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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 02-27 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 27, 1995 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Barb Kalligher, Debra Hilstrom, and Kathleen Carmody. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public <Services Diane Spector, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary Barbara Collman. Councilmember Kristen Mann was excused from tonight's meeting. OPENING CEREMONIES A moment of silence was observed. COUNCIL REPORTS The City Manager announced the addition to the EDA agenda of a Resolution Accepting Quote and Authorizing the Purchase of Chairs and Dollies for the Earle Brown Heritage Center. The item was added to the EDA agenda as Item No. 4b. PRESENTATION State Representative Phil Carruthers spoke to the Council regarding the current legislative session. He mentioned two issues which are being discussed in the area of budget. The state budget is tight and there are proposed cuts in local aid such as the Homestead and Agricultural Credit Aid. He noted the contributing factors to the problem. The proposed budget cut is in the amount of $264,000 over the next two years. Efforts are being made to reduce the impact to cities by holding most of the cut to the 1996 year since budgets have already been set. He also explained the adjustments proposed to affect block grants. In response to questions from the Council, Representative Carruthers stated the extent and amounts of budget cuts should be known by about the end of April. He expressed frustration that cuts are being discussed at a point when city budgets have already been set. 2/27/95 - 1 - He believes it is important to let the Council know what is proposed now so it will be better prepared. Mayor Kragness agreed a change now would be difficult to handle. Representative Carruthers noted he would like to have a good working relationship with the City. He distributed a directory of House members and indicated he welcomes calls and letters from constituents. Mayor Kragness expressed appreciation to Representative Carruthers for his report and the efforts of the tax committee. _ APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Kragness inquired if any Councilmember requested any items be removed from the consent agenda. Councilmember Kalligher requested Items 9a (1) and 9a (2) be removed from tonight's agenda due to the absence of Councilmember Mann. Councilmember Hilstrom asked that Item 6a (1) be removed from the consent agenda and it was moved to Item 9h. There was a motion by Councilmember Kalligher and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the February 27, 1995, agenda and consent agenda as printed and as amended. The motion passed unanimously. PROCLAMATION Member Barb Kalligher introduced the following proclamation and moved its adoption: PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 5 THROUGH 12, 1995, AS VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK The motion for the adoption of the foregoing proclamation was duly seconded by member Debra Hilstrom, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 95 -56 Member Barb Kalligher introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ALUMINUM STREET SIGNS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Debra Hilstrom, and the motion passed unanimously. 2/27/95 -2- i RESOLUTION NO. 95 -57 Member Barb Kalligher introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) FIBERGLASS BODY FOR SIGN TRUCK The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Debra Hilstrom, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -58 Member Barb Kalligher introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) DISC -TYPE BRUSH CHIPPER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded b member P g g Y Y Debra Hilstrom, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -59 Member Barb Kalligher introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) GOLF COURSE FAIRWAY MOWER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Debra Hilstrom, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -60 Member Barb Kalligher introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SECURITY CAMERAS FOR THE LIQUOR STORES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Debra Hilstrom, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -61 Member Barb Kalligher introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR AN APPLICATION TO THE HENNEPIN HOUSING CONSORTIUM HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM BY MR. GEORGE VAN VLIET FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE BROOKDALE TEN APARTMENTS 2/27/95 -3- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly s econded by member Debra Hilstrom, and the motion passed unanimously. LICENSES There was a motion by Councilmember Kalligher and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve a License to Utilize Explosives Permits for the Howe Company. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Councilmember Kalligher and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve the following list of licenses: AMUSEMENT DEVICES - OPERATOR Rookies Bar 1501 Freeway Blvd. AMUSEMENT DEVICES - VENDOR Marcus Vending, Inc. 1945 Lochaven Place MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Albers Sheetmetal & Ventilating, Inc. 200 W. Plato Blvd. RENTAL DWELLINGS Initial: Jon R. Veard The Pines Apartments Kim La Corporation 3601 47th Ave. N. Renewal: Vinh and Ha Ly 6007 Brooklyn Blvd. M.B.L. Investment Co. 3613 47th Ave. N. Michael Boyle /Donald Wilson 3713 47th Ave. N. Lucille Hanggi 3725 47th Ave. N. TAXICAB Town Taxi 2500 Washington Ave. N. The motion passed unanimously. OPEN FORUM Mayor Kragness noted the Council had received no requests to use the open forum session this evening. She inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council. There being none, she continued with the regular agenda items. 