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Home My WebLink About1999 09-27 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 SEPTEMBER 27, 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 Pro Tern Robert Peppe at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tern Robert Peppe, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, and Ed Nelson. Mayor Myrna Kragness was absent and excused. Also present: 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, A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adjourn informal open forum at 6:57 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION A moment of silence was offered. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Robert Peppe at 7:01 p.m. 09/27/99 -1- 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tern Robert Peppe, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, and Ed Nelson. Mayor Myrna Kragness absent and excused. Also present: 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 Nelson reported that he attended the Earle Brown Days meeting on September 14, 1999, and the Housing Commission meeting on September 20, 1999. Councilmember Lasman reported that she attended the Crime Prevention meeting on September 15, 1999, and the Park and Recreation Commission meeting on September 21, 1999. She informed the Council that there are two more neighborhood watch groups participating and that the program now has over 150 neighborhoods participating. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Lasman requested to have clarification on a portion of the minutes from the work session on September 7, 1999. Councilmember Hilstrom requested to have a deletion of a portion of the minutes from the study session on September 13, 1999. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the agenda and consent agenda as amended. Motion passed unanimously. 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the minutes from the special work session on September 7, 1999, and the study and regular sessions on September 13, 1999, as amended. Motion passed unanimously. 6b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. 09/27/99 -2- RENTAL Renewal 5105 Brooklyn Boulevard George A. Lucht 7218 -24 West River Road Arlene Johnson 2309 54th Avenue North Robert Messersmith 5338 -40 Queen Avenue North Robert Messersmith 5329 Penn Avenue North J. G. Strand SIGN HANGER Graphic House, Inc. 9204 Packer Drive, Wausau, WI 6c. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR EXEMPT PERMIT (RAFFLE) FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD AT THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER ON NOVEMBER 5,1999 A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the application for exempt permit (raffle) submitted by Wilderness Inquiry for an event to be held at the Earle Brown Heritage Center on November 5, 1999. Motion passed unanimously. 6d. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -19, CONTRACT 1999 -M, REHABILITATION OF WELLHOUSES #5 AND #6 RESOLUTION NO. 99 -148 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -19, CONTRACT 1999 -M, REHABILITATION OF WELLHOUSES #5 AND #6 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 6e. RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES RESOLUTION NO. 99 -149 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES 09/27/99 -3- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 6L RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE DELETION OF A CERTAIN SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FROM LEVY NO. 14565 RESOLUTION NO. 99 -150 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following esolution and moved its adoption: g p RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE DELETION OF A CERTAIN SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FROM LEVY NO. 14565 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 6g. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDER FOR REPLACEMENT OF 5 MARKED SQUADS AS APPROVED IN THE 2000 CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve purchase order for replacement of 5 marked squads as approved in the 2000 capital outlay budget. Motion passed unanimously. 6h. MOTION TO SET OCTOBER 11, 1999, FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON LEVY CERTIFICATION TAX REBATE INCREASE A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to set October 11, 1999, for public hearing on levy certification tax rebate increase. Motion passed unanimously. 7. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 7a. UPDATE ON CONSTRUCTION OF POLICE AND FIRE BUILDINGS FROM BOSSARDT John Bossardt of Bossardt Corporation was present to update the Council on the police and fire buildings. Mr. Bossardt said that they have been working with staff on a regular basis and that the next meeting with staff will be October 7, 1999. Items being discussed at these meetings are security issues, the card reader system, camera system, telephone cabling, and communications. At the police building, the equipment for the boilers will be started up this week and maintenance staff has had training on the equipment. The elevator is now complete and the State inspection is scheduled for October 5, 1999. On October 15, 1999, the equipment and furniture will be installed. 09/27/99 -4- Mr. Bossardt informed the Council that the police building will be occupied sometime between the third and fourth week of October 1999. The east fire station will have a final punch list done this week and this building will be occupied sometime next week. The west fire station is in the process of having cabling done and the asphalt will be done next week. Assistant City Manager/HR Director Jane Chambers thanked Mr. Bossardt for appearing this evening and asked the Council if they had any questions for Mr. Bossardt. No questions from the Council. 7b. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COST PARTICIPATION IN THE SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION'S TWIN LAKES STUDY, AND REALLOCATING FUNDS Public Works Director Diane Spector informed the Council that this resolution would authorize cost participation in the Twin Lakes Study and reallocate $7,500 from the Palmer Lake Study to the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission. The Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission is in the process of studying Twin Lakes and the study is nearing conclusion. Discussions are expected at the October and November watershed meetings. Council discussed the timing and completion of the study. Ms. Spector informed the Council that a report will be provided in October; however, it will be preliminary. RESOLUTION NO. 99 -151 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COST PARTICIPATION IN THE SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION'S TWIN LAKES STUDY, AND REALLOCATING FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7c. RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT -- JOSLYN ADDITION Ms. Spector discussed the resolution approving final plat for JOSLYN ADDITION. RESOLUTION NO. 99 -152 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 09/27/99 -5- RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT -- JOSLYN ADDITION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 7d. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER ORDINANCES BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS 23 -2301 THROUGH 23 -2314 THERETO ESTABLISHING LICENSE REGULATIONS FOR TATTOO AND BODY PIERCING ESTABLISHMENTS Ms. Chambers stated this ordinance amending Chapter 23 is before the Council for first reading this evening and to set public hearing and second reading for October 25, 1999. Councilmember Hilstrom commended staff for the fast work on getting the ordinance additions ready, and stated that she appreciates having the distance provisions provided in the ordinance. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve first reading, and set October 25, 1999, for public hearing and second reading. Motion passed unanimously. 7e. REPORT ON RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS Ms. Chambers reported that the City had sent out letters for the third annual Random Acts of Kindness Celebration. Letter were sent to churches, schools, and organizations asking them to nominate any Brooklyn Center resident and/or group that have performed such a kindness. Nominations are to be received in written form by October 22, 1999. Random Acts of Kindness nominees will be recognized by the City Council at its November 8, 1999, meeting. Councilmember Lasman asked if there would be a publication in the City's official paper. Ms. Chambers responded that there will be an article in the SunPost. 7f. REPORT ON 69TH AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD ACQUISITION Ms. Chambers gave an overview of the properties acquired by the Economic Development Authority (EDA). Council discussed the properties that had been acquired and the two properties not under control for the redevelopment project area that are owned by the EDA. The property at 7000 Brooklyn Boulevard was purchased because of foreclosure, and 6933 Brooklyn Boulevard was purchased because the home had burnt down and the property could be reserved for future redevelopment. 09/27/99 -6- 8. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. UM * M mi�" City Clerk Mayor 09/27/99 -7-