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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 04-24 CCP Regular Session CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER APRIL 24, 1989 7 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Invocation 4. Open Forum 5. Approval of Consent Agenda -All items listed with an asterisk 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 in its normal sequence on the agenda. 6. Presentation: a. Charter Commission - Retiring Member 1. Resolution Expressing Recognition of and Appreciation for the Dedicated Public Service of John B. Lescault 7. Recess to EDA 8. Approval of Minutes: *a. April 10, 1989 - Regular Session 9. Private Kennel License - 7:30 p.m. 10. Resolutions: *a. Approving Supplemental Agreement Nos. 4 and 5 to Contract 1988 -H for Improvements on Logan Avenue, on France Avenue, on Lakebreeze Avenue and on 50th Avenue North b. Amending the 1989 General Fund Budget and Accepting Proposal to Conduct Preliminary Design Study for Development of Properties Adjoining the Twin Lakes Area for Park and Recreational Purposes *c. Authorizing a Capital Projects Fund Appropriation, Accepting a Proposal and Authorizing Execution of a Contract for Phase 2 -B Plantings at Centerbrook Golf Course (Project No. 1988 -26) *d. Authorizing a Golf Course Fund Appropriation, Accepting a Proposal and Authorizing Execution of a Contract for • Installation of Security Lights at Centerbrook Golf Course CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -2- April 24, 1989 *e. Authorizing a Capital Projects Fund Appropriation, Accepting a Proposal and Authorizing Execution of a Contract for Installation of Lights along Trailway in Lions Park *f. Authorizing a Capital Projects Fund Appropriation, Accepting a Proposal and Authorizing Execution of a Contract for Installation of Lights in Arboretum *g. Accepting Quote and Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Mechanical Hoist -1989 Budget Item *h. Rejecting Bids and Directing Advertisement for New Bids for Purchase of One (1) Tow Type Auger Paver -1989 Budget Item i. Declaring Surplus Property - Additional auction items *j. Accepting Quote and Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) 11,000 GVW Truck /Chassis - Public Utilities Division *k. Accepting Quote and Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) 3/4 Ton - Pickup - Public Utilities Division 11. Ordinances: a. An Ordinance Extending Interim Ordinance No. 87 -16 for the Purpose of Protecting the Planning Process and the Health Safety, and Welfare lfare •f the residents of the Community and Regulating and Restricting the Development of Adult Halfway Houses, Community Based Residential Facilities and Similar Uses in the City -This item is offered this evening for a first reading. 1. Extending Moratorium on Development of Adult Halfway Houses, Community Based Residential Facilities and Similar Facilities b. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Regarding Zoning Classification of Certain Land -This relates to the City initiated planning application for rezoning from R5 to Cl in the southwest corner of Brooklyn Boulevard and I -694. This item is offered this evening for a first reading. C. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 Regarding Expansion of Single Family Homes in the Cl Zoning Districts -This item is offered this evening for a first reading. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -3- April 24, 1989 d. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 of the Brooklyn Center Code Relating to Collection of Recyclable Materials and Yard Waste, Prohibiting Scavenging of Recyclable Materials and Authorizing Collection Districts -This item is offered this evening for a first reading. 12. Planning Commission Items: a. Planning Commission Application No. 89006 submitted by E and H Properties requesting rezoning of a sliver of land east of 6550 West River Road from R5 to C2 to allow construction of a service station /convenience store /car wash as a development on the C2 land -The Planning Commission recommended the City Council establish a moratorium on further development in this area. The City has received a letter from the applicant's attorney withdrawing their application for rezoning. A motion by the City Council acknowledging the withdrawal of this application is in order. It would also be in order for the City Council to discuss the Planning Commission's recommendation regarding the adoption of an interim ordinance establishing a moratorium while undertaking a land use study of this area. 13. Discussion Items: a. City Attorney Appointment b. Residential Treatment Facility Legislation 14. Motion to Approve 1988 -1989 Police Contract *15. Licenses 16. Adjournment Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF JOHN B. LESCAULT WHEREAS, John B. Lescault served on the Brooklyn Center Charter Commission from April 20, 1981, to April 20, 1989; and WHEREAS, John B. Lescault has always been willing to serve on various ad hoc committees throughout his term; and WHEREAS, his public service and civic effort for the betterment of the community merit the gratitude of the citizens of Brooklyn Center; and WHEREAS, his leadership and expertise has been greatly appreciated by the Brooklyn Center Charter Commission; and WHEREAS, it is highly appropriate that his service to the community should be recognized and expressed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the dedicated public service of John B. Lescault is hereby recognized and appreciated by the City of Brooklyn Center. Date Mayor ATTEST: 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. 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 APRIL 10, 1989 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Dean Nyquist at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Todd Paulson, and Jerry Pedlar. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Finance Director Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning & Inspection Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Administrative Aide Patti Page, INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Blaine Fluth, President of the 1989 Brooklyn Center Prayer Breakfast Committee. OPEN FORUM Mayor Nyquist noted the Council had not received any requests to use the open forum session this evening. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council. There being none, he continued with the regular agenda items. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Nyquist inquired if any Councilmembers requested any items removed from the consent agenda. Councilmember Paulson requested items 7b, 7c, 7d, and 10 be removed from the consent agenda. No other requests were made. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MARCH 27 1989 - REGULAR SESSION There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to approve the minutes of the March 27, 1989, City Council meeting. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 89 -60 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND APPROVING REVISED FINAL PAYMENT FOR WORK UNDER CONTRACT 1987 -L (CAMDEN AVENUE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1987 -10) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. 4/10/89 -1- The City Manager presented a Resolution Accepting and Approving Environmental Assessment Worksheet Relating to the Reconstruction of West River Road between Interstate Highway 694 (I -694) and 73rd Avenue North. Councilmember Paulson inquired when the neighborhood meeting was held regarding this item. The Director of Public Works stated there was a meeting held on March 8, 1989. A brief discussion then ensued regarding some of the concerns expressed by the neighborhood. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -61 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET RELATING TO THE RECONSTRUCTION OF WEST RIVER ROAD BETWEEN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 694 (I -694) AND 73RD AVENUE NORTH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution Accepting Bid and Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Four Wheel Pavement Marking Machine. Councilmember Paulson inquired if the City would still be complying with the State purchasing procedures by taking only one bid. The City Manager responded affirmatively. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -62 Member Jerry Pedlar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) FOUR WHEEL PAVEMENT MARKING MACHINE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Todd Paulson, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution Declaring Surplus Property. Councilmember Paulson inquired if the City is responsible for registration of these guns once they are sold at the auction. The City Manager stated the City is not required to handle any of the paperwork for registering these guns. He noted the City is not acting as a dealer for the sale of these weapons and, therefore, does not have to complete any paperwork. RESOLUTION N0, 89 -63 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS PROPERTY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Gene Lhotka, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution Accepting Bid and Approving Contract for Tree Removal Project No. 1989 -03, Contract 1989 -B. He noted this project covers the removal of trees in accordance with the City's diseased tree removal program. He stated staff is recommending that the contract be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Councilmember Scott inquired if there was any sign 4/10/89 -2- 1 of the State providing funding for reforestation programs in the future. The City Manager stated at the present time the state is not providing reforestation funding to municipalities. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -64 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND APPROVING CONTRACT FOR TREE REMOVAL PROJECT NO. 1989 -03, CONTRACT 1989 -B The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Todd Paulson, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution Approving Private Sale of One Parcel of Nonconservation Land to the Owner of an Adjacent Property. The Director of Public Works stated this property has severe soil conditions which make it unsuitable for building house on it. He noted ted in addition to the unstable soil conditions on the property, the soil conditions also extend to adjacent properties so that any effort to provide soil corrections or to install piling would create adverse affects on the adjacent property owners. He noted there were three options discussed by staff but only one is recommended. He noted staff is recommending approval of the sale of this parcel, only to an owner of one of the adjacent properties, with the condition that the properties then be combined for use as a single property. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -65 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PRIVATE SALE OF ONE PARCEL OF NONCONSERVATION LAND TO THE OWNER OF AN ADJACENT PROPERTY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the y motion passed unanimously. Y LICENSES Councilmember Paulson inquired if U.A. Communications must follow the same health inspection process as other food establishments. The City Manager responded affirmatively. Councilmember Paulson stated he has noted numerous times how messy and dirty the floor is in this establishment. The City Manager ager stated he would have the health department check into it. Mayor Nyquist inquired how the Que Viet Restaurant is doing at this point. The City Manager stated he spoke with the sanitarian late last week, and they are very pleased with the progress shown at this establishment. There was a motion by Councilmember Pedlar and seconded by Councilmember Paulson to approve the following list of licenses: BULK VENDOR Brooklyn Center Lions P. 0. Box 29092 FOOD ESTABLISHMENT Beacon Bowl 6525 Lyndale Ave. N. 4/10/89 -3- Brookdale Covenant Church 5139 Brooklyn Blvd. Brookdale Unocal 5710 Xerxes Ave. N. Brooklyn Center American Little League 2701 64th Ave. N. Iten Field Brooklyn Center Mobil 6849 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center National Little League 5312 North Lilac Drive Lions Park T.H. 100 & N. Lilac Brooks Superette 6804 Humboldt Ave. N. Carmel Corn 1333 Brookdale Center Children's World Learning Center 6020 Earle Brown Drive Chuck Wagon Inn 5720 Morgan Ave. N. T. J. Cinnamons Bakery 1345 Brookdale Center Dayton's 1100 Brookdale Center Fanny Farmer Candy Shops 1236 Brookdale Center Food Express 1131 Brookdale Center Holiday Inn 2200 Freeway Boulevard House of Hui's Restaurant 6800 Humboldt Ave. N. Jerry's New Market 5801 Xerxes Ave. N. K -Mart 5930 Earle Brown Dr. Kids' Time Out 5611 Xerxes Ave. N. Leeann Chin, Inc. 6050 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Little Brooklyn 6219 Brooklyn Blvd. Lutheran Church of the Master 1200 69th Ave. N. Lynbrook Bowl, Inc. 6357 North Lilac Dr. Maranatha Conservative Baptist Home 5401 69th Ave. N. McDonald's 5525 Xerxes Ave. N. Metz Baking Company-- Taystee Bread 4215 69th Ave. N. Minnesota Vikings Food Service, Inc. 5200 West 74th Street U.S. West 5910 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Nature Food Centre 6068 Shingle Creek Pkwy. New Horizon Day Care Center 6625 Humboldt Ave. N. Northwest Residence 4408 69th Ave. N. 1 Potato 2 1319 Brookdale Center Perkins Family Restaurants 5915 John Martin Drive Subs Etc. 6048 Shingle Creek Pkwy. T. Wright's 5800 Shingle Creek Pkwy. U. A. Communications 5800 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Village House, Inc. Que Viet 6100 Brooklyn Blvd. Wes' Amoco 6044 Brooklyn Blvd. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Aer, Inc. Box 1146 Air Corp, Inc. 13005 16th Ave. N. Airco Heating & A/C Co. 4014 Central Ave. NE Arrow Heating and Cooling, Inc. 8455 Center Drive NE Egan & Sons Co. 7100 Medicine Lake Road Furnace Care, Inc. 8733 Humboldt Ave. N. Gas Supply, Inc. 2238 Edgewood Ave. S. General Sheet Metal Corp. 2330 Louisiana Ave. N. Kleve, Inc. 13075 Pioneer Trail Master Mechanical, Inc. 9864 James Circle Northwest Heating & A/C 9964 Hemlock Way 4/10/89 -4- Pete's Repair, Inc. 8835 Xylon Ave. N. Precise Heating, A/C & Electric, Inc. 2729 Ensign Ave. N. R & S Heating and A/C 21357 Hemlock Ave. MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP Brookdale Pontiac 6801 Brooklyn Blvd. North Star Dodge Center, Inc. 6800 Brooklyn Blvd. SIGN HANGER Topline Outdoor Advertising, Inc. 1493 94th Lane NE SWIMMING POOL Real Estate Equities 325 Cedar Street Brookside Manor Apartments 1121 -1307 67th Ave. N. Bill Bjerke c/o Fun Services 3701 50th Ave. N. Hiway 100 North France Health Club 4001 Lakebreeze Ave. N. Riverwood Townhomes Association 6626 Camden Drive N. Twin Lake North Apartments 4536 58th Ave. N. TAXICAB Suburban Taxi Corporation 9614 Humboldt Ave. S. Town Taxi 2812 University Ave. SE Yellow Taxi Service Corporation 3555 5th Avenue S. The motion passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 89002 SUBMITTED BY THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER REQUESTING REZONING FROM R5 TO Cl THE LAND AT THE SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF I -94 AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD AND THE NEIGHBORING LOTS TO THE SOUTH The City Manager noted this application was first reviewed by the Planning Commission at its January 12, 1989, meeting and was referred to the West Central Neighborhood Advisory Group for review and comment. The Planning Commission again reviewed the application at its March 30, 1989, meeting and recommended approval of the application. The Director of Planning and Inspection referred the Mayor and Councilmembers to page one of the March 30, 1989, Planning Commission minutes and attached information sheet. Police Chief Jim Lindsay entered the meeting at 7:32 p.m. The Director of Planning and Inspection went on to briefly review the site location and noted the rezoning from R5 to Cl would put it in compliance with the City's comprehensive plan. He then went on to review the past proposals which have been made for development on this site. The Director of Planning and Inspection stated at the February 21, 1989, West Central Neighborhood Advisory Group meeting there was one resident who mildly objected to the rezoning because if the property were rezoned to Cl, he would not be allowed to make any further additions to his home if he wished to. He noted this property owner agreed that in the long range the Cl zoning was more correct for the area but was concerned that he would not be allowed any 4/10/89 -5- expansion to his home under the Cl zoning. The Director of Planning and Inspection then reviewed the six considerations contained in the resolution regarding disposition of the application and noted there would be a first reading of the ordinance amendment at a later date. He stated a public hearing has been scheduled and notices have been sent. Councilmember Lhotka inquired if under the R5 zoning laws a currently existing single- family home has the ability to expand. The Director of Planning and Inspection stated under the R5 zone single- family homes are exempt from the restriction prohibiting expansion. He noted under the Cl zone these existing single- family homes would be prohibited from expanding their home. Councilmember Lhotka inquired if there would be any way to allow these existing homes the right to expansion. The Director of Planning and Inspection stated there could be an amendment to the zoning ordinance which would allow an exemption for existin g single-family sin le -famil homes in a Cl district. Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on Planning Commission Application No. 89002. He recognized Clarence Dudley who stated he lives on the east side of Brooklyn Boulevard and feels there has to be a better plan for this area. Mayor Nyquist stated it appears the comprehensive plan agrees with Mr. Dudley's remarks. Mayor Nyquist inquired if there was anyone else resent who o wished to address the Council. There being none, he entertained a motion to close the public hearing. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to close the public hearing on Planning Commission Application No. 89002 submitted by the City of Brooklyn Center. The motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lhotka stated he would like to request staff to q identify i Y where other single-family omes exist t in Cl zones. He stated he would like to see a possible ordinance amendment which would allow an exemption from the restriction prohibiting expansion of single- family homes in the C1 zoning district. RESOLUTION NO 89 -66 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION REGARDING DISPOSITION OF APPLICATION NO. 89002 SUBMITTED BY THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the motio n assed unanimously. p I . Y There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Paulson directing staff to prepare an ordinance amendment and identify single- family homes within Cl zones. The motion passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 89011 SUBMITTED BY PUBLIC STORAGE FOR AN APPEAL FROM A DETERMINATION BY STAFF THAT MINI - STORAGE FACILITIES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE Cl ZONING DISTRICT The City Manager noted the Planning Commission recommended denial of this application at its March 30, 1989, meeting. The Director of Planning and Inspection referred the Mayor and Councilmembers to pages one through four of the March 30, 1989, Planning Commission minutes and information sheet. He went 4/10/89 -6- on to briefly review the arguments submitted by Public Storage for allowing this type of use in a Cl zone. He noted there is not a public hearing scheduled for this evening, but the applicant is present to answer questions. He stated this type of use is not permitted or recommended for the C1 zone. Mayor Nyquist stated even if the Council is to conclude that this project would be a good use for this particular site, they would be setting a precedent for other areas of the City. Councilmember Lhotka stated he agreed with the Mayor and noted in the past the Council has been very sensitive to the wishes of the neighborhood, and he feels this use is not appropriate for this Cl zone. Mayor Nyquist then recognized Don Jensen of Public Storage. Mr. Jensen reviewed the proposed development for this site and showed a rendering of a similar mini - storage facility located in Golden Valley. He stated one distinction between warehousing and mini - storage is that warehouses have employees which stay and do work during the day, and self- storage has customers who come and go. He noted many communities throughout the country have begun to allow self - storage in commercial and even residential zoning districts because they recognize its customer orientation. He noted he has had contact with approximately three - quarters of the residents of the surrounding neighborhood and stated it appears to be a generally accepted development for the area. Mr. Jensen then introduced Dan Rooney of Public Storage. Mr. Rooney stated Public Storage was interested in a commercial location because the location is safe, convenient, attractive, and secure. He stated Public Storage generally locates in or adjacent to commercial areas along major thoroughfares. He noted the general public is 80% of the customers and businesses the remaining 20 %. Mayor Nyquist then recognized Tim Malloy of Dahlgren, Shardlow, and Uban. Mr. Malloy noted that mini - storage use has changed in response to market concerns. He pointed out that self- storage is a low traffic generator, and self - storage can develop in commercial areas and have an attractive facade. Mr. Jensen stated Public Storage is willing to meet with the neighborhood and discuss the proposed development and its concerns. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission denying the appeal submitted by Public Storage. The motion passed unanimously. RECESS The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 8 :56 p.m. and reconvened at 9 :14 p.m. DISCUSSION ITEMS DELIVERY AND TAKEOUT FOOD AS A FACTOR IN LIQUOR ORDINANCE FOOD TO LIQUOR PERCENTAGE The City Manager stated it has come to staff's attention recently that Lynbrook Bowl is achieving its minimum 40% food percentage with significant food revenue from its food delivery business which is based at Lynbrook Bowl. He stated as requested by the City Council an audit has been completed of the food /liquor percentage figures for Lynbrook Bowl and the relationship of the food delivery service revenues for this establishment. He noted a similar analysis was also done of the Green Mill Restaurant for comparison purposes. He stated staff 4/10/89 -7- n feels the spirit of the ordinance is being violated by the use of revenues from catered or delivery food services to meet the minimum licensing requirements of the ordinance. Mayor Nyquist stated it is not logical for the City ordinances to require a set number of seats if the majority of revenue is being collected from off -site deliveries. Councilmember Scott inquired if it would be possible to amend the ordinance to allow 25% of the revenue for food not consumed on -site to count towards the food /liquor split. The City Manager stated we could amend the ordinance to allow that, or we could amend it to not allow any percentage of of - f site food sales to count towards the split. The Police Chief stated when the liquor ordinances were first written there was virtually no off -site delivery of food. He noted now many restaurants do catering and off -site deliveries. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott directing staff to investigate possible amendments to the liquor ordinances and make these proposed amendments available to the Chamber of Commerce and license holders for their review and comment. The motion passed unanimously. OUTDOOR LIQUOR AND FOOD SERVICE UNDER OUR LIQUOR LICENSING ORDINANCE The City Manager stated the Police Department and Planning and Inspection Department are receiving more requests each year to extend eating areas at restaurants to the outdoors. He noted this issue brings a number of questions to mind, such as the relationship to residential areas, noise levels, quick order food or full dinner menus, and a type of barrier from outside to control sale of liquor. The Director of Planning and Inspection stated a concern from him is the number of parking spaces required if the amount of seating is increased for the restaurant. He noted that generally the outdoor seating would only be used for three to four months out of each year. The Police Chief stated noise control becomes an issue with this type of activity and is also part of the liquor control ordinance. A discussion then ensued regarding the different types of requests received in the past. Councilmember Scott stated she would be very much against allowing bands to play outside. She stated she feels the music carries too far and would be disturbing to surrounding neighborhoods. There was a motion by Councilmember Pedlar and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka directing staff to investigate possible ordinance amendments that will accommodate these situations. The motion passed unanimously. The Finance Director and Police Chief left the meeting at 9:35 p.m. PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY REPORT - 69TH AVENUE NORTH FROM ZANE AVENUE NORTH TO DUPONT AVENUE NORTH The City Manager noted in April of 1987 the City Council approved an agreement with Short - Elliott- Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) to conduct a traffic study and develop a preliminary design of the 69th Avenue North Corridor between Dupont Avenue North and Zane Avenue North. He noted that study is now complete and a copy of the report was submitted to the Council for this evening's meeting. The Director of Public Works explained after reviewing the report, staff does not believe the proposed improvements would require the City to prepare an environmental assessment worksheet for this project. However, staff does recommend the City voluntarily prepare an EAW for this project because it will demonstrate the City's commitment to full consideration of the environmental i s 4/10/89 -8- impacts of this project. He noted there is also a resolution for the Council's consideration this evening initiating the preparation of an EAW. Councilmember Lhotka inquired if any of the design alternates comprehend the taking of property. The Director of Public Works stated there would be a need to take some property in all alternates. He then introduced Glen Van Wormer, project manager from SEH, and Marland Larson, design engineer from SEH. Mr. Van Wormer went on to explain that 69th Avenue North is basically the only real through street from east to west, although it is not typically used as a normal through street. He noted the traffic generally uses only sections of it to get from point A to point B. He noted there are approximately 13,000 cars traveling this road daily. Mr. Larson went on to review alternates A, B, and C and briefly explained each alternate. Councilmember Lhotka inquired where the funding would come from for acquisition of the property. The City Manager stated it would come from state aid funds. The Director of Public Works noted the difference between alternates A and B, and alternate C is $1.3 million in right -of -way costs. He also noted the anticipated traffic level in ten years for the area between Shingle Creek Parkway and Brooklyn Boulevard is 16,000 to 17,000 cars per day. A discussion then followed regarding the differences in the three alternates and how each would fit into the MSA funding standards. The discussion then turned to how the Council would like the staff to proceed with the project. There was a general consensus among Councilmembers that staff should set up an initial public information session for this neighborhood to discuss the proposed improvements with them. RESOLUTION LUTION N0. 89 67 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION INITIATING THE PREPARATION OF A DISCRETIONARY ENVIRONMENTAL WORKSHEET (EAW) FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE 69TH AVENUE NORTH CORRIDOR FROM THE WEST CITY LIMITS TO DUPONT AVENUE NORTH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 10 :50 p.m. City Clerk Mayor 4/10/89 -9- CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date p 4/24/89 Agenda Item Number REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION IT DESCRIPTION: Private Kennel License — 5229 Great View Avenue North *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** DEPT. AP ROVAL: Administrative Aide Signature - title MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Ms. Rustad, 5229 Great View Avenue North, submitted an application for a private kennel license for 9 cats. Following two inspections by the Health and Police Departments, staff is recommending denial of this license. Staff also recommends allowing Ms. Rustad 30 days in which to remove the six excess cats from the residence. If the excess cats have not been removed after the 30 -day period, a citation will be issued for noncompliance to the ordinance. MEMORANDUM TO: Gerald Splinter City Manager FROM: Jim Lindsay Chief of Police DATE: April 6, 1989 SUBJECT: Private Kennel License Application The police department was requested to comment on a kennel license application by Mable Rustad at 5229 Greatview Avenue North. The department was contacted by the Hennepin County Humane Society on March 9, 1989 regarding a complaint they received regarding this address. Code Enforcement Officer Nass accompanied the Society's investigator to the house. Rustad admitted the two into the house. A total of 26 cats were present in the house. This area had only newspaper for the cats to use. No litter was used or available in the house. They were greeted by an overwhelming foul odor of cat urine and feces. The cat area was generally an unkempt mess. The Society left intending to obtain a court order to remove the cats. Nass was notified by phone that Rustad had removed all but seven of the cats. The Society was satisfied with this and was closing their case. On March 28, 1989 Nass and Sanitarian Pam Foster inspected the Rustad residence. Seven cats were found downstairs. They also found the same stench that was present on March 8th. Litter boxes were full and overflowing with feces. An attempt had been made to cover the odor with ammonia. It appears Rustad does not find the stench offensive. Based on the two inspections resulting only a reduction to'seven cats, I recommend the City deny the kennel license. If a license is issued, I suggest a condition of monthly inspections be made by City personnel. M E M O R A N D U M DATE: April 19, 1989 TO: Gerald Splinter, City Manager FROM: Thomas Heenan, Supervising Sanitarian' SUBJECT: Private Kennel License Application Mable Rustad, 5229 Greatview Avenue North We cannot recommend approval of a Private Kennel license at this location. The house exhibits a strong cat urine odor (ammonia) upstairs and down. There were seven cats in the basement and one dog and two cats loose on the main floor. The cat cages were wood and a worn laminate -type material was used for the floors that was uncleanable (see photo). Some cages did not have water and food at the time of our visit. The cages were limited in size and the cats paced back and forth. Mrs. Rustad indicated that the cats had eye problems and one had a kidney problem. I inspected the house accompanied by Clay Larson, Building Official. The inspection was unannounced and Mrs. Rustad was aware of the public hearing. She indicated she would be at the hearing to "make a stink ". She stated she wanted the opportunity to have the cats live out their lives and she would not breed or obtain other animals. Mr. Larson indicated to her that she could apply for a grant to fix up the house. This grant could be used to eliminate the odor problem, reroof the house and fix other problems. It should be noted that the original complaint came from the Humane Society and that originally there were 26 cats in the house (see previous reports). TLH:jt cc: Health and Police Reports rv5. �� � �m �' � � �'A+v. 4'. / � � '�' "s' .,fir � '�" :r . �. � iS -� .wc � � �ffi�f .F... a� � "t� c� t _ e � � ry y,: �, , � i � ✓P1 W � k r� +� � s -,��! � ;* �,� ; i __ CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER SUPPL J EMENTARY REPORT Outside Offense: Yes No X Case No. 89 -04130 Nature of Offense: ANIMAL COMPLAINT #9812 Location of Offense: Date Reported: 03 -09 -89 Time: 1345 Date Committed: Unknown exactly how long Time: Total Value of Loss: none Name of Complainant: Keith STREFF Address of Complainant: Hennepin County Humane Society City & State: Res. Phone: Bus. Phone: 722 -4325 Disposition: Unfounded Clyd by Arrest Exc Clyd Inactive Other X Arrests: Adult Juvenile None X Officer Assigned to Case: NASS Transferred to: Spvr. App. Date and Time Report Made: 03 -10 -89 1140 On 03- 09 -89, Code Enforcement Officer George NASS received a call from Keith STREFF, an officer of the Hennepin County Humane Society, who reported that at 5229 Greatview in Brooklyn Center, the home of Mable RUSTAD, 537 -5677, was 26 cats. This was reported to the Humane Society by a Robbinsdale feed store when they brought a delivery to the house on the morning of 03- 09 -89. RUSTAD was not receptive to allowing STREFF and NASS to enter the house, but finally consented. Upon entering the house, there was a horrible stench of cat urine. RUSTAD did say that the cats were in the basement in cages. NASS did observe two cats laying in a bed in a front room of the home. STREFF and NASS did go into the basement and observed the 26 cats in cages, having newspaper in the cages and it was noted the cats were urinating and defecating on the newspaper instead of cat litter. RUSTAD claimed that she had a permit for a kennel for the cats. This was not true. STREFF was going to go back to the Humane Society and talk to the person in charge, Al STENSRUD, and get his advice on what to do. This report will continue after NASS hears more from the Humane Society. jg NASS r BROOKLYN CENTER POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATION REPORT Case No. 89 -04130 Offense Complainant Keith STREFF Address Hennepin County Humane Society Page 1 Code Enforcement Officer George NASS received a phone call from a Keith STREFF from Hennepin County Humane Society stating that the Humane Society is dropping all charges against Mabel RUSTAD living at 5229 Greatview in Brooklyn Center. In rechecking the house RUSTAD got rid of all but nine cats and did attempt to clean up the property. Any further action will have to be by the City of Brooklyn Center as to having nine cats in the house. Signed NASS Date 03 -16 -89 Time 1110 ss CRYSTAL - BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK HEALTH DEPARTMENT 4.141 DOUGLAS DRIVE, CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA 55422 537 -8421 ENVIRONMENTAL, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT DATE '� r On 3 2 8' 8 this office conducted an inspection at 6 �/' ✓�� , The ollo�' deficiencies were noted. These must be corrected prior to . - unless.otherwise noted. We ask your cooperation so that referral to the City Attorney -is not required. `FJ C / t� t � u o -) C3 p Ems' wkv"( ��--- 61.6 44 RECEIVED BY RI AN ; g&/ �� � r �L�����G G�6Zd�1/��G2o G�� G?��� ,�LC��G .� - L�� ����� . w�i d� `. J���Y��' ���� . I April p. 1 3, 1989 FILE REPORT: 5229 Greatview, Brooklyn Center, MN RE: Private Kennel License Application and Humane Society Complaint (Police Case #89- 04130). On March 28, 1989, Code Enforcement Officer George Nass and Sanitarian Pam Foster inspected the Mable Rustad residence at 5229 Greatview, Brooklyn Center, Minneosta, at approximately 2:00 P.M.. The purpose of the inspection was two -fold: 1. To determine if the premises was still in an unhealthy state as described in a Hennepin County Humane Society complaint report dated March 9, 1989, when 26 cats were present. 2. To evaluate the conditions of the premises in response to a private kennel license application. Ms. Rustad indicated to us that she had been aware that someone would be coming out to visit the premises; even though we had come unannounced. Upon entering the house, we noted a strong, foul odor, typical of cat urine and feces. Downstairs seven cats were located in cages. The stench in this room was overwhelming.' The ammonia caught in my throat and burned my eyes. Several litter boxes were full and overflowing with cat feces. Many of the cages lacked a smooth, easily cleanable base due to the cats scratching the formica (and /or linoleum) surface off down to the bare wood. The wood appeared to have absorbed moisture; possibly urine and drinking water. The drinking water in most cages was dirty. Ms. Rustad claims that some of the strong odor we had noted may have been due to the other seventeen cats spraying their scent on items in the basement. Orders were issued to clean the litter boxes and carpet both upstairs and down and to remove the foul stench by April 5, 1989. A follow -up inspection will be conducted after that date to determine if conditions have improved. CEO Officer George Nass said that there was some improvement noted over previous inspections, however, the strong ammonia stench was still present. PAF:jt CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 4/24/89 Agenda Item Number 1491 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS NO. 4 AND 5 TO CONTRACT 1988 -H FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON LOGAN AVENUE, ON FRANCE AVENUE, ON LAKEBREEZE AVENUE AND ON 50TH AVENUE NORTH *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** DEPT. APPROVAL: * * * * * * * ** Y KNAPP� *DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORK ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Yes Explanation • As noted in earlier memos, a large number of changes were required during completion of Contract 1988 -H for reconstruction of Logan Avenue, France Avenue, Lakebreeze Avenue and 50th Avenue. These changes have resulted in significant cost increases. On February 13, the City Council approved Supplemental Agreement No. 3 providing for a $119,732 increase in contract costs. At that time we also advised the Council that the contractor has submitted additional claims exceeding $16,000 and the City Council authorized the administration to initiate formal arbitration proceedings if those claims could not be resolved by negotiations. Since that time, the contractor has submitted additional claims, bringing the total unresolved claims to $24,326.14. In addition, we have submitted claims totalling $2544.30 against the contractor for work items done by City crews. One claim by the contractor for installation of 4 -inch concrete sidewalk on France Avenue, was very clear and non - debatable. Agreement was reached on the quantity, and we agreed that the contractor's requested unit price was reasonable. Accordingly, we agreed to enter into Supplemental Agreement No. 4 in the total amount of $5867.86 to cover that work. This left unresolved claims totaling $18,458.28 and the City's claims against the contractor totaling $2544.30. To avoid the time and expense of formal arbitration proceedings, the contractor and our office agreed to meet in early March to review all claims in detail and to attempt to arrive at a negotiated settlement. Based on that conference, I submitted a letter to the contractor, dated March 17 (copy attached) in which I recommended a resolution of all claims. In that letter, I proposed that the City pay X15,170.14 of the contractor's claims, and that the contractor agree to pay $2264.49 of the City's claims. In that letter I also required the contractor's assurance that "...there are no other unresolved issues at this • time," and that no claims would be made for accrued interest on the items in question. On April 14, the contractor accepted this proposal, and signed proposed Supplemental Agreement No. 5. It is my opinion that Supplemental Agreements 4 and 5 are fair to both parties to the contract and I recommend that the City Council approve them. City Council Action Required A resolution is provided for consideration by the City Council. • Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS NO. 4 AND 5 TO CONTRACT 1988 -H FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON LOGAN AVENUE, ON FRANCE AVENUE, ON LAKEBREEZE AVENUE AND ON 50TH AVENUE NORTH WHEREAS, City Council entered into a contract on June 6, 1988, with Thomas and Sons Construction, Inc. for the construction of Improvement Project No. 1988 -04, 1988 -05, 1988 -06, and 1988 -07; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has determined certain modifications as detailed in proposed Supplemental Agreements No. 4 and No. 5 (copies attached) need to be made to the contract to facilitate the construction of the project; and WHEREAS, the contractor, Thomas and Sons Construction, Inc., has agreed to the prices for the modifications as noted above, and has executed proposed Supplemental Agreements No. 4 and No. 5. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that: 1. Proposed Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to Contract 1988 -H, providing for compensation for the additional work completed, as detailed therein, at a net additional cost of $5867.86 is hereby approved. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 on behalf of the City of Brooklyn Center. 2. Proposed Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to Contract 1988 -H, providing for compensation for the additional work completed, as detailed therein, at a net additional cost of $15,170.14 is hereby approved. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 on behalf of the City of Brooklyn Center. Date Mayor ATTEST: 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. Mn /DQT 2134(5 -78) STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Supp. -to Contract No. 1988 —H No. 4 SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT shut 1 of 1 tractor Fed. Project State Project No. nd Sons Construction, Inc. Id C=" 109- 105 -01 dress Location le Blvd. Rogers, MN 5537 This contract is amended as follows: O r .0 v Ci Whereas, the contract did not have a quantity of 4" sidewalk specified on Project 109 - 105 -01, France Avenue. Now therefore, it is agreed that the contractor shall furnish and install ciao 4046.8 square feet of 4" sidewalk conforming to MNDOT Specification 2521. u o q g g The unit price of new item 2521.501 shall be $1.45 per square foot. o� o r y U a3� Total Increase Project 109 - 105 -01 - $5,867.86 r Q y _ a � N'- V d Q y u u O O «'O u v u� w u a sue; L V. O °- ouo. o O w �� o C < u a� y � c oo up a <3s Pro.No. Account I.D. Organization F.V. Requisition No. Vrndor Number Type Terms Source S.Act. Task S. Task Cost. Job or Client Code Amount Suffix Object SEND TYPE OF TRANSACTION El �! U Entered by A40 A41 ate um t ❑ El a Entered by A44 A45 Aq6 Date Number APPROVED: City Manager Original Contract C r � %„ - _ Dated l �91 LG f A , p � prove � ct t n ei or Arc ect Dated �o�t� 19 -- Ac opted by Contractor Dated Approved as to form and execution Dated 3,L2 _ 19 Distriicc rs� E Dated 19 �� ✓y- /,11 Assistant Attomev l,eneral Recommended '*pprcved - A - 2MYHM- 1 -STATE AUDITOR (Whire anZinal) 2- CONTRACTOR /Pink) 3- AGENCY /Goldenrorl, Director of Public Works Mn /00." :1 24(5 -78) STATE OF 11INNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRA;IISPORTATION Supp. to Contract No. 1988 -H No. 5 SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT Sheet 1 of 6 ctor Fed. Project State Project No. Th mas ] Sons Construction Inc. 109- 104 -01 Id ess Loca IAC3 109 - 105 -01 r hdale Blvd. Rog ers, MN 55374 109- 106-02 This contract is amended as follows: 3 y o Whereas, the Contractor has submitted claims for additional payment as force account for the ab6ve referenced Municipal State Aid projects; and _° ° = Whereas, a list of said claims is attached as Exhibit A; and t` 4 Whereas, there were quantity changes for contract items in said corltract; and Whereas, a list of said changes is attached as Exhibit B. s ° 'o Now therefore it is agreed as follows: Y!