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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 05-10 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 MAY 10, 1999 CITY HALL 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL i CALL TOORDER 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. No one appeared at the informal open forum. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM Council adjourned the informal open forum at 6:46 p.m. 2. FLAG CEREMONY Willow Lane Girl Scout Troop #1754 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 7:02 p.m. 4. 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. 05/10/99 -1- 5. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Nelson reported that he attended the Municipal Finance Workshop offered by Government Training Services on April 28, 1999, and the Highway 100 Council meeting on May 6, 1999. He also thanked the Council for their support and endorsement for the Prayer Breakfast that was held on May 8, 1999. Councilmember Lasman reported that she attended the Crime Prevention Award Ceremony on April 28, 1999, the Park and Recreation Commission meeting on April 27, 1999, and the Year 2000 Celebration Committee on May 4, 1999. Mayor Kragness informed the public that volunteers and ideas are needed for the new Millennium Celebration and that interested persons should contact the Recreation Department. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Nelson requested the addition of council consideration item 7n, Cancellation of the May 17, 1999, Work Session. 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 study session and regular session on April 12, 1999, the special work session on April 20, 1999, the study session and regular session on April 26, 1999, and the board of equalization on May 3, 1999. Motion passed unanimously. 6b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS C.O. Carlson Air Conditioning, Inc. 1203 Bryant Avenue N., Minneapolis LBP Mechanical, Inc. 315 Royalston Avenue N., Minneapolis Ray N. Welter Heating Company 4637 Chicago Avenue S., Minneapolis St. Marie Sheet Metal, Inc. 7940 Spring Lake Park Road, Sp Lk Pk Sterling Design, Inc. 2205 U.S. Highway 8, St. Croix Falls, WI MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP Brookdale Dodge 6800 Brooklyn Boulevard 05/10/99 -2- RENTAL DWELLING Renewal: Outreach Community Center 507 69th Avenue North 6c. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1997 -15, CONTRACT 1997 -L, POOL OZONIZATION RESOLUTION NO. 99 -73 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1997 -15, CONTRACT 1997 -L, POOL OZONIZATION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 7a. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO HOUSING COMMISSION Mayor Kragness nominated Kathleen Carmody, 7024 Knox Avenue North, to the Housing Commission. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to ratify the Mayoral nomination of Kathleen Carmody, 7024 Knox Avenue North, to the Housing Commission. Motion passed unanimously. 7b. REQUEST FROM EARLE BROWN DAYS, YEAR 2000 CELEBRATION COMMITTEE City Manager Michael McCauley discussed the request from the Earle Brown Days, Year 2000 Celebration Committee for the City to be a cosponsor for the fireworks event of the Year 2000 Celebration. Mr. McCauley stated that the City would have a minimal cost of $250 for potential costs of insurance. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to approve the City as a cosponsor for the fireworks event of the Year 2000 Celebration. Motion passed unanimously. 7c. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL OF NOXIOUS WEEDS 05/10/99 -3- i Mr. McCauley reported this ordinance amending Chapter 19 of the City Ordinances providing for the control of noxious weeds would reference the Rules of the Department of Agriculture which defines all the plant types considered to be noxious weeds or prohibited, rather than listing the plant types in the Ordinance itself. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve first reading of ordinance and set June 14, 1999, for public hearing and second reading. Motion passed unanimously. 7d. STAFF REPORT RE: PALMER LAKE BASIN STUDY Public Works Director Diane Spector reported that WSB and Associates, Inc. conducted a study of various issues relating to the Palmer Lake Basin and discussed the findings and recommendations. Issue 1: Ability of lake to store and convey storm water. Findings: The present lake water levels are lower than the historic record, but the water levels at the storm sewer outfalls into the basin at the edges are higher than the historic record. This indicates that water is draining out of the lake with no problem, but is backing up at the outfalls. There is buildup of sediment at the outfalls, sediment deposition in the channels, and heavy vegetative growth in the channels. The historic depth of Palmer Lake is 2 -4 feet; current depth is estimated at 0.5 -1.5 feet. The recommendation was to dredge selected areas of the lake to enhance the flow of water through the lake and to treat stormwater to remove sediment prior to entering the basin. Issue 2: Ability to convey water through the outlet channel and control structure (bridge). Findings: A bottom survey of the outlet channel found it is deeper now than a Mn/DOT bridge survey of the channel several years ago, and water is draining from the lake faster than expected. The new bridge design has enhanced low flow capacity, that is, small rainfall events, or just daily water flow moves out of the lake faster than it did before. Combined with the extra depth of the channel, this has lowered the level of the lake but has not changed the runout elevation or discharge capacity. The recommendation was to do nothing. Issue 3: Periodic inundation of the trails. Findings: Trail inundation is primarily a function of settlement, and in some locations also due to channel sedimentation and backups at the outfalls. i The recommendation was to relocate or raise selected trail segments and to dredge the channels. 