior to the connection of the two streets. However, since the neighborhood's concern was more on cut - through traffic than on simple volume, we took • simultaneous 48 hour counts at the north end of June and on Indiana just west of Halifax. The 24 hour average count at Bass Lake Road was 274 vehicles and on Indiana was 91 vehicles. The eight homes on Indiana which have historically accessed Indiana off Halifax could easily account • for most if not all of those 91 trips. The Institute for Traffic Engineers standard for estimating residential traffic counts is 10 trips per day per single family residence. This suggests that there is probably very little if any cut through traffic, and that the 274 vehicles counted just south of Bass Lake Road were more than likely all local trips. The traffic volumes on June and Indiana are reasonable for the type of street. There does not appear to much if any cut through traffic. Other A concern of the neighborhood was whether this development would cause this neighborhood's streets and utilities to be reconstructed prematurely. At that time, we had identified this neighborhood for improvement in 2003 -2004 or thereabouts. Based on our continued review of utilities and other issues in this and other neighborhoods, we are now recommending that this neighborhood be reconstructed in 2002. This is due to continued sanitary sewer and also storm drainage issues. This revised CIP will be published in the City newsletter this winter. Summary Based on information gathered to date, there appear to be no unusual traffic problems on June and Indiana since the connection of the two streets. Traffic speeds and volumes are similar to those on other neighborhood streets. No complaints have been received from residents regarding speed or volume. • i 1 BASS LAKE RD. 58TH AVE i j z ui ' z a �7A 24 ui FRANCE �o > u � z Q 57TH AVE N 1 New . Street Cormection o BURQUEST LA. - k D , C 24 hour m 56TH. AVE. N. Traffic PAR �i Count ! r 1 ECKBERG DR. E W 24 hour traffic cowU are Average speed: calculated by counting traffic 21; 25 mph over 48 hours and 85th percentile speed: dividing by two. 28; 29 mph Speed surveys taken 9/27/99; 101485199 Engineering Division October, 1999 C,ty-. BROOKLYN JUne h&am Traffic Data CENTER i I