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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 04-25 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 24, 1995 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 Kristen Mann, Debra Hilstrom, and Kathleen Carmody. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Services Diane Spector, Communications Coordinator Terri Swanson, City Attorney I tY Y Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary Barbara Collman. Councilmember Barb Kalligher was excused from tonight's meeting. OPENING CEREMONIES Ulyssess Boyd offered the invocation. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Hilstrom mentioned the Kappa Delta Gamma society was appreciative of the welcome it received from the City. Councilmember Mann noted the volunteer firefighters held an appreciation dinner on Friday. Also, the Saturday morning Adopt -A- Street and Adopt -A -Park kick -off was quite successful. Councilmember Carmodv announced a meeting of the Southeast Neighborhood to be held Tuesday, April 25, 1995, at the Earle Brown Heritage Center. Mayor Kragness noted she attended a police appreciation dinner on April 19. A wide range of Brooklyn Center residents who have aided the Police Department were recognized. Also, on April 20, 1995, Mayor Kragness attended a luncheon honoring Brooklyn Center as a recipient of the Tree City USA award for the third consecutive year. 4/24/95 - 1 - APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Kragness inquired if any Councilmember requested any items be removed from the consent agenda. Councilmember Carmody requested Item 6(b) be removed. Councilmember Mann requested the addition of an item consisting of a resolution concerning the Metropolitan Council's Transportation Development Policy Plan. There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Mann to approve the April 24, 1995, agenda and consent agenda as amended. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MARCH 27. 1995 - REGULAR SESSION There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Mann to approve the minutes of the March 27, 1995, regular session as printed. The motion passed unanimously. APRIL 10. 1,995 - REGULAR SESSION There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Mann to approve the minutes of the April 10, 1995, regular session as printed. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 95 -107 Member Kathleen Carmodv introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR A STORM WATER POND The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -108 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BROOKLYN PARK REGARDING THE LOCATION OF A STORM WATER POND AND THE RECONSTRUCTION OF 73RD AVENUE NORTH FROM HALIFAX TO FRANCE AVENUES NORTH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing luti n w resolution as duly seconded b P � � Y Y member Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously. 4/24/95 -2- RESOLUTION NO. 95 -109 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 1995 DISEASED TREE REMOVAL, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1995 -10, CONTRACT 1995 -C The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -110 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1995-11, CONTRACT 1995 -E, CMP TRUNK SANITARY SEWER RELINING The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -111 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING 1995 PLANTING LIST OF ALLOWABLE BOULEVARD TREE SPECIES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -112 Member Kathleen Carmodv introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVY ROLL NOS. 13372 AND 13-373 TO PROVIDE FOR THE AWARD OF ASSESSMENT STABILIZATION GRANTS FOR THE WOODBINE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously. 4/24/95 - 3 - RESOLUTION NO. 95 -113 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1995 CENTRAL GARAGE BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE REPLACEMENT OF ONE (1) HOIST FOR THE CENTRAL GARAGE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously. PROCLAMATION Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following proclamation and moved its adoption: PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 26, 1995, AS SCHOOL -AGE CHILD CARE DAY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing proclamation was duly seconded by member Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously. LICENSES There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Mann to approve the following list of licenses: MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Bostrom Sheet Metal Works, Inc. 785 Curfew St. C.O. Carlson Air Conditioning Co. 1203 Bryant Ave. N. Centraire, Inc. 7402 Washington Ave. S. Delmar Furnace Exchang03 Plymouth Ave. e, Inc. 4080 83rd Ave. N. C Co. f Flare Heating & A Pl / 9 N. Gilbert Mechanical Contractors, Inc. 4451 W. 76th St. Home Energy Center 15200 25th Ave. N. Ste. 128 Horwitz, Inc. 5000 N. Highway 169 Mcquillan Brothers Plumbing & Htg. Co. 452 Selby Ave. O'Brien Sheetmetal y 144 Glenwood Ave. Rouse Mechanical, Inc. P.O. Box 899 Sedgwick Heating & A/C Co. 8910 Wentworth Ave. S. Vogt Heating and A/C 3260 Gorham Ave. MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP CLASS A Brookdale Dodge 6800 Brooklyn Blvd. Iten Chevrolet Co. 6701 Brooklyn Blvd. 4/24/95 -4- RENTAL DWELLINGS Initial: Maribel Hokanson 5308 Emerson Ave. N. Renewal: Shingle Creek Tower 6221 Shingle Creek Pkwy. B.F.Dabrowski 5001 Ewing Ave. N. Elfreda Ploof 5319 Queen Ave. N. SIGN HANGER Suburban Lighting, Inc. 6077 Lake Elmo Ave. N. Twin Cities Sign Images, Inc. 1940 Edinbrook Court TAXICAB Suburban Yellow Taxi #3045 500 E. 36th St. Town Taxi #90 2500 Washington Ave. N. The motion passed unanimously. OPEN FORUM Mayor Kragness noted the Council had received no requests to use the open forum session this evening. She inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council. There being none, she continued with the regular agenda items. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS The City Manager explained that tonight was the second reading of an ordinance vacating storm sewer and detention pond easements on the site of the Evergreens at Earle Brown Farm development. The vacated easements will be replaced with new easements. Mayor Kragness opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on An Ordinance Vacating Certain Utility and Drainage Easements in Registered Land Survey No. 1603 and in Brooklyn Center Industrial Park Plat 1 at 7:09 p.m. She inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council. No one came forward. There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to close the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 95 -04 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS IN REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 1603 AND IN BROOKLYN CENTER INDUSTRIAL PARK PLAT 1 4/24/95 -5 - The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody, and the motion passed unanimously. RECOMMENDATION FROM THE EMPLOYEE ACTION COMMITTEE The City Manager explained there is a recommendation from the Employee Action Committee to initiate an Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year program. The Communications Coordinator stated the recommended program is similar to one in place in the City of New Hope. Many municipalities have such programs in place. The Communications Coordinator explained an employee would be nominated for the award, in writing, by a fellow employee. The qualification for nomination