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Home My WebLink About1996 06-10 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 JUNE 10, 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, Finance Director Charlie Hansen, Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, Human Rights and Resources Commission Chair Wayde Lerbs and Commission member Char Nesseth, and Council Secretary Connie Beckman. OPENING CEREMONIES The invocation was offered by Dean Nyquist. COUNCIL REPORT Mayor Kragness noted two upcoming celebrations: Entertainment in the Park and Earle Brown Days Festivities. She encouraged all interested parties to look for information in local publications and/or on television for further details. PRESENTATION BY HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONER MIKE OPAT Commissioner Opat discussed p s ussed the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and how it applied to Brooklyn Center. The City is in its 22nd year of participation and recently received $250,000 in CDBG grant monies to address specified improvements throughout the City. Commissioner Opat stated Highway 100 is viewed as a milestone project. Agreement on the roadway's configuration by impacted communities is the project's next step. He mentioned County Road 10 is another project under consideration with the City. Commissioner Opat said decisions regarding storage /placement of removed garbage -- incineration versus land fill -- alternatives are still in debate. Regarding the Brookdale ponding project, Commissioner Opat stated some regrouping will need to occur given the recent vetoed legislation by Governor Carlson to approve project funds. An LCMR application for an interpretive trail around the pond has been submitted; decisions regarding this will 06/10/96 - 1 - be made in the fall. He has met with various people from the watershed districts. With respect to the WMO, water planning will be discussed further. Mayor Kragness expressed appreciation to Commissioner Opat for his efforts in representing Brooklyn Center. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA The City Manager noted tonight's agenda and consent agenda was being offered for approval with the removal of Item 6a(1) May 20, 1996 - Special Work Session - -for revision and resubmittal at a later date. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Nichols to approve the June 10, 1996, agenda and consent agenda with the removal of Item 6a(1) passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Nichols to approve minutes of the May 28, 1996- Regular Session; June 3, 1996- Special Work Session as printed passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96-113 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING COMPUTER EQUIPMENT TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles F. Nichols, Sr. and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -114 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES (ORDER NO. DST 06/10/96) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles F. Nichols, Sr. and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -115 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1996 -06, 07, AND 08, CONTRACT 1996 -G, LOGAN, JAMES, KNOX, AND 57TH AVENUES, STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS 06/10/96 -2- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles F. Nichols, Sr. and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96-116 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON LOGAN AVENUE NORTH BETWEEN 53RD AVENUE NORTH AND 57TH AVENUE NORTH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles F. Nichols, Sr. and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96-117 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1996 -15, SANITARY SEWER RELOCATION AT FREEWAY BOULEVARD, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles F. Nichols, Sr. and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -118 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FUNDING FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE 69TH AVENUE BRIDGE OVER SHINGLE CREEK The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles F. Nichols, Sr. and passed unanimously. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Nichols to approve the following list of licenses passed unanimously: GARBAGE AND REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLES Browning Ferris Industries 9813 Flying Cloud Drive Darling & Co. P.O. Box 12785, New Brighton The Mengelkoch Co. 119 NE 14th Street Randy's Sanitation, Inc. P.O. Box 169, Delano Walz Bros. Sanitation, Inc. P.O. Box 627 Woodlake Sanitation Service 9813 Flying Cloud Drive 06/10/96 -3 - MECHANICAL SYSTEMS United Heating and A/C 1295 Hackamore Road RENTAL DWELLINGS Initial: Lang- Nelson Associates Brookwood Estates, 6201 Lilac Drive N. Lang- Nelson Associates Brookwood Manor, 6125 Lilac Drive N. HCM Investments 5351 Irving Ave. N. Frank Mayers 1425 55th Ave. N. John Schwarz 5401 63rd Ave. N. Renewal: Jay Nelson Battenberg 5235 Drew Ave. N. Steve Loechler 5736 Logan Ave. N. ACR Homes, Inc. 7110 Riverdale Road Richard and Sharon Krawiecki 5209 Xerxes Ave. N. Anna Gullord 2309 54th Ave. N. OPEN FORUM Jane Hallberg, president of the Brooklyn Historical Society, presented Council with a written letter as well as a verbal explanation of concerns regarding demolition of the City -owned garage located on 63rd and Brooklyn Boulevard; Society artifacts are currently stored in this garage. She has identified a potential location referred to as the "tank room" adding it could serve as an alternative place for Brooklyn Historical Society artifacts. Vern Ausen, member of the Brooklyn Historical Society, stated it is very important the Society have adequate storage space for many artifacts, adding that improper storage of some artifacts would eliminate them. Mayor Kragness acknowledged the Brooklyn Historical Society's hard work and stated it is important to preserve City history. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE The City Manager stated approval of the ordinance at hand would provide for identical language as that in the Model Adoptive Ordinance provided in the State Building Code (SBC). No new sections were proposed for adoption. PUBLIC HEARING A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Mann to open the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. passed unanimously. 06/10/96 -4- PUBLIC INPUT There was no public input offered. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Nichols to close the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 96 -06 Member Debra Hilstrom introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Kristen Mann and passed unanimously. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS RECOMMENDATION FROM HUMAN RIGHTS AND RESOURCES COMMISSION REGARDING BIAS /HATE CRIME RESPONSE PLAN Human Rights and Resources Commission Chair Wayde Lerbs and Commission member Charlotte Nesseth presented information and answered questions regarding the Bias/Hate Crime Response Plan proposed for Council approval. Mr. Lerbs stated the plan's primary purpose is to operate as a support network for victim's of hate crimes, and to act as a community information outreach. The Commission has been working closely with Police Chief Scott Kline. A discussion ensued regarding support and anonymity of victims; crimes committed on school grounds; and determining classification of bias\hate crimes, reporting procedures, actions, and responses. The City Attorney briefly discussed legal implications of the response plan's wording. The Council recommended scheduling a joint meeting with the Human Rights and Resources Commission to discuss the bias\hate crime response plan. It was determined the Commission would meet with Council during a special work session scheduled for Monday, July 1, 1996. The City Attorney will attend this meeting should it be deemed necessary. Ms. Nesseth requested the City Attorney look at the documents being presented by the Commission this evening, noting any concerns and/or making recommendations accordingly prior to the work session on July 1, 1996. 06/10/96 -5 - COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 Cliff Hoffinan of Deloitte & Touche reviewed several reports which were extracted from the annual financial statement, including a Management Letter which made five recommendations regarding administrative and operating issues. Overall, the City had a good year ending up $800,000 under budget due in part to conservative accounting principles, expenditure controls, employee attrition. Overhead transparencies were presented by Mr. Hoffman which included the following: General Fund Revenues and Expenditures; General Fund Revenues/Expenditures Per Household; Productivity Measures; Selected Performance Ratios; Performance Definitions; Enterprise Funds; Fire Department Relief Association Retirement Obligations; National General Obligation Bond Ratings; Debt Activity; Debt Service Schedule (Principal and Interest) Competitive Advantages, Challenges; What Should Cities and Counties Do Over the Next Five Years to Prepare for the Coming State and Federal Budget Crises; The Next Five Years.... Mr. Hoffinan noted the City saves over $1 million each year by having a volunteer fire department. Mr. Hoffman stated less than half of the government bonds in the United States are rated by Moody's. Of those half, the City's are in the upper forty percent. Councilmember Nichols inquired what the National General Obligation Bond Ratings meant to interest rates. Mr. Hoffman indicated there are different rates of interest applied to bonds based on their rating which may be as small as one quarter of one percent. However, their rating also indicates stability of a respective government's infrastructure. Brooklyn Center has good quality of its infrastructure. Barb Dickman of Deloitte & Touche reviewed selected areas from the City's Annual Report. She noted the City has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for the fourteenth year. Less than two percent of cities in the United States receive this designation. A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report passed unanimously. The City Manager stated the resolution at hand includes the same provisions as discussed before. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -119 Member Debra Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HENNEPIN COUNTY OFFICE OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT TO ADMINISTER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM AND APPROVING CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE PROGRAM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles F. Nichols, Sr., and passed unanimously. 06/10/96 -6- FINANCIAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR CITY COUNCIL SALARIES A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to table approval of the first reading of An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 94 -12 Regarding Council Salaries for 1997 -1998 pending discussion at the July 1, 1996, Council work session passed unanimously. SET DATE FOR JOINT MEETING WITH CHARTER COMMISSION A joint meeting between Council and the Charter Commission has been scheduled for September 30, 1996, at 7 p.m. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to adjourn the meeting at 8:27 p.m. passed unanimously. A l AN AAAI:la& City Clerk Mayor Recorded and transcribed by: Connie Beckman TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial 06/10/96 -7-