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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 07-24 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 JULY 24, 1989 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Dean Nyquist at 7 :03 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Celia Scott, Todd Paulson, Jerry Pedlar, and Philip Cohen. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Finance Director Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, Personnel Coordinator Geralyn Barone, and Administrative Aide Patti Page. 1 INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Jim McCloskey, representing the Brooklyn Center Prayer Breakfast Committee. OPEN FORUM Mayor Nyquist noted the Council had not received any requests to use the open forum session this evening. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council. No one requested to speak. Mayor Nyquist noted he had received some complaints from the neighborhood surrounding the Soo Line Railroad. He noted the neighbors stated the railroad has been switching trains quite often during the night. He stated the people who complained felt that the switching of the trains was quite loud and should not be done during the night. The City Manager stated he would have staff investigate this complaint. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Nyquist inquired if any Councilmembers requested any item removed from the consent agenda. Councilmember Pedlar requested item 8a be removed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 10 1989 - REGULAR SESSION There was a motion by Councilmember Paulson and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the minutes of the July 10, 1989, City Council meeting. The motion passed unanimously. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - TOYS -R -US There was a motion by Councilmember Paulson and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the final plat for Toys -R -Us. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Councilmember Paulson and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the subdivision agreement between Toys -R -Us and the City of Brooklyn Center. The motion passed unanimously. i RESOLUTIONS r 7/24/89 l RESOLUTION N0, 89 -142 Member Todd Paulson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR NORTH LILAC DRIVE TRAIL, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1988 -19, CONTRACT 1989 -E The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -143 Member Todd Paulson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF SHADE TREES (ORDER NO. DST 07/24/89) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -144 Member Todd Paulson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR TREE REMOVAL COSTS, PUBLIC UTILITY HOOKUP CHARGES, DELINQUENT PUBLIC UTILITY ACCOUNTS, AND DELINQUENT WEED REMOVAL ACCOUNTS 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 Paulson and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the following list of licenses: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT Border States Foods, Inc. 221 Broadway, Alexandria Hardee's 1601 Freeway Blvd. GARBAGE AND REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLE Gordon Rendering P. 0. Box 12785 Peterson Brothers Sanitation, Inc. 740 Industry Avenue T & L Sanitation 8201 Logan Ave. N. ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT Brooklyn Center Fire Department Youth 6301 Shingle Ck. Pkwy. Sons of Norway Brookdale Center MECHANICAL SYSTEMS A. Binder & Son, Inc. 120 E. Butler Ave. Daytons Bluff Sheet Metal, Inc. 1400 E. Highway 36 Modern Heating & A /C, Inc. 2318 First St. NE ' Preferred Sheet Metal, Inc. 90 West Woodlynn Ave. RENTAL DWELLINGS 7/24/89 -2- Initial: Willard Blakeborough 5235 Great View Ave. N. Harriet J. Berg 620 53rd Ave. N. Renewal: Donald Parkin 5624 Camden Ave. N. Lyndon and Carole Carlson 5819 Halifax Ave. N. Michael L. Goodwin 5006 Howe Lane Robert M. Zappa 6637 Humboldt Ave. N. Patricia Zawislak 5543 Judy Lane Amos Levang 4100 Lakebreeze Ave. N. Leray and Keith Mortensen 4110 Lakebreeze Ave. N. Gary and Nancy Clark 4207 Lakesie Ave. N. #239 Henry Ulhorn 5207 E. Twin Lake Blvd. Joseph J. Kennedy 509 - 61st Ave. N. Outreach Group Homes, Inc. 507 - 69th Ave. N. SIGN HANGER Graphic House, Inc. 9204 Highway 29 West SPECIAL FOOD HANDLING ESTABLISHMENT Adventures in Video 6914 Brooklyn Blvd. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED) The City Manager presented a Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Agreement between Metropolitan Clinic of Counseling, Inc. and the City of Brooklyn Center for an Employee Assistance Program. Councilmember Pedlar inquired if new employees are given an orientation on this program. The City Manager stated information on this program is given to employees on their first day of work, posted on the employee bulletin board, and distributed three to four times a year with the employees' paychecks. He noted a letter is also sent to the employees' home once a year regarding this program. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -145 Member Jerry Pedlar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN METROPOLITAN CLINIC OF COUNSELING, INC. AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Todd Paulson, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution Authorizing a Proposed Tax Levy for 1990 Budget Appropriations. He explained this resolution certifies a preliminary 1990 levy to Hennepin County as per the existing law. He stated staff is recommending certifying the maximum the City could levy because if the City does not, the Council may not have the flexibility to go up to that amount at a later date. He stated because of the changes which may occur in the next two to three months, this levy may possibly have little or no meaning. He stated the League 7/24/89 -3- of Cities and the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities are recommending communities certify this preliminary levy in this fashion so as to make sure the cities are in compliance with the letter of the law although it's virtually certain that the law will change within the next two to three months. Councilmember Cohen stated he recalled in 1971 the Council had to recertify the budget a few times because of the tax bill vetoes. He stated he would recommend staff keep track of the cost of implementing the Truth -in- Taxation law. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -146 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A PROPOSED TAX LEVY FOR 1990 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEMS BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING MARKET: A STUDY OF TRENDS AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY The City Manager referred the Mayor and City Council to the report compiled by Maxfield Research Group, Inc. He noted this is the final report on the housing study authorized by the City of Brooklyn Center. He explained a joint meeting would be held in August for the Housing and Planning Commissions for a formal" presentation of the report. He noted there is a series of specific recommendations made in the report, and it will take an action or implementation plan to make it work. Councilmember Cohen stated the Housing Commission has reviewed the report and it is very supportive of the next procedures. He stated the Council now has a document that calls for action, and he would encourage the Council to support the recommendations. Councilmember Scott suggested the Neighborhood Advisory Groups be included with the joint meeting of the Housing and Planning Commissions. Councilmember Pedlar inquired if the City or the consultant would be addressing the housing maintenance codes. The City Manager stated the consultant has looked at the codes somewhat and has found they could be updated in some instances. He stated if the Council so wished, the consultant could be asked to review the housing maintenance codes more in depth. Councilmember Cohen stated a Truth -in- Housing ordinance is the most effective way to keep the housing stock up, but it will create some conflicts. There was a motion by Councilmember Cohen and seconded by Councilmember Scott acknowledging receipt t of the r g g p report entitled Brooklyn Center Housing P y ing Market. A Study of Trends and Their Impact on the Community. The motion passed unanimously. PRIVATE KENNEL LICENSE The City Manager stated a public hearing has been scheduled this evening for a private kennel license at 4206 66th Avenue North. He noted the owner has three 7/24/89 -4- dogs. He explained the Police Department has record of one complaint for this property, and the Health Department found the home to be in satisfactory, sanitary condition. He stated an 8' x 15' kennel area has been constructed. He noted the Health Department recommends approval of the private kennel license on the condition that a weather - proof, insulated shelter be placed in the kennel for the animals. He explained if the license is approved it would be in effect until September 30, 1990, at which time the owner would be allowed to apply for renewal of the license through the same process. He stated if the owner wished to renew the license, she would be allowed two renewals with a final expiration date of September 30, 1992. He noted after September 30, 1992, the owner would have to be in compliance with the ordinance requirements. Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on a private kennel license for 4206 66th Avenue North. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council. He recognized Sonja Huggins, 4201 66th Avenue North. Ms. Huggins inquired if the Council is aware that one of these dogs has bitten a child. She also asked if the Council knew that the applicant has cats too. Mayor Nyquist then recognized Lois Iverson, 4200 66th Avenue North. Ms. Iverson stated one of these dogs has also bitten her grandchild, but she did not report it to the police because it did not break the skin. She added the dogs do bark all day long. Mayor Nyquist then recognized Kyle Huggins, 4201 66th Avenue North. Mr. Huggins stated the dogs do bark quite a bit, and the noise has become a problem. He stated he called the Police Department and complained just this last week. Mayor Nyquist then recognized Debra Stewart, 6518 Indiana Avenue North. Ms. Stewart stated one of the dogs also bit her child while her child was playing at 4201 66th Avenue North. She noted the dog broke the skin, and she called the police to report it. She explained the police informed her the owner stated the dogs had rabies vaccinations but did not have the paper work to prove it. Councilmember Cohen inquired of the applicant if she also had cats. Ms. Wiegand, the applicant, stated she has three cats. Councilmember Pedlar inquired how the dogs escaped to the neighbors yard to bite the children. Ms. Weigand stated she has just recently built the kennel on the garage and before that she did not leash the animals very