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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 09-09 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 SEPTEMBER 9, 1991 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Todd Paulson at 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Todd Paulson, Councilmembers Celia Scott, Jerry Pedlar, Dave Rosene, and Philip Cohen. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, Public Works Coordinator Diane Spector, and Council Secretary Peggy McNabb. OPENING CEREMONIES Mr. Blaine Fluth offered the invocation. OPEN FORUM Mayor Paulson noted the Council had received two requests to use the open forum this evening. MESSRS. BOB WILSON AND DENNIS CARDINAL Mayor Paulson invited Messrs. Bob Wilson and Dennis Cardinal to come before the Council regarding Planning Commission Application No. 91017. Mr. Wilson introduced himself to the Council as an attorney at law representing Dennis Cardinal, owner of Cardinal Towing. He came before the Council this evening to address an ordinance Brooklyn Center passed approximately two years ago which made it illegal to park commercial vehicles on residential streets. The ordinance has caused Mr. Cardinal a great deal of hardship and inconvenience in operating his 24 -hour tow trucking business. Having quick and easy access to his truck is extremely important in order to respond to emergency calls during the evening and night hours. Prior to the ordinance, he had been parking his tow truck overnight in his driveway. He has been unsuccessful in finding a commercial location on nearby Brooklyn Boulevard which he feels is safe to park his truck overnight, and he cannot justify hiring someone to be at the shop over the night hours for emergency calls. 9/9/91 - 1 - Mr. Cardinal advised the Council he checked with several other cities with this same type of ordinance and found that tow trucks and emergency vehicles were exempt from this ordinance because of the importance of the prompt response time. Mr. Wilson felt Mr. 9 Cardinal should be exempt from the ordinance according to Chapter 19 -103, subdivision e; however, he felt the statutes do need some clarification. Mr. Wilson also felt there is a violation of constitutional rights in this ordinance. Member Pedlar recalled the Council's struggle with the decision to pass this ordinance three years ago. The ordinance was passed because of problems that existed in the community with large trucks violating neighbors' rights by creating a "commercial' activity in a residential area. The Director of Planning and Inspection advised the Council that this issue will be before the Planning Commission on Thursday, September 12. Mayor Paulson thanked Messrs. Wilson and Cardinal for coming to open forum. The Council will continue to hear from staff as to any activity that occurs on the issue. Mr. Wilson advised the Council he will write to the City Attorney outlining Mr. Cardinal's position on this matter. BERNARD ACKERSON Mayor Paulson invited Bernard Ackerson to address the Council as part of open forum. Mr. Ackerson raised a discussion on the increased cost of waste management in general, and the frequency of curbside collection of recyclables. The City Manager responded to Mr. Ackerson's concerns and invited Mr. Ackerson to attend a Hennepin Recycling Group P cY g P (HRG) Board meeting to raise his concerns and learn more about the management, long- term planning, and funding of municipal and county recycling programs. The Hennepin Recycling Group consists of the communities of Brooklyn Center, New Hope and Crystal. COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Paulson advised the Council that he plans to visit each of the various commission meetings this fall to offer support and to become updated on current issues and activities facing the commissions, and invited the Council members to feel free to join him. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Paulson inquired if any Council members requested any items be removed from the consent agenda. No requests were made. APPROVAL OF MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 1991 - REGULAR SESSION There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to approve the minutes of August 26, 1991, regular session as printed. The motion passed unanimously. 9/9/91 -2- RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 91 -213 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ENDORSING MINNEGASCO AND DESIGNATED COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS' EFFORTS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY ENERGY SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF BROOKLYN CENTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -214 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF ONE (1) COMPACT CARGO VAN FOR LIQUOR STORES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -215 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO 69TH AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 1990 -10, PHASE II CONSTRUCTION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -216 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR THE WIDENING AND RECONSTRUCTION OF 69TH AVENUE NORTH, BROOKLYN CENTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1990 -10 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -217 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 9/9/91 -3 - RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED SHADE TREES (ORDER NO. DST 09/09/91) Ai s 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: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT Chi -Chi's Brooklyn Center 2101 Freeway Blvd. ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT Brooklyn Center Lions 6500 Humboldt Avenue N Earle Brown Elementary School 5900 Humboldt Avenue N Sons of Norway Brookdale Center RENTAL DWELLINGS Initial: Donald R. Harris, Dale F. Bistodeau, M. Katie McCarton Brookhaven Apts. Renewal: Thomas and Joanne Limond Humboldt Square Apts George Shimshock 5900 Colfax Avenue N George and Ethel"ean McMullen 2401 - 54th Avenue N J The motion passed unanimously. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to approve Mayor Paulson's appointment of Bettilou Christopher, 6210 North Lilac Drive, Apt. 507, to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission. The motion passed unanimously. NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL PRESENTATION Kim A. Aasland, Planner, Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council, presented background information and a slide show on the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council. The Council likes to address the city councils once per year on accomplishments and current activities. The Council is presently working on developing housing plans, as well as cultural diversity training and policies, for the cities of Robbinsdale, Crystal, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, and New Hope. 9/9/91 - 4 - The Council also regularly co- sponsors forums on various topics. A "Renters' Rights and Responsibilities" seminar is scheduled for September 26th at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. Ms. Aasland advised the Council that the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council is currently looking for temporary family placement homes if anyone is interested. Ms. Aasland introduced Jerry Eiserman, 500 - 67th Avenue North, Brooklyn Center's appointment to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission. Mr. Eiserman thanked Mayor Paulson for his appointment to the Commission, and expressed eagerness to become actively involved. He currently serves on the Success By Six Subcommittee. He also works with health services and next week he will be attending the Transportation Committee meeting. He advised the Council he became involved with human services because of the great need for effective services. The Council members were provided a packet of background information and statistical data on the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council. Councilmember Cohen expressed appreciation and gratitude to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council for its very successful programs and services and for the assistance it provides Brooklyn Center in serving its citizens. He further complimented the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council on the dignity with which these services are provided. Mayor Paulson acknowledged the assistance the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council has provided Brooklyn Center in many areas and thanked Ms. Aasland for coming to the meeting and providing the slide presentation and packets of information to the City Council. ORDINANCES ORDINANCE FIXING COUNCIL SALARIES The City Manager presented an ordinance fixing council salaries. The ordinance was offered for a first reading on August 12, 1991, published in the City's official newspaper on August 21, 1991, and is offered this evening for a second reading. Mayor Paulson opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on An Ordinance Fixing Council Salaries at 7:43 p.m. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council. No one appeared to speak and he entertained a motion to close the public hearing. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to close the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. 9/9/91 - 5 - Councilmember Rosene expressed appreciation to the staff for including in the agenda packet a comparison of the Council's actual salaries to what they would have been had the consumer price index been applied each year since 1979. The comparison definitely indicates a fair and reasonable salary structure. Councilmember Scott noted also that in checking with other city councils in the northwest metropolitan area, Brooklyn Center is probably the only city council that has gone for 15 years without a salary increase. ORDINANCE NO. 91 -16 Member Dave Rosene introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE FIXING COUNCIL SALARIES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Phil Cohen. The motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES EXTENDING THE HOUSING MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY CODE TO INCLUDE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES The City Manager presented An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 of the City Ordinances Extending the Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code to Include Commercial and Industrial Properties. This ordinance was offered for a first reading on August 12, 1991, published in the City's official newspaper on August 21, 1991, and is offered this evening for a second reading. The ordinance would extend the provisions of the Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Ordinance to include commercial and industrial property. The amendment would also add a reinspection fee as part of the current rental dwelling licensing program and the adoption of various provisions requiring rental dwelling license holders to prevent disorderly activities on their premises. Councilmember Cohen advised the Council he had received a call from Jack Horner, legal counsel for the Minnesota Multi - Housing Association. Mr. Horner indicated the Minnesota Multi- Housing Association foresees a few problems with the ordinance as it is written and asked Councilmember Cohen if the Council would consider tabling any action after the public hearing this evening until September 23. Tabling any action on the ordinance would allow Mr. Horner to work with the City staff to further amend the ordinance to ensure that any legal action taken on behalf of the property owners in accordance with the ordinance will be enforced in the courts. Member Cohen indicated his past experiences with Mr. Horner have always been very favorable, and he felt certain Mr. Horner will work with the City staff to a mutual resolution of this issue. Councilmember Cohen offered Mr. Horner's request to the Council for consideration. 