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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 01-13 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 JANUARY 13, 1997 CITY HALL City Clerk Sharon Knutson administered the oaths of office to Councilmembers Kay Lasman and Robert Peppe. CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, and Robert Peppe. Also present: City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Public Services Director Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary LeAnn Larson. MOMENT OF SILENCE A moment of silence was observed. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Carmody reported that she will be sending a memo regarding the League of Minnesota Cities summer conference dates. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Hilstrom requested items 5.d. and 5.e. be removed from the consent agenda and placed at the end of Council Consideration Items for discussion, and to add item 9.0. Discussion on Pawn Shop Moratorium to the agenda. Councilmember Carmody requested to move items 9.a., 9.b., and 9.c. to the beginning of the agenda. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the agenda and consent agenda as amended passed unanimously. 1/13/97 -1- I RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF KRISTEN MANN FOR HER DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE AS COUNCIL MEMBER Mayor Kragness noted that Kristen Mann served as a member of the Brooklyn Center City Council from January 1, 1993, through December 31, 1996. Ms. Mann was recognized for her public service and civic effort for the betterment of the community. (Ms. Mann was unable to be present.) RESOLUTION NO. 97 -01 Member Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF KRISTEN MANN FOR HER DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE AS COUNCIL MEMBER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Carmody and passed unanimously. RE SOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF CHARLES F. NICHOLS. SR.. FOR HIS DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE AS COUNCIL MEMBER Mayor Kragness noted that Charles F. Nichols, Sr., served as a member of the Brooklyn Center City Council from March 26, 1996, through December 31, 1996. Mr. Nichols was recognized for his public service and civic effort for the betterment of the community. RESOLUTION NO. 97-02 Member Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF CHARLES F. NICHOLS, SR., FOR HIS DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE AS COUNCIL MEMBER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF ARNOLD MAVIS FOR HIS DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE Mayor Kragness noted that Arnold Mavis has been an employee of the City of Brooklyn Center, Recreation Division, from October 6, 1969, to January 17, 1997. Mr. Mavis was recognized for his dedicated public service and civic effort for the betterment of the community. (Mr. Mavis was unable to be present.) 1/13/97 -2- RESOLUTION NO. 97-03 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF ARNOLD MAVIS FOR HIS DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed unanimously. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to recess at 7:10 p.m. in recognition of the honorees passed unanimously. The Council meeting reconvened at 7:25 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve minutes of the December 4, 1996 - -Truth in Taxation; December 9, 1996 - -Joint Meeting with Planning Commission; December 16, 1996 -- Regular Session; and December 20, 1996 -- Special Session as printed passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 97 -04 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 97 -05 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES OF CITY FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 97-06 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 1/13/97 -3- RESOLUTION AMENDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1995 -04, CONTRACT 1996 -I, REPLACEMENT OF LIFT STATION NO. 1 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 97-07 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE AND AUTHORIZING REBUILDING / RETROFITTING OF 35 SCOTT AIR PACS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 97-08 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) SQUAD CARS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. LICENSES Bowling Alley Beacon Bowl 6525 Lyndale Avenue North Courtesy Bench Courtesy Bench Company 4215 Winnetka Avenue North, New Hope Gasoline Service Station Duke's Mobil 6501 Humboldt Avenue North Metropolitan Council Transit Operations 6845 Shingle Creek Parkway Mobil #504 6849 Brooklyn Boulevard Neil's Conoco 1505 69th Avenue North Osseo- Brooklyn Bus Company 4435 68th Avenue North SuperAmerica #4058 1901 57th Avenue North SuperAmerica #4160 6545 West River Road Total 6830 Brooklyn Boulevard 1/13/97 -4- U.S. West 6540 Shingle Creek Parkway Wes' Amoco 6044 Brooklyn Boulevard Mechanical Systems Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors 7340 Washington Avenue S., Eden Prairie Practical Systems 14226 Norden Drive, Rogers Royalton Heating and Cooling 4120 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park Spartan Mechanical, Inc. 9801 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie Pool and Billiard Tables Lynbrook Bowl 6357 Lilac Drive