+ o ' 1. The claims listed in Exhibit A are hereby incorporated in the contract as full payment for all o a force account work contained in the list of claims. G 2. The contract quantities -shall be adjusted according to the totals listed in Exhibit B, and there shall be no change in the unit prices as a result of this change. o =' 3. Based on the quantities accepted by March 30, 1989, and based on the adjusted quantities listed in E Exhibit B, quantity changes shall increase the total contract amount by the totals shown in the o mIM following table. r 3 Summary of Changes o Force Account Quantity Work Changes Total r 3 Logan Avenue North (109- 106 -02) $ 6,713.60 $ 6,713.60 ,,g y France Avenue North (109- 105 -01) 1,301.18 $124.80 1,425.98 o Lakebreeze Avenue North 7,030.56 7,030.56 Y �< n ' ' Total Contract 1988 -H $15,045.34 $124.80 $15,170.14 0 ' v— a <3� Pro.No. Account I D. Organization F.V. Requisition No. Vendor Number Type Terms Source S.Act Task S. Task Cost, Job or Client Code Amount Suffix Object SEND TYPE OF TRANSACTION Entered by aao ant D ate u ❑ ❑ El Entered by • aaa aas nab Date Number APPROVED: City Manager Origin I Contract C'afr+mksieneref-of Dated 19v '��� roved by j tecf �R v �� Dated � 19 Ac c red by Contractor Approved as to forest and execution Dated 19 Dated District Director- State Aid Dated 19 E ngineer Assistant Attomev uenctal ADOroved-by-Are .cvHeztt , -STAT- aCDITOR /t✓h origincli _ - CONTRACTOR %Pine: AGcNCY /Goldenrou, Recommended: I CITY 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY OF I:BROOKLYN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 TELEPHONE 561 -5440 ENTER EMERGENCY - POLICE - FIRE v 1 1 L 911 March 17, 1989 (Amended April 7, 1989 Item #3 and Summary Page) Mr. Steve Thomas Sr. Thomas and Sons Construction Co. P.O. Box 303 Rogers, MN 55374 -0303 Re: Unresolved Claims for Contract Work Items Contract 1988 -H Dear Mr. Thomas: Based on our conference on March 14, 1989, and subsequent discussion with my staff members, I propose that we agree to develop and execute a "Supplemental Agreement No. 5" to the contract wherein you and the City agree to the following resolution of all unresolved claims under this contract. Item No. 1 - (Your Letter of January 19, 1989) Description: Installation of B -612 concrete curb and gutter on North Lilac Drive. Your Request: 524.8 LF @ $9.00 /LF — $4723.20 My Recommendation: 524.8 LF @ $7.50 /LF — $3936.00 Explanation: I believe that $7.50 /LF is a fair price under these circumstances. Item No. 2 - (Your Letter of August 24, 1988) Description: Lakebreeze Lift Station relocation. Your Request: Work by Lindberg — $4000.00 Work by Visa Sewer — 438.00 Work by Layne Minnesota — 1032.50 Dewatering by Thomas & Sons — 500.00 Subtotal — 5970.50 +10% 597.05 Total — $6567.55 Page Two March 17, 1989 My Recommendation: To approve only the following items - Work by Lindberg — $4000.00 Work by Visa Sewer — 438.00 Subtotal — 4438.00 + 10% 443.80 Total — $4881.80 Explanation: It is my understanding that the lift station was moved at the request of Layne Minnesota - to simplify their work. Accordingly, I object to paying them extra costs. Also, I'm asking that you assume the cost of the additional dewatering because I believe that there was some lack of subcontractor supervision by your staff. Item No. 3 (Your Invoice No. 885717) Description: Lowering manhole at lift station. Your Request: $650.52 My Recommendation: To pay $398.76 for materials. To deny $251.76 for labor. Item No. 4 (Your Invoice No. 885751) Description: Construct temporary trail past Lift Station No. 6. Your Request: $341.83 My Recommendation: To deny this request. Explanation: It is my understanding that, while some of the delay at Lift Station No. 6 occurred because of NSP's slow response, the major delay would have occurred in any event because of delays in equipment delivery and installation by your subcontractor and his supplier. And, it is my firm opinion that the General Conditions of Contract require the general contractor to provide safe temporary facilities for vehicles and pedestrians at all times, when a situation such as this occurs; and that the cost of providing such temporary facilities is incidental to the project. Page Three March 17, 1989 Item No. 5 (Your Invoice No. 885729) Description: Raising handhole, etc. Your Request: $1301.18 My Recommendation: $1301.18 (i.e. approve your claim to pay for this work on a force account basis). Item No. 6 (Your Invoice No. 885757) Description: Remove concrete curb & gutter and reinstall for knockdown section Your Request: $36.40 (as force account work) My Recommendation: $41.60 (using unit prices) Item No. 7 (Your Invoice No. 885734) Description: Removals and replacement of curb and gutter, as needed for installation of handicap ramps. Your Request: $310.00 My Recommendation: Remove concrete curb and gutter 16 LF @ 1.00 /LF — 16.00 Install B -618 concrete curb and gutter 16 LF @ 4.20 /LF — 67.20 Total $83.20 Item No. 8 (Your Letter Dated 8/30/88) Description: Bituminous drive patching. Your Request: 280.7 SY at 9.85/SY — $2764.90 My Recommendation: 280.7 SY at 9.85/SY — $2764.90 less 30.88 tons Bit. Mixture @ $13.80 /ton — 426.14 less 2.0 tons Bit. Material @ $144.00 /ton — 288.00 Net Additional Payment — $2050.76 a Page Four March 17, 1989 Explanation: I'm proposing to pay the full amount you requested, by paying the contract unit prices for the bituminous mixture and for bituminous materials, then paying the additional $2050.76 for the additional work involved. Item No. 9 (Your verbal statement on December 30, 1988 and March 14) Description: Removal of 43 feet of 12" RCP storm sewer Your Request: $461.00 My Recommendation: $461.00 (i.e. payment on a force account basis, as requested). Item No. 10 (Your letter and estimate of completion stated during our meeting of March 14, 1989) Description: Repair of Sprinkler Systems Your Request: 1/2 of $3500 (estimate) a $1750 My Recommendation: To pay your request of $1750.00. Item No. 11 (Your Invoice No. 885719) Description: Remove concrete structure near Anderson Drywall Your Request: $265.84 My Recommendation: $265.84 (i.e. payment on a force account basis, as requested). Item No. 12 (City claims to Thomas and Sons Construction) Description: 7 unpaid claims for work by City crews Amount of My City's Claim Description Comments Recommendation $76.89 Develop temporary My staff advises me this $76.89 access to Lift request was made several Station No. 6 times to your supervisor. When the work wasn't done, we had to do it. $62.14 Set up barricades This was required by Police $62.14 at 58th Avenue/ Dept. because of dangerous Logan Avenue conditions. Although we acknowledge that you were 1 Page Five • March 17, 1989 Amount of My City's Claim Description Comments Recommendation not given notice to do so, I believe your costs would have been at least as great, or higher. $279.81 Clean sewerline This work was necessitated 0.00 at 1915 - 57th due to changes requested by (i.e. - Avenue North City cancel this claim) $726.80 Remove debris, etc. I am advised that Dave $726.80 from manholes Peterson requested Dan Thomas several times to do what's necessary to prevent debris from getting into manholes, and then to clean them out. $920.23 Repair L.S. #6 Again, I am advised that $920.23 Dave Peterson requested Dan Thomas to take necessary preventive action on several occasions. When the lift station failed, we had an emergency which needed immediate attention, and required crew's knowledge of this facility. $190.72 Cleaning Sewer at Dave Anderson reports $190.72 5650 North Lilac that your foreman Drive Tony Deutch requested that our crew do this work, since he was unable to do it. $287.71 Repairs at Lift (same comments as for $287.71 Station No. 6 our $920.23 invoice) $2544.30 - Total $2264.49 Summary Following is a summary of your requests and my recommendations: A Page Six March 17, 1989 Item No. Your Request My Recommendation 1 $4723.20 $3936.00 2 6567.55 4881.80 3 650.52 398.76 4 341.83 -0- 5 1301.18 1301.18 6 36.40 41.60 7 310.00 83.20 8 2050.76* 2050.76 9 461.00 461.00 10 1750.00 1750.00 11 265.84 265.84 Subtotals $18,458.28 $15,170.14 Less 12(City Claims) 0 2264.49 Net Totals $18,458.28 $12,905.65 * Note : Although your claim for this item is in the full amount of $2764.90, we have paid $714.40 under unit prices for tonnage, leaving your net claim at $2050.76. Conditions and Commitments Relating to MY Proposal As noted, my proposal is to develop a "Supplemental Agreement No. 5" covering these items. This proposal is subject to the following conditions and commitments: 1. Agreement must be reached on an "all or none" basis; i.e. - unless we reach agreement on all twelve items described above, I will consider that all are still unresolved. 2. Your agreement that there are no other unresolved issues at this time. 3. My proposal is, of course, subject to approval of the proposed Supplemental Agreement No. 5 by the City Council. If I receive your acceptance of my proposal by Tuesday noon, March 21, 1989, I will submit the Supplemental Agreement to the City Council for their consideration on March 27, 1989. If agreement is not reached by that time and date, but is reached at a later date, I am willing to submit the required Supplemental Agreement to the City Council at the next available Council meeting, noting that we need to reach agreement at least a week prior to a Council meeting, to allow the Supplemental Agreement to be formalized, etc. Page Seven March 17, 1989 4. If a Supplemental Agreement is approved by the City Council, the City will issue a partial payment covering all work to date, including all items covered by the Supplemental Agreement, withholding the normal retainage, within 10 calendar days following City Council approval. 5. If a partial payment as described above is made before April 27, 1989, no payment will be made for any accrued interest claims. Please review this proposal in detail. If you agree to accept it as is, please sign it and return it to me as soon as possible. Sincerely, Sy Knap I hereby agree to accept the above proposal, including the itemized conditions and commitments thereto, provided the proposed "Supplemental Agreement No. 5" is developed and approved by the Brooklyn Center City Council. By Title STATE OF MINNESOTA) ) SS. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) On this day of A p(zi1 Iq T9 , before me, appeared 0 C- rn A to me personally known, who being be me duly sworn, did say that /he_ is /are the \PQ �S )a "J of 1 kAD r11 0 2 COUSI L . - TJC a corporation, that the seal affixed to the foregoing instrument is the corporate seal of said corporation, and that said instrument was executed in behalf of said corporation by authority of its Board of 01 e AOit S ; and that said S� JiY � m n-s acknowledged said instrument to be the free act and deed of said corporation. i ota ublic S. J. THOMAS. JR. t NOI�RY PUBLIC — MINNESOTA HENNEPIN COUNTY My CO mm 1SSiOn expires — �— Mv commission expires April 27, 1990 CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 4/24/89 Agenda Item Numbe REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1989 GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND ACCEPTING PROPOSAL TO CONDUCT PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTIES ADJOINING THE TWIN LAKES AREA FOR PARK AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES DEPT. APP G.`G. LINTER, CITY MANAGER MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Yes History • On February 27, 1989, the City Council received and discussed the report from Westwood Professional Services, Inc. entitled "Twin Lakes and the Preserve Study" and dated February, 1989. After review and discussion of this report, the City Council referred the report to the Park and Recreation Commission for its review, comment and recommendations. At the time this matter was discussed with the City Council, we also noted that Joslyn Inc. has advised us that they are beginning to consider redevelopment of their property, either concurrently or subsequent to the clean -up operations. This information was also discussed with the Park and Recreation Commission. After reviewing and discussing the Westwood report and considering the information the Joslyn property may be redeveloped, and noting that the Westwood report includes a recommendation to develop a major activity node encompassing a substantial portion of the Joslyn site, the Park and Recreation Commission, on March 28, 1989, recommended that the City employ a consultant to conduct a more detailed study to evaluate the feasibility of this site for the proposed uses (see copy of the Commission's minutes attached). Accordingly, we requested Westwood to submit a proposal to conduct the feasibility study. A copy of this proposal is attached. Please note that the proposal includes a review of liability issues relating to the contamination problem at this site, and a review of shoreland and wetland issues, both of which are very important with reference to this property. In addition the proposal includes development of a base map, concept development planning, developing a grading plan, contacts with State and Federal agencies, etc. We believe Westwood's proposal describes a process of obtaining the information which the City needs if we are to give serious consideration to the use of this site. And, we believe that this is the appropriate time to proceed with this ® study. Accordingly, I recommend acceptance of the Westwood proposal. City Council Action Required A resolution amending the General Fund Budget and accepting the Westwood proposal is attached for consideration by the City Council. • w Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1989 GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND ACCEPTING PROPOSAL TO CONDUCT PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTIES ADJOINING THE TWIN LAKES AREA FOR PARK AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES WHEREAS, Section 7.09 of the City Charter of the City of Brooklyn Center does provide for a contingency appropriation as a part of the General Fund Budget, and further provides that the contingency appropriation may be transferred to any other appropriation by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Commission has recommended that a preliminary study be conducted for development of certain properties adjoining the Twin Lakes area for park and recreational purposes; and WHEREAS, Westwood Professional Services Inc. has submitted a proposal to conduct the desired feasibility study at a total estimated fee of $9600.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota: 1. That the 1988 General Fund Budget be amended as follows: Increase the Appropriations for the following line items Recreation and Parks Administration - No. 61, Object No. 4310 $9600.00 Decrease the Appropriations for the following line items Unallocated Dept. Expense - No. 80, Object No. 4995 $9600.00 2. That the proposal submitted by Westwood Professional Services Inc. is hereby accepted and approved. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with said firm to conduct the proposed study in accordance with the proposal. Date _ Mayor ATTEST: 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. MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION MARCH 28, 1989 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Chairman Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. and subsequently recessed the meeting until a quorum was present. At 7:45 p.m. a quorum of the park and recreation commission was present. ROLL CALL Chairman Sorenson, Commissioners Mead, Peterson, Pollock, and Propst. Also present were Councilmember Jerry Pedlar, Director of Recreation Arnie Mavis, and Recording Secretary Tom Bublitz. Chairman Sorenson noted Commissioner Skeels was absent and excused from this evening's meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 21 1989 There was a motion by Commissioner Pollock and seconded by Commissioner Peterson to approve the minutes of the February 21, 1989 park and recreation commission meeting as submitted. The motion passed. OTHER BUSINESS The Director of Recreation pointed out the third Tuesday of the month is the only time Geralyn Barone can meet with the commission since she has commitments on other Tuesdays of the month. Because of Ms. Barone's schedule, the staff is requesting the commission keep the park and recreation commission meeting to the third Tuesday of the month. There was a motion by Commissioner Peterson and seconded by Commissioner Pollock to retain the third Tuesday of each month as the regular park and recreation commission meeting date. The motion passed. REVIEW OF TWIN LAKES AND PRESERVE STUDY Chairman Sorenson stressed the need for commission members to visit the parcels in the Twin Lake and Preserve study. He emphasized the need to review the Preserve area and the Middle Twin, Joslyn, and Kylawn areas. He suggested reviewing these areas as a group and directed the staff to arrange a tour of the area beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Commission on April 18. 3 -28 -89 -1- Chairman Sorenson then recognized the Director of Recreation who,,, — proceeded to continue the review of the Twin Lake and Preserve± study. The Director of Recreation pointed out the staff's number \, one priority for the commission to consider in the study is the Joslyn site and added, the staff is recommending the park and recreation commission consider recommending the hiring of a consultant to the city council to conduct a study on the potential uses of the Joslyn site. He explained the study would address the issue of whether or not the City can place a park on the property, particularly with regard to the contamination issue. He explained the contaminated earth has been removed; the cleared portion needs to aerate for some time and then will be capped with noncontaminated fill. He explained the staff's recommendation to the commission is to provide input on the types of development that would be appropriate for the area including such items as a boat launch, picnicking, ball fields, and a beach. He emphasized the consultant would work primarily on the issues of what the area could be used for based on park and recreation commission input and guidelines. The commission discussed the Joslyn site and generally agreed this site was the number one priority in the study. Commissioner Peterson commented that this area is the last available 48 acre site in the entire city of Brooklyn Center. Councilmember Pedlar raised the issue of whether or not the City wants the entire 48 acre site for development. The commission continued its discussion and focused on the past use of the Twin Lake beach area. The commission discussed the liability issue regarding the re- establishment of a beach in the area including the provision of lifeguards and decided the liability issue would be one issue that would be important for any consultant to consider. The commission recommended including consideration of a beach in any,consultant study and additionally a canoe launch, picnic area, and seating nodes for the area. The Director of Recreation pointed out if a softball field is built in the Joslyn area, the City would give up the East Palmer North field since parking near this field is a problem. The East Palmer field would be made into a green area. Another Possibility would be to give up a softball field at Grandview and locate another Babe Ruth League field at Grandview Park. Councilmember Pedlar stated he has somewhat of a problem with the Possibility of softball tournaments interfering with the use of a park area. He expressed interest in seeing the Twin Lake area developing similar to the County Park at Medicine Lake. He added the preserve has a great amount of land available and that is his vision for the development of this area in Brooklyn Center. Chairman Sorenson also stressed the parking for softball versus the parking for the beach and other park areas be examined in any 3 -28 -89 - • z consultant study. The commission also recommended considering sand volleyball courts for the park area. p The Director of Recreation stated the Joslyn site would include a review of Twin Lake beach and the area north of the Soo Line. There was a motion by Commissioner Peterson and seconded by Commissioner Pollock to recommend to the City Council to hire a consultant to conduct a study of potential park and recreation uses for the area known as the Joslyn site. The motion passed. The Director of Recreation stated the staff's recommendation for a second priority after the Joslyn site is the Kylawn area. Chairman Sorenson pointed out that at the next meeting, the commission could begin to prioritize other areas of potential development. Chairman Sorenson pointed out the next step would be to review the goals for the study area which are expressed on page 2 of the study. He requested the commission to make a determination whether or not they agree with the goals of the study as listed on page 2. The Director of Recreation pointed out that a resource becomes a resource only when you make use of it. There was a motion by Commissioner Mead and seconded by Commissioner Peterson to support the five general goals presented in the Twin Lakes and Preserve Study and listed as follows: 1. Establish a format for the involved communities to implement common goals around lake usage. 2. Develop a year round approach to development and management of the resource for broadened community uses. 3. Preserve the natural resources wherever possible. 4. Improve the water quality of the lakes. 5• Develop a trail system which links the presently planned trails of the four communities in the Twin Lake area. The motion passed. Chairman Sorenson stated he believed the city council should also review and consider these goals. Councilmember Pedlar commented that the city council has reviewed the plan and believes they are generally supportive of the concept expressed in the plan. There was a motion by Commissioner Peterson and seconded by Commissioner Mead to recommend the city council consider and 3 -28 -89 -3- adopt the goals recommended by the park and recreation commission. The motion passed. RECESS The park and recreation commission recessed at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened at 8:55 p.m. COMMISSION PLAN OF ACTION Councilmember Pedlar pointed out to commission members the City is under a new budget cycle which moves the budget dates up several months from what they had been in the past. Chairman Sorenson reviewed the summary of community needs and issues related to Brooklyn Center parks and recreation and explained he believed the commission should establish the needs in terms of a priority list and perhaps some number rating system could be used rating the priorities from high to low. The Director of Recreation reviewed the list of community needs and issues from a staff perspective and pointed out the City staff has reviewed the entire list. He proceeded to review the list item by item and relay the staff input on each item. The commission discussed possible ways of rating the items in a priority ranking and finally agreed that at the next meeting the commission members would take each item in a particular category and rate that item from zero to five, with five being the highest priority and zero being the lowest or no priority. The ratings would then be submitted to the staff at the April meeting and would be tabulated for the May meeting. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Peterson and seconded by Commissioner Mead to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center park and recreation commission adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Chairman 3 -28 -89 -4- Viestwood Professional Services, Inc. e' April 17, 1989 7101 York Avenue South Edina, Minnesota 55435 Mr. Arne Mavis 612 - 921 -3303 City Recreation Director Brooklyn Park, 612- 424 -8862 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 RE: Planning Services Proposal, Joslyn Site Dear Mr. Mavis: Based on our meeting last month I have prepared this proposal for the City's consideration. At this time it is a generalized approach and may benefit from City review and comment prior to entering into an agree- ment. I have provided it as an estimate of the approximate cost which you can budget for and as a basis for further refinement (if necessary) . SERVICES Task 1 Liability Issue Ron Peterson (Westwood's environmental specialist) will aid the City Attorney in assessing the risk of liability borne by the City should it accept /purchase the site. You should note that Mr. Peterson's input will be of a technical nature only and that all legal determinations or recommendations must come from the City Attorney. Task 2 Shore and Wetland Issues Westwood shall field verify the locations of wetlands, shorelands and state protected waters. This task includes delineating the limits of DNR and Army Corps jurisdiction. The intent of this task is to establish the parameters for regrading /filling shore- land and upland areas of the site. Task 3 Contamination Review Subtask 3a Contact P.C.A. (Liz Gelbman or others to review reuse limitations and allowable potentially allowable reuses of site such as park, private development, etc.) Subtask 3b Contact Barr Engineering (Bill Gebhart) to obtain information on remediation plan, final grades, etc. Subtask 3c Contact Joslyn's representative, Roland Mattson, to inform them of our study and invite their input and involvement. Joslyn Site Proposal April 17, 1989 - Page 2 Task 4 Base Map Preparation Subtask 4a Obtain topographic base map. This will involve a 1989 flight, 1" =100' scales, 2' contour interval and ground control. Subtask 4b Prepare 1" = 100' scale study area map Task 5 Concept Development Planning Westwood shall utilize a prioritized use list of acceptable uses developed by the City Parks Committee and the concepts developed in the Twin Lakes & Preserve Study (Westwood, February 1989) as the basis to begin site planning. Alternative master plans will be developed which demonstrate the site's opportunities and limitations. The alternatives shall feature differing types of development and different quantities of various uses. The purpose of this task shall be to illustrate potential redevelopment scenarios. Access, active recreation, passive recreation and private development options will be considered. Task 6 Prepare draft plan and report and present to staff . Task 7 Develop preliminary grading plan which considers proposed reuse and the current soil reconditioning and filling plans. Task 8 Obtain DNR, Army Corps, PCA the amount of work in this task is highly dependent on the specifics of the preferred development plant and the level of approval sought. Westwoods roll could be to merely obtain agency position statements to actually obtain permits. Task 9 Revisions and Presentating. Westwood shall refine the draft report and plans as necessary to summarize project status. Additionally, Westwood shall attend meetings with the land owners, park or planning commission and council as requested. Joslyn Site Proposal April 17, 1989 Page 3 The topographic base mapping is an optimal element which may be delayed or omitted at your preference. It is however, felt that an accurate base map will be necessary to resolve several site issues (such as grading, filling and wetland jurisdiction). Not included in this proposal are survey services beyond what is needed for base map preparation. At a later time there maybe a need to field stake jurisdictional limits, easement areas and preparation of legal descriptions. COST OF SERVICES The cost can be refined once this proposal has been reviewed by the City. At this time our proposal is hourly as incurred using the attached hourly rate schedule toward the fees estimated here: Task 1 Liability Issue $ 250.00 Task 2 Shoreland /Wetland Review 650.00 Task 3 Contamination Issues Review 1000.00 Task 4a Topographic Base Map 2500.00 Task 4b Site Base Map 400.00 Task 5 Concept Planning 2500.00 Task 6 Draft Report 400.00 Task 7 Preliminary Grading Report 1200.00 Task 8 DNR, Army Corps, PCA permits or approvals 700.00 (may vary de- pending on impact of selected alternative) Task 9 Final Report and, Revisions, and As incurred presentations TOTAL ESTIMATED FEE $9,600.00 TIMING It is our understanding that this study should begin promptly. We suggest that we can begin work upon verbal confirmation of the proposal. If you wish, we can order the topography. Written confirmation can follow later. It will take approximately one month to obtain the topographic map. Joslyn Site Proposal April 17, 1989 - Page 4 PROJECT TEAM Tim Erkkila, Vice President in charge of planning shall direct the project. Ron Peterson in charge of environmental studies shall lead the efforts on site usability. Gordon Anderson, a senior planner who has participated in the Twin Lakes Study land others in Brooklyn Center) shall provide day to day site planning. Resumes of Mr. Erkkila and Mr. Peterson are attached. This project team seems well suited to the scope of work and has experience in this type of study. We look forward to hearing from you about this project. This proposal is valid until June 1, 1989. If additional work is requested after January 1990, that work shall be governed by the Westwood charge rate schedule for 1990. Respectfully submitted, WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. vt�m ,& Tim Erkkila, ASLA Vice President, Planning TE:kd Approved by Brooklyn Center City Council: Date: Attachments Accepted for the City of Brooklyn Center: By: Mayor and By: City Manager TIM ERKKILA, ASLA Mr. Erkkila is Vice President, Planning, for Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Mr. Erkkila directs the planning section of the firm. In this role, he works directly with clients to generate plans and concepts and as an advisor to projects in the engineering division of the firm. In his 14 years of professional work, he has participated in a wide range of projects, either as team member or in a supervisory role. Typical projects include site planning for development, redevelopment, urban planning, park planning and design and preparation of construction documents for site amenities. Mr. Erkkila's experience prior to joining Westwood includes: President of the consulting firm of Erkkila & Associates. Representative projects include park system planning and park site design for developing cities, landscape architectural services on urban projects such as Galtier Plaza in St. Paul and Riverplace in Minneapolis, and developer assistance on commercial, industrial and residential projects. Landscape Architect and project manager for site planning projects such as facility master planning, neighborhood rehabilitation, downtown redevelopment projects in three states and municipal planning and technical assistance. This work was done as the Vice President and Director of Design at Midwest Planning & Research, Inc. Landscape Architect /Planner for the University of Minnesota Planning Office. Mr. Erkkila's duties included preparation of campus master plans, site development planning for new campus buildings and sculpture siting for the projects at all University of Minnesota facilities. Site Planner for the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Duties here included preliminary planning for Interstate rest areas at the South Dakota and Iowa borders and on I -94, plus building siting at 11 primary rest areas. Mr. Erkkila is a Registered Professional Landscape Architect in Minnesota. He has a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and B.S. Landscape Design and Environmental Planning from the University of Minnesota, 1972. Mr. Erkkila is a member of the American and Minnesota Society of Landscape Architects and the APA. RONALD P. PETERSON Mr. Peterson is Vice President, Environmental Services, for Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Mr. Peterson is in charge of Westwood's environmental practice. His primary responsibilities are project management on Environmental Impact Statements (EIS's) and other environmental review documents, preparation of government permit applications and technical advice to clients on environmental matters. He works closely with clients and staff from Westwood's engineering, planning and landscape architecture divisions to identify environmental constraints and regulatory requirements on both public and private projects. Mr. Peterson's experience prior to joining Westwood includes: Senior Associate with Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc. - Representative projects include EIS and Indirect Source Permit for Homart's Minnesota Center in Bloomington; federal Environmental Assessment (EA) on the 144th Street /U.S. 275 interchange in Omaha, Nebraska; and federal environmental review documents for Forest Highways 11 and 69 in northern Minnesota. He also developed successful wetland mitigation designs for the Anoka County - Blaine Airport, Centerville Road in Ramsey County and the SYSCO /Continental Minnesota Distribution Center in Mounds View. Wildlife Biologist for the Minnesota Department of Transportation - While at MnDOT, he provided department -wide policy guidance on natural resource issues, drafted EIS's and EA's, prepared biological assessments on threatened and endangered species, and conducted wetland assessments. Representative projects include EIS and wetland mitigation package for the St. Paul - Downtown Airport, development of MnDOT's wetland mitigation banking program, and biological assessment on bald eagles for the Trunk Highway 60 bridge in Wabasha. Wildlife Biologist for the Kansas Fish and Game Commission - While at Kansas Fish and Game, he administered 12,000 acres of public wildlife lands and three state recreation lakes. He also supervised a private land habitat improvement program for seven counties. Independent Environmental Consultant - Mr. Peterson has completed a number of independent consulting assignments, including design and installation of a lake outflow monitoring system in Vadnais Heights and expert witness services in contested case hearings on protected waters permits and state environmental review documents. He also served as a natural resource consultant to the Upper Mississippi River Basin Commission. Mr. Peterson has a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management from the University of Minnesota, 1975; Master of Science in Natural Resources from the University of Wisconsin — Stevens Point, 1979; and Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law, 1986. He was admitted to the Minnesota Bar in 1986. Mr. Peterson is a member of the Hennepin County Bar Association, Environmental Law Committee, and The Wildlife Society, and is a core staff member of The Wetlands Group. v t FEE SCHEDULE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES JANUARY 1. 1989 In general. where it is possible to determine in advance the SCOPE OF A PROJECT and the time and effort the Project will require. the fee basis for Engineering Services will be a percentage of construction cost or lump sum. Where this is impossible, because of the complex nature of work tasks that are variable in nature and where the time required is controlled by the Client, citizen involvement and environmental problems; where the time requirement is beyond the control of the Consultant, the following fee schedule will apply. Charges for Other Direct Costs and facilities furnished by Westwood are computed on the basis of actual cost plus fifteen percent. This override covers the costs associated with cost of money, the risks associated with our responsibility for delivery on behalf of subcontractors. etc. Examples of such items which are directly attributable to the project include: shipping charges; printing and reproduction; special fees; permits; special insurance and licenses; subcontracts; outside computer time: and miscellaneous materials. Travel and travel - related expense, and equipment purchased for the project with advanced authorization are computed on the basis of actual cost plus ten percent. Classification Hourly Rate Senior Principal Engineer . ............................... S 85.00 Principal Engineer /Planner /Landscape Architect. 75.00 Environmentalist .......... ............................... 65.00 Senior Engineer/ Transportation ........................... 62.00 Senior Project Engineer /Planner /Landscape Architect ..... 59.00 Project Coordinator ...... ............................... 49.00 Engineer /Landscape Architect /Planner .................... 46.00 Senior Construction Coordinator ......................... 45.00 Senior Engineering Technician ........................... 45.00 Construction Observer .... ............................... 39.00 Engineering Technician ... ............................... 39.00 Associate Landscape Architect /Planner .................... 36.00 Draftsman ................ ............................... 35.00 Engineering Aide ......... ............................... 28.00 Typist................... ............................... 25.00 Registered Land Surveyor .. ............................... 70.00 Two -Ian Survey Crew ...... ............................... 72.00 Three -Han Survey Crew .... ............................... 90.00 Systems Analysis /Computer Technician ..................... 45.00 Computer Time......... .. ............................... 1.00 FAX.... ..(Per Page) ..... (Maximum of 517.00) ............. 3.00 CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 4/2 Agenda Item Number /L/ C REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND APPROPRIATION, ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR PHASE 2 -B PLANTINGS AT CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE (PROJECT NO. 1988 -26) *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** DEPT. APPROVAL: I * * * * * * * ** Y KNAPP * * ** OR OF PUBLIC � * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Explanation On November 2, 1988, the City Council adopted a resolution accepting a proposal from Brauer & Associates to develop plans, specifications and a request for proposals (RFP) for the furnishing and installation of additional deciduous trees and plantings at the Centerbrook Golf Course. Those plans and specifications have been developed by Brauer & Associates, in consultation with City staff members. The plan calls for installation of 36 deciduous trees (a variety of linden, aspen, river birch, red maple, sugar maple, and swamp white oak) and 247 shrub plantings (lilacs, potentilla and red leaf barberry). Mulch beds will be installed around the shrub plantings. A copy of the plan will be available at the City Council meeting. As shown in the attached resolution, 3 proposals were received in response to the City's RFP. We recommend acceptance of the lowest proposal, from Greenworks, Inc. in the total amount of $13,619.80. That firm has satisfactorily completed other projects at Centerbrook. City Council Action Required A resolution is provided for consideration by the City Council. 7 Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND APPROPRIATION, ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR PHASE 2 -B PLANTINGS AT CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE (PROJECT NO. 1988 -26) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 88 -193 adopted on November 21, 1988, Brauer & Associates Ltd. has developed plans and specifications for the following improvement. Improvement Project 1988 -26 Centerbrook Landscaping Phase 2 -B AND WHEREAS, the following proposals for furnishing and installing landscaping in accordance with the plans and specifications have been received: Greenworks, Inc. $13,619.80 Perkins Landscape Contractors 15,855.00 Fair's Garden Center, Inc. 15,995.00 AND WHEREAS, it appears that Greenworks Inc. has submitted the lowest responsible proposal. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that: 1. The sum of $15,000.00 is hereby appropriated to the Capital Projects Fund Golf Course Project 40, from the Capital Projects Fund balance to fund the costs of the proposed improvements. 2. The proposal submitted by Greenworks, Inc. in the amount of $13,619.80 is hereby accepted. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with that firm in accordance with their proposal and the plans and specifications. 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to approve minor changes to the contract if he determines the need to do so, provided however, that the total costs incurred under the contract shall not exceed $15,000.00. RESOLUTION N0, Date Mayor ATTEST: 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 OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 4/24 Agenda Item Number REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION 0 *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GOLF COURSE FUND APPROPRIATION, ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION T N OF A CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF SECURITY LIGHTS AT CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** DEPT. APPROVAL: MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: 2 t�ZF No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Explanation • During the past year several incidents of vandalism have occurred during nighttime hours at the Centerbrook Golf Course. Manager, Kurt Johnson, and Recreation Director, Arnie Mavis, believe that the installation of one pole with one floodlight fixture and two poles with two floodlight fixtures on each (total of five fixtures) will dramatically improve the security of the course and assist in reducing vandalism. Accordingly, they have obtained two proposals for this work, and they recommend acceptance of the lowest proposal in the amount of $4,347.00. City Council Action Required A resolution is provided for consideration by the City Council. Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GOLF COURSE FUND APPROPRIATION, ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF SECURITY LIGHTS AT CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE WHEREAS, the Director of Recreation reports that a number of incidents of vandalism have occurred during nighttime hours at the Centerbrook Golf Course and recommends the installation of five security lights; and WHEREAS, the following proposals have been received for the furnishing and installation of the proposed lights: Killmer Electric Co. Inc. $4347.00 Collins Electric Co. 6574.00 AND WHEREAS, it appears that Killmer Electric Co. Inc. has submitted the lowest responsible proposal. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that: 1. The sum of $4347.00 is hereby appropriated from the Golf Course Fund 73 to Object No. 4530 to fund the costs for the proposed improvement. 2. The proposal of Killmer Electric Co. Inc. to complete said improvement at a total cost of $4347.00 is hereby accepted and approved. The City Manager is hereby directed to execute a contract with that firm in accordance with their proposal. Date Mayor ATTEST: 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 OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 4/24/89 Agenda Item Number REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND APPROPRIATION, ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF LIGHTS ALONG TRAILWAY IN LIONS PARK *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** DEPT. APPROVAL: * * * * * * * * ** KNAPP� *DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WO * ** * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Explanation During the past year several incidents have occurred along the north -south trail through Lions Park, along the east -west trail from Lions Park to the 53rd Avenue/Vincent Avenue area and at the Centerbrook Golf Course, which have demonstrated a need to install lights along these trails. These lights would provide lighting for trail users and provide additional security to the No. 1 fairway, the No. 4 green and the No. 5 tee areas of Centerbrook. Accordingly, two proposals have been received.for the installation of five lights on five poles along these trails. As shown in the resolution, the two proposals vary greatly in cost. However, we believe both firms have the same knowledge of our requirements and that they represent the same scope of work. Accordingly, we recommend acceptance of the lowest proposal in the amount of $6222.00. City Council Action Required A resolution is provided for consideration by the City Council. Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND APPROPRIATION, ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF LIGHTS ALONG TRAILWAY IN LIONS PARK WHEREAS, the City Manager has advised the City Council that there is a need to install lights along the trails in Lions park, and WHEREAS, the following proposals have been received for the furnishing and installation of five lights along the trailway system: Killmer Electric Co. Inc. $6,222.00 Collins Electric Co. 10,900.00 AND WHEREAS, it appears that Killmer Electric Co. Inc. has submitted the lowest responsible proposal. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that: 1. The sum of $6222.00 is hereby appropriated to the Park Maintenance Division 69 of the General Fund from the Capital Projects Fund balance to fund the costs for the proposed improvement. 2. The proposal of Killmer Electric Co. Inc. to complete said improvement at a total cost of $6222.00 is hereby accepted and approved. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with the firm in accordance with their proposal. Date Mayor ATTEST: 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 OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 4/ Agenda Item Number / 4- REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND APPROPRIATION, ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF LIGHTS IN ARBORETUM *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** DEPT. APPROVAL: * * * * * * * * * * * * **IAPP�* DIRECTOR O F P *B * * * * * WOR * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached _) Explanation During the past several years City staff members have received a number of requests from residents in the vicinity of the Arboretum to install lights within the Arboretum area, to provide security for the area and to allow pedestrian use of the trails during nighttime hours. Accordingly, two proposals have been received for the installation of four lights on four poles within the Arboretum. We recommend acceptance of the lowest proposal in the amount of $4982.00. City Council Action Required A resolution is provided for consideration by the City Council. • /dam Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND APPROPRIATION, ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF LIGHTS IN ARBORETUM WHEREAS, the City Manager has advised the City Council that there is a need to install lights along the trails in the Arboretum, and WHEREAS, the following proposals have been received for the furnishing and installation of four lights along the trailway system: Killmer Electric Co. Inc. $4,982.00 Collins Electric Co. 5,948.00 AND WHEREAS, it appears that Killmer Electric Co. Inc. has submitted the lowest responsible proposal. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that: 1. The sum of $4982.00 is hereby appropriated to the Park Maintenance Division 69 of the General Fund from the Capital Projects Fund balance to fund the costs for the proposed improvement. 2. The proposal of Killmer Electric Co. Inc. to complete said improvement at a total cost of $4982.00 is hereby accepted and approved. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with the firm in accordance with their proposal. Date Mayor ATTEST: 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 OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 4/24/89 Agenda Item Number_ FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** ITEM DESCRIPTION: Resolution Accepting Quote and Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Mechanical Hoist *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** DEPT. APPROVAL: Qlili Administrative Aide Signature - title * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached _) The Council approved an appropriation of $9,126 for a mechanical hoist in Department No. 19. On February 13, 1989, the Council accepted the quote from G & G Service Station and approved the purchase of this hoist. Since that time, staff has been notified that G & G Service Station would like to withdraw its quote. They stated the representative who prepared the quote had made an error on the quote and also is no longer employed by them. Two other quotes were received along with the quote from G & G Service Station. It is staff's recommendation the quote from Westside Equipment be accepted. • Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: I RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) MECHANICAL HOIST WHEREAS, an appropriation was approved in the 1989 budget for the purchase of one (1) mechanical hoist; and WHEREAS, on February 13, 1989, the City Council approved the purchase of this mechanical hoist from G & G Service Station by passing Resolution No. 89 -21; and WHEREAS, since the February 13, 1989, approval, the City has been notified that G & G Service Station wishes to withdraw the quote; and WHEREAS, it is recommended the quote received from Westside Equipment in the amount of $8,027 be accepted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the City Council acknowledges withdrawal of the quote from G & G Service Station. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the quote from Westside Equipment is hereby accepted and the purchase of the mechanical hoist is approved. Date Mayor ATTEST: Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being o thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: g ke n and the following voted against the same: whereupon said p resolution was declared duly passed and y p adopted. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 4/24/89 Agenda Item Number e REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Resolution Rejecting Bids for One (1) Tow Type Auger Paver *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** DEPT. APP OVAL: p nnc Administrative Aid Signature - title ************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report _ Comments below /attached *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached On April 6, 1989, two bids were received for the tow type auger paver. When the bids were opened it was discovered the section pertaining to the City's trade -in had been omitted. One bidder submitted his bid based on a verbal discussion of the trade -in, the other bidder did not. Staff believes it would be in the best interest of the City to reject both bids and rewrite the specs to reflect the trade -in. We would then readvertise for bids and start the process over. le h 1 ); Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR NEW BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF ONE TOW TYPE AUGER PAVER WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center advertised for bids for one tow type auger paver; and WHEREAS, on April 6, 1989, two bids were received and opened; and WHEREAS, it was discovered a section was omitted from the bid specs that had been discussed with both bidders on previous occasions; and WHEREAS, one bidder submitted his bid based on the verbal discussion of the trade -in, and the other did not; and WHEREAS, it has been determined it would be in the best interest of the City of Brooklyn Center to reject all bids received and readvertise for bids on this piece of equipment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the bids received on April 6, 1989, from Ruffridge- Johnson Equipment Co. and Aspen Equipment Co. for one (1) tow type auger paver are hereby rejected. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED staff is hereby directed to rewrite the specifications for this piece of equipment and readvertise for bids. Date Mayor ATTEST: 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 OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 4124/89 Agenda Item Number A1/ REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** ITEM DESCRIPTION: Resolution Declaring Surplus Property DEPT. APPROVAL: Q x6ii Pnvv Administrative Aide Signature - title ************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** ****** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached X The attached list of surplus property is being submitted for council approval. I recommend approval of the Resolution Declaring Surplus Property. Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS PROPERTY BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the list of property submitted by the City Clerk at the April 24, 1989, City Council meeting is hereby declared surplus property and is hereby authorized for public sale at the annual City auction to be held on April 29, 1989. Date Mayor ATTEST: 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. i No. ITEM DESCRIPTION FIXED ASSET NO. Secretarial Chair - orange 2889 486 Secretarial Chair - blue 2951 487 Secretarial Chair - orange 488 Secretarial Chair - orange 489 Secretarial Chair - orange 490 Saw horses - four 491 Gas tanks - 40 492 School desk chair 493 School desk chair 494 School desk chair 495 School desk chair 496 Chain link fencing 497 Wood podium 498 Microline U82 computer printer CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER council Meeting Date 4/24/89 Agenda Item Number -J REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Resolution Accepting Quote and Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) 11,000 GVW Truck/Chassis DEPT. APPE, r OVAL: ' Pol 'OL, Administrative Aide Signature - title * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached The City Council approved the purchase of a replacement truck for the Public Utilities department. Three quotes were received, and staff is recommending acceptance of the quote from Superior Ford in the amount of $11,987. Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 11,000 GVW TRUCK /CHASSIS WHEREAS, on March 27, 1989, the City Council approved the replacement of a 1983 one -ton dump truck with a 1989 11,000 GVW truck; and WHEREAS, all costs for the purchase of this unit will be charged to the Public Utility Fund; and WHEREAS, three It were received as follows: COMPANY QUOTE Superior Ford $11,987 Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet $11,999 Iten Chevrolet $12,597 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the purchase of one (1) 11,000 GVW truck /chassis from Superior Ford in the amount of $11,987 is hereby approved. Date Mayor ATTEST: 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 OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 4/24/89 Agenda Item Number /� REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Resolution Accepting Quote and Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) 3/4 -Ton Pickup DEPT. APPROVAL: �bA t-� P Administrative Aide Signature - title MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached The City Council approved the purchase of a replacement truck for the Public Utilities department. Three quotes were received, and staff is recommending acceptance of the quote from Thane Hawkins • Polar Chevrolet in the amount of $11,285. Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 3/4 -TON PICKUP WHEREAS, on March 27, 1989, the City Council approved the replacement of a 1980 Chevrolet pickup with a 1989 3/4 -ton pickup; and WHEREAS, all costs for the purchase of this unit will be charged to the Public Utility Fund; and WHEREAS, three quotes were received as follows: COMPANY QUOTE Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet $11,285 Superior Ford $11,515 Iten Chevrolet $12,059 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the purchase of one (1) 3/4 -ton pickup from Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet in the amount of $11,285 is hereby approved. Date Mayor ATTEST: 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 OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 7 � J Agenda Item Numbe REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: - Ordinance Extending Interim Ordinance No. 87-16 - Resolution Extending Moratorium on Developement of Adult Halfway Houses, Community Based on Residential Facilities and Similar Facilities DEPT. APPROVAL: 1 Signature - title Director of anni ng am 1=16h MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report. Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached _) Both an Ordinance and Resolution are offered for City Council consideration which would extend the moratorium on residential facilities. The property valuation • study has been completed but the land use study being undertaken by Resolution, Inc. is not totally completed. Some information has been submitted to the Planning Commission and this information and material is being studied. Also, there is a bill before the Legislature establsing requirements to prevent over - concentration of residnetial facilities which may have some effect on the recommendations to be made. Because of the above, it is recommended that the moratorium be extended. It is anticipated that at least an additional four months (to August 31, 1989) will be needed. i CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the day of 1989 at p.m. at City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, to consider an Ordinance Extending Interim Ordinance No. 87 -16 for the Purpose of Protecting the Planning Process and the Health, Safety, and Welfare of the Residents of the Community, and Regulating and Restricting the Development of Adult Halfway p 1 ay Houses, Community Based Residential Facilities lities and Similar Uses in the City. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance. Please contact the Personnel Coordinator at 561 -5440 to make arrangements. ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE EXTENDING INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 87 -16 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING THE PLANNING PROCESS AND THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY, AND REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF ADULT HALFWAY HOUSES, COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND SIMILAR USES IN THE CITY. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Background 1.01 On October 26, 1987, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 87-16 which placed a moratorium on the development of adult halfway houses, community based residential facilities and similar facilit in the City and on November 7, 19 adopted Ordinance No. $$�9 — which extended said moratorium. T 1.02 The moratorium was necessary to protect the planning process and the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City and to ensure that the City and its residents retained the benefits of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinances until a study of such facilities could be completed and any necessary modifications to the City's zoning and land use regulations could be accomplished. 1.03 The moratorium imposed by Ordinance No. 87 -16 and extended by Ordinance No. 88 -1 will expir —' 9 on April 0 P 1 p 3 8 , 99 1.04 The studies of such uses which have been undertaken by the City will not be completed by April 30, 1989. However, the justific for the moratorium recited in Ord ance No. 7- continue and wi continue to exist. Therefore, it is necessary to extend the moratorium as hereinafter provided. ` Section 2. Determination. 2.01 The moratorium imposed by Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of Ordinance No. 87 -16 are hereby extended and continued. 2.02 This ordinance shall remain in effect until or such earlier date as may be adopted by the City Council, provided that, if the study and palming process have not e�i en completed by said date, this ordinance may be extended for such additional periods as deemed necessar b the Cit Y Y 1 not Y to exceed an additionaT period of ei hteen months from — s g November � d9$� a --- , , permitted by Minne sota to utesetion 2.3 5, Subdivision Imo. ORDINANCE NO. Section 3. Applicability. This ordinance applies to only application for site plan approvals, rezoning, licenses, platting or replattings, land aivisions or consolidations, special use perm s or building permits that have not received preliminary approval by the City Council before October T6_779 Section 4. This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and upon thirty (30) days following its leagl publication. Adopted this day of 1989. Mayor Clerk Date of Publication Effective Date (Underline indicates new matter, brackets indicate matter to be deleted.) Member introduced the following resolution and moved it Ila, adoption. RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION EXTENDING MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT OF ADULT HALFWAY COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND SIMILAR FACILITIES WHEREAS, on October 26, 1987, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 87- 201 which authorized a study pertaining to regulation of adult halfway houses, community based residential facilities and similar facilities and placing a moratorium on the development of such uses; and WHEREAS, on October 10, 1988, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 88- 170 extending the moratorium on the development of such uses until April 30, 1989; and WHEREAS, the studies authorized by said Resolution are in progress but have not yet been completed; and WHEREAS, additional time is needed to complete said studies; and WHEREAS, the reasons for imposing a moratorium on such uses which existed at the time of the adoption of Resolution No. 87 -201 and 88 -170 continue to exist. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the Council finds and determines that the adoption of the following is necessary to protect the ongoing planning process in the City and to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Brooklyn Center: 1. The moratorium adopted on October 26, 1987, by Resolution No. 87 -201 on the development of adult halfway houses, residential facilities, community -based residential facilities, and community correctional facilities and which was extended to April 30, 1989 by City Council Resolution No. 88 -170 is hereby again extended pending completion of the study authorized by said Resolutions and the adoption of any amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance. No license (other than renewals) , special use permit, or building permit may be issued for such uses during the moratorium period nor may any rezonings, plattings or replattings, or land divisions or consolidations be granted by the City for such uses during the moratorium period. The moratorium period shall expire on , or such earlier date, as may be further adopted by a resolution of the City Council. The moratorium period may be extended for a reasonable period of time, as determined by a resolution of the City Council, that may be necessary to complete the study and adopt any necessary amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance. 2. The moratorium shall not apply to any use that meets the definitions of a residential facility as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 245.782, subd.6 and which is regulated by Minnesota Statutes, Section 245.812, subd. 3 and 4 Section 462.357, subd. 7 and 8. Date Mayor Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 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 OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Cate Agenda Item Number — / 45 BLS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Regarding the Zoning Classification of Certain Land. DEPT. AP ROVAL: Signature - title Director of P1 anni ng gn o MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached On April 10, 1989 the City Council approved Planning Commission Application No. 89002 which was a City initiated rezoning from R -5 (Multi Family Residence) to C -1 • (Service /Office) of certain land located at the southwest quadrant of I -94 and Brooklyn Boulevard. The last step in this rezoning process is an ordinance amendment which lists the rezoned land by description within the proper zoning classification within the Zoning Ordinance. This procedure, for the most part, is a "house keeping" or routine matter but, nevertheless., is required. This Ordinance is offered for first reading. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the day of , 1989 at p.m. at City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, to consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Regarding the Zoning or Certain Land. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance. Please contact the Personnel Coordinator at 561 -5440 to make arrangements. ORDINANCE NO AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LAND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances of the City of Brooklyn Center is hereby amended in the following manner: Section 35 -1140. MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT (R5). The following properties are hereby established as being within the (R5) Multiple Family Resident District zoning classification: [Lots 1 through 5, Block 1, Northgate Addition; except highway. Tract A, Registered Land Survey No. 970 That part of Lot 9, Auditor's Subdivision No. 25, described as follows: Commencing at the most northerly corner of Lot 9, thence southeasterly 100 feet along the northeasterly line of Lot 9 and the same extended; thence northwesterly at right angles 104.8 feet to the north line of Lot 9; thence east and northeasterly along the north line and northwesterly line of Lot 9 to the point of the beginning; except highway.] Lot 1, Block 1, Hamm's Addition. Section 35 -1170. SERVICE /OFFICE DISTRICT (Cl). The following properties are hereby established as being within the (Cl) Service /Office District zoning classification. Lots 1 through 5, Block 1, Northgate Addition; except highway. Lot 2, Block 1, Hamm's Addition. Tract A, Registered Land Survey No. 970 ORDINANCE NO. Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and upon thirty (30) days following its legal publication. Adopted this day of 1989. p Y Mayor ATTEST: Clerk Date of Publication Effective Date (Underline indicates new matter, brackets indicate matter to be deleted). CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER counc Meeting Cate Agenda Item Number REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION IT DESCRIPTION: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Regarding Expansion of Single- Family Homes in the C =1- Zoning - District. *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** DEPT. APPROVAL: c, ( M4 Signature title Director of PlanningQ ti MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report ( Comments below /attached *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached On April 10, 1989 the City Council approved Planning Commission Application No. 89002 which involved the rezoning of certain land from R5 to C -1. Following that approval the Council directed the staff to prepare an Ordinance Amendment for their consideration which would allow otherwise nonconforming single - family homes in C -1 Zone Districts to be structurally altererd or enlarged. One of the owners of a single family residential home on property that was being rezoned was mildly opposed to the rezoning since it would prohibit any further expansion of his home. Under the R -5 zoning, expansions or alterations of noncomforming single- family homes are allowed as an exception. The Draft Ordinance Amendment would extend this same consideration to single - family homes in C -1 Zoning Districts. It would also affect other already existing situations such as the homes north of the Union 76 Station on the west side of Brooklyn Boulevard, south of 70th; on the east side of Brooklyn Boulevard, north of 65th; on the east side of Brooklyn Boulevard, south of 60th Avenue, and on the east and west side of Brooklyn Boulevard, south of 59th Avenue. The theory behind non - conforming uses is to allow them to live out their useful life but not allow them to expand, enlarge or be structurally altered. Over time they will be phased out and a comforming use of the property can replace it. It is not desireable to have exceptions. An exception does, at least theoretically, prolong the life of the non - conformity. From this standpoint, it is questionable whether there should be an exception to allow non - conforming single family homes in residential zones to be altered or enlarged let alone in commerical zones. We do not recommend the adoption of the ordinance amendment because it seems to prolong the use of non - comforming single - family residences rather than to speed up • the eventual phasing out of non - comforming uses. It also adds to the number of non - comforming residential structures which can be expanded which also seems to defeat the purpose of trying to phase out these uses. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the day of , 1989 at p.m. at City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, to consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Regarding Expansion of Single - Family Homes in the C1 Zoning District. Auxiliary Aids for handicapped persons are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance. Please contact the Personnel Coordinator at 561 -5440 to make arrangements. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING EXPANSION OF SINGLE - FAMILY HOMES IN THE C1 ZONING DISTRICT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances of the City of Brooklyn Center is hereby amended in the following manner: Section 35 -111. NONCONFORMING USES. Unless specifically provided otherewise herein, the lawful use of any land or building existing at the time of adoption of this ordinance may be continued even if such use does not conform to the regulations of this ordinance, provided: 3. A nonconforming use of a building existing at the time of adoption of this ordinance may be extended throughout the building provided no structural alterations except those required by ordinance, law, or other regulation are made therein, and provided that no such extension in the floodway overlay zone shall result in increased flood damage potential. Excepted from the structural alteration limitation are single - family dwellings, located in residential districts other than Rl and R2 or in t "e C1 zoning district provided any structural alterations or additions shall conformwith the requirements of the R1 and R2 district, and the Flood Plain regulations as applicable. Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and upon thirty (30) days following its legal publication. Adopted this day of 1989. 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APPROVAL: HRG Administrator Signature - title *A** MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached The ordinance amending Chapter 7 is an amendment to the City's Health, Garbage, and Sanitation regulations and is being proposed to provide the necessary ordinance language to implement the City's recycling program. In addition to the changes addressing recycling, the overall ordinance language has been reviewed and numerous housekeeping -type language cleanup changes have been included. With regard to the proposed changes addressing the City's recycling program, the following elements are the major features of the ordinance: I. Amendments to accommodate the elements of the City's curbside recycling program including definitions of recyclables and recycling collection service. 2. The ordinance provides for preparation of yard waste by requiring separation from other refuse. In 1990, yard waste will no longer be accepted at refuse disposal sites and must be taken to separate compost sites. 3. The ordinance also establishes a recycling authority responsible for administering the City's recycling efforts. 4. The ordinance provides for setting of rates for recycling services and the billing procedures for recycling service. 5. The ordinance establishes an anti- scavenging provision. This is aimed at persons who scavenge aluminum cans from curbside recycling containers. The aluminum cans are currently the most valuable recyclable commodity and are valued at approximately 60 cents per pound. • 6. The ordinance amendment establishes the authority to create collection districts for same -day collection of recyciables and refuse. HRG and City staff members of New Hope, Crystal, and Brooklyn Center began meeting with residential refuse haulers in December 1988 to discuss the possible establishment of collection districts. Based on the experience of curbside recycling programs in Minnesota and other parts of the country, same -day collection of refuse and recyciables adds to the convenience and participation in curbside recycling programs. The last meeting held with Brooklyn Center, Crystal, and New Hope haulers was February 2, 1989, at which time the collection districts shown on the attached City maps were reviewed with the haulers. The maps show the collection district boundaries, days of collection, and household counts within each district. The New Hope recycling program has been operating for three weeks, and the collection district system appears to be working well. 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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER CODE RELATING TO COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND YARD WASTES; PROHIBITING SCAVENGING OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS: AUTHORIZING COLLECTION DISTRICTS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Chapter 7 of the City Ordinances of the City of Brooklyn Center is hereby amended in the following manner: Section 7 -101. DEFINITIONS. (Whenever used in this ordinance words shall) For purposes of Sections 7 -101 to 7 -112 the following terms have the (following) meanings given them (A.) Subdivision 1. Approved (shall mean) means acceptable to the health authority following (his) the health authority's determination as to compliance with established public health practices and standards. Subdivision 2. Carryout Collection Service means the collection of recyclable materials accumulated in recycling containers from a location at a dwelling unit other than the location designated by recycling authority for regular collection (B.) Subdivision 3. Council (shall mean) means the governing body of the (municipality) city Subdivision 4 Dwelling Unit means a residential structure in the city that is designated by the recycling authority to receive recycling collection services (C.) Subdivision 5 Garbage (includes) means all putrescible animal, vegetable or other matter that attends the preparation, consumption, display, dealing in or storage of meat, fish, fowl, birds, fruit or vegetables, including the cans, containers or wrappers wasted along with such materials but not including recyclable materials Subdivision 6. Generator has the meaning given it in Minnesota Statutes Section 115A.03. subd 12 D Subd. 7 Health Authority shall -mean means the munieipal city public health sanitarian or his an authorized representa- tive. E Subd. 8 Manager shall -mean means the administrative head for the Fflusieipality City Subd. 9. Mixed Municipal Solid Waste has the meaning given it in Minnesota Stat- utes Section 115A.03, Subd. 21 P Subd. 10 Open Burning shall -FReas means the burning of any matter whereby the resultant combustion products are emitted directly to the open atmosphere without passing through an adequate stack, duct, or chimney. G Subd. 11 Owner is means any person, firFRT - eerpe�aties -er -ether - partnership -er ergasisaties who alone, jointly, or severally with others shall- be- is- ewsership -eiT owns or have has charge, care or control ofT any premises or business within the munieipality - city as owner, employee or agent of the owner, or as trustee or guardian of the estate or person of the title holder. H Subd. 12 Person is means any perses individual firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or organization of any kind. I Subd. 13. Premises is means any dwelling, house, building, or other structure or parcel of property. d Subd. 14 Public Place is means any and all streets, sidewalks, boulevards, alleys, parks, public buildings, and other public ways. Subd. 15 Recyclable Materials has the meaning given it in Minnesota Statutes Section 115A.03, Subd. 25a Subd. 16 Recycling has the meaning given it in Minnesota Statutes Section 115A.03, subd. 25b. • Subd. 17 Recycling Authority means the official designated by the manager to perform 2 the powers and duties of the recycling authority as provided in this chapter. The recycling authority may be the administrator of the Hennepin Recycling Group joint powers entity of which the city is a member. Subd. 18 Recycling Container means a receptacle designated by the recycling authority for the accumulation and collection of recyclable materials at a dwelling unit. Subd. 19 Recycling Collection Services means the collection of recyclable materials accumulated in recycling containers from a location at a dwelling unit that is desig- nated by the recycling authority for regular collection Subd. 20 Recycling Services means recycling collection services, carryout collection services, and any other services provided to a dwelling unit in accordance with this chapter K Subd. 21 . Refuse means all solid waste products or those having the character of solids rather than liquids in that they will not flow readily without additional liquid and which are composed wholly or partly of such materials as garbage, swill, sweepings, cleanings, trash, rubbish, litter, industrial solid wastes or domestic solid wastes; organic wastes or residue of animals sold as meat, fruit or. other vegetable or animal matter from kitchen, dining room, market, food establishment or any place dealing in or handling meat, fowl, fruit, grain, or vegetables; offal, animal excreta, or the carcass of animals; tree - - shruh } }sgsT -e- grass- e1 }p�sgsT brick, plas- ter, wood, metal or other waste matter resulting from the demolition, alteration or construction of buildings or structures; accumulated waste materials, cans, contain - ers, junk vehicles, ashes, tires, junk, or other such substance which may become a nuisance but not including recyclable materials L Subd. 22 . Rubbish is nonputrescible solid wastes such as wood, leaves, trimmings from shrubs, dead trees or branches thereof, shavings, sawdust, excelsior, wooden waste, printed matter, paper, paper board, 3 pasteboard, grass, rags, straw, boots, shoes, hats, and all other combustibles not included under the term garbage but not including recyclable materials M Subd. 23 . Swill includes that par- ticular garbage which is wholly or nearly edible and usable as a food and has food value for animals or fowl, accumulating from animal, vegetable or other matter wasted from clubs, hotels, hospitals, restaurants, and public eating places. N Subd. 24 . Vehicle is every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a thor- oughfare including devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. A Subd. 25 Waste Matter is nonputrescible solid waste such as soil, earth, sand, clay, gravel, loam, stone, brick, plaster, crockery, glass, glassware, ashes, cinders, shells, metal, and other noncombustible material which has been or is to be discarded but not including recyclable materials Subd. 26. Yard Waste has the meaning given it in Minnesota Statutes, Section 115A.931. Sec. 2. Section 7 -102 of the Brooklyn Center Code is amended to read as follows: Section 7 -102 REFUSE STORAGE AND DISPOSAL. A Subdivision 1 . Containers Required. The owner of any premises, and any other person having refuse as herein defined, shall must provide and keep on such premises sufficient containers for the storage of refuse accumulated on the premises between disposal or collection. Each sueh container shall must be watertight, shall must have a tight fitting lid, shall must be impervious to insects, rodents, vermin, and absorption of moisture and shall may not exceed 30 gallons in size unless otherwise specifically authorized in writing by the health authori- ty. 4 All refuse on any premises shall must be stored in the required containers required herein, emeept -if -the -safRe -FRay -be unless it is immediately consumed or disposed of on sseh the premises in an approved incinerator. All commercial, business, industrial, or other such establishments having a refuse volume in excess of two cubic yards per week, and all six family and larger dwellings, shall must provide approved bulk or box type refuse storage containers or approved equiv- alent. These The containers shall must be se located so as to be accessible to collec- tion equipment and so as not to require an intermediate transfer. B Subd. 2 . Sanitary Disposal. All refuse shall must be disposed of in a sanitary manner as approved by the health authority and shall may not constitute a nuisance. Refuse shall may not be composted or buried except that composting in an approved rodent and fly proof device and /or filling operations using approved fill - materials and methods may be permitted. In no case eas may garbage be composted or buried. E Subd. 3 . Frequency and Manner of Collection. The contents of the containers shall must be collected once every week, or more frequently if necessary or required by the provisions of any other ordinance of the FRuni- eipality city, by a collector licensed hereunder under this Chapter Fie -shall The collector must transfer the contents of the containers to his the collection vehicle without spilling them, and if any spilling occurs, he -shall the collector must clean it up immediately and completely. Collection shall must be conducted in sueh a manner as to not create a nuisance. Collection in residential zones shall must be between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Upon each collection the containers shall must be completely emptied and returned to the racks or stands where they are kept, and the lids of the containers shall must be replaced. B Subd. 4 . Placing of Containers. The containers shall must be placed in the rear of the premises or is- sueh- a- manner- as -te -be out of view from the street in front of the 5 . premises or placed in a garage located on the premises, except as may be reasonable and immediately necessary for collection. In no event shall may containers be placed or maintained in sueh a way as -te that unrea- sonably interfere interferes with the use of adjoining property. Containers kept outside shall must be placed in sueh a manner as that does not to permit entry of or harborage for animals, insects or other vermin, and -se ma €stained -as - set -te -he or permit the con- tainer to be tipped over. Containers shall must be maintained in a reasonable clean condition at all times. E Subd. 5 . Defective Containers. If, upon inspection by the health authority, a container is found to be in poor repair, corroded or otherwise defective so as to permit insects, vermin or rodents to enter, or does not meet other requirements of this ordinance, the health authority shall- net}fy the - presider -er- user -e €- the- eenta}ner -e€ -the def €e}eney -and -shall - require - repair -er -re- plaeeFRent -e €- the - eenta }nei--and - shall- state -a • eempl €anee- date - }n- the- net}ee may require the container to be repaired or replaced by notifying the provider or user of the con - tainer of the deficiency and stating a compliance date in the notice If the deficiency is not corrected by said the compliance date, the health authority shall may condemn the deficient container and affix a tag so stating such condemnation. It shah he is unlawful for any person to place or deposit refuse in a container which has been condemned. Subd. 6. Preparation of yard wastes. Yard wastes must be bagged separately from other garbage, refuse, and waste matter and must be placed 3 to 6 feet from garbage and other refuse on collection day Sec. 3. Section 7 -103 of the Brooklyn Center Code is amended to read as follows: Section 7 -103 REFUSE HAULERS REGULATIONS. A Subdivision 1 . License Required. No person shall- engage - }n- haul }ng -er - eensey }ng haul or convey refuse from any premises in the city other than his the person's own 6 i domicile, is - the - fRunie}pallty unless he the p erson holds a valid license- hereunder. Baeh sueh - Yeh}ele -se -used -FRust -be - }eessed- A license is required for each vehicle used to haul or convey refuse. B Subd. 2 . License Procedure. The Provisions of Sections 23 -001 through 23 -013 of the City Ordinances shall apply to all licenses required by this ordinance and to the holders of sueh the license. The annual lleesse -fee -shall -be -as -set - -ferth -by city council may establish the annual license fee from time to time by resolution. The term of each license shall -be is from July 1 through June 30. The applications for license or renewal of license shall must contain a description of the types and makes of motor vehicles used for collection, a schedule of services to be made to the customers, the frequency of service to be rendered, and