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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 04-12 CCM Work Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL /ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WORK SESSION APRIL 12, 2010 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council/Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work Session called to order by Mayor/President Tim Willson at 9:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor /President Tim Willson and Councilmembers /Commissioners Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, and Carla Wirth, Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Others present: Patricia Fitzgerald of Hennepin County, Bob Close of Close Landscape Architecture, and Diane Spector of Wenck Associates. MAJOR PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE SHINGLE CREEK AND WEST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION'S SECOND GENERATION WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT The Council continued its discussion of the Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Water Management Commission's Second Generation Watershed Management Plan amendment and revision to its Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). With regard to the cost share issue, Public Works Director /City Engineer Lillehaug advised it is not yet worked out by the Watershed Commission and consideration was tabled because BWSR did not agree with their approach. If the cost share program is solidified, the Watershed Commission would solicit comments from the City Council Mr. Lillehaug answered questions of the Council regarding the proposed projects, including the 629W wetland project, and work each would entail. Concern was expressed regarding the degraded condition of Twin Lake and lost opportunities for high -end lake properties as a result of not properly managing stormwater. It was noted the Twin Lake project was already mandated to be completed. Discussion ensued regarding establishment of the $500,000 levy cap and legal interpretation that it was $500,000 per watershed district. Mr. Lillehaug clarified it is a self imposed guideline and decision of the Watershed Commission whether to exceed that guideline. He noted that CIP 04/12/10 -1- projects were shifted and as a result the levy for 2010 exceeded the $500,000 guideline for levied projects. City Manager Curt Boganey reviewed the history of the Watershed Commission's request, identified capital project list, anticipated CIP based on estimated project costs, and past discussion regarding the use of a levy against individual property owners within the District to pay for needed capital projects. He noted that when the Watershed Commission brought the assumed CIP to the cities, there were no significant projects in the West Mississippi Watershed area. For that reason, he does not believe anyone on the Council or Watershed Commission thought about this annual guideline of $500,000 potentially being $1 million. However, now there are projects outside of the Single Creek Watershed. Mr. Lillehaug noted the 2010 costs exceed $500,000 because the Commission shifted the 639W project and added the Shingle Creek Restoration Project at the City's request. It was pointed out that the assessment would not be against the same prop owners the are two separate g p p Y � Y p watershed areas. The Council discussed the City's current budget constraints and the Council's and staff's efforts to live within its means. It was the majority consensus of the Council to recommend the i Watershed Commission develop consistent predictable CIP so costs can be budgeted and to P g p schedule projects to remain within the $500,000 levy cap. The Council noted that the Watershed Commission was created to reverse the failed efforts of the cities to improve lake water quality and allows all communities to work together and share costs for those improvements. Support was expressed for projects that improve the water quality of Shingle Creek and the Mississippi River as long as the levy cap is maintained, noting the City is not an "open checkbook." Mr. Boganey stated staff will research the City's options with regard to participation in the Watershed and whether it has the ability to tell Hennepin County that Brooklyn Center does not support the Commission's increased levy. In addition, staff will inform the Watershed Commission of the Council's comments, that a levy of $500,000 per Watershed District is a point of contention, and suggest the Commission revisit that question or bring it more directly back to the cities for comment on the new definition of $500,000 per Watershed District. CONNECTIONS AT SHINGLE CREEK — A CORRIDOR STUDY Mr. Lillehaug introduced this item and explained how such studies are used, included in planning documents, and valuable in obtaining funding. Patricia Fitzgerald of Hennepin County, Bob Close of Close Landscaping Architecture, and Diane Spector of Wenck Associates, presented the Single Creek Corridor Study and discussed the range of enhancement opportunities that can be considered. Drawings were displayed and descriptions provided of the four options to create a crossing. It was noted the public's favorite option was a bridge and the second favorite option was an under crossing. Mr. Lillehaug summarized staff's questions and outlined implementation strategies. 04/12/10 -2- Councilmember Lasman presented pictures of Shingle Creek near Sherry Lane and indicated that while she supports the Study, she thinks removal of the debris could be accomplished as a minimal project. Ms. Spector described the City staff training that will be undertaken to create better stewards of the Creek. Mr. Close stated there is also an opportunity to engage high school students and provide more understanding of the Creek. It was the majority consensus of the Council that the Creek, trail system, and tree canopy are tremendous and valuable amenities. The Council indicated its appreciation for the Study presentation and support to look at long -term sustainable options that are not too expensive. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman moved and Councilmember /Commissioner Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council /Economic Development Authority Work Session at 10:26 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 04/12/10 -3- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Work Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on April 12, 2010. 2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at Brooklyn Center City Hall. 3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its April 26, 2010, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 04/12/10 -4-