HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 04-11 CCP Regular Session e , `
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
APRIL 11, 1994
7 p.m
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Opening Ceremonies
4. Open Forum
5. Council Report
6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
-All items listed with an asterisk 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 in its normal sequence on the agenda.
7. Approval of Minutes:
a. February 22, 1994 - Work Session
b. March 28, 1994 - Regu��ar Session
8. P, oclamations:
* a. Declaring the Week of April 25 through May 1, 1994, as "Youth Violence and Its
Prevention Week and Acknowledging May 2nd as Focus on Youth Activities
Day"
* b. Declaring May 8 through 14, 1994, as National Historic Preservation Week
9. Ordinances:
a. Interim Ordinance for the Purpose of Protecting the Planning Process and the
Health, Safety, and Welfare of City Residents; Regulating and Restricting the
Development of Secondhand Goods Stores, Pawnshops, Check- Cashing
.Establishments, and Temporary Employment Businesses within the City
-This ordinance is recommended for a first reading this evening.
1. Resolution for the Purpose of Protecting the Planning Process and the
Health, Safety, and Welfare of City Residents; Regulating and Restricting the
Development of Secondhand Goods Stores, Pawnshops, Check - Cashing
4 Establishments, and Temporary Employment Businesses within the City.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -2- April 11, 1994
b. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 11 of the City Ordinances Regarding Liquor
Licensing Hours of Operation Modifying the Consumption Provision from 1:00
a.m. to 30 Minutes After Closing
-This ordinance is recommended for a first reading this evening.
10. Discussion Items:
a. 1994 Capital Improvement Program - Interim Remodeling of City Hall
1. Resolution Establishing Improvement Project No. 1994 -32, Interim
*, Remodeling of City Hall, Accepting Proposal for Professional Services, and
Appropriating Funds Therefor
b. Administrative Traffic Committee Report Re: FaiF Oaks School Traffic..-0
C. Joint Meeting of City Council and Advisory Commissions
d. Legislative Update
1. Resolution Requesting Mn /DOT to Expend Funds to Complete the Upgrading
of T.H. 100 through Crystal, Robbinsdale, Brooklyn Center, and Golden
Valley
2. Resolution Regarding Legislative Initiatives_ for the 1994 Session
d 3. Resolution Declaring April 21, 1994, as City Unity Day
Resolutions:
* a. Expressing Recognition and Appreciation of John Kalligher for His Dedicated
► Public Service on the Housing Commission
* b. Expressing Recognition and Appreciation of Donna Stoderl for Her Dedicated
Public Service on the Human Rights and Resources Commission
c. Establishing Improvement Project No. 1994 -31, Willow Lane Park Playground
Equipment Replacement and Accepting Proposal for Professional Services
d. Establishing Improvement Project No. 1994 -30, 69th Avenue Landscaping Phase
H, Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids
e. Amending the 1994 General Fund Budget to Provide Funding for Fire Department
Radio Frequency
f� Declaring Surplus Property
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -3- April 11, 1994
* g. Authorizing the Purchase of Four (4) Scott Air Packs
1 - Approved in the 1994 Fire Protection Budget
* h. Accepting Bid and Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Trailer- Mounted Pothole
Patcher
" - Approved in the 1994 Street Department's Central Garage Internal Service Fund
Budget
*12. Licenses
13. Adjournment
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER council Meeting Date Ayril I I, 199
Agenda Item Number Q- 4
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 22, 1994 - WORK SESSION
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 28, 1994 - REGULAR SESSION
DEPT. APPROVAL:
a
Sharon Knutson, Deputy City Clerk
MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached )
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RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF ]HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
SPECIAL SESSION
FEBRUARY 22, 1994
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in special work session and was called to order by
Mayor Todd Paulson at 7 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Todd Paulson, Councilmembers Celia Scott, Dave Rosene, and Barb Kalligher. Also
present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Community Development Director Brad
Hoffman, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, and Community Development
Specialist Tom Bublitz.
Councilmember Kristen Mann was absent from the meeting.
Also in attendance were Sid Inman and Mark Ruff, representatives of Publicorp, Inc.
The ,City Manager explained Publicorp was present this evening to review the technical
aspects of tax increment and essential function bond use in the City of Brooklyn Center.
He explained he would like to defer their presentation until later in the meeting and
proceed with staff presentations on the Willow Lane area.
The Community Development Director explained staff would like to focus on the
redevelopment issues around the Willow Lane area and the 69th Avenue and Brooklyn
Boulevard area. He stated staff is seeking direction from the City Council on
redevelopment issues in both these areas.
The Community Development Director stated one of the issues staff would like to discuss
with the Council is the possibility of placing the entire city in a redevelopment project area.
He proceeded to explain this provides the greatest amount of flexibility in the potential use
of tax increment financing and other financing tools.
The Community Development Director reviewed a proforma he had prepared from a
private sector perspective. He pointed out the Willow Lane redevelopment project cost is
approximately $8.845 million. He reviewed an example of a proforma that could be
developed by a private sector developer based on the fair market value of the property
which is what lending institutions would loan against the project. Private lending institutions
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will loan approximately 70% loan to value ratio at approximately 9% interest for 20 to 30
years. Under this scenario, approximately $3.570 million would be loaned against the $8.845
million total project cost with an equity requirement on the part of the developer for $1.905
million. He pointed out even with the loan and the equity participation on the part of the
developer, the gap for needed financing is $3.37 million which essentially means this type
of redevelopment project would not provide the return on investment that private
developers would need, hence the need for public sector participation to make the
redevelopment a possibility.
PRESENTATION BY PUBLICORP ON TAX INCREMENT LAW AND ESSENTIAL
FUNCTION BONDS AND THEIR USE IN BROOKLYN CENTER
The Community Development Director introduced Sid Inman with Publicorp, Inc. who
explained Publicorp is a company specializing in public housing financing. He explained
Publicorp has worked with numerous metropolitan cities including Brooklyn Park and
Richfield along with a number of cities in Greater Minnesota.
Mr. Inman explained the basic mechanics of tax increment requires that cities establish
project areas within which tax increment financing districts are organized. He pointed out
cities can create numerous project districts within a city or as a number of cities are doing,
include the majority of the municipality within the project area. Tax increment financing
districts are created within the designated project areas.
Mr. Inman reviewed the history of tax increment financing legislation since 1979, pointing
out numerous changes and restrictions in the law since that time and emphasized the fact
we are now in the most restrictive period of tax increment financing. One of the major tests
a tax increment district is the "but for" test which means the philosophy of tax increment is
such that but for the use of tax increment the development would not have occurred. He
then pointed out the numerous types of tax increment districts that can be created including
redevelopment, renewal and renovation, economic development, housing, and soils condition
districts.
As an example of how a tax increment project works, he pointed out a housing
redevelopment district can be set up for a period of 25 years and at the outset a base value
of taxable property is established within the district, and the tax increment is calculated from
the base value. He pointed out the tax increment district may not receive income for a
period of up to three years, and the 25 -year period is calculated from the date of the receipt
of the first increment.
Mr. Inman also pointed one of the most restrictive features of tax increment law which is
the local government aids penalty which means cities are penalized and lose the amount of
local government aid in direct relationship to the amount of tax revenue used in the tax
increment district.
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Mr. Inman explained further that the use of tax increment funds relies on the present value
theory which determines the gap needed to be financed with tax increment financing.
Mr. Inman explained there are various ways to use tax increment, one of which is pay as you
go which means the project costs are paid off with the tax increments as they come in and
another way is to finance with the use of bonds. He explained Brooklyn Center will be
more likely to finance with bonds rather than to pay as you go.
Mr. Inman also pointed out the restrictions on the spending of tax increment dollars and
explained only 25% of tax increment generated within a district can be used outside that
district. He further explained a tax increment financing plan, which is required of all tax
increment projects, is prepared to serve as a budget and as a development guide.
Mr. Inman emphasized one important fact with regard to tax increment financing which is
school districts do not lose funding through the use of tax increment financing. He pointed
out the more tax increment financing that is within a specific district, the more the state
pays in school aids to make up the difference in the tax increment lost. He emphasized the
fact school districts are not financially affected in a negative manner by the use of tax
increment.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
WILLOW LANE REDEVELOPMENT
The Community Development Specialist reviewed a memorandum on the potential
redevelopment of the south Willow Lane area. The properties included in the potential
redevelopment area included the Willow River Apartments which is the 18 -unit apartment
building now owned by the EDA, the Brookdale Motel, the Premier Mechanical property,
and Lyn River Apartments, which is an 84 -unit apartment complex consisting of seven
separate apartment buildings. He pointed out the total acreage of the potential
redevelopment area is approximately ten acres.
The Community Development Specialist also briefly reviewed a description of each of the
potential redevelopment parcels including their current assessed value and likely acquisition
costs. The total estimated acquisition cost of all the parcels in the redevelopment area is
approximately $3.724 million.
The Community Development Specialist reviewed several factors affecting potential
redevelopment of this area including the following:
• The Brooklyn Center EDA already owns the 18 -unit apartment
complex at 6525, 27 and 29 Willow Lane North. This building is
scheduled for demolition later this spring.
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• The issue of the lawsuit in response to the City's denial of the application for
the Holiday gas station is also a factor influencing the potential
redevelopment of this area.
• The emergence of a neighborhood organization formed in response to the
proposed development at the Premier Mechanical site also affects the
redevelopment scenario for this area. The primary focus of this neighborhood
group is to assure that any development of the area adjacent to their
neighborhood will be compatible with their existing neighborhood. Presently,
the neighborhood group has indicated the only type of development that
would seem compatible with their neighborhood with regard to multifamily
housing is senior citizen housing.
• The Brooklyn Center EDA has been awarded a grant of $275,000 as part of
the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency's (MHFA) Community Rehabilitation
Fund Grant Program. The grants were funded on a competitive basis
statewide, and the City's award provides funds that can be used for acquisition
or demolition of properties in the project area.
• The City's Maxfield Housing Study points out the Willow Lane area is
indicated as a high priority for redevelopment with multifamily housing.
The Community Development Specialist pointed out staff has prepared an estimate of the
cost for senior citizen housing on the Willow Lane redevelopment area which totals
approximately $3.624 million for 100 to 120 units of senior citizen housing. With total
acquisition and redevelopment costs approaching $8 million, the Community Development
Specialist pointed out the need to undertake financing for the project. He explained the
available dollars from existing revenue sources the City can use is $275,000 from the MHFA
grant and approximately $750,000 from the EDA Reserve Fund. The remainder of the
project, including acquisition and construction, must be financed from other sources.
The Community Development Specialist explained in order to proceed with the project, one
of the important pieces of information to prepare is a market study for senior housing. He
pointed out in addition to defining the senior housing needs of the area, the market study
is essential in order for any possible bond financing to be part of the project. Underwriters
require market studies before they can consider any financing. The estimated cost of a
marketing study of this nature is approximately $6,500.
The City Manager introduced Mark Ruff of Publicorp who reviewed the use of essential
function bonds for municipal housing projects. Mr. Ruff explained before 1986, tax breaks
were given on rental property at a much greater rate than now and developers could get tax
exempt bonds to finance their projects. Currently, there are few tax breaks and lenders are
reluctant to lend money on multifamily housing projects since rents have not shown growth
over the past number of years.
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Mr. Ruff pointed out an example of a project undertaken by local government in Northwest
Minnesota where the Northwestern Minnesota HRA is creating 400 units of multifamily
senior housing through the use of essential function bonds. Essential function bonds require
a City or other public agency to own the facility which is financed by the bonds. He cited
other examples of jurisdictions using essential function bonds including Dakota County
HRA, Washington County HRA, and the cities of Faribault, Hibbing, and Virginia. He
explained in many cases the excess cash flow from the essential function bond projects can
be used to create new projects in other areas of the city. He pointed out the City has
control of the project and receives the benefit of the cash flow when the essential function
bonds are used to finance a project. He further explained most essential function bond
projects have been done with revenue bonds and no G. O. backing is required but without
G. O. backing the bonds receive a higher rate, currently seven to eight percent without G.
O. backing. With G. O. backing, the interest rates can be driven down to five to five and
one -half percent currently.
Mr. Ruff explained Publicorp prepared a variety of financial scenarios assuming an essential
function tax exempt bond issue and other financing for the redevelopment of the Willow
Lane area into 120 units of senior housing apartment units owned by the EDA. He
explained under these scenarios, rents for the two- bedroom units are expected to be $640
to $650 per month. He reviewed the four types of financing scenarios for the project which
included various combinations of revenue housing bonds, equity, and general obligation tax
increment bonds. He pointed out the scenario providing the most cash flow for the project
is one where a G. O. housing bond is issued for $5.125 million, a G. O. tax increment bond
is issued at $3.3 million and the equity participation is $1.25 million for a total project cost
of $9.180 million and an annual cash flow in year five after debt service of $93,000.
The City Manager emphasized the fact the project proformas are developed on all projects
to present a possible financial scenario but that in reality the actual financing experience is
not always what the proforma estimates it to be, and oftentimes reality performs much worse
than the proforma. He pointed out these project proformas presented this evening are
similar to those prepared for the municipal golf course and the Earle Brown Farm projects.
He emphasized the need for thorough financial analysis of any financing scenario proposed
for redevelopment of the Willow Lane area.
The City Manager pointed out one of the things essential function bonds provides is public
ownership which assures the continued occupancy of any building constructed to continue
as senior housing. He emphasized public ownership is needed for essential function bond
financing and that this public ownership would assure that senior citizen housing remains
in the area.
The Community Development Director explained to Councilmembers that in order to begin
the redevelopment process, the staff needs direction from the City Council to do a market
study and to determine if the financing scenarios discussed this evening have a market.
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Councilmember Rosene inquired whether handicapped occupants could be put in the
housing project along with seniors. The Community Development Director speculated this
may be possible but would need to be analyzed carefully.
Councilmember Scott pointed out the City of Minneapolis' experience has shown that
seniors tend to want to live with other seniors only and the first thing the City would need
to do is to conduct a market study to determine just what kind of market there is for this
type of senior housing. She pointed out there currently are waiting lists for senior projects
in the northwest suburban area.
Mr. Ruff encouraged the Council and staff to tour some of the senior citizen buildings built
in Dakota County which will help provide the City with an idea of what will and will not
work in senior housing.
69TH AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD REDEVELOPMENT
The City Manager explained Hennepin County will be receiving an ISTEA grant to provide
funds for among other things, the acquisition of properties along Brooklyn Boulevard from
Bob Ryan Olds to 70th Avenue. He explained the City must also participate in the costs
of these takings.
Next, the Planning and Zoning Specialist reviewed his memorandum regarding the 69th and
Brooklyn Boulevard redevelopment area. He proceeded to review his memo relating to the
redevelopment potential and redevelopment issues involving the 69th and Brooklyn
Boulevard area. Specifically, he pointed out the area in question is the east side of
Brooklyn Boulevard from 68th Avenue northerly to just south of the site of the Boulevard
Office Condominiums north of 70th Avenue.
He explained the Brooklyn Boulevard enhancement study being undertaken by BRW has
provided a redevelopment scenario that would include a major redevelopment involving
approximately 110,000 to 120,000 square feet of retail in the 69th and Brooklyn Boulevard
area. He also pointed out the ISTEA grant funds would provide for a widening and
upgrading of Brooklyn Boulevard.
The Planning and Zoning Specialist pointed out for discussion purposes the area has been
divided into three general subareas including the area south of 69th, the area north of 69th
to 70th and east to June, and the area north and easterly of 70th Avenue. He proceeded
to review the potential parcels to be acquired for redevelopment of various areas on 69th
and reviewed discussions with St. Al's church and their projected needs in terms of property
currently owned by the church.
He explained staff has had discussions with a developer representing the owner of a number
of parcels in the northeast quadrant of 69th and Brooklyn Boulevard, who has an interest
in doing a redevelopment project involving a retail development on their land. He
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explained these owners are willing to pursue land acquisition for an expanded site but are
seeking City involvement and assistance in the redevelopment. They are seeking creation
of a redevelopment district and tax increment financing district among other things. The
projected timeframe for their project is to pursue the land acquisition through this year,
have plan approvals in early 1995, and development in the spring and summer of 1995 if
possible. He explained representatives of the owners of this area have reviewed the BRW
concept and may have some interest in pursuing it or at least stage or phase their
development so as to be compatible with the larger redevelopment concept.
The Planning and Zoning Specialist explained before pursuing or committing to any
redevelopment project in this area, staff believes it is necessary to obtain a professional
market analysis of whether or not the market can absorb the additional commercial uses and
a potential senior citizen housing proposal from St. Alphonsus Church.
He explained it is projected the land acquisition and relocation costs for acquiring all of the
property in the BRW concept along with the property in the area south of 69th and east of
Brooklyn Boulevard, would be approximately $5.19 million. He explained staff has had
discussions with a developer interested in the northeast quadrant of Brooklyn Boulevard
which is outlined in a letter from Mr. Peter C. Carlson, President of Chesapeake Partners
of Minneapolis, Inc. and which is included in the Council's packets. He explained if the city
participates in any facet of redevelopment of this area, the City must assure its involvement
is coordinated with the provisions of the ISTEA grant.
The Planning and Zoning Specialist reviewed six items which he believed would be
necessary direction from the City Council regarding redevelopment in the 69th and Brooklyn
Boulevard area as follows:
1. Contract with Maxfield Research Group to conduct an economic analysis
involving the ability to absorb approximately 110,000 to 120, 000 square feet
of additional commercial retail space in the city.
2. Determine if the City Council is willing to condemn property, if necessary, to
assemble together the properties necessary for redevelopment. This may
include condemning single family homes and possibly some church property
as well as commercial property.
3. Determination in whether or not the BRW concept for redevelopment of an
expanded area is an acceptable concept that should be pursued.
4. Determine the willingness or the part of the City Council to consider
expanding the general commerce area east to include homes along the east
side of June Avenue.
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5. Determine the willingness of the City Council to pursue the amendment of
the City's Comprehensive Plan to accommodate expanded commercial or
mixed use development in these areas.
6. Determine the willingness of the City Council to consider the establishment
of a tax increment financing district as a tool to assist in this redevelopment.
In response to the presentation given by the Planning and Zoning Specialist, Councilmember
Scott expressed a concern about traffic going west on I -694 to go north on Brooklyn
Boulevard. Former Director of Public Works Sy Knapp pointed out the ISTEA project will
address the area south of 65th to north of 70th and that Councilmember Scott's concern is
a major issue in the ISTEA project.
The Community Development Director stressed the need to assess the market demand for
the uses contemplated in the Brooklyn Boulevard redevelopment area.
Mayor Paulson stated he would like to see what uses would be contained in this proposal,
and he would like to look at other concepts to assure we are following the concepts and
recommendations contained in the Brooklyn Boulevard Study.
The Community Development Director commented the Chesapeake Group is not in
complete agreement with the BRW recommendations and pointed out the Chesapeake
Group represents the Lane's who own a large portion of the potential redevelopment area.
He explained their involvement is important since they already control a large percentage
of the property. He emphasized the need to prove a market for the retail use and then shop
the development of it. He also pointed out the need to determine what can or cannot be
absorbed in retail and senior housing and then start designing a project around the market
potential. He also pointed out the development of this area could be staged in phases.
Councilmember Scott stated she believes the Council cannot do anything until some type
of market analysis is done in order to put a project together. She emphasized the need for
a market study on the Willow Lane and the Brooklyn Boulevard area.
In addition to the market study, the Community Development Director explained staff would
like to bring back a resolution for the Council to consider which would put the entire city
or a major portion of the city in a redevelopment project area.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Kalligher
to direct staff to prepare a resolution which would place the entire city in a redevelopment
project and housing project area. The motion passed unanimously.
There was a motion by Councilmember Kalligher and seconded by Councilmember Scott
to direct staff to obtain proposals from Maxfield Research Group for the Council's
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consideration for market studies of the Willow Lane and 69th Avenue and Brooklyn
Boulevard areas. The motion passed unanimously.
The Community Development Director inquired of the Council whether the Council would
consider or support condemnations of properties on the east side of June Avenue.
Councilmember Scott replied she would want to see some development proposal for the
area before she agreed to this and would like to see the market studies first. She explained
she is not yet ready to commit the Council to condemnation but would not rule it out at the
present time.
HUMBOLDT STOP SIGN LAYOUT
The City Manager reviewed a memorandum from City Engineer Mark Maloney regarding
the stop sign layout and pointed out the City Engineer indicates stop signs cannot be placed
on Humboldt without impeding ingress or egress from driveways. He pointed out specific
areas of concern include:
• Humboldt at 69th Avenues
• 70th Avenue North, 7001 and 7007
• Humboldt and 72nd Avenues drives directly across from 72nd
e 73rd and Dupont Avenues, problem driveway here needs to work with
Brooklyn Park to get Brooklyn Park's cooperation in locating this stop sign
There was a motion by Councilmember Kalligher and seconded by Councilmember Rosene
to approve the layout of the stop signs on Humboldt Avenue as provided by the City's
engineering staff. The motion passed unanimously.
TOMBSTONE TOBACCO ADVERTISING FOR CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE
AND LIQUOR STORES
In discussion of this item, Councilmember Rosene stated he believes the City should set the
pace with regard to signs at the City -owned liquor stores. The City Manager replied he
would like to talk to Liquor Stores Manager Jerry Olson regarding this item before making
a recommendation.
There was a motion by Councilmember Rosene and seconded by Councilmember Scott to
direct staff to bring the proposal regarding tobacco advertising back to the City Council for
consideration after the City Manager consults with the Liquor Stores Manager. The motion
passed unanimously.
Mayor Paulson expressed a concern that a resident had informed him that he was able to
buy a gun at a City auction. The City Manager replied handguns can only be purchased by
sworn police officers, and he was not aware of any other types of weapons sold at City
auctions. He pointed out there may have been rifles sold at City auctions in the past.
Councilmember Rosene requested staff to review their policy of selling firearms at City
auctions.
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The City Manager reviewed the Council's action on Humboldt Avenue from the last special
Council meeting and asked the Council to clarify some of their decisions. He inquired
whether the Council wants to have this item back on as an agenda item at the next Council
meeting.
A Humboldt Square business owner discussed the issue of State Aid on Humboldt Avenue.
He explained the City needs as much outside financing as possible and needs to look at the
entire length of Humboldt Avenue as opposed to just a small portion. He explained as a
businessman in Humboldt Square, he thinks the Council should look at a compromise
between the needs of a through road and the needs of homeowners. He explained the
businesses in Humboldt Square provide a needed space for many services that are needed
and that could not be rovided economically elsewhere. He explained Humboldt Square
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is an asset to the City and not a liability if it is operated properly.
In continued discussion of the Humboldt Avenue project, an additional issue brought up by
the City Council was to have the City Manager check whether curvilinear streets would
mean a loss of trees.
In conclusion of the discussion on Humboldt Avenue, the City Manager stated he would
take the motions and recommendations off the tape of the special meeting for Monday night
to review Council directions on this issue.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Councilmember Kalligher and seconded by Councilmember Rosene
to adjourn the meeting. The motion asked. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned
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at 10 p.m.
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CIT OF 13KUUKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
MARCH 213, 1994
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
'�rhe Brooklyn Cc'•nter City Council met in regukir session and was called t o order by Mayor
Todd Paulson at 7:02 p,ni,
ROLL CALL
Mayor Todd Paulsen, Councilmembers Dave R.osene, Barb Kalligher, and Kristen Mann.
Also present were City ?NIanager Gcrald Splinter Financial Commission Chair Donn Escher,
City A.tto rnGy Charlie LeFevere, City Engineer Mark Maloney, Public Wo rRs Coordinator
Diane Spector, and Council Secretary Kathy 6" tratton. Councilmember Cclia Scott was
excused from this evening's meeting.
OPENING CEREMONIES
Paster .clan JvhnsUn offered the invocation.
OPEN FORUM
Mayor Paulson noted the Council had received no requests to use the open foi session
this evening He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council.
There being none, he continued with the regular agenda items.
COUNCIL REPORTS
No reports were given,
APPROVAL PROS AL OF AGENDA DA AND CONSENT G CO S NT A ENDA
Mayor Fauls %nn inquired if any Councilmember requested any items be removed from the
consent agenda. Councilmon,oer Kalligher requested item 11h be moved and item 10a be
n,toved to the end of the Discussion Items.
There was a motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Kalligher
to approve the March 28, 1994, agenda and consent agenda with requested changes. The
motion Pass(-d unaninimisly.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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MARCH 7, 1994 - SPECIAL WORK SESSIO
There was a motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Gouncilm Kalligher
to approve thG rninutos of March 7, 1994, special work session as printed The motion
passed unanimously,
MARCH I4, 1994 - REGULAR SESSION
There was a motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Kalligher
to approve the minutes of March 14, 1994, regular session as printed. The motion passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLU'T'ION NQ 94 -54
Mcmbcr Kristcn Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING GIFT FROM THE LIONS CLUB OF BROOKLYN
CENTER FOR THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb
Kallighcr, and the motion passed unanimously,
RESOLUTION NO, 94 -55
Kristt�11 Mann intros:luc-od the following resolution and m,)v,;.d its �irloption;
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING GIFT FROM THE LIONS CLUB OF BROOKLYN
CENTER FOR THE "ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARKS"
ThO motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb
Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously,
RESOLUTION NQ, 94 - 56
Mu"Itic;r I r isten Maim intro duced th following; resolution and rnavcd its adoption;
RESOLUTION DECLAR EARLE BROWN DAYS AS A CIVIC EVENT FROM
JUNE 13 THROUGH JUNE 26
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing re solution was duly seconded by member Barb
Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously,
RESOLUTION NO. 94 -57
M trnbcr Kristen Mann introduced th following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE
DEDICATED PUB SERVICE OF SY KNAPP
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb
Kaliigher, and the motion pLissed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO, 94-58
Member K 1 5teil Maim hitraduced illy. following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE 1994 DISEASED TREE REMOVAL PROGRAM,
APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND DIREC'T'ING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS,
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO, 1994 -22, CO NTRACT 1994 -C
'The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb
Kailigher, and the motion passed unanimously,
RESOLUTION N(), 94 -59
Mcrnb(.r Kri5wn Mann intrvd= -d the following; resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND APPROVING FINAL
PAYMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1993 - 24, WELL NO. 6
MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROVEMENT .PROJECT NO, 1993 - 26, WELL NO, 8
MAINTENANCE, CONTRACT 1993 -J
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb
Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously,
RESOLUTION NO. 94 -60
Mciiiki Kristun M aim intI ucud tho follow resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUT AMENDING THE 1994 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO PROVIDE
FOR PAINTING JAIL CELLS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb
Kalligllcr, and thc motion passed unanimously,
RESOLUTION NO. 94 -61.
