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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 04-08 CCP Regular Session • CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER April 8, 1996 7 p.m. Administration of Oath of Office to Councilmember Charles F. Nichols 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Opening Ceremonies 4. Council Report 5. Presentation: a. Human Rights and Resources Commission Essay Contest Awards 6. 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. r a. Approval of Minutes Councilmembers not present at meetings will be recorded as abstaining from the vote on the minutes. 1. March 21, 1996 Special Work Session 2. March 25, 1996 - Regular Session 3. March 27, 1996 - Special Session b. Proclamation Declaring April 14 through April 21, 1996, as Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust c. Proclamation Declaring April 21 through April 27, 1996, as National Volunteer Recognition Week d. Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding a Contract, Improvement Project No. 1996 - 12, Contract 1996 -D, 1996 Diseased Tree Removal Program e. Resolution Designating the 1996 Planting List of Allowable Boulevard Tree Species £ Resolution Expressing Recognition and Appreciation of Beverly Wolfe for Her Dedicated Public Service on the Charter Commission • CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -2- April 8, 1996 g. Licenses 7. Open Forum 8. Council Consideration Items a. Code Enforcement Initiativ Report port -Requested Council Action: - Receive report/no action. b. Set Date for Council Work Session for April 29, 1996, at 7 p.m. -Requested Council Action: - Motion to set Council work session for April 29 at 7 p.m. C. Appointment of Member to Serve on Airport Safety Committee - Requested Council Action: Motion to appoint member to serve on Airport Safety Committee. d. Resolution Recognizing the Designation of Brooklyn Center as a Tree City USA and Proclamation Declaring April 26, 1996, as Arbor Day and May 1996, as Arbor Month in Brooklyn Center - Requested Council Action: -Adopt resolution and proclamation. e. Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications, and Directing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement Project Nos. 1996 -06, 07, and 08, Logan, James, and Knox Street, Storm Drainage, and Utility Improvements, and 1994 -03 and 04, 57th Avenue, Humboldt to Camden Avenues North, Street and Utility Improvements, Contract 1996 -G - Requested Council Action: -Adopt resolution. 9. Adjournment CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -3- April 8, 1996 EDA AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER April 8, 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. March 25, 1996 - Regular Session 4. Commission Consideration Items a. Resolution Authorizing Submission of Bid to the Department of Housing and Urban Development to Purchase the Single - Family Property Located at 6645 Bryant Avenue North in Brooklyn Center • Requested Commission Action: -Adopt resolution. 5. Adjournment • MEMORANDUM TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Nancy Gohman, Assistant City Manager/Personnel Coordinatol DATE: April 4, 1996 SUBJECT: BCHRRC Essay Contest Awards The Human Rights and Resources Commission held an essay contest. The HRRC invited students (grade 9 -12) from Brooklyn Center High School to enter. The theme of this contest is on the U.N. Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Members of the Human Rights and Resources Commission requested donations for awards from several financial institutions in Brooklyn Center. Donations of awards in the form of savings bonds were donated by the following Brooklyn Center banks: First Bank one $100 savings bond, Norwest Bank three $50 savings bonds, Marquette Bank three $50 savings bonds, Twin City Federal one $50 savings bond. Essays were reviewed and scored at the March 13, 1996, Human Rights and Resources Commission meeting. The following is a listing of winners who may be present to receive the awards at our April 8, 1996, City Council meeting. Awards will be presented by the Human Rights and Resources Commission with recognition by our Mayor. Award winners are: 1 Tina Marie Ziskovsky 2. Adam Graves 3. Steph Harmon 4. Niriksha Bhakta 5. Brian Hanka 6. James Bush 7. Andy Betsinger 8. Yimeem Yu 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 MARCH 21, 1996 CONFERENCE ROOM B 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 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, and Kristen Mann. Also present were City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Director of Community Development Brad Hoffman, Charter Commission Chairperson Tim Willson, and Charter Commission Members Sy Knapp, Eileen Oslund, Rod Snyder, Carl Wolter, and Tony Kuefler. CHARTER COMMISSION PRESENTATION Charter Commission Chair Tim Willson addressed the Council expressing the commission's desire ® for the Council to address the working relationship between the City Council and the City Manager. The Charter Commission presented its recommendations for Council consideration. There was a general discussion of those present regarding establishing community goals and having an annual performance evaluation of the City Manager by the Council. The Council took the matter under advisement and will consider the issues at its April 27, 1996, workshop. Following the workshop, j the Council will report the conclusion. DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS The City Manager introduced the next topic by updating the Council on a number of development projects that would be before the Council on Monday, March 25, 1996, for approval. He noted there were a number of items on Monday's agenda that were interrelated. The City Manager reviewed the Carlson Development, the sale of the Holiday Inn, and an office warehouse development adjacent to the Holiday Inn. The Community Development Director reviewed the development agreement - with Sunlite Properties for the office warehouse. A brief discussion followed. COUNCIL POLICY ON OPEN FORUM Mayor Kragness led a discussion about open forum at City Council meetings and her concern about its potential abuse. A discussion followed about limiting an individual's time to speak to the Council. The Council will consider a policy if a problem should become routine. 03/21/96 -1- INVOCATION PROTOCOL Councilmember Hilstrom introduced a discussion on the invocation at City Council meetings and • her desire to preserve the moment for its intent. Following a brief discussion, the City Manager indicated he would send a letter to the Brooklyn Center Prayer Breakfast Committee to better coordinate with them. SEWER ASSESSMENT OPTIONS The City Manager discussed several sewer assessment options with the Council. Following a Council discussion, the City Manager agreed to bring an assessment plan back to the Council in the $625 to $750 range. NEXT WORK SESSION The City Manager inquired of the Council about possible dates for the next work session. The topic will include T.I.F. and CDBG funds. It was agreed the meeting would be held April 29. COUNCIL TRAINING BUDGET The Council discussed its training budget and agreed that each member would have $600 to use for the remainder of this year. A more formal policy will be developed out of the 1997 budget process. CRYSTAL AIRPORT SAFETY COMMITTEE The City Manager led a brief discussion about appointing someone to the Crystal Airport Safety Committee. It was agreed the matter would be tabled until after the special election. GENERAL DISCUSSION The City Manager briefly reviewed a number of development activities and expressed a need to put off the redevelopment of 69th Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard until 1998. He reviewed current assets against the potential fiscal demands of all of the projects. The Council concurred with putting off Brooklyn Boulevard until 1998. The City Manager opened a discussion on bid specifications. He recommended eliminating City Council approval of