9/9/91 - 6 - Mayor Paulson opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 of the City Ordinances Extending the Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code to Include Commercial and Industrial Properties at 7:47 p.m. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council. Mr. Jerry Cowan, owner of Evergreen Park; Mr. Allen Glorvigen, President of Portfolio Advisors and manager of The Ponds; and an unidentified rental property owner came before the Council basically in support of the ordinance; however, emphasized the need for effective enforcement of the ordinance in the courts. All three have experienced a great deal of disappointment and lack of court cooperation in trying to enforce eviction proceedings. Mr. Glorvigen suggested the City work with the Minnesota Multi- Housing Association in amending the ordinance to ensure that property owners can in fact properly comply, and in turn get legal action taken when needed. Support and enforcement of eviction proceedings are the major concern of these property owners. The Council members raised a discussion on the types of screening processes currently used by rental property owners. The City Manager indicated the Council has authorized the City to share certain police department information in accordance with the Data Privacy Act that would assist rental property owners in averting undesirable tenants. Councilmember Cohen noted the goals of the City and rental property owners are mutual, and suggested a joint effort be made to formulate certain types of information and make it available to rental property owners to be used in properly screening renter applicants and in accordance with the Data Privacy Act. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to close the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. In response to Councilmember Rosene's request for clarification of Mr. Horner's request to the Council, member Cohen indicated the request is to table any action on the ordinance until September 23, 1991, to provide time for the Minnesota Multi - Housing Association to work with the City staff to clarify the amendment to the ordinance to ensure effective conviction procedure compliance by the property owners that will result in effective action by the courts. Councilmember Pedlar raised a discussion on the revocation of a rental property owner's license after three reported incidences. Councilmember Pedlar felt that rental property owners should be held responsible for unruly tenants and proper building maintenance, and further suggested that in order to be relicensed after revocation, the property owner should be required to come back before the Council. At that time, the entire property should require an inspection and recertification in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association Standards and Uniform Building Code. In addition, the property owner should be billed an hourly rate for the inspection and recertification proceedings. Councilmember Pedlar felt these requirements would provide a strong incentive for rental property owners to ensure desirable tenants and properly maintain their properties. 9/9/91 -7 - There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to table An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 of the City Ordinances Extending the Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code to Include Commercial and Industrial Properties until September 23, 1991, to allow for additional input from Mr. Horner and other members of the apartment community and to ascertain that the ordinance does not have to be republished. The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS REGARDING PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR TREE REMOVAL COSTS The City Manager presented a resolution regarding proposed assessments for tree removal costs and certifying the proposed special assessments to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls. The Public Works Coordinator presented the special assessment rolls noting there are two separate levies: No. 12192 -- $300 or less over a three -year period; and No. 12193 -- greater than $300 over a five -year period. The Public Works Coordinator stated any property owner objections and appeals to the special assessments were due in writing at the city hall either before or at the public hearing; none were received. She noted the only types of deferrals authorized by Minnesota Statutes are those for senior citizens and disabled persons. There is no provision for a deferral based strictly on income. The City Manager presented a deferral request letter from property owner Sharon Santa Maria, 6906 Morgan Avenue North. The Council members were provided with a copy of the request. The Director of Public Works advised the Council the request clearly does not qualify under Minnesota Statutes. Mayor Paulson opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing regarding the proposed special assessments for tree removal costs at 8:15 p.m. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council. No one appeared to speak and he entertained a motion to close the public hearing. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to close the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Pedlar raised a discussion on ways to respond to such situations wherein the property owner literally cannot afford to pay these assessments. The City Attorney advised the Council that once these special assessments become certified on the tax rolls, they become ad valorem taxes. The property owners are allowed a grace period beyond the due date. Penalties accrue during that period of time and eventually the property becomes tax - forfeit. He further added Minnesota Statutes clearly limit what city councils can do to defer special assessments. 