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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 06-28 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 28, 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 Kay Lasman and Ed Nelson. Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom and Robert Peppe were absent and excused. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Public Works Director Diane Spector, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum. Cary Geller, Community Money Centers, Inc., was present for the Council to ask any questions they had regarding the currency exchange license on the agenda for discussion. Mayor Kragness informed Mr. Geller this item was on the agenda and that would be the time to address any questions or concerns. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adjourn the informal open forum at 6:55 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Tim Johnson, Brookdale Covenant 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 7:01 p.m. 06/28/99 -1- 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kay Lasman and Ed Nelson. Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom and Robert Peppe were absent and excused. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Public Works Director Diane Spector, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum. 5. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Lasman reported that she attended the League of Minnesota Cities Conference in Rochester. She and Councilmember Nelson had accepted, on behalf of the City, an honorable mention award the City received at the conference for the 53rd Avenue project. Councilmember Lasman found the conference sessions to be very valuable. Councilmember Nelson reported that he also attended the League of Minnesota Cities Conference and shared some information from the sessions he attended. Councilmember Nelson said one of the sessions attended regarding youth and adults was very interesting and that a youth council would be something he would like to see in the City of Brooklyn Center. Mayor Kragness reported that she attended the U.S. Mayors Conference in New Orleans and that over 300 Mayors attended. She reported on some of the topics that were discussed at the conference She said it was a wonderful conference and that she brought back a lot of information. Mayor Kragness also reported that she attended a ceremony honoring Veterans that fought in the Korean War. 6. APPEARANCES -Amy Klobuchar, Hennepin County Attorney Amy Klobuchar, Hennepin County Attorney, made an appearance to update the Council on priorities of the Hennepin County Attorney's office and to introduce Chuck Salter, Liaison from Hennepin County for the Brooklyn Center Police Department. Ms. Klobuchar discussed that the Liaison Department has been increasing since she has come into office and that with cities having a liaison will help cities out a great deal. Ms. Klobuchar discussed that guns, property crimes, gangs, drugs, and streamlining of the Justice System are priorities that Hennepin County has been dealing with and continues to do so. She discussed cases involving child support, child protection, and civil cases and reported on the juvenile area at Hennepin County. Ms. Klobuchar informed the Council that Hennepin County is preparing for the Year 2000. 06/28/99 -2- Mayor Kragness asked Ms. Klobuchar if she was familiar with the Peacemakers of Brooklyn Center. Ms. Klobuchar responded that she had and that she believes the results have been very successful. Mayor Kragness commended Ms. Klobuchar on her work and thanked her for appearing. 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES I A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the minutes from the special joint work session on June 7, 1999, the study session and regular session on June 14, 1999, and the special work session on June 21, 1999. Motion passed unanimously. 7b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. AMUSEMENT DEVICE - OPERATOR Brooklyn Center Community Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Y Y g Y Chuckwagon Grill 1928 57th Avenue North Davanni's 5937 Summit Drive Ground Round Brookdale Mall MCTO 6845 Shingle Creek Parkway AMUSEMENT DEVICE - VENDOR CDL 12322 Business Park Blvd., Champlin GARBAGE COLLECTION VEHICLE Ace Solid Waste, Inc. 3118 162nd Lane NW, Anoka Randy's Sanitation, Inc. P.O. Box 169, Delano Walters Recycling and Refuse P.O. Box 67, Circle Pines MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Air Corp, Inc. 4112 83rd Avenue North, Brooklyn Park Albers Sheetmetal and Ventilating 200 West Plato Boulevard, St. Paul Guyer's Builders Express 13405 15th Avenue North, Plymouth Green Mechanical, Inc. 8811 E. Research Center Rd, New Hope Sabre Heating and Air, Inc. 14505 21st Avenue North, Plymouth 06/28/99 -3- PRIVATE KENNEL Barbara and Gregory Ulbrich 6807 Emerson Avenue North RENTAL DWELLING Renewal: Kara Albrecht 7250 West River Road Leslie Reinhardt 5713 Humboldt Avenue North Lewis/Vivian Hedlund 5316 Russell Avenue North Myrna Hubert 5300 70th Circle Todd Grabow 7202 Girard Avenue North Valley Investment and Management Humboldt Square Apartments 7c. SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE RELEASE/REDUCTION -Earle Brown Farm Townhomes (68th and York Place) - Extended Stay America (2701 Freeway Boulevard) A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve site performance guarantee release /reduction for Earle Brown Farm Townhomes (69th and York Place) and Extended Stay America (2701 Freeway Boulevard). Motion passed unanimously. 7d. RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES RESOLUTION NO. 99-98 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following esolution and moved its adoption: g p 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 Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 7e. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -05, CONTRACT 1999 -H, 53RD AVENUE TRAIL RESOLUTION NO. 99 -99 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -05, CONTRACT 1999 -H, 53RD AVENUE TRAIL 06/28/99 -4- _ I I The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded b Councilmember p g g Y Y Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 7E RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF NEW BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -05, CONTRACT 1999 -I, 53RD AVENUE TRAIL FENCING AND SIGNAGE RESOLUTION NO. 99 -100 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following esolution and moved its adoption: g P i RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF NEW BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -05, CONTRACT 1999 -I, 53RD AVENUE TRAIL FENCING AND SIGNAGE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 7g. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1997 -10, CONTRACT 1998 -11, SCADA AND INTRAC SYSTEMS REPLACEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 99 -101 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1997 -10, CONTRACT 1998 -13, SCADA AND INTRAC SYSTEMS REPLACEMENT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 7h. