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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 07-13 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 JULY 13, 1998 CITY HALL 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Brooklyn Center City Council met in an 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, Director of Public Works Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Recording Secretary Maria Carlson. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM Mr. Leon Wenninger, 5133 France Avenue North, addressed the Council with a complaint he had about his neighbor's trees on the south side of his property. Mr. Wenninger explained his concerns and had photos for the Council to review. Mayor Kragness suggested that the City's Forester visit the properties. Mr. McCauley stated that the City Forester could do this, but if the trees are not diseased Mr. Wenninger would have to pursue this complaint further on his own. Since the City only had authority .over diseased trees, Mr. McCauley explained that the City does not become involved unless it concerns a crime or a public nuisance. The City Forester will be instructed to visit the properties. The City then will respond to Mr. Wenninger. ADJOURN INFORMAL OPEN FORUM A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adjourn the informal open forum at 6:55 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION No invocation was offered. 7/13/98 -1- 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 7:00 p.m. 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, Director of Public Works Diane Spector, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Recording Secretary Maria Carlson. 5. COUNCIL REPORT Mayor Kragness reported the Unveiling Ceremony for an historical marker at the Earle Brown Heritage Center that was provided by the State Historical Society. Residents should stop and look at the new plaque. Mayor Kragness reported that she received a letter from the City of Shoreview thanking the City of Brooklyn Center maintenance crews for helping with the May 15, 1998 tornado damage. Councilmember Hilstrom informed the Council that the Brooklyn Center Walk for Life will be on July 24, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Carmody requested that the minutes from June 22, 1998, be discussed at the end of the meeting for clarification and discussion. Mr. McCauley requested that the June 23, 1998 minutes be modified to reflect Councilmember Peppe's absence being excused. 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 minutes from the Work Session on June 15, 1998, the Executive Session on June 22, 1998, the Special Meeting on June 23, 1998, with amendment, and the Special Meeting on July 6, 1998. Motion passed unanimously. 7/13/98 -2- 6b. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the following list of licenses. Motion passed unanimously. AMUSEMENT DEVICES - OPERATOR Beacon Bowl 6525 West River Road Chuckwagon Grill 1928 57th Avenue North Hilton Mpls. North 2200 Freeway Boulevard K -Mart 5930 John Martin Drive Nickels and Dimes Inc. 1328 Brookdale Center Scoreboard Pizza 6816 Humboldt Avenue North AMUSEMENT DEVICES - VENDOR D.V.M. dba Dahlco 296 North Pascal, St. Paul Theisen Vending Company 3800 Nicollet Avenue South, Mpls. GARBAGE AND REFUSE COLLECTION Aspen Waste Systems, Inc. 2523 Wabash Avenue, St. Paul Hilger Transfer, Inc. 95 West Ivy Avenue, St. Paul Mengelkoch Company 119 NE 14th Street, New Brighton Midwest Grease Buyers, Inc. P.O. Box 26, Redwood Falls Randy's Sanitation, Inc. P.O. Box 169, Delano T & L Sanitation Service, Inc. P.O. Box 34695, Blaine United Waste Systems of Minnesota 95 West Ivy Avenue, St. Paul Walters Recycling & Refuse Service P.O. Box 67, Circle Pines Walz Brothers Sanitation, Inc. P.O. Box 627, Maple Grove Waste Management 10050 Naples Street NE, Blaine MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Flare Heating and Air Conditioning 9303 Plymouth Avenue North, Golden Valley Total Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. 3307 Vera Cruz Avenue North, Crystal RENTAL DWELLINGS Initial• Brett Hildreth 5505 Lyndale Avenue North Daniel Krawiecki 5209 Xerxes Avenue North John Bunch 5630 Bryant Avenue North Tom Morrow 1200 67th Avenue North Nelia Schaff 7018 Brooklyn Boulevard 7/13/98 -3- Renewal: Anda Construction Brookside Manor Apartments Charles/Maribel Kokanson 5308 Emerson Avenue North Dion Properties, Inc. 5740 Dupont Avenue North Clive West 6773 Humboldt Avenue North Michael W. Haase 5328 -30 Queen Avenue North Muchtar/Fatima Sajady 7205 Perry Court East SIGN HANGER Metro Sign Services 9223 Annapolis Lane, Maple Grove TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT Value Food Market 6804 Humbolt Avenue North 6c. AUTHORIZATION TO PAY CITY'S SHARE OF MPRS LAWSUIT DAMAGES A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to authorize the City's share of MPRS damages. Motion passed unanimously. 6d. SETTLEMENT OF AGNESS CLAIM A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to authorize Mr. McCauley to sign agreement for the Agness claim. Motion passed unanimously. 6e. FIRE DEPARTMENT RELIEF ASSOCIATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to accept the Fire Department Relief Association Financial Statements. Motion passed unanimously. 6L APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY BEER LICENSE FOR ST. ALPHONSUS CHURCH, 7025 HALIFAX AVENUE NORTH FOR EVENT TO BE HELD AUGUST 2,1998 A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the application for a temporary beer license for St. Alphonsus Church. Motion passed unanimously. 6g. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY ON -SALE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ST. ALPHONSUS CHURCH, 7025 HALIFAX AVENUE NORTH FOR EVENT TO BE HELD OCTOBER 10, 1998 7/13/98 -4- A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the application for a temporary on -sale liquor license for St. Alphonsus Church. Motion passed unanimously. 6h. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FIRM FOR EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER BUILDING PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. 98-113 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FIRM FOR EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER BUILDING PROJECT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 6i. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1997 -01, 02, AND 03, CONTRACT 1997 -E, ORCHARD LANE WEST STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS RESOLUTION NO. 98 -114 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1997 -01, 02, AND 03, CONTRACT 1997 -E, ORCHARD LANE WEST STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 6j. RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NOS. 1 AND 2 AND SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS 2 AND 3, ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED, AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1997 -04, 05, AND 06, CONTRACT 1997 -F, FRANCE AVENUE, 69TH TO NORTH CITY LIMITS, STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS 7/13/98 -5- RESOLUTION NO. 98-115 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NOS. I AND 2 AND SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS 2 AND 3, ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED, AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1997 -04, 05, AND 06, CONTRACT 1997 -F, FRANCE AVENUE, 69TH TO NORTH CITY LIMITS, STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 6k. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1998 -14, CONTRACT 1998 -I, KYLAWN PARK TRAIL LINKAGE RESOLUTION NO. 98-116 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1998 -14, CONTRACT 1998 -I, KYLAWN PARK TRAIL LINKAGE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 61. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1998 -22, CONTRACT 1998 -M, PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT AT BELLVUE, EAST PALMER, AND HAPPY HOLLOW PARKS RESOLUTION NO. 98-117 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1998 -22, CONTRACT 1998 -M, PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT AT BELLVUE, EAST PALMER, AND HAPPY HOLLOW PARKS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7/13/98 -6- 6m. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1998 -24, CONTRACT 1998 -N, EVERGREEN PARK SHELTER BUILDING RESOLUTION NO. 98-118 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1998 -24, CONTRACT 1998 -N, EVERGREEN PARK SHELTER BUILDING The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 6n. RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES RESOLUTION NO. 98 -119 Councilmember 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 Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7a. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 96 -11 REGARDING COUNCIL SALARIES FOR 1999 -2000 This item was first read on June 8, 1998; published in the official newspaper on June 17, 1998; and is offered this evening for a second reading and public hearing. Mr. Donn Escher, Chair of the Financial Commission was present and discussed that every two years Council Salaries are amended and need to be approved by the Council. The Financial Commission recommended the proposed salary increases based on their review of salaries at comparable cities. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 7/13/98 -7- No one in the audience wished to address the Council. A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE 98 -03 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 96 -I1 REGARDING COUNCIL SALARIES FOR 1999 -2000 The motion for the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 7b. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LAND (BELLVUE LANE ADDITION) Mr. McCauley discussed that the Camden and 53rd Avenue Project had two lots zoned R -4 (Multiple Family) and the application being submitted is requesting to rezone those lots to R -2 (One and Two Family Residence). R -2 zoning is the same as the remainder of lots on 53rd Avenue. A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one in the audience wished to address the Council. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to close the Public Hearing. ORDINANCE NO. 98 -04 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LAND (BELLVUE LANE ADDITION) The motion for the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman. Motion passed unanimously. 7/13/98 -8- 7c. AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF 4TH STREET NORTH On June 8, 1998 the Council approved a resolution providing the approval of preliminary and final plats for the plat titled `Bellvue Lane Addition ". As part of the approved plat, the vacation of 4th Street North between 53rd Avenue North and the new proposed street (Bellvue Lane) is required. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one in the audience wished to address the Council. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Carmody to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 98 -05 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF 4TH STREET NORTH The motion for the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom. Motion passed unanimously. 8. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 8a. RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT - TWIN LAKE OVERLOOK Mr. Warren discussed the previously approved final plat. Councilmember Hilstrom asked if the Developer was present. Mr. Doug Peterson from Accessible Homes was available for the Council to answer their questions. Councilmember Carmody questioned Mr. Peterson if there were any conditions that needed to be taken care of, and Mr. Peterson responded that there were no conditions to be taken care o£ Councilmember Carmody questioned if stop signs would be incorporated. Mr. McCauley responded that they will not, unless later determined to be warranted. The City is not going to assume problems but will be observing and responsive to problems that occur related to traffic as outlined in the materials prepared for this item. Councilmember Carmody recommended that the traffic should be monitored and a report made back to the Council so that a report could be give to residents in one year. 7/13/98 -9- Councilmember Hilstrom questioned if the residents were aware of the proposed traffic monitoring and response. Mr. McCauley responded they were sent a letter from Public Works Director Diane Spector with the details of the monitoring plan. RESOLUTION NO. 98 -120 Councilmember Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT - TWIN LAKE OVERLOOK The motion for the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Lasman with the understanding that the traffic would be monitored for one year and that an update will be brought to the Council's attention for review. Motion passed unanimously. 