full information where and how the material collected will be disposed of, and any other information the health authority shall may require. Appli- cants for licenses aftei-- 3a1y -17 -19797 to provide routine weekly collection and removal of refuse from residences shall must provide as - required -alder -this - erd}saseeT complete collection of all refuse which normally results from day -to -day use of this- type -e€ residential property except furnishings, appliances, building or construction wastes and similar bulky wastes for which individu- als must make special arrangements. The health authority may require vehicle inspec- tion before processing the license applica- tion. Applications for license hereander -shall must be submitted to the health authority for review and recommendation. If the council is satisfied that the public need, convenience, and good order will be served thereby, it may grant a license to any sueh applicant meeting the requirements of this ordinance. E Subd. 3 . License Classification. Applleasts - - €e -- lleeases-- }ssaed -- hereunder shall -be Licenses are issued for the follow- ing classes of operation: 7 . Class I Residential Refuse Collection ehicle Class II Commercial and Business Refuse Collection Vehicle Class III Residential and Commercial Refuse Collection Vehicle Class IV Rubbish and Waste Matter Collection Vehicle Class V Rendering Collection Vehicle B Subd. 4 . Insurance. Applicants for licenses or renewals of licenses shall must file with each application a copy of an insurance policy or policies and an endorse- ment, under which there is coverage as to each vehicle to be used for loss or damage to persons in the amount of $100,000 for each • person and $300,000 for each accident; and for loss or damage to property in the amount P P Y of $50,000. Every such policy shall must provide that it shall may not be cancelled or terminated for any reason without at least 10 days days' prior written notice thereef -first being given to the municipality. E Subd. 5 . Vehicle License Decals. Whenever a license or renewal has been granted hereunder the health authority shall must furnish to the licensee a decalcomania for each vehicle. The decalcomania shall -he se- wended- as- te- s }gslfy must indicate that the vehicle is licensed by the FRuslelpallty city The licensee shall must apply the decalcomania to the left forward side of the body of the appropriate licensed vehicle as indicated by the health authority. Old, expired, or otherwise invalid decalcomania shall must be removed from the vehicle. F Subd. 6 . Vehicle Specifications. Every vehicle used to collect refuse shall must have the name of the owner or operator . on the body or placed on a durable metal or wood plaque attached to the body. Sa -id The lettering shall must be at least three inches in height and the color of the 8 . lettering and of the background shall must be contrasting. The body of every vehicle licensed hereunder - shall must be constructed entirely of metal or the space in the vehicle in which refuse shall -be is kept shall must be completely lined with metal. All joints shall must be effectively closed so that no dripping or leaking or drain off of water, liquids or any substance can occur. The loading space shall must be provided with a tight metal hood having an opening fitted with metal doors, or shall must be provided with a heavy tarpau- lin or equivalent cover fitted with eyes, grommets, tie ropes, or hooks so that the cover can be held securely over the loaded refuse. Every vehicle shall must be equipped with the necessary hand tools for cleaning up spills. G Subd. 7 . Vehicle Maintenance. Every licensed vehicle lleessed-- hereunder- -shall must be kept well painted, clean, and in good repair. Every vehicle used for collecting - garbage or swill shall must be cleaned every week or oftener as necessary to prevent persistent odors and shall must be cleaned before being used for any other purposes. H Subd. 8 . Vehicle Loading. Garbage, refuse, rubbish, or other waste matter shall must be so loaded that none of such materi- als can jar loose and fall to the ground or street when the vehicle is in motion. Loose paper, trash, and similar materials shall must be so secured that they cannot be displaced by the wind or fall out of the vehicle. Containers used to carry refuse in or on any vehicle shall must comply with the requirements of Seetlen -2- hereunder Section 7 -102 of this Code l Subd. 9 . Service Cancellation. The collector shall must cancel service to any premises when the only container or contain- ers thereon have been condemned and may cancel service for cause or when the party charged for the collection service is two months or more overdue in paying for such services. When any collector cancels service to any premises, written notice theree€ -shall must be served upon or mailed to the occu- pant, manager or owner of the premises and a 9 copy of the notice (shall) must be mailed to the health authority. (J.) Subdivision 10. Vehicle Storage and Parking. No person (shall) my at any time park or store any refuse collection vehicle on any premises zoned for use as a single or multiple residence dwelling, within one hundred feet of (any aforementioned) the premises or within two hundred feet of any food establishment, for purpose other than, or for periods inconsistent with, providing refuse collection at (said) the premises. No person (shall) may at any time park or store any loaded or partially loaded refuse collection vehicle on any premises within the (municipality) city except for the purpose of and for periods consistent with providing refuse collection at that parcel of property. Subdivision 11. Collection Districts. The City, under the direction of the City Manager or his designee shall establish specific refuse and recycling collection districts and specific days of collection within these districts for all licensees The purpose of this provision is to coordinate and facilitate same day collection _within said districts throughout the City. Said coordination is necessary to encourage citizen participation in the City's recycling effort to insure compliance with state mandates for solid waste management as set forth in Minn Stat Chapter 115A and to insure compliance of the City's contractual obligations as a member_ of the Hennepin Recycling Group pursuant to the Joint and Cooperative Agreement for Solid Waste Disposal Also said coordination will be beneficial to the health safety and welfare of Brooklyn Center residents and streets by limiting the number of refuse and recycling vehicles using said streets at any one time The following considerations will be utilized by the City Manager or his designee to establish the collection districts: A._ household counts within the districts: b, compatibility with the licensees existing refuse collection stops to the extent possible• c. compatibility with municipal boundaries to the extent possible- d. coordination with recycling collection to the extent possible Subdivision 12. Collection Within Districts. Where an --aDDroved collection district has been established licensed refuse haulers must establish their regular collection routes and days of collection in a manner consistent with the approved collection district and specified days of collection Violation of this subsection is grounds for revocation of the hauler's license. It is not a violation of this subsection to collect refuse or recyclable materials on a day other than the specified collection day, if the collection is for a missed pick up or is in a week in which a legal holiday occurs i 10 Sec. 4. Section 7 -104 of the Brooklyn Center Code is amended to read as follows: Section 7 -104 REFUSE LITTERING PRO- HIBITED. No person shall may throw, scatter, or deposit, ner or cause or permit to be thrown, scattered or deposited any refuse, handbills, or other littering materials upon or in any public or private lands, bodies of water, vehicles of structures within the mune elpal}hy city. Every person shall must maintain his or her premises and abutting sidewalks and boulevard areas free of refuse litter. Sec. 5. Section 7 -105 of the Brooklyn Center Code is amended to read as follows: • Section 7 -105 NUISANCE ABATEMENT. Subdivision 1 . Any accumulation of refuse on any premises not stored in contain- ers which comply with this ordinance, or any accumulation of refuse on any premises whieh has- rema}eed- hhereee for more than one week is hereby declared to be a nuisance and A nuisance may be abated by order of the officer charged by the city manager with enforcement of this section, and the costs of abatement may be assessed against the prop- erty on which the nuisance was found as fellews provided in this section 11 AT Subd. 2 . In all cases to which Minnesota Statutes, Sections 145A.04 and 145A.08 apply, the City shall will proceed under those sections. B- Subd. 3 . In all other cases, the officer charged with enforcement shall must notify the owner of the property on which the nuisance is found in writing, specifying the nature of the nuisance and ordering that the nuisance be abated. Notice shall must be served in person or by mail. If the owner is unknown or cannot be located, notice may be served by posting it on the property. The notice shall must specify the steps to be taken to abate the nuisance and the time, not exceeding ten (10) days, within which the nuisance shall must be abated. If the owner does not comply with the notice and order of the enforcement officer within the time specified there }s, the city council may, after notice to the owner and the occupant of the property if different from the owner, and an opportunity to be heard, order that the nuisance be abated by the City. The notice • of hearing shall must be served in the same manner as the notice and order of the en- forcement officer and shall must be given at least ten (10) days before the date specified for hearing of the matter by the city coun- cil. If notice is given by posting, at least thirty (30) days shall must elapse between the date of posting and the hearing. In an emergency circumstance where there is an immediate threat to the public health or safety or an immediate threat of serious property damage, the enforcing officer may provide for abating the nuisance without action of the city council. In such a case, the enforcing officer shall must reasonably attempt to notify the owner and occupant of the intended action and the right to appeal the determination that a nuisance exists and the order to abate the nuisance at the next regularly scheduled city council meeting. is ease -ef - abatement -ef - nulsasees -by -the -EltyT apes - deteryRlsatlen -ef - the - eest - ef - abatefRestT lseludlsg - adfala}strative -and -ether - related empesses - the The city clerk shall must prepare and mail a bill therefer to the property owner for the amount of the costs incurred by the city in abating a nuisance, including administrative and other related expenses. The bill is se - deterfRined -whleh 12 shall - ixRFRediately -be due and payable upon receipt In the event the bill is not paid by the September lst next following the abatement of the nuisance, the costs of abatement shall may be levied against the property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. Sec. 6. Section 7 -106 of the Brooklyn Center Code is amended to read as follows: Section 7 -106 MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY REGULATIONS ADOPTED. A Subdivision 1 . Regulation Adopted. Subject to specific modifications and addi- tions contained herein, the muRie }$ality cit hereby adopts by reference Air Pollution Control Regulations Nos. 7 (Incinerators) and 8 (Open Burning Restrictions) contained in the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency document entitled "Ambient Air Quality Standards and Air Pollution Control Regula- tions", adopted May 11, 1969; filed with the - Secretary of State July 3, 1969, and filed with the State Department of Administration July 7, 1969, including all subsequent amendments thereto. Three copies of such regulations shall will be on file and avail- able for inspection in the office of the clerk. These regulations shall do not apply to wood burning fireplaces, nor to fires used solely for preparation of food by barbecuing. B Subd. 2 . Modifications to APC Regu- lations. It is hereby determined, effective July 1, 1970, that adequate refuse collection service is available to the FauM:eipality city. Open burning is thereafter prohibited after that date Effective January 1, 1971, no device or container for open burning shall may be maintained on any premises. Excep- tions to APC Regulation No. 8 shall require written approval of the municipal fire chief. All incinerators of less than 2,000 lbs. /hr. capacity shall must comply with the provi- sions of APC Regulations No. 7 on or before January 1, 1971. 13 • Sec. 7. Section 7 -107 of the Brooklyn Center Code is amended to read as follows: Section 7 -107 Separability - -If -any seetienT- eUbseet -ien gI-eUP phrase senteneeT er - pertien -ef -this - erdfnanee - }s -fer -any reasen- held -} natal -id- er- uneenst -it-SEeh pert }ens -eha -1-1 -be - deemed -a - separateT -dis- tinet -and - independent - preyisien -and -sueh he�d�ng -sha�� - net -a €feet- the- �ta��d�ty -ef -the refRain } ng- -pert }ens-- hereef: RECYCLING AU- THORITY; POWERS The recycling authority is responsible for supervising and controlling the collection, removal, and disposal of recyclable materials from all dwelling units in the city. The recycling authority may contract with one or more collectors or haulers for the collection, removal and disposal of some or all types of recyclable materials from dwelling units. The recycling authority may adopt and enforce additional rules not inconsistent with this chapter as necessary for the collection, removal, and disposal of recyclable materials, including . - but not limited to rules governing the days and hours of collection, the types of recy- clable materials to be collected, the manner in which generators must prepare recyclable materials for collection, the recycling containers to be used, and the location of recycling containers for collection. The rules of the recycling authority are not effective until approved by the Council. Sec. 8. Section 7 -108 of the Brooklyn Center Code is amended to read as follows: Section 7 -108 PENALTY - --- Any-- persen �t�e�at�ng -- any - -ef -- the-- p�e� }s }ens-- et - -th }s e�d�nanee- sha��- t�pen- een�t }etfen be- gs��ty -ef a - FRisdemeaneE -and - eu66eet -te -a -fine -ef -net fRere -than - ;79A -er -by - imprisenment -fer -a peried -ef -net - e -meeed}ng -90 -days - -bet-19T tegether -with- the- eeets- ef- preseeetien. - -Baeh day -that - a- Yielatfen -exists - sha -11- eenstitute a - separate - effense. RECYCLING RATES; BILL- INGS Subdivision 1. Rates. The city council may establish rates for recycling services from time to time by resolution. By resolu- tion the city council may also charge the 14 cost of recycling containers to owners or occupants of dwelling units as a recycling service. Subd. 2. Billing. Each owner or occupant of a dwelling unit must pay the rates for recycling collection services. The rates for carryout collection services are payable by the owner or occupant of a dwell - ing unit who requests to receive the service according to the procedure established by the recycling authority. The amounts payable for recycling services will be shown as a sepa- rate charge on the utility bill for the dwelling unit and will be payable according to the same terms as those provided in this Code for utility bills. Sec. 9. Section 7 of the Brooklyn Center Code is amended by adding the following new sections: Section 7 -109 AS OF UNPAID B ILL S . On or before Septem er i st ot each year, the city clerk must is the o-aI unpaid c arge for recyc ing services agains ea ch lot or parcel to which ey are a ri - - utable. Th e city council may en spread the _charges against the property bene fitted as a special assessment in the same manner as pro vided or curr — ems services by Minnesota Statu tes, Section 429.101 an o er per inert statu or cer i ica ion o e irecr r� Property axa ion ot Hennepin county nd Coll ec tion the following year a ong wi the curren taxes . - Section 7 -110. OWNERSHIP OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS; SCAVENGING . Subdivision 1. Ownership Recyclable materials are the property of the genera r unti co e cte y au orize ci y emp oyee�, colle ctors or haulers. Re ma eria s become t - he property the city, au orize colle ctor, or authorized au er upon co ec- tion. Subd. 2. No Scavenging It is unlawful fo a person, other than authorized em jLU of th e city, or a h orized coTlec� ors — Ur haulers to is ri u e, co ec ,— remove disp seoseo - of recycia5ie ma eria s after tn- 15 materials have been placed or deposited for collection Section 7 -111. SEPARABILITY If any section subsection group phrase sentence, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional, such portions shall be deemed a separate distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining_ portions hereof. Section 7 -112. PENALTY Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a find of not more than $700 or imprisonment for a period of not exceeding 90 days or both together with the costs of prosecution Each day that a violation exists constitutes a separate offense. Section 10. This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and upon thirty (3) days following its legal publication. Adopted this day of , Mayor ATTEST: Clerk Date of Publication Effective Date (Underline indicates new matter, brackets and dashes indicate matter to be deleted.) 16 CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date Agenda Item Number 1 t REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Planning Commission Application N0. 89006 - E and H Properties DEPARTM NT APPROVAL: Signature - title Director of P1 ann " g and Inspection MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Planning Commission Application No. 89006, submitted by E & H Properties, is a request to rezone a sliver of land lying easterly of 6550 West River Road from its current R -5 (Multiple Family Residence) to C -2 (Commerce District). The purpose of the rezoning is to slightly expand the C -2 District to better accommodate a proposed gas station /convenient store /car wash on the site of the existing Atkins Mechanical building and vacant land to the south. This application was first reviewed by the Planning Commission at its February 16, 1989 meeting at which time the Commission reviewed the requested rezoning and opened a public hearing on the matter for review and comment. As with all rezonings, the Planning Commission tabled the matter and referred it to the appropriate neighborhood advisory group, in this case the Northeast Neighborhood Advisory Group for additional review and comment. A meeting of the neighborhood group was first scheduled for March 14, 1989 at the Brooklyn Center High School. Due to inclement weather no advisory group members showed up but a number of neighbors (approximately 15 -20) did and discussion of the proposal took place. Notes from that meeting are attached for the City Council's review as well as other information. A subsequent meeting of the neighborhood advisory group was scheduled for March 21, 1989 at the City Hall. Minutes of that meeting are attached. Following much discussion by the neighborhood advisory group and people who were in attendance, including the applicant, the Northeast Neighborhood Advisory Group unanimously advised against the proposed zoning to C -2. Instead, they recommended that the city initiate a rezoning of the entire block from 65th to 66th Avenues North and from Willow Lane to West River Road to C -1. The neighborhood group believed that a rezoning to C -1 would result in the best land use buffer between the residences along Willow Lane and Highway 252 to the west. They also believed that a development such as a service station was too intense and may well have an adverse impact including traffic flow, noise, litter, etc. on the neighboring single family residential property. Planning Commission Application No. 89006 - E & H Properties • The Planning Commission met again on April 13, 1989 to continue their public hearing, take into consideration the Northeast Neigborhood Advisory Groups' recommendation and to deliberate and make a recommendation regarding the requested rezoning application. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that the E & H rezoning proposal be set aside for the time being and that the City Council institute a moratorium for up to 6 months which would prohibit all construction on property containing a single family home at 6626 West River Road and all of the land south of 66th Avenue to Interstate 694 between Willow Lane and Highway 252. The reason for the moratorium would be to allow the City to undertake a land use study regarding the property in this area for the purpose of determining the best land use of the property for future development. Additional traffic analysis may also be warranted to indicate how traffic would access this area without adversely impacting the single family residential property along the east side of Willow Lane. The Planning Commission information sheet which was reviewed with the Planning Commission on April 13, 1989 indicates a number of issues which the staff believes need to be studied before a determination regarding the best land use classification for the property can be determined. Those issues relate to R -5 zoned property which contains a single family residential home which was acquired by the Highway Department for the construction of Highway 252. It is anticipated that within the relatively near future the Highway Department will choose to dispose of this property. The existing single family home is a nonconforming use due to the R -5 zoned property. This R -5 zoning provided a buffer between a gas station located on the northeast corner of Highway 252 and 66th Avenue North and the single family • residential property to the north and east of this site. The major question is what is the best land use for this property. Indications are strong that a single family residential use of the property maybe the best. Concerns and questions have also been raised regarding the best land use, for all parties concerned, of the property currently owned by Mr. Atkins and also the property immediately to the south (the Brookdale Motel and an 18 unit apartment complex) . Short, Elliot, Hendrickson has provided a brief traffic study regarding various possible uses of the property and the traffic impacts at 66th Avenue and Highway 252. Concerns again have been expressed regarding the desirability of a gas station /convenient store /car wash at this location. Recommendations from the neighborhood advisory group are that the property should be rezoned to C -1 only to allow service office development rather than the general commerce development allowed under the C -2 zone. The desirability of additional, or even existing, R -5 development has also been raised. Thus the recommendation to include the land now occupied by the Lyn River Apartment (zoned R -5) into the moratorium as well. We believe these questions to be signficant enough to warrant taking time out to study these issues and in the meantime limit development in this area. However, the staff does not recommend that all development of the property under consideration be prohibited during the time of moratorium. We believe that service office development which can be comprehended under existing C -2 or as a special use under the R -5 zoning should be allowed to be developed during the time of study. We do not believe that development of parcels as C -1 would have an adverse effect on the area or complicate the study. It should be noted that an attorney representing E & H Properties has submitted a letter to the City noting that the applicant wants to withdraw their rezoning application. They believe the rezoning is unnecessary for their purposed use of the land. -2- Planning Commission Application No. 89006 - E and H Properties It is recommended that the City Council acknowledge the applicants withdrawal of Planning Commission Application No. 89006. Discussion by the City Council and reaction to the Planning Commissions' recommendation for a moratorium and land use study should be undertaken by the City Council. Again, the staff would recommend the implementation of a moratorium, however, not to the same extent as the Planning Commission has recommended. If the City Council concurs, direction to the staff to prepare the necessary resolution and ordinance amendment to establish a moratorium would be in order. • -3- y AM T r`, MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTERIN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESTOA REGULAR SESSION APRIL 13, 1989 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairman Pro tem Molly Malecki at 7:36 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman Pro tem Molly Malecki, Commissioners Wallace Bernards, Lowell Ainas, Bertil Johnson and Kristen Mann. Also present were Director of Planning and Inspection Ronald Warren and Planner Gary Shallcross. Chairman Pro tem Malecki noted that Chairman Nelson had called to say that he could not attend and was excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 30, 1989 Motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the minutes of the March 30, 1989 Planning Commission meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Chairman Pro tem Malecki, Commissioners Bernards, Ainas, Johnson, and Mann. Voting against: none. The motion passed. APPLICATION NO. 89006 (E and H Properties) Following the Chairman's explanation, the Secretary introduced the first item of business, a request to rezone a sliver of land east of 6550 West River Road from R5 to C2 to allow the construction of a service station /convenience store /car wash as a development on the C2 zoned land. The Secretary reviewed the contents of the staff report (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 89006 attached). Commissioner Sander arrived at 7:39 p.m. The Secretary also explained to the Commission the various development scenarios contained in the traffic study by Short - Elliott- Hendrickson. He also discussed the possibility of rezoning a portion of the R5 lot north of 66th to 0 -1 which would allow the service station to be built south of 66th. Commissioner Bernards asked whether there would be any other access to the area other than at 66th. The Secretary responded that there would be no other exit off to Highway 252 to this area other than at 66th. Chairman Pro tem Malecki asked the applicant whether he had anything to add. Mr. Hal Pierce, an architect representing the developer, E and H Properties, explained that they had come to the City just wanting to straighten out the zoning line to allow better access to 66th. He stated that further study of the area was unnecessary and that nothing has changed relative to this property other than there is more traffic on Highway 252 than when the area was last studied. PUBLIC HEARING (Application No. 89006) Chairman Pro tem Malecki then opened the meeting for a public hearing and asked whether anyone present wished to speak regarding the application. Mr. Jim Neuberger, of 6546 Willow Lane, stated that all of the neighbors in the area were 4 -13 -89 -1- — against the proposed rezoning. He stated that the rezoning would allow for a bigger service station and the neighborhood is opposed to that. He presented the Commission with a petition signed by people in the neighborhood opposing the proposed rezoning. Commissioner Sander asked Mr. Neuberger whether the neighborhood was opposed to a rezoning of the area to C1. Mr. Neuberger responded that the neighborhood would be agreeable to a rezoning of the area to C1, but are opposed to any expansion of the C2 zone and to the proposed service station. Mr. Sam McGee, of Fina Oil, briefly addressed the Commission. He stated that the rezoning would allow for better screening of the service station site. He stated that, with the existing zoning line, there would be no room on the site to provide buffering and screening. He explained that Fina has a standard 50' x 50' building and uses the same size canopy. He stated that the building and the canopy would not be smaller if the site were smaller. He stated that the reason for the rezoning was primarily to improve circulation on the site and to provide better screening. Mrs. Ann Zitzloff, of 207 73rd Avenue North, stated that cars are coming down West River Road and Willow Lane to avoid the stoplights on Highway 252. She complained about the traffic levels and was concerned that the new service station would encourage this type of traffic. She noted that there was a proposed bike path along West River Road and wondered how this would be tied into the park system. She concluded by asking what the City plans to do with West River Road. She stated that plans for West River Road need to be completed before a rezoning is approved. Mr. Hal Pierce asked what the speed limit was on West River Road. The Secretary answered that, to his knowledge, it was 30 miles per hour. Mr. Rick Jewitt, of 6552 Willow Lane, stated that the applicants wanted to line up the driveway with the median opening on 66th. He pointed out that the plan as shown does not quite do this and that people would not be able to make a left turn easily onto 66th, exiting the gas station. He also noted that there is a bus stop on the north side of 66th. Mrs. Zitzloff pointed out that the bus stop is a school bus stop and that it is on a dangerous curve. Mr. Neuberger asked whether the City regulates the number of pumps at the service station site. The Secretary responded that the number of pumps would be limited indirectly by regulations regarding setbacks and parking and concerns regarding traffic flow on the site. He stated that there was no absolute ordinance limit on the number of pumps. Mr. Neuberger noted that the applicant had argued that the extra land in the rezoning was needed for access at first, but that now it is needed for a buffer. The Secretary stated that the details of the site development plan have not been formally submitted and may change from the concept plans shown by the applicant. He stated that what is known at present is that the access has to be on 66th across from the median opening. Mr. Neuberger asked whether the access on 66th would allow for two-way raffic in and out. Mr. Pierce y o the architect answered in the affirmative. Mr. Neuberger stated that he thought this would complicate the functioning of that access drive. Mrs. Zitzloff asked whether hazardous chemicals from the site would be drained into the Mississippi River. The Secretary answered that any spills on the site would be governed by regulations instituted by the State. He stated that a drainage plan would have to be approved as part of the site and building plan proposal. Mr. Sam McGee stated that they would be installing state -of -the art overfill containment manholes which would handle almost all conceivable spills. He stated that it would have to be a major spill to overfill the capacity of the manhole. He stated that it 4 -13 -89 -2- should be a very safe facility. Mr. Arlo Johnson, the owner of the Brookdale Motel to the south of the proposed service station site, stated that he had no objection to rezoning Mr. Atkins' property to Cl, but would very much oppose the rezoning of his property to C1. He stated that he had a five year plan for upgrading the motel and that he did not want it to become a nonconforming use. Commissioner Ainas asked Mr. Johnson whether he would object to rezoning the block between 65th and 66th to Cl. Mr. Johnson explained that he was located within that block and would be opposed to rezoning the entire block. Chairman Pro tem Malecki asked Mr. Johnson whether he objected to rezoning the sliver of land to C2 as proposed by the applicant. Mr. Johnson responded in the negative. He stated that the rezoning would be acceptable to him. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Pro tem Malecki asked whether anyone present had any other additional comments. No one spoke. She called for a motion to close the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by Commissioner Mann to close the public hearing on the rezoning proposal. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Pro tem Malecki asked the Commission whether they had any comments. Commissioner Ainas stated that he originally had no objection to rezoning of the sliver of land, but stated that he felt the City should hold off until at least the upper part of the block was rezoned to C1 . Chairman Pro tem Malecki asked whether Commissioner Ainas was in favor of a proposed moratorium. Commissioner Ainas responded in the affirmative. He stated that the study should last at least 60 days and that a land use study is needed apart from a traffic study. Commissioner Johnson asked whether the City could live with a high traffic generator on the southeast corner of 66th and Highway 252. The Secretary responded that the traffic study submitted indicates that the intersection can handle the additional traffic whatever development scenario actually takes place. He noted that there is a considerable range in the average daily trips for the service station as opposed to apartment development. He stated that, although the intersection could handle most any development scenario, there were significant differences in the amount of traffic generated by the different scenarios. He stated that the biggest impact would be as a result of a service station or a convenience food restaurant. He stated that office development has much less of a traffic impact than C2 development. Commissioner Bernards stated that he had seen traffic impact studies and projections before. He stated that he felt the study submitted is conservative as to the level of traffic in the area. He wondered what traffic levels would be on Highway 252 and on 66th five to ten years from now. He asked how long the Highway Department could hang on to the construction office on West River Road. The Secretary answered that the MN /DOT generally does not want to sit on property any longer than necessary. He stated that the construction office would be sold eventually and that, likely, someone would like to rehab the home and use it for a single- family home. He also stated that it was likely that the property would be subdivided. He pointed out that, under the R5 zoning, the house could not be reused as a single- family dwelling. He stated that the R5 zoning would probably lead to the house being removed and the property developed for apartments. 4 -13 -89 -3- The Secretary went on to state that he believed the R5 zoning of that single - family residence was now inappropriate. He stated he believed the R1 zoning made the most sense. He added that, if all the property were zoned R1, this would have an impact on the service station proposal, in that service stations cannot abut R1 property across the street. He added that the City could acquire a portion of the property and use it for buffer and zone it 0 -1 to allow the service station. The Secretary stated that a moratorium would be instituted in order to study these kinds of issues that affect development in the area. He noted that the moratorium would have no impact on the motel or the apartment building although it might impact the Lyn River apartment development if the owner of the property wishes to rehabilitate those buildings. He stated that a moratorium would allow study of the area to determine what is in the best interest of the City and of all people in the neighborhood. He noted that the neighborhood advisory group had recommended C1 zoning on the entire block between 65th and 66th west of Willow Lane. He stated that this was one possibility to look at. Chairman Pro tem Malecki asked what would be involved in the study. The Secretary answered that it would be a land use study and traffic generation would also be looked at. He stated that a study might recommend that the City get involved and possibly acquire properties for development and /or redevelopment. He stated that the study might also conclude that the zoning should be left as is. Commissioner Sander asked how much time would be involved. The Secretary answered that the state statute allows for a moratorium for up to 12 months which can be extended an additional 18 months. He explained that the City would have to prepare a request for proposal and distribute it to planning consultants. He stated that he felt the study could be completed certainly within a year and probably less. Commissioner Ainas stated that he felt the moratorium should be no more than 120 days. Commissioner Sander pointed out that she lives in this area of the City and that she drives through the area every day. She stated that she felt the application should not be approved at this time. MOTION RECOMMENDING MORATORIUM AND STUDY (Application No. 89006) There was a motion by Commissioner Sander seconded by Commissioner Mann to recommend to the City Council that they institute a moratorium on all construction of up to six months for a land use and traffic study including the single - family home at 6626 West River Road and the land south of 66th Avenue North to Interstate 694 between Willow Lane and Highway 252. Commissioner Johnson noted that the moratorium would include the land presently zoned R5. He asked what would be done with this land. The Secretary answered that the moratorium would halt improvements to the Lyn River Apartments. He stated that it would not be appropriate to use public funds to upgrade an apartment development that was about to become nonconforming. Voting in favor of the motion to recommend a moratorium and study of the area at 66th and Highway 252 were: Chairman Pro tem Malecki, Commissioners Bernards, Ainas, Johnson, Sander and Mann. Voting against: none. The motion passed. DISCUSSION ITEMS a) Group Home Study The Secretary noted that the City's consultant, Donn Wiski, was unable to make the evening's meeting, but invited the Commission to make any comments or questions if 4 -13 -89 -4- they had them. The Secretary noted that there is a bill before the legislature on the spacing and deconcentration of group homes. He stated that provisions of the bill might affect the City's ordinance requirements. He noted that the bill provides that correctional residential facilities be allowed in the same districts as hotels. The Secretary went on to state that he would recommend that the City Council extend the moratorium on group homes. He noted that the report by Peter Patchin regarding property value impacts had shown that there is no measureable adverse impact on neighboring properties from group homes. He explained that Donn Wiski is working on proposed regulations, including spacing, and a limit on size of facilities. He noted that state law mandates that facilities with up to 16 clients must be allowed as a permitted use in a multiple- family zone. The question, he stated, was whether the City should allow more clients. When does a facility become an institutional use, he asked. He noted that 16 clients is sort of a magic number for receiving funding. Chairman Pro tem Malecki stated that she had read the portions of the report so far distributed and was impressed with the readability and quality of the work. Commissioner Bernards inquired as to Public Storage. The Secretary answered that that application been denied by the Council, but that Councilmember Gene Lhotka had asked to consider language which would allow single - family homes to expand in the C1 zone. Commissioner Johnson stated that he was concerned that the lawsuit now directed at the neighborhood near the proposed Kelly House might stifle public comment on such facilities in the future. The Secretary pointed out that the suit was originally brought by the neighborhood group against Kelly- Norton and that a countersuit had been pursued at that time. He stated that, just because applicants must come before public bodies in public hearings, does not give citizens a right to make libelous statements about an applicant. b) PUD Ordinance The Secretary asked whether there were any comments on the draft PUD Ordinance that had been distributed. Commissioner Ainas stated that he would like to see a provision requiring that the value of construction be related somehow to the value of the land. He stated that he did not want to see the City waste resources on cheap developments. There followed a brief discussion regarding the service station at 69th and Brooklyn Boulevard which was allowed to have truck rental last year. The Secretary stated that he has an inspector working on preparing a report on compliance with the conditions of that approval. He stated that violation of the conditions would be a misdemeanor and that he would not be opposed to issuing a tag if the conditions are not complied with. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Bernards to adjourn the meeting of the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission adjourned at 9:24 p.m. Chairman Pro tem 4 -13 -89 -5- Planning Commission Information Sheet Application No. 89006 Applicant: E and H Properties Location: 6550 West River Road Request: Rezoning Application No. 89006 is a request by E and H Properties (Howard Atkins) to rezone from R5 to C2 a narrow strip of land east of the existing C2 district at the southeast corner of Highway 252 and 66th Avenue North. The purpose of the rezoning is to slightly expand the C2 district to better accommodate a proposed gas station /convenience store /car wash on the site of the existing Atkins Mechanical office building and the vacant land to the south. (see map attached.) This application was reviewed by the Planning Commission at its February 16, 1989 meeting, at which a public hearing was opened. The Commission tabled the matter after taking public comment and referred it to the Northeast Neighborhood Advisory Group for review and comment. A meeting of the neighborhood group was scheduled for March 14th at the high school. However, none of the advisory group members attended, though a number of people from the neighborhood near the subject property did show up despite inclement weather. Notes of that meeting are attached for the Commission's consideration. A subsequent meeting of the neighborhood advisory group was held on March 21, 1989 at City Hall. Two members and Planning Commission liaison Ella Sander attended. (Minutes of that meeting are also attached for the Commission's review.) After considerable discussion and input from people in the immediate neighborhood of the proposed gas station and the applicant, the Northeast Neighborhood Advisory Group unanimously advised against the proposed rezoning to C2. Instead, they recommended that the City initiate a rezoning of the entire block from 65th to 66th and from Willow Lane to West River Road to C1. (The block is presently zoned R5 on the eastern half and C2 on the western half.) Under such a zoning, the existing Atkins Mechanical building would be a conforming use except for the outside storage that exists now, but the Brookdale Motel and the 18 -unit apartment building on the south half of the block would become nonconforming. The Neighborhood Group believed that a rezoning to C1 would result in the best land use buffer between the residences along Willow Lane and Highway 252 to the west. Many concerns were raised about the possibility of a gas station /convenience store /car wash development, including traffic flow, noise, litter, etc. Staff have requested Short - Elliott- Hendrickson to perform a brief traffic study of the proposed development scenario (a service station and 12,000 sq. ft. of office) and other possible developments scenario for the land owned by Mr. Atkins and in some cases the land down to 65th Avenue North as well (see study attached) . The study indicates that a service station and 12,000 sq. ft. of office or a convenience food restaurant and 12,000 sq. ft. of office on Mr. Atkins property would generate considerably more daily trips to and from the property than would office development of the entire block. One thing to bear in mind is that nearly all of the office traffic would be new traffic to area roadways (primarily Highway 252) whereas, a service station or convenience food restaurant would draw considerably from existing traffic on area roadways (approximately 50 %). Apartment development would generate by far the least amount of traffic, both in terms of total daily trips and peak hour trips. Although the service station and convenience food restaurant scenarios generate considerably more traffic, it does not appear that there would be a breakdown in the flow of traffic on 66th or in the intersection with Highway 252. 