Nic sl bor Kr iston Mann introduced the followin„ resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR TH3 PURCHASE OF ONE (1) TXUC;K
COMPLETE WITH SEWER VAC CATCH BASIN CLEANER
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb
Kalli and tho motion passed unanimously,
RESC' UTION NO, 94 -62
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Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption;
RESOLUTION APPROVING PAY EQUITY IMPLEMENTATION REPORT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb
Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously,
LICENSES
There was a motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Counciimember Kalligher
to approve the following list of licenses:
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
Aspuii Heating and Air Conditioning 1871 East Minnehaha
Brady Mechanical Services, Inc, 3075 -C Spruce Street
Faircon Scrvicc 2668 Patton Road
Kraemer Ideating 7441 Dallas Court
McQuillan Brothers Plumbing & Heating Co, 452 Selby Avenue
Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors, Inc. 7340 Washington Avenue S.
Pride Mechanical 3025 NE Randolph Street
R & S Heating and Air Conditioning 21357 Hemlock Avenue
Ron's Mechanical 1812 E. Shakopee Avenue
Standard Heating and Air Conditioning Co. 410 West Lake Street
Superior Contr�rctors, Inc; 6121 42nd Avenue N.
RENTAL DWELLINGS
Initial:
William and Constance O'Dell 4201 Lakeside Avenue N. #108
Steve Bruggcman 4201 Lakeside Avenue N. #307
Renewal:
Brookdale Towers Program Brookdale Towers
Eu Tenc Hanauska r
� 6538 Brooklyn Boulevard
Robert and Bonnie
Hea 5517 Bryant Avenue N,
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Scott W eicht 5301 Dupont Avenue N.
Hal Gensler 5214 Great View Avenue N.
Ramoodit and Fazee Kimal 6913 Morgan Avenue N,
Joseph and Patricia Simmon 2913 64th Avenue N.
SIGN HANGER
Suburban Lighting, Inc, 6077 Lake Elmo Avenue N.
The motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATION - TRAFFIC SAFETY
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Sergeant Frank Roth introduced Vince and Larry, two "dummies" who were part of the
Traffic Safety hoard and were on their way to make a presentation urging people to buckle
up, He said they would be slaking several presentations in the near future to neighborhood
groups and seniors, and he handed out bumper stickers that read "Don't be a Bumper
Sticker - Buckle Up,"
Mayor Paulson thanked them for their presentation and for the their work in encouraging
Safety.
RESOLUTION (CONTINUED)
The City Manager stated this resolution has been developed because of the considerable
efforts on behalf of Brooklyn Center made by : Representative Phil Carruthers. He added
people should be aware of what a good job Expresentative Carruthers has done and is
doing.
RESOLUTION NO, 94 -63
Membor Davc Rosene introduced the following; resolution and moved its adoption;
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE EFFORTS OF
REPRESENTATIVE PHIL C:ARRUTHERS DURINU THE RECENT LLUISLA1'IVE
SESSION
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously,
Mayor Paulson read the Resolution to the audience.
Represcritative Phil Carruthers spoke to thank the Council for its display of appreciation by
passing this resolution, He said trying to act the money for the City was an honor and
plcasurc, He said Brooklyn Center Staff and City Council were of great assistance to him
in his efforts and thanked them for the pleasure-. of working together,
Mayor Paulson asked Representative Carruthers for an update on the current legislative
session. Mr. Carruthers responded it will bo a fast and productive session estimated to be
complttctl by the end of April. He mentioned mo issues can the agenda, the Juvenile Crime
Gill, which has passed bath the House and Senate, and property tax relief, He said the goal
is to help cities help their citizens.
Mayor Paulson thanked him for his work to that end in Brooklyn Center.
PRESENTATION - AMERICAN RED CRO,:S
The City Manager called for members of the :Red Cross who were scheduled to make a
presentation, but no one appeared.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED USE OF YEAR xX (1994) IC RBAyN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLQ" GRANT FUNDS
The City Manager explained the step of going b efore a committee had been eliminated and
the issue is being brought directly to the Council.
The Community Development Specialist said before the Public Hearing he would like to
review the CDBG program and dollar amounts. He said the total allocation of CDBQ funds
for 1994 would be $261,194, which is a 10% increase from last year. He explained requests
From Community Action for Suburban Hennepin for $7,500, Community Emergency
Assistance Program for $9,000, Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association for $15,000, and
a last- mintite request from Caring, Helping, and Providing. He explained Staff is not
recommending funding for any of these, not because they do not have merit, but in order
to continue funding the EDA home rehabilitation program, scattered site redevelopment,
Household Outside Maintenance for Elderly (HOME), and the business retention study
which is oral el for funds n mo one oe ea r ;
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Councilmenn uer Kalli *hcr asked if this is the last year the business r e te ntion d is e
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for CDBG funds and whether it is an ongoinz program that will have to be funded in
another way in the future, ID
The City Manager said the City is trying to make the business retention study self- supporting
and explained the program runs from July o July so the dates and times for fundi overly
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Mayor Paulson asked how dollar amounts could b moved around if h Council wants to
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change priorities, and the Community Development Specialist said the Council can amend
the program up to either $10,000 or $25,000 without holding a Public Hearing.
The Community Development Specialist said he would recommend the City use its own
funds for acquisition of ro er because when us in g federal funding the procedures have
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become more restrictive and staff intensive.
Councilmcmbcr Mann asked how many more years of paying $50,000 per year it would take
to reimburse the EDA for scattered site development, and the Community Develop1z3ent
Specialist Said it would be hour more years,
Mayor Paulson explained he had met today with a person from the Transportation
Committee regarding a gap in providing transportation to elderly and disabled people to get
to doctor appointments, and he thought that would be a good project for CDBG funds.
The City Manager said the Human Rights and Resources Commission had looked into that
recently and tic would see that staff do some investigation. He added some hands would
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have to be set aside for that and suggested the Council not fund that type of program now
bur leave it open for the future by way of amendments,
Councilmember Rosene said the Human Rights and Resources Commission would like to
see a more cc ?anprchcnsive transportation system not only for seniors but also for low- income
families Nvho are having trouble making trips to appointments,
Mayor Paulson opened the Public Hearing on proposed use of Year XX (1994) Urban
Hennepin County Community Development Black Grant Funds at 7 ;35 p.m. He inquired
if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council.
Jim Nicholie, Associate Director of the Greater Minneapolis day care Association, said his
Organization's goal is to improve care for children and they submitted a proposal to help
Bind the Sliding; Fee Child Care. Program, He explained 9 5% of the people using their
assistance are single parents with incomes below 75% of State median. He, said there are
c)vcr 90 families oil the waiting list which is cuvently taking 18 months. He added if a
Person goe - -s on welfare he can get assistance right away, but if he wants to keep his job it
takes ] 8 months to get help.
Ed Eide, Director of CEAP, said their organization used to provide transportation for
seniors but North Memorial Hospital tried doing it to make money and couldn't so they
dropped the program. He said that is a typical problem for a non profit organization to be
in competition with others to provide a sorvico, He Said Brooklyn Center is the only City
that docsn't help fund CEAP. He said CEAP's main objective now is to help people got off
of their programs through the family peer advocate system, which has been working well.
He. g ave soveral examples of people who had bean helped in this way. He concluded homes
are important, but it's the people inside them that make the difference.
Councilmembcr Rosene asked why CEAP had not requested Contractual Services funds, and
Mr. Lide said he thought Clll3G funding was the appropriate way to request,
Thc City Manager said CEAP had been given a contract to build a new building after they
last their cold one to fire.,
Charlie Warner from CASH explained his agency is an anti - poverty agency and detailed the
service they provide including home mortgage foreclosure prevention, He handed out a
hroc:hLirc put out in co by C A SH and Sustainable Resources Center (SRC,'). He
said there could possibly be some funding available from SRC for other things that would
free up more.' CDBO money for programs like his organization's. He said an oversight has
been the lack of programs for a large portion of Brooklyn Center's population, renters, and
th {: Dick of citizen participation in the C:T)RG selection process.
There was a notion by Councilmember Kalligher and seconded by Councilmember Rosene
t« c -lase th Yt�t�lic Hearing at 7:55 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
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The City Manager presented a Resolution Approving Projected Use of Funds for 1994
Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block tyrant Program.
Councilmember Mann said the agencies rep resented i
g tonight certainly have meat and there
is a n eed, but she agreed with Councilmember Rosene requests should be made through the
annual p rocess budget using the contractual services.
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There was a motion by Councilmember Mann to approve the resolution as per staff
reCommQndation,
Councilmember Kalligher said there are things to take into consideration like transportation.
She said she would like to see LEAP get
Mayor Paulson asked what dollar amount amendments could be made without a Public
Hearing, and the Community Development Specialist said changes can be made this evening
or with another Public Hearing if necessary and he still didn't know if the figure was $10,000
or $25,000.
Mayor Paulson said he would like to designate $25,004 for non - profit organizations and
$25,000 for scattered site redevelopment. Hc; said by putting the money into general
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catc oriel he
t rec west e 1 s could go to the Human Rights and Resources Commission for
review, and tho remainder of any money not allocated could be funneled back into the
rehabilitation program,
The Comm unity
munity Development specialist explained the County requires submitting individual ty q g
specific program requests.
The City Manager said if the Council goes ahcad with the resolution the way it is, he can
report back what the dollar limits are for amendments without a Public Hearing and the
Council can later amend to the maximum allowable limits.
Councilmember Kalligher said she would like to see as much as possible in the rehabilitation
of privatw property because it does have a definite affect on housing in Brooklyn Center,
She said she could also see funding CEAP, but not $25 for scattered site redevelopment,
which she said should be funded out of another source.
Councilmember Rosene expressed his concern for setting a precedent to approve funds from
organizations upon request, He asked the City Manager if the requests have been
researched and if they truly qualify for these funds, which he discovered they did, He said
he does not want to see these groups going away empty handed. He said he agreed
scattered situ redevelopment should remain in the EDA's area for funding, the City should
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to �, n e to eleven rehabilitation protects and still give some assistance to CAS ,
CEAP, and t Daycare A ,55oc iadon, who can also submit applications for additional funding
through contractual services arrangement.
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Councilmember Kalligher asked if $5,000 would be taken out of the rehabilitation program
for CEAP,
Councilmember Mann said there is a proper process for funding requests to be funneled into
other areas of the budget.
Mayer Paulson seconded the motion by Councilmember Mann for the purpose of discussion.
The City Manager explained social welfare progams are most often functions of counties
rattier than cities,
Councilmember Rosene expressed concern about the ability to amend this budget later, and
tic Community Dcveloptnent Specialist said the procedure is not that complicated even if
a Public Hcaring must be held.
The City Manager encouraged the Council to remember the CDBG fund source can
evaporate over night so they should beware: not to get dependent on it or allow
organizations to depend on it.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 -64
Montcr Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption;
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 1994 URBAN
HENNE FIN COUitiTTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMI ,NT BLOCK QRANT FROURAM
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave
Rnsene,Vnting aye: Mayer Paulson and Counciimembers Mann and Rosene, Voting nay:
Councilmember Kalligher. The .motion passed,
Councilmcmber Rosene stated he expects to amend the resolution to provide some funding
for these groups,
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE NORTHWEST AREA. IMPROVEMENT
PROJEC "I" NOS. 1994 -11 AND 1994 -12
The City Manager introduced the Public Works Coordinator to provide details regarding the
process tit improvements in the Northwest Area.
The Public Works Coordinator said because of the Building Block process, she would not
explain how the proposcd improvement process has come. about but why the improvements
were needed. Shc stated the cost of maintaining the City's aging strccts was $250,000 in
198: and leas risen to $600,000 in 1993 because of the high Jcvcl of decay. She added
sanitary sewer improvements are also drastically needed because of tree roots in the pipes
and an estimated $75,000 to $100,000 is being spent each year by residents because of water
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infiltration. She explained over the next 20 years the City needs to overlay or reconstruct
the streets, install curb and gutter, and update lighting, starting with the Northwest Area.
She said that special efforts such as decorative lighting and playground equipment could be
considered. She said nobody likes special assessments, but the City cannot afford these
projects without them, and the cost of not undertaking these improvements now while they
are still manageable would be great in the long -run. She said since a large percentage of
the roads were built in the 50's and 60 they will come due for construction at the same
time.
The City Engineer said the City is at Step #9 in the. Building Block process and if there is
to be construction in 1994, there must be action taken this evening or soon. He showed
slides of the deterioration of roads and sewer pipes and explained the inadequacy of the
single existing pipe for drainage. He concluded with a chart regarding costs for the project
and explained the project could be completed by October 15, except for additional
landscaping and streetscaping that would be completed the following year.
The City Manager stated because of the Chapter 429 Bond requirements, this action would
require four affirmative votes from the Council.
C:ouncilmember Rosene asked to what extent the cost would rise if lighting were decorative.
The City Engineer responded the current plan is to change the poles to be similar to the
ones installed on River Road but not to incrcasc the frequency of lighting, Me, said
decorative lighting is usustlly less powerful so the number of lights has to increase and it gets
expensive, He said the City hopes neighborhoods will seek out and receive identity by such
things but it seemed the consensus was the cost was too high, since the assessment would
inevitably go up,
Mayor Paulson opened the public hearing on proposed improvements in the Northwest
Area, Improvement Projcct Nos. 1994 -11 and 1994 -12 at 8:45 p,m. He inquired if there was
anyone present who wished to address the Council. He said the Council has received copies
of petitions circulated by rUsidents and he thanked them for their involvement.
Rick Heath, 7037 Perry Avenue, thanked the City Engineer and Public Works Coordinator
for their Lard work and said he has noticed an increase in the traffic along Perry from 7UU
LO 1,000 cars a day. He said a cul de sac would be a good solution because of the nearness
to the school,
:Mayor Paulson asked if there had been plans for the streets around the townhomes to be
connected and the- City Manager responded there were no such plans.
Mark Visness, 4824 71st Avenue, said in his opinion Perry should be closed off at Brooklyn
Boulevard which would create a longer cul de sac and improve property values.
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Dale Magnuson, 4830 71st Avenue, said he is in favor of all the proposed improvements
since he has lived there 30 years and it's about time! He expressed his concern for the safuty
of children walking to Willow Lane School and Park. He said closing the road at Brooklyn
Boulevard would be best, but there could also be a road block placed adjacent to the middle
island into the parking; lot of the school. He said now would be a good time to block the
road because during construction people will get used to not using the road.
Clyde Phillips, 7007 Quail Avenue North, said he is against shutting off the road because
in some emergency situations minutes make a lot of difference. He was also concerned
about the amount of water being drained by the pipes, and that the pipes would be too
small. The City Manager responded the pipes increase in size and water funnels into a
holding basin before it drains into the creek.
Arvid Sorenson, 6901 Toledo Avenue, said it has been 35 years since the streets have been
improved and he thinks once every 35 years is a good idea.
There was a short recess called at 9 p.m, to change the videotape. The Council reconvened
at 9:15 p.m,
Terry Andrusko, 7031 Perry Avenue, said she has seen nothing but traffic increase on Perry
and she is concerned because her two children walk to school. She said shc thinks
somethin should be done about it.
Wallace Pehrson, 4812 71st Avenue, said he agrees with Ms. Andrusko because he has seen
some dangcrous situations with children at 71st and Perry and it's a good thing no one's been
hit yot. Ffe said building a bridge across Perry could be a good idea to provide safe crossing.
Councilm,cmbe, Rosene asked for clarification on the sidewalk layout, and the City Manager
showed the sidewalk can the map running along the east side of Perry.
'Yhe City Engineer said Dale. Hamilton from the school district agreed there is a need for
safety, but the school district's reaction to a cul de sac is it would create problems for the
buss which would have to take a more circuitous route, and they don't want to create a
situation where people use the school puking lot to cut through a road barrier. He said
because this is not a State Aid road chokers, diverters, stop signs, and speed humps are all
possiblc solutions,
Mayor Paulson said that way emergency vehicles could still get through.
The Cit Engineer said speed bumps aren't the best for buses but a stop sign at 61st and
Perry would be low cost and effective. Inc said some of these things are done after
construction anyway.
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Steve Andrusko, 7031 Perry Avenue, explained the trails through yards where kids actually
walk and he stated motorcycles go racing by at 70 m p h.
There was a motion by Councilmember Kalhgher and seconded by Co unci Ime mber Rosene
to close the public hearing at 9 :28 p.m, The motion passed unanimously.
Councihnember Rosene commented police should be asked to patrol Perry Avenue
especially at the tittle the high school lets out.
Mayor Paulson said he likes the improvements in the area and had received positive
responses from the petition process as well as many notes of enthusiasm from residr'zits. He
said Staff should see what can be done about traffic and speed reduction which he said
would be worthwhile to pursue.
The City Manager said if the Council chooses to go ahead with the construction, the City
Engineer could work with the residents of the neighborhood for some alternatives. He said
many residents had said they would help with suggestions for improving the traffic but they
wanted to make sure the improvements happen too. He said he would recommend any
action short of the cul do sac,
The City Manager presented a Resolution Ordering Improvement, Approving Plans and
Specifications, and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, for the Northwest Area,
Improvement Project Nos. 199411 and 1994 -12.
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RESOLUTION NO. 94-
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Member Barh Kallieher introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, Willi
the condition there is some solution worked on for traffic reduction:
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, FUK'I'H'F-
NORTH`VEST AREA, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1994 -11 AND 1994 -12
T motion, r he adoption on f the foregoing resolution was dui seconded b member Dave
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Rosene and the motion . assed unanimously.
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PR OPOSED IMPROVF1IENTSONJAMES JKNOU� 4TH AVENUES, IMPROVEMENT
PROJ N05 ,.,.1994 -01 AND 1994 -02
The City Manager presented a Resolution Ordering Improvement, Approving Flans ana
Specifications, and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, for Jamcs/Kno. -04th Avenues,
Improvorncnt Project Nos, 1994 -01 and 1994 -02.
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The City Engineer showed a map of the project area and reviewed the deterioration of the
roads and sewer pipes. He said this area has had significant problems with tree roots in the;
pipes which causes sewer backups which are expensive for the City and residents. He said
575,040 to $100,000 is being; spent to get water out of pipes that doesn't belong there. He
said this would be on approximately the same time line as the Northwest Area with
completion for September 15 and landscaping scheduled for next spring with the exception
of sodding, which will be done this fall. He explained out of 69 petitions sent out, 16 came
beck, with seven in support and nine in opposition.
Councilmember Mann said the time frame for construction seems long for such a small area
and wanted know w
a to k c� w hy.
The City Engineer responded it is hard to get a balance between what works for residents
and for contractors, but bccause there will be temporary Water hook -ups for these houses
to maintain water service during construction the project is a major one. He said the longest
someone would be without water would be 6 hours with door - to - door and written
notification. He said there would he 4 -5 days when people may need to park on side streets
or in alloys.
Mayor Paulson opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on Improvement
Project Nos, 1 994 - 01 and 1 994 -02 at 9 ;46 p.m. He inquired if there was anyone present who
wished to address the Council.
Kevin Rancour, 5331 Knox Avenue, said every other year he has had to clean the sewer and
one time he had to r the pipe tie said that incident alone cost him $1,500 so he is
all for the improvement project.
Ed Vukelich, 5332 Knox Avenue, said the pictures of tree roots in the pipes must have been
his. He said last time the sewer hacked up it was on Christmas Eve and it was not pleasant.
He is 10070 for the improvements and thinks it is a bargain at $1,500.
Randy Engdahl, 5337 Knox, said he too has had sewer problems and he worked for the City
of Minncapoiis and he knows how cumhersomG it can be to do underground construction.
He concluded he still thinks these improvements are necessary and helpful.
Susan Wanhala, 5436 James Avenue, and Kathy Bressler, 5419 James Avenue, said they
think the problem with the sewer is on Knox Avenue but not on James. They explained how
they canvasscd the neighborhood and 50` , of the residents were home. They said they
found most peoplc; thought the construction was not necessary anywhere but on the 53rd
block of Knox. They said many folks had lived there twenty years with no sewer problems.
Ms. Bressler said she lives in the middle of the block and does not want a street light in her
yard because kids = ang out under them. Ms.'Janhala said her biggest concern is the long
amou 't of time it "'Volild tAo for the construction and the kids would have nowhere to play
all sumnycr.
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The City Engineer said the slides he showed of construction pictured a 30 -foot trench 10 -12
feet deep, but the time it would be open in thaloashion would be short. He said contractors
are forced to keep things covered from a liability standpoint. He said the time line for
construction is given as the date the contractor first looks at the property to completion, but
the actual time the roads are torn up is shorter than that. He said the construction will be
an inconvenience, but not as much as it may sound like this evening, and it also depends
much on the weather,
Ms. Wanhala and Ms. Bressler said there are three houses where people with disabilities live
and expressed concern for those people. They summarized the petition by saying sewer
problems have been non- c.xistent and they are strongly opposed to the improvements.
The City Manager said special arrangements have been made for people in those situations
and the City Engineer concurred.
Boyd Will, 5350 James Avenue, said he is all for the construction even though he hasn't had
sewer problems, He said the City should not wait another forty years but should fix
something before there's trouble, not after trouble,
John Schoffstall, .5 James Avenue, said he is concerned about the time length and the
lighting becausc kids do stand at corners at all hours of the night. He said he had witnessed
several accidents and doesn't se; a need for improvements except for stop signs.
Debbie Rancour, 5331 Knox Avenue, said the sewer is not the main issue here but the road
repair as wc;ll which will improve the area. She said she uses electric lighting in her yard to
keep bids from hanging out and the neighbors appreciate it. She said she thinks lighting
improvements arc needed and all these things do affect property value.
Paul Thour, 5425 James Avenue, said he is against the plan because his wife is disabled and
4 1/2 months of constriction will be fiery di fficult for them.
The City Engineer said it will certainly be with the discretion of the City to create areas
where cars can park and to work out special in
with the contractors and pin
down days when the inconvenience will be the greatest so residents can plan ahead. He gave
his ward the City will work with the Thorntons to help them through the construction time.
Betty Engdahl, 5337 Knox Avenue, said she is for the construction as it is needed.
There was a. motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to
close the Public Hcaring at 10 ;]0 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Rosene stated the pavement is only 1/2 inch thick in several places, so this
is a situation whore it takes spending a little monoy to save a lot. He said he thinks people
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will be happy when the improvements are done and glad not to keep pouring money down
the sewers.
Councilmemher Kalligher said it seems City staff will work with people with special concerns
regarding construction, but she urged staff to do anything possible to speed the construction
along.
Councilmembor Rosene said there will also be help for people in the area who cannot afford
the assessment,
RESOLUTION NO. 94 -
iYfembcr Krlstcn Mann introduced the following; resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING ADVEK'1'iSi✓MENT FOR BIDS, FOR
JAMESIKNOXJ54TH AVENUES, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1994 -01 AND 1994 -
02
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave
Roscne and the motion � ti ed unanimo
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
EARLE BROWN COMMONS BANKRUPTCY
The ,' :ity Manager explained the Earle Brown Co mmons area, not the Earle Brown Heritage
Center, has initiated bankruptcy and the City needs to get legal help which is difficult
because so many firms havc. conflicting interest situations. He said this could be expensive
to defend but more expen not to do so.
Councilmember Mann mentioned the Salomon firm and asked if there's any chance of
conflict of interest there.
The City Attorney said there is a good chance of conflict because so many lawyers are
involved in this type of a Lituation and then to complicate matters even more there was a
re- financing car, thQ Earle Brown Commons. He said the Dorsey firm does not have a
conflict and they would do an excellent job.
Counci h ember Kalliehe.r said $160 per hour is costly but probably necessary no matter
In
w}Licai firm is uscrd. Sh r4.cmm�lended going; with Dorsey but changing; if it is determined
somcono else is cheaper, She asked about otbc firms currently being interviewed, and the
City Manager said sQme were not qualified for this type of work and some had conflicts of
interest.
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There was a inotion by Councilmember Kalligh+ , .r and seconded by Councilmember Mann
to accept the Dorsey firm and to continue with. them unless is seems there is a firm that
would be substantially less expensive. The motion passed unanimously.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
The City Managcr explained legislation in this area is changing so fast, but the resolution
passed previously regarding the Orfield legislation should cover the City. He asked the
Council to pass tonight's resolution as well,
Councilmember Mann asked what kind of cap would be imposed.
The City Manager said it would be similar to usury laws in the State or a little higher. He
explained there has been some gouging going on by pawn shops,
Councilmember Rosenc said he. thinks this is important to support because a pawn shop
could move into Brooklyn Center,
The City Manager said sonic pawn shops are legitimate and operate very well, but just a few
make it hard for the rest.
The City :Manager presented a Resolution Requi°,sting State Legislature to Enact Legislation
to Impose or Cap Limit ofl Amount of Interest Pawnshops can Charge and Support Passage
of SF1702.
RESOLUTION NQ. 94 -67
Member Dave Ru6t;nu introduced the following resolutions and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING STATE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO
IMPOSE OR CAP LIMIT ON AMOUNT OF INTEREST PAWNSHOPS CAN CHARGE
AND SUPPORT PASSAGE OF $F1702
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously.
STAFF REPORT REGARDING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO, 1993 -19._ CENTRAL
GARAGE IMPROVEMENTS
The, Public Works Coordinator explained to the Council difficulty has arisen in remodeling
the existing building because of poor soil conclitions; therefore, the cost of the project is
niore than estimawd. She explained Staff has 'been looking for "deduct packages" to keep
costs down, anO the easiest part of the project to leave out would be the paint booth, which
would cast $94,000 and eliminate most of the projected $118,000 overage. She said the old
paint booth has been shut down for two vears because of the air quality problems and it has
been expensive to contract all the painting out. She said there is a risk in building a paint
booth to current air duality standards, the standards could change again in five years.
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The City Manager said some communities do not have paint booths and the crews are
improperly performing paint jobs.
Councilmember Kalligher asked if it would be possible to rent a paint booth out to other
cities, and the City Manager said he would cheek into it,
Councilrnember Rosene said he had calculated a guess that within 4 -8 years the paint booth
would have paid for itself because it is more expc,nsive to contract out. He said it is another
case of spending a little to save a lot.
The City Manager said that is why staff is recommending approval for the improvements to
the Central Garage: even though the cost is over the projections.
Councilmember Kalligher asked if there is anywhere else to cut down costs, and the Public
Works Coordinator said they have looked and have found small things, but anything short
of structural changes would not help enough.
Councilmcmber Kalligher asked if approving the extra money now would hold the Council
to approving the final plans.
The City Manager explained it would have been a waste of money to have plans prepared
with or without the paint booth and then change that later, but the Council will be in kill
planning every stop of the way,
There was a motion by Councilmember Kalligher and seconded by Councilmember Rosene
to approve the revised estimate including the paint booth.
