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Home My WebLink About1995 10-23 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 OCTOBER 23, 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 Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, Kristen Mann. Also present were Interim City Manager Cam Andre, Director of Public Services Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, Communications Coordinator Terri Swanson, Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, Financial Commission Chair Donn Escher, and Council Secretary Connie Beckman. Councilmember Barbara Kalligher was absent. OPENING CEREMONIES Dean Nyquist offered the invocation. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Kristen Mann talked about the following items and /or events: • Wednesday, October 25, 1995, will be the final Rally Night. • Saturday, October 28, 1995, from 1:30 -6:30 p.m. the City Council will be conducting interviews for City Manager. • Saturday, October 28, 1995, from 1 -3 p.m. there will be a Halloween party at the Volunteer Substation on Humboldt. • Sunday, October 29, 1995, from 2 -4 p.m. there will be a Halloween party at the Community Center. Mayor Kragness announced a Council Work Session to be held on Monday, October 30, 1995, regarding Community Improvement Programs (CIP). PRESENTATION The Communications Coordinator introduced Wayne Haupt, Custodian, as City Employee of the Quarter, Third Quarter 1995 and read an excerpt from his supervisor, Mike Schlosser's, nomination. Mayor Kragness presented the award to Mr. Haupt and congratulated him accordingly. 10/23/95 -1- SOCIAL SERVICES JOINT POWERS AGREEMENTS Councilmember Carmody inquired when Council would be addressing the status of Social Services Joint Powers Agreements. The Interim City Manager indicated information would be available for Council consideration /discussion at the November 20, 1995, Council Work Session. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the October 23, 1995, agenda with the following changes passed unanimously: removal of Items 6(a)1, 2, 4, 5, 7 from the consent agenda; addition of Items 8(h) Transfer of Property from City of Brooklyn Center to Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority, 8(I) Labor Negotiations Units, 80) Council Absences, 8(k) Brooklyn Center Community Education. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve minutes of the following meetings passed unanimously: September 6, 1995- Special Work Session; October 2, 1995- Special Work Session; October 9, 1995- Special Work Session; October 10, 1995- Regular Session. PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 28 1995 AS MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to proclaim October 28, 1995, as Make a Difference Day passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 95 -230 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DISSOLUTION OF THE EARLE BROWN NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Debra Hilstrom and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -231 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #2, ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1994 -19, CONTRACT 1994 -J, SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY MILL & OVERLAY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Debra Hilstrom and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -232 10/23/95 -2- Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1994 -26, CONTRACT 1994 -0, MODULAR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT AT LIONS, ORCHARD LANE, AND FIREHOUSE PARKS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Debra Hilstrom and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -233 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1994 -33, CONTRACT 1994 -P, MISCELLANEOUS REMOVALS, EXCAVATION AND CONCRETE CURBING The motion f r h n foregoing r olution was duly seconded b member Debra o the adoption of the es y y Hilstrom and passed unanimously. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the following list of licenses passed unanimously: MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Ace Mechanical 5217 190th Lane Green Mechanical 8811 E. Research Ctr. Rd. K & K Heating & Plumbing 6000 Lone Oak Road RENTAL DWELLINGS Initial: Vernon Hughes 5240 Drew Ave. N. Lori Dunn 5650 Humboldt Ave. N. Morning Sun Investments 1525 Humboldt Place Morning Sun Investments 1531 Humboldt Place Renewal: James Lupient Basswood Apartments Cheryl Melich 1200 67th Ave. N. George A. Lucht 5101 Brooklyn Blvd. Byron & Nancy Mach 4807 -12 Twin Lake Ave. N. OPEN FORUM Rod Snyder, a resident of 6408 Willow Lane, addressed Council regarding three items as follows and offered suggestions on how Council members might establish a course of direction 10/23/95 -3- i accordingly: "We the People" rallies and their purpose(s); ongoing continuance of Councilmember Kalligher's absences; selection of a new City Manager and accompanying qualities. In closing, Mr. Snyder encouraged Council members to concentrate on common ground they have versus personalities and /or political interests /differences. Mayor Kragness thanked Mr. Snyder for his concern regarding City business and clarified previous tie vote scenarios Council has encountered in the past. The Open Forum was closed at 7:25 p.m. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 95 -234 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING AND CONGRATULATING WAYNE HAUPT AS THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER, THIRD QUARTER 1995 AND CONGRATULATING ALL THIRD QUARTER 1995 NOMINEES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kristen Mann and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -235 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS CITY HALL OFFICE FURNITURE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Debra Hilstrom and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -236 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE EFFORTS OF METROPOLITAN COUNCILMEMBER BILL SCHREIBER AND COUNCILMEMBER ROGER SCHERER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -237 Member Debra Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 10/23/95 -4- RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE EFFORTS OF BROOKLYN CENTER EMPLOYEES TAKING PART IN THE NATIONAL CITIES WEEK CENTRAL GARAGE OPEN HOUSE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. STAFF REPORT RE: SHINGLE CREEK REGIONAL POND The Director of Public Services presented information on how the project is proposed to be a cooperative project with the City of Minneapolis, scheduled for construction in 1996 -97. There is a willingness on the part of the Minneapolis Mayor to include some funding in her 1996 Capital Budget for some of the work on the project but needs a commitment from the City of Brooklyn Center that the project is "moving along," both in terms of planning and commitment of funding. She explained it is premature on the part of Brooklyn Center to make any commitments regarding specific designs and cost sharing at this time. However, the preparation of an Environmental Assessment of the proposed improvements is an initial step. Councilmember Mann questioned the extent of the design and the Environmental Assessment, and if a separate RFP would be submitted for the concept design. The Director of Public Services indicated a certain amount of the project preliminary design would have to be completed in order to conduct an accurate Environmental Assessment and the RFP for the Environmental Assessment would include some preliminary design. In response to Mayor Kragness, the Director of Public Services indicated various funding sources might be utilized for the RFP. The Interim City Manager added that financing of the preliminary work was a first priority and addressing specific funding sources would be determined at a later time. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Carmody directing City staff to prepare an RFP for professional services to prepare an Environmental Assessment for the proposed project passed unanimously. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AUGUST 21, 1995- SPECIAL WORK SESSION Councilmember Mann stated she could not approve minutes of the special work session based on the following: she did not believe Council members were deadlocked at the meeting with regard to what should happen at Council meetings; and the extent to which the special work session digressed was not reflected in the meeting minutes. Councilmember Carmody suggested Councilmember Mann submit her desired revisions for the minutes, but cautioned Councilmember Mann against portraying Council issues which could be perceived by constituents as being more political than they are. 10/23/95 -5- Councilmember Mann will submit her proposed revisions for Council consideration. AUGUST 28, 1995-REGULAR_ SESSION Councilmember Mann referred to pages three and four of the minutes under "Public Hearing - Earle Brown Commons." She felt there were some questions and /or comments she made which were not reflected in the minutes, and that Councilmember Carmody had also posed some questions and /or made some comments which were not reflected in the minutes and requested these questions and /or comments be reflected in the minutes prior to final approval of the minutes. Councilmember Carmody stated she was satisfied with the minutes and any questions and /or comments she had made did not need to be included in the revised version. SEPTEMBER 11 1995- REGULAR SESSION Councilmember Mann referred to page ten, Item 9(m) titled "Resolution to Adopt the 1996 Preliminary Budget" and indicated she thought the total item had been tabled under one motion versus separate motions. SEPTEMBER 13, 1995- SPECIAL SESSION A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Mann to approve minutes of the September 13, 1995- Special Session amended as follows passed unanimously: page one, second to last paragraph, adding Councilmember Mann's statement that despite cuts in the Police Department Budget, she felt there were still enough monies to purchase a $2,000 pager. OCTOBER 7. 1995- SPECIAL WORK SESSION Councilmember Mann stated Councilmember Carmody had made a racial slur which had not been reflected in the minutes. Councilmember Carmody clarified the racial statement to which Councilmember Mann was referring was not here, but she was simply conveying a statement made to her by a constituent during her campaign bid for a Council seat. Upon clarification from Councilmember Carmody, a motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve minutes of the October 7, 1995 - Special Work Session as written passed unanimously. COUNCILMEMBER'S PAY PLAN Councilmember Carmody presented a proposed alteration of compensation to Council members. Annual Compensation to each Council member would remain the same, but would be paid on a per diem basis for regular meetings, and members would be paid only for those regular meetings attended. Councilmember Mann felt a per diem change would establish a misrepresentation and not 10/23/95 - 6 - I I accurately reflect a truthful compensation to Council members. Councilmember Hilstrom requested investigation of the implications of arriving late and /or leaving early from a regular meeting if a per diem compensation was enacted. As well, she requested information on what other communities were doing in regards to compensation of its council members. The Financial Commission Chair suggested Council refer the issue - -in writing - -to the Financial Commission for consideration. The City Attorney explained that the State statute regarding changes in council salary require the effective date be after an election (i.e. January 1997). Action was tabled. TRANSFER OF PROPERTY FROM CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY The Community Development Specialist presented Council with information regarding the sale of property located at 6601 Bryant Avenue to Howard Bohanon Homes, Inc. It was discovered title to the property is in the name of the City of Brooklyn Center rather than the Brooklyn Center EDA. Therefore, Council was being asked to approve conveyance of the property from the Council to the EDA. It was also noted that the buyer would be paying the EDA the full amount of the lot price at closing, eliminating the need for a contract for deed. Councilmember Mann questioned the final assessed land value of the property since previous presentation to Council by the Community Development Specialist indicated there was a $2,000 difference between the assessed value ($24,000) and the offered price ($22,000). The Community Development Specialist noted that the assessor indicated the current estimate of market value for the land was reassessed at $22,000. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -238 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A QUIT CLAIM DEED TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6601 BRYANT AVENUE NORTH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS UNITS Councilmember Mann requested an update regarding status of the negotiations between respective parties. The Interim City Manager stated considerable progress has been made. 10/23/95 -7- COUNCIL ABSENCES Councilmember Mann requested clarification on excused absences and how the proposed resolution in hand addresses an absence and its classification. The City Attorney explained the resolution sets up an assumption a Council person's absence is excused if Council is notified accordingly. However, if any Council member feels the excused absence is not appropriate, he /she can move to have the excused absence denied. The Councilmember Hilstrom felt a specific procedure needs to be established pertaining to determination of an unexcused absence versus an excused absence. Mayor Kragness indicated a procedure had already been put into action and the recent Council approved resolution was part of that procedure. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Mann to reverse Councilmember Kalligher's absence at the October 10, 1995, Regular Session from "unexcused" to be reflected as "excused" passed unanimously. BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY EDUCATION Councilmember Mann indicated there have been conflicts in various Council members' schedules precluding Council attendance at the Brooklyn Center Community Education meetings, and requested a solution be attempted to rectify the situation. Mayor Kragness acknowledged the problem and welcomed a solution. Councilmember Carmody suggested each Council member sign -up for respective meetings based on other commitments, etc. Councilmember Hilstrom requested dates be discussed at the October 30, 1995, Council Work Session when all members could have their calendars at hand. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. passed unanimously. f lzi - A�eA - Lac/ D uty City Clerk Mayo Recorded and transcribed by: Connie Beckman Timesaver Of, j`' Site Secretarial 10/23/95 -8-