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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 02-09 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 9, 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, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, Public Works Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary LeAnn Larson. INFORMAI, OPEN FORUM No one appeared for informal open forum. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn informal open forum at 6:55 p.m. passed unanimously. CALL TO ORDER,R.FCTi.TJ,AR 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 Robert Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Assistant City Manager Jane Chambers, Public Works Director Diane Spector, City Engineer Scott Brink, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary LeAnn Larson. MOMENT OF SILENCE 2/9/98 -1- A moment of silence was observed. COUNCIL REPORTS There were no Council Reports. APPROV OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Carmody requested that item 81. Update on Special Legislation be added to the 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 January 12, 1998 -- Regular Session and January 20, 1998- -Work Session as printed passed unanimously. RESOLUTION ACC EPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING TH E PURCHASE OF ONE ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR RESOLUTION NO. 98 -20 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING? BID AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NQ. 1997 -18. REPI,,ACEMENT OF C01,I) STORAGE BUILDING ROOF RESOLUTION NO. 98 -21 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1997 -18, REPLACEMENT OF COLD STORAGE BUILDING ROOF 2/9/98 -2- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION RFQ UESTING A VARIANCE FROM THE MINNE SOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. STATE AID RULES TTY OF BROOKLYN CENTER. PROJECT NO. 1990 -10. CONTRACT 1993 - S.A.P. NOS, 109 - 1 09 -26 AND 109 - 125 -08. 69TH AVENUE NORTH (SHINC- 1, PAR T Q BFARD AVENUE). RESOLUTION NO. 98 -22 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION REQUESTING A VARIANCE FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, STATE AID RULES, CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, PROJECT NO. 1990 -10, CONTRACT 1993 -D, S.A.P. NOS. 109 - 109 -26 AND 109- 125 -08, 69TH AVENUE NORTH (SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY TO BEARD AVENUE) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION PROVI FOR HEARING ON PR OPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT PUBLIC UTILITY SFR VTC;E ACCOUNTS RESOLUTION NO. 98-23 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE ACCOUNTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed unanimously. LICENSES Bowliniz Alley Lynbrook Bowl 6357 Lilac Drive North Courtesy Bench Courtesy Bench Company 4215 Winnetka Avenue North, New Hope Mechanical Systems Albers Mechanical Services, Inc. 200 West Plato Boulevard, St. Paul 2/9/98 -3- Allied Fireside d.b.a. Fireside Corner 2700 Fairview Avenue North, Roseville D. A. Distribution d.b.a. Condor Fireplace 8282 Arthur Street NE, Spring Lake Park Diamond Power Mechanical, Inc. 8375 Sunset Road, Spring Lake Park P. R. S. Mechanical, Inc. PO Box 68111, Minneapolis Romark, Inc. 293 Commercial Street, St. Paul Rental Dwellings Initial: Alma Sybrant 5711 Camden Avenue North Gary and Danae Morrison 5104 Twin Lake Boulevard East Renewal: Curtis Erickson Lake Shore Apartments Robert and Marilyn Cashman 5622 Emerson Avenue North David Zemke 6813 Noble Avenue North Reuben and Diane Ristrom, Jr. 6821 Noble Avenue North Robert Berglund 6835 Noble Avenue North Richard Sandeen 1706 71 st Avenue North Sign Hamer TopLine Advertising, Inc. 1471 92nd Lane NE, Blaine Taxicab Gerald Olson @Town Taxi 230 Leighton Drive, Big Lake Tobacco Related Product Apple American Ltd. Partnership of MN d.b.a. Applebee's 1347 Brookdale Center Tobacco Warehouse, Inc. 6014 Shingle Creek Parkway COUNCIL CONSIP ITEMS RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1998 -01. 02. AND 03. BELLVUE NEIGHBO STREET. STOR DRAINAGE. AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS. ACCEPT ENGINEER'S FEASIBI REPORT AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING City Engineer Scott Brink explained that the Council previously directed the preparation of an engineer's feasibility report regarding proposed improvements to the streets, storm drainage system, and public utilities in the Bellvue Neighborhood Area. Mr. Brink has prepared the report and recommends that the proposed improvements be considered. Costs have been estimated for these proposed street, utility, and storm sewer improvements. Also, it is proposed to assess a portion of the cost of the street improvements against all properties within the project area, and a portion of the 2/9198 -4- storm sewer improvements within designated sections of the project area. The cost to be assessed to the properties is estimated to be $399,755 for street improvements and $130,117 for storm sewer improvements. Councilmember Carmody requested an overhead depicting the current street lighting in this project area and proposed changes for the public hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 98 -24 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1998 -01, 02, AND 03, BELLVUE NEIGHBORHOOD STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Peppe and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION E STABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJEC NOS. 1998 -04. 05. AND 06. ST. AL'S NEIGHBORHOOD STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, A ND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS. ACCEPTING ENG INEER'S FEASIBILITY REPO AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING City Engineer Scott Brink explained that the Council previously directed the preparation of an engineer's feasibility report regarding proposed improvements to the streets, storm drainage system, and public utilities in the St. Alphonsus Neighborhood Area. Mr. Brink has prepared the report and recommends that the proposed improvements be considered. Costs have been estimated for these proposed street, utility, and storm sewer improvements. Also, it is proposed to assess a portion of the cost of the street improvements against all properties within the project area, and a portion of the storm sewer improvements within designated sections of the project area. The cost to be assessed to the properties is estimated to be $186,390 for street improvements and $64,616 for storm sewer improvements. Councilmember Hilstrom asked if street reconstruction on 70th Avenue would be compatible with future redevelopment in this area. Mr. McCauley responded that street improvements done now would be designed to accommodate future development. The discussions regarding potential development have been based on a continued existence of 70th Avenue. Staff did not foresee redevelopment that would require use of 70th Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 98 -25 