05/10/99 -4- Issue 4: Water quality. Findings: Based on the parameters established by the Met Council's Citizen Assisted Monitoring Program (CAMP), water quality in Palmer Lake is graded somewhere between a C and D. This signifies water quality which is unsuitable for water sports and swimming, but which still retains aesthetic qualities. Palmer Lake is very shallow and has a sizable carp population. Water quality probably cannot be improved due to shallowness of the lake, and the carp which stir up sediment. Sediment samples have found heavy metals commonly found in auto exhaust and other emissions in the sediment, most likely conveyed there from storm sewer outlets. The recommendation was to construct treatment basins in the neighborhoods, or in the fringe areas of the basin at the outfalls. Issue 5: Wetlands and wildlife habitat. Findings: Using a common wetland evaluation tool, WSB determined that the basin has a wetlands functional level of medium. There is not a lot of biodiversity, and there are some invasive species of flora and carp. The presence of carp probably keeps the lake from being entirely vegetated over. The recommendation was to dredge portions of the lake and wetland area to get more water depth to attract more varied species, and to treat or hand remove invasive plants. A public meeting will be held so WSB and Associates, Inc. may review the information with neighbors, park users, and other interested parties so staff can obtain general input about priorities and neighborhood desires. Based on the input from that public meeting, staff will prepare final recommendations, a CIP, and cost and funding estimates and present to the Council July 1, 1999. Ms. Spector discussed the preliminary estimate of cost if all recommendations were implemented is $2.6 million. This is well beyond the City's ability to fund these types of improvements and some priorities will have to be established. The CIP has $200,000 earmarked from the Storm Drainage Utility, potentially increased to $250,000, for the first phase of Palmer Lake improvements. Funds from the Local State Aid Fund, may also be available. Some grant monies are available and staff will pursue those options. The Shingle Creek Trail is part of the Northwest Hennepin Regional Trail and Hennepin Parks may have some resources to dedicate for improving the trail system. Staff has been in preliminary conversations with Hennepin Parks staff, who have indicated they are willing to consider such an idea. A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to accept the Palmer Lake Basin Study. Motion passed unanimously. 05/10/99 -5- 7e. REQUEST OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO MEET WITH CITY COUNCIL Mr. McCauley discussed the Chamber of Commerce had requested to meet with the City Council before one of the Council's meetings. It was the consensus of the Council to have Mr. Campbell from the Chamber of Commerce decide which date, July 12 or July 26,1999, and that Mr. McCauley would inform Council which date works for the Chamber of Commerce. 7f. RESOLUTION ORDERING THE RAZING AND REMOVAL OF A HAZARDOUS BUILDING AND FURTHER FOR THE ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES, SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARDS AND OTHER ORDINANCES AND STATUTORY VIOLATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THAT REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 4945 ZENITH AVENUE NORTH, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AT LOT 2, BLOCK 2, BROOKLYN MANOR, VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN CENTER, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution would order the property at 4945 Zenith Avenue North to raze and remove the property which has been declared to be a hazardous building and property within the Minnesota Statutes §463.15. RESOLUTIO NO. 99 -74 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING THE RAZING AND REMOVAL OF A HAZARDOUS BUILDING AND FURTHER FOR THE ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES, SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARDS AND OTHER ORDINANCES AND STATUTORY VIOLATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THAT REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 4945 ZENITH AVENUE NORTH, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AT LOT 2, BLOCK 2, BROOKLYN MANOR, VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN CENTER, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 7g. RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CORRECTION OF HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS AND FURTHER FOR THE ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES, SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARDS AND OTHER ORDINANCE AND STATUTORY VIOLATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THAT REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 6218 LILAC DRIVE NORTH, BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, CAMERON ADDITION, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA i 05/10/99 -6- Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution would order the property at 6218 Lilac Drive North to correct hazardous conditions and to abate the public nuisances existing which had been declared to be a hazardous and a public nuisance within the meaning of Minnesota Statue §463.15. RESOLUTION NO. 99 -75 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following esolution and moved its adoption: g p RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CORRECTION OF HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS AND FURTHER FOR THE ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES, SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARDS AND OTHER ORDINANCE AND STATUTORY VIOLATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THAT REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 6218 LILAC DRIVE NORTH, BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, CAMERON ADDITION, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 7h. RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CORRECTION OF HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS AND FURTHER FOR THE ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES, SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARDS AND OTHER ORDINANCE AND STATUTORY VIOLATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THAT REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 7231 KNOX AVENUE NORTH, BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT F, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 1409, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA Mr. McCauley iscussed this resolution would order the property at 7231 Knox Avenue North to Y P P Y correct the hazardous conditions and to abate the public nuisances which had been declared to be hazardous and a public nuisance within the meaning of Minnesota Statute §463.15. RESOLUTION NO. 99 -76 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CORRECTION OF HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS AND FURTHER FOR THE ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES, SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARDS AND OTHER ORDINANCE AND STATUTORY VIOLATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THAT REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 7231 KNOX AVENUE NORTH, BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT F, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 1409, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA 05/10/99 -7- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 7i. RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CORRECTION OF HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS AND FURTHER FOR THE ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES, SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARDS AND OTHER ORDINANCE AND STATUTORY VIOLATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THAT REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 6301 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD, BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55429 LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 5 EXCEPT THAT PART THEREOF WHICH LIES SOUTHWESTERLY OF TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. 