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• CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
May 13, 1996
7 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Opening Ceremonies
4. Council Report
5. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
-The following items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted
by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember
so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and
considered at the end of Council Consideration Items.
a. Approval of Minutes
- Councilmembers not present at meetings will be recorded as abstaining from the vote
on the minutes.
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1. April 15, 1996 - Board of Equalization
2. April 22, 1996 - Regular Session
3. April 29, 1996 - Special Work Session
b. Resolution Acknowledging a Gift from the Lions Club of Brooklyn Center for the
Senior Transportation Program and Amending the 1996 General Fund Budget
C. Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Badger GT -486N Rugged Computers as
Mobile Computing Devices (MCD' S)
d. Resolution Declaring Surplus Property
e. Report on Council Compensation Survey
f. Resolution Amending Council Resolution No. 96 -61 Approving Projected' Use of
Funds for 1996 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant
Program
g. Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract, Improvement Project No. 1995 -05,
• Contract 1996 -C, 69th Avenue North, Shingle Creek Parkway to Dupont Avenue
North, Street, Bridge Replacement, Roadway, Drainage, and Utility Improvements
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h. Resolution Accepting Quote and Authorizing Purchase and Installation of One (1)
Dump Body and Hydraulic System, and Reallocation of Funds Within the 1996
Central Garage Budget
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i. Resolution Accepting Quote and Authorizing Purchase of One (1) Hopper Type
Sander, One (1) Underbody Plow and One (1) Hydraulic System
j. Resolution Accepting Quote and Awarding a Contract, Improvement Project No.
1993 -18, Contract 1996 -K, Native Grass and Wildflower Installation, Bob Cahlander
Park
k. Resolution Declaring a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Removal of Diseased Trees
(Order No. DST 05/13/96)
1. Resolution Establishing Parking Restrictions on 69th Avenue North between Shingle
Creek Parkway and 1,100 Feet East of Shingle Creek
m. Resolution Approving Final Plat, Cass Screw Machine Products Company
• n. Licenses
6. Open Forum
7. Public Hearing
a. An Ordinance Vacating Part of Street Easement (James Circle North) in Registered
Land Survey Number 1482, Hennepin County, Minnesota
-This ordinance was first read on March 25, 1996, and a second reading and public
hearing were held on April 22, 1996. The matter was tabled and held over to tonight's
meeting.
-Requested Council Action:
-Open the public hearing.
-Take public input.
-Close the public hearing.
- Motion to adopt ordinance.
8. Council Consideration Items
a. Set Date for Dinner Meeting with Chamber of Commerce for Tuesday, May 28, 1996,
from 5 to 7 p.m.
• Requested Council Action:
- Motion to set dinner meeting with Chamber of Commerce for May 28, 1996,
0 from 5 to 7 p.m.
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b. Set Date for Facilitated Council Workshop for May 30, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. at Heritage
Center
- Requested Council Action:
-Set date for workshop to be held at the Heritage Center at 1:30 p.m.
c. Resolution Amending and Re- Establishing City Purchasing Policy
- Requested Council Action:
-Adopt resolution.
d. Report on Code Compliance Initiative
- Requested Council Action:
- Council will be presented with a verbal report.
e. Interest Rates for Special Assessments
- Requested Council Action:
- Motion to adopt special assessment and internal loan interest rate policy.
f. An Ordinance Amending Section 3 -101 of the City Ordinances Regarding the
Minnesota State Building Code
• -This ordinance is offered for a first reading.
- Requested Council Action:
- Introduce first reading of the ordinance.
9. Adjournment
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EDA AGENDA
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
May 13, 1996
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
-The following items are considered to be routine by the Economic Development
Authority and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Commissioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed
from the consent agenda and considered at the end of Commission Consideration Items.
a. Approval of Minutes
- Commissioners not present at meetings will be recorded as abstaining from the vote
on the minutes.
1. April 22, 1996 - Regular Session
• b. Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract for Structure Demolition at 6550
West River Road (Premier Mechanical Building)
4. Public Hearing
a. Regarding the Sale of Land by the Economic Development Authority in and for the
City of Brooklyn Center
1. Resolution Authorizing President and Executive Director to Execute Purchase
Agreement for the Sale of the EDA -Owned Property Located at 5449 Emerson
Avenue North in Brooklyn Center
• Requested Commission Action:
-Open the public hearing.
-Take public input.
-Close the public hearing.
- Motion to adopt resolution.
5. Commission Consideration Items
a. Resolution Authorizing Acquisition of Certain Real Property Within the City of
Brooklyn Center Located at 718 - 53rd Avenue North, and Authorizing Execution
of Purchase Agreement and Payment for Acquisition Costs of Said Property
• Requested Commission Action:
-Adopt resolution.
6. Adjournment
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
APRIL 15, 1996
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met as the Board Y Y ar of Equalization 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, and
Charles F. Nichols, Sr. Also present were City Manager Michael J. McCauley, City Assessor
Stephen Baker, Senior Appraiser Joe DaBruzzi, Assistant County Assessor Tom May, and Council
Secretary Carla Wirth.
STATEMENT OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
The City Manager explained the purpose of the Board of Equalization is to review the assessment
rolls as they are proposed by the City Assessor for assessed market value of the property (taxes
payable 1997). The Board must determine whether the property values are appropriate and whether
all properties are treated fairly and equally. If not satisfied with the Board's actions, the resident may
appeal to the Hennepin County Board of Equalization.
REVIEW OF MINNESOTA PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM
The City Assessor reviewed definitions relative to the classification of properties, which vary from
agriculture to commercial and industrial properties, and how the tax capacity of each property is
determined to formulate the tax levies and tax extension rate. He explained the system being used
this year relating to the new tax levy determination and the area wide rate. The City Assessor
reviewed Minnesota Statutes language defining how properties are evaluated, the term of the
assessment year, and dates of various deadlines for activities relating to the assessment year.
APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITH APPOINTMENTS
A. George B. Morrow, 7212 Willow Lane North PID #25- 119 -21 -41 -0037
George B. Morrow, 7212 Willow Lane North, explained he is concerned his valuation has increased
over $12,800 in one year. He stated he has contributed a lot to the community and school district
in terms of tax contributions and questioned the higher valuations for property located along the
Mississippi River. Mr. Morrow stated he understands the City Assessor has a set of rules to abide
by which relate to the sale and value of neighboring houses; however, he is a senior citizen living
on a fixed income and believes the taxation system should be based more on what he paid for the
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property ($100 /front foot or $10,000/100 foot lot). Mr. Morrow advised in 1962, he paid $22,000
for the home and $10,000 for the lot, or $32,000 plus assessments. S
Mayor Kragness asked if an internal inspection of the home was made to determine valuation. The
City Assessor advised on March 20, 1996, an inspection was made which indicated the initial
valuation was in order. He explained an appraisal was prepared containing a two -part analysis; one
for the structure alone ($75,000) and the second for the property ($75,000).
Mr. Morrow asked if the City Assessor believes this is a fair means of determining taxes. The City
Assessor explained this is the system as dictated by Minnesota State Statutes so it is not a matter of
choice.
Councilmember Nichols questioned where tax capacity comes in. The City Manager reviewed the
formula used to determine the tax capacity each property is to pay.
Councilmember Carmody stated she understands Mr. Morrow's suggestion regarding maintaining
tax capacity at the purchase price; however, she does not support it and believes taxes must go with
the market value. She concurred that $12,000 is a large increase but supports the valuation
increasing according to the market value.
Mr. Morrow stated he has lived at this property all of his life and plans to continue living there, so
he is concerned about being forced out of his home due to taxes.
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Councilmember Carmody noted that most homeowners expect the valuation to increase, not stay the
same or decrease. Mr. Morrow stated he purchased this property not as an investment, but to be a
home to his family. He commented again on the taxes paid to the school district.
Mayor Kragness concurred with the concern regarding the various tax districts and their different
tax rates. However, this neighborhood has higher valuations and this is what the Board is to
consider. She noted Mr. Morrow does have the option to appeal the decision of the Board.
Councilmember Hilstrom stated her concern for the tax system and hope that the Legislature will
make revisions. However until that revision is made, she advised she will have to support the City
Assessor's valuation.
Councilmember Mann concurred and stated this is a beautiful neighborhood and she supports the
suggested valuation.
A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to support the
estimated market value of $146,100 for 7212 Willow Lane North, PID #25- 119 -21 -41 -0037, passed
unanimously.
Mr. Morrow reiterated his disagreement with the method for determining valuation.
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B Robert H Bradley. 1600 -67th Avenue North, PID #35- 119 -21 -11 -0012
• Robert H. Bradley, 1600 -67th Avenue North, stated he owns an industrial building which increased
in valuation $637,000, or 22% over the prior year. He reviewed the amount of taxes due and
explained that leased industrial space is broken into square feet to determine rent value. Mr. Bradley
reviewed rent per foot rates from other similar properties. He stated that on this property, operating
costs (including real estate tax and common maintenance) are $2.01 per square foot. He compared
this to a property in Bloomington with operating costs of $1.46 per square foot and another with
$1.72 total of operating costs.
Mr. Bradley reviewed the competitive analysis prepared by the City Assessor based on market value
and asserted buildings are sold based on income analysis which values that property at slightly over
$2 million. He questioned the market value, noted the City Assessor's memorandum indicating an
average increase of 7.4 %, and asked why his valuation increased 22 %. Mr. Bradley questioned the
competitive situation of commercial real estate in Brooklyn Center and stated if taxes are increased
to $130 per square foot in 1997, it will not be competitive with other areas.
The City Assessor explained the 7% figure is an average as a group with industrial percentage
increases across the board not considered; properties are looked at individually. Mr. Bradley stated
two of his properties increased by 22 %. The City Assessor assured Mr. Bradley this is pure
coincidence and explained how the new value was generated based on typical income generated by
the property annually which is then capitalized to arrive at the value.
• The City Assessor stated he used $3.50 per square foot on warehouse space. Mr. Bradley reviewed
the actual revenue generated by this property. The City Assessor noted Mr. Bradley owns the
primary tenant of the building which reflects on the ability to generate the actual income value of
the property, since it may not be reflective of actual market values. The City Assessor reviewed a
chart containing median office and warehouse rents. Mr. Bradley noted the leasehold improvements
must also be factored in. The City Assessor stated most times the tenant is responsible for making
leasehold improvements.
Mr. Bradley stated the tenant in the building is paying $3 per square foot and the new one proposed
to pay $3.25 per square foot, so the argument about owning the primary tenant is not valid. Mr.
Bradley asserted that a 22% market value increase is not valid and commented on the resulting
negative impact on the ability to offer competitive rents. He then reviewed his experience with
previous tax abatements and the cost to do sc.
Mayor Kragness asked how many other properties increased by 22 %. The City Assessor stated there
were a fair number over 15% and if resolved on a three -year tax appeal basis, it may average out.
Mr. Bradley asserted the only one making money on appeals are attorneys.
Councilmember Nichols asked if other buildings were increased by 22 %. The City Assessor stated
there were others in that range but he is unsure exactly which ones.
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Councilmember Hilstrom asked if information on previous tax abatements is available on this
property. The City Assessor stated he did not bring this information to the meeting tonight but could
supply it. With regard to the value of $2 million he pointed out Mr. Bradley owes $14 per square
foot on this space which is beyond that range.
Mr. Bradley asserted the City Assessor's numbers are not valid.
Councilmember Carmody pointed out this is in the Brooklyn Center School District and there were
a lot of tax abatements two years ago which hurt them. She requested more of a "comfort zone" so
this does not occur again.
Councilmember Carmody asked if a decision can be tabled to later in the meeting so more
information can be provided by the City Assessor. Councilmember Nichols concurred with this
suggestion.
Councilmember Carmody noted that an increase of 22% is quite high considering nothing has been
done to change the building. Mr. Bradley stated he would accept a 7.4% increase.
A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Mann to table
consideration of 1600 -67th Avenue North, PID #35- 119 -21 -11 -0012, until 9 p.m. tonight passed
unanimously.
The City Manager advised that with more complicated cases such as this, negotiations can occur •
between now and the Board of Equalization meeting.
Councilmember Hilstrom requested information specific to past tax abatements and impact.
C. Polo Investment CompanySRobert H Bradley), Vacant Land, PID 435- 119 -21 -11 -0002
Mr. Bradley advised this is a 3.5 acre vacant parcel with a proposed increase of 22% but he has
received a letter from the City to purchase the property for $350,000.
Councilmember Hilstrom asked if Mr. Bradley had accepted the offer. Mr. Bradley stated he
rejected the offer.
Councilmember Hilstrom asked, if the vaulation is $389,000, would he be willing to sell the property
for less than that amount. Mr. Bradley stated he might and is waiting for a purchase agreement.
Councilmember Carmody noted that due to the decrease to a valuation of $389,900, it is no longer
a 22% increase.
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The City Manager noted a conversation indicating the asking price for this property is in the $5 per
square foot range which is well above the suggested valuation.
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A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to support an
valuation of $389,900 for PID 435- 119 -21 -11 -0002, based on the rationale that this includes a
recommendation for reduction, passed unanimously.
D. Robert E. and Margaret L. Davis 5415 Fremont Avenue North PID #01- 118 -21 -33 -0162
Robert and Margaret Davis were not present. To allow an opportunity for them to attend, Council
determined to delay consideration until later in the meeting.
E. William R. Kenny, 7036 Willow Lane North, PID 425- 119 -21 -44 -0023
William R. Kenny, 7036 Willow Lane North, thanked the Board for the opportunity to appear
regarding this issue. He explained he owns an unusual property with 22 feet of river frontage and
asserted that part of the problem in determining valuation is that the year built is incorrect. He
advised his house, formerly owned by Robert and Erma Sheer, was constructed on an existing
basement in 1958, and is significantly older than others in the neighborhood. Mr. Kenny explained
a building permit was not pulled so it is difficult to determine age, but the basement is at least ten
years older than the home.
Councilmember Mann noted Mr. Kenny purchased in 1991 for $109,000 and asked if he does not
believe the value has increased to $110,200. Mr. Kenny stated this is a significantly older house
with brick deterioration problems. Since the brick cannot be replaced, he questioned whether the
property itself is increasing in value. Also, there is a slope towards the outside of the house which
he believes effects marketability.
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Councilmember Mann inquired if the slope of the house appeared after Mr. Kenny purchased the
property. Mr. Kenny answered it did not.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mann to support a valuation of $110,200 for 7036 Willow
Lane N., PID #25- 119 -21 -44 -0023.
Mr. Kenn pointed out the Kenny p comparable homes used by the City Assessor were newer homes and he
believes a better comparison is the similar next door home (which has larger river frontage) which
sold in July of 1995 for $93,000.
Councilmember Hilstrom asked if the year built is indicated on the title. Mr. Kenny advised he
purchased the home on a contract for deed.
Councilmember Cam, -)dy pointed out that most buyers do not purchase a home based on the year
built but, rather, based on the condition of the property and square footage. She noted Mr. Kenny
purchased this property in 1991 for $109,000 and now it is valued at $110,200.
Councilmember Carmody seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
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F. Richard J. Armstrong. 5602 Logan Avenue North, PID #02- 118 -21 -41 -0076
Richard J. Armstrong, 5602 Logan Avenue North, reviewed the City Assessor's memorandum
regarding his property, attempts to contact him, and desire to inspect his property since it currently
has an assumed value due to lack of response to requests for inspection. He asserted his property
has been excessively evaluated, knowingly, by the City Assessor's Office for a number of years. Mr.
Armstrong stated in the middle of March, he obtained data on the sales of all properties in his area
on Logan Avenue noting the average price of a home such as his is $65,370. He reviewed specific
details regarding these types of homesteads relating to the square footage, type of lot, size of garage,
etc.
Mayor Kragness reviewed the dates of sales on the comparison being reviewed by Mr. Armstrong
and pointed out the most recent is May of 1995.
Mr. Armstrong continued to review comparable sales, dates of sale, and purchase price.
A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to support a
valuation of $93,500 for 5602 Logan Avenue North, PID #02- 118 -21 -41 -0076, and direct staff to
schedule an internal inspection passed unanimously.
Councilmember Nichols asked Mr. Armstrong if he would make the property available for
inspection. Mr. Armstrong assured the Board he would.
It was noted if the Board moves to not change a valuation, then the only option after tonight is to .
appeal to the County Board. Internal staff is unable to revaluate based on inspection.
The City Manager noted if staff reviewed the property, they would make a recommendation to the
County for a reduction, if applicable. The City Assessor noted any new inspection will be used for
future valuations.
G. Ahmed Omar, 5201 Drew Avenue North PID #10- 118-21- 12- 0020
Ahmed Omar, 5201 Drew Avenue North, was not present.
A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to support a
valuation of $72,100 for 5201 Drew Avenue North, and allow Mr. Omar to appeal to the County
Board passed unanimously.
D. Robert E. and Margaret L Davis 5415 Fremont Avenue North PID #01- 118 -21 -33 -0162
Robert E. and Margaret L. Davis were still not in attendance.
