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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 04-14 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 14, 1997 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, 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. INVOCATION Invocation was given by Reverend Robert Cottingham, Lutheran Church of the Master. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Hilstrom expressed appreciation for the Financial Commission and reported that one of the agenda items this evening is a result of their hard work. Mayor Kragness gave several reminders: open house regarding building needs at the fire station on 65th and Dupont Avenues on April 19, 1997; City -wide spring cleanup on April 26, 1997; and, the Prayer Breakfast on April 19, 1997. The Mayor also thanked all staff and volunteers who assisted with recent flood control efforts. Councilmember Lasman reminded everyone of Awards Night for Crime Prevention, April 16, 1997. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Hilstrom requested that item 5.e. be removed from the consent agenda and placed at the end of Consideration Items for discussion. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve 4/14/97 -1- the agenda and consent agenda with item 5.e. placed at the end of Consideration Items passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve minutes of the August 8, 1996 -- Special Session as printed passed. Councilmembers Lasman and Peppe abstained. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve minutes of the February 18, 1997- -Joint Session with Housing Commission, February 24, 1997- - Regular Session, and March 10, 1997 -- Regular Session as printed passed unanimously. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES PROHIBITING CERTAIN ACTIVITIES AT ESTABLISHMENTS LICENSED TO SELL INTOXICATING LIQUOR, BEER. AND WINE A motion was made by Councilmember Carmody to offer this Ordinance Amending Chapter 11 for a first reading and set May 12, 1997, for a public hearing and second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom and passed unanimously. BROOKLYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY REQUEST The Brooklyn Historical Society requested permission from the City Council to place a commemorative plaque acknowledging the restoration of the Earle Brown Farm and individuals directly involved in the process. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to allow the Brooklyn Historical Society request passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 97 -64 Member Carmody 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 Hilstrom and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 97 -65 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1997-04,05, AND 06, CONTRACT 1997 -F, FRANCE AVENUE, 69TH AVENUE TO NORTH CITY LIMITS, STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS 4/14/97 -2- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 97-66 Member Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON FRANCE AVENUE NORTH, 69TH AVENUE TO NORTH CITY LIMITS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Hilstrom and passed unanimously. LICENSES Mechanical Systems Allied Fireside 2700 North Fairview Avenue, Roseville Blaine Heating, A/C & Electric, Inc. 13562 Central Avenue NE, Anoka Conrad Mechanical Contractors, Inc. 509 1 st Avenue NE, Minneapolis Forced Air, Inc. 4131 Old Sibley Memorial Hwy, Eagan Fore Mechanical, Inc. PO Box 130788, Roseville Pete's Repair, Inc. 8835 Xylon Avenue North, Brooklyn Park Sedgwick Heating & A/C Company 8910 Wentworth Avenue South, Minneapolis Motor Vehicle Dealership Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth 6121 Brooklyn Boulevard Brookdale Ford 2500 County Road 10 R. L. Brookdale Motors, Inc. 6815 Brooklyn Boulevard Bob Ryan Oldsmobile 6700 Brooklyn Boulevard Rental Dwellings Renewal: Lutheran Social Service of MN 6018 Admiral Place Howard & Harriet Oien 5809 Brooklyn Boulevard Richard Schurman 4204 Lakebreeze Avenue North Lutheran Social Service of MN 3612 55th Avenue North Lawrence Florian 857 -861 70th Avenue North S. Richard Silverness 873 -877 70th Avenue North James Hokanson 881 -885 70th Avenue North Myrna L. Hubert 5300 70th Circle Si Hanger Suburban Lighting, Inc. 6077 Lake Elmo Avenue North, Stillwater 4/14197 -3_ OPEN FORUM Rod Snyder and Jerry Blarney, representing the Riverwood Neighborhood Association, presented a petition signed by members of the Association expressing appreciation to the Mayor, Council members, City Manager, and all City staff for the quick and complete efforts in establishing an emergency plan to combat potential flooding along the Mississippi River. PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LAND (BROOKDALE MITSUBISHI) City Manager McCauley explained that this ordinance was first read on January 27, 1997, and published in the official newspaper. This housekeeping ordinance amendment is the last step in the rezoning process and would redescribe the properties rezoned through the Planned Unit Development approval for Brookdale Mitsubishi which was granted by the Council under Resolution No. 97 -09. The public hearing was held on February 24, 1997, and was tabled pending the approval and filing of a plat that contained the new legal descriptions utilized in the zoning ordinance amendment. The plat has been approved and filed with Hennepin County. The public hearing is continued tonight. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to reopen the public hearing passed unanimously. No public input was offered. A motion by Councilmember Lasman and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to close the public hearing passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 97-05 Member Lasman introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LAND (BROOKDALE MITSUBISHI) The motion for the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Carmody and passed on a vote of Councilmembers Carmody, Lasman, and Peppe and Mayor Kragness voting aye; Councilmember Hilstrom voted nay. 4/14/97 -4- COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE ANOKA - HENNEPIN EM NARCOTICS & VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE City Manager McCauley explained that the Anoka- Hennepin East Metro Narcotics and Violent Crimes Task Force joint powers agreement was being presented for Council approval. In the past, the terms of the joint powers agreement has required annual approval by all of the participating governmental units. The proposed joint powers agreement would now allow any participating unit to withdraw from the joint powers agreement by giving written notice on or before June 1 of each year that would be effective at the end of the year. RESOLUTION NO. 97 -67 Member Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE ANOKA - HENNEPIN EM NARCOTICS & VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Peppe and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION FOR VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATING IN THE COMMUNITY EFFORT TO PROVIDE FLOOD PROTECTION Mayor Kragness acknowledged and expressed the community's appreciation for the many citizens, organizations, businesses, and governmental units who participated in a community effort to provide flood protection for several homes in Brooklyn Center facing potential flooding recently. This outpouring of community support resulted in the ability to very quickly rY q Y construct flood control protection above the anticipated crest of the flood. These many volunteers and organizations are hereby recognized and thanked for their participation in this flood control effort. RESOLUTION NO. 97-68 Member Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION FOR VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATING IN THE COMMUNITY EFFORT TO PROVIDE FLOOD PROTECTION 4/14/97 -5- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Carmody and passed unanimously. PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 19 1997 TO BE A DAY OF SPIRITUAL REDEDICATION IN BROOKLYN CENTER Mayor Kragness noted that Brooklyn Center's Prayer Breakfast is set for April 19, 1997. This event calls upon all citizens to reflect upon our heritage and join in quiet reverence and dedication, acknowledging the importance of our future leaders and the youth of our community. A motion was made by Councilmember Hilstrom declaring April 19, 1997, a Day of Spiritual Rededication in Brooklyn Center. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE DESIGNATION OF BROOKLYN CENTER AS A TREE CITY USA AND ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A GROWTH AWARD PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 25 1997 ARBOR DAY AND MAY 1997 ARBO MONTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER City Manager McCauley noted that Brooklyn Center has strived for and achieved designation as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation for each of the past five years. This national award recognized communities with effective community forestry programs. This year, Brooklyn Center has also been awarded a Growth Award to recognize special accomplishments in 1996 which show leadership and commitment in urban forestry. Also, this proclamation would declare April 25, 1997, Arbor Day, and May 1997 as Arbor Month in Brooklyn Center. RESOLUTION NO. 97-69 Member Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE DESIGNATION OF BROOKLYN CENTER AS A TREE CITY USA AND ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A GROWTH AWARD The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Carmody and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Councilmember Hilstrom to proclaim April 25, 1997, Arbor Day, and May 1997 as Arbor Month in Brooklyn Center. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Carmody and passed unanimously. 4/14/97 -6- RESOLUTION CLOSING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REFUNDING BONDS OF 1987 DEBT SERVICE FUND AND TRANSFERRING ITS REMAINING ASSETS TO THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND City Manager McCauley explained that this resolution would close a debt service fund which handled the expenditures related to the payment and interest costs of special assessment refunding bonds that were issued in 1987 to refund special assessment bonds that were originally issued in 1982. The final payment of principal and interest on these bonds was made on February 1, 1997. These assets should be transferred to the Special Assessment Construction Fund to be consistent with the use of this fund for street construction projects cash flow. RESOLUTION NO. 97-70 Member Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION CLOSING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REFUNDING BONDS OF 1987 DEBT SERVICE FUND AND TRANSFERRING ITS REMAINING ASSETS TO THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS FORREOUESTS FORPROPOSALS FOR RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES City Manager McCauley explained that 1997 was the year for doing requests for proposals (RFP) for risk management services per the adopted Policy and Procedure on Requests for Proposals for Financial Profession Services. Banking services were done in 1996 due to service issues. The Brooklyn Center Financial Commission has recommended a draft specification for soliciting proposals from interested vendors for risk management services. RESOLUTION NO. 97-71 Member Peppe introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS FOR REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Carmody and passed unanimously. 4/14/97 -7- SET DATES FOR MEETINGS Mayor Kragness noted several dates for upcoming meetings: April 23, 1997, 7 p.m. - City Council Work Session, City Hall April 30, 1997, 7 p.m. - Southeast Neighborhood to Discuss Neighborhood Watch and the 53rd Avenue Project, Earle Brown Elementary School Change Date of Council Work Session from May 19 to May 22, 1997, 7 p.m., City Hall A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Lasman to set the dates for the above noted meetings passed unanimously. UPDATE ON 53RD AVENUE PROJECT City Manager McCauley briefly recapped the 53rd Avenue project. The City has acquired about one -half of the properties, and the EDA has authorized advertisement for bids for contracts to demolish five units which have already been acquired. There are several houses that may be moved, and this will come before the Council at a later date. He emphasized that the 53rd Avenue project has not been altered from the original Council- approved plan. The plan consists of a greenstrip along 53rd Avenue with a walking/biking trail and includes redevelopment of the area north of that trail with owner- occupied housing, either single - family units, townhomes, or a combination. Requests for proposals for the development of the 53rd Avenue area have been prepared, and a few responses have been received. City staff will meet with the developers to discuss the proposed ideas. Once more concrete ideas are defined, the Council and a neighborhood group consisting of residents in the area who would be impacted by this redevelopment would discuss the ideas, designs, configurations, and access to Bellvue Park. Mr. McCauley said the City is proceeding to look at the properties which have been vacated to look at the demolition, sale, or removal to another site. Councilmember Hilstrom asked what would be the price range of the homes. City Manager McCauley responded that the target is homes in the $110,0004120,000 range. RESOLUTION NO. 97 -72 Member Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1997 -01, 02, AND 03, CONTRACT 1997 -E, ORCHARD LANE WEST, STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Carmody and passed unanimously. 4/14/97 -g- ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayor Recorded and transcribed by: LeAnn Larson 4/14/97 -9-