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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 02-16 CCM Special Work Session E; r r MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA SPECIAL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 16, 1993 C BARN, EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER K i fi CALL TO ORDER F The Brooklyn Center City Council met in special work session and was called to order by Mayor Pro tem Dave Rosene at 7 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Todd Paulson, Councilmembers Celia Scott, Dave Rosene, Barb Kalligher, and Kristen i Mann. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Community Development k Brad Hoffman, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, and Council Secretary Nancy Berg. Tim Griffin and Geoff Martin, of Dahlgren, Shardlow, and Uban, Inc., consultants for the Brooklyn Boulevard Study, conducted a one hour presentation for the Council. Mr. Griffin explained the study is actually a series of recommendations to improve Brooklyn Boulevard. He recommended the Council review the study and determine its expectations for Brooklyn i Boulevard, begin discussions with Hennepin County, and incorporate these expectations into the City's capital improvements program. Mr. Griffin stated there were three main areas of Brooklyn Boulevard: 69th, 63rd, and the area around Brookdale Center. The consultants encouraged the City to make Brooklyn Boulevard accessible to both people and cars. Mr. Griffin stated Brooklyn Boulevard acts like a main street throughout Brooklyn Center, and he recommended the Council enhance the boulevard through landscaping and pedestrian accessibility. He recommended the use of retaining walls, storm -water ponds, aerator, and the use of entry monuments at all entrance points. He explained the use of entry monuments would develop an identity that makes Brooklyn Center different from other communities. S Mr. Griffin also suggested the City plant more street trees along the boulevard, and he encouraged development of a bus shelter unique to Brooklyn Center. The consultants addressed the issue of redevelopment of land in Brooklyn Center and stated the F Council must decide what the City's role will be in encouraging the development. Mr. Griffin said the City would want to have some kind of control in the redevelopment which would be primarily through its ordinances. 7 Y 2/16/93 - 1 - Mr. Griffin reiterated the need to begin a dialogue with Hennepin County. He also encouraged the City to initiate discussions with the owners of Brookdale Center. Mr. Griffin informed Council this was a good time to obtain funding from the "ISTEA" Program. He warned Council to move quickly as these funds would be in great demand. The Director of Community Development asked Mr. Griffin to explain how the results of the study would apply to the Phillips 66 site plan. Mr. Griffin answered he would allow the abutment to occur and use substantial screening between the commercial use and the residential abutment. He explained the screening would not just be landscaping but also something like a masonry wall. Mr. Griffin felt the Phillips project would be a good starting - stone for the redevelopment of Brooklyn Boulevard. Mr. Griffin explained he would encourage the use of Planned Unit Development (PUD) for most projects but not for the one -acre sites. He explained the zoning ordinance should address the smaller, one -acre projects. Councilmember Scott expressed concern in allowing two -story buildings in the proposed "town center" area of 63rd and Brooklyn Boulevard. She felt the residents would be unhappy with a two -story building in their neighborhood. The Director of Community Development asked the Council if the study was acceptable to _ them, and if so, what features does the Council want to address first. E . Mayor Paulson stated he was very pleased with the report, the work of the Brooklyn Boulevard Task Force, and the work of the consultant. He suggested the Council move toward achieving its goals for Brooklyn Boulevard when the opportunities arise. He continued to state the citizen participation was very helpful, and he congratulated the consultants on doing a good job. The City Manager asked the Council what steps it wanted staff to take. He stated staff would be bringing the report to the Council for approval. He asked how aggressive Council wanted to be and if Council wanted to initiate Request for Proposals. A representative from Phillips 66 asked the consultants if their site plan met the _ recommendations outlined in the report. Mr. Griffin answered it was very close; however, f some improvements could still be made. Councilmember Rosene asked staff begin by comparing the report to the City's f Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Mann agreed this was the place to start. 3 ; The City Manager explained staff would prepare a comparison of the Comprehensive Plan and the report and first submit it to the Planning Commission and then to the Council. He explained this would also be the procedure for any ordinance amendments. r, 2/16/93 -2- k r s CORRECTION I Councilmember Rosene asked if the Brooklyn Boulevard Task Force was recommending zoning everything from Lee Avenue to Brooklyn Boulevard between 69th and 70th Avenues as commercial properties. Mr. Griffin answered yes and suggested the Council develop a master plan for that triangle and not break it into small parcels. Councilmember Scott stated the City must move forward as soon as possible with the street - scaping in order to secure funding. She suggested the Council did not have to spend the most money to obtain the best product. The City Manager suggested staff develop a concept for Brooklyn Boulevard and present it to Council, to the Planning Commission, and then back to the Council. He again explained this would also be the procedure for the zoning ordinance and the street- scaping plan. Mr. Martin addressed the issue of street - scaping and suggested developing a pallet of street - scape amenities for the whole area and then focus on one certain node. The City Manager reminded Council the City had already started street - scaping around the Earle Brown Heritage Center, at Target, and at City Hall. The City Manager informed Council if Brookdale Center was anticipating further expansion, the City must look at the watershed requirements. He further explained staff had been speaking with the City of Minneapolis about a ponding area, and Minneapolis was very interested. Councilmember Rosene asked if the Phillips 66 proposal would again come before the Council. The City Manager answered Phillips can initiate the process whenever they want to. Councilmember Rosene inquired as to the current status of the Brooklyn Boulevard Task Force. The City Manager answered the Brooklyn Boulevard Task Force had basically completed its assignment. Councilmember Rosene asked staff to prepare a resolution of commendation to the Brooklyn Boulevard Task Force. The City Manager agreed to provide the Brooklyn Boulevard Task Force and the Planning Commission with a copy of the report for their review and comments. It was the consensus of the Brooklyn Boulevard Task Force to compliment the consultants stating they were wonderful to work with and did a good job. The consultants in turn thanked the Brooklyn Boulevard Task Force for their help and cooperation throughout the study. 2/16/93 -3- ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Kalligher to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Deputy City Clerk Todd Paulson,, Mayor Recorded and transcribed by: Nancy Berg Timesaver Off Site Secretarial 2/16/93 -4-