A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to support a
valuation of $81,900 for 5415 Fremont Avenue North, and allow them to appeal to the County Board
passed unanimously.
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APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITHOUT APPOINTMENTS
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A. Michael Masica. 5006 Lilac Drive North. PID #10- 118 -21 -13 -0031
Michael Masica, 5006 Lilac Drive North, explained he purchased this home three years ago and
believes the proposed valuation increase of $9,000 is too high because the house faces Highway 100
and this aspect only received a reduction of 3 %. He advised that the valuation for last year was
$66,100 and now is proposed to increase to $75,300. Mr. Masica advised regarding noise from
trains, vehicles, and air traffic. He stated he purchased this property from a widow in 1993 for
$67,900 because she was unable to care for upkeep and he has not made any improvements. Mr.
Masica stated he purchased this home based on location and work accessibility.
Mayor Kragness stated Highway 100, the airport, and railroad were in place when the home was
purchased so noise is not a new factor. Mr. Masica agreed but commented on the increase in traffic
levels on Highway 100.
Councilmember Hilstrom requested details on the comparisons used to determine this valuation. Mr.
Masica stated one was a HUD home.
Councilmember Carmody noted there was an average increase of 4% on residential homes and
questioned why this one increased more. The City Assessor stated he was unable to review
information on this property since Mr. Masica just called late this afternoon and the valuation was
computer generated.
Councilmember Hils asked sked Mr. Masica if he would be agreeable to an internal inspection. Mr.
Masica answered affirmatively.
A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Nichols to approve a
valuation of $75,300 for 5006 Lilac Drive North, PID #10- 118 -21 -13 -0031, and direct staff to
schedule an internal inspection passed unanimously.
B. Donna Siska, 5455 Brooklyn Boulevard
Donna Siska, 5455 Brooklyn Boulevard, asked why there was such a terrific increase in property
values in one year.
The City Assessor explained sale prices increased throughout Brooklyn Center and while there had
been a period of relative stability the last few years, this year showed a significant shift in what
properties sold for. Therefore, an increase was necessary to stay within State -set parameters. He
noted that some residents may have been pleased to see their property valuations increase; however,
the other side is higher taxes.
Ms. Siska asked where the additional millions of dollars generated by higher taxes is going.
Councilmember Carmody explained the process of the City's budgeting process and areas which are
included. Mayor Kragness pointed out the valuation is for taxes payable in 1997, not 1996.
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Ms. Siska asked if there is a "grandfather clause" in Brooklyn Center to protect seniors, living on •
fixed incomes, from taxes rising unreasonably high in one year. The City Assessor informed there
was discussion about this option at the State Legislature but the bill did not pass. He informed
regarding other refund programs specifically targeted to delay increases to those who cannot afford
it.
Ms. Siska expressed her concern about this trend and advised that she is working a part-time job at
minimum wage so it becomes very discouraging for seniors when taxes are increased. Mayor
Kragness noted the City Assessor must abide by State Statutes and urged Ms. Siska to contact and
encourage her senators and legislators to support that type of legislation.
Councilmember Nichols agreed with Mayor Kragness that seniors need to become involved and talk
with their senators and legislators. He commented on the negative impact of increased taxes
resulting in seniors having to move out of their homes.
Ms. Siska commented on other discussions about instituting a "freeze" on tax and other cost
increases for seniors. Mayor Kragness noted the amount of affordable homes in Brooklyn Center
and ability for first -time buyers, with the lower interest rate, to purchase a higher -priced home.
Ms. Siska stated her support for a senior tax protection system and to have spread the tax increase
over more than one year.
APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITH APPOINTMENT - CONTINUED
B. Robert H. Bradley, 1600 -67th Avenue N PID #35- 119 -21 -11 -0012
The City Manager reviewed data provided to the Council regarding Mr. Bradley's property and
previous abatement approved.
The City Assessor provided a more detailed review of the valuations and percentages of increase
which indicated other properties that received a similar increase.
Mr. Bradley asserted "two wrongs do not make a right" and reiterated the negative impact higher
taxes will have on the ability to rent industrial space competitively with other communities. The
City Assessor stated other city's taxes and assessments are likely to be different for 1997, as is under
discussion tonight.
Mr. Bradley stated his per square footage taxes today are $1.40 and next year will be $1.70. The
City Assessor reviewed the requirement for valuations. Mr. Bradley pointed out this is a 19 -year -old
industrial building in a neighborhood that is not improving due to theft. The City Assessor explained
that values are not affected until occupancy is also impacted.
Councilmember Carmody questioned abatements which were considered. The City Assessor
reviewed the abatement calculations and explained the primary difference between now and then is
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that occupancy has significantly improved which is evident in that speculative industrial space is
• once again being constructed. It was noted this building was highly occupied during pervious times
and one consideration is that the owner is the major tenant.
Councilmember Carmody stated several years ago there were several abatements which significantly
impacted the Brooklyn Center School District's budget and questioned if this is the same area. The
City Assessor stated he would have to study the files for that particular year but assumes the
abatements were scattered and perhaps more in the office and commercial properties rather than
industrial. He commented on the additional impact of falling outside State guidelines and loss of
State Aids.
Mr. Bradley asserted that many building owners will share his concern once they view the valuation
cards and realize the tax increase. The City Assessor explained the process used for tax abatement
which results in shifting taxes to other properties. Mr. Bradley stated in the past, he has been able
to reach an agreement with the Assessor prior to the abatement going into court.
Councilmember Nichols noted that if a property tax is reduced, the budget still needs the funds so
the tax portion is spread out onto other properties. The City Assessor indicated this is correct and
can sometimes be addressed by "belt tightening" but if not possible, falls to other properties.
A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Mann to support a
• valuation of $3,559,000 for 1600 -67th Avenue N., PID #35- 119 -21 -11 -0012, based on the following
rationale:
1) No other businesses are present to raise similar objection,
2) The proposed valuation increase is not out of line based on comparable, and
3) Lack of written documentation by Mr. Bradley to substantiate his assertions.
Motion passed unanimously.
APPEARANCES BY TAXPAYERS WITHOUT APPOINTMENTS - CONTINUED
C. Dan Remiarz. 6201 June Avenue North
Dan Remiarz, 6201 June Avenue North, stated he did some improvements and does not object to the
proposed increase but is surprised, disappointed, and appalled that neither assessor lives in Brooklyn
Center. He asserted that valuations from community to community are not equal and the City
Assessor should live in Brooklyn Center.
Councilmember Nichols noted that this issue, as it relates to public employees and teachers, was
addressed in the courts and not supported. Mr. Remiarz asserted this is not true in the City of
Minneapolis.
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D. Richard Drummon 5338 Morgan Avenue North
Richard Drummon, 5338 Morgan Avenue North, stated he lives one -half a block from Minneapolis •
and has witnessed a lot of deterioration with neighboring properties and crime. Also, he owns a
smaller home with an alley and believes it has experienced devaluation based on these conditions.
E. Chuck Hurley, 7013 Humboldt Avenue North
Chuck Hurley, 7013 Humboldt Avenue North, stated he hopes his valuation continues to increase
and expressed his appreciation to Senior Appraiser DaBruzzi. He stated he disagrees with a 7.3%
increase since he has only done cosmetic improvements such as siding and eves, and the other
improvements were Code improvements. Mr. Hurley noted the average increase is only 4 %.
Mayor Kragness noted the overall increase in valuations is based on the type of home involved. Mr.
Hurley stated he did construct a deck but the valuation contained the incorrect size (correct size is
IT by 12' not 12' by 16').
Councilmember Carmody stated she lives in this area and her property valuation increased by over
5 %. She asked if this area increased more than other areas of Brooklyn Center. The Senior
Appraiser explained in the northeast neighborhood, the overall percentage was 4 %. But, the area
east of Highway 252 had factors included in past years that had to be excluded which dropped their
value and reduced the overall percentage for the entire area. Therefore, a 5% increase in Mr.
Hurley's area was common.
The City Assessor noted the land values were reviewed and Mr. Hurley's increased which impacted •
the higher percentage.
Mr. Hurley stated he does not object to an increase of assessed value at a fair rate, not an outlandish
rate.
F. George B. Morrow, 7212 Willow Lane North PID #25- 119 -21 -41 -0037
Mr. Morrow reappeared before the Board and stated that after listening to other resident's statements,
he wonders why a motion is not made to hold this year's valuations based on the valuation of last
year. He requested a freeze on valuation until something is figured out with the State Legislature
which could take five to six years.
Mayor Kragness commented it behooves all residents to attend those legislative meetings to make
them aware of this important issue.
Mr. Morrow encouraged the Mayor and Council to use their power to get something done.
CONSIDERATION OF WRITTEN APPEALS
The City Assessor reviewed the written appeal from Elsie R. Hawthorne, 5706 Logan Avenue North,
PID #02- 118 -21 -14 -0002, and read it into the record. It was noted that Ms. Hawthorne is out of
town and requests the ability to maintain the right to appeal to County Board of Equalization.
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A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to support a
valuation of $65,900 for 5706 Logan Avenue North, PID 902- 118 -21 -14 -002, and to attach Ms.
Hawthorne's letter to the formal record passed unanimously.
MOTION TO AFFIRM THE BALANCE OF THE ASSESSMENT
A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the
balance of the 1996 assessment and accept the City Assessor's recommendation on the properties
appearing at the Board passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adjourn the
meeting at 9:15 p.m. passed unanimously.
City Clerk Mayor
Recorded and transcribed by:
Carla Wirth
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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 22, 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 Debra Hilstrom, Kathleen Carmody, Kristen Mann, and
Charles F. Nichols, Sr. Also present were City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Director of Public
Services Diane Spector, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary Carla Wirth.
OPENING CEREMONIES
A flag ceremony was conducted by Boy Scout Troop #575.
INVOCATION
Ulyssess Boyd offered the invocation.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Carmody reported on the Peace Garden which has been started by Evergreen School
and thanked those involved.
Mayor Kragness introduced Senator Don Kramer who was in attendance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Nichols to approve the
April 22, 1996, agenda and consent agenda with the removal of 9b passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
APRIL 8 1996 - REGULAR SESSION
A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Nichols to approve the
minutes of April 8, 1996, regular session as printed passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 96 -86
Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 1996 -13, PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT AT GRANDVIEW,
GARDEN CITY, KYLAWN, MARLIN, RIVERDALE AND WEST PALMER LAKE PARKS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles
Nichols and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 96-87
Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
NOS. 1996-01,02, AND 03, CONTRACT 1996 -B, ORCHARD LANE EAST, NEIGHBORHOOD
STREET, UTILITY, AND STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles
Nichols and the. motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -88
Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS FOR ONE (1) HOPPER -TYPE SANDER, ONE (1) FRONT
SNOW PLOW, ONE (1) UNDERBODY PLOW AND ONE (1) HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles
Nichols and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 96-89
Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
NO. 1995-04, CONTRACT 1996 -I, LIFT STATION NO. 1, AND FORCE MAIN REPLACEMENT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles
Nichols and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 96-90
Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
NO. 1993 -18, CONTRACT 1996 -J, BOB CAHLANDER PARK AND RIDE LANDSCAPING
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles
• Nichols and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -91
Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND APPROVING
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS ON IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 1996 -10, 53RD AVENUE, FROM XERXES AVENUE TO UPTON AVENUE,
AND XERXES AVENUE, FROM 49TH AVENUE TO 53RD' AVENUE, STREET
IMPROVEMENTS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles
Nichols and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 96-92
Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT APPEAL ON
BROOKDALE TOWERS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles
Nichols and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 96-
93
Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATION FOR SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY RETAINING
WALL, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1996 -14, CONTRACT 1996 -F
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles
Nichols and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-94
Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING AND CONGRATULATING SUE LACROSSE AS THE
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER, FIRST QUARTER 1996,
AND CONGRATULATING ALL FIRST QUARTER NOMINEES
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Charles
Nichols and the motion passed unanimously.
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PROCLAMATION .
Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following proclamation and moved its adoption:
PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 30, 1996 AS GILBERT D. ENGDAHL DAY
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing proclamation was duly seconded by member Charles
Nichols and the motion passed unanimously.
LICENSES
A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Nichols to approve the
following list of licenses passed unanimously.
AMUSEMENT DEVISE - OPERATOR
Fuddruckers 5800 Shingle Creek Parkway
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
Advanced Energy Services, Inc. 3650 Annapolis Lane, Suite 105
Air Conditioning Associates 690 Pierce Butler Route
Delmar Furnace Exchange, Inc. 4080 83rd Ave. N.
Flare Heating & A/C, Inc. 903 Plymouth Ave. N., Suite 104
Modern Heating & A/C, Inc. 2318 First Street NE
Northstar Heating & Air 3298 78th Street E
Northwest Sheetmetal Co. 2136 Wabash Ave.
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP CLASS A
Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth 6121 Brooklyn Blvd.
Brookdale. Ford, Inc. 2500 County Road 10
R.L. Brookdale Motors, Inc. 6801 Brooklyn Blvd.
Iten Chevrolet Company 6701 Brooklyn Blvd.
Bob Ryan Oldsmobile 6700 Brooklyn Blvd.
RENTAL DWELLINGS
Initial:
Robert VanderShaaf 5400 -02 Russell Ave. N.
Renewal:
Earle Brown Farm Apartments Earle Brown Farm Apartments
Boulevard Properties 5837 Brooklyn Blvd.
ROI Properties 7109 -13 Unity Ave. N.
PRESENTATION
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Employee of the Quarter Award to Sue LaCrosse
• Mayor Kragness thanked Sue LaCrosse for her contribution as an employee and presented her with
the Employee of the Quarter Award.
OPEN FORUM
Mayor Kragness noted the Council had received one request to use the open forum session this
evening.
Senator Don Kramer, Senate District 47, reviewed a letter to the editor which he submitted
regarding the Shingle Creek Ponding Project. He stated Governor Carlson's original bonding request
was for $482 million. After sifting through over $1.2 billion in bonding requests, the Legislature
passed a bonding bill for $522 million. Unfortunately, this amount was higher than the maximum
Governor Carlson wished to support to obtain a AAA bond rating which would save the State $5
million in interest payments over the life of the bonds. The Governor used the line item veto to bring
the bonding bill back into line with what he believes Minnesota can afford.
Senator Kramer asserted if the pond was not tied in with two other Hennepin County projects, he
believes the Governor would not have vetoed the bill. He stated the Ponding Project would create
ponds to collect rainwater runoff from the Brookdale area to prevent the pollution of Shingle Creek.
Councilmember Nichols questioned Senator Kramer's indication there are still alternative means of
funding. Senator Kramer explained he will have to do further research, but alternatives would be
• a Watershed District tax, DNR funds, waivers granted, etc. Or, it could be included in the next
bonding issue. Senator Kramer stated his intention to continue to pursue funding for this project.
Mayor Kragness extended the Council's deep appreciation for his work on this issue.
PUBLIC HEARING VACATING PART OF A STREET EASEMENT (JAIMES CIRCLE NORTH
IN REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO 1482 HENNEPIN COUNTY MINNESOTA
The City Manager advised this ordinance was first read on March 25, 1996, published in the City's
official newspaper on April 3, 1996, and is offered this evening for public hearing and second
reading. He explained this subdivision provided for the subsequent site approval of a Denny's
Restaurant adjacent to the hotel and advised staff recommends consideration of the proposed
ordinance be tabled to the May 13, 1996, meeting since all of the applicant's paperwork has not been
submitted at this time.
A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Mann to open the public
hearing at 7:13 p.m. passed unanimously.
PUBLIC INPUT
No one appeared to address this proposed ordinance.
A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to close the
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public hearing at 7:13 p.m. passed unanimously. .
A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to table
consideration of An Ordnance Vacating Part of a Street Easement (James Circle North) in Registered
Land Survey No. 1482, Hennepin County, Minnesota, to the May 13, 1996, Council meeting passed
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN ORDNANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 95 -02
EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM ON THE SITING OF ADULT ESTABLISHMENTS
The City Manager advised this ordinance was first read on March 25, 1996, published in the City's
official newspaper on April 3, 1996, and is offered this evening for a public hearing and second
reading.
A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to open the
public hearing at 7:15 p.m. passed unanimously.
PUBLIC INPUT
No one appeared to address this proposed ordinance.
A motion by Councilmember Nichols and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to close the public
hearing at 7:15 p.m. passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 96 -04 •
Member Debra Hilstrom introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 95-02 EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM
ON THE SITING OF ADULT ESTABLISHMENTS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen
Carmody and passed unanimously.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
UPDATE ON MOBILE DIGITAL TERMINALS FOR POLICE SQUADS
The City Manager indicated the software for the Mobile Digital Terminals for the police squads is
currently being tested and it is anticipated installation will begin mid -May. The computer aided
dispatch portion of the system that is located within the police operations in City Hall has gone live.
UPDATE ON BITUMINOUS CONTRACTING
This item was tabled upon adoption of the agenda.
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ADJOURNMENT
i A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Nichols to adjourn the
meeting at 7:18 p.m. passed unanimously.
City Clerk Mayor
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
SPECIAL WORK SESSION
APRIL 29, 1996
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in special work 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.