4 -13 -89 -1- r Application No. 89006 There are a number of planning concerns relating to the parcels both developed and undeveloped between Willow Lane and Highway 252. These include the following: -The Highway Department owns the house at 6626 West River Road and has used it in recent years as a construction office during construction of Highway 252 and the widening of the 694 bridge over the Mississippi River. The property is presently zoned R5. It was formerly a buffer parcel around the Quick Six gas station on the northeast corner of 66th and West River Road. Office use of the property is allowed by special use permit in the R5 zone, but the single - family use was nonconforming and cannot be resumed after a lapse of two years. Now that this residence is served by a frontage road and does not directly abut the highway, we believe it may be appropriate to downzone the property to Rl so that the single - family residence use may be resumed and to foreclose the possibility of apartment development off Willow Lane. If the entire L- shaped parcel were downzoned to R1, there would be abatement across 66th with the service station site and this R2 abutment would disallow a service station on 66th. (Service stations are not permitted to abut R1, R2, or R3 zoned property either at a property line or a street line.) The City could down zone a portion of this property to 0 -1 (open space) and avoid the zoning conflict if a service station were allowed. A long -term decision on the zoning of this property should probably be made before any service station is built which could quickly become a nonconforming use. -The Northeast Neighborhood Advisory Group recommended rezoning the entire block between 65th and 66th to C1. As mentioned earlier, this would make both the motel and the 18 unit apartment building nonconforming. Neither of these properties is maintained well at present and the City does have some concern that they are having and may have some adverse impact on the single- family development on the east side of Willow Lane. Redevelopment to office use would probably provide a more attactive buffer between Willow Lane and Highway 252, though it would also involve an increase in traffic over present levels. One concern with such a redevelopment would be access. If the motel /apartment building properties were developed separately from the Atkins property, access would almost certainly have to be granted off Willow Lane. This would mean commercial traffic on Willow Lane, especially during the morning and evening peak hours. Such traffic is something the neighborhood would like to avoid, but it probably can't be avoided without tying the motel and apartment properties to Mr. Atkins property. Nevertheless, we would agree with the neighborhood group's recommendation to the extent that it would probably be irrational to leave the motel site zoned C2, if the Atkins property were zoned entirely C1. -The owner of Lyn River apartments is exploring the possibility of rehabilitating that complex (south of 65th and west of Willow Lane) with money from Hennepin County. The concept proposed thus far would reduce the number of apartment units from 84 to 63, but would remodel the buildings so that a third of the units would be three - bedroom units, a third would be two - bedroom, and another third one - bedroom. 4 -13 -89 -2- Application No. 89006 This would exceed the 10% limit on three- bedroom apartments. In our preliminary discussions with the owner, we have indicated that the Planning Commission has recently recommended retaining the 10% limit. The City Council has yet to render a judgment because the applicant in that case failed to attend the Council meeting. It may be that, instead of rehabilitating the Lyn River complex, the City would prefer to see an extension of C1 zoning all the way down to the freeway. If this were done and the property were redeveloped, there would certainly be an increase in traffic on Willow Lane unless these parcels also were combined with the Atkins property and access were limited to 66th Avenue North. Such an arrangement would almost certainly lead to significant back -ups on the site during the 4 -6 p.m. peak hour period. Some congestion on 66th might also result in the morning and evening peak hours. Because of the questions surrounding this neighborhood at this time, staff believe that it may be appropriate to declare a moratorium on all non - office development in this area and have a land use and traffic study performed to guide the City's deliberation on rezoning of land in this neighborhood. Accordingly, we recommend that Application No. 89006 be tabled and a motion forwarded to the City recommending a limited moratorium and study. 4 -13 -89 -3- } i MEMORANDUM TO: NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY GROUP Douglas Peter 566 -8558 Douglas Baker 561 -5814 Curtis Danielson 561 -8268 Steve Boone 560 -8601 Ray Haroldson 561 -2092 \ FROM: Ronald A. Warren, Director of Planning and Inspect.iolh DATE: March 3, 1989 SUBJECT: Review of Planning Commission Application No. 89006 The Planning Commission considered the above natter at a public hearing on February 16, 1989 and has referred this rezoning request to the Northeast Neighborhood Advisory Group for review and comment. The application has been submitted by E and H Properties (Howard Atkins of Atkins Mechanical) which requests rezoning from R5 to C2 of a small sliver of land to the east and south of the Atkins Mechanical building. The land in question is bounded by 66th Avenue North on the north, by vacant R5 property to the east, by an 18 unit apartment building and the Brookdale Motel on the south, and by vacant C2 land and Atkins Mechanical on the west. The purpose of the rezoning is to slightly expand the existing C2 district for development as a Fina service station /car wash /convenience store. The expanded C2 district will make the site more rectangular, will allow for a more efficient site layout, and will allow for an access drive lined up with the median opening in 66th Avenue North. The Comprehensive Plan actually recommends that all the land over to Willow Lane be developed with commercial retail. However, the Planning Commission is recommending that the neighboring R5 land be rezoned to C1 (service /office) so that Pn office development can buffer the service station from the residential neighborhood across Willow Lane. The applicant's architect has prepared a conceptual plan showing that an office building can still be built on the remaining land to the east. The Neighborhood Advisory Group should evaluate both the proposal for C2 zoning of the sliver of land and the Planning Commission's recommendation to rezone the R5 land to C1. The applicant has submitted a written statement (attached) in which he asserts that the proposed rezoning is consistent with Section 35 -208 of the City's Zoning Ordinance which is the Rezoning Evaluation Policy and Review Guidelines (attached) . The Neighborhood Advisory Group is reminded that all rezoni.ngs must be consistent with the Rezoning Evaluation Policy and Review Guidelines and this should be the major consideration when reviewing the proposed rezoning. The following information is enclosed for review: 1. The Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 89006 and minutes of the February 16, 1989 Planning Commission meeting pertaining to Application No. 89006. t ' Z 2. Section 35 -208 of he City's Zoning Ordinance which is the 0 • Rezoning Evaluation Policy and Review Guidelines. Page 2 March 3, 1989 3. A map of the area showing the location of the property to be rezoned in relation to other lots, roads, etc. There is also a survey of the property indicating the land to be rezoned. 4. A copy of Sections 35 -322 and 35 -320 regarding uses allowed in the C2 and C1 zoning districts. 5. Table 14 and Figure 15 of the City's Comprehensive Plan which list recommended Land Use Revisions. 6. Correspondence from Howard Atkins addressing the Rezoning Evaluation Guidelines. 7. A site plan of the proposed Fina service station /car wash /convenience store. The Northeast Neighborhood Advisory Group meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 14, 1989 and will be held in the faculty lounge at Brooklyn Center High School . The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. (You go in the main doors, turn right, go almost to the end of the hall and the faculty lounge is on the right. There will be someone at the school to direct people to the meeting.) The Planning Commission would appreciate your written comments and /or recommendation within thirty days. If you • have any questions or comments regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your participation. i Planning Commission Information Sheet Application No. 89006 Applicant: E and H Properties Location: 6550 West River Road Request: Rezoning The applicant requests approval to rezone from R5 to C2 a small sliver of land at the southeast corner of Highway 252 and 66th Avenue North. The land is located to the east of the present C2 zoning district, adjacent to the Atkins Mechanical site. It is bounded by 66th Avenue North on the north, by vacant R5 zoned land on the east, by an 18 unit apartment building on the south, and by vacant C2 land and Atkins Mechanical on the west. The zoning line presently angles southeastward at the southeast corner of the Atkins Mechanical site. The proposed rezoning would draw the zoning line directly from the northeast corner of the Atkins Mechanical site to the southeast corner of the vacant C2 land south of Atkins Mechanical (see area map, attached). Background The purpose of the proposed rezoning is to square out the C2 district at the southeast corner of 66th Avenue North and Highway 252 and thereby simplify development of the C2 land for a gas station /convenience store /car wash. The squared out district will also make access to 66th easier and allow for left turns out of the site onto 66th. A replat of the property is also required to put all of the C2 land into a single parcel and to complete the transfer of land from the R5 to the C2 zoning district. • Rezoning Evaluation Guidelines All rezoning requests are evaluated under a set of guidelines contained in Section 35 -208 of the Zoning Ordinance (attached). Mr. Howard Atkins of E and H Properties has submitted a letter (also attached) in which he briefly addresses the guidelines. Mr. Atkins' arguments and staff comments follow below: a) Is there a clear and public need or benefit? Atkins: "Present zoning line between C2 and R5 is irregular. Straightening out the C2 zone line will make development of the site more efficient and will align access with new median opening." Staff: Placing the access to the gas station in such a location as to put it beyond (eastward of) the median in 66th Avenue North is appropriate. An efficient site layout is also generally a public benefit, but this case certainly has private benefits as well by allowing more retail space and more maneuverability for cars on the site. To the extent that an "efficient" layout increases traffic, noise, glare from headlights, etc. the more concern there is that there might be some detriment to neighboring properties. b) Is the proposed rezoning consistent with and compatible with surrounding land use classifications? Atkins: "The proposed straightening out of the C2 zone is entirely compatible with surrounding land use." 2 -16 -89 -1- Application No. 89006 continued Staff: The straightening of the zoning line is not so much the issue as is the ultimate use of the property. Service stations and car washes are not permitted to abut Rl, R2 or R3 zoned property. The proposed development will not abut Rl, R2, or R3 land, but the land which will serve as a buffer is vacant and does little to separate the service station from the single- family residential neighborhood on the east side of Willow Lane. tae anticipate some neighborhood opposition to the development. If an office development were proposed concurrently on the R5 land to the east of the site, (which should perhaps be zoned to C1) this might go some distance in providing an effective buffer to the service station. c) Can all permitted uses in the proposed zoning district be contemplated for development of the subject property? Atkins: "Yes. Proposed use is a service station which is permitted in the C2 zone." Staff: Service stations are comprehended in the C2 zone by special use permit and are subject to the standards for special uses contained in Section 35 -220 of the Zoning Ordinance. d) Have there been substantial physical or zoning classification changes in the area since the subject property was zoned? Atkins: "There have been no physical or zoning classification changes since the subject property was zoned." Staff: There has certainly been an upgrading of Highway 252 in this area which has no doubt raised the value of real estate at the intersection of 66th and Highway 252. Another physical change, which surely contributes to the service station proposed, is the elimination of two gas stations at this intersection as a result of the reconstruction of Highway 252 and the frontage road entrance to West River Road. Superamerica, at the southwest corner of the intersection, has been doing well and has plans to expand its site in the near future. The City's Zoning Ordinance does not require developers to prove with a market analysis that a business will be successful, nor can the City protect existing businesses from competition by discriminatory zoning actions. Nevertheless, we certainly hope that this intersection will not be home to four gas stations as it was atone point in the 1970's. Such an outcome would probably result in the failure of one or more stations and lead ultimately to redevelopment as in the case of the existing Atkins Mechanical office on the subject site. e) In the case of City- initiated rezoning proposals, is there a broad public purpose evident? Atkins: "Not applicable." Staff: Not applicable. 2 -16 -89 -2- Application No. 89006 continued f) Will the subject property bear fully the ordinance development restrictions for the proposed zoning districts? Atkins: "The subject property will comply fully with development restrictions for the C2 zoning district." Staff: The plans we have seen thus far comply with ordinance requirements. No variances are sought and none are recommended. g) Is the subject property generally unsuited for uses permitted in the present zoning district, with respect to size, configuration, topography or location? Atkins: "The subject property is suited for uses permitted in the present zoning district; however, straightening out the zoning line will align the C2 property with the proposed access road and new median opening on 66th Avenue North." Staff: Perhaps one consideration should be whether the land remaining in the parcel to the east will be sufficient for construction of a development that will screen and buffer the gas station from the residential neighborhood to the east. We have seen no plans for that parcel as yet, but we believe it is at least feasible to design such a development, though it will likely be tight, given the lack of width of the parcel. The Commission may wish to ask the applicant to submit at least a concept plan for the remaining R5 parcel. Our understanding at this time is that the applicant intends to develop it ultimately for office use. Again, consideration of a rezoning from R5 to C1 may well be in order, as a service /office use appears to be a more desirable buffer than multiple residential use of the property. h) Will the rezoning result in the expansion of a zoning district, warranted by: 1) Comprehensive Planning; 2) the lack of developable land in the proposed zoning district; or 3) the best interests of the community? Atkins: "The rezoning will not result in the expansion of the zoning district. We are merely attempting to straighten out the present zoning line." Staff: It seems obvious that the rezoning action would result in a slight expansion of the C2 zoning district. This is not in conflict with the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Land Use Plan Revisions map at figure 15 of the Comprehensive Plan includes all of the vacant land surrounding the Atkins Mechanical site (including the R5 land) in area #3. Table 14 (attached with figure 15) lists the recommended use of this land as "commercial retail." A rezoning of all the land zoned R5 at the southwest corner of 66th and Willow Lane to C2 could, therefore, be comprehended. We would not recommend such a rezoning today. One reason for the Plan recommendation may have been to eliminate the R5 zoning and thereby potential apartment development. The Northeast Neighborhood of the City (in which this land is situated) has the 2 -16 -89 -3- Application No. 89006 continued highest concentration of multiple family dwellings in the City; yet the Comprehensive Plan recommends that the northeast neighborhood be predominantly single - family residential. We presume that the Plan recommendation was intended more to preclude apartment development than to place commercial retail development across the street from single - family homes. We would recommend that the R5 land be rezoned to C1 to allow for office development. This would be in keeping with the Plan and would provide some buffer between the C2 and R1 zoning districts. i) Does the proposal demonstate merit beyond the interests of an owner or owners of an individual parcel? Atkins: "Straightening out the zone line as proposed will promote better traffic flow by allowing direct access to new median opening." Staff: We agree that an access to the C2 property should be to the east of the median in 66th Avenue North to allow for left turns directly onto westbound 66th without making U -turns or turning around in people's driveways on Willow Lane. Also, the R5 zone does not allow as an accessory use "any business or industrial accessory use." We have considered access drives serving commercial uses to be an example of such an accessory use disallowed under Section 35 -314 of the Zoning Ordinance (attached). We, therefore, would recommend avoiding some sort of cross - access arrangement where the service station traffic would cross over a residentially zoned parcel to exit onto 66th Avenue North. Of course, if this property (the R5 property) were zoned Cl, such a conflict would not arise. (The Commission may wish to expand this application to include a rezoning of the R5 land to Cl, thus insuring that an office development will ultimately be built between the C2 district and Willow Lane). At any rate, we would agree that there is merit to at least some expansion of the C2 district boundary. Procedure As the Commission is aware, the normal procedure with rezoning applications is to open the public hearing, take comments from the neighborhood and then table the matter, referring it to the appropriate neighborhood advisory group (in this case, it would be the Northeast Neighborhood Advisory Group) for review and comment. In this case, due to the slight area of land involved, the Commission may wish to waive the review of the neighborhood group although this is not recommended. In any case, tabling of the application is in order as no development plans or preliminary plat have yet been submitted to flesh out the rezoning proposal. As we have discussed briefly in our analysis of the proposal, the Commission may wish to consider jointly a rezoning of the remaining R5 land to Cl. We believe the neighborhood would prefer to see an office development as a buffer to the service station rather than an apartment building. The applicant's future plans presently lean in this direction and it would be more in keeping with the Comprehensive Plan's recommendation for the area. If a companion rezoning to C1 were pursued, a referral to the neighborhood group might be more appropriate. 2 -16 -89 -4- 11. The applicant shall submit an as -built survey of the property, improvements and utility service lines, prior to release of the performance guarantee. 12. The property owner shall enter in an Easement and Agreement for Maintenance and Inspection of Utility and Storm Drainage Systems. 13. Site lighting shall conform with the requirements of SEction 35- 712 of the Zoning Ordinance. Pursuant to this end, the plans shall be revised, prior to issuance of building permits to eliminate the tilt of the north and south lamps on all four light poles on the site. 14. One on -site hydrant shall be required in a location to be approved by the Fire Chief. 15. The landscape plan shall be revised, prior to consideration by the City Council to indicate berming in the greenstrips adjacent to Freeway Boulevard and James Circle to provide parking lot screening. The landscape plan shall be further revised, prior to the issuance of permits, to indicate additional plantings as requested by the Planning Commission and City Council in keeping with community standards. 16. Building permits shall not be issued for the project until the plat comprehended under Planning Commission Application No. 88024 has been given final approval by the City Council and filed with Hennepin County. Voting in favor: Chairman Nelson, Commissioners Malecki, Bernards Ainas and / Sander. Voting against: none. The motion passed. APPLICATION NO. 89006 (E and H Properties) The Secretary then introduced the next item of business, a request for rezoning approval of a small sliver of land at the southeast corner of Highway 252 and 66th Avenue North from R5 to C2. The Secretary reviewed the contents of the staff report (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 89006, attached). Commissioner Sander asked whether the rezoning to C2 would allow something to be built on the property, that the property was essentially unbuildable now. The Secretary responded in the negative. He stated that some development could be built on the existing C2 land, but that the site design could be more efficient if some additional land were rezoned to C2. He stated that without the rezoning it was possible that some of the traffic exiting the site would wind up going down to Willow Lane to turn around to make their westbound movement onto 66th Avenue North. He stated that moving the zoning line would allow better use of the median opening in 66th. Commissioner Sander stated that she did not want to see traffic from this development going down Willow Lane. The Secretary answered that the City could refuse to allow access from the easterly parcel to Willow Lane. He stated that the R5 parcel, in this case, would have to serve as a buffer between the service station use and the residential neighborhood to the east. He stated that the staff wanted the applicant to show that an office development would fit in this location. He added that the City staff detects that the neighborhood would prefer an office development as a buffer rather than apartments and that perhaps the land should be rezoned to Cl to lock in this development option. 2 -16 -89 -?- Chairman Nelson asked the applicant whether he had anything to add. Mr. Howard Atkins, owner of the property in question, stated that his intention was to build a 12,000 sq. ft. office building on the land to the east of the service station site. He introduced architect Hal Pierce to show the Planning Commission some possible development layouts for the easterly property. Mr. Pierce then showed the Planning Commission potential site layouts for offices, apartments, and a day care center. During the Planning Commission's discussion, a neighbor who attended the meeting, stated that he objected to the traffic and noise from the Superamerica station across Highway 252. He stated that the service station development proposal would bring it closer to Willow Lane by developing the land east of Highway 252 for a service station. Chairman Nelson asked what was the feeling on the possibility of rezoning of the R5 land to Cl. An unidentified neighbor stated that there was an office development proposed two years ago and now a gas station is proposed. He stated that he wanted a buffer building to be constructed before a gas station. The Secretary stated that the City does not have the power to force one building to be built before the other. Mr. Howard Atkins explained that development of the easterly property depends on the sale of land adjacent to Highway 252 for a gas station. The Secretary indicated that there appears to be some concern about screening the gas station site. Commissioner Sander asked about screening of the gas station site from the office building. The Secretary explained that screening is not required between C2 uses and C1 uses, but that it would be appropriate to provide such screening anyway, especially if the office building is not built right away. PUBLIC HEARING (Application No. 89006) Chairman Nelson then opened the meeting for a public hearing and asked whether anyone wished to formally present their views. Mr. Jim Neuberger of 6546 Willow Lane expressed concern regarding traffic and noise from a 24 hour gas station and convenience store. He stated that the rezoning would only help the gas station and not the neighborhood. Chairman Nelson asked Mr. Neuberger if he had any problem rezoning the vacant land to the east from R5 to C1. Mr. Neuberger responded that he had no problem with such rezoning. Chairman Nelson noted the entrance to the site would probably be off the Highway 252 frontage road and that most cars would exit onto 66th. The Secretary stated that the rezoning to C2 would help improve the access to 66th and may prevent movements down to Willow Lane. Mr. Neuberger stated that Superamerica is already a headache with the noise and litter and traffic that comes from that site. He stated that another gas station on the east side of Highway 252 would present even more problems. Mr. Richard Jewitt, of 6552 Willow Lane, complained about problems with Superamerica and the decline of property values and crime that has been prevalent in the area recently. He stated he was concerned about a decline in his own property values and yet he understood the fact Mr. Atkins has the right to develop his property. He stated he did not know what the best answer was. He complained that, at present, he cannot let his son play in the street in front of his house because of the traffic coming down to Willow Lane. He stated that he felt the new gas station would increase traffic on Willow Lane. He expressed his concern that he would be unable to sell his home and cited the example of another home in the area that has been for sale for a couple of years and has not been able to sell. He stated that the rezoning presents an issue of residents versus a commercial business. Chairman Nelson then asked the Planning Commission for their comments. Commissioner Malecki stated that the Commission needs more input from neighbors in the area. She urged that the application be tabled and referred to the Northeast 2 -16 -89 -4- Neighborhood Advisory Group. Commissioner Ainas recommended that the rezoning include the rezoning of the R5 land to C1. Commissioner Malecki stated there were really two questions to look at. One was the rezoning of land to C2 for the service station site; the other was to look at the desirability of rezoning the R5 land to C1 whether or not the rezoning to C2 took place. ACTION TABLING APPLICATION NO. 8 (E and H Properties) Motion by Commissioner Malecki seconded by Commissioner Ainas to table Application No. 89006, continue the public hearing, and refer the application to the Northeast Neighborhood Advisory Group for review and comment, with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to evaluate rezoning of the R5 land to C1. Voting in favor: Chairman Nelson, Commissioners Malecki, Bernards and Sander. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Following the vote, one of the neighbors asked whether the advisory group would be told that it is a gas station that is proposed. The Secretary stated that the advisory group would be aware of the gas station proposal, but that the rezoning really has to be decided on the merits of the basic use of the land. He explained that a gas station is already allowed in the C2 zoning district which covers most of the land for the proposed service station site. The rezoning of a small portion of the property to C2 is one of the questions that needs to be addressed. APPLICATION NO. 89007 (Maranatha Place) The Secretary then introduced the next item of business, a request for variance approval to place an identification sign for Maranatha Place apartments on a retaining wall on the Maranatha Care Center property to the east. The Secretary reviewed the contents of the staff report (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 89007 attached). The Secretary added that the nursing home is allowed a 36 sq. ft. sign already. Chairman Nelson then asked the applicant whether he had anything to add. Mr. David Viland, the administrator of the Maranatha Care Center, showed the Planning Commission a site plan of the entire care center and apartment complex and the location of the proposed sign and the location of the driveway serving both aspects of the development. He explained that construction of the Maranatha Place apartments required soil corrections and 6,000 yards of fill to be disposed of. He explained that the fill was used to create a bermed area in front of the care center and that the retaining wall would help to buttress that berm. Commissioner Malecki asked whether the retaining wall would be brick. Mr. Viland responded in the affirmative. Commissioner Bernards asked whether the sign variance would set a precedent for other apartment complexes in the City. The Secretary stated that he did not think so because of the unique circumstance of the care center and the apartment complex being attached and being one continuous use. The Secretary added that the Commission could look at an ordinance amendment on multiple - family signery. He stated that the limit for this particular building is rather stringent, limiting it to only a 10 sq. ft. sign on the wall of the building. In response to another comment from Commissioner Bernards, the Secretary agreed that the sign was aesthetically attractive and should not be any detriment to surrounding properties. PUBLIC HEARING (Application No. 89007) Chairman Nelson then opened the meeting for a public hearing and asked whether anyone present wished to speak regarding the application. Hearing no one, he called for a motion to close the public hearing. 2 -16 -89 -5- Section 35 -208 REZONING EVALUATION POLICY AND REVIEW GUIDELINES. 1. Purpose The City Council finds that effective maintenance of the com- prehensive planning and land use classifications is enhanced through uniform and equitable evaulation of periodic proposed changes to this Zoning Ordinance; and for this purpose, by the adoption of Resolution No. 77 -167, the City Council has established a rezoning evaluation policy and review guidelines. 2. Policy It is the policy of the City that: a) zoning classifications must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and b) rezoning proposals shall not constitute "spot zoning," defined as a zoning decision which discriminates in favor of a particular landowner, and does not relate to the Comprehensive Plan or to accepted planning principles. 3. Procedure Each rezoning proposal will be considered on its merits, measured against the above policy and against these guidlines which may be weighed collectively or individually as deemed by the City. 4. Guidelines (a) Is there a clear and public need or benefit? (b) Is the proposed zoning consistent with and compatible with surrounding land use classifications? (c) Can all permitted uses in the proposed zoning district be comtemplated for development of the subject property? (d) Have there been substantial physical or zoning classification changes in the area since the subject property was zoned? (e) In the case of City- initiated rezoning proposals, is there a broad public purpose evident? (f) Will the subject property bear fully the ordinance development restrictions for the proposed zoning districts? (g) Is the subject property generally unsuited for uses permitted in the present zoning district, with respect to size, con- figuration, topography or location? (h) Will the rezoning result in the expansion of a zoning district, warranted by: 1) Comprehensive Planning; 2) the lack of developable land in the proposed zoning district; or 3) the best interests of the community? (i) Does the proposal demonstrate merit beyond the interests of an owner or owners of an individual parcel? Q L - _ _ I COL'FAX �x D Lnn 'C m _ BRYAN - - -- ;u rn X BR ANT n - �.. ALDRICH m _ - - D GAMDEN QR , - - AVE:. N. -- --.. -- �:- -, z�°„ CA MDEN ' - -'' 5 TH ST. N. z Z R E ' - - . �C ? WES RIVER _ • _ 400240 ** — E OR LLOw L.A. = �•� - - _\~ ` ISLAND ko b DUR A M a ° , z (CITY OF BROOKLYN PA F; . z Z 01 - -J 01 N D D m < m ��- m-- - rn < r m !'� A m --- z �.. l., _ z z 35 -316 2. Special Requirements a. See Section 35 -410 of these ordinances. Special 35 -320. C1 SERVICE /OFFICE DISTRICT. 1. Permitted Uses The following service /office uses are permitted in the Cl district, provided that the height of each establishment or building shall not exceed three stories, or in the event that a basement is proposed, x three stories plus basement: a. Nursing care homes, (at not more than 50 beds per acre), maternity care homes, child care homes, boarding care homes, provided, however, that such institutions shall, where required by state law, or regulations of the licensing authority, be licensed by the appropriate state or municipal authority. b. Finance, insurance, real estate and investment office. C. Medical, dental, osteopathic, chiropractic and optometric offices. d. Legal office, engineering and architectural offices, educational and scientific research offices (excluding laboratory facilities), accounting, auditing and bookkeeping offices, urban planning agency offices. e. Religious uses, welfare and charitable uses, libraries and art galleries. f. Beauty and barber services. g. Funeral and crematory services. h. Photographic services. i. Apparel repair, alteration and cleaning pickup stations, shoe repair. j. Advertising offices, provided that the fabrication of signs shall not be a permitted use. k. Consumer and mercantile credit reporting services office, adjustment and collection service offices. 1. Duplicating, mailing and stenographic service offices. M. Employment agency offices. n. Business and management consultant offices. o. Detective and protective agency offices. 35 -320 p. Contractor's offices. q. Governmental offices. r. Business association, professional membership organizations, labor unions, civic, social and fraternal association offices. s. Accessory uses incidental to the foregoing principal uses when located on the same property with the use to which it is accessory. Such accessory uses to include but not be restricted to the following: 1. Offstreet parking and offstreet loading. 2. Signs as permitted in the Brooklyn Center Sign Ordinance. 3. The compounding, dispensing or sale (at retail) of drugs, prescription items, patent or proprietary medicines, sick room supplies, prosthetic devices or items relating to any of the foregoing when conducted in the building occupied primarily by medical, dental, osteopathic, chiropractic or optometric offices. 4. Retail food shops, gift shops, book and stationery shops, tobacco shops, accessory eating establishments, sale and service of office supply equipment, newsstands and similar accessory retail shops within multistory office buildings over 40,000 sq. ft. in gross floor area, provided: that there is no associated signery visible from the exterior of the building; there is no carry -out or delivery of food from the lot; and the total floor area of all such shops within a building shall not exceed 10% of the total gross floor area of the building. t. Other uses similar in nature to the aforementioned uses as determined by the City Council. U. Financial institutions including, but not limited to, full - service banks and savings and loan associations. v. Drop -in child care centers licensed by the Minnesota Department of Public Welfare u rsuant to a valid P license application, provided that a copy of said license and application shall be submitted annually to the City. 2. Special Requirements a. See Section 35 -411 of these ordinances. 35 -320 3. Special Uses a. Accessory off -site parking not located on the same property with the principal use, subject to the provisions of Section 35 -701. b. Group day care facilities provided they are not located on the same property as or adjacent to a use which is not permitted to abut R1, R2, R3 zoned land and provided that such developments, in each specific case, are demonstrated to be: 1. Compatible with existing adjacent land uses as well as with those uses permitted in the Cl district generally. 2. Complementary to existing adjacent land uses as well as to those uses permitted in the Cl district generally. 3. Of comparable intensity to permitted C1 district land uses with respect to activity levels. 4. Planned and designed to assure that generated traffic will be within the capacity of available public facilities and will not have an adverse impact upon those facilities, the immediate neighborhood, or the community. 5. Traffic generated by other uses on the site will not pose a danger to children served by the day care use. and further provided that the special requirements set forth in Section 35 -411 are adhered to. C. Instructional uses for art, music, photography, decorating, dancing _� and the like and studios for like activity. Section 35 -321 C1A SERVICE /OFFICE DISTRICT. 1. Permitted Uses (No height limitation) a. All of the permitted uses set forth in Section 35 -320 shall be permitted in a building or establishment in the C1A district. 2. Special Requirements a. See Section 35 -411 of these ordinances. 3. Special Uses a. Accessory off -site parking not located on the same property with the principal use, subject to the provisions of Section 35 -701. b. All of the special uses set forth in - Section 35 -320 shall be allowed by special use permit in the C1A district. Special 35 -322. C2 COMMERCE DISTRICT. 1. Permitted Uses a. The retail sale of food. b. Eating establishments, provided they do not offer live entertainment and further provided that the category does not permit drive -in eating places and convenience -food restaurants. C. The following uses: 1. The retail sale of heating and plumbing equipment, paint, glass, and wallpaper, electrical supplies, and building supplies. 2. The retail sale of tires, batteries and automobile accessories and marine craft accessories. 3. The retail sales of apparel and related accessories. 4. The retail sale of furniture, home furnishings and related equipment. 5. The retail sale of miscellaneous items such as the following: Drugs and proprietary items Liquors Antiques and secondhand merchandise Books and stationery Garden supplies Jewelry Flowers and floral accessories Cigars and cigarettes Newspapers and magazines Cameras and photographic supplies Gifts, novelties and souvenirs Pets Optical goods Sporting goods and bicycles d. Service /office uses described in Subsection (b) through (u) of Section 35 -320. e. The following repair /service uses: 1. Electrical repair service shops. t 2. Household appliances, electrical supplies, heating and plumbing equipment. 3. Radio and television repair service shops. 4. Watch, clock and jewelry repair service shops. 35 -322 5. Reupholstery and furniture repair shops. 6. Laundering, dry cleaning and dyeing. 7. Equipment rental and leasing services. f. The following medical and health uses: 1. Hospitals, not including animal hospitals. 2. Medical laboratories. 3. Dental laboratories. g. The following contract /construction uses: 1. Building construction contractors' offices. 2. Plumbing, heating and air conditioning contractors' offices. 3. Painting, paper hanging and decorating contractors' offices. 4. Masonry, stone work, tile setting and plastering contractors' offices. 5. Carpentering and wood flooring contractors' offices. 6. Roofing and sheet metal contractors' offices. 7. Concrete contractors' offices. 8. Water well drilling contractors' offices. h. Educational uses. i. Accessory uses, incidental to the foregoing principal uses when located on the same property with the use to which it is accessory. Such accessory uses to include but not be restricted to the following: 1. Offstreet parking and offstreet loading. 2. Signs as permitted in the Brooklyn Center Sign Ordinance. 3. Outside display and sale of merchandise provided that an administrative permit is first obtained pursuant to Section 35- 800 of these ordinances. j. Other uses similar in nature to the aforementioned uses, as determined by the City Council. 35 -322 k. Drop -in child care centers licensed by the Minnesota Department of Public Welfare pursuant to a valid license application, provided that a copy of said license and application shall be submitted annually to the City. 2. Special Reauirements a. See Section 35 -412 of these ordinances. 