Councilmember Mann said she hates to see costs overrun, but she feels the paint booth is
necessary and would vote in support of this,
Councilmember Rosene said the City has been lucky at other times in coming in under
hud4y.t and this project may not end up being wo bad.
The motion passed unanimously.
FINANCIAL COMMISSION R COMMENDATION REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE
STRUCTURE MODIFICATIONS
Thi- City Manager explained several proposed changes to the administrative structure of
Brooklyn Center have come after considerable review by the Financial Commission. He said
these changes would allow reduction in the number of departments and would allow
promotion from within to fill the vacancy in 1Rblic Works,
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There was a motion by Councilmember Kalligher and seconded by Councilmember Rosene
to accept the Financial Commission Recommendation Regarding Administrative Structure
Modifications. The motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Paulson said this is a significant move that he hopes won't go unnoticed for taking
advantage of a retirement situation to deliver the same services but streamline and hold
people accountable, He said he appreciated the work of the Financial Commission and the
City Manager to accomplish this restructuring, the City should continue to look for these
types of opportunities,
There was a motion by Councilmember Kalligher and seconded by Councilmember Mann
to authorize internal recruitment for Public Services Director. The motion passed
unanimously,
STAFF REPORT REGARDING HUMBOLDT AVENUE TASK FORCE
The Public Forks Coordinator explained the "First crack" at the composition of the Task
Force. Shc explained Brooklyn Park is also discussing some related issues at its Council
Mccting this evening, She explained there, is some question about how the Chair should be
chosen and explained applications should be considered at the Council Meeting on April 11,
1994,
Mayor Paulson read the suggested charge of the Task Force and recommended some
changes so the charge will read as follows;
RLvicw transportation issues in the T.H. 252 corridor and the area from the
Mississippi River west to Noble Avenue North, from 85th Avenue North to 1- 94/694.
Specifically to address ways to reduce the level of traffic on Humboldt Avenue, ease
congestion on TH. 252, provide access, define roadway function, preserve neighborhoods,
and other planning issues. Recommend interim improvements to provide immediate relief
from cut - through traffic. on Humboldt Avc;nue, and long -term improvements and
transportation policies.
The City Manager said in some ways what happens will be subject to what Brooklyn Park
decides, and April 11 may be ambitious to have thC, final composition set.
Councilmember Kalligher said ambitious is necessary to meet later deadlines, and she stated
the Chair should be a neutral party,
Councilmember Rosenc said the name should not be the Humboldt Avenue Task Force but
rather the Northeast Transportation Corridor Task Force or something not specifically
naming Humboldt Avenue,
The City Manager said it isn't intended to be named after Humboldt but has just gotten to
be called that. 1*
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Councilmember Rosene said there should be at least two residents from Humboldt Avenue
because some of them have become, so knowledgeable,
Councilmember Mann said Brooklyn Park will want more than one member both off and
on Humboldt.
There was a motion by Councilmember Kalligher and seconded by Councilmember Rosene
to approve the proposed composition of the Task Force.
Mayor Paulson said the Council has always had a "can do" approach to the Humboldt
situation and after the decision on March 14, he was uncomfortable with not meeting the
objective to "do something." He explained he had met with City Staff and the neighborhood
group to see if it would be possible to End a "Build in 1994" solution that did not disqualify
the street from State Aid. He said as a result of this meeting, he would recommend building
a road to these specifications;
-32 foot, 2 lane collector
- "D" or better traffic capacity
- Curvilinear construction
-no passing
-Make 69th a through street
-Ylacc steps at 71st and 67th Avenues
-Put a NO RIGHT TURN sign at 73rd
-Make signage permanent for pedestrian and school crossing
- Parking on one side to alternate
- Accentuate curbs to slow traffic
- Heavier policing to enforce 30 mph
-Check into noise and nuisance ordinances
He stated State Aid would be received if built in this fashion, and it would still support the
businesses in the area,
There was a break to change the videotape at 11:16 p.m, and the Council reconvened at
11;?5 p.m, During the break, C.ouncilmembcr Mann asked to be excused.
The City Manager explained it would be very tight to accomplish construction in 1994 and
he is not saying the City could even do it. He said the residents are still concerned over the
loss of trees. He concluded while possible, any thing could stop construction from taking
place and timing is crucial,
The City Engineer said he could not guarantee construction this year because the State Aid
approval process takes 6-`1 weeks, tic said there are only so many projects that can be done
in a construction sca5on.
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Mayor Paulson said he has not talked with State Aid people or City staff but he appreciates
the "can do" philosophy and knows the State does not want to prohibit things cities want to
do. He said it sounds like things that could hold up construction are c.. ternal rather than
internal.
There was a review of the motion by Councilmember Rosene and seconded by
Councilmember Mann to approve the make -up of the Task Force as discussed. The motion
passed unanimawl .
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There was a motion by Councilmember Rosene and seconded by Councilmember Kalligher
to waive the process of selecting consultants in order to use Westwood Planning and
Engineering for that purpose and to go ahead with construction along lines outlined by
Mayor Paulson. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS - CONTINUED
The City Manager presented a Resolution Call nb for a Public Hearing, by the City on the
Modifications on the Redevelopment Plan for the Earle Brown Farm Redevelopment
Project which Expands the Geographic Area which will Include the Geographic Area of
Existing Housing Development Project No. 01 and Adds Additional "Housing Powers." He
recommended that bef taking action on Resolution No. 11 -k, the Council should adjourn
a nd 7
D actio on EDA Re solu tio n cont
nd con h E A meeting so1 n No. Sa. He cont u o
the e ng to take act o
the Council may then reconvene and take action on this Council Resolution.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Councilmember Rosene and seconded by Councilmember Kalligher
to adjourn the meeting and reconvene as the EDA. The motion passed unanimously. The
Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 11::37 p,m.
RECONVENE
C NE
Mayor Paulson reconvened the meeting at 11:41 p.m. and noted the attendance: Mayor
Paulson and Councilmenabers Kalligher and Rosene.
RE OLU I N - CONTINUED
T_O, TI N
S S CO UE
The City l aTlager prescrltecl a Resolution (falling for a Public Hearing by the City on the
Modifications on the Redevelopment Plan fcr the Earle Brown Farm Redevelopment
Project which Expands the Geographic Area which will Include the Geographic Area of
Existing Housing Develo ment Project No. 01 and Adds Additional "Housing Powers ".
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RESOLUTION NO, 94 -68
vioml - icr Barb Kalligher introduced the, following resolution and moved its adoption:
I BY THE CITY ON THE
ALL F OR A PUBLIC HEAR HEARIN R ES O LUTI ON C iNG 0
MODIFICATIONS ON THE REDEVELOP1�1ENT PLAN FOR THE EARLE BROWN
FARM REDEVELOPMENT PROTECT WHICH EXPANDS THE GEOGRAPHIC
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AREA WHICH WILL INCLUDE THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF EXISTING
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO, 0:1 AND ADDS ADDITIONAL "HOUSING
POWERS"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave
Rosen, and the motion passed unanimously,
ADJOURN_ MENT
Therc was a motion by Councilmember Roscne and seconded by Councilmember Kalligher
to adjourn the meeting, The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City
Council adjourned at 11:41 p.m.
Deputy City Cleric Todd Paulson, Mayor
Recorded and transcribed by:
Kathy Stratton
TimcSavcr Off Site Secretarial
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 4111 /94
Agenda Item Number U
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF APRIL 25 THROUGH MAY 1, 1994, AS
"YOUTH VIOLENCE AND ITS PREVENTION WEEK" AND ACKNOWLEDGING MAY 2ND
AS "FOCUS ON YOUTH ACTIVITIES DAY"
DEPT. APPROVAL:
Trevor A. Hampton, Chief of Poli
MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECOMAIENDATION:
U
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached )
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
PASS A PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF APRIL 25 THROUGH MAY 1,
1994, AS "YOUTH VIOLENCE AND ITS PREVENTION WEEK" AND ACKNOWLEDGING
MAY 2ND AS "FOCUS ON YOUTH ACTIVITIES DAY."
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PROCLAMATION
DECLARING THE WEEK
OF APRIL 25 THROUGH MAY 1, 1994 AS
"YOUTH VIOLENCE AND ITS PREVENTION WEEK" AND
ACKNOWLEDGING MAY 2ND AS "FOCUS ON YOUTH ACTIVITIES DAY
WHEREAS, A broad national coalition has announced a week long campaign against
youth violence scheduled for April 25 to May 1.
WHEREAS, The centerpiece of this campaign will be a one -hour television special, "Kids
Killing Kids' which will be broadcast simultaneously on our local CBS and
FOX stations on Tuesday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m.
WHEREAS, Members of the Brooklyn Center Police Department will be made available
to local schools on the day after the special to participate in discussions
about the program.
WHEREAS, Local religious institutions will be asked to call attention to the problem of
youth violence on the weekend of April 30 /May 1, 1994.
WHEREAS, The Brooklyn Center Police Department will sponsor its second annual town
meeting on May 2, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. in Constitution Hall. The focus of this
town meeting will be on what types of activities and programs our community
needs to provide for youth in order to. prevent youth violence and promote
wholesome activities for our youth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center does hereby proclaim its support for the campaign against youth violence and
proclaim April 25 through May 1 as "Youth Violence and Its Prevention Week" and further
acknowledging our second annual town meeting on May 2 as "Focus on Youth Activities
Day.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, State
of Minnesota, do hereby proclaim the week of April 25 through May 1, 1994 to be "Youth
Violence and its Prevention Week" and May 2, 1994 to be "Focus on Youth Activities Day"
in Brooklyn Center.
April 5, 1994
Date Todd Paulson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deputy Clerk
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Camcil Meeting Date anima
Agenda Item Numbe
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 8 THROUGH 14, 1994, AS NATIONAL HISTORIC
PRESERVATION WEEK
DEPT. APPROVAL:
Sharon Knutson, Deputy City Clerk
MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECOMIMENDATION:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
SU DIARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached _)
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Proclaim May 8 through 14, 1994, as National Historic Preservation Week.
PROCLAMATION
DECLARING MAY 8 THROUGH 14, 1994, AS NATIONAL HISTORIC
PRESERVATION WEEK
WHEREAS, historic preservation enriches the lives of all people by providing a greater
understanding of American heritage; and
WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, from urban
to rural areas, main streets to waterfront towns; and
WHEREAS, Preservation Week 1994 provides an opportunity for citizens of all ages and
from all walks of life to recognize the important role that historic preservation
plays in individual lives and in communities; and
WHEREAS, "It's your memory. It's our history. It's worth saving." is the theme for
Preservation Week 1994, cosponsored by the National Trust for Historic
Preservation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, State
of Minnesota, do hereby proclaim May 8 through 14, 1994, as National Historic Preservation
Week and call upon the citizens of Brooklyn Center to recognize and participate in this
special observance.
Date Mayor
Attest:
Deputy Clerk
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Camcil Meeting Date 4/11/94
Agenda Item Number
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Interim Ordinance and Resolution for the Purpose of Protecting the Planning Process and the
Health, Safety, and Welfare of City Residents; Regulating and Restricting the Development of
Secondhand Goods Stores, Pawnshops, Check - Cashing Establishments, and Temporary Employment
Businesses with the City
DEPT. APPROVAL:
Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION:
No comments to supplement this report attached Comments below
/attached
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® SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached )
We have recently become aware of roblems neighboring suburbs are having with pawnshop
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operations within their communities.
The Ci of Robbinsdale is currently involved in a
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of disciplining a pawnshop license holder and considering modifications to its regulatory ordinances.
The City f Crystal is r
ty also reviewing its ordinances. In light of what it rY g appears to be renewed
activity in the area of pawnshop regulation, we have reviewed our current regulations and find them
in need of review and updating.
To allow us time to thoroughly review our zoning and licensing regulations relating to these type
activities, we are recommending the City Council pass the necessary resolutions and ordinances to
establish a moratorium on the acceptance and processing of pawnshop licensing applications.
Given the current work load of the police department and the community development department,
I am recommending the Council establish a moratorium which would start immediately and extend
through December 1, 1994. In our discussions with the staff and councilmembers of neighboring
communities, they are looking at possible modifications to both their licensing and zoning
ordinances. Because these modifications may involve the zoning ordinance, it will require the
proper ordinances be passed and an interim resolution establishing the moratorium until the
ordinance takes effect. We are recommending this action to avoid the complicating factor of an
application occurring while we are in consideration of modifying our existing regulations. Attached
is the City Attorney's draft of an interim resolution and moratorium ordinance for your
consideration Monday evening.
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
We recommend the City Council give favorable consideration to the interim moratorium resolution
and first reading of the moratorium ordinance.
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ORDINANCE NO.
INTERIM ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECT-
ING T14E PLANNING PROCESS AND THE HEALTH, SAFE-
TY, AND WELFARE OF CITY RESIDENTS; REGULATING
AND RESTRICTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SECONDHAND
GOODS STORES, PAWNSHOPS, CHECK - CASHING ESTAB-
LISHMENTS, AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT
BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER ORDAINS:
Section 1. Background.
1.01. The City's zoning ordinance does not contemplate or adequately address the
classification of secondhand goods stores, pawnshops, and other similar uses .
1.02. The City's s zo a t
zoning ordinance c1$ssifie� employment ment encies as a per us e
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zonin district. t. of temporary
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employment a agencies differ, h oweve r , g , h e er, i,n material respects f r o m other
permitted uses in the Cl zoning Wing district.
1.03 . The City's zoning rdinance classifies, financial institutions as a permitted use
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in a C1 Service /Office zoning district.. The characteristics of check - cashing
establishments differ, however, in material respects from other permitted uses
in the Cl .zoning district.
1.04. in addition to the proper zoning classification of such uses, there are a
number of significant planning and land use issues pertaining to the
regulation of such uses, including the following:
1. The particular zoning districts in which such uses should be
allowed as either permiVed or conditional uses.
2. The concentration and density of such uses in the City and its
neighborhoods.
3. The effect of such uses on other uses in the surrounding area .
1. riv, . There is a need for a study to be conducted so that the City can adopt a set
of comprehensive plans and land use zoning regulations pertaining to: (a)
pawnshops, secondhand goods stores, and other similar uses; (b) check -
c —ashing businesses; and (c) temporary employment businesses. Such a study
, x:11 address the land use and zoni:zg issues, including those referenced
above. The study will also address the City's licensing regulations regarding
zecordhand goods stores and pawnshops and the extent to which the licensing
regulations require modifications in order to maintain harmony and consisten
cY between the zoning and licensing regulations.
1.06. There is a need for an interim ordinance to be adopted for the purpose of
protecting the planning process and the health, safety, and welfare of the
Citizens of the City and to ensure that the City and its citizens retain the
benefits of the City's comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance until such a
study has been completed. There is a need to restrict such uses until such
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a study has been completed and any modifications to the City's zoning and
land - use regulations are accomplished..
1.07. The City Council has directed that such a study be undertaken.
1-08. Minnesota Statutes, section 462.355, subd. 4 (Act) permits the adoption of
interim zoning ordinances during the planning process.
Section 2. Definitions
2.01. "Pawnshop" is a business which loans money on .deposit or pledge of personal
Property, or other valuable thing, or which deals in the purchasing of
personal property or other valuable thing on condition of selling the same
back again at a stipulated price, or which loans money secured by chattel
mortgage on personal property, taking possession of the p or an art
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'thereof so mortgaged.
2.02. "Secondhand goods store" is a business that regularly engages in selling or
receiving tangible personal property (excluding motor vehicles) previously
used, rented, owned or leased, but does not include:
a. The sale of secondhand goods where all of the following are present:
(1) The sale is held on property occupied as a dwelling by the seller
or owned, rented or leased by a charitable or political or
tion;
(2) The items offered for sale are owned by the occupant;
(3) The sale does not exceed 72 consecutive hours;
(4) No more than four sales are held its any 12 -month period;
(5) None of the items offered for sale was purchased for resale or
received on consignment: for the purpose of resale.
b . The sale of goods at an auction ].geld by an auctioneer, provided that the
location of the sale is not regularly used for such sales.
c. The sale of secondhand goods taken as part or full payment for new
goods where the business is not the primary business of a person.
d. A bulk sale of property from a merchant, manufacturer or wholesaler
hawing an established place of .business or goods sold at open sale from
bankrupt stock.
e. Goods sold at an exhibition that does not last longer than ten days in
any 12 -month period.
f. Firearms, Including antique firearms, sold by firearms dealers holding
current -; alid federal firearms dealer licenses.
g. Sales made by the sheriff or o:her public officials in the discharge of
their official duties.
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h. Sales made by assignees or receivers appointed in this state to make
sales for the benefit of creditors.
2.03. "Check - cashing business" is a business, other than a bank, savings and loan,
or credit union, which provides as its principal activity the cashing of checks
for a fee.
2.44. "Temporary employment business" is a business which provides as its
principal activity the employment of persons on a short -term basis such as
daily, weekly or monthly.
Section 3. Planning and Zoning Stu Moratorium
3.01. A study is authorized to be conducted by City staff to determine how uses
such as: (a) secondhand goods stores, pawnshops, and other similar uses;
(b) check- cashing businesses; and (c) temporary employment businesses,
should be regulated within the City. The scope of the study should include,
but is not limited to, the following:
a. the particular zoning districts in which such uses should be allowed as
either permitted uses or conditional uses;
b. the density and concentration of such uses;
C. the effect of such uses on other uses in the surrounding area;
d. the need, if any, for modifications to the licensing regulations
regarding secondhand goods stores and pawnshops.
2 .02 . Capon completion of the study, the matter is to be considered by the Planning
Commission for its review and recommendation to the City Council.
2.03. A moratorium on the development of: (a) secondhand goods stores, pawn -
v?-svpa, axea Other similar t OZZ') (b) uheuIs- va=41hig businesses; and (c)
temporary employment businesses, is adopted pending completion of the study
and tho adoption of any amendments to the City i tj,,L: g urdizitu w. NU
license or building permit may be issu.ed for such uses or for the expansion of
any existing use during the moratorium period nor may any rezonings,
plattings or replattings, or land divisions or consolidations be granted by the
City for such uses during the moratorium period. The moratorium period shall
expire on or such earlier date as may be further adopted
by ordinance. The moratorium period may be extended for a reasonable time
by ordinance, as may be necessary to complete the study and adopt any
necessary amendments to the City's zoning ordinance.
Todd Paulson, Mayor
ATTEEST.
haron Knutson, Deputy City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO.
INTERIM ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECT-
ING THE PLANNING PROCESS AND THE HEALTH, SAFE-
TY, A ND WELFARE OF CITY RESIDENTS; REGULATING
AND RESTRICTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SECONDHAND
GOODS STORES, PAWNSHOPS, CHECK - CASHING ESTAB-
LISHMENTS, AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT
BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY
WHEREAS, the City's zoning ordinance does not contemplate or adequately
address the classification of secondhand goods stores, pawnshops, and other similar
uses; and
WHEREAS, the City's zoning ordinance classifies employment agencies as a
Permitted Use in a C1 Service /Office zoning district, but the characteristics of
temporary employment agencies differ, however, in material respects from other
permitted uses in the Cl zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the City's zoning ordinance classifies financial institutions as a
permitted use in a C1 Service /Office zoning district, but the characteristics of
check
- casting establishments differ, however, in material respects from yarn nthe'r
permitted uses in the C1 zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary for a study to be conducted
to determine how such uses should be regulated withinthe City and deems it
desirable to place a moratorium on the development of such uses until the study has
been completed and any amendments to the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance
are adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLV30 by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center as follows:
i . The City staff is directed to conduct a study to determine how uses such
as . {a.) secondhand goods stores, pawnshops, and other similar uses; (b) check -
cashing businesses; and (c) temporary employment agencies, should be regulated
tirithin the City. The scope of the study should include, but not be limited to, the
following:
a. the particular zoning districts in which such uses should be
allowed as either permitted or conditional uses;
b , the concentration and density of such uses in the City and its
neighborhoods;
c . the effect of such uses can other uses in the surrounding area;
d. the need, if iny, for modifications to the licensing regulations
regarding secondhand l;oods stores and pawnshops, so as to
maintain harmony and consistency between the City's zoning and
licensing regulations,
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2. Upon completion of the study, the matter is to be considered by the
Planning Commission for its review and recommendation to the City Council.
• A moratorium on the development of: (a) secondhand goods stores,
pawnshops and other similar uses; (b) check:- cashing businesses; and (c) temporary
employment businesses, is adopted pending completion of the study and the adoption
of any amendments to the City's zoning ordinance. No license or building permit may
be issued for such uses or for the expansion of any existing use during the
moratorium period nor may any rezonings, plattings or replattings, or land divisions
or consolidations be granted by the City for such uses during the moratorium
period . The moratorium period created under this resolution shall expire on the
earlier of or such earlier date as may be further adopted by resolution
of the City Council or ordinance. The moratorium period may be extended for a
reasonable time by resolution of the City Council or ordinance, as may be necessary
to complete the study and adopt any necessary amendments to the City's zoning
ordinance.
4. For purposes of this resolution, the following terms shall have the
meanings set forth below:
a. "Pawnshop" is a business which loans money on deposit or pledge of
personal property, or other valuable thing, or which deals in the
purchasing of personal property or other valuable thing on condition
of selling the same back again at a stipulated price, or which loans
money secured by chattel. mortgage on personal property, taking
possession of the property or any part thereof so mortgaged.
b. "Secondhand goods store" is a business that regularly engages in
selling or receiving tangible personal property (excluding motor
Vehicles) previously used., rented, owned or leased, but does not
include
(i} The sale of secondhand goods where all of the following are
present.
(a) The sale is held orl property occupied as a dwelling by the
seller or owned, rented or leased by a charitable or
political organization;
(b) The items offered for sale are owned by the occupant;
(c) The sale does not exceed 72 consecutive hours;
(d) No more than four sales are held in any 12 -month period;
(e) None of the items offered for sale was purchased for resale
or received on consignment for the purpose of resale.
(ii) The sale of goods at an auction held by an auctioneer, provided
that the location of the sale is not regularly used for such sales.
(iii) The sale of secondhand goods taken as part or full payment for
new goods where the business is not the primary business of a
person.
(iv) A bulk sale of property from a merchant, manufacturer or
wholesaler having an established place of business or goods sold
at open sale from bankrupt stock.
(v) Goods sold at an exhibition that does not last longer than ten
days in any 12 -month period.
(vi) Firearms, including antique firearms, sold by firearms dealers
holding current valid federal firearms dealer licenses.
(vii) Sales made by the sheriff or other public officials in the dis-
charge of their official duties .
(viii) Sales made by assignees or receivers appointed in this state to
make sales for the benefit of creditors.
C • " Check- cashing business" is a business, other than a bank, savings
and loan, or credit union, which provides as its principal activity the
cashing of checks for a fee.
d. "Temporary employment business" is a business which provides as Its
principal activity the employment of persons on a short -term basis such
as daily, weekly or monthly.
5. This resolution is effective immediately upon its adoption.
Todd Paulson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharon Xautson, Deputy City Clerk
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 0 /II /94
Agenda Item Number /
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING
LIQUOR LICENSING HOURS OF OPERATION MODIFYING THE CONSUMPTION PROVISION
FROM 1:00 A.M TO 30 MINUTES AFTER CLOSING
DEPT. APPROVAL:
Trevor A. Hampton, Chief of P ice
MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECONMENDATION:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
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SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached yes)
The City Manager received a letter from two liquor license holders, Jim Madden of Earle Brown Bowl
and Steve Nelson of Lynbrook Bowl, regarding their concerns of the provision relating to the
consumption of liquor (Attachment). At the request of the City Manager their request was reviewed
and researched by myself and police staff. After consideration it is the police department's
recommendation to amend Chapter 11 of the City Ordinances regarding liquor licensing hours of
operation modifying the consumption provision from 1:00 a.m. to 30 minutes after closing. This
ordinance amendment would be consistent under State Statute 340A.504.
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
It is recommended the City Council open the scheduled public hearing, take any comments relative to
the ordinance amendment, and then close the public hearing. It is further recommended to approve first
reading of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 11 of the City Ordinances Regarding Liquor Licensing
Hours of Operation Modifying the Consumption Provision From 1:00 a.m. to 30 Minutes After Closing.
•
:EARLE,BROWN BOWL 'BARNACLE BILL'S STEAK'N SEAFOOD JAMS- LOUNGE.
6440 James Circle North
:Broo Center, MN 55430 January 11," 1994
566 -6250
Mr. Gerald G. Splinter
City Manager
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Dear Mr. Splinter:
The purpose of this letter is to outline a problem
being created by the verbage in the existing Brooklyn
Center Liquor License Ordinance. The current ordinance
prohibits the display or consumption of alcohol after
1 :00 A.M.
Many surrounding communities show some leeway in dis-
play and consumption after 1:00 A.M. The inconsistance
of Brooklyn Center versus our surrounding towns often
creates problems at closing time. Many people feel we
are throwing them out at 1 :00 A.M. because no more money
can be spent and the bartender wants to go home. Also,
from a safety standpoint, the ordinance -as written,,forces
people to drink their last drink fast or loose it:
In order to be in compliance with the existing ordinance,
our staff must start removing drinks from tables well
before 1 :00 A.M. For example, if we have 100 customers
at 12 :45 A.M. and a staff of 6 to 10 people, we -must
insist that some customers surrender their drinks:at 12:45
A.M. in order to have all picked up by 1 :00 A.M.
The Liquor License holders of Brooklyn Center would like
to meet with you and your staff to discuss a solut -ion to
the above outlined problems.
Thank you for your consideration.
SA-r�cerely,
Lf� �
�! im Madden Steve Nelson
Earle Brown Bowl Lynbrook Bowl
96
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the
day of , 1994, at p.m. at the City
Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, to consider
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.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE CITY ORDINANCE
REGARDING LIQUOR LICENSING HOURS OF OPERATION
MODIFYING THE CONSUMPTION PROVISION FROM 1:00 A.M. TO
30 MINUTES AFTER CLOSING
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 11 of the City Ordinances of the
City of Brooklyn Center is hereby amended by adding the
following:
Section 11 -110. CLOSING HOURS.
Subdivision 1. It shall be unlawful to sell[,
consume, or permit the consumption of] beer in any "on- sale"
establishment on any Sunday between the hours of 1 a.m. and 12
noon. It shall be unlawful to consume or permit the consumption
of beer in any "on- sale" establishment on any Sunday between the
hours of 1:30 a.m. and 12 noon. It shall be unlawful to sell[,
consume, or permit the consumption of] beer in any "on- sale"
establishment between the hours of 1 a.m. and 8 a.m. on any
other day. It shall be unlawful to consume or permit the
consumption of beer in any "on- sale" establishment between the
hours of 1:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. on any other day,
Section 11 -511. HOURS OF OPERATION.