would be exemplary performance resulting in savings of time or money, or encouragement of teamwork. Recognition for the employee selected would be in the form of public recognition in a City Council meeting and in the City newsletter, possession of a floating plaque, and listing on a plaque in City Hall. The four winners of Employee of the Quarter would be candidates for the Employee of the Year award. The employee selected as Employee of the Year would receive the same recognitions plus a $100 gift certificate to be used for any City service including the Community Center, Earle's Restaurant, the Inn on the Farm or Centerbrook Golf Course. Mayor Kragness stated the proposed program is an excellent idea. Councilmember Hilstrom asked whether the committee evaluating the nominations would be made up of supervisors. The Communications Coordinator said the Employee of the Month recognition committee is made up of employees, not supervisors. Supervisors would select the Employee of the Year. Councilmember Hilstrom asked when the program would be instituted. The Communications Coordinator said the program would be effective for second quarter of 1995. There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the initiation of an Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year program. The motion passed unanimously. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE The City Manager noted there were materials concerning current legislation in the Council packets. He also he stated the Orfield legislation is being evaluated at this time by the North Metro Mayors Association. Mayor Kragness asked whether all issues affecting Brooklyn Center are still unresolved. The City Manager said they are. He commented there is division within parties and within the Houses of the legislature, and decisions will most likely not be reached until the end of the session with a conference committee. 4/24/95 - 6 - Councilmember Carmody asked about the unlawful detainers issue. The City Manager said he believes the legislation is in committee and he will check on it. Councilmember Carmody asked whether there has been any movement on the issue of change of tax rates for apartment dwellers to equal homeowners' breaks. The City Manager said there was proposed legislation but, it has not been determined where the funds would be found to implement a reduction. He said he would investigate the status of the issue. STAFF REPORT REGARDING STATE AID DESIGNATIONS The Director of Public Services reported more study has been done on the proposed changes and it was found the financial impact would likely be neutral. The Metro State Aid Engineer has reviewed the proposed changes and approved them. The changes proposed are to designate 73rd Avenue from Humboldt to Dupont a State Aid route and to remove the State Aid designation from 67th Avenue east of Dupont, a route which doesn't go anywhere. Following the change, Brooklyn Center would have just under .4 miles available for State Aid designation. There are some roads under consideration by State Aid at this time. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -114 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION REVOKING MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET (67TH AVENUE NORTH FROM DUPONT AVENUE NORTH TO T.H. 252) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -115 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DESIGNATION OF A MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET (73RD AVENUE NORTH FROM HUMBOLDT AVENUE NORTH TO DUPONT AVENUE NORTH) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously. STAFF REPORT REGARDING ARBOR DAY AND EARTH DAY ACTNITIES The Director of Public Services stated an Arbor Month celebration will be held with the students of Willow Lane School on May 17. This celebration is an annual event which is rotated between schools. Trees will be planted in Willow Lane Park. The Director of Public Services discussed the Earth Day kick -off for the Adopt -A -Park and Adopt -A- Street program. She stated most major streets and parks have been adopted but 4/24/95 - 7 - more volunteers are needed. There is a wide range of groups participating in the program. Citizens have shown concern through participation and their actions do make a difference in the community. In addition, the volunteers' assistance results in a savings of time for park maintenance workers. In particular, the first time crews go to parks to mow in the spring they do not have to clean the areas first. Councilmember Hilstrom suggested a resolution be drafted expressing appreciation to individuals who participated in the Earth Day activities. The City Manager agreed to provide a resolution for the next Council meeting. Councilmember Carmody noted she often gets calls regarding a park which is very littered but since Saturday it is much better. She suggested an approximate savings figure be published in the City newsletter. The City Manager said that has been done in the past and the figure can be updated. He noted most groups clean their adopted areas two or three times per year. PROCLAMATION Member Debra Hilstrom introduced the following proclamation and moved its adoption: PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 28, 1995, ARBOR DAY AND MAY 1995 ARBOR MONTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing proclamation was duly seconded by member Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -116 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 Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION OF METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT POLICY PLAN The City Manager explained the North Metro Highway 100 Council commented there would not be sufficient funds in the plan to accomplish needs such as repair of the infrastructure. In addition, the Metropolitan Council has a longstanding history of procrastination. The North Metro Highway 100 Council recommends the cities reject the plan. The City of Robbinsdale would be the most greatly affected by the plan. Mayor Kragness agreed with the City Manager on the matter. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -117 4/24/95 - 8 - Member Debra Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE APPROVAL OF THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT POLICY PLAN The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody, and the motion passed unanimously. FIVE CITIES SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECT Councilmember Carmody stated the Human Rights and Resources Commission priortized this project low on the list. The service provided, although it has been expanded to some extent, is very limited. The service does not meet a great need. She indicated she would like to see the service compared to others. The City Manager agreed not enough information was provided. He stated he could report back to the Council at a later date. Councilmember Mann agreed the matter should be held in light of the position of the Human Rights and Resources Commission. There was a motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to table action on the Five Cities Senior Transportation Project until further information is received. The motion passed unanimously. The City Manager urged members of the Council to notify him of specific questions pertaining to this.issue. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Deputy City Clerk Mayor Recorded and transcribed by: Barbara Collman TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial 4/24/95 -9-