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2010 10-25 CCP Regular Session
Public Copy AGENDA • CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION October 25, 2010 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers A copy of the full City Council packet is available to the public. The packet ring binder is located at the front of the Council Chambers by the Secretary. 1. City Council Discussion of Agenda Items and Questions 2. Miscellaneous 3. Discussion of Work Session Agenda Items as Time Permits 4. Adjourn CITY COUNCIL MEETING City of Brooklyn Center • October 25, 2010 AGENDA 1. Informal Open Forum with City Council — 6:45 p.m. — provides an opportunity for the public to address the Council on items which are not on the agenda. Open Forum will be limited to 15 minutes, it is not televised, and it may not be used to make personal attacks, to air personality grievances, to make political endorsements, or for political campaign purposes. Council Members will not enter into a dialogue with citizens. Questions from the Council will be for clarification only. Open Forum will not be used as a time for problem solving or reacting to the comments made but, rather, for hearing the citizen for informational purposes only. 2. Invocation — 7 p.m. 3. Call to Order Regular Business Meeting —The City Council requests that attendees turn off cell phones and pagers during the meeting. A copy of the full City Council packet is available to the public. The packet ring binder is located at the front of the Council Chambers by the Secretary. 4. Roll Call 5. Pledge of Allegiance 6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda —The following items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered at the end of Council Consideration Items. a. Approval of Minutes 1. October 11, 2010 — Study Session 2. October 11, 2010 — Regular Session 3. October 11, 2010 — Work Session b. Licenses C. Resolution Accepting Work Performed and Authorizing Final Payment, Improvement Project Nos. 2009 -01, 02, 03, 04, 09, 11 and 12, 2009 Neighborhood Street and Utility Improvements (Aldrich Area), James Circle Watermain Relocation, Centerbrook Golf Course Watermain Improvements and Emergency Bypass for Lift Station No. 6 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -2- October 25, 2010 7. Presentations / Proclamations /Recognitions/Donations a. Proclamation Declaring October 25, 2010, to be Designated. as Random Acts of Kindness Day Requested Council Action: — Motion to adopt proclamation. b. Random Acts of Kindness Presentation of Recognition and Certificate Ceremony Requested Council Action: —City Council Members read nominations received. —Mayor presents certificates to those nominees present. C. Brooklyn Center Business Association — Donation to Centennial Celebration Committee Requested Council Action: — Motion to accept donation to Centennial Celebration Committee. 8. Public Hearings None. 9. Plannin g Commission Items None. 10. Council Consideration Items None. 11. Council Report 12. Adjourn Agenda Items Tabled or Continued An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 of the Brooklyn Center City Charter, Sections 4.01 and 4.02 —This item was first read on April 12, 2010; was published in the official newspaper on April 22, 2010; and the Public Hearing was continued at the May 10, 2010, meeting until such time as the Charter Commission makes its recommendation to the City Council. Resolution Establishing Fees for Community Garden Plots in the City of Brooklyn Center —This item was tabled at the May 10, 2010, meeting. i EDA MEETING City of Brooklyn Center • October 25, 2010 AGENDA 1. Call to Order —The EDA requests that attendees turn off cell phones and pagers during the meeting. A co of the full City Council packet, including EDA Economic Development Authority), copy tY P � g ( P is available to the public. The packet ring binder is located at the front of the Council Chambers by the Secretary. 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda —The following items are considered to be routine by the Economic Development Authority (EDA) and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered at the end of Commission Consideration Items. a. Approval of Minutes 1. July 12, 2010 — Regular Session 4. Commission Consideration Items a. Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application to the Metropolitan Council for the Tax Base Revitalization Account Requested Commission Action: — Motion to adopt resolution. 5. Adjournment • AGENDA CITY COUNCIL /ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WORK SESSION October 25, 2010 • Immediately Following Regular City Council and EDA Meetings Which Start at 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers City Hall A copy of the full City Council packet is available to the public. The packet ring binder is located at the front of the Council Chambers by the Secretary. ACTIVE DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Firehouse Park Update 2. Graduated Sanitary Utility Rate Study PENDING LIST FOR FUTURE WORK SESSIONS Later /Ongoing 1. Garbage Hauler Report — November 8 2010 2. Junk and Inoperable Vehicles Update— Back Yard Parking- November 22 2010 3. Housing Improvement Area Policy- November 22 2010 4. Centennial Request- EBHC 5. Sister City Update 6. Strategic Outcome Reports 7. 2011 Brooklyn Center Celebration Update 8. Neighborhood Designations 9. Minn. Stat. 273.128 4d Rental Properties — Annual Report — January 10. Brookdale Mall Update 11. Department Year End Reports 12. Active Living Program 13. Community Schools Update 14. Hwy 252 update - February City Council Agenda Item No. 6a • • MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA STUDY SESSION OCTOBER 11, 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 6:00 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, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. ION OF AGENDA UESTIONS ITEMS AND CITY COUNCIL DISCUSS Q Councilmember Ryan requested discussion on Item 6e, Resolution Approving Change Order No. i 2, Improvement Project No. 2009 -18, Contract 20009 -I, Bass Lake Road Streetscape and Regional Trail Project, and requested an assessment of the project status. Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug reviewed the minor miscellaneous items that remain to be completed, noting the project is almost completed. He advised that a portion of Northway Drive was missed so the City will work with the County to complete that section with a future proj ect. Councilmember Layman asked who is responsible for maintenance. Mr. Lillehaug stated there is a cooperative agreement for maintenance and everything behind the curbs and median areas is the responsibility of the City as well as street lighting. He advised that the median area is irrigated and will provide adequate watering of the trees. Councilmember Ryan asked about the impact of road salt on the plantings. Mr. Lillehaug stated that item was identified early on because the City wanted a sustainable boulevard. A key factor was using two species of salt tolerant grasses on the back of the curb instead of sod. Mayor Willson requested an update on the Dupont Avenue project. Mr. Lillehaug advised that the final wear course was paved today south of I -94 so only minor elements were left in that area. North of the bridg e there is utility work, two minor storm sewer crossings, the roadway, installin g curb and gutter from 67 to 69 Avenues, and some areas of colored concrete. Mr. Lillehaug stated they will continue to water to address the problem with dust and will meet with the contractor tomorrow to discuss the project schedule. He advised the project will be completed in 2010. 10/11/10 -1- DRAFT Councilmember Roche thanked staff for addressing the dust problem. He commented that the completed project areas look outstanding and noted these projects are a big part of the City's transformation. He asked whether there would be cost savings. Mr. Lillehaug explained the contract has liquidated damages, which will be considered when the project is finaled out. Even though deadlines are not all being met, he would not recommend considering liquidated damages at this point. Councilmember Yelich requested that Item 6g, Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Cooperative Agreement for the Twin Lake Wetland 639W Improvement Project No. 2007 -09 between the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission and the City of Brooklyn Center, be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered as Item 10b. He explained that residents want to know what the solution will be and costs involved. The Council indicated no objection to removing Item 6g from the consent agenda for consideration as Item 10b. With regard to Item 10a, Reschedule October 18, 2010, Joint Budget Work Session, the Council discussed available dates and consensus was reached to reschedule the joint budget Work Session to Monday, November 1, 2010, starting at 6:30 p.m. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Roche asked. the Council to consider scheduling a City -wide open house in 2011. He stated an open house could provide an opportunity to promote Brooklyn Center, • feature the street and building projects that are underway, and tie into the Centennial Celebration. Councilmember Roche stated the open house could also include a tour bus, the realtor's association, and promotional theme such as: "100 houses in 100 days." City Manager Curt Boganey asked what is the principle objective. Councilmember Roche stated it would be a marketing opportunity for the community, a rebranding, and a transformation from the past to an image of the future. He recommended keeping the scope narrow and that the audience would be the realtors association, with a strategic outcome of generating press in the StarTribune. Mr. Boganey stated if there is a general consensus of the Council to pursue this idea, he would suggest staff create a general outline for consideration by the Council at a Work Session within 30 -40 days. The Council indicated no objection to scheduling this topic for a Work Session. Councilmember Ryan stated that Will Dahn, resident and former Brooklyn Center/Brooklyn Park building official, has raised concern about the number of cars parked in residential driveways. He requested Councilmember Lasman provide comment since this topic was discussed during an earlier term. • 10/11/10 -2- DRAFT Councilmember Lasman explained that after much discussion and study by staff, the Police • Department had requested the Council give them some time to strictly enforce the ordinances in place regarding junk and inoperable vehicles and parking overnight on streets and boulevards. The Police started to aggressively enforce the ordinance, which resolved many of the issues and had a residual effect of solving other code issues. She explained that the matter lay dormant after that initial aggressive enforcement and it was thought the matter was resolved until Will Dahn again brought the issue forward. The Council discussed that while there is not a wide - spread parking problem, residents have brought several areas to the Council's attention. It was noted that in some cases the extra vehicles belong to the resident's children who are home for the summer. Mr. Boganey advised that staff is preparing a report that includes setbacks and back yard vehicle (boats, trailers) storage, which is scheduled for a future Work Session. In addition, staff will provide recommendation on changes that could be considered. The Council agreed that a strict maximum number of vehicles regulation may have some disadvantages and to schedule this topic for discussion at a November Work Session. Councilmember Roche stated he had noticed many young children playing at the apartments at 67 and Humboldt Avenues where the average speed is 37 mph and asked if that intersection warranted a stop sign to provide traffic calming. It was indicated that lighting on Humboldt Avenue may not be adequate. • The Council asked Mr. Lillehaug to provide a recommendation for discussion at an upcoming Work Session. