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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 05-08 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 MAY 8, 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 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tern Debra Hilstrom, Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert Peppe. Mayor Myrna Kragness was absent and excused. Also present: City Manager Michael McCauley, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, Public Works Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum. No one appeared at the informal open forum. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adjourn informal open forum at 6:47 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Father Martin Stillmach, St. Alphonsus Church, offered 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 Pro Tem Debra Hilstrom at 7:02 p.m. 05/08/00 -1- 4, ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tem. Debra Hilstrom, Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert Peppe. Mayor Myrna Kragness was absent and excused. Also present: City Manager Michael McCauley, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, Public Works Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum. 5. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Nelson reported that he attended the April 28, 2000, ground breaking ceremony for Highway 100. Councilmember Lasman reported that she, along with Mayor Kragness, attended the DARE Graduation ceremony on May 2, 2000. Mayor Pro Tem Hilstrom reported that she attended the DARE Graduation ceremonies on May 3 and 4, 2000. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Nelson requested to have consent agenda item 6d, Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Agreement to Lease Space on Water Tower #1 to AirTouch Inc. for the Purpose of Installing Wireless Communications Antennas, removed and placed as council consideration item 8h. A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the agenda and consent agenda as amended. Motion passed unanimously. 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the minutes from the April 24, 2000, study session and regular session. Motion passed unanimously. 6b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. 05/08/00 -2- MECHANICAL Louis Degidio Services 6501 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis Quality Refrigeration 6237 Penn Avenue South, Richfield MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP Brookdale Metro Mitsubishi 7235 Brooklyn Boulevard RENTAL Renewal: 7037 Unity Avenue North Dennis Hargett 3513 47th Avenue North Norene Miller The Pines of Brooklyn Center Jon R. Veard 6e. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO USE THE DELEGATED CONTRACT PROCESS ON FEDERAL AID PROJECTS RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -83 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO USE THE DELEGATED CONTRACT PROCESS ON FEDERAL AID PROJECTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 6d. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT TO LEASE SPACE ON WATER TOWER #1 TO AIRTOUCH INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS This item was removed and placed on council consideration as item 8h. 6e. RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -84 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 05/08/00 -3- RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 6f. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH BROOKLYN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH REGARDING CERTAIN ZONING ISSUES RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -85 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH BROOKLYN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH REGARDING CERTAIN ZONING ISSUES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 6g. RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS PROPERTY AUTHORIZED FOR PUBLIC SALE AT CITY AUCTION RESOLUTION NO. 2000-86 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS PROPERTY AUTHORIZED FOR PUBLIC SALE AT CITY AUCTION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 6h. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve first reading of ordinance and set second reading and public hearing for June 12, 2000. Motion passed unanimously. 05/08/00 -4- 7. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEM 7a. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2000-04 SUBMITTED BY TOTAL GAS STATION. REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO RENT TRUCKS AT THE TOTAL GAS STATION, 6830 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD. THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION AT ITS APRIL 27, 2000, MEETING. Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren outlined the application submitted by Total Gas Station, 6830 Brooklyn Boulevard, for a special use permit to rent trucks at the Total Gas Station. This application was reviewed by the Planning Commission at its April 27, 2000, meeting and recommended approval subject to the following conditions: 1. The special use permit is granted for a truck rental operation involving no more than three mid -sized trucks at the gasoline service station/convenience food store at 6830 Brooklyn Boulevard. No other uses, other than those approved in conjunction with this and previous special use permits are comprehended by this approval. 2. The special use permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations and any violations thereof shall be grounds for revocation. 3. No banners, pennants, streamers, balloons or other attention attracting devices may be used in conjunction with the storage and display of these vehicles on the site other than what is authorized under administrative permits comprehended under the City's zoning ordinance. 4. This special use permit approval does not comprehend any additional signery other than that allowed under Chapter 34 of the City ordinances. 