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Home My WebLink About2004 01-12 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 JANUARY 12, 2004 CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, and Diane Niesen. Councilmember Bob Peppe was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. Roger Kloster, 7223 Lee Avenue North, addressed the Council to express his concern and discuss property taxes. Council and City Manager Michael McCauley discussed Brooklyn Center's and surrounding community's rates and values. Councilmember Niesen expressed that this is an issue she would like to study more in 2004. Mr. Kloster suggested that an article be published in the Sun Post Newspaper outlining this issue for residents in Brooklyn Center. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Niesen to adjourn the Informal Open Forum at 7:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION A moment of silence was observed. 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. 01/12/04 -1- 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, and Diane Niesen. Councilmember Bob Peppe was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Public Works Director /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 Carmody reported that she attended the North Hennepin Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Councilmember Lasman reported that she attended the Special Events Committee Meetings on December 11, 2003, and January 8, 2004; the Church of All Nations event on January 4, 2004; and the last D.A.R.E. Graduation Ceremony on January 6, 2004. Councilmember Niesen discussed that the Metropolitan Transit is in the midst of preparing bus routes from the Brooklyn Center Transit Hub and that persons can call, visit their website, or visit the library for more information. Mayor Kragness reported that she attended the D.A.R.E. Graduation Ceremony on January 6, 2004; and a new Korean Presbyterian Congregation. 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. Motion passed unanimously. 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve the December 8, 2003, study, regular, and work session; and the December 29, 2003, special session minutes. Councilmember Carmody abstained. Motion passed. 7b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. 01/12/04 -2- BOWLING ALLEY Earle Brown Bowl Lanes 6440 James Circle North GASOLINE SERVICE STATION B.C. Municipal Garage 6844 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Amoco Inc. 6044 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Center Conoco 1505 69"' Avenue North Christy's Auto Service 5300 Dupont Avenue North Hark's Company 6501 Humboldt Avenue North Holiday Stationstore 420 66 Avenue North Iten Chevrolet Company 6701 Brooklyn Boulevard Metropolitan Transit 6845 Shingle Creek Parkway Osseo - Brooklyn Bus Company 4435 68 Avenue North Perfect Car Wash #504 6849 Brooklyn Boulevard MECHANICAL Total Refrigeration 221 S. Concord Exchange, South St. Paul PUBLIC DANCE Earle Brown Bowl Lanes 6440 James Circle North RENTAL Renewal: Beard Avenue Apts. (6 101 Beard) Kenneth Phelan 5900 Camden Avenue North Patti Zoerb Hoddad 4201 Lakeside Avenue North #206 Germaine Pawelk 4207 Lakeside Avenue North #134 William & Linda Bjerke 4220 Lakeside Avenue North Richard Arntson 6401 Scott Avenue North Glen Berscheit 4708 -12 Twin Lake Avenue Byron & Nancy Mach 7218 -24 West River Road Arlene Johnson 6448 Willow Lane Brett Hildreth Initial: 3613 55 Avenue North Muhe Tahiro 3706 55 Avenue North Mainsil Services 4200 65 Avenue North Laura & Desi Klempay 4619 66 Avenue North Michael Barlow 5428 72 Circle North Joseph Ditto 401 Bellvue Lane North Denita Thomas 2407 Ericon Drive Gladys Byrd 6804 Fremont Place North Dwight Buckner 3019 Mumford Road North Morris Matthews 6006 Zenith Avenue North Keith McConnell 01/12/04 -3- SECONDHAND GOODS DEALER GameStop No. 535 6068 Shingle Creek Parkway GameStop No. 1704 1307 Brookdale #76 SIGN HANGER American Sign Co. (dba Eagle Sign) 6313 Cambridge Street, St. Louis Park TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT B.C. Municipal #1 5625 Xerxes Avenue North B.C. Municipal #2 6930 Brooklyn Boulevard, Suite 2 B.C. Tobacco 6014 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Amoco Inc. 6044 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Center Conoco 1505 69 Avenue North Cub Foods 3245 County Road 10 Earle Brown Bowl Lanes 6440 James Circle North Holiday Stationstore 420 66 Avenue North Holiday Pantry Commissary #610 1700 Freeway Boulevard Hark's Company 6501 Humboldt Avenue North Hilton Minneapolis North 2200 Freeway Boulevard King Tut Tobacco 5625 Xerxes Avenue North Perfect Car Wash #504 6849 Brooklyn Boulevard Ref's Sports Bar and Grill 2545 County Road 10 T.G.I. Friday's 2590 Freeway Boulevard Tony's Store 6120 Earle Brown Drive Value Food 6804 Humboldt Avenue North Walgreen's 6390 Brooklyn Boulevard 7c. APPROVAL OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE RELEASE FOR IHOP RESTAURANT, 5601 XERXES AVENUE NORTH A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve site performance guarantee release for IHOP Restaurant, 5601 Xerxes Avenue North. Motion passed unanimously. 7d. PROCLAMATION DECLARING WE CARE ABOUT KIDS MONTH A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adopt Proclamation Declaring We Care About Kids Month. Motion passed unanimously. 