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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 09-13 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 SEPTEMBER 13, 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, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet, 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. Will Dahn, 5733 Knox Avenue N., informed the Council about his attempt to personally speak to a police officer and a residential property that continues to violate the parking ordinance. City Manager Curt Boganey stated staff will respond to the issues raised by Mr. Dahn and asked him to provide staff with the address where the parking violations are occurring. No one else wished to address the Council. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:59 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION As the Invocation, Mayor Willson requested a moment of silence and reflection on those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. 09/13/10 -1- 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:00 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, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vicki Schleuning, 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 Yelich seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 23, 2010 — Study /Work Session 2. August 23, 2010 — Regular Session 3. August 30, 2010 — Joint Work Session with Financial Commission 6b. LICENSES LIQUOR — CLASS B ON -SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY Apple Minnesota LLC dba Applebee's 1400 Brookdale Center MECHANICAL Architect Mechanical 2917 Anthony Lane, St. Anthony Cities Companies, Inc. 1171 Wall Street, Big Lake Dependable Indoor Air Quality 2619 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Rapids Heating & Cooling Design 10830 Able Street NE, Blaine Swenson Heating & Air 12723 320 Avenue NE, Princeton RENTAL — CURRENT RENTAL STANDARDS INITIAL (TYPE II — two-year license) 1323 67th Lane N. Ali Sajjad 1300 68th Lane N. Scott Hartmann 1308 68th Lane N. Sommer Leonard 09/13/10 -2- 6819 Humboldt Avenue N. A304 Raymond Charest 6620 Irving Place Iyabo Lawal 6913 Toledo Avenue N. Fred Hanus RENEWAL (TYPE III—one-year license) 1510 69th Avenue N. Troy Pullis 5301 Dupont Avenue N. Ung Properties 6300 France Avenue N. Wade Klick RENEWAL (TYPE II—two-year license) 5655 Northport Drive Cindy& Raymond Scherbing 6401 Scott Avenue N. Glenn &Mary Berscheit RENEWAL (TYPE I—three-year license) 3825 51st Avenue N. Nhut Dang 6837 Beard Avenue N. Ryan Meyer 5501 Brooklyn Boulevard Mains'l Properties 6801 Emerson Avenue N. Anita Landry 6936 Ewing Avenue N. Nathan Gerard 6823 Fremont Place N. Duane Carter 6807 Humboldt Avenue N. C103 Raymond Charest 6807 Humboldt Avenue N. C304 Raymond Charest 6813 Humboldt Avenue N. B202 Raymond Charest 6813 Humboldt Avenue N. B301 Raymond Charest 5332 Lilac Drive N. Mark Lundberg SIGNHANGER Twin Cities Sign Installation 4475 214th Avenue NW, Oak Grove 6c. APPROVAL OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE RELEASE FOR 4201 58TH AVENUE NORTH (NORTH MEMORIAL RESIDENTIAL HOSPICE) 6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-123 DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-124 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2010-11, 18, AND 19, CONTRACT 2010-D, 2010 TRAIL, PARKING LOT, AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS 6f. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-125 ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2010-17, COUNTY ROAD 57 STREETSCAPE AND IMPROVEMENTS 09/13/10 -3- 6819 Humboldt Avenue N. A304 Raymond Charest 6620 Irving Place Iyabo Lawal 6913 Toledo Avenue N. Fred Hanus RENEWAL(TYPE III—one-year license) 1510 69th Avenue N. Troy Pullis 5301 Dupont Avenue N. Ung Properties 6300 France Avenue N. Wade Klick RENEWAL (TYPE II—two-year license) 5655 Northport Drive Cindy&Raymond Scherbing 6401 Scott Avenue N. Glenn&Mary Berscheit RENEWAL(TYPE I—three-year license) 3825 51 st Avenue N. Nhut Dang 6837 Beard Avenue N. Ryan Meyer 5501 Brooklyn Boulevard Mains'l Properties 6801 Emerson Avenue N. Anita Landry 6936 Ewing Avenue N. Nathan Gerard 6823 Fremont Place N. Duane Carter 6807 Humboldt Avenue N. C103 Raymond Charest 6807 Humboldt Avenue N. C304 Raymond Charest 6813 Humboldt Avenue N. B202 Raymond Charest 6813 Humboldt Avenue N. B301 Raymond Charest 5332 Lilac Drive N. Mark Lundberg SIGNHANGER Twin Cities Sign Installation 4475 214th Avenue NW, Oak Grove 6c. APPROVAL OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE RELEASE FOR 4201 58TH AVENUE NORTH (NORTH MEMORIAL RESIDENTIAL HOSPICE) 6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-123 DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-124 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2010-11, 18, AND 19, CONTRACT 2010-D, 2010 TRAIL, PARKING LOT, AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS 6f. