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Home My WebLink About2002 07-08 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 JULY 8, 2002 CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM There was no informal open forum since there was no one in the audience. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, Bob Peppe, and Tim Ricker. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. 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. 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, Bob Peppe, and Tim Ricker. 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 Mayor Kragness reported that Xerxes Avenue, between 59 and 63 Avenues, would be closed for utility work starting Tuesday, July 9, 2002, 7:00 a.m. through Thursday, July 11, 2002, 5:00 p.m. 07/08/02 -1- Councilmember Nelson reported that the 20 Annual Earle Brown Days Festival was a success; and that he attended the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) Transit Committee meeting on July 17, 2002. Councilmember Lasman reported that she attended all the events during the Earle Brown Days Festival; and on July 2, 2002, she attended the Hmong Celebration. Councilmember Ricker commended all those who volunteered for the Earle Brown Days Festival. Mayor Kragness reported that the fireworks wrapping up the Earle Brown Days Festival were unbelievable; and that she attended the Asian Festival. 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Nelson requested to have Consent Agenda Item 6f, Resolution Establishing Improvement Project Nos. 2003 -01, 02, and 03, Contract 2003 -A, Happy Hollow Area Street, Storm Drainage, and Utility Improvements, removed and placed as Council Consideration Item I Og. There was a motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the agenda and consent agenda as amended. Motion passed unanimously. 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There was a motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the minutes of the June 17, 2002, Work Session with the Financial Commission, and the June 10, 2002, study and regular sessions. Motion passed unanimously. 7b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. AMUSEMENT DEVICES Denny's Restaurant 6405 James Circle North Regal Cinemas 6420 Camden Avenue North GARBAGE HAULER Armor Roll -Off Service 3291 Terminal Drive, Eagan Aatlas Waste Services LLC 4640 B Lyndale Avenue North, Minneapolis BFI Waste Systems P.O. Box 39, Circle Pines Midwest Grease Buyers, Inc. P.O. Box 26, Redwood Falls Randy's Sanitation, Inc. P.O. Box 169, Delano Walters Recycling & Refuse P.O. Box 67, Circle Pines 07/08/02 -2- MECHANICAL Advantage Air, Inc. 325 130th Street West, Shakopee Air Conditioning Assoc 689 Pierce Butler Route, St Paul Check Equipment Inc. 8401 73rd Avenue North, Brooklyn Park Sabre Heating & A/C 14505 21 st Avenue North, Plymouth Air Conditioning Associates 689 Pierce Butler Route, St Paul RENTAL Renewal: 3513 47th Avenue N Norene Miller 5333 Brooklyn Blvd Amy Lewis 6744 France Avenue N Donald Renelt 5412 & 12 1/2 Fremont Ave. N Gary Anakkala 4207 Lakeside Ave. N, Apt 123 Donna Kabanuk Initial: 4201 Lakeside Ave. N, Apt 111 Marvin Eddy TAXICAB Ghirmai Ghebriel 7110157 th Street West, Apple Valley Harley Fong 8150 West River Road, Brooklyn Park James Tawo 740878 1h Avenue North, Brooklyn Park Semere Berhe 2540 31 Avenue South, Minneapolis 7c. APPROVAL OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE RELEASE FOR TWIN LAKES II, LLC (4830 AZELIA AVENUE NORTH) A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the site performance guarantee release for Twin Lakes II, LLC (4830 Azelia Avenue North). Motion passed unanimously. 7d. RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES RESOLUTION NO. 2002-89 Councilmember Nelson 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 Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 07/08/02 -3- 7e. RESOLUTION APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NOS. 1, 2, AND 3, CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2002 -01, 02, AND 03, SOUTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -90 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NOS. 1, 2, AND 3, CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, 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 Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7f. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2003 -01, 02, AND 03, CONTRACT 2003 -A, HAPPY HOLLOW AREA STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS This item was removed and placed as Council Consideration Item 10g. 7g. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING D AND AWARDING A CONTRACT g C TING BI A , IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2002 -15, CONTRACT 2002 -E, 2002 SEALCOATING RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -91 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2002-15, CONTRACT 2002 -E, 2002 SEALCOATING The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 8. APPEARANCE -BETH BAILEY - ALLEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NORTH HENNEPIN MEDIATION PROGRAM, INC. Beth Bailey - Allen, Executive Director, North Hennepin Mediation Program, Inc., addressed the Council to highlight the North Hennepin Mediation Program, Inc.'s 2001 Annual Report and to inform the Council that 23 cities are now serviced by this program. Brooklyn Center's share of the total cost is two percent of the programs budget. 