3. Special Uses a. Gasoline service stations (see Section 35 -414), motor vehicle repair and auto washes provided they do not abut an R1, R2, or R3 district, including abutment at a street line; trailer rental in conjunction with these uses, provided that there is adequate trailer parking space. b. The sale or vending at gasoline service stations of items other than fuels, lubricants or automotive parts and accessories (and other than the vending of soft drinks, candy, cigarettes and other incidental items for the convenience of customers within the principal building) provided adequate parking is available consistent with the Section 35 -704, 2 (b) and 2 (c). c. Drive -in eating establishments and convenience -food restaurants provided they do not abut an R1, R2, or R3 district including abutment at a street line. (However, convenience food restaurants without drive -up facilities and located within the principal structure of a shopping center of over 250,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area shall be considered a permitted use.) d. Eating establishments offering live entertainment; recreation and amusement places such as motion picture theaters and legitimate theater; sports arenas, bowling alleys, skating rinks, and gymnasiums, all provided they do not abut an R1, R2, or R3 district, including abutment at a street line. e. The sale of motor vehicles at retail. f. The out -of -door display and sale of marine craft at retail. g. Transient lodging. h. Animal hospitals. i. Public transportation terminals (excluding truck terminals). j. Clubrooms and lodges. k. Accessory off -site parking not located on the same property with the principal use, subject to the provisions of Section 35 -701. 35 -322 1. Sauna establishments and massage establishments, provided they do not 'abut any residential (R1 through R7) district, including abutment at a street line. M. School bus garage facilities provided all storage, including vehicles, and minor servicing and minor repair shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed building and further provided it does not abut any residential (Rl through R7) districts, including abutment at a street line. n. Amusement centers provided the property on which the amusement center is to be located is not within 150 feet of any residentially zoned (Rl through R7) property. o. Automobile and truck rental and leasing. p. Tennis clubs, racket and swim clubs and other athletic clubs, health spas and suntan studios. q. Group day care facilities provided they are not located on the same property as or adjacent to any use which is not permitted to abut R1, R2, or R3 zoned property and provided they are not located in a retail shopping center; and further provided that such developments, in each specific case, are demonstrated to be: 1. Compatible with existing adjacent land uses as well as with those uses permitted in the C2 district generally. 2. Complementary to existing adjacent land uses as well as with those uses permitted in the C2 district generally. 3. Of comparable intensity to permitted C2 district land uses with respect to activity levels. 4. Planned and designed to assure that generated traffic will be within the capacity of available public facilities and will not have an adverse impact upon those facilities, the immediate neighborhood, or the community. 5. Traffic generated by other uses on the site will not pose a danger to children served by the day care use. Furthermore, group day care facilities shall be subject to the special requirements set forth in Section 35 -412. TABLE 14 Land Use Plan Revisions Location Number Recommended Land Use la. Mid- Density Residential or Public Land lb. Mid- Density Residential 2. Single - Family Residential 3. Commercial Retail 4. Commercial Retail 5. Mid- Residential 6a. Light Industrial, Service /Office and Commercial 6b. Light Industrial 6c. Mid- Density Residential 7a. Single - Family Residential 7b. Public Open Space 8. Multiple - Family Residential 9. Commercial /Retail 10. Commercial /Retail 11. Mixed Use Development (Including High - Density, High -Rise Residential, Service /Office and General Commerce) 12. Mid - Density Residential /High Density Residential 13. Mid- Density Residential 14. Single- or Two - Family Residential 15. Public Open Space 16. Public Open Space 17. Mid- Density Residential 18. Light Industrial 19. Commercial 20. Low- Density Residential 21. Service /Office 22. Low - Density Residential 23. Service /Office /Mid - Density Residential 24. Service /Office 25. Service /Office /Mid - Density Residential 26. Service /Office /Mid - Density Residential 27. Service /Office /Mid- Density Residential 28. Service %Office /Mid - Density Residential 29. Commercial Retail 30 Mid- Density Residential /Service /Office 31. Service /Office /Mid - Density Residential 32. Mid - Density Residential /Service /Office 33. Mid- Density Residential /Service /Office 34. Mid- Density Residential 35. Commercial Retail 36. Mid- Density Residential /Service /Office 37. Mid- Density Residential 38. Single- Family Residential 39. Service /Office 40. Commercial Retail 41. Service /Office 42. Mid- Density Residential 98 II i `' -' " ,f �•. / � ' �� __. . I I J I " i -1•i.�� j i r NA i 1C1 1 i�� j ..-f' [ `l��I' + `l(E `�[ 1�� r _ U J a.� if I ][ 11 y (u 1[ ;;.1 -; J[ I'�' r - ' I if !'1 � , ,� fi'1 .,• ;;7 _ (:. [�... IM! s lid I � mn li-r% �:�71:1[1�1 � �{ iy � –. [ �Il.. �l l[.L}.i � {_1 I�C r( IF- •A _1d JL .! a 't :,'�� (�. �� \ \• , . E_.. � JC if .,;;.:_ dACI E� ll I ICS 1L - 11 rT I I I it r . <, , +. n 11I + I I�,� l}� lip <'i 1'J,il' l •►, r I V \ ?� ! k. ,I //0 J �\x. (�, �� � �,' �. � /,� � , , a.. .;. '. ,•. �;'� !�ll "( "III l,° ..r/ �,^ � %I� ,{- .'� . � ``:: � �_. [ + n ... r I �. .,� r 'III 1111 � ��.� � ::'�� ; ' 1. '" °•� •���'� I f " �' f _ � ._� 5.., 'I ' I ; ' 'i!i.l I '_�I: ;'a' M. !L !I� I: !•�i Y ,.,... 1=..a i MMIT P IPl [ 12 ! M F ill - — _ .... ��, �,.,5 ��Y 7 i I � 1� .rte .�.�...� Ono ly'...� Zhne, �' . L� • ` +'' 4 r I' : ei CY) - El l II - - %f Q LL ' I '' :.L. I ' � • �?��' 1111 � J � 1 �� /�'"'�� � a January 26, 1989 City of Brooklyn Center Planning Department Attn: Mr. Gary Shallcross RE: E & H Properties C 2 Land Development 66th Ave. No. & Highway 252 Gentlemen: Guidlines for Rezoning (a) Clear & public need present zoning line between C2 and R5 is irregular. Straightening out the C2 zone line will make development of the site more efficient and will align access with new median opening. (b) The proposed straightening out of the C2 zone is entirely compatable with surrounding land use. (c) Yes; proposed use is a service station which is permitted in C2 zone. (d) There have been no physical or zoning classification changes since the subject property was zoned. (e) Not applicable (f) The subject property will comply fully with development restrictions for the C2 zoning district. (g) The subject property is suited for uses permitted in the present zoning district; however, straightening out the zoning line will align the C2 property with the proposed access road and new median opening on 66th Ave. North. - continued - City of Brooklyn Center Letter of 1 -26 -89 Page 2 (h) The re- zoning will not result in the expansion of the zoning district. We are merely attempting to straighten out the present zoning line. (i) Straightening out the zone line as proposed will promote better traffic flow by allowing direct access to new median opening. Respectfully submitted, E & H Properties Howard J. Atkins • • •'• ' ` ` ` "' • f " " "`•' ` t 1 PRE LIMINARY PLAT OF YIMN[30 f1 , � 1 1. •• � • S ! • •' ----- �1 ` ' E AND H PROPERTIES ADDITION S 1' AYENUE I • n• 'wwr t 1 1 prtYUlo Jtwttt ' 1 �! -••"- =_ .... ri w OWNER/SUBDIVIDERS- ~'`' " .rra "r •a E AND H PROPERTIES ADDRESS West River Road 8 66th Ave. N. / w'" `.' �\ • ' / TCA • /140USr . 1 ; •� / •. `� 1 � ; � x i �� '•. i i. ':. ' ( , t ►" n { 1. 1 ItYL itlTYl ..... tD .♦ 1 ' T� _ r . i1 • t 1 :'�Y \ ` EWL T2 Jn i . ; :l. aw'i' r � � » 1 , � 1 -.:� '. �`..wrl'.•'•r"o y sr..: _ � w ..`•'.. fl ZDN D C -. ) �� s ' ' ,� 31 - d ! em s "i.,. .'.::':.'W.r.. �. « ' i'.. :..• •'••`. •. !A to ht 1 ✓. •r 1w .. f, t M /. nr• 1.'11.r h.w nw Ir«r to arm I V• .. 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V MN.Mt hR R.rV M • • 1 w . a•rr,•.•.•, •r..rn, M i - - --------- LAND'St SE TBAC K LI NE j� / KMDM SETBACK LINE 1 f 1 r = / N / D 3 DRSVE-UP s -- Par- aIR/VAC. 1 S a I ' � 1 0 E f I� I 50' X 50' � CONVENIENCE STORE 3 / I — DUTAPSTER AND SCREEN � I TANKS I MUTUAL" ACCESS I l 3 NOTES OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING TO CONSIDER PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 89006 MARCH 14, 1989 BROOKLYN CENTER HIGH SCHOOL No one from the Northeast Neighborhood Advisory Group attended the meeting. Director of Planning and Inspection Ronald Warren introduced himself at approximately 7:40 p.m. and also introduced Howard Atkins, the applicant, Hal Pierce, the architect, and Planner Gary Shallcross. He briefly explained the function of the Neighborhood Advisory Groups was to review rezonings and Comprehensive Plan amendments. He stated that rezonings are evaluated based on a set of guidelines set out in the Zoning Ordinance and were not necessarily a vote of the neighborhood. Mr. Warren reviewed with those present (approximately 15 to 20 neighbors of the subject property at 66th and West River Road) a map of the neighborhood showing streets and parcels in the area. He pointed out the area that is proposed for rezoning by Mr. Atkins. He next showed the neighbors a reduced site plan of the proposed gas station site that had been supplied by Fina. He also pointed out the parcel to the east of the proposed gas station site and stated that it would serve as some sort of buffer between the C2 parcel on the west and the residential homes on the east side of Willow Lane. Mr. Warren explained that one of the concerns with the proposed use was traffic movements to and from the gas station parcel. He stressed that there would be no access onto Willow Lane and that one of the purposes of the rezoning is to allow for a freer access onto 66th at the median opening. There followed a lengthy discussion amongst the neighbors, the applicant and Mr. Warren regarding the proposed rezoning. Neighbors expressed concerns regarding traffic, noise and garbage generated by gas stations. Some stated that there is already disturbance from the Superamerica station on the other side of Highway 252. Planning Commissioner Ella Sander, who was also present, explained that the existing parcel is already zoned C2 and that a gas station is permitted in that zoning district. There was some discussion of the buffer parcel to the east of the proposed gas station. Mr. Hal Pierce, an architect retained by Mr. Atkins, showed a building elevation for an office building that he said could be built on the buffer parcel. Mr. Warren explained that the property is presently zoned R5 and that multi- family dwellings at a density of up to 16 units per acre was permitted in the R5 zone. He noted that, while office developments are also allowed by special use permit in the R5 zone, there was no way to prevent an apartment development without rezoning the property to C1. He stated that the Planning Commission had referred the question of rezoning this parcel also to C1 to serve as a buffer between the single- family homes and the service station use. Complaints were expressed regarding crime in the neighborhood and traffic problems associated with West River Road. One of the neighbors asked whether the outside speakers at the Superamerica station could be controlled. He stated that they could be heard across Highway 252 in the residential neighborhood along Willow Lane. It was suggested by some of the neighbors that the proposed gas station provide effective screening of the site from the residential neighborhood to the east. Mr. Warren stated that the City could require screening as an appropriate element in a site and building plan approval. 3 -14 -89 -1- There were different opinions expressed as to what the neighborhood's position should be on the rezoning. One gentleman felt that it was best to deny the rezoning and make it as difficult as possible for the gas station to locate at 66th and Highway 252. Another gentleman stated that it was likely to be built anyway and that it might be more beneficial to the neighborhood to exact certain conditions on screening and other operational elements of the plan. Mr. Warren noted that the car wash would have to be part of the principal building and could not be a separate building on the site. There followed a discussion of problems in the neighborhood including truck traffic from the highway construction project and problems with the apartment buildings. The meeting ended at about 8:50 p.m. to to 3-14-89 -2- MEMORANDUM TO: NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY GROUP Douglas Peter 566 -8558 Douglas Baker 561 -5814 Curtis Danielson 561 -4247 Steve Boone 560 -8601 Ray Haroldson 561 -2092 Ella Sander 566 -0460 FROM: Ronald A. Warren, Director of Planning and Inspection CL DATE: March 16, 1989 SUBJECT: Review of Planning Commission Application No. 89006 This memo is to advise you that we have scheduled another meeting of the Northeast Neighborhod Advisory Group for Tuesday, March 21, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers (note: the meeting will not be at the high school as we had previously planned because the high school will be closed for spring break) . No members of the advisory group attended the March 14th meeting at the high school and so we were unable to conduct any business. Many people from the neighborhood near the proposed gas station site did come, despite the weather, and we did hold a discussion of the proposed rezoning. Notes of that discussion are attached for your review. We are not transmitting again all of the materials you received earlier regarding the rezoning request. If you no longer have those materials, you can pick them up at the Planning and Inspection Department between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays or we can deliver another packet to you. If you have any questions regarding the rezoning proposal or if you find you cannot attend the meeting, please contact either myself or Planner Gary Shallcross at 561 -5440. Your participation is greatly appreciated. • � 1 4 � r � ` � �� �D J 6518 Willow Lane Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 March 15, 1988 Mr. Ronald A. Warren Planning Commission Secretary City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 Dear Mr. Warren: We had planned to attend your hearing the evening of March 14th concerning the proposed rezoning of property at 6550 West River Road, but were unable to attend due to the winter storm. Please advise us if the meeting has been rescheduled so that we can participate. We wish to go on record as objecting to the proposed rezoning of that land, based on our position that a FINA station there would reduce the value of our river - front home. We realize that a Phillips station was once located at the current site of Atkins Engineering, Inc.; and we would not object if the Atkins building again functioned as a similar service station. However, that is very different from the type of establishment now being proposed. We are already subject to the noise coming from the speaker system at Super America on the other side of Highway 252, plus some of their trash that blows in our direction. The problem will be compounded with a 24 hour station that even offers more services -- as proposed by FINA. There would be much additional noise, air, and light pollution. We have noticed that vehicles leaving the Amoco car wash at 65th Avenue and Humboldt track a lot of water that freezes on the highway. This problem will be compounded on West River Road, where there is a fairly steep slope that must be climbed at the intersection with Highway 252. A few years ago when I had dealings with the Brooklyn Park Planning Commission, Minnesota Law stated that rezoning must be based on either an error in previous zoning or a change in conditions that justify rezoning. It is our position that neither situation currently exists. We would be prepared to financially support any neighborhood group that might be formed to take this matter to court -- should that become necessary. Thank you for considering our position. Cordially, % . r , , _ <, {fir � �' ":. ✓'L �.�-- Phillip Dahlen Margaret Dahlen MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY GROUP OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA MARCH 21, 1989 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Northeast Neighborhood Advisory Group meeting was called to order by Director of Planning and Inspection Ronald Warren at approximately 7:43 p.m. ROLL CALL Steve Boone and Planning Commissioner Ella Sander. Committeemember Ray Haroldson arrived later at approximately 8:00 p.m. BACKGROUND DISCUSSION ON REZONING PROPOSAL Mr. Warren briefly gave the members present a background on the proposed rezoning. He noted that there had been a neighborhood meeting on March 14 which had not been attended by any of the neighborhood advisory group members due to a snowstorm that made travel inadviseable. He showed the committeemembers an area map of the proposed rezoning and a plat survey showing in greater detail the area to be rezoned. He stated that the Planning Commission had asked the neighborhood group to address the additional question of what to do with the R5 property to the east of the C2 zoning district. He stated that the easterly parcel would serve as a buffer to the C2 property. He stated that the Planning Commission had considered the possibility of rezoning that parcel to C1 to lock in an office development as a buffer to the C2 use to the west. Mr. Boone asked whether there was a site plan for an office development. Mr. Howard Atkins and his architect Hal Pierce submitted to the advisory group a rendering of a 12,000 sq. ft. office building to be built on the easterly parcel. He stated that there would be no access onto Willow Lane. Mr. Pierce noted that there would be parking located under the building. Mr. Boone asked what the height of the office building would be relative to the service station. Mr. Pierce stated that the service station would probably be about 14 ft. high. He noted that the office building could not exceed 35 ft. because it is located in the Critical Area zone of the Mississippi River. He stated that, although the office building is located on lower ground, the height of the office building would be adequate to buffer the service station. He stated that a C1 use would probably be abetter neighbor than an R5 use. Mr. Boone asked what the likelihood was of the office building being built. Mr. Atkins explained that they wanted the building at least 50% leased before they constructed it. He stated that there would be approximately 2,000 sq. ft. leased by Atkins Mechanical and 2,000 sq. ft. by the architect, but that this would only be about 1/3 of the 12,000 sq. ft. office building. Mr. Boone noted that the neighbors wanted an office development to serve as a buffer, but questioned how realistic it is that the office building would be built. Mrs. Sander asked about the possibility of rezoning the land in question to C2 after the office development was constructed. Mr. Warren pointed out that if the service station is built within the existing property, they probably would not be interested in more land later on. - - 3 21 89 -1- Mr. Boone stated that Atkins Mechanical has been a good neighbor and that he trusted Mr. Atkins to have honorable intentions. He stated that the overall proposal with the office building as a buffer would seem to make sense. Mrs. Sander asked whether the service station would be able to access onto 66th without the rezoning. Mr. Warren stated that it would be a little more difficult. He showed the members a drawing of the median opening in 66th. He noted that some of the old right -of -way, north of the Atkins Mechanical property, has been vacated. Mr. Boone expressed some concern regarding water from the car wash getting out on 66th and freezing in the wintertime. He also expressed a concern for pedestrian traffic from the bus stop. Mr. Warren showed a preliminary site plan of the service station layout. He noted that there would be no access to Willow Lane, but added that the staff had been asked to consider closing off 65th Avenue North to the south so that people would not be able to exit the service station and go around the block to Willow Lane. Mr. Boone expressed some concern with the traffic from the service station and the office building using a single curb cut onto 66th. Mr. Warren noted the connection of the two sites at the south end on the preliminary plan. He stated that the City would have a problem if traffic began going around the block onto Willow Lane and suggested that 65th might be closed to prevent such traffic movement. He stated that the City would have to look at providing access to emergency vehicles in such an event. Mrs. Sander expressed concern about cars making a 180 degree turn from going northbound on Highway 252 to southbound on the frontage road. She expressed concern regarding the possibility of rear end accidents. Mr. Boone noted that there is already traffic exiting the highway at 66th and that there would be additional traffic brought on by the service station. He stated that he thought the C2 zoning was appropriate, but that the site must be properly designed. He stated that the City would have to look closely at how traffic would flow through the site. Mr. Warren noted that the C2 zoning allows a variety of commercial uses, some of which generate a lot of traffic. He stated that office development has peak traffic flow in the morning and early evening, but not on weekends. Mr. Boone noted that the station would cater to evening traffic. Mr. Warren pointed out that the property in question was bound to generate more traffic when it was fully developed. He pointed out that it was only 1/4 developed at present. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENT Mr . Boone then opened the meeting up to comments from the neighborhood. A number of concerns were expressed by people in the neighborhood. Traffic on 66th, on West River Road, and even possibly on Willow Lane was a concern. Someone mentioned noise from the SA station across the highway and the expectation that there would be more noise from a Fina station on the east side of the highway. Concern was expressed regarding a school bus stop in the area and how that would relate to other traffic already using West River Road and perhaps generated by the gas station. The feeling was expressed that another gas station would not serve the local neighborhood and that another convenience store was not needed. One neighbor expressed concern regarding a 24 hour a day operation with a car wash, semi trucks, speakers at the gas pumps, traffic, etc. Mr. Boone stated that he understood the concerns of the property owners, but noted that the owner of the subject property has rights as well. He noted that a gas station is already allowed under the existing zoning. Mrs. Sander asked what the purpose of the meeting was. Mr. Warren stated that the Purpose was for the neighborhood group to advise the Planning Commission on the rezoning proposal. He pointed out that the easterly parcel should also be 3 -21 -89 -2- y considered for a rezoning, possibly to C1, to assure office development rather than multiple- family. Mr. Warren stated that the City would review the site plan and take the concerns of the neighbors into account, but that the City could not ultimately deny the use of the property. Mr. Warren also stated that the City staff have not encouraged the property owner to develop the property for a gas station. He said that he was actually somewhat opposed to that use, although it is allowed as a special use in the existing zoning. Mr. Boone asked what ability the City had to restrict the hours of operation and prohibit diesel pumps and other matters. Mr. Warren stated that the gas station would be subject to the standards for special use permits contained in the Zoning Ordinance. He noted that these standards have to do with traffic impact, the impact on other public facilities and on the neighborhood. He stated that he really did not know at this point whether the proposal would be considered to meet those standards. He stated that just because there was going to be more traffic on 66th is not necessarily a reason to deny a development proposal. He stated that development would obviously bring more traffic. Mr. Boone expressed concern regarding the flow of traffic through the site and how that might impact the neighborhood. One neighbor present asked why all of the property could not be zoned C1 for a service /office development. Mr. Warren responded that the City could initiate such a rezoning. He explained that it would have to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. ,. He noted that the Plan presently calls for the whole area to be zoned C2. He stated that an amendment of the Comprehensive Plan might be in order for a C1 zoning. He also stated that such a rezoning would have to be evaluated in light of the rezoning evaluation guidelines in the Zoning Ordinance. The neighbor pointed out that office development would only bring car traffic rather than trucks and that there would be less noise, especially during the evening hours. She asked about the possibility of a stoplight at the median opening. Mr. Warren stated that there was no plan for a stoplight at the median opening. He stated that traffic would probably be handled by putting a stop sign at the driveways entering 66th to control access onto 66th. One neighbor expressed a concern regarding the 24 hour operation and the possibility of U turns down on Willow Lane. Mr. Boone pointed out that a gas station is already allowed in the C2 zone. He pointed out that the C1 zoning on the easterly portion would buffer the C2 development and that the rezoning of a sliver of land would allow more rational use of the property. One neighbor stated that the City should look at the effect of the gas station on the neighborhood. He pointed out that there would be problems and asked how the City would deal with them. Mr. Boone responded that the City is using either a C1 or R5 zoning district to serve as a buffer between the neighborhood and the gas station. Mr. Atkins stated that the purpose of the rezoning is not to make a larger gas station, but to allow for better access onto 66th and better traffic flow on the site. Mr. Pierce, the architect for the conceptual office building, stated that the site is larger than Fina usually has. He stated that the purpose of the rezoning is to try to make two parcels that are more workable than with a jogged zoning line. Mr. Warren explained that the rezoning to C1 is partially because the City does not normally allow commercial and residential developments to share access. He explained that, if the R5 property were developed for apartments, it would be sharing access with a commercial use which is not permitted under the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Warren listed some options for the neighborhood advisory group. He stated that, regarding the rezoning of the sliver of land, the group could recommend in 3 -21 -89 -3- favor of or against or express no opinion. He also noted that the group could recommend a rezoning of the buffer parcel from R5 to C1. He also stated that the group could recommend doing nothing. He added another option might be that the group could recommend that the City initiate a rezoning of the entire property to C1. Mr. Haroldson stated that he had managed a service station at one time and that trucks don't usually go off the beaten path to get fuel. He stated that if there were diesel pumps, it would probably be for cars. People from the neighborhood pointed out that trucks presently use the Superamerica station on the other side of Highway 252. Mr. Haroldson noted the traffic problems already on 66th and stated that he did not think people will go out of their way to stop at the gas station. He stated that he felt the station would probably be used more by the neighborhood than by through traffic. People from the neighborhood disagreed. Mr. Haroldson stated that he could not see the economic logic of putting a gas station on the southeast corner of Highway 252 and 66th, but added that the owner has rights to develop the property. He also told the neighbors that the City Council tends to listen to neighbors and encouraged them to come out to the public hearing. Mr. Boone stated that he felt the R5 property should be rezoned to C1 and that he was not excited about a service station. He stated that the City Council should deal with the concern of traffic impact and how to manage the traffic flow in reviewing the development plan. Mr. Pierce stated that Fina has an option on the land at present. One neighbor accused the City of being dishonest about the proposal. Mr. Warren responded he did not believe the City was being dishonest about the proposal. He pointed out that various options are being discussed. He added that the City could choose to rezone the property to C1 rather than C2. He pointed out that staff have in no way encouraged the use of the property for a gas station, in fact, they have been more discouraging. He also pointed out that no development plans have even been submitted nor formal approval of the gas station has been sought. He added that staff have set up meetings to get neighborhood comment on the proposed rezoning and to seek input and comment and he believed the entire matter has been open and above board. ADVISORY GROUP RECOMMENDATION Mrs. Sander stated that she would recommend that all of the property between Willow Lane and Highway 252 be rezoned to C1. Mr. Boone stated that he concurred with that recommendation. He stated that an office use would be the best for the property considering traffic ingress and egress and the impact on the neighborhood. He stated that he was concerned regarding the traffic flow through the site and the impact on the neighborhood. He also recommended rezoning land all the way down to 65th, including the motel. Mr. Atkins stated that, as an owner he had an interest in retaining the current C2 zoning. Mr. Haroldson stated that he agreed with the recommendation to rezone all the land to C1. He stated that he did not want to see more apartment buildings nor a gas station. Mr. Warren concluded that the neighborhood group recommends a denial of the rezoning and an alternate rezoning proposal from the City to rezone the entire block to C1. He noted that the motel and the existing apartment building would become nonconforming if such a rezoning were eventually approved. The neighborhood group agreed with this conclusion. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:43 P.m. Chairman 3 -21 -89 -4- y e BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY 66TH AVENUE NORTH AT TRUNK HIGHWAY 252 APRIL 11, 1989 SEH FILE NO. i I hereby certify that this report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Registered Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. C DATE: 4111197 REG. NO: 9089 _ A. INTRODUCTION The proposed development area is located in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. The site, located in the southeast quadrant of the intersection of 66th Avenue North with Trunk Highway 252, is bounded to the west by a frontage road, to the east by Willow Lane, and to the south by 65th Avenue. The site location and surrounding roadway network are shown on Drawing No. 1. The most current traffic volumes indicate that the northbound volume on Highway 252 near the site is approximately 23,300 vehicles per day, the southbound volume on Highway 252 is approximately 22,200 vehicles per day, the two -way volumes on 66th Avenue west of Highway 252 is approximately 7,600 vehicles per day, the two -way volume on 66th Avenue east of Highway 252 is approximately 3,000 vehicles per day, and the two -way volume on nearby West r River Road is approximately 1,000 vehicles per day. Directional distributions of traffic near the site will vary depending on the type of land -use on the site. Drawing No. 2 shows an area map with current average daily traffic (ADT) on area roadways. B. CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS As shown on Drawing No. 2, the site has been broken down into three separate parcels. Parcel 1, which is approximately one acre in size, currently contains a contracting business that is expected to be phased out if redevelopment of the parcel is approved. Access to this parcel is via _66th Avenue to the north and the frontage road to the west. Parcel 2, which is also approximately one acre in size, is currently undeveloped. Access to this parcel will be via 66th Avenue. - 1 - Parcel 3, which is nearly three acres in size, currently contains an older motel on the west side of the parcel and an apartment on the east side of the parcel. However, should redevelopment of the parcel occur, it is expected that both of these inplace developments would be removed. Access to this parcel is via Willow Lane, 65th Avenue, and the frontage road, but may be limited to Willow Lane and /or the frontage road in the future. Development to the east and south of these three parcels consists solely of inplace single - family residential units and apartments. C. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS Five distinct scenarios have been proposed for the three - parcel site. Scenario 1 includes a Fina Oil Station on parcel 1 and a 12,000 square foot general office building on parcel 2. The Fina station is expected to consist of an approximately 2,500 square foot convenience store with a six pump gas island and possibly a car wash. The office building would be expected to consist of a mixture of tenants common to a general office. Scenario 2 consists of a 35,000 square foot office building, which would be built on parcels 1 and 2. The tenant mix would be expected to be similar to that of scenario 1 for a general office building. Scenario 3 consists of a three story - 16 unit apartment building, which would be built on parcel 2. + Scenario 4 consists of a fast food restaurant, which would be built on parcel 1. Based on average sizes of fast food - 2 - restaurants, as surveyed in the ITE Trip Generation Manual, the restaurant would be expected to be about 3,000 square feet in size. It would also most likely contain a drive - through window for customer service. Scenario 5 consists of a 65,000 square foot general office building that would be built on all three parcels. Tenant mix would be as expected for a general office. D. TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS Trip generation values and passer -by trip assumptions are based on the Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, using average values or regression equations to obtain estimated trip generation for each land use. Traffic distributions for each scenario, as shown on Drawings 3 -7, have been estimated using directional distributions based on the type of land use and on current traffic volumes on the area roadways, and the "closeness" to a major roadway. Scenario 1 Approximately 2,700 trips per day will be produced by the Fina Station and approximately 300 trips per day by the office building. Approximately 50% of the Fina traffic is expected to be pass -by traffic (on area roadways already) and thus will not add any additional trips to area roadways other than those directly surrounding the site. Thus, approximately 1,700 new vehicle trips will be created on area roadways each day by Scenario 1 development. It is expected that about 210 of the total number of trips (new and pass -by) will occur in the a.m. peak hour, while approximately 230 will occur in the p.m. peak hour. Directional distribution (trips to and from the site) during the peak hours is expected to be nearly equal in each direction. Approximately 400 trips per day will be 3 - i generated from the neighborhood north of the site on West River Road. Drawing No. 3 shows the estimated total (and new) number of trips to and from the site daily and during a.m. and p.m. peak hours for the surrounding roadways from scenario 1 development. Scenario 2 Approximately 625 new trips will be added to area roadways due to the presence of the office building. Approximately 80 of these trips will occur during both the a.m. and p.m. peak hours with heavy directional distributions to the site in the morning (87% in, 13% out) and away from the site in the evening (16% in, 84% out). Impacts on local neighborhood roadways, such as Willow Lane and West River Road, is expected to be minimal, as shown on Drawing No. 4. Scenario 3 -� The apartment building is expected to create approximately 100 new trips per day with nearly 10 of these trips occurring during both the a.m. and p.m. peak hours. Traffic effects on area roadways, especially West River Road and 66th Avenue, should be minimal. Drawing No. 5 shows anticipated distributions of traffic to and from the site daily and during peak hours. These volumes do not reflect any change in use for parcel 1. Scenario 4 Approximately 1,900 trips per day will be produced by the fast food restaurant. Of this total, nearly 55% of these trips will already be on area roadways (pass -by trips). Thus, approximately 850 new trips will be added to the existing amount of traffic in the area. Approximately 170 of the total number of trips produced by the fast food restaurant will occur in the a.m. peak hour, while approximately 180 of these trips will occur in the 4 - .S p.m. peak hour. Peak hour directional distribution to and from the site is expected to be nearly 50 -50. Major impacts to area roadways by the fast food will be on Highway 252, while a somewhat lesser amount of traffic will be generated by the local neighborhoods, as shown on Drawing No. 6. This figure does not reflect any development on parcel 2. Scenario 5 Nearly 1,000 new trips will be added to area roadways by the proposed office building. Of this total, approximately 140 of these trips will occur during both the a.m. and p.m. peak hours, with a heavy inbound flow during the a.m. peak hour (87% of the total) and a heavy outbound flow during the p.m. peak hour (84%). Drawing No. 7 shows that the increase in traffic on the neighborhood roadways, such as West River Road and Willow Lane, should be minimal, while increases on the outer - linking roadways will be higher. Removal of the existing motel and apartment building will remove little traffic from area roadways. E. SUMMARY Drawing No. 8 summarizes the anticipated impacts on area roadways of each of the development scenarios. In most cases, traffic impacts on neighborhood roadways should be somewhat minimal, while roadways such as Highway 252 will feel most of the impact. It is anticipated that 65th Avenue, between Willow Lane and the frontage road, will be closed in the future. 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ENGINEERS /ARCMITEC BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 7 DESCRIPTION TRIP m SCENARIO PARCEL 1 PARCEL 2 PARCEL 3 ADT A.M.PEAK IN /OUT P.M.PEAK IN /OUT t TYPE i EXISTING OFFICE TECH) T OTAL(est) 120 13 11/2 14 2/12 '1 e EXISTING OTEL/API TOTAL(est ) 210 18 4/14 22 15/7 1 FINA OFFICE TOTAL 2980 212 119/93 234 107/127 N 1 FINA OFFICE NEW 1692 132 79/53 142 60/82 U) 2 OFFICE OFFICE TOTAL 624 81 70/11 82 13/69 -A c 3 APT'S TOTAL 98 9 2/7 11 7/4 m O O m 4 FAST FOOE TOTAL 1900 168 84/84 180 92/88 0 m� Z n0 4 FAST FOO NEW 854 76 38/38 80 41/39 Z = r 5 OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE TOTAL 994 138 120/18 138 22/116 A C7 - o M > � Z M NOTES: c Z "TOTAL" INCLUDES NEW AND PASS -BY TRIPS GENERATED M "NEW" INCLUDES NEW TRIPS GENERATED ONLY m A.M.PEAK HOUR IS ESTIMATED TO BE APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 7 AND 8 A.M. ol P.M.PEAK HOUR IS ESTIMATED TO BE APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 5 AND 6 P.M. o� rn MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTERIN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESTOA REGULAR SESSION APRIL 13, 1989 CITY HALL APPLICATION NO. 89006 (E and H Properties) Following the Chairman's explanation, the Secretary introduced the first item of business, a request to a sliver of land east of 6550 West River Road from R5 to C2 to allow the construction of a service station /convenience store /car wash as. a development on the C2 zoned land. The Secretary reviewed the contents of the staff report (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 89006 attached). Commissioner Sander arrived at 7:39 p.m. • The Secretary also explained to the Commission the various development scenarios contained in the traffic study by Short - Elliott Hendrickson. He also discussed the possibility of rezoning a portion of the R5 lot north of 66th to 0 -1 which would allow the service station to be built south of 66th. Commissioner Bernards asked whether there would be any other access to the area other than at 66th. The Secretary responded that there would be no other exit cff to Highway 252 to this area other than at 66th. Chairman Pro tem Malecki asked the applicant whether he had anything to add. Mr. Hal Pierce, an architect representing the developer, E and H Properties, explained that they had come to the City just wanting to straighten out the zoning line to allow better access to 66th. He stated that further study of the area was unnecessary and that nothing has changed relative to this property other than there is more traffic on Highway 252 than when the area was last studied. PUBLIC HEARING (Application No. 89006) Chairman Pro tem Malecki then opened the meeting g ra whet public c h r a P hearing and nd anyone present wished to speak regarding the application. Mr. asked Neuberger, of 6546 Willow Lane, stated that all of the neighbors in the area were I • against the proposed p se d rezoning. He stated that the r ezoning would allow for service station and the neighborhood is a bigger opposed to that. at. He presented the Commission with a petition signed by people in the neighborhood ro o P eighborhood opposing p sed rezoning. PP g the Proposed g. Commissioner Sander asked Mr. Neuberger whether the neighborhood was opposed to a rezoning of the area to C1. Mr. Neuberger responded that the neighborhood would be agreeable to a rezoning of the area to C1, but are opposed to any expansion of the C2 zone and to the proposed service station. Mr. Sam McGee, of Fina Oil, briefly addressed the Commission. He stated that the rezoning would allow for better screening of the service station site. He stated that, with the existing zoning line, there would be no room on the site to provide buffering and screening. He explained that Fina has a standard 50' x 50' building and uses the same size canopy. He stated that the building and the canopy be smaller if the site were smaller. He stated that the reason for the rezoning was primarily to improve circulation on the site and to provide better screening. Mrs. Ann Zitzloff, of 207 73rd Avenue North, stated that cars are coming down West River Road and Willow Lane to avoid the stoplights on Highway 252. She complained about the traffic levels-and was concerned that the new service station-would encourage this type of traffic . She noted that there was a proposed bike path along West River Road and wondered how this would be tied into the concluded by asking what the City plans to do with West River the system. She p lans for West River Road need to be completed before a rezoning he stated that approved. Mr. Hal Pierce asked what the speed limit was on West River Road. The Secretary • answered that, to his knowledge, it was 30 miles per hour. Mr. Rick Jewitt, of 6552 Willow Lane, stated that the applicants wanted to line up the driveway with the median opening on 66th. He pointed out that the plan as shown does not quite do this and that people would not be able to make a left turn easily onto 66th, exiting the gas station. He also noted that there is a bus stop on the north side of 66th. Mrs. Zitzloff pointed out that the bus stop is a school bus stop and that it is on a dangerous curve. Mr. Neuberger asked whether the City regulates the number of pumps at the service station site. The Secretary responded that the number of pumps would be limited indirectly by regulations regarding setbacks and parking and concerns regarding traffic flow on the site. He stated that there was no absolute ordinance limit on the number of pumps. Mr. Neuberger noted that the applicant had argued that the extra land in the rezoning was needed for access at first, but that now it is needed for a buffer. The Secretary stated that the details of the site development plan have not been formally submitted and may change from the concept plans shown by the applicant. He stated that what is known at present is that the access has to be on 66th across from the median opening. Mr. Neuberger asked whether the access on 66th would allow for two -way traffic in and out. Mr. Pierce, the architect, answered in the affirmative. Mr. Neuberger stated that he thought this would complicate the functioning of that access drive. Mrs. Zitzloff asked whether hazardous chemicals from the site would be drained into the Mississippi River. The Secretary answered that any spills on the site would be • governed by regulations instituted by the State. He stated that a drainage plan would have to be approved as part of the site and building plan proposal. Mr. Sam McGee stated that they would be installing state -of -the art overfill containment manholes which would handle almost all conceivable spills. He stated that it would have to be a major spill to overfill the capacity of the manhole. He stated that it should be a very safe facility. Mr. Arlo Johnson, the owner of the Brookdale Motel to the south of the proposed service station site, stated that he had no objection to rezoning Mr. Atkins' property to Cl, but would very much oppose the rezoning of his property to C1. He stated that he had a five year plan for upgrading the motel and that he did not want it to become a nonconforming use. Commissioner Ainas asked Mr. Johnson whether he would object to rezoning the block between 65th and 66th to Cl. Mr. Johnson explained that he was located within that block and would be opposed to rezoning the entire block. Chairman Pro tem Malecki asked Mr. Johnson whether he objected to rezoning the sliver of land* to C2 as proposed by the applicant. Mr. Johnson responded in the negative. He stated that the rezoning would be acceptable to him. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Pro tem Malecki asked whether anyone present had any other additional comments. No one spoke. She called for a motion to close the Motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by Commissioner Mann to close l the e public hearing on the rezoning ublic g proposal. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Pro tem Malecki asked the Commission whether they had any comments. Commissioner Ainas stated that he originally had no objection to rezoning of the sliver of land, but stated that he felt the City should hold off until at least the upper part of the block was rezoned to C1. Chairman Pro tem Malecki asked whether . Commissioner Ainas was in favor of a proposed moratorium. Commissioner Ainas responded in the affirmative. He stated that the study should last at least 60 days and that a land use study is needed apart from a traffic study. Commissioner Johnson asked whether the City could live with a high traffic generator on the southeast corner of 66th and Highway 252. The Secretary responded that the traffic study submitted indicates that the intersection can handle the additional traffic whatever development scenario actually takes place. He noted that there is a considerable range in the average daily trips for the service station as opposed to apartment development. He stated that, although the intersection could handle most any development scenario, there were significant differences in the amount of traffic generated by the different scenarios. He stated that the biggest impact would be as a result of a service station or a convenience food restaurant. He stated that office development has much less of a traffic impact than C2 development. Commissioner Bernards stated that he had seen traffic impact studies and projections before. He stated that he felt the study submitted is conservative as to the level of traffic in the area. He wondered what traffic levels would be on Highway 252 and on 66th five to ten years from now. He asked how long the Highway Department could hang on to the construction office on West River Road. The Secretary answered that the MN /DOT generally does not want to sit on property Iny longer than necessary. He stated that the construction office would he sold eventually and that, likely, someone would like to rehab the home and use it for a single- family home. He also stated that it was likely that the property would be subdivided. He pointed out that, under the R5 zoning, the house could not be reused as a single - family dwelling. He stated that the R5 zoning would probably lead to the house being removed and the property developed for apartments. The Secretary went on to state that he believed the R5 zoning of that single- family residence was now inappropriate. He stated he believed the R1 zoning made the most sense. He added that, if all the property were zoned R1, this would have an impact on the service station proposal, in that service stations cannot abut R1 property across the street. He added that the City could acquire a portion of the property and use it for buffer and zone it 0 -1 to allow the service station. The Secretary stated that a moratorium would be instituted in order to study these kinds of issues that affect development in the area. He noted that the moratorium would have no impact on the motel or the apartment building although it might impact the Lyn River apartment development if the owner of the property wishes to rehabilitate those buildings. He stated that a moratorium would allow study of the area to determine what is in the best interest of the City and of all people in the neighborhood. He noted that.the neighborhood advisory group had recommended C1 zoning on the entire block between 65th and 66th west of Willow Lane. He stated that this was one Possibility to look at. Chairman Pro tem Malecki asked what would be involved in the study. The Secretary answered that it would be a land use study and traffic generation would also be looked at. He stated that a study might recommend that the City get involved and Possibly acquire properties for development and /or redevelopment. He stated that the study might also conclude that the zoning should be left as is. Commissioner Sander asked how much time would be involved. The Secretary answered that the state statute allows for a moratorium for up to 12 months which can be extended an additional 18 months. He explained that the City would have to prepare a request for proposal and distribute it to planning consultants. He stated that he felt the study could be completed certainly within a year and probably less. Commissioner Ainas stated that he felt the moratorium should be no more than 120 days. Commissioner Sander pointed out that she lives in this area of the City and that she drives through the area every day. She stated that she felt the application should not be approved at this time. MOTION RECOMMENDING MORATORIUM AND STUDY (Application No. 89006) There was a motion by Commissioner Sander seconded by Commissioner Mann to recommend to the City Council that they institute a moratorium on all construction of up to six months for a land use and traffic study including the single - family home at 6626 West River Road and the land south of 66th Avenue North to Interstate 694 between Willow Lane and Highway 252. Commissioner Johnson noted that the moratorium would include the land presently zoned R5. He asked what would be done with this land. The Secretary answered that the moratorium would halt improvements to the Lyn River Apartments. He stated that it would not be appropriate to use public funds to upgrade an apartment development that was about to become nonconforming. Voting in favor of the motion to recommend a moratorium and study of the area at 66th and Highway 252 were: Chairman Pro tem Malecki, Commissioners Bernards, Ainas, Johnson, Sander and Mann. Voting against: none. The motion passed. We, the undersigned, do hereby object to the proposed Fina Service Station be constructed on the property owned by Aitkins, including the small protion of land adjacent which is proposed for this construction site. We propose this land be rezoned to C -1. NAME ADDRESS LU t� Y L ,f ele 6 4,10 C R � 6 y l r r 1 � r f L j t I e t� t � v n ' L . L /FIE GREEN, MERRIGAN, JOHNSON & QUAYLE ATTORNEYS AT LAw KENNETH W. GREEN 800 TITLE INSURANCE BUILDING L T. (MIKE) MERRIGAN 400 - 2NO AVENUE SOUTH LEE N. JOHNSON MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA 55401 (612) 339.9060 MICHAEL D. OUAYLE DUDLEY R. YOUNKIN April 17, 1989 Planning Commission City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 Attn: Ronald A. Warren Planning Commission Secretary Re: Application No. 89006 Applicant: E & H Properties • Location: 6550 West River Road Request: Rezoning Dear Mr. Warren: The undersigned represents the above -named applicant. I have just been made aware of the series of events occurring between my client and staff since their initial contact with you in November of last year, and culminating in the action of the Planning Commission Thursday, April 13, 1989, adopting your staff plan. The rezoning of this sliver of land, as you well know, is unnecessary to the proposed use of the land. Therefore be advised that my client, E & H Properties, applicant above named, does hereby withdraw their application for the rezoning of this sliver of land as of this time. Copies of this letter of withdrawal are being forwarded to all council members. Very truly ours, *V.eNrC LTM:mjb cc: Council Members, Brooklyn Center E & H Properties M3A CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER council Meeting Date 4/24/89 Agenda Item Number REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: APPOINTMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY AND PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DEPT. Signa >r - title * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached , The city council and administrative staff were informed within the last week or so that Charlie LeFevere would be leaving the law firm of LeFevere, Lefler, Kennedy, O'Brien, and Drawz to go with the law firm of Holmes and Graven. Currently the LeFevere Lefler law firm is designated by city council motion as the city attorney and prosecuting attorney. Charlie LeFevere is the lead counsel and contact person for City of Brooklyn Center with the LeFevere Lefler firm and the lead prosecutor is Steve Tallen. The result of Charlie LeFevere's leaving the LeFevere Lefler firm requires the City of Brooklyn Center to react quickly to designate a transition and /or permanent change in the legal representation area. The city council, under the city charter, is responsible for the appointment of the city attorney and prosecutor. In the past the city council has sought recommendations from the staff because of the close working relationship between the administrative staff and the city attorney and prosecutor's office. It is the staff's perspective that at least two issues are involved in the current situation: 1. To avoid delay and confusion in the handling of important legal business, the council must act quickly to clarify who is responsible for what legal services. 2. The city council has discussed on a number of occasions in recent years the feasibility of sending out requests for proposals for legal services. At times there has been discussions regarding splitting prosecution from general legal counsel work and the potential for hiring full -time attorneys to do various aspects of the city's legal work. RECOMMENDATION: The city staff recommends the transfer of the general legal counsel business to Holmes and Graven so that it could follow with Charlie LeFevere. Your staff has a high degree of confidence in Mr. LeFevere and recommends the general counsel business stay with Charlie at his new location at Holmes and Graven. The Holmes and Graven firm has an excellent reputation and has been used by the city in a number of HRA and EDA projects and situations. It should also be understood that two other attorneys in the LeFevere Lefler firm are transferring over to Holmes and Graven. They are John Dean and Ron Batty. The EDA coordinator and the city planning department have used both Mr. Dean and Mr. Batty on various occasions, and they are currently working on city projects. There are a considerable number of ongoing legal cases and files being handled by the firm of LeFevere Lefler. Charlie LeFevere is heavily involved in most of these cases and will be leaving that firm. I have reviewed with all the city department heads the various alternatives and have the following recommendations: 1. The city council Monday evening should pass a motion appointing the law firm of Holmes and Graven as the city attorney and Charlie LeFevere as the lead counsel and representative of that law firm for Brooklyn Center. This motion should include a statement that the city council would annually review the legal fees of the firm and should the city council and city staff perceive a need for specialized legal services, an understanding should exist that the city could seek other attorneys on those occasions. 2. A motion should be made to appoint the law firm of LeFevere, Lefler, Kennedy, O'Brien and Drawz as the prosecuting attorneys for the City of Brooklyn Center and Steve Tallen as the lead counsel and contact for prosecution purposes. 3. The city council by motion should authorize the city manager to make the final decision on the division of cases between the LeFevere Lefler law firm and the Holmes and Graven law firm during the transition period on a case -by -case basis. This approval will allow the city manager to review the various cases currently being handled by the legal staff and determine whether it is more economical and legally feasible to keep certain ongoing case files with the LeFevere Lefler firm rather than transfer them to Holmes and Graven firm. If the city council wishes to seek request for proposals for prosecution services or other legal services, a separate motion directing the staff to prepare and distribute an RFP for these services would be in order. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 4 -24-89 Agenda Item Numbe REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** ITEM DESCRIPTION: UPDATE OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY REGARDING RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES DEPT. APP S' nature - tle * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * ** ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached _) Enclosed please find copy of a communication from Senator Luther and attached copy of S. F. 235 which establishes requirements to prevent overconcentration of residential treatment facilities. Also attached for your information is a copy of a request for council action form you acted on at your January 3, 1989, meeting relating to lobbying services for Boland & Associates. Your action at your first meeting in January related to your authorization for the mayor and manager to sign a lobbying agreement with a consortium of communities in the amount of up to $10,000. This action was subject to the agreement of at least two other communities to join in this lobbying effort. As of this time two other communities have not chosen to join in this lobbying effort. I have received an inquiry from Hennepin County, who is lobbying this legislation, as to whether or not the city council would wish to join with them and use a portion of the $10,000 to assist them in a lobbying effort with Boland & Associates for the remainder of the legislative session. RECOMMENDATION: It is my recommendation the city council should authorize the mayor and manager to sign an agreement of up to $4,000 to join Hennepin County in a lobbying effort at the end of this session to seek legislation in this area which would allow more local citizen input into the licensing process for state residential treatment facilities. I also believe the lobbying should be directed at eliminating the current conflict in the law in which the cities are placed in a very difficult position having narrowly defined responsibilities in the zoning area with little public input opportunity in the licensing area. r WILLIAM LUTHER Assistant Majority Leader Senator 47th District 205 State Capitol St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 Telephone: 296 -8869 April 10, 1989 Senate State of Minnesota Mr. Gerald Splinter Brooklyn Center City Manager 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Dear Jerry: Enclosed is a copy of Senate File 235 which establishes requirements to prevent overconcentration of residential facilities. I'd appreciate your comments. Thanks. SixTGe ely, i f Wi iam P. Luther Assistant Majority Leader WPL:rh enclosure k& 2 COMMITTEES . Rules and Administration, Vice Chairman . Elections and Ethics, Vice Chairman �� -Finance . Commerce *judiciary r 1 PRINTED SENATE PAGE NO. 118 STATE OF MINNESOTA � ��� SEVENTYSIXTH LEGISLATURE • • NO. 1ntro by LantrY and 1i�1111. Read First Time Jan. 26, 1989, and Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services. Committee Recommendation. To Pass as Amended. Committee Report Adopted Mar. 13, 1989. Read Second Time Mar. 13, 1989. 1 A bill for an act 2 relating to health, human services, and corrections; 3 establishing requirements to prevent overconcentration 4 of residential facilities; requiring county plans for 5 the dispersal and downsizing of facilities in 6 overconcentrated areas; limiting municipal zoning 7 . restrictions on certain residential facilities, 8 ro o i p p s ng coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, 9 chapters 24 p 5A and 462; repealing Minnesota Statutes 10 1988, sections 245A.11; and 462.357, subdivisions 6a, 11 7, and 8. 12 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 13 Section 1. [245A.111] (OVERCONCENTRATION AND DISPERSAL OF 14 RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS.] 15 Subdivision 1. (DEFINITIONS.] For purposes of this • 16 section, the following terms have the meanings given them: 17 (a) (STATE- LICENSED RESIDENTIAL FACILITY.] "State- licensed 18 residential facility" means a program or facility licensed by 19 the commissioner of health, the commissioner of human services, 20 or the commissioner of corrections to provide lodging in 21 conjunction with monitoring, supervision, treatment, 22 rehabilitation, habilitation, education, or training of the 23 residents in the facility. "State- licensed residential 24 facility" does not include: 25 (1) a foster care program operated in the permanent 26 residence of the license holder, or in which a client or the 27 client's guardian owns, rents, or leases the home; 28 (2) a motel, hotel, or board and lodging facility licensed 1 SF235 FIRST ENGROSSMENT (REVISOR ] LH 50235 -1 1 by the commissioner of health, unless the facility receives more 2 than 50 percent of its residents under a contract or other 3 arrangement with the state or a local Government human services 4 agencv to provide lodging for people who are mentally ill or 5 chemically dependent, or who have other human services needs; 6 (3) a hcsnit?1 or nursina hn7rp jir e.1 nl•, hr, hha — - - - - 7 commissioner of health; 8 (4) a regional treatment center operated by the 9 commissioner of human services; 10 (5) a municipal, county, or regional jail, workhouse or 11 juvenile detention facility, or a state correctional program 12 operated by the commissioner of corrections; 13 (6) semi - independent livinq services for persons with 14 mental retardation or related conditions or mental illness, if 15 the license holder has no financial or ownership interest in the 16 housing used by persons receiving the semi - independent living 17 services; 1 8 (7) a residential school operated by the commissioner of 19 education; or 20 (_8) a facility described in section 256B 431, subdivision 21 4, paragraph (c). 22 (b) [FREESTANDING FOSTER CARE PROGRAM.] "Freestanding 23 foster care orogram" means a foster care program that is 24 licensed by the commissioner of human services and that is not 25 o2erated in the permanent residence of the license holder. 26 (c) [OVERCONCENTRATED AREA.] "Overconcentrated area" means 27 a municipality or planning district with more than one percent 28 of its population residing in state - licensed residential 29 facilities. If a municipality has planning districts the 30 concentration percentage is determined for each district and not 31 for the municipality as a whole Municipal population is 3 2 determined using the figures reported annually by the state 33 demographer. 34 (d) [NURSING HOME.] "Nursing home" has the meaning given in 35 section 256B.421, subdivision 7. 36 Subd. 2. (REQUIREMENTS FOR SITING OF RESIDENTIAL 2 C_ SF235 FIRST ENGROSSMENT [REVISOR ] LH 50235 -1 1 PROGRAMS.] (a) In order to protect residents of state - licensed 2 residential facilities from the potential detrimental impact of 3 an overconcentration of facilities and to preserve the character 4 of residential neighborhoods, the follcwinq requirements apply 5 to the locations of state - licensed residential facilities: 6 (1) for faciliti other than freestanding foster care 7 programs, the facility must not be located within 450 feet of an 8 existing freestanding foster care orogram or within 1,320 feet 9 of another state - licensed residential facility or a facility 10 described in subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (8)• 11 (2) for freestanding foster care programs, the program must 12 not be located within 450 feet of an existinq state - licensed 13 residential facility, including another freestanding foster care 14 program, or a facility described in subdivision 1, paragraph 15 (a), clause (8); 16 (3) the facility must not be located within an 17 overconcentrated area; and 18 (4) if the facility will be located in a multiple- family 19 dwelling and does not have exclusive use of the dwelling, a 20 total of no more than 25 percent of the units or the floor area 21 in the building may be used by the facility. In the case of 22 two- to four - family dwellings, if the facility does not have 23 exclusive use of the dwelling, no more than one of the units may 24 be used by the facility. 25 (b) At the joint request of a county and a city or town, 26 the licensinq commissioner may waive one or more of the 27 requirements of paragraph (a) if the commissioner is satisfied 28 that the waiver will not be detrimental to the residents of 29 affected facilities. A city or town may not submit a request 30 for a waiver under this naragraph unless the local governing 31 body has approved the recuest using the procedures for granting 32 conditional use permits. 33 Subd. 3. [INITIAL LICENSES.] The commissioner of human 34 services, the commissioner of health, and the commissioner of 35 corrections shall not issue an initial license to an applicant 36 for licensure as a state-licensed residential facility unless 3 G SF235 FIRST ENGROSSMENT [REVISOR ] LH 50235 -1 1 the facility satisfies the requirements of su ^division 2 2 Subd. 4. [DISPERSAL OF OVERCONCENTRATED PROGRAMS.] (a) By 3 July 1, 1990, every county shall report to the commissioner of 4 human services on the number, location, and tvpe of 5 state - licensed residential facilities located in the county and 6 the extent to which the Pxistinn lnrar= -,F h F ac :' 7 satisfy the requirements of subdivision 2 If the existinq 8 locations of facilities do not satisfy the requirements of 9 subdivision 2, the county shall submit with the report a plan 10 for the dispersal, downsizing, and future siting of 11 state - licensed residential facilities. A county may prepare a 12 joint Dian with other contiguous counties In developing the 13 plan, the counties shall solicit the participation of license • 14 holders, local zoning and land use planning authorities 15 consumers, advocacy groulos, and the general public. The plan 16 must be designed to achieve the objectives of this section and 17 must include: i8 (1) specific target neighborhoods, data describing the 19 extent to which each of the target neighborhoods is 20 overconcentrated, and the addresses and licensed capacity of 21 facilities in the target neighborhoods; 22 (2) a description of the specific actions the county will 23 take to bring the county's state - licensed residential facilities 24 into full compliance with subdivision 2 by January 1, 1996, • 25 including changes in client placement policies and procedures, 26 the levels of concentration that will be achieved, timelines for 27 achieving target levels of concentration and the agency or 28 agencies that will be responsible for carrying out each action 29 (3) identification.of priority areas for the siting of new 30 facilities, including a description of the existing level of 31 concentration in priority areas and the level of concentration 32 that will exist after full implementation of the plan; 33 (4) specific plans for community and neighborhood education 34 and public relations efforts to ease siting of facilities; 35 (5) a mechanism for soliciting and recording complaints 36 about state - licensed residential facilities to be used in making 4 SF235 FIRST ENGROSSMENT (REVISOR ] LH 50235 -1 1 decisions about dispersal downsizing and the awarding of 2 county contracts, including samples of forms that will be used, 3 methods for collecting information and the objective criteria 4 that will be used in decision making; 5 (6) plans for the coordinated develo ment of related 6 services. including projections of services that wall be ne P:?Qfj. 7 a description of existing services in the priority areas for 8 siting new facilities, timelines for developing needed services 9 a description of the methods that will be used to develop 10 services, and the agency or agencies that will be responsible 11 for developing needed services; 12 (7) the annualized, detailed costs of implementing the plan 13 on forms provided by the commissioner 14 (8) a statement of the standards and criteria that will be 15 used to monitor and evaluate the implementation of the dispersal 16 plan; 17 (9) provisions to ensure that no person in a state - licensed 18 residential facility will be displaced as a result of the plan 19 until a relocation plan has been implemented that provides for 20 an acceptable alternative placement; and 21 (10) for counties required to submit plans, an annual 22 report on the county's progress toward substantial compliance 23 with the plan which is due on July 1 of each year following July 24 1, 1990. 25 (b) By September 1, 1989, the commissioner must provide 26 counties with planning quidelines for preparing the plans and 27 reports. The commissioner shall approve plans and reports 28 required under paragraph (a) if they conform with the 29 requirements of paragraph (a), they are prepared using forms and 30 in a manner prescribed by the commissioner, and the commissioner 31 determines that the plan will achieve the objectives of this 32 section. The guidelines must be developed in consultation with f t. 33 the commissioners of health and corrections. The commissioner 34 of human services shall provide copies of all plans and reports x./30 35 received under this subdivision to the commissioners of health 36 and corrections. The commissioner of human services may not 5 _r G: SF235 FIRST ENGROSSMENT [REVISOR i LH 50235 -1 1 approve a county plan unless the olan has been approved by the 2 commissioners of health and corrections. "Within 90 days after 3 receivinq a plan or report, the commissioner shall certify 4 whether the plan or report satisfies the requirements or this 5 section. 6 (c1 Thy ccmnissinner rnly nraar n, ;��•, ar nr 7 submitted a plan or report required under paragraph (a) to nav a 8 fine. The commissioner shall notify the affected county of the 9 order to pay the fine. The notice must be in writing and 10 delivered by certified mail or oersonal service to the chair of 11 the county board of commissioners or county human service 12 board. The notice must state the reasons for orderinq the 13 fine. The notice must inform the county of the right to - a 14 contested case hearing under 1 T chapter �4. T he count may a n neal peal 15 the commissioner's order by notifying the commissioner, by 16 certified mail, within ten calendar days after receiving the 17 commissioner's order. 18 (d) After January 1, 1991, the commissioner may order a 19 county to pay a fine if the county does not have an approved 20 plan. The notice and appeal provisions of oaragraph (c) apply 21 to orders issued under this paragraph 22 (e) After July 1, 1991, the commissioner may order a county 23 to pay a fine if the commissioner determines that the county has 24 failed to make good faith efforts to implement the plan The S 25 notice requirements of paragraph (c) apply to fines ordered 26 under this paragraph. The notice must state the reasons for the 27 commissioner's determination and must identify the specific 28 actions the county must take to implement the plan The notice 29 must also include a timetable that sets deadlines for each 30 required action that must be taken by the county to implement 31 the plan. If the county fails to meet a deadline set in the 32 commissioner's notice, the commissioner may order the county to . 33 pay an additional fine. The appeal provisions of paragraph (c) 34 apply to fines ordered under this paragraph 35 (E) The amount of the fine to be imposed by the is 36 commissioner under this section for noncompliance is ten percent 6 SF235 FIRST ENGROSSMENT [REVISOR ] LH 50235 -1 1 of the county's annual allocation under chapter 256E the ® 2 community social services act, or $10,000, whichever is less 3 (g) After January 1, 1991, the commissioner may develop or 4 arrange for the development of a plan for any county that does 5 not have an approved plan, and may impose the plan upon the 6 ccu nt y . The `hal ca1 `h ac -- - - ot v'i ` 7 development of the plan and withhold an equivalent amount from 8 the community social services act funding or state 9 administrative aids for any county affected by the plan i 10 (h) After January 1, 1991, the commissioner of human 11 services, the commissioner of health, and the commissioner of 12 corrections shall not issue or renew a residential facility 13 license unless the county has certified that issuing or renewing 14 the license is consistent with the county's plan developed under 15 this subdivision. If the county is not required to have a plan, 16 it must certify that the facility meets the standards outlined 17 in subdivision 2. The county shall respond to a commissioner's 18 request for certification within 15 calendar days after 19 receiving the request. 20 (i) The commissioner may not order a county to pay a fine 21 under paragraph (e) for failure to implement a plan unless the 22 legislature has taken action regarding the costs of implementing 23 the plan. Beginning January 1, 1991, the commissioner shall 24 provide an annual report to the legislature on the estimated 25 costs to the state, counties, and providers of implementing 26 county plans, including recommendations regarding appropriations 27 of money and other legislative action that will be needed for 28 full implementation of the plans by the deadlines established in 29 this section. 30 Subd. 5. [RELOCATION PLANS FOR DISPLACED RESIDENTS.] No 31 2erson in a state - licensed residential facility may be displaced �? 32 as a result of this section until a relocation plan has been 33 implemented that provides for an acceptable alternative 34 placement. c 35 Subd. 6. [INITIAL LICENSES ISSUED BEFORE REPORTS AND PLANS 36 ARE SUBMITTED.] For the period beginning on the effective date 7 e-; SF235 FIRST ENGROSSMENT [REVISOR j £H 50235 -1 1 of this section and ending June 30, 1990, if the licensing 2 commissioner notifies a municipality under section 2, 3 subdivision 3, of a pending application for an initial license 4 for a residential program proposed to be located in the 5 municipality and the municipality does not provide the 6 commissioner with inform that shows that the facility o:nuld 7 violate the requirements of subdivision 2, the commissioner ma 8 issue an initial license without further verification that the 9 requirements of subdivision 2 are satisfied 10 Sec. 2. [462.3575) [REQUIREMENTS FOR HUMAN SERVICES, 11 HEALTH, AND CORRECTIONAL RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS.] 12 Subdivision 1. [HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS.] (a) It is the 13 policy of this state that persons in need of residential 14 services from programs licensed by the commissioner of human 15 services should not be excluded from the benefits of normal 16 residential surroundings by municipal zoning ordinances, 17 comprehensive municipal plans, regional development plans, or 18 other land use plans or regulations 19 (b) A residential program licensed by the commissioner of 20 human services with a licensed capacity of six or fewer persons 21 is a permitted use of property in districts where one and 22 two - family dwellings are allowed The program must not be 23 subjected to conditional or special use requirements for the 24 purposes of zoning and other land use plans or regulations A 25 town, municipality, or other local government authority may only 26 impose conditions or requirements on the property that apply to 27 all one- or two - family properties in that zoning district 28 (c) A residential program licensed by the commissioner of 29 human services with a licensed capacity of 16 or fewer persons 30 is a permit -ted use of property in districts where multiple 31 family dwellinqs are allowed The program must not be subjected 32 to conditional or special use requirements for the purposes of 33 zoning and other land use plans or regulations A town 34 municipality, or other local government authority may only 35 impose conditions or requirements on the property that apply to 36 all multiple- Eamily properties of similar size in that zoning 8 I __ SF235 FIRST ENGROSSMENT (REVISOR. -] LH 50235 -1 1 district. 2 (d) Nothing in this section requires local governments to 3 allow one- or two - family dwellings in multiple-family districts. 4 Subd. 2. [CORRECTIONS PROGRAMS.] A residential program 5 licensed by the commissioner of corrections with a licensed 6 rana!41p of 50 or fewer residents i s a ne-r-mittA use of nrnparty 7 in zones in which a hotel or motel is allowed and is not subject 8 to conditional or special use requirements for the purposes of 9 zoning and other land use plans or regulations, provided the 10 program is not located within 750 feet of any residential use of 11 property. A town, municipality, or other local government 12 authority may only impose conditions or requirements on the 13 program that apply to similar uses in the zoning district. 14 Subd. 3. (NOTIFICATION OF MUNICIPALITIES.] The 15 commissioner of human services, the commissioner of health, and 16 the commissioner of corrections shall notify a municipality of a 17 pending application for an initial license or license renewal 18 for a residential program located within the municipality. The 19 notice must be provided at least 45 days before the license is 20 issued or renewed and must solicit the written comments of the 21 municipality regarding the appropriateness of the zoning 22 district, distance or concentration issues arising under section 23 1, and other matters of concern to the municipality. This 24 subdivision does not limit the authority of the commissioner to 25 issue or renew a license if at least 45 days' notice was 26 provided. 27 Subd. 4. (CONCILIATION CONFERENCE.) An applicant or 28 license holder who has been denied a conditional or special use 29 2ermit to operate a residential program licensed by the 30 commissioner of health, the commissioner of human services, or 31 the commissioner of corrections, or who believes that the zoning 32 or land use planning authority or other local government 33 authority has imposed conditions on the use of property in 34 violation of this section, may request a review of the decision t, 35 by submitting a written request for review to the local 36 government authority within ten days after the date of receiving 9 SF235 FIRST ENGROSSMENT (REVISOR ] LH 50235 -1 1 notice of the authority's action to recruire or to deny a permit 2 or to impose conditions on the use of property. Upon receipt of 3 the request for review, the local government authority shall 4 notify the approoriate licensing commissioner of the request and 5 schedule a conciliation conference. The local government • - Alt hi, .., w,. ,. �.pl l , i. ^�i �-: �ha :r_r.l ^t nr 1 �-!-:= 7 county, and the commissioner of the time date and location of 8 the conciliation conference. The conference must occur within 9 30 days after receipt of the request for review. The 10 commissioner shall assign a trained conciliator to be present at 11 the conciliation conference and assist in the resolution of the 12 dispute without judicial review. Within five days after the 13 conciliation conference the local government authority must 14 give the applicant or license holder, the county, and the 15 commissioner written notice, by certified mail, of the final 16 action it will take, when the action will be taken, and the 17 applicant or license holder's right to appeal the final action. 18 Sec. 3. (REPEALER.) 19 Minnesota Statutes 1988, sections 245A.11; and 462.357, 20 subdivisions 6a, 7, and 8, are repealed. 10 CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 1/3/89 Agenda Item Number REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: LOBBYING SERVICES - BOLAND & ASSOCIATES DEPT. APPROVAL: Signature - title MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: AL � M °` f fr .e r ,-{ No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attache SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached, HISTORY The City of Brooklyn Center currently has ongoing two studies —one relating to the property value impact of residential facilities and a study to evaluate our ordinances as it relates to these "residential facilities ". The Association of Metropolitan Municipalities is also evaluating and reviewing the issue of the siting process and licensing process of state and county agencies. There is also ongoing a legislative audit analysis of residential facilities and a similar type audit by Hennepin County. In discussions we have had with both sides of this issue, it seems apparent that the existing processes from a municipal standpoint, from a citizen standpoint, and from an applicant standpoint, has precipitated considerable conflict and has not served any of the parties very well. Boland & Associates is currently attempting to put together a group of municipalities in a lobbying effort which will, 1 believe, assist in clarifying and handling some of the conflict problems that exist in this current situation. Your staff believes that in working with a lobbying group such as this and the AMM and other interested parties, that we can come to a consensus on legislation which will assist in handling some of the conflict involved in these siting situations in a more appropriate manner for all concerned. From your staff's point of view, much of the conflict in the current situation arises out of the fact that the state licensing procedure simply does not have adequate opportunity for public input. As a result, during these siting processes citizens use the special use or zoning processes of the city for public input in the licensing area, and the city council simply does not have the authority in the license area. I am sure you are aware of other issues which need to be addressed in this process, but from your staff's point of view, this is the most critical one. Boland & Associates have provided me with the attached document which describes their legislative issues program. 