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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 01-24 CCM Regular Session f 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 24, 2000 CITY HALL 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Brooklyn Center City Council met in study session at 6:00 p.m., and continued to informal open forum. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, Public Works Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum. Helen DesJardins, 2807 64th Avenue North, addressed the Council regarding the salary increases for department heads. City Manager Michael McCauley discussed that the salary ranges Ms. DesJardins read in the paper may have been misleading and offered to provide her with a copy of the salary ranges. Donna Zieska, 5455 Brooklyn Boulevard, addressed the Council regarding her concern with eminent domain. Council discussed Ms. Zieska's concerns. After discussion Ms. Zieska requested to have priced provided to her from the 69th Avenue project. Mr. McCauley informed Ms. Zieska that the amounts paid would be provided to her. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adjourn informal open forum at 6:59 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Councilmember Nelson offered the invocation. 01/24/00 -1- 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 7:03 p.m. i 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, Public Works Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum. 5. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Lasman reported that she attended the Crime Prevention meeting on January 19, 2000, and that there will be an Awards Ceremony on April 26, 2000, and a golf fund raiser on May 19, 2000. Councilmember Nelson reported that he attended the Brooklyn Center Celebration event on January 22, 2000. He also attended the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission meeting on January 19, 2000. He shared some information about the Commission and informed the audience that there is an opening for a resident to be a part of the Commission. Mayor Kragness suggested having an article put in the City Newsletter to provide information to residents. Mayor Kragness informed the audience that the City of Brooklyn Center will be having a Birthday Celebration on February 11, 2000, and that anyone interested should call the Parks and Recreation Department. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to approve the minutes from the January 10, 2000, study session and regular session. Motion passed unanimously. 01/24/00 -2- 6b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. GASOLINE SERVICE STATION U.S. West 6540 Shingle Creek Parkway RENTAL Renewal: 2401 -03 54th Ave N George McMullen 5500 Bryant Ave N Bruce Kruger 6813 Noble Ave N David Zemke 4703 68th Ave N Bernard McDonough 4207 Lakeside Ave N #131 Dr. Akbar Sajady 4207 Lakeside Ave N #326 Dr. Akbar Sajady 6821 Noble Ave N Reuben & Diane Ristrom, Jr. Initial: 6424 Girard Ave N John & Kelly Hoffner 5546 Emerson Ave N Shundrika Morris 7113 Willow Lane N Raymond Anderson 5308 Emerson Ave N Gina Kieffer SIGN HANGER Scenic Sign Corporation 828 So. 5th Street, Sauk Rapids TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT Tobacco Warehouse, Inc. 6014 Shingle Creek Parkway 6c. RESOLUTION CREATING A TIF DISTRICT #4 FUND AND DIVIDING THE E.D.A FUND INTO AN E.DA. #1 FUND AND AN E.D.A #2 FUND RESOLUTION NO. 00 -16 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION CREATING A TIF DISTRICT #4 FUND AND DIVIDING THE E.D.A FUND INTO AN E.DA. #1 FUND AND AN E.D.A #2 FUND The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 01/24/00 -3- 6d. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE GIFT OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER LION'S CLUB FOR JOINT FIRE TRAINING CENTER RESOLUTION NO. 00 -17 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE GIFT OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER LION'S CLUB FOR JOINT FIRE TRAINING CENTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 6e. SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE REDUCTION - WICKES DISTRIBUTION CENTER (4837 AZELIA AVENUE N) A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to approve site performance guarantee reduction for Wickes Distribution Center. Motion passed unanimously. 6f. APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS -Brain Injury Association of Minnesota to conduct raffle on April 15, 2000, at the Earle Brown Heritage Center -Anoka County Pheasants Forever for Lawful Gambling License (Raffle) on March 11, 2000, at the Earle Brown Heritage Center - Orchard Lane PTA to conduct excluded bingo on March 3, 2000, at Orchard Lane Elementary School - Orchard Lane PTA to conduct excluded bingo on April 13, 2000, at Orchard Lane Elementary School A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to approve applications from Brain Injury Association, Anoka County Pheasants Forever, and Orchard Lane PTA. Motion passed unanimously. 6g. RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -19, CONTRACT 99 -M, REHABILITATION OF WELLHOUSE NOS. 5 & 6 RESOLUTION NO. 00 -18 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 01/24/00 -4- RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999- 19, CONTRACT 99 -M, REHABILITATION OF WELLHOUSE NOS. 5 & 6 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 6h. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -12, CONTRACT 99 -B, LIFT STATION NOS. 8 & 9 REPLACEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 00 -19 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -12, CONTRACT 99 -B, LIFT STATION NOS. 8 & 9 REPLACEMENT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATION 7a. FINANCIAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDING ENTERPRISE FUNDS CASH BALANCE TARGETS Financial Commissioners Gavin Wilkinson and Mark Nemec addressed the Council to present recommendation on enterprise funds cash balance targets that the Council previously referred tot he Financial Commission. Mr. Wilkinson discussed that the Financial Commission had a subcommittee to work on a draft version for the Financial Commission approval. The Financial Commission approved the draft and is now recommending that the Council adopt the following enterprise funds cash balance targets: Liquor Fund - a benchmark for the liquor fund which is that cash should equal accounts payable plus at least 50 percent of accumulated depreciation. Golf Course - should be to have cash on hand equal to the capital reserve plus 15 percent of the next year's budgeted revenues for operations. Earle Brown Heritage Center - target should be revisited when the Earle Brown Heritage Center operations become more stable. 