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Home My WebLink About1996 04-08 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 APRIL 8, 1996 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. The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Charles F. Nichols, Sr. to serve as Council Member and Economic Development Authority Commissioner for the City of Brooklyn Center. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, Kristen Mann, and Charles F. Nichols. Also present were City Manager Michael J. McCauley, City Clerk Sharon Knutson, Director of Public Services Diane Spector, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, Assistant City Manager \Personnel Coordinator Nancy Gohman, City Engineer Scott Brink, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary Carla Wirth. OPENING CEREMONIES James McClosky offered the invocation. COUNCIL REPORTS None. PRESENTATION: Human Rights and Resources Commission Essay Contest Awards Neng Yang, Human Rights and Resources Commissioner, explained the process used with the essay contest on the topic of U.N. Declaration :of the Rights of the Child. He also explained the process used in judging the essays and extended his appreciation to those involved with this contest. Mr. Yang recognized other Human Rights and Resources Commissioners in attendance and announced the following award winners: Eighth Place: Yimeem Vu Seventh Place: Andy Betsinger Sixth Place: James Bush 4/8/96 I Fifth Place: Brian Hanka Fourth Place: Niriksha Bhakta Third Place: Steph Harmon Second Place: Adam Graves First Place: Tina Marie Ziskovsky Mayor Kragness congratulated all award winners and presented them with an award in the form of U.S. savings bonds donated by First Bank, Marquette Bank, Norwest Bank, and Twin City Federal. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve the April 8, 1996, agenda and consent agenda as printed passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MARCH 21 1996 - SPECIAL WORK SESSION A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve the minutes of March 21, 1996, special work session as printed passed unanimously. MARCH 25 1996 - REGULAR SESSION A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve the minutes of March 25, 1996, regular session as printed passed unanimously. MARCH 27 1996 - SPECIAL SESSION A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve the minutes of March 27, 1996, special session as printed passed unanimously. I PROCLAMATIONS Member Kristen Mann introduced the following proclamation and moved its adoption: PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 14 THROUGH APRIL 21, 1996, AS DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST The motion for the adoption of the foregoing proclamation was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and the motion passed unanimously. Member Kristen Mann introduced the following proclamation and moved its adoption: PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 21 THROUGH APRIL 27, 1996, AS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK The motion for the adoption of the foregoing proclamation was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and the motion passed unanimously. 4/8/96 -2- RESOLUTION NO 96 -81 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1996 -12, CONTRACT 1996 -D, 1996 DISEASED TREE REMOVAL PROGRAM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96-82 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE 1996 PLANTING LIST OF ALLOWABLE BOULEVARD TREE SPECIES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -83 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF BEVERLY WOLFE FOR HER DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE ON THE CHARTER COMMISSION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and the motion passed unanimously. LICENSES There was a motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve the following list of licenses: COURTESY BENCH U.S. Bench Corporation 3300 Snelling MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Allied Fireside, Inc. dba Fireplace Corner, dba Heat N Glo 2700 Fairview Ave. N. Blaine Heating, A/C and Electric, Inc. 13562 Central Ave. NE C.O. Carlson Air Conditioning Co. 1203 Bryant Ave. N. Faircon Service 1891 W. County Road C Gilbert Mechanical Contractors 4451 W. 76th Street 4/8/96 -3 - Lakeland North Heating & A/C, Inc. 16041 Kangaroo Street NW Managed Services, Inc. 6500 Oxford Street MECHANICAL SYSTEMS - CONTINUED Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors, Inc. 7340 Washington Ave. S. P & H Services Co. , Inc. 1601 67th Ave. N. Pere's Repair, Inc. 8835 Xylon Ave. N. Property Repair Services P.O. Box 68111 R & S Heating and A/C, Inc. 12651 Zenith Ave., Suite 107 Riverside Mechanical LLC 1410 98th Lane NW PUj3LIQ DANCE Davidson Hotel Company dba Minneapolis North Hilton 2200 Freeway Boulevard RENTAL DWELLINGS Initial: Tracy Rice 5 801 Ewing Ave. N. Abraham Ziv 4207 Lakeside Ave. N. #235 Chett Saver 6900 Morgan Ave. N. Renewal: Patrick J. Gaughan Victoria Townhouses Duane Orn 5407 Brooklyn Blvd. Dorothy Ostrom- Ringstrom 6025 Brooklyn Blvd. Christian Knutson 5200 France Ave. N. Hal Gensler 5214 Great View Ave. N. Muchtar and Fatima Sajady 7205 Perry Court E. Dennis J. Bona 5207 Xerxes Ave. N. Gary Olson 3715 69th Ave. N. Eugene and Diane Wright 4408 69th Ave. N. SIGN HANGER Suburban Lighting, Inc. 6607 Lake Elmo Ave. N. TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT Davidson Hotel Company dba Minneapolis North Hilton 2200 Freeway Boulevard OPEN FORUM Mayor Kragness noted the Council had received one request to use the open forum session this evening. 