1. No intoxicating liquor shall be sold [nor consumed
nor permitted to be consumed] within the licensed premise after
1 a.m. on Sunday nor until 8 a.m. on Monday. No intoxicating
liquor shall be consumed nor permitted to be consumed within the
licensed premise after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday nor until 8 a.m. on
Monday. No intoxicating liquor shall be sold [nor consumed nor
permitted to be consumed] within a licensed premise between the
hours of 1 a.m. and 8 a.m. on any weekday. No intoxicating
liquor shall be consumed nor permitted to be consumed within the
licensed premise between the hours of 1:30 a.m and 8 a.m. on any
weekday. No "on- sale" shall be made after 8 p.m. on December
24.
Section 11 -612. HOURS OF OPERATION.
No intoxicating liquor shall be sold [nor consumed nor
permitted to be consumed] within the licensed premise after 1
a.m. on Sunday nor until 8 a.m. on Monday. No intoxicating
liquor shall be consumed nor permitted to be consumed with the
licensed premise after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday nor until 8 a.m. on
Monday. No intoxicating liquor shall be sold [nor consumed nor
permitted to be consumed] within a licensed premise between the
hours of 1 a.m. and 8 a.m. on any weekday. No intoxicating
liquor shall be consumed nor permitted to be consumed with the
licensed premise between the hours of 1:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. on
any weekday. No "on- sale" shall be made after 8 p.m. on
December 24.
On Sundays, wine may be sold without a special license
under the authority of an "on -sale wine" license between the
hours of 10 a.m. Sunday and 1 a.m. Monday in conjunction with
the serving of food.
Section 11 -712. HOURS OF OPERATION.
No intoxicating liquor shall be sold [nor consumed nor
permitted to be consumed] within the licensed premise after 1
a.m. on Sunday nor until 8 a.m. on Monday. No intoxicating
liquor shall be consumed nor permitted to be consumed with the
licensed premise after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday nor until 8 a.m. on
Monday. No intoxicating liquor shall be sold [nor consumed nor
permitted to be consumed] within a licensed premise between the
hours of 1 a.m. and 8 a.m. on any weekday. No intoxicating
liquor shall be consumed nor permitted to be consumed with the
licensed premise between the hours of 1:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. on
any weekday. No "on- sale" shall be made after 8 p.m. on
December 24.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be effective after
adoption and thirty days following its legal publication.
Adopted this day of , 1994.
Todd Paulson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deputy Clerk
Date of Publication
Effective Date
(Brackets indicate matter to be deleted, underline indicates new
matter.)
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Cos=il Meeting Date 4 /11/%
Agenda Item Numbe
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
1994 Capital Improvement Program - Interim Remodeling of City Hall
DEPT. APPROVAL:
Gerald G. Splinter, City Manage.
MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECOADIENDATION:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
SU EY AMY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached _
• In October 1993, a memorandum from the City Manager was presented to the City Council for
consideration regarding the improvement needs of City Hall. In that memorandum, we discussed
several space needs issues which were seen as potential problems for which the City would have
to develop solutions in the near future. These needs remain important issues which have become
critical. Since January, we have received six injury reports relating to soft tissue damage as the
result of repetitive motion. These cumulative trauma disorders include carpal tunnel syndrome
and back and neck strain. Of the six, one is scheduled for surgery to correct damage done to both
wrists from carpal tunnel syndrome. It is estimated this employee will be out of work for twelve
weeks; six weeks for each wrist. Another employee has a serious pre - existing condition which is
being aggravated by a chair that is not ergonomically correct. It is becoming obvious the longer
the City delays making the required changes, the more expensive and problematic cumulative
trauma disorders will be for the City.
It has been shown the symptoms common to cumulative trauma disorders can be alleviated if the
situation is improved before soft tissue damage occurs. Providing adequate work space,
ergonomically correct work stations, and ergonomic furniture before the damage is severe makes
surgery unnecessary. Berkley Administrators has provided information on studies which indicate
improved work areas substantially reduce the problems causing discomfort to City employees
thereby reducing lost time and workers' compensation claims.
Another health environment concern just as critical as cumulative trauma disorders is the air
quality of the Police and Fire Department offices in the lower level of City Hall. The employee
Safety Committee has received many complaints from employees about the odors and stuffiness
working in this department. Overcrowding has caused the HVAC system to be overloaded and
consequently operate inefficiently. EPI's air quality study made some recommendations for minor
air quality improvements but concluded that no significant improvement could be made under the
current conditions of overcrowding. The Fire Chief and secretary share an office; police
investigators are crowded two to a room; the clerical and administrative staff are overcrowded and
working in work stations that are too small. Space for the public is nonexistent.
• Part of the Interim Plan for the Police and Fire Departments is to attach to the Police
p Station a
temporary classroom -type structure which will provide offices for the administrative staff until such
time a more permanent solution is possible. The initial estimated cost to implement this portion
of the Interim Plan is estimated to be $60,000, with an estimated annual rent expense of $15,000.
Without the implementation of the interim remodeling plan in City Hall, the facilities may not be
in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and could fail the "reasonable
accommodation" test if challenged by a person who is unable to access any department of City
Hall because of narrow walkways. The restroom facilities also pose a problem as they are too
narrow and, therefore, unusable for anyone with special requirements. It may come to a point
where the City will be forced into an interim remodeling plan should an ADA challenge occur.
The City Council asked Staff to evaluate alternative sites for the City Council Chambers with the
thought of moving some Police Department administrative functions into the current Council
Chambers. If an acceptable alternate site for the Council Chambers could be found, we could
avoid the use of the classroom -type structure for the Police Department. We have reviewed the
following relocation options:
1. Constitution Hall
2. Earle Brown Heritage Center
• Your Staff recommends the current location of the Council Chambers continue to be used. Both
Constitution Hall and the Earle Brown Heritage Center have significant deficiencies in serving as
Council Chambers. Both are currently heavily scheduled with other events which would be
displaced. Use of the Earle Brown Heritage Center would have a significant negative impact on
facility revenues and because of the current high level of EBHC activity, parking would be
g tY P g
inadequate for Council meetings and other events. Neither Constitution Hall nor the Earle Brown
Heritage Center are currently equipped to cable cast Council meetings. Both facilities would
require an investment in excess of $100,000 to make them cable cast ready.
The preliminary estimate for the cost of these improvements is $800,000. At least 60% of this cost
will be reusable as a part of a permanent solution. This proposal will allow the City to address
immediate problems in the areas of air quality, overcrowding, ergonomics, and ADA compliance.
As a part of the attached resolution, the Council directs Staff to evaluate the feasibility of
electronic data storage technology as an alternate to paper file storage space.
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Staff recommends favorable consideration of the attached resolution which:
1. Establishes the improvement project;
2. Authorizes architectural services;
• 3. Authorizes purchase of immediately- needed ergonomically correct workstations; and
4. Directs staff to report back with final plans and estimates by August 1, 1994.
I
Member introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1994 -32,
INTERIM REMODELING OF CITY HALL, ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the City Manager has presented to the City Council a plan to
remodel various areas of City Hall to make more efficient use of work space and temporarily
resolve severe space shortages in the Police Department and Community Center; and
WHEREAS, the plan presented by the City Manager also includes replacing
existing desks and chairs with ergonomic, adjustable work stations to reduce the incidence of
soft tissue injury from cumulative trauma and repetitive motion; and
WHEREAS, a significant portion of these interim improvements can be used when
more permanent solutions are implemented.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City
of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that:
1. Improvement Project No. 1994 -32, Interim Remodeling of City Hall, is hereby
established within the Capital Improvement Fund with an appropriation of
$800,000.
2. The proposal as submitted by Mjorud Architecture is hereby accepted and the
City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract, in the
amount of $4,000 with Mjorud Architecture, in the name of the City of
Brooklyn Center, for Improvement Project No. 1994 -32.
3. The City Manager is authorized to purchase immediately up to 13
ergonomically- correct work stations to mitigate existing ergonimic problems
(not to exceed $48,000).
4. As part of the final plan report and final cost estimate, Staff is directed to
evaluate the use of electronic data storage and retrieval technology to
minimize storage space.
5. Staff is directed to present to the City Council for final approval prior to
August 1, 1994, the final plans and construction cost estimates.
RESOLUTION NO.
Date Todd Paulson Mayor
ATTEST:
Deputy 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 Council Meetin Date 4/1
Agenda Item Number / oh
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
ADMINISTRATIVE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT RE: FAIR OAKS SCHOOL TRAFFIC
DEPT. APPROVAL:
- CJA� - zt �h
Diane Spector, PLOC Works Coordinator
MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Yes
The City Council on February 7, 1994 received a report from the Administrative
Traffic Committee regarding the issue of cut - through traffic at Fair Oaks School.
® Several alternatives to resolve this issue were presented, and the Council
expressed interest in an option to reduce the ability to cut - through the parking
lot by dividing the parking lot in two and gating the only driveway between the
two halves. The Council directed staff to work with representatives from the
neighborhood to the east of the school to work out the details of this option.
The Council also stated that if agreement could not be reached by April 15 that
it would reconsider other alternatives such as closing the Winchester Avenue
entrance to the school.
Attached to this report is a meeting report from a March 10 meeting between the
city, school, school district, and neighborhood. At this meeting, it was agreed
that the following course of action would be taken:
• As of March 7, the school would open the gate at the east entrance
from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on school days. All other times the gate
would remain locked.
• A divider in the parking lot would be installed as soon as practical,
and the east gate relocated to the island to the north of the
divider. After installation, the gate would be open according to the
same schedule above.
• The school district would provide a letter from the Superintendent
confirming the school's agreement to open the gate only for the times
• specified.
• Traffic would be monitored by the City to determine the effectiveness
of the solution.
The group would reconvene in mid - November, 1994 to review traffic
and other information. If at that time all parties agreed that
the solution did not significantly reduce cut - through traffic, the
school district would prepare for inclusion in its 1996 capital
budget a proposal to redesign and reconstruct the parking lot.
At this time, the parking lot divider is complete and school district crews
are working on moving the gate. We have received no complaints from the
neighborhood regarding the school's operation under the new gate hours.
The Administrative Traffic Committee believes that the agreed -to solution is
fair and reasonable, and the neighborhood representatives are agreeable to
trying it out for a period of time.
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
No specific action is required at this time. If the Council concurs with the
solution as proposed staff will conduct traffic studies as necessary and plan
on a November review meeting with the neighborhood. If at the November
meeting it is agreed that something additional needs to be done, then staff
will report back to the Council.
District
)1�77Q) DR. MARL RAMSEY
Superintendent of Schools
OSSEO AREA SCHOOLS
Telephone: (612) 425 -4131
March 11, 1994
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, Minn. 55430
Attention: Mr. Gerald G. Splinter,
City Manager
RE: FAIR OAKS ELEMENTARY PARKING LOT
Dear Mr. Splinter:
It is the intent of I.S.D. #279, Osseo Area Schools, to do
the following at Fair Oaks Elementary School:
- Install a divider (North /South) in the parking lot as
soon as can be accomplished after the present school
year ends.
- Re- locate the existing gate to the island area as
we have discussed. (Same time line as above).
- Provide you with a letter from the District stating
our intent to have the gate open only on school days for
a specified time period. (Presently 8:00 A.M. to
3:30 P.M.)
- Participate with city staff and area residents to
review the results of these efforts to reduce "drive
thru traffic ".
- Participate in. a mid - November meeting to review the
situation.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
If we can supply further information regarding this matter,
feel free to contact me.
Very truly yours,
OSSEO AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Dale Ha Al ton,
Coordinator of Management Support Systems
DH /krm
xc: Fair Oaks File, Dr. Ramsey, Dr. Cooper, Rick Oxenford, Dean Reiners
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 279
Educational Service Center, 11200 93rd Avenue North
P.O. Box 327, Maple Grove, MN 55369
March 16, 1994
Project Administrative Traffic Committee Complaint No. 92 -017
Project No. N/A
By Sue Rice
Re: Fair Oaks School
Meeting Re port
Meeting Location Council Chambers Meeting Date March 10, 1994
Participants Brooklyn Center: City Manager G. G. Splinter, Chief of Police Trevor
Hampton, Public Works Coordinator Diane Spector,
Secretary Sue Rice
Fair Oaks School: Principal Dean Reiners
Osseo Schools: Dale Hamilton
Neighborhood
Representatives: Gene Hammerlund, Travis Brown, Arnie Simon and Lee
Ulrich
Principal Reiners informed all parties that beginning on Monday, March 7, 1994 the east gate is
only open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during school days. The gate is to be closed at all other
times.
Mr. Hammerlund stated he was the spokesperson for the group. He explained the three different
solutions his committee had prepared (see attachment).
Mr. Ulrich stated cars have to park on Unity Avenue and other nearby streets when the school
lot is full. Mr. Splinter explained that this is a common occurrence at most schools.
Mr. Splinter asked the neighborhood representatives if having the gates open from 8:00 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. only was acceptable to them.
Mr. Hammerlund thought there might be a problem with the new Park - and -Ride bringing more
traffic to the neighborhood.
Mr. Splinter explained that the Park - and -Ride at T.H. 252 and 73rd Avenue is usually full by
7:30 a.m. Therefore, if the lot is full there won't be any buses picking up people after 7:30 -
8:00 a.m.
Diane Spector stated that MTC officials told her there would be 6 -8 buses during the morning
rush hour and 4 -6 buses during the evening rush hour.
City of Brooklyn Center
Mr. Hammerlund expressed concerned over teenagers using the school parking lot to drive
recklessly, screeching tires, etc.
Mr. Splinter said that he didn't feel any of the three solutions presented by the neighborhood
representatives would prevent teenagers from doing this.
Mr. Hammerlund said that if the gate is closed they would have to exit the way they came in and
the police could catch them easier.
Mr. Hamilton expressed his concern with the neighborhood representatives' three solutions
because of water run -off, etc.
Mr. Splinter explained that the Watershed Commission would have to be involved for storm
water run -off and that the school wants to avoid getting involved with the watershed's
requirements.
Mr. Hamilton explained that any money involved in this project has to be budgeted in advance
and if the neighborhood representatives want to go ahead now with any of their three solutions,
then the school would have to bring in design engineers to make sure there is adequate room for
buses to turn, watershed requirements, detention ponds, etc.
One of the representatives brought up the idea of using Jersey barriers to keep out cut - through
traffic.
Principal Reiners stated the school would not use barriers because they would be used for
graffiti.
Mr. Brown stated the Principal Reiners has made a good effort by closing the gates but what
happens when Principal Reiners leaves and there's a new principal. He stated this has been
going on for 12 years and he wants a permanent solution.
Mr. Splinter said he would work with the school superintendent's office and get a commitment
from the district.
Mr. Hamilton said the school will provide their commitment in writing.
Mr. Brown stated there is too much traffic and it is not safe.
Mr. Splinter explained when the police have ticketed around other schools, 90% of the tickets
were given to parents of the children in school and that this is not uncommon.
Mr. Brown stated that the Park - and -Ride will make traffic that much worse.
Mr. Splinter stated that past traffic counts for the summer were 750 cars.
Mr. Hammerlund asked why the gate couldn't be opened as buses arrive then closed again as
they leave.
Principal Reiner stated that schedules and activities fluctuate and there are a lot of buses coming
and going during school hours.
City of Brooklyn Center
Diane Spector stated traffic counts were 100 -150 between school hours.
Mr. Hammerlund asked why couldn't the school use an electronic gate because the person who
closes the gate now doesn't do it right away.
Mr. Hamilton said it would be the same case with an electronic gate— someone would still have
to push a button.
Mr. Splinter said with the gate only open during school hours it should reduce traffic upwards of
90 %.
Principal Reiner stated there are 100 employees at the school and they shouldn't be counted as
through traffic on the traffic counts.
Mr. Hamilton said the school district would go along with the first diagram which shows moving
the gate back and split the parking lot, and the gate would only be open for buses during school
hours.
Mr. Splinter agreed to get traffic counts before the end of school to see if the new gate was
helping and to also do traffic counts in the summer.
Mr. Splinter asked Mr. Hamilton to compose a letter of what the school district was offering and
then he would add the City's comments and give copies of the finished letter to the neighborhood
representatives and then go to the City Council with it.
All parties agreed this was satisfactory.
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date April 11, 1994
Agenda Item Number /O G
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION DISCUSSION ITEM: JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
AND ADVISORY COMMISSIONS
DEPT. APPROVAL:
stg h�� —
m oore-Sykes, Admini ative /Personnel Assistant
MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECONMENDATION:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached )
At the March meeting, the human rights and resources commission was advised by Staff that the
Park and Recreation Staff has requested that the human rights and resources commission schedule
the 1995 Joint Meeting of the City Council and Advisory Commissions as soon as a date could be
determined because of the heavy demand that exists for Constitution Hall. The Park and
Recreation Staff is already scheduling events at Constitution Hall for 1995.
The commission decided to have the city council's approval before committing to a date for the
1995 joint meeting of the city council and advisory commissions.
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION Approve February 8, 1995 as the date for the
joint meeting of the city council and advisory commissions and allow the human rights and
resources commission to direct Staff to schedule Constitution Hall for that event.
•
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER coameil Meeting Date / 4,11/94
Agenda Item Number ! 0�
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
DEPT. APPROVAL:
Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECOMMEENDATION:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
SU1 EMLARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached )
• Attached is a copy of the April 1, 1994, League of Minnesota Cities Cities Bulletin Also attached
are three resolutions:
Resolution Requesting Mn /DOT to Expend Funds to Complete the Upgrading of T.H. 100
through Crystal, Robbinsdale, Brooklyn Center, and Golden Valley
Resolution Regarding Legislative Initiatives for the 1994 Session
Resolution Declaring April 21, 1994, as City Unity Day
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Pass a Resolution Requesting Mn /DOT to Expend Funds to Complete the Upgrading of T.H. 100
through Crystal, Robbinsdale, Brooklyn Center, and Golden Valley.
Pass a Resolution Regarding Legislative Initiatives for the 1994 Session.
Pass a Resolution Declaring April 21, 1994, as City Unity Day.
•
Member introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION REQUESTING Mn /DOT TO EXPEND FUNDS TO COMPLETE
THE UPGRADING OF T.H. 100 THROUGH CRYSTAL, ROBBINSDALE,
BROOKLYN CENTER, AND G OLDEN VALLEY
WHEREAS, the original construction of T.H. 100 began in
1931 and was completed in 1941; and
WHEREAS, the upgrade and reconstruction of T.H. 100,
stretching from Glenwood Avenue to Interstate 694/94, have been
scheduled for some 20 years; and
WHEREAS, construction proposed for 1993 was delayed to
1995 and construction scheduled for 1995 was delayed until 1997
because of the lack of funding; and
WHEREAS, properties along this corridor have been off the
tax rolls during this entire time, property owners have had real
difficulty selling or leasing properties, and many businesses have
seen sales decline because of the uncertainty; and
WHEREAS, the corridor is unsafe because of congestion,
access, and road conditions; and
WHEREAS, bridges along the corridor have visible signs of
deterioration; and
WHEREAS, the air pollution levels exceed maximum standard
levels; and
WHEREAS, the present T.H. 100 is a threat to the safety
and health of those living along its corridor; and
WHEREAS, T.H. 100 south of Glenwood Avenue has
experienced continued upgrades.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Brooklyn Center that the upgrade of T.H. 100 is identified
as a top priority transportation project and requests MN /DOT work
to expend the funds necessary to complete the upgrading of T.H. 100
through Crystal, Robbinsdale, Brooklyn Center, and Golden Valley.
RESOLUTION NO.
Date Todd Paulson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deputy 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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League of Minnesota Cities -
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Number 9
April 1, 1994
Senate forges ann Tax com annexation mittees
compromise bills begin to
Joel Jamnik pledge that they will not pursue other take shape
annexation legislation this session and
In a series of meetings between that they will be proactive and Gary Carlson
Senate leaders and Senators John aggressive in seeking further compro- The House and Senate Tax
Hottinger (DFL- Mankato) and Jim mise before the 1995 session. Committees began drafting their
Vickerman (DFL- Tracy), a compro- The ceniral feature of the compro- omnibus tax bills this week. Although
mise bill on the annexation issue was mise is that the townships will aban- our crystal ball is somewhat cloudy,
developed shortly before a Senate don their efforts to repeal the 1992 we can predict some of the possible
committee was scheduled to hear annexation amendments and cities will content from Capitol rumors and from
H.F.228/S.F.138. Both senators abandon their efforts to pass additional the comments of the House and Senate
worked very hard to forge an accept- pro -city annexation legislation. tax committee chairs at the LMC
able compromise and we thank them Preliminary indications are teat the Legislative Conference last week.
for their efforts. The Senate Commit- House author, Representative Chuck At this time, the likely outcome
tee has passed that compromise bill. Brown DFL -A Teton
( pp ), will accept for cities
P does not look r
ortusin .
As
part of this process, senators compromise. P g
the
(See Summary of Despite a page ) P large general fund surplus
asked city and town associations to
annexation bill on a e 10. 0 and a local government trust fund
(LGTF) shortfall caused by legislative
• tinkering, the Senate and the House
g
Tou h
hearing TIF will likely continue to use I_GTF
Sarah Hackett m revenue growth for non -local govern -
Building fro8:00 a.m. to 12:00 m.
P• ment purposes. In addition, the
The House Taxes Committee will Please contact your representative governor's position does not bode well
meet on Tuesday, April 5 to discuss about your support for TIF and for the for cities. Although the LGTF will
several League- supported bills to following bills. probably survive the final compro -
improve the state's tax increment The League has helped develop mise, little if any additional money,
financing (TIF) laws. Committee the following proposals to improve the will be available for future local aid
chair Rep. Ann Rest (DFL -New Hope) use of TIF across the state. (These increases.
is expected to oppose these bills and bills have also been introduced in the
offer more restrictions on the use of Senate) House
TIF. The tax committee hearing will - H.F.2654 (Carruthers, DFL- House Tax Chair Ann Rest (DFL-
be in Room 5 of the State Office Brooklyn Park) would remove the New Hope) indicated at the LMC
See TIF, page 10 See Tax, page 8
Page 6 - Open meeting law I Page 4 - Truth in taxation Route to:
Debate on the
open meeting law Several bills would complicate the - -
appears to be over for this session truth in taxation process
1994 top issues
The League of Minnesota Cities has
Contents eight priority issues for the 1994
legislative session. We will include
Senate forges annexation compromise .................. .................... 1 this list every week with page
...
Tax committees' bills begin to take shape ................... .......... .... I number after the issue if we include a
Tough hearing on TIF 1 story.
388 attend LMC Legislative Conference .................
Truth in taxation —more requirements possible ........................ 4 State Aid to Cities - Preserve 1994
City Unity Day Rally Thursday, April 21 .. ............................... 5 level and seek additional funding for
How should the state fund transportation? . ............................... 6 future years for LGA and HACA. /
Open meeting bill doesn't meet deadline page 1
Governor vetoes PELRA leaves of absence bill ........................ 7
Contest for"good ideas" to improve lobbying Local Government Trust Fund -
Landfill cleanup bills move forward in different forms ............ 7 Stabilize the LGTF and resolve the
Has the trust fund hurt cities'? current shortfall. / page I and page 9
EQB asks for cities' help in land use survey ............................ 9
Summary of annexation bill 10 Open Meeting Law - Clarify require-
., ................... ...............................
MPCA commends state's best run wastewater ments and permit defense of alleged
treatment plants 11 violations. / page 6
..................................... ...............................
NLC encourages response to 1994 fiscal survey ..................... 11
Confined space program available on compact disc ............... 11 Annexation - Preserve 1992 annex -
Training /awards ......................... ....... 12 ation amendments, expand cities
Standards on electronic storage of data ................................... 12 ability to annex urban or urbanizing
• Bill summaries ..................•... B1 areas, and control growth in nonurban
Win recognition for your city B areas. / page 1
Municipal ads ................... ............................... Inside back cover
Landfill Cleanup - Establish new
program separate from Superfund to
clean up closed municipal landfills. /
page 7
Public Employment Labor Rela-
tions Act - Reform PELRA's interest
Printed on recycled paper arbitration provisions to balance the
bargaining power of essential and
The Cities Bulletin is a publication of the League of Minnesota Cities and nonessential public employees. /
includes an update of state legislative, administrative, and congressional actions that affect page 7
cities. It also includes reviews of metropolitan area issues by the Association of Metropoli-
tan Municipalities. The Cities Bulletin lists authors of bill summaries and some articles by
their initials. Development/Redevelopment -
Gary Carlson - GC Remove the aid penalties on TIF for
Sarah Hackett - Sx manufacturing and redevelopment
League legislative staff members are available to answer your questions concern- districts; obtain additional funding for
ing legislation relating to cities.
pollution clean -up. / page 1
Executive Director Editors Typesetting and design Transportation Systems Funding -
lim Miller- ,Iran Mrhle (u1ad Ciivir lir)dt
11111 ISnece I mitie Audette inrreasr funding for roads and tramit by extending the sales tax to gasoline; Is
or increase the gas tax and establish
league of' Minnesota Citics, 3490 Lexington Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55126 dedicated revenue for transit. / page 6
Phone: (6 490- 5600-Pax: (612) 490 -0072; TDD: (612) 490 - 9030; 1 -800 -925 -1122, plus your city code.
Page 2 LMC Cities Bulletin
388 attend LMC Legislative Conference
Duke Addicks This was probably the most successful the renewed effort of cities to convince
legislative conference ever. the Legislature and governor to help
Almost twice the number of city Why? One factor was the them achieve fiscal stability, improve
officials as last year attended the reduction in the registration fee to half their local economies, and improve the
March 24 Legislative Conference of of the charge in prior years. But the delivery of city services. 0
the League of Minnesota Cities. real reason was enthusiasm. Cities are
Officials from 157 cities ranging in excited again about what the Legisla-
size from Minneapolis to Mendota ture may do to or for them. Cities
(population 164) were present. Two- want to be treated as partners in
thirds of all cities over 5,000 were governing Minnesota, not as just
represented, and many medium and another special interest group. The
smaller cities were represented as well. 1994 session is just the beginning of
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KAREN ANDERSON REPRESENTATIVE
STEVE SVtGCiINt � 7
Mankato City Manager Bill Bassett
made a point during a discussion of
Minnetonka Mayor Karen Anderson asked House Minority local government aid.
Leader Steve Sviggum how his caucus planned to address ,
city issues.
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Senate Tax Committee Chair Doug Johnson met with
LMC Board Member Yvonne Prettner, councilmember,
Duluth. Johnson and House Tax Committee Chair Ann
Virginia City, Administrator Nick Dragisich spoke with Rest spoke during lunch at the conference.