01/24/00 -5- i Water Utility Fund - should have cash on hand which will include a working capital for operations component and a capital reserve component. The working capital for operations component should equal 10 percent of the next year's budgeted revenues. Sanitary Sewer Fund - should have cash on hand which will include a working capital for operations component and a capital reserve component. The working capital for operations component should equal 10 percent of the next year's budgeted revenues. Storm Drainage Fund - should have operating cash for working capital needs equal to 25 percent of the next year's budgeted revenues. Recycling Fund - should have operating cash for working capital needs equal to 20 percent of the next year's budgeted revenues. Councilmember Hilstrom asked where the City is currently with the recommendations. City Manager Michael McCauley responded that the targets are met in most funds currently. Mayor Kragness thanked the Commissioners for their hard work. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adopt the enterprise funds cash balance targets. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8a. 1. RESOLUTION ADOPTING BUSINESS SUBSIDY POLICY Mr. McCauley discussed that the City Council and the Economic Development Authority (EDA) is required by Minnesota Statutes Sections 116J -993 through 116J.995 to adopt a business subsidy policy. The public hearing on the Business Subsidy Policy will be held for both the City Council and the EDA. Once the City Council has adopted the resolution, a recommendation for the EDA to approve the resolution will be made. Mr. McCauley outlined the mandatory and evaluative criteria which all projects must comply with as defined in Exhibit A which was included in the Council's materials. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the Council. 01/24/00 -6- A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 00 -20 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ADOPTING BUSINESS SUBSIDY POLICY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to recommend approval to the EDA. Motion passed unanimously. 2. RESOLUTION APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH TALISMAN LLC Mr. McCauley discussed the public hearing on the development will be held for both the City Council and the EDA. Once the City Council has adopted the resolution, a recommendation for the EDA to approve the resolution will be made. James Schlesinger, President of Talisman LLC, outlined the plans for Brookdale which were previously discussed at the City Council work session on January 18, 2000. The construction of the west end demolition will start this spring if the development agreement is approved. Mayor Kragness asked Mr. Schlesinger if stores in the west end will be in operation while the demolition is happening. Mr. Schlesinger responded that some stores will be relocated in the mall, others will leave to return after the work is completed. Mr. Schlesinger shared some photos of what the redevelopment will look like while discussing with the Council. Mayor Kragness stated that the City is ready and anxious to get going on the redevelopment. Councilmember Lasman commented that she liked the rendered drawings which included drivet, and Councilmember Hilstrom commented that she believes the drivet looks much better than the corrugated metal. Mr. McCauley outlined the development agreement, the mandatory and evaluative criteria as defined in Exhibit B which was included in the Council's materials, assessed valuations for Twin Cities regional mall properties, and worst, middle and best scenarios for Brookdale. Before opening the public hearing Councilmember Nelson thanked staff for all the work that has been done on getting this agreement. 01/24/00 -7- i A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the Council. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Hilstrom commended Mr. McCauley on his efforts for bringing this agreement together and protecting the City's interests. RESOLUTION NO. 00 -21 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH TALISMAN LLC The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to recommend approval to the EDA. Motion passed unanimously. 8b. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO EROSION CONTROL AND FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS Mr. McCauley discussed this ordinance completes zoning control changes required by the Metropolitan Council as a condition of final approval of the Comprehensive Plan, specifically erosion control requirements and revisions to the floodplain ordinance to bring it into conformance with current regulations. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the Council. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 01/24/00 -8- ORDINANCE NO. 00 -01 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO EROSION CONTROL AND FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEM 9a. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2000-001 SUBMITTED BY DENITA THOMAS. REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO CONDUCT A HOME OCCUPATION INVOLVING BEAUTY SERVICES AT 401 BELLVUE LANE. THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION AT ITS JANUARY 13, 2000, MEETING Mr. McCauley discussed the Planning Commission is recommending approval of Planning Commission Application No. 2000 -001 submitted by Denita Thomas. Her request is for a special use permit to conduct a home occupation involving beauty services at 401 Bellvue Lane. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this application subject to the following conditions: 1. The special use permit is granted only for a home beauty shop with a single operator. The use may not be altered or expanded in any way without first securing an amendment to this special use permit. 2. The special use permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. Any violation thereof may be grounds for revocation. 3. All parking associated with this home occupation shall be off street on improved space provided by the applicant. 