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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 08-23 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 AUGUST 23, 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 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Todd Paulson, Councilmembers Celia Scott, Dave Rosene, and Kristen Mann. Councilmember Barb Kalligher was excused from tonight's meeting. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Finance Director Charlie Hansen, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, Director of Community Development Brad Hoffman, and Council Secretary Kathy Stratton. OPENING CEREMONIES Mr. Jim McCluskey offered the invocation. 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 Councilmember Mann took this opportunity to declare her rejection of Resolution No. 93 -126 titled "Declaring Disapproval of the Remarks of a Councilmember" passed by the Council on August 9, 1993, on the basis its passage suppressed her right of free speech and due process. She pointed out, in reference to her remarks at the June 28, 1993, Council meeting, that she was quoting from a public record, a court transcript, and violated no part of Resolution No. 93 -06. She urged the Council to rescind Resolution No. 93 -126 so as not to establish a precedent and added her belief that the public should be made aware of the resolution. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Paulson inquired if any Councilmember requested any items be removed from the consent agenda. There was no such request. 8/23/93 - 1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES AUGUST 9, 1993 - REGULAR SESSION There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to approve the minutes of August 9 1993 regular session as printed. The motion passed PP g g P P unanimously. Y PROCLAMATION Member Celia Scott introduced the following proclamation and moved its adoption: PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 17, 1993, AS CITIZENSHIP DAY AND SEPTEMBER 17 THROUGH 23, 1993, AS CONSTITUTION WEEK The motion for the adoption of the foregoing proclamation was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 93 -127 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL STORAGE CABINETS FOR USE AT CITY GARAGE, AND AMENDING THE 1993 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS THEREFORE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 93 -128 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF EARLE BROWN NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS, BROOKLYN CENTER CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, AND CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR WORK ON THE 1993 METRO PAINT- A -THON The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. 8/23/93 -2- RESOLUTION NO. 93 -129 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES (ORDER NO. DST 08/23/93) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. LICENSES There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to approve the following list of licenses: AMUSEMENT DEVICES - VENDOR D.V.M. Inc dba Dahlco 296 North Pascal GARBAGE AND REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLES Midwest Grease Buyers, Inc. P.O. Box 26 Nash and Sons Hauling 2301 93rd Way MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Ace Mechanical Services, Inc. 5217 190th Lane Minnesota Heating & A/C 10701 93rd Ave. N., Suite B. O'Brien Sheetmetal 144 Glenwood Avenue Residential Heating & Air, Inc. 19000 Easton Road RENTAL DWELLINGS Keith Nordby 5960 Brooklyn Blvd. George Shimshock 5900 Colfax Ave. N. Dale Wegner 5935 Dupont Ave. N. David Wagtskjold 6845 Willow Lane George McMullen 2401 -03 54th Ave. N. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - CONTINUED AUGUST 2, 1993 - REGULAR SESSION There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Mann to approve the minutes of August 2, 1993, regular session as printed. The motion passed unanimously with Councilmember Rosene abstaining from voting. 8/23/93 -3- ORDINANCES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 34 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING MULTI - FAMILY SIGNS The City Manager presented An Ordinance Amending Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances Regarding Multi- Family Signs. He stated this ordinance amendment is offered tonight for first reading. There was a motion made by Councilmember Rosene and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve first reading of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances Regarding Multi - Family Signs. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Paulson addressed the issue of aesthetics on signage and asked what the Council can do to make signs more pleasing. The City Manager answered there should be a standard, and the Planning Commission could be requested make a recommendation. Councilmember Scott suggested other cities with similar situations be contacted by City staff. The Director of Community Development stated it is currently the charge of the Planning Commission to look into setting standards on signage. The City Manager added research on signage is included in the Brooklyn Boulevard Study. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 27 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING ON- STREET SOLICITING AND VENDING BY CATERING FOOD VEHICLES The City Manager presented An Ordinance Amending Chapter 27 of the City Ordinances Regarding On- Street Soliciting and Vending by Catering Food Vehicles. He stated this ordinance was first read on July 26, 1993, was published in the City's official newspaper on August 4, 1993, and is offered tonight for a public hearing and second reading. Mayor Paulson opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on An Ordinance Amending Chapter 27 of the City Ordinances Regarding On- Street Soliciting and Vending b Catering Food Vehicles n a present who wished y g o at 7:13 .m. He inquired if there was anyone P q to address the Council. No one appeared to do so. There was a motion by Councilmember Rosene and seconded by Councilmember Scott to close the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. i 8/23/93 - 4 - ORDINANCE NO. 93 -07 Member Celia Scott introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 27 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING ON- STREET SOLICITING AND VENDING BY CATERING FOOD VEHICLES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEM 1994 PRELIMINARY LEVY AND BUDGET The City Manager presented the 1994 Preliminary Budget and Property Tax Levy Report and indicated new information has been received on fiscal disparities which will reduce property tax increase since the printing of the reports. He added the Council will be provided with updated reports including any further changes prior to the next meeting and apologized for any confusion these changes may cause. He explained the report contained two versions of the budget; the first version provided for basically the current level of services, and the second version increases the level of services with the addition of two police officers. Councilmember Mann asked if there was office space to accommodate additional officers. The City Manager replied it might be a problem. Councilmember Mann stressed she would like to know how the citizens feel about the adding of police officers. Mayor Paulson asked if the Council has specific desires regarding the two possible versions of the budget to which the City Manager responded no action is necessary at this time. Councilmember Rosene expressed appreciation to Staff for the compilation of these reports for reviewal by the Council. Councilmember Scott communicated her desire to have as much information ahead of time as possible. The City Manager assured her staff would provide written reports. Mayor Paulson commented there should be a Council meeting addressing the impact of a salary freeze on the budget. The City Manager indicated this information would also be provided. RESOLUTIONS - CONTINUED The City Manager presented a Resolution Approving Amendment to Technical Services Agreement with Strgar Roscoe Fausch Relating to Storm Water Pond Improvement No. 1992 -29 and to the Proposed Park and Ride Facility; and Approving Supplemental Agreement with Metropolitan Transit Commission for the Reimbursement of Costs for Studies Relating to the Proposed Park and Ride Facility. 8/23/93 -5 - The Director of Public Works explained staff will need the assistance of MTC staff and Strgar Roscoe Fausch to provide the technical ability to deal with issues raised by citizens. He further explained the City's cost will be $3,575, with MTC paying the remaining $9,850. Councilmember Scott asked why the wetland property had to be re- delineated. The City Manager explained the owner has challenged the City's initial determination because it has a profound effect on the value of the property. The Director of Public Works stated this work will only be done if the property owners continue to demand it noting that negotiations are currently in process. RESOLUTION NO. 93 -130 Councilmember Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO TECHNICAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STRGAR ROSCOE FAUSCH RELATING TO STORM WATER POND IMPROVEMENT NO. 1992 -29 AND TO THE PROPOSED PARK AND RIDE FACILITY; AND APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH METROPOLITAN TRANSIT COMMISSION FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS FOR STUDIES RELATING TO THE PROPOSED PARK AND RIDE FACILITY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene. The motion passed unanimously with Mayor Paulson abstaining from voting. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Rosene and seconded by Councilmember Scott to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Deputy City Clerk Todd Paulson, Mayor Recorded and transcribed by: Kathy Stratton Timesaver Off Site Secretarial 8/23/93 - 6 -