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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 05-24 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 MAY 24, 1993 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Todd Paulson at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Todd Paulson, Councilmembers Celia Scott, Dave Rosene, and Kristen Mann. Councilmember Barb Kalligher was excused from this evening's meeting. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, City Engineer Mark Maloney, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, Director of Community Development Brad Hoffman, Personnel Coordinator Geralyn Barone, Police Chief Trevor Hampton, and Council Secretary Nancy Berg. OPENING CEREMONIES A moment of silence was observed. OPEN FORUM Mayor Paulson noted the Council had received no requests to use the open forum 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 Mayor Paulson reported the Ross Perot rally at the Heritage Center on May 21, 1993, was very successful. He stated the press coverage showed the Heritage Center to be the fine facility it is. He recommended staff prepare a resolution of appreciation for the Heritage Center staff and the police department for their fine work on crowd control. Councilmember Rosene seconded Mayor Paulson's praise of the Heritage Center staff and the police department. He supported the resolution of appreciation of staff, poiice..involved,, and fire fighters. He asked the Chief of Police to include anyone he may have forgotf6fl. ' Councilmember Rosene reported the Financial Commission discussed the question of whether to increase the size of its Commission at its last meeting, and the Commission did not feel the need to expand at this time as its work was done as a whole versus the many separate assignments of the Human Rights and Resources Commission. 5/24/93 - 1 - Councilmember Rosene also reported the Council had requested the Financial Commission review and discuss the City's severance policy. He stated the Commission felt since the policy was already adopted by the Council, it did not want to comment. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Paulson inquired if any Councilmembers requested any items be removed from the consent agenda. Councilmember Rosene asked item 12b be removed from the Consent Agenda. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 93 -71 Member Dave Rosene introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 1993 SEALCOATING PROJECT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1993 -06, CONTRACT 1993 -B The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 93 -72 Member Dave Rosene introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR FURNISHING AND INSTALLING PLAYGROUND APPARATUS AT NORTHPORT PARK AND AT FREEWAY PARK, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1993 -14, DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE, CONTRACT 1993 -F The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 93 -73 Member Dave Rosene introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES (ORDER NO. DST 05/24/93) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. 5/24/93 -2- RESOLUTION NO. 93 -74 Member Dave Rosene introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND FOR MANHOLE ADJUSTMENTS ON BROOKLYN BOULEVARD, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 93 -75 Member Dave Rosene introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOINT COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. LICENSES There was a motion by Councilmember Rosene and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the following list of licenses: AMUSEMENT DEVICES - OPERATIONS Brooklyn Center Community Center 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. AMUSEMENT DEVICES - VENDORS B & K Music and Sales 133 Spring Valley Circle MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Brooklyn Air Heating & Air Conditioning 5801 Lyndale Ave. N. Carver Heating & Air Conditioning 109 East 3rd Street Northtown Heating & Cooling 289 89th Lane NE Rapid Heating and Air Conditioning 5514 34th Ave. N. RENTAL DWELLINGS Renewals: Northlyn Apartments 6511 Humbolt Ave. N. Howard and Harriet Owen 5809 Brooklyn Blvd. Douglas and Kathleen Williams 1507 Drew Ave. N. LeRay and Keith Moriensen 4110 Lakebreeze Ave. N. John and Elizabeth Hass 4201 Lakeside Ave. N. #306 Outreach Group Homes, Inc. 507 69th Ave. N. 5/24/93 - 3 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES APRIL 5. 1993 - SPECIAL WORK SESSION There was a motion by Councilmember Rosene and seconded by Councilmember Mann to approve the minutes of April 5, 1993, special work session as printed. Vote on the motion: three ayes, one abstain. Councilmember Scott abstained. The motion passed. MAY 3. 1993 - SPECIAL WORK SESSION There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to approve the minutes of May 3, 1993, special work session as printed. The motion passed unanimously. MAY 10. 1993 - REGULAR SESSION There was a motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the minutes of May 10, 1993, regular session as printed. The motion passed unanimously. Y PRESENTATION The City Manager introduced Hennepin County Commissioner Mike Opat. Mayor Paulson welcomed Commissioner Opat. Councilmember Rosene commented this was the fifth time Commissioner Opat had stopped in at a Brooklyn Center City Council meeting. Commissioner Opat agreed the Ross oss Perot event had been a great success and was very w P g g ry ell handled by Brooklyn Center employees. He reviewed for the Council the current road construction by Hennepin County. He reported there is overlay work on County Road 30, and County Road 10 west of Hwy. 169 is being widened from two to four lanes. Commissioner Opat reported the Hennepin County Commission was still in the process of appointing a new County Administrator, but the field had been narrowed considerably. Commissioner Opat explained he was currently involved with the plans for a new jail. He stated the County had been ready to construct on the old Armory block, but the Supreme Court had decided this was not the right site for a jail so the County was searching for a new site. ' Commissioner Opat also reported he was looking into the Detoxification program. He explained the County was looking or a new way to handle the problem of people who were g Y P P P habitually under the influence of alcohol. Commissioner Opat thanked the Council for the opportunity to come before them. He asked anyone who had questions or concerns to call him at 348 -7881. 