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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 02-22 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 FEBRUARY 22, 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, Public Works Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM No one appeared at the open forum. Public Works Director Diane Spector informed the Council that the City of Brooklyn Center received an Honor Award for the Shingle Creek Regional Pond from the Consulting Engineering Council of Minnesota. Mayor Kragness asked Ms. Spector to show this award during the meeting. The Council discussed referring item 8b to the Financial Commission and also briefly discussed the recent action on the Time of Sale Ordinance. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adjourn the informal open forum at 6:59 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Sheila Arrington, Spiritual Life 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 7:02 p.m. 02/22/99 -1- 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Public Works Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum. 5. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Lasman reported that she attended the Park and Recreation Commission meeting on February 16, 1999, and the Crime Prevention meeting on February 17, 1999. Councilmember Nelson reported that he attended the public hearing for the Highway 100 project on February 18, 1999. He expressed he would like to see more people attending these meetings. Mayor Kragness said that she believes there are not that many Brooklyn Center citizens attending right now because the City's portion of this project will not take place until 2002. Mayor Kragness expressed that it is important for citizens to attend planning meetings now. Mayor Kragness thanked Councilmember Peppe for acting as Mayor pro tem while she was on vacation. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to approve the minutes from the regular session on February 8, 1999. Motion passed unanimously. 6b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS A -ABC Appliance and Heating 2638 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis Action Heating and Air Conditioning 529 -79th Avenue Northeast, Spring Lake Park Excel Air Systems 2075 Prosperity Road, Maplewood Joel Smith Heating and Air Conditioning 14034 Lexington Avenue NE, Ham Lake Minnegasco 700 West Linden Avenue, Minneapolis 02/22/99 -2- RENTAL DWELLING Initial: Dariush Danesh 5820 Logan Avenue North Dariush Danesh 5800 -5830 Logan Avenue North Renewal: Curtis Cady 6915 Brooklyn Boulevard Vernon Hughes 5240 Drew Avenue North SIGN HANGER Demars Signs, Inc. 410 -93rd Avenue NW, Coon Rapids UTILIZE EXPLOSIVES WITH CONDITIONS Cropmate Company 4821 Xerxes Avenue North LIOUOR LICENSE Flik International Corporation Earle Brown Heritage Center 6c. RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DISEASED TREE REMOVAL COSTS, DELINQUENT WEED REMOVAL COSTS, PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT, AND DELINQUENT PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE ACCOUNTS RESOLUTION NO. 99 -29 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DISEASED TREE REMOVAL COSTS, DELINQUENT WEED REMOVAL COSTS, PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT, AND DELINQUENT PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE ACCOUNTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7a. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING ON CREATION OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT FOR JOSLYN SITE Mr. McCauley requested to continue the public hearing on creation of tax increment financing district for Joslyn site to the March 8, 1999, City Council meeting. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to continue public hearing to the March 8, 1999, City Council meeting. Motion passed unanimously. 02/22/99 -3- 7b. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES RELATING TO PAYMENT BY PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND GOODS DEALERS FOR ITEMS PLEDGED AND LOCATION OF PAWNBROKERS Mr. McCauley discussed the ordinance amending Chapter 23 of the City Ordinances relating to payment by pawnbrokers and secondhand goods dealers for items pledged and location of pawnbrokers. 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 Nelson to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 99-08 Councilmember Peppe introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES RELATING TO PAYMENT BY PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND GOODS DEALERS FOR ITEMS PLEDGED AND LOCATION OF PAWNBROKERS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 8a. NORTHWEST SUBURBS CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Mr. McCauley advised that the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission had given the City $10,000 to assist in paying for cable casting equipment. He recommended that this $10,000 be placed in the capital improvement fund which will be used to address building issues, including upgrading of cable television capabilities. The City's equipment is in need of upgrading. Councilmember Lasman expressed thanks for the Commission's generosity. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to place the $10,000 contribution by the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission in the capital improvement fund. Motion passed unanimously. 02/22/99 -4- 8b. ENTERPRISE FUND CASH BALANCE TARGETS Mr. McCauley suggested, based on the City Council's previous suggestion, that the matter be referred to the Financial Commission for their review and comment. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to have the Financial Commission review these targets. Motion passed unanimously. 