8b. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR THE LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION GRANT FOR NORTHWEST HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER Mr. McCauley discussed that this application would be for the proposed expansion of services offered by the Housing Resource Center. These services would include a revolving purchase /rehabilitation housing loan program, a targeted demonstration purchase /rehabilitation program, a demonstration reinvestment/rehabilitation incentive program, and a rehabilitation design assistance through the University of Minnesota Design Center and the PLANBOOK currently being developed by a consortium of first ring communities. The City of Brooklyn Center participates with three other cities in a resource center that will be a one stop center to provide housing rehabilitation/improvement, and home purchasing services at no cost to the users. Mayor Kragness stated that she thinks that this resource center will be good for neighbors. Councilmember Lasman questioned if the location would be a rotating one as was previously indicated. Mr. McCauley explained that it would be at 2140 44th Avenue North as opposed to a previous concept of a rotating p p g location. Councilmember Carmody questioned if this resource center will be available for all residents and if there were any specific income ranges. Mr. McCauley responded that there is no certain income range to access the resource center, however all programs may not be available for all residents due to income qualification for specific programs. RESOLUTION NO. 98 -121 Councilmember Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 7/13/98 -10- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR THE LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION GRANT FOR NORTHWEST HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER The motion for the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 8c. PROCLAMATION DECLARING AUGUST 16, 1998, TO BE HONOR- OUR - POLICE SUNDAY Mayor Krangess read the Proclamation declaring August 16, 1998 to be Honor -Our- Police Sunday. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve this Proclamation. Motion passed unanimously. 8d. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE EARLE BROWN DAYS COMMITTEE Councilmember Carmody read the proposed resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 98 -122 Councilmember Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE EARLE BROWN DAYS COMMITTEE The motion for the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Carmody. Motion passed unanimously. 8e. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS - PLANNING AND FINANCIAL COMMISSION Mayor Kragness requested ratification from the Council for the appointments of the following persons: Financial Commission - Timothy Elftmann, 5301 Howe Lane A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to confirm appointment of Timothy Elftmann. Motion passed unanimously. Planning Commission - Sean Rahn, 601 70th Avenue North, Apartment 114 7/13/98 -11- A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to confirm appointment of Sean Rahn. Motion passed unanimously. 8f. REQUEST OF EARLE BROWN DAYS COMMITTEE FOR CITY PARTICIPATION IN YEAR 2000 CELEBRATION Mr. McCauley discussed that the Earle Brown Days Committee is suggesting that the City participate in a year 2000 celebration which would be a good opportunity for the City to highlight positive things occurring in the City. A letter was received from the City's Attorney outlining the different structures for the City's participation. Councilmember Carmody questioned the letter from the Attorney and stated that she felt the City should not control and conduct this event on its own. Councilmember Carmody stated that she thinks that the Earle Brown Days Committee should organize and conduct the entire activity, with the City participating only with incidental support such as scheduling of park facilities, police traffic control, etc. Councilmember Hilstrom questioned what type of money the City would have to allocate. Mr. McCauley discussed this item was put on the agenda to discuss the Council's interest in participating. He was requesting an indication that the Council was interested in the concept and the specifics would be developed and the specific participation of the City would be brought back to the Council for approval. Mayor Kragness stated that she does like the idea and would like to at a later date determine how lengthily the City would participate in this event. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Peppe to go forward with development of the concept to be brought back to the Council. 8g. REPORT ON RECREATIONAL FIRES Mr. McCauley discussed that at the June 22, 1998 Council meeting a resident brought to the Council's attention a complaint with recreational fires. Mr. McCauley discussed that after meeting with Fire Chief Ron Boman, it is being suggested to the Council that the permit for recreational fires be changed to four times a month and that an ordinance be drafted and brought to the Council at a later date. Mr. McCauley stated that this would change the current permit that now allows residents to have unlimited number for fires as long as they follow regulations printed on the permit issued by the Fire Department. 