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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 05-13 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 MAY 13, 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 Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, 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, Assistant City Manager Nancy Gohman, Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, Financial Commission Member Donn Escher, and Council Secretary Connie Beckman. OPENING CEREMONIES A moment of silence was observed. COUNCIL REPORT APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve the May 13, 1996, agenda and consent agenda as printed passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve minutes of the April 15, 1996 -Board of Equalization; April 22, 1996- Regular Session; April 29, 1996- Special Work Session as printed passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -95 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING A GIFT FROM THE LIONS CLUB OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 1996 GENERAL FUND BUDGET The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. 05/13/96 _ 1 I RESOLUTION NO. 96 -96 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF BADGER GT -486N RUGGED COMPUTERS AS MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICES (MCD'S) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -97 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS PROPERTY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. REPORT ON COUNCIL COMPENSATION SURVEY A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve the report on the Council compensation survey passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96-98 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 96-61 APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 1996 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96-99 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1995 -05, CONTRACT 1996 -C, 69TH AVENUE NORTH, SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY TO DUPONT AVENUE NORTH, STREET, BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, ROADWAY, DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. 05/13/96 -2- RESOLUTION NO. 96-100 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) DUMP BODY AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, AND REALLOCATION OF FUNDS WITHIN THE 1996 CENTRAL GARAGE BUDGET The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -101 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF ONE (1) HOPPER TYPE SANDER, ONE (1) UNDERBODY REVERSIBLE PLOW AND ONE (1) HYDRAULIC SYSTEM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -102 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1993 -18, CONTRACT 1996 -K, NATIVE GRASS AND WILDFLOWER INSTALLATION, BOB CAHLANDER PARK The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96-103 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES (ORDER NO. DST 05/13/96) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -104 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON 69TH AVENUE NORTH 05/13/96 -3 - BETWEEN SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY AND 1,100 FEET EAST OF SHINGLE CREEK The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96-105 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT, CASS SCREW MACHINE PRODUCTS COMPANY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve the following list of licenses passed unanimously: MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Anderson Heating and A/C 4347 Central Ave NE Louis DeGidio, Inc. 6501 Cedar Ave S Hokanson Plumbing & Heating 9174 Isanti Street NE Minnesota Heating & A/C 107019' rd Ave N, Suite B O'Brien Sheetmetal 144 Glenwood Ave E.A.H. Schmidt & Associates, Inc. 3245 Winpark Drive Sedgwick Heating & A/C Co. 8910 Wentworth Ave S Ward Heating & A/C, Inc. 2830 235th Ave NW Ray Welter Heating & A/C 4637 Chicago Ave S MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP -CLASS A Brookdale Dodge 6800 Brooklyn Blvd RENTAL DWELLINGS Initial: James Wiensch Georgetown Park Townhouses Gregory Lutgen 7216 Brooklyn Boulevard Daystar Investments 1513 Humboldt Place Daystar Investments 1549 Humboldt Place Thomas and Lorraine Mylan 6907 West Palmer Lake Drive Renewal: Jon Veard The Pines of Brooklyn Center CHDC Ltd Partnership Unity Place 05/13/96 -4- Northport Properties 5401 Brooklyn Blvd Jay Showalter 6742 -44 France Ave N Brett Parker 5242 Lakeside Place Harshad Bhatt 7206 -12 West River Road Maurice Moriarty 2825 67th Lane N OPEN FORUM No requests were submitted and/or made to utilize the open forum session this evening. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE VACATING PART OF STREET EASEMENT (JAMES CIRCLE NORTH) IN REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NUMBER 1482 HENNEPIN COUNTY MINNESOTA The City Manager informed Council that respective documents- -letter of vacation from the owner, final plat documents including requirements set forth by the Planning Commission- -and associated fee have been received. It was staffs recommendation to hold the public hearing this evening. Location of the project at hand is by the Olive Garden with the request being vacation of the street right -of -way. The City Manager added plans have changed in that a cul -de -sac is no longer needed. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to open the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. passed unanimously. PUBLIC INPUT No public input was offered. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Nichols to close the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 96 -05 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE VACATING PART OF STREET EASEMENT (JAMES CIRCLE NORTH) IN REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NUMBER 1482, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS SET DATE FOR DINNER MEETING WITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Councilmember Mann inquired about the Gift Law and how this would apply to Council. The City Manager clarified payment for the dinner would be "Dutch," thereby eliminating any conflict with the law. 05/13/96 -5- i A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Mann to set the Council dinner meeting with the Chamber of Commerce for Tuesday, May 28, 1996, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Comfort Inn passed unanimously. SET DATE FOR FACILITATED COUNCIL WORKSHOP A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to set the date for a facilitated Council workshop for Thursday, May 30, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. at the Heritage Center passed unanimously. RESOLUTION AMENDING AND RE- ESTABLISHING CITY PURCHASING POLICY The City Manager stated the current City purchasing policy appears to have been a restatement of Minnesota Statutes Section 471.345. Council is being requested to direct City staff to follow the MN Uniform Municipal Contracting Law statute. This would allow for more stringent dollar spending amounts resulting in a less competitive nature. The Financial Commission has expressed its approval of the revised policy and accompanying resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -106 Member Charles Nichols introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING AND RE- ESTABLISHING CITY PURCHASING POLICY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. REPORT ON CODE COMPLIANCE INITIATIVE The City Manager talked about areas included in the initiative and targeted timelines. He also shared information contained in a memo dated May 8, 1996, from Sgt. Hennessy, coordinator of the project, as follows: approximately 1,180 addresses have been covered; 135 compliance letters have been sent from the initial target area; 40 specific complaint letters from outside the target areas have resulted; the most common violation is rubbish, garbage and trash; the second most common violation is unlicensed/inoperable vehicles. Two telephone numbers are available for citizens to inquire or report information relating to the project: Sgt. Hennessy (569 - 3378); voice mail hotline (569- 3339). Mayor Kragness expressed appreciation for the project's success and thanked those who have participated. INTEREST RATES FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS The City Manager explained a policy was being proposed to Council which would set forth an analysis which would be used each year to determine the special assessment and internal loan interest rates. It was being suggested that an additional two percent would be added to bond interest rates to cover any administrative costs and finance any improvement projects. 05/13/96 -6- III Councilmember Mann questioned what the interest rate would be based on the current sale rate of bonds. The City Manager answered approximately seven percent. Councilmember Mann questioned the interest rate for the Golf Course. The City Manager answered five percent; this has always been the same rate. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Mann to adopt the special assessment and internal loan rate policy passed unanimously. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 -101 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE A motion by Councilmember Nichols and seconded by Councilmember Mann to approve first reading of An Ordinance Amending Section 3 -101 of the City Ordinances Regarding the Minnesota State Building Code and setting public hearing date for June 10, 1996, passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Mann to adjourn the meeting at 7:19 p.m. passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayor Recorded and transcribed by: Connie Beckman Timesaver Off Site Secretarial 05/13/96 -7-