specifications. Following a discussion by the Council, it was agreed the Council did not need to approve bid specifications unless required by law. The City Manager noted the Council would be asked to extend the moratorium on adult book stores at its Monday, March 25, 1996, meeting. The City Manager reviewed his budget priorities for cutting should the State place a freeze on municipalities. The last place he wants to cut will be full -time employees. His proposal will look first at postponing projects and funding others such as the North Metro Mayors Association. Councilmember Mann expressed some concerns about commissions taking on the Council authority. A general discussion followed with Councilmembers indicating they were not receiving minutes from the commissions. Commission activities were also discussed relative to the fund raising • 03/21/96 -2- efforts. The City Manager will see that the Council receives the Commission minutes and bring a draft policy for Council consideration relative to Commission limits on fund raising and employee membership on Commissions. Councilmember Mann introduced a discussion about the Crime Prevention Program's desire for a town meeting to discuss crime issues. It was agreed that it would be better handled at a neighborhood level. The City Manager will discuss the matter with Police Chief Kline. The City Manager briefly reviewed staff s plans for code enforcement this spring. The City Council wants staff to develop a list of the ten most common violations. The Council discussed how the City would inform the public about the program. The City Manager informed the Council he would be going to Boston in April, at Hennepin County's expense, to meet with the Hennepin Community Works Program planners. He intends to encourage them to provide us with ideas that would be affordable to the City. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:22 p.m. City Clerk Mayor 03/21/96 -3- • 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 MARCH 25, 1996 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 7 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, and Kristen Mann. Also present were City Manager Michael J. McCauley, Director of Public Services Diane Spector, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, and Council Secretary Carla Wirth. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Carmody announced a spring clean up starting the end of April and that the code enforcement officer will pass out warnings which include a time deadline prior to fines. She explained more details will be provided at the next meeting. OPENING CEREMONIES The invocation was offered by Dean Nyquist. PRESENTATION North Metro Mayors Association Joseph Strauss, representing the North Metro Mayors Association (NMMA), explained Elwyn Tinklenberg, President of the NMMA, was unable to attend tonight and asked him to attend and provide a quick overview. Mr. Strauss thanked the City for its membership since 1985 and leadership shown in putting the NMMA into place. He commented on the types of common issues between member communities and the realization that the City's tax base is far different than some metro seven - county areas, especially as it relates to commercial/industrial tax rates, housing, and highway funding. Mr. Strauss thanked Mayor Kragness and the City Manager for their participation and commented on the vision of the NMMA for equitable distribution of funding, development, and delivery of core services. Mr. Strauss stated he looks forward to the Council's input and leadership. 03/25/96 - 1 - APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve the • March 25, 1996, agenda and consent agenda as printed passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve minutes of the March 11, 1996, Regular Session, and the March 12, 1996, Special Session, as printed passed unanimously. PROCLAMATIONS Member Kristen Mann introduced the following proclamation and moved its adoption: PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 20, 1996, TO BE A DAY OF SPIRITUAL REDEDICATION IN BROOKLYN CENTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing proclamation was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. I Member Kristen Mann introduced the following proclamation and moved its adoption: PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 7, 1996, AS WORLD HEALTH DAY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing proclamation was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -69 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A CLASS B AND SUNDAY ON -SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE TO DAVIDSON HOTEL COMPANY, dba HILTON HOTEL The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96-70 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR CITY INSURANCE POLICIES AND CONTRACTS FOR THE INSURANCE AGENT AND INSURANCE CONSULTANT FOR 1996 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. • 03/25/96 -2- • RESOLUTION NO. 96 -71 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR DENTAL INSURANCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96-72 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID, AMENDING THE 1996 GENERAL FUND, AND CENTRAL GARAGE FUND BUDGETS, AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) SIDEWALK PLOW WITH SNOW BLOWER AND V -PLOW The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -73 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1996 GENERAL FUND AND CENTRAL GARAGE BUDGETS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAIR OF ONE PARK MAINTENANCE DUMP TRUCK BOX The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -74 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 72" RIDING MOWER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. AN ORDINANCE VACATING ATING P THE T EASEMENT JAM CIRCLE NORM ESC IN REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NUMBER 1482 HENNEPIN COUNTY MINNESOTA A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve first reading of An Ordinance Vacating Part of a Street Easement (James Circle North) in Registered Land Survey Number 1482, Hennepin County, Minnesota, passed unanimously. 03/25/96 -3 - RESOLUTION NO. 96-75 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1996 -09, CONTRACT 1996 -A, 1996 SEALCOAT PROGRAM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -76 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1995 -20,. CONTRACT 1995 -J, WELL #5 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96-77 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1995 -18, NEW ELECTRIC CONTROLS FOR WELLS 5, 6, AND 7 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 96-78 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON 69TH AVENUE NORTH BETWEEN SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY AND DUPONT AVENUE NORTH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded b Councilmember Carmody to approve the Y Y PP application from Earle Brown Elementary PTA for authorization for an exemption from lawful gambling license passed unanimously. • 03/25/96 -4- LICENSES • A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve the following list of licenses passed unanimously: MECHANICAL SYSTEMS A -ABC Appliance & Heating, Inc. 2638 Lyndale Ave. S Air and Furnace Care, Inc. 8733 Humboldt Ave. N. B & D Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 4091 Maciver Ave N.E. Bostrom Sheet Metal Works, Inc. 785 Curfew Street Brooklyn Air Heating and A/C 5801 Lyndale Ave. N. Carver Heating & A/C 109 East 3rd Street Centraire, Inc. 7402 Washington Ave. S. Crown Heating & Cooling, Inc. 500 Foote Street Dependable Indoor Air Quality, Inc. 2619 Coon Rapids Blvd. Egan Mechanical Contractors 7100 Medicine Lake Road Excel Air Systems 2075 Prosperity Road Gas Supply, Inc. 2238 Edgewood Ave. S. Golden Valley Heating & A/C 5182 West Broadway Home Energy Center 15200 25th Ave. N., Suite 128 Maple Grove Heating and A/C 401 County Road 81 Marsh Heating and A/C 6248 Lakeland Ave. N. Minnegasco 800 LaSalle Ave r Owens Services Corporation 930 