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Home My WebLink About1998 01-12 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 JANUARY 12, 1998 CITY HALL 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, Public Works Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary LeAnn Larson. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM Chuck Lenthe, 7007 Irving Avenue North, appeared at informal open forum to ask several questions relating to speed limits on 69th Avenue North and a portion of Humboldt Avenue North; stop signs on Humboldt Avenue North; signal lights at 65th and Dupont Avenues and 69th and France Avenues; and, the need for a building permit for four - season porches: Rex Newman, 3107 61 st Avenue North , appeared at informal open forum to speak in favor of the City not being in the municipal liquor business and urged the City to reconsider this issue. ADJOURN INFOR.MA,L OPEN FORUM A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn informal open forum at 6:59 p.m. passed unanimously. 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 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, and 1/12/98 _1_ Robert Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Public Works Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary LeAnn Larson. INVOCATION Invocation was given by Ernee McArthur. COUNCIL REPORTS There were no Council Reports. PRESENTATION Kent Campbell and Janis Blumentals gave a presentation on "Celebrate Brooklyn Boulevard," which is a beautification project planned for Brooklyn Boulevard. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the agenda and consent agenda as printed passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve minutes of the December 1, 1997 -- Special Session; December 1, 1997 - -Work Session; December 3, 1997 - -Truth in Taxation; and December 15, 1997 -- Regular Session as printed passed unanimously. APPROVAL, O APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATIO FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM LAWFUL, Ct,A MBLING LICENSE FROM ANOKA CO UNTY PHEASANTS FOREVER A motion was made by Councilmember Carmody to approve an application for authorization for an exemption from lawful gambling license from Anoka County Pheasants Forever. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lasman and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION DESIGNATINC30FFICIAL NFWSPAPER RESOLUTION NO. 98-01 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER 1/12/98 _?_ The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO- 2, ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED.. AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1996 - 06.07. AND 08. CONTRACT 1996 -G. LO(jAN. JAMES, KNOX AND 57TH AVENUES. STREET. STORM DRAINAGE AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS RESOL JTION NO. 98-02 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2, ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED, AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1996-06,07, AND 08, CONTRACT 1996 -G, LOGAN, JAMES, KNOX AND 57TH AVENUES, STREET, STORM DRAINAGE AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed unanimously. RES0I,,UTIO1 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO 1 IMPROVEMEN PROJECT NO. 1997- 17. CONTRACT 1997 -N, SHINGI I CREEK REGION POND RESOLUTION NO. 98-03 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, 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 Lasman and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION EST ABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO 1 998 -16, MAC PARK NATURE PRESERVE TR PROJECT AND NAMTNG FISCAL AGENT FOR ADMINISTRATION O E. GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED THROUGH THE REGIO TRAIL GR INITIATIVE ANT PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO. 98 -04 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1998 -16, MAC PARK 1/12/98 _;_ NATURE PRESERVE TRAIL PROJECT AND NAMING FISCAL AGENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF GRANT RECEIVED THROUGH THE REGIONAL TRAIL INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES OF CITY FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 98-05 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES OF CITY FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION SETT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND INTE RNAL LOAN INTEREST RATES FOR THE YEAR 1998 RESOLUTION NO. 98-06 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION SETTING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND INTERNAL LOAN INTEREST RATES FOR THE YEAR 1998 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION AC; CEPT�t O WOR PERFORMED AND AUTHORI FINAL PAYMENT. IMPROVEMENT PRO Nn,, 199 -10. CONTRACT 199 -H. 53RD AVENUE NORTH FROM XERXES T UPTON AVENUES. AND XERXES AVENUF NORTH FROM 49TH TO 53RD AVENUES RESOLUTION NO. 98-07 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1996 -10, CONTRACT 1996 -H, 53RD AVENUE NORTH FROM XERXES TO UPTON AVENUES, AND XERXES AVENUE NORTH FROM 49TH TO 1/12/98 -4- 53RD AVENUES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION APPOINTINQ MICHAEL ,T, McCAULEY AS DIRECTOR AND JIM GLASOE AS ALTERNATE DIRECTOR. TQ THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HENNEPIN RECYCLING GROUP RESOLUTION NO. 98-08 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPOINTING MICHAEL J. McCAULEY AS DIRECTOR AND JIM GLASOE AS ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HENNEPIN RECYCLING GROUP The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed unanimously. LICENSES Bowline Allev Beacon Bowl 6525 Lyndale Avenue North Commercial Kennel Pandora's Box Veterinary Clinic 4902 France Avenue North Gasoline Service Station Duke's Mobil 6501 Humboldt Avenue North Humboldt Unocal 76 6840 Humboldt Avenue North MacMillan Bloedel 4810 Lilac Drive North Mobil #504/Randy Rau 6849 Brooklyn Boulevard Neil's Conoco 1505 69th Avenue North Osseo - Brooklyn Bus Company 4435 68th Avenue North SuperAmerica #4058 1901 57th Avenue North SuperAmerica #4160 6545 West River Road Terry Presler Amoco 6044 Brooklyn Boulevard U.S. West 6540 Shingle Creek Parkway Mechanical Systems Metro Sheet Metal, Inc. 1708 Gervais Avenue, Maplewood NW Sheetmetal Co. of St. Paul 110 Sycamore Street West, St. Paul 1/12/98 -5- Riccar Corporation 2387 136th Avenue NW, Andover Westair, Inc. 11184 River Road NE, Hanover Pool and Billiard Tables CDL Company 12322 Business Park Boulevard, Champlin @Brooklyn Center Comm. Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Rental Dwellings Initial: Darnella Anderson 5103 Xerxes Avenue North Renewal: Gary Schultz 4220 Lakeside Avenue North Sign Hanger Brite Image 10025 Raleigh Court, Woodbury DeMars Signs, Inc. 410 93rd Avenue NW, Coon Rapids Tobacco Related Products Drug Emporium 5900 Shingle Creek Parkway Duke's Mobil 6501 Humboldt Avenue North K -Mart 5930 Earle Brown Drive Mobil #504/Randy Rau 6849 Brooklyn Boulevard SuperAmerica #4058 1901 57th Avenue North SuperAmerica #4160 6545 West River Road Stummy's Cigar 6066 Shingle Creek Parkway, # 179 TGI Friday's 2590 Freeway Boulevard Terry Presler Amoco 6044 Brooklyn Boulevard Walgreens #04320 6390 Brooklyn Boulevard COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECI FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF SCOTT KLINE. JR. Mayor Kragness noted that Scott Kline, Jr., has been an employee of the City of Brooklyn Center Police Department since January 17, 1966. He recently retired as Chief of Police and was commended for his dedicated public service and civic effort for the betterment of the community. RESOLUTION NO. 98-09 Member Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 1/12/98 -6- RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF SCOTT KLINE, JR. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION EXPRUS RECOGNITION AN APPRECIATION OF MEMBERS WHO HAVE SERVED ON CITY ADVISORY COMMISSIONS Mayor Kragness expressed gratitude to several City Advisory Commission members for their public service and civic effort for the betterment of the community. They are: Sharon Achtelik Human Rights and Resources Commission Michael desParois Housing Commission Nancy Doucette Human Rights and Resources Commission Ned Storla Financial Commission Henry Yang Housing Commission RESOLUTION NO. 98 -10 Member Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF MEMBERS WHO HAVE SERVED ON CITY ADVISORY COMMISSIONS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Carmody and passed unanimously. SELECTING PRESID]NC'T OFFICERS - MAYOR PRO TEM AND ACTING MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Kragness asked Council approval of her nomination of Kay Lasman as Mayor pro tem and Debra Hilstrom as Acting Mayor pro tem. A motion was made by Councilmember Carmody to approve the nominations of Mayor pro tem and Acting Mayor pro tem. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Peppe and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION DEC LARING COMMITMENT TO THE BROOKLY CEN I FR CITY -- TARTER_ PLEDG FAIR TREATMENT OF EMPLOYEES, DECLA AGAINST CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND MISUSE OF POSITIONS Mayor Kragness noted that this resolution directs the City Manager to place this item on the agenda for readoption the first meeting of the City Council each January as information and reminder of 1/12/98 -7- Council/Manager responsibilities. RESOLUTION NO. 98 -11 Member Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING COMMITMENT TO THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CHARTER, PLEDGING FAIR TREATMENT OF EMPLOYEES,. DECLARING AGAINST CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND MISUSE OF POSITIONS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Carmody and passed unanimously. SET CITY COUNCIL, MEETING SCHE DIJI.F, FOR 1998 A motion was made by Councilmember Hilstrom to set the schedule for Council meetings for 1998. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Carmody and passed unanimously. SET JOINT MEETING WITH IIIJMAN RI GHTS AND RESO URCES COMMISSION A motion was made by Councilmember Carmody to table this item until after the January 20, 1998, Work Session. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Peppe and passed unanimously. APPOINTMENT OF COU MEMBER TO SERVE AS C ITY REPRESENTATIVE Mayor Kragness asked Council representation on several boards, committees, and commissions which require a Council representative. They are as follows: League of Minnesota Cities Councilmember Carmody North Metro Mayors Association Mayor Kragness Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Comm. Councilmember Peppe Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Councilmember Hilstrom Crime Prevention Councilmember Lasman A motion was made by Councilmember Carmody to approve representation as noted. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lasman and passed unanimously. MAYORAL APPOINT OF CO UNCIL 1NCIL LIAISONS TO CITY COMMISSI FOR 1998 Mayor Kragness asked for ratification of the following appointments of City Council members to serve as Council Liaisons on City Advisory Commissions as follows: Financial Commission Councilmember Lasman 1/12/98 -8- Housing Commission Councilmember Peppe Human Rights and Resources Commission Councilmember Hilstrom Park and Recreation Commission Councilmember Carmody A motion was made by Councilmember Carmody to ratify the Mayoral appointments as noted. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lasman and passed unanimously. MAYORAL APPOINTM TO CITY ADVISOR COMMISSIONS Mayor Kragness asked for ratification of the following nominations for several City Advisory Commissions. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to appoint Jerald Blamey to the Financial Commission passed unanimously. Councilmember Carmody stated she would not be approving the appointments of the applicants who did not fill out an application or did not complete the section regarding interest in serving on the commission and ideas that they would bring to the commission. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to appoint Ernie Erickson and Robert Torres to the Housing Commission passed on a vote of Mayor Kragness, Councilmembers Hilstrom, Lasman, and Peppe voting aye; Councilmember Carmody voted nay. Mayor Kragness explained there were no applications received for appointment to the Human Rights and Resources Commission. Councilmember Carmody asked that this item be tabled for further discussion at a work session. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to appoint Roger Peterson to the Park and Recreation Commission passed unanimously. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Peppe to appoint John Russell to the Park and Recreation Commission passed on a vote of Mayor Kragness, Councilmembers Hilstrom, Lasman, and Peppe voting aye; Councilmember Carmody voted nay. A motion by Councilmember Lasman and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to appoint Thomas Shinnick to the Park and Recreation Commission passed on a vote of Mayor Kragness, Councilmembers Hilstrom, Lasman, and Peppe voting aye; Councilmember Carmody voted nay. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to appoint Stephen Erdmann, Edward Nelson, and Rex Newman to the Planning Commission passed unanimously. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to appoint Marcia Mehlhaff to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission passed unanimously. 1/12/98 -9- RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE GIFT OF MERVYN'S BROOKDALE. DEPARTMENT STORE IN SUPPORT OF THE ARBORETUM Mayor Kragness noted that employees of Mervyn's Brookdale have presented a donation of two hundred dollars ($200) to the City to be used for the Arboretum for planting materials or other enhancements. RESOLUTION NO. 98 -12 Member Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE GIFT OF MERVYN' S BROOKDALE DEPARTMENT STORE IN SUPPORT OF THE ARBORETUM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION AMEND THE ENABLING RESOLUTIONS OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY ADVISORY COMMISSIONS City Manager McCauley explained that this resolution amends the City Advisory Commission enabling resolutions to provide that the City Council liaison inform the Mayor of automatic resignations of commission members. This language replaces the current language which provides that the City staff liaison inform the Mayor. Councilmember Lasman requested clarification regarding notification to the absentee commission member. Council consensus was to have the Council liaison of each commission and the commission chair determine the notification procedure when a member was unexcused from two . duly called meetings. RESOLUTION NO. 98 -13 Member Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ENABLING RESOLUTIONS OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY ADVISORY COMMISSIONS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Carmody and passed unanimously. UPDATE ON POLICE AND FIRE. BUILDING PROTECTS City Manager McCauley updated the Council on the progress of the police and fire building projects. ' 1/12/98 -10- At present, schematics are being revised to reflect additional input from the police and fire departments and the architect. Construction is now anticipated to begin in August. This is later than originally projected but will allow for better plan development with the departmental suggestions and the construction manager's expertise. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. passed unanimously. City Clerk D Mayor/ Recorded and transcribed by: LeAnn Larson 1/12/98 -11-