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Home My WebLink About2001 11-13 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 NOVEMBER 13, 2001 WEST FIRE STATION — TRAINING ROOM 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: 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 Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn informal open forum at 6:54 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION A moment of silence was offered. 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. 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, Bob Peppe, and Tim Ricker. Also present: Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, Public Works Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. I 11/13/01 -1- 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was spoken. 6. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Nelson reported that he attended the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications meeting on October 25, 2001, and that there was no quorum. The next meeting will be at the end of November to discuss the budget for 2002. Councilmember Lasman reported that on October 30, 2001, she had been invited to judge a pumpkin decorating /carving contest of the St. Alphonsus Cub Scout Pack. She also attended a Year 2000 Celebration meeting and discussed that the Year 2000 Celebration Committee will sponsor a birthday party for Brooklyn Center and that more information will come at later date. Mayor Kragness reported that the Council meetings are now being temporarily held at the West Fire Station, that she attended an Eagle Court of Honor for Brandon Lanier, and a Community Leadership Awards Ceremony on November 8, 2001. 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Nelson requested that Consent Agenda Item 7g, Resolution Establishing 2002 Street and Storm Drainage Special Assessment Rates, be removed and added to Council Consideration as 9j so that the City Manager could explain the 2002 rates for clarification. 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 A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the minutes from the October 22, 2001, 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. MECHANICAL Capital City Heating & A/C Inc. 400 East Horsehoe Drive, Shoreview Ramsey Heating & Cooling 15430 Nowthen Blvd., Ramsey Superior Heating A/C & Electric 21322 d Avenue North, Anoka 11/13/01 -2- MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP Brooklyn Center Motors, LLC (dba Luther Brookdale Chrysler Jeep) 6121 Brooklyn Boulevard RENTAL Initial: 4702 68" Avenue North Christopher LeBarron/Kristina Johnson 5424 70 "' Circle North Mary Turcotte 4201 Lakeside Avenue North, #201 Jack Hansen 3100 O'Henry Road Steve Moore 6401 Scott Avenue North Glenn Berscheit SIGN HANGER DeMars Signs 41093 d Avenue NW, Coon Rapids Leroy Signs, Inc. 6325 Welcome Avenue, Brooklyn Park Minnesota Sign Co. 791 South Garfield, Cambridge TAXICAB Abduikarim Warsame 2515 South 9 Street, Minneapolis 7c. APPROVAL OF DENTAL INSURANCE RATES A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the proposed dental insurance rates. Motion passed unanimously. 7d. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING FUND TRANSFERS TO THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND RESOLUTION NO. 2001-149 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING FUND TRANSFERS TO THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7e. APPROVAL OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE RELEASE FOR EXTENDED STAY AMERICA AT 2701 FREEWAY BOULEVARD 11/13/01 -3- A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve site performance guarantee release for Extended Stay America at 2701 Freeway Boulevard. Motion passed unanimously. 7f. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS TO LEASE SPACE ON WATER TOWERS #2 AND #3 TO NEXTEL FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING ADDITIONAL WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS RESOLUTION NO. 2001-150 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS TO LEASE SPACE ON WATER TOWERS #2 AND #3 TO NEXTEL FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING ADDITIONAL WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7g. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2002 STREET AND STORM DRAINAGE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATES This item was removed and placed on Council Consideration as item 9j. 7h. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SUBURBAN HENNEPIN REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TRAIL FROM TH 100 TO BROOKDALE RESOLUTION NO. 2001-151 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SUBURBAN HENNEPIN REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TRAIL FROM TH 100 TO BROOKDALE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 11/13/01 -4- 7i. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2001 PAY PLAN TO BE CONSISTENT WITH TEAMSTERS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT AND AMENDING PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS TO CLARIFY AUTHORITY TO REIMBURSE MOVING EXPENSES RESOLUTION NO. 2001-152 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2001 PAY PLAN TO BE CONSISTENT WITH TEAMSTERS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT AND AMENDING PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS TO CLARIFY AUTHORITY TO REIMBURSE MOVING EXPENSES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. S. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8a. AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN UTILITY EASEMENTS IN BROOKLYN 55 ADDITION City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that the City Council approved the final plat for BROOKLYN 55 ADDITION on July 9, 2001, and that this ordinance vacating certain utility easements in BROOKLYN 55 ADDITION would eliminate an overlap at this time rather than further encumber the property with duplicate easements. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to continue 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. 