East 80th Street P & D Mechanical Contracting Co. 4629 41 st Ave. N. Preferred Mechanical Services 7643 Logan Ave. S. Pride Mechanical, Inc. 3025 NE Randolph Street Quality Air, Inc. 7907 5th Street NE Ron's Mechanical 12011 Old Brick Yard Road Royalton Heating & Cooling Co. 4120 85th Ave. N Standard Heating & A/C Co. 410 West Lake Street Superior Contracts, Inc. 6121 42nd Ave. N. Swenson Htg. and Air Cond. 6700 West Broadway Thermex Corporation 4850 Park Glen Road Vougt Heating and A/C 3260 Gorham Avenue Wenzel Heating and A/C 1955 Shawnee Road Yale, Inc. 9649 Girard Ave N. RENTAL DWELLINGS Initial: Brian Leonard 5619 Knox Ave. N 03/25/96 -5- Renewal: • Ira Sklader Brookdale Towers Olympic Development Co. Lyn River Apartments Arthur and Dolores Kvamme 5529 Aldrich Drive N. Robert and Bonnie Healy 5517 Bryant Ave. N. Kenneth R. Johnson 5301 Winchester Lane Joseph and Patricia Simmon 2913 64th Ave. N. SIGN HANGER Lawrence Sign 945 Pierce Butler Route The Neon Shop 1839 Central Ave. NE Nordquist Sign Company, Inc. 312 West Lake Street Sign Solutions, Inc. 3810 West Broadway Ave. Topline Advertising 1471 92nd Lane NE OPEN FORUM Dave Peterson, Brooklyn Center Prayer Breakfast Committee, announced the upcoming Prayer Breakfast on April 20, 1996, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., and invited the Mayor, Council, and staff members to attend. He informed the guest speaker will be Cris Carter of the Vikings organization and John Carlson, Lutheran Church of the Master, will provide music. Calvin Portner, Congressman Ramstad's field representative, explained the location of their office • and hours of operation. He stated they are available to answer questions and assist in situations as they arise. Mr. Portner extended an invitation to attend the Town Hall meeting on April 9, 1996, at 7 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATING PART OF A UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT IN LOT_ -1. BLOCK 1. BROOKDALE SQUARE 2ND ADDITION The City Manager advised this ordinance was first read on February 26, 1996, published in the City's official newspaper on March 6, 1996, and is offered this evening for a second reading and public hearing. The Director of Public Services reviewed the location of the easement in Brookdale Square and advised the resolution is needed to correct a typographical error. A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to open the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. passed unanimously. PUBLIC INPUT No one appeared to address this item. A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to close the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. passed unanimously. 03/25/96 -6- ORDINANCE NO. 96 -02 . Member Kristen Mann introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE VACATING PART OF A UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT IN LOT 1, BLOCK 1, BROOKDALE SQUARE 2ND ADDITION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION 96002 The City Manager reviewed the request of Sunlite Properties for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment to build an approximate 69,000 sq. ft. office /industrial facility on a 6.25 acre site located west of Parkway Circle, north of the Holiday Inn. The Planning and Zoning Specialist displayed an overhead identifying the location of the property under consideration and explained this is actually an amendment to the General Litho site. He reviewed the proposal and noted it is very similar to the previous proposal by General Litho which was approved a little less than one year ago. He pointed out the location of 20 parking spaces which are separated from this site and part of the PUD development agreement. The Planning and Zoning Specialist advised the Planning Commission recommended approval of this application at its February 14, 1996, meeting subject to 18 conditions. Councilmember Hilstrom inquired whether anyone appeared before the Planning Commission at the public hearing. The Planning and Zoning Specialist advised no one appeared to address this application except the applicant and property owners. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve Planning Commission Application No. 96002 subject to the following conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission passed unanimously: 1. The 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 building permits. 3. A performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee in an amount to be determined based on cost estimates shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits to ensure the completion of site improvements. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop or on- ground mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. 5. 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. 03/25/96 -7- 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. 8. B -612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and driving areas. 9. The applicant shall submit an as-built survey of the property, improvements, and utilities service lines prior to the 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 provide appropriate erosion and sediment control devices on the site during construction as approved by the Engineering Department. 12. The storm drainage system shall be approved by the Single Creek Watershed Commission prior to the issuance of permits, and the following financial guarantees will be deposited with the City Engineer by the applicant: A. A $2,500 cash surety as required by the Wetland Conservation Act. B. A $5,000 cash surety to ensure completion of required wetland monitoring. 13. Pondin areas required as art e of the storm drainage 1 shall g q P g an s 1 be protected b an p P Y approved easement. The easement document shall be executed and filed with Hennepin County prior to the issuance of permits. 14. The 20 parking stalls indicated on the north side of the site shall be dedicated as off -site accessory parking for the sole use of the adjoining property to the north. Said declaration shall be filed with the titles to the property prior to the issuance of permits. 15. The amended agreement for parking on Parkway Circle, the central parking lot, and adjoining area relieving the subject property of its 153 parking stall encumbrance and an appropriate amendment to the easement agreement and declaration of covenants relating to these properties shall be executed and filed with Hennepin County prior to the issuance of permits for this project. 16. All work performed and materials used for construction of utilities shall conform to the City of Brooklyn Center's current standard specifications and details. 17. The applicant shall receive the appropriate approvals from the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Department of Natural Resources prior to the issuance of permits for his project. 18. An ordinance amendment vacating a portion of the drainage and utility easement on this property affected by the proposed building expansion shall be accomplished prior to the issuance of building permits for this project. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LAND The City Manager noted the ordinance to amend Chapter 35 was first read on July 10, 1995, published in the City's official newspaper on July 19, 1995, tabled on August 14, 1995, and following the public hearing, is offered this evening for adoption. 03/25/96 -8- ORDINANCE NO. 96-03 Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LAND The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Kristen Mann and passed unanimously. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS SET DATE FOR COUNCIL CANVAS OF SPECIAL ELECTION A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to set the date for a Council Canvas of Special Election for Wednesday, March 27, 1996, at 7 p.m. passed unanimously. Councilmember Hilstrorn announced the special election and the possibility a quorum of Councilmembers may be present. MAYOR TO APPOINT COMMISSIONER TO SERVE ON PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Mayor Kragness noted there are three applicants who are well - qualified and recommended the appointment of Gail Ebert. A motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the appointment of Gail Ebert to serve on the Park and Recreation Commission passed unanimously. Gail Ebert identified herself and the Council welcomed her to the Park and Recreation Commission. RESOLUTION RELEASING AND TERMINATING A PARKING RAMP DEDICATION The City Manager advised the proposed resolution releases the parking ramp agreement for Tracts A, B, and C of RLS 1564 and Tracts A, B, C, and G for RLS 1572, and relates to the area just considered. The City Attorney explained it was expected all of the parties would have executed the agreements by now and the First Bank of Chicago, which holds the mortgage against the properties owned by First Industrial, has indicated they will sign the necessary documents. He recommended the proposed resolution be contingent upon execution of documents by all other parties. The Community Development Director advised the intent of the resolution is to dual track the removal of the parking dedication with the Sunlite properties if not signed off prior to the closing on Wednesday, March 28, 1996. He clarified the proposed resolution will assure the sale of the 03/25/96 -9- Holiday Inn can proceed and recommended it not be subject to document execution but, rather, to EDA action on the development agreement with Sunlite Properties. Council concurred. RESOLUTION NO. 96 -79 Member Debra Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RELEASING AND TERMINATING A PARKING RAMP DECLARATION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and passed unanimously. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 95 -02 EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM ON THE SITING OF ADULT ESTABLISHMENTS The City Manager advised the proposed ordinance is offered tonight for first reading. A motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve first reading of An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 95 -02 Extending the Moratorium on the Siting of Adult Establishments passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adjourn the meeting at 7:27 p.m. passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayor Recorded and transcribed by: Carla Wirth TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial 03/25/96 -10- 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 SESSION MARCH 27, 1996 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in special session as an election canvass board and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, and Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, and Kristen Mann. Also present were City Manager Michael J. McCauley and City Clerk Sharon Knutson. CANVASS OF ELECTION RETURNS The Brooklyn Center City Council proceeded to canvass the City election returns from the various City precincts, reporting ballots cast in the City of Brooklyn Center contest as follows: Office of Council Member Ballot Count Charles F. Nichols, Sr. 782 ® Bob Peppe 402 Write -ins 10 RESOLUTION NO. 96 -80 Upon completing the election canvass, member Debra Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION REGARDING CANVASS OF MARCH 26, 1996, SPECIAL ELECTION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody, and the motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Debra Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Kristen Mann to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 7:03 p.m. City Clerk Mayor 3/27/96 -1- PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 14 THROUGH APRIL 21, 1996, AS DAYS nF RFMFMRR GE THE VICTIMS OF THE HnT OCA TTCT WHEREAS, the Holocaust was the state - sponsored, systematic persecution and annihilation of European Jewry by Nazi Germany and its collaborators from 1933 to 1945. Jews were the primary victims - six million were murdered; Gypsies, the handicapped, and poles were also targeted for destruction or decimation for racial, ethnic, or national reasons. Millions more, including homosexuals, Jehovah's Witnesses, Soviet prisoners of war, and political dissidents also suffered grievous oppression and death under Nazi tyranny; and WHEREAS, 1996 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the International Military Tribunal's trial at Nuremberg of 22 major Nazi leaders, and the continuation of subsequent military tribunals, at Nuremberg as well as in other Allied- occupied sectors of Germany, to try additional Nazi criminals; and WHEREAS, the charter for Nuremberg rials established for the first time in international ternational law, that crimes against humanity as well as crimes against peace and war crimes were punishable, thus making the individuals who were responsible for promulgating government policies that resulted in aggressive war and genocide accountable for their actions; and WHEREAS, Americans recognize that in addition to the need for international law to provide judicial accountability for crimes against humanity, each citizen is responsible for eternal vigilance against all tyranny and for speaking out against such tyranny; and WHEREAS, Tuesday, April 16, 1996, has been designated, pursuant to an Act of Congress, as a Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust, known internationally as Yom Hashoah. NOW, THEREFORE, I, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, State of Minnesota, do hereby proclaim the week of April 14 through April 21, 1996, as Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust in memory of those victims, and further proclaim that we, as citizens of the City of Brooklyn Center, will collectively and individually strive to overcome bigotry, hatred, and indifference through learning, tolerance, and remembrance. Date Mayor Attest: • City Clerk PROCLAMATION • DECLARING APRIL 21 THROUGH APRIL 27, 1996, AS NA OGNMON WEEK WHEREAS, Volunteerism is an integral part of our great culture and heritage; and WHEREAS, Government alone cannot solve all of the social issues and problems that are facing our communities and neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, Volunteers throughout Minnesota are generously stepping forward to help others stem the tide of poverty, hunger, homelessness, spouse and child abuse, and other problems that afflict our society; and WHEREAS, Minnesota's two million volunteers demonstrate that citizen participation is having an impact by bringing neighborhoods and cities together; and WHEREAS, The giving of oneself in service to another empowers the giver and the recipient; and WHEREAS, Volunteers are truly the heart of Minnesota, and recognition should be given to our dedicated volunteers and volunteer programs that strengthen communities throughout Minnesota. NOW, THEREFORE, I, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, State of Minnesota, do hereby proclaim April 21 through April 27, 1996, to be Volunteer Recognition Week in the City of Brooklyn Center, and urge citizens to observe this period by recognizing those who contribute their time, talent, and energy in their neighborhoods and communities, and by renewing a personal commitment to volunteerism. Date Mayor Attest: City Clerk • MEMORANDUM DATE: April 2, 1996 TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager FROM: Scott Brink, City Engineer A SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract, Improvement Project No. 1996 -12, Contract 1996 -D, 1996 Diseased Tree Removal Program The City Council authorized the advertisement for bids for Improvement Project No. 1996 -12 on March 11, 1996, by Resolution No. 96 -58. The following bids were received on March 27, 1996: Bidder Amount Arbor/Design Tree Service $19 900.00 g , Ceres Tree Company $23,725.00 The apparent low bidder for the Arbor/Desi , ro'ect n Tree Service was awarded the contract for P J g tree removal in 1995 and is regarded by staff as having ample resources available to perform the work required of this contract. Accordingly, staff recommends acceptance of the low bid and award of the contract to Arbor/Design Tree Service. adoption: Member introduced the following resolution and moved its RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1996 -12, CONTRACT 1996 -D, 1996 DISEASED TREE REMOVAL PROGRAM WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 96 -58, the following bids were received and opened on March 27, 1996, for Improvement Project No. 1996 -12, Contract 1996 -D, 1996 Diseased Tree Removal Program; and Bidders Bid Amount Arbor/Design Tree Service $19,900.00 Ceres Tree Company $23,725.00 WHEREAS, it appears that Arbor/Design Tree Service, Brooklyn Center, MN, 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 Arbor/Design Tree Service of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota in the name of the City of Brooklyn Center, for Improvement Project No. 1996- 12 according to the plans and specifications therefor approved by the City Council and on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized an 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 has been signed. 