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at 6:44 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 10/11/10 -3- DRAFT 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 OCTOBER 11, 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, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. sight pollution caused b • Will Dahn, 5733 Knox Avenue N., expressed his concern with p y multiple vehicles parking in R -1 and R -2 areas, which he believed impacted the health, safety, and welfare of the City. He referenced the current ordinance language and stated it is as enforceable as any ordinance that could be drafted and not vague in any manner. Jo Roberts, 6066 Shingle Creek Parkway, informed the Council of the October 26, 2010, benefit that is being sponsored by Equality, Inc. to address the issues of fair housing, domestic violence, and homelessness. Mr. Dahn continued his comments on the importance of assuring code enforcement and cautioned the Council against establishing an adverse precedence by not enforcing the current code. He commented that signs also contribute to sight pollution and should be cited if in violation of the ordinance. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 7:02 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Councilmember Roche quoted John Lennon song lyrics as a personal reflection. 10 /11 /10 -1- DRAFT 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:03 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, 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 Yelich seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended, to consider Item 6g, Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Cooperative Agreement for the Twin Lake Wetland 639W Improvement Project No. 2007 -09 between the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission and the City of Brooklyn Center, as Item I Ob, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 27, 2010 — Study Session 2. September 27, 2010 — Regular Session 3. September 27, 2010 — Work Session 6b. LICENSES COMMERCIAL KENNEL Cutting Edge Pet Care 4900 France Avenue N. Gentle Touch Animal Sanctuary 4900 France Avenue N. Paws Inn, LLLP 4902 France Avenue N. GASOLINE SERVICE STATION Northern Tier Retail LLC dba SuperAmerica 1901 57 Avenue N. dba SuperAmerica 6950 Brooklyn Boulevard dba SuperAmerica 6545 West River Road MECHANICAL Custom Sheetmetal of Monticello 1305 Edmonson Ave. NE, Monticello First Choice Plumbing & Heating 29948 Hijhway & NW Isanti • Massmann Gerithermal & Mechanical LLC 27944 96 Street NW, Zimmerman 10 /11 /10 -2- DRAFT Woodland Stoves & Fireplaces 2901 E. Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis • RENTAL — CURRENT RENTAL STANDARDS INITIAL (TYPE III — one-year license) 6937 Unity Avenue N Wells Bovard INITIAL (TYPE II — two-year license) 5101 -03 Xerxes Avenue N. Karen Ziegelman 160968 th Lane N. Jeremy Ziegler 720 69 Avenue N. Brett Hildreth 6813 Humboldt Avenue N. B104 Raymond Charest RENEWAL (TYPE III — one-year license) 6349 Halifax Drive Charles Jing Bright 6819 Humboldt Avenue N. A204 William & Elsa Lind 5308 Lilac Drive N. Paul Baird RENEWAL (TYPE II — two-year license) 5408 Girard Avenue N. Gardner Properties III 4842 71 Avenue N. Erick Dinh 5956 Beard Avenue N. Ann Cook 6315 Brooklyn Boulevard Raymond He 6343 Dupont Avenue N. Linh Nguyen TYPE I — three-year license • RENEWAL ( y ) 5209 Xerxes Avenue N. Chad Johnson 5211 Xerxes Avenue N. Chad Johnson TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCTS Northern Tier Retail LLC dba SuperAmerica 1901 57 Avenue N. dba SuperAmerica 6950 Brooklyn Boulevard dba SuperAmerica 6545 West River Road 6e. RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE APPROVAL FOR PARTIAL OCCUPANCY AT GATEWAY COMMONS — 2802 AND 2806 NORTHWAY DRIVE 6d. APPROVAL OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE RELEASE FOR SPEEDWAY SUPERAMERICA (1901 57 AVENUE NORTH) 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -136 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2009 -18, CONTRACT 2009 -I, BASS LAKE ROAD STREETSCAPE AND REGIONAL TRAIL PROJECT • 10/11/10 -3- DRAFT 6f. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -137 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, • IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2010 -05, 06, 07 AND 08, CONTRACT 2010 -B, TWIN LAKE AREA NEIGHBORHOOD STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS 6g. THIS ITEM WAS CONSIDERED AS ITEM 10b 6h. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -138 AUTHORIZING TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL AGREEMENT NO. 96981R FOR THE INTERSECTIONS AT I -94 WITH SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY BETWEEN THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS - None. 8. PUBLIC HEARING - None. • 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS - None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. RESCHEDULE OCTOBER 18, 2010, JOINT BUDGET WORK SESSION Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to approve rescheduling the October 18, 2010, Joint Budget Work Session to November 1, 2010, starting at 6:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 10b. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -139 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE TWIN LAKE WETLAND 639W IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2007 -09 BETWEEN THE SHINGLE CREEK WETLAND MANAGEMENT COMMISSION AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug provided an overview of the project, purpose, and key goals. He displayed a map depicting the wetland area and described the impairment to Twin Lake and Ryan Lake due to phosphorus loading from yard runoff, fertilizer, and grass clippings. Mr. Lillehaug reviewed the analysis that determined this wetland was a 10 /11 /10 -4- DRAFT significant contributor to phosphorus loading and that the project would raise the elevation about 1.5 feet to sustain water in the wetland so it does not dry out and flush phosphorus into the lakes. • The project would also construct a defined channel around the west side of the wetland. Mr. Lillehaug advised that this project is the highest priority in the EPA Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) study. Based on modeling and projections, it is anticipated this project alone will meet the targeted goal to reduce phosphorus by 750 pounds. The cost for this project is $ 570 , 000. 00. He explained the City and Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission applied for and received a grant in the amount of $300,000. The remaining costs will be funded by the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, New Hope, and Robbinsdale based on weighted ratios of lake frontage and contributing drainage area. The City's cost would be g g o t anticipated time co of the ro ec $29,325, or 5 /o of the total project. He reviewed the compone p � p line, and recommended authorization to execute the Cooperative Agreement. The Council discussed the project and asked questions of Mr. Lillehaug who explained the wetland cannot be excavated to remove phosphorus due to vegetation impacts. It was noted the City's 2010 CIP allocated $165,800 toward this project from the Storm Drainage Utility so this estimate is well under that amount due to the grant. The Council also discussed the long -term viability of the Crystal Airport and whether it contributed to phosphorus loading in this wetland. Mr. Lillehaug explained the drainage area north of the wetland outflow consists of 1,300 acres, most in Brooklyn Park, and 300 acres of the airport drains to this wetland. He stated the watershed engineer has been working with MAC but MAC has made no monetary donation since it is a private property owner. Mr. Lillehaug stated • the watershed will partner with MAC and other upstream property owners in a future project that addresses the rest of the impairment. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -139, Authorizing the Execution of a Cooperative Agreement for the Twin Lake Wetland 639W Improvement Project No. 2007 -09 between the Shingle Creek Wetland Management Commission and the City of Brooklyn Center. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Yelich reported on his attendance at the September 30, 2010, Riverwood Neighborhood Association meeting. Councilmember Lasman reminded everyone of the upcoming "Party of the Century" on February 5, 2011, to celebrate the City's centennial birthday. Councilmember Roche announced the October 26, 2010, benefit at the Crowne Plaza, 4 -8 p.m., sponsored by Equality, Inc. to address the issues of fair housing, domestic violence, and homelessness. He recognized the positive community impact made by Guy and Bonnie Madsen, 6401 Dupont Avenue N., who have picked up litter while on their walks to improve their health. 10/11/10 -5- DRAFT Councilmember Roche complimented Councilmember Yelich for raising the issues on TH252. He then promoted the Brooklyn Center youth football program and the City's Park and Recreation program for its outstanding community- builder program. Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following: • September 30, 2010, Riverwood Neighborhood Association meeting. • October 9, 2010, Community Watch captain training session. Councilmember Ryan stated he will be attending the October 17, 2010, Interfaith forum at the Brooklyn Methodist Church and announced the October 19, 2010, grand opening of Ewing Square Apartments at 6220 France Avenue North. Mayor Willson stated he had nothing additional to report. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:36 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. i • 10 /11 /10 -6- DRAFT MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL /ECONOMIC • DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WORK SESSION OCTOBER 11, 2010 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council/Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work Session called to order by Mayor/President Tim Willson at 7:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor/President Tim Willson and Councilmembers /Commissioners Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. UPDATE ON HIGHWAY 252 City Manager Curt Boganey reviewed that at the last meting, the Council/EDA discussed TH252 • and what the City could do to initiate action. He stated that unless directed otherwise, staff will begin in earnest on this project after the first of the year to prepare a scope of services and clearly define what is to be included. Proposals from consultants should then be available in 30 -60 days. The Council/EDA discussed whether it is premature to consider ordering a study during this time of budget constraints since it is not yet known how likely it is that this project will move forward. Mr. Boganey explained that at this time preparing the scope of services would only invest staff time. He agreed that the Council would want to be assured that "key players" such as Mn/DOT support the project before the City expends funds to take the next step. Councilmember /Commissioner Yelich noted the Devil's Triangle project moved forward because it was "shelf ready" due to that City's proactive vision. He encouraged Brooklyn Center to also be proactive, a step ahead, to assure it was part of the project discussion. The Council/EDA concurred that only Mn/DOT would have the resources to build this project; however, it would benefit Brooklyn Center to be involved in shaping the planning process to be the most favorable to the City's interests. Mr. Boganey explained that City took the initiative with the Devil's Triangle project by covering the front end costs to start the study. But, that City also knew that the project was a high priority for the State of Minnesota since it was within a high accident area. Mr. Boganey noted that Brooklyn Center will need a lot of partners (Mn/DOT, North Metro Mayors Association, and Brooklyn Park) to participate because it will require a lobbying effort to get TH252 done. • 10 /11 /10 -1- DRAFT The Council/EDA discussed that while a scope of services will be valuable to gain more information, the cost to take the next step is a big consideration. It was acknowledged that nothing would happen with TH252 unless the City initiated action and once TH610 is completed the City of Maple Grove may also be interested in partnering. The consensus of the Council/EDA was that the pending list of future Work Session topics was appropriate and to support staff's proposed timeline to prepare a scope of consulting services that would lead toward a preliminary project plan and cost estimates for TH252 during the first half of 2011. BROOKLYN BOULEVARD CORRIDOR UPDATE The Council/EDA requested an update on the Brooklyn Boulevard corridor. Mr. Boganey advised that staff is working on an RFP for consultant scope of services to expand that corridor so something will be presented in the not too distant future. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman moved and Councilmember /Commissioner Roche seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at 8:04 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 10 /11 /10 -2- DRAFT City Council Agenda Item No. 6b 1 • COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM • DATE: October 19, 2010 TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager FROM: Maria Rosenbaum, Deputy City Clerk SUBJECT: Licenses for City Council Approval Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider approval of the following licenses at its October 25, 2010, meeting. Background: The following businesses /persons have applied for City licenses as noted. Each business /person has fulfilled the requirements of the City Ordinance governing respective licenses, submitted appropriate applications, and paid proper fees. Applicants for rental dwelling licenses are in compliance with Chapter 12 of the City Code of Ordinances, unless comments are noted below the property address on the attached rental report. LIQUOR — OFF -SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR Northern Tier Retail LLC dba SuperAmerica #3192 6950 Brooklyn Blvd dba SuperAmerica #4058 1901 57th Avenue N dba SuperAmerica #4160 6545 West River Rd MECHANICAL Heating and Cooling Solutions 21461 Aberdeen Street NE, East Bethel Hendrick's Mechanical LLC 16730 County Road 6, Plymouth Joel Smith Heating & AC 13915 Lincoln Street, Suite E, Ham Lake Nasseff Mechanical Contractors Inc. 122 S Wabasha Street, Suite 101, St. Paul Total Comfort 4000 Winnetka Avenue N, New Hope RENTAL See attached reports. ?Mission: Ensuring an attractive, clean, safe conununity that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM Rental License Category Criteria Policy — Adopted by City Council 03 -08 -10 Property Code and Nuisance Violations Criteria License Category Number of Units Property Code Violations per Based on Property � P Y Inspected Unit Code Only) Type I— 3 Year 1-2 units 0-1 Type II — 2 Year 1 -2 units Greater than 1 but not more than 4 Type III —1 Year 1 -2 units Greater than 4 but not more than 8 Type IV — 6 Months 1 -2 units Greater than 8 °. A: �. .,., N License Number of Units Validated Calls for Disorderly Conduct Category Service & Part I Crimes (Calls Per Unit/Year) No Category 1 -2 0 -1 Impact _a y. ... r ,. L. .�..... 5 or more units 0 -0.35 Decrease 1 1 -2 Greater than 1 but not more than 3 Category 5 or more units Greater than 0.35 but not more than 0.50 Decrease 2 1 -2 Greater than 3 Categories 5 or more units Greater than 0.50 Budget Issues: There are no budget issues to consider. Alission: Ensuring an attractive, clean, safe community that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust M Rental Standards Prior to March 6, 2010 3906 61st Ave N . Sin le Famil Renewal Luck I binoba 0 OK OK m g Y Y6 Rental Licenses for Council Approval on October 25, 2010 Current Rental Standards PropertyFinal DwellingRenewalLicensePoliceUnpaidUnpaid CodeLicense Property AddressTypeor InitialOwnerViolationsTypeCFS *Type **UtilitiesTaxes 3613 Commodore DrSingle FamilyInitial0IIN/AIIOKOK Charles Bright 6538 Ewing Ave NSingle FamilyInitial0IIN/AIIOKOK TuUyen Tran 6649 Xerxes Pl NSingle FamilyInitial0IIN/AIIOKOK Lane Schwartz 1 Bldg3 4110 Lakebreeze Ave RenewalI0IOKOK 4 Units0.75/Unit Daniel Mazzuco 7111 Riverdale RdTwo FamilyRenewalAllan & Vicki Olson0I0IOKOK 5418 70th CirSingle FamilyRenewalDoug Wahl0I0IOKOK 5341 Girard Ave NSingle FamilyRenewalJeremy Robertson4II1IIOKOK 5746 Irving Ave NSingle FamilyRenewalKathy Becker7III0IIIOKOK 5400 Sailor LnSingle FamilyRenewalDuane Christiansen2II0IIOKOK 4953 Zenith Ave NSingle FamilyRenewalJerry Rath0I1IOKOK * CFS = Calls For Service for Renewal Licenses Only (Initial Licenses are not applicable to calls for service and will be listed N/A.) ** Final License Type Type I = 3 year Type II = 2 year Type III = 1 year Type IV = 6 mos City Council Agenda Item No. 6c • • COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM DATE: October 19, 2010 • TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager FROM: Steve Lillehaug, Director of Public Works /City Engineer �.. SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting Work Performed and Authorizing Final Payment, Improvement Project Nos. 2009 -01, 02, 03, 04, 09, 11 and 12, 2009 Neighborhood Street and Utility Improvements (Aldrich Area), James Circle Watermain Relocation, Centerbrook Golf Course Watermain Improvements and Emergency Bypass for Lift Station No. 6 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider approval of the Resolution Accepting Work Performed and Authorizing Final Payment, Improvement Project Nos. 2009 -01, 02, 03, 04, 09, 11 & 12, 2009 Neighborhood Street and Utility Improvements (Aldrich Area), James Circle Watermain Relocation, Centerbrook Golf Course Watermain Improvements and Emergency Bypass for Lift Station No. 6. Background: On April 27, 2009, the City Council awarded Contract 2009 -A to Arcon Construction Company of Harris, Minnesota for the construction of the Aldrich Area Neighborhood Street, Storm Drainage and Utility Improvements. Arcon Construction Company has completed the construction work and is requesting final payment for the project. However, they did not complete the project on time as prescribed and were assessed liquidated damages in the amount of $50,000. Budget Issues: The original contract amount with Arcon Construction Company for the project improvements was $2,843,403:04. The total value of work certified for final payment is $2,885,156.69, which includes a deduction for liquidated damages in the amount of $50,000.00. The total project cost including contingencies / administration /engineering /legal is $3,293,410.60 and was completed under budget in the amount of $148,504.44. The attached resolution provides a summary of costs and funding sources for the project. Council Goals: Strategic: 5. We will continue to maintain and upgrade City infrastructure improvements Ongoing: 6. We will ensure the City drinking water is high quality and that the storm water is properly managed • :Mission: En,surin- an attractive, clean, safe community that enhunce,s the qualits ref life turclpresc:r yes the public trust adoption: Member introduced the following resolution and moved its RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2009 -01, 02, 03, 04, 09, 11 and 12, 2009 NEIGHBORHOOD STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS (ALDRICH AREA), JAMES CIRCLE WATERMAIN RELOCATION, CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND EMERGENCY BYPASS FOR LIFT STATION NO.6 WHEREAS, pursuant to a written contract signed with the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Arcon Construction Company, of Harris, Minnesota has completed the following improvements in accordance with said contract: Improvement Project Nos. 2009 -01, 02, 03, 04, 09, 11 and 12, Contract 2009 -A, 2009 Neighborhood Street and Utility Improvements (Aldrich Area), James Circle Watermain Relocation, Centerbrook Golf Course Watermain Improvements and Emergency Bypass for Lift Station No. 6 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of • Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that: 1. Final payment shall be made on Improvement Project Nos. 2009 -01, 02, 03, 04, 09, 11 and 12, Contract 2009 -A, 2009 Neighborhood Street and Utility Improvements (Aldrich Area), James Circle Watermain Relocation Centerbrook Golf Course Watermain Improvements and Emergency Bypass for Lift Station No. 6, taking the contractor's receipt in full. The total amount to be paid for said improvements under sai d contract shall be $2 885,15 6.69. 