well. She stated she has learned her lesson, and the animals will be controlled. Mayor Nyquist inquired if there was anyone else present who wished to address the Council. There being none, 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 on a private kennel license for 4206 66th Avenue North. The motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Cohen inquired if the ordinance provides for revocation of the license if it is approved. The City Manager stated the license could be revoked, but it is much more difficult to revoke the license once it is approved than to not approve the license at all. Councilmember Pedlar stated he realizes it is not possible to resolve all the problems within the neighborhood pertaining to this application; however, he does not agree with the staff's recommendation. Mayor Nyquist stated he does not agree with the length of time 7/24/89 -5- which this license could be in effect. He noted, however, whether the license is approved or not it would not solve the barking dog problem. Councilmember Cohen suggested this may be a good case for the mediation project. There was a motion by Councilmember Cohen and seconded by Councilmember Paulson to approve the private kennel license for 4206 66th Avenue North subject to the one condition noted in the staff report, with the addition of another condition allowing one renewal until 1991. Councilmember Scott inquired if it would be possible to amend the motion to add an additional condition regarding complaints and revocation. The City Attorney stated if the Council were inclined to revoke the license, the revocation should be tied into actual ordinance violations and not complaints. A brief discussion then ensued regarding the possible wording of this amendment. Councilmember Cohen and Councilmember Paulson agreed to the amendment to the original motion. Upon vote being taken on the foregoing motion, the motion passed unanimously. The private kennel license for 4206 66th Avenue North was approved subject to the following conditions: 1. A weather- proof, insulated shelter large enough for the three animals to stand and turn around in shall be installed within 30 days of license approval. 2. The license shall expire on September 30, 1990, at which time the licensee will be allowed to apply for renewal of the license for one year. Final expiration of the license will occur on September 30, 1991, at which time the licensee will be required to remove one animal to meet the ordinance requirements. 3. The license is subject to revocation by the City Council in the event of violations by the licensee of any provision of City code or State law regulating the keeping or harboring of animals. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 89017 SUBMITTED BY ROBERT LARSEN PARTNERS REQUESTING SITE AND BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL TO ADD APPROXIMATELY 39,000 SO FT OF RETAIL SPACE TO BROOKDALE SHOPPING CENTER AT 5900 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY AND PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 89018 SUBMITTED BY ROBERT LARSEN PARTNERS REQUESTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO COMBINE INTO A SINGLE PARCEL THE BROOKDALE SQUARE SITE AND THE GENERAL CINEMA SITE TO THE EAST IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 35 -540 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 89019 SUBMITTED BY ROBERT LARSEN PARTNERS REQUESTING A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 35-540 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A 7/24/89 -6- i I SMALL TRIANGLE OF LAND ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF THE OLD GENERAL CINEMA SITES The City Manager noted these three items were recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at its July 13, 1989, meeting. He noted if the Council intends to approve one application, they should approve all three. The Director of Planning and Inspection referred the Mayor and Councilmembers to pages one through five of the July 13, 1989, Planning Commission minutes and information sheet. He then went on to review each of the three applications and the recommended conditions for each application. He noted in application No. 89019 the applicant requests variance approval to exclude 1,200 sq. ft. of land because the owners do not have a marketable title at this time. He explained one of the conditions states the applicant is required to obtain marketable title to the small triangle of land as soon as possible and to combine it with the larger site. The Director of Planning and Inspection stated he had been contacted by Robert Fodness, the owner of the Brookdale Six properties, who stated he had some concerns regarding how this would affect the future sale of his building. He stated Mr. Fodness said this was the first he had heard of the plans submitted by Robert Larsen Partners. The Director of Planning and Inspection stated during the staff review time, staff did urge the applicant to check with the other property owner regarding the easement agreement. He noted a public hearing is required this evening for application Nos. 89018 and 89019. RECESS The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 8:28 p.m. and reconvened at 8:43 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS (CONTINUED) Councilmember Scott inquired why it would not be possible to move the entrance of the T.J. Max Store to the southeast corner of the building. She inquired if the applicant has ever been