3. All costs for Improvement Project No. 1996 -12 shall be accounted for in the Diseased Tree Fund. • 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. • . MEMORANDUM DATE: April 1, 1996 TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager FROM: Joyce Gulseth, Public Services Administrative Aid SUBJECT: Resolution designating the 1996 planting list of allowable boulevard tree species As per City Ordinance, Section 20, TREES, the City Council annually adopts a resolution designating allowable boulevard tree species. This list includes a variety of cultivars and some ornamental trees. Section 20 -200, subd. 3 assures that all boulevard trees will be located so as to avoid creating future sight distance problems. Attached is a resolution designating the 1996 planting list of allowable boulevard tree species along with a copy of the boulevard permit that residents are required to complete and submit before the planting of a boulevard tree. • • adoption: Member introduced the following resolution and moved its RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING 1996 PLANTING LIST OF ALLOWABLE BOULEVARD TREE SPECIES WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center promotes a diverse urban forest so as to minimize the spread of tree disease; and WHEREAS, section 20 -402 of the ordinances provides for an annual listing of allowable boulevard tree varieties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that the following trees are hereby designated as allowable boulevard tree species for 1996: Ash (Autumn Purple) Linden (American) & cultivars Crabapple (Flowering) & cultivars Linden (Littleleaf) & cultivars Hackberry Maple (Norway) & cultivars • Honey locust (Red) & (Imperial, Shademaster, Maple R cultivars Skyline, Thornless) Maple (Sugar) & cultivars Ironwood Oak (Pin) Japanese Tree Lilac Oak (White or Bur) 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 31 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Phone 569 -3495 i PERMIT BOULEVARD TREE PLANTING PROPERTY ADDRESS: OWNER NAME: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP: PHONE: DAY OTHER VARIETY OF TREE: TO BE PLANTED (COMMON NAME) • APPROXIMATE DATE OF PLANTING: Please stake or otherwise indicate your preferred tree location as soon as possible I have called or will call Gopher State One Call at 454 -0002 to obtain underground utility locations Owner Signature Date * * * ALLOW 48 HOURS FOR PROCESSING City use only: Initial and date each item checked Variety At least 5' from underground utilities Sight Distance At least 10' from overhead utilities Approx. width of Blvd. Proposed distance from edge of street • Sidewalk? Proposed distance from edge of sidewalk ALL REQUIREMENTS MET: Signature Title Date BEFORE � D YOU a� cN GAB�1L� PLANT, LLI � � s Q, I ffetir ri e The City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center has adopted an ordinance to establish policies for the care of boulevard trees. The ordinance contains very specific information regarding where boulevard trees maybe planted. Please read the following information before you plant a boulevard tree. A copy of the complete ordinance is available at City Hall. Section 20 -200. PUBLIC TREE CARE IN GENERAL • Subdivision 3. Planting Boulevard Trees. No tree may be planted on the boulevard except by permit obtained from the director of public services or designee. The City may move, remove, or trim or cause or order to be moved, removed, or trimmed any boulevard tree not planted by permit, or any boulevard tree which is not in compliance with this code. This section does not prohibit the planting of boulevard trees by adjacent property owners providing the selection, location, and care of said trees are in accordance with the provisions of this code. The purpose of a permit is to ensure that all siting requirements are met, most especially those relating to sight distance, both at corners and near driveways, sidewalks, alleys, etc. The following is the list of allowable boulevard trees for 1996: Ash (Autumn Purple) Linden (American) & cultivars Crabapple (Flowering) & cultivars Linden (Littleleaf) & cultivars Hackberry Maple (Norway) & cultivars Honeylocust (Imperial, Shademaster, Maple (Red) & cultivars Skyline, Thornless) Maple (Sugar) & cultivars • Ironwood Oak (Pin) Japanese Tree Lilac Oak (White or Bur) • its adoption: Member introduced the following resolution and moved RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF BEVERLY WOLFE FOR HER DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE ON THE CHARTER COMMISSION WHEREAS, Beverly Wolfe has served on the Brooklyn Center Charter Commission from March 8, 1989, to November 20, 1995; and WHEREAS, Beverly Wolfe has served as Chair, Vice - Chair, Secretary, Audit Chair, and Rules /Parliamentarian Chair, and was a member /chair of various ad hoc committees during her term; and WHEREAS, her public service and civic effort for the betterment of the community merit the gratitude of the citizens of Brooklyn Center; and WHEREAS, her leadership and expertise has been greatly appreciated by the Brooklyn Center Charter Commission; and WHEREAS, it is highly appropriate that her service to the community should be recognized and expressed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the dedicated public service of Beverly Wolfe is hereby recognized and appreciated by the City of Brooklyn Center. 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. 3 City of Brooklyn Center i 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 April 8, 1996: COURTESY BENCH U. S. Bench Corporation 3300 Snelling MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Allied Fireside, Inc. dba Fireplace Comer, dba Heat N Glo 2700 Fairview Ave. N. Blaine Heating, A/C and Electric , Inc. 13562 Central Ave. NE C. O. Carlson Air Conditioning Co. 1203 Bryant Ave. N. Faircon Service 1891 W. County Road C Gilbert Mechanical Contractors 4451 W. 76th Street Lakeland North Heating & A /C, Inc. 16041 Kangaroo Street NW Managed Services, Inc. 6500 Oxford Street Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors, Inc. 7340 Washington Ave. S. P & H Services Co., Inc. 1601 67th Ave. N. Pete's Repair, Inc. 8835 Xylon Ave. N. Property Repair Service P. O. Box 68111 R & S Heating an A ® g d /C, Inc. 12651 Zenith Ave., Suite 107 Riverside Mechanical LLC 1410 98th Lane NW PUBLIC DANCE Davidson Hotel Company dba Minneapolis North Hilton 2200 Freeway Boulevard RENTAL DWELLINGS Initial: Tracy Rice 5801 Ewing Ave. N. Abraham Ziv 4207 Lakeside Ave. N. #235 Chett Saver 6900 Morgan Ave. N. Renewal: Patrick J. Gaughan Victoria Townhouses Duane Om 5407 Brooklyn Blvd. Dorothy Ostrom - Ringstrom 6025 Brooklyn Blvd. Christian Knutson 5200 France Ave. N. Hal Gensler 5214 Great View Ave. N. Muchtar and Fatima Sajady 7205 Perry Court E. Dennis J. Bona 5207 Xerxes Ave. N. Gary Olson 3715 69th Ave. N. Eugene and Diane Wright 4408 69th Ave. N. SIGN HANGER Suburban Lighting, Inc. 6077 Lake Elmo Ave. N. Licenses