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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987 03-09 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 MARCH 9, 1987 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Dean Nyquist at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Finance Director Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning & Inspection Ron Warren, City Attorney Ron Batty, Personnel Coordinator Geralyn Barone, and Administrative Aid Patti Page. I INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Councilmember Hawes. AMERICAN RED CROSS - CHALLENGE- BETWEEN- THE - MAYORS Mayor Nyquist recognized Theresa Lang and Leslie Lane, representatives from the Northwest Branch of the American Red Cross. Ms. Lang briefly reviewed the basic programs and services provided by the American Red Cross, and noted that one of the fund raising projects is the Challenge - between- the - Mayors. She noted that for this project area mayors or their representatives have agreed to collect pledges and then swim for these pledges. She stated the Challenge- between -the - Mayors is being held on Wednesday, April 22, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. in the Brooklyn Center Community Center pool. Mayor Nyquist thanked Ms. Lang and Ms. Lane for their presentation regarding the American Red Cross. 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 in the audience 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. The City Manager stated that item 9a2 should be removed from the Consent Agenda and tabled to the March 23, 1987 meeting to allow for further staff review. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to table a Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Improvement Project No. 1986 -21, Earle Brown Farm Streetscape Improvement Project, Phase III Streetscape Lighting, Contract 1986 -R. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 23 1987 - REGULAR SESSION There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to 3 -9 -87 -1- approve the minutes of the February 23, 1987 City Council meeting. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 87 -42 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1986- 21, EARLE BROWN FARM STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE III STREETSCAPE NODES, CONTRACT 1986 -Q The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 87 -43 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1986 21, EARLE BROWN FARM STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE III STREETSCAPE LANDSCAPING, CONTRACT 1986 -S The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 87 -44 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PROCEDURES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DISEASED SHADE TREE REMOVAL PROGRAM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 87 -45 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS PROPERTY AND ACCEPTING BID FOR SALE OF 1967 INTERNATIONAL FIRE TRUCK The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously. LICENSES There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to approve the following list of licenses: BULK VENDING LICENSE Brooklyn Center Lions 7131 Knox Avenue N. CIGARETTE LICENSE The Gift Shop (Ramada Hotel) 2200 Freeway Boulevard 3 -9 -87 -2- FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE Alano Society 4938 Brooklyn Boulevard American Bakeries 4215 69th Avenue North Arby's Brookdale Center Brook Park Baptist Church 4801 63rd Avenue North Brookdale Assembly of God 6030 Xerxes Avenue North Brookdale Christian Center 6030 Xerxes Avenue North 4 Brooklyn Center Community Center 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Brooklyn Center High School 6500 Humboldt Avenue N. Brooklyn Center Baptist Church 5840 Humboldt Avenue N. Burger King 6110 Brooklyn Boulevard Canteen Corporation 1091 Pierce Butler Route Ault, Inc. 1600 Freeway Boulevard Hoffman Engineering 6530 James Avenue North CEAP 7231 Brooklyn Boulevard Country Club Market 3000 France Avenue North Country Store 3610 63rd Avenue North k Cross of Glory Lutheran Church 5929 Brooklyn Boulevard Davanni's 5937 Summit Drive Earle Brown Elementary School 5900 Humboldt Avenue North Evergreen Park Elementary School 7020 Dupont Avenue North 50' Grill 5524 Brooklyn Boulevard Harron United Methodist Church 5452 Dupont Avenue North House of Hui's Restaurant 6800 Humboldt Avenue North Lutheran Church of the Master 1200 69th Avenue North Chuck Muer's Restaurant 2101 Freeway Boulevard Northbrook Alliance Church 6240 Aldrich Avenue North Northport Elementary School 5421 Brooklyn Boulevard Orchard Lane School 6201 Noble Avenue North J.C. Penney Brookdale Center Pizza Hut 6000 Shingle Creek Parkway Price Candy Company Brookdale Center Ramada Hotel 2200 Freeway Boulevard T.Wrights 5800 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Wes' Amoco 6044 Brooklyn Boulevard Willow Lane PTA 7020 Perry Avenue North Willow Lane School 7020 Perry Avenue North GASOLINE SERVICE STATION LICENSE Osseo Brooklyn Bus Company 4435 68th Avenue North MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE Air Comfort, Inc. 3944 Louisiana Circle Comfort Mechanical Inc. 4721 33rd Avenue North Golden Valley Heating & Air Cond. 5182 West Broadway Royalton Heating & Cooling Co. 4120 85th Avenue North NONPERISHABLE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE A & J Enterprises 6843 Washington Avenue S. Best Products Company 5925 Earle Brown Drive Bob Ryan Oldsmobile 6700 Brooklyn Boulevard 3 -9 -87 -3- Schmitt Music 3400 Freeway Boulevard D.L. Service 2516 83rd Avenue North Lowell's Automotive 6211 Brooklyn Boulevard PERISHABLE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE A & J Enterprises 6843 Washington Avenue S. Best Products Company 5925 Earle Brown Drive Bob Ryan Oldsmobile 6700 Brooklyn Boulevard Schmitt Music 3400 Freeway Boulevard SIGN HANGER'S LICENSE Cragg, Inc. 7150 Madison Avenue West SPECIAL FOOD HANDLING LICENSE The Gift Shop (Ramada Hotel) 2200 Freeway Boulevard SWIMMING POOL LICENSE Ramada Hotel 2200 Freeway Boulevard Real Estate Equities Brookside Manor Apts. TAXICAB LICENSE Airport Cab 2708 East Lake Street Yellow Taxi Service Corporation 3555 5th Avenue South The motion passed unanimously. PROCLAMATION Mayor Nyquist stated that the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast has been scheduled for April 4, 1987 at the Holiday Inn. Councilmember Lhotka introduced the following proclamation and moved its adoption: DECLARING A DAY OF SPIRITUAL REDEDICATION IN BROOLYN CENTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing proclamation was duly seconded by t member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED) The City Manager presented a Resolution Rejecting All Bids and Ordering Advertisement for New Bids for Improvement Project No. 1987 -02, Water Tower No. 1 Reconditioning, Contract 1987 -B. He noted that water tower No. 1 is located at 69th Avenue and France Avenue North. Councilmember Theis inquired i q f the error in the low bid was quite substantial or could the City hold the contractor to his bid. The City Manager stated that the error was quite substantial, and that if the City were to hold the contractor to his bid, staff believes the contractor could not provide the quality of work which the City requires. RESOLUTION NO. 87 -46 Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR NEW BIDS FOR 3 -9 -87 -4- IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1987 -02, WATER TOWER NO. 1 RECONDITIONING, CONTRACT 1987 -B The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Gene Lhotka, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution Approving Change Order Relating to the Rehabilitation of the Existing Pedestrian Bridge at the Centerbrook Golf Course (Improvement Project No. 1985 -23, Contract 1986 -C). He noted this item was tabled at the February 23, 1987 meeting to allow staff time to provide additional information. RESOLUTION NO. 87 -47 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER RELATING TO THE REHABILITATION OF THE EXISTING PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AT THE CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1985 - 23, PHASE I; CONTRACT 1986 -C) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed with Councilmember Lhotka opposed. The City Manager presented a Resolution Recognizing the Achievement of Clara D. Foell. He noted that Ms. Foell swam 500 miles at the Community Center pool. RESOLUTION NO. 87 -48 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENT OF CLARA D. FOELL The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Rich Theis, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution Recommending Denial of Planning Commission Application No. 86045 Submitted by Crown Coco, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 87 -49 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DENYING PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 86045 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 Authorizing the Brooklyn Center Volunteer Fire Department to Conduct Fire Drills at 1601 -73rd Avenue North. The City Manager noted that permission has been given by the property owner for this training drill. RESOLUTION NO. 87 -50 Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 3 -9 -87 -5- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BROOKLYN CENTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT FIRE DRILLS AT 1601 73RD AVENUE NORTH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Gene Lhotka, and the motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEMS AMENDMENTS TO CITY COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMISSIONS' RESOLUTIONS AND BYLAWS The City Manager explained that the Year 2000 Committee Report had recommended reviewing existing advisory commissions' duties and responsibilities, and drafting resolutions which would standardize much of the language regarding the operating structure of the commissions. He noted that one standardized set of bylaws has been established, which allows for uniformity in operations across the commissions. The Personnel Coordinator stated the City Attorney has advised her the ordinance amendment which was given a first reading at the February 23, 1987 meeting regarding Chapter 35 must be revised in three ways. She noted the revised ordinance amendment is before the Council this evening for a first reading, and the original amendment will appear for a second reading at the March 23, 1987 Council meeting. She stated at the March 23, 1987 meeting the Council should defeat this original amendment, and the second reading of the new amendment would then be scheduled for the April 6, 1987 Council meeting. The City Manager stated the action staff is requesting regarding the other resolutions is for Council to refer the revised resolutions to the advisory commissions for input before final changes are made by the Council. There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to approve the preliminary report, and to send the revised resolutions to the f advisory commissions for their input and recommendations. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Theis to approve for first reading An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 Regarding the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. I COMPARABLE WORTH ` The City Manager gave a brief overview of the enabling legislation for comparable worth, the compensation study, the results of the City's appeal process, and the steps which still must be completed before the comparable worth analysis is final. He noted that in the upcoming months staff will be collecting information g to develop an equitable a relationship stud III d l pay P He stated that in June and July of this year it would have to be decided how the City would add the market rate information to the job evaluations. He noted that in July an implementation plan would have to be decided upon. Councilmember Theis inquired if the findings from the appeals process for the Public Works and Police Department would change the regression lines for clerical and other lower scale positions. The City Manager stated that staff would have to consider changes for all positions if major changes were made in the Public Works and Police Department. Councilmember Theis inquired if any salary changes would have to be retroactive. The City Manager stated that the law makes no provisions for salary changes being retroactive, only that the City 3 -9 -87 -6- must adopt an implementation plan by August 1, 1987. MINNESOTA OLYMPIC FACILITY The City Manager briefly reviewed the materials submitted regarding the possibility of an Olympic Facility located in Blaine. Councilmember Lhotka inquired if this facility has received approval or endorsements from the Olympic Committee. The City Manager responded affirmatively. Councilmember Lhotka inquired if the City of Blaine or Anoka County has requested any money from the northern cities. The City Manager stated that no requests have been made at this point. Councilmember Theis inquired if this facility would be developed with State funds or metro area funds. The City Manager stated this would be strictly State funding. RESOLUTION NO. 87 -51 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LOCATING AN OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITY WITHIN ANOKA COUNTY AT THE BLAINE SOCCER COMPLEX The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. PLANNING MEETING FOR TREND ISSUE AND GOAL STATEMENTS The City Manager briefly reviewed the preliminary report which merges into one document the trends, issues and goals of the Year 2000 Report and the City's Comprehensive Guide Plan. He noted the document is in matrix form and sets certain priorities for each of the trends,�issues, and goals. The City Manager stated he is requesting the Council to allow staff to work with the Commissions to merge the statements into a more workable document. Councilmember Scott stated that after the Commissions have reviewed this document it is possible some items will be deleted because the item or goal has already been achieved. There was a motion-by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to approve the preliminary copy of the summary statements, and to forward this document on to the advisory commissions for their review and comment. The motion passed unanimously. KALEIDOSCOPE 1 87 The City Manager noted that Kaleidoscope is scheduled for April 5, 1987 at the Brooklyn Center High School, and there would be three booths for City representation. He noted the Brooklyn Center Housing Commission will be present, the Park and Recreation Commission along with the Park and Recreation Department will have a booth promoting the par three golf course, and a general booth for the Council and the Brooklyn Center Constitution Committee. He stated that Councilmembers should try to set aside that date and a schedule will be made for the booth. OTHER BUSINESS The City Manager stated that at the December 8, 1986 Council meeting the Council had authorized the City Manager to sign a nondisclosure agreement for the LOGIS ULTIMAP system. He noted he had recently been informed the nondisclosure agreement should have been between the City and Hennepin County not LOGIS. He 3 -9 -87 -7- stated a motion should be made this evening authorizing him to sign a nondisclosure agreement with Hennepin County regarding the ULTIMAP system to clear up this minor technicality. There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to authorize the City Manager to sign a nondisclosure type document with Hennepin County regarding the ULTIMAP system. The motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Scott to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Al i City Clerk May , F 3 -9 -87 -8-