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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 06-26 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 JUNE 26, 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 and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 6:40 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 City Clerk Sharon Knutson. Patricia Murphy, 6449 Marlin Drive, addressed the Council with concerns relating to the MCTO Park and Ride overflow parking on Marlin Drive. She stated that when the discussions were held to build the Park and Ride, MCTO said there would not be concerns with overflow parking and the Police Department would intervene and enforce the six -hour parking limit, but this is not being enforced. She believes bus ridership will increase, and she requested the street be posted with six - hour parking limit signs. She also indicated that there hasn't been as much of a problem since Memorial Day. City Manager Michael McCauley responded that the Public Works and Police Departments are monitoring Marlin Drive for violators. He will provide a report of the findings. Diane Niesen, 5107 East Twin Lake Boulevard, addressed the Council with several concerns regarding the preliminary design of Segment 4 of Highway 100. She is concerned with the realignment of France Avenue and its impact on the area. She stressed that the residents should be involved and given an opportunity to provide input and options. Mary McGowan, 6407 Marlin Drive, addressed the Council with concerns regarding the replacement sod that was laid after the street improvements. She noted that several of the neighbors have found brown patch fungus on the sod. Mr. McCauley responded he will look into it and update the Council. 06/26/00 4- ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM A motion by Councilmember Nelson and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to adjourn informal open forum at 6:58 p.m. passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Reverend Jerry O'Neill, Cross of Glory Lutheran 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 Myrna Kragness at 7 p.m. 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, Finance Director Charlie Hansen, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and City Clerk Sharon Knutson. 5. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Lasman reported that she attended the League of Minnesota Cities annual conference June 13 -16 in St. Cloud, along with City Manager Michael McCauley and Administrative Specialist Anne Finn. The City received the League's City Achievement Award for Innovation and Excellence in Cooperation for 2000 for its after - school enrichment program. She commended Sue LaCrosse for her coordination of the program and work with the grant proposal. She also congratulated Mr. McCauley on his election to the League of Minnesota Cities board. Councilmember Hilstrom reported that Earle Brown Days was a tremendous success and thanked the Brooklyn Center Lions and City staff for all their hard work. Councilmember Nelson expressed his appreciation to all persons who participated in Earle Brown Days. He reported his attendance at the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission meeting on June 16. He introduced Rex Newman, City representative for Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission, who explained the cable commission is discussing the creation of competition for consumers of cable TV and other services in the area. Councilmember Peppe reported his attendance at the June 15 Crime Prevention organizational meeting which included apartment owners and managers, business owners, and representatives from the Brooklyn Community Chamber of Commerce. The goal is to brainstorm and discuss ways to reduce crime activity in the community. 06/26/00 -2- Mayor Kragness reported her attendance at the United States Conference of Mayors in Seattle, Washington, June 9 -13. 6. PRESENTATION: KATHLEEN ROACH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL The following representatives were present from Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council ( NWHHSC): Kathleen Roach, Valerie Jones, Kathleen Ganter, and Shana Cadwell. Ms. Roach distributed the NWHHSC 1999 annual report and accompanying materials. She explained that NWHHSC is responsible for the overall research, planning, and coordination of human services for the northwest Hennepin area. She discussed the planning services provided by NWHHSC and identified some of the programs which include: Home Free Shelter for Women and Children, Northwest Mental Health Center, Emergency Services Program for Northwest Hennepin County residents, and POINT Northwest for Runaway Youth. She said there exists an Advisory Commission which consists of citizen representatives from the 15 cities in northwest Hennepin County. She identified the collaborative efforts which include: CO -OP Northwest, Northwest Hennepin Family Services Collaborative, Success By 60 Northwest, and Northwest Hennepin Family Independence Network (FIN), Welfare -To -Work Initiative. She explained that the funding the City provides addresses the needs of the citizens in the areas of human services, human rights, senior services, youth, education, transportation, housing, and several other areas. Ms. Ganter, NWHHSC City advisory commissioner, gave an overview of the purpose of the advisory commission and its activities and its need for another representative from Brooklyn Center. She explained that an advisory commissioner is charged with the responsibility of identifying and prioritizing the human service needs which are then summarized in a Community Social Services Act Report. Ms. Jones explained she is responsible for the communications efforts for NWHHSC, including advertising and strategy, brochures, annual report, and mobile displays. She spoke of the City liaison effort in which a NWHHSC representative is linked to a City staff member to coordinate human service needs. She said it is a goal of NWHHSC to increase the awareness of the agency's activities amongst its contributing cities. Mayor Kragness thanked the representatives of NWHHSC. 