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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 03-24 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION MARCH 24, 2003 CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, and Bob Peppe. Councilmember Diane Niesen was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager /Director of Operations Curt Boganey, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. Paul Oman, 5239 East Twin Lake Boulevard, addressed the Council to inquire if the City would be able to do anything about the trains blowing whistles in the middle of the night. He believes the residents were told if a median were put in as part of the France Avenue relocation the trains would not need to blow whistles. Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom will research this request and get back to Mr. Oman. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adjourn the informal open forum at 6:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Shelly Kregness 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 7:01 p.m. 03/24/03 -1- 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, and Bob Peppe. Councilmember Diane Niesen was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager/Director of Operations Curt Boganey, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Lasman reported that she attended a Town Meeting on March 11, 2003, a meeting sponsored by Peacemakers on March 12, 2003, a Brooklyn Center Historical Society Brown Bag Luncheon on March 15, 2003, a Crime Prevention meeting on March 19, 2003, a transit meeting on March 21, 2003, and the Heritage Festival on March 23, 2003. She informed that Patty Wetterling would be speaking in Maple Grove on April 7, 2003, and in Brooklyn Center on April 14, 2003. Mayor Kragness reported that she attended the Park and Recreation Commission meeting on March 18, 2003, a transportation/financing meeting regarding a transit hub request on March 19, 2003, a Brooklyn Community Business meeting on March 20, 2003, the Heritage Festival on March 23, 2003, and a meeting today with Sheriffs at the Brooklyn Center Police Department. She informed that the Heritage Festival was a wonderful event and encouraged citizens to attend next 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 Consent Agenda Item 7k, Resolution Approving Contract Addendum for Driveway and Sidewalk Repair and Replacement, Improvement Project Nos. 2000 -01, 02, and 03 and 2000 -19, Contract 2000 -B, Garden City Central Street, Storm Drainage, Utility Improvements and Alley Reconstruction, to Council Consideration as item 9o. Motion passed unanimously. 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the minutes of March 10, 2003, study and regular sessions and the March 17, 2003, work session with Commission Chairs. Motion passed unanimously. 03/24/03 -2- 7b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. MECHANICAL Air Corp. 13821 Industrial Park Boulevard, Plymouth Air Mechanical Inc. 16411 Aberdeen Street NE, Ham Lake Associated Mechanical 1257 Marshall Road, Shakopee Assured Heating A/C 514 Jefferson Highway, Champlin Auto Garage Door and Fireplace 9210 Wyoming Avenue North, Brooklyn Park Centerpoint Energy MGCO 13562 Central Avenue NE, Anoka Centraire Htg and A/ 7402 Washington Avenue South, Eden Prairie Complete Mechanical Inc. 1303 1 St Street NE, Buffalo Cronstrom's Heating and A/C 6437 Goodrich Avenue, St Louis Park Dependable Indoor Air 2619 Coon Rapids Boulevard NW, Coon Rapids Ditter, Inc. 820 Tower Drive, Medina Excel Air Systems 2075 Prosperity Road, Maplewood Facilitech 7807 Creekridge Circle, Minneapolis Flare Heating 9303 Plymouth Avenue North, Golden Valley Fore Mechanical 352088 th Ave NE, Blaine Genz -Ryan Plumbing/Heating 14745 S Robert Trail, Rosemount Golden Valley Heating 5182 West Broadway, Crystal Guyer's Builder's Express 13405 15 Avenue North, Plymouth Harris Companies - 909 Montreal Circle, St. Paul Heating and Cooling Two Inc. 18550 Country Road 81, Maple Grove Home Energy System 15200 25 Avenue North, Plymouth Knight Heating and A/C 13535 89 Street NE, Otsego M & D Plumbing and Heating Inc. 11050 26 Street NE, St. Michael McDowall Company P.O. Box 1244, St. Cloud Metropolitan Mech. Contractors 7340 Washington Avenue South, Eden Prairie Modern Heating and A/C 2318 First Street NE, Minneapolis P & D Mechanical Contractors 4629 41 Avenue North, Robbinsdale Pearson Mechanical Service 5630 Memorial Avenue North, Stillwater Pierce Refrigeration 19202 "d Avenue South, Anoka Residential Heating and AC 1815 East 41 Street, Minneapolis Riccar Heating and A/C 2387 Station Parkway NW, Andover Ron's Mechanical 12010 Old Brick Yard Road, Shakopee Rouse Mechanical 7320 Oxford Street, St. Louis Park Royalton Heating and A/C 4120 85 Avenue North, Brooklyn Park Schadegg Mechanical Inc. 225 Bridgeport Drive, So St Paul Sedgwick Heating and A/C 8910 Wentworth Avenue South, Minneapolis Sharp Heating and A/C 7221 University Avenue NE, Fridley Standard Heating and A/C 410 West Lake Street, Minneapolis 03/24/03 -3- MECHANICAL - Continued Superior Contractors 612142 d Avenue North, Crystal