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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 10-11 CCM Regular Session MINUTE OF THE PROCEEDINGS OCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 11, 1999 CITY HALL 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Brooklyn Center City Council met in study session at 6:00 p.m., and continued to the informal open forum. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael McCauley, Public Works Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum. No on appeared at the informal open forum. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to adjourn informal open forum at 6:52 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Father Shannon, St. Alphonsus Parish, 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 7:03 p.m. 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael McCauley, Public Works Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum. 10/11/99 -1- I PRESENTATION -Todd Paulson, Metropolitan Council Representative Todd Paulson, Metropolitan Council Representative, addressed the Council to inform them that the Metropolitan Council would like to be more involved in communities and is offering assistance to help develop better communities. Mr. Paulson shared a few things happening with the Metropolitan Council at this time. 5. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Lasman reported that she, along with Mayor Kragness and Councilmember Nelson, attended the year 2000 Celebration Committee's meeting on October 5, 1999. Councilmember Lasman shared that the plans are progressing and that the event will be very memorable. Councilmember Nelson suggested that anyone interested in participating in the planning process of this celebration get involved. Councilmember Peppe reported that he attended the Financial Commission meeting on October 7, I 1999. Mayor Kragness reported that she, along with Public Works Director Diane Spector, attended the dedication of the storm water pond in Minneapolis that is part of the system connected to the ponds at Centerbrook. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Nelson requested to have council consideration item 8c, Resolution Adopting Goals for 2000, removed and tabled to October 25, 1999. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the agenda and consent agenda as amended. Motion passed unanimously. 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the minutes from the study and regular sessions on September 27, 1999. Motion passed unanimously. 6b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. 10/11/99 -2- MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Modern Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. Minneapolis, MN RENTAL Renewal: 6845 Willow Lane David Wagtskjold Initial: 3813 61st Ave N Shawn Va Yang 6c. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -21 CONTRACT 1999 -N, MISCELLANEOUS SIDEWALK/RETAINING WALL /CURBING REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 99 -153 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -21 CONTRACT 1999 -N, MISCELLANEOUS SIDEWALK/RETAINING WALL /CURBING REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 6d. RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES RESOLUTION NO. 99 -154 Councilmember Lasman 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 Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 10/11/99 -3- I 7a. AN ORDINANCE VACATING A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT IN DALE AND DAVIES 3RD ADDITION City Manager Michael McCauley discussed this vacation relates to the Joslyn Addition plat and that within the underlying plat, DALE AND DAVIES 3RD ADDITION, there is an existing 20 foot drainage and utility easement which the property owner has requested that the easement be vacated. A motion by Councilmember Peppe, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the Council. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 99 -16 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE VACATING A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT IN DALE AND DAVIES 3RD ADDITION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7b. RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEVY CERTIFICATION TAX RATE INCREASE Mr. McCauley discussed the City Council passed Resolution No. 99 -145 on September 13, 1999, which sets a preliminary tax levy for the year 2000. Hennepin County has reported that the preliminary tax levy for 2000 does represent a higher levy certification tax rate than the 1999 levy certification tax rate. Pursuant to the legislation passed, this resolution would approve a levy certification tax rate increase for property taxes payable in the year 2000. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the Council. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 10/11/99 -4- RESOLUTION NO. 99 -155 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEVY CERTIFICATION TAX RATE INCREASE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 8a. PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER TO BE NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH AND OCTOBER 15, 1999, TO BE NATIONAL MAMMOGRAPHY DAY A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adopt proclamation declaring October to be National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and October 15, 1999, to be National Mammography Day. Motion passed unanimously. 8b. RESOLUTION ELECTING TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES ACCOUNT PROGRAM UNDER THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT Mr. McCauley discussed that each year the City can participate and be eligible to receive grants or loans under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act or eligible to receive certain polluted sites cleanup funding from the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development if the City is participating in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under Minnesota Statutes section 473.254. This resolution would authorize the City to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Program under the Minnesota Livable Communities Act during the calendar year 2000. RESOLUTION NO. 99 -156 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ELECTING TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES ACCOUNT PROGRAM UNDER THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. I 10/11/99 -5- __ I Sc. RESOLUTION ADOPTING GOALS FOR 2000 This resolution was tabled to the October 25, 1999, City Council meeting. 8d. REPORT ON FINANCIAL PAYROLL AND HUMAN RELATIONS SOFTWARE COMPARISONS Mr. McCauley reported that staff had been reviewing software options for the City's major financial operations. Earlier this year staff had assembled information from non - Logis cities of similar size to Brooklyn Center regarding financial, payroll, and human resources software. After receiving information regarding their vendors, usage, and satisfaction, staff began requesting information from vendors to gauge approximate costs of these systems. The information received was compiled into a summary for the Council to review. Logis was the service that was determined to be the best value. Council discussed the summary and the options included with staying with Logis. Mr. McCauley requested a motion from the Council to continue us Logis for Financial, Payroll, and Human Resources. A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to continue with Logis. Motion passed unanimously. 8e. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SCHEDULE FOR PLANNING AND INSPECTION FEES Mr. McCauley discussed this ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the City Ordinances regarding the Minnesota State Building Code reflects a change in the computation of plumbing permit fees. In the past, certain types of plumbing permit fees were based on a charge per fixture. To be consistent with the computation of all permit fees, plumbing permit fees would be based on 3 percent of the valuation of work being done for all permits. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to approve first reading of ordinance and set November 8, 1999, for second reading and public hearing. Motion passed unanimously. A resolution amending the schedule for planning and inspection fees was also included with the materials. Mr. McCauley requested to table the resolution until the ordinance was passed since the resolution relates to the ordinance amendment. 10/11/99 -6- A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to table resolution to November 8, 1999. Motion passed unanimously. 8f. ADMINISTRATIVE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT RE: 5700 BLOCK OF JUNE Public Works Director Diane Spector reported on the Administrative Traffic Committee's report regarding traffic issues on June and Indiana Avenues since the two streets were connected from the approval of the TWIN LAKE OVERLOOK plat and redevelopment. Winding road signs with a 15 mph advisory to warn drivers of curves south of the new street construction were installed last fall. There had been no signs of increased or cut through traffic or a speeding problem and no complaints since the streets were connected. Ms. Spector gave an overview of the results for speed and traffic. Council discussed the concern that was once raised about the curve in the area. Ms. Spector informed the Council that there had been a couple of trees trimmed; however, there is little right -of -way at the location to do anything more. 8g. REPORT ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS Mr. McCauley reported that the Council previously adopted a change for special assessments for delinquent utility bills. Since the change, the adjustments are about the same and there is reduced hostility from residents. Council discussed the assessments and the differences since the change. Finance Director Charlie Hansen will be reporting further refinement of the assessments in a written report to the Council at a later date. 9. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayor /ALA G f 10/11/99 -7-