continued Page 2 TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT Davidson Hotel Company dba Minneapolis North Hilton 2200 Freeway Boulevard General Approval- — Aa A4VL 1 Sharon Knutson, City Clerk �a • MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager DATE: April 4, 1996 SUBJECT: Code Enforcement Initiative At the April 8, 1996, City Council meeting, I will provide an overview of the code enforcement initiative that will begin at the end of April. This report will cover the complaint response system as well as the initiation of neighborhood inspections without waiting for complaints. We will also cover common violations and the procedures that will be followed requesting voluntary compliance, follow -up on orders for compliance and the use of prosecution. Fb 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: April 4, 1996 SUBJECT: Set Date for Council Work Session for April 29, 1996, at 7 p.m. I would request that the Council set/confirm the date for a CDBG /general work session for April 29, 1996, at 7 p.m. This date was discussed at the March 21, 1996, Council work session. • 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 4, 1996 SUBJECT: Appointment of Member to Serve on Airport Safety Committee METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION ° "S 54,tirq Minneapolis -Saint Paul International Airport F2 ± 6040 - 28th Avenue South • Minneapolis, MN 55450 -2799 • m z Phone (612) 726 -8100 • Fax (612) 726 -5296 D t N O O O 9ti t GO 4, RRp R <- March 4, 1996 Brad Hoffman, Director of Community Development City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 re: Formation of the Crystal Airport Safety Committee Dear Ms Mann, During 1995 discussions of the Long Term Comprehensive Plan (LTCP) for the Crystal Airport, safety concerns were raised regarding obstructions, operational incursions, wildlife, and overrun areas. More often than not, our efforts to eliminate or mitigate safety issues have a direct impact on the surrounding communities. For example, the approach slope is an imaginary surface extending from the end of the runway, above which penetrations are considered obstructions to air navigation. The inclination of the approach slope can have an impact on the allowable height of structures and trees in the surrounding communities. Because of our mutual concern and interest in these safety issues, and to foster cooperation, MAC staff has been directed to establish a safety committee with representatives of our tenants and the surrounding communities. The purpose of the committee would be: 1) Bring to MAC's attention concerns regarding safety at the airport; 2) Discuss with MAC staff how best to resolve safety problems; 3) Act as a general advisory body to MAC staff, providing guidance and support to efforts to provide the safest airport environment possible. At the direction of our Commission, the committee will be chaired by Commissioner Hitesman and consist of one member from the MAC staff, two tenants of the airport, and one representative from each of the adjacent communities. It is intended that this be a "stand alone" committee versus a subcommittee of another group. The Metropolitan Airports Commission is an affirmative action employer. Reliever Airports: AtRLAKE - ANOKA COUNTY/BLAINE • CRYSTAL • FLYING CLOUD • LAKE EL.&IO • SAINT PAUL DOWNTOWN Crystal Safety Committee March 4, 1996 page 2 As one of your City's liaisons to the airport through the Tri- Cities Commission, I ask that you and the other community representatives from Crystal (copied below) help coordinate the appointment of a City representative to this safety committee. Please have the name of your representative forwarded to: MAC c/o Addie Smith 6040 28th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55450 Our first meeting will be held March 19, 1996, at 7:00 pm in the Manager's Office at the Crystal Airport. A meeting notice and agenda will be mailed directly to the representative. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 726 -8135. Sincerely, , Gary E. Schmidt Manager of Reliever Airports cc: Kristen Mann, City Council Charles Nichols I 8� • MEMORANDUM DATE: April 3, 1996 TO: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager FROM: Diane Spector, Director of Public Servicep SUBJECT: Staff Report Re; 1996 Forestry Activities I am happy to report that for the fourth year in a row, Brooklyn Center has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. This designation reflects the high level of commitment which Brooklyn Center places on preserving and enhancing its urban forest. Attached is a resolution and a proclamation for Council consideration. 1. Resolution Recognizing the Designation of Brooklyn Center as a Tree City USA 2. Proclamation Declaring April 26, 1996 as Arbor Day and May, 1996 as Arbor Month in Brooklyn Center Forestry Program To continue as a Tree City USA, the City must continue to administer a forestry program, dedicating at least $2 per capita per year to these activities. Our annual forestry program consists of a number of activities: ♦ Park maintenance crews routinely maintain trees in parks and along trails. This includes pruning and trimming, removal and replacement. ♦ In late winter and early spring street maintenance crews trim boulevard trees in areas where sealcoating and street improvement projects will be occurring. While their purpose is to remove low branches overhanging the street which may be damaged by tall equipment, the crews will take the opportunity to do some priming, such as removing dead branches. City crews do not do aesthetic trimming and pruning. Street maintenance crews also replace boulevard trees in the commercial areas which have been damaged due to accident or injury. Finally, street maintenance crews will remove trees or branches of boulevard trees damaged by storms. • ♦ Engineering administers: the diseased tree removal program; the Residential Reforestation program, which provides $50 coupons toward the replacement of trees lost to disease; the Arbor Day/Month observance; the issuance of boulevard tree planting • permits and tree contractor registrations; and the Clear View Triangle ordinance. In recent years, we have seen an upswing in the number of residents who donate to the City transplantable trees which they have planted in the Clear View Triangle and which must be removed. These trees are generally transplanted to City parks or to the Golf Course. ♦ Improvement projects may include a forestry component, usually the replacement of trees lost to construction activities, or landscaping new parks, open spaces, or reconstructed streets. Our design philosophy is to minimize removals or damage to existing trees, and to replace any which must be removed. Arbor Day/Month Observance The attached memorandum from Joyce Gulseth, who administers many of our forestry programs, provides background on the award, and on our annual Arbor Day celebration. For the past three years we have been working on a rotating basis with elementary schools in Brooklyn Center to provide for a joint Arbor Day celebration. The past two years we have worked with Willow Lane and Earle Brown schools; this year we are working with Evergreen on a Peace Garden. The school has put together a unique partnership with Tree Trust, Mervyn's department store, and the City. The City's contribution is primarily expertise (Joyce and Ole Nelson from the • Street Maintenance division, who serves as our forestry coordinator) and heavy labor using some of our specialized equipment, such as cutting sod, spreading compost, and digging tree holes. We are also providing wood chips for the garden; after cleaning up downed trees and limbs from January's ice storm, we have quite a stockpile. This will be our fifth Arbor Day celebration; we've come a long way from the first, when one of our Adopt -A -Park groups planted a tree in Central Park. While obviously every contribution to the urban forest is valued, the elementary school students learn environmental lessons that they will take with