Councilmember Charles F. Nichols, Sr. was excused from tonight's meeting. Also present were City
Manager Michael J. McCauley, Community Development Director Brad Hoffinan, Community
Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, and Council Secretary Carla Wirth.
FACILITATED COUNCIL WORKSHOP
• The City Manager advised Mr. Neu is available on June 15 or 22. Due to vacation and other
scheduling conflicts, the Council requested the City Manager determine if Mr. Neu is available an
afternoon and evening, rather than a weekend.
DISCUSS USE OF CDBG FUNDS
The Community Development Specialist provided a brief history of the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) program, eligible activities, and what Brooklyn Center has been doing over
the past several years with an emphasis on housing rehabilitation.
The Community Development Director explained CDBG started as a grant program with the
objective of getting money into the housing stock for rehabilitation without the opportunity to use
the funds for speculation. But, the CDBG program has now developed into somewhat of a loan
program.
Concilmember Hilstrom inquired regarding the number of CDBG recipients who are also recipients
of first -time home buyer program funds. The Community Development Specialist stated he also
shares this concern and believes there are some involved in both programs.
The City Manager pointed out in three years, about $250,000 per year will be received for eligible
allocation. He commented on focus topics and issues related to endowment, condemnation, and
loans for repayment. It was noted that rehabilitation projects could be shifted to the County which
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would free -up City staff time. He asked if the Council wishes to continue the current programs or
have staff research with the County the option of targeting specific neighborhoods to provide a focus 0
and concentration to neighborhood improvement and redevelopment, as opposed to isolated scattered
site improvements.
Discussion ensued regarding the issues involved with changing the focus of CDBG use to target
specific neighborhoods while still being able to address situations involving one junk house in a
block of nicer homes. The "strings" attached to CDBG use which makes it difficult to find qualified
uses was noted.
The Community Development Specialist explained the option of removing blighted properties and
selling the property at market price compared to other programs which would better benefit low- to
moderate - income residents.
The Community Development Director commented the issue is if Brooklyn Center is doing nothing
but slum and blight rehabilitation, which may establish a precedent the County would be concerned
about.
The City Manager asked if the Council would like staff to research the option to refocus the use of
CDBG and determine priorities, to hold another hearing, and reallocate funds.
Councilmember Carmody pointed out an area in the southeast section of Brooklyn Center which she
supported to target with CDBG funds. The City Manager suggested an option of removing several •
houses between Camden Avenue and 4th Street and creating a housing opportunity on the parkway
which provides some replacement as well as an "anchor" in that neighborhood. It was noted this is
the same area which constantly receives compliance orders. Councilmember Carmody suggested
a backup area would be June and 69th Avenues.
Councilmember Hilstrom indicated support to shift the focus from scattered site rehabilitation to a
target area and suggested staff prepare a recommendation on areas which can be targeted that will
comply with Hennepin County guidelines and qualify for funding. Councilmember Mann concurred.
The City Manager suggested a public hearing be scheduled in May to revise the allocation of CDBG
funds for use in 1997.
The Community Development Specialist recommended if the Council reduces rehab funds, the
elderly rehab projects not be eliminated.
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Councilmember Hilstrom suggested
�a the use of scattered site acquisition funds be considered for any
eligible home within a targeted area.
Council consensus was reached to consider a CDBG reallocation of $60,000 for the Rehab Loan
Program, $6,000 for the H.O.M.E. Program, and add $109,000 for scattered sites acquisition. These
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reallocations will be considered at a public hearing with the possibility of some future adjustments.
It was also agreed to consider focusing CDBG funds at 53rd Avenue as a target area and 69th
Avenue as a backup target area, and to direct staff to approach Hennepin County about assuming
rehab projects with the understanding Brooklyn Center will comply with the County's program
guidelines. It was also agreed to reconsider the endowment issue and if focusing the money to a
target area, then the Council will consider the option of condemnation, if deemed necessary.
Councilmember Hilstrom suggested the area off 63rd Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard as another
target area option.
The City Manager advised staff 'is also considering how Tax Increment Financing (TIF) can be
incorporated as one of the "building blocks" into this type of rehabilitation program.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to adjourn the
meeting at 8:40 p.m. passed unanimously.
City Clerk Mayor
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Charlie Hansen, Finance Director C H
DATE: May 6, 1996
SUBJECT: Resolution Acknowledging a Gift from the Lions Club of
Brooklyn Center for the Senior Transportation Program
and Amending the 1996 General Fund Budget
The attached resolution recognizes a donation and amends the 1996 budget to increase the
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estimated revenues and the Social Services Division appropriations by the amount of the donation.
The City Charter allows the City Council to increase the budget, but only if there are actual
revenue increases to offset the increased appropriations.
During deliberations for the 1996 budget, the City Council reduced the requested amount for
Senior Transportation from $11,598 to $10,181 as part of an overall reduction of $50,000 in
social services spending. The Council recommended that the seniors do some private fund raising
to make up the difference. This $200 donation represents one successful effort to raise money for
the program.
adoption: Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING A GIFT FROM THE LIONS CLUB OF
BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
AND AMENDING THE 1996 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
WHEREAS, the Lions Club of Brooklyn Center has presented the City a gift of two
hundred dollars ($200) and has designated that it be used for the senior transportation program;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council is appreciative of the gift and commends the Lions
Club of Brooklyn Center for its civic efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, to acknowledge the gift with gratitude and amend the 1996 General
Fund Budget as follows:
1. Increase estimated revenues for the following line item:
General Fund Revenues - Donations $200
2. Increase the appropriation for the following line item:
Social Services Division, Senior Transportation $200
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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BROOKLYN CENTER
POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICE
MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Scott Kline, Chief of Police
DATE: May 6, 1996
SUBJECT: Mobile Computing Device (MCD) Project
The police department has satisfactorily completed the hardware testing of the Badger GT -486N,
the selected unit as the MCD. The police department is requesting to purchase ten of the Badger
GT -486N units, as approved in the 1996 budget. The police department is also requesting one-
third of the cost towards a unit for LOGIS. The cost of the LOGIS unit is shared among the three
cities that are part of this joint project.
Attached is the resolution for the final approval for the purchase of the mobile units.
Attachment
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• adoption: Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF BADGER GT -486N
RUGGED COMPUTERS AS MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICES (MCD'S)
WHEREAS, the Mobile Computing Device (MCD) project is a joint project with the
cities of Brooklyn Center, Golden Valley, and St. Louis Park; and
WHEREAS, a LOGIS Bid Proposal was done (contract number MDT9501) and an
unanimous decision was made to select Badger Computers as the vendor for the MCD units; and
WHEREAS, the city council authorized the purchase of MOD's under resolution
number 95 -172; and
WHEREAS, an appropriation of $75,020 was approved in the 1996 budget for the
purchase ofMCD's and mounts; and
• WHEREAS, the price for the purchase of ten (10) units and one -third the cost of a
unit for LOGIS is $72,305; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that:
1. The purchase of ten (10) Badger GT -486N computers and one -third the'cost
of a unit for LOGIS under the bid proposal (contract number MDT9501) in
the amount of $72,305 be made.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
. and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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City of Brooklyn Center
Memorandum
TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Kelli Wick, Human Resources /Purchasing Technician
DATE: May 6, 1996
SUBJECT: 1996 City Auction
As in the past, items that are going to be auctioned must be declared surplus property by the
City Council. Attached is a copy of a Resolution declaring such property surplus.
If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you.
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• adoption: Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS PROPERTY
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the list
of property on file with the Deputy City Clerk is hereby declared surplus property and is hereby
authorized for public sale at the annual City auction to be held on May 18, 1996.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
• and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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• Auction List, 1996
