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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 07-10 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 JULY 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 and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 6:35 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, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and City Clerk Sharon Knutson. Betty Orsborn, 4207 Lakeside Avenue North, #223, addressed the Council on behalf of the residents of the Beach Condominiums regarding the Highway 100 plans. She said they have a great deal of concern regarding access, especially emergency vehicle access. Mayor Kragness informed the residents that the Council would be holding a special meeting on July 19, 2000, 6 to 8 p.m. to review the plans with residents. Gail Kraemer, 4201 Lakeside Avenue North, #220, addressed the Council regarding a notice that was posted in her building indicating there would be no access from France Avenue onto Highway 100. Mayor Kragness referred the residents to the Director of Public Works and the project map located on the wall just outside the meeting room. The informal open forum session adjourned to the study session at 6:40 p.m. and reconvened at 6:45 p.m. Joe Mann, 5415 East Twin Lake Boulevard, addressed the Council with concerns related to the proposed France Avenue relocation in conjunction with the Highway 100 Segment 4 project. He indicated that he and his neighbors just became aware of the specifics of the project. He raised several issues including access to Lions Park, impact on Twin Lake, safety of Joslyn site, increased traffic, and more specific costs of raising France Avenue. He indicated he spoke with Brian Jones and Wayne Norris of Mn/DOT who are unaware of any deadline for approval of final design of the Highway 100 Segment 4 project. 07/10/00 -1- Councilmember Hilstrom raised the issue of whether or not something could be in writing to confirm the Highway 100 Segment 4 design deadline. Mike McLennan, 3930 51st Avenue North, addressed the Council regarding communication to residents regarding the relocation of France Avenue. He said he is disappointed that he had not been notified earlier regarding the France Avenue realignment. He stated he did not receive a mailing from Mn/DOT. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM A motion by Councilmember Lasman and seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adjourn informal open forum at 7:00 p.m. passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION A moment of silence was observed. 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. 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 City Clerk Sharon Knutson. 5. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Nelson reported that he attended a Metropolitan Council Environmental Services annual meeting on June 28, 2000. He said there was discussion regarding the rate structure. One option was to have a low rate structure next year and then higher in five to seven years to make up for the bonds. The other option would be to have a level structure next year and then in five years the rates would be lower than projected due to paying off bonds quicker. He said the consensus of the group was to keep the rates level so that in the future the rates would be less than what was projected over the next five years. Councilmember Nelson reported he attended the June 29, 2000, North Metro Highway 100 Council meeting. He said the open house for Highway 100 Segment 3 is scheduled for July 18, 2000, at Robbinsdale Area Community Center. 07/10/00 -2- Councilmember Nelson announced that the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission will hold an open house on July 13, 2000, at 7 p.m. at Crystal City Hall regarding competitive bidding for cable services. Councilmember Nelson reported that he was appointed to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Committee for Transportation and Government. Mayor Kragness reported that she attended the Earle Brown Heritage Center open house on July 9, 2000. She said it was well attended, and the 1976 time capsule had been opened and the contents were displayed. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Councilmember Lasman and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the agenda and consent agenda passed unanimously. 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Lasman and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the minutes from the June 19, 2000, Work Session; June 26, 2000, Study Session; and June 26, 2000, Regular Session, as printed passed unanimously. 