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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 11-08 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 NOVEMBER 8, 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, Assistant City Manager /Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, Police Chief Kevin Benner 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. No one wished to address the City Council. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:47 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Councilmember Yelich requested a moment of silence and personal reflection as 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. Webelo Scout Pack #454 presented the colors and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. ROLL CALL 11/08/10 -1- 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, Assistant City Manager /Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, Police Chief Kevin Benner, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Willson thanked Webelo Scout Pack #454 for their excellent job in presenting the colors and leading the Pledge of Allegiance. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. October 25, 2010 — Study Session 2. October 25, 2010 — Regular Session 3. October 25, 2010 — Work Session 4. November 1, 2010 — Joint Work Session with Financial Commission 6b. LICENSES MECHANICAL Absolute Mechanical, LLC 5203 West 73` Street, Edina Air Quality Services 6221 Cambridge Street, St. Louis Park Eco Air, Inc. 16820 Highway 10, Elk River High Road Heating & Cooling 6650 Winfield Circle N., Rockford RENTAL — STANDARDS PRIOR TO MARCH 6 2010 3305 53` Avenue N. / Twin Lakes Manor Teddy Bear Extended LLP RENTAL — CURRENT RENTAL STANDARDS INITIAL (TYPE III —one-year license) 5245 -47 Drew Avenue N. Mai Xiong INITIAL (TYPE 11— two-year license) 6820 Fremont Place N. Sharon McGray 6819 Humboldt Avenue N. A202 Raymond Charest RENEWAL (TYPE III — one-year license) 5301 Russell Avenue N. /Sommerset Place Apts. Nedzad Ceric RENEWAL (TYPE II —two-year license) 6435 Bryant Avenue N. Thomas Kaiser 11/08/10 -2- 5819 Dupont Avenue N. Tiet Nguyen RENEWAL (TYPE I — three-year license) 450058 th Avenue N. /Twin Lake North Apts. TLN LA NEL 6511 Humboldt Ave. N./Pines of Brooklyn Center The Pines North, LLC 4204 Lakebreeze Avenue Andrew Hardacre 5316 -20 Russell Avenue N. Daniel Hedlund 322467 1h Avenue N. Haymant Dasrath 5540 Knox Avenue N. Roberto Miguel Rodriguez Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS - None. 8. PUBLIC HEARING - None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS - None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6 -MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 5307 EMERSON AVENUE NORTH City Manager Curt Boganey advised that this property was inspected and 15 property code violations were cited and ultimately corrected. He stated this property qualifies for a Type IV six -month provisional rental license based on the number of property code violations found during the initial rental license inspection and validated police incidents /nuisance calls for the past 12 months. The property owner is also required to submit a mitigation plan and report monthly on the progress of that plan. Staff has reviewed that mitigation plan and recommends approval. It was noted the property owner will be required to apply for and complete a new license application after six months. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to open the hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 11/08/10 -3- Mayor Willson asked if a motion is required to receive the staff report. Mr. Boganey stated the staff report was presented and a motion made to open the public hearing so a formal motion to accept the report was not legally required. City Attorney Charlie LeFevere concurred. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve a Type IV six- ' month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 5307 Emerson Avenue N. with the requirement that the mitigation plan must be strictly adhered to before a renewal rental license would be considered. Motion passed unanimously. 10b. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6 -MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 3112 QUARLES ROAD Mr. Boganey advised that this property was inspected and 13 property code violations were cited and ultimately corrected. He stated this property qualifies for a Type IV six -month provisional rental license based on the number of property code violations found during the initial rental license inspection and validated police incidents /nuisance calls for the past 12 months. The property owner is also required to submit a mitigation plan and report monthly on the progress of that plan. Staff has reviewed that mitigation plan and recommends approval. It was noted the property owner will be required to apply for and complete a new license application after six months. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to open the hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve a Type IV six - month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 3112 Quarles Road with the requirement that the mitigation plan must be strictly adhered to before a renewal rental license would be considered. Motion passed unanimously. 10c. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6 -MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 419 67 AVENUE NORTH Mr. Boganey advised that this property was inspected and 12 property code violations were cited and ultimately corrected. He stated this property qualifies for a Type IV six -month provisional rental license based on the number of property code violations found during the initial rental license inspection and validated police incidents /nuisance calls for the past 12 months. The property owner is also required to submit a mitigation plan and report monthly on the progress of 11/08/10 -4- i that plan. Staff has reviewed that mitigation plan and recommends approval. It was noted the property owner will be required to apply for and complete a new license application after six months. Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to open the hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve a Type IV six - month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 419 67 Avenue N. with the requirement that the mitigation plan must be strictly adhered to before a renewal rental license would be considered Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Yelich reminded the public of the .November 9, 2010, Three Rivers Park District open house to receive input on the Twin Lakes regional trail system. The open house will be held at the Brookdale Hennepin County Regional Library from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Councilmember Yelich extended his thanks and appreciation to the nearly 3,000 residents who supported his candidacy for reelection to the City Council. Councilmember Lasman reported on her attendance at the following: • November 1, 2010, City Council Work Session with the Financial Commission to consider budgetary items in the 2011 Enterprise Funds. • November 3, 2010, Special Events Subcommittee meeting where discussion was held on details of the February 5, 2011, Party of the Century when the City's 100 birthday would be celebrated. She encouraged residents to call the Community Center to get tickets and more information, noting this will be a great way to celebrate our City. Councilmember Roche stated he hoped residents plan to attend the Party of the Century to celebrate Brooklyn Center's centennial birthday. He thanked and acknowledged the efforts of those who are working to plan this event and applauded their work. Councilmember Roche acknowledged the attendance of Alex and Dave, who had participated in the Brooklyn Center youth football program. He recapped the games of the past season and encouraged residents to get involved in the City's youth sports programs. Councilmember Roche also thanked the Webelo Scouts for their attendance tonight. Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the November 1, 2010, joint session of the City Council and Financial Commission to review the Enterprise Funds and 2011 budget. Councilmember Ryan stated he appreciated that other members had mentioned the Brooklyn 11/08/10 -5- Center Party of the Century and Three Rivers Park District open house that will be held at the Brookdale Hennepin County Regional Library on November 9, 2010. Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the November 1, 2010, joint meeting with the City Council and Financial Commission. Mayor Willson noted the Party of the Century is not the only event being planned for 2011 to celebrate the City's centennial birthday. He advised there is an organized effort to schedule events throughout the year and he hoped residents planned to attend. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:20 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 11/08/10 -6- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on November 8, 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 22, 2010, Regular Session. 7 City Clerk Mayor 11/08/10 -7-