Auction List
1996
Item Description Case #
100 White and neon yellow bike 91 -10544
101 Dyno chrome bike 93 -09648
102 Magna Fugitive 16" Girl's 95 -01960
103 Vista Esquire 27" 10 speed Men's 95 -02699
104 Huffy Stalker 26" 18 speed Men's 95 -04189
105 Magna 26 " 10 speed 95 -04282
106 Kent Fun Time 18" Girl's 95 -04624
107 Freespirit 20" boys 95 -05147
108 Huffy 26" 10 speed boys 95 -05525
109 Magna Fugitive 26" Girl's 95- 05693
110 Columbia Sweet Miss 20" Girl's 95 -05968
111 Kent Fusion 20" 5 speed 95 -06000
112 Murray Camp Pacific 20" 95 -06001
• 113 Schwinn Spirit 26" 10 speed 95 -06295
114 Bianchi 27" 95 -06780
115 Huffy Timber 27" men's 95 -06780
116 Huffy Free Spirit 24" Girl's 95 -06780
117 Murray Sebring 26" 95 -07065
118 Centurion 26" Girl's 95 -07065
119 Murray 20" BMX 95 -07342
120 Columbia Boy's 20" 95 -07487
121 Murray Rock Point 26" 95 -07495
122 Huffy Sweet Style 26" 10 speed 95 -07600
123 Raleigh Record 27" 95 -07653
124 Unknown make 26" 10 speed 95 -08097
125 Penny's slight weight 26" 95 -08214
126 Schwinn varsity 26" 95 -08373
127 Schwinn 26" 95 -08397
128 Raleigh 26" 95 -08485
129 Raleigh 26" 95 -08606
130 Performer 20" BMX 95 -08665
131 West Point 26" 95 -08705
132 Murray 24" 95 -09021
133 Huffy Power System 16" BMX 95 -09066
134 Columbia 26" 3 speed 95 -09104
• 135 Murray Fox River 26" 95 -09246
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Item Descriptio n Case #
136 Dyno VFR 20" 95 -09377
137 Columbia Bromleigh 26" 3 speed 95 -09795
138 Huffy 26" 12 speed 95 -09795
139 Unknown make 26" 95- 09795
140 Huffy Capri 24" 10 speed 95 -09830
141 Diamond Back Curca 26" 12 speed 95 -09861
142 Pacific Precision Drive 20" 5 speed 95 -09861
143 Schwinn Sprint 26" 10 speed 95 -10057
144 Huffy 20" BMX 95 -10095
145 Schwinn 26" 10 speed 95 -10218
146 Charger 26" 10 speed 95 -10549
147 Huffy Rock Trail 26" 10 speed 95 -10555
148 Huffy 20" 95 -10628
149 Unknown make 20" BMX 95 -10636
150 Huffy Pacific Waves 20" 95 -10638
151 Randor Galaxy 26" 10 speed 95 -10638
152 Huffy Ultimate 26" 10 speed 95 -10638
153 Delta 26" 95 -10845
® 154 Unknown make 24" 95 -11090
155 Columbia Torpedo 26" 95 -11384
156 Motobecane Mirage 26" 10 speed 95 -11415
157 Piranha 95 -11498
158 Magna Double Divide 95 -11544
159 Roadmaster Javelin 26" 15 speed 95- 11691,
160 Schwinn High Plains 20" 95 -11894
161 Unknown brand 18" 95 -11936
162 Roadmaster 20" BMX *95 -12059
163 Fuki Traveler 20" 10 speed 95 -12238
164 Glacier Point Magna 18" 95 -12390
165 Murray Fox River 95 -12492
166 Schwinn Jet Fire 95 -12530
167 Magna 18 speed 95 -12555
168 JC Penney Racer 26" 10 speed 95 -12564
169 Huffy Whitehawk 24" 10 speed 95 -12594
170 Huffy Whiteheet 26" 95 -12904
171 K -Mart All Pro 26" 5 speed 95 -12904
172 Sears 20" 95 -12905
173. Huffy Street Challenger 20" BMX 95 -12909
174 Unknown make 12" 95 -1952
175 Iverson Grand Sport 20" 10 speed 95 -12976
176 Unknown make 26" 10 speed 95- 12994
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Item Description Case #
177 Unknown make 24" 10 speed 95 -13075
178 Huffy Yosemite 26" 18 speed 95 -13308
179 Huffy Stone MTN 26" 18 speed 95 -13318
180 Huffy Omni 10 95 -13374
181 Magna Glacier Point 95 -13374
182 Roadmaster 95 -13374
183 Huffy Ultima 95 -13377
184 Schwinn Varsity 26" 10 speed 95 -13533
185 Huffy 26" 10 speed 95 -13536
186 Huffy Summerset 26" 10 speed 95- 13588.
187 Huffy 17" 95 -13609
188 Huffy Canyon 20" 95 -13709
189 Magna Fugitive 16" BMX 95 -13889
190 Schwinn Breeze 26" 3 speed 95 -13900
191 All Pro 26" 10 speed 95 -13994
192 Raleigh Talon 26" 21 speed 95 -14134
193 Schwinn 16" 1 speed 95 -14552
194 Schwinn 26" 95 -14610
• 195 Schwinn 26" 10 speed 95 -14618
196 Murray 26" 10 speed 95 -14949
197 Fuji 28" 12 speed 95 -15028
198 Huffy Roadmaster 27" 95 -15029
199 Schwinn 10 speed 95 -15138
200 Schwinn 16" 1 speed 95 -15192
201 Hedstrom 20" 95 -15360
202 Open Road 26" 95 -15511
203 Columbia 26" 15 speed 95 -15718
204 Murray Spectra 24" 95 -16122
205 Marray Obsession 26" 10 speed 95 -16403
206 Peugeot HLF Marseille 27" 10 speed 95 -16048
207 Galaxy Precision 26" 95 -16461
208 JC Penney 26" 12 speed 95 -16461
209 Firenze 26" 18 speed 95 -16461
210 Unknown make 20" 95 -16488
211 Roadmaster 24" 95 -16488
212 Raleigh Triumph 28" 95 -16497
213 Huffy Vortex 20" 95 -16543
214 Kent Concept 16" 95 -16697
215 Magna 20" 15 speed 95 -16756
216 Huffy 20" 1 speed 95 -16769
217 Murray Obsession 26" 10 speed 95 -16859
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Item Description Case #
218 Sears Free Spirit 26" 3 speed 95 -16927
219 Trendz Nasty 20" 95 -16927
220 Magneet Ascot Sport 26" 1 speed 95 -16927
221 Raleigh Record 24" 10 speed 95 -16927
222 Roadmaster Club Mesa 26" 18 speed 95 -16929
223 Huffy USA 26" 10 speed 95 -17038
224 Breakfree Roadmaster 24" 15 speed 95 -17082
225 Magna Great Divide 24" 95 -17169
226 Huffy Dancin' 20" 95 -17287
227 Holiday 26" 10 speed 95 -17472
228 Huffy Stalker 26" 18 speed 95 -17898
229 Magna Power Climber 24" 10 speed 95 -18184
230 Magna Power Climber 24" 10 speed 95 -18263
231 Huffy Sun Country 26" 3 speed 95 -18311
232 Murray Teamster 20" 95 -18642
233 Huffy Sea Trail 26" 1 speed 95 -19041
234 Magna 26" 10 speed 95 -19722
235 Magna Great Divide 26" 10 speed 95 -19909
236 Unknown make 28" 95 -20020
237 Schwinn Collegiate 28" 95 -20030
238 Huffy 20" 1 speed 95- 20269
239 Schwinn Varsity 26" 10 speed 95 -20269
240 Free Spirit 26" 10 speed 95 -20269
241 Huffy 27" 96 -00050
242 Galaxy II Precision 26" 96 -02281
243 Odessy 20" BMX 96 -02307
244 Black Suit Case 95 -18372
245 Hexen CD Rom 96 -02585
246 Dark Forces CD Rom 96 -02585
247 Aliens DOS CD Rom 96 -02585
248 Relentless CD Rom 96 -02585
249 2 CD's 96 -02585
250 3 CD's 96 -02585
251 2 CD's 96 -02585
252 3 CD's 96 -02585
253 1 CD 96 -02585
254 3 CD's 96 -02585
255 1 Pair Gloves 96 -02585
256 Cat Figurine 95 -19391
• 257 Sony Short Wave Radio 95 -19119
258 Vacuum Bags 95 -18660
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Item Description Case #
259 Coleman Cooler 95 -14495
260 Nike Infant T- shoes, Size 6 96 -00118
261 8 CD's in Black Case 95 -13633
262 Alpine Detachable Face Model 7525 95 -03594
263 Alpine Detachable Face Model 75175 95 -03594
264 Pioneer AM/FM Car Radio 95 -03594
265 JVC Car Stereo 95 -04852
266 Kodak Camera 94- 17915
267 Pioneer Amp Model GM H120 95 -01267
268 2 Pioneer Speakers 95 -01267
269 Sony Car CD Player 95 -01267
270 CD 95 -01267
271 Purse 95 -13649
272 Swimsuit 95 -07665
273 Swimsuit 95 -07665
274 Plastic Tool Box with Miscellaneous Tools 95 -00646
275 U9 Boom Box 95 -08812
276 Black Box with Darts 95 -10107
• 277 Polaroid Camera 93 -09994
278 Pioneer AM/FM Cassette Player 93 -09994
279 2 Jensen 100 Watt Speakers 93 -09994
280 Mobile Authority 800 Watt Amp 93 -09994
281 Rubber Mallet 95 -07225
282 Hydraulic Jack 95 -07225
283 Spinner Wrench 95 -07225
284 Hammer 94 -18898
285 2 Hub Caps 95 -07961
286 3 Hub Caps 95 -12345
287 1 Pair of WoMen's Boots 93 -20305
288 Panasonic CD Player 94 -20339
289 Small Screwdriver 94 -20339
290 1 Pair of Guess Jeans 94 -20339
291 Sweater 94-20339
292 Iron 95- 12813
293 VHS Movie "Blind Side" 96 -01077
294 VHS Movie "Scar Face" 96 -01077
295 VHS Movie "Imitation of Life" 96 -01077
296 Jean Jacket 96 -01077
297 Black Jeans 96 -01077
• 298 Blue Jeans 96 -01077
299 4 CD's 95 -04876
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Item Descriptio Case #
300 4 CD's 95 -04876
301 4 CD's 95 -04876
302 4 CD's 96 -04876
303 White Ball Cap 95 -07299
304 T -Shirt 95 -07299
305 Skirt/Sweater 95 -07299
306 Blue Jeans 95 -07299
307 Phonic Ear with Headphones 95 -10243
308 Phonic Ear with Headphones 95 -10243
309 Phonic Ear with Headphones 95 -10243
310 Fila Jersey 95 -20804
311 Fila Sweatshirt 95 -20804
312 Fila Sweatshirt 95 -20804
313 Black Jeans 95 -20804
314 Belt 95 -20804
315 32 Tapes on Vacation Resorts 92 -08432
316 Tool Box 93 -16793
317 Smith Corona Electric Typewriter 93 -19639
318 Backpack with Stereo Cables 94 -18314
319 Black and Blue Medium Jacket 94 -18314
320 Rockwood Amp 94 -18314
321 CD Case with 16 CD's 94 -18314
322 Pioneer Power Amp 94 -18314
323 Kenwood Power Amp 94 -18314
324 Removeable Sony player front 94 -18314
325 Sony CD Player 94 -18314
326 Pioneer CD Player 94 -18314
327 5 Cassette Tapes 94 -18314
328 Dent Puller 94 -18314
329 Black Case with 10 Cassettes 94 -18314
330 Beatles CD 94 -18314
331 Craig Amp 94 -18314
332 Sony 2 Channel Power Amp 94 -18314
333 Blaupunkt Amp 94 -18314
334 Delco Radio 94 -18314
335 Black Case with Sockets 94 -18314
336 Aluminum Bat 94 -18314
337 3 Oldsmobile Hubcaps 94 -18314
313 8 2 Speakers 94 -18314
• 339 Black and White Bag 95 -06728
340 Corelle Set 93 -19527
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Item Description Case 9
341 2 Boxes Pampers 93 -19527
342 Panasonic Telephone 93 -19527
343 1 CD, Thank You Notes, 2 Bottles Cologne 93 -19527
344 Large piece of Cut Fabric 93 -19527
345 Yellow Shirt 93 -19527
346 Blue Sweat Pants 93 -19527
347 Sweater 93 -19527
348 1 Box of Pampers, Baby Wipes 93 -19527
349 Sweater 93 -19527
350 Sweater 93 -19527
351 Sweater 93-19527
352 Shirt 93 -19527
353 Diaper Covers 93 -19527
354 Men's Briefs 93 -19527
355 Cloth Diapers, Huggies 93 -19527
356 Child's Hooded Jumper 93 -19527
357 Child's Jumper 93 -19527
358 Baby Bottle Scrubber 93- 19527
• 359 GE VCR 94 -14668
360 GE VCR 94 -14668
361 2 Small Purses 91 -03973
362 Nike Air T -Shoes 95 -20643
363 Nike Air T -Shoes 95 -20643
364 Ball Pean Hammer 94- 1211.7
365 Hydraulic Jack 93 -01573
366 Hair Trimmer 93- 12335
367 Blouse 93 -12335
368 Skirt 93 -12335
369 T -Shirt 93 -12335
370 6" Crescent Wrench 95 -17588
371 Hammer 95- 01766
372 Hammer 95 -07868
373 Sweatshirt 93 -05474
374 Jeans 93 -05474
375 3 Pair of Socks 93 -05474
376 Jeans 93 -05474
377 Jeans 93 -05474
378 Aluminum Bat 95 -01265
379 Handbag 93 -16067
380 Child's Shirt and Pants 94 -03550
• 381 Cutters 94 -17146
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Item Description Case #
382 Ratchet 95-02384
383 Cassette Tape 93 -05356
384 Shirt 95- 07491
385 2 CD's 95 -09312
386 Omni Car Stereo 94 -18471
387 Roadstar Car Stereo 94 -18471
388 Sony Car Stereo 94 -18471
389 Pioneer Power Amp 94 -18471
390 Motorola Phone 94 -18471
391 U.S. West Phone 94 -18471
392 Large Blau Speaker 94 -18471
393 Cap 94 -18620
394 Cap 94 -18620
395 Roller Blade Poles 94 -18682
396 Watch 95 -09259
397 Levi Jeans 88 -13801
398 Shirt 88 -13801
399 Slacks 88-13801
400 Jeans 94 -16444
401 Jeans 94 -16444
402 Jeans 94 -16444
403 Jeans 94- 16444
404 Jeans 94 -16444
405 Jeans 94 -16444
406 Curtis Mathis Cassette Deck 94- 13311
407 Car Stereo 95 -04304
408 Black Case with Many Cassettes 95 -04304
409 Sharp VCR 93 -20257
410 Samsung TV 93 -20257
ITEM DESCRIPTION �Al[
500 Xerox 6020 Memory writer Typewriter, Serial # 03C 263493 11889
501 Storage Locker with bins inside
502 3x5 Index card storage = 4 sets (2 drawers each)
503 Tall file cabinet: letter sized + index cards drawers
504 Five drawer metal file cabinet (legal) - Deleted
505 4 drawer metal file cabinet (legal)
• 506 Hanging plans cabinet
507 Traffic Counters with tubes (5) 11916 - 11919; 11571
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ITEMS DESCRIPTION EAN
508 Two drawer file cabinet on wheels (buff) 11619
509 286 computers - harddrives (5)
510 4 keyboards (not compatible with new equipment)
511 Wicker chairs (16)
512 Pine and wicker chairs (2)
513 Antique wood chair from suite (broken back)
514 Lubricant Pump - silver; Model #8569- 4 -M -2; Steward Warner (2)
515 Lubricant Pump - silver; Model #8569- 4 -P -11; Steward Warner
516 Dispersing Nozzle - silver; Model #3685- 7 -M -11; Steward Warner
517 Dispersing Nozzle - silver; Model #3685- 1 -P -8; Steward Warner (2)
518 Dispersing Nozzle - silver; Model #3683 -M -6; Steward Warner
519 Dispersing Nozzle - silver; Model #3685- 1 -H -10; Steward Warner
520 Manual for pumps & nozzles
521 Battery charger; Model #8250; Silver Beauty; 250 amp start
522 Steward Warner Silver Wheel Hose Reels
523 Repair and Parts Manual for Chevrolet Ford Intl. Light Truck (8)
524 Repair Manuals for Ford, Chevrolet A Body Celebrity & Citation
525 Lunch room door; light brown; 3" wide
• 526 Wheelchair - chrome with green pads
527 Neverrust Toolbox; white; fits S 10 or Ranger Pickup
528 Taurus rear seat cushions; blue (4)
529 Rear step bumper; Chev 3/4 Ton
530 Bookcase (brown); 36Hxl2Dx30W; 3 shelf with sliding doors
531 Pickup Box Rack; Fits S -10 Chev or Ford Ranger
532 File two drawers; brown; legal size
533 36" Hydraulic rams with prince hydraulic hand pump & hi /lo jeep (2)
Hydraulic pump with 6" pulley
534 Tool carrier Tool Box; yellow; 4'x24'xl8 ", large opening door
535 Hard hats & liners (2 bags)
536 Protect Air #650; Kennel -acre; dividers from old squad cards (12)
537 Air conditioner, White Westinghouse; light to dark brown front
538 Craftsmen Electric Drill Press Stand; Model #10725630;
539 Unity Spot Lights; Par 36 & Par 46 lamp size; bulbs good (25)
540 Chevrolet/GM Truck/van Jack Kit
541 Assorted Tech /Lauson Parts for .2 cycle engine weedeaters (1 box)
542 6- 12 -24V Assorted light bulbs and seal beams (1 bin)
543 Assorted air filters (Fram) for GM & some Ford engines (1 bin)
544 Motorcraft and Fram filter for Ford 429 gas engine 1975 -1985
545 LF600 -800 Series Trucks (one bin)
• 546 Motor manuals for wiring & vacuum diagrams for domestic cards 1975
& 1979 Eleventh and Thirteenth Edition
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ITEM _# DESC IPTiON EAN
547 Misc. automotive parts (2 bins)
548 Misc. old warning lights, flashers & brackets (1 bin)
549 Van cargo rack city made fit Aerostar (1)
550 Dividers from squad cars - city made /steel /Plexiglass (2)
551 HP Vectra PC w /keyboard & monitor; Serial #2542A01962 10882
552 HP Portable Vectra CS; Serial #2741A16168 w /leather case,
battery charger 11609
553 Stihl Weedwhip; Serial #24926874
554 Stihl Weedwhip; Serial #24926873
555 Victor 1560 Calculator; Serial #39048226 11559
556 Trane Gas Furnace; Model #GSNC0l0EJC23AlAC;
Serial #A- 91D07357; 76,000 BTU /hr.
557 Miscellaneous office /desk equipment.
558 Squad Room Chairs (10)
559 Miscellaneous Chairs; Aqua, Orange Brown, Gray, Blue, Mauve
560 Stool (1)
561 Desk (1)
562 Drafting Table (1)
563 Coat Rack (1)
564 Cash Registers
565 Disco Ball
566 1977 Oldsomobile Vehicle
This list is subject to change. A complete auction list will be available at the City Auction,
Saturday, May 18, 1996.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Myrna Kragness
Councilmember Kathleen Carmody
Councilmember Debra Hilstrom
Councilmember Kristen Mann
Councilmember Charles F. Nichols, Sr.
FROM: Michael I McCauley, City Manager
DATE: April 24, 1996
SUBJECT: Salary Survey
As required by City policy, please find a salary survey ,for Mayor and Council salaries that was
compiled by Ms. Gohman. This salary survey has been forwarded to the Financial Commission as
is also required by City policy.
Attachment
6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 • City Hall & TDD Number (612) 569 -3300
Recreation and Community Center Phone & TDD Number (612) 569 -3400 • FAX (612) 569 -3494
An Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunities Employer
® Salary Survey - Mayor & Council Apr -96
1996 1997
City Population Mayor Council Mayor Council
Apple Valley 39,188 $ 8,400 $ 6,000 $ 8,400 $ 6,000
Blaine 41,658 $ 9,576 $ 7,008 $ 9,864 $ 7,224
Bloomington 86,683 $ 16,000 $ 10,000 $ 16,000 $ 10,000
Brooklyn Ctr 28,484 $ 7,700 $ 5,700 unknown at this time
Brooklyn Park 58,471 $ 13,356 $ 8,904 unknown at this time
Burnsville 54,525 $ 9,240 $ 6,540 $ 9,240 $ 6,540
Coon Rapids 58,991 $ 12,000 $ 9,000 $ 16,000 $ 9,000
Cottage Grove 26,675 $ 7,800 $ 6,000 unknown at this time
Crystal 23,703 $ 7,610 $ 5,813 $ 7,800 $ 6,000
Eagan 54,957 $ 9,000 $ 6,480 $ 9,000 $ 6,480
Eden Prairie 44,189 $ 7,200 $ 6,000 unknown at this time
Edina 46,841 $ 7,000 $ 5,100 $ 7,000 $ 5,100
Fridley 28,104 $ 8,400 $ 6,100 $ 6,900 for councilmember at large, no change 97
Golden Valley 20,947 $ 9,105 $ 6,815 no change proposed at this time
Lakeville 32,978 $ 9,180 $ 7,956 $ 9,444 $ 8,184
Maple Grove 43,542 $ 8,500 $ 6,500 no change proposed at this time
Maplewood 32,903 $ 9,153 $ 8,054 unknown at this time
Minnetonka 49,285 $ . 8,400 $ 5,604 8400 5604
New Hoe 21,651 $ 8,960 $ 6,341 $ 9,219 $ 6,525
Plymouth 57,391 $ 8,600 $ 6,300 $ 8,600 $ 6,300
• Richfield 35,261 $ 7,762 $ 6,025 unknown at this time
Robbinsdale 14,255 $ 7,590 6,072 unknown at this time
Roseville 33,674 $ 7,800 $ 6,000 unknown at this time
Shoreview 25,957 $ . 7,740 $ 5,736 unknown at this time
St. Louis Pk 43,641 $ 10,790 $ 7,202 unknown at this time
Woodbury 28,627 $ 5,600 $ 4,200 $ 5,600 $ 4,200
Average $ . 8,684 $ 6,594
The survey is of metro suburbs over 25,000 in population as listed in group V of the 1995 Stanton Survey.
Also included are our neighboring cities who have a population lower than 25,000.
Population statistics are from the 1996 Directory of League of Minnesota Cities.
City of Brooklyn Center
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Myrna Kragness
Councilmember Kathleen Carmody
Councilmember Debra Hilstrom
Councilmember Kristen Mann
FROM: Financial Commission
DATE: April 11, 1996
SUBJECT: Requested Analysis of Compensation Issues
This memo will summarize the Financial Commission discussion from its February and March
meetings. In these discussions, the commission reviewed the issues referred to them by the City
Council whether changes in the method of providing compensation to City Council Members
should be considered to relate compensation to meeting attendance. Among the options were:
-payment on a per diem basis for meetings attended
-reductions in compensation for non - attendance.
The discussion of these options dealt with a number of implications of trying to tie compensation
to attendance. Those issues included:
-the nature of Council service
-being unprepared at a meeting
*enforcement issues related to determining compensation on some basis other than general
performance of duties or attendance
-not attending an entire meeting
-whether to include commission and special meetings.
Generally, the nature of public service by a Council Member is a complex set of activities that
goes well beyond attendance at City Council meetings. The number and length of meetings
varies. If a compensation plan was tied to meeting attendance, apportionment of compensation
would be difficult. For example, if the Council had two meetings in one month and four in the
• next, would Council Members be paid 50% of their monthly compensation for each of the two
meetings in the one month and 25% of their monthly compensation for each of the meetings in the
6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 • City Hall & TDD Number (612) 569 -3300
Recreation and Community Center Phone & TDD Number (612) 569 -3400 • FAX (612) 569 -3494
An Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunities Employer
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Memorandum to City Council
Page 2
April 11, 1996
following month. Payment per meeting would result in a fluctuating compensation that could be
increased or decreased by calling meetings. Similarly, if meetings were the basis of compensation,
issues would arise in terms of being late or leaving a meeting early. If a meeting lasted one hour,
would it be worth less than a meeting that lasted three hours? But then, if a person missed ten
minutes of a three -hour meeting, would the reduction in compensation be the same as if she/he
missed ten minutes of a one -hour meeting! To tie compensation to meeting attendance in this
fashion would be unworkable.
As part of the Financial Commission discussion, there was discussion regarding experiences at
other cities in trying to deal with this situation. In looking at whether a Council Member should
be disciplined in some fashion, this is generally a matter best left to the City's Charter or City
Council. It would not be a financial issue. Other cities have struggled with trying to devise a
formula dealing with the failure of a Council Member to perform duties and found that quantifying
this for purposes of removing or penalizing a Council Member was too difficult an issue to
resolve. Many issues are raised in this regard relative to illness and fairness in removal of a person
for circumstances beyond the control of the individual Council Member. Also, since Council
• Members are elected, it would be particularly inappropriate to void the electorate's choice except
under the most egregious circumstances. In reviewing this, the Financial Commission would not
be able to identify criteria upon which it would believe a reasonable consensus could be achieved
on providing for a process to deal with failure of a Council Member to perform duties. In any
event an issue relating to removal or censure would best be left to a Charter Commission or City
Council, itself, to define. We would not, however, anticipate that this would be easily
accomplished by either group.
The commission believes that the potential "cure" of trying to fix compensation to attendance is
probably worse than the problem. Also, attendance is generally not a problem and seeking to
structure a formula to address attendance is not responding to a recurring problem in cities. In
the final analysis, Council Member compensation is not intended to provide them with a salary so
much as a recognition of the demands on, their time that go well beyond regularly scheduled
Council meetings. Tying payment to attendance of meetings raises all of the issues detailed above
and creates a whole host of issues that would bog us down trying to answer that question, rather
than using that effort and time to deal with the issues of operating the city.