2. The estimated project costs and revenues are hereby amended as follows: COSTS As Original Award As Final Contract (Aldrich) $2,492,066.92 $2,555,917.17 Contract (James Circle Watermain) $ 227,356.81 $ 252,889.69 Contract ( Centerbrook Watermain) $ 109,035.81 $ 110,436.38 Contract (Sanitary Lift Station Bypass) $ 15,543.50 $ 15,913.45 Lighting $ I0,000.00 $ 6,660.00 Reforestation $ 15,000.00 $ 5,610.00 Contingency $ 327,809.00 $ 130,507.00 Subtotal Construction Cost $3,196,812.04 $3,077,933.69 Liquidated Damages ($ 50,000.00) Admin /Legal/Engr. $ 245,103.00 $ 265,476.91 • Total Estimated Project Cost $3,441,915.04 $ 3,293,410.60 RESOLUTION NO. • REVENUES As Original Award As Final Street Assessment (2009 -01) $ 381,285.00 $ 381,285.00 Storm Drainage Assessment (2009 -02) $ 114,441.00 $ 114,441.00 Sanitary Sewer Utility (2009 -04) $ 361,608.80 $ 405,948.79 Sanitary Sewer Utility (2009 -12) $ 30,882.50 $ 22,687.80 Water Utility Fund (2009 -03) $ 332,022.74 $ 314,602.37 Water Utility Fund (2009 -11) $ 137,608.81 $ 129,751.97 Storm Drainage Utility Fund (2009 -02) $1,223,047.97 $1,042,721.28 Street Light Utility (2009 -01) $ 12,000.00 $ 6,660.00 Street Reconstruction Fund (2009 -01) $ 575,661.41 $ 572,911.78 Tax Increment Financing (2009 -19) $ 273,356.81 $ 302,400.61 Total Estimated Revenue $3,441,915.04 $3,293,410.60 October 25, 2010 Date Mayor • ATTEST: City Clerk The motion for the, adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. • City Council Agenda Item No. 7a COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM • DATE: October 19, 2010 TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager FROM: Sharon Knutson, City Clerk SUBJECT: Proclamation Declaring October 26, 2009, to be Designated as Random Acts of Kindness Day Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a Proclamation Declaring October 25, 2010, to be Designated as Random Acts of Kindness Day. Background: The City of Brooklyn Center has celebrated Random Acts of Kindness since 1997. Each year the nominees are recognized by the City Council at its second meeting in October. The attached proclamation encourages residents to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness. Budget Issues: There are no budget issues to consider. Mission: Ensuring an attractive, clears, safe community that enhances the quality of life, and preserves the public trust PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 25, 2010, TO BE DESIGNATED AS RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY WHEREAS, Random Acts of Kindness are the expression of our empathy and compassion for one another; and WHEREAS, the daily acts of kindness of most of the citizens of Brooklyn Center often go unrecognized; and WHEREAS, by recognizing these daily acts of kindness, all citizens of Brooklyn Center will become more aware of the importance of being kind to others throughout the year; and WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center celebrated the first Random Acts of Kindness in 1997, and is celebrating its 14th Annual Random Acts of Kindness by encouraging schools, employees, and community groups to participate in Random Acts of Kindness. NOW, THEREFORE, I, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, State of Minnesota, with the consent and support of the Brooklyn Center City Council, do hereby • proclaim October 25, 2010, to be Random Acts of Kindness Day and urge all residents of the City of Brooklyn Center to join in celebrating and performing Random Acts of Kindness. October 25, 2010 Date Mayor Council Members ATTEST: City Clerk i City Council Agenda Item No. 7b COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM DATE: October 19, 2010 TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager 49�4u� FROM: Sharon Knutson City Clerk 52 SUBJECT: Random Acts of Kindness Presentation of Recognition and Certificate Ceremony Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council Members alternately read nominations received for Random Acts of Kindness while Mayor Willson presents the recognition certificate to the nominee. Background: Since 1997 the City of Brooklyn Center has celebrated Random Acts of Kindness during the month of October. An article seeking nominations was printed in the fall 2010 edition of the resident newsletter City Watch, as well as in the Brooklyn Center Sun -Post. Random Acts of Kindness nomination forms were made available at the customer service counters at the Community Center and City Hall, and a letter was sent out to community organizations. Information about Random Acts of Kindness and a nomination form were available on the City's web site. This year there were 41 nominations received, including a church and 6 . businesses /organizations. Attached are copies of the nominations. A letter was sent to the nominees who were identified (and carbon copied to the nominator) inviting them to participate in the Random Acts of Kindness recognition at the City Council meeting to be held October 25, 2010, at 7 p.m. A copy of the letter sent on behalf of the City Council is attached. Those persons attending the recognition will receive their certificates at the meeting. The certificates will be mailed to those nominees who are unable to attend the meeting. Budget Issues: There are no budget issues to consider. :Mission: Ensuring an attractive, clean, safe community that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM Amaya Basumatary Kandy Mitchell Diane Sannes Doug Schultz Pastor M. Evans, Brooklyn United Methodist Church Pastor R. Morey, Brooklyn United Methodist Church Friends of the Brookdale Library Teri Nemeth Dana Anderson, Cub Foods Kris Lawrence - Anderson Halley Anderson Kris Lawrence - Anderson Tom Broom Steve and Trish Scarlato Wade Skoglund Steve and Trish Scarlato Kari and Chad Tolifson Steve an Trish Scarlato Greg and Pam Osborn Steve and Trish Scarlato Gary and Mavis Kuensting Steve and Trish Scarlato Larry Saas Steve and Trish Scarlato Delores Racette Steve and Trish Searlato Julia Khadar Kris Nundahl Brooklyn Historical Society Chris Nordmann Earle Brown Terrace Jeff and Penny Kreutter Allan Hancock Sam, Molly, and Amanda Adam Darnell Hancock Nick Nicklaus Allan Hancock Brooklyn Historical Society Linda Eriksson • Brooklyn Center UPS Store, Paul Engelman, Tou Xiong Leone Howe Sue and Janel Broman Allan Hancock Brooklyn Center Lions Shel Auld Earl and Ruthanne Simons Half Price Books Diane Sannes Leah Wellnitz, Embassy Suites Allan Hancock Diane Sannes Dana Anderson, Cub Foods Allan Hancock Arlene Swanson Diane Sannes Jill Dalton Carol Kleven Diane Sannes Allan Hancock Larry Jackson Sharon Peter Richard Klick Jean ui le Q g Y Shirley Roy Lois Hattenber er and neighbors Mission: Ensuring an attractive, clean, safe community tliat enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust City Council Agenda Item No. 7b Random Acts of Kindness Presentation of Recognition and Certificate Ceremony 1. City Council read nominations received for Random Acts of Kindness 2. Certificates issued to those nominees present Sharon Knutson From: Kandy Mitchell [mitchell.kandy @gmaii.com] Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 5:58 PM To: Sharon Knutson Subject: Random Act of Kindness Please accept this nomination, Thank you Random Act of Kindness I, Kandy Mitchell, would like to nominate Amaya Basumatary, Diane Sannes, Pastor's M Evans and R Morey at the Church of Brooklyn United Methodist and the many,many vendors at the Brooklyn's Thursday Market these last 20 weeks. I nominate them for their support and hard work in providing the Brooklyn's Thursday Market as a weekly celebration of our richly diverse community in Brooklyn Center. Amaya Basumatary, 5701 Quincy St, Apt 2, Mounds View, MN 55112 Diane Sannes, 7006 Willow 430 BUMC, 7200 Brooklyn Blvd 429 Kandy Mitchell mitchell.kand y(a 612- 859 -2751 - cell • • i Sharon Knutson rom: DOUGLAS L SCHULTZ [dougschultz11 @msn.com] Q: nt: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 4:56 PM Sharon Knutson Subject: Act of K 2010 Hi Sharon, I'd like to submit this Random Act of Kindness nomination Tks Doug Random Act of Kindness I, Doug Schultz would like to nominate - Amaya Basumatary, Diane Sannes, Pastor's M Evans and R Morey at the Church of Brooklyn United Methodist and the many,many vendors at the Brooklyn's Thursday Market these last 20 weeks. 1 nominate them for their support and hard work in providing the Brooklyn's Thursday Market as a weekly celebration of our richly diverse community in Brooklyn Center. Amaya Basumatary 5701 Quincy St, Apt 2, Mounds View, MN 55112 Diane Sannes 7006 Willow 430 BUMC 7200 Brooklyn Blvd 429 1 Sharon Knutson From: Teri Nemeth [mtnemeth @embarqmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 2:53 PM • To: Sharon Knutson Cc: Diane Sannes Subject: Random Act of Kindness nomination Attachments: Ibg.jpg; rbg.jpg; letter_bg.jpg d Random Act of Kindness I would like to nominate - The Friends of the Brookdale Library for providing funding for bus trips to the Brookdale Hennepin County Library. Visits to the Brookdale Library promote literacy and education. When our students visit the Brookdale Library, the helpful Brookdale Library staff provide them with library cards, introduce them to homework support services, and expose the students to a variety of services and resources designed to help them succeed in school. By donating the cost of transportation, Brookdale Friends of the Library exemplify the type of community involvement that our children need to flourish. Without their generosity, many of these bus trips might never occur. Friends of the Brookdale Library 6066 SHINGLE CREEK PKWY Box #241 55430 Teri Nemeth "Love isn't how you feel. It's what you do." — Proginoskes; from the book, A Wind in the Door I � a 1 City of Brooklyn Center ^ f , Random Acts of Kindness Nomination Form . Nominator Name: l . ��� - Street Address: 52-' 3 C5 I 9-4- A d r' Lo_- City, State, Zip Code Telephone: r „ ( 2� - go) ) -0 0 Nominee Individual