4 n he hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 .m. , The hours of operation shall be between the p Tuesday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Customers shall be served on an appointment only basis. 5. The applicant shall comply with recommendations of the Building Official with respect to safety related matters and obtain the necessary permits for alterations made to the property. 01/24/00 -9- I 6. A current copy of the applicant's State license shall be submitted to the City prior to the issuance of the special use permit related to this application. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to open discussion for public comments. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to comment on the application. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to close the discussion. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Hilstrom asked if there were any distance regulations with home occupations. Mr. McCauley responded that the requests for home occupations are very random and that there are no regulations for home occupation distances. A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve Planning Commission Application No. 2000 -001 subject to the above listed conditions. Motion passed unanimously. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. PAY EQUITY COMPLIANCE REPORT Mr. McCauley discussed the City was notified by the Department of Employee Relations to submit the City's Pay Equity information as required by the Local Government Pay Equity. While this report was prepared it appears that the City will be in compliance. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to accept report. Motion passed unanimously. 10e. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO HOUSING COMMISSION Mayor Kragness requested this item be next since there was person in the audience for this item. Mayor Kragness requested approval of her nomination of Dennis Snook, 5836 Halifax Avenue North to be appointed to the Housing Commission with term expiring December 31, 2002. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the Mayor's nomination. Motion passed unanimously. 01/24/00 -10- 10b. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2000 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR THE REHABILITATION OF ALLEYS AND THE RETROFIT AND REPLACEMENT OF BLEACHERS, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2000- 10, BLEACHER RETROFIT Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution would amend the 2000 budget to redirect the use of sealcoating funds for the rehabilitation of alleys and the retrofit and replacement of bleachers and authorizes the advertisement for bids for the retrofit of the large bleachers in Central and Evergreen Parks. During the budget adoption meeting, this proposed use had been identified, but not formally approved at that time. RESOLUTION NO. 00 -22 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2000 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR THE REHABILITATION OF ALLEYS AND THE RETROFIT AND REPLACEMENT OF BLEACHERS, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2000 -10, BLEACHER RETROFIT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. loc. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH METRICOM INC. TO ALLOW SITING OF WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES IN CITY RIGHT OF WAY Mr. McCauley informed the Council that there was a representative from Metricom, Inc. present and requested to have him come forward to discuss this item with the Council. Max Thompson, representative for Metricom, Inc., addressed the Council to answer any questions they had and to share information about the wireless telecommunications devices that would be placed throughout the City. Council had questions for Mr. Thompson and Mr. Thompson was able to respond to all questions. Councilmember Hilstrom asked who will pay for the electric bills. Mr. Thompson responded that Metricom will pay for the electric bills. She asked if the $350 modem charge is for commercial use. Mr. Thompson responded that commercial is a big target but hopefully residents will use the devices. Councilmember Nelson asked if a market analysis had been done. Mr. Thompson responded that there has not been a market analysis done. 01/24/00 -11- Mayor Kragness requested to hear from Public Works Director Diane Spector regarding the issue. Ms. Spector stated that she believes the devices are workable and is agreeable to the agreement with Metricom, Inc. Councilmember Hilstrom requested to have this item tabled to the February 28, 2000, City Council meeting, and Councilmember Nelson seconded that request. The resolution needs to be changed to be consistent with the agreement and further research is needed regarding the liability of damage. Councilmember Peppe also requested more information on the issue. Councilmember Lasman asked if a map could be provided to show the locations as to where these devices would be installed. Mr. Thompson informed the Council that a concept map could be provided and that a final map is hard to finalize since that level of detail is not done until after an agreement has been finalized. Councilmember Hilstrom asked if there were some devices that the Council could go and look at. Mr. Thompson informed the Council there is no other City at this time that has had the devices installed. Mayor Kragness asked where the devices would be installed if the utilities were to be buried under ground in the future. Mr. Thompson informed the Council that the devices could be installed on street lights. Mr. McCauley requested to have City Attorney Charlie LeFevere prepare a memo prior to the February 28, 2000, City Council meeting regarding the liability issues and final contract language. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to table this item to the February 28, 2000, City Council meeting. Motion passed unanimously. 10d. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mr. McCauley discussed the Parks and Recreation Commission received a request from Fair Oaks Elementary School for financial assistance related to replacement of playground equipment. The Parks and Recreation Commission is supportive of point ventures, however, did not wish to recommend funding a project that was outside the City boundaries, was not adjacent to current park property, and would displace an improvement that is currently programmed as part of the City's long range Capital Improvement Plan. The Parks and Recreation Commission is recommending to the City Council denial of the request. Mayor Kragness informed the Council that she had discussed this issue with the Principal at Fair Oaks and the reasoning that the request came before the City of Brooklyn Center was there are students from Brooklyn Center that attend Fair Oaks Elementary School. 