Superior Heating A/C and Electric 21322 d Avenue North, Anoka Total Air Supply Inc. 541 N Wheeler Street, St Paul Total Comfort 12800 Highway 55, Plymouth UHL Company Inc. 9065 Zachary Lane North, Maple Grove Wenzel Heating and A/C 4131 Old Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan Yale Mechanical Inc. 9649 Girard Avenue South, Minneapolis RENTAL Renewal: 1100 69 Avenue North Evangelical Luth Church of the Master 6109 -11 -13 Beard Ave James and Bobbie Simons Initial: 2101 54 Avenue North Tim Vang 5550 Girard Avenue North Restart, Inc. 4200 Lakebreeze Avenue North Michael Lattery 5521 France Avenue Lang Wong SIGNHANGER Advanced Awning Design 1600 29 Street, Cloquet Amtech Lighting Services 6077 Lake Elmo Avenue North, Stillwater Boodoo Signs 29021 Feldspar Street NW, Princeton Crosstown Sign 16307 Aberdeen Street NE, Ham Lake Fish and LaBeau Signs Inc 3320 Winpark Drive, Crystal Install This Awning and Sign 5345 4 th Street, Brooklyn Center Signart Company 2170 Dodd Road, Mendota Heights TAXICAB Aleck Hinchey - Pioneer Taxi 2959 145 Street Northwest, Monticello 7c. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSENT TO ENTER INTO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM SUBSCRIBER AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2003-48 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSENT TO ENTER INTO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM SUBSCRIBER AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 03/24/03 -4- 7d. APPROVAL OF SUMMARY FROM CITY COUNCIL RETREAT CONDUCTED ON MARCH 3, 2003 A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the summary from the City Council Retreat conducted on March 3, 2003. Motion passed unanimously. 7e. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE TO THE BROOKLYN CENTER FIRE DEPT RELIEF ASSOCIATION TO OPERATE A PULL -TAB MACHINE(S) AT THE DUOOS BROS AMERICAN LEGION POST 630 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-49 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE TO THE BROOKLYN CENTER FIRE DEPT RELIEF ASSOCIATION TO OPERATE A PULL -TAB MACHINE(S) AT THE DUOOS BROS AMERICAN LEGION POST 630 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7f. AUTHORIZATION FOR REPLACEMENT OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AT CENTERBROOK GOLF A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to authorize replacement of underground storage tanks at Centerbrook Golf. Motion passed unanimously. 7g. APPROVAL OF VARIOUS SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE RELEASES A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the various site performance guarantee releases. Motion passed unanimously. 7h. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH INSPEC, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PARTIAL RE- ROOFING OF THE HIPPODROME OF THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -50 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 03/24/03 -5- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH INSPEC, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PARTIAL RE- ROOFING OF THE HIPPODROME OF THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. i 7i. PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 1, 2003, AS SPACE DAY A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adopt Proclamation Declaring May 1, 2003, as Space Day. Motion passed unanimously. 71. PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 18 THROUGH 24, 2003, AS SAVE A LIFE WEEK A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adopt Proclamation Declaring May 18 through 24, 2003, as Save a Life Week. Motion passed unanimously. 7k. RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT ADDENDUM FOR DRIVEWAY AND SIDEWALK REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2000 -01, 02, AND 03 AND 2000 -19, CONTRACT 2000 -11, GARDEN CITY CENTRAL STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on Council Consideration as item 9o. 8. NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL A. NORTHWEST REGIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COALITION ART CONTEST WINNERS B. PRESENTATION FROM KATHLEEN ROACH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Valerie Jones, Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council, addressed the Council to discuss the Fourth Annual Northwest Regional Human Rights Coalition Art Contest. The Northwest Regional Human Rights Coalition is a collaboration of area cities and local human rights commissions that united to work on human rights issues on a regional level. The art contest was designed to be a way to introduce 6 7 and 8 t ' grade students to universal human rights issues by using artistic expression. This year roughly 125 students from this region, representing 9 different junior high schools, submitted art for the contest. A panel of judges made decisions about each piece of art by considering the student's use of media, the emotional impact or response of the art, the interpretation of the theme, and the layout or creativity of the piece. 