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Home My WebLink About1996 01-08 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 8, 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, and Kristen Mann. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Director of Public Services Diane Spector, Director of Finance Charlie Hansen, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary Connie Beckman. OPENING CEREMONIES A moment of silence was observed in place of the invocation. Mayor Kragness publicly welcomed the new City Manager, Michael J. McCauley. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Mann announced three DARE graduation ceremonies to take place as follows: Thursday, January 18, 1996, at 7 p.m.- Evergreen Park Elementary; Tuesday, January 23, 1996, at 7 p.m. -Earle Brown Elementary at Brooklyn Center High School; Thursday, January 25, 1996, at 7 p.m.- Northport Elementary. Councilmember Mann announced a community meeting sponsored- by. the Hennepin County Community Works program to be held Thursday, January 11, 1996, at 7 p.m. at the Earle Brown Heritage. Center regarding the Humboldt Avenue and Shingle Creek Urban Design Study. Councilmember Mann announced a City sponsored blood drive to be held Tuesday, January 9, 1996, _ from 2 -5 p.m. Any interested parties are encouraged to call 569 -3300 for a donation time. Mayor Kragness announced a welcoming reception for the new City Manager to be held on Monday, January 22, 1996, at 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. 01/08/96 _ 1 _ APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Mann to approve the January 8, 1996, agenda with the removal of Item 5(a) number 4 passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Mann to approve the minutes of the December 6, 1995 -Truth in Taxation Budget Hearing; December 11, 1995- Regular Session; December 13, 1995- Continued Truth -in- Taxation Hearing as printed passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO.96 -01 Member Kathleen 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 Kristen Mann and passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Sun -Post will be the official newspaper for the City for the year 1996. RESOLUTION NO.96 -02 Member Kathleen 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 Kristen Mann and passed unanimously. Marquette Bank Brookdale is designated as the depository of the funds of the City of Brooklyn Center. The following banks are designated additional depositories to be used for investment purposes: First National Bank of Minneapolis; Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis; Smith Barney; Dain Bosworth; First Trust Bank of St. Paul; Norwest Bank Minneapolis; American National Bank of St. Paul; Juran & Moody, Inc.; Firststar Bank of Brooklyn Center; Investors Savings Bank of Brooklyn Center; Metropolitan Federal Bank FSB of Brooklyn Center; Twin City Federal Savings & Loan Association. TEMPORARY ON -SALE 'INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ST ALPHONSUS CATHOLIC CHURCH - - A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Mann passed unanimously to approved the temporary on -sale intoxicating liquor license for St. Alphonsus Catholic Church located at 7025 Halifax Avenue North in Brooklyn Center for use on February 17, 1996, during a silent auction/fundraiser. 01/08/96 -2- RESOLUTION NO.96 -03 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1995 -20, WELL NO. 5 MAINTENANCE, CONTRACT 1995 -I, ACCEPTING QUOTATIONS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kristen Mann and passed unanimously. The contract for well maintenance and repair services was awarded to Alberg Water Services, LLC. RESOLUTION NO 96 -04 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT FOR 1995 DISEASED TREE REMOVAL PROGRAM, 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 passed unanimously. Final payment for services rendered will be made to Arbor- Design Tree Service, Inc. LICENSES A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Mann to approve the following list of licenses passed unanimously: COURTESY BENCH U.S. Bench Corporation 3300 Snelling Ave. BOWLING ALLEY Beacon Bowl 6525 Lyndale Ave. N. GASOLINE SERVICE STATION Christy's Auto Service 5300 Dupont Ave. N. Davies Water Co. 4010 Lakebreeze Ave. N. - Duke's Mobil 6501 Humboldt Ave. N. Humboldt Unocal 76 - - 6840 Humboldt Ave. N. MacMillan Bloedel 4810 N. Lilac Dr. Neil's Conoco 1505 69th Ave. N. Osseo- Brooklyn Bus Co. 4435 68th Ave. N. SuperAmerica Group 6545 West River Road 01/08/96 -3 - GASOLINE SERVICE STATION - CONTINUED SuperAmerica Group 1901 57th Ave. N. Total 6830 Brooklyn Blvd. Wes' Amoco 6044 Brooklyn Blvd. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Swenson Heating & Air Cond. 6700 West Broadway POOL AND BILLIARD TABLES C.D.L. 1317 Jefferson Highway Brooklyn Center Community Center 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Chi Chi's, Inc. 2101 Freeway Blvd. PUBLIC DANCE Holiday Inn 2200 Freeway Blvd. RENTAL DWELLINGS Initial: Vojoodi Reza Brookdale Manor James Soderberg Melrose Gates Renewal: Egons Podnieks Garden City Court Apartments Bjorn and Barbara Carson 6331, 6401 -25 Beard Ave. N. Jagdish Trivedi 5500 Bryant Ave. N. Kenneth Pawelk 4201 Lakeside Ave. N. #206 Sharon Fratzke 4201 Lakeside Ave. N. #208 Dr. Akbar Sajady 4207 Lakeside Ave. N. #131 Dr. Akbar Sajady 4207 Lakeside Ave. N. #326 Alan and Laurie Knudson 5547 Lyndale Ave. N. Karen Barton 5127 E. Twin Lake Blvd. TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCTS Applebee's 1347 Brookdale Center Centerbrook Golf Course 5500 N. Lilac Drive Duke's Mobil 6501 Humboldt Ave. N. Holiday Inn 2200 Freeway Blvd Neil's Conoco 1505 69th Ave. N. - SuperAmerica Group 6545 West River Road SuperAmerica Group 1901 57th Ave. N. Target 6100 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Total 6830 Brooklyn Blvd. Value Food Market, Inc. 6804 Humboldt Ave. N. Wes' Amoco 6044 Brooklyn Blvd. 01/08/96 -4- OPEN FORUM No public input was offered. PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 94 -01 REGARDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES CONCERNING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LAND (This ordinance was first read on December 11 1995,12ublished in the City's official newspaper on December 20 1995 and is offered this evening for a public hearing and second reading.) The City Manager explained the purpose of the public hearing was to correct a clerical error on the original ordinance. A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to open the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. passed unanimously. No public input was offered. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to close the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. passed unanimously. A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve amending Ordinance No. 94 -01 regarding Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances concerning the zoning classification of certain land passed unanimously. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS RESOLUTION NO.96 -05 Member Debra Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING AND CONGRATULATING JENNY WHITING AS THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER, FOURTH QUARTER 1995, AND CONGRATULATING ALL FOURTH QUARTER NOMINEES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO.96 -06 Member Debra Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING AND CONGRATULATING BOB CAHLANDER AS THE 1995 CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. 01/08/96 -5- Mayor Kragness acknowledged that Mr. Cahlander was present in the audience this evening and received a round of applause. RESOLUTION NO.96 -07 Member Debra Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING GIFT FROM THE LIONS CLUB OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR "ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARK" The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kristen Mann and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO.96 -08 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF BARB KALLIGHER FOR HER DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE AS COUNCILMEMBER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF MEMBERS WHO HAVE SERVED ON COMMISSIONS RESOLUTION NO.96 -09 Councilmember Hilstrom read the names of those members who have served on Commissions as follows: Julie Eoloff, Human Rights and Resources Commission; Susan Larsen Brown, Human Rights and Resources Commission; Beverly Lawrence, NWHHSC Advisory Commission; Maria Olek, Housing Commission; Vince Opat, Housing Commission. Member Kristen Mann 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 Debra Hilstrom and unanimously. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT: AD HOC COMMUNICATIONS TASK FORCE A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to appoint Colleen Boyce to the Ad Hoc Communications Task Force passed unanimously. 01/08/96 -6- SELECTING PRESIDING OFFICERS -MAYOR PRO TEM AND ACTING MAYOR PRO TEM A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to appoint member Debra Hilstrom as Mayor Pro Tem passed unanimously. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to appoint member Kristen Mann as Acting Mayor Pro Tern passed unanimously. DESIGNATE COUNCIL LIAISONS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMISSIONS A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to designate Council liaisons to City advisory commissions as follows passed unanimously: Financial Councilmember Kathleen Carmody Housing Councilmember Kathleen Carmody Human Rights and Resources Councilmember Debra Hilstrom Park and Recreation Councilmember Kristen Mann Crime Prevention Councilmember Kristen Mann Drug Task Force Councilmember Kristen Mann AMM Representative Councilmember Debra Hilstrom NMMA Representative Mayor Myrna Kragness LMC Representative Mayor Myrna Kragness MAYORAL REAPPOINTMENTS OF CITY ADVISORY COMMISSIONERS WHOSE TERMS HAVE EXPIRED Councilmember Hilstrom requested information be provided to Council in the future regarding attendance of respective commission members. A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to reappoint City advisory commissioners whose terms have expired passed unanimously as follows: Financial Commission: Jay Hruska Lawrence Peterson Housing Commission: Todd Cannon Lloyd Deuel Amy Gonyea Human Rights and Resources Commission: Rhonda Braziel Wayde Lerbs Park and Recreation Commission: Art Mead - - Don Peterson - Jill Schendel Planning Commission: Donald Booth Mark Holmes Kathryn Palm 01/08/96 -7- There are openings on commissions as follows: Housing Commission - 2 openings Human Rights and Resources Commission - 2 openings Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission - 1 opening Charter Commission - 1 opening Councilmember Carmody inquired about potential approval at the next Council meeting of prospective applicants for those commissions which have openings. The City Manager saw no problem with this given completion of appropriate paperwork is in order. RESOLUTION NO.96 -10 Member Debra 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 Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF 1996 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) The City Manager gave a brief introduction regarding the approval of the CIP at hand. No discussion ensued. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -13 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1996 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Debra Hilstrom and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROJECT PEACE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT PROVIDING SERVICES RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE INTERVENTION Councilmember Hilstrom noted previous discussion of Council and respective decision to examine the Project Peace program in 1996 and other available options /resources for use during the 1997 fiscal year, and expressed a desire to see this included in the resolution at hand. Councilmember Carmody suggested Council approve the resolution at hand as written and propose a separate motion in the form of action for Council to consider during 1996. RESOLUTION NO.96 -11 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 01/08/96 -8- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROJECT PEACE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT PROVIDING SERVICES RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE INTERVENTION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Debra Hilstrom and passed unanimously. A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Mann to examine the Project Peace program in 1996 and other available options /resources for use during the 1997 fiscal year passed unanimously. DISCUSSION OF COUNCIL TOURS OF CITY FIRE STATIONS CITY HALL AND COMMUNITY CENTER The City Manager suggested Council schedule individual tours of the City fire stations, City Hall, and Community Center. Council members agreed and will schedule tours through the City Manager and complete them by February 1, 1996. SET DATE FOR CITY COUNCIL INFORMAL DISCUSSION WITH CITY MANAGER Council will meet informally with the City Manager on Saturday, January 20, 1996 at 9 a.m. DISCUSS SETTING COUNCIL WORKSHOP IN APRIL WITH FACILITATOR Councilmember Mann inquired the purpose of such a workshop session. The City Manager responded the workshop would address the process of setting goals. A second follow -up session could then be scheduled to address prioritization of goals. Council was in agreement to such workshops. The City Manager will contact the workshop facilitator regarding dates /times and inform Council accordingly so that a date /time can be established. RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY The City Manager reviewed the resolution at hand which pertains to the open space easement at 7240 Brooklyn Boulevard. RESOLUTION NO 96 -12 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 18.1995-SPECIAL SESSION A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to table approval of the December 18, 1995 - Special Session minutes pending review of the meeting's 01/08/96 -9- video to de - determine if a two-part motion was made under Project Peace on page three t r P � p g o effect that Council would approve funding for 1996 with the provision that alternative methods of funding be looked at for 1997. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 p.m. passed unanimously. J ,�A AIA City Clerk Mayor Recorded and transcribed by: Connie Beckman TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial 01/08/96 _10-