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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 09-27 CCM Study Session MINUTES OF THE TY COUNCIL E PROCEEDINGS OF THE C OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA STUDY SESSION SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Councilmember Tim Roche was absent and excused. 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, Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Ryan requested discussion on Item 6g, Resolution Authorizing the Adoption of the Hennepin County Violent Offender Task Force Co- Operative Agreement, in particular attention in the press about inappropriate use of forfeited property. He asked about procedures specified for disposal of those items and if the Task Force had failed to observe those guidelines. City Manager Curt Boganey stated that did occur with the State of Minnesota Drug Task Force. It was noted the proposed agreement includes regulation for appropriate disposal of those items. The Council indicated it wanted to assure adequate training occurred in that regard. Mr. Boganey explained the City has been a member of this task force for several years, the task force has been very effective, and the governing board is comprised of chief law enforcement officers from each member city or its appointed designee. Mr. Boganey stated the history of this particular task force is that it is well managed and has none of the problems mentioned in the newspaper. The Council indicated it had no reason to not have confidence in the City's Police Department and the $16,000 State grant toward this effort is very helpful. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Lasman asked staff to provide contact information for the City's Girl Scout troops so she can invite them to provide a Flag presentation. 09/27/10 -1- DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS HIGHWAY 252 INITATIVE — COUNCILMEMBER YELICH Councilmember Yelich reviewed that at the last meeting the Council had discussed the possibility of upgrading TH252 to a freeway for benefit of the City and drivers. Those meeting minutes summarize the highlights of that discussion and the City's position that while it is not against the upgrade, reasonable access must be provided for residents. Councilmember Yelich requested discussion on actions to initiate the upgrade for that portion of TH252, which will reduce congestion and increase safety. Councilmember Lasman stated the City does not want to lose access and since the State indicated it was not a negotiable item; the Council did not support the State's plan. She indicated before the Council supports an upgrade of TH252, it needs to assure access and exit points are part of the project. Mayor Willson noted the neighborhood just to the east has only two access points. The last TH252 upgrade proposal shut off 65 Avenue so the only access was at 73 Avenue, which is not adequate access to that neighborhood. He agreed the Council needed to stand firm on the need for adequate access. Mr. Boganey stated he does not recall that the City presented a counterproposal but it did take a position that as long as access is preserved to the east and west boundaries of the City, it would support the upgrade. Councilmember Yelich asked what it would take to open negotiations and resolve the City's interest in access. Mr. Boganey stated the City would need to invest in a study to provide concept alternatives that the City could endorse as being acceptable. The study would then be presented to Mn/DOT for their response. Mr. Boganey stated those alternatives may be far more expensive than what Mn/DOT had planned so it will boil down to how persuasive Brooklyn Center can be to fund this project. If funding is identified, the likelihood of the alternative being adopted by Mn/DOT increases. Mayor Willson agreed that having a plan in hand would provide the needed platform from which to speak. He suggested staff research costs for such a study, prepared by a consultant. Mr. Boganey stated the cost will depend on how far the plan is developed. He noted such a plan would include frontage roads, acquisition of private properties, and many other issues to create east and west egress in addition to constructing a freeway. Councilmember Yelich asked if Brooklyn Center would benefit by partnering with Brooklyn Park. Mr. Boganey answered in the affirmative and stated he will contact the Brooklyn Park City Manager. Councilmember Ryan stated this discussion outlines the tough spot the City is in with regard to what can and cannot be done to improve TH252 in lieu of lack of action by Mn/DOT. He stated that when Mr. Blomstrom was the City Engineer, they met with Brooklyn Park staff to discuss 09/27/10 -2- adjustments to traffic light timing to improve traffic flow. At that time, it came out clearly that this adjustment was "working on the margins" in view of the high traffic volumes. Mayor Willson stated he would like a project estimate, in total, so a decision can be made on the final cost instead of just phases. Mr. Boganey stated staff can prepare a ballpark estimate. Mayor Willson stated that will help with the next discussion to determine sources of funding. Councilmember Yelich agreed that it is hard to debate without a plan or proposal in hand so that needs to be created. He indicated he was hesitant to make assumptions on costs and limitations when all of the options have not yet been fully explored. He felt there may be an affordable option that has not yet been considered. Mayor Willson stated that while he does not disagree, he would need to consider what the costs are before moving forward. The consensus of the City Council was to direct staff to prepare a preliminary project cost estimate. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to revise the agenda, in consideration of audience members, to next consider the Centennial Celebration Committee and Park and Recreation Commission recommendations. Motion passed unanimously. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION RECOMMENDATION — PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Mr. Boganey reviewed the background that the Council asked the Park and Recreation Commission to provide direction regarding the request of the Centennial Celebration Committee to rename Central Park to Centennial Park and to recommend a location for the bandshell. Park and Recreation Commission Chair Sorenson reported that the Commission held discussion regarding the cost to change the signage, determined to be $2,000, and agreed that the park brochures would be updated when the current supply ran out. The Commission also discussed that Central Park and other City parks do not show up in web searches and how that information can be updated. Following discussion, the Commission unanimously recommended a name change from Central Park to Centennial Park. Chair Sorenson stated they also discussed a location for the bandshell and unanimously decided to recommend Site #2, the location where it was normally set up. Discussion was also held on funding and it was agreed this would be a good time to ask for donations. Mayor Willson asked about placing the bandshell in the area with the berm so more seating could be accommodated. Chair Sorenson stated they did discuss that location but determined it would require more work. He stated several Commissioners have volunteered to work with the architectural firm as a design committee to create a bandshell design. 09/27/10 -3- The Council thanked Chair Sorenson for his report. The majority consensus of the City Council was to support the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission and add both recommendations to tonight's regular meeting agenda. 57 AND LOGAN UPDATE Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel advised the MPCA is submitting the third and, hopefully, final newsletter to 330 residents. He presented a map identifying the area under consideration and explained that the soil vapor extraction work was concluded on the northern portion of the site. The MPCA recommends the shed remain in place during chemical oxidation, which is the final corrective action. Mr. Eitel advised that the MPCA is optimistic that vapor extraction will be the final solution and it will remain operational until the spring of the year when it will be relocated. He noted a preliminary plat for this site was approved earlier this year and legal staff is currently working through legal descriptions so the final plat should be available by year end. The Council discussed the oxidation process and indication that it was a common cleanup method to decompose contaminates for this type of site. It was noted that volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were in very small concentrations and the chemical used in the oxidation process was biodegradable. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at 6:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 09/27/10 -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 Study Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on September 27, 2010. 2. That said meeting held pursuant u call and notice thereof and was duly held at g wa p ant to due ca y Brooklyn Center City Hall. 3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its October 11, 2010, Regular Session. y r City Clerk Mayor 09/27/10 -5-