03/24/03 -6- The panel of judges arrived at a collection of 22 winning entries and eight of the honorable mentioned are students who live in Brooklyn Center or attend schools in Brooklyn Center. First Place Steven Picking 8` Grade Sandburg Middle School Crystal Resident Second Place Monica Berbig 8"' Grade Plymouth Middle School Plymouth Resident Third Place (tie) Hannah Schendel 7 Grade St. Alphonsus Catholic School Brooklyn Center Resident Anna Matchey 6t" Grade St. Alphonsus Catholic School Brooklyn Park Resident Honorable Mention Winners Rachelle Nielsen 7th Grade Sacred Heart Catholic School Crystal Resident Monica Sykora 8 Grade St. Alphonsus Catholic School Brooklyn Park Resident Becky Jones 7 th Grade St. Raphael Catholic School New Hope Resident Jenna Schluessel 8` Grade Plymouth Middle School Plymouth Resident Samantha Hiller 7 Grade St. Raphael Catholic School Plymouth Resident Lisa Turner 8 Grade Plymouth Middle School New Hope Resident Amanda Jeffy 8th Grade Sandburg Middle School Crystal Resident Megan Hynes 7 Grade St. Raphael Catholic School Maple Grove Resident Nikki Busch 7 Grade St. Alphonsus Catholic School Brooklyn Center Resident Kyla Tripp 8 th Grade Maple Grove Junior High Maple Grove Resident Sarah Svegal 7"' Grade St. Alphonsus Catholic School Brooklyn Center Resident Kylene Amsler 7 th Grade St. Alphonsus Catholic School Brooklyn Park Resident 03/24/03 -7- Kelsey Rose 7 Grade St. Alphonsus Catholic School Brooklyn Park Resident Jill Collins 6 Grade St. Alphonsus Catholic School Brooklyn Park Resident Honorable Mention, School Winners Renee McMillan 8 Grade Buffalo Community Middle School Greenfield Resident Jared Guptill 7 Grade Maple Grove Junior High Maple Grove Resident Philip Janisch 6"' Grade King of Grace Lutheran School Plymouth Resident Liz Scherbing 6' Grade Basswood Elementary School Maple Grove Resident Kathleen Roach, Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Executive Director, addressed the Council and presented materials that outlined their mission, funding, and the services they provide to the City of Brooklyn Center. She informed that she believes it is important to see that they do need the support of cities and that their services do benefit the residents of Brooklyn Center. Ms. Jones addressed the Council and discussed the programs that she is working with and informed that she believes working with immigrants has been a good success. Kathleen Ganter, Advisory Commission Member, addressed the Council to discuss her role and inform that they are trying to strategize how to address housing and transportation. She asked that the Council help support to keep this agency. 9. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 9a. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF LAURI WINTERS Councilmember Lasman read the resolution expressing recognition and appreciation of Lauri Winters while Mayor Kragness presented Ms. Winters the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -51 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF LAURI WINTERS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 03/24/03 -8- I 9b. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE GIFTS OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS CLUB IN SUPPORT OF THE EARLE BROWN DAYS PARADE AND ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARKS ACTIVITIES Mayor Kragness read the resolution expressing appreciation for the gifts of $5,000 to support the Earle Brown Days Parade and the $1,000 to support the Entertainment in the Parks Program. Councilmember Carmody wished to express how much the Brooklyn Center Lions are appreciated for all the support and funding they provide for events in the City of Brooklyn Center. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-52 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE GIFTS OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS CLUB IN SUPPORT OF THE EARLE BROWN DAYS PARADE AND ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARKS ACTIVITIES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 9c. PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 6 THROUGH 12, 2003, TO BE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK Mayor Kragness read the Proclamation Declaring April 6 Through 12, 2003, to be Community Development Week. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adopt Proclamation Declaring April 6 through 12, 2003, to be Community Development Week. Motion passed unanimously. 9d. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 21 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND ADOPTING A NEW ORDINANCE REGARDING TAXICABS City Manager Michael McCauley discussed in response to the Council's direction staff had prepared an ordinance that would discontinue the taxicab licensing business from Brooklyn Center and create a new ordinance that would require taxicabs to be licensed by the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC). A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve first reading and set second reading and public hearing on April 14, 2003. Motion passed unanimously. 03/24/03 -9- 9e. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND ADOPTING A NEW ORDINANCE REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF ABANDONED AND UNCLAIMED PROPERTY Mr. McCauley discussed that this issue was tabled at the March 10, 2003, meeting and is suggested to be tabled to the April 14, 2003, meeting, for further review. A motion by Councilmember Peppe, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to table this issue to April 14, 2003. Motion passed unanimously. 9f. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2003 PAY PLAN FOR POSITIONS OF POLICE CHIEF AND POLICE CAPTAIN Mr. McCauley discussed that this resolution would authorize a three percent increase to the salary ranges for the positions of Police Chief and Police Captain. The Teamsters Union has withdrawn as the exclusive representative and these two positions are no longer unionized positions. RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -53 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING 2003 PAY PLAN FOR POSITIONS OF POLICE CHIEF AND POLICE CAPTAIN The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 9g. RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 12.3 OF THE CITY'S PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS Mr. McCauley discussed that the City Attorney had prepared an amendment to the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations that would allow for reimbursement up to $500 in out -of- pocket expenses related to the use of a personal vehicle by a City employee on City business. Mayor Kragness questioned if the City employees are reimbursed for mileage when using their personal vehicle for City business. Mr. McCauley responded that employees are reimbursed and that this proposed policy would support continued ability to have employees use their own vehicles for work related purposes to the City's advantage over having to supply a City vehicle for such uses. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-54 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 03/24/03 -10- RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 12.3 OF THE CITY'S PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 9h. SOCIAL SERVICES FUNDING Mr. McCauley discussed that under the City Council Policy the Council is to review social services funding in even years. Services dependent on City funding, but not joint powers agreements, are reviewed in odd years. Given the budget situation staff had prepared materials for all social services funding for review by the Council. Mr. McCauley informed that he wanted the Council to have this information for review and that this item was to make the Council aware of their options for cancellation purposes if so desired. At this point the budget process is premature and there are no recommendations suggested. Councilmember Carmody questioned since she was not on the Council last year how the budget process for social services funding was done. Mr. McCauley informed that the Council had started making decisions before August 1, 2002. No action was taken on this item. 9i. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERFUND LOAN AND REPAYMENT OF INTERFUND LOAN FROM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AS PAID Mr. McCauley discussed that this resolution would authorize the City paying the 2003 neighborhood project from pre -paid special assessments and from an interfund loan from the Capital Reserve Fund to the Infrastructure Construction Fund. Council discussed the process and the bonding procedures. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-55 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERFUND LOAN AND REPAYMENT OF INTERFUND LOAN FROM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AS PAID The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 03/24/03 -11- 9j. RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2003-01,02,03, AND 04, HAPPY HOLLOW AREA STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom outlined the plans and specifications for Improvement Project Nos. 2003 -01, 02, 03, and 04, Happy Hollow area street, storm drainage, and utility improvements. He informed that the documents he was presenting were available in the Engineering Department. Councilmember Carmody questioned the parking on Lilac Drive. Mr. Blomstrom informed that it would be difficult for parking on both sides on Lilac Drive with the proposed improvements. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-56 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2003 -01, 02, 03, AND 04, HAPPY HOLLOW AREA STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 9k. HEALTH INSURANCE FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Kragness discussed that the Council had discussed this issue at the Study Session and the Council's consensus was not to participate in health insurance for elected officials. 91. REPLACEMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SOFTWARE Mr. McCauley discussed that the City had received a billing of $253,938 from LOGIS for the new public safety software and that the Council was being asked to approve the entire payment in 2003 using Capital Project Fund monies to avoid interest charges. The Council had authorized the transfer of monies budgeted in 2002 toward this project to the Capital Project Fund. The 2003 budget contains $84,656 for the new system and staff would have budgeted a similar amount in 2004. Councilmember Peppe questioned if this software reflects the dispatch conversations. Mr. McCauley informed that the Council has already committed to this software. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve the entire amount of $253,938 in 2003 with use of Capital Project Fund monies. Motion passed unanimously. 9m. REPORT ON GOVERNOR'S PROPOSAL FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT 03/24/03 -12- i 9m. REPORT ON GOVERNOR'S PROPOSAL FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID (LGA) CUTS Mr. McCauley summarized a PowerPoint presentation on the Governor's proposal that would cut Brooklyn Center's budget $1,170,299 in 2003 and $2,223,569 in 2004. He discussed that the City is attempting to balance preparation with service demands by deferring or delaying purchases where prudent and deferring decisions on summer hiring. Staff is trying to identify what the City does by service and by cost implications. The City Council will be meeting with the Financial Commission in May to discuss prioritization of services and consider revenue alternatives. He encouraged citizens to contact their Legislative Representatives and express the impact the Governor's proposal will have on Brooklyn Center. Councilmember Carmody asked for clarification regarding the General Fund expenditures for Parks and Recreation. Mr. McCauley discussed that the parks maintenance had been included in that percentage. 9n. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY ON HOUSING BONDS AND POLICIES City Attorney Charlie LeFevere presented a draft Housing Bond Policy and summarized the contents. He informed that the draft is tough, restrictive, and has risks that would need to be considered. He questioned if this would be the direction the Council wishes to move forward with. Councilmember Peppe commented that he certainly thinks that the City needs to provide a strong platform and that this would be going in the right direction. Mayor Kragness agrees that this draft is restrictive however she likes it. Mr. McCauley questioned if the Council would like to adopt a policy similar to this draft so that there are some standards in place and if the Council did desire to do so, if something could be prepared for the April 14, 2003, City Council meeting. He informed that if the Council were to adopt a policy it could always be modified. Mr. LeFevere informed that he would be on vacation at the next meeting and would suggest April 28, 2003. Councilmember Peppe questioned if the Housing Commission had seen this draft policy. Councilmember Carmody discussed that the Housing Commission had not seen the draft policy and that they are fully occupied with the provisional rental license at this time. She stated that she would bring this draft policy to the Housing Commission, recognizing that it would before informational purposes only. Councilmember Lasman questioned if any of the language included was taken from any other city. Mr. LeFevere informed that he had not taken language from other cities for this draft policy. 03/24/03 -13- A motion by Councilmember Peppe, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to direct staff to work with Mr. LeFevere and prepare a policy for the April 28, 2003, City Council agenda; and to have Councilmember Carmody provide the Housing Commission a copy of this draft policy. Motion passed unanimously. 90. RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT ADDENDUM FOR DRIVEWAY AND SIDEWALK REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2000 -01, 02, AND 03 AND 2000 -19, CONTRACT 2000 -11, GARDEN CITY CENTRAL STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION Mayor Kragness had requested that this item be removed from the Consent Agenda for clarification. Mr. Blomstrom discussed that the City had requested the general contractor to correct problem areas within this improvement project area and that the contractor and City have mutually agreed upon a schedule and method of repair and replacement as stated in the Contract Addendum. All repairs are to be completed b Jul 31 2003. r Y Y Mayor Kragness questioned if the process being used will be effective since they had tried replacing the problem areas last fall and if the City will have to pay for these replacements. Mr. Blomstrom informed that the contractor has claimed these replacements will be successful and that the replacement work would fall under the contactor. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-57 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT ADDENDUM FOR DRIVEWAY AND SIDEWALK REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2000 -01, 02, AND 03 AND 2000 -19, CONTRACT 2000 -13, GARDEN CITY CENTRAL STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 10. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adj ourn the City Council meeting at 8:55 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk ayor 03/24/03 -14-