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Home My WebLink About1996 04-22 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 APRIL 22, 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. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Debra Hilstrom, Kathleen Carmody, Kristen Mann, and Charles F. Nichols, Sr. Also present were City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Director of Public Services Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary Carla Wirth. OPENING CEREMONIES A flag ceremony was conducted by Boy Scout Troop #575. INVOCATION Ulyssess Boyd offered the invocation. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Carmody reported on the Peace Garden which has been started by Evergreen School and thanked those involved. Mayor Kragness introduced Senator Don Kramer who was in attendance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Nichols to approve the April 22, 1996, agenda and consent agenda with the removal of 9b passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES APRIL 8. 1996 - REGULAR SESSION A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Nichols to approve the minutes of April 8, 1996, regular session as printed passed unanimously. 4/22/96 _ 1 _ RESOLUTION NO. 96-86 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1996 -13, PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT AT GRANDVIEW, GARDEN CITY KYLAWN MARLIN RIVERDALE AND WEST PALMER LAKE PARKS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles Nichols and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96-87 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1996-01,02, AND 03, CONTRACT 1996 -B, ORCHARD LANE EAST, NEIGHBORHOOD STREET, UTILITY, AND STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles Nichols and the. motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96-88 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS FOR ONE (1) HOPPER -TYPE SANDER, ONE (1) FRONT SNOW PLOW, ONE (1) UNDERBODY PLOW AND ONE (1) HYDRAULIC SYSTEM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles Nichols and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -89 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1995-04, CONTRACT 1996 -I, LIFT STATION NO. 1, AND FORCE MAIN REPLACEMENT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles Nichols and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -90 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1993 -18, CONTRACT 1996 -J, BOB CAHLANDER PARK AND RIDE LANDSCAPING 4/22/96 -2- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles Nichols and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -91 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND APPROVING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS ON IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1996 -10, 53RD AVENUE, FROM XERXES AVENUE TO UPTON AVENUE, AND XERXES AVENUE, FROM 49TH AVENUE TO 53RD AVENUE, STREET IMPROVEMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles Nichols and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -92 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT APPEAL ON BROOKDALE TOWERS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles Nichols and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -93 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATION FOR SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY RETAINING WALL, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1996 -14, CONTRACT 1996 -F The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles Nichols and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96-94 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING AND CONGRATULATING SUE LACROSSE AS THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER, FIRST QUARTER 1996, AND CONGRATULATING ALL FIRST QUARTER NOMINEES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles Nichols and the motion passed unanimously. 4/22/96 _ ; _ PROCLAMATION Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following proclamation and moved its adoption: PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 30, 1996 AS GILBERT D. ENGDAHL DAY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing proclamation was duly seconded by member Charles Nichols and the motion passed unanimously. Y LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Nichols to approve the following list of licenses passed unanimously. AMUSEMENT DEVISE-OPERATOR Fuddruckers 5800 Shingle Creek Parkway MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Advanced Energy Services, Inc. 3650 Annapolis Lane, Suite 105 Air Conditioning Associates 690 Pierce Butler Route Delmar Furnace Exchange, Inc. 4080 83rd Ave. N. Flare Heating & A/C, Inc. 9303 Plymouth Ave. N., Suite 104 Modern Heating & A/C, Inc. 2318 First Street NE Northstar Heating & Air 3298 78th Street E Northwest Sheetmetal Co. 2136 Wabash Ave. MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP CLASS A Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth 6121 Brooklyn Blvd. Brookdale Ford, Inc. 2500 County Road 10 R.L. Brookdale Motors, Inc. 6801 Brooklyn Blvd. Iten Chevrolet Company 6701 Brooklyn Blvd. Bob Ryan Oldsmobile 6700 Brooklyn Blvd. RENTAL DWELLINGS Initial• Robert VanderShaaf 5400 -02 Russell Ave. N. Renewal: Earle Brown Farm Apartments Earle Brown Farm Apartments Boulevard Properties 5837 Brooklyn Blvd. ROI Properties 7109 -13 Unity Ave. N. PR ESENTATION 4/22/96 -4- I Employee of the Quarter Award to Sue LaCrosse Mayor Kragness thanked Sue LaCrosse for her contribution as an employee and presented her with the Employee of the Quarter Award. OPEN FORUM Mayor Kragness noted the Council had received one request to use the open forum session this evening. Senator Don Kramer, Senate District 47, reviewed a letter to the editor which he submitted regarding the Shingle Creek Ponding Project. He stated Governor Carlson's original bonding request was for $482 million. After sifting through over $1.2 billion in bonding requests, the Legislature passed a bonding bill for $522 million. Unfortunately, this amount was higher than the maximum Governor Carlson wished to support to obtain a AAA bond rating which would save the State $5 million in interest payments over the life of the bonds. The Governor used the line item veto to bring the bonding bill back into line with what he believes Minnesota can afford. Senator Kramer asserted if the pond was not tied in with two other Hennepin County projects, he believes the Governor would not have vetoed the bill. He stated the Ponding Project would create ponds to collect rainwater runoff from the Brookdale area to prevent the pollution of Shingle Creek. Councilmember Nichols questioned Senator Kramer's indication there are still alternative means of funding. Senator Kramer explained he will have to do further research, but alternatives would be a Watershed District tax, DNR funds, waivers granted, etc. Or, it could be included in the next bonding issue. Senator Kramer stated his intention to continue to pursue funding for this project. Mayor Kragness extended the Council's deep appreciation for his work on this issue. PUBLIC HEARING VACATING PART OF A STREET EASEMENT (JAMES CIRCLE NORTH) IN REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO 1482 HENNEPIN COUNTY MINNESOTA The City Manager advised this ordinance was first read on March 25, 1996, published in the City's official newspaper on April 3, 1996, and is offered this evening for public hearing and second reading. He explained this subdivision provided for the subsequent site approval of a Denny's Restaurant adjacent to the hotel and advised staff recommends consideration of the proposed ordinance be tabled to the May 13, 1996, meeting since all of the applicant's paperwork has not been submitted at this time. A motion, by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Mann to open the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. passed unanimously. PUBLIC INPUT No one appeared to address this proposed ordinance. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to close the 4/22/96 -5- public hearing at 7:13 p.m. passed unanimously. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to table consideration of An Ordnance Vacating Part of a Street Easement (James Circle North) in Registered Land Survey No. 1482, Hennepin County, Minnesota, to the May 13, 1996, Council meeting passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN ORDNANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 95-62 EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM ON THE SITING OF ADULT ESTABLISHMENTS The City Manager advised this ordinance was first read on March 25, 1996, published in the City's official newspaper on April 3, 1996, and is offered this evening fora ublic hearing and second P g reading. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to open the public hearing at 7 15 p.m. passed unanimously. PUBLIC INPUT No one appeared to address this proposed ordinance. A motion by Councilmember Nichols and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to close the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 96 -04 Member Debra Hilstrom introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: ti AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 95 -02 EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM ON THE SITING OF ADULT ESTABLISHMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS UPDATE ON MOBILE DIGITAL TERMINALS FOR POLICE SQUADS The City Manager indicated the software for the Mobile Digital Terminals for the police squads is currently being tested and it is anticipated installation will begin mid -May. The computer aided dispatch portion'of the system that is located within the police operations in City Hall has gone live. UPDATE ON BITUMINOUS—CONTRACTING This item was tabled upon adoption of the agenda. 4/22196 -6- ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Nichols to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 p.m. passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayor Recorded and transcribed by: Carla Wirth TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial 4/22/96 -7-