OR Organization or Grou I idual's Nam b: I Name of Organization or Group: Street � r s Street Address: S Go State Zi Code: � r _ City, State, Zip Code: C"f MA) 554 Telephon Telephone: (use Brief summa ry of kind act - a spontaneous, selfless act towards someon e or something additional sheets if necessary or submit separate letter) v� i -- Return Nomination Form BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, to: City of Brooklyn Center, Random Acts of y Kindness, Office of the or, 9 Ma 6301 Shi Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. City of Brooklyn Center Random Acts of Kindness On behalf of the Brooklyn Center Housing Commission, I would like to nominate Dana Anderson, • Director of Cub foods in Brooklyn Center. Mr. Anderson has graciously donated bags for the New Neighbor Welcome Program, and it is because of his support of this program, that this new program has been implemented in our city. It was last March that I simply explained the new concept, and asked if he would be willing to sponsor the program with reusable bags from Cub? His response was immediate and very positive. Since that time, he has continually made additional bags available whenever needed by the Housing Commission. Thank you, Mr. Anderson, for your random act of kindness; all new Brooklyn Center residents appreciate your generosity) Sincerely, Kris Lawrence- Anderson 5213 Eleanor Lane Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 • 612 - 801 -0770 . k City of Brooklyn Center ' Random Acts of Kindness Nomination Form Nominator Name: C _ Street Address• City, Sta . Zip Cod . Z9 Telephone: SO U Nominee Individual OR Organization or Grou Ind! ! ual's ame:.� Name of Organization or Group: Stre t Address- Street Address. Ci State, ip Code: City, State, Zip Code. L AJ Telepho�pe7, Telephone: someone or something (use Brief summary of kind act — a spontaneous, selfless act towards additional sheets if necessary or submit separate letter) Return Nomination Form BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, to: City of Brooklyn Center, Random Acts of Kindness, Office of the Mayor, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. City of Brooklyn Center Random Acts of Kindness 1 would like to nominate my daughter, Halley Anderson. Whether it is picking up trash on the street, helping the 1st and 2 " graders with cursive and math at school, or visiting the seniors in our neighborhood, she is a very empathetic young lady. But, the stand out is her consistent efforts to promote organ donation. At the mere age of 12, Halley received a life saving liver transplant in November of 2008. As early as March of 2009, she was telling her story to the U of M's transplant conference; talked to the local Sun Post, and spoke at LifeSource's 20"' anniversary in October 2009. In Dec. 2009, her story was told in Girl's Life magazine; in January 2010, her story was featured on the LifeSource website and she volunteered four hours at the St. Paul DMV to be in the audience for the new commercial ad campaign for LifeSource; Halley also spoke to the MN Dept. of Public Safety's press conference in January 2010; on April 15 2010 she was asked to attend a LifeSource press conference at our state Capitol and she met with Senator Scheid, and Representative Hillstrom to talk about why organ donation is important; She has also spoken to numerous driver's education classes in an effort to promote organ donation amongst our newest drivers in Minnesota. In April 2010, Halley agreed to be featured on LifeSource's newest educational brochure that is distributed to all MN service centers. This September she is helping Make A Wish raise money for their annual "Delicious Wishes" event with hopes of helping this organization in granting 5 kid's wishes. She herself was a gift recipient and she wants to pay it forward. Her number one goal is to promote organ donation and her passion for this cause has been unwavering. All of these opportunities were first presented to me, her mother, and my response was always, "It's Halley's decision." Halley has said, "Of course!" without hesitation to every request. When she is 16, she can volunteer at the U of M, where she received her transplant. She is desperate to do this as she wants to help other kids who are in the hospital, scared, worried, and very ill. Halley has said that she thinks she can offer them some comfort/peace as she has been a really sick kid, and can offer them hope as she is now cured. Thank you for your consideration of this dynamic young lady who is very brave and dedicated to a greater cause — savings lives! Kris Lawrence- Anderson 5213 Eleanor Lane Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 612- 801 -0770 Thirteen year old Halley received a life- saving liver transplant in November 2008. 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City of Brooklyn Center Random Acts of Kindness Nomination Form Nominator • Name: t 'E'er e + ✓' f S'� G Gtu 1 Street Address: N i s-- City, State, Zi code: �o� Telephone: `7 to - 3 - 5 to 1 - Ca O a-- Nominee Individual OR Organization or G rou Individual's Nam : Name of Organization or Group: b m Yoo rn Street Address: Street Address: Z f8 0 City, State, Zin Code: City, State, Zip Code: Telephone: V Telephone: Brief summary of kind act — a spontaneous, selfless act towards someone or something (use additional sheets if necessary or submit separate letter) • Tom Broom also new to our neighborhood brings a big stature and big smile. Also recognizing we had difficulty hauling away some tree stumps, and debris, he jumped right in and helped us remove them from our backyard. Welcome to the neighborhood and thank you so very much for your help! e Return Nomination Form BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, to: City of Brooklyn Center, Random Acts of Kindness, Office of the Mayor, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. City of Brooklyn Center Random Acts of Kindness Nomination Form Nominator Name: Street Address: `7 -i g At� AJ City, State, Zip Code: C-�r /Y f ss - C� Telephone: Nominee Individual OR Organization or Grou Individual's Name: Name of Organization or Group: Street Address: ` , Street Address: City, State, Zip Code: !V City, State, Zip Code: P2ro O L C4/' AM rU SS- Telephone: _ �Q Telephone: Brief summary of kind act — a spontaneous, selfless act towards someone or something (use additional sheets if necessary or submit separate letter) Wade Skoglund is newer to our neighborhood and has proven that he fits well into this great neighborhood by being a great neighbor! Recognizing we had difficulty hauling away some tree stumps, and debris, he jumped right in and helped us remove them from our backyard. Wade has even been taking bushes out of our backyard and taking them to the dump for us. His dog companion, Otto, has befriended our dogs so we don't think it gets much better than that. Welcome to the neighborhood and thank you so very much for your help! Return Nomination form BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, to: City of Brooklyn Center, Random Acts of Kindness, Office of the Mayor, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. City of Brooklyn Center 4� Random Acts of Kindness Nomination Form Nominator Name: G, Street Address: .7 Zl S LA-o- City, State Zip Cod mM s. '---9 Telephone: Nominee Individual OR Organization or Grou Individual's Name: Name of Organization or Group: d I Street Address: A l Street Address: City, State, Zip Code: , City, State, Zip Code: Or lY 1 N s� a- Telephone: V Telephone: (ate'" Z Z---' - Brief summary of kind act — a spontaneous, selfless act towards someone or something (use additional sheets if necessary or submit separate letter) i Kari and Chad continue to be wonderful neighbors. Kari takes Trish to church on Sundays and run errands if ever needed. How awesome is that with juggling a family and work! AND they mow the lawn and have borrowed us their lawn mower when ours didn't start or was in for repair. • Return Nomination Form BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, to: City of Brooklyn Center, Random Acts of Kindness, Office of the Mayor, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. City of Brooklyn Center Random Acts of Kindness Nomination Form Nominator Name: 5 V E 't' i , ' Street Address: J City, State, Zip Code: Telephone: Nominee Individual OR Or anization or Grog Individual's Name: Name of Organization or Group: rr �� Street Address: Street Address: z N City, State, Zi Code: City, State, Zip Code: /Y1 N s3 a9 Telephone: Telephone: 7iO3- Brief summary of kind act — a spontaneous, selfless act towards someone or something (use - additional sheets if necessary or submit separate letter) Pam and Greg Osborn are some of the greatest neighbors. Pam has the best smile and stops to say `Hi' or just to see how we are doing. Greg always surprises us with a plowed driveway in the winter during the heaviest of snowstorms. Our little snow thrower doesn't "cut it" in the tough snow storms and Greg, our miracle man, will show up — sometimes before we even get up in the morning - and in just a few minutes the driveway is plowed. He has also helped to do errand running and get tables from church so we could have a rummage sale to make bills. How does one really thank friends and neighbors like these? Return Nomination Form BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, to: City of Brooklyn Center, Random Acts of Kindness, Office of the Mayor, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. City of Brooklyn Center Al ; ^ � f Random Acts of Kindness Nomination Form Nominator • Name: — rte �; `oJ� Street Address: -A) City, State, Zip Code: Telephone: Nominee Individual OR Organization or Grou Individual's Name: Name of Organization or Group: Street Address: UStreet Address: City, State, Zip Code: City, State, Zip Code: mo /AN ..S'sWa Telephone: Telephone: Brief summary of kind act — a spontaneous, selfless act towards someone or something (use additional sheets if necessary or submit separate letter) Gary and Mavis have helped so very much by taking helping with transportation to urgent care, doctor appointments, helping with trimming trees, borrowing the cup of breadcrumbs when we didn't have any and are just the best loving `suedo' parents anyone could ask for. Mavis will just come over to make sure we are doing okay or to bring fresh garden vegetables. YUMMY.. H Gary had a knee replaced and still came over to help us with our lawn mower. They are just two of the most caring, loving people. Return Nomination Form BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, to: City of Brooklyn Center, Random Acts of Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Kindness Office of the Mayor, 6301 Shingle y, n Center, MN 55430. Y Y Cit Brook Center l � o f y �s Random Acts of Kindness Nomination Form Nominator Name: 02 - 4 - " S Street Address: z r City, State, Zip Code: Telephone: Nominee Individual OR Organization or (prow Individual's Name: Name of Organization or Group: Street Address: Street Address: 7 a-3o er- City, State, Zip Code: City, State, Zip Code: s a-9 Telephone: I Telephone: - Slol -ZZ3 Brief summary of kind act - a spontaneous, selfless act towards someone or something (use additional sheets if necessary or submit separate letter) • Larry has been a great neighbor who has helped by voluntarily edging our lawn and mowed it for us. Between working hours and a disability in the household the schedule did not render to daylight hours of the lawn work getting down. Larry is a great part of a wonderful neighborhood of friends. Return Nomination Form BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, to: City of Brooklyn Center, Random Acts of Kindness, Office of the Mayor, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. City of Brooklyn Center Random Acts of Kindness Nomination Form Nominator Name: ✓' l 5 'i�G Street Address: 1 L-9-9- City, State, Zip Code: Telephone: Nominee Individual OR Organization or Grou Individual's amg: Name of Organization or Group: Street Address: Street Address: City, State, Zi Code: /VZ City, State, Zip Code: Telephone: Telephone: 1(03 a 57- - 7 (,q Brief summary of kind act — a spontaneous, selfless act towards someone or something (use additional sheets If necessary or submit separate letter) Delores is just a very good neighbor and friend. She has come over just to talk and keep us company, mowed our lawn, and generously provided us with two plants that she planted in our front yard. Her smile is enough to cheer anyone up on a gloomy day! Thank you! Return Nomination Form BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, to: City of Brooklyn Center, Random Acts of Kindness, Office of the Mayor, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. City of Brooklyn Center Random Acts of Kindness Nomination Form . Nominator Name: ' Street Address: J City, State, Zip Code: k l C ,n fc 1011 SS Telephone: 763 — Nominee Individual OR Organization or Grou Individual's Name: Name of Organization or Group: a t' Street Address: Street Address: a 9_1 (,j Qr City, Stat , Zip Code: City, State, Zip Code: be ,Ae c SSA 3O Telephone: Telephone: _6, Brief summary of kind act — a spontaneous, selfless act towards someone or something (use additional sheets if necessary or submit separate letter) • r0. (.t)oA O;1-C Son, k r�V,5 4e >^'1a G.nd 4,r,k V(9\ CkVA .. - 3 Al 01 Wee& �� -)- � 8 aIC -<, sl� � 4 , fs oL. 0� k'vjdAN-<S Ckh would 00� excepf V \A h ove been �tid,l�. +0 -�e rrd VCe S C k0V1 e S h a s p'a` ej 0, V r 1 �Q� I ✓� OLD(' S70 k) -S eo r ( C u C0.�i co i Return Nomination Form BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, to: City of Brooklyn Center, Random Acts of Kindness, Office of the Mayor, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. Sharon Knutson From: Chris Nordmann jcnordmann @odysseyacademy.org] Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 7:24 AM • To: Sharon Knutson Subject: Random Act of Kindness Random Act of Kindness I, Chris Nordmann, would like to nominate: The Brooklyn Historical Society and The Earle Brown Terrace, a Lang Nelson Property, for hostng the 80th Anniversary Celebration of the MN Highway Patrol. On Oct. 16, 2009 the Earle Brown Terrace and the Brooklyn Historical Society held a very special event in Brooklyn Center at the former Office of Sheriff Earle Brown -- the head of the first MN Highway Patrol founded in Brooklyn Center in 1929. It was an honor for myself and two of our students to be included in this Once in a lifetime event, and to be part of the program with the head of the MN Highway Patrol and the Sheriff of Hennepin County and many others . We at Odyssey Academy very much appreciated this opportunity to help tell a part of the History of the MN Highway Patrol and to celebrate the role that Brooklyn Center played in its beginning 80 years ago . Brooklyn Historical Society Pres. Lisa Yankton 5600 85th Ave N Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Earle Brown Terrace Chaplain, Mike Mulinix 6100 Summit Drive N 55430 • Thank you, Chris Nordmann History Teacher Odyssey Academy 1 Sharon Knutson .From: Allan Hancock [allan.bccentennial @gmaii.com] 41: nt: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 6:07 PM Sharon Knutson Subject: Random Acts of Kindness Hi Sharon, Here is my last nomination. Thanks, Allan Hancock 5520 Fremont Ave. N 763 -561 -9758 Random Act of Kindness I, Allan Hancock would like to nominate - Jeff & Penny Kreutter for their neighborhood activities; keeping watch over a vacant house next door, mowing the lawn when the lawn service missed its service and weeding to keep the house from looking vacant. They also chased away a boy who was trying to break a basement window to get into the house. * Neighborhood Night Out watch captains they went beyond their responsibilities in motivating their neighbors to attend pancake fund raiser at Applebees Restaurant for the Crime Watch Program Jeff & Penny, 5706 Colfax Ave. N i Sharon Knutson From: Darnell Hancock [darnellhancock @yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 4:31 PM • To: Sharon Knutson Subject: Random Acts of Kindness Hi Sharon, Here is my entry for Random Acts of Kindness Darnell Hancock 5520 Fremont Ave. N 763 - 561 -9758 Random Act of Kindness I, Darnell Hancock, would like to nominate - Sam and Molly and Amanda Adam (not sure of their official name with the city. It could be Adam, Xayakonthaphon or Vilavong) They have been our neighbors for at least 15 years. They are originally from Laos. We couldn't ask for better neighbors. My husband and I have two driveways. One that goes to our attached garage and another rather long one that is shared with them. That one goes back to both of our detached garages. We don't have a snow blower. We like to get out and shovel for exercise and fresh air! Often we will look out our window and see Sam and Molly using their snow blower to clear out the area in front of our garage. They even clear snow away on our other driveway. If they aren't around when the snow flies we are welcomed to use their snow blower anytime we want. We don't have any agreement. It just comes . from the heart. Amanda is a wonderful cook! We often get a call from her saying, "Come on over. I have some egg rolls for you." Or, "I made some soup. Come over and pick it up in 15 minutes." They are wonderful, kind, thoughtful neighbors who feel more like family. Sam, Molly and Amanda Adam 5516 Fremont Av. N. Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 r 1 Sharon Knutson rom: Allan Hancock [allan.bccentennial @gmail.coml 4w: nt: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 1:30 PM Sharon Knutson Subject: Random Acts of Kindness Hi Sharon, Another entry Allan Hancock 5520 Fremont Ave. N 763- 561 -9758 Random Act of Kindness I, Allan Hancock would like to nominate - e ick Nicklaus for his immediate aid to a neighbor on the way to this years' Neighborhood Night Out event. Just a couple hours earlier a large limb of a mature maple tree broke off into the front yard and I half way into the street. He immediately returned home, fetched a chain saw, cut and removed it from the street and neatly piled it in the neighbor's yard. Just recently he notified us of a dead limb that had broken off and was resting in a pine tree under which we mow. We were grateful to be alerted to the potential danger of a large falling limb. Nick Nicklaus, 5322 Fremont Ave. N (763) 913 -5474 s i 1 eh 3 6 � S� i n �' l � C�e_�k �� }�• 1 Aoo U l y �✓ t e,41 A 5 5 , se.-1 � I n e- ✓ " , 5 0 I e er aE-G c e - T' r�i y r • A HOWEMARK CARD y _ a Sharon Knutson om: ERIKSSON, LINDA [lriksson @valspar.com] 4W t: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 2:19 PM Sharon Knutson Subject: Random Act of Kindness Nomination Random Act of Kindness I, Linda Eriksson, would like to nominate: The Brooklyn Historical Society The Brooklyn Center UPS Store - Paul Engelman and staff, especially staff member Tou Xiong and Leone Howe for keeping the history of Brooklyn Center alive by the republishing of the Album of Brooklyn Centre in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Brooklyn Historical Society and the 100th Anniversary of the founding of Brooklyn Center. Brooklyn Historical Society 5600 85th Ave N Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Paul Engelman 6066 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 •ou Xiong 5505 Brookdale Drive Apt 106 Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Leone Howe 5800 St Croix Ave NW Golden Valley MN 55422 If you have any questions, you may reach me at 612 - 851 -7916 (work) or 763 - 566 -6618 (home). Thank you. Linda Eriksson This transmission may contain confidential or privileged information; unauthorized use is prohibited. Transactions with Valspar are subject to the terms found at htty: //Iegal.valmar.com/notice 1 Sharon Knutson From: Allan Hancock [allan.bccentennial@gmail.comj Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 12:50 PM • To: Sharon Knutson Subject: Random Acts of Kindness Hi Sharon, Here is another one. Thanks, Allan Hancock, 5520 Fremont Ave. N Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 763 -561 -9758 Random Act of Kindness • I, Allan Hancock would like to nominate - Sue and Janel Broman for the care in watching over the vacant adjacent property when reporting an open window and concerns that someone might be tampering with the house. Also the superb effort put into the Neighborhood Night Out coordination going beyond the requirements to host the event providing activities that helped neighbors mix and meet other neighbors. Sue Broman, Janel Broman, 5546 Emerson Ave. N 763 - 561 -5173 ibroman1(a)hotmail.com 1 Sharon Knutson om: Shel Auld [mskbauld @yahoo.comj 0nt: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 1:17 PM Sharon Knutson Subject: Act of Kindness 2010 Random Act of Kindness I, Shel Auld would like to nominate the Brk Ctr Lions and Earl and Ruthanne Simons, Half Price Books and Diane Sannes for collecting and distributing Free Childrens' Books to students in Brooklyn Center Schools and to those Brooklyn Center students who go to schools in Brooklyn Park and MPLS Schools. This successful programs is in its 4th year of providing free books to children. Thank You, our students enjoy Reading and always enjoy receiving a free book of their own to take home! Earl