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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 07-23 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 JULY 23, 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 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, Bob Peppe, and Tim Ricker. 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 Council. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Ricker to adjourn 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, Bob Peppe, and Tim Ricker. 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. 07/23/01 -1- 5. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ricker reported that he attended a League of Minnesota Cities event in St. Paul and discussed some of the issues that had been discussed regarding the 2001 Legislative Session. Councilmember Lasman reported that on July 11, 2001, she attended the Smart Growth seminar, July 12, 2001, an ARM meeting and a Highway 100 meeting, July 13, 2001, the Relay for Life event, and on July 18, 2001, the Crime Prevention meeting. She informed the Council that National Night Out will be on August 7, 2001, Safety Camp in Brooklyn Center will be on August 14 and 15, 2001, and Safety Awareness Day will be on August 29, 2001. If persons were interested in any of these events they may contact the Police Department. Councilmember Peppe reported that on July 11, 2001, he attended the Smart Growth seminar. Councilmember Nelson reported that on July 11, 2001, he attended the Smart Growth seminar, July 12, 2001, he attended the Highway 100 meeting, and on July 18, 2001, an Association of Municipalities Transportation Committee meeting. Mayor Kragness reported that she also attended the Relay for Life event, the Smart Growth seminar, and the Highway 100 meeting. Mayor Kragness read a letter received regarding the Robbinsdale Area Schools Reach Out and Read. Mayor Kragness introduced Representative Hilstrom who was present to discuss with the Council the outcome of the 2001 Legislative Session. Representative Hilstrom reported on the decrease that will be seen in LGA and HACA funds and discussed the benefit that Brooklyn Center will see once the City is able to levy back from the decrease of those funds. She informed the Council that she had worked very hard on getting the residents of Brooklyn Center aware of the fact that the City was not responsible for these actions and that the actions came from the Legislature. Representative Hilstrom discussed the After School Enrichment Grants, the allocated five million dollars for a transit hub in Brooklyn Center, and the 3 to 16 percent decrease residents will see in their taxes. She commended City staff on all the help that was provided to her and asked the Council if they had any questions for her. Councilmember Lasman asked about the After School Enrichment Grant process. Representative Hilstrom discussed that the City of Brooklyn Center's process remains the same and that the process will continue to be competitive. 07/23/01 -2- Representative Hilstrom informed the Council that the Legislature is in the process of planning bonding tours and that if the City of Brooklyn Center is interested in any bonding to get the information to her as soon as possible. Mayor Kragness commended Representative Hilstrom for all her hard work. A representative from the Brooklyn Center High School Theatre addressed the Council to invite the residents of Brooklyn Center to the Brooklyn Center Student Summer Stock musical comedy "Damn Yankees ", a great old- fashioned 1950's musical comedy. The shows will be held on August 1, 2001, at 10:00 a.m., August 2, 3, and 4, 2001, at 7:30 p.m., and on August 5, 2001, at 3:00 p.m. Ticket information can be obtained by calling 763 -561 -2120, extension 453. The representative questioned the Council as to what ideas they would have for fundraising. Mayor Kragness indicated that they might want to contact the Chamber of Commerce. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Nelson made a motion to add agenda item 7h, Resolution Authorizing the City Manager and Staff Into a Feasibility Study with the Brooklyn Center Stadium Committee for the Development of a Community Stadium in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota to be Leased by the Minnesota Twins, seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Ricker to approve the agenda and consent agenda as amended. Motion passed unanimously. 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Ricker to approve the minutes from the July 9, 2001, study and regular sessions. Motion passed unanimously. 6b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Ricker to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. MECHANICAL Sun Mechanical, Inc. 22401 Industrial Boulevard, Rogers Vogel Sheetmetal, Inc. 10684 Lansing Avenue North, Stillwater MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP Luther Mazda 6700 Brooklyn Boulevard 07/23/01 -3- RENTAL Renewal: 4819 Azelia Avenue North Penelope Brown 4207 Lakeside Avenue North, #320 Heinz Pollinger 5316 Russell Avenue North Lewis & Vivian Hedlund 6637 Xerxes Place North Douglas Finch Melrose Gates Apartments Jim Soderberg Initial: 5825 Dupont Avenue North Pal Yang SIGN HANGER Metro Sign Services 9223 Annapolis Lane, Maple Grove 6c. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION TO CONDUCT A RAFFLE FROM ST. ALPHONSUS CHURCH ON OCTOBER 14, 2001 A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Ricker to approve application to conduct a raffle from St. Alphonsus Church on October 14, 2001. Motion passed unanimously. 6d. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE (RAFFLE) AT THE MINNEAPOLIS HILTON ON AUGUST 23, 2001 A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Ricker to approve application for exemption from lawful gambling license (raffle) at the Minneapolis Hilton on August 23, 2001. Motion passed unanimously. 6e. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2001 -16, CONTRACT 2001 -G, SEALCOATING RESOLUTION NO. 2001-97 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2001-16, CONTRACT 2001 -G, SEALCOATING The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Ricker. Motion passed unanimously. 07/23/01 -4- 6f. RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES RESOLUTION NO. 2001-98 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 Ricker. Motion passed unanimously. 7. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 7a. PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2001 TO BE NATIONAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICITION RECOVERY MONTH Mayor Kragness read the Proclamation Declaring September 2001 to be National Alcohol and Drug Addition Recovery Month. A motion by Councilmember Peppe, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adopt Proclamation Declaring September 2001 to be National Alcohol and Drug Addition Recovery Month. Motion passed unanimously. 7b. PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2001 AS PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Mayor Kragness read the Proclamation Declaring September 2001 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Ricker to adopt Proclamation Declaring September 2001 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Motion passed unanimously. 7c. AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE FEEDING OF DEER City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that the proposed ordinance prohibiting the feeding of deer is similar to that in other cities intended to keep the deer population at a level that is supportable by the natural habitat available and to avoid the need to actively manage populations through deer removal. This proposed ordinance would prohibit intentional feeding except for feeding programs conducted by the City or the Department of Natural Resources in association with a deer management plan, or feed provided by Veterinarians, City Animal Control Officers, or County, State, or Federal Game Officers who have deer in their custody. 07/23/01 -5- A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to approve first reading and set second reading and public hearing for August 13, 2001. Motion passed unanimously. 7d. RESOLUTION APPROVING TH 100 FLAP AMENDMENT Mr. McCauley reviewed that the Council had previously approved a preliminary plan for Segment 4 of the Trunk Highway 100 improvement project and the City of Robbinsdale and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) had developed an alternative to the 46` Avenue Bridge and is being offered this evening for formal approval. Councilmember Nelson questioned if the portion of the project on the other side of Highway 100 in the City of Brooklyn Center is changed whether or not the Council will review the project if something were to change with Segment 4. Mr. McCauley responded that the City Council would need to review any changes that would arise. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-99 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING TH 100 FLAP AMENDMENT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7e. REQUEST FROM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 286 Mr. McCauley discussed the request received from Independent School District (ISD) No. 286 to consider a potential land exchange between ISD No. 286 and the City. This exchange proposes ISD No. 286 to locate a new elementary school on Grandview Park land. The City would retain a portion of Grandview Park, Humboldt Avenue would be vacated, and the City would take over the property on which the Earle Brown School is currently located. The proposal is premised upon a successful referendum to authorize the issuance of bonds. City staff had preliminarily reviewed the concepts and believes that it may be feasible to design recreational amenities consistent with our previous planning on a reconfigured Grandview Park. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to refer this matter to the Park and Recreation Commission for their evaluation and recommendations, along with further staff review and evaluation. Motion passed unanimously. 07/23/01 -6- 7f. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP Mr. McCauley reviewed the letter of agreement between the City of Brooklyn Center and Deloitte & Touche, LLP and discussed the purpose of the amendment fee of $6,525 for an additional 72.5 hours of service. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Ricker to authorize the amendment of $6,525 to Deloitte and Touche, LLP. Motion passed unanimously. 7g. UPDATE ON CITY COUNCIL GOALS Mr. McCauley summarized the City Council goals for 2001. Mayor Kragness requested to have parks more involved in Goal 10. 7h. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND STAFF INTO A FEASIBILITY STUDY WITH THE BROOKLYN CENTER STADIUM COMMITTEE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY STADIUM IN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA TO BE LEASED BY THE MINNESOTA TWINS Councilmember Nelson requested that this resolution be put on the agenda and discussed that time is an issue as Representative Hilstrom had discussed the bonding resources need to be identified as soon as possible. Mayor Kragness discussed that the Council had discussed this issue at the study session and some of the Council Members believe that it is premature at this time and suggested waiting until after the Smart Growth study is released on August 20, 2001. Councilmember Peppe requested that a letter be submitted to James Schlesinger (Brookdale Mall Owner) for involvement in the process of seeking support for a stadium in Brooklyn Center. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Ricker to table this resolution to the August 27, 2001, meeting. Motion passed unanimously. 8. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adjourn the City Council meeting at 7:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. q �� City Clerk Mayor 07/23/01 -7-