Representative Tom Rukavina outside the House chambers. Photos by Tim Busse
April 1, 1994 Page 3
Truth in taxation - -more requirements p ossible
Sarah Hackett government was adopting the levy personal income ... (in order) to
anyway. facilitate comparison of the proposed
Just when you thought the truth in Orenstein's motivation comes budget and levy increase with personal
taxation (TNT) process couldn't get from the confusing and contentious income." Taxpayers could then
much worse, along come proposals for .joint TNT hearing that was held in evaluate proposed property taxes in
new requirements. 1993 by St. Paul, the St. Paul School light of increases in statewide income,
Several bills have been intro- District, and Ramsey County. The rather than the taxing needs of the
duced, and have had hearings, touting decline of commercial property market local government. Even if the state
"additional information and increased values particularly in the metro area, reduced state aid to cities, and the city
local accountability." The proposals, has shifted local tax burdens among raised the levy to make up for the loss,
however, are more likely to increase classes of property. In particular, the officials would have to defend the levy
confusion among taxpayers and add burden on homestead property has change as it was compared to personal
substantial responsibilities for city increased. The Orenstein requirement income statistics. (The companion bill
officials. The League is opposing the could be equally burdensome in is S.F.2866, Merriam.)
proposals. Please contact your Greater Minnesota where a new
representative and senator to oppose manufacturing plant either opened or Budget information would go
these changes to the TNT process. closed. in newspaper ad
The House Taxes Committee H.R2871, Rep. Don Ostrom
Cities would ex lain shift in seems interested in this proposal and
p (DFL -St. Peter), would require current
tax burden has amended it to require discussion, and proposed budget information, plus
Re p and passage of a resolution, where current and proposed levy information,
Howard Orenstein (D FL -St. there are any changes at all in the tax
Paul) has proposed the most excessive base including increases the tax to go in the newspaper advertisement.
requirement. His bill, H.R , 3028, Just last year we were able to remove
would re q uire all cities, counties, base. all quantitative information from the
The alternative to this unworkable
schools, and metropolitan taxing calculation and resolution at a public newspaper ad. It now advertises only
districts to discuss the impact of hearing would be for the local. the time, date, and intent of the
govern-
changes in the total market value of hearing.
Although the TNT mandate was
one type of property and the resulting shifting ment to reduce its tax levy so that no g
shifti
ng would occur. Depending on
shift of tax burden to other classes of g originally intended to improve
property. Local governments would
the market value changes in a city, this information about local levy decisions,
could mean a dramatic levy reduction
have to pass a resolution acknowledg- cities have become responsible for
to protect
specific p p classes of property. ,
m the s ,
g hilt and saying that the local explaining many .issues beyond their
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The proposal would require local Y
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governments to provide and explain
control, like property market values
determined b an assessor), class rates
( o c
information about market value
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1 994 Directo (set by the state), shifts of tax burden
changes that are beyond their control. due to declines in certain property
Ci In addition, there is no explanation
of Minnesota Ci classes (a market affect), and state aid
about how cities would receive data on formulas (agai the st
• (g ate). Re P•
class rate values an
Offic d whether such
numbers would be available prior to Ostrom's proposal would add to that
the TNT process. (The companion bill list of explanations without improving The Lea the process for local officials.
League of
is
g S.R2481 Cohen.)
Minnesota Cities 1994 Because not all cities prepare a
formal annual budget, Rep. Ostrom
Directory of Minnesota Parcel - specific notices would has incorporated our recommendation
City Officials is now have more information to exclude smaller cities (under 1,000
available. H.F.3138, Rep. Ann Rest (DFL- population) from this new require -
New Hope), would require additional ment. (The companion hill is
information to he printed on the S.F.2739, llottinger.)
To order a copy contact already crowded TNT parcel - specific In order to prevent a compli-
the League at (612) notice. Under her proposal, the notice Bated system from getting worse, let
490 -5600. would have to include the "estimated your legislators know how you feel
percentage increase in Minnesota about these TNT proposals. 0
Page 4 LMC Cities Bulletin
City Unity Day Rally Thursday, April 21
Duke Addicks `By rededicating ourselves to the strong message to the state: Either help
"Let's celebrate cities," LMC goals of all the cities in Minnesota and cities maintain their viability or accept
President and Mayor of St. Cloud Forking together through the League the responsibility for their decline."
Chuck Winkelman said when announc- of Minnesota Cities, we can send a
ing City Unity Day. "City officials feel
good about the job they're doing, but
the Legislature and governor don't City Unity Day Rally
seem willing to help us. We need to
speak with one voice about our
concerns before this session ends." Schedule of events:
Thursday, April 21, will be the first
City Unity Day. The League of Meet at the Kelly Inn near the State Capitol in St. Paul
Minnesota Cities will hold a city unity
rally at the State Capitol to demonstrate 9:00 a.m. Coffee and rolls
that city officials are working together 9 . 30 to 11 . 30 a.m. Briefing
to improve the delivery of city services. Then walk to the Capitol to confront our legislators outside
"Residents appreciate the ability of
cities to provide services at a reason- the Senate and House chambers.
able cost," Winkeeman continued.
Clean water, good streets, sanitary Find out how the Legislature will affect cities in the closing days
sewer systems, parks and recreation of the 1994 session. Tell your legislators how they can help cities
programs, and police and fire protec- achieve fiscal stability and improve their local economies. This
tion are services many people take for will be the critical time when the omnibus tax bill which may or
granted. But city government leaders
are also working to improve the local may not deal adequately with of €r issues is being finalized. Your
• economy, ensure decent jobs, and presence will strongly influence the outcome of this legislative
provide adequate housing for all. session.
"To do this, cities need fiscal
stability," Winkelman said. "Every city Return the registration below to the League.
would like to be fiscally independent _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
from state assistance, but the local — — — — —
property tax base often is inadequate.
Yes! We're coming to St. Paul to the League of
State assistance, in the form of home- Minnesota Cities City Unity Day Rally.
stead agricultural credit aid and local
government aid, helps us keep property
taxes down." Cit ( please print or type)
"If the Legislature and the gover-
nor help us strengthen our local Name
economies we could rely even less on
state aids. An improved property tax Name
base would mean lower taxes for all."
"A modest five percent increase in Name
state aid would help us avoid property
tax increases next year," Winkelman
said. "We're seeking more authority to Registration Ice is $5. (Please make advance registration if at all
improve our local economies through possible so we can have an adequate number of briefing papers.)
the use of tax increment financing, Make check payable and mail to:
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We're also seeking greater ability to Attn: Finance Department
manage the growth of our communities
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April 1, 1994 Page 5
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How
should old the state fund cans or
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House and Senate pursuing different taxes
Sarah Hackett on gas" is merely a" "gas-tax," and .: amendmenf for or dedicated•transit
whether a sales tax on as may, be funding-is ; i
g Y g s successful. Although.the
The Senate Finance Committee is spent for transit purposes have not yet bill did not farewell in its first hearing
the next stop for S.E2097 (Langseth, been determined by the Minnesota in the House Transportation Commit -
DFL- Glyndon) a proposal to index the courts. tee, it is expected to receive another
gas tax and increase transit funding by A new.twist to the funding hearing next week.
more than 35 percent. Under the controversy is a proposal by Rep. Governor Arne Carlson has been
proposal, the gas lax would rise to 24.4 Bernie Lieder (DFL- Crookston) that quite clear about his opposition to a
cents (currently 20 cents per gallon) on attempts to forge a compromise straight.gas tax increase." Flowever, the
.tune I, 1994. Alter gaining.approval between the funding interests of roads governor does not have the authority
by the Transportation Committee and and transit. His bill, H.F.3172, would to veto a proposed constitutional
the Taxes Committee, only the bonding retroactively index the gas tax back amendment that is.approved by the
recommendations of the bill remain to beginning in 1989. It would also offer Legislature.
be approved. voters a constitutional amendment to At this time, the League is
In the House, transportation dedicate 30 percent of the state's 4.5 supporting both bills to help guarantee
funding would come from a sales tax cents of the motor vehicle excise tax some sort of funding for both roads
on gas to be used to fund both roads (MVET) for transit programs. and transit. We do appreciate the
and transit. The tax in H.F.324 Under Lieder's indexing plan, the decisions by the authors of these bills
(Garcia, DFL - Richfield) is projected to gas tax would rise to approximately to exclude the local government trust
raise approximately $184 million. The 24.34 cents and the MVET dedication fund share of both MVET and the
bill has been approved by the House to about $72 million. To link the sales tax from their funding proposals.
Transportation Committee and referred modes of transportation, Lieder's
to the Taxes Committee. The constitu- proposal would authorize the gas tax
tional question of whether a "sales tax indexin g Y onl if the constitutional
Open -meeting bill doesn't meet deadline
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Passage now unlikely, but not impossible
Joel Jamnik Unfortunately, the Minnesota full committee was scheduled to hear
A bill that would make several Newspaper Association (MNA) does the bill on Wednesday evening. But,
substantive changes to the state's open not like the current version of the bill, that meeting was interrupted by a
meeting laws and would allow parties and has spent the last week trying to revisitation of the NSP Prairie Island
involved in open meeting lawsuits to get the Senate to change it. The MNA issue by the full Senate.
recover up to $7,500 in attorneys fees would like to allow unlimited plaintiff At approximately 11:00 p.m.,
and costs got House approval last recoveries of attorneys fees, remove Senator Ember Reichgott Junge (DFL -
week. H.F.613 (Carruthers, DFL- most substantive reforms, and overturn New Hope), chair of the Judiciary
Brooklyn Center) would allow up to a a recent court of appeals case that Committee, announced that the
$300 tine per violation, but only for seemingly ignores existing statutory committee would not meet again that
intentional violations. Loral ol,licials provisions. evening. Since the committee did not
could not he fined or ll:IV[• f<<s The Senate .loin) .ludiciary and meet on Thursday hefore 5:00 p.m., Ihr
awarded against than it Ihr violation
t'rimr 1'rrvrnlion Subcotnmiltec on bill has failed to meet Ihr deadline.
Data Practices agreed to nwst ol• making passage this session unlikely
was inaelvrrtrnt nr unintentional. MNA•s requests on Monday night. The
q y g (but not impossible).
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Governor vetoes PELRA leaves of absence bill Contest for "good
. Joel Jamnik without any known analysis of ideas" to improve
Governor Arne Carlson has economic or other operational lobbying
vetoed S.F.844/H.F.2228, a bill im Granting p
leaves for ur-
requiring all public employers to poses other than provided by current
grant leave status for any public law is deliberately and wisely left to Duke Addicks
employee doing work for any the discretion of the governing
exclusive representative (union). boards of these jurisdictions. The League of Minnesota Cities
The authors of the bill, Senator Bill "If there is a general problem Legislative Advisory Committee is
Luther D - �•
FL Brookl n P with the d
( ark and definitions seeking s �n current law, it elan "good ideas" Y g g as to improve the
Representative Phil Carruthers is not widely known. There has League's legislative /congressional
(DFL- Brooklyn Center) may seek to been no discernible public discus- policy adoption and lobbying process.
override the veto or may try to sion or debate about such a problem, The goals of the Legislative
attach the hill to another bill. In nor have any proponents of this Advisory Committee are to ensure
short, though wounded the bill isn't amendment sought the counsel of maximum member participation and
dead. my office over this matter. If, on the ownership of the policy adoption and
In his veto message, Governor other hand, this bill seeks redress of lobbying process and to ensure
Carlson said, "The bill as passed the frustration of a limited number effectiveness at the state and federal
represents an unwarranted widening of persons, perhaps even a single levels.
of the generally accepted under- individual, that is an example of If you have a "good idea" please
standing regarding leave status for legislative micro-management that send it to Duke Addicks
g , director of
employees who are designated by disappoints the general public. intergovernmental relations at the
the exclusive representative of their "On the other hand, if the League.
bargaining unit as having responsi- language of an amendment were The person submitting the best
bilities with that unit which qualify carefully restricted to a specific "good idea" as judged by the Legisla-
for leave. structural circumstance and limited tive Advisory Committee, will win a
"The bill further imposes an as to the number of eligible persons free registration to the League's annual
undue burden on public employers in a given bargaining unit, I would conference and be recognized for their
of all types and levels in Minnesota, be open to reconsideration." 0 contribution at the annual meeting. 0
Landfill cleanup bills move forward in different forms
Joel Jamnik Meanwhile, in the House, Repre- The Senate bill proposes state
On Friday, March 25, the Senate sentative Jean Wagenius (DFL- bonding and an insurance feature to
Judiciary nt the rules s light ly t Minneapolis) had her bill, H.F.3086, raise funds for the program. The
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ensure that S.F.1133, a bill establishing heard by the House Environment House bill suggests state bonding and
a landfill cleanup program, stayed Committee on Thursday. The commit- an increase in the solid waste assess -
alive this session by amending the bill tee voted to pass the bill and sent it to ment charge on business (commercial
onto another bill authored by Senator the Appropriations Committee. and industrial) generators of waste
Ted Mondale (DFL -St. Louis Park). The two bills are very different in from the current 12 cents per
The committee passed that bill to meet their approach to the problem and in noncompacted cubic yard to 54 cents
the deadline and sent it to the Finance their proposed funding. The Senate per noncompacted cubic yard. Neither
Committee. The Senate Judiciary bill proposes a state takeover ap- bill would increase the $2 per year
Committee spent part of two hearings Proach- -the state would become the assessment currently imposed on
this week going through the provisions owner of the facilities and assume residential garbage customers.
of S.F.1133. Senator Steve Morse responsibility for containing or The finance committees will work
(DFL - Dakota) has promised to take cleaning up the pollution. on the bills this week. The full House
any committee recommendations and The House bill would not make and Senate will probably act on them
present them in the Finance the state the owner, but rather would next week. A conference committee
• Committee. have the state serve as a financing will then have to choose between the
source where the owner could turn for alternatives or blend the bills. 0
cleanup funds.
April 1, 1994 Page 7
Tax, continued from page 1
Legislative Conference that the House into the LGTF would be significantly Mankato). The Senate could again
tax bill will restore the $29.5 million eroded by a phase -out of the sales tax propose the elimination of the LGTF .
local government trust fund shortfall on replacement capital equipment for which would move those programs
that is currently projected by the end businesses. back into the state's general fund. If
of this biennium. The bill will restore the state eliminated the LGTF,.the
funding by directly transferring Senate Senate may tic future -year LGA
general fund money to the LGTF or by Senate Tax Chair Doug Johnson increases to a defined inflationary
transferring LGTF programs back to (DFL -Cook) said that the Senate has index, such as the implicit price
the general fund. only enough money to restore a deflator for governmental services.
The House tax bill will also likely portion of the current $29.5 million This would provide modest LGA
maintain the local government trust LGTF imbalance. He also indicated increases into the future.
fund and correct the imbalance that the Senate will be able to provide The Senate bill is likely to include
projected.for next biennium. 'How- a modest 1995 LGA increase. No the governor's proposed phase -out of
ever, the bill probably will not use any HACA increase appears likely. the sales tax on capital equipment
of the $107 million in projected LGTF Senate support of the LGTF purchases by businesses. This would
revenue growth for next biennium for continues to be weak. Last year, the dramatically increase the LGTF deficit
increases in 1995 local government aid original Senate tax bill would have next biennium, assuming that the
(LGA) or homestead and agricultural repealed the LGTF but senators later Senate bill has a local government
credit aid (HACA). In addition, the approved an amendment offered by trust fund.
current law sales tax revenues that go Senator John Hottinger (DFL-
Governor
The governor's supplemental
budget which he announced in early
March would add approximately $6.2
Likely Senate Likely House million to the current LGTF shortfall
Provisions Provisions by funding the restoration of the
Local Government Trust Fund Would restore a Would restore all targeting program out of the LGTF. •
Shortfall The governor would then allow nearly
.portion of the of the current $36 million in automatic LGTF
current $29.5 $29.5 million balancing cuts to occur. The governor
million shortfall. shortfall. would also add nearly $21 million to
Local Government Aid.Increase Modest Increase. No Increase. next biennium's LGTF shortfall by
for 1995 phasing out the sales tax on replace-
ment capital equipment purchases.
Homestead and Agricultural No Increase. No Increase. Fortunately, the legislative session
Credit Aid is not over. City officials still have a
chance to favorably influence the
Sales Tax on Replacement Gov's phase -out Phase -out that House, Senate, and the final omnibus
Capital Equipment tax bills. The City Unity Day Rally
P that could cost the could cost the (see page 5) will provide an opportu-
LGTF $21 million LGTF $28 million nity to talk to your legislators near the
next biennium. next biennium. end of the session. But right now,
LGTF Shortfall Next biennium No provisions Would correct the Please let your legislators know that
with a $623 million general fund
-- may eliminate shortfall but would surplus the state should:
the LGTF in the not provide any 1) Restore the money taken from the
future. money for future LGTF this biennium,
LGA growth. 2) Increase LGA for 1995,
Continue LGTF into Foreseeable May eliminate in Will maintain. 3) Remove the renters' refund from
Future favor of a local the LGTF. 0
aid growth factor. (See next page for more on
the trust fund.)
Page 8 LMC Cities Bulletin
E B asks for cities' hl
a s o c tie a in land use survey
Q P Y
Has the trust fund The Environmental Quality Board's growth management project is develop -
ing recommendations regarding land use management in Minnesota. These
hurt cities? recommendations will affect annexation and statewide planning issues important
Gary Carlson to cities.
The board has asked League ntcntbers to answer the rollowing questions.
When the Legislature created the The board will use the responses to develop a range of feasible options. Please
local government trust fund in 1991, send your completed survey to Mary Diedrich at the League office for
many city officials hoped that it forwarding to the EQB.
would depoliticize the issue of
revenue sharing with cities. How- Circle One
ever, the LGTF has resulted in one Agree Disagree Don't Know
controversy after another. The 1. Planning and land use regulations
governor and legislators did not fully must be better coordinated among cities,
agree on the intent of the original towns, and counties. A D DK
legislation and since then, the
composition of the LGTF has 2. Enforcement of local land use controls
changed annually. Cities now face and environmental regulations is
large aid cuts because the state used inadequate. A D DK
LGTF money to balance the general
fund. Has the trust fund become 3. The state should establish goals and
more of a liability than an asset? priorities for land use management to
Several recent developments guide local and state action. A D DK
may help frame the issue. On the
positive side, the LGTF has directly 4. Land use plans and controls should
related the funding for state aid encourage growth and development in
programs to sales tax revenues. The areas with existing infrastructure
trust fund has allowed cities to argue (sewers, roads, etc.). A D DK
for increases in state revenue sharing
based on the growth in a defined 5. The state should require that all urban
revenue source. and rural lands in Minnesota are covered
On the negative side, cities now by local or areawide plans and controls. A D DK
face substantial aid cuts even though
LGTF revenues are increasing much 6. Local land use plans and controls
faster than local aid programs. In should be consistent with state priorities
addition, the current shortfall may and goals. A D DK
have shown legislators how to
automatically cut state aid to balance 7. The state should mandate minimum
the state's general fund. City groups standards for local plans and land use
have been forced to spend a sizable regulations. A D DK
amount of time and energy arguing
for the restoration of an LGTF 8. Regional bodies should have review
shortfall that was caused by prior and approval authority over local plans
legislative actions. and controls. A D DK
The LGTF benefit is not immedi-
ately obvious. The actions of the 9. Counties should be authorized to
Legislature and governor this session ensure that all plans and controls within
may help clarify the benefit of the the county are consistent with one
LGTF. In the meantime, we need to another. A D DK
let legislators know that if they
maintain the LGTF, cities urge that 10. Cities should have greater control
they allocate revenue growth to over land use in fringe areas outside
existing local government programs their borders. A D DK
to relieve the pressure on the property
tax. 0
April 1, 1994 Page 9
Summary of annexation bill
The following summary of the bill proved by preliminary plat or final plat property owner petition for a concur-
was prepared by Senate Counsel Dan for subdivision of certain lot size and rent detachment in an annexation
McGowan. The League will provide the area is within two miles of a city proceeding.
additional information regarding these limit. Section 10 requires orders of the
amendments. Section 5 provides that the board to be issued within one year
Section 1 provides for a determi- annexation by ordinance provision from the date of the day of the first
nation of population in cases in which which permits nonabutting annexation hearing and requires hearings to be
no hearing by the board is conducted. by ordinance does not affect the terms conducted within 60 days of the
Section 2 requires state agencies and conditions of existing orderly receipt by the board of the document
to provide information to the munici- annexation agreements. requesting the hearing.
pal hoard. Section 6 requires a public Section I I requires the board to
Section 3 requires it 60 -day notice hearing by the city and 30 -days' notice issue its order within one year of the
from the petitioner to the municipality to affected property owners in most date of the day of the first hearing.
before a petition is filed that the annexation by ordinance procedures. Section 12 requires any board
petitioner intends to file a petition for Section 7 provides that land order to be transmitted to the county
annexation and limits the cost of annexed to a city that falls within a auditor who will record the order
utility service to electric utility service designated flood plain or a shoreland against the affected property.
of which the municipality must notify area must comply with the require- Section 13 requires the Office of
the petitioner. ments of chapter 103F. Strategic and Long -Range Planning to
Section 4 amends the annexation Section 8 provides a property tax establish criteria for the terms "urban
by ordinance provision to limit the 60- phase -in over a five -year period for or suburban in character," and "rural
acre provision to areas that are not taxes to be paid to the municipality residential," and report to the Legisla-
presently served by public sewer that annexes land in an annexation by ture by February 1, 1995.
facilities or not otherwise available, ordinance proceeding, except when the Section 14 provides an effective
Adds a provision authorizing annex- land is already owned by the city. date of August 1, 1995, for section 4,
ation by ordinance after August 1, Section 9 requires a resolution to and August 1, 1994, for the rest of the
1995, when the land has been ap- be submitted to the board along with a bill.
TIF continued from page t population.) The hill would target Special authority for St Cloud
business that would otherwise leave The Legislature has passed special
LGAJHACA penalties if cities use TIF , ,�,
for redevelopment purposes. the state or not move to Minnesota legislation allowing St. Cloud to assist
•H.ft3180 (Hausman, DFL -St.
not businesses moving from one Fingerhut to create new jobs. The Paul) would eliminate the local match community to another. League supports extending this
requirement that a city provide 18 TIF opposition "special" legislation to all cities to
percent of the clean-up costs from
P P There is speculation that Rep. give them an equal opportunity to
general fund or other non -TIF rev- Rest, a long -time foe of TIF, could create jobs, redevelop blighted area,
enues. Soils condition TIF districts clean -up pollution, and provide
include several strong restrictions on
would not be subject to the LGA/ TIF in the final tax bill. She has adequate housing.
HACA penalties. always been a strong supporter of a Contact your representative
• H.F.2474 (Jefferson, DFL- county and school district approval Because it is likely that the Senate
Minneapolis) would extend the provision. Cities have opposed this tax bill will include improvements to
allowable TIF district length for use 'veto" role by these governments. the TIF law, Rep. Rest may be posi-
with housing interest rate reduction In addition, she may again pursue tioning the House to have onerous
programs to 15 years (currently 12 the community tax abatement program anti -TIF provisions to give her more
years). (CTAP) as a replacement for TIF. As negotiating room. The League does
• H.R.870 and Ii.R3070 (13auerly, currently drafted, this proposal not helieve that all Ilouse menahrcti
DF11 Sauk Rapids) would exclude (II.F.1768, F. Olson, DUL- Fossion)
share her opposition to '1'll? Please
from LGAMACA penalties TIF would eliminate TIF, and create a two- contact your representative to urge
projects that create or retain manufac- year program of tax abatements that support for these TIF bills and to
turing jobs. (This would include cities and counties could use. oppose an anti -TIF House tax bill. 0 i
manufacturing, telemarketing, and Proposals to worsen the aid
tourism facilities, plus some retail penalties are also possible.
development for cities under 5,000
Page 10 LMC Cities Bulletin
MPCA commends state's NLC encourages
best run wastewater response to 1994
treatment plants fiscal survey
The National League of Cities
The Minnesota Pollution Control monitoring or in operations and encourages cities that received the
Agency tipped its hat on Wednesday, maintenance surveys, and be run by 1994 fiscal survey to respond as soon
March 16 to operators and mayors certified operators. as possible. NLC mailed the survey
representing the 174 best -run wastewa- The MPCA also considered on March 22, 1994 and a reminder
ter plants in Minnesota during 1993. whether facilities were built and post card on March 29, 1994.
Cities received the commenda- operated according to approved plans The survey is conducted in
tions at the 57th Annual Wastewater and specifications, and if efforts to conjunction with the Center for
Operations Seminar. properly treat wastewater were active Public Management and Regional
To be eligible for the 1993 awards, and cooperative. The MPCA said all of Affairs at Miami University in Ohio.
the facilities had to perform within the more than 1,100 wastewater The deadline to respond is April 8,
their permitted discharge limits, submit treatment facilities in the state are 1994.
all monitoring reports correctly and on considered for the annual awards. 0 When the analysis is complete,
time, show no problems in compliance the results will be released at a July
press conference calling national
attention to fiscal conditions in our
Cities honored for 1993 cities.
If those of you who were chosen
to complete the survey have any
Ada Cologne Grand Rapids Marble Renville questions about the survey or the
Aitkin Comfrey Greenbush Mazeppa Rice process contact Herbert Green at
. Akeley Cook Grygla McIntosh Rochester (202) 626 -3182. 0
Albany Cromwell Hanley Falls Medford Rothsay
Alberta Cyrus Hanska Middle River Rush City
Altura Dalton Henderson Milaca St. Cloud
Amboy Dassel Hewitt Monticello St. Francis
Appleton Delano Hokah Moorhead Sebeka Confined space
Argyle Dennison Holdingford Morris Springfield
Arlington Detroit Lakes Howard Lake Motley Stacy program available
Babbitt Eagle Bend Hoyt Lakes Mountain Lake Starbuck
Backus Eden Valley Hutchinson Nashwauk Stewartville on compact disc
Battle Lake Elizabeth
Isle
New
Germany Taylors lors Falls
Hecker Elko/ Jeffers New Munich Thief River Falls The National Safety Council ti
Y
wl ha.
13elview New Market Jordan New Prague Tracy a training program available on
13cmidji liilsworth Karlstad New Richland Trimont compact disc called "Conlined
Bigfork Ely Kettle River New York Mills Twin Lakes Spaces: Training the Team."
Blackduck Fergus Falls Lake Benton Nisswa Twin Valley The program teaches workers
Bowlus Fertile Lake Lillian North Branch Upsala how to enter and exit a confined
Braham Finlayson Lake Shore Norwood Utica space, identify and control hazards,
Brainerd Fountain Lakefield Ogilvie Vernon Center and conduct rescue operations. It
Breckenridge Franklin Lancaster Olivia Warren helps companies comply with the
Breezy Point Frazee Leroy Onamia Wells- Easton- Occupational Health and Safety
Browerville Garfield Little Falls Orr Minnesota Administration's confined space
Byron Gilbert Lonsdale Owatonna Lake standard which went into effect early
Caledonia Gilman Loretto Pequot Lakes Wheaton in 1993.