them through the years to come. Planting day is May 16. • MEMORANDUM DATE: April 1, 1996 TO: Diane Spector FROM: Joyce Gulseth SUBJECT: 1996 Forestry Activities TREE CITY USA For the fourth year, Brooklyn Center has received national recognition by being named a Tree City USA by The National Arbor Day Foundation. The program is sponsored by The National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters and the designation must be renewed annually. . To become a Tree City USA, a community must meet four standards: a tree board or department, a city tree ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program, and an Arbor Day • observance. The award indicates that the City takes its municipal tree -care responsibilities seriously. An effective community forestry program is an ongoing process of growth and renewal —a program of planting and care that continues through the years. The Tree City USA award is an excellent indication that there is a solid foundation for that process of improvement. Ole Nelson attended the presentation ceremony and informal awards luncheon for the Metro Region communities hosted by the DNR, Division of Forestry on Thursday, March 21. One of the standards recommended for continuing to maintain the Tree City USA status is to establish a tree board or department. While we do have a strong department it would be beneficial to establish a tree board to provide a focal point for planning our community forest —a forum for building important partnerships with local businesses, community leaders, politicians, planners, forestry, horticultural and design experts, service organizations and individual volunteers. The main focus would be to understand the problems facing our community's trees, seek public input and start to develop a consensus on the actions needed to solve these problems. Attached is a resolution recognizing the designation of Brooklyn Center as a Tree City USA. ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION • Attached is a proclamation declaring April 26 as Arbor Day, and May, 1996 as Arbor Month in Brooklyn Center. The students from Evergreen Park Elementary School along with the • Evergreen Park Green Team, City of Brooklyn Center, Twin Cities Tree Trust, and Mervyn's department store will establish a Peace Garden on the north side of the school as part of Arbor Month this year. The joint effort will result in a garden in the shape of a peace symbol, with plants representing countries from around the world. This concept is a perfect fit with the "outdoor classroom" commitment the City has made to enhance our parks and community and increase awareness among youth of Arbor Month and the benefit of trees. Six evergreen trees will be planted in Evergreen Park along with 17 trees and 30 bushes in the Peace Garden. City park maintenance staff will prepare the site in late April by removing sod and soil, building up a prairie grass and butterfly garden area and spreading compost. The day before the planting park maintenance staff will dig the holes and haul in the wood chips. May 16 is the celebration day when the actual planting will be done by Evergreen's classes assisted by the City's park personnel. The entire student body of Evergreen Elementary School will participate in the ceremony.' In preparation for the event I have provided every classroom instructor with a copy of A Teachers' Guide to Arbor Month, a cross - curricular thematic unit offering ideas for dozens of learning activities to supplement daily lessons in language arts, math, music and art, social studies, science and health, and physical education. Environmental education is integrated g ed throughout other subject areas. • Ole Nelson and I have attended several meetings with the Green Team, Tree Trust and Mervyn's and all of us agree this event is really going to be something special. Twin Cities Tree Trust designed the garden and is providing an assortment of bird houses and feeders and wooden benches. Mervyn's department store funded the cost of the planting materials. City park maintenance staff will provide the manpower and equipment for the site preparation and the Green Team (school personnel, Tree Trust representative, Mervyn's representative, Ole Nelson and Joyce Gulseth) is coordinating the entire project. All parties involved are very committed! • Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE DESIGNATION OF BROOKLYN CENTER AS A TREE CITY USA WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center is committed to preserving and enhancing its urban forest; and WHEREAS, the National Arbor Day Foundation, upon the recommendation of the State of Minnesota forester, has designated Brooklyn Center as a Tree City USA in recognition of 1995 forestry activities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that: 1. The Council hereby recognizes and accepts the designation of Tree City USA on • behalf of the residents of Brooklyn Center. 2. The Council reaffirms its commitment to urban forestry, and directs staff to, within the constraints of existing resources, continue a high level of maintenance and reforestation efforts. 3. The Council commends city staff and the residents of Brooklyn Center for their work in maintaining and enhancing Brooklyn Center's urban forest. 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. • PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 26, 1996, AS ARBOR DAY AND MAY 1996 AS ARBOR MONTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER WHEREAS, Trees are an increasingly vital resource in Minnesota today, enriching our lives by purifying air and water, helping conserve soil and energy, creating jobs through a large forest products industry, serving as recreational settings, providing habitat for wildlife of all kinds, and making our cities more livable; and WHEREAS, Trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community; and WHEREAS, Human activities such as construction damage and pollution, as well as drought, disease and insects threaten our trees, creating the need for concerted action to ensure the future of urban and rural forests in our state, country, and world; and WHEREAS, We are in a decade that emphasizes the environment and how people can positively • impact world problems like global warming by locally planting trees and ensuring . that these trees are ahead; e nurtured, protected, and wisely used in the years ad, nd a WHEREAS, Brooklyn Center has been recognized as a Tree City USA by The National Arbor Day Foundation and desires to continue its tree - planting ways NOW, THEREFORE, I, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, State of Minnesota, do hereby proclaim April 26, 1996, Arbor Day and May 1996 as Arbor Month in the City Brooklyn Center, and I urge all citizens to support efforts to care for our trees and woodlands and to support our city's community forestry program. Date Mayor Attest: City Clerk • FIE • MEMORANDUM DATE: April 2, 1996 TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager' FROM: Scott Brink, City Engineer SUBJECT: Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications, and Directing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement Project Nos. 1996 -06, 07, and 08, Logan, James, and Knox Street, Storm Drainage, and Utility Improvements, and 1994 -03 and 04, 57th Avenue, Humboldt to Camden Avenues North, Street and Utility Improvements. On March 11, 1996, the City Council approved a resolution ordering the above improvement projects. Plans and specifications for the improvement project have been completed by the project engineer, SEH, Inc. In order for the project to be completed in a timely fashion during the 1996 construction season, it is recommended that an advertisement for bids now be authorized. This will allow for a contract award and construction commencement as early as possible. Because this particular project will utilize State Aid Funds, review and approval of the plans by Mn/Dot must also be completed. The . actual letting date for the project will be established upon