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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 05-13 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 MAY 13, 2002 WEST FIRE STATION — TRAINING ROOM 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 Kay Lasman, Bob Peppe, and Tim Ricker. Councilmember Ed Nelson was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. Joshua Fields, 7237 Oliver Avenue North, addressed the Council to request that the procedure for notification of predators in the City be upgraded. Mr. Fields had a concern about a repeat sex offender living blocks away from him in Brooklyn Park and not being notified since he was not in the quarter mile radius of the predator's property. Mayor Kragness agreed that the quarter mile radius is not enough and questioned if the quarter mile radius was a State Law. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Council adjourned the Informal Open Forum at 6:55 p.m. 2. INVOCATION Mayor Kragness 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. 05/13/02 -1- 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Bob Peppe, and Tim Ricker. Councilmember Ed Nelson was absent and excused. Councilmember Nelson arrived at 7:15 p.m. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ricker reported that he attended the Brooklyn Park Council Worksession on May 6, 2002, and informed the Council that Brooklyn Park's rental housing ordinance is coming along. He reported that the Brooklyn Center City's website is now active and encouraged the use of the website. Councilmember Peppe reported that he also attended the Brooklyn Park Worksession on May 6, 2002, and that he attended the Brookdale Phase One Celebration on May 10, 2002. He encouraged people to stop at Brookdale to see the changes. Councilmember Lasman indicated that she would like to defer her report to the next meeting since she had some dental work done and speaking was difficult. Mayor Kragness reported that she attended the ARM meeting on May 9, 2002, and that the speaker had a very informative discussion regarding the research that is done on persons applying for rental properties. She reported that she attended a D.A.R.E. Graduation at Garden City Elementary and that there will be three more graduations in the next two weeks. 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA There was a motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There was a motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to approve the minutes of the April 22, 2002, study and regular sessions. Motion passed unanimously. 05/13/02 -2- 7b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. MECHANICAL Brooklyn Air, Heating, A/C 8862 Zealand Avenue N, Brooklyn Park CO Carlson Air Cond. Co. 1203 Bryant Avenue N, Minneapolis Excel Air Systems 2075 Prosperity Road, Maplewood Kumar Mechanical Inc. 877 SW Third Street, New Brighton Pfiffner Heating & Air 6301 Welcome Avenue N, Brooklyn Park Total Heating & A/C Inc. 6960 Madison Avenue W, Golden Valley MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP Brookdale Ford, Inc. 2500 County Road 10 R.L. Brookdale Motors 6801 Brooklyn Boulevard RENTAL Renewal: Brookwood Estates 6125 and 6201 North Lilac Drive Lang Nelson Associates Georgetown Park Townhomes James Wiensch 6907 West Palmer Lake Drive Thomas Mylan, Lorraine Owings 5115 Twin Lake Boulevard E Ruth Cioni Initial: 5801 Dupont Avenue N John and Joan Ford SIGNHANGER McKee Sign Service 2721 Chisholm Avenue N, St. Paul 7c. APPROVAL OF SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSE FOR DUOOS BROTHERS AMERICAN LEGION POST 630, 6110 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD, IN CONJUNCTION WITH CLUB LICENSE A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to approve a Sunday Liquor License for Duoos Brothers American Legion Post 630, 6110 Brooklyn Boulevard, in conjunction with their Club License. Motion passed unanimously. 7d. APPROVAL OF SUMMARY ON CITY COUNCIL RETREAT A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to approve the summary of the City Council Retreat conducted February 14, 2002. Motion passed unanimously. 05/13/02 -3- 7e. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2002 -05, 06, AND 07, GARDEN CITY SOUTH STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS RESOLUTION NO. 2002-59 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2002 -05, 06, AND 07, GARDEN CITY SOUTH STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 7f. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2002 -01, 02, AND 03, SOUTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS RESOLUTION NO. 2002-60 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2002 -01, 02, AND 03, SOUTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 7g. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT WITH CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY RESOLUTION NO. 2002-61 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT WITH CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 05/13/02 -4- 7h. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT WITH BROOKDALE CHRISTIAN CHURCH RESOLUTION NO. 2002-62 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT WITH BROOKDALE CHRISTIAN CHURCH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 7i. RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -63 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 8. APPEARANCE 8a. SUPERINTENDENT CHRIS RICHARDSON, OSSEO SCHOOL DISTRICT Superintendent Chris Richardson, Osseo School District, appeared before the Council to discuss the issues the school district is facing and to answer questions the Council had regarding his presentation. Dr. Richardson presented a packet to the Council that outlined costs of districtibuildings, percentages spent on districts /schools, cost of support programs, percentages spent on support programs, cost of instruction, and percentages spent on instruction for School District 279 and surrounding school districts. Dr. Richardson indicated that it is important that the Council see what is happening to all school districts in the surrounding areas. Councilmember Nelson arrived at 7:15 p.m. Dr. Richardson discussed the closure of Willow Lane Elementary and Orchard Lane Elementary. He indicated that Willow Lane Elementary will be converted to as planned. 05/13/02 -5- Dr. Richardson discussed Garden City Elementary, which is in two census areas, and that Garden City Elementary may need be expanded in the future since it is a much larger census area. Things are going to be tight this fall and they will make every effort to keep Garden City Elementary open. Mayor Kragness discussed the Council's frustration with the closure of two elementary schools in Brooklyn Center and hopes all efforts will be invested to keep Garden City Y p p Y Dr. Richardson introduced Nancy Wavrin, Principal at Orchard Lane Elementary, soon to be Principal at Garden City Elementary. Ms. Wavrin informed the Council that she was leased to meet P tY �' P them and that she is looking forward to moving to Garden City Elementary. 9. PUBLIC HEARING 9a. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CHARTER City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that the State Law changed renaming the Board of Equalization to the Board of Appeal and Equalization. The Charter Commission reviewed the new law at its January 23, 2002, meeting and unanimously voted to recommend amending Section 7.04 in Chapter 7 of the Brooklyn Center City Charter. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the Council. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 2002-05 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CHARTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 28, 2002, TO BE "ORCHARD LANE ELEMENTARY DAY" AND "WILLOW LANE ELEMENTARY DAY ", IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 05/13/02 -6- Mayor Kragness read the proclamation. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adopt Proclamation Declaring May 28, 2002, to be "Orchard Lane Elementary Day" and "Willow Lane Elementary Day ", in Brooklyn Center. Motion passed unanimously. 10b. PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 12-18,2002, AS POLICE WEEK Mayor Kragness read the proclamation. A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adopt Proclamation Declaring May 12 -18, 2002, as Police Week. Motion passed unanimously. loc. PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 19-25,2002, PUBLIC WORKS WEEK IN BROOKLYN CENTER Mayor Kragness read the proclamation. A motion by Councilmember Ricker, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adopt Proclamation Declaring May 19 -25, 2002, Public Works Week in Brooklyn Center. Motion passed unanimously. 10d. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ALBERT HARTMANN IN RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Councilmember Ricker read the resolution recognizing Albert Hartmann for his 33 years of service to the City of Brooklyn Center. RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -64 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ALBERT HARTMANN IN RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 10e. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE GIFT OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS CLUB IN SUPPORT OF ARBOR DAY ACTIVITIES 05/13/02 -7- Councilmember Peppe read the resolution expressing appreciation for the gift of $150 from the Brooklyn Center Lions Club in support of Arbor Day activities. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-65 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE GIFT OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS CLUB IN SUPPORT OF ARBOR DAY ACTIVITIES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 10L RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE GIFT OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION IN SUPPORT OF THE ADOPT- A- PARK/TRAIL /STREET PROGRAM Mayor Kragness read the resolution expressing appreciation for the gift of $200 from the Brooklyn Center Fire Relief Association in support of the Adopt- A- Park/Trail /Street Program. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-66 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE GIFT OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION IN SUPPORT OF THE ADOPT -A- PARK/TRAIL /STREET PROGRAM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. log. RESOLUTION DECLARING EARLE BROWN DAYS AS A CIVIC EVENT FROM JUNE 27 THROUGH 30, 2002 Councilmember Nelson read the resolution declaring Earle Brown Days as a Civic Event from June 27 through 30, 2002. RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -67 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING EARLE BROWN DAYS AS A CIVIC EVENT FROM JUNE 27 THROUGH 30, 2002 05/13/02 -8- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 10h. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SCHEDULE FOR SIGN PERMIT FEES Mr. McCauley discussed that this resolution would amend the schedule for sign permit fees to authorize a $25 fee if a second inspection is required. This cost reflects staff time to perform the second inspection. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-68 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SCHEDULE FOR SIGN PERMIT FEES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 10i. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE 1500 GPM CAF FIRE APPARATUS PUMPER AND TRANSFERRING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CENTRAL GARAGE TO PROVIDE THE ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO THE PURCHASE OF THE FIRE APPARATUS Mr. McCauley discussed that this resolution would authorize the purchase of one 1500 GPM CAF fire apparatus pp tus pumper and the transferring of additional funds from the Fire Department Central Garage to provide for the additional funding to the purchase of the fire apparatus. Council discussed the trade -in amount, the life expectancy for the current vehicle, and the budget planning for this purchase. Mr. McCauley informed the Council that there was not much left of the current vehicle and that the vehicle was in need of replacement even though it was not budgeted for in 2002. The new vehicle, if approved, will be delivered in October. RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -69 Councilmember Peppe introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE 1500 GPM CAF FIRE APPARATUS PUMPER AND TRANSFERRING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CENTRAL GARAGE TO PROVIDE THE ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO THE PURCHASE OF THE FIRE APPARATUS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 05/13/02 -9- i 10j. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AN OPPORTUNITY GRANT THROUGH THE LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM (PLANNING GRANT FOR NORTHBROOK SHOPPING CENTER) Mr. McCauley discussed that this resolution would authorize an application for an opportunity grant through the Livable Communities Demonstration Program and would be used for the planning of Northbrook Shopping Center. The owner of Northbrook Shopping Center had approached the City with a concept proposal to redevelop the shopping center and the proposal would completely reconfigure the site and create a mixed use development of retail and housing. Mr. McCauley outlined the proposed redevelopment of the shopping center and informed the Council that the total estimated cost for the planning is $60,000 with the Metropolitan Council paying $30,000 and the City paying the other $30,000. Sources of the City's share could include tax increment funds and in- kind contributions such as staff time committed to the project. Councilmember Ricker expressed concern regarding the tax money involved and stated that he would like to see a business plan for the redevelopment of the shopping center. He questioned if the Metropolitan Council would be doing all the work with the redevelopment. Mr. McCauley discussed that the money to match from the tax increment funding would develop a better business plan of the site and to get a better sense of what the market is for redevelopment options. Mayor Kragness suggested that Councilmember Ricker stop by and visit the owner of the Northbrook Shopping Center and review his proposed plans. Councilmember Peppe stated that it is important to learn more about the site and make something happen with this shopping center. RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -70 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AN OPPORTUNITY GRANT THROUGH THE LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM (PLANNING GRANT FOR NORTHBROOK SHOPPING CENTER) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 10k. CANCELLATION OF MAY 20, 2002, WORKSESSION Mr. McCauley discussed that the May 20, 2002, Worksession was originally scheduled at the first of the year for budget discussions. At this time there is no sense of revenue forecast and he would recommend that the Council cancel the May 20, 2002, Worksession. 05/13/02 -10- A motion by Councilmember Peppe, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to cancel the May 20, 2002, Worksession. Motion passed unanimously. 11. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adjourn the City Council meeting at 8:07 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayor 05/13/02 -11-