Carlos Glenwood Madison Pine Island Willmar For more information or to order
Clearbrook Goodhue Madison Lake Randall Winger call 1 -800- 621 -7619. 0
Cold Spring Goodridge Mapleton Red Wing Zumbrota
April 1, 1994 Page 11
Training/awards
Tr aining Microcomputer and Information Community Development Institute i
Technology Conference University of Central Arkansas in
Minnesota Society of CPAs Conway
Advanced Negotiation Seminar May 5— Minneapolis July 31- August 5
Minnesota Office of Dispute (612) 831 -2707 Bill Miller or Lois Love Moody,
Resolution
April 7 (501) 450-3139
Effective Negotiation Seminar
October 5 Minnesota Office of Dispute America's Town Meeting
Roger. Williams: (612) 296 -2633 Resolution National Association of Towns and
TDD Metro: (612) 297 -5353 May 10 -11 Townships
TDD Non- metro: 1 -800- 627 -3529 September 13 -14 September 11 -13— Washington, D.C.
November 16 -17 (202) 737 -5200
Getting Higher Value From Public Roger Williams: (612) 296 -2633
Funds TDD Metro: (612) 297 -5353
Minnesota Coalition for Qualification TDD Non -metro: 1- 800 - 627 -3529 Awards
Based Selection, Inc. and League of
Minnesota Cities Telecommunications 6th Annual 14th .City Hall Public Information
April 20—St. Louis Park Conference Awards Competition
Dave Oxley: (612) 922 -9696 Intergovernmental Information City Hall Digest
Systems Advisory Council (IISAC) Deadline: June 30, 1994
Environmental Programs May 17- 18— Bloomington (704) 369 -8528
International City /County Management Jim Krautkremer: 1 -800- 652 -9747 or FAX: (704) 369 -8678
Association (612) 297 -5530
May 4— Atlanta, GA
June 14— Chicago, IL Communities & Tourism'94 Standards on
July 21 and 22 —Kansas City, KS International City Management •
September 8 —San Francisco, CA Association electronic storage
Barbara Schwartz: (202) 962 -3539 June 2- 4— Scottsdale, Arizona of data
Beth Miller: (202) 962 -3500
Minnesota Safety & Health To ensure that data stored in
Conference Exploring the Boundaries of electronic form is available and
Minnesota Safety Council Government Finance accessible as required by law, the
May 4- 6— Minneapolis Government Finance Officers
(612) 291 -9150 or Minnesota Historical Society has
Association recommended standards for
1- 800 - 444 -9150 June 5 -8— Minneapolis imaging systems used to maintain
(312) 977 -9700 government records of permanent
1994 Minnesota Conference on or archival value. A draft of that
Volunteerism— Inspire Community Effective Facilitation Seminar document is now available for
Involvement: Dreams into Action Minnesota Office of Dispute review.
The Association for Volunteer Resolution The Minnesota Historical
Administration, The Upper Midwest June 21 -23 Society is inviting comments on its
Association of Volunteer Centers, The Roger Williams: (612) 296 -2633 draft standards. If you are inter -
Minnesota Association of TDD Metro: (612) 297 -5353 ested in reviewing and comment -
Volunteer Directors, The Minnesota TDD Non -metro: 1 -800- 627 -3529 ing on them, request a copy of the
Office on Volunteer Services, The draft from the State Archives
Minnesota Department of Human Advanced Government Finance Department, Minnesota Historical
Services Institute Society, 345 Kellogg Blvd. W., St.
May 5 -6— Minneapolis Government Finance Officers Paul, MN 55102, (612) 296 -2150,
Metro: (612) 296 -4371 Association Fax: (612) 296 -9961.
Non - metro: 1- 800 - 234 -6687 July 17 -22— Madison, WI Comments will be accepted
(202) 429 -2750 through April 15, 1994. 0
Page 12 LMC Cities Bulletin
Bill summaries
0 Development and income limit for targeting General government
redevelopment H.F.3104 (Rukavina, Welcman,
p Dawkins, Kahn, Lieder) would place Impact fee for schools
Manufacturing TIF income limitations on the targeting S.F.2470 (Price) (Education)
H.F.3070 (Bauerly, I. Anderson, refund equal to 10 percent for each would allow city development ctfee -
lions
Mosel, Nelson) (Taxes) would create a $1,000 the household income exceeds c include a "school impact feet
new manufacturing tax increment $40,000. Companion to S.F.2812 on each new unit of housing. The city
financing district which would discour- (Reichgott Junge, Flynn, Doug Would need s transfer this money to
the school dis
age industry from moving to another Johnson). GC trict for construction of
state, result in increased employment in new schools. SH
the state, or preserve the tax base of the Region
rY
libra districts
state. The term of the district would be School mandates -- noncompliance
eight ear H.F.3077 (Klinzing, M. Olson) (Education) would add a criterion for
g years from receipt of first
P
S.F.
2776
(J. Benson, Olson,
increment or 10 years after district Robertson, Terwilliger, Larson)
a the creation of a regional district
rov g
approval. These districts would be � (Education) would not require school
exempt in 1993. The cif councils q
t from ) Y
p om the aid penalty. The districts to comply with certain state
c and count boards ards a rovin its
PP
c ounty an g
- d school would both need to mandates that would change the school
approve
creation would have t g
ore resent a district ,
rov P
e the district _
Pp and any modifica s spending '
majority of the tax base of the new levy ding pnortties until
lions to it. SH additional revenues were identified.
district. Current law requires es a rov
q approval b Effective
ective July 1, 1994. Companion bill
P
the majority
of the cif
Y J Y councils and
Housing bond pool modifications Y H.F.2165 M. Olson Waltman). SH
Hotti J �'
county boards, and the majority the ( )
S.F.2817
( nger, Kelly, Dille, population to be served. Effective for
Metzen) (Jobs, Energy, & Community taxes levied in 1994. SH
Development) would change the Metropolitan
income limits s for cities' single-family es sin le
g
Cost of government guidelines Metro transit bonding increase
housing programs to a level not to H.R3138 Rest, Kahn, Abrams, S.F.2816 (Pa y
exceed the area median income ( (Pappas, Kell 13etzold,
Krueger) would require the governor Johnston, Frederickson) (Metropolitan
(currently limited to 80 percent of that and Legislature to establish guidelines & Local Government) would increase
level or the Housing Finance Agency's for the cost of state and local govern- the Metropolitan Council's transit
income belts The bill would also ment relative to personal income. The bonding to $135.4 million (currently
change the post-September t- September 1 (instead - guidelines would also recommend the $62 million), and would raise the
mortgage revenue bonds
lions from the unified pool s include of the po rtion it could appropriate mix of revenues to finance P spend for fleet and
current inclusion of residential rental state and local governmental opera- capital. Companion bill H.F.3137
project bonds). Companion bill tions. The bill would require cities (Garcia, Jefferson, Carruthers, Pauly,
H.F31b8 ( Ostoff, Milbert, Klinzing, K. over 2,500 population to inform Morrison). SH
Brown). SH taxpayers about their budget increases
relative to growth in personal income.
Finance and revenue GC Special legislation
Township sales tax exemption Limit on state expenditures /unfunded Dawson: TIP district extension
H.F. 2858 (Onnen, Finseth) would mandates H.F3071 (Peterson, Reding,
exempt sales to townships from the S.F2856 (Runbeck, Neuville, Sviggum) (Taxes) would allow Dawson
to extend a tax increment financing
sales tax. GC Dean Johnson, Pariseau) would amend
district for up to 10 years. Increment
the Minnesota Constitution to limit collection would be limited to eight
Property tax appeals increases in state expenditures to
years after receipt of first increment.
S.F.2613 Finn D changes in P
( Doug Johnson, g cost-of-living and o ula- ,
g P P
Effective upon approval by the city
Janezich, Price) would provide for tion. The bill would also P rohibit
council. SH
dismissal of petitions for property tax unfunded state mandates to local units
Compan - ,;7 ion to H.F2890 (Dauner, V. eals under certain circumstances. of government. GC Lake Crystal: TIF district extension
Johnson, Jacobs, Ostoff, E. Olson). GC H.F.3066 (Hugoson, Mosel,
Vickerman) (Taxes) would allow Lake
Crystal to extend a tax increment
April 1, 1994 B1
Bill summaries continued
financing district through December Commission. Matching federal funds of the total miles of city streets and
31, 2018. Effective upon approval by would be required. Companion bill county roads within a city plus all trunk
the city council. Companion bill S.F.2366 (J. Benson). SH highways that are turned back and
S.F.2863 (Beckman). SH county highways turned back. This
Municipal state aid formula would replace the current total mileage
St.Paul: Phalen corridor S.F.2680 (Langseth) (Transporta- cap for the system (2,500 miles).
S.R2221 (Kelly) (Jobs, Energy, & tion & Public Transit) would redefine Effective upon enactment. Companion
Community Development) would the municipal state aid system for cities bill H.F.3011 (Ostoff). SH
appropriate $1 million for development over 5,000 population to be 20 percent
and infrastructure analysis of an
underutilized railroad corridor in the
Phalen corridor. The bill would
appropriate $1 million for fiscal year Win recognition for your city
1995. Companion hill 11.1.2575
(l�arrell,'I'rimble, McCollum, Ostoff).
Sill The deadline is fast approaching Public safety
for cities to submit entries for the O 21 -point initiative for improving
Transportation 1994 City Achievement Awards. housing stock
General fund appropriation for Enter now and receive the recogni- O Innovative community oriented
roads
tion you deserve. policing program
Here are some examples of past
H.F.3119 (Swenson, Lieder, Virgil p p • Do you have a program that was
g winners and possibilities in each developed to meet fire or other
Johnson) (Taxes) would appropriate category:
$65 million from the general fund to g rY public safety needs?
the highway user distribution fund to Communication
be used for trunk highways, county be two copies of your entry
state aid roads, and municipal state aid O Economical mailer that ex- materials and two copies of the entry
(MSA) roads. Approximately tats plained taxes, revenues, and form and entry information. Com-
million of additional funds would expenditures in understandable plete a separate entry form for each
accrue to the MSA system for cities terms entry. Include the following
over 5,000. Effective July 1, 1994. SH • City newsletter information:
• Category
Gas tax increase /transit funding Cooperation and • Description of the entry
3172
consolidation O Strategy (purpose /process)
H.F (Lieder, Rice, Kalil, Iry .
Anderson, Ostoff) (Transportation & O Water purification project by O Goals/objectives
cities and the U.S. Army • Implementation
Transit) would link a gas tax increase • Budget
of five cents (currently 20 cents) to the O Giving residents better standards
f service by choosing the areas • Results /evaluation /applicability
o
passage of a constitutional amendment to other cities
to allocate 30 percent of motor vehicle of cooperation best suited to
individual needs • Summary statement of 100
excise tax revenues to transit programs. words or less.
The amendment would be on the 1994 O Have you come up with an
general election ballot. The gas tax approach to a new challenge?
All winning entries will be
increase would only occur if the displayed at the LMC annual
constitutional amendment were ratified. Community development conference.
SH • Historic covered bridge, railroad Send entries by April 29 to
depot, band gazebo, playground Communications Department, 3490
Electric vehicle study area, walking and bike paths, and Lexington Avenue North, St. Paul,
H.F.2395 (Gruenes, Hausman) softball fields MN 55126 -8044. For more informa-
(Transportation & Transit) woulel O Do you haven new approach to
tion contact Laurie Audettc (61 2)
appropriate $250,000 to study, rvalu_ aflordahle housing? 190-56(X) or 1- 800- t)25 -I 122 plus
ate, and test road powered electric ® Have you improved thr quality your city code. 0
el icles in coordination with the St. of a Community service in some
Cloud Area Metropolitan Transit dramatic way'?
B2 LMC Cities Bulletin
Municipal ads
Municipal ads are printed at no charge to member cities.Ads run in one issue only unless notice For sale
is received to run a second time. The Cities Bulletin is published weekly during the legislative FIRE TRUCK. Laketield has for sale
session andonceamonth duringthe interim, the time between sessions. Municipal ads will appear a 1974 FMC Bean water transport, Hale
in the next available Cities Bulletin. Cities have the right to reject any or all bids on equipment pump 250 gpm PTO, 1200 gat. tank, Ford
or proposals, and to waive any informalities therein. Minnesota cities are equal opportunity 700 chassis, 4 speed/2 speed, 6,170 miles.
employers. This piece of apparatus is in good condi-
tion. Truck was used as a rural tanker. To
view truck, contact Doug Busch, Fire Chief
Positions the codification of the city ordinances, at (507) 662 -5457. Sealed bids in enve-
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR. Assist with grant writing project and lopes marked "Fire Truck Bid" will be
Robbinsdale, MN, seeks experienced performing other duties as assigned by the accepted at the office of the city clerk, city
professional to head new private - public city clerk. Qualifications: The selected hall, PO Box 900, Lakefield, MN 56150
partnership whose purpose is the economic intern will have been exposed to academic until bid opening at 10:00 a.m., May 16,
enhancement of downtown and to assist and/or other experience in areas of planning 1994. Lakelield reserves the right to reject
will olhcr development projects in the city and goal - setting. This individual should arty or all hids.
The partnership is being created as a result have an interest in a career in municipal
of the Economic Enhancement Strategy management. The intern will be at ease SANITARY SEWER RODDER.
completed for downtown by HyettPalma, working on various projects simultaneously Arden Hills has for sale one Flexible Pipe
Inc. Robbinsdale is a first -ring community under the direction of the city staff. The Mode/SRS -2 -48 Sewer Rodder mounted on
of Minneapolis. The city seeks an intern will possess excellent oral and a 1965 Chevrolet one -ton chassis. The
individual with a minimum of five years of written communications skills. City of Rodder is equipped with an auxiliary,
direct hands -on experience in the economic Hancock, Box 68, Hancock, MN 56244- Wisconsin air - cooled engine, approximately
enhancement of older business districts -- 0068. 500 feet of rod, and miscellaneous cutters.
including business retention, recruitment, Operating guide and parts books included.
creation, and real estate development. PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE. The chassis has approximately 64,250 miles
Experience working for and with a non- Clarkfield is accepting applications through and is in good operating condition. Sealed
profit, public - private partnership. Skilled April 15, 1994 for a full -time public works bids must be received by 3:30 p.m. Friday,
negotiator with the ability to develop a employee. Duties include work in the April 15, 1994. All bids must be delivered
rapport with the business community, real street, water, and sewer departments. Class to Arden Hills City Hall at 1450 W.
estate community, public sector, and D water license, Class D wastewater Highway 96, Arden Hills, MN 55112. Fore
community -at- large. Must be politically license, and class B drivers license more information contact Public Works
savvy. Graduate degree is desirable in one preferred. For application call (612) 669- Superintendent, Dan Winkel, at (612) 633 -
of the following or related fields: economic 4435 or write City of Clarkfield 904 10th 4443.
developntrnl, mhan planning, public/ Avenue, PO Box 278, Clarkfield, MN
business ndminislration. Salary coniniensu_ 56223. THE TOWER MARINA. Tower,
rnlc with experience and dualificatiorts.
Minnesota is now accepting scaled bids on
Apply by May 16, 1994 to City of YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDI- the'lowcr Marina. Bids shall he accepted
Robhinsdale, 4221 Lake Road, NATOR. lmmediate opening for youth until May 11, 1994, 4:00 p.m. Minimum
Robbinsdale, MN 55422. For completejob development coordinator in recreation bid is $245,000. Sealed bids should be sent
description and application call (612) 537- division. Approximately 3/4 time salaried or delivered to: City of Tower, City Hall,
4534. position. Duties include creating opportu- PO Box 576, Tower, MN 55790. For more
nities for youth development in neighbor- information call: Tim Kotzian, Clerk/
INTERN. Rural Minnesota Partner- hoods through recreation programs. Treasurer (218) 753 -4070. Bid information
ship project internship opportunity. Minimum qualifications include four -year package containing appraisal, land and
Hancock, MN (to be incorporated with degree in recreation, social services, or building descriptions, photos, etc. can be
three other cities in the area). Hancock is closely related field and one year supervi- purchased for $50 at the above address.
located in southeast Stevens County sory experience in community youth The City of Tower reserves the right to
approximately 90 miles from St. Cloud, development programs. Starting salary reject or accept any and/or all bids.
Minnesota in West Central Minnesota. range $483 -512 per week plus benefits.
Hancock is in need of an intern to perform Completed city application form must be
hasic city clerk duties under the direction of received or postmarked by April 8.
the City Clerk. Partial example of duties to Application forms available at Eagan
be performed arc: ADA /AWAIR, increasing Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road,
the efficiency of the computer system, Eagan, MN 55122, (612) 681 -4600.
cstahli`hing a personnel manual and (Qualified fetnales and minorities cncour-
updating personnel policies, assisting with aged to apply. EO /AAF.
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All area codes an 612
Member introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION REGARDING LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES FOR THE 1994
SESSION
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center is a member of the
North Metro Mayors Association; and
WHEREAS, for the past two years, the North Metro Mayors
Association has aggressively worked with members of the State
Legislature to address the problems of the North Metro area; and
WHEREAS, Representative Myron Orfield has provided the
initiative with his in -depth studies of the area's demographics;
and
WHEREAS, this data provided the basis for his legislative
initiatives he introduced and pursued during the 1993 Legislative
Session; and
WHEREAS, in 1993, the North Metro Mayors Association
unanimously supported Representative Orfield's legislation of
Comprehensive Choice Housing, Transportation, and Agricultural
Preserve; and
WHEREAS, the above - referenced bills passed the
legislature; however, the Governor vetoed the Comprehensive Choice
Housing and Transportation legislation; and
WHEREAS, Representative Orfield reintroduced the
Comprehensive Choice Housing and Transportation legislation in 1994
along with initiatives to provide communities with additional
resources to address their housing needs which include, but are not
limited to, the problems of blight and housing in need of
rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, Representative Orfield's method of providing the
additional resources is by capturing the value of higher priced
homes and placing the generated funds into fiscal disparities; and
WHEREAS, members of the North Metro Mayors Association
have expressed concern with using fiscal disparities to address the
housing issue, as it could lead to negative tampering with the
program; and
WHEREAS, there is concern of its affect on the tax base
of a community, the county, and the school aid formula; and
WHEREAS, there is concern as to the fact that this
legislation would be retroactive rather than proactive; and
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, the North Metro Mayors Association realizes, as
an organization, that the ramifications of this legislation will
impact each member community differently; and
WHEREAS, the North Metro Mayors Association also
recognizes the need for additional resources to meet the housing
needs of member communities and that most cities in the North Metro
area have a diminishing tax base.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Brooklyn Center that it takes the following position
regarding the aforementioned legislation being considered in the
1994 Session:
1. Support the Comprehensive Choice Housing legislation
(H.F. #2171), including any penalty provisions.
2. Support the "Full Community Access" Transportation
legislation (H.F. #2173) and the Metro Manifesto
relating to trunk highways 610, 10, and 100.
3. Support housing fund legislation which would not
create negative effects on the housing development or
the tax base of the North Metro communities.
4. Support any funding which directs production of
affordable housing, include the following provisions
as per Mayor Edward Erickson (member of the
Governor's Task Force on Metropolitan Housing
Policy):
a) Affordable housing, multiple or single family,
should be "scattered site" housing.
b) Development incentives should be allowed to write
down the cost of the land and the installation of
utilities in the more affluent suburbs.
c) Require developments to contain a minimum of 30%
of affordable housing with the remaining portion
be market housing when using any governmental
funds or development tools.
5. Support the Sustainable Development legislation (H.F.
#2126) which establishes a task force to study State
land use planning.
6. Oppose any changes to the current fiscal disparities
law.
RESOLUTION NO.
7. Urge the members of the legislature and the Governor
to come together, in a bipartisan effort, to resolve
these issues during the 1994 Legislative Session
which are urgent and necessary to the well -being of
the citizen's of the metropolitan area. Recognizing
that if the divergent parties can come to agreement,
the North Metro Mayors Association would accept such
legislation as long as the goals address the housing
and transportation needs of the North Metro area.
Date Todd Paulson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deputy 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.
I Dd 3
Member introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION DECLARING APRIL 21 1994 AS CITY UNITY DAY
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center is a member of the
League of Minnesota Cities; and
WHEREAS, Thursday, April 21, 1994, is Minnesota Cities
Unity Day; and
WHEREAS, cities working together have established the
League of Minnesota Cities action agenda for the 1994 session of
the legislative; and
WHEREAS, in the closing days of the 1994 session many of
these issues remain unresolved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Brooklyn Center that:
1. The Legislature and Governor restore the shortfall in
the Local Government Trust Fund which they created so
that there will be no cuts in local government aid
LGA and homestead agricultural aid credit HACA
( ) 9 ( ) in
1994 and provide reliable additional funding for LGA
and HACA in future years to preserve the fiscal
stability of cities;
2. Preserve and improve the ability of cities to expand
their boundaries in order to provide city services to
all who need them;
3. Remove the aid penalties in manufacturing and
redevelopment districts so that cities will not be
penalized for improving local economies;
4. Increase funding for roads and transit;
5. Establish a new program to clean up landfills and
adequately fund pollution clean up grants; and
6. Support the other legislative initiatives of the
League of Minnesota Cities.
RESOLUTION NO.
Date Todd Paulson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deputy 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 Council Meeting Date 4/11/94
Agenda Item Number ! / al
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF JOHN
KALLIGHER FOR HIS DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE ON THE HOUSING COMMISSION
DEPT. AP PR VAL:
Sharon Knutson, Deputy City Clerk
n
MAMA
GER S REVIE
W/RECOA�IlVIEENDATION.
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
SU M[ARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached )
S On March 15, 1994, John Kalligher submitted a letter of resignation as a member of the Brooklyn
Center Housing Commission.
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Pass a Resolution Expressing Recognition and Appreciation of John Kalligher for His Dedicated
Public Service on the Housing Commission.
•
Member introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF
JOHN KALLIGHER FOR HIS DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE ON THE
HOUSING COMMISSION
WHEREAS, John Kalligher served on the Brooklyn Center
Housing Commission from August 28, 1989, to March 15, 1994; and
WHEREAS, his public service and civic effort for the
betterment of the community merit the gratitude of the citizens of
Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, his leadership and expertise have been greatly
appreciated by the Brooklyn Center Housing Commission; and
WHEREAS, it is highly appropriate that his 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 John
Kalligher is hereby recognized and appreciated by the City of
Brooklyn Center.
Date Todd Paulson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deputy 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 Council Meeting Date 4/ 11/94
Agenda Item Number // 6
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF DONNA STODERL
FOR HER DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS AND RESOURCES
COMMISSION
DEPT. APPR VAL:
n —tN
LIU
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Sharon Knutson, Deputy City Clerk
MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: -' T� f `��,. -.1
L/
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
• SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached )
Donna Stoderl submitted to the Mayor a letter of resignation as a member and Chair of the
Human Rights and Resources Commission.
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Pass a Resolution Expressing Recognition and Appreciation of Donna Stoderl for Her Dedicated
Public Service on the Human Rights and Resources Commission.
•
Member introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF
DONNA STODERL FOR HER DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE ON THE
HUMAN RIGHTS AND RESOURCE COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Donna Stoderl served on the Brooklyn Center
Human Rights and Resources Commission from February 13, 1984,
through April 13, 1994; and
WHEREAS, Donna Stoderl served as Brooklyn Center Human
Rights and Resources Commission Chairperson from January 23, 1989,
through April 13, 1994; and
WHEREAS, Donna Stoderl was instrumental in the
implementation of the evaluation process involved in granting
requests from nonprofit agencies for financial assistance from the
City of Brooklyn Center; 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 have been greatly
appreciated by the Brooklyn Center Human Rights and Resources
Commission; and
WHEREAS it is highly appropriate that her service to the
g Y
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 Donna
Stoderl is hereby recognized and appreciated by the City of
Brooklyn Center.
Date Todd Paulson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deputy 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 Council Meeting Date 4/1 1/94
Agenda Item Number �� V
• REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1994 -31, WILLOW LANE PARK
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT AND ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
DEPT. APPROVAL:
Diane Spector, Public orks Coordinator
MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Yes
• Willow Lane Park is one of four parks slated in the CIP to receive upgraded
playground equipment in 1994, funded by the Capital Improvements Fund. (The
other three are Orchard Lane, Lions, and either Firehouse or West Palmer.) The
Director of Recreation, City Manager, and Park and Recreation Commission have
been in contact with Willow Lane School and Osseo school district staff and with
the Willow Lane School PTO regarding the possibility of a joint playground
equipment replacement project.
Based on initial discussions, all parties have tentatively agreed that should the
City Council and the school district concur, the City and the school district
would each contribute $30,000 and the PTO would raise an additional $5,000 to
fund the playground project.
The project would tentatively include eliminating the current park playground
near the Willow Lane Park warming house and replacing it with a new, joint
playground southeast of the school. The apparatus would be larger than the
existing apparatus, and would be fully accessible by persons with special needs.
Also included would be the construction of a new perimeter for the area, a
resilient surface, and connecting trails. The school will also be eliminating
some of its older equipment which is currently scattered about the site.
Proposal For Professional Services
The three recently- upgraded playgrounds (Freeway, Northport, and Central) were
all designed by a local representative of a major playground equipment
• manufacturer. While we have been happy with those designs, we believe that if
the Council is committed to over the next several years upgrading the playgrounds
in our neighborhood parks it is more appropriate that the City or its
representative design its own playgrounds.
Unfortunately, because of the recent changes in federal safety regulations
regarding playground equipment, ADA requirements, and changing child
development guidelines no one on staff currently has the expertise to design
these playgrounds.
We believe that with the assistance of a knowledgeable, professional landscape
architect with experience in designing playgrounds, we can develop "model"
guidelines and performance specifications for the Willow Lane project which
could be applicable to most of the other improvements proposed for the coming
years. While there probably will be need in the future for some assistance
from a consultant to deal with unique problems or opportunities, we are
hopeful that assistance from a consultant now would help minimize that need.
Accordingly, we have obtained a proposal in the amount of $2,400 from Mr. Tim
Erkkila of Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Mr. Erkkila is experienced in
the design of playgrounds, and is well - versed in the federal and ADA
regulations.
City- School District Agreement
Staff believes that it is wise for the City to negotiate an agreement with the
school district spelling out terms of the improvement project, and specifying
maintenance responsibilities and liabilities. Because the proposed playground
would be jointly funded, but would probably be located on school property, it
is important to clarify up front who will be responsible for what, and who
will (or can) assume risk management responsibilities.