concurrence from Mn/Dot. As you may recall at the public hearing held on March 11, various members of the public raised concerns regarding the proposed width of Logan Avenue and traffic speeds. Staff has subsequently completed a survey to better understand the concerns and desires of the residents. Attached is a copy of the survey that was sent to the residents, including a tabulation of the responses. The response rate was somewhat disappointing as only 20 of about 70 of the property owners returned surveys. A summary of the survey results is attached. Some general observations from the responses are as follows: In regards to parking needs and the desired width of Logan Avenue, there does not appear to be a consensus. Responses are generally evenly split between widening and not widening. Staff originally proposed widening the roadway from the existing 30 -32 to 34 feet to allow for parking on one side of the roadway, and to provide two additional feet for snow storage and safety. Given the comments of some of the residents, we now recommend that the roadway be constructed to 32 feet wide, the Mn/Dot minimum. This slight widening will be imperceptible to most residents, and will allow for parking on one side of the roadway. Unless directed otherwise by Council, the 32 foot street width design as proposed (allowing parking on one side of the roadway) will be incorporated into the final design. Responses from residents were mixed in regards to speeding problems. Overall, the suggestion of possibly installing chokers for "traffic calming" received a negative response. We have reviewed historic radar studies and find that speeds on Logan are very similar to speeds on virtually every other collector street - some speeding cars, but generally within acceptable limits. Staff intends to update traffic and speed studies to further comprehend the extent of speeding problems on this street, and to determine the best course of action. It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached resolution approving plans and specifications and authorizing an advertisement for bids for Improvement Project Nos. 1996 -06, 07, and 08, Logan, James, and Knox Street, Storm Drainage, and Utility Improvements, and 1994 -03 and 04, 57th Avenue, Humboldt to Camden Avenues North, Street and Utility Improvements. Detailed plan sheets will be available for Council review Monday evening, or prior to then at any Council member's request. • • Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1996 -06, 07, AND 08, LOGAN, JAMES, AND KNOX STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, AND 1994 -03 AND 04, 57TH AVENUE, HUMBOLDT TO CAMDEN AVENUES NORTH, STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, CONTRACT 1996 -G WHEREAS, the City Council on March 11, 1996 by Resolution No. 96 -62 ordered Improvement Project Nos. 1996 -06, 07, and 08, Logan, James, and Knox Street, Storm Drainage, and Utility Improvements, and Improvement Project Nos. 1994 -03 and 1994 -04, 57th Avenue, Humboldt to Camden Avenues North, Street and Utility Improvements, and authorized the preparation of plans and specifications; and WHEREAS, the project consulting Engineer (SEH, Inc.) under the direction of the City Engineer has prepared said plans and specifications. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that: 1. The plans and specifications for said improvement project are hereby approved and ordered filed with the City Clerk. 2 The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official newspaper and Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids for the making of such improvement in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published in accordance with Minnesota State Statutes, shall specify the work to be done and shall state the time and location at which bids will be opened by the City Clerk and the City Manager or their designees. Any bidder whose responsibility is questioned during consideration of the bid will be given an opportunity to address the Council on the issue of responsibility. No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier's check, bid bond, or certified check payable to the City Clerk for 5 percent of the amount of such bid. 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. This survey will help us better understand needs in your neighborhood. Please return this survey by Monday, March 25, 1996. You may also call us at 569 -3340 to talk about these issues. • Thank you for your cooperation. Scott Brink, City Engineer LOGAN AVENUE N. (53RD TO 57TH) 1. A number of residents present at the public hearing were concerned about the street widening. The City Council is interested in knowing which option you prefer: 9 Do not widen the roadway from its present 30 -32 feet to 32 -34 feet. This means that both sides of Logan from 53rd to 57th would be posted "No Parking, " and no parking would be allowed at any time. 8 Widen the roadway approximately two feet. Parking would be prohibited on one side of the street, but allowed on the other. Regular parking restrictions, such as no overnight parking, would still apply. 3 Widen the roadway to 38 feet wide and allow parking on both sides. Any additional comments: . Various comments received 2. Vehicle speeds on Logan Avenue have been expressed as a concern. What are your thoughts /feelings regarding the possible construction of "chokers" on Logan Avenue? At this time, a specific number or location of chokers has not been proposed. Please also provide any additional comments. Yes- 2 No- 14 Maybe /Indifferent- 4 3. Our sewer televising shows a number of sanitary sewer services with moderate to severe root infiltration. Do you think you have a problem with sanitary sewer service, such as having the service cleaned out to the street? How often? Do you have boulevard trees near your service? Yes - 8 No - 9 Some /Unknown/No Response - 3 *Note: This question is a survey standard that is asked on improvement projects. This question was also asked on the initial survey. • 4. What other concerns do you have? Various Responses Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the engineering department at 569 -3340. Your Name: Address: Please return by March 25, 1996 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 • RADAR SURVEYS LOGM AVENUE 53RD TO 57TH I 3f02f84 F 1800 -1900 150 29.9 30.1 33.8 03/27/84 TU 1600 -1800 348 31.3 31.7 - 34.7 03/23/84 F 1930 -2030 132 30.1 29.5 33.8 11/08/85 F 1245 -1345 205 32.5 32.1 36.0 30 11111/85 M 1435 -1535 283 31.8 31.5 35.8 30 11/18/85 M 1045 -1145 167 30.9 31.1 34.6 30 11/20/85 W 1430 -1530 264 29.5 29.6 34.8 30 12/12/85 TH 1055 -1155 144 31.8 31.7 35.2 30 12/24/85 TU 1440 -1540 329 30.4 30.5 35.1 30 01/07/86 TU 1245 -1345 188 32.1 32.2 35.8 30 01/15/86 W 1310 -1410 176 31.0 30.9 35.0 30 01/30/86 TH 1140 -1240 148 31.0 31.0 35.3 30 02/12186 W 1330 -1430 181 30.3 30.6 35.5 30 02/19/86 W 1455 -1535 142 30.8 30.2 35.1 30 05/29/91 W 2105 -2135 86 32.4 32.5 35.5 30 N/S 06/07/91 F 1200 -1300 142 31.5 31.1 35.8 30 N/S 10/11/91 F 1200 -1300 125 33.4 33.4 36.9 30 N/S 02/18/93 TH 0730-0800 104 31.9 32.4 37.5 30 N/S 02/19/93 F 1655 -1755 292 31.6 32.1 37.8 30 N/S 02/26/93 F 1630 -1830 413 28.7 29.0 33.3 30 N/S 03/01/93 M 1630 -2000 625 28.6 29.2 .34.0 30 N/S • SURVEY RESULTS KR -11 STAT PACK LOCATION OPERATOR L /l / DATE C3 13 DAY OF WK TIME 16 3 ,:�) TO HOURS POSTED SPEED LIMIT 3 6 MPH DIRECTION OF TRAVEL OF CARS SURVEYED: C EB WB (Circle all appropriate) _ 1. TOTAL NUMBER OF VEHICLES (� 2. AVERAGE SPEED Z MPH 3. MEDIAN SPEED �2, , ; MPH 4. 85TH % SPEED MPH 5. STANDARD DEVIATION MPH 6 -* 20 C1 ' ` 25 Percent of 30 j �j / vehicles 35 above dialed 40 CI 45 �1 speed. 50 55 7.* Number of vehicles at dialed speed 2 MPH increments. 20 1 1 22 (� 1 24 ( J �� I 261 C �I I�I 30 I ( 32 1 1 I 34 I I 36 -7 ' 5 1 38 I 40 1 I 421 - 5 1 44 1 1 461 �'� 1 48 501 C l 1 52 1 5 1 I 56 ( 1 I 581 � - I 60 I _ _ ( 62 1 (% 1 64 1 C ' 1 66 1 r ! ( 68 I I ` 1 70 72 I 74 I t.. l 76 1 C 1 78 1 O I THER AND ROAD CONDITIONS: 5,M l *Must be dialed on middle and right thumbwheels.