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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 10-11 CCM Study 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 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. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Ryan requested discussion on Item 6e, Resolution Approving Change Order No. 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 project. Councilmember Lasman 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 bridge there is utility work, two minor storm sewer crossings, the roadway, installing 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- 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 l Ob. 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- 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- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on October 11, 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 25, 2010, Regular Session. i City Clerk Mayor 10 /11 /10 -4-