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Home My WebLink About2000 04-10 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 APRIL 10, 2000 CITY HALL 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Brooklyn Center City Council met in informal open forum at 6:47 p.m. 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. No one wished to address the Council. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM A motion by Councilmember Peppe, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to adjourn informal open forum at 6:48 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION A representative from Maranatha Care Center provided the 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 7:02 p.m. 04/10/00 -1- 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, Public Works Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum. 5. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Nelson reported that he attended the Annual National League of Cities Conference and that he was fortunate to hear the President of the United States speak and the opportunity to speak to House of Representative Jim Ramstad while attending the conference. Mayor Kragness reported that the Prayer Breakfast that was held on April 7, 2000, was very well attended and commended the Committee for all its hard work. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Kragness requested that consent agenda item 6d, Resolution Authorizing Professional Services for the Design of Improvement Project Nos. 2000 -16, Palmer Lake Ponds and 2000 -17, Palmer Lake Trail, be removed to council consideration item 81. A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the agenda and consent agenda as amended. Motion passed unanimously. 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the minutes from the March 27, 2000, study session and regular session, the March 20, 2000, general work session with the Commission Chairs, and the April 3, 2000, general work session. Motion passed unanimously. 6b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. 04/10/00 -2- MECHANICAL Advanced Energy Serv, Inc. 3650 Annapolis Lane, Plymouth Air Corp. 4112 83rd Avenue N, Brooklyn Park Albers Mechanical Services 200 West Plato Boulevard, St. Paul Blaine Heating and Air 13562 Central Avenue NE, Anoka Condor Fireplace and Stone Co. 8282 Arthur Street NE, Spring Lake Park Dave's Appliance.Htg & Air 1601 37th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights Doody Mechanical, Inc. 520 Front Avenue, St. Paul General Sheet Metal Corp. 2330 Louisiana Avenue N, Minneapolis Midwest Maintenance & Mech. 710 Pennsylvania Avenue S, Minneapolis NeMech Companies, Inc. 1633 Eustis Street, St. Paul MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP R.L. Brookdale Motors 6801 Brooklyn Boulevard Brookdale Dodge 6800 Brooklyn Boulevard Brookdale Ford, Inc. 2500 County Road 10 Iten Chevrolet Company 6701 Brooklyn Boulevard RENTAL Renewal: 1316 68th Lane N Valerie Blount McKissak 5470 72nd Circle Myrna Hlady 5200 France Avenue N Christian Knutson 5736 Logan Avenue N Steve Loechler 6907 W Palmer Lake Dr Thomas Mylan, Lorraine Owings Unity Place Townhomes CHDC Limited Partnership Initial: 5837 Brooklyn Blvd Duane Ferguson SIGN HANGER All -Brite Sign, Inc. 13325 Commerce Boulevard, Rogers Martin Sign, Inc. 13490 Thrush Street NW, Andover 6c. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR WILLOW LANE PTA FOR EXCLUDED BINGO AT WILLOW LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON APRIL 28, 2000 A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve application for an excluded bingo license for an event to be held on April 28, 2000, at Willow Lane Elementary School. Motion passed unanimously. 04/10/00 -3- 6d. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2000 -16, PALMER LAKE PONDS AND 2000 -17, PALMER LAKE TRAIL This item was removed and placed as council consideration item 81. 6e. RESOLUTION PROHIBITING PARKING ON 63RD AVENUE NORTH, BEARD AVENUE NORTH TO BROOKLYN BOULEVARD RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -63 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROHIBITING PARKING ON 63RD AVENUE NORTH, BEARD AVENUE NORTH TO BROOKLYN BOULEVARD The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 6f. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR INSTALLATION, REPLACEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE OF BUS STOP SIGNAGE RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -64 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR INSTALLATION, REPLACEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE OF BUS STOP SIGNAGE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 6g. RESOLUTION AWARDING BIDS FOR PAINTING AND CARPENTRY FOR THE NEW BROOKLYN CENTER LIQUOR STORE RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -65 n i h f resolution nd moved its ouncilmember Nelson introduced the following adoption: a p 04/10/00 -4- I I , RESOLUTION AWARDING BIDS FOR PAINTING AND CARPENTRY FOR THE NEW BROOKLYN CENTER LIQUOR STORE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7a. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF POOL TABLES; REPEALING CITY CODE SECTIONS 23- 201.01 AND 23- 201.02 AND AMENDING SECTION 23 -2102 City Manager Michael McCauley discussed this ordinance repealing City Code Sections 23- 201.01 and 23- 201.02 and amending Section 23 -2102 would remove sections regarding pool tables and amend the definition of amusement devices to include pool or billiard or bumper pool tables and bring pool tables under the same regulation as amusement devices. a 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 Hilstrom to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 2000-04, Councilmember Lasman introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF POOL TABLES; REPEALING CITY CODE SECTIONS 23- 201.01 AND 23- 201.02 AND AMENDING SECTION 23 -2102 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 04/10/00 -5- I 7b. CONSIDERATION OF ISSUANCE OF CURRENCY EXCHANGE LICENSE TO C -N -P NORTHWEST, LTD. DBA CASH -N -PAWN, 1964 57TH AVENUE NORTH, BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA Mr. McCauley discussed the Council approved the first reading of An Ordinance Relating to the Location of Secondhand Goods Dealers, Pawnshops, Currency Exchanges, Tattoo and Body Piercing Establishments, and Massage Parlors; Amending Brooklyn Center City Code Sections 23 -610, 23- 661, 23 -2309, 23 -2203, and 23 -1709, which would clarify that the intent of the current City ordinance is not to allow pawnshops and secondhand goods dealers to occupy the same premises. The ordinance also addresses prohibiting location on the same parcel even if separated by 300 feet. Mr. McCauley suggested that the Council hold the public hearing which is required to consider the currency exchange license submitted by C -N -P Northwest, LTD. dba Cash -N -Pawn and solicit testimony from interested persons and that once the public hearing is closed the City Council continue the public hearing to the April 24, 2000, meeting following the adoption of the proposed ordinance amendment. 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 Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to continue the public hearing to April 24, 2000. Motion passed unanimously. 8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS K' 8a. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF h JAMES LANO FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE HOUSING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2000-66, Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF JAMES LANO FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE HOUSING COMMISSION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 04/10/00 -6- 8b. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE GIFTS OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS CLUB IN SUPPORT OF THE ANNUAL EARLE BROWN DAYS PARADE AND ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARK ACTIVITIES Mayor Kragness discussed the Brooklyn Center Lions Club had presented the City donations of $5,000 to be used for the annual Earle Brown Days Parade and $1,750 to be used for the annual Entertainment in the Park activities and that this resolution would acknowledge the donations with gratitude. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-67 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE GIFTS OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS CLUB IN SUPPORT OF THE ANNUAL EARLE BROWN DAYS PARADE AND ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARK ACTIVITIES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 8c. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STATE LEGISLATIVE ACTION IN 200 0 TO INCREASE STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING Mr. McCauley discussed the City had been requested to approve a resolution supporting a long -term increase in State funding for highways and transportation for the State Legislative action in 2000 and that this resolution would strongly urge Governor Ventura and the State Legislature to complete the good work they have begun and dedicate themselves to approving significant highway funding in the 2000 Legislative Session, RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -68 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STATE LEGISLATIVE ACTION IN 2000 TO INCREASE STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 04/10/00 -7- 8d. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2000 CENTRAL GARAGE BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACCELERATED REPLACEMENT OF THE SMART RADAR TRAILER Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution would amend the 2000 central garage budget to provide for the accelerated replacement of the SMART trailer and authorize the sale of the existing unit to LeSeuer County. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-69 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2000 CENTRAL GARAGE BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACCELERATED REPLACEMENT OF THE SMART RADAR TRAILER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 8e. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE DESIGNATION OF BROOKLYN CENTER AS A TREE CITY USA AND PROCLAMATION DECLARING ARBOR DAY /ARBOR MONTH Mr. McCauley reported that this will be the eighth year that the City or Brooklyn Center has been designated as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. This resolution would recognize and accept the designation of Tree City USA on behalf of the residents of Brooklyn Center; reaffirm its committee to urban forestry; and directs staff to, with the constraints of existing resources, continue a high level of maintenance and reforestation efforts; and commends City staff and the residents of Brooklyn Center for their work in maintaining and enhancing Brooklyn Center's urban forest. i RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -70 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE DESIGNATION OF BROOKLYN CENTER AS A TREE CITY USA The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. i 04/10/00 -8- i A motion by C o un cilmem er L as man� seconded b Councilmember Nelson to adopt proclamation declaring April 28,2000,as Arbor Day and May 2000 as Arbor Month. Motion passed unanimously. 8f. RESOLUTION FOR POTENTIAL TRAILS,GREENWAYS AND PARKS IN THE FIRST TIER COMMUNITIES Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution would support the efforts of the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District to implement a First Tier System of trails,greenways,and parks and endorses the plan for said system. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-71 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION FOR POTENTIAL TRAILS, GREENWAYS AND PARKS IN THE FIRST TIER COMMUNITIES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 8g. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO NORTHWEST SUBURBS CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Mayor Kragness requested ratification of Rex Newman to the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to ratify mayoral nomination of Rex Newman. Motion passed unanimously. 8h. STAFF REPORT RE: EARTH DAY AND PROCLAMATION DECLARING EARTH DAY Public Works Director Diane Spector reported on the City operations in which had made the City more earth-friendly and requested that the Council adopt the proclamation declaring Earth Day in Brooklyn Center as April 22, 2000. Mayor Kragness informed the audience that in observance of the 30th anniversary celebration of Earth Day,volunteers for the Adopt-A-Park/Trail/Street Program will participate in the spring kick- off event Saturday April 22,2000, and that participating groups will be treated to coffee,juice and rolls at the Community Center before they begin the cleanup along with every youth participant receiving a certificate recognizing their participation. 04/10/00 -9- Councilmember Lasman asked if there were persons interested in participating and did not belong to any group if they were welcome to attend the event on April 22,2000. Ms. Spector informed the Council that yes, anyone could volunteer and that interested persons should be at the Community Center at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2000. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adopt proclamation declaring April 22, 2000, as Earth Day in Brooklyn Center. Motion passed unanimously. 8i. STATUS REPORT FOR COMMERCIAL ZONING REORGANIZATION Mr. McCauley reported that this item consisted of two matters. The first thing was the commercial zoning district reorganizations recommended by the Planning Commission. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that four districts proposed in a report be reshuffled so that they represent a progression from the least intense district to the most intense district as follows: C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District C-2 Brooklyn Boulevard Commercial District C-3 Central Business District C-4 Highway Commercial District Mr. McCauley requested direction from the Council as to whether or not the Planning Commission should move forward with the studying of the four districts. It was the consensus of the Council to have the Planning Commission move forward with their study. The second matter was an ordinance amendment regarding church and educational uses. A draft ordinance amendment had been prepared which reflects the Planning Commission's recommendation and was included in the Council's materials for review. The draft ordinance would allow church uses in residential zoning districts as has been the case as "special uses". Churches would continue to be uses allowed in the C-1 and C-2 zoning districts. Educational uses in commercial districts such as the C-1 and C-2 districts,are clarified by making a distinction between public and private elementary and secondary schools and other educational uses which would include post secondary schools, business schools, and trade schools. Councilmember Hilstrom asked if this change relates to religious uses. Mr. McCauley informed the Council that under C-1 districts,religious uses are permitted and that only the post secondary uses would be changed. With respect to the suggested provisions regarding educational uses, Councilmember Hilstrom asked if the Council were to proceed with adopting this ordinance if the ordinance could be amended at a later date. Mr. McCauley informed the Council that the draft ordinance could be put on the agenda for April 24, 2000, and that the Council could have further discussion on the matter at that time. 04/10/00 -10- It was the consensus of the Council to have this ordinance discussed and introduced at the April 24, 2000, meeting along with setting the public hearing. 8j. MODIFICATION OF MAY 1, 2000, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Mr. McCauley requested modification to the May 1, 2000, Board of Equalization meeting which was to start at 6:00 p.m. The valuation notices were mailed to property owners with the time stating 7:00 p.m. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to modify the May 1, 2000, Board of Equalization meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 8k. RESOLUTION DECLARING APRIL 9 -15, 2000, AS NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution would declare April 9 -15, 2000, as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week to express appreciation to the public safety dispatchers. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-72 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING APRIL 9 -15, 2000, AS NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 81. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2000 -16, PALMER LAKE PONDS AND 2000 -17, PALMER LAKE TRAIL Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution would authorize a contract with WSB and Associates to provide professional services for Improvement Project Nos. 2000 -16, Palmer Lake Ponds and 2000- 17, Palmer Lake Trail. WSB and Associates had submitted a proposal to provide professional services including wetland delineation, EAW, survey, and preliminary and final design for said improvements and is the same firm which conducted the Palmer Lake Study which makes them very familiar with the improvements proposed. 04/10/00 -11- RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -73 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2000 -16, PALMER LAKE PONDS AND 2000 -17, PALMER LAKE TRAIL The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 9. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adj ourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayo 04/10/00 -12-