2/27/95 -4- i PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS The City Manager introduced Planning Commission Application No. 95002 submitted by Joy Anderson. It is a request for a special use permit to operate a wholesale greenhouse business as a home occupation. The Planning and Zoning Specialist reviewed the Planning Commission's report. In addition, he noted a building permit is not required. One concern was the number of accessory buildings on the site. The applicant has decided to remove two existing buildings in order to be in compliance with the policy of two buildings. Another concern was types of vehicles accessing the property. For the time being, it is expected the business will meet the ordinance. In response to the notice sent to neighbors, one call was received. The call concerned a legal compost pile on the property. The applicant has agreed to move the pile to another location on the property. There was a motion by Councilmember Kalligher and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to approve Planning Commission Application No. 95002 submitted by Joy Anderson subject to the following conditions: 1. The special use permit is granted only for a wholesale greenhouse operation. The use may not be altered or expanded in any way beyond that which is comprehended under this application without first securing an amendment to this special use permit. 2. No retail sales of greenhouse products may be conducted from the property. 3. The special use permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. Any violation thereof may be grounds for revocation. 4. Vehicle parking on the property shall be in compliance with Section 19 -103, Subdivision 12 of the city ordinances. The motion passed unanimously. f COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS There was a motion by Councilmember Kalligher and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to table this item until the next meeting of the Council. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Kragness announced three openings on two commissions and urged citizens to call for applications. DISCUSSION OF MODIFICATION OF ADULT ESTABLISHMENT ORDINANCES The City Manager indicated there is a potential need to upgrade the ordinances due to new developments in legislation. 2/27/95 -5- RESOLUTION NO. 95 -62 Member Debra Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PLACING A MORATORIUM ON THE SITING OF ADULT ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN ANY ZONING DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER; AND DIRECTING A STUDY TO BE CONDUCTED The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 95 -01 Member Barb Kalligher introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE PLACING A MORATORIUM ON THE SITING OF ADULT ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN ANY ZONING DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER; AND DIRECTING A STUDY TO BE CONDUCTED The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Debra Hilstrom, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented An Ordinance Placing a Moratorium on the Siting of Adult Establishments Within Any Zoning District of the City of Brooklyn Center; and Directing a Study to be Conducted. There was a motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Kalligher to approve first reading of An Ordinance Placing a Moratorium on the Siting of Adult Establishments Within Any Zoning District of the City of Brooklyn Center; and Directing a Study to be Conducted. The motion passed unanimously. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS The Director of Public Services reviewed major points of the Engineer's Feasibility Report regarding the Woodbine Neighborhood project. She also discussed costs and assessments. The Director of Public Services indicated there would be an assessment of $1,700 per property for street improvements, with owners of corner properties having a choice for which project to be assessed. The assessment on Noble Avenue, which is being overlaid rather than reconstructed, is proposed to be $500 per property. The Noble Avenue project in the early 1970's carried an assessment of $1,600, which is approximately equal by comparison. The storm sewer assessment will be $715. The assessments are deemed by City Staff to be fair and comparable to other projects. Councilmember Kalligher asked whether funding will be available for residents under the g g Assessment Stabilization Program. The Director of Public Services said the program remains in effect, funded by local State Aid Funds. 2/27/95 -6- Councilmember Hilstrom inquired as to whether low income residents of Noble Avenue will be eligible for the Assessment Stabilization Program when the assessment cost is low. The Director of Public Services said she assumed they would unless the Council determined otherwise. The Director of Public Services specifically pointed out areas of the report which address earlier questions by the Council. She commented residents consider the city to already be developed and do not expect additional utilities to be needed, but several areas of Brooklyn Center do not have storm sewers. The public hearing for the project will be held on March 27, 1995. A neighborhood informational meeting will be held March 8, 1995, at 6:30 p.m. at Palmer Lake School. If a follow -up meeting is necessary, it will be held on March 15, 1995, at Willow Lane School. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -63 Member Barb Kalligher introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RECEIVING ENGINEER'S FEASIBILITY REPORT, PROVIDINGFOR HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1995 -07, 08, AND 09, WOODBINE NEIGHBORHOOD STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, AND DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS, 1995 -07 AND 08, WOODBINE NEIGHBORHOOD STREET AND STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody, and the motion passed unanimously. The Director of Public Services discussed proposed assessments on the Humboldt Avenue improvement project. She noted that the Council had previously found that the loss of parking cancelled out any increase in value due to the improvements, thus no assessments are proposed for single - family residential. However, assessments are proposed for multi - family and commercial properties. The rate of assessment is $.21 per square foot for the first 200 feet of depth. The Director of Public Services stated there is an estimated cost of $140,000 for the process of undergrounding the overhead utilities. The amount would come from the local State Aid account and is already included in the $552,000 total estimated cost figure. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -64 Member Barb Kalligher introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1994 -05 AND 06, HUMBOLDT AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS, 69TH TO 73RD AVENUE, DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND PROVIDING FOR A 2/27/95 -7- PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1994 -05 HUMBOLDT AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Debra Hilstrom, and the motion passed unanimously. STAFF REPORT REGARDING POSSIBLE MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET SYSTEM REVISIONS The City Manager explained there had been discussion regarding a revision being made in order to obtain a continuous State Aid designation. The Director of Public Services described the process for obtaining a revision. First, the City would make a request to State Aid. A State Aid engineer would evaluate the request for conformity. Once approved by State Aid, the Council would then request the change by resolution. The Director of Public Services outlined the advantages and disadvantages to making the change in the State Aid system. Such a change would make State Aid funding available for the reconstruction of 73rd Avenue. It would also fill in a gap in the coverage of the road. However, the change would result in the necessity of any reconstruction project meeting State Aid standards. Current plans do meet those standards. There was a motion by Councilmember Kalligher and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom to direct Staff to proceed with the initial step of revising the State Aid system in Brooklyn Center: The motion passed unanimously. The Director of Public Services commented Staff will report back to the Council when notice is received regarding the engineer's study. She suggested this might be completed in approximately two months, as the entire process must be completed by June 30, 1995. DISCUSSION OF DEVELOPMENT OF A PROCESS FOR A COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT BOND ISSUE The City Manager explained three actions Staff requires in order to proceed with development of a bond issue. It is necessary to publish a Request for Proposals (RFP) for architectural services in order to have accurate construction cost estimates. Questions need to be drafted for a community opinion poll. Task force members need to be obtained through advertisements for same, and the new task force needs permission to draft a resolution. Each of the three actions are preliminary processes. Any further approvals on the architectural services, the opinion survey, and the task force will be brought to the Council on March 27, 1995. There was motion b Councilmember Kalli her and seconded b Councilmember a o Y g Y Carmody to authorize Staff to prepare an RFP for architectural services, develop draft survey questions, and advertise for members of the Community Improvement Task Force. The motion passed unanimously. 2/27/95 -8- i The Director of Public Services asked the Council whether it agreed with the draft statements of scope and purpose for the task force. Mayor Kragness stated the Council's agreement and read the language for the television- viewing audience. The language is as follows: The scope of activity of this Task Force shall consist of advising the City Council regarding matters relevant to proposed government building, park, and recreation capital improvements. The general purpose of this Task Force shall be to review capital improvement needs; evaluate taxpayer attitudes and opinions regarding improvements; evaluate financing options regarding such improvements; prioritize improvements; and make recommendations regarding the scope of improvements to be considered, preferred financing methods, and priorities for implementation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FEBRUARY 13. 1995 - REGULAR SESSION Councilmember Hilstrom noted there was an incorrect statement on page five of the minutes in reference to comments by Julie Barry. The City Manager recommended the following replacement wording: "...handout. The Council's involvement in this program is an urgent matter." There was a motion by Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve the minutes of the February 13, 1995, regular session as printed and amended. The motion passed. Councilmember Kalligher abstained. OTHER BUSINESS Donn Escher, Chair of the Financial Commission, addressed the Council as a private citizen. In reference to the earlier comments by State Representative Carruthers, Mr. Escher expressed concern regarding the State's financial condition and the City's response to funding cuts. He suggested the Council quickly adopt a conservative approach to financial expenditures. He urged caution in City budget expenditures and commented it will be easier to make up a deficit in funding over a period of ten months than it would over a period of six months. Mayor Kragness agreed with Mr. Escher's comments. Councilmember Kalligher suggested there be a joint meeting of the Council and the Financial Commission to review the prioritization process. The City Manager said a joint meeting could be planned. He noted it is necessary to determine the extent of the emergency, and Staff needs to offer suggestions to the Financial Commission. 2/27/95 -9- Mr. Escher stated State Representative Carruthers will be attending a meeting of the Financial Commission. He recommended the chairs or representatives of each of the other City commissions participate in the meeting, as well. Mayor Kragness agreed. The City Manager indicated he would schedule a meeting. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Kalligher and seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Deputy City Clerk Mayor Recorded and transcribed by: Barbara Collman TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial 2/27/95 - 10-