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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 10-23 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 OCTOBER 23, 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 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Celia Scott, Todd Paulson, and Philip Cohen. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Finance Director Paul Holmlund, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, EDA Coordinator Brad Hoffman, Personnel Coordinator Geralyn Barone, and Administrative Aide Patti Page. INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Councilmember Scott. 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. There being none, he continued with the regular agenda items. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Nyquist inquired if any Councilmembers requested any items removed from the consent agenda. No requests were made. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 89 -200 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONTINUED HENNEPIN COUNTY FUNDING FOR NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Todd Paulson, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -201 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1989 GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND ACCEPTING PROPOSAL TO FURNISH TRANSPARENCIES OF AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY COVERING THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Todd Paulson, and the motion passed unanimously. 10/23/89 -1- RESOLUTION NO 89 -202 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE BASE MAPPING DATA FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1989 -26 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Todd Paulson, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO 89 -203 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF SHADE TREES (ORDER NO. DST 10/23/89) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Todd Paulson, and the motion passed unanimously. LICENSES There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Paulson to approve the following list of licenses: CHRISTMAS TREE SALES LOT P.Q.T. Company 5040 Brooklyn Blvd. P.Q.T. Company 5801 Xerxes Ave. N. _COMMERCIAL KENNEL Brooklyn Pet Hospital and Clinic Inc. 4902 France Ave. N. GASOLINE SERVICE STATION Davies Water Equipment Co. 4010 Lakebreeze Ave. N. Thompson Lumber Company 4810 North Lilac Drive ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT Willow Lane Elementary School 7020 Perry Ave. N. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Air One Mechanical Company 6317 Welcome Ave. N. Loop- Belden- Porter Co. 315 Royalston Ave. N. RENTAL DWELLINGS Initial: Kenneth O. Schwendeman 4639 France Ave. N. Harold and Phyllis Loppnow 6109 Lyndale Ave. N. Joe Sandino 3834 Oak Street Lois Holm 5841 Zenith Ave. N. Julie K. Anderson 5430 70th Circle N. Renewal: Real Estate Equities Chippewa Park Apartments Ralph C. Johnson 5440 -44 Bryant Ave. N. Tower Investments 5100 Drew Ave. N. 10/23/89 -2- Helene Ebhardt 5639 Girard Ave. N. Rafael Rocha 5324 -26 James Ave. N. Jonathan Cain 4207 Lakeside Ave. N. #135 Tracy and Ray Rice 7037 Logan Ave. N. J. G. Strand 5329 Penn Ave. N. ` Ernest W. Gertzen 5347 -49 Penn Ave. N. Carin Lee Rudolph 5318 -20 Queen Ave. N. Dennis Tollefson 5328 Queen Ave. N. Robert Messersmith 5338 Queen Ave. N. Peter S. Kelly 3900 56th Ave. N. Nell Davis 3827 69th Ave. N. SIGN HANGER Thomas Sign Company 2775 Hilltop Court Venus Sign, Inc. 10695 Johnson Street The motion passed unanimously. City Engineer Mark Maloney entered the meeting at 7:06 p.m. PRESENTATION - SCHOOL DISTRICT 281 REFERENDUM Mayor Nyquist recognized Patricia Neils, Chairman of School District No. 281 School Board. Ms. Neils stated she was present this evening to briefly review the referendum election for School District No. 281. She then went on to briefly review the process which was used in deciding the referendum. Councilmember Cohen inquired if test polls have been taken of the residents to see how they feel about the referendum. Ms. Neils stated test polls have been done, and it appears there are people in favor of the referendum but it will still be a struggle to pass it. Mayor Nyquist inquired if there have been any studies completed which indicate the smaller classroom ratio of students to teachers is more beneficial. Ms. Neils stated there have been a number of studies completed which indicate this, and she could provide copies of the studies to the Mayor. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 9 1989 - REGULAR SESSION There was a motion by Councilmember Paulson and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the pp minutes of the October 9, 1989 City ouncil meeting. The motion y g passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED) The City Manager presented a Resolution Accepting and Approving Environmental Assessment Relating to the Reconstruction of 69th Avenue North between Dupont Avenue North and the West City Limits. The Director of Public Works stated the environmental assessment worksheet has been completed and now must be released for public review and submittal to other governmental units and agencies for their review and comment. 