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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 07-12 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 12, 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. Mike Gandrud, 5319 Dupont Avenue North, addressed the Council regarding the water utility billing charges. He wanted to know why the City of Brooklyn Center's charges are so high. Mr. McCauley explained the minimum billing charges and how they are calculated. Mr. McCauley offered to have a breakdown prepared and Mr. Gandrud said there was no need, he understood the reasoning behind the charges. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn the informal open forum at 6:49 p.m. Motion 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 7:00 p.m. 07/12/99 -1- i 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. 5. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Lasman reported that she attended a Year 2000 meeting and a town meeting represented by Phil Carruthers and Linda Scheid on July 8, 1999. Councilmember Nelson commended the Charter Commission on the recent report received and their efforts. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the minutes from the regular session on June 28, 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. AMUSEMENT DEVICE - OPERATOR Americinn Motel and Suites 2050 Freeway Boulevard Chi -Chi's 2101 Freeway Boulevard Hilton Minneapolis North 2200 Freeway Boulevard K -Mart 5930 John Martin Drive Nickels and Dimes, Inc. 1328 Brookdale Center AMUSEMENT DEVICE - VENDOR Kiddie Rides International 3801 East 50th Avenue, Denver, CO Mendota Valley Amusement, Inc. 9177 E. Courthouse Blvd. Ct., Inver Grove Theisen Vending Company 3800 Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis 07/12/99 -2- GARBAGE COLLECTION VEHICLE A W Disposal P.O. Box 115, Norwood Aagard Environmental 3291 Terminal Drive, Eagan Aspen Waste Services, Inc. 2523 Wabash Avenue, St. Paul Midwest Grease Buyers, Inc. P.O. Box 26, Redwood Falls T & L Sanitation Service, Inc. P.O. Box 34695, Blaine MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Cronstroms 6437 Goodrich Avenue, St. Louis Park Gilbert Mechanical Contractors, Inc. 4451 West 76th Street, Edina RENTAL DWELLING Renewal: Ann Rockler Jackson 1329 63rd Lane North D & J Properties 5843 Fremont Avenue North SIGN HANGER Signcrafters 7775 Main Street NE, Fridley 6c. RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES RESOLUTION NO. 99 -107 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. 6d. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ARCHITECT'S FEASIBILITY REPORT AND AUTHORIZING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -19, REHABILITATION OF WELLHOUSE NOS. 5 AND 6 RESOLUTION NO. 99 -108 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 07/12/99 -3- RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ARCHITECT'S FEASIBILITY REPORT AND AUTHORIZING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS AND SI'ECIFICATIONS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -19, REHABILITATION OF WELL14OUSE NOS. 5 AND 6 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7a. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 6,11, 21, AND 23 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES ADDING SECTIONS REGARDING COMPUTERIZED CRIMINAL HISTORY AND DRIVER'S LICENSE HISTORY INQUIRIES City Manager Michael McCauley discussed this ordinance amendment would authorize the City of Brooklyn Center to conduct computerized criminal inquires and driver's license inquiries on job applicants and various license applicants., The Police Department is capable of conducting such inquires through the Criminal JustWo Information System; however, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension requires that the City atith6rize the inquiry by ordinance. A motion by Councilmember Lasmart, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the Council. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, scconded by Councilmember Nelson to close t1@ public hearing. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 99 -12 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 6, 11, 21, AND 23 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES ADDING SECTIONS REGARDING COMPUTERIZED CRIMINAL HISTORY AND DRIVER'S LICENSE HISTORY INQUIRIES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 07/12/99 -4- 8a. FINANCIAL COMMISSION AND PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE STRUCTURAL AND ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES AT THE CIVIC CENTER 1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER ADDITION Donn Escher, Financial Commission Chair, and Don Peterson, Park and Recreation Commission Vice - Chair, each addressed the Council and presented adopted resolutions from their respective Commissions recommending the option to build a Community Service Center Addition. Mr. McCauley gave an overview of the process which started approximately one year ago. The City hired an architect who identified issues that needed to be addressed. Some of the issues raised relating to City Hall were the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and the installation of ducted returns. The roof has reached its useful life and needs to be replaced at City Hall. There is inadequate wall insulation and poor windows. The Council Chambers has inadequate cable casting equipment and poor audio visual capabilities. There is structural cracking in corridor to assessing area. There are non - compliant cables from past systems that are flammable that need to be removed, and there are electrical service needs that need to be upgraded to handle increased electronics. At the Community Center the wading pool requires reconstruction of separate filtration system and other improvements. There is also deteriorating brick along the south wall, poor ventilation, and brick deterioration in penthouses on Community Center. Both buildings do not provide access to meet current standards or even reasonable access to programs and rest room facilities. The City is well past dates for compliance and planning to meet issue with the Americans With Disabilities Act. Three options were designed from the above listed issues addressed: Design 1 Do what has to be done to fix the buildings and use the space vacated by police. Design 2 Address accessibility at the Community Center by creating a functional 1 st floor entrance and locker area. Design 3 Address accessibility by providing a new building, rather than substantially invest in extending the life of the existing City Hall and provide the 1 st phase of a master plan to replace the Community Center when the life of the pool is used and the bonds for police and fire are retired to free up bonding capacity. 