01/24/00 -12- A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to deny request for financial assistance for playground equipment at Fair Oaks Elementary School in Brooklyn Park. Motion passed unanimously. 10e. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO HOUSING COMMISSION This item was removed and placed after Council Consideration item 10a. 10f. Y2K REPORT Mr. McCauley reported on the City's preparation for Y2K and the outcome after all the preparation. It was noted that the benefits gained from the preparation efforts include: An updated and comprehensive inventory of all computer and electronic equipment, including both hardware and software items. This inventory includes the name of manufactures of equipment and suppliers. This information may well prove helpful in the future. A housecleaning type effort of all electronic equipment. Hardware and software items no longer used or needed were eliminated from our system. The updating of the Emergency Operations Plan. Employees had an opportunity to review the plan and to become knowledged about its contents and provisions. Development of an emergency response method for lack of communications (placement of City personnel at key locations). The plan for New Year's Eve can be implemented again as needed in an emergency and is known to City staff as an alternative should we experience a communication's blackout. Review of critical systems took place as part of Y2K planning. Discussions at the Y2K committee amongst department heads helped everyone to better understand the services and delivery systems of City departments. This review raised issues about how we do business and engaged us in helpful discussions about alternatives. Again, this knowledge may prove useful in emergency situations related to weather or other conditions. The only problem to make note of Y2K was the problems with the laptops in the squad cars. The problem was related to the vendor, not LOGIS. Councilmember Hilstrom requested to get a summary of the life expectancies of the laptops. Mayor Kragness thanked Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers for all her hard work with Y2K. 01/24/00 -13- log. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2000 -01, 02, AND 03, GARDEN CITY CENTRAL STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution would accept the engineer's feasibility report and call for a public hearing to be held on February 28, 2000. Ms. Spector discussed this project was previously established by the City Council in August of 1999. One informational meeting had been held with residents and property owners since established. The total project cost at this time is estimated to be $4,195,085. RESOLUTION NO. 00 -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. 2000 -01, 02, AND 03, GARDEN CITY CENTRAL STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 10h. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2000-04,05, AND 06, 73RD AVENUE, HUMBOLDT AVENUE TO CAMDEN AVENUE STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS Ms. Spector outlined the project and discussed that 73rd Avenue between Humboldt and Camden Avenues had been scheduled for improvements for the year 2000 in accordance with the Capital Improvements Program schedules for the cities of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. The project is being developed and administered by the City of Brooklyn Center in cooperation with the City of Brooklyn Park. A cooperative agreement for the project was previously approved by the respective City Councils. Mayor Kragness asked about the under grounding of utilities. Ms. Spector informed the Council that the City has not received information from NSP. Councilmember Nelson asked where Brooklyn Park is with the project. Ms. Spector stated that Brooklyn Park is in the same position as the City of Brooklyn Center at this time. 01/24/00 -14- RESOLUTION NO. 00 -24 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2000-04,05, AND 06, 73RD AVENUE, HUMBOLDT AVENUE TO CAMDEN AVENUE STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 10i. REPORT ON LEGAL FIRMS INTERVIEW PROCESS Mr. McCauley discussed that he would like to propose the following schedule for the interview process for reviewing civil legal services. Dates of interviews on Monday, February 7, 2000, at 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 14, 2000, would be a back -up date if a firm cannot make February 7, 2000. Mr. McCauley requested to have each firm provide their proposed fees in the same format used by Y q P P p Kennedy and Graven, that a surve ro osed which was included in the Council's materials be sent P P Y to selected cities where the firms serve as City Attorney, and selected references given b the firms. Y Y� g Y Councilmember Hilstrom requested that a survey be sent to cities using Kennedy and Graven to be consistent with all other firms, and to have the attorney present at the interviews that will most likely be at the City Council meetings and be the primary contact person. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to adopt the process and schedule proposed by Mr. McCauley. Motion passed unanimously. 10j. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LEASE ADDENDUM FOR NORTHBROOK LIQUOR STORE Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution would authorize the lease addendum for Northbrook Liquor Store and that the continuing one year lease would be consistent with the plan presented and approved by the City Council in connection with the liquor store reorganization with the new Cub Foods store. RESOLUTION NO. 00 -25 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 01/24/00 -15- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LEASE ADDENDUM FOR NORTHBROOK LIQUOR STORE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 11. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Peppe, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayor Pro Tern I 01/24/00 -16-