6b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Lasman and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the following list of licenses passed unanimously. AMUSEMENT DEVICE - OPERATOR Brooklyn Center Community Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Chi -Chi's Restaurant 2101 Freeway Boulevard Chuck Wagon Grill 1928 57th Avenue North Nickels and Dimes, Inc. Brookdale Center Yun's Restaurant dba Denny's 6405 James Circle AMUSEMENT DEVICE - VENDOR Metro Coin 8055 Ranchers Road GARBAGE HAULERS Darling International Inc. 9000 382nd Avenue North Mengelkoch Co. 119 NE 14th Street Midwest Grease Buyers P.O. Box 26 Randy's Sanitation P.O. Box 169 Waste Management - Blaine 10050 Naples Street NE 07/10/00 -3- MECHANICAL Ace Mechanical 4820 Lexington Avenue, Ham Lake Air Quality Services 3910 Leslee Curve, Excelsior Heating and Cooling Two 18550 County Road 81, Maple Grove RENTAL Renewal 5401 63rd Avenue North John Schwarz 6744 France Avenue North Donald Renelt 918 Woodbine Lane Donna Goga 6c. RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES RESOLUTION NO. 2000-119 Councilmember Lasman 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 Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. I 7. PRESENTATION BY FINANCIAL COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON 7a. RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCIAL COMMISSION REGARDING THE POLICY AND PROCEDURE ON REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Donn Escher, Financial Commission Chairperson, reported to the Council that the Financial Commission had previously recommended to the City Council that Requests for Proposals (RFPs) be established for financial professional services. The Council adopted a Policy and Procedure on Requests for Proposals for Financial Professional Services and a preset schedule to conduct RFPs. He said that 2000 is scheduled for RFPs for insurance agent and risk management consultant. Mr. Escher said the Finance Department will experience a heavy workload this fall due to the impending conversion to a new financial and payroll software, and preparing an RFP would increase the much. he Financial Commission workload too m T Fi l recommends an alternative schedule which would move the RFPs for risk management consultant and insurance agent to 2003. j Councilmember Hilstrom thanked the Financial Commission for its work. i 07/10/00 -4- RESOLUTION AMENDING THE POLICY AND PROCEDURE ON REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. 2000-120 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE POLICY AND PROCEDURE ON REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7b. RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCIAL COMMISSION REGARDING THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER TOTAL COMPENSATION Mr. Escher explained that every two years prior to the election the Financial Commission discusses the City Council salary and makes a recommendation to the City Council. He read the Policy and Procedure on Mayor and Council Member Total Compensation. The Financial Commission met on May 4, 2000, and June 19, 2000, to review the total compensation for the Mayor and Council Members. He said a subcommittee was appointed to study the issue. He stated the Financial 0 Commission unanimously recommended that the Council salary be increased 3 /o in 2001, plus an additional $50 per month to reflect additional costs related to communications technologies and the time demands of using the technologies. He said the recommendation would result in the Mayor's compensation raising from $8,721 in 2000, to $9,583 in 2001, and $9,870 in 2002; Council Member compensation would rise from 4 i in 20 1 and pe sation wou e om $6,5 1 n 2000, to $7,337 0 , 7557 in 2002. $ A motion by Councilmember Lasman and seconded by Councilmember Nelson to accept the Financial Commission report passed unanimously. Councilmember Hilstrom inquired when this item would be back on the agenda. City Manager Michael McCauley responded that it could be brought back for Council review the second meeting in August. 8. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: 8a. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2000-014 SUBMITTED BY ALLEN J. FRANZ, FRANZ ENGINEERING REPRODUCTIONS, INC. REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AMENDMENT TO CONSTRUCT A 20,670 SQ. FT. SERVICE /OFFICE COMMERCIAL COMPLEX ON A 2.28 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND AT 2781 FREEWAY BOULEVARD 07/10/00 -5- Mr. McCauley introduced Planning Commission Application No. 2000 -014 submitted by Allen J. Franz, Franz Engineering Reproductions, Inc. requesting approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment to construct a 20,670 sq. ft. service /office commercial complex on a 2.28 acre parcel of land at 2781 Freeway Boulevard. Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren used overhead transparencies to review the location of the site which is bounded by Xerxes Avenue on the west; Freeway Boulevard on the north; Extended Stay America to the east; and the site of the Motel 6 which is under construction to the south. He explained that the PUD zoning from I -1 to PUD /I -1 of the three properties contained in the Shingle Creek 5th Addition along with the first phase site and building plan approval for the Extended Stay America was previously approved by City Council Resolution No. 98 -47. He also noted that the developments for lots 1 and 2 were subject to review and approval under the Planned Unit Development process, as an amendment, when such proposals came forward. Motel 6 Operating LP acquired lot 2 and pursued a Planned Unit Development Amendment for the development of a three story, 122 unit motel and was approved by City Council Resolution No. 99 -159. Mr. Warren explained that Franz Engineering Reproductions, Inc. was located at 52nd and Humboldt Avenues North until recently acquired as part of the Hennepin County green way project. He stated that Franz Engineering Reproductions, Inc. has acquired the property at 2781 Freeway Boulevard to house its building as well as providing space for other architectural firms /service /office development. He outlined the building design, access and parking, and landscaping. He explained the proposed screening along the westerly side which abuts the Earle Brown Townhomes to be pine trees planted in a staggered fashion. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 29, 2000, and recommended approval through adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2000 -03. Mr. Warren explained this proposal is consistent with the PUD principles and procedures, the City's Comprehensive Plan, the development criteria, and is compatible with the immediate uses surrounding the property as well as those in the general vicinity. The only exception is allowing a 15 ft. rather than 50 ft. buffer strip along the Xerxes Avenue right of way area which is justified on the basis of providing heavy landscaping and utilizing dense, staggered planting scheme of pine trees to buffer the area. He stated that the Planning Commission recommended three modifications to the proposed plan as follows: 1) provide parking delineators around the 11 parking spaces located immediately adjacent to the building on the east side; 2) the screening for the trash area should be constructed with wood or metal material; and 3) the parking area along Xerxes Avenue adjacent to the 15 ft. buffer should not be striped but could still remain bituminous, as the applicant indicates the area is needed for snow storage. Mr Warren indicated the applicants are present to answer questions from the Council. Councilmember Hilstrom inquired if the trees which will be planted along Xerxes Avenue will cause clear view triangle site problems. Mr. Warren responded that he doesn't anticipate any problems, provided the trees are pruned. Councilmember Hilstrom raised the issue of the 13 -14 ft. masonry wall to screen trucks at the loading area. Mr. Warren used an overhead transparency and displayed the building elevations drawing and reviewed the plan, explaining that the loading area slopes down so that trucks will not be visible while loading /unloading. 07/10/00 -6- Councilmember Nelson requested to view the exterior lighting plan. Mr. Warren displayed the lighting plan and explained that the exterior lighting was all wall mounted, except for one light pole to be located in the island area to the northeast of the building. RESOLUTION REGARDING DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2000 -014 SUBMITTED BY FRANZ ENGINEERING REPRODUCTIONS, INC. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-121 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION REGARDING DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2000 -014 SUBMITTED BY FRANZ ENGINEERING REPRODUCTIONS, INC. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 8b. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2000-015 SUBMITTED BY EXODUS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY REQUESTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO PROVIDE A CHILD CARE OPERATION AT THE FORMER BROOK PARK BAPTIST CHURCH, 4801 63RD AVENUE NORTH Mr. McCauley introduced Planning Commission Application No. 2000 -015 submitted by Exodus Community Development Company requesting a Special Use Permit to provide a child care operation at the former Brook Park Baptist Church, 4801 63rd Avenue North. Mr. Warren reviewed the location of the property which is zoned R -1 and is bounded on the north by 63rd Avenue and a single family home located at the corner of 63rd and Perry Avenues North; on the east and south by Orchard Lane School property; and on the west by single family homes and Perry Avenue. He explained that a partnership of Exodus Community Development Company and Christ Temple have recently acquired the Brook Park Baptist Church property and are planning to continue its use as a church. He said the applicant plans to operate the Imani Child Development Center in the lower level of the church building to provide child care for children 16 months to 11 years of