5. The parking of rental trucks shall be confined to the rear of the building in the location designated on the submitted plan. 6. The Total signs on the canopy, which were erected without a permit, shall be removed prior to the issuance of the special use permit for the truck rental and leasing operation. 7. The trash container located on the site shall be completely screened from view using appropriate opaque materials prior to the issuance of the special use permit for the truck rental and leasing operation. 05/08/00 -5- A motion by Councilmember Peppe, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve Planning Commission Application No. 2000 -04 subject to the above listed conditions. Motion passed unanimously. 8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 8a. RESOLUTION DECLARING EARLE BROWN DAYS AS A CIVIC EVENT FROM JUNE 22 THROUGH JUNE 24, 2000 Mr. McCauley discussed the City is required annually, for permit purposes, to declare Earle Brown Days as a civic event and that this resolution would declare June 22 through June 24, 2000, as Earle Brown Days. Mr. McCauley noted that Earle Brown Days will be held Thursday through Saturday this year with no events held on Sunday. Councilmember Nelson informed the audience that Saturday, June 24, 2000, will be a great day to share in the activities with a craft show during the day and fireworks at night. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-87 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING EARLE BROWN DAYS AS A CIVIC EVENT FROM JUNE 22 THROUGH JUNE 24, 2000 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 8b. RESOLUTION URGING SIMPLIFICATION AND FAIRNESS IN THE APPLICATION OF SALES AND USE TAXES Mr. McCauley discussed that the Mayor had received a request from the U.S. Conference of Mayors Association to pass a resolution that would support the simplification of State and local sales and use taxes, and urges states to move expeditiously to develop and approve model simplification Legislation that allows State and local sales and use taxes to be applied equitably to traditional retail and remote sales. RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -88 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 05/08/00 -6- RESOLUTION URGING SIMPLIFICATION AND FAIRNESS IN THE APPLICATION OF SALES AND USE TAXES I The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 8c. PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 11, 2000, TO BE EQUAL PAY DAY Mr. McCauley discussed that Mayor Kragness had received a request for the City of Brooklyn Center to proclaim May 11, 2000, to be Equal Pay Day and urge citizens of the community and the leaders of our businesses and government to recognize the full value of women's skills and significant contributions to the labor force and working families, A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to proclaim May 11, 2000, to be Equal Pay Day. Motion passed unanimously. 8d. SALE OF LIQUOR STORE SURPLUS EQUIPMENT Mr. McCauley requested approval from the Council to place an ad in the League of Minnesota Cities Bulletin to sell surplus shelving and cooler equipment that will be left after the liquor stores have closed. Councilmember Peppe asked when the liquor stores would be closing. Mr. McCauley informed the Council that the Humboldt liquor store will be closing in June and the Brooklyn Boulevard liquor store will close in August. A motion by Councilmember Peppe, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to authorize staff to place an ad in the League of Minnesota Cities bulletin. Motion passed unanimously. 8e. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution would accept work performed and authorize final payments for most of the contracts for the expansion of the Earle Brown Heritage Center. Community Development Director Brad Hoffman outlined the project. Mr. Hoffman discussed the work performed and the outcome of the project. 05/08/00 -7- RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -89 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 8f. RESOLUTION DECLARING MAY 15 AS PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY AND THE WEEK OF MAY 14-20,2000, AS POLICE WEEK Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution would declare May 15, 2000, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of May 14 through 20, 2000, as Police Week. RES OLUTION NO. 2000-90 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING MAY 15 AS PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY AND THE WEEK OF MAY 14-20,2000, AS POLICE WEEK The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously 8g. PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 21-27,2000, PUBLIC WORKS WEEK IN BROOKLYN CENTER Mr. McCauley discussed this proclamation would recognize the valuable contributions of those people who design, construct, and maintain the City's public infrastructure. A motion by Councilmember Peppe, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to declare May 21 through 27, 2000, as Public Works Week in Brooklyn Center. Motion passed unanimously. 8h. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT TO LEASE SPACE ON WATER TOWER #1 TO AIRTOUCH INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS This item was removed from the consent agenda and placed as council consideration item 8h per the request of Councilmember Nelson. 05/08/00 -8- i Councilmember Nelson stated that he would like to abstain from this motion since his son works for AirTouch Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -91 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT TO LEASE SPACE ON WATER TOWER #1 TO AIRTOUCH INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Councilmember Nelson abstained. Motion passed. 9. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adjourn the meeting at 7:33 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. a. - Y,� City Clerk Mayor 05/08/00 -9-