North Public Dance Hilton Hotel 2200 Freeway Boulevard Rental Dwellings Initial: Rick Hartmann 6831 Fremont Place North Trina Ward 5743 Girard Avenue North Randy Snodgrass 4741 Twin Lake Avenue North Renewal: Miller Management Company Willow Lane Apartments Vernon Hughes 5240 Drew Avenue North Timothy Damberger 2118 Ericon Drive Patrick Menth 5302 Fremont Avenue North Lenny Mazurek 4200 Lakebreeze Avenue North Lyle Miller 3501 47th Avenue North M.B.L. Investment Company 3613 47th Avenue North George Hanson 1510 69th Avenue North Taxicab Minnesota Taxi, Inc. 7608 Knox Avenue South, Richfield Cab 47 Said Abou -Auf Town Taxi 7000 57th Avenue North, Crystal Cab 133 Clifford Piper United Cab Services PO Box 6643, Minneapolis Cab 15 Hesham Hassanein Cab 35 Mohamed Madkour Cab 101 George Nuquay Cab 129 James Ledlum 1/13/97 -5- Tobacco Related Products Applebee's 1347 Brookdale Center Duke's Mobil 6501 Humboldt Avenue North Hilton Hotel 2200 Freeway Boulevard K -Mart 5930 Earle Brown Drive Lynbrook Bowl 6357 Lilac Drive North Mobil #504 6849 Brooklyn Boulevard Neil's Conoco 1505 69th Avenue North Stummy's Cigar 6066 Shingle Creek Parkway, #179 SuperAmerica #4058 1901 57th Avenue North SuperAmerica #4160 6545 West River Road Total 6830 Brooklyn Boulevard Value Food Market 6804 Humboldt Avenue North Wes' Amoco 6044 Brooklyn Boulevard OPEN FORUM There were no requests for open forum. PUBLIC HEARINGS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING REFUNDS OF PERMIT FEES City Manager McCauley explained that this ordinance amendment was first read on December 16, 1996, published in the official newspaper on December 23, 1996, and is offered for a second reading and public hearing. He stated that there would be no refund on any permit fee collected in accordance with this chapter when the fee so collected is fifty dollars ($50) or less. For permits which are canceled after issuance, where no authorized work has been done, a refund of fifty percent (50 %) of the permit fees collected in excess of $50 may be granted; in no case shall the fees retained exceed $100. If any work authorized by the permit has been started, the amount of fees retained, over and above the $100 maximum, shall be determined by the Building Official commensurate with the percentage of work completed. Plan check fees are not refundable. All claims for refunds shall be made in writing by the original permittee and shall be made within one hundred eighty (180) calendar days from the payment of said fees. In addition, an appeals policy shall be implemented. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to open the public hearing passed unanimously. No public input was offered. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Peppe to close the 1/13/97 -6- public hearing passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 97-01 Member Carmody introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING REFUNDS OF PERMIT FEES The motion for the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed unanimously. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE City Manager McCauley explained that this ordinance amendment was first read on December 16, 1996, published in the official newspaper on December 23, 1996, and is offered for a second reading and public hearing. He further explained that this ordinance amendment adopts and incorporates the 1994 Minnesota State Building Code as part of the building code for the City of Brooklyn Center. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to open the public hearing passed unanimously. No public input was offered. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to close the public hearing passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 97-02 Member Peppe 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 foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Carmody and passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEM RESOLUTION REGARDING DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 96017 SUBMITTED BY BROOKDALE MITSUBISHI 1/13/97 -7- Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren introduced Planning Commission Application No. 96017, submitted by Brookdale Mitsubishi, which is a request for Planned Unit Development approval to construct an approximately 18,000 square foot automobile dealership at 7223, 7231, 7235, and 7239 Brooklyn Boulevard. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this application at its December 12, 1996, meeting. Application No. 96017 proposed rezoning from C -2 (Commerce) and C -1 (Service /Office) to PUD /C -2 (Planned Unit Development/Commerce) of approximately 7.035 acres. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this application subject to the following considerations: 1. That the City's Comprehensive Plan, which is currently being updated, be revised during this process so that the land use designation map designates the area under consideration as being appropriate for a general commerce use rather than the split commerce and service /office designation that it currently has. 2. The Rezoning and Planned Unit Development proposal are considered to be compatible with the standards, purposes, and intent of the Planned Unit Development section of the City's Zoning Ordinance, given the revision to the Comprehensive Plan. 3. The Rezoning and Planned Unit Development proposal will allow for the utilization of the land in question in a manner which is compatible with, complimentary to, and of comparable intensity to adjacent land uses as well as those permitted on surrounding land. 4. The utilization of the property as proposed under the Rezoning and Planned Unit Development proposal will, with the exception of allowing automobile repair adjacent to R -3 zoned property, conform with City ordinance standards and is justified on the basis of the development plan submitted containing extraordinary screening of the site including a large earthen berm and coniferous trees which should diminish any impact on surrounding land uses. 5. The Rezoning and Planned Unit Development proposal appear to be a good utilization of the property under consideration in that it allows for a reasonable redevelopment of the property in a unified manner containing appropriate buffering and screening. 6. In light of the above considerations, it is believed that the guidelines for evaluating rezonings as contained in Section 35 -208 of the City's Zoning Ordinance are met and that the proposal is, therefore, in the best interest of the community. The Planning Commission further recommended approval of Application No. 96017 subject to the following conditions: 1. The building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 1/13/97 -8- 2. Grading, drainage, and utility plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits. 3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee (in an amount to be determined based on cost estimates) shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits to assure completion of approved site improvements. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop or on- ground mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. 5. The building is to be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system to meet the NFPA standards and shall be connected to a central monitoring device in accordance with Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances. 6. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery, which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances. 7. B -612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and driving areas. 8. The applicant shall submit an as-built survey of the property, improvements, and utility service lines prior to release of the performance guarantee. 9. The property owner shall enter into an easement and agreement for maintenance and inspection of utility and storm drainage systems prior to the issuance of permits. 10. The applicant is subject to the requirements and regulations of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission with respect to this site. The storm drainage system shall be acceptable to the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission and the applicant shall comply with any conditions imposed by the body prior to the issuance of permits. 11. Ponding areas required as part of the storm drainage plan shall be protected by an approved easement. The easement document shall be executed and filed with Hennepin County prior to the issuance of permits. 12. The plans submitted shall be modified prior to the issuance of building permits to be consistent with the revised plan showing an eight -foot high earthen berm and landscape treatment. Said plans, which must be modified, include the drainage and utility plan, the site lighting plan, and any other plan showing the site and building proposed with this project. 13. The applicant has agreed to not use any outdoor public address system for paging employees on the site. 1/13/97 -9- 14. The property shall be replatted into a single parcel with the triangular piece of property located in Brooklyn Park being dedicated to this site through a legal encumbrance. Said plat shall receive final approval by the City Council and be filed with Hennepin County prior to the issuance of building permits. 15. Modifications to accesses on Brooklyn Boulevard are subject to approval by Hennepin County and their permit process. 16. The applicant shall enter into a development agreement with the City to be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney prior to the issuance of building permits. Said agreement shall acknowledge the use of this site as an automobile sales and service dealership as proposed under the development plans and shall acknowledge all previously stated conditions of approval and assure compliance with development plans submitted by the applicant. Public input was taken. Phil Holbo, representing Creek Villa Homeowner's Association, abutting property owners to the subject area, spoke on several concerns relating to the physical, aesthetic, and political environments. He cited the negative impact of increased runoff into Shingle Creek, increased commercial lighting, increased test driving on Creek Villa property, and negative impact to stream channel quality, wildlife quality, and water quality. John Baker, Mitsubishi architect, responded by noting several changes already made by Mitsubishi regarding the issues of noise, lighting, watershed, and landscaping. Ted Terp, Brookdale Mitsubishi owner, assured the Council that Brookdale Mitsubishi wants to be a "good neighbor." Elease Potter, 4803 Wingard Place, spoke on her concerns of "image boosting" of Brooklyn Boulevard. Leonard