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Home My WebLink About2002 01-14 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 14, 2002 WEST FIRE STATION — TRAINING ROOM 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Brooklyn Center Council continued from its study session into informal open forum at 6:45 p.m. John Myszkowski, 3106 O'Henry Road, spoke regarding the potential closing of elementary schools in Brooklyn Center by the Osseo School District. Mr. Myszkowski suggested looking at alternate ways to keep the schools open, such as a special assessment against all of the homes in the attendance area. Mayor Kragness advised Mr. Myszkowski that the Council had previously sent a resolution to the Osseo School Board opposing closing any of the schools and urging people to consider attending the School Board meeting. Joel Downer, 7030 Irving Avenue North, spoke to the Council asking them to consider acquiring an automated pawn system for the Police Department. 2. 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 .m. Kragness at 7:01 g p 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Bob Peppe. Councilmember Ricker was absent and excused. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Recording Secretary Laura Beck. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was spoken. 01/14/02 -1- 6. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Lasman reported that she attended the Northwest Human Rights Committee Meeting on December 4, 2001, the Electric Credit Union Ribbon Cutting on December 5, 2001, the Brooklyn Center Special Events Committee on December 7, 2001, the Northwest Human Rights Cross - Cultural Dialog Get Together on December 12, 2001, and the Thunder Alley Kick -Off Event on December 27, 2001. She mentioned that on February 16, 2002, that an event sponsored by the Interfaith Community would be held at the St. Girard Church. sponsoring Councilmember Nelson mentioned that District No. 281 ' s Community Ahead would be spons g the fourth annual We Care About Kids Month starting on February 2, 2002, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Northwest YMCA in New Hope. Mayor Kragness mentioned that the Osseo School Board would be holding a meeting in regards to closing schools on January 15, 2002, at the Osseo Senior High School, 7:00 p.m., and urged residents of Brooklyn Center to attend. Mayor Kragness discussed that the Cross - Cultural Dialogs that Councilmember Lasman had previously mentioned will be February 25, 2002, at Rockford Road Library from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on March 17, 2002, at the Heritage Festival at the Brooklyn Center High School. Mayor Kragness reported that she had been invited to and attended the Celebration for the Hmong New Year on December 29, 2001, and that the event was very impressive. 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA 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 December 10, 2001, regular session and the December 27, 2001, special session. Motion passed unanimously. 7b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. BOWLING ALLEY AMF Earle Brown Lanes 6440 James Circle 01/14/02 -2- GASOLINE SERVICE STATION B.C. Municipal Garage 6844 Shingle Creek Parkway Brookdale Citgo 5710 Xerxes Avenue North Brooklyn Center Conoco 1505 69 Avenue North Christy's Auto Service 5300 Dupont Avenue North Hark's Company 6501 Humboldt Avenue North Holiday Stationstore #292 420 66" Avenue North Humboldt Texaco 6840 Humboldt Avenue North Iten Chevrolet Company 6701 Brooklyn Boulevard Metropolitan Transit 6845 Shingle Creek Parkway Osseo - Brooklyn Bus Company 4435 68`" Avenue North Perfect Car Wash #504 6849 Brooklyn Boulevard Qwest Communications 6540 Shingle Creek Parkway Speedway Super America #4058 1901 57" Avenue North Speedway Super America #4160 6545 West River Road Terry Presler Amoco 6044 Brooklyn Boulevard MECHANICAL Ditter, Inc. 820 Tower Drive, Hamel Green Mechanical Inc 8811 E. Research Center Road, New Hope Newman Mechanical Inc. 1400 East Highway 36, Maplewood PUBLIC DANCE AMF Earle Brown Lanes 6440 James Circle RENTAL Renewal: Marvin Garden Townhomes Redevco Marvin Garden LTD 6037 Brooklyn Boulevard Gerald Fenstad 4220 Lakeside Avenue North Richard Arntson 5547 Lyndale Avenue North Alan Knudson 6100 Summit Dr N (Earle Brown Ter) Frances Lang 4811 Twin Lake Ave Curtis Erickson Initial: 5308 Emerson Avenue North Philip & Ginger Luoma Anderson 6706 Scott Avenue North Tina Langhans 5104 Twin Lake Boulevard Nya Bowman SIGN HANGER Signcrafters 7775 Main Street NE, Fridley 01/14/02 -3- TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT AMF Earle Brown Lanes 6440 James Circle American Legion Post 630 6110 Brooklyn Boulevard Brookdale Citgo 5710 Xerxes Avenue North Brooklyn Center Conoco 1505 69` Avenue North Brooklyn Center Municipal 5625 Xerxes Avenue North Cub Foods 3245 County Road 10 Hark's Company 6501 Humboldt Avenue North Holi Deli Commissary #610 1700 Freeway Boulevard Holiday Stationstore #292 42066 1h Avenue North Humboldt Texaco 6840 Humboldt Avenue North International Food Market 6215 Brooklyn Boulevard JA Tobacco 5625 Xerxes Avenue North Perfect Car Wash #504 6849 Brooklyn Boulevard Rainbow Foods 6350 Brooklyn Boulevard Speedway Super America #4058 190157 1h Avenue North Speedway Super America #4160 6545 West River Road T.G.I. Friday's 2590 Freeway Boulevard Tobacco Deals, Inc. 6300 Brooklyn Boulevard Tobacco Warehouse, Inc. 6014 Shingle Creek Parkway Value Food 6804 Humboldt Avenue North Walgreen Company 6390 Brooklyn Boulevard TAXICAB Salem Ali 373 South Winthrop Street, St. Paul 7c. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE 16 FOOT ROTARY MOWER WITH ATTACHMENTS RESOLUTION NO. 2002-01 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE 16 FOOT ROTARY MOWER WITH ATTACHMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7d. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2002 ENGINEERING BUDGET TO CARRY FORWARD AN UNEXPENDED APPROPRIATION FROM THE 2001 ENGINEERING BUDGET 01/14/02 -4- RESOLUTION NO. 2002-02 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2002 ENGINEERING BUDGET TO CARRY FORWARD AN UNEXPENDED APPROPRIATION FROM THE 2001 ENGINEERING BUDGET The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7e. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH HENNPIN COUNTY REGARDING USE OF THE COUNTY'S ELECTRONIC PROPRIETARY GEOGRAPHICAL DIGITIZED DATA BASE RESOLUTION NO. 2002-03 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH HENNPIN COUNTY REGARDING USE OF THE COUNTY'S ELECTRONIC PROPRIETARY GEOGRAPHICAL DIGITIZED DATA BASE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7f. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BOSSARDT CORPORATION RESOLUTION NO. 2002-04 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BOSSARDT CORPORATION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7g. RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE FULL -TIME EMPLOYEE PAY PLAN FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2002 01/14/02 -5- RESOLUTION NO. 2002-05 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE FULL -TIME EMPLOYEE PAY PLAN FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2002 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7h. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES OF CITY FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 2002-06 Councilmember Nelson 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 Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARING 8a. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE CENTRAL COMMERICAL OVERLAY DISTRICT City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that this proposed ordinance establishing a central commercial overlay district would establish some guidelines to protect and enhance the defined area and exclude uses to include sauna establishments, massage establishments, currency exchanges, pawn shops and secondhand goods dealers that were not compatible with a regional shopping center. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded Councilmember Peppe 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. 2002-01 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: 01/14/02 -6- AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE CENTRAL COMMERICAL OVERLAY DISTRICT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 9. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 9a. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF LES THURS Mayor Kragness read the resolution expressing recognition of and appreciation for the dedicated public service of Les Thurs. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-07 Councilmember Peppe introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF LES THURS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 9b. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND APPRECIATING THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF DAVID ANDERSON Mayor Kragness read the resolution recognizing and appreciation the dedicated public service of David Anderson. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-08 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND APPRECIATING THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF DAVID ANDERSON The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 9e. PROCLAMATION DECLARING WE CARE ABOUT KIDS MONTH Councilmember Nelson read the Proclamation Declaring We Care About Kids Month. 01/14/02 -7- A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adopt Proclamation Declaring We Care About Kids Month. Motion passed unanimously 9d. RESOLUTION AWARDING AUDIT SERVICES AGREEMENT TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE Councilmember Lasman read the resolution awarding audit services to Deloitte & Touche. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-09 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AWARDING AUDIT SERVICES AGREEMENT TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 9e. SELECT PRESIDING OFFICERS — MAYOR PRO TEM AND ACTING MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Kragness requested ratification of Councilmember Peppe as Mayor (President) Pro Tem and Councilmember Lasman as Acting Mayor (President) Pro Tem. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to approve ratification of Councilmember Peppe as Mayor (President) Pro Tem and Councilmember Lasman as Acting Mayor (President) Pro Tem. Motion passed unanimously. 9f. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF MEMBERS WHO HAVE SERVED ON CITY ADVISORY COMMISSIONS Councilmember Peppe read the resolution expressing recognition and appreciation of members who have served on City Advisory Commissions. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-10 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF MEMBERS WHO HAVE SERVED ON CITY ADVISORY COMMISSIONS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 01/14/02 -8- 9g. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO SERVE AS LIAISONS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMISSIONS AND AS CITY REPRESENTATIVES FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OF 2002 Mayor Kragness requested ratification of the following to serve as Liaisons to City Advisory Commissions and as City Representatives for 2002: Financial Commission Councilmember Nelson Housing Commission Councilmember Ricker Regional Human Rights Coalition Councilmember Lasman Park and Recreation Commission Councilmember Peppe Crime Prevention Program Councilmember Lasman NW Suburbs Cable Communications Commission Councilmember Nelson League of Minnesota Cities Councilmember Lasman North Metro Mayor Association Mayor Kragness Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Councilmember Peppe, Councilmember Ricker A motion by Councilmember Peppe, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to ratify the above. Motion passed unanimously. 