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Home My WebLink About2002 01-28 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 28, 2002 WEST FIRE STATION — TRAINING ROOM 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Brooklyn Center City Council continued from its 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, Attorney Daniel Greensweig, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. No one wished to address the Council. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Council adjourn informal open forum at 6:56 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Mayor Kragness offered an 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 7:01 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, Attorney Daniel Greensweig, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. 01/28/02 -1- 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was spoken. 6. COUNCIL REPORT Mayor Kragness informed the audience that Representative Hilstrom and Representative Greiling were co- chairing a meeting of the House DFL Caucus at Orchard Lane School from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. this evening to take input on the situation facing schools and encouraged anyone that would be able to attend to attend and provide input. Councilmember Nelson reported that he attended the Earle Brown Days Committee meeting on January 15, 2002, and on January 17 and 24, 2002, the Brooklyn Center Special Events Committee meetings. He discussed that the Brooklyn Center Special Events Committee continues to plan for the 91" Birthday Celebration that will be held on February 9, 2002. He also attended a D.A.R.E. Program and the Southwest Area Street Improvement Project meeting on January 24, 2002. Councilmember Nelson commended the City Attorney on the work well done in recovering an overpayment to a construction company back in 1996. Councilmember Peppe reported that he attended the D.A.R.E. Program at Northport on January 24, 2002, and commended the work of all involved with this program. Councilmember Lasman reported that she attended the Brooklyn Center Special Events Committee meetings on January 17 and 24, 2002, and also a Crime Prevention meeting on January 16, 2002. Mayor Kragness informed the audience that the Convention and Visitors Bureau had been working with area hotels and accomplished a new shuttle service to be provide transportation to and from hotels and the Minneapolis /St. Paul Airport. This new shuttle service will begin on March 4, 2002. Mayor Kragness reported that she attended the U.S. Mayors Conference in Washington and was able to meet with the President and take a trip to Ground Zero in New York which was an unforgettable experience. 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Ricker to approve the agenda and consent agenda as amended. Motion passed unanimously. 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Ricker to approve the minutes from the January 14, 2002, study session and regular session. Motion passed unanimously. 01/28/02 -2- 7b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Ricker to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. AMUSEMENT DEVICES - OPERATOR American Amusement Arcades 5930 Earle Brown Drive MECHANICAL Air Conditioning Associates 689 Pierce Butler Route, St. Paul Complete Mechanical, Inc. 5871 Queens Avenue NE, Elk River Elite Heating & Air 3511 Kahler Drive NE, St. Michael Jay Hawk Mechanical 1245 Choke Cherry Road, Lino Lakes RENTAL Renewal: 3614 -16 50th Avenue North Kjirsten Bjerke -Keenan 7215 Girard Avenue North Marya Hage 4100 Lakebreeze Avenue North Bruce Waage 6813 Noble Avenue North David Zemke 6821 Noble Avenue North Reuben Ristrom 6835 Noble Avenue North Robert Berglund 7110 Riverdale Road ACR Homes, Inc. (James Nelson) 7240 West River Road Nedzad Ceric 7113 Willow Lane North Gary Johnson TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT E.B.T. General Store 6120 Earle Brown Drive Hilton Hotel 2200 Freeway Boulevard Terry Presler Amoco 6044 Brooklyn Boulevard 8. PUBLIC HEARING 8a. AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN UTILITY EASEMENTS IN BROOKLYN CROSSING 3 RD ADDITION City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that this ordinance vacating certain utility easements in BROOKLYN CROSSING 3 RD ADDITION was requested by CSM Corporation to accomplish a utility easement vacation at the property of 3200 Bass Lake Road. A motion by Councilmember Peppe, seconded Councilmember Lasman to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 01/28/02 -3- No one wished to address the Council. A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 2002-02 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN UTILITY EASEMENTS IN BROOKLYN CROSSING 3 RD ADDITION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 9. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 9a. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2002 -05, 06, AND 07, GARDEN CITY SOUTH STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS Mr. McCauley discussed that this resolution would accept the engineer's feasibility report and call for public hearing to consider approval of the project for February 11, 2002. RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -16 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. 2002 -05, 06, AND 07, GARDEN CITY SOUTH STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 9b. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Mayor Kragness requested ratification of Roger Peterson, 151171' Avenue North, to serve on the Park and Recreation Commission. 01/28/02 -4- A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to ratify Mayoral nomination of Roger Peterson, 1511 71 Avenue North, with term expiring December 31, 2004. Motion passed unanimously. 9c. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS IN CHAPTER 12 OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF RENTAL PROPERTIES Mr. McCauley discussed that this ordinance amendment would strengthen and clarify rental housing licensing procedures and calls for a public hearing on February 25, 2002. Councilmember Nelson requested that all rental property owners currently licensed in the City be notified of the proposed ordinance amendment and date of public hearing. A motion by Councilmember Ricker, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve first reading and set second reading and public hearing for February 25, 2002. Motion passed unanimously. 9d. REPORT ON STATE BUDGET SHORTFALL Mr. McCauley reported on the Governor's proposed budget and the latest numbers available to reduce aids. He briefly outlined the budget materials that had been previously presented to show the breakdown of what the City does with revenues in providing services to its citizens and shared a per capita breakdown with surrounding cities. 9e. REPORT ON HERITAGE FESTIVAL Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers reported on the Heritage Festival that will be held on March 17, 2002, at the Brooklyn Center High School from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This will be the 1 O annual celebration and she encouraged anyone who might be interested to attend. She informed the Council that if any group was interested in participating in the festival or if anyone wanted information about the festival to contact herself or Valerie Jones at the Northwest Hennepin Human Services. 9f. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING 2002 PLANTING LIST OF ALLOWABLE BOULEVARD TREE SPECIES Mr. McCauley discussed that this resolution is prepared each year to designate planting of allowable boulevard trees and that it is important to note that trees cannot be planted in the boulevard, which is approximately 10 to 15 feet from the street, without a permit. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-17 Councilmember Peppe introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 01/28/02 -5- RESOLUTION DESIGNATING 2002 PLANTING LIST OF ALLOWABLE BOULEVARD TREE SPECIES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 10. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Ricker to adjourn the City Council meeting at 7:37 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. J'aw _�� City Clerk Mayo/ 01/28/02 -6-