5/24/93 -4- Mayor Paulson thanked Commissioner Opat and asked his assurance the County dispatch service would provide the level of service the City had come to expect. Commissioner Opat explained the state of the art technology at the County dispatch was one a City could not afford alone. Councilmember Rosene explained some of the police officers were concerned the service would be too large, and they were more comfortable with the smaller, in -house system. He asked Commissioner Opat to assure the police department the service would adequately handle the City of Brooklyn Center. Commissioner Opat agreed to investigate the service and report to Chief Hampton. Councilmember Rosene asked if anyone could visit the Hennepin County jail. Commissioner Opat asked anyone wanting to visit the jail contact him and he would arrange a tour. Mayor Paulson explained the City was working on redevelopment of Brooklyn Boulevard, and he asked the County cooperate on the County roads affected by this redevelopment. Commissioner Opat stated he knew of the study and asked how far it was into the planning process. The Director of Public Works reported City staff had been working with the Hennepin County Department of Transportation staff regarding the Brooklyn Boulevard redevelopment. He further reported the City had received a great deal of cooperation from Hennepin County. He also reported Hennepin County staff and the City were planning to apply for ISTEA funding in 1995. Commissioner Opat stated he would be more than happy to try to move the project along. Mayor Paulson again thanked Commissioner Opat for addressing the Council. PROCLAMATION The City Manager explained the State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources, had requested Brooklyn Center proclaim June as Mississippi River Cleanup Month. Member Dave Rosene introduced the following proclamation and moved its adoption: PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE AS MISSISSIPPI RIVER CLEANUP MONTH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing proclamation was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. t ORDINANCE The City Manager introduced An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19 of the City Ordinances Regarding Unlawful Activity of Minors under the Age of 16 Years and Unlawful Activity of Minors under the Age of 18 Years and of the Age of 16 Years and Over. He indicated this ordinance amendment is offered tonight for a first reading. 5/24/93 -5 - The City Manager explained at the Town Meetings on Crime and Safety it was suggested the City place more emphasis on enforcement of the City curfew. He further explained many officers agreed, but stated the current curfew hours were unrealistic. Chief Hampton agreed one issue at the Town Meetings was for the police department to enforce curfew. He explained Brooklyn Center's policy had not been updated in some time, and he recommended the City follow the same curfew hours as the City of Minneapolis. Councilmember Rosene agreed with the revision of the curfew hours and asked the police department to place more emphasis on enforcement. Councilmember Scott asked if a copy of the Ordinance would be provided to the high schools before school was out for the summer. Chief Hampton answered the Ordinance would be sent out in 30 days after approval, and there would be a 30 -day grace period before enforcement. Councilmember Rosene reiterated the necessity of sending notification to the schools before the summer break. Chief Hampton agreed this could be accomplished. Mayor Paulson asked if the weekend hours referred to Friday and Saturday, or Saturday and Sunday. Chief Hampton said the weekend hours were Saturday and Sunday as defined in the present Ordinance. He recommended it be changed to read weekend hours being Friday and Saturday evenings. The City Manager agreed to change the language in the Ordinance to refer to Friday and Saturday as weekend nights. There was a motion by Councilmember Rosene and seconded by Councilmember Scott to grant first reading to An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19 of the City Ordinances Regarding Unlawful Activity of Minors under the Age of 16 Years and Unlawful Activity of Minors under the Age of 18 Years and of the Age of 16 Years and Over, with weekend evenings being defined as Friday and Saturday. The motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEMS RECOMMENDATION FROM HUMAN RIGHTS AND RESOURCES COMMISSION TO INCREASE ITS MEMBERSHIP FROM SEVEN TO NINE The City Manager explained the Brooklyn Center Human Rights and Resource4 Coromiiss ion was recommending to the City Council its membership size be increased from seven to nine members. He further explained this would provide an opportunity to increase the diversity on the commission at a time of changing community demographics. Councilmember Scott stated because the City had received so many commission applications, she hoped the Council would be able to provide gender and geographic balance to the Human Rights and Resources Commission. 