age. He stated that the applicant also proposes to use the old parsonage as an extension of its program to provide child care for children that need to be separated from the main facility due to illness or other reasons. Mr. Warren said the program will be licensed by the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services in accordance with its guidelines for child care. The child care facility will run Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., 50 weeks per year. Access to the child care facility will be 63rd Avenue North. He explained that the church property has a fenced in play area adjacent to the church and the applicant will not be changing or altering the residential property which will remain a part of the church. Mr. Warren noted that in the past churches have made use of parsonages for other than residential uses, such as for youth ministries or other church related functions. He 07/10/00 -7- explained that the proposed use would be in keeping with past approvals. He said the Planning Commission recommended approval of Planning Commission Application No. 2000 -015 at its June 29, 2000, meeting subject to five conditions which he read. He noted the applicant was not present at this evening's meeting but was present for the Planning Commission public hearing. A resident addressed the Council inquiring whether or not the children attending the child care facility will be from the community or bused from other communities and was concerned about the children staying on the child care property and supervision. Mayor Kragness said she met with representatives of the church and the child care facility, and her understanding is that it may not be strictly limited to our community but may include members from the church. She also stated that the child care play area is fenced and supervision is required under the State licensing. Councilmember Lasman noted that in the Planning Commission minutes the applicant indicates the maximum number of children at the child care facility will be 32. She also noted that there will be eight to ten employees, which would be a very positive four -to -one ratio. She inquired how many of the eight to ten employees were directly working with the children and how many were administrative. Mr. Warren responded that he is uncertain, however, the State of Minnesota imposes the regulations for the licensing and they would have to meet those guidelines. Councilmember Hilstrom inquired if there have been any difficulties with child care operations in churches. Mr. Warren was unaware of any difficulties. David Hreha, 4811 63rd Avenue North, inquired if the property had been purchased or was being leased. Mayor Kragness responded that the property had been purchased. There was a motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve Planning Commission Application No. 2000 -015 submitted by Exodus Community Development Company requesting a Special Use Permit to provide a child care operation at the former Brook Park Baptist Church, 4801 63rd Avenue North, subject to the following conditions: 1. The special use permit is issued for a child care operation which may utilize the adjoining parsonage property at 6226 Perry Avenue North for child care along with staff and community training and education in early childhood development. 2. The child care operation shall receive the proper licensing from the Minnesota Department of Human Services, and a copy of the license shall be kept on file with the City. 3. The church building and premises will be brought into compliance with applicable state and local regulations relating to fire safety, health, and building code standards for this operation as determined by the Building Official and Fire Chief. 07/10/00 -8- 4. The special use permit is subject to all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. Any violation thereof may be grounds for revocation. Motion passed unanimously. 9. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 9a. TH 100 UPDATE Mr. McCauley reviewed several items regarding TH 100. He said that at its July 24, 2000, meeting the City Council will receive a proposed layout for Highway 100 from the Minnesota Department of Transportation along with a request to approve the layout. He stated that full funding has been announced for Stages IV and V; Stage IV is the part in Brooklyn Center that begins at the end of Twin Lake to just past 50th Avenue; Stage V is located in Golden Valley with the construction of a bridge at Duluth Street to accommodate three lanes of traffic in each direction. He said the Robbinsdale City Council will consider layout approval on July 18, 2000; the Minnesota Department of Transportation will hold an open house on Segment 3, which is the part from Twin Lake south to 36th Avenue, on July 18, 2000, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Robbinsdale Community Center. He further stated that the City Council has