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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 10-09 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 OCTOBER 9, 2000 CITY HALL 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Brooklyn Center City Council met for study session at 6:00 p.m. and continued in informal open forum at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, Public Works Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. No one was present at the informal open forum. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded Councilmember Hilstrom to adjourn informal open forum at 6:59 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Father The Pham, St. Alphonsus Church, 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 7:05 p.m. 10/09/00 -1- 4. a. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, Public Works Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. b. FLAG CEREMONY Boy Scout Troop #401 performed a flag ceremony. 5. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Nelson reported that a ribbon cutting ceremony for Twin Lakes II was on October 3, 2000, a program for Together for Kids will be held at the library on October 12, 2000, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., and that on Wednesday, October 11, there will be a meeting on the Highway 100 Project at 6:30 p.m. in Constitution Hall. 6. APPEARANCES Executive Director John Connelly, Minneapolis Metro North Convention & Visitors Bureau, reported that they are on track with the 2000 goals and budget. Mr. Connelly shared with the Council that with Medtronic opening soon in Brooklyn Center, they are hoping to see additional growth in lodging and meeting revenues. Mayor Kragness commended Mr. Connelly and the organization for all the hard work done and the new advertising materials. 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Council Consideration Item 9d, Proclamation Declaring October 22 Through October 28, 2000, as World Population Awareness Week, will be removed from the agenda and tabled to the October 23, 2000, agenda. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the agenda and consent agenda as amended. Motion passed unanimously. 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the minutes from the September 25, 2000, study and regular sessions. Motion passed unanimously. 10/09/00 -2- I 7b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. MECHANICAL Fireworks Fireplace Installation 253 Horizon Avenue, Sartell Sharp Heating and Air 4854 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights RENTAL Renewal: 5137 -39 France Avenue North Randall Tyson 6809 Fremont Place North Terry Hartmann 5400 Sailor Lane Duane Christiansen Twin Lake North Apartments Lang Nelson Associates Initial: 5233 Drew Avenue North James Bagwell SIGN HANGER Crosstown Sign Inc. 10166 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis Electro Neon and Design Inc. 1680 99th Lane NE, Blaine 7c. APPOINT ADDITIONAL ELECTION JUDGES TO SERVE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to appoint Jean Carlson, Terri Sibben, and Luverne Toll as election judges for the General Election on November 7, 2000. Motion passed unanimously. 7d. RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -164 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 Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 10/09/00 -3- 8. PUBLIC HEARING 8a. RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEVY CERTIFICATION TAX RATE INCREASE City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that this public hearing and resolution adoption is required before a levy certification tax rate increase is allowed. The State had a concern over past claims by some cities that they made no increase in property tax rates. This happened even though cities certified an increase in the dollars levied as property tax, but the tax base grew enough that the tax rate did not increase. There is a complicated calculation required in which the County computes what the tax revenue would be if there were no increase in tax base and compares that to the preliminary tax levy. Any increase shown by this calculation requires the City to hold a public hearing and pass a resolution acknowledging that the preliminary tax levy represents a tax increase. A motion by Councilmember Peppe, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the Council. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -165 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEVY CERTIFICATION TAX RATE INCREASE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 9. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 9a. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS CLUB Mayor Kragness read the resolution recognizing the Brooklyn Center Lions Club for their 46 years of dedicated service to the Brooklyn Center Community. 10/09/00 -4- RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -166 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS CLUB The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 9b. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF JOHN MASTLEY'S EAGLE SCOUT LANDSCAPING PROJECT AT EUGENE H. HAGEL ARBORETUM Public Works Director Diane Spector shared pictures of the landscaping project that John Mastley completed at the Eugene H. Hagel Arboretum. Mr. Mastley directed a project which included building a modular block retaining wall which was designed to eliminate erosion and stabilize a bank sloping to the pond. The result of this project will provide a long term impact as it resolves some of the erosion control problems at the Arboretum. Councilmember Hilstrom read the resolution recognizing John Mastleys' Eagle Scout project. RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -167 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF JOHN MASTLEY'S EAGLE SCOUT LANDSCAPING PROJECT AT EUGENE H. HAGEL ARBORETUM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 9c. PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER TO BE VIOLENCE PREVENTION MONTH AND OCTOBER 12, 2000, TO BE TURN OFF THE VIOLENCE DAY A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adopt proclamation declaring October to be Violence Prevention Month and October 12, 2000, to be Turn off the Violence Day. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Nelson read the proclamation. 10/09/00 -5- 9d. PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 22 THROUGH OCTOBER 28, 2000, AS WORLD POPULATION AWARENESS WEEK This item was removed from the agenda and tabled to the October 23, 2000, City Council agenda. 9e. PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 16 -20, 2000, NATIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN'S WEEK A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adopt Proclamation Declaring October 16 -20, 2000, National Business Women's Week. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lasman read the proclamation. 9f. REPORT ON SEH FRANCE AVENUE STUDY Mr. McCauley reported that SEH met with residents on August 29, 2000, to receive comments and concerns regarding the routing of France Avenue after Highway 100 construction and that they had been working on collecting data to respond to 77 questions and comments. The original plan was to meet with residents at the end of September; however, due to the time required to collect data, the follow -up meeting with residents had been scheduled for October 11, 2000. After the meeting with residents SEH will make a formal presentation to the City Council of the results at the October 23, 2000, or November 13, 2000, City Council meeting. Following the formal presentation the recommendation will be placed on a subsequent City Council agenda for City Council action and direction on the project. 9g. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES RELATING TO AMUSEMENT DEVICES Mr. McCauley discussed there had been some legal challenge to the fee for amusement vendors license and this ordinance amendment would eliminate the amusement vendors license entirely. There are currently seven amusement vendors in the City which contributes to $1050 in revenues for amusement vendors license fees. However, the cost of legal expenses would exceed the $1050 for criminal prosecution or for defense of a civil suit. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve first reading of ordinance and set second reading and public hearing for November 13, 2000. Motion passed unanimously. 10/09/00 -6- 9h. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF BROOKLYN BOULEVARD, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -04, BROOKLYN BOULEVARD RECONSTRUCTION, 64TH TO 71ST, AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -16, BROOKLYN BOULEVARD ENHANCEMENTS, 64TH TO NORTH CITY LIMITS, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS Public Works Director Diane Spector discussed that this resolution would authorize a construction agreement with Hennepin County for the Brooklyn Boulevard roadway and Phase I1 of the Brooklyn Boulevard enhancements projects. The Phase II enhancements are those that were most cost - effectively completed with the roadway project which included the colored concrete edge strips and radiuses, and the installation of the decorative street lights and bases. This agreement does not include the Phase I or Phase III enhancements. Councilmember Hilstrom asked about the building demolition. Ms. Spector informed the Council that the demolition is the County's responsibility and that she believes the demolition will be done by the end of the year. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-168 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF BROOKLYN BOULEVARD, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -04, BROOKLYN BOULEVARD RECONSTRUCTION, 64TH TO 71ST, AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -16, BROOKLYN BOULEVARD ENHANCEMENTS, 64TH TO NORTH CITY LIMITS, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 9i. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MN/DOT AND HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF BROOKLYN BOULEVARD, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -04, BROOKLYN BOULEVARD RECONSTRUCTION, 64TH TO 71ST, AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION Mr. McCauley discussed this agreement would allow the Brooklyn Boulevard roadway improvements and enhancements to move forward. 10/09/00 -7- RESOLUTION NO. 2000-169 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MN/DOT AND HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF BROOKLYN BOULEVARD, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -04, BROOKLYN BOULEVARD RECONSTRUCTION, 64TH TO 71 ST, AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 9j. STAFF REPORT RE: GRANT APPLICATION FOR A NEW GRANDVIEW PARK SHELTER BUILDING Mr. McCauley reported that a grant application has been prepared for the construction of a larger than typical shelter building to be designated as the Youth Activities Center at Grandview Park, The Youth Activities Center is intended to provide multi - purpose space for after school and other events and programming. The grant request is for $100,000 to supplement the $200,000 included in the draft CIP for the Grandview building. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to approve the grant application. Motion passed unanimously. 9k. RESOLUTION APPROVING YEAR 2000 LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND TEAMSTERS LOCAL NO. 320 Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution would approve the Year 2000 Labor Agreement between the City of Brooklyn Center and Teamsters Local No. 320. An interest arbitration award was made on August 28, 2000, RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -170 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING YEAR 2000 LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND TEAMSTERS LOCAL NO. 320 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 10/09/00 -8- 91. REPORT ON STATUS OF ENFORCEMENT OF DECEMBER 1985 AGREEMENT LOT 1, BLOCK 1, BROOKLYN FARM SUBDIVISION Mr. McCauley reported that no enforcement action has been taken on the December 1985 Agreement of Lot 1, Block 1, Brooklyn Farm Subdivision. There has been discussions with the owner of the property and a possible acquisition may come before the City Council at the October 23, 2000, City Council meeting. 10. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adjourn the City Council meeting at 7:50 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. a City Clerk Mayor 10/09/00 -9-