4/8/96 -4- Richard Strong, 516 - 62nd Avenue North, explained he had received a citation for code violations. He requested a two -month extension to gain compliance with these code violations. He stated he will remove the backhoe by June and has placed the cement mixers in the garage along with the unlicensed cars. He explained he is replacing the cab on his truck and these parts will be relocated in June, but he would like an extension so he has enough time to complete the project. The City Manager distributed photographs to the Council and displayed slides of Mr. Strong's property. Mr. Strong provided a narrative of items shown in the pictures. A general discussion ensued relative to the emphasis on stronger code enforcement in the City. It was Council consensus that Mr. Strong comply with the Ordinance and to deny his request for a two -month extension. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS CODE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE REPORT The City Manager explained the staff and Police Department have worked cooperatively to establish an enforcement effort, training is taking place at this time, and enforcement will begin at the end of April. At that time, a neighborhood survey will be taken to inventory code violations throughout the City. The program will not be driven by complaints, but complaints will also be responded to and chronic nuisances will be referred to the City Attorney for Ordinance violation action. The City Manager advised regarding the process to be taken to conduct a neighborhood survey to identify violations, serve notice, and reinspect following the 15 -day time limit to determine if voluntary compliance or reasonable progress has been made. If not, a tag, citation, or formal complaint will be issued. He advised the City Attorney has been involved in this process to assure enforceability. The City Manager then reviewed the eleven most common code enforcement problems and their corresponding Ordinance section. Councilmember Carmody asked if a heavily used grass area is considered an "improved surface ". The City Manager indicated it is not. The City Manager explained how a data base will be used to identify and track compliance, and that an informative article will be included in the upcoming newsletter to educate the public regarding this process. The Council accepted the code enforcement initiative report as presented. SET DATE FOR COUNCIL WORK SESSION A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Mann to set the date for a Council Work Session for Monday, April 29, 1996, at 7 p.m., passed unanimously. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO SERVE ON AIRPORT SAFETY COMMITTEE Mayor Kragness requested appointment of Councilmember Nichols to serve on the Airport Safety Committee 4/8/96 -5 - i Councilmember Nichols indicated he would accept this appointment. A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to appoint Councilmember Nichols to serve on the Airport Safety Committee passed unanimously. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE DESIGNATION OF BROOKLYN CENTER AS A TREE CITY USA AND PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 26, 1996 AS ARBOR DAY AND MAY, 1996, AS ARBOR MONTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER RESOLUTION NO. 96-84 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE DESIGNATION OF BROOKLYN CENTER AS A TREE CITY USA The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Debra Hilstrom, and the motion passed unanimously. Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following proclamation and moved its adoption: PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 26, 1996, AS ARBOR DAY AND MAY 1996, AS ARBOR MONTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing proclamation was duly seconded by member Debra Hilstrom, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS 1996 -06 07 AND 08, LOGAN. JAMES. AND KNOX STREET STORM DRAINAGE AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS. AND 1994 -03 AND 04 57TH AVENUE, HUMBOLDT TO CAMDEN AVENUES NORTH STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, CONTRACT 1996 -G The City Manager noted the large amount of input received from the public hearing. He advised that staff sent out a survey to these neighborhoods and responses indicated support for a 32 -foot width but not for traffic chokers. The City Manager stated the proposed plans and specifications have been revised and scaled back to a 32 -foot width with parking on one side to respond to the concern expressed by residents. With regard to soil contamination, the City Manager advised staff has contacted the Metropolitan Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to request information and will be following up on that aspect. However, this is an MPCA enforcement issue, not a City issue. The City Manager reported staff will also be conducting traffic counts and determine speed of traffic on Logan Avenue. Councilmember Carmody inquired regarding the number of households surveyed and responses 4/8/96 -6- received. The Director of Public Services estimated 70 surveyed homes and 20 responses received. Councilmember Carmody suggested next time, a category be included on the survey report to include "other issues ". The City Manager advised it appears that about 85th percentile drives within the 30 miles per hour speed limit; a large number of vehicles are not exceeding the speed limit. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -85 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1996 -06, 07, AND 08, LOGAN, JAMES, AND KNOX STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, AND 1994 -03 AND 04, 57TH AVENUE, HUMBOLDT TO CAMDEN AVENUES NORTH, STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, CONTRACT 1996 -G The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Nichols to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. passed unanimously. City Clerk A4ayor Recorded and transcribed by: Carla Wirth Timesaver Off Site Secretarial 4/8/96 -7-