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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 01-03 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 JANUARY 3, 198Fq CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Dean Nyquist at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, and Bill Hawes. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Finance Director Paul Holmlund, City Clerk Darlene Weeks, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Administrative Aide Patti Page. INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Councilmember Hawes. EMPLOYEE SERVICE RECOGNITION PROGRAM The City Manager stated tonight is the tenth annual presentation by the City Council of service awards to City employees recognizing years of service to the City. Recognition is given to those employees who, during 1988, observed the anniversary of either 20 or 25 years of permanent full -time employment with the City. The City Manager stated the awards are a part of a service recognition program approved by the City Council in 1979. He said employees with 20 years of service include Police Sergeant Greg Weeks and Maintenance II Worker Richard Nordstrom. He stated Police Sergeant Don Sollars, Police Officer LeRoy Christenson, and Engineering Technician III Gary Giving have been employed with the City for 25 years. Mr. Christenson and Mr. Giving were present at the meeting, and the Mayor and City Manager presented each of them with a service award. Mayor Nyquist, Councilmember Lhotka, and Councilmember Scott expressed their thanks to Councilmember Hawes for serving on the Council. They noted he has been a real asset to the City Council, and his presence has made the community a better place. ADJOURN 1988 COUNCIL There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Scott to adjourn the 1988 Council. The motion passed unanimously. OATH OF OFFICE The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Todd Paulson and Jerry Pedlar. RECESS The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 7:16 p.m. 1/3/89 -1- CALL TO ORDER 1989 COUNCIL The Brooklyn Center City Council was called to order by Mayor Dean Nyquist at 7:37 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Todd Paulson, and Jerry Pedlar. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Finance Director Paul Holmlund, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Administrative Aide Patti Page. 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. SELECTION MAYOR PRO TEM There was a motion by Councilmember Pedlar and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to appoint Councilmember Scott as Mayor Pro tem for 1989. The motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Nyquist inquired if any Councilmembers requested any items removed from the consent agenda. Councilmember Pedlar requested item 14 be removed from the consent agenda. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to reappoint Agatha Eckman and Lorna Seburg to the Human Rights and Resources Commission. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion b y ilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to reappoint Dave Skeels to the Park and Recreation Commission. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to reappoint Barb Jensen to the Housing Commission. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to appoint Nicholas Eoloff as Chairperson for the Housing Commission. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to reappoint Lowell Ainas and Wallace Bernards to the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to appoint Kristen Mann to the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. 1/3/89 -2- There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to reappoint John Casey to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Advisory Commission. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to reappoint Brad Hoffman as the Weed Inspector. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Nyquist noted the current Chairperson of the Planning Commission, George Lucht, did not wish to be reappointed to the commission. He stated he would recommend appointing Michael Nelson as the Chairperson. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to appoint Michael Nelson as Chairperson for the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 89 -01 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES OF CITY FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -02 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -03 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION REGARDING MAYOR NYQUIST'S 1989 SALARY 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 Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the followin g list of licenses: BOWLING ALLEY LICENSE Earle Brown Bowl 6440 James Circle CIGARETTE LICENSE A & J Enterprises 6843 Washington Ave. S. Best Company 5925 Earle Brown Drive 1/3/89 -3- Bob Ryan Olds 6700 Brooklyn Blvd. Ryan Management 6160 Shingle Cr. Pkwy. Ryan Management 6200 Shingle Cr. Pkwy. Brooks Superettes 6804 Humboldt Ave. N. Earle Brown Bowl 6440 James Circle M & S Drug Emporium 5900 Shingle Cr. Pkwy. Super America 1901 57th Ave. N. Super America 6545 West River Road Theisen Vending Company 3804 Nicollet Ave. S. Brookdale Ford 2550 County Rd. 10 Budgetel Inn 6415 James Circle Econo Lodge 6445 James Cricle Ground Round 2545 County Rd. 10 Holiday Inn 2200 Freeway Blvd. LaCasita Mexican Restaurant 2101 Freeway Blvd. T. Wrights 5800 Shingle Cr. Pkwy. Bill West Service Center 2000 57th Ave. N. Total Petroleum 7645 Lyndale Ave. S. Woodside Enterprises 11889 65th Ave. N. Bakers Square 5601 Xerxes Ave. N. Little Brooklyn 6219 Brooklyn Blvd. GASOLINE SERVICE STATION LICENSE Davies Water Equipment 4010 Lakebreeze Ave. N. Meta Baking Company- Taystee Bread 4215 69th Ave. N. Total Petroleum 6830 Brooklyn Blvd. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE Brooklyn Air Heating & A.C. 5801 Lyndale Ave. N. Kumar Mechanical 8777 Southwest 3rd St. PUBLIC DANCE LICENSE Earle Brown Bowl 6440 James Circle The motion passed unanimously. DESIGNATE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER - BROOKLYN CENTER POST Councilmember Pedlar stated he would like to discuss the significance of designating the official newspaper and what is required by law. The City Manager explained the official newspaper is the publication in which the City publishes all its legal notices. He noted the Brooklyn Center Post is close and available to the residents of Brooklyn Center. He noted, economically speaking, it is much cheaper to use a local newspaper than the Star Tribune. Mayor Nyquist inquired if it would be possible to use cable TV for this type of notice. The City Manager stated cable TV would not meet the legal requirements, and the City would have to expand the capacity of a character generator. Councilmember Lhotka noted the Council and staff had met with the management of Post Publications earlier in 1988 and said there were certain items which it would be taking care of. He inquired what has happened to these promises. The City Manager stated if the Council so wished he could send a letter to the Post outlining what had been discussed earlier in 1988 and asking for some 1/3/89 -4- explanations. Councilmember Lhotka inquired what "newspaper" means. The City Attorney explained state law is quite specific as to what qualifies as an official newspaper. He added the Council is actually quite limited in what it chooses as the official publication for the City. Councilmember Paulson stated he feels the City has received improved coverage in the past few months, and he believes some of the problems occur because this is a privately owned newspaper. He added what the City may need is a supplement to the Post which could be circulated to all the residents of Brooklyn Center. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar designating the Brooklyn Center Post as the official newspaper. The motion passed unanimously. PROCLAMATION Councilmember Scott introduced the following proclamation and moved its adoption: PROCLAMATION DECLARING 1989 AS THE YEAR OF THE YOUNG READER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing proclamation was duly seconded by member Todd Paulson, and the motion passed unanimously. _RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED) The City Manager presented a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for Rehabilitation of Well No. 8 (Project No. 1988 -23, Contract 1989 -A). The Director of Public Works went on to review the report prepared for this item. He explained the company of Short - Elliott- Hendrickson, Inc. has completed a detailed evaluation of the history and information relating to this well. He noted Short - Elliott- Hendrickson, Inc. recommends against the well screen alternative and recommends instead that the well be rehabilitated to operate with an open cavity, but at a reduced capacity. He stated the cost of this alternative is estimated at $15,000 to $30,000. Councilmember Scott inquired what type of contingency plan the Director of Public Works has if this alternative does not work. The Director of Public Works stated it would be difficult to construct a new well in time for the 1989 summer watering season. He added he also is uncertain about the possibility of extending our well into the Hinckley aquifer. He explained the Department of Health has strict regulations regarding extending a well from one aquifer to another. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -04 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION OF WELL NO. 8 (PROJECT NO. 1988 -23, CONTRACT 1989 -A) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCES The City Manager explained there are two ordinances offered this evening for a second reading. He stated he is requesting the Council open the public hearing for anyone wishing to address the Council this evening and then continue the 1/3/89 -5- public hearing on these items until the January 23, 1989, meeting. Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Regarding Outside Storage. He inquired if there was anyone who wished to address the Council. No one appeared to speak. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to continue the public hearing on An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Regarding Outside Storage until the January 23, 1989, City Council meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 of the City Ordinances Regarding the Abatement of Nuisances and Assessment of the Costs of Abatement. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council. No one appeared to speak. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Paulson to continue the public hearing on An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 of the City Ordinances Regarding the Abatement of Nuisances and Assessment of the Costs of Abatement until the January 23, 1989, City Council meeting. The motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEMS AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT POLICE VEHICLE The City Manager stated staff is requesting the Council to authorize the purchase of a replacement police vehicle. He noted this vehicle N would replace the Captain's car which has been converted into a marked squad car. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to authorize the purchase of a replacement police vehicle. The motion passed unanimously. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL LIAISON TO ADVISORY COMMISSIONS Mayor Nyquist explained presently Councilmember Lhotka is the liaison to the Human Rights Commission, Councilmember Theis is the liaison to the Housing Commission and Councilmember Hawes is the liaison to the Park and Recreation Commission. He noted Councilmember Lhotka has stated he would like to be transferred to the Housing Commission. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to appoint Councilmember Pedlar as liaison to the Park and Recreation Commission and Councilmember Paulson as the liaison to the Human Rights Commission. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR LOBBYING SERVICES - BOLAND & ASSOCIATES The City Manager explained Boland & Associates is currently attempting to put together a group of municipalities in a lobbying effort which will assist in clarifying and handling some of the conflict problems that exist in the licensing and siting process for group homes. Mayor Nyquist inquired how many other communities are involved at this point. The City Manager stated at this 1/3/89 -6- point no one else has made a commitment, and it appears they are all waiting for someone else to make the first move. Mayor Nyquist stated he would like to have progress reports from Boland & Associates, and he would prefer to make progress payments as opposed to a lump sum. The City Manager stated these changes could be made to the resolution. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka directing staff to change the language of the resolution to request progress reports from Boland & Associates and to note the payment process. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 89 -05 Member Jerry Pedlar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT FOR LOBBYING SERVICES THAT WOULD CLEARLY DEFINE GROUP HOME SITING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Todd Paulson, and the motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 8 :35 p.m. City Clerk Ma 1/3/89 -7-