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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 10-23 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 OCTOBER 23, 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 6:40 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. Bob Hill, 4701 Twin Lake Boulevard, addressed the Council regarding the France Avenue Study and shared his concern and suggestions regarding the project. Mr. Hill also questioned the removal of the sand beach at Twin Lake and questioned when a design will be shared on how the removal will be done. Public Works Director Diane Spector informed Mr. Hill that the neighborhood will be notified when a meeting date has been scheduled. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adjourn informal open forum at 6:50 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Mayor Myrna 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 7:02 p.m. 10/23/00 -1- 4. 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, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, Public Works Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. 5. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Nelson reported that he attended the following: the France Avenue Study meeting on November 11, 2000, the Together for Kids, Making Peace Campaign sponsored by the Department of Public Safety on November 12, 2000, and the ribbon cutting for Highway 610, the Rotary recognition of the Lions, and the Park and Recreation meeting on November 17, 2000. Councilmember Nelson shared that the Northwest Suburbs Cable Commission public hearing for October 26, 2000, had been postponed and that the public hearing will be on November 9, 2000. Mayor Kragness reported that she also attended the 610 ribbon cutting and Rotary recognition ofthe Lions and that she was happy to represent Brooklyn Center. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Lasman requested that Council Consideration Item l Ob, Resolution Adopting Goals for 2001, be removed from the agenda. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the agenda and consent agenda as amended. Motion passed unanimously. 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the minutes from the October 9, 2000, study and regular sessions, and the October 16, 2000, general work session. Motion passed unanimously. 6b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. 10/23/00 -2- AMUSEMENT DEVICE - OPERATOR Regal Cinemas Inc. 5420 Camden Avenue North MECHANICAL One Way Building Services, Inc. 5250 West 74th Street, Edina RENTAL Renewal: 3218 63rd Avenue North Eugene Hess Initial: 5445 Lyndale Avenue North Kent Bauer SIGN HANGER Twin Cities Sign Images, Inc. 17201 113th Avenue North, Osseo 6c. PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 22 -28, 2000, AS WORLD POPULATION AWARENESS WEEK -THIS ITEM WAS TABLED AT THE OCTOBER 9, 2000, MEETING. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adopt Proclamation Declaring October 22 -28, 2000, as World Population Awareness Week. Motion passed unanimously. 6d. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -20, CONTRACT 99 -L, AZELIA AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -171 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -20, CONTRACT 99 -L, AZELIA AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 6e. RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATED SALE OF $735,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2000A 10/23/00 -3- RESOLUTION NO. 2000-172 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATED SALE OF $735,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2000A The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 7. RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS Mayor Kragness and Council Members distributed certificates to persons who were present and nominated for a random act of kindness. The following list is of persons who were nominated for a random act of kindness: Rita Ascher Jeff Basche Stefani Egnell Stephanie Troup Sarah Littlefield Brittany Rawson Jennifer Troup Jayme Budde Lisa Schumacher Lillian Rood Jessica Miller Dave Anderson Gertie Anderson Lucy Harbinson Vicki Mattiuz Karen Tirrell Nancy Madden Peg Snesrud Carolea Nord Gail Lundquist Alice Purdham Juanita Berthelson Those persons who were nominated and not present will receive their certificates by mail. S. PUBLIC HEARING 8a. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING BUILDING SETBACKS ALONG MAJOR THOROUGHFARES City Manager Michael McCauley discussed this ordinance amendment would modify building setbacks for commercial buildings located along major thoroughfares in the City consistent with the studies for Brooklyn Boulevard and requested the Council open the public hearing for public input. 10/23/00 -4- I A motion by Councilmember Lasman, 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 Peppe to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 2000-11 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING BUILDING SETBACKS ALONG MAJOR THOROUGHFARES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEM 9a. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2000-022 SUBMITTED BY MID CONTINENT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER, COMMERS- CLOVER II, LLP. REQUEST FOR SITE AND BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT AN 11 STALL GARAGE AT 6331, 6401, AND 6425 BEARD AVENUE NORTH. THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION AT ITS OCTOBER 12, 2000, MEETING. Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren discussed Planning Commission Application No. 2000 - 022 submitted by Mid Continent Management Corporation on behalf of the owner, Commers- Clover II, LLP, to construct an 11 stall garage on the property addressed 6331, 6401, and 6425 Beard Avenue North. The property is zoned R -5 and is located on the west side of Beard Avenue, south of 65th Avenue North, and is surrounded by 65th Avenue on the north with single - family homes on the opposite side of the street; the Rainbow development complex which is zoned C -2 on the south; and other R -5 zoned property containing the Garden City Court Apartments on the west. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this application subject to the following conditions: 1. The building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 10/23/00 -5- 2. Grading and drainage plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits. 3. The plans shall be modified prior to the issuance of permits to provide opaque screening of the trash container area including opaque screening on any gate serving this area. The use of plastic slats woven between chain link is not acceptable as a means of meeting this opaque screening requirement. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to approve Planning Commission Application No. 2000 -022 subject to the above listed conditions. Motion passed unanimously. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. RESOLUTIONS RECOGNIZING AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION 1. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE GIFT OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS CLUB IN SUPPORT OF OUR ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY RESOLUTION NO. 2000-173 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE GIFT OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS CLUB IN SUPPORT OF OUR ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 2. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICE OF LEONARD E. LINDQUIST RESOLUTION NO. 2000-174 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICE OF LEONARD E. LINDQUIST 10/23/00 -6- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 10b. RESOLUTION ADOPTING GOALS FOR 2001 This item was removed from the agenda. loc. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING COMPLIANCE ORDER Mr. McCauley discussed this ordinance amendment would allow compliance orders to be sent by first class mail rather than registered mail and is on the agenda for first reading approval and to set second reading and public hearing for November 27, 2000. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve first reading and set second reading and public hearing for November 27, 2000. Motion passed unanimously. 10d. RESOLUTION ELECTING TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES ACCOUNT PROGRAM UNDER THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution would continue participation in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act for the calendar year 2001. The City has met its affordable housing goals. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-175 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ELECTING TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES ACCOUNT PROGRAM UNDER THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 10/23/00 -7- 10e. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL AGREEMENT WITH MN/DOT AND HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON BROOKLYN BOULEVARD AT THE TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. 94 SOUTH AND NORTH RAMPS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -04, BROOKLYN BOULEVARD RECONSTRUCTION, 64TH TO 71ST Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution would authorize a traffic control signal agreement for traffic lights located at Brooklyn Boulevard and the north and south ramps to Highway 94 in conjunction with the Brooklyn Boulevard project. The Council previously authorized a construction management agreement and construction cooperative agreement with Hennepin County and a separate agreement is needed for the traffic signals. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-176 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING E O G XECUTION OF A TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL AGREEMENT WITH MN/DOT AND HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON BROOKLYN BOULEVARD AT THE TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. 94 SOUTH AND NORTH RAMPS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -04, BROOKLYN BOULEVARD RECONSTRUCTION, 64TH TO 71 ST The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember g g Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. lot RECOMMENDATION FROM PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGARDING INTERSTATE 694 STORM WATER PONDING Mr. McCauley reviewed the Park and Recreation Commission recommendation related to the need for, and potential locations of, storm water ponds needed as part of the pending widening of Interstate 694. The Park and Recreation Commission is recommending the City Council approve the option of locating a second pond on the North Memorial site rather than impacting City park land or removing houses. Council discussed options and alternatives. Councilmember Nelson moved to select the North Memorial site as the preferred location for a storm water detention pond, seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 10/23/00 -8- log. STATUS OF 2000 COUNCIL GOALS Mr. McCauley outlined the status of the 2000 Council goals. 10h. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WATER AND SANITARY SEWER HOOKUP CHARGE POLICY Mr. McCauley discussed this ordinance amendment would eliminate the current policy of referring back to previous special assessments for utility hookup and replace it with a policy which requires all properties making connection to the system to pay a flat rate based on property type and size. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve first reading of ordinance and set second reading and public hearing for November 27, 2000. Motion passed unanimously. 10i. CITY MANAGER'S ANNUAL REVIEW Mayor Kragness requested that the City Manager's annual review be set for December 4, 2000, at 6:00 P.M. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to set special meeting for City Manager's annual review for December 4, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 11. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to adjourn the City Council meeting at 7:42 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayor 10/23/00 -9-