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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 04-26 CCM Regular Session i 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 26, 1999 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 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager/HR Director Jane Chambers, Public Works Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum. Councilmember Nelson informed the Council of the upcoming Prayer Breakfast on May 8, 1999. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to adjourn the informal open forum at 6:50 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. FLAG CEREMONY Boy Scout Troop 575 performed the flag ceremony. 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 7:05 p.m. 4. ROLL CALL 04/26/99 -1- i I Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager/HR Director 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 a Police /Citizen Award Ceremony will be on April 28, 1999, and that there will be a Crime Prevention Golf Tournament on May 21, 1999. Councilmember Nelson reported that he attended the North Metro Mayors Meeting on April 14, 1999, and the State of the County Address on April 22, 1999. Mayor Kragness reported this is the 50th year for Brooklyn Center's volunteer fire program. She gave a word of thanks to all the volunteers that have provided service. Councilmember Hilstrom reported on the Commission Recognition that was held on April 19, 1999. She also informed the audience there are commission appointments available and to contact City Clerk Sharon Knutson for an application. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. 6a. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Air One Company 6317 Welcome Avenue North, Brooklyn Park Dependable Indoor Air Quality, Inc. 2619 Coon Rapids Boulevard, Coon Rapids Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning 6248 Lakeland Avenue North, Brooklyn Park Sedgwick Heating and Air Conditioning 8910 Wentworth Avenue South, Minneapolis MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP Metro Brookdale LLC 7235 Brooklyn Boulevard R. L. Brookdale Motors, Inc. 6815 Brooklyn Boulevard 04/26/99 -2- i RENTAL DWELLING Initial: Mark Anderson 4200 Lakebreeze Avenue North Thomas Lee 4216 Lakebreeze Avenue North Tou Lee 4201 66th Avenue North Renewal: Evan Luth Church of the Master 1100 69th Avenue North Willco Properties 5107 Drew Avenue North TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT Tobacco Center, Inc. 6300 Brooklyn Boulevard 6b. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RECONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN TAX - FORFEITED PROPERTY AND REQUESTING A RESALE RESOLUTION NO. 99 -65 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RECONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN TAX - FORFEITED PROPERTY AND REQUESTING A RESALE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 6c. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS, AND AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW WEST FIRE STATION 1998 -10 AND RECONSTRUCTION OF EAST FIRE STATION 1998 -11 RESOLUTION NO. 99 -66 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS, AND AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW WEST FIRE STATION 1998 -10 AND RECONSTRUCTION OF EAST FIRE STATION 1998 -11 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 6d. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999-09, CONTRACT 1999 -F, ELEVATED STORAGE TANK REPAIR, TOWER #1 04/26/99 -3- RESOLUTION NO. 99 -67 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -09, CONTRACT 1999 -F, ELEVATED STORAGE TANK REPAIR, TOWER #1 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 7. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEM 7a. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 99004 SUBMITTED BY PROGRESSIVE CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. REQUEST FOR SITE AND BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL FOR AN APPROXIMATE 1,200 SQ. FT. ADDITION TO THE NORTH SIDE OF TARGET STORE, 6100 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren gave a brief overview of Planning Commission Application No. 99004 submitted by Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc. request for site and building plan approval for an approximate 1,200 sq. ft. addition to the north side of Target Store, 6100 Shingle Creek Parkway. A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve Planning Commission Application No. 99004 subject to the following conditions: 1. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 2. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee in an amount to be determined based on cost estimates shall be submitted prior to the issuance of building permits to assure the completion of site improvements. 3. The building addition is to be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system to meet NFPA standards and shall be connected to a central monitoring device in accordance with Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances. 4. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances. 04/26/99 -4- i 5. The applicant shall execute a revised restrictive covenant limiting the use of the existing and proposed stock rooms to warehouse use only under current or new ownership. The restrictive covenant shall be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney and be filed with the title to the property at Hennepin County prior to the issuance of building permits for this expansion. 6. The yard limit agreement prohibiting structures within 60 feet of the building shall be revised to reflect the proposed new expansion in a manner acceptable to the City Attorney and be filed with the title to the property at Hennepin County prior to the issuance of building permits. 7. Plan approval includes the landscape plan submitted to ensure the site is brought into conformance with current City requirements for landscaping. Motion passed unanimously. 8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 8a. SUMMARY OF KEY OBSERVATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS FROM NEU AND COMPANY City Manager Michael McCauley discussed the summary from NEU and Company of key observations and conclusions from the City Council facilitated work session. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to receive and accept the summary from NEU and Company. Motion passed unanimously. 8b. RESOLUTION ADOPTING YEAR 2000 POLICY AND ACTIVITIES REPORT Mr. McCauley provided an overview of the City's Year 2000 efforts and discussed adopting this resolution would recognize the Year 2000 Policy and Activities Report for the Year 2000. Council further discussed issues pertaining to the Year 2000. RESOLUTION NO. 99 -68 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ADOPTING YEAR 2000 POLICY AND ACTIVITIES REPORT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 04/26/99 -5- I 8c. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -14, STREET IMPROVEMENTS, EARLE BROWN DRIVE, JOHN MARTIN DRIVE TO EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER PARKING LOT, ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING FOR AN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT HEARING, DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED, AND CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING Mr. McCauley discussed the resolution establishing Improvement Project No. 1999 -14, street improvements, Earle Brown Drive, accepts the engineer's feasibility report, and calls for an improvement project hearing, declaring cost to be assessed, and calls for a special assessment hearing on May 24, 1999. RESOLUTION NO. 99 -69 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -14, STREET IMPROVEMENTS, EARLE BROWN DRIVE, JOHN MARTIN DRIVE TO EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER PARKING LOT, ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING FOR AN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT HEARING, DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED, AND CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 8d. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF JONATHAN KRAGNESS' EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT AT BOB CAHLANDER PARK Councilmember Peppe read the resolution expressing recognition of Jonathan Kragness' Eagle Scout Project at Bob Cahlander Park. Mayor Kragness then presented a certificate to Mr. Kragness and shared that Jonathan is her grandson. RESOLUTION NO. 99 -70 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF JONATHAN KRAGNESS' EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT AT BOB CAHLANDER PARK The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 04/26/99 - 26/9 - 6 8e. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -10, STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CAMDEN AND 66TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS AND SIGNALIZATION, ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING FOR AN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT HEARING, DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED, AND CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING Mr. McCauley discussed this is in connection with the Regal project and that the redevelopment of the area will produce a significant amount of additional traffic to the intersection and adjoining area. An improvement project hearing and calling for a special assessment hearing is scheduled for May 24, 1999. Councilmember Hilstrom asked for an update on the project. Mr. McCauley responded staff is waiting for the issue of posting security of demolition of all the buildings which has been held up because they are splitting the property off between the Regal developer and the developer who assembled the property so that the development is consistent with the site plan that was approved by the Planning Commission and the City Council. Once the final resolution is received building permits will be allowed. There will be more information by the May 24, 1999, meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 99 -71 i Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -10, STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CAMDEN AND 66TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS AND SIGNALIZATION, ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING FOR AN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT HEARING, DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED, AND CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 8f. RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING AD FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -05, 53RD AVENUE TRAIL, CONTRACT 1999 -H, TRAIL AND CONTRACT 1999 -I, FENCE AND SIGNAGE Mr. McCauley discussed the previous plans are moving forward and that the Council needs to approve designs for an entrance monument which will be constructed near the location of the old 4th Street right -of -way, Three different options were displayed: 04/26/99 -7- ► Monument similar to those proposed on Brooklyn Bouelvard with fieldstone support columns on a smaller scale. ► Monument similar to the North Mississippi Regional Trail sign on the Minneapolis side of the park along the river. ► Monument of a fieldstone planter with a small wood, stone or plastic lumber sign. Council discussed the three options and a new fourth option which included part of the monument similar to the North Mississippi Regional Trail sign with square pillars. It was the consensus of the Council to approve option number four. RESOLUTION NO. 99 -72 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING AD FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -05, 53RD AVENUE TRAIL, CONTRACT 1999 -H, TRAIL AND CONTRACT 1999 -I, FENCE AND SIGNAGE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 8g. HIGHWAY 100 - ROBBINSDALEBROOKLYN CENTER COOPERATIVE PROPOSAL Mr. McCauley discussed that staff from the City of Brooklyn Center and the City of Robbinsdale met regarding the three options being proposed to deal with traffic from the southwest quadrant of France Avenue and Highway 100 after construction of the Highway 100 project. The project will close the current access from Indiana on to Highway 100 on either side of Highway 100. Three options were covered by Mn/DOT: 1. A short bridge over the wetlands that would enter into a residential area of Robbinsdale. 2. Extend the frontage road and have it run parallel to the off ramp from northbound Highway 100 to France Avenue. 3. Build a bridge across Highway 100 at Indiana with traffic being routed through Brooklyn Center neighborhoods winding their way back to France Avenue. The City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center favors option number 2 to avoid substantial disruption to its residential neighborhoods. City staff felt that the second option also had the most advantages. 04/26/99 -8- Option number 1, which would impact Robbinsdale neighborhoods, would be the least costly design option. Mr. McCauley suggested to the Council that the Council support having Mn/DOT fully explore option number 2 as the most effective means of providing access to the neighborhood and office building located in the southwest quadrant of France Avenue and Highway 100. Mr. McCauley also raised the issue that arrangements would need to be made if the second option were chosen to deal with issues of maintenance, etc. since that roadway would be located in the City of Brooklyn Center but would not serve any part of Brooklyn Center. A motion by Councilmember Peppe, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve option number 2, an extended frontage road to run parallel to the off ramp from northbound Highway 100 to France Avenue to France Avenue. Motion passed unanimously. 8. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayor 4 04/26/99 -9-