in this parking lot in the evening to note the congestion caused by the theaters. Kelly Doran, representing the applicant, stated he has been there in the evening and, in fact, a parking study was completed for this area. He stated there undoubtedly will be congestion at times; however, this congestion will affect the tenants and not the City. He noted the tenants do not feel the congestion will cause a problem. Councilmember Paulson inquired if both the entrance improvements and the building addition would be taking place at the same time and if this would cause a conflict. The Director of Public Works stated while the two projects would be worked on at the same time, it should not create any conflicts. Mr. Doran stated the physical improvements to the entrance should be complete well before the opening of the T.J. Max Store. Councilmember Paulson inquired if any consideration has been given to a four -way stop or signals at the John Martin Drive and Earle Brown Drive intersection. The City Manager stated the Administrative Traffic Committee has discussed this intersection and is recommending a four -way stop. Mr. Doran stated he has spoken with Mr. Fodness of the Brookdale Six property and noted an agreement has been reached between them. Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on Planning Commission Application Nos. 89018 and 89019. i 7/24/89 -7- Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. Robert Fodness, representing Brookdale Six properties, who stated his concerns have been settled with the applicant. Mayor Nyquist inquired if there was anyone else who wished to address the Council. There being none, he entertained a motion to close the public hearing. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Paulson to close the public hearing on Planning Commission Application Nos. 89018 and 89019. The City Attorney recommended an additional condition to application Nos. 89017 and 89018 which would state the applicant must provide any agreements deemed necessary, in the opinion of the City Attorney, to grant a right of access over the Brookdale Six office building site for the benefit of the entire platted area. Mr. Doran stated his attorney does not feel it is necessary because there is already an executed easement agreement. The City Attorney stated he is unsure whether the executed easement agreement is an easement for the general cinema site alone or whether the agreement would allow for expansion of the site. He stated he has not been able to research this issue thoroughly, and he is uncomfortable with the idea that the plat may be approved, filed, and then the agreement falls apart leaving no access to John Martin Drive. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Cohen to approve Planning Commission Application No. 89017 subject to the following conditions: 1. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 2. Grading, drainage, utility and berming plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer, prior to the issuance of permits. 3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. 5. The building is to be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system to meet NFPA standards and shall be connected to a central monitoring device in accordance with Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances. 6. An underground irrigation system shall be installed in all landscaped areas to facilitate site maintenance. 7. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances. 8. B612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and driving areas. 7/24/89 -8- 9. The applicant shall submit an as -built survey of the property, improvements and utility service lines, prior to release of the performance guarantee. 10. The property owner shall enter in an Easement and Agreement for Maintenance and Inspection of Utility and Storm Drainage Systems, prior to the issuance of permits. 11. The storm drainage system shall be approved by the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission prior to the issuance of permits. 12. Ponding areas required as a part of the storm drainage plan shall be protected by an approved easement. The easement document shall be executed and filed with Hennepin County prior to the issuance of permits. 13. The replat of the property shall receive final approval and be filed at the County prior to the issuance of permits. 14. The property owner shall enter into a restrictive covenant to be filed with the title to the property requiring the installation of proof -of- parking stalls upon a determination by the City that such stalls are needed for the proper functioning of the site. Said restrictive covenant shall be executed and filed prior to the issuance of permits. 15. The applicant shall comply with the conditions approved by the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission during its review of this application on July 13, 1989, regarding roof drainage, maintenance of skimmers and final approval by the Watershed Commission's Engineer. 16. The applicant will provide any agreements deemed necessary, in the opinion of Counsel for the City, to grant a right of access over the Brookdale Six office building site for the benefit of the entire i platted area. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Councilmember Paulson and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to approve Planning Commission Application No. 89018 submitted by Robert Larsen Partners subject to the following conditions: j 1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. f 2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. 