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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 01-22 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 JANUARY 22, 2001 CITY HALL 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Council continued from the study session into informal open forum at 6:41 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Bob 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 wished to address the City Council. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM A motion by Councilmember Peppe, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adj ourn informal open forum at 6:49 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 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, and Bob 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. 01/22/01 -1- II I 5. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Lasman reported that she attended the Year 2000 Celebration meeting on January 9, 2001, the Park and Recreation Commission Meeting on January 16, 2001, and the Crime Prevention meeting on January 17, 2001. She shared news about some of the upcoming events that are as follows: Sunday in the Park February 3, 2001 Brooklyn Center's 90' Birthday Celebration February 10, 2001 Golf Fundraiser May 18, 2001 Annual Awards Night April 18, 2001 Mayor Kragness reported that at the 90"' Birthday Celebration materials will be accepted for another time capsule and that if anyone is interested to contact Sue LaCrosse at the Community Center for more information. Mayor Kragness reported that she attended the Mayors Conference in Washington and that she brought back lots of good information for the City. Councilmember Nelson reported that he also attended the Year 2000 Celebration meeting on January 9, 2001, and attended the Housing Commission meeting on January 16, 2001. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the minutes from the January 8, 2001, study and regular sessions. 6b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. RENTAL Renewal: 4708 Lakeview Ave N Gary Scherber 3306 Lawrence Road Todd Bleeker 4811 Lakeview Ave N Karen Fobbe 01/22/01 -2- i TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT Rainbow Foods 5350 Brooklyn Boulevard 6c. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENE (RAFFLE) FROM ANOKA COUNTY PHEASANTS FOREVER A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve an application for exemption from lawful gambling license (raffle) from Anoka County Pheasants Forever. Motion passed unanimously. 6d. RESOLUTION SETTING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND INTERNAL LOAN INTEREST RATES FOR THE YEAR 2001 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-17 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION SETTING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND INTERNAL LOAN INTEREST RATES FOR THE YEAR 2001 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 6e. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES OF CITY FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -18 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES OF CITY FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 6f. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING 2001 PLANTING LIST OF ALLOWABLE BOUELVARD TREE SPECIES RESOLUTION NO. 2001-19 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 01/22/01 -3- RESOLUTION DESIGNATING 2001 PLANTING LIST OF ALLOWABLE BOUELVARD TREE SPECIES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 6g. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY REGARDING USE OF THE COUNTY'S ELECTRONIC PROPRITARY GEOGRAPHICAL DIGITIZED DATA BASE RESOLUTION NO. 2001-20 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY REGARDING USE OF THE COUNTY'S ELECTRONIC PROPRITARY GEOGRAPHICAL DIGITIZED DATA BASE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 7. PLANNING COMMISION ITEM 7a. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2001-001 SUBMITTED BY LINDA H. THIBODEAUX, ON BEHALF OF THE KIDS DOMINION PRESCHOOL. REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN SERVED AT THE KIDS DOMINION PRESCHOOL LOCATED IN THE JEHOVAH — JIREH CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, 6120 XERXES AVENUE NORTH. THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION AT IT JANUARY 11, 2001, MEETING. Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren outlined Planning Commission Application No. 2001- 001 submitted by Linda H. Thibodeaux on behalf of The Kids Dominion Preschool for a request of a special use permit amendment to increase the number of children served at The Kids Dominion Preschool located in the Jehovah — Jireh Church of God in Christ, 6120 Xerxes Avenue North. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this application at its January 11, 2001, meeting subject to the following conditions: 1. The amended special use permit is issued to allow a child care /day care facility serving up to 42 children in a preschool and after school program. Any expansion or alternation of this operation will require an amended to the special use permit. 01/22/01 -4- 2. The child care /day care operation shall receive the proper licensing from the Minnesota Department of Human Services and a copy of the license shall be kept on file with the City. 3. The premises will be brought into compliance with applicable State and Local regulations relating to fire safety, health, and building code standards for this operation as determined by the Building Official and Fire Chief. 4. The special use permit is subject to all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. Any violation thereof may be grounds for revocation. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve Planning Commission Application No. 2001 -001 subject to the above listed conditions. Motion passed unanimously. 8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 8a. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF JERRY OLSON Mayor Kragness read the resolution expressing recognition of and appreciation for the dedicated public service if Jerry Olson. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-21 Councilmember Peppe introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF JERRY OLSON The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 8b. AMEND 2001 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE City Manager Michael McCauley requested that the Council consider amending the 2001 City Council meeting schedule starting times for March 5, 2001, and April 16, 2001, to 7:00 p.m. A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to amend the 2001 City Council meeting scheduled dates of March 5, 2001, and April 16, 2001, to 7:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 01/22/01 -5- i 8c. CITY CONTRIBUTION TO MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION Mr. McCauley discussed the City Council recently approved a resolution opposing the expansion of wine sales into grocery stores and that the Minnesota Municipal Beverage Association has requested a $5,000 contribution from the City to wage a public relations effort to counter a proposal being introduced to allow wine to be sold in grocery stores. It is recommended that a contribution of $2,000 be approved at this time since the liquor enterprise is still in the process of establishing revenues after reducing the number of store sites and opening a new store. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to approve $2,000 for a contribution to the Minnesota Municipal Beverage Association. Motion passed unanimously. 8d. REQUEST FROM CITY OF ROBBINSDALE FOR TH 100 COST PARTICIPATION Mr. McCauley discussed the City of Robbinsdale has requested $16,500 for cost participation in additional engineering studies required to obtain Mn/DOT approval of Robbinsdale's frontage road option for Indiana Avenue neighborhood access. This work would be internal to Robbinsdale and it is recommended that the City Council not approve to participate financially in the work requested since the study related only to fund Robbinsdale. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to not approve the $16,500 request from the City of Robbinsdale. Motion passed unanimously. 8e. STAFF REPORT REGARDING CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE WATER TOWER STORAGE - RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2001- 14, CONSTRUCTION OF A STORAGE BUILDING AT CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE Public Works Director Diane Spector reported on the project regarding the Centerbrook Golf Course water tower storage and discussed that the resolution before the Council this evening would be to establish the project to complete the construction. If the Council approves the resolution, staff would return the project plans to the Park and Recreation Commission for approval and the City Council would again see this project with a more detailed plan and a final cost estimate if approved by the Park and Recreation Commission. Mayor Kragness asked if the project would accommodate usage in years to come and if the area would be secured. Ms. Spector responded that the storage would accommodate usage in years to come and that the area will be secured with fencing and lighting. 01/22/01 -6- RESOLUTION NO. 2001-22 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2001-14, CONSTRUCTION OF A STORAGE BUILDING AT CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 8f. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2001-01,02, AND 03, GARDEN CITY NORTH STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS Ms. Spector outlined the project and informed the Council that there had been two informational meetings and that two mailings had been mailed to all property owners in the area with surveys requesting input from residents on the project and various issues. The informational meetings were generally positive in nature with the majority of questions and concerns relating to specific construction issues. Councilmember Nelson inquired about the assessment costs for residents and comparisons from previous years. Ms. Spector informed the Council that the increase is based on the Construction Index and that this year the increase was four percent. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-23 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2001 -01, 02, AND 03, GARDEN CITY NORTH STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 01/22/01 -7- 8g. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER ORDINANCES REGARDING MANAGEMENT OF THE RIGHT OF WAY Mr. McCauley discussed that this ordinance amendment to Chapter 25 would bring the City up to date with the existing Public Utilities Commission (PUC) rules as well as create more consistency with the City's Ordinance and other agencies, and updates the changes necessary to prepare the City for the planned cable over builds expected this spring. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 25 of the Brooklyn Center Ordinances regarding management of the right of way and to approve second reading and public hearing for February 26, 2001. Motion passed unanimously. 8h. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF RIGHT OF WAY PERMIT FEES Mr. McCauley discussed u e this resolution relates to the above mentioned ordinance amendment and would recover the administrative costs associated with managing the permits. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-24 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF RIGHT OF WAY PERMIT FEES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 9. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adjourn the City Council meeting at 7:37 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. C ,�&WIXMA�kt City Clerk Mayor 01/22/01 -8-