8c. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1998 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS FOR VARIOUS OPERATING DEPARTMENTS Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution amending the 1998 general fund budget reflects requirements of the Charter to address specific appropriations, even though the overall general fund budget will end the year at roughly 95 percent expenditure of the budgeted amounts. In the fire department unanticipated repairs were the major reason for exceeding the fire department appropriation, increased utility costs and other building needs resulted in higher then anticipated government building maintenance, and engineering undertook redevelopment projects that will be reimbursed in 1999, though the expenditures were made in 1998. The Community Center had revenues in excess of the increased expenditures by increasing the swimming lesson program. The largest single component of the resolution reflects the additional transfer to the Convention and Tourism Bureau which is required in connection with the lodging tax. Lodging tax receipts greatly exceeded the budgeted amount which results in 50 percent of that increased amount being required to be transferred to the Convention and Visitors Bureau. RESOLUTION NO. 99-30 Councilmember Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1998 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS FOR VARIOUS OPERATING DEPARTMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 8d. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS, AND AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW POLICE STATION 1998 -09, AND WITHDRAWING AND AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW WEST FIRE STATION 1998 -10 AND EAST FIRE STATION REMODELING 1998 -11 Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution is awarding bids for woodwork to the next lowest bidder due to the lowest bidder being unable to perform as specified. 02/22/99 -5- RESOLUTION NO. 99 -31 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS, AND AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW POLICE STATION 1998 -09, AND WITHDRAWING AND AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW WEST FIRE STATION 1998 -10 AND EAST FIRE STATION REMODELING 1998 -11 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 8e. REPORT ON BLEACHERS Mr. McCauley reported the Public Works Department is conducting an inspection and inventory of all the bleachers and reviewing current standards due to the recent concern that has been expressed regarding older model bleachers. This inventory should be completed by mid -March and will be on the City Council agenda for March 22, 1999, for an update. Councilmember Lasman asked if these bleachers are ADA acceptable. Mr. McCauley responded they are not. Ms. Spector informed Councilmember Lasman that all the ball facilities have resting facilities for people with wheelchairs that provide for ADA compliance. 8f. REPORT ON SUBURBAN HENNEPIN REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT MEETING Mr. McCauley reported that he attended the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District meeting on February 9, 1999. The meeting involved a number of first ring suburbs to discuss the potential for Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District investment in first ring suburban communities and opportunities for greater coordination of facilities such as trails. At the meeting he suggested that the cities of Robbinsdale, New Hope, Crystal, and Brooklyn Center meet jointly with Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District representatives since many potential opportunities for trail and other park development would require cooperative efforts. Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District representatives will be following up with a more formal invitation for continued discussions. 8g. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1999 WATER UTILITY FUND BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF WELL METERS Mr. McCauley discussed that during the installation of City's new SCADA system it was discovered that the new system may not be able to reliably read the data from the existing meters and that this resolution would amend the 1999 water utility fund budget to provide the replacement of well meters. 02/22/99 -6- RESOLUTION NO. 99 -32 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1999 WATER UTILITY FUND BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF WELL METERS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed unanimously. 8h. SET DATE AND TIME OF WORK SESSION Mr. McCauley requested to set March 15, 1999, 7:00 p.m. for a City Council work session. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to set March 15, 1999, 7:00 p.m. for a City Council work session. Motion passed unanimously. 8i. REPORT ON CODE ENFORCEMENT Mr. McCauley reported on the following: TYPES OF CORRECTION ORDERS 1996 1997 1998 Building maintenance and structural integrity 857 1431 114 Rubbish issues 459 788 772 Vehicle violations 201 444 349 Yard maintenance 70 79 109 Fences 57 96 15 Other 59 114 62 1703 2952 1421 He also reviewed a pie chart that listed the percentages for 1998 on the types of code correction orders. Rubbish issues had the highest at 54 percent, vehicle violations 25 percent, yard maintenance and building maintenance and structural integrity 8 percent, other 4 percent, and fences 1 percent. Council further discussed the procedure for citations and the next area that will be viewed by the Neighborhood Liaison. Mr. McCauley informed the Council that the Neighborhood Liaison will do inspections year round. She is also working on identifying community resources to assist people who have difficulty complying due to health or other conditions. 