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Councilmember Nelson and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the agenda and consent agenda passed unanimously. 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Nelson and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the 06/26/00 -3- minutes as printed from the June 5, 2000, Special Session; June 12, 2000, Study Session; and June 12, 2000, Regular Session, passed unanimously. 7b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Nelson and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the following list of licenses passed unanimously. GARBAGE HAULERS Ace Solid Waste Inc. 3118 162nd Lane NW, Anoka Walters Recycling & Refuse P.O. Box 67, Circle Pines Walz Brothers Sanitation P.O. Box 627, Maple Grove MECHANICAL Conrad Mech Contractors, Inc 509 1 st Ave. NE, Minneapolis RENTAL Renewal: 7018 Brooklyn Blvd. Thomas Schaff 5243 Ewing Ave. N. Roland Scherber 5412 - 12 %2 Fremont Ave. N. Gary Anakkala 4207 Lakeside Ave. N. #123 Donna Kabanuk 3813 Urban Ave. N. Arthur Hogenson Initial: 6749 Humboldt Ave. N. Kwi Ha Wong 6757 Humboldt Ave. N. Kwi Ha Wong 6761 Humboldt Ave. N. Kwi Ha Wong SIGNHANGER Equity Construction Co 561 Third Street, Excelsior Install This Awning & Sign Co 5345 4th Street, Brooklyn Center TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCTS Tobacco Castle Inc. 5625C Xerxes Ave. N. 7c. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT NOS. 2000 -04, 05, AND 06, CONTRACT 2000 -C, 73RD AVENUE, HUMBOLDT AVENUE TO CAMDEN AVENUE STREET, STORM DRAINAGE AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS 06/26/00 -4- RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -113 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT NOS. 2000 -04, 05, AND 06, CONTRACT 2000 -C, 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 Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7d. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR SURVEYING SERVICES FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2000-04,05, AND 06, CONTRACT 2000 -C, 73RD AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -114 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR SURVEYING SERVICES FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS, 2000 -04, 05, AND 06, CONTRACT 2000 -C, 73RD AVENUE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7e. RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -115 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 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. 8. PRESENTATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT Mr. McCauley introduced Cliff Hoffman, Partner of Deloitte & Touche, the City's auditor. Mr. 06/26/00 -5- Hoffman gave a presentation of the City's audit results for year ended 1999. He believes the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report will continue to earn the certificate of excellence in financial reporting which less than 2% of the governmental units earn. He said there are no material weaknesses in internal control. The City follows a conservative accounting that charges today's taxpayers for today's services in today's cost of government. He reviewed the City's operating fund status and the Government Accounting Standards Board rule regarding City investments, and noted that Brooklyn Center holds its investments to maturity and is not in the business of buying and selling government bonds. With regard to the general fund revenues, he pointed out the City is in control of 72% of its own revenues. In reviewing the general fund expenditures, Mr. Hoffman said the City is consistent from year to year, which means the City is providing consistent level of services. He stated the City's one -year property value growth of 7% is very good. He reviewed the enterprise funds and noted that Earle Brown Heritage Center is not capable of covering depreciation expense which is typical of convention centers. He compared the market values and legal debt margin and explained that in exchange for issuing approximately $7 Million in new debt in 1997, property values rose by over $100 Million; over a 10 to 1 payback. Mayor Kragness thanked Mr. Hoffman for his presentation and Finance Director Charlie Hansen. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,1999, AMENDING THE 1999 GENERAL FUND BUDGET, AND RATIFYING INTERFUND LOANS RESOLUTION NO. 2000-116 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999, AMENDING THE 1999 GENERAL FUND BUDGET, AND RATIFYING INTERFUND LOANS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9a. REGARDING AMENDMENT TO CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER'S 2000 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Mr. McCauley explained that the City Council had previously adopted a Community Development Block Grant program budget for the fiscal year which starts July 1, 2000. It was necessary to adopt the budget in April, and there was discussion at that time that an amendment may be brought back 06/26/00 -6- to the Council given the new requirements for CDBG expenditures which would not allow monies to be allocated for the 53rd Avenue Project as anticipated. The majority of the funds was allocated to rehabilitation of private property and a small amount to the H.O.M.E. program. The proposal would amend the budget to transfer $27,000 from the rehabilitation of private property into the neighborhood public service project, which is a cooperative venture undertaken by H.O.M.E. and CEAP. This proposal would expand services to provide additional services to senior citizens, disabled persons, and to address code enforcement issues to improve the community. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to open the public hearing regarding amendment to City of Brooklyn Center's 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program passed unanimously. No one wished to address the Council. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to close the public hearing regarding amendment to City of Brooklyn Center's 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program passed unanimously. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY STATEMENT OF PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR YEAR 2000 BY REALLOCATING $27,000 FROM THE REHABILITATION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY PROJECT TO EXPAND SERVICES UNDER THE EXISTING HOUSEHOLD OUTSIDE MAINTENANCE FOR THE ELDERLY (H.O.M.E.) PROGRAM AND TO FUND A NEW HOUSING SERVICE PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -117 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY STATEMENT OF PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR YEAR 2000 BY REALLOCATING $27,000 FROM THE REHABILITATION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY PROJECT TO EXPAND SERVICES UNDER THE EXISTING HOUSEHOLD OUTSIDE MAINTENANCE FOR THE ELDERLY (H.O.M.E.) PROGRAM AND TO FUND A NEW HOUSING SERVICE PROJECT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 9b. PRIVATE KENNEL LICENSE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY JEAN WESSLING, 5649 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD Mr. McCauley explained that a private kennel license application was received by Jean Wessling, 5649 Brooklyn Boulevard. The application was denied by the City Manager, and the applicant has 06/26/00 -7- an appeal to the City Council to conduct a public hearing. Mayor Kragness invited the applicant to address the Council. The applicant was not present. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to open the public hearing on a private kennel license application submitted by Jean Wessling, 5649 Brooklyn Boulevard, passed unanimously. No one wished to address the Council. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to close the public hearing on a private kennel license application submitted by Jean Wessling, 5649 Brooklyn Boulevard passed unanimously. A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to render final decision to affirm the City Manager's decision to deny a private kennel license for Jean Wessling, 5649 Brooklyn Boulevard, passed unanimously. 10. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEM 10a. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2000-013 SUBMITTED BY FRAUENSHUH COMPANIES REQUESTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO COMBINE TWO PARCELS OF LAND AT 6421 AND 6437 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD INTO A SINGLE PARCEL TO ACCOMMODATE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE BROOKPARK DENTAL CENTER Mr. McCauley introduced Planning Commission Application No. 2000 -013 submitted by Frauenshuh Companies requesting Preliminary Plat approval to combine two parcels of land at 6421 and 6437 Brooklyn Boulevard into a single parcel to accommodate redevelopment of the Brookpark Dental Center. Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren described the location of the property. He explained that the property at 6437 Brooklyn Boulevard is the current site of Brookpark Dental Center, and the property at 6421 Brooklyn Boulevard was acquired by the EDA so that the property could be conveyed and combined with the Brookpark property to accommodate an expansion of the Brookpark Dental Center. The Planning Commission recommended approval of Planning Commission Application No. 2000 -013 at its June 15, 2000, meeting subject to two conditions. Mr. Warren indicated that representatives of both Frauenshuh Companies and Brookpark Dental Center were present to answer questions from the Council. There was a motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve Planning Commission Application No. 2000 -013 submitted by Frauenshuh Companies subject to the following two conditions: 06/26/00 -8- 1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. The motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 11a. RESOLUTION AMENDING PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING CITY VEHICLES Mr. McCauley explained this resolution would amend the Personnel Rules and Regulations to be consistent with a number of changes previously made to the Personnel Rules, and it would continue the criteria for City vehicle use but would eliminate specifying a particular person that would qualify. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-118 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING CITY VEHICLES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 11b. REVIEW OF CHAPTER 1 REGARDING ANIMALS Mr. McCauley discussed that the City Clerk had surveyed a number of cities regarding animal ordinances. He reviewed animal ordinance language from some of the cities relating to allowing a variance to keep excess animals and terminology and also more descriptive language on prohibition of animals. He noted that some cities do not provide a variance; excess animals are prohibited. He inquired if the Council would entertain further research with regard to descriptive language on prohibition of animals. Council discussed and was receptive to further study on an animal ordinance amendment, including regulation of barking dogs. City staff will prepare language which includes both allowing a variance and phasing out the variance. 11C. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FOR ROD SNYDER Mayor Kragness said Rod Snyder would be moving out of Brooklyn Center, and she read a certificate of appreciation for Mr. Snyder. Mr. Snyder addressed the Council and expressed thanks. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve certificate 06/26/00 -9- of appreciation for Rod Snyder passed unanimously. 11d. MILLENNIUM TRAIL DESIGNATION Public Works Director Diane Spector stated the Shingle Creek Trail has been designated a Community Millennium Trail by the White House Millennium Council. She explained that the endeavor is a public /private /non - profit partnership, including the White House Millennium Council, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Rails -to- Trails Conservancy, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Park Service, the American Hiking Society, and American Express. She said the certificate has been placed on a plaque and will be displayed in City Hall, and she displayed a Millennium trail sign which will be placed on the trail. She also noted that an advantage of the Millennium Trail designation is that there are TEA -21 funds available for trail improvements. 12. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adjourn the City Council meeting at 8 p.m. passed unanimously. City Clerk ayor 06/26/00 -10-