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Home My WebLink About2010 09-27 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 27, 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 6:46 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, Police Chief Kevin Benner, Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe, 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. Martina Gates, speaking on behalf of Colette Gates of 5906 Washburn Avenue N., commented on her objections to the fence installation at 5900 Washburn Avenue, a rental property, and advised of multiple code violations. She explained that the newly installed fence does not allow Ms. Gates access to maintain her painted fence at 5906 Washburn Avenue and reviewed unsuccessful attempts to contact the property owner of 5900 Washburn Avenue. She advised that several other property owners in this neighborhood support her comments. Mayor Willson asked Ms. Gates to submit copies of this information to staff. City Manager Curt Boganey stated staff will review the information submitted and inspect the property. No one else wished to address the City Council Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:58 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Councilmember Lasman read an invocation prepared by a St. Alphonsus Catholic Church pastor. 09/27/10 -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, 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, Police Chief Kevin Benner, Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe, 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, as amended, to add Item 10a, Consider Park and Recreation Commission Recommendation to Rename Central Park to Centennial -Park, and Item lob Consider Park and Recreation Commission Recommendation for Bandshell Location, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 13, 2010 — Study Session 2. September 13, 2010 — Regular Session 6b. LICENSES MECHANICAL Hoffman Refrigeration 5660 Memorial Avenue N, Stillwater Istel's Installation LLC 2500 Highway 88, Suite 215, St. Anthony Scott Gordon Heating 3200 Fairbanks Avenue, Webster Zahl Petroleum Maintenance 3101 Spring Street NE, Minneapolis RENTAL — STANDARDS PRIOR TO MARCH 6, 2010 6418 Kyle Avenue N. Edward Roe RENTAL — CURRENT RENTAL STANDARDS INITIAL f7YPE II — two-year license) 330162 n Avenue N. Huong Trang 6813 Humboldt Avenue N. B103 Elena Pecherskaya 4201 Lakeside Avenue #112 Paul Peterson 09/27/10 -2- RENEWAL (TYPE III —one-year license) 5442 James Avenue N. Gerald Stigsell RENEWAL (TYPE H—two-year license) 7000 Quail Avenue N. Steven Macke 110857 1h Avenue N. Chai Thao RENEWAL (TYPE I — three-year license) 120067 1h Avenue N. Tom Morrow 6601 Unity Avenue N. Doug Wahl 5505 Lyndale Avenue N. Dragon Property Management 6813 Humboldt Avenue N. B102 William & Elsa Lind SIGNHANGER Demars Signs 41093 d Avenue NW, Coon Rapids Leroy Signs 6325 Welcome Avenue N., Brooklyn Park 6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -132 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONSTRUCTION COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR COUNTY ROAD 57 STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2010-17 BETWEEN HENNEPIN COUNTY AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -133 ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2010-11,18 AND 19, 2010 TRAIL, PARKING LOT AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -134 ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR MAXIMUM FEES FOR BASIC AUDITING SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2010, 2011, AND 2012 6f. APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY ON -SALE LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY ST. ALPHONSUS SCHOOL, 7031 HALFAX AVENUE NORTH, FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 6, 2010 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -135 AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE HENNEPIN COUNTY VIOLENT OFFENDER TASK FORCE CO- OPERATIVE AGREEMENT Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 09/27/10 -3- 7a. PROJECT PEACE PRESENTATION FROM SUE LANTTO Sue Lantto, 5637 Brooklyn Boulevard, representing Project Peace, explained they are a community -based domestic abuse intervention program and described their services and process for civil advocacy. Mayor Willson commented on the difficulty of breaking this chain of violence and his support for their efforts. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to receive the report from Project Peace. The Council questioned whether there were methods to stop domestic violence from occurring. Ms. Lantto advised there is no one answer because relationships are complicated, there are social pressures, it is difficult to deal with anger and communication, and many times children are involved. With regard to financing, Ms. Lantto advised they had received a $6,000 federal grant to support housing for victims but the need remains greater than available funding. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARING 8a. ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -12 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2010 -01 REGARDING COUNCIL SALARIES FOR 2011 -2012 Mr. Boganey introduced the item, reviewed the background, and advised the Financial Commission had recommended that the salaries for the Mayor and Council remain unchanged for 2011 and 2012. It was noted this ordinance received first reading on August 23, 2010, and it is offered tonight for second reading and public hearing. The Council noted that other cities provide additional forms of enumeration, such as per diem and technological services. Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet advised that the chart and graphs in the meeting packet identify only the base salary comparison. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one appeared to speak. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 09/27/10 -4- Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 2010-12 Amending Ordinance No. 2010 -01 Regarding Council Salaries for 2011 -2012. Motion passed unanimously. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. CONSIDER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO RENAME CENTRAL PARK TO CENTENNIAL PARK Mr. Boganey introduced the topic and recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to rename Central Park to Centennial Park, as recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission to become effective January 1, 2011. Motion passed unanimously. 10b. CONSIDER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR BANDSHELL LOCATION Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to authorize the Centennial Celebration Committee to begin planning, funding, and construction of a bandshell in Centennial Park on Site #2, as recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission. The Council discussed whether the Centennial Celebration Committee would be involved with fund raising. Mayor Willson noted the presentation by the Centennial Celebration Committee included raising funds and the Park and Recreation Commission recommendation to move forward was unanimous. Mr. Boganey clarified that while the Centennial Celebration Committee has indicated support to move forward with fund raising, bandshell construction will ultimately be a City project. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Yelich reported on his attendance at the following: • September 19, 2010, pancake fundraiser at the Brooklyn Center High School hosted by the Lions. • September 21, 2010, Park and Recreation Commission meeting where the issues of renaming Central Park and the bandshell were discussed. 09/27/10 -5- • September 25, 2010, pancake breakfast fundraiser hosted by the Brooklyn Center Crime Prevention Committee at Applebee's Restaurant. • September 26, 2010, pancake breakfast at St. Alphonsus Church. Councilmember Lasman reported on her attendance at the following: • September 14, 2010, neighborhood meeting at East Palmer Lake Park that had good attendance, presentation by staff, and many questions were asked. She thanked staff for its efforts to hold neighborhood meetings this summer, which were very successful. • September 15, 2010, Crime Prevention Program where Police Chief Brenner provided a staff update and Sheriff Stanek also made a presentation. • September 25, 2010, Crime Prevention breakfast fundraiser where she also worked. Councilmember Lasman announced the October 9, 2010, Neighborhood Crime Watch meeting for block captains from 9 a.m. to noon Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following: • September 29, 2010, Lions pancake breakfast fundraiser. • September 14, 2010, East Palmer Lake Park neighborhood meeting and agreed with Councilmember Lasman that these informational meetings have been very successful. Councilmember Ryan encouraged attendance at the October 9, 2010, Neighborhood Crime Watch workshop for block captains, which will be held at the Community Center. Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the September 14, 2010, East Palmer Lake Park neighborhood meeting, noting the full Council was in attendance. With regard to the upcoming block captain workshop, Mayor Willson indicated the Council is supportive of crime prevention and police department activities. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:3 8 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 09/27/10 -6- 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 27, 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 October 11, 2010, Regular Session. E. ity Clerk Mayor 09/27/10 -7-