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Home My WebLink About2003 06-23 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 JUNE 23, 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, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. Terry Buchanan, 6000 6 Street, Fridley, addressed the Council to discuss that he had applied for a check- cashing license in Brooklyn Center; however, he was informed that the license would be turned down because of the 300 feet clause in the ordinance. City Manager Michael McCauley informed that Mr. Buchanan would like to know if the Council would like to revisit the ordinance. Council discussed and there was consensus that the ordinance would not be revisited. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adjourn the Informal Open Forum at 6:53 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Councilmember Peppe offered the Invocation. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 7:02 p.m. 06/23/03 -1- 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Carmody wished to remind that the Earle Brown Days events would be starting on Thursday, June 26, 2003. Councilmember Lasman reported that she attended a National Night Out meeting on June 11, 2003; the Riverwood Neighborhood Picnic on June 17, 2003; and the League of Minnesota Cities Conference June 18 through 20, 2003. Councilmember Peppe reported that the Council had a joint meeting with the Financial Commission on June 16, 2003, to discuss budgeting issues for 2004. Mayor Kragness reported that she attended the North Metro Mayors Association meeting on June 1, 2003; the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities on June 12, 2003; and the League of Minnesota Cities Conference. 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA There was a motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Councilmember Niesen requested that Consent Agenda Item 7a, Approval of Minutes, be removed. Motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Niesen to approve the agenda and consent agenda with the removal of Consent Agenda Item 7a, Approval of Minutes, to Council Consideration Item 9f. Motion passed unanimously. 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and repositioned as Council Consideration Item 9£ 06/23/03 -2- 7b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Niesen to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. AMUSEMENT DEVICE OPERATOR Americinn Motel and Suites 2050 Freeway Boulevard Best Western Inn 1501 Freeway Boulevard Brookdale Center 1108 Brookdale Center Brooklyn Center Community Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center Legion 6110 Brooklyn Boulevard Centerfields 1501 Freeway Boulevard Comfort Inn 1600 James Circle North Davanni's 5937 Summit Drive Denny's Restaurant 6405 James Circle North Earle Brown Lanes 6440 James Circle Family Dollar Store #4514 6223 Brooklyn Drive Family Dollar Store #5110 2105 57 Avenue North MCTO 6845 Shingle Creek Parkway Thunder Alley 5930 Earle Brown Drive GARBAGE HAULER Ace Solid Waste, Inc. 6601 McKinley Street NW, Ramsey BFI Waste Systems P.O. Box 39, Circle Pines Walz Brothers P.O. Box 627, Maple Grove MECHANICAL Corporate Mechanical 5114 Hillsboro Avenue North, New Hope Fireside Hearth & Home 2700 Fairview Avenue North, Roseville SIGN HANGER All -Brite Sign Inc. 13325 Commerce Boulevard, Rogers 7c. RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -97 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES 06/23/03 -3- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Niesen. Motion passed unanimously. 7d. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2003-09, FOR LIFT STATION NO.3 AND 4 CONTROL CABINETS RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -98 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2003-09, FOR LIFT STATION NO. 3 AND 4 CONTROL CABINETS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Niesen. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PRESENTATION FROM HLB TAUTGES REDPATH, LTD 8a. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002 Dave Mol, Managing Partner for HLB Tautges Redpath, Ltd., outlined the summary of the City's 2002 Audit Review. Some of the highlights that were noted was that the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report had a clean opinion for 2002; there were no compliance findings in the State Legal Compliance Report; the City is suggested to review it's current policy and determine if additional reserves are appropriate; and that the Debt Service Funds are in good condition. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-99 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 9. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 9a. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF CATHY HENNESSY 06/23/03 -4- Mayor Kragness read the resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the dedicated public service of Cathy Hennessy. RESOLUTION N0.2003 -100 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF CATHY HENNESSY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 9b. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO ST. ALPHONSUS HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION FOR THEIR DONATION OF $75 FOR THE D.A.R.E. PROGRAM Mayor Kragness read the resolution expressing appreciation to St. Alphonsus Church and Home Association for their $75 donation for the D.A.R.E. Program. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-101 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO ST. ALPHONSUS HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION FOR THEIR DONATION OF $75 FOR THE D.A.R.E. PROGRAM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 9c. PROCLAMATION DECLARING COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, RECREATION AND SERVICES (CARS) WEEK JULY 13 THROUGH 19, 2003 Mayor Kragness read the Proclamation Declaring Community Activities, Recreation and Services (CARS) Week July 13 Through 19, 2003. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adopt Proclamation Declaring Community Activities, Recreation and Services (CARS) Week July 13 Through 19, 2003. Motion passed unanimously. I 06/23/03 -5- 9d. RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEE SCHEDULE FOR ELECTRICAL PERMITS City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that this resolution would adopt a fee schedule for electrical permits and that the proposed fee schedule is consistent with the State fee schedule established by the State Board of Electricity. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-102 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEE SCHEDULE FOR ELECTRICAL PERMITS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 9e. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 34 -110 AND 34 -140 OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO SIGN REGULATIONS Mr. McCauley discussed that this ordinance amendment would allow changing messages in two - second intervals. He informed the Council that there were representatives from Culver's who had requested the amendment to the City's Ordinance. There were no questions from the Council. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Niesen to approve first reading and set second reading and public hearing on July 28, 2003. Motion passed unanimously. 9f. APPROVAL OF MINUTES This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and repositioned on Council Consideration. Councilmember Niesen requested the two following changes to the June 9, 2003, regular session minutes: Page 8: Councilmember Niesen discussed that she has issues with the proposed rental ordinance; however, she agrees with the public safety and disagrees with the methods. Page 10: Councilmember Niesen expressed that she believes there has been a lot of good feedback and that she would like to have more discussion on the proposed ordinance. A motion by Councilmember Peppe, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve the minutes of June 9, 2003, study and regular sessions with the above amendments. Motion passed unanimously. 06/23/03 -6- i Ili 10. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Peppe, seconded by Councilmember Niesen to adjourn the City Council meeting at 7:24 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayor d 06/23/03 -7-