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Home My WebLink About2010 05-24 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 MAY 24, 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 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Tim Roche (arrived at 6:07 p.m.), Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, Acting Police Chief Kevin Benner, and Carla Wirth, Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Lasman asked staff to elaborate on Item 10d, Resolution Approving the Contract for Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS), Local 82 and the City of Brooklyn Center for the calendar Year 2010. City Manager Curt Boganey explained that the City provides for an additional $100 per month to individuals assigned to extra tasks. Currently two employees receive a payment and now that same dollar amount will be spread among four employees, resulting in a savings to the City. Councilmember Roche arrived at 6:07 p.m. Councilmember Lasman questioned EDA Item 4a, Resolution Authorizing Economic Development Authority Consent to Assignment of Development Agreement and Authority to Convey Development Property (FBI Regional Field Office Project) related to the transfer of rights from Barry Real Estate to Ph [NARA/Minneapolis] LLC. Mr. Boganey explained that corporations are usually structured through a special Limited Liability Company (LLC) to isolate liability associated with an activity so it does not reach over into the main company. This LLC will solely be responsible for this project. Councilmember Lasman referenced the draft EDA resolution and asked whether the term referencing the City's Economic Development Authority should be spelled out rather than using terms such as "Authority" or "The Board of Commissioners." The Council discussed the wording and directed staff to update the resolution so it references Economic Development Authority throughout. 05/24/10 -1- The Council noted the dates contained in the resolution and asked if the timing of construction has been changed. Mr. Bogany confirmed that the resolution, as drafted, does not modify any dates and staff believes the project will follow the approved schedule if not more quickly. If construction does not start on schedule, Director of Business and Development Eitel advised that the EDA would provide default notice and if not remedied the EDA can take full legal force to resolve it. Mr. Boganey advised this process is explicitly spelled out in the development agreement. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Lasman asked if Mango Tango is able to open tomorrow, as scheduled, if the liquor license is approved tonight. Mr. Boganey answered in the affirmative and advised the State has indicated that it will issue the liquor license if it is approved tonight. Councilmember Lasman asked staff to determine why an ambulance responded to Oak City on Friday night. Councilmember Lasman asked if security has been heightened since there is a different venue in place. Acting Police Chief Kevin Benner advised they have increased security. Councilmember Lasman informed the Council that a citizen may make comments tonight during Open Forum regarding an officer's level of sensitivity when responding to a domestic issue. She mentioned a helpful parenting class she had attended and requested staff research the option of the Police Department providing classes for parents of teenagers to improve communication. Some Council Members discussed the request and indicated a preference that this type of class remain in the educational realm rather than with the Police Department or that a better referral system be used. The Council indicated no objection to a cursory examination as long as it does not absorb too much City resources. Councilmember Roche expressed concern that there is a lack of interaction between the Brooklyn Historical Society and Centennial Celebration Committee and requested a formal presentation from the Centennial Committee in the next several weeks. Mayor Willson stated any and all have been invited to attend the Centennial Celebration Committee meetings and it is up to the Brooklyn Historical Society to decide if they want to participate. Mr. Boganey informed the Council of the telephone calls he had received regarding attempts of the Centennial Celebration Committee to involve the Brooklyn Historical Society to obtain historical documents and pictures and the indication of the Brooklyn Historical Society that they need money from the City. Mayor Willson noted the Centennial Celebration Committee will be meeting next week and emphasized that no one is being left out of its meetings. Councilmember Roche stated he is not advocating for anyone but perhaps it is not too much for the City to have a paid membership with the Brooklyn Historical Society. He requested this matter be added as a discussion item for a Work Session. 05/24/10 -2- Councilmember Roche requested an update on the Bass Lake Road project and potential extension from Logan to Highway 100. Mr. Boganey stated staff anticipates having that topic before the EDA within a meeting or two at the most. Councilmember Roche asked about the Tree Trust and whether the patio area will be improved. Mr. Boganey stated he is unsure of their schedule of activities so he will report back on this matter. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Yelich asked to comment on Item 8a, Ordinance Relating to Fire Code, dealing with outdoor recreational cooking fires. He noted the change is to increase the minimum setback from 15 feet to 25 feet and asked whether that was realistic for most Brooklyn Center back yards. Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning advised this is a State law and the amendment will bring the City's ordinance consistent with State law. With regard to the City Manager's Update, Councilmember Ryan noted the neighborhood meeting for West Palmer Lake Park and the Centennial Celebration Committee meeting were both scheduled on May 26, 2010. Councilmember Roche stated he has the week off and will attend the Centennial Celebration Committee meeting to see what is going on. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH. CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to close the Study Session at 6:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. RECONVENE STUDY SESSION Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to reconvene the Study Session at 6:48 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to close the Study Session at 6:48 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 05/24/10 -3- RECONVENE STUDY SESSION Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to reconvene the Study Session at 6:49 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lasman requested the following correction to the Study Session minutes of May 10, 2010: Page 3, Miscellaneous, Paragraph 2: "Councilmember Lasman asked staff to research the benefits of adopting a social hosting ordinance eensequenee of holdi a patty for m inor -° Mayor Willson agreed this bears some scrutiny with the understanding the City has limited resources. Council consensus was reached to direct staff to conduct an analysis and contact the League for more information. No objections were expressed. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Lasman referenced the 69� Avenue P roject and explained that construction cones are placed in such a way down the middle of the street that confuses drivers where they should correctly make a right -hand turn. She asked staff to review the project sites for 69 Avenue and Bass Lake Road an i d determ how the cones can be adjusted. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to adjourn the Study Session at 6:54 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to open the Work Session at 6:54 p.m. Motion asked unanimously. p Staff requested a short recess prior to the Council meeting. 05/24/10 4- i ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at 6:55 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 05/24/10 -5- 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 May 24, 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 June 14, 2010, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 05/24/10 -6-