2001-18 Councilmember Peppe introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN UTILITY EASEMENTS IN BROOKLYN 55 ADDITION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 11/13/01 -5- 8b. CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR A CURRENCY EXCHANGE LICENSE FROM COMMUNITY MONEY CENTERS, INC. DBA MONEY CENTERS, 6219 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A CURRENCY EXCHANGE LICENSE TO COMMUNITY MONEY CENTERS, INC. DBA MONEY CENTERS, 6219 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD, BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA Mr. McCauley discussed that the Minnesota Department of Commerce is required to submit any application for licensure as a currency exchange to the governing body of the municipality in which the currency exchange proposed to conduct business and that the governing municipality is to render a decision regarding issuance or denial of the license. Mr. McCauley informed the Council that there had been no unusual reports from the Police Department and suggested that the Council consider approving the renewal. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the Council. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-153 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A CURRENCY EXCHANGE LICENSE TO COMMUNITY MONEY CENTERS, INC. DBA MONEY CENTERS, 6219 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD, BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 9. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 9a. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE GIFTS OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS CLUB IN SUPPORT OF OUR HALLOWEEN PARTY AND SAFETY CAMP ACTIVITIES 11/13/01 -6- Mayor Kragness discussed that this resolution would express appreciation for the donation of $400 designated to support the annual Halloween Party and $500 designated to support summer Safety Camp activities. RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -154 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE GIFTS OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS CLUB IN SUPPORT OF OUR HALLOWEEN PARTY AND SAFETY CAMP ACTIVITIES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Ricker. Motion passed unanimously. 9b. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION FOR AND APPRECIATION OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATING IN BROOKLYN CENTER'S ADOPT -A -PARK, ADOPT -A- TRAIL, AND ADOPT -A- STREET PROGRAMS Mayor Kragness read the resolution expressing recognition for and appreciation of the public service of organizations participating in the Brooklyn Center's Adopt -A -Park, Adopt -A- Trail, and Adopt -A- Street Programs that are as follows: Allina Receivable Services Applebee's Barnacle Bill's Steak & Seafood Boy Scout Troop #401 Boy Scout Troop #454 Boy Scout Troop #299 Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth Brooklyn Center High School Centaurs Eclipse Program Brooklyn Center Lions Club Brooklyn Center Lioness Club Brooklyn Center Park & Recreation Commission Brooklyn Center Rotary Club Brooklyn United Methodist Church Brookpark Dental Center Bullfrogs and Butterflies Childcare Children's Residential Services Cub Scouts Pack 299 Cub Scouts Pack 401 11/13/01 -7- I Cub Scouts Pack 454 Earle Brown School Community Evergreen Park School & PTO Friends of Freeway Park Friends of Riverdale Park Garden City Elementary Jill White Kids On The Move Daycare Looney Weavers Minneapolis North Hilton Staff Orchard Lane Elementary School Palmer Lake Elementary Ray and Dolores Beach Rise Creative Partnerships Riverwood Neighborhood Association Target, Brooklyn Center "Good Neighbors" Tim Olson Willow Lane Student Council RESOLUTION NO. 2001-155 Councilmember Peppe introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION FOR AND APPRECIATION OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATING IN BROOKLYN CENTER'S ADOPT -A- PARK, ADOPT -A- TRAIL, AND ADOPT -A- STREET PROGRAMS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 9c. JOINT RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONCURRENT DETACHMENT FROM BROOKLYN CENTER AND ANNEXATION TO ROBBINSDALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY SOUTH OF TH 100 PURSUANT TO MINN. STAT. § 414.061 Mr. McCauley discussed that one issue had arisen with the acquiring of some properties in Brooklyn Center as part of this detachment and suggested that the Council may wish to table this item to the November 26, 2001, meeting. A motion by Councilmember Nelson , seconded by Councilmember Lasman to table this resolution to the November 26, 2001, meeting. Motion passed unanimously. 11/13/01 -8- 9d. 2002 PUBLIC UTILITY AND SERVICE CHARGE RATE STUDY - Resolution Adopting the 2002 Water Utility Rate Schedule - Resolution Adopting the 2002 Sanitary Sewer Utility Rate Schedule - Resolution Adopting the 2002 Storm Drainage Utility Rate Schedule - Resolution Adopting the 2002 Recycling Rates - Resolution Adopting the 2002 Street Light Service District Rate Schedule - Resolution Adopting the 2002 Water and Sanitary Sewer Connection Charges Mr. McCauley discussed that the Council and Financial Commission recently met to discuss the 2002 public utility and service charge rate study and recapped what the rates for 2002 would be if approved this evening. Councilmember Nelson expressed concern regarding the street light service charge of three dollars and the addition of one cent for the resolution relating to water in the City. He suggested starting the new service charge for street light service at one dollar and work up to the amount of three dollars and to add one cent to the resolution regarding the water usage in Brooklyn Center due to the attacks from September 11, 2001. Mayor Kragness reminded Councilmember Nelson that the Council had previously discussed these rates and that the Council was in consensus at the time of discussion. She asked Councilmember Nelson if he was changing his mind on these rates at this time. Councilmember Nelson said he was not comfortable with the three dollar rate and requested that the resolutions be adopted separately and not with one motion. RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -156 Councilmember Peppe introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2002 WATER UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-157 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2002 SANITARY SEWER UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 11/13/01 -9- I RESOLUTION NO. 2001-158 Councilmember Ricker introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2002 STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-159 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2002 RECYCLING RATES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-160 