9/9/91 - 8 - I The Council and staff discussed alternatives to seeing these properties to go tax- forfeit. Agency assistance programs were discussed as well as the possibility of seeking special legislation and funding to assist residents. Councilmember Scott noted it is overall less costly to borrow the money from a bank for a shorter term rather than the long -term tax payment schedule that usually applies to special assessments. Councilmember Cohen added this issue needs to be further addressed, as it is likely to occur over and over again. He further recommended the City consider seeking special legislation and funding for this type of assistance. Another alternative may be to place a lien on the property which would provide for payment of the special assessments when the property is sold or transferred. Mayor Paulson recommended and the Council concurred that special legislation addressing special assessment deferment or assistance should be added to the City's list of legislative objectives. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -218 Member Jerry Pedlar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION CERTIFYING TREE REMOVAL COSTS TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Phil Cohen, and the motion passed unanimously. PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT PUBLIC UTILITY ACCOUNTS The City Manager presented the special assessment roll for delinquent public utility charges and a resolution certifying the proposed special assessments for collection on the Hennepin County tax rolls. All affected property owners have been notified of both the delinquent status of their public utility account and the special assessment public hearing. Mayor Paulson opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing regarding the proposed special assessments for delinquent public utility accounts at 8:35 p.m. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council. No one appeared to speak and he entertained a motion to close the public hearing. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to close the public hearing at 8:36 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -219 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 9/9/91 - 9 - RESOLUTION CERTIFYING DELINQUENT PUBLIC UTILITY ACCOUNTS TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR WEED DESTRUCTION The City Manager presented the special assessment roll for weed removal costs and a resolution certifying the proposed special assessments for collection on the Hennepin County tax rolls. All affected property owners have been notified of both their delinquent account status and the public hearing. Mayor Paulson opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing regarding the proposed special assessments for weed removal costs at 8:38 p.m. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council. No one appeared to speak and he entertained a motion to close the public hearing. In response to Councilmember Scott's question about how payment is received if one of these properties would happen to be in receivership of a bank at this time, the City Manager indicated that the assessment becomes part of the receivership and can be collected. There was a motion by Councilmember Pedlar and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to close the public hearing at 8:39 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -220 Member Jerry Pedlar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION CERTIFYING WEED DESTRUCTION CHARGES TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY HOOKUP CHARGE The City Manager presented the special assessment rolls for the charges to hook up to City water and sanitary sewer system, and a resolution certifying the proposed special assessments for collection on the Hennepin County tax rolls. Property owners have executed agreements to be assessed a water and sanitary sewer hookup charge and have been notified of the special assessment hearing. Mayor Paulson opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing regarding the proposed special assessments for charges to hook up to City water and sanitary sewer system at 8:41 p.m. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council. No one appeared to speak and he entertained a motion to close the public hearing. 9/9/91 - 10- There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to close the public hearing at 8:43 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -221 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION CERTIFYING PUBLIC UTILITY HOOKUP CHARGES TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. RECESS The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 8:47 p.m. and reconvened at 9:00 p.m. DISCUSSION ITEMS SISTER CITIES PROGRAM Mayor Paulson advised the Council that he and the City Manager had attended the Minnesota League of Cities Convention this past summer and had obtained some information on the Sister Cities Program wherein an American city becomes a sister city and forms a link with a community in another nation to exchange ideas and develop friendships. This exchange helps to further international understanding at all levels of the community on a continuing long -term basis. Sister cities and their citizens exchange people, ideas, and culture in a variety of educational, institutional, municipal, professional, technical and youth projects. The Sister Cities Program was established in 1956 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. Mayor Paulson noted the City of Brooklyn Center has already established itself as an All America City and felt that participation in the Sister Cities Program would provide a good opportunity to enhance that identity and establish global goodwill. Councilmember Cohen advised the Council that the City of Brooklyn Park had a Sister City in Australia earlier this year, and had mentioned to that City's officials that a neighboring City in Minnesota may want to participate in the Sister Cities Program. He further added that a forthcoming memo from Charlie Darth, Brooklyn Park, will have specific information on the program, which he will provide to Mayor Paulson. Councilmember Scott expressed enthusiasm in the program and suggested the possibility of making it a joint endeavor with the Brooklyn Center school children. There was a motion by Councilmember Cohen and seconded by Councilmember Scott to refer the Sister Cities Program to staff to research and provide additional information to the Council. 