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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 09-22 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 SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 7 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 Jane Chambers, Public Services Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary LeAnn Larson. INVOCATION A moment of silence was observed. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Carmody reported her recent attendance of an Association of Rental Management meeting and a Human Rights and Resources Commission meeting. Councilmember Lasman reported her recent attendance of a Housing Commission meeting and noted the Random Acts of Kindness program presently being conducted. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA City Manager McCauley requested that item 5.g. Proclamation Declaring October 5 -11, 1997, to be Cities Week, be added to the consent agenda. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the agenda and amended consent agenda as printed passed unanimously. 9/22/97 _1 _ APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve minutes of the August 25, 1997 -- Special Session and August 26, 1997 -- Budget Work Session as printed passed unanimously. RESOLUTION DECL.ARINCIr A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL, OF DISEASED TREES RESOLUTION NO. 97-166 Member Carmody 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 member Lasman and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION AUTHORI EXECI.T ION NF,A SITB -GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPA RTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR DISASTER RELIEF RESOLUTION NO. 97 -167 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SUB -GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR DISASTER RELIEF The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION APPROVINQ THE EMERGE UTLACEMENT OF THE COLD STORAGE BUILDING RO ESTABLISHING I MPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1997-18. AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS RESOLUTION NO. 97-168 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT OF THE COLD STORAGE BUILDING ROOF, ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1997-18, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 9/22/97 -2- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed unanimously. RENEWAL APPL ICATIONS FOR MINNESOTA LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE (PULL TAB BOOTHS) FOR BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS CLUB RESOLUTION NO. 97-169 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE (RENEWAL) TO THE BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS CLUB TO OPERATE A PULL -TAB BOOTH AT THE EARLE BROWN BOWL The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 97-170 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE (RENEWAL) TO THE BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS CLUB TO OPERATE A PULL -TAB BOOTH AT THE LYNBROOK BOWL The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed unanimously. LICENSES Commercial Kennel Brooklyn Pet Hospital 4902 France Avenue North Mechanical Svstems D. J.'s Heating & Air Conditioning 6060 La Beaux Avenue NE, Albertville Practical Systems 14226 Norden Drive, Rogers Rental Dwellings Renewal: George and Ethel Jean McMullen 2401 -03 54th Avenue North Tobacco Related Products Value Food Market 6804 Humboldt Avenue North 9/22/97 -3- PROCLAM DECLARING OCTOBER 5 -1 1. 1997, TO BE CITIES WEEK A motion was made by Councilmember Carmody to declare October 5 -11, 1997, to be Cities Week. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lasman and passed unanimously. OPEN FORUM There were no requests for open forum. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS AN ORDINANC AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THF, CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE, CODE City Manager McCauley explained that this ordinance amendment would enact changes in the department structure of the City's organization, as recently discussed at a Council work session. The proposal would organize recreation, buildings and maintenance, and the golf course into one department, separate from the Public Services department in which these activities now take place. In order to proceed with finalizing the re- organization plan and recruitment of a department head for the new department, revision of the City's Administrative Code, Chapter 6, is necessary. A motion was made by Councilmember Carmody to approve the first reading of the ordinance and set October 14, 1997, for public hearing and second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Peppe and passed unanimously. AGREEMENTS AND APPROVIN PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS City Manager McCauley explained that the first resolution would authorize the execution of a proposed draft grant agreement between the State of Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) and the City of Brooklyn Center to receive grant monies, as authorized by Minnesota Laws. These grant monies were obtained for the purpose of constructing a regional storm water treatment pond system. This pond system would facilitate the redevelopment and economic development in and around the Brookdale regional shopping center. The second resolution authorizes the execution of a Cooperative Agreement with the City of Minneapolis regarding the construction of the Shingle Creek Regional Pond, the sharing of costs, and sharing of grant funds. Brooklyn Center agrees to construct the Centerbrook ponds, and Minneapolis agrees to construct the regional pond. Both cities agree to interconnect the 9/22/97 -4- two projects to result in an overall retention and treatment system. Brooklyn Center will pay the full cost of the Centerbrook ponds. The two cities will share the costs of the regional pond construction in a proportion equal to the contribution of storm water into the system. Minneapolis will pay the full costs of the amenities to be constructed with the regional pond (trails, open space landscaping, etc.). Also, the $100,000 Water Quality Initiative grant obtained by Minneapolis for the construction of the regional pond will be applied toward the construction of the regional pond. The $2,000,000 grant from DTED will be applied proportionately across all the costs of constructing the two projects. The consulting engineering firm of SEH, Inc., has completed plans and specifications for the northern portion of the Shingle Creek Regional Pond project. The third resolution authorizes advertising for bids for the construction work in Brooklyn Center. Councilmember Peppe inquired if the City of Minneapolis had approved this agreement. City Manager McCauley responded affirmatively. Councilmember Hilstrom requested clarification if Minneapolis staff had approved it or if it was approved by the Minneapolis City Council. Mr. McCauley advised that Minneapolis City Council had approved the agreement. RESOLUTION NO. 97-171 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT #SPAP- 97 -0004- P-FY98 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Peppe and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 97 -172 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SHINGLE CREEK REGIONAL POND, THE SHARING OF COSTS, AND THE SHARING OF GRANT FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Peppe and passed unanimously. 