7e. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE LICENSURE OF MASSAGE; AMENDING BROOKLYN CENTER CODE SECTION 23 -1703 A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to remove this item from the table and to take no action on the ordinance amendment. Motion passed unanimously. 01/12/04 -4- 71. REQUEST TO DONATE GUNS TO THE SKILLS PROGRAM AT THE CENTER FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to authorize the request to donate guns to the Skills Program at the Center for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement. Motion passed unanimously. 7g. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2004-06, CONTRACT 2004 -C, 73 AVENUE NORTH STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BROOKLYN PARK FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION RESOLUTION NO. 2004-01 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2004-06, CONTRACT 2004 - C, 73' AVENUE NORTH STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BROOKLYN PARK FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 7h. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR VACATING A PORTION OF STREET RIGHT OF WAY: SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY SOUTH OF 69' AVENUE NORTH ORDINANCE NO. 2004 -01 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR VACATING A PORTION OF STREET RIGHT OF WAY: SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY SOUTH OF 69' AVENUE NORTH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. Councilmember Peppe abstained from the vote. Motion passed. 7i. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER RESOLUTION NO. 2004-02 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 01/12/04 -5- RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 7j. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2003-13, CONTRACT 2003 -E, 2003 SEAL COATING RESOLUTION NO. 2004-03 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2003-13, CONTRACT 2003 -E, 2003 SEAL COATING The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 7k. AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF STORM SEWER EASEMENT AT GARDEN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OSSEO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 279 A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve first reading and set second reading and public hearing on February 9, 2004. Motion passed unanimously. 71. RESOLUTION APPOINTING MICHAEL J. MCCAULEY AS DIRECTOR AND JIM GLASOE AS ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HENNEPIN RECYCLING GROUP RESOLUTION NO. 2004-04 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPOINTING MICHAEL J. MCCAULEY AS DIRECTOR AND JIM GLASOE AS ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HENNEPIN RECYCLING GROUP The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 01/12/04 -6- 7m. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES OF CITY FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 2004-05 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES OF CITY FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8a. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE LOCATION OF SECONDHAND GOODS DEALERS, PAWNSHOPS, CURRENCY EXCHANGES, TATTOO PARLORS AND BODY PIERCING ESTABLISHMENTS, SAUNAS, AND MASSAGE PARLORS; AMENDING BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CODE SECTIONS 23 -610, 23 -661, 23 -1607, 23 -1709, 23 -2203 AND 23 -2309 City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that this ordinance amendment adds language regarding sauna restrictions and regulations to be consistent with secondhand goods dealers, pawnshops, currency exchanges, tattoo parlors and body piercing establishments, and massage parlors. A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the Council. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 2004-02 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE LOCATION OF SECONDHAND GOODS DEALERS, PAWNSHOPS, CURRENCY EXCHANGES, TATTOO PARLORS AND BODY PIERCING ESTABLISHMENTS, SAUNAS, AND MASSAGE PARLORS; AMENDING BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CODE SECTIONS 23-610,23-661, 23-1607,23-1709,23-2203 AND 23 -2309 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. 01/12/04 -7- Councilmember Niesen inquired about a general list that could be used throughout the ordinance. Mr. McCauley discussed that could be possible; however the ordinance consists of several different license types and may be confusing to those reading the ordinance if they are only interested in one section. Motion passed unanimously. 9. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 9a. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE DONATIONS FROM THE BROOKLYN CENTER FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION Mayor Kragness read the resolution expressing appreciation to the Brooklyn Center Fire Relief Association for their donations of $3,000 for the Safety Camp Program; $40,000 for the replacement of Fire Engine 6; and $5,500 for furniture at the Fire Stations. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-06 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE DONATIONS FROM THE BROOKLYN CENTER FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 9b. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ETHNIC POPULATIONS AND HERITAGE CELEBRATIONS Mayor Kragness read the resolution recognizing the contributions of ethnic populations and heritage celebrations including the following: February African American History Month March Irish - American Heritage Month March 25 Greek Independence Day April 14 Pan American Day May Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month May 2 -9, 2004 Jewish Heritage Week May 17 (Syttende Mai) Norwegian Celebration of Liberation June 6 Swedish National Day September 15- October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month October 6 German - American Day November American Indian Heritage Month 01/12/04 -8- Councilmember Lasman suggested an amendment to the resolution that would read the following (suggested amendment in bold): NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the following heritage celebrations and all other heritage celebrations reflected in Brooklyn Center's population are recognized for the purpose of encouraging our citizens to learn more about the history of ethnic populations and how they have contributed to the culture and heritage of our community: RESOLUTION NO. 2004-07 Councilmember Lasman introduced the amended resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ETHNIC POPULATIONS AND HERITAGE CELEBRATIONS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 9c. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 11-717,23-1900, AND 23 -1902 OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER CODE OF ORDINANCES, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF CHARITABLE GAMBLING IN THE CITY Mr. McCauley discussed that this ordinance amendment would amend Sections 11 -717, 23 -1900, and 23 -1902 to replace specific types of lawful gambling operations with the term lawful gambling. If in the future the State Law changes to add other types of lawful gambling operations or removes or renames existing types, the ordinance would not need to be amended since it refers to the broader term lawful gambling. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve first reading and set second reading and public hearing on February 9, 2004. Motion passed unanimously. 9d. SELECT PRESIDING OFFICERS - MAYOR PRO TEM AND ACTING MAYOR PRO TEM A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Niesen to ratify the following: Bob Peppe as Mayor (President) Pro Tern Kay Lasman as Acting Mayor (President) Pro Tern Motion passed unanimously. 01/12/04 -9- 9e. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO SERVE AS LIAISONS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMISSIONS AND AS CITY REPRESENTATIVES FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS FOR 2004 Mayor Kragness requested ratification of the following appointments to City Advisory Commissions: Commission/Oreanization Council Member Financial Commission Kathleen Carmody Housing Commission Diane Niesen Regional Human Rights Coalition Kay Lasman Park and Recreation Commission Bob Peppe Crime Prevention Program Kay Lasman NW Suburbs Cable Communications Commission Bob Peppe League of Minnesota Cities Kathleen Carmody North Metro Mayor Association Myrna Kragness Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Diane Niesen Brooklyn Center Special Events Committee Kay Lasman Earle Brown Days Committee Kathleen Carmody Councilmember Niesen expressed concern with the limited rotation and informed that she believes it would be educational to discuss the interests of each commission. She informed that she would like to receive more information as to what the watershed commission's responsibilities and involvement is for the City of Brooklyn Center. Mr. McCauley discussed that if one of the watershed commissions is reviewing a project to be done in the City of Brooklyn Center, the City undertakes projects. Councilmember Lasman questioned if the Council will be made aware of what is going on with the watershed commissions. Mayor Kragness responded that she had been asked to annually report to the Council. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to ratify Mayoral nominations. Motion passed unanimously. 9f. MAYORAL REAPPOINTMENTS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMISSIONS Mayor Kragness requested the following reappointments to City Advisory Commissions: Financial Commission Mark Nemec Housine Commission Kris Lawrence - Anderson Jean Schuster 01/12/04 -10- Park and Recreation Commission John Russell Thomas Shinnick Planning Commission Stephen Erdmann Rex Newman Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission Kathleen Ganter Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission Rex Newman Councilmember Niesen expressed that she would like to learn more about the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to ratify Mayoral nominations. Motion passed unanimously. 9g. RESOLUTION DECLARING COMMITMENT TO THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CHARTER, PLEDGING FAIR TREATMENT OF EMPLOYEES, DECLARING AGAINST CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND MISUSE OF POSITIONS Mr. McCauley discussed and outlined an alternate resolution that had been prepared making a few changes to streamline and render the statements more inclusive and positive in terms of Council actions. RESOLUTION NO. 2004 -08 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING COMMITMENT TO THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CHARTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Niesen. Motion passed unanimously. 