directed that a meeting be established on July 19, 2000, from 6 to 8 p.m., with formal presentations at 6 and 7 p.m. on the design segments in Brooklyn Center and the proposed Azelia means of connecting north of the railroad tracks with south of the railroad tracks with the relocated France Avenue; an open house format for answering public questions would be included. He said a notice will be sent out to the persons most directly affected., but it is still a public meeting open to everyone. A suitable location is still being reviewed. This would be an opportunity prior to the July 24, 2000, Council meeting to provide information, make presentations, as well as answer questions. Councilmember Hilstrom requested clarification on the date and time of the Robbinsdale City Council meeting and the Mn/DOT open house. Mr. McCauley responded that both meetings will be held on July 18, 2000, and that the Mn/DOT open house will overlap the Robbinsdale City Council meeting. He also noted that Mn/DOT has indicated that in order to meet its funding schedule so that the money which sunsets in 2003 isn't lost, it is requiring Segment 4 design approval from Robbinsdale and Brooklyn Center by July 25, 2000. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to set July 19, 2000, 6 to 8 p.m. as a special meeting regarding Segment 4 Highway 100, with identical formal presentations at 6 and 7 p.m., passed unanimously. Councilmember Hilstrom inquired if the deadline for Segment 4 is July 25, 2000. Mr. McCauley responded affirmatively. Councilmember Nelson disagreed that there is a deadline of July 25 and made a motion to rescind the resolution of the City Council of June 12 relating to City Council agenda item no. 9c which was 07/10/00 -9- to report back to Mn/DOT City Council acceptance of the preliminary final design features for TH 100 Segment 4. Councilmember Hilstrom raised the issue of the deadline and requested that the City Manager report back to the City Council at its July 24 meeting whether there is a deadline and possibly get something from Mn/DOT or have a representative present from Mn/DOT to confirm the status. Mayor Kragness commented that both she and Mr. McCauley had attended the Highway 100 Council meetings for about four years, and there is urgency to receive finalization from both Robbinsdale and Brooklyn Center. This is special funding that was not available for this project before and it has a deadline that must be met. It is a criteria from the State of Minnesota that has set the deadline for the special funding. Councilmember Peppe seconded the aforementioned motion. Voting in favor: Councilmembers Nelson and Peppe; voting naye: Councilmembers Hilstrom and Lasman and Mayor Kragness. Motion fails. Mike McLennan, 3930 51st Avenue North, addressed the Council regarding clarification of the dates for the public meetings. Mr. McCauley reviewed and clarified the meeting dates. Bob Hill, 4701 Twin Lake Avenue, addressed the Council and said he attended the February meeting and there was great attendance. However, the plan shown at that meeting was not the plan currently being shown. He said he understands the engineering difficulties with lowering France Avenue and the groundwater contamination. He expressed concern with the cost estimates of raising France Avenue, the proposed France Avenue relocation, and the safety of children and pedestrians with regard to the potential of crossing the railroad tracks. Councilmember Peppe requested the City Manager to provide more detailed cost estimates on q Y g p raising France Avenue. Mr. McCauley responded that more specific cost estimates could be provided. 9b. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO HOUSING COMMISSION Mayor Kragness requested ratification of her nominations of Elizabeth Davis, 6936 France Avenue North, and Shawn Taylor, 3955 69th Avenue North, to the Housing Commission. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to ratify the Mayoral nominations of Elizabeth Davis and Shawn Taylor to the Housing Commission passed unanimously. 9c. CODE ENFORCEMENT Mr. McCauley provided a monthly update on the status of the code enforcement sweep, which continues to progress ahead of schedule. He said 613 of the 921 properties have come into compliance, which is up from 291 last month. He stated that 236 property owners received 07/10/00 -10- i second /non - compliance letters; 17 formal complaints have been issued. He said that Brooklyn Center Cares continues to assist elderly and disabled; CEAP has completed three home and garage exterior painting projects; HOME has coordinated two similar projects; two residents were referred to Paint- A -Thon; HOME is assisting one resident with a fence repair project and another with driveway repair work; three residents who do not qualify for CEAP or HOME assistance have been referred to Northwest Housing Resource Center; and six residents have declined assistance. 9d. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING REFUSE CONTAINERS Mr. McCauley introduced an ordinance amending Chapter 7 of the City Ordinances regarding refuse containers. He said this recommendation was referred from code enforcement personnel. He said technically the City Ordinance does not allow for garbage containers to exceed 30 gallons, and this Ordinance amendment would allow for the roll -cart containers used by the refuse haulers. Councilmember Hilstrom raised the issue of providing lids for recycling bins. Mr. McCauley responded that the Hennepin Recycling Group has applied for a grant which would allow for a pilot program next year to test areas in each of the HRG cities using the same type of roll -cart container with a lid for commingled recycling services. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 7 of the City Ordinances regarding refuse containers and setting second reading and public hearing for August 14, 2000, passed unanimously. 9e. COUNCIL GOALS Mr. McCauley provided a quarterly update on the status of the City Council goals for 2000 as follows: Goal No. 1 — Support Brookdale Redevelopment Status: Development Agreement signed with Talisman Brookdale, L.L.C. •Applebee's relocated and open -GAP plans approved and building permit issued *several stores relocated in mall to prepare for northwest demolition •Contempo Casuals and Vision World completed Goal No. 2 — Continue and Improve Code Enforcement and Compliance Activities Status: new computer system installed for tracking compliance -interdepartmental team formed -sweep of entire City completed ahead of schedule •reinspections taking place •CDBG monies reallocated to provide greater level of assistance to persons in maintaining and repairing homes through a joint effort of CEAP and HOME; Brooklyn Center Cares 07/10/00 -11- program providing some assistance using these resources and other volunteers Goal No. 3 — Increase Proactivity Towards Fighting Crime Status: information included in every City Watch; continued police work on visibility and continued high neighborhood watch participation Goal No. 4 — Support and Encourage Northeast Corner of 69th Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard Redevelopment Status: Requests for Proposals solicited; one proposal for mixed use: senior housing over commercial received and being reviewed by staff for presentation to City Council Goal No. 5 — Continue Planning for Community Center and City Hall Work Status: reviewed concept estimates and feasibility to test cost estimates and suitability; remodeling selected as only viable option; requests for proposals from architects due July 14, 2000 Goal No. 6 — Continue and Improve Long -Term Financial Planning Status: planned as part of budget process this summer and fall Goal No. 7 — Support and Promote Major Road and Street Improvement Projects Status: continued participation in North Metro Highway 100 Council; City participated with Robbinsdale on engineering study; final design approval will be presented to City Council at July 24, 2000, meeting due to Mn/DOT deadline of July 25, 2000, for final design approval; Mn/DOT announced full funding for Stage IV and Stage V, with Stage V moved to 2003 construction -staff continues to work with Hennepin County on Brooklyn Boulevard, including review of options to ameliorate impacts on and lessen costs to acquire car dealers Goal No. 8 — Plan for Destination Parks Status: draft plan approved by Park and Recreation Commission and public input being sought in upcoming City Watch newsletter before refining concepts and options for Council review with Capital Improvement Plan Goal No. 9 — Support and Expand Joslyn Site Development Status: grant application for Phase II has been approved and potential for a Phase III has been developed as a potential undertaking dependent on future proposals; developer is having difficulty overcoming land write -down occurring in Brooklyn Park and Champlin which have reduced costs below bare land costs Goal No. 10 — Continue to Improve Traffic Safety Focusing on Traffic Calming Status: police continue targeted enforcement; we are exploring purchasing a new traffic counting smart trailer; information planned for inclusion in newsletters; safety camp again this summer; installation of new crosswalk signs in chartreuse color; public works evaluates projects for ways to achieve this goal 07/10/00 -12- Goal No. 11 — Special Visioning Project to Create a Redevelopment Strategy Based on the City's Vision for the Future; and, Developing Opportunities to Promote Inclusion of ALL Residents in Brooklyn Center's Community Life Status: this project has not yet been started due to Brookdale and other projects that have required Council and staff focus and time 10. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adjourn the City Council meeting at 8:25 p.m. passed unanimously. A Ii -Vn� City Clerk Mayor 07/10/00 -13-