07/12/99 -5- The three design options were discussed with the Financial Commission and the Park and Recreation Commission. Both Commissions adopted resolutions to pursue the option to construct a new building adjacent to the Community Center. Council discussed soil boring issues and the funding available. RESOLUTION NO. 99 -109 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAQVIAENT OF ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY CENTER SERVICE CENTER ADDITION The motion for the adoption of tho foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously, 8b. RESOLUTION UPDATING FINANCIAL COMMISSION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITI Mr. Escher explained the histor the Financial Commission and the reaso for dating the rY g ' r h duties and responsibilities of the Co " *Ss ion. He streamlined portions of the resold P� before t h e Council and shared that he enjoyed voiuntecring to serve on the Financial Commisgp RESOLUTION NO. 99 -110 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION UPDATING FINANCIAL COMMISSION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 8e. COMMERCIAL ZONING REORGANIZATION Mr. McCauley requested direction from the Council on forwarding to the Planning Commission for its recommendation on ordinance changes for the following four suggested commercial zones and permitted uses: Central, Neighborhood, Highway/Industrial, and Brooklyn Boulevard. Mr. McCauley suggested having the Planning Commission outline and identify current uses and recommend reorganization to the four suggested zones and bring back to the Council in approximately five or six months. I 07/12/99 -6- Councilmember Hilstrom asked if staff would be looking into a moratorium. Mr. McCauley responded that the City Attorney may provide a report on a moratorium; however that may not be what the City wants to do. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to refer this issue to the Planning Commission. Motion passed unanimously. 8d. RESOLUTION URGING CONTINUED FUNDING OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution would request the Minnesota members of the House and Senate Delegations to support continued funding of CDBG Funds to allow for the many worthwhile programs that are undertaken by cities that would have to be discontinued without this Federal local partnership. Mayor Kragness also suggest residents to write their Representatives. RESOLUTION NO. 99 -111 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION URGING CONTINUED FUNDING OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded b Councilmember p g g Y Y Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 8e. SET DATE OF HEARING ON DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR CURRENCY EXCHANGE LICENSE FOR COMMUNITY MONEY CENTERS, INC. DBA MONEY CENTERS, 6219 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD, BROOKLYN CENTER Mr. McCauley requested to set hearing for July 26, 1999, on denial of application for the currency exchange license for Community Money Centers, Inc. dba Money Centers, 6219 Brooklyn Boulevard. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to set July 26, 1999, for hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 07/12/99 -7- 8f. PROCLAMATION DECLARING AUGUST 1, 1999, TO BE BLUE A WHITE SUNDAY Mayor Kragness discussed that Woodcrest Baptist Church of Fridley requested the City Council declare August 1, 1999, to be Blue and White Sunday to express the gratitude for outstanding performance of all local Law Enforcement personnel by honoring them on Blue and White Sunday. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adopt proclamation declaring August 1, 1999, to be Blue and White Sunday. Motion passed unanimously. 8g. STAFF REPORT RE: BROOKLYN BOULEVARD STREET AND ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS Public Works Director Diane Spector updated the Council on the Brooklyn Boulevard street and enhancement projects. She discussed there had been minor adjustments to the plans since the Council last reviewed them for technical reasons and in a few cases to minimize right -of -way takings. Plans have been submitted to Mn/DOT State Aid for initial review. The review process should take one to two months and when the initial review is complete, Consulting Engineers OSM, will modify the plans to reflect State Aid's comments. The final version of the plans will be submitted to the City for review and approval by the City Council in September. On the enhancement portion of the project considerable discussions have taken place between staff, consulting engineers BRW and Cain Ouse, Mn/DOT State Aid, and NSP regarding the proposed street lighting, and how to administer the various parts of the project now that It has technically been rolled into the roadway project for sun setting purposes. Ms. Spector discussed that an agreement has been reached with State Aid that the enhancements portion of the project will be completed in three packages or phases and discussed each package /phase. A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to accept report. Motion passed unanimously. 8h. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1999 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO SUBSTITUTE MISCELLANEOUS BITUMINOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR SEALCOATING Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution would amend the 1999 general fund budget to substitute miscellaneous bituminous pavement improvement projects for sealcoating. Sealcoating is not anticipated now in 1999 or 2000. With the street reconstruction projects, sealcoating would be directed in 2001 to newer streets. The patching and cracksealing will continue. 07/12/99 -8- i RESOLUTION NO. 99 -112 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1999 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO SUBSTITUTE MISCELLANEOUS BITUMINOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR SEALCOATING The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 8i. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -20, AZELIA AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution would establish the next step of the Joslyn site development for Wickes. The plan is to expand the street width on commercial property and not on the residential side of the street. Council discussed the traffic in the Azelia area and if residents would be notified if Mn/Dot goes forward with the project. Mr. McCauley responded input from the residents in the immediate area will continue to be solicited. RESOLUTION NO. 99 -113 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -20, AZELIA AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 8j. REPORT ON POLICE AND FIRE BUILDING PROGRESS Mr. McCauley reported that it is anticipated that the building will be ready for staff to move in between the middle of August and early September. 8k. SET DATE FOR MEETING WITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Mr. McCauley suggested setting July 26, 1999, 5:30 p.m. at 5701 Shingle Creek Parkway (1st floor board room) for meeting with Chamber of Commerce. 07/12/99 -9- A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to set July 26, . 5:30 p.m. at 5701 Shingle Creek Parkway. Motion passed unanimously. 81. SET TIME AND DATE OF FACILITATED COUNCIL WORK SESSION Mr. McCauley suggested Thursday, September 16, 1999, for a facilitated Council work session. Council discussed other possible dates and it was the consensus of the Council to set Saturday, September 18, 1999, for a facilitated Council work session. The time will be determined later. This item will be on the agenda again for Council approval. 9. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk ayor 07/12/99 -10-