HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 06-14 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
JUNE 14, 2010
CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum called to order by Mayor Tim
Willson at 6:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark
Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer
Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City
Manager /Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Attorney
Charlie LeFevere, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum.
No one wished to address the City Council.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Informal Open
Forum at 6:46 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. INVOCATION
Councilmember Yelich requested a moment of silence and personal reflection as the Invocation.
3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson
at 7:01 p.m.
4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark
Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer
Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City
Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Attorney
Charlie LeFevere, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve the Agenda
and Consent Agenda, with amendments to the Study Session and Work Session minutes of
May 24, 2010, and the following consent items were approved:
6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. May 24, 2010 — Study Session
2. May 24, 2010 — Regular Session
3. May 24, 2010 — Work Session
4. June 7, 2010 — Joint Work Session with Auditor /Financial Commission
6b. LICENSES
AMUSEMENT DEVICES
Dandy Amusements International, Inc. 6420 Camden Avenue N.
GARBAGE HAULER
Allied Waste Services of North America LLC P.O. Box 39, Circle Pines
Aspen Waste Systems, Inc. 2951 Weeks Avenue N, Minneapolis
Darling International, Inc. 9000382 nd Avenue, Blue Earth
Randy's Environmental Services P.O. Box 169, Delano
Walters Recycling and Refuse P.O. Box 67, Circle Pines
Walz Brothers Sanitation P.O. Box 627, Maple Grove
MECHNICAL
Bob's Heating & Air 1123 W. Linden Street, Stillwater
Bonfe's Plumbing, Heating & Air 505 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul
Brooklynaire 8205 Groveland Road, Mounds
View
Dakota Mechanical of MN 575 Minnehaha Avenue W., St. Paul
Ductworks Heating & Air 6108 Olson Mem. Hwy, Golden
Valley
Edina Heating and Cooling 15753 Cedar Ridge Road, Eden
Prairie
Flare Heating and Air 9303 Plymouth Avenue, Golden
Valley
Fore Mechanical 3102 103 Lane NE, Blaine
Groff s Heating and Air 3255 131 West, Rosemount
Liberty Comfort Systems 627 E. River Road, Anoka
Marsh Heating & A/C 6248 Lakeland Ave. N, Brooklyn
Park
Otsego Heating & Air 21 1 St Street NW, Osseo
Ray Welter Air Conditioning 4637 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis
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Superior Heating & Air 3731 Thurston Avenue NW, Anoka
Trane 775 Vandalia Street, St. Paul
RENTAL — STANDARDS PRIOR TO MARCH 6.2010
INITIAL
6807 Humboldt Avenue N. #C301 Raymond Charest
RENEWAL
4408 69 Avenue N. Eugene & Diane Wright
5256 Twin Lake Blvd. E. Brian Somkhan
907 57 Avenue N. David LaFavor
421363 d Avenue N. Bryan Friendshuh
5812 Camden Avenue N. Roberto Miguel Rodriquez
5420 Girard Avenue N. Scot Sorum
4207 Lakeside Avenue #226 Beach Condominium Association
RENTAL — CURRENT STANDARDS
INITIAL — (TYPE II — two-year license)
3223 49 Avenue N. Wade Klick
5424 70 Circle John Huntley
6931 Toledo Avenue N. Jason Schubert
RENEWAL (TYPE I — three-year license)
5235 Drew Avenue N. Jay Nelson Battenberg
5300 -04 Vincent Avenue N. Steven & Debra Elhardt
5630 Irving Avenue N. Mary Gilleshammer
RENEWAL — (TYPE II — two-year license)
5925 Washburn Avenue N. Cheng Lor
RENEWAL (TYPE III —one-year license)
4214 Lakeside Avenue James Shoultz
SIGN HANGER
L & D Sign 6045 Lake Elmo Avenue, Stillwater
6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -88 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1,
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2009-05,15 AND 16, CONTRACT 2009 -
B, SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY & 69 AVENUE STREET
IMPROVEMENTS AND 2009 CITY TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS
Motion passed unanimously.
7. PRESENTATIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS
7a. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -89 EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND
APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF OFFICER
DWAYNE HOLMSTROM
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Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to approve
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -89 Expressing Recognition and Appreciation for the Dedicated Public
Service of Officer Dwayne Holmstrom.
Mayor Willson read a resolution of appreciation recognizing Officer Dwayne Holmstrom for
over 20 years of service to the City.
City Manager Curt Boganey stated staff s appreciation for Dwayne Holmstrom's outstanding
performance on behalf of Brooklyn Center as a member of the Police Department.
Councilmember Roche added his congratulations and wished Mr. Holmstrom, a high school
friend, an enjoyable retirement.
Motion passed unanimously.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
8a. ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -10 RELATING TO DANGEROUS DOG
REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 1 -250 TO 1 -300
Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed
ordinance. He noted the recommended changes are necessitated by State law and address minor
housekeeping items to assure the City's ordinance is consistent with Minnesota Statutes.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to close the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to adopt ORDINANCE
NO. 2010 -10 Relating to Dangerous Dog Requirements; Amending City Code Section 1 -250 to
1 -300.
The Council reviewed the ordinance amendments and it was noted that should a nuisance with
barking dogs occur over the weekend, residents should call 911 with the understanding that all
emergency calls are prioritized to first address significant public safety issues. It was
acknowledged that the proposed ordinance amendments are in order to add clarification and
strengthen enforcement, which benefits all residents to assure public safety.