07/08/02 -4- In 2002, the program offered a new service for landlord /tenant mediation. This mediation cuts down on disputes between landlords and tenants. They continue to form mediation services with schools and identifying the need for different cultures. Ms. Bailey -Allen thanked the City Council for all the help and funding from Brooklyn Center. 9. PUBLIC HEARING 9a. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LAND (NE QUADRANT OF 69 AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD) City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that this ordinance amendment rezoning the northeast quadrant of 69` Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard is part of a technical requirement for designating the Johnco Addition. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No on wished to address the Council. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Ricker to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 2002-07 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LAND (NE QUADRANT OF 69 AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING LLOYD KNUTSON IN APPRECIATION OF HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Mayor Kragness read the resolution recognizing Lloyd Knutson for his 27 years of service to the City of Brooklyn Center. 07/08/02 -5- RESOLUTION NO. 2002-92 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING LLOYD KNUTSON IN APPRECIATION OF HIS 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. 10b. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE EARLE BROWN DAYS COMMITTEE Mayor Kragness read the resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the dedicated public service of the Earle Brown Days Committee. RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -93 Councilmember Peppe introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE EARLE BROWN DAYS COMMITTEE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Councilmember Nelson abstained from the vote. Motion passed. loc. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE MINNESOTA CHAPTER OF MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING (MADD) FOR THEIR DONATION OF A PORTABLE BREATH TEST UNIT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Mayor Kragness read the resolution expressing appreciation to the Minnesota Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for their donation of a portable breath test unit for the Police Department. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-94 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE MINNESOTA CHAPTER OF MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING (MADD) FOR THEIR DONATION OF A PORTABLE BREATH TEST UNIT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT 07/08/02 -6- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 10d. PROCLAMATION DECLARING JULY 14 THROUGH 20, 2002, TO BE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, RECREATION AND SERVICES WEEK Mayor Kragness read the Proclamation Declaring July 14 through 20, 2002, To Be Community Activities, Recreation and Services Week. A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adopt Proclamation Declaring July 14 Through 20, 2002, To Be Community Activities, Recreation and Services Week. Motion passed unanimously. 10e. REPORT ON 2002 CITY COUNCIL GOALS Mr. McCauley reported on the status of the 2002 City Council goals. He informed the Council that the next Metropolitan Council Smart Growth meeting would be held on August 8, 2002, 6:30 p.m., with the location yet to be determined in regards to Goal 12, Utilize Recommendations Developed in the Opportunity Site Process to Create a Vision and Plan for Brooklyn Center's Central Business District. 10f. REPORT ON RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMPLAINTS REGARDING DEER POPULATION LEVELS Mr. McCauley discussed that the Assistant City Manager had compiled information regarding the deer issue and that she had suggested that the City of Brooklyn Park be contacted to see if they would have any interest in a joint cooperation with this issue. She also suggested that after Brooklyn Park is contacted to establish a task force to help develop a plan for this issue. It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to write a letter to the City of Brooklyn Park's Council requesting their input regarding this issue and once a response is received, create a task force to develop a plan with Brooklyn Park if they want to participate or without if they decline. log. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2003 -01, 02, AND 03, CONTRACT 2003 -A, HAPPY HOLLOW AREA STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS Councilmember Nelson had requested that this item be removed from the Consent Agenda for the purpose of discussing that this improvement project is part of the previously approved ten -year plan. He thought it was important for citizens to know that the ten -year plan continues to progress and that he believes future Councils should continue to approve these improvement plans. 07/08/02 -7- RESOLUTION NO. 2002-95 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2003 -01, 02, AND 03, CONTRACT 2003 -A, HAPPY HOLLOW AREA STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 11. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adj ourn the City Council meeting at 7:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. ' /VLM:IJUy L ire City Clerk Mayor 07/08/02 -8-