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Memorandum
To: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager
From: Tom Bublitz, Community Development Specialist �J
Date: May 8, 1996
Subject: Resolution Amending Council Resolution No. 96 -61 Approving Projected Use of
Funds for 1996 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant
Program
As follow -up to the Council work session on the City's Community Development
Block (CDBG) program on April 29, the attached resolution provides for a re-
allocation of the City's 1996 CDBG allocation. Since Hennepin County has not yet
held its public hearing on the County -wide CDBG allocation for cities in the Urban
Hennepin County CDBG program, Brooklyn Center can amend its 1996 CDBG
allocation by resolution without holding an additional public hearing. Following a
public hearing on MarcI7 11, 1996, the City Council approved the following allocation
of CDBG funds for 1996:
• Project Budget
Rehabilitation of Private Property $166,054
Scattered Site Redevelopment 75,000
Household Outside Maintenance
for the Elderly (H. 0. M. E.) 9,000
Total: $250,054
At its April 29,1 996, work session, the City Council agreed on the following re-
allocation of the 1996 CDBG funds:
Project Budge
Rehabilitation of Private Property $ 60,000
Scattered Site Redevelopment 184,054
Household Outside Maintenance
for the Elderly (H.O.M.E.) 6,000
• Total: $250,054
The 1996 CDBG funds become available for use by the City on July 1, 1996.
Additionally, there is still approximately $98,000 from the 1995 CDBG allocation
• Memorandum to Michael J. McCauley
May 9, 1996
Page 2
available for the single - family rehabilitation program, along with approximately $8,000
available from 1995 for the Household Outside Maintenance for the Elderly
(H.O.M.E.) program.
The attached resolution would formally approve the re- allocation of 1996 CDBG
funds as per the Council's direction from the April 29 work session.
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•
Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AMENDING COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 96-61 APPROVING
PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 1996 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center, through execution of a joint cooperation
agreement with Hennepin County, is cooperating in the Urban Hennepin County Community
Development Block Grant program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center developed a proposal for the use of Urban
Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant funds made available to it, and held a
public hearing on March 11, 1996, to obtain the views of citizens on local and Urban Hennepin
County housing and community development needs and priorities regarding the City's proposed use
of $250,054 from the 1996 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant; and
WHEREAS, following the public hearing, the following projects and allocations were
approved:
• Project Budget
Rehabilitation of Private Property $166,054
Scattered Site Redevelopment 75,000
Household Outside Maintenance
for the Elderly (H.O.M.E.) 9,000
Total $250,054
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the Community Development Block
Grant project allocations approved in Resolution No. 96 -61.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center hereby amends Council Resolution No. 96 -61 and approves the following projects
for funding as part of the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant program
and authorizes submittal of the proposal to Hennepin County for review and inclusion in the 1996
Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant program:
Project Budget
Rehabilitation of Private Property $ 60,000
Scattered Site Redevelopment 184,054
Household Outside Maintenance
for the Elderly (H.O.M.E.) _ 6.000
. Total $250,054
• RESOLUTION NO.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 6, 1996
TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Scott Brink, City Engineer�o
SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract, Improvement Project No. 1995 -05,
Contract 1996 -C, 69th Avenue North, Shingle Creek Parkway to Dupont Avenue
North, Street, Bridge Replacement, Roadway, Drainage, and Utility Improvements
Summary Explanation
Bids for Contract 1996 -C were received on May 2, 1996. This contract consists of street,
drainage, bridge replacement and utility improvements for 69th Avenue from Shingle Creek
Parkway to Dupont Avenue North. The bidding results are tabulated as follows:
Bidder Bid Amount
Thomas and Sons Construction $1,826,893.81
C. S. McCrossan Construction, Inc. $1,864,503.35
Northdale Construction $1,871,006.66
Midwest Asphalt $2,048,690.44*
*Corrected from $2,048,774.44
Of the four bids received, the lowest bid of $1,826,893.81 was submitted by Thomas and Sons
Construction, Inc. of Rogers, MN. This is less than the original engineer's estimate of $1,980,000.
Thomas & Sons Construction has experience in performing the various items of work included in this
contract. Thomas and Sons most recently completed neighborhood street and utility improvement
projects in Brooklyn Center the past two years, and is also constructing improvements for the Orchard
Lane East Area Neighborhood Improvement Project. Accordingly, staff recommends acceptance of the
low bid and award of the contract to Thomas & Sons Construction, Inc. of Rogers, Minnesota.
Recommended City Council Action
Approve the attached resolution accepting the low bid and awarding a contract to Thomas &
Sons Construction, Inc.
adoption: Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
.
RESOLUTION NO. _
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 1995 -05, CONTRACT 1996 -C, 69TH AVENUE NORTH, SHINGLE CREEK
PARKWAY TO DUPONT AVENUE NORTH STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT,
y
ROADWAY, DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for Improvement Project No. 1995 -05,
bids were received, opened, and tabulated by the City Clerk and Engineer, on the 2nd day of May, 1996.
Said bids were as follows:
Thomas and Sons Construction $1,826,893.81
C. S. McCrossan Construction, Inc. $1,864,503.35
Northdale Construction $1,871,006.66
Midwest Asphalt $2,048,690.44*
*Corrected from $2,048,774.44
WHEREAS, it appears that Thomas and Sons Construction, Inc. of Rogers, Minnesota,
is the lowest responsible bidder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota that:
1. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a
contract with Thomas and Sons Construction, Inc. of Rogers, Minnesota in the
name of the City of Brooklyn Center, for Improvement Project No. 1995 -05
according to the plans and specifications therefor approved by the City Council
and on file in the office of the City Engineer.
2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to return forthwith to all bidders
the deposits made with their bids, except that the deposit of the successful bidder
and the next lowest bidder shall be retained until a contract is signed.
3. The estimated project costs and revenues are as follows:
Engineer's E$timate As Bid
Construction $1,980,000.00 $1,826,893.81
Contingency (10 %) 198.000.00 182.689.38
Subtotal $2,178,000.00 $2,009,583.19
Engineering 225,000.00 225,000.00
Staff Engineering (2%) 40,191.66
Admin, Legal 20,000.00
• UG Power, Street Lights 270.000.00 270.000.00
TOTAL $2,673,000.00 $2,564,774.85
RESOLUTION NO.
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Engineer's Estimate As Bid
MSA Regular $1,475,000.00 $1,246,774.00
MSA Bridge Bonds 251,686.00
MSA Local 465,900.00 203,762.85
Water Utility 490,000.00 609,468.00
Sanitary Sewer Utility 10,984.00
Sp Assess- Street 154,000.00 154,000.00
Sp Assess -Storm Dr 88.100.00 88.100.00
TOTAL $2,673,000.00 $2,564,774.85
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing
resolution was duly seconded b
P Y Y member
II I and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 11, 1996
TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager
FROM: David Peterson, Public Works, Superintendent
SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting Quote and Authorizing Purchase and Installation of One (1)
Dump Body and Hydraulic System, and Reallocation of Funds within the 1996
Central Garage Budget
The 1996 Central Garage budget included $28,640.00 for the replacement of City Vehicle #208.
I
The vehicle was purchased earlier this year through the Hennepin County Cooperative bid
program at a cost of $25,040.00. The following quotes were obtained for the purchase and
installation of dump body and hydraulics on Park Dept. Truck #208.
COM12 Price
Crysteel $6,257.24
Midwest Kolstad $6,691.31
Truck Utilities $8,276.11
If the low quote is accepted, the total cost of the replacement of Vehicle #208 would be
$31,297.24, which is $2,657.24 greater than the amount budgeted. Record sales and inflation in
the pickup, light truck and sport utility industry led to higher than expected prices on some
models of vehicles.
The $2,657.24 is available in the Central Garage 1996 Capital Outlay budget due to lower than
expected prices on some items. The attached table shows a balance of just under $15,000. The
two large pieces of equipment remaining to be purchased, a tractor and a parkmaster mower, are
expected to come in well under the amount budgeted.
We recommend accepting the bid of Crysteel for the purchase and installation of a dump box and
hydraulics, and reallocation of capital outlay savings to fund the amount in excess of the budget.
adoption: Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) DUMP BODY AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, AND
REALLOCATION OF FUNDS WITHIN THE 1996 CENTRAL GARAGE BUDGET
I
WHEREAS, $28,640 was appropriated in the 1996 Central Garage budget for the
replacement of City Vehicle #208, a one ton Park Department dump truck; and
WHEREAS, the truck cab and chassis was purchased earlier this year through the
Hennepin County Cooperative bid program for $25,040.00; and
WHEREAS, the following quotes were obtained for the supply and installation of dump
body and hydraulic system:
om a Price
Crysteel $6,257.24
Midwest Kolstad $6,691.31
Truck Utilities $8,276.11
WHEREAS, Crysteel Company appears to have submitted the lowest responsible quote
in the amount of $6,257.24; and
WHEREAS, the lowest quote is $2,657.24 greater than amount budgeted, and the Central
Garage can contribute $2,657.24 to this shortfall, available due to favorable bids received on. other capital
purchases.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center
Minnesota that:
1. The quote of Crysteel Company is hereby accepted, and the purchase and
installation of one (1) dump body and hydraulic system is hereby approved.
2. The sum of $2,657.24 budgeted in the 1996 Central Garage budget for capital
outlays, which is available due to actual costs for equipment replacements being
less than the amount budgeted, is hereby reallocated to provide for the purchase
of said dump body and hydraulic system.
•
RESOLUTION NO.
•
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
•
CENTRAL GARAGE
0 1996 Budget
April 29 1996
Detail of Capital Outlay
Council Purchase
Description Adopted Price Difference
1. Air Compressor p $14,900 $14,624 276+
2. Tire Bal
ancer 3
$ 900 4
$3,83 $66 +
3. Oil Dist.Room Eqpt. $2,480 $2,597 $117-
4. Transfer Pump $550 $548 $2+
5. Flatbed - #42 $77,000 $70,500 $6,500 +Est.
6. Crew Cab Truck #68 $31,320 $25,445 $5,875+
7. Trackless Plow #72 $46,847 $55,111
8. Dump Truck 491 $82,640 $81,140 $1,500+
9. Pickup
p ruck - #116 $15,640 $12,554 $3,086+
10. Air Compressor $11,500 $11,300 $200+
11. Crack Routing Machine $7,600 $7,454 $146+
12. Loader Forks $900 $799 $101+
13. Pickup Truck #200 $15,000 $14,519 $481+
14. Parkmaster Mower $65,000 Not purchased yet
15. Tractor #256 $28,000 Not purchased yet
16. Airless Paint Sprayer $2,800 Not purchased yet
17. Power Lift Tailgate $1,800 1,648 $152+
18. Fertilizer Spreader $3,500 $2,200 $1,300+
19. Mower 72" $16,000 $15,320 $680+
20. Fire Mini Pumper $125,000
21. Compact Staff Cars 2 @ 10,650 Not purchased
22. Squad Cars $109,000
$20,248
*Vehicle #72 was over budget $8,263.55, this shortage was accounted for as folows:
#68 - One (1) Ton Chevrolet Truck $2,300
#11 -1/4 ton Chevrolet Truck $1,600
#91 - 33,000 GVW Dump Truck & Acces. $1,500
$5,400
The remainder of the shortage was taken from the Sealcoating program: $ 1864
8 264
• The deduction of $5,400 (used previously) leaves us with a savings of 14 848.00
on Public Works Capital Outlay Purchases to date.
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 11, 1996
TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager
FROM: David Peterson, Public Works, Superintendent
SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting Quote and Authorizing Purchase of One (1) Hopper Type
Sander, One (1) Underbody Reversible Plow and One (1) Hydraulic System
The 1996 Central Garage budget included $77,000.00 for the replacement of City Vehicle #42.
The vehicle was purchased earlier this year through the State of Minnesota Cooperative
Purchasing program at a cost of $45,831.24.
The following quotes were obtained for the purchase of one (1) hopper type sander, one (1)
underbody reversible plow and one (1) hydraulic system:
C0mj2 Price
Crysteel $14,997.52
• MacQueen Equip. Co. $19,649.25
We recommend accepting the quote of Cysteel for the purchase of these components.
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
• adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF ONE (1)
HOPPER TYPE SANDER, ONE (1) UNDERBODY REVERSIBLE PLOW AND ONE
(1) HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
WHEREAS, $77,000 was appropriated in the 1996 Central Garage budget for the
replacement of City Vehicle #42; and
WHEREAS, the truck cab and chassis was purchased earlier this year through the
State of Minnesota Cooperative purchasing program at a cost of $45,831.24; and
WHEREAS, the following quotes were obtained for components for City Vehicle
#42:
C o=aLi y Price
Crysteel Company $14,997.52
MacQueen Eqpt. Co. $19,649.25
WHEREAS, Crysteel Company appears to have submitted the lowest responsible
quote in the amount of $14,997.52.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that:
1. The quote of Crysteel is hereby accepted, and the purchase of one (1)
hopper -type sander, one (1) underbody reversible plow and one (1)
hydraulic system from Crysteel at a cost of $14;997.52 is hereby approved.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
• thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
sJ
• MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 8, 1996
TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Diane Spector, Director of Public Services('
SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting Quote and Awarding a Contract, Improvement Project No.
1993 -18, Contract 1996 -K, Native Grass and Wildflower Installation, Bob Cahlander
Park
The City Council by Resolution No. 96 -66 on March 11, 1996 approved plans and specifications
for Improvement Project No. 1993 -18, Contract 1996 -J, Bob Cahlander Park and Ride
Landscaping.
The Council on April 22, 1996 awarded a contract to Woyda and Mortel, Inc., to provide
landscaping and fencing for the park and park and ride. The native grass and wildflower
installation around the storm water retention pond is a specialized type of job, and this portion of
the landscaping was not included in the main landscaping project. Instead, quotes were obtained
from firms that specialize in these types of installations.
The following quotations were received:
Prairie Restorations, Inc. $14,252.50
Premier Services, Inc. $14,433.00
CRM Ecosystems $17,012.00
The lowest quote was submitted by Prairie Restorations, Inc., of Princeton, MN. This firm has
extensive experience with these types of installations, and we recommend acceptance of their
quotation.
With Woyda and Mortel's contract of approximately $85,000, this brings the total landscaping
cost to about $100,000, compared to the Engineer's Estimate of $130,000.
Note: Woyda and Mortel plan to begin preparing the site for landscaping and fencing about
the middle of May, with planting beginning in earnest about May 20. That planting
should be complete about the first week of June. As planting is completed, the park and
park and ride contractor (Thomas and Sons) will pave the walking trail and complete
the sodding. When Woyda and Mortel have completed planting in the pond area,
• Prairie Restorations will plant the prairie grasses and wildflowers. We hope to have the
whole project wrapped up by the end of June.
• Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 1993 -18, CONTRACT 1996 -K, NATIVE GRASS AND WILDFLOWER
INSTALLATION, BOB CAHLANDER PARK
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 96 -66, the following quotes were received for
Improvement Project No. 1993 -18, Contract 1996 -K, Native Grass and Wildflower Installation, Bob
Cahlander Park.
Bidder Bid Amount
Prairie Restorations, Inc. $14,252.50
Premier Services, Inc. 14,433.00
CRM Ecosystems 17,012.00
WHEREAS, it appears that Prairie Restorations, Inc. of Princeton, Minnesota has
submitted the lowest responsible quote.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota that:
1. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a
contract with Prairie Restorations, Inc,of Princeton, Minnesota in the name of the
City of Brooklyn Center, for Improvement Project No. 1993 -18, Contract 1996 -K
according to the plans and specifications therefor approved by the City Council
and on file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. All costs for Improvement Project No. 1993 -18, Contract 1996 -K shall be
financed by the Storm Drainage Utility.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
• and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
5K
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 6, 1996
TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Diane Spector, Director of Public Services�`�
SUBJECT: Resolution Declaring a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Removal of Diseased
Trees
The City Council by Resolution No. 96 -58 on March 11, 1996 approved plans and specifications
for Improvement Project No. 1996 -12, Contract 1996 -D, 1996 Diseased Tree Removal.
The attached resolution represents the official Council action required to expedite removal of the
trees most recently marked by the City tree inspector, in accordance with approved procedures.
It is anticipated that this resolution will be submitted for council consideration each meeting
during the summer and fall as new trees are marked.
Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
• RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE
REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES (ORDER NO. DST 05/13/96 )
WHEREAS, a Notice to Abate Nuisance and Diseased Tree Removal Agreement
has been issued to the owners of certain properties in the City of Brooklyn
Center giving the owners twenty (20) days to remove diseased trees on the
owners' property; and
WHEREAS, the City can expedite the removal of these diseased trees by
declaring them a public nuisance:
NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that:
1. The diseased trees at the following addresses are hereby declared
to be a public nuisance:
TREE
PROPERTY OWNER PROPERTY ADDRESS NUMBER
---------------------- - - - - -- ----------------------- - - - - -- -- - - - - --
• VICTOR & HAZEL KUMMER 3212 THURBER RD 1
CITY OF B.C. GARDEN CITY PARK 10
CITY OF B.C. GARDEN CITY PARK 11
CITY OF B.C. GARDEN CITY PARK 12
JEROME PANKOW 7112 JUNE AVE N 2
GARY & MONICA HERRELD 6737 BRYANT AVE N 3
CONRAD & BETTY GJESTVANG 700 58TH AVE N 4
CONRAD & BETTY GJESTVANG 700 58TH AVE N 5
CONRAD & BETTY GJESTVANG 700 58TH AVE N 6
CITY OF B.C. GARDEN CITY PARK 7
CITY 'OF B.C. GARDEN CITY PARK 8
CITY OF B.C. GARDEN CITY PARK 9
2. After twenty (20) days from the date of the notice, the property
owner(s) will receive a second written notice providing five (5)
business days in which to contest the determination of the City
Council by requesting, in writing, a hearing. Said request shall
be filed with the City Clerk.