Motion passed unanimously.
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9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
9a. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2010 -008 SUBMITTED BY
GARY BRUMMER/GB HOMES. REQUEST FOR SITE AND BUILDING PLAN
APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 6,000 SQ. FT. COMMUNITY ROOM
WITH INDOOR POOL, PARTY ROOM, EXERCISE ROOM, AND OFFICES
FOR GATEWAY COMMONS
Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel provided an overview of Planning
Commission Application No. 2010 -008, a request for site and building plan approval for
construction of a 6,000 sq. ft. community room with indoor pool, party room, exercise room, and
offices for Gateway Commons. He advised the Planning Commission recommended approval of
the application at its May 27, 2010, meeting subject to conditions detailed in the staff report.
Mr. Eitel answered questions of the City Council regarding the repositioned gates to create a
secure environment.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve Planning
Commission Application No. 2010 -008 subject to the following conditions of the Planning
Commission:
1. The 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 erosion control 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 based on cost estimates shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits to
assure the completion of all site improvements.
4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and shall be appropriately screened from view.
5. The buildings are to be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing systems to meet
NFPA standards and connected to a central monitoring device in accordance with
Chapter 5 of the city ordinances.
6. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to Chapter 34 of the city
ordinances.
7. B -612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and driving areas.
8. The applicant shall submit an as built survey of the property, improvements and utility
service lines prior to release of the performance guarantee.
Motion carried unanimously.
10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
10a. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-90 APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -90 Appointing Election Judges.
Motion passed unanimously.
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10b. AMEND 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Mr. Boganey introduced the item and recommended approval of the schedule revision.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to amend the 2010 City
Council meeting schedule to change the dates of the canvass of election returns as follows:
cancel August 11, 2010, meeting; set August 13, 2010, meeting and set time of meeting at 5:00
p.m.; and, cancel November 3, 2010, meeting. The canvass of returns will be added to the
regularly scheduled November 8, 2010, meeting.
Motion passed unanimously.
10c. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -91 AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUND BALANCE
FOR CAPITAL PURPOSES
Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed
resolution. He advised that after the transfer is made, the general fund would remain within the
reserve policy parameter of having a balance at the close of each fiscal year of 50 -52 percent of
next year's General Fund operating budget.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Roche seconded approve RESOLUTION
NO. 2010 -91 Authorizing Transfer of Fund Balance for Capital Purposes.
Motion passed unanimously.
10d. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -92 DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND
ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES AT CERTAIN
PROPERTIES IN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed
resolution. It was noted that failure to remove the trees or to appeal this declaration can result in
the City contracting to have the diseased trees removed and placing the cost as a lien against the
property for collection with the property taxes.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to approve
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -92 Declaring a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Removal of
Diseased Trees at Certain Properties in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
Motion passed unanimously.
11. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Yelich reported on his attendance at two neighborhood meetings held on May
26, 2010, West Palmer Lake Park, and June 9, 2010, West Fire Station, that were well attended.
He encourage residents to take advantage of these opportunities to meet their neighbors and learn
what is going on in the community.
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Councilmember Lasman reported on her attendance at the following:
• May 26, 2010, West Palmer Lake Park meeting.
• May 31, 2010, Memorial Day Ceremony at Mound Cemetery.
• June 5, 2010, Crime Prevention Fund Raiser at CUB.
• June 7, 2010, Budget Work Session to receive the Auditor's report.
• June 7, 2010, Centennial Celebration Committee meeting to plan the City's upcoming 100
year birthday party. She encouraged residents to keep abreast of the celebration and to attend
as many activities as possible.
• June 9, 2010, West Fire Station neighborhood meeting. Councilmember Lasman noted that
the Police Department report indicated a generalized reduction of crime in the area.
Councilmember Roche stated he had visited Mound Cemetery over Memorial Weekend, which
contains a lot of City history and is interesting to visit. He announced the June 15, 2010,
Housing Commission meeting, its efforts to find an alternative for community gardens, and its
work with Odyssey Academy. Councilmember Roche thanked the Star Tribune for its June 5,
2010, article and interview of Officer Reynolds indicating that crime prevention has paid off in
Brooklyn Center. He announced the next neighborhood gathering will be at Lions Park on
June 29, 2010, and encouraged residents to attend to learn what is going on in the community.
Councilmember Roche also announced June 24 -26, 2010, celebration of Earle Brown Days, an
annual event that is free to attend. He stated there will be fireworks on Saturday night and
encouraged residents to enjoy Oak City or Mango Tango, a new restaurant, as well as the parade
and Dudley Tournament.
Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following:
• May 26, 2010, West Palmer Lake Park neighborhood meetings, which have been a great
success in getting information out to residents.
• June 7, 2010 Joint Council Work Session with the Financial Commission to review the
auditor's report, which was most favorable to the City.
Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following:
• May 26, 2010, West Palmer Lake Park neighborhood meeting.
• June 1, 2010, Brooklyns Youth meeting.
• June 7, 2010, Joint meeting with the Financial Commission.
• June 10, 2010, Visit Minneapolis North Executive Board meeting.
Mayor Willson stated that on June 16, 2010, he will attend the Visit Minneapolis North quarterly
board meeting.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City
Council meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER)
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies:
1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a
Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on June
14, 2010.
2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly
held at Brooklyn Center City Hall.
3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its June 28, 2010, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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