152 AS NOW LOCATED AND ESTABLISHED AND SOUTHEASTERLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. 152 DISTANT 25 FEET NORTHWESTERLY OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF 63RD AVENUE NORTH; THENCE RUN SOUTHWESTERLY TO A POINT ON SAID NORTHERLY BOUNDARY DISTANT 25 FEET WESTERLY OF SAID INTERSECTION, BLOCK 2, FAIR MEADOWS, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution would order the property at 6301 Brooklyn Boulevard to correct the hazardous conditions and to abate the public nuisances which had been declared hazardous and a public nuisance within the meaning of Minnesota Statute §463.15. RESOLUTION NO. 99 -77 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CORRECTION OF HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS AND FURTHER FOR THE ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES, SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARDS AND OTHER ORDINANCE AND STATUTORY VIOLATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THAT REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 6301 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD, BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55429 LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 5 EXCEPT THAT PART THEREOF WHICH LIES SOUTHWESTERLY OF TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. 152 AS NOW LOCATED AND ESTABLISHED AND SOUTHEASTERLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. 152 DISTANT 25 FEET NORTHWESTERLY OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF 63RD AVENUE NORTH; THENCE RUN SOUTHWESTERLY TO A POINT ON SAID NORTHERLY BOUNDARY DISTANT 25 FEET WESTERLY OF SAID INTERSECTION, BLOCK 2, FAIR MEADOWS, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA 05/10/99 -8- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 7j. RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CORRECTION OF HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS AND FURTHER FOR THE ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES, SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARDS AND OTHER ORDINANCE AND STATUTORY VIOLATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THAT REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 4639 FRANCE AVENUE NORTH, BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55429 LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS THE NORTH 110 FEET OF THE SOUTH 210 FEET OF THE EAST 435.06 FEET OF GOVERNMENT LOT 3, SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 118 NORTH, RANGE 21, ACCORDING TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT SURVEY THEREOF AND SITUATE IN HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution would order the property at 4639 France Avenue South to correct the hazardous conditions and to abate the public nuisances which had been declared to be hazardous and a public nuisance within the meaning of Minnesota Statute §463.15. RESOLUTION NO. 99 -78 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CORRECTION OF HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS AND FURTHER FOR THE ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES, SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARDS AND OTHER ORDINANCE AND STATUTORY VIOLATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THAT REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 4639 FRANCE AVENUE NORTH, BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55429 LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS THE NORTH 110 FEET OF THE SOUTH 210 FEET OF THE EAST 435.06 FEET OF GOVERNMENT LOT 3, SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 118 NORTH, RANGE 21, ACCORDING TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT SURVEY THEREOF AND SITUATE IN HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7k. CO -OP NORTHWEST 2ND QUARTER FUNDING REQUEST Mr. McCauley requested the second quarter dues be paid to continue the present cadet arrangement since the cadet program is seen as very positive for the Police Department. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to pay the second quarter dues to CO -OP Northwest. Motion passed unanimously. 05/10/99 -9- 71. RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR DENTAL INSURANCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution would authorize awarding a contract to purchase employee dental insurance from HealthPartners, Inc. The City's insurance agent contacted 15 insurance providers and received quotes. HealthPartners, Inc. provided the best offer. The Health Partners, Inc. plan represents a 20% increase over the premiums for the third year of the expiring contract. RESOLUTION NO. 99 -79 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR DENTAL INSURANCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7m. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES LOCAL NO. 86 (REPRESENTING POLICE SERGEANTS) Mr. McCauley discussed the City had negotiated with La w Enforcement Labor Services Local No. 86 to provide a contract, which is similar to terms and conditions to the contract previously entered into between the City and Law Enforcement Labor Services Local No. 82 representing the patrol officers and detectives, for the sergeants who were separated from the patrol officers and detectives due to a revision of their job duties to be classified as management employees. The major change in the contract language negotiated with the police sergeants for the first contract covering them as a separate bargaining unit is an increase in compensation that is commensurate with wages paid in the Metropolitan area to sergeants. Another change in the contract, distinguishing it from the contract with the patrol officers and detectives, is that longevity and education are not provided for in the contract. The contract reduces the number of holidays by three and increases the number of floating holidays by a corresponding number of three days, which will reduce the payment of overtime for holidays. This reduction is offset by increasing the overtime pay to double time for New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. RESOLUTION NO. 99 -80 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 05/10/99 -10- i RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES LOCAL NO. 86 (REPRESENTING POLICE SERGEANTS) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 7n. CANCELLATION OF THE MAY 17,1999, WORK SESSION Mr. McCauley requested canceling the May 17, 1999, work session since the Legislature is in session at this time and it is unknown what choices the City will have in regards to the budget discussion. A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to cancel the May 17, 1999, work session. Motion passed unanimously. 8. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayor I I i 05/10/99 -11- I i