5/24/93 - 6 - Councilmember Rosene agreed the Council was looking for general and cultural diversity. He reported Ms. Maddox, a recent appointee to the Commission, was becoming a fine commission member. Councilmember Mann stated she was concerned the Commission might have a problem meeting a quorum, but she felt it was appropriate to increase the size of this commission. RESOLUTION NO. 93 -76 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BROOKLYN CENTER HUMAN RIGHTS AND RESOURCES COMMISSION'S ENABLING RESOLUTIONS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene. The City Manager asked the Council how they wanted the selection to be handled -- either by opening it up again to the public or by using the applications on file. Mayor Paulson requested staff publish the notice in the newspapers. Councilmember Scott asked if the residents who had already applied would need to reapply. Mayor Paulson stated the ones who had already applied would still be considered. Councilmember Rosene asked staff to contact the residents with applications on file to see if they wanted to use the application on file or if they wanted to submit a new one. The motion passed unanimously. DUDS 'N SUDS The City Manager presented the request by Duds 'N Suds for Council to consider an amendment to Brooklyn Center Ordinance 23 -2109. He explained it was Duds 'N Suds' proposal the ordinance be amended to allow amusement devises within 150 feet of residential property provided: 1. The facility as afull -time attendant it f ili i ublic• while the ac s open to the tY h' P P 2. The number of units would be limited to by Ordinance; and 3. Use of the amusement devices would be limited to patrons of the laundry facility only. _ The City Manager explained Duds 'N Suds would have a full -time attendant while the facility was open; they were suggesting only two devices; and the machines would be operated on coins purchased from the attendant to assure the machine use was limited only to individuals using the laundry facility. 5/24/93 -7- Councilmember Scott stated she had received calls from two residents who were very happy with the facility but were dismayed with the possible addition of amusement devices. She also complimented Duds 'N Suds on their nice facility and explained some of the patrons did not want any added noise. Mike Dimond of Cardinal Development addressed the Council as a representative of Duds N Suds. He assured h t o nil i m Cou c with a limited number of devices there would be little noise. He thanked Councilmember Scott for her comments and stated he would ass along g her concern to the owners. Mr. Dimond provided the Council with brochures explaining the Duds 'N Suds facilities. Councilmember Rosene stated his first reaction to the request was negative. He explained his concern was with the neighbors who live in the Humboldt Square area because of their limited means. He continued to explain he felt this would put added pressure on parents to provide quarters to their kids while at the facility. He reiterated the need to assure the users of the vending machines were patrons of the facility. Mr. Dimond responded Duds 'N Suds was very concerned its image remain as a clean, wholesome laundromat. He explained the Duds 'N Suds management was very well trained to maintain this image. He informed Councilmember Rosene the facilities also provide free - of- charge entertainment for the children such as the big- screen T.V. and a wide assortment of toys. Mayor Paulson asked what was considered an amusement device. The City Manager answered it was not just a television by itself. He further explained the Ordinance defined an amusement device as a game requiring some degree of skill to play. Councilmember Rosene stated he was still concerned and recommended allowing the amusement devices as a pilot project for one year and if there were no problems it would stand automatically renewed. The City Attorney explained this could be accomplished by making it a conditional -use or special use permit which would be revoked if it became a public nuisance. The City Manager asked if it would be possible to sunset the amendment to last only a specified amount of time. The City Attorney answered the Council could direct the amendment to be temporary. Councilmember Scott stated it was hard to prove a public nuisance. She also stated she was not fond of amusement devices. She explained she would not o to a laundry because of p g rY amusement devices; she would go because of the cleanliness of the facility. -She further explained she did not feel amusement devices would-create a better laundromat. ' Councilmember Mann stated she too had been leery of this amendment but was willing to go with some sort of temporary trial. Mr. Dimond stated Duds 'N Suds would be happy to work with staff and the City Attorney to develop a compromise. 5/24/93 -8 - Councilmember Rosene pointed out Duds 'N Suds was willing to use tokens for these machines rather than quarters and this was a step in the right direction. Mayor Paulson stated he shared a lot of the same concerns as the other Councilmembers, but he had not been to the facility. He further stated the Council needed to look at whether the addition of the amusement devices would help the community and the City. He suggested staff work with Duds 'N Suds to possibly try one machine. He asked if Duds 'N Suds would be willing to cooperate with the City with some other youth activities in the area. Mr. Dimond answered Duds 'N Suds would be very willing to work with the staff. There was a motion by Councilmember Rosene and seconded by Councilmember Mann to direct staff to develop with Mr. Dimond a mutually acceptable compromise and bring back to the Council for consideration. The City Attorney