Simons and the BC Lions 7201 Knox Ave N 55430 Half Price Books 5600 W Broadway Ave, Crystal, 55428 Diane Sannes 7006 Willow Lane 55430 1 Sharon Knutson From: Allan Hancock [allan.bccentennial @gmail.com) Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 12:26 PM h Knutson Sharon Kn To: • Subject: Random Acts of Kindness Hi Sharon, Here is another one I wish to submit. Thanks, Allan Hancock 5520 Fremont Ave. N Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 763 -561 -9758 Random Act of Kindness I, Allan Hancock would like to nominate- Leah Wellnitz, Embassy Suites and Diane Sannes for coordinating and hosting the History Round Table. This monthly meetings brings people from around the State of MN to Brk Ctr to learn about the History of Brooklyn Center and other Minnesota History highlights. Leah Wellnitz 6300 Earle Brown Drive 55430 Diane Sannes 7006 Willow Lane 55430 r • 1 Sharon Knutson rom: Allan Hancock [allan.bccentennial @gmail.com] 4R: nt: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 11:28 PM Sharon Knutson Subject: Random Acts of Kindness Hi Sharon, Please enter these for this year's RAK. I will be sending in a couple more. Thanks, Allan Hancock Random Act of Kindness I, Allan Hancock would like to nominate- The Brk Ctr CUB Foods, Dana Anderson, for the wonderful donation of flowers and Diane Sannes and Arlene Swanson, for the planting of those flowers at the planter at the Brk Ctr Post Office again this summer. The Flowers looked Wonderful this Year - -take a LOOK! !! CUB, Dana Anderson 3245 Cty Rd 10 55429 Arlene Swanson 11365 57th Ave N Plymouth 55442 Diane Sannes 7006 Willow Lane 55430 • i r 1 Sharon Knutson From: Carol Kleven [Carolklevenstet @comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 12:10 AM • To: Sharon Knutson Subject: random act of kindness Hi, Sharon, I'd like to submit this Random Act of Kindness nomination RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS I, Carol Kleven would like to nominate: Jill Dalton, Diane Sannes and Allan Hancock For their support of sustainability in our BC community and their hosting of the 40th Celebration of Earth Day at their Brooklyn Center Earth Fest Event on April 24, 2010 Jill Dalton 6048 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Brooklyn Center, 55430 Diane Sannes 7006 Willow, Brooklyn Center, 55430 Allan Hancock 5520 Fremont Ave. N. Brooklyn Center, 55430 i f City of Brooklyn Center Random Acts of Kindness Nomination Form Nominator Name: J Ok E Street Address: �56 [Q� TLP-Roo — I -AUQ—Tce. t\�C) City, State, Zip Code LCD n - 1 , Telephone: ..7B 58c) ` C q 3 j Nominee Individual OR Organization or Grou Individual's Name: Name of Organization or Group: 5ci� Street Address: Street Address: 55 0- MbOT Ni s, ti. City, State, Zip Code: ss City, State, Zip Code: Tel hon Telephone: Brief summary of kind act - a spontaneous, selfless act towards someone or something (use additional sheets it necessary or submit separate letter) a4 � �� �6 - th - ► rgs I �Duja An Loam T wa a � 3W j see OXA Y)0L5 eom C, m a0 nn m ' � cep sa h s� L O Y�- SeW Le-55 eA3 Return Nomination Form BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, to: City of Brooklyn Center, Random Acts of Kindness, Office of the Mayor, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. City of Brooklyn Center Random Acts of Kindness Nomination Form Nominator Name: Street Address: ! � a9 0 City te, Zip C te Z ip ✓ Telephone: Nominee Individual OR Or anizai ion or Grow Indivl ual's Name: c K Name of organization or Group: , S Address: L. Street Address: 2 6 n� N St$s ZI C ��P- �+ � 'yf✓ � � Ci State, Zip Code: 0 al Telepho / Telephone: Brief summary of kind act — a spontaneous, seifiess act towards someDne or something (use additional sheets if necessary or submit separi¢a letter) -�.- .. I F ifiF"� J I i Return Nomination Fa cia , BY SEP TEMBER 30, 2M, 'to: City Gi QP dK i Center, Random, f;Cts Of } ipdrues ;s. O ffice if the N'llavor 530 ! 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City of Brooklyn Center Random Acts of Kindness Nomination Form Nominator Name' / L �- �r7%5 <e Street Ad . , /3v �ur�L q,, d City, State 1p Code Telephone Nominee Individual OR Organization or Grow individual's Name- game of organization or Group: Street Addrse: Street Address: June du-e,.'6 d . Cif State, Zip Code- / rity, Sate, Zip Code: av C'e.OTe� Telephone: Telephone: Brief summary of kind act - spontaneous, selfless act t s or.jeone or something (use additional sheets if necessary or submit separate ietferf Cdlo Olf q y __ dL tz- QV_r d � pC�� �l�LC7 %/'] S ctJ r'a 7 (c/ / s I ' �el i ., c C�f e %Y r-( u� f v 7d o r I q i i j l i { l { i i i • Returns Nomination Form BY SEPTEMIBER 30, 200, to: C_;v el Brookil rn venter, Ran rcrr, „cts Of Ki{?dnes.s, O+fe.C.e c.4 - the- Mlc?1 6 10 - 11 Sh free City of Brooklyn Center A Millennium Community October 8, 2010 Nominee's Name Nominee's Address Dear Nominee: Since 1997 the City of Brooklyn Center has celebrated Random Acts of Kindness. Again this year the City Council has received nominations to recognize Brooklyn Center residents and groups who have performed random acts of kindness that help make our community a wonderful place to live and work. Congratulations! You have been nominated for Random Acts of Kindness and will be recognized by the Mayor and Council Members during their City Council meeting on Monday, October 25, 2010. The City Council meeting starts at 7 p.m. and is held at Brooklyn Center City Hall in the Council Chambers, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center. Your presence • would be greatly appreciated. Enclosed is a copy of the nomination. If you have any questions, please contact City Clerk Sharon Knutson at 763 -569 -3306. 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Since 1997 the City f Brooklyn Center has celebrated Random Acts o Kindness. In October Y Yn .f the Brooklyn Center City Council recognizes all Brooklyn Center residents and groups who have performed Random Acts of Kindness that help make our community a wonderful place to live and work. A Random Act of Kindness is a selfless act performed by an individual, organization, or group towards someone or something. A kind act is "random" when it is spontaneous and unexpected — done simply out of the will to extend goodness without expecting anything in return. Anyone can nominate someone who has .performed an act of kindness over the past year. You may send a card or letter, or drawings or photographs of people performing kind acts, or use the City's nomination form on the reverse side of this page. All Random Acts of Kindness nominees are recognized by the City Council during an October meeting and presented a certificate. Join us in celebrating kindness in our community. Nominate an individual, organization, or group today! No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted. — Aesop What is a Random Act of Kindness? • Donate books to a daycare or school Most people try to fulfill obligations in life • Tutor a student like doing their fair share of chores and • Be a Safety Patrol and help kids get supporting and comforting their families and to and from school safely friends — but these deeds are expected of us. . Pick up litter (Adopt -A- Street or When we make the extra effort of being kind park) when we aren't expected or required to and . Collect mittens or socks and give to • surprise someone, including ourselves — this those in need is a Random Act of Kindness, a good deed • Care for the sick that is truly the embodiment of compassion • Volunteer in the community and caring. (schools, hospitals, churches, etc.) • Ideas for Random Acts of Kindness Be a good neighbor • plant a tree • Walk a neighbor's dog . Call a lonely person • Donate your time to perform lawn . Open a door services for the elderly or disabled . In the grocery store, let a stranger • Collect soda can tabs for recycling and give the proceeds to the Ronald behind you with only one item go McDonald house first • Bake a hot dish for someone who • Make a paper chain with an act of just returned from the hospital kindness written on each link • pick up the mail for a senior citizen • Smile at someone who is frowning on your block each day • Feed a stranger's expired parking • Give blood meter • Adopt a homeless pet at the Humane • Donate to a food shelf or clothing Society ociety • Donate time at a senior center • Draw a picture of someone performing a kind act . Pat someone on the back • Photograph someone being kind to • Clean graffiti from neighborhood another walls and buildings • Thank your secretary, boss, teacher, . Transport someone who can't drive or friend for the little things they do • Read to a child City Council Agenda Item No. 7e COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM • DATE: October 21, 2010 TO: City Council FROM: Curt Boganey, City Managez�^: SUBJECT: Centennial Committee Donation Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council accept the donation from the Brooklyn Center Business Association in support of 2011 Centennial Celebration. Background: On behalf of the BCBA, Ms. Lauri Winters will be at the meeting to present a check in the amount of $750.00 in support of the Centennial Celebration. Committee Chair, Mr. Keith Lester is expected to be at the meeting to receive this contribution Budget Issues: This contribution will increase the funding available for this City supported activity. Council Goals: Ongoing: 5. We will improve the image of the City with citizens and others Mission: Ensuring an attractive, clean, safe conununify that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust AGENDA CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WORK SESSION October 25, 2010 Immediately Following Regular City Council and EDA Meetings Which Start at 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers City Hall A copy of the full City Council packet is available to the public. The packet ring binder is located at the front of the Council Chambers by the Secretary. ACTIVE DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Firehouse Park Update 2. Graduated Sanitary Utility Rate Study PENDING LIST FOR FUTURE WORK SESSIONS Later /Ongoing 1. Garbage Hauler Report — November 8 2010 2. Junk and Inoperable Vehicles Update — Back Yard Parking- November 22 2010 3. Housing Improvement Area Policy- November 22 2010 4. Centennial Request- EBHC 5. Sister City Update 6. Strategic Outcome Reports 7. 