3. Exclusion of the 1,200 sq. ft. triangle of land adjacent to John Martin Drive from the plat is subject to approval of variance Application No. 89019. f f I o- 7/24/89 -9- I. f 4. The applicant will provide any agreements deemed necessary, in the opinion of Counsel for the City, to grant a right of access over the Brookdale Six office building site for the benefit of the entire platted area. f The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Councilmember Cohen and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to give final plat approval for the Brookdale Square Addition subject to the following conditions: 1. Exclusion of the 1,200 sq. ft. triangle of land adjacent to John Martin Drive from the plat is subject to approval of variance Application No. 89019. 2. The applicant will pp provide any agreements deemed necessary, in the opinion of Counsel for the City, to grant a right of access over the Brookdale Six office building site for the benefit of the entire platted area. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Paulson approving the subdivision agreement for Brookdale Square. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Councilmember Pedlar and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve Planning Commission Application No. 89019 submitted by Robert Larsen j Partners subject to the following conditions: I f 1. The time delay of the applicant obtaining marketable title to the small triangle of land is deemed to be an unreasonable burden on the I developer and a hardship in making use of the property. I 2. The circumstances involving a remnant of a parcel taken for right-of- way are somewhat unique. 3. The hardship results from actions originally taken by the highway department and not the property owner. 4. There will be no adverse impact on surrounding land or improvements in the neighborhood. 5. The applicant is required to obtain marketable title to the small k triangle of land as soon as possible and to combine it with the larger site. I f The motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEMS (CONTINUED) I SETTING DATE FOR SPECIAL MEETING TO CONSIDER BIDS FOR ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS 7/24/89 -10- The City Manager stated the Director of Public Works has requested a special meeting date to consider the bids for the alley improvement projects. He noted a minimum quorum is all that is necessary to approve these bids. He suggested the Council could meet on Monday, July 31, 1989, during the day if three members could be present. He noted this meeting would be specifically for approving the bids for the alley improvement projects, and no other business would be handled. Councilmember Cohen stated he felt the meeting should be held in the evening when the general public could be present. A brief discussion then ensued regarding meeting notices for this special meeting. The City Attorney noted if this evening's meeting was continued to a later date there would not be a need for publishing a notice for the special meeting. There was a motion by Councilmember Cohen and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to continue this evening's City Council meeting to August 1, 1989, at 7 p.m. to discuss award of the contract for the alley improvements. The motion passed unanimously. CITY OF ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC HEARING The City Manager explained in 1988 legislation was passed stating that South Twin Lake is wholly situated within the City of Robbinsdale. He noted this means that the City of Robbinsdale may change water surface regulations with the approval of the department of natural resources only. He stated the City of Robbinsdale has notified him of a public hearing to be held to discuss further restrictions for South Twin Lake. The City Manager stated staff would observe the outcome of this meeting and suggested the Council may want to appoint a committee again among the cities of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, and Robbinsdale. ADMINISTRATIVE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS The City Manager stated the Administrative Traffic Committee has met recently and made recommendations on four areas of the City. The Director of Public Works went on to review each of the recommendations. He noted the first recommendation concerns the intersection of East Twin Lake Boulevard with 53rd Avenue North. He noted this is a four - legged intersection with unusual geometrics and very limited site distance for traffic movements. He briefly reviewed the history of the area and the three alternatives for notifying the neighborhood. He stated it is staff's recommendation to conduct a public information meeting with the neighborhood and Administrative Traffic Committee and then submit a report to the City Council. There was a motion by Councilmember Cohen and seconded by Councilmember Scott directing the Administrative Traffic Committee to conduct a public informational meeting and then submit its report to the City Council. The motion passed unanimously. The City Manager noted the Council may want to consider appointing three people to the appeals committee so it is available if necessary. The Director of Public Works stated recommendation No. 2 concerns the area of 7/24/89 -11- 73rd Avenue North between Humboldt Avenue North and T.H. 252. He stated the Administrative Traffic Committee is recommending installation of a sidewalk along this area. He noted the current traffic volume on this section of 73rd Avenue North is approximately 3,000 to 3,300 vehicles per day, and there are a number of pedestrians who walk along 73rd Avenue, particularly bus passengers f going to /from buses on Humboldt and on T.H. 252. He noted staff feels the I sidewalk is justified and because the Brooklyn Center /Brooklyn Park city limits line is located along the centerline of 73rd Avenue North, staff recommends that the City of Brooklyn Park be requested to cooperate with Brooklyn Center on this project. He explained it would be necessary to obtain some citizen input regarding this improvement and suggested either a mailed questionnaire or a public informational meeting. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Paulson directing staff to work with the City of Brooklyn Park on this proposed improvement and to mail a questionnaire to the neighborhoods in Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park regarding the improvement. The motion passed unanimously. The Director of Public Works stated the third recommendation pertains to the west side of Humboldt Avenue North between Woodbine Avenue and 73rd Avenue North. He noted the Administrative Traffic Committee is recommending installation of a sidewalk in this area. He explained this area was reviewed approximately one year ago at which time the City Council requested pedestrian counts be taken in the area. He noted two pedestrian counts have been taken. He noted the traffic volume on Humboldt Avenue North is approximately 8,000 vehicles per day and noted this area is the only missing link in the sidewalk system on the west side of Humboldt Avenue between 65th Avenue North and Brookdale Drive. He stated the Administrative Traffic Committee also believes that more people will use this route if the sidewalk is installed. There was a motion by Councilmember Pedlar and seconded by Councilmember Scott approving installation of sidewalk on Humboldt Avenue North from Woodbine Avenue to 73rd Avenue and directing staff to prepare specifications for its construction. The motion passed unanimously. The Director of Public Works stated the fourth and final recommendation submitted by the Administrative Traffic Committee concerns installation of a sidewalk on the east side of Xerxes Avenue North from 65th Avenue North to Shingle Creek Parkway. He noted the existing sidewalk on Xerxes Avenue North from 59th Avenue North to 65th Avenue North is located in the center median, and between 65th Avenue North and Shingle Creek Parkway, the sidewalk is located on the _west side of Xerxes Avenue North. He explained the new Xerxes bridge which is now under construction will provide sidewalks on both sides of the bridge deck. He stated residents on the 66th Avenue North cul -de -sac have requested the installation of sidewalks on the east side of Xerxes Avenue North between 65th and 66th Avenues North to provide a place for their children to walk to the school crosswalk at Xerxes Avenue North and 66th Avenue North. He noted the Administrative Traffic Committee recommends approval of the request from the residents on 66th Avenue North and also recommends that the sidewalk be extended north to Shingle Creek Parkway, using the new sidewalk available on the Xerxes Avenue North bridge, to create a more complete sidewalk system to serve pedestrian needs in this neighborhood. 7/24/89 -12- There was a motion by Councilmember Cohen and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar approving installation of a sidewalk on Xerxes Avenue North between 65th Avenue North and Shingle Creek Parkway and directing staff to prepare plans and specifications for its construction. The motion passed unanimously. CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE LAND USE STUDY - 66TH AVENUE NORTH AND WEST RIVER ROAD The City Manager stated in response to the request for proposals which the City sent out relating to the planning and land use study in the area of 66th Avenue North and West River Road, the City has received four such proposals. He noted they range from $7,000 to $10,595. He explained staff has narrowed the choices down to two companies, those being Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. at a cost of approximately $7,000 and Short - Elliott- Hendrickson, Inc. at a cost of $10,595. He explained the cost differences are obvious. However, staff recommends strong consideration of Short - Elliott- Hendrickson, Inc. primarily because their proposal is more comprehensive and involves more hours of consulting time which staff believes will give a more thorough approach to the subject matter. A brief discussion then ensued on how staff narrowed the consultants to the two which are being recommended. The Director of Planning and Inspection noted after review of the proposed work plans these two consultants seem to hit on the areas that needed to be elaborated on in the study. There was a motion by Councilmember Cohen and seconded by Councilmember Scott accepting the proposal of Short- Elliott- Hendrickson, Inc. based on the criteria that they offer a more thorough and complete project for this study. The motion passed unanimously. RECESS There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Paulson to continue the meeting to August 1, 1989, at 7 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 10:05 p.m. City Clerk ayo 7/24/89 -13-