asked for more direction from the Council to assure the facility did not become a hang -out. The City Manager asked if the Council was interested in a trial period. The City Attorney explained it would be difficult to give a privilege to this applicant that was not available to another similar applicant. He agreed it would be possible if the City receives written consent from the applicant and if Council provides similarly situated applicants be allowed the same opportunity. The City Manager agreed staff would develop a compromise and provide to Council at the second meeting in June. Mayor Paulson asked what the limitations would be and what the changes to the Ordinance would be. The City Attorney said he would not be certain until he reviewed the Ordinance further. His preliminary thoughts were the 150 foot limitation would stay and a new category of situations would be added with a set of criteria that would have to be met. Mayor Paulson asked Mr. Dimond if he would discuss youth activities with staff. Mr. Dimond answered affirmatively. The motion passed unanimously. STATUS REPORT REGARDING 69TH AVENUE NORTH IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1990 -10 The City Manager presented the status report of the 69th Avenue North Improvement Project. The City Engineer explained there were three phases to the 69th Avenug North Improvement Project: Phase I - Palmer Lake Basin Soil Corrections Phase II - Reconstruction between Brooklyn Boulevard and West Palmer Lake Drive Phase III - 69th Avenue North 5/24/93 -9- The City Manager introduced a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Directing Advertisement for Bids for Reconstruction of 69th Avenue North, Phase III, Improvement Project No. 1990 -10 (Roadway Construction for West Palmer Lake Drive to Shingle Creek Parkway), Contract 1993 -D. RESOLUTION NO. 93 -77 Member Dave Rosene introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF 69TH AVENUE NORTH, PHASE III, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1990 -10 (ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION FOR WEST PALMER LAKE DRIVE TO SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY), CONTRACT 1993 -D The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager introduced a Resolution Accepting Proposal for Geotechnical Engineering Services and Instrumentation Relating to 69th Avenue North, Phase III, Improvement Project No. 1990 -10. RESOLUTION NO. 93 -78 Member Dave Rosene introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AND INSTRUMENTATION RELATING TO 69TH AVENUE NORTH, PHASE III, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1990 -10 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kristen Mann. Councilmember Scott asked how long a period of time for the instrumentation. The City Engineer answered five years. Councilmember Rosene asked if there would be road limits through the wetland area. The City Engineer answered the Palmer Lake basin was the same as the rest of the roadway with a 10 -ton design which was the current standard. The motion passed unanimously. y TWIN LAKES TRAIL PLAN - STATUS REPORT �' The City Manager presented the status report on the Twin Lakes trail plan. He explained a Twin Lakes Task Force, consisting of representatives from Brooklyn Center, Crystal, and Robbinsdale, had met to discuss and develop plans for the development of a trail system servicing the Twin Lakes area and providing pedestrian and bicycle trails between the three cities. 5/24/93 - 10- The Director of Public Works used overhead slides to illustrate the proposed Twin Lakes trail plan. He also reviewed the preliminary cost estimate and explained the task force would be meeting June 3 to consider the issue of cost - sharing between the three cities. He reviewed the possible cost - sharing approach: 1. Each City would pay its share of the basic trail system within its own boundaries; and 2. Major system features, such as land purchases, RR crossing, and bridges, would be split evenly between all cities. The Director of Public Works also noted at its meeting on June 3, the task force will be considering proposal from Westwood Professional Services to prepare applications f g P P p p r o IT SEA funding and for LCMR/LAWCON funding. The costs for preparing those g P P g applications will be shared equally between the three cities. Councilmember Rosene accepted the report with thanks and recommended staff o ahead P P g with the applications for appropriate funding. STATUS REPORT REGARDING PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SOUTHWESTERLY QUADRANT OF THE I- 694BROOKLYN BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE The City Manager presented the status report regarding proposed improvements in the Southwesterly ste Quadrant of the 1-694/Brooklyn B e. Y Boulevard interchange. g The Director of Public Works used overhead slides to illustrate three alternatives. He explained the Park and Recreation Commission had unanimously recommended approval of Alternative Plan 3. He also reviewed the estimated expenses and funding sources. Councilmember Scott stated staff and the Council had gone as far as they could and it was now time to hold the public hearing. The City Manager introduced a Resolution Calling for Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Storm Waste Pond, Park and Ride Facility and Park Development in the Southwesterly Quadrant of the I- 694Brooklyn Boulevard. RESOLUTION NO. 93 -79 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:,- ",4 0 ? RESOLUTION CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED STORM WASTE POND, PARK AND RIDE FACILITY AND PARK DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOUTHWESTERLY QUADRANT OF THE I- 694BROOKLYN BOULEVARD The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene. 