9/22/97 _5_ RESOLUTION No. 97-173 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1997 -17, CONTRACT 1997 -N, SHINGLE CREEK REGIONAL POND The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Peppe and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION O F COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMFNT OF Pi JBLIC SAFETY. City Manager McCauley explained that the police department has been notified that the C.O.P.'s overtime grant application was accepted for funding by the State of Minnesota. This grant allows the police department to work overtime details in the vicinity of 67th and Humboldt Avenues. These will be concentrated patrols and surveillance details in a collaborative effort involving area apartment managers. RESOLUTION NO. 97-174 Member Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION ELECTING TO COIF RA.IZTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL HOUSING, INCE NTIVES ACCOUNT PRO UNDE THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE, COMMUNITIES ACT FOR CAI,ENIaAR YEAR 1998, City Manager McCauley explained that each year the City Council is required to elect whether it will continue participation and cooperation in the Metropolitan Livable Communities efforts. He explained that if the City does not participate in the program, then the City would not be eligible to apply for certain grants. Brooklyn Center has met its current goals for Livable Communities. Councilmember Hilstrom asked if there is a downside to continuing participation. 9/22/97 -6- Mr. McCauley said that each year the City Council reviews the program, and if the Met Council were to change the targets and the changed targets were not consistent with the Council's future development of the City, then the City would have to look at opting out. At this point the City is not in that position, and the Council would have to evaluate what the implications would be if they opted out. Since the City is in compliance, the only downside would be if the City didn't agree to participate. RESOLUTION NO. 97-175 Member Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ELECTING TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES ACCOUNT PROGRAM UNDER THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT FOR CALENDAR YEAR -1998 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTIO A MENDINC'T CITY COUNCIL HANDBOOK REGARDING ORDER OF BUSINESS City Manager McCauley explained that this resolution amends the City Council Handbook to implement the Council's suggestion that the Order of Business be amended. The proposed change facilitates the Council's goal of providing for a more informal and, thus, more accessible opportunity for citizens to discuss issues and concerns with the Council. The proposed Order of Business would have the Council meeting in an informal format prior to meeting to take up the formal items on the agenda. This would be a 15- minute open forum, untelevised. No action would be taken during the open forum other than to receive information and comments from the public and perhaps to answer questions that could be answered that evening or to advise a person that City staff would get back to them with an answer to their question. The Council would then convene the formal City Council meeting at 7 p.m. after this informal open forum. RESOLUTION NO. 97 -176 Member Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING CITY COUNCIL HANDBOOK REGARDING ORDER OF BUSINESS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Carmody and passed unanimously. 9/22/97 -7- UPDATE Oil STATE CONNECT! Q FOR MOB ILE, CQMPUTING DEVICE (MCD) SYSTEM City Manager McCauley gave a brief update on the State of Minnesota connection on the MCDs and informed Council that the MCDs were connected with the State of Minnesota. Police staff and LOGIS continue to work on "bug fixes" regarding this interface. Mr. McCauley will continue to provide updates in the future. DISCUSSION OF PREFFRRFD S ITE ALTERNATI FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING City Manager McCauley explained the process of reviewing potential sites for a new police building. The two sites determined in the selection process as viable are 1) the site adjacent to City Hall; and 2) the Humboldt Avenue site. Humboldt site factors included: Acquisition from EDA would be $356,039 Location near areas interest in greater police interaction Future expansion would require additional land acquisition Soil conditions assumed to be easier to work with Traffic issues on ingress and egress may require turn lanes Adjacent to City Hall factors included: Some additional soil correction/foundation costs depending on final layout $200 P g 000 Y ( , range) Need to relocate parking into bandshell area and provide compensating storage areas ($100,000 range) Reduces operating and equipment costs as compared to off -site police facility (operating cost savings of $100,000+ per year) Better interaction and coordination of City functions and personnel Future expansion could be accommodated on the site Major drawbacks to each site are: City Hall site: Creation of compensating water storage capacity Loss of park area for parking Humboldt site: Smaller site Entry and exit from site City Manager McCauley noted that neither location would impact the amount of bonds for the referendum, since overall costs for construction at each site would be similar. Contingencies beyond the contingency fund built into the architect's estimate are programmed from capital 9/22/97 -8- improvement funds. Given the operating synergies and operating costs savings, Mr. McCauley recommended the Council consider the City Hall site as the preferred alternative. Councilmember Hilstrom inquired about how much park land would be necessary for a new parking lot and compensation storage pond should the City Hall site be selected. Public Services Director Diane Spector responded that about 1/3 acre in the park is already a wet area and could be used for the storage pond. The bandshell could easily be moved closer to the Recreation Center to allow for new parking. Councilmember Carmody expressed concern regarding the response time by the police department to other areas of the City if the Humboldt site was selected. Councilmember Carmody said she supported the City Hall site due to the savings in operating costs and having a police department centrally located. Councilmember Peppe stated that although a savings in operating costs is important, the northeast neighborhood needs a police department presence. Councilmember Peppe stated that he supported the Humboldt site. i A motion was made by Councilmember Hilstrom to designate the preferred alternative of the Humboldt Avenue site for a police department building. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Peppe and passed on a vote of Councilmembers Hilstrom, Lasman, Peppe and Mayor Kra ness voting a • Councilmember voted Y g g e y> Carmody o d nay. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. passed unanimously. VJ 6'OJI/1 -lyu, -4 _ I/1_�-- A�x.Par City Clerk ' � ' Mayo ' r 0 Recorded and transcribed by: LeAnn Larson 9/22/97 -9-