3. After five (5) days, if the property owner fails to request a
hearing, the tree(s) shall be removed by the City. All removal
costs, including legal, financing, and administrative charges,
shall be specially assessed against the property.
•
RESOLUTION NO.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
•
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 7, 1996
TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Scott Brink, City Engineer 5
SUBJECT: ' Resolutions Establishing Parking Restrictions on 69th Avenue North between Shingle
Creek Parkway and 1100 Feet East of Shingle Creek
On February 26, 1996, the City Council approved Resolution No. 96-46, ordering Improvement
Project No. 1995 -05, 69th Avenue North (Shingle Creek Parkway to Dupont Avenue North) Roadway,
Bridge Replacement, Storm Drainage, and Utility Improvements, Contract 1996 -C. On March 11,
1996, the City Council approved a resolution approving the plans and specifications and authorizing an
advertisement for bids. Bids were opened on May 2, 1996.
Mn/Dot State Aid funds are intended to be utilized to fund significant portions of this project. As
discussed at the public hearing and provided for in the plans and specifications, the roadway has been
designed in accordance with State Aid design standards. This design includes roadway widths that
restrict parking on certain portions of the roadway. As part of the State Aid approval process,
resolutions must be established providing for these parking restrictions.
•
The Council reviousl approved a resolution r
p y pp io providing for parking on one side of the roadway from
Shingle Creek Parkway to Dupont Avenue. However, a portion of this segment, from Shingle Creek
Parkway to a point approximately 1100 feet east of Shingle Creek, has been designed to a width that
would not allow for parking on either side of the roadway. This particular segment borders Palmer
Lake Park, and there are no adjacent businesses or residential properties that would require on street
parking. In addition, the parking lot in Palmer Lake Park provides adequate space for parking needs in
this area.
Y Accordingly, it is recommended that the previous resolution be revised b a resolution that prohibits
parking on both sides of the roadway from Shingle Creek Parkway to a point 1100 feet east of Shingle
Creek. It is intended that the parking restrictions will be effective and posted after completion of the
improvement.
Recommended Council Action
Approve the attached resolution providing for parking restrictions on 69th Avenue North from Shingle
Creek Parkway to 1100 feet east of Shingle Creek.
•
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON 69TH AVENUE NORTH
BETWEEN SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY AND 1100 FEET EAST OF SHINGLE CREEK
WHEREAS, the City Council on February 26, 1996 by Resolution No. 96-46 ordered
Improvement Project No. 1995 -05, 69th Avenue (Shingle Creek Parkway to Dupont Avenue),
Roadway, Bridge Replacement, Storm Drainage and Utility Improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the project plans and specifications on March
11, 1996; and
WHEREAS, the design plans and specifications provide for a roadway width that
prohibits parking on both sides of 69th Avenue N between P North b en Shin le Creek Parkway nd 1100 feet
P g Shingle
east of Shingle Creek.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota that:
Upon final completion of Improvement Project No. 1995 -05, parking will be prohibited
on both sides of the roadway and posted accordingly on 69th Avenue North between Shingle Creek
Parkway and a point 1100 feet east of Shingle Creek, as measured along the centerline of the roadway.
Date Mayor
I
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
MEMORANDUM
•
DATE: May 6, 1996
TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Scott Brink, City Engineer�;e
SUBJECT: Final Plat Approval - Cass Screw Machine Products Company
Summary Explanation
On June 12, 1995, the City Council approved Planning Commission Application Number 95007,
providing for the platting of property owned by Cass Screw Machine Products Company. As
you may recall, the plat essentially involved the combining of two existing lots into one lot to
allow two buildings on the site to be combined into a single building. In addition, documentation
providing for drive -way easements to allow common access to the platted lots were required and
have been provided. These easement documents will be required to be filed with the plat
accordingly.
Attached are past reports and minutes from previous Planning Commission and City Council
• meetings. As previously discussed, the preliminary plat was approved subject to several
additional conditions. The majority of these conditions have been fulfilled. Therefore, approval
of the final plat would also be based on the condition that the following outstanding conditions
are met as follows:
1. The applicant shall connect to City storm sewer within one year after storm sewer is installed
on 47th Avenue North and/or 48th Avenue North. The applicant shall sign a restrictive covenant
to be filed with the plat providing for this requirement.
2. The applicant shall sign and enter into a utility and maintenance agreement with the City.
This agreement would be typical of similar agreements required for all new developments and
platted properties.
3. An as-built site and utility plan be provided to the City.
The applicant has submitted the appropriate application, fee, and reproducible mylars. A
certified abstract of the property has also been reviewed by the City Attorney.
Recommended City Council Action
Approve the final plat of Cass Screw Machine Products, subject to the conditions as described.
•
• Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. _
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT, CASS SCREW MACHINE PRODUCTS
COMPANY
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council on June 12, 1996 approved
Planning Commission Application 95007, providing preliminary plat approval for property owned
by Cass Screw Machine Products Company; and
WHEREAS, the property owner(applicant) has submitted an application for Final
Plat Approval as required by the City Code; and
WHEREAS, Said application has been reviewed and approved subject to
conditions as established under the preliminary plat approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center; Minnesota that:
1. A Final Plat submitted b Cass Machine y s Screw M e Products is hereby approved by the
City Council, subject to the following conditions as required by the City:
A.' The applicant shall enter into a restrictive covenant with the City, agreeing
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to connect to City storm sewer within one year after storm sewer
improvements are installed on 47th Avenue North and /or 48th Avenue
North. Said covenant shall be filed with the final plat.
B. A driveway easement granting access to certain properties as required by
the preliminary plat approval shall be filed with the final plat.
C. The applicant shall enter into a standard maintenance and utility agreement
with the City.
D. An as -built site and utility plan signed by a Registered Professional
Engineer be provided to the City.
® RESOLUTION NO.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof:
• and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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Planning Commission Information Sheet
Application No. 95007
Applicant: Cass Screw Machine Products, Co.
Location: 3615 and 3607 48th Avenue North
Request: Preliminary Registered Land Survey
The applicant is seeking approval of a Preliminary Registered Land Survey that will combine
Tracts C and D of RLS 952 into one lot. The property in question is zone I -2 (General
Industry) and is addressed as 3615 and 3607 48th Avenue North. It is bounded on the north
by 48th Avenue; on the east by an industrial building addressed as 3601 48th Avenue North;
on the south by 47th Avenue North and various oudots which prevent this site from gaining
access to 47th Avenue; and on the west by the industrial building addressed as 3625 48th
Avenue North.
Currently Tract C of RLS 952 is a 90 ft. by 262.76 ft. (approximately 23,640 sq. ft.) parcel
addressed as 3615 48th Avenue North, while Tract D is a 80 ft. by 262.76 ft. (approximately
23,021 sq. ft.) parcel addressed as 3607 48th Avenue North. The combination of the two
parcels into a proposed Tract A of a yet unnumbered RLS would create a 170 ft. by 262.76
ft. parcel of approximately 44,669 sq. ft. or 1.025 acres allowing the two buildings on these
sites to be combined into a single building.
The minimum lot width requirement in the I -2 zoning district is 100 ft. Therefore, the
combination of the two lots will be an irrevocable combination in that the city will not allow
a future subdivision of this property to recreate the existing lot widths once this combination
has been accomplished. The applicant is aware that this combination is, for all practical
purposes, irrevocable.
The applicant has made a connection of the two buildings necessitating the need to combine
these parcels into a single lot. Section 35 -540 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that multiple
parcels under common ownership and serving a common use be combined into a single
parcel through Platting or Registered Land Survey. The parcel to the west, Tract B, RLS
952, is owned by a separate entity and is not required to be included in this combination.
That parcel is 100 ft. by 262.76 ft. and meets the minimum lot requirements for I -2 lot.
A drive -way easement of 24 ft. in width is proposed along the westerly property line of the
proposed Tract A (13 ft.) and along the easterly property line of the existing Tract B, RLS
952 (11 ft.) which will allow common access to the two properties. These easement
documents will be required to be filed with the title to the two properties to memorialize this
shared access and driveway arrangement.
The survey of the properties indicated an existing minimum front yard setback of 23.41 ft.
from the northeast corner of the building to the 48th Avenue right -of -way. A 10 ft. building
setback is met along the existing east property line and the proposed east property line for
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Tract A, while an approximate 15 ft. building setback will be provided from the proposed
west property line of Tract A. Building additions are allowed to be made to these properties
provided they meet the existing minimum yard setback requirements.
Because the proposed Registered Land Survey involves property of less than five acres, no
Watershed Commission review is required.
A public hearing has been scheduled for this Preliminary Registered Land Survey and a
notice of the Planning Commission consideration has been published in the Brooklyn Center
Sun /Post.
RECOMMENDATION
The proposed Preliminary Registered Land Survey appears to be in order and approval of the
application is recommended subject to at least the following conditions:
1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer.
2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances.
3. A driveway and access easement of 24 ft. in width shall be filed with the title to
the properties in question. The'easement width shall be 13 ft. for the proposed
Tract A and shall be 11 ft. in width along the easterly property line of Tract B,
RLS 952.
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MIN - UTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLA1 COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN" CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
STUDY SESSION
MAY 25, 1995
CALL TO ORDER
The PIanning Commission met in study session and was called to order by Chairperson
Willson at 7:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Tim Willson, Commissioners Donald Booth, Mark Holmes, Dianne Reem and
Graydon Boeck. Also present were the Secretary to the Planning Commission Planning and
Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Ruth
McLaurin.
Commissioners Robert Mickelson and Ka Palm were excused from e meeting.
Kathryn th mee �.
APPROVAL OF MTNUTES MAY 11 1995
There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck and seconded by Commissioner Booth to
approve the minutes of the May 11, 1995, Planning Commission meeting as submitted. The
motion passed. Commissioner Reem abstained.
CHAIRPERSON'S EXPLAiNI ATION
Chairperson Willson explained the Planning Commission is an advisory body. One of the
Commission's functions is to hold public hearings. In the matters concerned in these
hearings, the Commission makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council
makes all final decisions in these matters.
Chairperson Willson excused himself at 7:36 p.m. and requested Commissioner Holmes
proceed as Acting Chair Pro Tem.
APPLICATION NO. 95007
Chair Pro Tem Holmes introduced the first item of business, a request from Cass Screw
Machine Products, Co. for a Preliminary Registered Land Survey approval to combine Tracts
C and D, RLS 952, (3615 and 3607 48th Avenue North respectively) into one lot.
The Secretary presented the staff report, used overhead transparencies to show the location
and detail see Planning Commission Information Sheet for 7 Application No. 950
( Q
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attached).
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Commissioner Boeck inquired if outlots had been created and if so when. The Secretary
• noted through his research he believed the outlots were created to prevent access to the
industrial lots from 47th Avenue which has residential property on its south side. This
occurred in the late 1960's.
APPLICATION NO. 95008
Chair Pro Tem Holmes explained the information for the next item will be presented by the
Secretary since the applications are from the same applicant, the public hearing will proceed
after the staff report.
The Secretary presented the staff report, used overhead transparencies to show the location
and detail (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 95008,
attached).
The Secretary indicated proper notification of the public hearing for the preliminary
registered land survey was published in the Sun Post
Commissioner Boeck noticed there is rip rap on two of the three curb and gutter sections,
he asked if there could be a condition to have it also on the third section. The Secretary
indicated it would be appropriate to add this as a condition, he also indicated the City
Engineer has not yet reviewed and commented on this application.
Commissioner Boeck inquired as to condition number 13, is this a notification of a future
assessment The Secretary noted that would be essentially true, but it is mainly to put the
applicant on notice that in the future when improvements are made the applicant will be
required to connect to city water and sewer.
Commissioner Boeck also asked regarding condition number 13, if the condition could state:
":..connected to city storm sewer concurrently with city improvements... ". The Secretary
explained the statement regarding one year, is based on a condition imposed on Omni Tool,
which is located on the opposite side of 48th Avenue. The Secretary indicated this is a grace
period given to the applicant, although it would be more appropriate to connect during the
time of the improvements, this time frame gives the applicant an opportunity to prepare to
connect.
Commissioner Boeck felt giving the applicant one year might provide for addition requests
for more time in the future. He indicated it should be done at the same time as the storm
sewer improvements.
Commissioner Booth inquired as to the City's jurisdiction regarding the property at 3625 and
the requirement of B -612 curb and gutter. The Secretary explained the same parry owns
both locations, and the addition noted in the application was made without City approval
and now this is an added condition by the City. He pointed out that some curb and gutter
improvements have already been made to this property as well as to 3615 - 48th Avenue.
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Commissioner Booth inquired if in condition number 13 the property 3625 could be added.
The Secretary believed there would be no concern with adding this to the condition, he
• noted the applicant has been very willing to work with the City and the drainage of this site
and 3615 is combined.
Commissioner Booth noted although it is very Iogical to connect to city storm sewer at the
time of improvements, he did not believe the Planning Commission could impose this
requirement; when q t, n Omni Tool has been given an additional year. He indicated there has
been a precedent set with Omni Tool.
Commissioner Boeck commented he felt Omni Tool was a separate application and should
be treated as such.
Commissioner Reem inquired as to the lighting. The Secretary indicated there is no
additional lighting proposed at this time, but the applicant would be required to comply with
ordinance requirements if lighting is installed.
Chair Pro Tem Holmes inquired if there should be a condition regarding the lighting. The
Secretary indicated a condition number 15 could be added to state all additional lighting
must comply with site lighting provisions contained in Section 35 -712 of the City Ordinances.
Commissioner Re--m indicated she would like this added as condition number 15.
Commissioner Re--m inquired as to a required sprinkler system. The Secretary explained
any building over 2,000 square feet is required to have a sprinkler system throughout the
building, if there is an addition made to an existing building bringing the building to over
2,000 square feet, the entire building must have a sprinkler system, not just the addition.
Chair Pro Tern inquired as to when the addition was constructed. The Secretary noted the
construction occurred in the Fall of 1994.
The Secretary noted the Building Official has reviewed the building and has no immediate
concerns, but permits are still required.
Commissioner Boeck inquired if there are any energy dissipators required, he noted there
is none proposed. The Secretary indicated the City Engineer can review the plans and
comment as to his recommendations.
Chair Pro Tem asked if the conditions should be reviewed before the public hearing. The
Secretary indicated the Planning Commission may want to review the issues with the
applicant and make comments during the public hearing as to the wording of any additional
conditions.
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PUBLIC HEARING (APPLICATION NO. 950071
Chair Pro Tern Holmes asked for a motion to open the public hearing on the request for
i Preliminary Registered Land Survey at 8:30 p.m.
There was a motion by Commissioner Booth and seconded by Commissioner Reem to open
the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously.
Chair Pro Tern Holmes asked if there was anyone present who wished to address the
Commission.
Mr. Walter Gregory, Merila & Associates, a land surveyor representing the applicant,
expressed concern that connecting to city storm sewer would put a burden onto the
applicant. The Secretary indicated there would be no more burden than that imposed on
Omni Tool.
Mr. Gregory questioned the type of connection required. The Secretary indicated that could
be discussed with the City Engineer. Mr. Gregory expressed concern for adding a pipe from
one end of the property to another, he indicated the applicant would agree to a catch basin.
The Secretary indicated the City Engineer may agree to other solutions, he encouraged Mr.
Gregory to discuss this with the City Engineer.
Commissioner Boeck indicated that the condition notes only the requirement of connection,
it does not state what kind.
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Chair Pro Tern Holmes indicated the kind of connection can be negotiated at the time of
the improvements.
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Pro Tern Holmes inquired ' there would be a concern regarding including q g g
property of 3625 48th Avenue. The Secretary indicated it is assumed that the application
refers to both sites, not just the combined site.
Mr. Gregory expressed concern for including the property of 3625 48th Avenue.
Commissioner Boeck indicated the applicant has already included the property by noting a
common drive way and common drainage.
Chair Pro Tem Holmes asked if there are any concerns regarding connection concurrent
with City improvements. Mr.. Gregory felt there would be no concern, the applicant desires
to comply with conditions set by the City.
Commissioner Reem inquired as to the hours of operation. A representative of the
applicant noted the hours would be from 6 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.
Commissioner Reem inquired if there had been any concerns from the neighbors. The
representative of the applicant indicated there had been no concerns or problems.
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Commissioner Boeck asked in regards to condition number one, are the building plans to
be submitted re the building already constructed to review if it is adequate. The
• Secretary indicated this is correct, the Building Official has reviewed the building on site,
and has seen no' immediate concerns, but still needs to approve the plans prior to issuance
of permits.