2011 Brooklyn Center Celebration Update 8. Neighborhood Designations 9. Minn. Stat. 273.128 4d Rental Properties — Annual Report — January 10. Brookdale Mall Update 11. Department Year End Reports 12. Active Living Program 13. Community Schools Update 14. Hwy 252 update - February • Work Session Agenda Item No. 1 MEMORANDUM - COUNCIL WORK SESSION DATE: October 18, 2010 TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager FROM: Tim Gannon, Police Commander SUBJECT: Firehouse Park Summary Recommendation: A review of calls for service to Firehouse Park since the reinstallation of a single basketball hoop on June 29, 2010 has shown no significant increase in police calls to the park. It is therefore recommended that the single basketball hoop remain in place. The police department and specifically park patrol will continue to monitor activities within the park. Background: On July 20, 2009 a neighborhood meeting was held at Firehouse Park to discuss citizen's concerns and a recent violent crime committed in the park, but not directly related to the basketball court. As a result of that meeting and with more than three years of complaints . generated by neighbors, the basketball hoops were removed from the park. Approximately one year later, on June 29, 2010 a single basketball hoop was reinstalled. Summary of calls for service from 612912010 to 10118110 There were a total of eleven police calls to Firehouse Park since the basketball hoop was reinstalled. Of that total seven were self - initiated by either a community service officer or patrol officer. Those calls included six spot checks /afterhours warnings and one juvenile curfew arrest. We received three parking complaints all related to vehicles parking on the grass. We also received and responded to a large party call that was related to a shelter rental. All four police calls were generated by the same citizen caller. Each call has been reviewed and there was no direct relation to the basketball court portion of the park. An analysis was completed of the thirty days leading up to the hoop installation compared to the first thirty days after the hoop was installed... That analysis shows one non - officer related call before and one non - officer related call within the 30 days since the reinstallation. Officer initiated activity went from four calls before to six calls after. That increase was directly related to some information- gathering the department was doing regarding park usage by citizens. The installation of the single basketball hoop had no impact on police related calls. • Mission: Enyuring an attractive. e. clean, safe cominuitkv that enhances tit quality c.+, f'life an if preserves the publie rnat Work Session Agenda Item No. 2 • Memorandum Date: 21 October 2010 To: Curt Boganey, City Manager From: Daniel Jordet, Director of Fiscal & Support Services Re: Restructuring of Sanitary Sewer Rates In the current billing system, sanitary sewer utility use is charged on a flat rate per quarter to residential properties and on a consumption based rate to commercial and industrial properties. This is perceived by some as an inequitable system for charging residential properties. Some residential properties are occupied by one or two people using minimal water every quarter and therefore generating minimal flow into the sanitary sewer system. Other residential properties may be occupied by larger families using greater amounts of water and generating more flow into the sanitary sewer system. In each of these examples, the customer currently pays the same amount for access to and use of the sanitary sewer system, currently $ 63.87 per quarter for a single family residential property. By using the more reliable readings of water consumption generated by the new meter reading system installed in 2009 it is now possible to develop a consumption based sanitary sewer rate that can address the differentiation between lower occupancy residential properties and higher occupancy properties. The first step in developing such a rate has been to survey other comparison cities. Of the ten cities used for comparison purposes* three have flat rate charge per quarter systems, including Brooklyn Center. Two cities have consumption based rates based on plateaus or steps with charges calculated as a flat rate for a designated range of consumption (i.e. 15,000 to 20,000 gallons per quarter is a $ 48.00 flat charge). The remaining five charge sanitary sewer utility fees based on rates per unit of consumption. All five of the consumption based rates include a provision for use of water readings adjusted for higher expected consumption in summer months by using a "winter quarter" average for each customer. The next step in the process is to gather data on Brooklyn Center's consumption patterns for water if water consumption is to be used as a basis for determining i *Richfield, Roseville, Maplewood, Fridley, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, Crystal, New Hope, Golden Valley and Brooklyn Center. sanitary sewer charges. Following that determination, data must be assembled on the various charges incurred by the Sanitary Sewer Fund and determining • which charges are necessary whether there is flow or not (fixed charges) and what charges are affected by flows through the system (commodity charges). Using that data to establish fixed and commodity charges for sewer billing, examples must be run to determine the impact of the change in calculation basis on various levels of water consumption. For those with relatively low water consumption, sanitary sewer bills will go down. For those with relatively higher levels of consumption, bills will go up. -The amount of shift in those charges can be adjusted by adjusting the portion of the calculation the runs between fixed and commodity charges. In the final recommendation, a new rate structure will not, on its own merits, produce a different level of revenues. It will simply shift the generation of revenues away from lower volume customers toward higher volume customers. Finding the degree to which that shift occurs will be important in setting rates over the next five year period. Finally, the rates must be examined in terms of implementation within the billing system software. The billing system has to be set up to use the desired measurements and determined rates to calculate the sanitary sewer bill consistently and accurately. On Monday evening, examples of rates will be presented. The shifts of revenue , between different consumption levels will be presented using two or three rate scenarios. The impact on residential rate payers may be determined from there. In addition, commercial rates should be reviewed using both the current system and a possible fixed charge /commodity charge system for billing. The goal, in the end, will be to produce a billing system that is equitable based use of sanitary sewer while producing adequate revenues to operate and maintain the system. • :77 Center City Conversion ry Sewer Rates from Flat a te Residenti Consumption s ed Resident' 25 October 2010 City Council Work Session Discussion What do other Cities Do ? • 3 fixed rate — one flat rate for all — 2 of those have Senior Rate • 2 have consumption based plateau rates • 5 have fixed charge plus consumption charge — consumption is based on an average of water usage during non-lawn-watering months 2010 Sewer Cost at 18,000 Gallons of Water Usage 140.00 120.00 100.00 - 80.00 60.00 40.00 20.00 1 2 7 8 5 3 4 9 6 10 2010 Sewer Cost at 28,000 Gallons of Water Useage 140.00 120.00 100.00 80.00 60.00 40.00 20.00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 `' Lawn W January April Juy October Busy House, Lots of Visitors 33 27 32 32 Famiy of Four 26 28 29 28 Famiy of Seven 45 61 64 113 Snowbirds - 2 People 3 0 24 20 Single Person 10 8 15 41 Year Round Resident Couple 21 19 27 26 Famiy of Five 20 19 24 18 * water usage in thousands of gallons Meter Reading Accuracy 2007 2009 Old New System System Busy House, Lots of Visitors 38 32 Family of Four 19 28 Family of Seven 11 63 Snowbirds - 2 People 16 12 Single Person 21 12 Year Round Resident Couple 37 24 Family of Five 21 19 B as is for Calculating Fixed Charge 2007 2008 2009 2010 1 Personnel 169,781 175,905 161,746 190,931 2 Operations 377,993 362,301 386,409 387,340 3 Met Council Charges 1,858,581 1,915,444 2,015,724 2,075,475 4 Depreciation 586,462 611,328 644,800 619,494 5 Debt - - - - 6 Ca pita I 436,649 1,095,864 428,268 1,532,000 Personnel + Operations 547,774 538,206 548,155 578,271 Personnel + Operations + Actual Capital 984,423 1,634,070 976 423 21110,271 Personnel + Operations + Average Capital 1 411 250 1,401,682 1 411 631 1441 747 2005 Rate Study Results updated to 2009 rates $ 9.85 per quarter feed charge $ 2.94 per 1,000 gallons consumption charge 2009 2009 $ Flat Rate Study Rate Change Change Busy House, Lots of Visitors 63.24 103.08 39.84 63.00% Family of Four 63.24 91.32 28.08 44.40% Family of Seven 63.24 194.22 130.98 207.12% Snowbirds - 2 People 63.24 44.28 (18.96) (29.98%) Single Person 63.24 35.46 (27.78) (43.93%) Year Round Resident Couple 63.24 79.56 16.32 25.81% Family of Five 63.24 64.86 1.62 2.56% 2009 Rate Analysis Results personnel + operations $ 13.15 per quarter Ned charge $ 2.73 per 1,000 gallons consumption charge 2009 2009 $ Flat Rate Analysis Change Change Busy House, Lots of Visitors 63.24 100.51 37.27 58.93% Family of Four 63.24 89.59 26.35 41.67% Family of Seven 63.24 185.14 121.90 192.76% Snowbirds - 2 People 63.24 45.91 (17.33) (27.40%) Single Person 63.24 37.72 (25.52) (40.35%) Year Round Resident Couple 63.24 ' 78.67 15.43 24.40% Family of Five 63.24 65.02 1.78 2.81% 2009 Rate Analysis Results personnel nel + operations + average capital $ 33.89 per quarter fixed charge $ 1.85 per 1,000 gallons consumption charge 2009 2009 $ % Flat Rate Staff Rate Change Change Busy House, Lots of Visitors 63.24 93.09 29.85 47.20% Family of Four 63.24 85.69 22.45 35.50% Family of Seven 63.24 150.44 87.20 137.89% Snowbirds - 2 People 63.24 56.09 (7.15) (11.31%) Single Person 63.24 50.54 (12.70) (20.08%) Year Round Resident Couple 63.24 78.29 15.05 ` 23.80% Family of Five 63.24 69.04 5.80 9.17% Summar y of Impacts Fixed Charge per Quarter $ 9..85 $ 13.15 $ 33.89 Consumption Rate per 1,000 gallons $ 2.94 $ 2.73 $ 1.85 2009 2009 2009 2009 Flat Rate Detailed P+0 P+O+C Busy House, Lots of Visitors 63.24 103.08 100.51 93.09 Family of Four 63.24 91.32 89.59 85.69 Family of Seven 63.24 194.22 185.14 150.44 Snowbirds - 2 People 63.24 44.28 45.91 56.09 Single Person 63.24 35.46 37.72 50.54 Year Round Resident Couple 63.24 79.56 78.67 78.29 Family of Five 63.24 64.86 65.02 69.04 Variables to be Established • What consumption indicator to use • What to include infixed charge. • What to include in consumption charge. • What to do about Senior Rates • Implementation schedule • set system modification and rates • billing implementation