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 2/9/98 -5- RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1998-04,05, AND 06, ST. AL'S NEIGHBORHOOD STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION APPROVING PI,AN$ AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BTDS_ TN(PRQVFMFNT PROJECT NO. 1997 -10. SCADA AND INTRAC REPLACEMENT SYSTEMS W Public Works Director Diane Spector explained that plans and specifications have been prepared by TKDA under the direction of the City Engineer. The safe and successful operation of the City's water and sanitary sewer facilities depends heavily on these two existing automated monitoring systems. This includes monitoring of all sewage lift stations, water supply productions facilities, elevated storage tank water levels, and alarm security. The two systems are now outdated and near the end of their useful lives. Replacement of the existing systems would provide greater operating efficiencies and long term costs savings, as well as added capabilities for monitoring the City's utility systems and energy use management. Ms. Spector stated that the project would be funded from both the water and sanitary sewer utility funds. RESOLUTION NO. 98 -26 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1997 -10, SCADA AND INTRAC REPLACEMENT SYSTEMS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Peppe and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION CALLINCT FQ A PUBLIC HE ON PROPOSED USE OF 1998 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS City Manager McCauley explained that Brooklyn Center is one of 43 Hennepin County communities which are members of the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program and has been notified by Hennepin County that its allocation for the 1998 Urban Hennepin County Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is $240,809. Since the CDBG allocation represents 2/9/98 -6- federal dollars, the CDBG programs adopted by local jurisdictions must meet one of the following national objectives: benefitting low and moderate income persons, prevention or elimination of slums or blight, or meeting a particularly urgent community development need. Last year, the City approved the following projects for its 1997 program: EDA house rehabilitation deferred loan program, Household Outside Maintenance for the Elderly (H.O.M.E.), and the 53rd Avenue Development and Linkage Project. A public hearing needs to be set regarding the proposed use of the block grant funds. Councilmember Carmody expressed a desire to review the deferred loan program and asked for information on eligible CDBG expenditures and ability to change allocations. Mr. McCauley advised that the information would be provided. The following resolution sets a public hearing date for Monday, March 9, 1998. RESOLUTION NO. 98 -27 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED USE OF 1998 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION AMEN CITY COUNCIL HAN DBOOK REGARDING ORDER OF BUSINESS City Manager McCauley noted City Attorney Charlie LeFevere's recent correspondence regarding several issues the MCLU has with regard to invocations. The proposed resolution would change the order of business so that the invocation precedes the call to order. Also, it would change the wording of the paragraph dealing with the definition of an invocation. One additional suggested revision would change the sentence that says "that any reference to the deity" to "that any reference to a deity ". After discussion, Council consensus was to modify the proposed resolution to have the Invocation at 7 p.m. with the Call to Order Regular Business to follow. RESOLUTION NO. 98 -28 Member Lasman introduced the amended resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING CITY COUNCIL HANDBOOK REGARDING ORDER OF BUSINESS 2/9/98 -7- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Peppe and passed unanimously. UPDATE ON CODE ENFORCEMENT City Manager McCauley explained that in 1997 the primary responsibility for code enforcement was transferred from the Police Department to Community Development. The shift to Community Development was made to place greater emphasis on building (homes /garages) related code and maintenance violations. In 1996, the focus of the code enforcement sweep had primarily been getting yards cleaned up. In order to accomplish the expanded enforcement effort, a full -time temporary position was created to enforce the provisions of the City's Housing Maintenance Ordinance using budgeted code enforcement monies from the Police Department budget. The 1997 code enforcement program was an aggressive effort. With the exception of a number of perennial problem properties, Brooklyn Center achieved a great deal of code compliance throughout the City. However, while the City did achieve a significant improvement with code compliance, code violations are still prevalent. Staff opinion is that enforcement will have to be a continuous year -round effort. Staff and Council agreed that educational efforts on code compliance was very important. Mr. McCauley stated that specific recommendations for code enforcement will be brought to the Council by March for discussion. UPDATE ON FIRE BUILDING PROJECT City Manager McCauley presented a brief update on plans for both the renovation efforts and new construction for the fire buildings. UPDATE ON SPECIAL LEGISLATION City Manager McCauley updated the City Council on two pieces of special legislation impacting the City of Brooklyn Center. He updated the City Council on proposed legislation that would create a special taxing district for properties in the immediate Brookdale area. This tax would only be imposed on properties subject to an assessment agreement. The purpose of the special legislation would be to cover any shortfalls in tax increment that might occur by virtue of changes in tax capacity rates due to class rate shifts or changes in tax rate. This legislation is being sponsored by Speaker Carruthers, Senator Scheid, and Representative Carlson. City Council consensus was in support of this legislation for special taxing authority for the Brookdale redevelopment. The City Manager also updated the City Council on special legislation being sponsored by Speaker Carruthers, Senator Scheid, and Representative Carlson to have the State of Minnesota take over debt service on one of the two issues for the Earle Brown Heritage Center. By taking over the debt 2/9/98 -8- service on the 1991 Series A Bonds for the Earle Brown Heritage Center, the Economic Development Authority would have the ability to complete the restoration project by acquiring and improving a parking lot and completing the buildings by the construction of the G Barn. This would also assist with the impacts of the change in class rates which is negatively impacting the tax increment district. The City Council consensus was again in support of this legislative effort. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. passed unanimously. J"*"X City Clerk Mayor Recorded and transcribed by: LeAnn Larson 2/9/98 -9-