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Home My WebLink About2010 10-25 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 25, 2010 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Clerk Sharon Knutson, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. Sarah Topoh, 4207 63 Avenue N., invited the Council to attend a fundraising event on October 30, 2010, from 5 -11 p.m., that will be hosted by American Love Drive for Africa. Diane Sannes, 7006 Willow Lane N., reported that she often leads tours through Brooklyn Center and thanked Code Enforcement staff for the excellent job they are doing to eliminate blight. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:52 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Rev. Rachel Morey, Brooklyn United Methodist Church, provided the Invocation. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:00 p.m. 10/25/10 -1- 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Clerk Sharon Knutson, 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 Roche seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. October 11, 2010 — Study Session 2. October 11, 2010 — Regular Session 3. October 11, 2010 — Work Session 6b. LICENSES LIQUOR — OFF -SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR Northern Tier Retail LLC dba SuperAmerica #3192 6950 Brooklyn Boulevard dba SuperAmerica #4058 1901 57 Avenue N. dba SuperAmerica #4160 6545 West River Road 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 St., Suite E, Ham Lake Nasseff Mechanical Contractors, Inc. 122 S. Wabasha St., Suite 101, St. Paul Total Comfort 4000 Winnetka Avenue N., New Hope RENTAL — STANDARDS PRIOR TO MARCH 6 2010 3906 61 Avenue N. Lucky Igbinoba RENTAL — CURRENT RENTAL STANDARDS INITIAL (TYPE II — two-year license) 3613 Commodore Drive Charles Bright 6538 Ewing Avenue N. TuUyen Tran 10/25/10 -2- 6649 Xerxes Place N. Lane Schwartz RENEWAL (TYPE III — one-year license) 5746 Irving Avenue N. Kathy Becker RENEWAL (TYPE II — two-year license) 5341 Girard Avenue N. Jeremy Robertson 5400 Sailor Lane Duane Christiansen RENEWAL (TYPE I — three-year license) 4110 Lakebreeze Avenue Daniel Mazzuco 7111 Riverdale Road Allan & Vicki Olson 5418 70 Circle Doug Wahl 4953 Zenith Avenue N. Jerry Rath 6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -140 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 Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 25, 2010, TO BE DESIGNATED AS RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY City Manager Curt Boganey presented the proclamation to designate October 25, 2010, as Random Acts of Kindness Day. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve Proclamation Declaring October 25, 2010, to be Designated as Random Acts of Kindness Day. Mayor Willson recited the above proclamation. Motion passed unanimously. 7b. RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS PRESENTATION OF RECOGNITION AND CERTIFICATE CEREMONY Councilmembers read the nominations for the Random Acts of Kindness nominees. Mayor Willson presented certificates to the present nominees. Nominees are as follows: Amaya Basumatary, Diane Sannes, Pastor M. Evans and Pastor R. Morey of the Brooklyn United 10/25/10 -3- Methodist Church, Friends of the Brookdale Library, Dana Anderson of Brooklyn Center Cub Foods, Halley Anderson, Tom Broom, Wade Skoglund, Chad and Kari Tolifson, Greg and Pam Osborn, Gary and Mavis Kuensting, Larry Saas, Delores Racette, Julia Khadar, Brooklyn Historical Society, Earle Brown Terrace, Jeff and Penny Kreutter, Sam, Molly, and Amanda Adam, Nick Nicklaus, Paul Engelman of Brooklyn Center UPS Store, Tou Xiong, Leone Howe, Sue and Janel Broman, Brooklyn Center Lions, Earl and Ruthanne Simons, Brooklyn Center Lions, Half Price Books, Leah Wellnitz of Embassy Suites, Arlene Swanson, Jill Dalton, Allan Hancock, Larry Jackson, and Richard Klick. 7c. BROOKLYN CENTER BUSINESS ASSOCIATION — DONATION TO CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION COMMITTEE Mr. Boganey introduced the item and recommended the Council accept the donation from the Brooklyn Center Business Association (BCBA) in support of the 2011 Centennial Celebration. Lauri Winters, representing the BCBA, presented a check in the amount of $750 from their fundraising efforts. Keith Lester, Centennial Celebration Committee Chair, accepted the check on behalf of the City and extended his appreciation. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to accept the donation to the Centennial Celebration Committee. Motion passed unanimously. S. PUBLIC HEARING - None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS - None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS - None. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Yelich reported on his attendance at the following: • October 17, 2010, Politics and Religion Forum at the Brooklyn United Methodist Church that was led by Rev. Morey. • October 19, 2010, Park and Recreation Commission meeting. The topic of tobacco use at City parks will be discussed at its November meeting. 10/25/10 -4- • October 24, 2010, Domestic Violence Awareness event at the Congregation of the City of Praise Church. Councilmember Lasman reported on her attendance at the following: • October 14, 2010, Planning Commission work session to discuss projected changes at Brookdale Center. • October 17, 2010, Riverwood Picnic Fest and service to honor Jerry Blarney who had organized the Riverwood Association. • October 20, 2010, Crime Prevention Program where reports were given by staff and officers. • October 21, 2010, Special Events Program meeting. Work is still going on for the February 5, 2011, "Party of the Century" to celebrate Brooklyn Center's 100' birthday. Councilmember Roche announced the October 30, 2010, fundraiser sponsored by America Love Drive for Africa from 5 -11 p.m. Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following: • October 17, 2010, Minnesota Interfaith Open Forum at the Brooklyn United Methodist Church hosted by Rev. Rachel Morey. Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following: • October 17, 2010, Minnesota Interfaith Open Forum where a number of candidates were in attendance from across the political spectrum. • October 14, 2010 Planning Commission meeting. Mayor Willson announced that Equity, Inc., a nonprofit, is holding a fundraising dinner and silent auction on October 26, 2010, 4 p.m., at the Crowne Plaza banquet room. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:42 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 10/25/10 -5- I STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on October 25, 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 November 8, 2010, Regular Session. ity Clerk Mayor 10/25/10 -6-