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Home My WebLink About2010 07-12 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 12, 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, Interim Chief of Police Kevin Benner; Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, 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. Jo Roberts, Link Associates, 6001 — 78` Avenue N., offered to create and provide a 3 -ring binder resource book that includes announcements of upcoming community events and information on local businesses. She stated she would monitor the community event information to assure it is up -to -date and it would be the responsibility of local businesses to do the same with their information. Ms. Roberts indicated she had already approached the library and it is willing to consider this option. She offered to permanently affix the City's copy and suggested it be made available at the Community Center. Ms. Roberts also asked that City ordinances be made easier to find. Mayor Willson thanked Ms. Roberts and indicated the Council would take it under advisement. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:50 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Teresa Rousseau St. Al honsus Church , offered an Invocation. P 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING 07/12/10 4- The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:00 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, Interim Chief of Police Kevin Benner; Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, with amendments to the Regular Session minutes of June 28, 2010, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 28, 2010 — Study Session 2. June 28, 2010 — Regular Session 6b. LICENSES GARBAGE HAULER Ace Solid Waste, Inc. 6601 McKinley Street NW, Ramsey Farmers Union Industries dba Midwest Grease P.O. Box 26, Redwood Falls MECHANICAL 7 Metro Heating and A/C 609 150 Avenue NE, Ham Lake Schwantes Heating and Air 6080 Oren Avenue S., Stillwater RENTAL — RENTAL STANDARDS PRIOR TO MARCH 5, 2010 RENEWAL 4809 Twin Lake Ave., Lake Shore Apts. Curtis Erickson RENTAL — CURRENT RENTAL STANDARDS INITIAL (TYPE II — two-year license) 5639 Humboldt Avenue N. Matthew Resong 6400 Noble Avenue N. ZamZam Gesaade 6819 Orchard Avenue N. Lue Moua 07/12/10 -2- RENEWAL TYPE I—three-year license) ( y 6744 France Avenue N. Donald Renelt 6807 Humboldt Avenue N. C101 William & Elsa Lind 6807 Humboldt Avenue N. C102 William & Elsa Lind 6819 Humboldt Avenue N. A102 William & Elsa Lind 6819 Humboldt Avenue N. A104 William & Elsa Lind 4207 Lakeside Avenue#123 Donna Kabanuk RENEWAL (TYPE II—two-year license) 7256 Unity Avenue N., Unity Place CHDC LTD Partnership 5207 Xerxes Avenue N. Dennis Bona 5412 Fremont Avenue N. Gary Anakkala 1320 68th Lane N. Rachel Omao 3900 Janet Lane Keith Carlson 6437 June Avenue N. Tracy Vu 5900 Pearson Drive Mary Tjosvold 6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-98 APPOINTING ADDITIONAL ELECTION JUDGES i 6d. ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD OF THREE (3) IN-CAR CAMERA SYSTEMS BY THE MINNESOTA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY 6e. ACCEPTANCE OF THE RESTATED BYLAWS OF BROOKLYN CENTER FIREFIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS —None. 8. PUBLIC HEARING —None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS —None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS —None. 11. COUNCIL REPORT 07/12/10 -3- Councilmember Yelich encouraged residents to take advantage of the savings offered through the City's discount prescription program at local pharmacies and indicated the cards are available at City Hall. Councilmember Lasman reported on her attendance at the following: • July 9, 2010, Relay for Life, an excellent event that was well attended and enjoyed good weather. She thanked all involved and sponsors for their generosity. Councilmember Roche commended Jo Roberts of Link Associates for stepping forward with the idea for a resource book to keep residents updated on community events and services offered by businesses and organizations. He indicated he has enjoyed fresh produce from the market at the United Methodist Church on 71 and Brooklyn Boulevard and hopes others offer a market next year. Councilmember Roche thanked the Housing Commission for creating a "welcome bag" for new residents that contains City maps, park information, important telephone numbers, and a guide to the neighborhood. He announced the July 21, 2010, Twin Lake neighborhood meeting and described the location of the park where the meeting will be held. He urged residents to attend to learn what is going on in the City. Councilmember Roche reviewed the City's infrastructure improvements in the area of the Brookdale Mall and encouraged the mall owners to increase maintenance efforts and adhere to the City's requirements. Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following: • July 9, 2010, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, noting this is the fifteenth year the event has been held at the Brooklyn Center High School athletic field. He explained that his wife is a cancer survivor and the event was hosted by former Police Chief Scott Bechthold, also a cancer survivor, whose personal story is inspirational. Councilmember Ryan stated it was a moving event and thanked the Brooklyn Center businesses who gave generously. Councilmember Ryan announced the Twin Lake Park neighborhood meeting as mentioned by Councilmember Roche. He displayed a form letter that the Police Department will send to Neighborhood Watch groups to remind them of the August 3, 2010, National Night Out and encourage participation. He noted the National Night Out kick off event will be held on August 3, 2010, and advised of events that will occur. Mayor Willson stated he had nothing additional to add to the Councilmember's reports. He clarified for the audience that the Council has discussed the Brookdale Mall area and directed staff to follow the City's ordinances. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Roche seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:14 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 07/12/10 -4- 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 July 12, 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 July 26, 2010, Regular Session. " i //.J;� City Clerk Mayor 07/12/10 -