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Home My WebLink About2010 12-13 CCM Study SessionMINUTES 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 DECEMBER 13, 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, and Dan Ryan. Absent and excused was Councilmember 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, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Mayor Willson requested to revise Item 10h, Mayoral Appointment to Planning Commission, to add ratification to appoint Rachel Morey, 4501 Woodbine Lane, to the Planning Commission. The Council concurred with this requested addition. Councilmember Lasman requested the following correction to the Work Session minutes of November 22, 2010, page 5, paragraph 5, second sentence: "She noted that in previous years, with previous developers. $15 million had been requested for the redevelopment of Brookdale, but only $2.9 million would have been received. only after the developer had made the improvements, meeting the minimum requirements set forth by the Council." It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the correction the November 22, 2010, Work Session minutes. Councilmember Roche requested discussion on EDA Item 4b, Resolution Consenting to a Project to be Financed by the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, specifically related to the recommendation for use of TIF District #3 funds at $18.2 million for construction costs and $27.03 million for a total project cost. He asked if this project fulfills the purpose for which TIF was intended. City Manager Curt Boganey explained that because Brooklyn Center has its own HRA, City permission is required for the County to use its HRA funds within Brooklyn Center. He clarified that Brooklyn Center is not providing any financing or taking on any obligations for this project. 12/13/10 -1- Councilmember Roche also asked what is "new market tax credit financing" and if it is costing the City any funds. Mr. Boganey explained it is a new federal tax statute that allows high income individuals to provide financing to a qualified project and receive a credit to reduce their income tax liability. Councilmember Roche requested discussion on Items 10a, Consideration of Type IV 6 -Month Provisional Rental License for 4307 66 Avenue N., and 10b, Consideration of Type IV 6- Month Provisional Rental License for 6407 Lee Avenue N., and asked if the ownership is the same with these two properties. Mr. Boganey advised that two different names are listed as owners on the application. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Lasman suggested a farewell reception for outgoing Councilmember Yelich. Council consensus was reached to schedule a farewell reception for Mark Yelich prior to the January 10, 2011, Council meeting and that a resolution of appreciation would be presented during the meeting. Councilmember Lasman asked staff to extend her thanks to the Police Department for its outstanding service this past weekend during an incident at her house. Mayor Willson announced the North Metro Mayors Board of Director's meeting on Wednesday, December 15, at 5 p.m. and extended the invitation for Members to attend. Councilmember Roche announced that he sold his house and it is scheduled to close on December 29, 2010. He explained he will then rent his house back for six months so his children can finish the school year. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS TWIN LAKE REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN Director of Business and Development Eitel introduced the item and explained this is part of the 2009 Cooperative Trail Agreement with a trail going from Robbinsdale through Brooklyn Center and extension to the Mississippi River Regional Corridor Trail on the City's eastern border. Ann Rexine, Three Rivers Park District Planner, provided a short presentation of the Twin Lakes Regional Trail Master Plan including the planning and approval processes. She displayed a map depicting the proposed trail alignment through Brooklyn Center and advised of the timeline to complete the Master Plan process and presentation to the Council on January 10, 2011, with the hope of garnering the Council's support in the form of a resolution. The final master plan would then be submitted to the Metropolitan Council in March of 2011. 12/13/10 -2- Councilmember Roche drew attention to the trail alignment at Highway 100 and Brooklyn Boulevard in the location of a large apartment complex. He described this intersection as being a "narrow pinch point" near the freeway where residents also access the bus line. Ms. Rexine stated she will assure that concern is addressed in the transportation plan. Councilmember Ryan asked about the trail section proposed from Logan Avenue to Lyndale Avenue where there are two options, one to share right -of -way with 57 Avenue and the other to use the Excel right -of -way property. He asked about design mechanisms to mitigate issues, noting there is an objective to avoid conflicts between motor and trail uses. Ms. Rexine explained that the utility corridor provided a more scenic view experience for trail use but involved ten mid -block stop conditions. She stated they consider the number of stop conditions and put forward several cross sections which will address a safe off trail. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. RECONVENE STUDY SESSION Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to reconvene the Study Session at 6:53 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. TWIN LAKE REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN CONTINUED The discussion continued on the Twin Lakes Regional Trail Master Plan. Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug stated a draft report will be made available for Council review that includes mapping and an outline of advantages and disadvantages for trail alignments. Mayor Willson suggested information be provided on how to access maps hosted on the internet by the Three Rivers Park District. Ms. Rexine advised that the draft of the entire master plan will be distributed via PDF and sent to appropriate staff for distribution to the Council. Councilmember Roche asked if trails will be plowed into perpetuity and aesthetics maintained. Don DeVoe, Three Rivers Park District Director of Planning and Development, explained that the Park District does not maintain its 100+ miles of regional trails for winter use. However, if cities are interested in providing winter use, they can obtain a Park District permit to maintain trails during winter months. Mr. DeVoe stated the Park District would install and maintain trail signs, kiosks, benches, and traffic control in addition to the trail surface. The District's 12/13/10 -3- pavement management system addresses trail repairs, treating the worst case scenarios first, on a 20 -year cycle. Mayor Willson stated his understanding that staff had verified with the LMC that there would be no issues with liability should the City pull a District permit for winter maintenance. Mr. Boganey stated that is correct. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to close the Study Session at 7:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT 12/13/10 -4- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) 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 December 13, 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 January 10, 2011, Regular Session. 12/13/10 -5- ss. Certification of Minutes Mayor