Chair Pro Tem called for any more questions for the applicant or for anyone else to speak
at the public hearing.
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CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck and seconded by Commissioner Booth to close
the public hearing at 8:43 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Chair Pro Tem Holmes wished to clarify condition number 13, regarding including the
property 3625 48th Avenue. upon consensus the Planning Commission agreed to state
condition 13 as:
13). The property owner shall enter into restrictive covenants to be filed with the
title to the properties addressed as 3615 and 3625 - 48th Avenue North,
requiring that on site storm sewer be installed and connected to city storm
sewer in 48th Avenue North and 47th Avenue North within one year of when
it becomes available.
Chair Pro Tem Holmes opened discussion regarding requiring the time frame for connect
to be concurrent. Commissioner Reem felt the change could not be imposed on this
applicant when Omni Tool has been given one year to comply. Commissioner Booth
concurred with Commissioner Re.-m.
Discussion was held regarding this issue and it was the consensus of the Planning
Commission to leave condition 13 as stated.
Chair Pro Tem Holmes ro osed the addition of condition 15 stating:
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15. Site lighting shall comply with the provisions of Section 35 -712 of the City
Ordinance prohibitin glare onto neighboring properties.
The Secretary noted the City Engineer will review the application and make comments
regarding the rip rap and energy dissipators.
ACTION R
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G APPROVAL OF APPLICATION N 9
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There was a motion by Commissioner Booth and seconded by Commissioner Boeck to
recommend approval of Application No. 95007 submitted by Cass Screw Machine Products
Co. subject to the following conditions:
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1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer.
• 2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City
Ordinances.
3. A driveway and access easement of 24 foot in width shall be filed with the title
to the properties in question. The easement width shall be 13 feet for the
proposed Tract A and shall be 11 feet in width along the easterly property line
of Tract B, RLS 952
Voting in favor: Chair Pro Tem Holmes, Commissioners Booth, Reem, and Boeck. The
motion passed unanimously.
The Secretary noted that the application will be referred to the City Council at the June 12,
1995 meeting. The applicant is required to be present at the City Council meeting. If any
changes or modifications are made to the plans prior to City Council consideration, they
must be brought back before the Planning Commission for review.
ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 95008
There was a motion by Commissioner Booth and seconded by Commissioner Reem to
recommend approval of Application No. 95008 submitted b Cass Screw Machine Products
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Co. subject to the following conditions:
1. The final building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building
Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits.
2. Grading, drainage, and utility plans are subject to review and approval by the
City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits.
3. A performanct. agreement and supporting financial guarantee shall be
submitted to assure the completion of all site improvements.
4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and roof top mechanical equipment shall
be appropriately screened from view.
D. The building is to be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system to
meet NFPA standards and shall be connected to a central monitoring device
in accordance with Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances.
6. An underground irrigation system shall be installed in all landscaped areas to
facilitate site maintenance.
7. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to Chapter 34 of the
• City Ordinances.
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8. B -612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and driving areas.
The plans shall be modified to indicated B -612 curb and gutter around the
entrance to this site and to the neighboring site which forms a shared or
common access between the two properties.
9. The applicant shall submit an as -built survey of the property, improvements
and utility service lines, prior to release of the performance guarantee.
10. 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.
11. The applicant shall sign the truck access drive located off 48th Avenue North
to prohibit parking of any vehicles in the driveway in front of the building.
12. The applicant shall provide appropriate erosion and sediment control devices
on the site during construction as approved the Engineering department.
13. The property owner shall enter into restrictive covenants to be filed with the
title to the properties addressed as 3615 and 3625 - 48th Avenue North,
requiring that on site storm sewer be installed and connected to city storm
sewer in 48th Avenue North and 47th Avenue North within one year of when
it becomes ava2able.
14. All work P erformed and materials used for construction of utilities shall
conform to the City of Brooklyn Center's current standard specifications and
details.
15. Site lighting shall comply with the provisions of Section 35 -712 of the City
Ordinance prohibiting glare onto neighboring properties.
The Secretary noted that the application will be referred to the City Council at the June 12,
1995 meeting. The applicant is required to be present at the City Council meeting. If any
changes or modifications are made to the plans prior to City Council consideration, they
must be brought back before the Plannin; Commission for review.
OTHER BUSINESS
The Secretary presented the Planning Commission with updated information regarding the
Adult Uses Ordinance and the Minneapolis court case and their ordinance.
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3 1 City of Brooklyn Center
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• The following companies /persons have applied for City licenses as noted. Each company /person has fulfilled
the requirements of the City Ordinance governing respective licenses and submitted appropriate applications
and paid proper fees.
Licenses to be approved by the City Council on May 13, 1996:
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
Anderson Heating and A/C 4347 Central Ave NE
Louis DeGidio, Inc. 6501 Cedar Ave S
Hokanson Plumbing & Heating 9174 Isanti Street NE
Minnesota Heating & A/C 10701 93rd Ave N, Suite B
O'Brien Sheetmetal 144 Glenwood Ave
E.A.H. Schmidt & Associates, Inc. 3245 Winpark Drive
Sedgwick Heating & A/C Co. 8910 Wentworth Ave S
Ward Heating & A/C, Inc. 2830 235th Ave NW
Ray Welter Heating & A/C 4637 Chicago Ave S
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP - CLASS A
Brookdale Dodge 6800 Brooklyn Blvd
RENTAL DWELLINGS
Initial:
• James Wiensch Georgetown Park Townhouses
Gregory Lutgen 7216 Brooklyn Blvd
Daystar Investments 1513 Humboldt Place
Daystar Investments 1549 Humboldt Place
Thomas and Lorraine Mylan 6907 West Palmer Lake Drive
Renewal:
Jon Veard The Pines of Brooklyn Center
CHDC Ltd Partnership Unity Place
Northport Properties 5401 Brooklyn Blvd
Jay Showalter 6742 -44 France Ave N
Brett Parker 5242 Lakeside Place
Harshad Bhatt 7206 -12 West River Road
Maurice Moriarty 2825 67th Lane N
• General Approval:
Sharon Knutson, City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 7, 1996
TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Scott Brink, City Engineer,,
SUBJECT: An Ordinance Vacating Part of Street Easement (James Circle North) in
Registered Land Survey Number 1482, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Summary Explanation
On March 11, 1996, the City Council approved Planning Commission Application No. 96003,
Preliminary Plat approval that provided for the subdivision of the parcel of land on which the
Budgetel Inn, 6415 James Circle North is located, into two lots. This subdivision provided for
the subsequent site approval of a Denny's Restaurant adjacent to the hotel (see attached plan).
As one of the conditions of the preliminary plat and building plan approval, a portion of the
James Circle North street easement must be vacated. Because the roadway no longer terminates
at this location as a cul -de -sac, a large portion of the street easement/right -of -way is no longer
needed for roadway purposes.
On March 25, 1996, the City Council conducted the first reading of the ordinance and ordered a
public hearing to be held on April 22, 1996. A notice of public hearing was published in the
City's. official newspaper, and private utilities were also directly contacted. During this
notification process, it was determined that private utilities exist within the area proposed to be
vacated. The applicant was notified of this information and informed that as a condition of
granting a vacation, either a separate easement must be provided for the private utilities, or the
utilities must be relocated at the applicant's expense. In addition, a formal letter of application
from the property owner, along with the application fee is also required.
The public hearing was held on April 22, 1996 as scheduled. At that time, none of the required
conditions had been provided to the City. The Council therefore tabled the item and ordered re-
consideration of the issue at the May 13, 1996 Council meeting. Staff has contacted the
applicant and their engineer numerous times to submit the required conditional items so that the
Council can consider the vacation. It is our understanding that the applicant is working to
complete the necessary items prior to the Council meeting. However, at the time of this writing,
nothing has yet been received.
• Recommended City Council Action
At this time, no submittals have been received from the applicant. Therefore, no specific
recommendation will be available until May 13. In the event the required submittals are not
received prior to the Council meeting, it is recommended that the City Council deny any
easement vacation request at this location.
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing e he on the 22nd day _ 1
will b held of April 996,
at 7 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard at the City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway,
to consider vacating, part of a street easement (James Circle North) in Registered Land Survey
Number 1482.
Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 96 hours in
advance. Please contact the Personnel Coordinator at 569 -3300 to make arrangements.
ORDINANCE NO.
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. T'nat part of a Street Easement in Registered Land Survey ,Number
1482, according to the plat on file and of record thereof, Hennepin County, I'Minnesota,
described as follows is hereby vacated:
All that part of James Circle North, to be vacated. lying southerly and westerly of the
following described line:
Beginning, at the Northeast corner of Tract A, Registered Land Survey Number 1482
according to the records on file in the Office of the Registrar -of Titles, Henne County,
1vIinnesota; thence South IS degrees 36 minutes 31 seconds West, an assumed bearing, along
the west right -of -way of James Circle North, a distance of 54.0 feet; thence continuing on
an extension of the westerly right -of- -way of said James Circle North, a distance of 62:91 feet;
thence along, a tangential carve to the east, a distance of 131.24 feet having, a central angle of
88 degm s 27 minutes 53 seconds and a radius of 85.00 feet; thence South
line of James
South 17 degrees 07
minutes 48 seconds West, a distance of 17.74 feet too the south right y
Circle and there terminating.
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Section 2. This ordinance shall be elective after adoption and thirry days
following, its legal publication.
Adopted this day of , 1996.
ATTEST: tilayor
City Clerk
• Date of Publication
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Myrna Kragness
Councilmember Kathleen Carmody
Councilmember Debra Hilstrom
Councilmember Kristen Mann
Councilmember Charles F. Nichols, Sr.
FROM: Michael I McCauley, City Manager '
DATE: May 9, 1996
SUBJECT: Set Date for Dinner Meeting with Chamber of Commerce for Tuesday,
May 28, 1996, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Executive Director Mary Welch of the Brooklyn Community Chamber of Commerce has again
requested the City Council to attend a dinner meeting with the Chamber. The meeting is scheduled
to begin at 5 p.m. prior to the May 28, 1996, regularly scheduled 7 p.m. Council meeting.
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• MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Myrna Kragness
Councilmember Kathleen Carmody
Councilmember Debra Hilstrom
Councilmember Kristen Mann
Councilmember Charles F. Nichols, Sr.
FROM: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager
DATE: May 9, 1996
SUBJECT: Finalize Date for Facilitated Council Workshop for May 30, 1996
I would request that the Council confirm the finalized Council workshop date for Thursday,
May 30, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. at the Earle Brown Heritage Center.
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• MEMO
To: Michael I McCauley, City Manager
From: Nancy Gohman, Assistant City Manager/Personnel Coordinator
Subject: Update of Purchasing Policy
Date: April 23, 1996
The City of Brooklyn Center adopted a purchasing policy in 1983. Many of the limits set in the
`83 policy fall below the State of Minnesota Uniform Municipal Contracting Law. After research
of policies from other cities along with discussions with Finance, Department Heads, and our
Attorney, a revised purchasing resolution and policy have been drafted.
Attached is a copy of the resolution amending and re- establishing city purchasing policy and the
administrative purchasing procedures document. The resolution authorizes the city to comply
with the MN Uniform Municipal Contracting Law, and directs the City Manager to establish an
administrative purchasing policy for implementation of purchasing procedures. The administrative
purchasing policy outlines day to day operational purchasing procedures for our organization.
This policy is a working document which will be updated as needed to ensure the City Manager
has adequate controls over purchasing functions for efficient operations within our organization.
® The administrative purchasing policy was reviewed by the Financial Commission on April 18th,
1996, and it is my understanding they are recommending approval by the City Council.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the resolution amending d re-establishing the
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city purchasing policy be presented to the City Council at their next regular meeting for review
and approval.
cc: Charlie Hansen, Finance Director
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Member introduced the following resolution and moved
• its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AMENDING AND RE- ESTABLISHING CITY PURCHASING
POLICY
WHEREAS, Section 6.05 of the City Charter of the City of Brooklyn Center
directs the Council to establish and maintain a purchasing policy; and
WHEREAS, the City established a purchasing policy pursuant to City Resolution
No. 83 -172, and such policy appears to have been based on Minnesota Statutes Section 471.345
as it existed in 1983; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has amended the uniform municipal
contracting law found in Section 471.345 of the State Statutes, and the City of Brooklyn Center
wishes to follow the structure set forth in the uniform municipal contracting law found in
Minnesota Statutes Section 471.345.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the purchasing policy established by City Council Resolution No. 83 -172
be and hereby is rescinded. The following policy is hereby adopted: The policy of the City of
Brooklyn Center shall be to follow the uniform municipal contracting law set forth in Minnesota
Statutes Section 471.345 as the same may be amended or renumbered from time to time. The
City Manager shall be the chief purchasing agent for the city; all purchases for the city and all
contracts shall be made or let by the City Manager for which state law does not require solicitation
of bids.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center
that the City Manager be, and hereby is, directed to establish an administrative purchasing policy
to implement the provisions of the uniform municipal contracting law.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
• and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof.
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
City of Brooklyn Center Administrative Purchasing Policy 4/96
I. Purpose
Assure that all purchases are made in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, the
City Charter, City ordinance, and other policies of the City of Brooklyn Center. To provide
uniform purchasing procedures within the City's departments. Also to allow the City
Manager adequate controls over purchasing functions which are well established and adhered
to, and which also may be modified by the City Manager as needed for efficient operations
within the organization.
2. Minnesota State Statute 471.345 Uniform Municipal Contracting Law
Section 2 is the MN Statute on the Uniform Municipal Contracting Law. The Council of the
City of Brooklyn Center has adopted, and will comply with, State Statute 471.345 Uniform
Municipal Contracting law as follows:
Subdivision 1. Muni6pW defi ned . For purposes of this section, "municipality" means the
City of Brooklyn Center.
Subdivision 2 Contract defined A "contract" means an agreement entered into by a
municipality for the We or purchase of supplies, materials, equipment or the rental thereof,
or the construction, alteration, repair or maintenance of real or personal property.
• Subdivision 3. Contracts over $25.000 If the amount of the contract is estimated to exceed
$25,000, sealed bids will be solicited by public notice in the manner and subject to the
requirements of law.
Subdivision 4 Contract from $10000 to $25000 If the amount of the contract is
estimated to exceed $10,000 but not to exceed $25,000, the contract may be made either
upon sealed bids or by direct negotiation, by obtaining two or more quotations for the
purchase or sale when possible, and without advertising for bids or otherwise complying with
the requirements of competitive bidding. All quotations obtained will be kept on file for a
period of at least one year after receipt thereof.
Subdivision 5. Contracts less than $10,000 If the amount of the contract is estimated to
be $10,000 or less, the contract may be made either upon quotation or in the open market,
at the discretion of the city. If the contract is made upon quotation, it will be based, so far
as practicable, on at least two quotations which will be kept on file for a period of at least one
year after their receipt.
City employees will comply with the requirements of both the Uniform Municipal Contracting Law
as described in Section 2 of this policy and the requirements of Sections 3 through 14 .
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3. Purchasing Procedures
Contracts over $25.000 All purchases covered by the Uniform Municipal Contracting Law,
over $25,000 require preparation of formal bids and specifications. Bids must be advertised
in the City's legal newspaper at least 10 days in advance of the last day for the submission for
the bids. Advertising for bids must be coordinated with the City Clerk.
The contract is awarded by Council resolution upon recommendation by City Manager. With
limited exceptions, all contracts for the purchase of supplies, materials or equipment must be
rewarded to the lowest responsible bidder.
When supplies or equipment are competitive in nature, specifications cannot exclude all but
one type of equipment or supplies (Minnesota Statutes 471.35 to 471.36). Proposals and
specifications must allow free and full competition.
Bidding requirements cannot, and shall not, be avoided by splitting a contract into several
contracts, each of which is below the minimum amount requiring bids. For example, the City
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cannot purchase $30,000 of lumber in several transactions, each involving an expenditure of
less than $25,000. If there are questions about whether a contract may be split into several
contracts, the City Manager must be consulted.
li Contracts or purchases from $5,000 to $24,999 All purchases $5,000 and over must be
pre- approved by the City Manager, by recommendation from the Department Head. Such
purchases should be based on two 2
P O written quotations unless it can be shown that the
product or service is only available from one source, or purchased through a cooperative
purchasing program.
Contracts or purchases lesi than $5,000 Purchases of $4,999 or lower may be approved
by the Department Head or authorized assigned staff member. Such purchases must fall
within the approved budget. Purchases over $1,000 must have two quotes or, must be
purchased from a cooperative purchasing program.
4. Cooperative Purchasing Programs
The City of Brooklyn Center encourages participation with the State of Minnesota, Hennepin
County or other governmental agencies in cooperative purchasing where the result of the
purchase is in the best interest of the City.
5. Purchase Orders
Purchases must be made in accordance with the adopted budget. All departments, divisions
and operations of the City of Brooklyn Center must follow purchase order procedures as
directed by the City Manager. Changes or expenditures which may be in excess of the
appropriate account in your budget must have prior approval by the City Manager.