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -14, CONTRACT 1999 -D, EARLE BROWN DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS RESOLUTION NO. 99 -102 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 06/28/99 -5- RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -14, CONTRACT 1999 -D, EARLE BROWN DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8a. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -10, STREET AND SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS, 66TH AND CAMDEN AVENUES, AND PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -10, STREET AND SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS, 66TH AND CAMDEN AVENUES 1. RESOLUTION CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -10, STREET AND SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS, 66TH AND CAMDEN AVENUES, TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS City Manager Michael McCauley discussed this public hearing was continued from the June 24, 1999, Council meeting at the request of the developers of the Regal Theater site pending receipt of bids for the work. Mr. McCauley requested to reopen public hearing since bids had been opened and the assessments had been prepared based on actual cost. A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the Council. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 99 -103 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FORIMPROVEMENT PROJECTNO. 1999 -10, STREET AND SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS, 66TH AND CAMDEN AVENUES, TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 06/28/99 -6- 9. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 9a. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, AND RATIFYING INTERFUND LOANS Mr. McCauley discussed that the Council met for a special work session to discuss the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the calendar year ended December 31, 1998, and that Cliff Hoffman, Partner of Deloitte & Touche LLP, was present to formally present the audit results. Mr. Hoffman gave a brief presentation of selected financial information from materials which included the following: The operating fund balance at December 31, 1998 was $60,414,000 compared to $55,884,000 on December 31, 1997. The enterprise funds were generally in good condition. The Earle Brown Heritage Center fell short of its goal in 1998. Mr. Hoffman outlined several of the City's competitive strengths, including consistent financial management and charging current users for current costs. After his presentation he commended the City of Brooklyn Center for an excellent year. Mayor Kragness thanked Mr. Hoffman for his presentation. RESOLUTION NO. 99 -104 Councilmember Nelson 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, 1998, AND RATIFYING INTERFUND LOANS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 9b. CURRENCY EXCHANGE LICENSE TO COMMUNITY MONEY CENTERS, INC. DBA MONEY CENTERS, 6219 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD, BROOKLYN CENTER 06/28/99 -7- Mr. McCauley reported that the information included in the materials was from the request of the Council at the June 14, 1999, meeting. City staff had checked with the League of Minnesota Cities. The League of Minnesota Cities did not have materials with respect to check cashing. The City's Attorney office had also made some inquiries but did not have much information regarding check cashing operations. The Police Department contacted police departments where check cashing operations are located, some including the applicant and some other check cashing operations. The materials prepared by the Police Department indicated that their interviews indicated no police problems associated with the check cashing operations, and in some cases, found them to be professionally operated. Included in the Council materials were pictures that were taken showing several locations, including other locations operated by Money Centers. Cary Geller, Community Money Center, Inc., addressed the Council for any questions they had. Council discussed with Mr. Geller the procedure for check cashing and the type of identification needed for cashing checks. Mr. Geller reported that a valid Minnesota Driver's License would need to be provided. If a person did not have a Minnesota Driver's License they would be required to have a Birth Certificate, and their employer and/or home phone number would be called. Mr. Geller informed the Council of the procedure when a forged or stolen check is brought to their store for cashing and that he works directly with authorities when these incidents happen. Mr. Geller asked what the next step would be since the license was denied at the June 14, 1999, meeting with respect to his license. Mr. McCauley advised that the matter was on tonight's agenda to provide information requested by the City Council. The applicant has a 30 day period from the denial of the license to request a hearing. 9c. REQUEST OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO SET DATE WITH CITY COUNCIL Mr. McCauley suggested July 26, 1999, for the dinner and discussion with the Chamber of Commerce. It was the consensus that July 26, 1999, would work. Mr. McCauley will work with the Chamber on a location and put a formal request on the July 12, 1999, agenda. 9d. RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR NEW WEST FIRE STATION 1998 -10 AND EAST FIRE STATION REMODELING NO. 1998 -11 Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution would award a contract to MetroSystems for the furnishings and equipment at the new West Fire Station and East Fire Station remodeling. RESOLUTION NO. 99 -105 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 06/28/99 -8- i i RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR NEW WEST FIRE STATION 1998 -10 AND EAST FIRE STATION REMODELING NO. 1998 -11 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 9e. STAFF REPORT RE: BROOKLYN BOULEVARD STREET AND ENHANCEMENTS PROJECTS Mr. McCauley requested deferring this report to the July 12, 1999, Council meeting since there were two Council Members absent. 9f. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -10, CONTRACT 1999 -J, STREET AND SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS, 66TH AND CAMDEN AVENUES Mr. McCauley reported this resolution would accept the lowest bid from Midwest Asphalt Corporation for Improvement Project No. 1999 -10, Contract 1999 -J, Street and Signal Improvements, 66th and Camden Avenues. RESOLUTION NO. 99 -106 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999-10, CONTRACT 1999 -J, STREET AND SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS, 66TH AND CAMDEN AVENUES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 10. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. l 714� City Clerk Mayor 06/28/99 -9- I