Buecksler, 2337 Brookview Drive, said we need additional commercial businesses to increase the City's tax base. Councilmember Hilstrom said that this Application is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and that Brookdale Mitsubishi is not an appropriate buffer to the neighboring residential area. Councilmembers Lasman and Carmody both suggested that the traffic issue of test driving on the private property of Creek Villa be resolved. RESOLUTION NO. 97 -09 Member Peppe introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 1/13/97 -10- RESOLUTION REGARDING DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 96017 SUBMITTED BY BROOKDALE MITSUBISHI The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Carmody. The motion passed on a vote of Councilmembers Carmody, Lasman, Peppe and Mayor Kragness voting aye; Councilmember Hilstrom voted nay. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF MEMBERS WHO HAVE SERVED ON CITY ADVISORY COMMISSION Mayor Kragness noted several citizens who have voluntarily served on City Advisory Commissions and expressed gratitude for their public service and civic effort for the betterment of the community: Lee Anderson, Financial Commission Charles Forrest, Human Rights and Resources Commission Amy Gonyea, Housing Commission Kay Lasman, Park and Recreation Commission Robert Mickelson, Planning Commission Charlotte Nesseth, Human Rights and Resources Commission Rex Newman, Housing Commission Dean Nyquist, Human Rights and Resources Commission Phyllis Owens, Northwest Hennepin Human Services Advisory Commission Kathryn Palm, Planning Commission Phillip Roche, Financial Commission Jill Schendel, Park and Recreation Commission RESOLUTION NO. 97 -10 Member Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF MEMBERS WHO HAVE SERVED ON CITY ADVISORY COMMISSIONS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Carmody and passed unanimously. SELECT PRESIDING OFFICERS - MAYOR PRO TEM AND ACTING MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Kragness explained that the City Charter requires the Council to choose from its 1/13/97 -11- members a Mayor pro tem who shall hold office at the pleasure of the Council and shall serve as Mayor in the Mayor's absence an ' Y d as Mayor in case of the Mayor's s Y Y Y disability or absence from the City. A motion by Councilmember Peppe and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to appoint Councilmember Carmody as Mayor Pro tem and Councilmember Hilstrom as acting Mayor pro tem passed unanimously. RESOLUTION DECLARING COMMITMENT TO THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CHARTER, PLEDGING FAIR TREATMENT OF EMPLOYEES DECLARING AGAINST CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND MISUSE OF POSITIONS Mayor Kragness explained that on June 22, 1992, Resolution No. 92 -149 was adopted by the City Council. The resolution directs the City Manager to place it for readoption on the agenda for the first meeting f the City g ty each January as information and reminder of Council/Manager responsibilities. RESOLUTION NO. 97 -11 Member Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING COMMITMENT TO THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CHARTER, PLEDGING FAIR TREATMENT OF EMPLOYEES, DECLARING AGAINST CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND MISUSE OF POSITIONS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Carmody and passed unanimously. SET CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 1997 A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adopt the City Council meeting schedule as printed passed unanimously. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER TO SERVE AS CITY REPRESENTATIVE Mayor Kragness noted that the following list of boards, committees, or commissions require a City Council representative be appointed annually, or in the case of the Airport Commission a City representative could be appointed. A motion was made by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to appoint the following Council members as representatives: League of Minnesota Cities-- Councilmember Carmody 1/13/97 -12- North Metro Mayors Association - -Mayor Kragness Northwest Suburban Cable Communications Commission -- Councilmember Peppe Tri -City Airport ommission/Crystal Airport Safety Oommittee -- former Councilmember Charles F. Nichols, Sr. The motion passed unanimously. AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF ON -SITE FUEL STATION FOR NORTH MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AT 4501 68TH AVENUE NORTH Councilmember Hilstrom asked how often these on -site fuel stations are used in the metro area. Mayor Kragness responded that cost and convenience factors accounted for the use of these stations. A motion was made by Councilmember Lasman and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to authorize issuance of an on -site fuel station at 4501 68th Avenue North. The motion passed on a vote of CouncilmeTbers Carmody, Lasman, Peppe and Mayor Kragness voting aye; Councilmember Hilstrom voted nay. COUNCILMEMBER PEPPE: RESOLUTION AMENDING CITY COUNCIL HANDBOOK REGARDING ORDER OF BUSINESS Councilmember Peppe proposed a resolution which would change the City policy to include a spoken prayer invocation in place of the moment of silence. Councilmember Peppe noted the long - standing