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-125 ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2010-17, COUNTY ROAD 57 STREETSCAPE AND IMPROVEMENTS 09/13/10 -3- 6g. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -126 EXECUTING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR GRANT FUNDING PURPOSES BETWEEN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND THE SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION FOR SHINGLE CREEK RESTORATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2010-16 6h. RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE APPROVAL FOR PARTIAL OCCUPANCY AT GATEWAY COMMONS — 2810, 2814, 2826, AND 2830 NORTHWAY DRIVE ,6i. RATIFY MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF KOFFI AGBOSSOU, 1300 67 TI AVENUE NORTH #102, TO FINANCIAL COMMISSION Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS - None. 8. PUBLIC HEARING 8a. PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT ABATEMENT REMOVAL COSTS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -127 CERTIFYING ONE YEAR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS Mr. Boganey introduced the item, reviewed the background, and stated the purpose of the proposed ordinance to certify special assessments for nuisance abatement costs for one year in the amount of $6,205. He advised that no appeals had been received for the one year or five year assessments. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one appeared to speak. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 09/13/10 -4- Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -127 Certifying One Year Special Assessment for Nuisance Abatement Costs to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls. Motion passed unanimously. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -128 CERTIFYING FIVE YEAR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item and stated the purpose of the proposed ordinance to certify special assessments for nuisance abatement costs for five years in the amount of $27,439.97. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one appeared to speak. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -128 Certifying Five Year Special Assessment for Nuisance Abatement Costs to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls. Motion passed unanimously. 8b. PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE ACCOUNTS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -129 CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE ACCOUNTS TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS Mr. Boganey introduced the item and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution to certify special assessments for delinquent public service accounts in the amount of $212,309.59. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 09/13/10 -5- No one appeared to speak. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -129 Certifying Special Assessment for Delinquent Public Utility Service Accounts to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls. Motion passed unanimously. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS - None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. PRELIMINARY 2011 LEVY AND BUDGET 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -130 APPROVING A PRELIMINARY TAX CAPACITY LEVY FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND DEBT SERVICE FUNDS AND A MARKET VALUE TAX LEVY FOR THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR PROPERTY TAXES PAYABLE 2011 Mr. Boganey introduced the item, reviewed the background, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution to establish the preliminary property tax levy for the 2011 fiscal year at $13,911,803. He presented the 2011 preliminary levy and noted this is an increase of $342,831 or 2.53% over the levy payable in 2010. Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet presented the projected impact to residential property in 2011, noting that it is projected the City's portion of the tax bill for most residential properties will decrease by $17.41 to $22.91, depending on valuation. Mr. Boganey pointed out that this only represents the residential portion of the tax base and some commercial, industrial, and apartment properties will experience a tax increase. Mayor Willson referenced a recent StarTribune article on cities with affordable housing, considered to be in the $180,000 range for the metro area, and advised that Brooklyn Center led the way with 99% of its housing being affordable. 09/13/10 -6- In response to Council's questions, Mr. Jordet explained the property value determines not what tax amount that property will pay but determines the proportion of the community's total tax bill that property will pay. Mr. Boganey addressed the loss of State revenues through LGA, noting the Legislature authorized LGA to the City in the amount of $1,510,989 yet the City is budgeting about 40% of what the current law would provide for LGA and Market Value Homestead Credit combined. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -130 Approving a Preliminary Tax Capacity Levy for the General Fund and Debt Service Funds and a Market Value Tax Levy for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for Property Taxes Payable 2011. The Council indicated their support for the draft resolution, noting it came about over several months with input from staff, the Council, and Financial Commission. Mayor Willson noted that three of the six staff vacancies over the last year have not been filled. He agreed it is a good compromise but a shame that staff has to be downsized because if that continues services may need to be eliminated. Motion passed unanimously. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -131 ADOPTING A PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR THE 2011 FISCAL YEAR Mr. Boganey introduced the item, reviewed the background, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution to adopt preliminary budgets for those funds using portions of the property tax levy operations in the amount of $17,409,536. Overall, the general fund budget for 2011 is designed to increase by 2.49 %. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2010-131 Adopting a Preliminary Budget for the 2011 Fiscal Year. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Boganey stated this action is on the preliminary levy and budget and in December the Council will consider the final levy and budget, which cannot be increased but can be decreased. INTRODUCTION OF FINANCIAL COMMISSIONER Mayor Willson recognized Mr. Agbossou who was appointed to the Financial Commission through a Consent Agenda item. Koffi Agbossou, 1300 67 ffi Avenue North #102, stated he is from West Africa where he served a city collecting taxes and making financial policies. He stated he is interested in serving on the City's Financial Commission to increase his knowledge. e. g 09/13/10 -7- 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Yelich stated he was pleased to participate in the September 20, 2010, Brooklyn Center Business Association golf fundraising tournament. Councilmember Lasman reported on her attendance at the August 3, 2010, Joint Work Session with the Financial Commission to refine the budget. Councilmember Lasman stated she was not able to attend the August 31, 2010, FBI regional headquarters ground breaking ceremony due to school training but was thrilled to see the picture in the newspaper. She announced that tomorrow is the East Palmer Lake Park neighborhood meeting and encouraged everyone to attend, noting they will get a lot of information on what is going on in Brooklyn Center. She also announced the September 15, 2010, Centennial Celebration Committee meeting, stating they are still looking for new members to plan events for the City's 100' birthday. Councilmember Roche encouraged attendance at the East Palmer Lake Park neighborhood meeting, starting at 6 p.m. He commented on the youth football games scheduled for Grandview Park and urged residents to use caution since school is now in session. He also commented on his attendance at a kickball match at Evergreen Park which resulted in positive press coverage in the StarTribune. Councilmember Roche announced the following events: • Pancake breakfast to be held this Sunday, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Brooklyn Center High School and thanked Councilmember Lasman for her involvement to sell tickets. • Party of the Century, February 5, 2011, at 5 p.m., at the Earle Brown Heritage Center and advised their website address is www.bc100years.or • Swimming lessons at the Civic Center starting next week, which is included in the City Watch. • Acceptance of "Random Acts of Kindness" nominations. Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following: • August 30, 2010, Joint Work Session with the Financial Commission to address the preliminary levy and budget • August 31, 2010, formal groundbreaking for the Brooklyn Center FBI regional headquarters. He noted this will result in a significant boost to the City's economy and spur future development based on the City's great location. Mayor Willson advised of the humanitarian efforts of residents from the Liberian community who belong to a group that purchased an ambulance and are building a clinic in Liberia. Mr. Boganey noted the proceeds from the silent auction fundraiser during the golf tournament will be donated to the Centennial Celebration Committee. 09/13/10 -8- 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 09/13/10 -9- 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 September 13, 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 September 27, 2010, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 09/13/10 -10-