5/24/93 Bill Williams, 4018 65th Avenue, stated his property would be involved in the 3rd alternative. He asked what the time schedule for the project would be. The City Manager answered the recommendation to the City Council was to schedule a public hearing for June 28, 1993. He continued to explain staff would be working with the MTC for approval. He stated staff wanted to move forward as soon as possible with early fall as the target starting date. Mr. Williams asked who would be providing the fencing in Alternative 2. The City Manager answered it could be a masonry wall provided by the MTC. The Director of Public Works explained based on preliminary plans for Alternative 2 there would be a buffer of landscaping with trees. He also explained the City had the necessary approvals to build the pond. Mr. Williams informed Council the Director of Public Works was doing a very good job. Councilmember Rosene asked Mr. Williams which alternative he favored as an affected resident. Mr. Williams explained he had lived in his home for 30 years, and he felt Alternative 3 was the best use of the property. Councilmember Rosene suggested if Mr. Williams did need to move, he should consider remaining in Brooklyn Center. Mr. Williams answered he was thinking about maybe Arizona. The motion passed unanimously. RECESS The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 9 p.m. and reconvened at 9:13 p.m. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 19 ALLOWING TOW TRUCKS TO BE PARKED IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS The City Manager explained Mr. Robert Wilson, attorney for Dennis and Gloria Cardinal, was unable to attend the meeting and had requested the matter be tabled until the June 14, 1993, City Council Agenda. There was a motion by Councilmember Rosene and seconded by Councilmember Scott to defer item 11f, Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 19 Allowing Tow Trucks to be Parked in Residential Areas, until the June 14, 1993, City Council meeting. Councilmember Mann asked why Council was considering this issue when the City was presently involved in litigation with the Cardinals. She recommended tabling this matter_ until the lawsuit was resolved. The motion passed unanimously. 5/24/93 -12- AUTHORIZATION FOR SUMMER INTERN The City Manager explained as part of the Financial Commission's responsibilities, the Council had asked it to look into the supervisory and staffing levels of Brooklyn: Center's organization as compared with other cities and to review the organizational structure and evaluate it for future needs. He further explained City staff had indicated the need for additional staff assistance to complete this project. He continued to state the Financial Commission had recommended City Council approve a staff request for a summer intern position to accomplish this project. Councilmember Rosene agreed a summer intern would be of great assistance to the Financial Commission. Mayor Paulson asked where staff would be looking for an intern. The City Manager answered the University of Minnesota, Mankato State, and Hamline University. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to authorize the creation of the intern osition as per the recommendation of the Financial p p Commission and authorize financing it out of regular salaries section of the finance . department's 1993 budget. The motion asked unanimous) p g P Y LEGISLATIVE UPDATE The City Manager presented the legislative update. He stated he was not sure what would happen at the Special Session, and basically everything was on hold. The City Manager presented a- Resolution Establishing Project, Approving Plans and Specifications, Directing Advertisement for Bids and Appropriating Funds for Brooklyn Boulevard Sidewalk Repairs (Improvement Project No. 1993 -08), ADA Trail Improvements (Improvement Project No. 1993 -09), Replacement of Defective Sidewalks in Miscellaneous Locations (Improvement Project No. 1993 -10), Expansion of Parking Lot in South Palmer Lake Parking Lot (Improvement Project No. 1993 -11), Repair of Freeway Blvd. (Improvement Project No. 1993 -12), and Reconstruction of Apparatus Area in Northport Park (Improvement Project No. 1993 -13), Contract 1993 -E. Councilmember Rosene reminded Mayor Paulson at past City Council meetings he had read the consent agenda items, and he recommended Mayor Paulson continue this practice. He asked why there was a need to expand the South Palmer Lake parking lot. The City Manager explained there was not enough parking on the weekends because the area had become very popular. 5/24/93 -13 - RESOLUTION NO. 93 -80 Member Dave Rosene introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROJECT, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR BROOKLYN BOULEVARD SIDEWALK REPAIRS (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1993 -08), ADA TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1993 -09), REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE SIDEWALKS IN MISCELLANEOUS LOCATIONS (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1993 -10), EXPANSION OF PARKING LOT IN SOUTH PALMER LAKE PARKING LOT (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1993 -11), REPAIR OF FREEWAY BOULEVARD (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1993-12), AND RECONSTRUCTION OF APPARATUS AREA IN NORTHPORT PARK (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1993 -13), CONTRACT 1993 -E The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Paulson read for the audience the rest of the consent agenda items. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Mann to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Deputy City Clerk Todd Paulson, Mayor Recorded and transcribed by: Nancy Berg Timesaver Off Site Secretarial t 5/24/93 - 14 - I