7/13/98 -12- Councilmember Carmody questioned if enforcement on recreational fires is complaint driven from residents, and Mr. McCauley responded that yes they are. Mayor Kragness questioned the permit being for a one year period. Mr. McCauley responded that if an ordinance was drafted the time line would be included in the ordinance. Councilmember Carmody stated that she felt four fires a month is a lot and that two fires with a three -hour time limit would be enough. Mr. McCauley stated that there would be an opportunity for discussion of the draft ordinance and the limits that may be appropriate. 8h. REPORT ON AUCTION RESULTS Mr. McCauley reported that the Police Department received $2,774.67 from the auction that was held on June 13, 1998. This amount was less than would be anticipated under the previous practice, but also resulted in significant savings of staff time. 8i. 1996 AND 1997 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (BJA) Mr. McCauley discussed that the Police Department is participating in a U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Block Grant. This grant requires a meeting with an advisory board, and Chief Downer will be meeting the advisory board during the week of July 13 -17, 1998. A required advisory board public hearing will on July 29, 1998, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. 8j. APPOINT REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES Mr. McCauley discussed that four firms submitted proposals for providing Financial Advisory Services and that all firms are qualified. The policy provides for a review committee appointed by the Mayor. Donn Escher and Jay Hruska expressed their willingness to serve on the review panel at the last Financial Commission p � p meeting as did Financial Commission Member Jerry Blarney. Mr. McCauley and Finance Director Charlie Hansen would serve on the panel for city staff, and a council member needs to be appointed. Councilmember Carmody suggested Councilmember Lasman serve since she is the liaison to the Financial Commission. Mayor Kragness stated that she would like to attend the meeting to review the proposals which will either be July 21 or July 22, 1998. Councilmember Lasman and Councilmember Carmody expressed an interest in participating. Councilmember Hilstrom asked when the meeting would be held. Mr. McCauley responded that it would be during the day. 7/13/98 -13- Mayor Kragness recommended confirmation of her appointment of Councilmembers Carmody and Lasman, Financial Commission Members Escher, Hruska, Blarney, and herself. A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve the review panel of Mayor Kragness, Councilmember Carmody, Councilmember Lasman, Financial Commission Chair Donn Escher, Financial Commission Member Hruska, and Financial Commission Member Blarney to review Financial Advisory Services firm proposals. Motion passed unanimously. 8k. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY FOR SPECIAL PERSONNEL MATTER Mr. McCauley discussed that he is requesting confirmation of retaining Bruce Peterson of the Hinshaw and Culbertson Law Firm. Mr. Peterson would serve as legal counsel to review the transcript and coordinate investigation of the matters identified in the transcript with the John Barlow matter. Mr. McCauley discussed the reasoning for an outside counsel would be that the City's Attorney also represents Brooklyn Park and that the City will be seeking information that has not been released to the City of Brooklyn Park regarding other complaints. A motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve Mr. Peterson. Motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ON JUNE 22, 1998 MINUTES At the June 22, 1998 Council meeting, item 7a on the agenda regarding the Ordinance of Implementing a Time of Sale was discussed. Councilmember Carmody stated that she felt the third paragraph on page six of the June 22, 1998 minutes needed to be changed to indicate that the item was tabled until the Minneapolis Area Realtors Association had gotten statistical information to the Housing Commission and that once this information was received the Housing Commission could review the information to see if it affects the decision they have made. The Council then discussed further some of the issues that were previously discussed and wanted to make sure the Housing Commission specifies what will happen if residents have an inspection and do not sell their homes. Councilmember Hilstrom stated that Councilmember Lasman summarized the items to be hazardous at the previous meeting on June 22, 1998. Councilmember Carmody thought those should be noted so that the Housing Commission is aware of them and that they should be included with the minutes, or this discussion. Councilmember Lasman stated that the language needs to be redefined to clarify what will happen after an inspection is done. Councilmember Carmody questioned y qu toned when this item will be brought back to the Council and suggested three months was plenty of time to make a decision one way or another. Councilmember Hilstrom questioned when the Housing Commission meets to make sure that time would be appropriate. Staff advised the Housing Commission was meeting during the summer months. It was the consensus of the Council that this item be brought back to the Council after three Housing 7/13/98 -14- Commission meetings and that a decision is made at that time. Councilmember Lasman questioned if the Minneapolis Area Realtors Association would be notified of the time given. Mr. McCauley responded that if a motion is made, the City would communicate to the Minneapolis Area Realtors Association. A motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Peppe to table the minutes of June 22, 1998 until July 27, 1998, and that the Council make a decision on this item after three Housing Commission meetings. Motion passed unanimously. 9. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. " A- City Clerk Mayor 7/13/98 -15-