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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 10-26 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 OCTOBER 26, 1998 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 Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, and Robert Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager/HR Director Jane Chambers, Finance Director Charlie Hansen, Public Works Director Diane Spector, Police Chief Joel Downer, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM Verna Mendosa, a University of Minnesota student, was present to visit the City of Brooklyn Center's City Council. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn the informal open forum at 6:49 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION No invocation 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 Myrna Kragness at 1:00 p.m. 10/26/98 -1- 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, and Robert Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager/HR Director Jane Chambers, Public Works Director Diane Spector, Police Chief Joel Downer, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Recording Secretary Maria Rosenbaum. 5. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Carmody reported she attended the second Community meeting hosted by the Parks and Recreation Commission at Garden City and that it was very informative. Councilmember Lasman reported she attended the Crime Prevention meeting on October 21, 1998; the next meeting will be on November 18, 1998, and there is a tentative fund raising event on November 30, 1998. Mayor Kragness reported she attended the Housing Commission meeting and the Time of Sale Ordinance was discussed. The matters referred by the Council previously were discussed and this ordinance will be on the agenda November 9, 1998. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Hilstrom requested Item 6e be removed from consent and added to consideration for discussion. A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the agenda and consent agenda as amended. Motion passed unanimously. 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the minutes from the Regular Session on October 13, 1998. Motion passed unanimously. 6b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. COMMERCIAL KENNEL Pandora's Box Vet Clinic MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Conrad Mechanical Contractors, Inc. 509 1st Avenue NE, Minneapolis 10/26/98 -2- 6c. APPROVAL OF OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR LICENSE AT HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve off-sale 3.2 malt liquor license at Holiday Stationstores. Motion passed unanimously. 6d. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR MINNESOTA LAWFUL GAMBLING EXEMPT PERMIT SUBMITTED BY ANOKA COUNTY PHEASANTS FOREVER FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD MARCH 6, 1999, AT EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER,6155 EARLE BROWN DRIVE A motion by Councilmember Carmody,seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve application for Minnesota lawful gambling exempt permit submitted by Anoka County Pheasants Forever for an event to be held March 6, 1999, at Earle Brown Heritage Center, 6155 Earle Brown Drive. Motion passed unanimously. 6e. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO THE GO IMPROVEMENTS OF 1994 DEBT SERVICE FUND This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed as Item No. 8i under Council Consideration Items. 6f. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1998-169 MAC PARK NATURE PRESERVE TRAIL PROJECT AND NAMING FISCAL AGENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED THROUGH THE REGIONAL TRAIL INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO. 98-184 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1998-16, MAC PARK NATURE PRESERVE TRAIL PROJECT AND NAMING FISCAL AGENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED THROUGH THE REGIONAL TRAIL INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 10/26/98 -3- 6g. RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT,EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE MASTER 3RD ADDITION RESOLUTION NO. 98-185 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT,EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE MASTER 3RD ADDITION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 6h. APPROVAL OF MINNESOTA LAWFUL GAMBLING APPLICATION TO CONDUCT EXCLUDED BINGO SUBMITTED BY WILLOW LANE PTA FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 20, 1998,AT WILLOW LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,7020 PERRY AVENUE NORTH A motion by Councilmember Carmody,seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve Minnesota lawful gambling application to conduct excluded bingo submitted by Willow Lane PTA for an event to be held on November 20, 1998, at Willow Lane Elementary School, 7020 Perry Avenue North. Motion passed unanimously. 7. PUBLIC HEARING 7a. AN ORDINANCE VACATING UTILITY EASEMENTS IN CERTAIN LOTS IN BLOCK 1,JOHN RYDEN SECOND ADDITION This ordinance was presented tonight for a second reading and Public Hearing. This ordinance is to vacate utility easements on eight lots in JOHN RYDEN SECOND ADDITION. Vacating these easements would allow the owners of the eight properties to purchase their part of the long,narrow parcel, combine it with their main parcel, and have 11 '/z more feet of usable back yard. These vacations would be the last step in finally cleaning up the issue of this long,narrow tax forfeit parcel. Private utilities had been notified of this pending vacation, and no objections had been received. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. There was no one who wished to addressed the Council A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 10/26/98 -4- ORDINANCE NO. 98-12 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE VACATING UTILITY EASEMENTS IN CERTAIN LOTS IN BLOCK 1, JOHN RYDEN SECOND ADDITION The motion for the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7b. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LAND (BROOKDALE CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH) This ordinance amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances regarding the zoning classification of certain land(Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth)was presented to tonight for a second reading and Public Hearing. On September 28, 1998,the City Council adopted Resolution No. 98-169 which approved Planning Commission Application No. 98017 submitted by Dave Phillips on behalf of Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth. This application was a request for rezoning and site and building plan approval under the Planned Unit Development process involving the properties at 6121 Brooklyn Boulevard(Brookdale Chrysler Dealership)and 6107 Brooklyn Boulevard(vacant land). It is recommended following the Public Hearing to adopt the ordinance amendment describing the property rezoned from C-2 and C-1 to PUD/C-2. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. There was no one who wished to addressed the Council A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 98-13 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LAND (BROOKDALE CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH) 10/26/98 -5- The motion for the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 8a. RESOLUTION ADOPTING GOALS FOR 1999 Mayor Kragness asked Councilmember Peppe to read the Council goals. Councilmember Peppe read the following: Goal 1: Support Brookdale Redevelopment By: • use of tax increment assistance • review and evaluation of land use applications • prompt construction and plan review/inspection • monitoring developer performance Goal 2: Continue and Improve Code Enforcement and Compliance Activities By: • coordinated effort of police and community development departments • evaluation of additional approaches to improve compliance such as greater penalties and alternate approaches such as charging property owner for violation removal by City if fail to comply Goal 3: Increase Proactivity Towards Fighting Crime By: • increased visibility of police in neighborhoods • continue and expand on high participation rate in neighborhood watch groups • begin recruitment of park watch groups or extensions of neighborhood watch to include parks • two newsletter articles on neighborhood watch and encouraging active participation Goal 4: Finish Fire and Police Building Construction Goal 5: Evaluate Housing Programs and Policies By: • Council decision on resource allocation • survey current practices in other cities on occupancy limits and coordinate that review with housing commission • continue ARM participation • Council decision on point-of-sale ordinance • review first-time home buyer programs • review potential and actual offerings by Greater Metropolitan Minneapolis Housing Corporation 10/26/98 -6- Goal 6: Plan for Needed Work at Community Center and City Hall By: • preparation of overview of options,mandatory Americans With Disabilities Act modifications and required repairs to walls, roofs, and heating, ventilation, air conditioning • solicitation of citizen input • development of plans with architect and construction manager • development of budget Goal 7: Create Neighborhood Traffic Safety Plan • enforcement of speed limits • define goals and attainable results ✓ hire consultant to assist in development of neighborhood traffic safety planning ✓ coordinate with neighborhood watch groups Goal 8: Continue and Improve Long-Term Financial Planning • continue five-year planning for utilities and capital improvements • continue/expand five-year planning for other funds • review and develop contingency planning RESOLUTION NO. 98-186 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ADOPTING GOALS FOR 1999 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 8b. PROPOSED YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE ACTIVITIES City Manager Michael McCauley requested the Council authorize the use of Contingency Funds to hire LDSi to conduct studies for the Year 2000. These studies would include inventory of personal computers and equipment that maybe subject to the Year 2000 related malfunctions. An agreement has been proposed and the City Attorney suggested changes that are being made. This work is anticipated to begin immediately upon the execution of the agreement. Council discussed several Year 2000 issues. Mr.McCauley advised that much work will remain in evaluating embedded chips. Embedded chips are not part of the LDSi study. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve activities and authorize City Manager to use Contingency Funds to hire LDSi to conduct Year 2000 studies. Motion passed unanimously. 