10/23/89 -3- I RESOLUTION NO. 89 -204 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET RELATING TO THE RECONSTRUCTION OF 69TH AVENUE NORTH BETWEEN DUPONT AVENUE NORTH AND THE WEST CITY LIMITS (BROOKLYN CENTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1987 -08) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Philip Cohen, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution Accepting the Bid of Norstan, Inc. to Provide a Telephone System for the City Hall /Civic Center Complex and the Earle Brown Heritage Center. Councilmember Scott stated she feels this new phone system is necessary and noted she receives many complaints from residents regarding the difficulty they have getting through to City Hall. The Finance Director stated the resolution and the one which follows it should be amended to reflect how the improvement will be paid. There was a general consensus among Councilmembers to approve the amendment. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -205 Member Todd Paulson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF NORSTAN, INC. TO PROVIDE A TELEPHONE SYSTEM FOR THE CITY HALL /CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX AND THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution Accepting the Bid of Telecom North for Cabling for a Phone System for the City Hall /Civic Center Complex and the Earle Brown Heritage Center. He noted the same amendment should be made to this resolution. RESOLUTION NO 89 -206 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF TELECOM NORTH FOR CABLING FOR A PHONE SYSTEM FOR THE CITY HALL /CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX AND THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Philip Cohen, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution Relating to a $8,100,000 Commercial Development Refunding Revenue Note (Brookdale Two Limited Partnership Project); Authorizing the Issuance Thereof Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469 .152- 469.1651. He noted this was the refunding of the original mortgage. RESOLUTION NO 89 -207 Member Philip Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 10/23/89 -4- RESOLUTION RELATING TO A $8,100,000 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REFUNDING REVENUE NOTE (BROOKDALE TWO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP PROJECT); AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTIONS 469.152- 469.1651 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. The EDA Coordinator left the meeting at 7:45 p.m. ORDINANCES The City Manager presented An Ordinance Amending Chapter 11 of the Brooklyn Center Ordinances Regarding Liquor. He noted this item was offered for a first reading on September 11, 1989, published in the City's official newspaper on September 20, 1989, and was offered for a second reading on October 9, 1989. He noted the ordinance was continued to this evening's meeting so it would coincide with the second reading of an additional amendment to the ordinance. He then went on to briefly review this ordinance and the one which follows on the agenda also relating to liquor. Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on An Ordinance Amending Chapter 11 of the Brooklyn Center Ordinances Regarding Liquor. He inquired if there was anyone 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 Cohen to close the public hearing on An Ordinance Amending Chapter 11 of the Brooklyn Center Ordinances Regarding Liquor. The motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 89 -15 Member Celia Scott introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER ORDINANCES REGARDING LIQUOR The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Todd Paulson, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented An Ordinance Amending Chapter 11 of the Brooklyn Center Ordinances Regarding Liquor. He noted this item was first read on September 25, 1989, published in the City's official newspaper on October 4, 1989, and is offered this evening for a second reading. He explained this amendment would allow for a Class E liquor license which would allow hotels to dispense liquor for no more than two hours a day to their guests. Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on An Ordinance Amending Chapter 11 of the Brooklyn Center Ordinances Regarding Liquor. He inquired if there was anyone 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 Paulson and seconded by Councilmember Cohen to close the public hearing on An Ordinance Amending Chapter 11 of the Brooklyn Center Ordinances Regarding Liquor. The motion passed unanimously. 10/23/89 -5- ORDINANCE NO. 89 -16 Member Todd Paulson introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER ORDINANCES REGARDING LIQUOR The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented An Ordinance Amending Chapter 11 of the Brooklyn Center Ordinances Regarding Liquor. He noted this amendment would allow Class C liquor license holders an additional 12 -month period to bring their food /liquor split into compliance. He stated this ordinance is offered this evening for a first reading. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Paulson to approve for first reading An Ordinance Amending Chapter 11 of the Brooklyn Center Ordinances Regarding Liquor and to set a public hearing date of November 13, 1989, at 7:30 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The EDA Coordinator returned to the meeting at 7:54 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -208 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS PROPERTY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Philip Cohen, and the motion passed unanimously. PERFORMANCE BOND RELEASE /RICHARDSON PARK ADDITION There was a motion by Councilmember Cohen and seconded by Councilmember Scott to release the performance bond for Richardson Park Addition subject to verification that the improvements satisfy the conditions specified in the subdivision agreement. The motion passed unanimously. PERFORMANCE BOND RELEASE - RLS 1619 (FROM SHINGLE CREEK LAND COMPANY AND MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE) There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Paulson to release the performance bond for registered land survey No. 1619 subject to verification that the improvements satisfy the conditions specified in the subdivision agreement. The motion passed unanimously. RECESS The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 7:55 p.m. and reconvened at 8 :13 p.m. DISCUSSION ITEMS WEST RIVER ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1988 -18 The Director of Public Works stated there are four major issues which need to be discussed by the City Council. He noted decisions must be made on these items 10/23/89 -6- before Short - Elliott- Hendrickson, Inc. can complete the semifinal plans for improvement of West River Road between 66th and 73rd Avenues and for construction of a pedestrian /bicycle trailway on Willow Lane between I -694 and 66th Avenue. He explained the four major issues are: 1. possible reconfiguration of the West River Road /66th Avenue intersection area; and 2. right -of -way acquisition and easement acquisition needs as required for the entire project; and 3. removal of overhead power, telephone, and CATV lines - -and installation of those facilities underground; and 4. landscaping plans. He went on to review the proposed alignment of West River Road. There was some discussion regarding the additional cost of purchasing some property and whether it was justifiable to provide a six -foot berm. The Director of Public Works stated the purchase of property was not recommended strictly for realignment of West River Road. He noted it would allow total redevelopment to occur in this area, and he feels it is worth some discussion. He went on to briefly review the alternatives. The City Manager inquired if the Council would feel more comfortable if staff discussed this plan and explored other options with Atkins Mechanical. There was a general consensus among Councilmembers to direct staff to speak with Atkins Mechanical regarding this realignment. He went on to review the other three issues facing the Council. He explained a survey was conducted to determine the responses of the neighborhood regarding removal of overhead power, telephone and CATV lines, and installation of those facilities underground. He noted it would cost each individual homeowner approximately $200. Councilmember Pedlar entered the meeting at 9:12 p.m. Councilmember Cohen inquired whether this decision would be made from a public hearing or strictly by the Council. The Director of Public Works stated public meetings have been held regarding this and he feels final consideration needs to be made whether they should be included in the project or not. Councilmember Scott inquired if a second notice could be sent to the property owners requesting their input on the project. Councilmember Cohen agreed that a second notice should be sent to the residents. BROOKLYN CENTER PRIORITY LIST STATUS The City Manager briefly reviewed the status report for the list of issues and trends and projects. Councilmember Cohen left the meeting at 9 :20 p.m. DRUG AWARENESS TASK FORCE The City Manager stated currently staff is examining the feasibility of formally designating the Drug Awareness Task Force as an official City commission and expanding its roll in the area of employer and business education, as well as the general public awareness. Councilmember Scott stated she agrees with the staff recommendation to formally designate this an official City commission. 10/23/89 -7- Councilmember Cohen returned to the meeting at 9:24 p.m. There was a brief discussion regarding the proposed goals for this commission. There was a motion by Councilmember Pedlar and seconded by Councilmember Scott directing staff to proceed toward recognizing the Drug Awareness Task Force as an official City commission. The motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS The Finance Director proceeded to review the budget schedule and discuss various deadlines. There was a general consensus among Councilmembers to direct staff to present a resolution certifying the proposed tax levy at the November 13, 1989, City Council meeting. 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 10:05 p.m. Clerk May 10/23/89 -8-