9/9/91 C O R R E C T I O N AD HOC COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE The City Manager presented the Ad Hoc Communications Committee potential membership list and completed application forms /resumes to the Council. The first publication for members in June resulted in a minimal response; however, a recent publication generated several qualified applicants. The Committee consists of six members and a chair, and its function is to review the City's communications efforts and assist the City Council in formulating priorities related to communications. Mayor Paulson's goal is to appoint the committee members and gather them as a group prior to the Mini Conference Brooklyn Center is sponsoring in conjunction with the 97th National Conference on Governance beginning on September 18th. From the list of applicants, Mayor Paulson would like to appoint Janine Pfann from Post Publications and Pat Milton from Northwest News in an ex- officio capacity wherein they can participate in the meetings. The cable television representative could assist with the Committee's communication and publication needs. He would like Lowell Ainas and Kristen Mann to continue their service on the Planning Commission. He would like to appoint Dr. Fred Capshaw, President of North Hennepin Community College, as chair, and Joel Andrewjeski, Jody Brandvold, Patricia Keehr, Gale Tollin, Susan Warner, and Mike Miller as the six members. Mayor Paulson indicated he would like to serve as Council liaison to this committee, and invited the Council members to also serve in either a liaison or ex- officio capacity. There was a motion by Councilmember Cohen and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve Mayor Paulson's recommended appointments to the Ad Hoc Communications Committee as follows: Dr. Fred Capshaw as chair; Joel Andrewjeski, Jody Brandvold, Patricia Keehr, Gale Tollin, Susan Warner, and Mike Miller as members; and Janine Pfann and Pat Milton as ex- officio members. The motion passed unanimously. PROPOSED 1992 HRG BUDGET The City Manager presented and requested preliminary approval of the proposed 1992 Hennepin Recycling Group (HRG) budget. The budget reflects an increase from the current household billing rate of $1.05 per household per month to $1.30 per household per month. The HRG Board recommended the increase to each of its member cities. This is the first billing increase since the program began in 1989. The 1992 Hennepin County Recycling Funding Policy may possibly be modified. Final figures will be available in November or December and will be brought before the Council for final approval at that time. Councilmember Scott recommended additional newspaper publicity of the yard waste transfer site in Maple Grove to relieve the illegal use of the Hennepin County Parks for disposing of yard waste. In anticipation of the fall leaf- raking and yard cleanup season, there is a timely need to promote the free -of- charge yard waste transfer site in Maple Grove. 9/9/91 -12- ` Councilmember Cohen suggested including in the publication a fine for improper disposal and /or accumulation of bagged yard waste in yards. In response to Mayor Paulson's question as to the need for preliminary approval of the budget, the City Manager indicated that preliminary approval from the Council is requested at this time for planning purposes. If there is no change in Hennepin County policy, the figures will remain the same. The Council and staff discussed various recyclable materials, recycling programs, costs and frequency of curbside collection, and the need to properly communicate with and educate residents. Recycling programs, markets, and technology are continually expanding and changing. Councilmember Pedlar noted, and the Council concurred, that the ongoing research, development and implementation of proper waste management is an obligation of our generation, and the real effects and results will be enjoyed by future generations. There was a motion made by Councilmember Pedlar and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the preliminary proposed 1992 Hennepin Recycling Group (HRG) Budget. The motion passed unanimously. 97TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GOVERNANCE Mayor Paulson presented a resolution amending the 1991 general fund budget to cover the cost of the minisessions which Brooklyn Center is sponsoring in conjunction with the 97th National Conference on Governance in mid - September. The schedule for Brooklyn Center's Mini Sessions and the 97th National Conference on Governance is as follows: Wednesday, September 18, 7 p.m., dinner in the Captain's Room at the Earle Brown Heritage Center. Christopher Gates, Executive Vice President of the National Civic League will make a presentation on "Citizen Democracy and Public/Private Partnerships." Northwest Cable Company has been asked to cover this presentation. Thursday, September 19, 7:30 a.m., breakfast at the Earle Brown Heritage Center. Cilla Bosnak, Community Commissions Coordinator, Dayton, Ohio, will present "Neighborhood Committees and Groups." The City of Dayton has an elaborate and effective neighborhood committee system, portions of which could be very applicable to Brooklyn Center. Thursday, September 19, 7 p.m., no meal, City Hall Council Chambers. Deanne Butterfield, Councilmember from Boulder, Colorado, will conduct a workshop on citizen participation and involvement strategies designed specifically for Brooklyn Center. Ms. Butterfield is a consultant, and her strategies are very interesting. 