10/26/98 -7- 8c. SET DATE AND TIME OF WORK SESSION Mr. McCauley requested setting Monday,November 30, 1998,for a General Work Session that will focus on budget issues. A motion by Councilmember Carmody,seconded by Councilmember Peppe to set November 30, 1998, as a Work Session at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room B, City Hall. Motion passed unanimously. 8d. RESOLUTION REGARDING THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Mr.McCauley discussed this resolution had been prepared to assure the Metropolitan Council that an erosion control ordinance would be adopted as required by the Metropolitan Council. This would allow the Council to continue its review of the Comprehensive Plan. RESOLUTION NO. 98-187 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION REGARDING THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 8e. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF SURPLUS FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND This resolution transfers $350,000 of Surplus Funds from the General Fund to the Special Assessment Construction Fund and the Capital Improvements Fund. There is a need in the Special Assessment Construction Fund for$225,000 to pay for a portion of the 1999 neighborhood street improvements, and a need in the Capital Improvements Fund for $125,000 to provide an annual ongoing level of effort to fund park and building needs. Councilmember Hilstrom made a notation that the Council planned to have this Surplus Fund as part of its plan for capital funding. RESOLUTION NO. 98-188 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 10/26/98 -8- L RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF SURPLUS FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 8f. RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $1,085,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1998A This bond will cover the 1998 street reconstruction and storm sewer construction projects. Special assessments will be collected over the next ten years and will be used to make principal and interest payments on the bonds. Mr McCauley informed the Council this is consistent with City plans. RESOLUTION NO. 98-189 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $1,085,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1998A The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 8g. RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $1,585,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION STATE-AID ROAD REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1998B This bond will be used to refund in advance of maturity the 2001 through 2006 maturities of the City's $3,000,000 General Obligation State-Aid Road Bonds, Series 1991B, dated September 1, 1991. Springsted, Inc., estimates that the refunding bonds could be sold at significantly lower interest rates and with the costs of issuance there is projected present value savings of over$100,000. RESOLUTION NO. 98-190 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $1,585,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION STATE-AID ROAD REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1998B 10/26/98 -9- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Peppe. Motion passed unanimously. 8h. RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR WEST FIRE STATION Mr. McCauley discussed this resolution is awarding the bid received from the lowest responsible bidder,Axel H. Ohman,Inc.,for masonry work at the West Fire Station. A question was raised as to if there were any other bids received. Mr. McCauley responded that there were five bids received and that Axel H. Ohman,Inc.,had the lowest base bid for this portion of work. RESOLUTION NO. 98-191 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR WEST FIRE STATION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 8i. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO THE GO IMPROVEMENT OF 1994 DEBT SERVICE FUND Councilmember Hilstrom requested this resolution be removed from the Consent Agenda and added to Council Consideration for clarification. She wanted to clarify that the monies being transferred from the Special Assessment Construction Fund to the GO Improvement of 1994 Debt Service Fund was a transfer of money to the appropriate fund. The monies were placed in the Special Assessment Construction Fund from MSA Funds for debt coverage of assessments and need to be transferred to the Debt Service Fund. RESOLUTION NO. 98-192 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO THE GO IMPROVEMENT OF 1994 DEBT SERVICE FUND The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 10/26/98 -10- The Council recessed at 7:39 p.m. due to the fact that the representative from Senator Rod Grams' office was not present. It was the consensus of the Council to call to order the Economic Development Authority meeting. This meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m., and then Council took a break and reconvened at 8:10 p.m. 9. PRESENTATIONS -Senator Rod Grams:National Night Out Award Rich Tostenson, a representative from Senator Rod Grams office, presented an award to Mayor Kragness on behalf of Senator Rod Grams for participation in National Night Out. Brooklyn Center was one of 30 cities recognized during the National Crime Prevention Month. Mayor Kragness then presented the award to Police Chief Joel Downer and Officer Dave Grass. Mr. Grass read the award and reported there are now 148 groups participating in the Neighborhood Watch. 10. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Hlstrom,seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayor :7 10/26/98 -11-