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Purchase orders are required for all purchases in excess of $25 prior to the placement of an
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• order for goods, services, training, repairs, service call, etc. It is acceptable to use an estimate
of the cost of goods and services when filling out a purchase order. You may also need to
obtain quotes from vendors for service or goods prior to ordering repairs or purchasing.
Again, purchase orders are required to be completed prior to placing an order. Field order
books or petty cash may be used for purchases under $25. A purchase order will be issued
by the Department Head or assigned authorized personnel for purchases up to $4,999.
Purchases from one invoice over $5,000 must comply with the Administrative Purchasing
Policy and be approved by the City Manager.
Before accepting delivery, the department receiving the goods or services must determine that
the purchase received reflects the order, that they are in a good, usable condition and that the
correct quantity is present. If a receiving slip is included, it must be reviewed for these factors
before it is signed.
6. Invoices
Finance will forward the invoices to the Department Head or authorized staff member for
approval of final payment. Original invoice with approval must be returned to the Finance
Department. Routine transactions such as utility bills, insurance benefits, progress payments
for construction projects, sales tax payments, liquor store inventory purchases, maintenance
contracts, police booking fees, mileage reimbursement, membership fees, park/recreation
refunds, and umpire/referee voucher checks do not need purchase orders, but must be
forwarded to the City Manager for approval of payments in excess of $5,000 for one invoice.
The City Manager must also approve invoices if the cost exceeds the purchase order by $500.
Invoices must be processed and submitted to Finance to be paid within 30 days of the invoice
date, in compliance with state statutes, unless the invoice is in dispute.
7. Payment of Bills
Payment of all bills will be on a schedule and procedure established by the Finance Director.
8. Bonds
The City will follow state law for contractors bonds which are required for projects as stated
in MN Statutes 574.26.
The City Manager may require performance bonds for purchase of equipment such as a fire
truck, where there is an extended length of time between the order and completion and
delivery of the equipment.
9. Capital Outlay
Capital outlay items purchased are items reflected in the current budget. The City Manager
must approve all purchase orders for Capital Outlay prior to such purchase. If a capital item
is not within the current budget or additional funds are needed for such purchase, such
• request must be placed in writing to the City Manager.
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. A fixed asset number is assigned to all capital equipment with a value of $1,000 or more.
You must obtain a fixed asset number from the Finance Department upon receipt of capital
equipment. If a fixed asset from your department is being transferred, auctioned, exchanged
or eliminated, you must contact finance to inform them of the status of this fixed asset.
10. Consulting Services
The City may use a consultant for such services as architect, engineer, accountant or person
with technical, scientific, or professional training. It is not necessary to advertise for bids for
consultants. It is reasonable to request bids from several consultants prior to making a
recommendation to the City Manager to enter into such contracts.
11. Emergency Purchases
In the event of an emergency, where there are extenuating conditions that need to be
addressed immediately, the City Manager must be informed, and will make the determination
on how to proceed.
12. Liquor Store
The City ill enter into agreements is for purchase of merchandise for r in
Y gr p o resale our off -sale
liquor operations.
Such agreement m have approval q P St must a e app o al of the City Manager.
13. Petty Cash
The City has petty cash available for minor purchases made out of pocket by the employee.
The maximum amount of petty cash one can be reimbursed is $25. The following are
authorized to maintain a . system of petty cash: City Clerk, EBHC Manager, EBHC
Innkeeper, Recreation Director and Chief of Police or Chief s designee. Original receipts are
required to obtain petty cash reimbursement.
14. Sole Provider
The City must follow uniform contracting law. If the City purchases goods from a provider
which appears to be the sole provider, the City must maintain records showing a good faith
effort to ensure that this in fact is the sole provider, and no other vendors are available.
Purchases from a sole provider must be approved by the City Manager following the limits
stated above.
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KENNEDY & GRAVEN
CHARTERED
Attorneys at Law JAMES J. THOMSON
470 Pillsbury Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 LARRY M. WERTHEIM
OBERT A. ALSOP (612) 337 -9300 BONNIE L. WILKINS
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STEPHEN J. BUBUL
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DANIEL J. GREENSWEIG
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Mike McCauley
City Manager
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shing'e Creek Parks =,gay
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
RE: Public Bidding Procedures
Dear Mike:
You have asked for my comments on the proposal to change the city's purchasing procedures
to conform to Minnesota Statutes section 471.345. The current city policy is more restrictive
than state law. That is, it imposes obligations to follow more elaborate procedures for bidding
in certain circumstances. Minnesota Statutes section 471.345 requires public bidding only when
the amount of the contract is expected to exceed $25,000. Under state law, contracts which are
expected to exceed $10,000 but not to exceed $25,000 may be made either upon sealed bids or
by direct negotiation, by obtaining two or more quotations for the sale when possible. Contracts
of less than $10,000 may be made either upon quotation or in the open market, in the discretion
of the city council.
The city purchasing policy, however, requires public bidding in the case of all contracts in the
amount of $15,000 or more; two or more written quotes for contracts between $5,000 and
$14,999; two or more written or oral quotes for contracts between $2,000 and $4,999; and oral
quotes on contracts of less $2,000.
Therefore, the city purchasing policy requires a more detailed and time consuming procedure than
state law in all contracts between $2,000 and $10,000 and between $15,000 and $25,000. The
current city policy is the same as the state law for contracts of less than $2,000, contracts
between $10,000 and $15,000, and contracts of over $25,000.
In my opinion, the city council is free to elect to use more detailed procedures than state law
requires as long as the procedures comply with state law. For example, the council may decide
to advertise for bids even when state law does not require it. The city council may not, however,
elect to award contract without public bidding when public bidding is required by state law.
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There are a number of reasons why it may be advisable to amend the policy to conform to state
law. The purpose of the state law is to assure that the public gets the benefit of the best possible
bargain in a fair and open competitive bidding process. However, the legislature has
acknowledged that, for smaller contracts, the requirement that public bids be solicited by
advertisement is not reasonable or practical, and therefore is not in the public interest. One
reason for this conclusion is that the bidding process involves a substantial commitment of money
and staff resources to prepare plans and specifications, advertise for bids, etc. Another is that
bidders may not have a sufficient interest in a small contract to justify the expense and effort in
submitting formal written bids.
The state law has established three procedures to follow, depending on the amount of the
contract, to balance these conflicting public interests. The city policy was generally consistent
with state law at one time. However, the legislature has since amended state law to increase the
amounts which trigger the requirement for a more detailed bidding procedure because, in the
judgment of the legislature, the change in the cost of living had made the amounts under the prior
law obsolete.
Brooklyn Center city charter section 6.06 provides that contracts shall be in accordance with the
® uniform municipal contracting law, Minnesota Statutes section 471.345. It was apparently the
judgment of the charter commission that it was appropriate to give the city the benefit of the cost
savings which result from allowing a less detailed bidding procedure in contracts of smaller
amounts, as determined by the legislature. The current policy is more restrictive than state law
and is more restrictive than is required by the charter.
Section 6.06 of the charter also provides that the council may b resolution adopt further
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regulations for making of bids and the letting of contracts. Therefore, I believe that the council
has the legal authority to leave the policy in its current form. However, requiring a more
elaborate procedure than either state law or charter requires will have the effect of increasing the
cost of the bidding process to the city in many cases.
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Very truly yours,
Charles L. LeFevere
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Myrna Kragness
Councilmember Kathleen Carmody
Councilmember Debra Hilstrom
Councilmember Kristen Mann
Councilmember Charles F. Nichols, Sr.
FROM: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager
DATE: May 9, 1996
SUBJECT: Report on Code Compliance Initiative
Council will be presented with a verbal report.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager
FROM: Charlie Hansen, Finance Director
DATE: April 15, 1996
SUBJECT: Interest Rates for Special Assessments
Last month, ou asked me to develop p a draft policy for the setting of interest rates on
special assessments. Our past practice has been to have the City Council set an interest
rate for internal loans between funds. Interest rates for special assessments were officially
set as each assessment was passed, but almost always were the same as the rate adopted
for internal loans. These rates were 7% in 1980, 10% in 1981, 12% from 1982 through
1989, 10 % from. 1990 through 1991, 8 % from 1992 through 1993, and 7 % from 1994
through 1995. A co of Resolution 94 -08 is attached showing e PY g th last adjustment.
• We have never had a formal policy for dete what the rate should be. The analysis
done at the time of each rate change also wasn't very extensive. We basically tried to
avoid any loss compared to what we could have earned if that money had been available
to the City's investment portfolio.
I asked several other cities how they set their rates and got the following responses:
Golden Valley:
"We have nothing in writing but usually go about 2 % over what we sell bonds for
except we haven't ever gone over 7 %. We use the same number all year."
Shakopee:
"We go 1.5% over the rate on the bonds issued to finance the project or, if no
bonds, we have been staying at 8 % for internal financing. No one has questioned
the 8 % issue so far even though it is substantially higher than the rate for bonded
projects. "
These responses don't appear to be of great help. You instructed that we develop a policy
which would tie the special assessment interest rate to some rate available in the open
market. We have no obligation to lend out money at the rate we borrow it at. This would
• be quite a bargain for the home owner. Neither should we gouge them by having the
highest rates around.
Our interest rate could be set based on a single market rate, or the average of a couple of
• market rates. There are several available. When we issue improvement bonds, or levy
special assessments, it is most often for ten years. We should pick a comparable
benchmark. The most recent bond rate plus some preset factor is a viable option. The
home owner's cost of borrowing would be another approach. Our rate could be tied to the
fifteen year conventional fixed rate mortgage. Another benchmark could be our rate of
return on investments, basically what we have been following.
Our most recent special assessment bond issue on November 1, 1995, had an average
interest rate of 4.7734%. If we didn't have a recent bond issue, we could select a
comparable sale from the listing in the League of Minnesota Cities magazine. We would
then add a preset interest factor to the bond interest rate to arrive at our special assessment
rate.
Our average rate of return on our investment portfolio for February and March 1996 was
just over 6 %. Fifteen year fixed conventional mortgages have been running about 7.25 %.
I am recommending the attached policy which would base the special assessment interest
rate on the interest rate of our most recent bond sale, or a comparable bond sale of another
city, plus 2%.
• Interest rates for internal loans between funds would be set at the same interest rate with
the exception of the loan from the Capital Improvements Fund to the Golf Course, which
would stay at 5%. The loan from the Capital Improvements Fund to the Liquor Fund
would be reduced from the current 8.5 % to the rate set annually by this policy.
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND INTERNAL LOAN INTEREST RATE POLICY
POLICY IT -
The objective of this policy is to establish equitable interest rate charges for special assessments
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levied against private property and for internal loans between funds. In the case of special
assessments, the goal is to not unfairly burden the property owner, but yet recover the cost of
borrowing from outside sources, recover the cost of administering the special assessment, and
protect-the city from the possibility that special assessment prepayments might impair the city's
ability to service the bonds. In the case of internal loans, the goal is to prevent the loss of interest
income to city funds which would otherwise invest their money.
PROCEDM
1. In January of each year, the staff shall review the previous year's interest rate against the
current market and recommend to the City Council an interest rate to be adopted and used
for all special assessments levied and all internal loans outstanding.for that year. The
internal loan from the Capital Improvements Fund to the Golf Course shall continue at the
interest rat approved roved f
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2. a. The interest rate which will be used as a standard for setting the special assessment
and internal loan interest rates shall be the interest rate from the City's most recent
sale of improvement bonds with a ten year final maturity.
b. If interest rates have changed substantially since that last bond sale, a comparable
city's bond sale will be used from the listing in the League of Minnesota Cities
magazine. Factors in determining comparability shall include: final maturity of the
bonds, that they were issued by a city, that they were G.O. improvement bonds,
and the city's bond rating.
3. To the interest rate from the most recent bond sale, 2 % shall be added to cover the city's
cost of administration and protect the city from changes in market interest rates. The
resulting interest rate shall be rounded to the nearest half percent.
This policy was adopted by the City Council by motion on
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To: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager
From: Clay Larson, Building Official MEMORANDUM
Subject: Explanation of Chapter 3 Ordinance Change
Date: May 9, 1 996
The change in the Building Ordinance (Chapter 3)
is proposed so that the language will be the same
as that in the Model Adoptive Ordinance provided
in the State Building Code (SBC). When the 1994
Edition of the Uniform Building Code was adopted
last year, some sections of the SBC were
renumbered and retitled. Section A reflects those
changes.
Sections B and C adopt optional sections of the
SBC, which we have adopted in the past, but in
some cases were retitled or renumbered. An
example of an optional SBC section would be Rule
1306 Special Fire Protection Systems with Option
8. Option 8 (as compared to Option 8a) has a
lower square foot threshold to require the
installation of fire sprinklers. No new sections have
been proposed for adoption.
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the day of , 1996, at 7
p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard at the City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway,
to consider an amendment to Chapter 3 of the Brooklyn Center Code of Ordinances regarding the
Minnesota State Building Code.
Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance.
Please notify the personnel coordinator at 569 -3303 to make arrangements.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 -101 OF THE CITY
ORDINANCES REGARDING THE MINNESOTA STATE
BUILDING CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 3 -101 of the City Ordinances of the City of Brooklyn Center is hereby
amended in the following manner:
Section 3 -101 Building Code. The Nfinnesota State Building Code, established pursuant
to [MN. Stat. 16B.59 to 16B.73] Minnesota Statutes, Sections 16B.59 to 16B.75 one copy of which
is on file in the office of the City Clerk, is hereby adopted as the building code for the City of
Brooklyn Center. Such code is hereby incorporated in this ordinance as completely as if set out in
full.
A. The following chapters [are adopted by reference as part of the 1990 Minnesota State
Building Code.] of the 1994 Minnesota State Building Code area adopted and incorporated as part
of the building code for the City of Brooklyn Center:
[1. Chapter 1300 - Code Administration
2. Chapter 1301 - Certification and Continuing Education of Building Officials
3. 1302 - Building Construction and State Agency Construction Rules
4. Chapter 1305 - Adoption of the 1988 Uniform Building Code by Reference
The 1987 ANSI A 17.1 Code for Elevators, and Related Devices is an amendment to
Chapter 51 of the UBC and no longer found in SBC Rule 13.20.
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• Required Provisions - UBC Appendix Chapter 35 Sound Transmission Control
5. Chapter 1315 - Electrical Code
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6. Chapter 1325 - Solar Energy Systems
7. Chapter 1330 - Technical Requirements for Fallout Shelters
8. Chapter 1335 - Floodproofing Regulations (when required)
9. Chapter 1340 - Facilities for the Handicapped
10. Chapter 1346 - Minnesota Uniform Mechanical Code 1990 Edition
11. Chapter 1350 - Manufactured Home Rules
12. Chapter 1355 - Plumbing Code - Administrative Rule 4715
13. Chapter 1360 - Prefabricated Structures
14. Chapter 1365 - Variation of Snow Loads
15. Chapter 1370 - Model Energy Code - Administrative Rule 7670
16. Chapter 1305.0150 Subpart 2
a. UBC Appendix Chapters 1, 12, Division 1, 26, 38, 55 and 70
17. Chapter 1305.6905 special fire suppression systems with option 3.808(c)8.
18. Chapter 1310 - Building Security
19. Chapter 1335 - Floodproofing Regulations, Parts 1335.0200 to 1335.3100, and FPR
Sections 200.2 to 1405.3]
1. 1300 - Minnesota Building; Code
2. 1301 - Building Official Certification
3. 1302 - State Building Construction Approvals
4. 1305 - Adoption of the 1994 Uniform Building Code including Appendix Chapters
a. 3, Division I, Detention and Correctional Facilities
b. 12. Division II, Sound Transmission Control
c. 29, Minimum Plumbing Fixtures
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5. 1307 - Elevators and Related Devices
6. 1.315 - Adoption of the 1993 National Electrical Code
7. 1325 - Solar Energy S, sy tems
8. 1330 - Fallout Shelters
9. 1335 - Flood roofinLy Regulations
10. 1340 Facilities for the Handicapped
11. 1346 - Adoption of the 1991 Uniform Mechanical Code
12. 1350 - Manufactured Homes
13. 1360 - Prefabricated Homes
14. 1365 - Snow Loads
15. n 1370 -
_ Sow Shelters
16. 4715 - Minnesota Plumbing Code
17. 7670 - Minnesota Energy Code
B. The following optional appendix chapters of the 1994 Uniform Building Code are hereby
adopted and incorporated as part of the building code for the City of Brooklyn Center:
1. 3, Division III, 1992 One- and Two - Family Dwelling Code
2. 15, Reroofing
3. 19, Exposed Residential Concrete
4. 31, Division H, Membrane Structures
5. 33, Excavation and Grading
C. The following optional chapters of Minnesota Rules are hereby adopted and incorporated as
part of the building code for the City of Brooklyn Center:
1. 1306, Special Fire Protection Systems with option 8
2. 1310, Building Securitv
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3. 1335, Flood roofing regulations parts 1335 0600 to 1335 1200
Section 2. This ordinance shall be effective after adoption and thirty days following its legal
publication.
Adopted this day of , 1996.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Date of Publication
Effective Date
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