tradition of the City of Brooklyn Center respecting the practice of prayer invocations preceding its public meetings. He further stated the invocation should not exceed two minutes in length, and all members of the Council would share equally in the responsibility for determining who shal be permitted to deliver said invocations. Mayor Kragness disliked the wording "spoken prayer" invocation and suggested the use of "invocation" alone so that there was a moment for silent prayer if the scheduled person was unable to attend as happened in the past on occasion. Councilmember Carmody suggested retaining the moment of silence to avoid any political statements as had been made last year. She also noted the difficulty in cutting off a speaker with the two- minute limit. Councilmember Lasman offered an amendment to the proposed resolution which would ensure that those offering the invocation would adhere to what an invocation is supposed to be - -a petition for guidance. The amendment also stated that said invocation would be addressed to "God," which is the broad -based spiritual term used in our nation's pledge of allegiance and on our currency and coins. 1/13/97 _13_ Councilmember Hilstrom suggested the Council examine the state legislature's guidelines concerning invocations. She also noted the difficulty in establishing and enforcing guidelines for the invocation. Councilmember Peppe said he had faith in the mayor's ability to stop any inappropriate situation. Several city residents spoke in favor of restoring the invocation. Mayor Kragness stated that the Council would have to establish guidelines for invocation and send letters to all Brooklyn Center churches offering them the opportunity to deliver the invocation at Council meetings. RESOLUTION NO. 97-12 Member Peppe introduced the following resolution as amended and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING CITY COUNCIL HANDBOOK REGARDING ORDER OF BUSINESS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution as amended was duly seconded by member Lasman. The motion passed on a vote of Councilmembers Lasman, Peppe and Mayor Kragness voting aye; Councilmembers Carmody and Hilstrom voted nay. REPORT ON ROTATION OF AUDIT PERSONNEL City Manager McCauley explained the rotation of Deloitte and Touche personnel in conducting the City's audit each year. REPORT ON SIGN ORDINANCE REGULATIONS City Manager McCauley explained the City's sign ordinance in response to a citizen's appearance at a recent open forum. In relation to this matter, no personal contact by code enforcement officers will be allowed after 9 p.m. REPORT ON POLICE DEPARTMENT RESPONSE TO CRACK HOUSES City Manager McCauley asked that the memo from Chief Kline be removed from the agenda. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE TASK FORCE Mayor Kragness recommended the following list of persons to serve on the City's 1/1 3/97 -14- Comprehensive Plan Update Task Force: City Council members: Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, Myrna Kragness, Kay Lasman, Robert Peppe Planning Commission members: Graydon Boeck, Donald Booth, Mark Holmes, Rex Newman, Dianne Reem, Brian Walker, Tim Willson Other members: Jerry Blarney, Maurice Britts, Jim Cole, Tom Donaldson, Dale Greenwald, Lisa Hunter, Toni Johns, Tom Kouri, Tony Kuefler, Frank Slawson, Ron Thomas, Carroll Vomhof A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Peppe to approve the list of persons as named passed unanimously. The first meeting of the Task Force will be Monday, February 3, 1997, at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 1997 STREET AND STORM DRAINAGE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATES Public Services Director Spector explained the proposed increases in establishing 1997 street and storm drainage special assessment rates, due to increased costs. The new rate for single - family homes will be $2,000 per lot for street reconstruction and $650 for storm drainage improvements. RESOLUTION NO. 97 -13 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 1997 STREET AND STORM DRAINAGE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Peppe and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATIONS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO 1996-18. CONTRACT 1997 -B WELL NO 10 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Public Services Director Spector explained the process of accepting quotes and awarding the contract for Well No. 10 maintenance. Councilmembers Hilstrom and Peppe asked if the City was obtaining competitive bids in this process; Ms. Spector responded that the vendors were reliable. RESOLUTION NO. 97 -14 1/13/97 -15- Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATIONS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1996 -18, CONTRACT 1997 -13, WELL NO. 10 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lasman and passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ON PAWN SHOP MORATORIUM A motion was made by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to have the City Manager and City Attorney explore the possibility of establishing a moratorium on the siting of pawnshops. The motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Peppe to adjourn the meeting at 9:53 p.m. passed unanimously. 1 z City Clerk Mayor Recorded and transcribed by: LeAnn Larson 1/13/97 -16-