8j. STAFF REPORT RE: BROOKLYN BOULEVARD ENHANCEMENT PROJECT Before reporting on the Brooklyn Boulevard enhancement project Ms. Spector shared with the Council the Honor Award the City received from the Consulting Engineering Council of Minnesota for the Shingle Creek Regional Pond supported by Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. 02/22/99 -7- Mr. McCauley suggested the Council provide input after each design is presented. It was the consensus of the Council to do so. Ms. Spector started with the type of ornamental lighting for both street lighting and pedestrian lighting. She explained the type proposed is based on design criteria established by the Brooklyn Boulevard Task Force and that these types of lighting are approved by NSP. Council consensus was in favor of continued design work based on this outline. The second design was the concept of use of colored concrete at the intersection treatments, the concrete medians, and the trail edge strips. The color proposed would be a dark, sandy orange -red. Council discussed the look of the design and the actual color along with the bike trails and sidewalks. Ms. Spector informed the Council that the final color selection had not been made. Council consensus was in favor of continued design work based on this outline. The third design was intersection landscaping. The concept of using evergreens as a backdrop (outside of the clear view triangle), with ornamental trees and shrubs and perennial bulbs. A question was raised as to if it would be the City's responsibility to maintain these intersections. Mr. McCauley responded that yes it would the City's responsibility. Council consensus was in favor of continued design work based on this outline. The fourth design was the concept of a one -foot concrete strip at the back of the curb along the length of the project. Council discussed the effect this would have on snow plowing in the winter months and the color of this one foot concrete strip. Council consensus was in favor of continued design work based on this outline. The fifth design was of a white wooden fencing and evergreen trees as the "freeway entry". Council discussed the maintenance of the fencing and it was brought to the attention of the Council that there would be a concrete lip installed under the fencing to help with the maintenance. Council consensus was in favor of continued design work based on this outline. The sixth and final design was the concept of white wooden fencing, landscaping, and a sign similar to the types of signs at the Earle Brown Farm for the gateway monuments. One suggestion was that the white wooden pillars of the monument sign could be replaced with fieldstone faced pillars similar to the fence design on 53rd Avenue. The second suggestion was that the top ornamental wooden crosspiece on the monument could be replaced with an ornamental wrought iron silhouette of a horse -drawn wagon (cupola). Council discussed the cupola further and Ms. Spector informed the Council that she could have other alternatives prepared for the Council to review. Ms. Spector then discussed the cost and schedule of these design elements. A more refined set of plans will come back to the Council when the roadway plans are presented for review and approval, which will likely be in May. Final plans and specifications will come back to the Council for review and approval prior to submittal to Mn/DOT. 02/22/99 -8- 8k. REPORT ON LEGISLATION REGARDING TRUNK HIGHWAY 252 Mr. McCauley reported on two major highway proposals in the City, completion of Highway 100 and the proposal of widening I -94 and asked for the Council's approval for the recommendation to the City's legislative delegation for support before consideration of other projects by Mn/DOT. A motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve recommendation to the City's legislative delegation for support of Highway 100 and I- 94/694 project completion and full funding before consideration of other projects by Mn/DOT. Motion passed unanimously. 81. TRANSIT HUB AT BROOKDALE Mr. McCauley discussed that City staff had been engaged in discussions with both the Metropolitan Council and Talisman Brookdale LLC regarding transit access to Brookdale and the Metropolitan Council's desire to construct a transit hub. Staff attempted to work with both parties to identify potential locations that would accommodate the Metropolitan Council's desire for a transfer hub and Brookdale's need to use its own property for expansion of the center. Since the City had been unable to assist in mediating or locating a site that would be acceptable to Brookdale in connection with the use of City right -of -way or convince the Metropolitan Council Operations to purchase property in the Brookdale vicinity for construction of a transit hub, Mr. McCauley requested direction from the Council as to what the City Council would see as the appropriate direction or involvement, if any, for the City staff in this matter. Council discussed further the issue of the transit hub and Mayor Kragness said that this issue should not be pushed by the City anymore and that this is between Talisman Brookdale LLC and Metropolitan Council. This was the consensus of the Council. Councilmember Hilstrom asked if the buses would continue to run at Brookdale. Mr. McCauley responded that Brookdale had indicated that the buses will have to be off -site when the construction starts. 9. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Peppe, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk a Mayor 02/22/99 -9-