9/9/91 - 13 - Thursday, September 19, through Saturday, September 21, Hyatt Regency, Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis. The 97th National Conference on Governance -- "Civics and Politics in the '90s: Creating Community For Everyone." A detailed schedule of the conference was provided to the Council members in their agenda packets. Mayor Paulson noted the sponsorship of the Brooklyn Center Mini Sessions is a follow -up to the Council's communications commitment, and suggested that Council members who can find the time to attend, should be sure to do so. He further added the sessions will be taped and made available at City Hall following the conferences. Mayor Paulson advised the Council that invitations to the Brooklyn Center Mini Sessions will be mailed to all residents who currently serve on committees /commissions, and further suggested the schedule of presentations be published in the local newspapers. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -222 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1991 GENERAL FUND BUDGET The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Phil Cohen, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED) The City Manager presented a resolution expressing the City Council's position regarding possible additional development at North Lyn Apartments. Councilmember Cohen recommended amending the resolution to include a quote from the Maxwell Study stating there is no need for additional office space for at least the next five years. He further asked staff to properly incorporate the information from pages 48 and 49 of the Maxwell Study into the amended resolution for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 91-223 Member Phil Cohen introduced the following resolution, recommended that it be amended to include relative information from pages 48 and 49 from the Maxwell Study regarding no need for additional office space for at least the next five years, and moved its adoption as amended: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL'S POSITION REGARDING POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT NORTH LYN APARTMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. 9/9/91 - 14- M The City Manager and Director of Public Works presented a resolution establishing improvement project no. 1991 -92, Contract 1991 -Q, replacement of defective sidewalks at various locations in the City, and accepting proposal and awarding the contract to Gunderson Brothers Cement Contractors Co. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -224 Member Pedlar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1991 -21, CONTRACT 1991 -Q, REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE SIDEWALKS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY, AND ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR WORK THEREON The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager and Director of Public Works presented a resolution accepting bid, awarding contract and authorizing execution of change order no. 1 for trail improvement, improvement project no. 1991 -07 (replacement of a portion of trail in Central Park, and surfacing of trail on 53rd Avenue Extension South of Centerbrook Golf Course). RESOLUTION NO. 91 -225 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR TRAIL IMPROVEMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1991-07 (REPLACEMENT OF A PORTION OF TRAIL IN CENTRAL PARK, AND SURFACING OF TRAIL ON 53RD AVENUE EXTENSION SOUTH OF CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager and Director of Public Works presented a resolution accepting bid and awarding contract for removal of houses on 69th Avenue North, Phase IV, Improvement Project No. 1991 -20. A letter from the Brooklyn Center Historical Society's President Pro Tern Vernon Ausen was distributed to the Council regarding a desire to salvage, move and rehabilitate the structure. The Historical Society has been unsuccessful in funding this project. Mr. Ausen advised the Council that prior to the destruction of the house, he would appreciate an opportunity to remove portions, such as doors, and frames, windows and frames, baseboards, lighting fixtures, etc., to hopefully be displayed at some point in time in an envisioned historical museum. Councilmember Rosene pointed out the current low bid reflects a savings of approximately $1,400 over the previous low bid brought before the Council. I 9/9/91 - 15 - I r RESOLUTION NO. 91 -226 Member Jerry Pedlar introduced the following resolution, and moved its adoption with the acknowledgement that city staff work with the contractor and Historical Society to honor the Historical Society's request to salvage portions of the structure: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR REMOVAL OF HOUSES ON 69TH AVENUE NORTH, PHASE IV, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1991 -20 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Cohen introduced a resolution urging modification of the 1992 Metropolitan Council budget and work program to include a comprehensive study of resources needed to address neighborhood and community revitalization such as housing, education, health and human services. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -227 Member Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION URGING MODIFICATION OF 1992 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL BUDGET AND WORK PROGRAM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Deputy City Clerk Todd Paulson, Mayor Recorded and transcribed by: Peggy McNabb Northern Counties Secretarial Service 9/9/91 - 16 -