• If the Council establishes this project, staff will, with-the assistance of
the City Attorney, begin immediately to draft this agreement, so that it can
be executed prior to construction.
Other 1994 Playground Projects
The CIP includes $160,000 for replacement of equipment in four parks. In
addition, the Central Park playground resilient surface is a "holdover" from
Fall, 1993. Staff intend to use the information gained in the design of the
Willow Lane project to work with the Park and Recreation Commission regarding
the scheduling of improvements to other parks. The Commission will need to
develop recommendations regarding the nature, size, accessibility level, etc.
for each of the other playgrounds scheduled for 1994.
This information will be summarized and brought to the Council at a later date
for consideration of a project covering the three remaining parks.
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
A resolution establishing the project and accepting the proposal for
professional services is attached for Council consideration. This resolution
also states that on execution of a satisfactory cooperative agreement, the
Council will consider appropriating an additional $27,600 ($30,000 - $2,400) for
the project. This language is intended to provide the school district and the
J P
PTO with some assurance that the Council is willing to consider making a
contribution to the proposed project, so that the PTO can start going about
its fund raising efforts.
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FAX. 612-937 5322
Mr. dark Maloney
City Engineer
City Administrative Oificcs
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, Mn 5,5430
Re: Playground Planning LIL Design Services Proposal
Dear Mr. Maloney:
We are pleased to ofFer this proposal for planning and design services for playground design. We believe it
to be an accuratc interpretation of how you expect to finish ?:his project.
COMPANY QUALIFICATION'S
`Nesnvood Professional Services is a multi- disciplinary consulting f4in which provides planning, landscape
architecture, civil en_uine zrins3, traffic transportation, and environmental plaiming and land surveying. We
have undertat;en similar park and playground projects in numerous metropolitan communities including but
not limited to: Maple {:Trove, Burnsville, Oakdale, Robbinsdale, Eagan, Apple Malley, Hopkins, and,
through Tim Erkkila, have - worked on play equipment, parking lot and trail plannin3 in numerous park in
your cirv.
GENTRA1_, SCOPE OF WORK
Duties of tiic City
I. Pro'. id-- advisory direction u] play equipment concepts.
Z. Providc vi producible (drawing or digital) base inap of proposed play equipment area.
:. Provide genera seciions of play equipment bid documents.
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Mr. Mark hlalo
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Page 2
Duties Of - estWuod:
L Confirm play equipment location and performance concept for the equipment.
2. Attcnd meetings with City Staff to develop background and Parks Commission to presunt
reconuiiended play structure (s).
?. Develop site plan for use in bidding.
4. Prbvidc performancc spccifc.ation and bid form.
S. Assistance in review of bids and advise on deta.iI siting of selected equipment,
6. Provide construction obscrvation services (as "optional" tasks).
SERVICES AND FEES ST MINIARY
Based on our understanding f tasks the follo vz ins
g � fe.. for . erv7ces is offered.
Interim draw requests or aura "hourly" servic shall be charged based on the current Westwood Dourly
rate schedule (sc attachmcnt).
Site base map and equipment concept S 300,00
A meetings 350,00
Graphic site plan 200.00
Performance specification 1300.00
Sid assistance and detail siting 230.00
On site ab.- Crvation No Estimate
Total $2,400.00
COMPLETION
Westwood is prepared to start work ;nu nedlatelly, The design work will likely Take 4 -6 we ,ks to allow City
input into the bid package character.
TERINIINATION OF AGREEIMENT
This aLrecnnent may be tern by either party upon seven days' written notice to the other party. In the
event or such termination, Westwood shall be paid compensation for services perforrned to their
tcrmin.:ian dwte. Upon pa) neat, any and all obligations and liabilities of the panics hereto shall iorminate.
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Mr. Mark _lia ey
lon
April 6. 1994
Page a'
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
Once fuial payinent fot sei vices has been made, Plans and Diawings 13CC;t?rtle file piupeiTy of the City of
Brooklyn Centcr, whether the project for Nvhich they are made is executed or not. Westwood is not to reuse
the drawings, or any part thereof for any other client that Westwood may have, without the written
approval of the Owner.
If this proposal meets your expectations, please have this proposal signed in the appropriate location to
authorize the commencement of our activities.
Sincerely,
' STWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC.
Tim Erkkcila, ASLA
Vice President, Planning,
I hereby authorized coiTunencement of work activities by Westwood Professional Services, Inc., based upon
the. information end cost estimates contained ir this document.
Typed'Name and Title
Authorized Signature Z }at4
v
Attachment: Hourly Rate Schedule
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512.937.5150,
FAX 61:•937.5822
FEE SCHEDULE FOR PRO FESSIONAL SERVICES
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The following is the fee schedule for all work performed linder an hourly per diem agreement. Charges for
Other Direct Costs, Outside Services, and facilities furnished by Westwood are computed on the basis of
actual cost plus 15 percent,
Classification Hourly Fate
Principal Engineer, Planner/LA, Surveyor, Traffic Engineer ......................................... SS•00
......................
Senior project Er. girieer, Planner /LA, Traffic Engineer--- ------- - - - - -- ........75.00
Registered Engin"r, Planner/LA. Surveyor... .......... ..85,00
Wildlife Eio lovist ....................... 65.00
Engineer, Survey ..................................... - - - -- 55.40
Senior Engineering Technician ... ...........................
..................................... ............................... ....................•..... 48.00
55.00
Computer Draftsman ....
-
Encgineering Technician . , 4 ".00
Senior Construction Coorr instor ..................... 55,00
Construction Observer.......... ....
Planner/Landscape Architect ..................... ...48 -00
Associate Planner /Landscape Architect .... .......................•.• -• - -- ...... 4
-- ,,. ....... a.00
Draftsperson, T echnical 1rVriter............... . ............................... ,....35.00
CFZt�inEerinQ A ide, l.iz ric altWord Processing .................. ........30.00
Two - Person surrey Crew.......,... 85.00
Thre° Person Survey Crew ...........................
............. .....105.00
Expert Witness Court Appearanceiceposition . .................._.._._._.._._ ........................
rxrate
• No charge for mileage within the Twin City metro area
• No charge for in -house romp or plotter time (excluding color gr aphic plotting)
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Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1994 -31,
WILLOW LANE PARK PLAYGOUND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT, AND
ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Park and Recreation Commission has recommended and the
Capital Improvement program includes a proposal to replace the playground
equipment in Willow Lane Park in 1994; and
WHEREAS, City staff and the Park and Recreation commission have been
working with Willow Lane School, the Willow Lane School PTO, and the Osseo
School District to develop a joint city- school playground; and
WHEREAS, the school district has tentatively agreed to contribute
$30,000 towards the construction of a joint city- school playground, and the
Willow Lane School PTO has tentatively agreed to raise $5,000 to contribute
towards said construction; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has advised the City Manager that no
person on his staff currently has the expertise and detailed knowledge of
federal safety regulations, ADA requirements, and child development guidelines
to prepare specifications for playground design; and
WHEREAS, a proposal for professional services to provide for the
development of playground design guidelines and specifications, and for bid
review services was received from Westwood Professional Services in the amount
of $ 2,400.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that:
1. Improvement Project No. 1994 -31, Willow Lane Park Playground
Equipment Replacement, is hereby established.
2. The proposal as submitted by Westwood Professional Services is
hereby accepted and the City Manager is hereby authorized and
directed to enter into a contract, in the amount of $2,400 with
Westwood, in the name of the City of Brooklyn Center, for
Improvement Project No. 1994 -31, to be funded by the Capital
Improvements Fund.
3. Staff are hereby directed to prepare a cooperative agreement
between the City and the Osseo school district detailing issues of
project management, cost, maintenance, and liability.
4. Upon execution of a satisfactory cooperative agreement, the City
Council will consider appropriating the additional sum of $27,600
to help fund this improvement.
Resolution No.
Date Todd Paulson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deputy 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 Council Meeting Date 04/11/94
Agenda Item Number I/ Q
RE Q UEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1994 -30, 69TH AVENUE LANDSCAPING
PHASE II, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS
DEPT. APP Or
Mark J. Ma oney, t4 Engineer
MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached No
• This final phase of improvements for the 69th Avenue project includes landscaping
the areas adjacent to the new roadway in the Palmer Lake Basin and grading and
installation of plant materials in the new wetland mitigation areas created in
conjunction with the roadway improvements made the last two years. Purposely
delayed until the completion of the roadway construction, this landscaping,
restoration, minor grading and clean -up will effectively complete the 69th Avenue
Corridor project between Brooklyn Boulevard and Shingle Creek Parkway.
Plans and specifications for this final phase of the 69th Avenue improvements
have been prepared by the project consultant, Short - Elliott- Hendrickson, Inc.
(SEH, Inc.). The construction cost of the proposed improvements is estimated as
$63,000; it is expected that $18,400, or 29% of the construction cost is eligible
for reimbursement from our Regular State Aid Account. The remaining portion of
the construction cost will be financed by Local State Aid Fund No. 2911.
If the project is established and plans and specifications are approved tonight,
the City Council could consider award of a construction contract as early as
Monday, May 23, 1994. The project could then begin in early June and be
completed by late July.
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
A resolution which establishes the project, approves plans and specifications,and
authorizes advertisement for bids is provided for consideration.
•
Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1994 -30, 69TH
AVENUE LANDSCAPING PHASE II, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
I
WHEREAS, Short - Elliott- Hendrickson Inc. (SEH, Inc.) has prepared
plans and specifications for Phase II improvements for the 69th Avenue North
Project Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that:
1. Improvement Project No. 1994 -30, 69th Avenue Landscaping Phase II is
hereby established.
2. The plans and specifications for said improvement project as prepared
by SEH, Inc. are hereby approved and ordered filed with the Deputy
City Clerk.
3. The Deputy City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the
official newspaper and in the 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 Statutes, shall specify the
work to be done and shall state the time and location at which bids
will be opened by the Deputy 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 Deputy 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 Todd Paulson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deputy 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 Camcil Meeting Date 4/11/94
Agenda Item Numbe
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Resolution Amending the 1994 General Fund Budget to Provide Funding for Fire Department
Radio Frequency
DEPT. APPROVAL:
Gerald G. Splinter, t Manager
MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECONMENDATION:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
SUMMLARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached )
Fire Chief Ron Boman has recently been meeting with the Golden Valley Fire Department
regarding the sharing of their radio frequency with the Brooklyn Center Fire Department.
At the present time, Brooklyn Center and Crystal share a fire frequency and Golden Valley and
New Hope share a fire frequency. Because Crystal and New Hope are migrating to Hennepin
County's Sheriff radio system, they are required to bring their half of the radio frequency to the
dispatch center and give control to the frequency to Hennepin County radio. The Hennepin
County Sheriff will be using the frequencies to tone out the fire departments and use the
frequencies for fire ground transmissions which will quadruple the usage and traffic on both
frequencies.
Both Fire Chief Ron Boman and Golden Valley Fire Chief Mark Kuhnly agree it is in the best
interest of both cities to let Hennepin County have one complete frequency, which would be the
Brooklyn Center /Crystal frequency and that Golden Valley and Brooklyn Center share the present
Golden Valley /New Hope frequency. Chief Boman has discussed this proposal with Lieutenant
Bruce Lennox from the Sheriff's Radio and communication engineer Ward Montgomery and both
agree it is in the best interest of the City.
Attached is a cost estimate from Motorola in the amount of $6,362 to convert our base station,
mobile radio's handi talkies, and pagers over to the new frequency. Also attached is a cost
estimate from Leonard Koehnen, a communication engineer, in the amount of $1,885 to handle
® the paperwork and engineering assistance to both cities to insure all systems work properly.
Golden Valley has agreed to share the total cost for converting over to the new frequency.
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Pass a Resolution Amending the 1994 General Fund Budget to Provide Funding for Fire
Department Radio Frequency
Member introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1994 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT RADIO FREQUENCY
WHEREAS, Section 7.09 of the City Charter of the City of
Brooklyn Center does provide for a contingency appropriation as a
part of the General Fund Budget and further provides the
contingency appropriation may be transferred to any other
appropriation by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby approves an allocation
of $4,200 to switch fire department radio frequencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Brooklyn Center to amend the 1994 General Fund Budget as
follows:
Increase the appropriations for the following line item:
Fire Department Unit No. 132, Radio $4,200
Decrease the appropriations for the following line item:
Unallocated Department Contingency Account $4,200
Date Todd Paulson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deputy 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.
MOTOROLA
TWIN CITY SERVICE CENTER
750 TRANSFER RD, ST PAUL MN 55114
PH: 612 -646 -1051. FAX: 612 -646 -3155
TO: BROOKLYN CENTER FIRE DATE: 3 -2 -94
6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
BROOKLYN CENTER. MN 55340
ATTN: RON BOWMAN
RE: FREQUENCY CHANGE
OUTLINED BELOW ARE THE COST ESTIMATES TO CHANGE FREQUENCY
FROM 154.430 mhz TO 154.250 mhz ON YOUR RESPECTIVE RADIOS.
THIS QUOTE PROVIDES FOR DOING ALL WORK AT BROOKLYN CENTER.
4 EA T73VBJ7DO4BK SYNTOR X'S AT $35.00 EA = $ 140.00
10 EA MAXTRAC 300 MOBILES AT $30.00 EA = $ 300.00
6 EA SABER II PORTABLES AT $20.00 EA = $ 120.00
10 EA MT1000 PORTABLES AT $20.00 EA = $ 200.00
50 EA MINITOR II SV'S AT $50.00 EA = $2500.00
10 EA MINITOR II'S AT $93.25 EA = $ 932.50
1 EA C73RC33115 MICOR BASE AT $270.00 = $ 270.00
SUB TOTAL: $4462.50
4 EA MX350 PORTABLES AT $ 475.00 EA = $1900.00
TOTAL: $6362.50
PLEASE ALLOW ABOUT 3 WEEKS LEAD TIME TO ORDER CRYSTALS
FOR THE PAGERS AND BASE STATION.
REGARDS.
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RON LONG v O
RE: BRCNFIRE.LTR
of f1t
SHERIFF ���� ;Y J�.�,,• � 6 COURTHOUSE
DON OMODT r?; r MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55415
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(612) 348 -3744
March 11, 1994
Subject: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
To Whom It May Concern:
Within Hennepin County, a consolidation of dispatch operations
involving several separate agencies has been in progress for several
months. As a result of this endeavor, it has been identified that a
realignment of the VHF frequencies used in the fire service would be
beneficial to all parties concerned.
Currently, VHF frequency 154.430 is shared and licensed to the
Brooklyn Center and the Crystal Fire Departments. VHF frequency
154.250 is shared and licensed to the Golden Valley and the New Hope
Fire Departments.
The cities of Crystal and New Hope are merging with the Hennepin
County Sheriff's Communications Division for dispatch service. Golden
Valley has consolidated with St. Louis Park. Brooklyn Center will
remain an independent dispatch system.
We would like to have the license for VHF frequency 154.430 issued
in the name of Hennepin County, and the license for VHF frequency
154.250 issued jointly to the cities of Brooklyn Center and Golden
Valley. It is agreed upon by the undersigned agencies that operation
on the current frequencies would cease on July 15, 1994, our target
date for this realignment.
The costs associated with this transition will be the
responsibility of the individual cities as affected. This would
include the cost of reprogramming pagers, portable and mobile radio
units, and any transmitter modifications.
Minn. Stat.387.03 "The sheriff shall keep and preserve the peace of his county...
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
March 11, 1994
Page 2 -
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It is further agreed that our intention is to provide a viable
radio system for each of the using agencies. es. This would 5 g d in
clude
adequate coverage for field users, sers along primary and alter
g
pate
P rI'
transmit capability. We would assist as necessary to receive proper
authorization through frequency coordination and FCC approval.
Sincerely,
DON OMODT, SHERIFF
tc �6
Berge
By: Ovide L.
Chief Deputy
OLL:ns
The undersigned, as the current FCC license holders are
in
agreement and concur with the concepts of this Memorandum of
Understanding.
G /mi -
e Mark Kuhnl �� Kevin McGinty
Golden Valley Fi e Department Crystal Fire Department
7800 Golden Valley Road 4141 Dou as Drive North
Golden Valley, MN 55427 Cr stal ; r422 696
Chief Ronald Bowan Chief oug Smith
Brooklyn Center Fire Department New Hope Fire Department
'' 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 44 01 Xylon Avenue North
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 New Hope, MN 55428
Leonard J. Koehnen, PE
Consulting Engin
Leonard I Koehnen and Asaxiataa, Inc.
A.UA .k- ^AIham i3"d, Post Oft* Box 25188 8 Woodbury. Minnesota 55125
(812) 739 -1814
February 21, 1994
Mr. Dean Moody, Director of Public Safety
City of Golden valley
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden valley, MN 55427
Regarding: Quotation of Engineering services for Golden
Valley and Brooklyn Center Fire.
Dear Dean:
Attached is my quotation and statement of work for the
Golden Valley and Brooklyn Center Fire project.
Per Chief Kuhnly's request I have also included the
radio coverage plots for 7800 Golden Valley Road Tank, Eaat
Golden Valley Reservoir, and 47th and Aquilla radio
facilities.
Thank you for the opportunity to work with you, Chief
Kuhnly, and Chief B=an on this project. If you have any
questions please call.
Sincerely yours:
Leonard J. iCoshnen, PE
Consulting Engineer, Electronic Communications Systems and
Facilities, Rcgistorod Profcsmlanal Engineer
Attachment:
.'COMMUNICATIONS E SERV
Design, EnglneMng, Planning, Spe41flcalk n, Lkmnsing and Implem tatlon Management of
Radio and Microwave Communk*ions Systems.
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02/21/1594 18:38 6127351514 LJ KUE:HNE:N PE PAGE Ff5
1 7 — M Q=ATION
Sanod an tho above statemant of Bark, the following n9t
o,eXc wee is quoted:
Total not to exceed fee ... .......................81885.00
Eighteen Hundred and Eighty five Dollars and no cants,
Leonard J. Kostnen, Ya Fabruasy 14, 18
President of Leonard J. Xoahnin and Associates, Inc.
a minnesota Corporation. Fadaral ID 75- 1981584.
Minnesota Registered Professional Engineer #9298.
Projtct ScbQdul•:
Project start: 13 days after n4tif ication to
proceed.
Project Completes June 15th or on full grant of FCC
licanan and Conversion of Brooklyn
Center systam which ever comes
last.
Extra Work: Billable at the rate of $90 par hour. and
$0.38 per milt.
tilling: 1004 due on proJec;t completion.
in ! TP0 1HA N7r7MV, d T'1 Ciclo0cC C'T 1111 = 1 _�
F S—TATRMT of WORK
project Mission:
To provido engineering assistants to the Cities of
Golden valley and Brooklyn center to facilitate the
change or Brooklyn center's fire operations frequency
from 154.430 to 154.2500 Mbz . To prepare the necessary
modification requests to the state plan, to formulate
an agreement between the parties, Hennepin county,
crystal, and New Hope. To prepare the necessary FCC
license applications for Brooklyn Center.
Ac;ra*ments :
* Formulate draft agreement between Golden Valley
and Brooklyn Canter documenting the following:
as primary and secondary operational use of
154.250 Mhz.
b. Assignment of full radio frequency
privilogaa to tho other party in the
event one 'party elects to vacate the
channel.
c. Agreement that neither party will assign
their license to use 154.1 60 Xha to a
third party.
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* Formulate draft agreement between Hennepin County,
H
o Brooklyn Canter, and Golden
Crystal, New p , Y
Valley to the following:
at Time table on vacation of operation and
all rights to 154.430 by Brooklyn
Center.
b. Time t*bla on vacation of operation and
all rights to 154. by New Hopo.
C. Final ownership of joint purchased bass
station by New Hopei and Bolden Valley
installed at the 47th and Aquilla water
tank.
d. Agreement between all parties that
Hennapin County has no present or future
claim to 154.250 unless: Golden Valley
and Brooklyn Center together, or the
survivor of one of the above agrees to
assignment, in Writing, of the frequency
to Hannepin County.
State Fire Plan Changes
* Notify custodian of Minnesota State Fire Plan of
change. Supply agreezaents .
Licensing:
* Modify Brooklyn Center's FCC rddlu liumniie KA1923
to include change of operating frequency to
154.250.
* Combine operation authorized on radio licenses
KAJ908 and WNQP717, 718, and 719 with that on
KAI923.
* Add operation at full power (1007) of the recently
modified 133.834 fire ground frequency.
* Wrack license progress through FCC. Respond to any
FCC questions until license grant.
�n,4 T P HA N -"( ) V T'1
Technical support;
Provide technical support to Brooklyn Canter to
facilitate the change. This is limited to one
mauting and phone calls. If more involvement is
desired see Extra wor%,
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03/14/1994 09:32 G127391G14 LJ KOEHNEN PE PAGE 01
QUICK LETTER
from
Leonard J. Xoehnen and Associates, Inc.
9348 Jonathan Road, Post Office Box 25185
Woodbury, Minnesota 55125
Telephone: 612/739 -1614
DATE: March 14, 1994
TO: nean Moody /Mark Kuhnly GV FD ((593 -8098)
Ron Boman Chief Brooklyn Center FD (561 -0717)
FROM: Lan Kcahnen -
CC:
SUBJECT: rirst draft of channel sharing agreement for your
review.
T have prepared a first draft of the 154.25 and 154.43
agreement for your review and comment. I would like both of you to
approve the document before we lot the County look at it.
I will also need copies of Brooklyn Canter Fire's FCC licanQes
with call signs: KAI 923, WNQP719, KAJ 908, WNQP 717, and WNQP 718
so I can prepare the frequency change. As part of this, I will
combine all 5 license privileges into one with the same privileges.
The FCC is planning a license tax of S15 -$25 per year and it makes
sense to have 1 instead vt 5 licenses to levy a tax on.
If you have any questions please call.
Len Koehnen
C0MMUNICATION3 ENGINEERING
SERVICES
03/14/1994 09:32 6127391614 LJ KOENNEN PE' PAGE 02
Brooklyn Center
will abandon all claims to and FCC authorizations on
154.430 Mhz.
will change their fire system to operate on 154.250
Mhz.
will share fire dispatching and operations with Golden
Valley on 154.250 Mhz a co -equal basis.
will cooperate in operational procedures and paging
tones with Golden Valley.
can not assign 154.250 to any agency radio license
authorization unless Golden valley concurs or has first
relinquished all rights and claims.
may, jointly With Golden Valley, allow Hennepin County,
Crystal, New Hope and others the right to operate
mobiles and portables on 154.250 for mutual aid with
them under their license and within their operating
rules.
will modify their FCC licenses reflecting the above
changes at their expense.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR USE OF 5 .
1 4 250 AND 154.430 MHZ
IN HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Page 3
031-14/1994 09 :32 6127391614 LJ KOEHNEN PE" PAGE 03
i
Golden Valley .....
will continue to
n use 154.250 as a dispatching and
operational frequency on a co -equal basis with Brooklyn
Center.
will cooperate in operational procedures and paging
tones with Brooklyn Center.
may, jointly with Brooklyn Center, allow Hennepin
County, Crystal, New Hope and others the right to
operate mobiles and portables on 154.250 for mutual aid
with them under their license and within their
operating rules.
can not assign 154.250 to any agency, license
authorization unless Brooklyn Center concurs or has
first relinquished all rights and claims.
will continue to operate the 47th and Aquilla co -owned
base station for three (3) years for site rental not to
exceed the cost of electrical utilities.
will maintain in good operation condition the base
station at 47th and Aquilla at their expense.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR USE OF 154.250 AND 154.430 MHZ
IN HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Page 4
03/.14/1994 09:32 6127391614 LJ KOEHNEN PE PAGE 04
Crystal
..
will assign all FCC radio licenses providing
authorization on 154.430 Mhz to Hennepin County.
Hennepin County...
will dispatch New Hope, Crystal and other compatible
municipalities on 154.430 Mhz.
has no claim nor authorization to operate on 154.250
Mhz and if now licensed with delete this operation from
their FCC licenses.
will permit Brooklyn Center and Golden Valley to
operate mobiles and portables on the fire ground
frequency to be used by New Hope, Crystal, and
Robinsdale for mutual aid purposes with those
departments at their request and within Hennepin's
rules.
will provide FCC licensing assistance to Crystal and
New Hope for the changes outlined above and bear fees
associates with those license changes.
This agreement will be acknowledged by the Minnesota State
Fire Plan as an addendum to the state plan. This agreement
will be filed with the Fire Radio Service Coordinator.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR USE OF 154.250 AND 154.430 MHZ
IN HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Page 5
03/14/1994 09:32 6127391614 LJ KOEHNEN PE" PAGE 05
Acknowledged and agreed to by:
For Brooklyn Center Date
Ronald Boman, Fire Chief
For Crystal Date
Kevin Mc Ginty, Fire Chief
For Golden Valley Date
Mark Kuhnly, Fire Chief
For Hennepin County Date
Don Omodt, sheriff
For New Hope Date
Doug Smith, Fire Chief
For Minnesota State Fire Plan Date
,Tames Driste, Fire chief
Brooklyn Park, MN.
Copies to:
Mr. Sam Gargaro, Minnesota DOT Electronic Communications
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Mr. Al Mellio, IMSA Fire Radio Frequency Coordinator
Providence, RI.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR USE OF 154.250 AND 154.430 MHZ
IN HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Page 6
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date April 11, 1994
Agenda Item Numbe
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS PROPERTY
DEPT. APPROVAL:
Karla K. Wickre, Deputy City Clerk r�
MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECOMIVIENDATION: -°°
V
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
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SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Yes )
• Attached is a list of city property to be declared as surplus. This surplus property will be sold at
the annual City Auction which will be held on Saturday, April 30, 1994.
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION Approval of Resolution Declaring Surplus Property
•
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS PROPERTY
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the list
of property submitted by the Deputy City Clerk at the April 11, 1994, City Council meeting is
hereby declared surplus property and is hereby authorized for public sale at the annual City auction
to be held on April 30, 1994.
Date Todd Paulson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deputy 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.