9h. RESOLUTION APPROVING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR STREET MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES AND AUTHORIZING SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR 2004 SEAL COATING 01/12/04 -11- Mr. McCauley discussed that this resolution would approve and authorize solicitation of bids for 2004 seal coating work through a joint powers agreement for street maintenance activities with other northwest metro communities including the cities of Coon Rapids, Andover, Blaine, Columbia Heights, Fridley, and Spring Lake Park for the purposes of providing street maintenance work. The City of Coon Rapids will prepare the final contract bid and cause the work to be advertised for bids in accordance with State Law; and each city will individually award a bid. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-09 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR STREET MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES AND AUTHORIZING SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR 2004 SEAL COATING The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 9i. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR THE PEACEMAKER DIVERSION GRANT Mr. McCauley discussed that this resolution would authorize the execution of agreement for the Peacemaker Diversion Grant. RESOLUTION N0.2004 -10 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR THE PEACEMAKER DIVERSION GRANT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 9j. RESOLUTION AND CONSENT ORDER IMPOSING CIVIL PENALTY FOR VALUE FOOD MARKET LIQUOR VIOLATION Mr. McCauley discussed that City Attorney Charlie LeFevere had received a consent order imposing civil penalty for Value Food Market's underage liquor violation. Mr. LeFevere discussed that the Council can impose up to $2,000 and that would be the maximum; and that the City of Brooklyn Center has been fortunate that the licensees take the first violations seriously. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-11 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 01/12/04 -12- RESOLUTION AND CONSENT ORDER IMPOSING CIVIL PENALTY FOR VALUE FOOD MARKET LIQUOR VIOLATION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 9k. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES (LELS) LOCAL 82 AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2004 Mr. McCauley discussed that the Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Local 82 had reached a contract for 2004 with one minor change. The language would allow a senior officer to opt out of serving as senior officer in charge in the event there was not a sergeant or other management in charge of a shift. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-12 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES (LELS) LOCAL 82 AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2004 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 91. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES (LELS) LOCAL 86 AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2004 Mr. McCauley iscussed that the Law Enforcement L r S LELS Local reached y Labor Services a186 had eac ed a contract for 2004; and that there is a clarification in the agreement to provide for a longer probationary period of one year rather than the current six month probationary period for lieutenants and to place lieutenants at the top of the salary range after one year. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-13 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: i RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES (LELS) LOCAL 86 AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2004 01/12/04 -13- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 9m. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONTINUED FUNDING FOR GRANTS TO IMPROVE LAKE WATER QUALITY Mr. McCauley discussed that this resolution was created after a request at the last City Council meeting to express continued support for grants to improve lake water quality; and that this resolution will be sent to the Legislative Delegates. RESOLUTION NO. 2004 -14 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONTINUED FUNDING FOR GRANTS TO IMPROVE LAKE WATER QUALITY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Niesen. Motion passed unanimously. 9n. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION TO OFFICER GARY COLEMAN AND OFFICER CLARK MESSENBRINK FOR THEIR SERVICE AS D.A.R.E. OFFICERS Mayor Kragness read the resolution expressing recognition and appreciation of Officer Gary Coleman's 12 years and Officer Clark Messenbrink's six years of dedicated service as D.A.R.E. Officers. RESOLUTION NO. 2004 -15 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION TO OFFICER GARY COLEMAN AND OFFICER CLARK MESSENBRINK FOR THEIR SERVICE AS D.A.R.E. OFFICERS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Niesen. Motion passed unanimously. 01/12/04 -14- 10. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Niesen, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adjourn the City Council meeting at 8:21 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Ma or 01/12/04 -15-