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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 02-23 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 FEBRUARY 23, 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 Pro Tern Bob Peppe, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, and Diane Niesen. Mayor Myrna Kragness was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager /Director of Operations Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. No one wished to address the Council. 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 Pro Tern Bob Peppe at 7:01 p.m. 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tern Bob Peppe, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, and Diane Niesen. Mayor Myrna Kragness was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager/Director of Operations Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, Police Chief Scott Bechthold, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 02/23/04 -1- 6. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Niesen reported she attended the Brooklyn Center Police Department's Community Outreach event and a League of Minnesota Cities Experienced Officials Seminar; and discussed some obtainable information from the State's Tax Website. Councilmember Lasman reported that she attended the Family Fun Snowday event on February 14, 2004; the Crime Prevention Meeting and the Brooklyn Center Police Department's Community Outreach event on February 18, 2004; and an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on February 22, 2004. At the Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Zachary Rawson and Daniel Burns of Boy Scout Troop #454 were recognized. Councilmember Carmody reported that she attended an Earle Brown Days Board of Directors meeting and a Financial Commission meeting. Councilmember Niesen informed that the Housing Commission would be meeting to take a tour of senior housing. Mayor Pro Tern Peppe reported that he attended the History of the Brooklyn's Grand Opening event on February 12, 2004, and expressed thanks and congratulations to the Historical Society. 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA There was a motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Niesen to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Niesen to approve the February 9, 2004, study, regular, and work session minutes with the following amendments to the regular meeting minutes: Paize 5 Councilmember Carmody discussed that she abstained because she was not sure how the signage would be allowed tied to the first construction project instead of the second construction project. Mr. McCauley discussed that the signage would be temporary until the construction of the park project was complete this fall or next spring. The approval of the signage was not intended for permanent signage. Page 7 City Attorney Charlie LeFevere raised the question of an overlap between the two agreements. Mr. Boman informed that he does not believe there would be any conflict with the two agreements. 02/23/04 -2- Motion passed unanimously. 7'b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Niesen to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. GASOLINE SERVICE STATION Qwest Communications 6540 Shingle Creek Parkway MECHANICAL Knott Mechanical 710 Pennsylvania, Golden Valley 7c. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2003-14, CONTRACT 2003 -F, 2003 MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIRS RESOLUTION NO. 2004-28 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2003 -14, CONTRACT 2003 -F, 2003 MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIRS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Niesen. Motion passed unanimously. 7d. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY ON- SALE LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY ST. ALPHONSUS PARISH, 7025 HALIFAX AVENUE NORTH, FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD MARCH 13, 2004 A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Niesen to approve application and permit for a temporary on -sale liquor license submitted by St. Alphonsus Parish, 7025 Halifax Avenue North, for an event to be held March 13, 2004. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8a. PROPOSED USE OF 2004 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS 02/23/04 -3- - RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 2004 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that the City annually approves funding from the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and authorizes submittal of the proposal to Hennepin County for review. The funding suggested for 2004 would be the following: $22,000 Household Outside Maintenance for the Elderly (H.O.M.E.) Program $13,500 Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP) $203,529 Rehabilitation of Private Property He informed that the City had received an additional request for $5,000 from Home Line and recommended that the Council stay within the three requirements outlined by Hennepin County. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody 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. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-29 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 2004 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 02/23/04 -4- 9. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 9a. AMEND 2004 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Niesen to amend the March 15, 2004, Joint Work Session with Commission Chairs to a Joint Meeting with the Brooklyn Park City Council at 6:30 p.m., in the Brooklyn Park Council Chambers; and to reschedule the Joint Work Session with Commission Chairs to April 5, 2004, 6:30 p.m., in the Council /Commission Conference Room. Motion passed unanimously. 9b. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT: WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSIONS - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO AMENDED JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING A SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION TO PLAN, CONTROL, AND PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO AMENDED JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING A WEST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION TO PLAN, CONTROL, AND PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WEST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED Mr. McCauley discussed that these resolutions would amend the Joint and Cooperative Agreements for the Shingle Creek Watershed and the West Mississippi Watershed Commissions to limit increases in assessments upon the cities as set forth in the proposed amendment. A majority of the participating cities must authorize an increase in the annual assessment that would exceed the annual change in the Consumer Price Index. i Councilmember Carmody questioned if this would be for funding from the cities only. Mr. McCauley discussed that the watersheds may receive grants for projects that would not be impacted by this amendment. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-30 Councilmember Niesen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO AMENDED JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING A SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION TO PLAN, CONTROL, AND PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED 02/23/04 -5- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-31 Councilmember Niesen introduced the amended resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO AMENDED JOINT AN D COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING A WEST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION TO PLAN, CONTROL, AND PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WEST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Councilmember Niesen expressed that she believes this will be good to have input since the City will no longer be the fiscal agent. Councilmember Niesen asked if the Twin Lake Improvement planning is still in the works. Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom discussed that they continue to proceed and will wrap it up by fall. Motions passed unanimously. 9c. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDENDUM TO EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH CITY MANAGER Mr. McCauley discussed that this resolution would amend the City Manager's employment contract to provide for the same increase in compensation as provided to non -union employees for 2004 and would roll his car allowance into his salary in July after the July salary adjustment. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-32 Councilmember Lasman introduced the amended resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDENDUM TO EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH CITY MANAGER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 02/23/04 -6- 9d. UPDATE ON DANGEROUS DOGS -AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE REGULATIONS OF DANGEROUS DOGS AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOGS IN THE CITY; AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CODE Mr. McCauley discussed that the City Attorney had prepared an ordinance amendment and suggested that the Council provide direction on whether to proceed in this direction. Council discussed the differences between potentially dangerous and dangerous dogs and the format used to create the proposed ordinance amendment. Councilmember Niesen informed that she had a lot of questions and wanted to know how to proceed. Mr. McCauley suggested that the Council contact him with questions and that he could compile questions raised. This item would then be placed on the March 22, 2004, agenda. Councilmember Lasman suggested that a hypothetical example be used to help the Council better understand if this would be the direction to proceed. Councilmember Carmody informed that she would like the hearing procedure and tracking process addressed. 9e. REPORT ON HOMELAND SECURITY Police Chief Scott Bechthold reported and presented a PowerPoint Presentation on the City's Emergency Management Plan and discussed improvements made to the plan after September 11, 2001, at the Federal, State, County, and Local levels. 10. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adj ourn the City Council meeting at 8:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. AIA (2,_�11.-A 1) i ko_�� City Clerk Mayor o 02/23/04 -7-