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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 04-26 CCM Study Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA STUDY SESSION APRIL 26, 2010 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleumng, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND VEST IONS S G Q Councilmember Roche requested discussion on agenda item 9b, Planning Commission Application No. 2010 -006, specifically the requirement for landscape irrigation. He requested assurance the language did not allow any "wiggle room" and asked if this requirement should be superimposed into Condition 5 to ensure it happens. Director of Business and Development Eitel explained that the final landscape plan, when submitted, will show the landscaping as recommended by the Planning Commission and the irrigation system in place to cover the area. If the plans do not include that information, they will not be accepted. The Council discussed the location of Metro Transit bus shelters and whether a shelter should be requested at the building's front door so riders do not have to wait outside during inclement weather. Mr. Eitel advised it is the intent to request a bus stop by the building's front door so riders can wait inside the building. The Council indicated that may be preferable to having a bus shelter placed directly in front of this building, as some may deem it to be unsightly. The Council considered whether additional bus shelters should be requested at Humboldt Square or that, perhaps, the odds of receiving Metro Transit approval would be higher if only one shelter is requested. It was noted that bus shelters are designed to protect patrons from the impacts of passing traffic. It was the majority consensus of the Council to direct staff to obtain Metro Transit's criteria for bus shelter location and to formulate a recommendation of shelter locations based on that criteria 04/26/10 -1- for Council's review and comment at a future Work Session. Councilmember Ryan requested discussion on agenda item 9a, Planning Commission Application No. 2010 -004, specifically the requirement for vacation of drainage and utility easements. Mr. Eitel explained the property was platted with a five -foot drainage and utility easement that needs to be vacated so the building can abut that property line. He displayed a map to identify the location of the five -foot drainage and utility easement, driveway extensions, and single - family residence that will be removed. He indicated that CEAP has already acquired two single - family esidences and now has adequate property to accommodate the street layout. Y Y q P p Y The Council questioned the timeline for demolition of the single - family residence, road realignment, and installation of landscaping. Mr. Eitel indicated plans will be submitted this year but it is likely construction will not occur until late summer or early fall so the landscaping may not occur until next year. The Council requested an explanation of the road realignment. Mr. Eitel used a map to describe the road realignment and pointed out the landscaped green space that will identify entry into a neighborhood. It was noted this neighborhood remains concerned about the potential for cut through traffic. g p g Mr. Eitel explained that traffic counts show there is not very much cut through traffic at this time. But should it become a problem, the City will consider strategies such as traffic calming, signage, and other options. Staff was asked to bring information on traffic options to the May 10, 2010, public meeting in case residents raise the issue of cut through traffic. Mr. Eitel suggested the City's Traffic Study Board address this issue as well. Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug stated this project will close access points into the school and due to the reconfiguring alignment into the site, it is anticipated there will be a lowering of traffic volumes north of that location. With regard to cut through traffic, vehicles coming from the west on 69 Avenue will most likely cut through on Perry Avenue to get to the CEAP site. However, bus traffic will no longer travel south on Perry Avenue which will somewhat offset the traffic volume. It was noted that access to the south had been closed previously and that area is now green space. It was the majority consensus of the Council that this project will be an asset to the City. However, resident's concerns need to be validated and properly addressed. Staff was asked to present information at the upcoming public input meeting on anticipated traffic volumes to assure residents that the City is attempting to minimize their concern regarding cut through traffic. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Roche requested support to speak with the City Manager about the concern of a Twin Lake neighborhood resident that his four properties were being charged on an annual basis 04/26/10 -2- for vacant property assessments. It was the majority consensus of the Council to not object to this request. Councilmember Lasman announced she will be gone from June 24 to July 7, 2010. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. RECONVENE STUDY SESSION Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to reconvene the Study Session at 6:48 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OF THE NORTHBROOK APARTMENTS 6037 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD Mr. Eitel presented the offer by Jerald Fenstad, owner of the Northbrook Apartments, and advised of potential opportunities associated with the acquisition in the reimaging of Brooklyn Boulevard. He noted the City owns two homes on Brooklyn Boulevard that could also be included in the reimaging of Brooklyn Boulevard that was identified in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Eitel asked whether the Council was interested in purchasing Mr. Fenstad's property assuming all eleven units are vacant. The Council discussed its goal of reimaging Brooklyn Boulevard and the use of the TIF 3 Housing Fund as the funding source for property acquisition. City Manager Boganey stated if the Council is in agreement to pursue acquisition, a not -to- exceed cost could be established and requirement placed for a $110,000 escrow account to cover reallocation costs. It was noted the assessed value of $545,000 was based on a valuation period of 2008 and 2009 so it may not necessarily represent the current market value of the property. City Attorney Charlie LeFevere advised that State law allows the Council to meet in closed session to formulate an acquisition offer and give direction to staff. Mr. Eitel requested Council direction on two policy questions: Does the Council believe that it is in the community's best interest to continue the acquisition of properties within the Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor? Does the City Council support the prioritizing of the use of TIF #3 Housing Funds for this acquisition? Mr. Eitel stated if the Council determines to move forward, staff will do its best job to negotiate a fair purchase price for the Council's consideration. 04/26/10 -3- It was the majority consensus of the Council that this is an opportune time to acquire Brooklyn Boulevard properties and combine smaller lots into a larger parcel for redevelopment, it is in the community's best interest to acquire single - family homes on Brooklyn Boulevard, and residents support the City having fewer rental properties. The Council directed staff to negotiate the best acquisition price for consideration by the Council at an Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at 6:59 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 04/26/10 -4- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on April 26, 2010. 2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at Brooklyn Center City Hall. 3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its May 10, 2010, Regular Session. 77L °? City Clerk Mayor 04/26/10 -5-