9h. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMISSIONS Mayor Kragness discussed that letters had been mailed to commissioners who had terms expiring on December 31, 2001, and that the following would like to be reappointed: Financial Commission Jay Hruska 5012 North Lilac Drive Lawrence Peterson 5830 June Avenue North Housing Commission Lloyd Deuel 1606 72nd Avenue North Michael VonDeLinde 5312 Boulder Lane Mark Yelich 6018 Beard Avenue North Park and Recreation Commission Gail Ebert 1613 Irving Lane Don Peterson 3715 58th Avenue North Planning Commission Stephen Erdmann 4919 61 st Avenue North Rex Newman 3107 61 st Avenue North John Whitehead 4807 Wingard Place 01/14/02 -9- Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission Kathleen Ganter 5936 Xerxes Avenue North Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission Rex Newman 3107 61 st Avenue North A motion by Councilmember Peppe, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to ratify the above. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Kragness expressed thanks to those listed above for extending their time of service. 9i. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO NORTHWEST REGIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COALITION Mayor Kragness requested ratification of Pangshoua Yang, 5725 Camden Avenue North, to the Northwest Regional Human Rights Coalition. A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to ratify Mayoral nomination of Pangshoua Yang, 5725 Camden Avenue North, with term expiring December 31, 2004. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Kragness expressed thanks to Ms. Yang for her interest in serving on the coalition. 9j. RESOLUTION DECLARING COMMITMENT TO THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CHARTER, PLEDGING FAIR TREATMENT OF EMPLOYEES, DECLARING AGAINST CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND MISUSE OF POSITIONS Mayor Kragness read the Resolution Declaring Commitment to the Brooklyn Center City Charter, Pledging Fair Treatment of Employees, Declaring Against Conflicts of Interest and Misuse of Positions. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-11 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING COMMITMENT TO THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CHARTER, PLEDGING FAIR TREATMENT OF EMPLOYEES, DECLARING AGAINST CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND MISUSE OF POSITIONS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 01/14/02 -10- 9k. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Mayor Kragness discussed that this resolution would designate the Brooklyn Center Sun -Post as the official newspaper for the City of Brooklyn Center. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-12 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 91. RESOLUTION APPOINTING MICHAEL J. MCCAULEY AS DIRECTOR AND JIM GLASOE AS ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HENNEPIN RECYCLING GROUP Mayor Kragness read the title of this resolution and there was no discussion of the resolution that would appoint Michael J. McCauley as Director and Jim Glasoe as Alternate Director to the Board of Directors of Hennepin Recycling Group. RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -13 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPOINTING MICHAEL J. MCCAULEY AS DIRECTOR AND JIM GLASOE AS ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HENNEPIN RECYCLING GROUP The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 9m. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXCEED THE NUMBER OF SWORN POLICE OFFICER POSITIONS IN THE BUDGET Mr. McCauley discussed that he would like to extend the authorization to exceed the number of sworn police officer positions in the budget for another two -year period and the reasoning behind the request for this authorization. RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -14 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 01/14/02 -11- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXCEED THE NUMBER OF SWORN POLICE OFFICER POSITIONS IN THE BUDGET The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 9n. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO SIGN LABOR AGREEMENT FOR 2002 WITH LELS 82 Mr. McCauley discussed that this resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to sign a Labor Agreement with LELS 82 covers a one -year wage increase of 3.5 percent for union patrols and detectives and that the increase is higher than others negotiated however, in other cities, the basic target is neither at the top or bottom. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-15 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO SIGN LABOR AGREEMENT FOR 2002 WITH LELS 82 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded b Councilmember P g g Y Y Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 90. PROCLAMATION DECLARING JANUARY 21, 2002, AS MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY Mayor Kragness had requested that this Proclamation Declaring January 21, 2002, as Martin Luther King Jr. Day be added to the agenda and approved. She discussed that there will be a display at the Brookdale Library January 15, 2002, to February 5, 2002, during library hours. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adopt Proclamation Declaring January 21, 2002, as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Motion passed unanimously. 10. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adjourn the City Council meeting. Motion passed unanimously. MZW City Clerk Mayor 01/14/02 -12-