1994 SURPLUS PROPERTY
ITEM # DESCRIPTION CASE #
101 Fan 93 -01069
102 Small Light 93 -01069
103 Timer 93 -01069
104 Athletic Bag 93 -01069
105 Shop Light 93 -01069
106 Shop Light 93 -01069
107 Shop Light 93 -01069
108 Shop Light 93 -01069
109 2 Box Speakers 93 -11118
110 Convergent Tech Computer Station 93 -18075
111 27" Magnavox TV 92 -08950
112 Dawn Detergent /4 -Pak Toilet Paper 93 -04311
113 Clock Radio 93 -08937
114 Flashlight 93 -08937
115 Telephone in Wooden Box 93 -08937
116 Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner 93 -08937
117 Cassette Bag W /Approx 62 Tapes 94 -02475
• 118 2 Compact Discs 94 -02475
119. 2 Compact Discs 94 -02475
120 2 Compact Discs 94 -02475
121 Light Tracking Rail 92 -19473
122 Light Tracking Rail 92 -19473
123 Twin Fan Filter Ionizer 92 -19473
124 Gas Control Valve 92 -19473
125 Gas Control Valve 92 -19473
126 Goldtone Light Fixture 92 -19473
127 Intermatic Timer 92 -19473
128 Intermatic Timer 92 -19473
129 2 Small Cyclohm Fans 92 -19473
130 Large Light Fixture W /Bulb 92 -19473
131 Time Delay Box 92 -19473
132 AM /FM Clock Radio 92 -10588
133 Nike Air Tennis Shoes Sz 10 93 -12400
134 Wooden Jewelry Box w /Watch & Earrings 93 -02701
135 ='-oculars Bushnell 93 -04950
136 GE Cellular Phone w /Battery Pack 92 -07643
137 Pioneer Car Stereo 93 -07760
138 V -Tech Lesson One 93 -00704
139 Yamaha AM /FM Cassette -Disc Player 93 -01338
140 1 Pair Yamaha Speakers 93 -01338
141 Suitcase 93 -01338
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ITEM # DESCRIPTION CASE #
142 3 Pc Set Chicago Cutlery 93 -01338
143 3 Pc Set Chicago Cutlery 93 -01338
144 Braun Cordless Shaver 93 -01338
145 Braun Cordless Shaver 93 -01338
146 Nintendo Gameboy 93 -01338
147 Kodak 35MM Camera 93 -01338
148 Drill Bits 93 -01338
149 G.E. Ansering Machine 93 -01338
150 Norelco Cordless Shaver 93 -01338
151 Norelco Cordless Shaver 93 -01338
152 Cordless Drill 93 -01338
153 Cordless Drill 93 -01338
154 Emerson CD Boom Box 93 -07045
155 Magnetic Attenna 93 -07045
156 Anes Triple Guard Car Alarm 93 -07045
157 Pioneer Graphic Equalizer 93 -07045
158 Clairon Power AMP 93 -07045
159 Black Backpack 93 -07045
160 Tandy Portable Car Phone 92 -15399
161 Novetel Portable Car Phone 92 -15399
162 Pioneer Plug -in Cellular Phone 92 -15399
163 US West Cellular Car Phone 92 -15399
164 Aluminum Baseball Bat 92 -07474
165 Wood Baseball Bat 92 -07474 •
166 One Pair Skis 93 -19292
167 Rubbermaid Cooler 93 -05346
168 Cordless Screwdriver 92 -16008
169 Two Screwdrivers 92 -16008
170 Two Scissors 92 -16008
171 Vise Grip and Two Screwdrivers 92 -16008
172 Knife and Screwdriver 92 -16008
173 Plier and Side Cutter 92 -16008
174 Side Cutter 92 -16008
175 Flashlight 92 -16008
176 Tire Iron 92 -16008
177 Black Vinyl Case w /Shaver 92 -16008
178 Blue Backpack 92 -16008
179 Sony Am /FM Cassette Player 92 -10204
180 Fujitsu AM /FM Cassette Player 92 -10204
181 Car Stereo Carrying Case 92 -10204
182 VHS Movie "All Dogs Go To Heaven" 92 -10204
183 Hammer and Screwdriver 92 -10204
184 Speaker Wire 92 -10204
185 US West Portable Cellular Phone 91 -05019
186 Small Rubbermaid Cooler 93 -10990
187 Sears Black Cap 93 -10990
188 Sears Black Cap 93 -10990
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ITEM # DESCRIPTION CASE #
189 Sears Black Cap 93 -10990
190 1 Pair Lee Jeans 93 -04441
191 1 Pair Lee Jeans 93 -04441
192 AT &T Cordless Telephone 92 -18118
193 Microsoft Wordprocessing Program 91 -05176
194 Technics CD Player 93 -04384
195 Crowbar 92 -13593
196 Realistic Booster 92 -13593
197 Two Speaker Covers 92 -13593
198 One Pair Scissors 92 -13593
199 Screwdriver & Plier 92 -13593
200 Boston Acoustic Crossover 92 -13593
201 Maroon Bag 92 -13593
202 Polaroid Eeko Camera 93 -13610
203 Small Calculator 93 -13610
204 Plier & Screwdriver 93 -13610
205 Flashlight 93 -13610
b `6 Crescent Wrench 93 -13610
7 Brown Bag 93 -12733
208 Flashlight 93 -12733
209 Starter Jacket 93 -00277
210 Kenwood AM /FM Cassette Car Stereo 91 -14414
211 Alpine AM /FM Cassette Car Stereo 91 -14414
. 212 Goldtone Necklace 93 -13085
213 Ladies Ring 93 -13085
214 Center Punch 93 -20120
215 Necklace S' -17706
216 Necklace 89 -17706
217 Necklace 89 -17706
218 Necklace 89 -17706
219 1 Pair Earrings 89 -17706
,7- 'o Necklace 89 -17706
221 Necklace 89 -17706
222 Necklace 89 -17706
223 Necklace 89 -17706
224 Bracelet 89 -17706
225 Silvertone Necklace 89 -17706
226 Necklace & Class Ring 89 -17706
227 Levis Jeans 36X36 93 -02297
228 3 -Pak Boys Socks 93 -12949
229 3 -Pak Boys Briefs 93 -12949
230 Two Hanes Boys T- Shirts 93 -12949
231 Red Silk Blouse 92 -18154
232 Hooded Sweatshirt 92 -18154
233 One Pair Striped Pants 92 -18154
234 Starter Jacket 92 -18154
235 Blue Sweatshirt 92 -18154
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ITEM # DESCRIPTION CASE #
236 Grey Sweatshirt 92 -18154
237 Nike Air Raid Tennis Shoes 92 -18154
238 Two Walkie Talkies & Flashlight 93 -07042 •
239 Wire Cutter 93 -13107
240 Ladies Gold Watch 93 -02095
241 Black Timex Watch 93 -02701
242 Sentry Fire Safe 92 -03019
243 Two Fujitsa Ribbon Cassettes 93 -15553
244 Hammer 93 -04826
245 Utility Knife 93 -01715
246 Center Punch 93 -06536
247 Center Punch 93 -06536
248 Center Punch 93 -06536
249 Wheel Wrench 93 -04564
250 Three Screwdrivers 93 -00964
251 Wire Cutter 93 -00502
252 Tin Shears 93 -00502
253 Swim Trunks Sz 28 -30 93 -07172
254 Aiwa Cassette Recorder 92 -18745
255 Three Cassette Tapes 9218745
256 Gold Bracelet 91 -08344
257 Gold Bracelet 91 -08344
258 Ring With Three Pearls 91 -08344
259 Three Cassette Tapes 92 -15563
260 Three Cassette Tapes 92 -15563
261 Four Cassette Tapes 92 -15563
262 Minature Louisville Slugger Bat 92 -07225
263 Three Cassette Tapes 92 -11853
264 Mr. Chins Gameboy Cartridge 92 -17495
265 Knife 92 -18919
266 Dent Puller 92 -02663
267 Two Screwdrivers 92 -02663
268 Three Screwdrivers 92 -02663
269 One Plier and One Screwdriver 92 -02663
270 Grey /Black Zipper Bag 92 -02663
271 Bottle of "That Man" Cologne 92 -00284
272 Gold Necklace 92 -00284
273 Gold Bracelet 92 -00284
274 Gold Bracelet 92 -00284
275 Goldtone Bag With His & Hers Keyring 92 -00284
276 Pocketbook 92 -09187
277 One Pair Earrings 92 -09187
278 One Pair Earrings 92 -09187
279 One Pair Earrings 92 -09187
280 Heart Necklace 92 -09187
281 Medallion 92- 09187
282 One Pair Earrings 92 -09187
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ITEM # DESCRIPTION CASE #
283 Handi- Holder 92 -09187
284 Hammer 92 -02411
• 285 Screwdriver 92 -18419
286 Skirt 93 -02848
287 Shirt 93 -02848
288 Shirt 93 -02848
289 Shirt 93 -02848
290 Shirt 93 -02848
291 One Pair Tennis Shoes 92 -10111
292 One Pack of Socks 92 -10111
293 One Pair Tennis Shoes 92 -10111
294 One Pair Tennis shoes 92 -10111
295 Duffle Bag 91 -14088
296 Climate Controller 92 -19473
297 Hydrafarm Grow Light 92 -19473
298 Hydrafarm Grow Light 92 -19473
299 Black Duffle Bag 93 -11039
300 Hat 93 -06232
301 Suspenders 93 -06232
302 Suspenders 93 -06232
303 Compact Disc 93 -06232
304 Compact Disc 93 -06232
305 Compact Disc 93 -06232
K6 Suspenders 93 -06232
307 Suspender /Tie Set 93 -06232
308 Sony Studio Monitor 93 -02347
309 Breaker Bar 93 -11610
310 Flashlight, Screwdriver, Cutters 93 -20077
311 Two Screwdrivers 91 -06491
3 Sidecutter & Screwdriver 93 -08989
313 Vise Grip 93 -09178
314 Yellow Rotating Light 93 -07465
315 Screwdriver 91 -00672
316 Dark Blue Handbag 93 -06199
317 Screwdriver 91 -17120
318 Hammer 93 -11459
319 Earring 93 -0500
320 Falcons Sweatshirt 93 -00291
321 Black Purse 93 -06240
322 Channel Lock Wrench 92 -16743
323 Two Cassette Tapes 92 -16743
324 Three Cassette Tapes 92 -16743
3 15 Two Screwdrivers 92 -16743
326 Blue /Green Duffle Bag 92 -16743
327 Wheelchair 93 -02143
328 Five Kitchen Chairs 93 -03813
329 Two TV Trays 93 -03813
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ITEM # DESCRIPTION CASE #
330 Hoover Vacuum 93 -03813
331 TV Stand 93 -03813
332 TMK AM /FM 2" TV /Radio 93 -06190 r
333 Infant Car Seat 93 -10310
334 Infant Car Seat 93 -10310
335 Stroller 93 -10310
336 Spare Tire & Wheel 93 -10310
337 Wheel 93 -10310
338 Two Virco Chrome Chairs 93 -18070
339 One Carrol Chair Black 93 -18070
340 Two Speakers 93 -19350
341 Tire W /Hubcap 93 -19350
342 Grease Gun 93 -19350
343 Murray Olympic 10 -Spd 92 -12255
344 Kodiak Bay Mountain Bike 26" 92 -14713
345 Peugeot 26" 10 Spd 92 -15247
346 Murray ioTech 26" 10 Spd 93 -04352
Y P
347 Schwinn 26 3 Spd 93 -04417
348 Magna 26" 3 Spd 93 -05244
349 Kent Big Country 12 Spd 93 -05393
350 Schwinn 10 Spd 93 -05558
351 Flandria 26" 10 Spd 93 -05588
352 Penney's 26" 3 Spd 93 -05909
353 Holiday 20" 93 -05909
354 Huffy 26" 93 -05989
355 Tricycle 12" 93 -06269
356 Mens 1 Spd 20" 93 -06470
357 Free Spirit Response 26" 12 Spd 93 -06982
358 Rally Tomcat 18" 1 Spd 93 -07124
359 26" Boys 10 Spd 93 -07394
360 Raleigh 27 18 Spd 93 -07572
361 Huffy Racing 35 93 -07573
362 Raleigh Horizon 26" 12 Spd 93 -07680
363 Huffy 20" 5 Spd 93 -07680
364 Huffy 26" 10 Spd 93 -07680
365 24" Mens 10 Spd 93 -07721
366 Blue 16" Girls Bike 93 -07813
367 Blue Mens 10 Spd 93 -08106
368 Ralley 20" 1 Spd 93 -08132
369 Schwinn Traveler 26" 10 Spd 93 -08169
370 Huffy Thunder BMX 20" 93 -08249
371 Murray BMX 93 -08342
372 Open Road BMX 20" 1 Spd 93 -08593
373 Casino Mainstream 26" 10 Spd 93 -08647
374 Kent Fusion 500 20" 5 Spd 93 -08731
375 Haro Group 20" 93 -09176
376 Murray 20" 93 -09176
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ITEM # DESCRIPTION CASE #
377 Murray 20" 93 -09220
378 Cyc1e, Pro Crosstown 24" 3 Spd 93 -09519
379 Huff, 24" 10 Spd 93 -09574
380 Magna Starburst 20" 93 -09609
381 Power Cobra 20" 1 Spd 93 -09647
382 Huffy 26" 3 Spd 93 -09764
383 Huffy 512 ST 26" 10 Spd 93 -09764
384 Sears Free Spirit 20" 1 Spd 93 -09764
385 Huffy 26" 10 Spd 93 -10200
386 Schwinn Varsity 27" 10 Spd 93 -10200
387 Raleigh Rampar 10 Spd 93 -10192
388 Wards 27" 10 Spd 93 -10203
389 Roadmaster Instant Shock 24" 15 Spd 93 -10256
390 Murray Wildfire Mountain Bike 93 -10463
391 Hosteler 27" 10 Spd 93 -10803
392 Murray Dirt Bike 93 -10871
393 Murray BMX 93 -11102
394 Murray 26" 93 -11255
395 Team Cycle 20" 93 -11301
396 Schwinn Traveler 27" 10 Spd 93 -11303
397 Journey 24" 10 Spd 93 -11348
398 Great Divide Magna 26" 93 -11380
399 Columbia 20" 93 -11389
400 Free Spirit 20" 93 -11389
401 St BMX Magwheel 18" 93 -11408
402 Galaxy 11 26" 10 Spd 93 -11679
403 Columbia Trail Runner 26" 3 Spd 93 -11792
404 Murray Finesse 26" 10 Spd 93 -11816
405 Galaxy 28" 10 Spd 93 -11924
406 National Delta Star 28" 10 Spd 93 -11932
407 KIA Ranger 24" 10 Spd 93 -11932
408 Randor Contemporary 27" 10 Spd 93 -11987
409 Rallye Wildflower 12" 93 -12173
410 Wards 26" 5 Spd 93 -12252
411 Huffy 20" Dirt Bike 93 -12791
412 General Hustler 20" Dirt Bike 93 -12791
413 Huffy Techtralite 26" 12 Spd 93 -12910
414 Variflex Scooter 12" 93 -12914
415 Huffy Sea Trails 3 Spd 93 -13176
416 Huffy 20" 1 Spd 93 -13340
417 Redline 20" 1 Spd 93 -13360
418 Huffy Pulsar 26" 10 Spd 93 -13424
419 Huffy 24" 10 Spd 03 -13572
420 Magna Great Divide 26" Mountain Bike 93 -13749
421 Murray Discover 26" Mountain Bike 93 -13768
422 Columbia Formula 10 26" 10 Spd 93 -13782
423 Murray 26" 93 -13820
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ITEM # DESCRIPTION CASE #
424 Huffy Omni 10 26" 10 Spd 93 -13903
425 Huffy Omni 10 26" 10 Spd 93 -14033
426 ear F -
14303
426 S ears Free Spirit 26 10 Spd 93
P P
427 Murray 26" 18 Spd 93 -14481
428 Unknown Brand 20" BMX 93 -14518
429 Huffy Roadmaster Scorcher 26" 10 Spd 93 -14589
430 Unkown Brand 20" 93 -14633
431 Huffy 26" 10 Spd 93 -14875
432 Galaxy 26" 10 Spd 93 -15375
433 All Pro 26" 10 Spd 93 -15440
434 Unknown Brand 26" 10 Spd 93 -15595
435 Schwinn Collegiate Sport 26" 10 Spd 93 -15619
436 Galaxy II Precision 26" 10 Spd 93 -15630
437 Galaxy Precision 26" 10 Spd 93 -15630
438 Huffy 20" Dirt Bike 93 -15701
439 Schwinn Stardust 26" 1Spd 93 -15812
440 Galaxy II Precision 10 Spd 93 -15865
441 Bianchi Premio 28" 10 Spd 93 -16003
442 Sears Free Spirit 26 10 Spd 93 -16377
P P
443 Huffy Omni 10 26" 10 Spd 93 -16384
444 Kent Fusion 500 10" 93 -16428
445 Murray Surf Ride 24" 10 Spd 93 -16469
446 Rallye 20" 93 -16634
447 Huffy Omni 26" 10 Spd 93 -16649
448 Columbia Commuter 11 26" 3 Spd 93 -16831
449 Sears Freespirit 26" 93 -16913
450 Huffy Eclipse se 20" BMX 93 -16993
451 Huffy Bay Pointe 26" 3 Spd 93 -17065
452 Huffy Duralight 24" Mountain Bike 93 -17318
453 Huffy Vivid 20" 93 -17401
454 Huffy Performance 20" 93 -17401
455 Murray 10 Spd 93 -17551
456 Seka Mini Mountaineer 24" 93 -18056
457 Free Spirit Frame Only 93 -18422
458 Magna 26" BMX 93 -18656
459 Murray Deluxe Racer 26" 10 Spd 93 -18675
460 Schwinn Collegiate 26" 10 Spd 93 -19815
461 S.F.A. Aquarius Stationary Bike 93 -18777
462 Top Rider 26" 1 Spd 93 -19233
463 Unknown Brand 20" 93 -19734
464 Huffy Metro 20" 93 -19884
465 Sears Free Spirit 26" 10 Spd 93 -19904
466 Huffy Sun Country 26" 3 Spd 94 -00221
467 Huffy Titanem 26" 94 -00398
468 P
Penney 's 26" 1 Spd 94 -00551
469 Diamond Back 20" 94 -00769
470 Randor 20" 94 -00972
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ITEM # DESCRIPTION CASE #
471 Murray 20" 94 -00972
472 Sears 26" 3 Spd 94 -01537
473 Murray Shadow 26" 18 Spd 94 -02232
474 Motron Moped 94 -02392
475 Huffy 20" 1 Spd 93 -14175
476 Redline 20" Boys 1 Spd 93 -14175
477 Bike Carrier N/A
478 Huffy 20" Boys 1 Spd 94 -02719
479 Schwinn 26" 1 Spd 94 -02622
480 20" Dirt Bike 93 -12386
FAN
500 Donaldson Air Cleaner, EPG 110119
501 Homelite Model XL Gas - Powered 7'/4 " Cut -Off Saw (serial #694152)
502 Dominion Auto Warning Light with Blue Lens
503 Deitz Warning Light with Clear Lens, 4 bulbs (211 -WW)
504 Miscellaneous Beacon Lenses (5)
505 Federal Model 14 Amber Warning, Light
506 Box of Miscellaneous Amber Lenses
507 Box of Siren Controls
508 Oxygen /Acetylene Stall Storage Boxes, no bottles (2)
509 3- Groove Pulley with 1 3 /8" Bore, taper lock retension
510 50 -Feet, #10 Gauge Wire (Stranded) Extension Cord
511 Hydreco Hydralic Gear Pump with Pulley
512 Pulley with A -B Groove, 1 " bore
513 Hydralic Pump
514 Greasen Valve Body, 2 sections, return to center both sections
515 Mono -Valve Section, detented both directions
516 Code 3 Light Bar, 4 revolving twin bulbs
517 3- Gallon Pails of Miscellaneous Bolts (3)
518 Box of Miscellaneous Machine Bolts, 5/16 & 3/8, coarse thread
519 42 -Inch Roll -Up Door
520 Target Saw, Model 65, 14" blade
521 Donaldson Air Cleaner, assembly part number EPG 110119
522 Homelite Gas - Powered Saw with 7 1 /4 " Blade
523 Siren Speakers, 58 watt, some with chrome housing (9)
524 Federal Red Twin Sonic Domes (2)
525 Federal 58 Watt Sirens (10)
526 Box with Federal Revolving Lights, red and amber lenses (2)
527 Federal 4 -Bulb revolving Lights with Clearn Domes (4)
528 Argo Tachographs with Charts (10)
529 Oxygen Resusitator
530 Junior Trafficounters (15)
531 Greenley Saw, model #1348 168
532 Marquette AC Welder, 250 AMP, model #95
533 5 -Ton Bearing Press
534 Heavy Duty Tool Boxes for Full -Size Pickup (2)
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ITEM # DESCRIPTION FAN
535 Smith Corona Portable Typewriter
536 IBM Selectric II Typewriter 2785
537 Steel Office Desks (2)
538 Hewlett Packard Think Jet Printer, Model 2225P 11610
539 Secretarial Chairs, Beige (2) 10572/10576
540 Craig Transcriber 2284
541 Hewlett Packard Portable with Battery Pack and Floppy Drive 10858
542 Hewlett Packard Think Jet Printer 10859
543 JDL 850 Printer /Plotter 11555
544 Hewlett Packard Plotter 10297
545 Hewlett Packard 2392A Terminal, broken 11711
546 Hewlett Packard Vectra, parts missing 10867
547 12" Monochrome Display Monitor Model 1280A and Monitor Card
548 Desk -Mount Monitor Arm (2)
549 Texas Instruments TI -5100 Display Calculator
550 Craig Cassette Dictaphone
551 Lanier Regent Dictaphone 10162
553 Nashua Toner for IBM Series III Copiers, Model 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 85 (5)
554 Harris Lanier Transcriber (needs repair) 10371
555 Refrigerators (10)
556 Ranges (12)
557 Clothes Washers (2)
558 Clothes Dryers (2)
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date April 11, 1994
Agenda Item Number
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) SCOTT AIR PACKS
DEPT. APPROVAL:
Karla K. Wickre, Deputy City Clerk
MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION:
V
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
SUNEVIARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached )
An appropriation of $7,600 was approved in the 1994 fire protection budget for the purchase of
• four Scott air packs. The City of Brooklyn Center may purchase these air packs from Clarey's
Safety Equipment through the Minnesota Fire Agencies Purchasing Consortium (contract number
93 -2). The cost of the four air packs with two additional masks will be $7,400.
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION Approval of Resolution Authorizing the
Purchase of Four (4) Scott Air Packs.
Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) SCOTT
AIR PACKS
WHEREAS, an appropriation of $7,600 was approved in the fire protection
budget for four (4) Scott air packs; and
WHEREAS, it is possible for the City of Brooklyn Center to participate in the
Minnesota Fire Agencies Purchasing Consortium (MFAPC)to purchase the four Scott air
packs; and
WHEREAS, the MFAPC awarded contract number 93 -2 to Clarey's Safety
Equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Brooklyn Center that the purchase of four (4) Scott air packs through the Minnesota Fire
Agencies Purchasing Consortium from Clarey's Safety Equipment in the amount of $7,400
is hereby approved.
Date Todd Paulson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deputy 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 Council Meeting Date April 11, 1994
Agenda Item Number
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1)
TRAILER- MOUNTED POTHOLE PATCHER
DEPT. APPROVAL:
Karla K. Wickre, Deputy City Clerk
MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
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SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached )
An appropriation in the amount of $31,740 was approved in the 1994 central garage internal service
fund for the street department to purchase one trailer- mounted pothole patcher. On
March 14, 1994, the City Council approved specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for
one trailer- mounted pothole patcher. Two bids were received on April 6, 1994.
I recommend acceptance of the bid from Mac Queen Equipment Inc. in the amount of $28,346.04.
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION Approval of Resolution Accepting Bid and
Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Trailer- Mounted Pothole Patcher.
•
/I H
Member introduced the following resolution and
40 moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF ONE (1) TRAILER- MOUNTED POTHOLE PATCHER
WHEREAS, an appropriation was approved in the 1994 budget for the
purchase of one (1) trailer- mounted pothole patcher; and
WHEREAS, $31,740 was originally appropriated for the purchase of the
trailer- mounted pothole patcher; and
WHEREAS, two bids were received as follows:
Company Bid
Mac Queen Equipment Inc. $ 28,346.04
Ruffridge- Johnson Equipment Company Inc. 39,156.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Brooklyn Center that the purchase of one (1) trailer - mounted pothole patcher from Mac
Queen Equipment Inc. in the amount of $28,346.04 is hereby aproved.
Date Todd Paulson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deputy 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 Council Meeting Date 4/11194
Agenda Item Number
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
LICENSES
DEPT. APPRO AL:
Sharon Knutson, Deputy City Clerk
MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECONE M[ENDATION:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
SUNEWARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached )
Attached is the list of licenses to be approved by the city council.
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Approve licenses.
Licenses to be approved by the City Council on April 11, 1994:
*GASOLINE SERVICE STATION
Avanti Petroleum dba Total 6830 Brooklyn Blvd. �.
City Clerk
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
Allan Mechanical, Inc. 6020 Culligan Way
Bostrom Sheet Metal Works, Inc. 785 Curfew Street
Centraire, Inc. 7402 Washington Ave. S.
Louis Degidio, Inc. 6501 Cedar Ave. S.
Ditter, Inc. 820 Tower Drive
Excel Air Systems 2075 Prosperity Road
Flare Heating & Air Conditioning 9303 Plymouth Ave. N.
William Forster Corporation 1050 Plastermill Road
Gas Supply, Inc. 2238 Edgewood Ave. S.
Richmond & Sons Electric
dba Golden Valley Heating & A/C 5182 West Broadway
Home Energy Center 14505 21st Ave. N., Suite 222
Pete's Repair, Inc. 8835 Xylon Ave. N.
Rouse Mechanical, Inc. 11348 K -Tel Drive
Royalton Heating & Cooling Co. 4120 85th Ave. N.
E.A.H. Schmidt & Associates, Inc. 3245 Winpark Drive
edgwick Heating & Air Conditioning Co. 8910 Wentworth Ave. S.
Vogt Heating and Air Conditioning 3260 Gorham Avenue
Wenzel Heating and Air Conditioning 1955 Shawnee Road
Yale Inc. 9649 Girard Ave. N. •�� '���`�`�
Building Official
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP
Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth 6121 Brooklyn Blvd.
Brookdale Ford, Inc. 2500 County Road 10 n -
Iten Chevrolet Company 6701 Brooklyn Blvd.
City Clerk
RENTAL DWELLINGS
Initial:
Kenneth and Germaine Pawelk 4201 Lakeside Ave. N. #206
Heinz Pollinger 4207 Lakeside Ave. N. #320
Renewal:
Kingwood Management Brookwood Manor
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The Gaughn Companies Victoria Townhouses
Arthur and Dolores Kvamme 5529 Aldrich Drive North
Dorothy Ostrom- Ringstrom 6025 Brooklyn Blvd.
Gary Olson 3715 69th Ave. N.
Director of
Community Development
TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCTS
Avanti Petroleum dba Total 6830 Brooklyn Blvd.
City Clerk 'Lk
GENERAL APPROVAL:
Sharon Knutson, Deputy City Clerk