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2002 STREET LIGHT SERVICE DISTRICT RATE SCHEDULE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Councilmember Nelson voted against the motion. Motion passed. RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -161 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2002 WATER AND SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION CHARGES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion . assed unanimously. Y 9e. RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGARDING A SOCCER FIELD AT NORTHPORT PARK 11/13/01 -10- Mr. McCauley asked Public Works Director Diane Spector to review the recommendation from the Park and Recreation Commission regarding a soccer field at Northport Park and requested approval of eliminating the west softball field and replacing it with a soccer field. Ms. Spector informed the Council that staff also recommends that the soccer field be irrigated to help promote healthy turf at an estimated cost of $10,000. These funds would be available in the CIP for 2002. Councilmember Lasman questioned the use with the expansion of a soccer field and if the usage would be for adults and youth. Ms. Spector informed the Council that the fields would be used for adult and youth usage and that the Park and Recreation Commission is working with the School District regarding usage of the field. A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the elimination of the west softball field and replacement with a soccer field. Motion passed unanimously. 9E RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGARDING BASKETBALL COURTS AT WILLOW LANE PARK AND CENTRAL PARK Mr. McCauley discussed that the Park and Recreation Commission recommended that the Council consider converting up to four of the tennis courts to basketball courts. Staff reviewed this recommendation and recommends that two of the four tennis courts be converted to basketball courts, keeping two tennis courts. A motion by Councilmember Peppe, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the conversion of two tennis courts at Central Park to basketball courts and elimination of basketball courts at Willow Lane except for a half court for construction in 2002. Motion passed unanimously. 9g. RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGARDING AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE REQUEST - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEVELOPMENT OF A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 WITH THE BROOKLYN CENTER AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE FOR RECREATIONAL SERVICES FOR BROOKLYN CENTER YOUTH Mr. McCauley discussed that the Park and Recreation Commission is requesting that the City Council enter into a contract with the American Little League to provide recreational services to the youth of Brooklyn Center in the amount of $5,000 which will assist them in making improvements to their facilities. 11/13/01 -11- Fred Dinger, 3219 64"' Avenue North, addressed the Council to discuss that the project was estimated originally at $10,000 and that the new figure is $11,650. The Little League has $5,000 of their own money and had received $2,000 from the Minnesota Twins. Mr. Dinger believes that they will be able to raise the remaining money needed for the improvements. Mr. Dinger provided his home phone number of 560 -2914 if any person was interested in helping with fundraising. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-162 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEVELOPMENT OF A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 WITH THE BROOKLYN CENTER AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE FOR RECREATIONAL SERVICES FOR BROOKLYN CENTER YOUTH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 9h. RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH MINNESOTA TEAMSTERS PUBLIC AND LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEES' UNION LOCAL NO. 320 FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2001 AND 2002 Mr. McCauley discussed that the City has negotiated with the Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees' Union Local No. 320 for a contract for the years 2001 and 2002. This resolution would authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract with the Teamsters Local No. 320 effective January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2002. RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -163 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH MINNESOTA TEAMSTERS PUBLIC AND LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEES' UNION LOCAL NO. 320 FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2001 AND 2002 I The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 9i. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION FOR AND APPRECIATION OF FAIR OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS PROGRAM 11/13/01 -12- Mayor Kragness discussed that Fair Oaks Elementary School nominated four classrooms after the Council recognized and presented certificates to nominees for Random Acts of Kindness and that this resolution would recognize the four classrooms nominated. RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -164 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION FOR AND APPRECIATION OF FAIR OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS PROGRAM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 9j. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2002 STREET AND STORM DRAINAGE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATES Mr. McCauley discussed that this resolution would establish special assessments for 2002 to be increased to a per unit rate for street reconstruction of $2,400 per parcel and for storm drainage improvements of $790 per parcel. Total assessments for 2002 would then be $3,190 per parcel, compared to $3,040 in 2001, which is a 5.2 percent increase. These are rates that would need to be continued to assess about 38 percent of the project cost. RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -165 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2002 STREET AND STORM DRAINAGE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 10. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Ricker to adjourn the City Council meeting at 7:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. J" _ _ A4--a/�t City Clerk Mayor 11/13/01 -13-