1 believe subscribing to this service offers the best opportunity for the City of Brooklyn Center to have an impact in this area, and the best opportunity for us to influence the legislature to modify the licensure process and open it up for public input and information. I believe it will be critical for this group to work with the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, Metropolitan Council, and others in the field, to attempt to get quality legislation clearing up some of the conflict situations in this process. I understand proposed legislation in this area will involve a possible allocation plan for these facilities in the metro area. Monitoring this process will be critical to suburban interest. RECOMMENDATION Attached please find a copy of a resolution which authorizes the mayor and manager to contract with Boland & Associates for lobbying services in this area, providing that at least two additional communities to Brooklyn Center are enrolled in this lobbying effort. This resolution also appropriates $10,000 for this purpose from the contingency fund to the city council contractual services account for payment purposes. Boland & Associates 2443 E. Larpenteur Ave., Suite 110 Maplewood, MN 55109 (612) 777 -3388 To: City Council Members County Commissioners Other interested organizations Subject: Legislative issues concerning the mentally ill. Action Item: Plan of action and budget for the 1989 Minnesota State Legislative session. The attached position statement and legislative proposal addresses the issue and the need for action at the Municipal, County, Regional Council, State Legislative, and Congressional levels of government. The main thrust has to be at the Minnesota State Legislature where the overiding laws governing the care of the mentally ill exist. This issue has attracted much attention in the recent past because of some incidents involving residents of group homes. Also the legislature is actively pursuing a course of removing clients from state facilities. Many people feel that there has not been adequate public debate on this change of emphasis. Therefore, we feel that it is necessary to bring this proposal before the legislature during this session. We need the involvement of municipal and county governments, various state and county agencies, municipal and county organizations, and concerned community citizens for assistance in arriving at an appropiate consensus conclusion. We have been working on this issue for over one year and have developed many contacts that are concerned about the future of the treatment of the mentally ill in Minnesota. Now we need your financial support to properly carry this momentum to the legislature. The budget for this action is provided below. We need your commitment as soon as possible but in any event no later than Sept. 30, 1988. Two Consultants for nine months at $7,000 per month equals $63,000.It is our desire to obtain these funds from six groups at a rate of $10,000 per group. If funds are obtained from additional sources, refunds will be provided to all contributors. We desire that these services be performed on a contractual basis. We would be pleased to make a formal presentation if you so desire. If you have any questions or desire additional information, please feel free to call us. Sincerely yours, Ron Christensen Fhnoland i Boland & Associates 2443 E. Larpenteur Ave., Suite 110 Maplewood, MN 55109 (612) 777 -3388 Boland & Associates in cooperation with a number of cities, counties, and other public agencies proposes to put together legislation that would more clearly define the issue of Group Home Siting. It is our contention that the responsibilities and rights of the local communities must be clearly spelled out in legislation to ensure peaceful siting of Group Homes. It must be made clear that the cities are willin to accept such facilities. What we propose is to develop legislation that would clearly spell out each cities' obligations in this area as well as provide them the necessary laws to site such facilities in their communities that best serve the needs of both the community and the residents of the Group Homes. One possible avenue would be to include such provisions in their Comprehensive Plans now reviewed by the Metropolitan Council. Boland & Associates recognizes the sensitivity and intensity of the problem but feels that there is common ground that can be reached to solve both the needs of the Group Home and the cities of the metropolitan area. What follows is a more detailed proposal of what we feel is necessary to accomplish this task. Y ' I LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL FOR HOUSING AND CARING FOR THE MENTALLY ILL BACKGROUND INFORMATION When legislation was first enacted in 1975, the focus was on the mentally n ally handica ed and the desire PP r to bring them back into the mainstream o society ociet b having y y ing them live in truly residential settings. The residents of the communities where group omes were proposed to P P P be sited actively opposed d lacin Y P� these facilities ' P i in the residential 1 neighborhoods. This led to the need for state legislation that was enacted to allow 5 or fewer persons to reside in homes that were located in Single Family zoning areas. Communities like Brooklyn Center, where one of the first group homes for the Mentally Handicapped was located, were concerned about the qualilty and types of care that these residents would receive. Once it was determined that there would be "live in" care provided by persons that were trained to provide the assistance and counseling that the residents would need, city officals and neighborhood residents became more comfortable with the concept of mainstreaming the mentally handicapped. Other information that was helpful in aleviating the various concerns was statistics on the numbers of mentally handicapped that were related to citizens that were living in the various communities. Some of these mentally handicapped persons were actually living in the communities with their relatives. Since 1975 the focus has changed dramatically. In addition to the mentally handicapped, now the mentally ill (drug and alcohol dependent) many with addictions that cause violent behavior are being housed in residential settings. Most of them are now being housed in multi - family facilities with fewer and less qualified care providers. What has been an effort to move these individuals out of the "Public Institutions" has just become a process of placing them into "Private Institutions" that are only partially refurbished apartment buildings. There is a valid concern about the quality of the care that these highly vulnerable residents are receiving in these new settings. It is often stated there is not sufficient funding to meet the needs of these clients. These statements are made by both county and state employees and also the relatives of the residents of these facilities. There is also a valid concern about the safety of the communities. The supreme court has ruled that these clients can not be forced to take their medications. One of the basic aspects that permitted the mainstreaming of these individuals was the fact that new medications were developed that could control their behavior. If they are not taking their medications their behavior is not under control. r In addition to the state law, court decisions have pre - empted the ability of local units of government to have any reasonable control on the proper siting of these treatment facilities. Also, they have no control on the amount or quality of the staffing that is to be provided for the care of the clients. Cities like Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth and Moorhead, etc, where there are public housing projects, are required by federal law to permit mentally ill persons the opportunity to apply for housing in these projects even if the buildings are primarily for the housing of elderly residents. This has caused a great deal of fear and concern by the elderly residents. There are very little if any support services for the mentally ill in these buildings and there is no control on the behavior of the mentally ill. Therefore, the help and assistance that the mentally ill need is not available as it is in the state operated facilities. While being required by HUD to house these mentally ill residents with special needs, there is no funding provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist the local Housing Authorities with the necessary funding to meet the added expenses. The PHA's have to depend on the counties and the state for whatever financial assistance they can obtain. Another social problem that has developed when existing apartment buildings have been converted to group homes is the eviction of the current residents. Many of these residents could be receiving housing assistance with a Section 8 Certificate or Voucher. Many of them are residing in these types of apartments because that is all that is available to meet the requirements of rental rates that do not exceed the Fair Market Rental Rate that is the maximum permited by HUD. With a shortage of affordable rental units these Section 8 renters may have difficulty finding decent, safe, and appropiate housing. Most Section 8 renters are single parent families with children. These children then become displaced. This is a definate case of one social Policy conflicting with another with nobody seeming to care or to be giving it any consideration. SUMMARY While state and federal laws have mandated that local units of government and public housing authorities can not discriminate against the mentally ill, there are no provisions or guidelines for cities to use in determining what is appropiate. There is no asssurance that sufficient funding will be available to provide proper care to meet the needs of the mentally ill. Also, the issue of what happens to those other residents that are displaced and have to relocate must be considered as part of the issue. Audits should be performed to determine the success or failure of group homes. Legislation should be enacted to assure proper siting and. performance, STATE LEGISLATURE The State Legislature must take a very serious look at the state facilities along with the issues concerning group homes. Many of these facilities are providing care for the mentally ill and chemically dependent. There is a high need for much open debate on the issue of the state facilities filling the needs of caring for some classifications of the mentally ill and chemical dependent that should not be placed in group homes. There are also the issues of the proper levels of funding and the qualifications of the persons providing the care services. Also, the relative capabilities of staff and facilities between the state and private operators must be identified. Both public and private facilities must have to meet the same standards. At the state legislature, changes in the Minnesota Comprehensive Mental Act should provide for the following: *Classification of the various types or degrees of mental illness and addictions. *Standards for the proper facility size for the various classifications and addictions *Definition of a multiple step process that may lead to mainstreaming for the different classifications and addictions. *Standards for Group Home siting that includes: Space requirements for living, sleeping, food service, counseling, medical, recreation (both inside and outside) etc. *Staffing requirements that would have to be maintained. This should include both numbers and qualifications of staff. *Limits on the amount of income that operators receive. *Limits on the purchase price of buildings and equipment to prevent the operators from passing on excessive prices to the taxpayers. *Establish a program of audits for both financial and operations aspects. Establish legislative oversight to insure that these audits are actually being performed. *Provide for relocation of persons that are displaced by these programs. Special consideration should be given to persons that are receiving housing assistance. * Municipalities should be required to revise their comprehensive zoning plans to provide for group home siting guidelines. These plans should consider the proximity to schools, parks, types of residential housing, etc. *The municipalities p and the counties should be notified about the possible siting f a 9 Group Home within their boundaries before a property is leased or purchased. This will permit review in accordance with the comprehensive zoning plans. These programs should be fully funded by the State of Minnesota. They should not be passed on to the municipalities and the counties as unfunded mandates. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL The Metropolitan Council and other regional development commissions should be involved in the siting process. They have a logical role in the planning and appeal process. The Metropolitan Council has experience in allocating subsidized housing in the metropolitan area. The regional commissions could review the comprehensive zoning plans of the municipalities to determine if they are adequate in permiting a fair and appropiate distribution of group homes. The regional commissions could also serve as arbitrators when differences between the other parties develop. If needed, they could establish regional policies to deal with group homes. It seems that group home concerns are regional in nature. The counties are responsible for administering the programs both for funding allocations and review of the operations. The municipalities are responsible for police and fire protection and for providing other services. Both the municipalities and the counties are also responsible for the concerns of its residents that are not residing in the group homes. Often times these varied responsibilities create a conflict of interest for the agencies involved. The regional commissions may be the most logical level of government to deal with these conflicts when they arise. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional laws should permit some control by municipalities on which persons are to be admitted to federally subsidized housing. Mixing the mentally ill and chemically dependent with the elderly does not make any sense. Many of our mentally ill citizens are also chemically dependent, in fact, many of them are mentally ill because of their chemical dependence. Chemical dependence is a nationwide health problem. The federal government should develop a treatment process for dealing with the mentally ill and chemically dependent. It would be more efficient for the federal government to develop a program rather than have each state working independently. I Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT FOR LOBBYING SERVICES THAT WOULD CLEARLY DEFINE GROUP HOME SITING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center does deem it necessary to contract for the services of a lobbying group for services relating to the issue of group home siting and to put together legislation that would more clearly define the issue of group home siting; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to enter into a contract with Boland & Associates for these services providing two additional communities are also enrolled in this lobbying effort; and WHEREAS, the cost of these services is $10,000; and WHEREAS, it is proposed the appropriation for these services be transferred from the Contingency Account to the City Council Contractual Services account. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute a contract with Boland & Associates for lobbying services, provided two additional communities also enroll in this lobbying effort. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $10,000 be transferred from the Contingency Account (01- 4995 - 440 -80) to the City Council Contractual Services account (01- 4429 - 020 -11). Date Mayor ATTEST: 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 OF BROOKLYN CENTER council Meeting Date 4 -24-89 Agenda Item Number REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: 1988 -1989 POLICE CONTRACT DEPT. APP S gnature itle * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Last week we received the arbitration award from Joseph Bard relating to the 1988 -1989 police contract. Attached please find a table summarizing the police arbitration award. In summary, the arbitrator ruled a 3.6% base wage increase for 1988 and a 3.8% base wage increase for 1989. He increased the specialist pay amounts in the 1987 contract from $110 per month to $115 per month for 1988 and 1989. In the insurance area, the arbitrator ruled a maximum employer • contribution for 1988 of $185 per month and a maximum contribution for 1989 of $215 per month. The attached contract implements these changes and is recommended for your approval. In addition to the arbitrated changes, both parties have agreed to a modified pay range step system which increases the starting rate of patrol officers to more accurately reflect the starting level of pay of other suburban police departments. It also allows for up to $20 per month of the employer's contribution to be used for dental insurance purposes as is the case in 1989 for all other organized and nonorganized employees. The contract negotiating process and arbitration process was an extended one which, I believe, both parties will work very hard to avoid during the next contract negotiating session. We remain hopeful that prior to negotiations the next time around, legislative action will eliminate the conflict between the pay. equity act requirements and state laws requiring arbitration of police contracts. The only issue that complicates the pay plan for the city with regard to this arbitration award is the fact that the award sets the maximum employer contribution for police officers at $215 per month for 1989 where the Local 49 bargaining unit and nonorganized employee contribution has been set at $205 per month. This $10 per month differential would represent a departure from our longstanding practice of keeping the employer insurance contribution the same for all city employees for Brooklyn Center. RECOMMENDATION: It is the staff's recommendation that the city council pass a motion authorizing the mayor and manager to sign the attached 1988 -1989 police contract and amend the 1989 pay plan to increase the 1989 employer contribution for the Local 49 bargaining unit and nonorganized employees to a rate of $215 per month. We make this recommendation to be consistent with our past practices and to avoid I potential conflicts in meeting IRS Section 89 requirements and comparable worth problems. The estimated cost increase to the city for this recommendation would be between $8,000 and $10,000 annually. S (APOLAR) SUMMARY OF POLICE ARBITRATION AWARD 1988/1989 1. Duration - should there be a one or two year contract? Two ear contract effective Jan 8 3 Y e uary 1, 19 8 through December 1, 1989. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Wages - establish rates 1988. 1988 = 3.6% base wage increase over 1987 rate. ---------------------------------------------- 3. Wages - establish rates 1989. 1989 = 3.8% base wage increase over 1988 rate. ---------------------------------------------- 4. Specialist Pay - amount of pay. Increased to $115 per month for calendar years 1988 and 1989. ------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Shift Differential - amount. .No change from 1987 contract. 6. Insurance - employer contribution. 1988 = $185 per month maximum. 1989 = $215 per month maximum. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Holidays - number of holidays. No change from 1987 contract. 8. Holidays - premium pay. No change from 1987 contract. 9. Court Time - time of hours. No change from 1987 contract. 10. Court Time - circumstances for payment. No change from 1987 contract. 11. Vacation - additional days on schedule. No change from 1987 contract. 12. Vacation - accrual. No change from 1987 contract. 13. Equal Paychecks - 26 -80 hour pay periods. No change from 1987 contract. 14. Longevity - modify language. No change from 1987 contract. 15. Educational Incentive - modify language. No change from 1987 contract. 16. Uniforms - modify language. No change from 1987 contract. 11. Holidays - designation of holidays for new employees. - No change from 1987 contract. 18. Compensatory Time - delete 13.8. No change from 1987 contract. 19. Overtime - delete 13.9. No change from 1987 contract. 20. Wage Classification - delete 2(A) nonexistent position. No change from 1987 contract. MEMORANDUM TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager FROM: James Lindsay, Chief of Police � DATE: April 19, 1989 SUBJECT: Labor Contract Police Department 1988 -89 Attached please find four (4) copies, signed by the union, of the 1988 -89 police contract between the City of Brooklyn Center and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Local #82. The contract has been proofread both by the union and the police department staff and all concur that it reflects the settlement awarded by Joseph L. Bard on April 10, 1989. There is one exception which has been agreed upon by the administration and local #82. The pay steps for new officers have been increased. The starting wage is increased from 65% to 72% of top patrol. The six month step is increased from 70% to 79% of top patrol. The twelve month step is increased from 80% to 86% of top patrol. The twenty -four month step is increased from 90% to 93% of top patrol. The thirty -six month step is the top patrol step. These steps were upgraded to make them compatible with the starting steps in communities similar to us. The top position reflects what was listed in Joseph L. Bard's arbitration award. MASTER LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, LOCAL NO. 82 ARTICLE I PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT This AGREEMENT is entered into as of January 1, 1988 between the City of Brooklyn Center, hereinafter called the EMPLOYER, and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Local No. 82, hereinafter called the UNION. It is the intent and purpose of this AGREEMENT to: 1.1 Establish procedures for the resolution of disputes concerning this AGREEMENT'S interpretation and /or application; and 1.2 Place in written form the parties' agreement upon terms and conditions of employment for the duration of this AGREEMENT. ARTICLE II RECOGNITION 2.1 The EMPLOYER recognizes the UNION as the exclusive representative, under Minnesota Statutes, Section 179.71, Subdivision 3, for all police personnel in the following job classifications: Sergeant Police Officer 2.2 In the event the EMPLOYER and the UNION are unable to agree as to the inclusion or exclusion of a new or modified job class, the issue shall be submitted to the Bureau of Mediation Services for determination. ARTICLE III DEFINITIONS 3.1 UNION: Law Enforcement Labor Services, Local No. 82. 3.2 UNION MEMBER: A member of Law Enforcement Labor Services, Local No. 82. 3.3 EMPLOYEE: A member of the exclusively recognized bargaining unit. 3.4 DEPARTMENT: The City of Brooklyn Center Police Department. 3.5 EMPLOYER: The City of Brooklyn Center. 1 3.6 CHIEF: The Chief of the Brooklyn Center Police Department. 3.7 UNION OFFICER: Officer elected or appointed by Law Enforcement Labor Services, Local No. 82. 3.8 INVESTIGATOR /DETECTIVE: An employee specifically assigned or classified by the EMPLOYER to the job classification and /or job position of INVESTIGATOR /DETECTIVE. 3.9 OVERTIME: Work performed at the express authorization of the EMPLOYER in excess of the employee's scheduled shift. 3.10 SCHEDULED SHIFT: A consecutive work period including rest breaks and a lunch break. 3.11 REST BREAKS: Period during the SCHEDULED SHIFT during which the employee remains on continual duty and is responsible for assigned duties. 3.12 LUNCH BREAKS: A period during the SCHEDULED SHIFT during which the employee remains on continual duty and is responsible for assigned duties. 3.13 STRIKE: Concerned action in failing to report for duty, the willful absence from one's position, the stoppage of work, slowdown, or abstinence in whole or in part from the full, faithful and proper performance of the duties of employment for the purposes of inducing, influencing or coercing a change in the conditions or compensation or the rights, privileges or obligations of employment. ARTICLE IV EMPLOYER SECURITY The UNION agrees that during the life of this AGREEMENT that the UNION will not cause, encourage, participate in or support any strike, slowdown or other interruption of or interference with the normal functions of the EMPLOYER. ARTICLE V EMPLOYER AUTHORITY 5.1 The EMPLOYER retains the full and unrestricted right to operate and manage all manpower, facilities, and equipment; to establish functions and programs; to set and amend budgets; to determine the utilization of technology; to establish and modify the organizational structure; to select, direct, and determine the number of personnel, to establish work schedules, and to perform any inherent managerial function not specifically limited by this AGREEMENT. 2 5.2 Any term and condition of employment not specifically established or modified by this AGREEMENT shall remain solely within the discretion of the EMPLOYER to modify, establish, or eliminate. ARTICLE VI UNION SECURITY 6.1 The EMPLOYER shall deduct the wages of employees who authorize such a deduction in writing an amount necessary to cover monthly UNION dues. Such monies shall be remitted as directed by the UNION. 6.2 The UNION may designate employees from the bargaining unit to act as a steward and an alternate and shall inform the EMPLOYER in writing of such choice and changes in the position of steward and /or alternate. 6.3 The EMPLOYER shall make space available on the employee bulletin board for posting UNION notice(s) and announcement(s). 6.4 The UNION agrees to indemnify and hold the EMPLOYER harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders, or judgments brought or issued against the EMPLOYER as a result of any action taken or not taken by the EMPLOYER under the provisions of this Article. ARTICLE VII EMPLOYEE RIGHTS - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 7.1 DEFINITION OF A GRIEVANCE A grievance is defined as a dispute or disagreement as to interpretation or application of the specific terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. 7.2 UNION REPRESENTATIVES The EMPLOYER will recognize REPRESENTATIVES designated by the UNION as the grievance representatives of the bargaining unit having the duties and responsibilities established by this Article. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the names of such UNION REPRESENTATIVES and of their successors when so designated as provided by 6.2 of this AGREEMENT. 7.3 PROCESSING OF A GRIEVANCE It is recognized and accepted by the UNION and the EMPLOYER that the processing of grievances as hereinafter provided is limited by the job duties and responsibilities of the EMPLOYEES and shall therefore be accomplished during normal working hours only when consistent with such EMPLOYEE duties and responsibilities. The aggrieved EMPLOYEE and a UNION REPRESENTATIVE shall be allowed a reasonable amount of time without loss in pay when a grievance is investigated and 3 presented to the EMPLOYER during normal working hours provided that the EMPLOYEE and the UNION REPRESENTATIVE have notified and received the approval of the designated supervisor who has determined that such absence is reasonable and would not be detrimental to the work programs of the EMPLOYER. 7.4 PROCEDURE Grievances, as defined by Section 7.1, shall be resolved in conformance with the following procedure: Step An EMPLOYEE claiming a violation concerning the interpretation or application of this AGREEMENT shall, within twenty -one (21) calendar days after such alleged violation has occurred, present such grievance to the EMPLOYEE'S supervisor as designated by the EMPLOYER. The EMPLOYER - designated representative will discuss and give an answer to such Step 1 grievance within ten (10) calendar days after receipt. A grievance not resolved in Step 1 and appealed to Step 2 shall be placed in writing setting forth the nature of the grievance, the facts on which it is based, the provision or provisions of the AGREEMENT allegedly violated, the remedy requested, and shall be appealed to Step 2 within ten (10) calendar days after the EMPLOYER - designated representative's final answer in Step 1. Any grievance not appealed in writing to Step 2 by the UNION within ten (10) calendar days shall be considered waived. Step 2. If appealed, the written grievance shall be 0 presented by the UNION and discussed with the EMPLOYER - designated Step 2 representative. The EMPLOYER - designated representative shall give the UNION the EMPLOYER'S Step 2 answer in writing within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of such Step 2 grievance. A grievance not resolved in Step 2 may be appealed to Step 3 within ten (10) calendar days following the EMPLOYER - designated representative's final Step 2 answer. Any grievance not appealed in writing to Step 3 by the UNION within ten (10) calendar days shall be considered waived. St— eP- If appealed, the written grievance shall be presented by the UNION and discussed with the EMPLOYER - designated Step 3 representative. The EMPLOYER - designated representative shall give the UNION the EMPLOYER'S answer in writing within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of such Step 3 grievance. A grievance not resolved in Step 3 may be appealed to Step 4 within ten (10) calendar days following the EMPLOYER- designated representative's final answer to Step 3. Any grievance not appealed in writing to Step 4 by the UNION within ten (10) calendar days shall be considered waived. 4 0 Step 4. A grievance unresolved in Step 3 and appealed to Step 4 by the UNION shall be submitted to arbitration subject to the provisions of the Public Employment Labor Relations Act of 1971. The selection of an arbitrator shall be made in accordance with the "Rules Governing the Arbitration of Grievances" as established by the Public Employment Relations Board. 7.5 ARBITRATOR'S AUTHORITY A. The arbitrator shall have no right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, or subtract from the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted in writing by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, and shall have no authority to make a decision on any other issue not so submitted. B. The arbitrator shall be without power to make decisions contrary to, or inconsistent with, or modifying or varying in any way the application of laws, rules, or regulations having the force and effect of law. The arbitrator's decision shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) days following close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, whichever be later, unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be binding on both the EMPLOYER and the UNION and shall be based solely on the arbitrator's interpretation or application of the express terms of this AGREEMENT and to the facts of the grievance presented. C. The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and proceedings shall be borne equally by the EMPLOYER and the UNION provided that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it may cause such a record to be made, providing it pays for the record. If both parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings the cost shall be shared equally. 7.6 WAIVER If a grievance is not presented within the time limits set forth above, it shall be considered "waived ". If a grievance is not appealed to the next step within the specified time limit or any agreed extension thereof, it shall be considered settled on the basis of the EMPLOYER'S last answer. If the EMPLOYER does not answer a grievance or an appeal thereof within the specified time limits, the UNION may elect to treat the grievance as denied at that 5 step and immediately appeal the grievance to the next step. The time limit in each step may be extended by mutual written agreement of the EMPLOYER and the UNION in each step. 7.7 CHOICE OF REMEDY If, as a result of the written EMPLOYER response in Step 3, the grievance remains unresolved, and if the grievance involves the suspension, demotion, or discharge of an employee who has completed the required probationary period, the grievance may be appealed either to Step 4 of Article VII or a procedure such as: Civil Service, Veteran's Preference, or Fair Employment. If appealed to any procedure other than Step 4 of Article VII, the grievance is not subject to the arbitration procedure as provided in Step 4 of Article VII. The aggrieved employee shall indicate in writing which procedure is to be utilized - -Step 4 of Article VII or another appeal procedure - -and shall sign a statement to the effect that the choice of any other hearing precludes the aggrieved employee from making a subsequent appeal through Step 4 of Article VII. ARTICLE VIII SAVINGS CLAUSE This AGREEMENT is subject to the laws of the United States, the State of Minnesota and the City of Brooklyn Center. In the event any provision of the AGREEMENT shall be held to be contrary to law by a court of competent jurisdiction from whose final judgment or decree no appeal has been taken within the time provided, such provisions shall be voided. All other provisions of this AGREEMENT shall continue in full force and effect. The voided provision may be renegotiated at the written request of either party. ARTICLE IX SENIORITY 9.1 Seniority shall be determined by continuous length of service in all of the job classifications covered by this AGREEMENT. Employees promoted from classifications covered by this AGREEMENT to a position outside the bargaining unit will continue to accrue seniority under this AGREEMENT until the completion of their promotional probationary period or for no longer than twelve (12) months. The seniority roster shall be based on length of service in all of the job classifications covered by this AGREEMENT. Employees lose seniority under this AGREEMENT under the following circumstances: resignation, discharge for cause, or transfer or promotion to a classification not covered by this AGREEMENT after completion of the promotional probationary period or for no longer than twelve (12) months after transfer or promotion. 6 9.2 During the probationary period a newly hired or rehired employee may be discharged at the sole discretion of the EMPLOYER. During the probationary period a promoted or reassigned employee may be replaced in his previous position at the sole discretion of the EMPLOYER. 9.3 A reduction of work force will be accomplished on the basis of seniority. Employees shall be recalled from layoff on the basis of seniority. An employee on layoff shall have an opportunity to return to work within two years of the time of his layoff before any new employee is hired. 9.4 Senior employees will be given preference with regard to transfer, job classification assignments and promotions when the job - relevant qualifications of employees are equal. 9.5 Senior qualified employees with more than eighteen (18) months of continuous full -time employment will be given shift assignment preference. Except as noted in the preceding sentence, shift assignments shall be bid on the basis of seniority at least annually and after any permanent change in the work schedule. Employees will not be subject to shift rotation more often than every four (4) months. 9.6 One continuous vacation period shall be selected on the basis of seniority until May 15 of each calendar year. ARTICLE X DISCIPLINE 10.1 The EMPLOYER will discipline employees for just cause only. Discipline will be in one or more of the following forms: a. oral reprimand; b. written reprimand; C. suspension; d. demotion; or e. discharge 10.2 Suspension, demotions and discharges will be in written form. 10.3 Written reprimands, notices of suspension, and notices of discharge which are to become part of an employee's personnel file shall be read and acknowledged by signature of the employee. Employees and the UNION will receive a copy of such reprimands and /or notices. 10.4 Employees may examine their own individual personnel files at reasonable times under direct supervision of the EMPLOYER. 7 10.5 Discharges will be preceded by a five (5) day suspension without pay. 10.6 Employees will not be questioned concerning an investigation of disciplinary action unless the employee has been given an opportunity to have a UNION representative present at such questioning. 10.7 Grievances relating to this Article shall be initiated by the UNION in Step 3 of the grievance procedure under ARTICLE VII. ARTICLE XI CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION Employees shall have the rights granted to all citizens by the United States and Minnesota Constitutions. ARTICLE XII WORK SCHEDULES 12.1 The normal work year is two thousand and eighty (2,080) hours to be accounted for by each employee through: a. hours worked on assigned shifts; b. holidays; C. assigned training; d. authorized leave time 12.2 Holidays and authorized leave time is to be calculated on the basis of the actual length of time of the assigned shifts. 12.3 Nothing contained in this or any other Article shall be interpreted to be a guarantee of a minimum or maximum number of hours the EMPLOYER may assign employees. ARTICLE XIII OVERTIME 13.1 Employees will be compensated at one and one -half (1 -1/2) times the employee's regular base pay rate for hours worked in excess of the employee's regularly scheduled shift. Changes of shift do not qualify an employee for overtime under this Article. 13.2 Overtime will be distributed as equally as practicable. 13.3 Overtime refused by employees will for record purposes under Article 13.2 be considered as unpaid overtime worked. 13.4 For the purpose of computing overtime compensation overtime hours worked shall not be pyramided, compounded or paid twice for the same hours worked. 8 13.5 Overtime will be calculated to the nearest six (6) minutes. 13.6 Employees have the obligation to work overtime or call backs if requested by the EMPLOYER unless unusual circumstances prevent the employee from so working. 13.7 When uniformed patrol employees have less than twelve (12) hours of duty free time between assigned shifts they will be compensated at a rate of one and one -half (1 -1/2) times the employee's regular base pay rate for the next shift. For purposes of this article, shift extensions, elected overtime, voluntary changes of shifts, City contracted work, training, and court time are considered as duty free time. 13.8 As an option to monetary compensation for overtime a uniformed patrol officer may annually elect compensatory time off at a rate of one and one -half (1 -1/2) time, and an employee qualifying for investigator differential on a long- term basis may annually elect compensatory time off at a rate of straight time plus one -half (1/2) hour monetary compensation. An employee's compensatory time bank shall not exceed forty hours at any time during a calendar year. On or about December 1 of each year the City ill a off Y pay by check the balance of compensatory time accumulated by each police officer. No compensatory time will be accumulated or used during the month of December. Special overtime duty assignments made available to all positions by the Chief of Police at the police officer's rate of compensation will not be eligible for compensatory time. Compensatory time off shall be granted only at the convenience of the EMPLOYER with prior approval of the EMPLOYER - designated supervisor. 13.9 Employees given less than 16 hours notice of a scheduled duty change other than their regularly scheduled work period shall be compensated at one and one -half times the employee's regular pay rate for hours worked outside of the scheduled work period. ARTICLE XIV COURT TIME An employee who is required to appear in Court during his scheduled off -duty time shall receive a minimum of two (2) hours' pay at one and one -half (1 -1/2) times the employee's base pay rate. An extension or early report to a regularly scheduled shift for Court appearance does not qualify the employee for the two (2) hour minimum. Employees shall not be required to work Office or street duty to qualify for the two (2) hours minimum. 9 ARTICLE XV CALL BACK TIME An employee who is called to duty during his scheduled off -duty time shall receive a minimum of two ( 2 ) hours' pay at one and one -half (1 -1/2) times the employee's base pay rate. An extension or early report to a regularly scheduled shift for duty does not qualify the employee for the two (2) hour minimum. ARTICLE XVI WORKING OUT OF CLASSIFICATION Employees assigned by the EMPLOYER to assume the full responsibilities and authority of a higher job classification shall receive the salary schedule of the higher classification for the duration of the assignment. ARTICLE XVII STANDBY PAY Employees required by the EMPLOYER to standby shall be paid for such standby time at the rate of one hour's pay for each hour on standby. ARTICLE XVIII UNIFORMS The EMPLOYER shall provide required uniform and equipment items. In addition, the EMPLOYER shall pay to the uniformed officers a maintenance allowance of $85.00 per year. Plainclothes officers shall be paid a clothing allowance of $275.00 per year. ARTICLE XIX INJURY ON DUTY Employees injured during the performance of their duties for the EMPLOYER and thereby rendered unable to work for the EMPLOYER will be paid the difference between the employee's regular pay and Worker's Compensation insurance payments for a period not to exceed ninety (90) working days per injury, not charged to the employee's vacation, sick leave or other accumulated paid benefits, after a three (3) working day initial waiting period per injury. The three (3) working day waiting period shall be charged to the employee's sick leave account less Worker's Compensation insurance payments. ARTICLE XX LONGEVITY AND EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE Effective July 1, 1978 the following terms and conditions are effective: 20.1 After four (4) years of continuous employment each employee shall choose to be paid three percent (3 %) of the employee's base rate or supplementary pay based on educational credits as outlined in 20.6 of this ARTICLE. 10 20.2 After eight (8) years of continuous employment each employee shall choose to be paid supplementary pay of five percent (5 %) of the employee's base rate or supplementary pay based on educational credits as outlined in 20.6 of this ARTICLE. 20.3 After twelve (12) years of continuous employment each employee shall choose to be paid supplementary pay of seven percent (7 %) of the employee's base rate or supplementary pay based on educational credits as outlined in 20.6 of this ARTICLE. 20.4 After sixteen (16) years of continuous employment each employee shall choose to be paid supplementary pay of nine percent (9 %) of the employee's base rate or supplementary pay based on educational credits as outlined in 20.6 of this ARTICLE. 20.5 Employees may choose supplementary pay either for length of service or for educational credits no more often than once every twelve (12) months. 20.6 Supplementary pay based on educational credits will be paid to employees after twelve (12) months of continuous employment at the rate of: Educational Credits Stated Percentage in Terms of College pay Quarter Credits Increment 45 - 89 3% 90 - 134 5% 135 - 179 7% 180 or more 9% Not all courses are to be eligible for credit. Courses receiving qualifying credits must be Job related. (Thus, a 4 -year degree is not automatically 180 credits - -or a 2- year certificate is not automatically 90 credits.) Job - related courses plus those formally required to enter such courses shall be counted. If Principles of Psychology (8 credits) is required before taking Psychology of Police Work (3 credits) , completion of these courses would yield a total of 11 qualifying credits. C.E.U.'s (Continuing Education Units) in job- related seminars, short courses, institutes, etc. shall also be counted. The EMPLOYER shall determine which courses are job- related. Disputes are grievable based on the criteria outlined in the award of Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services Case No. 78- PN- 370 -A. 11 ARTICLE XXI WAIVER 21.1 Any and all prior agreements, resolutions, practices, policies, rules and regulations regarding terms and conditions of employment, to the extent inconsistent with the provisions of this AGREEMENT, are hereby superseded. 21.2 The parties mutually acknowledge that during the negotiations which resulted in this AGREEMENT, each had the unlimited right and opportunity to make demands and proposals with respect to any term or condition of employment not removed by law from bargaining. All agreements and understandings arrived at by the parties are set forth in writing in this AGREEMENT for the stipulated duration of this AGREEMENT. The EMPLOYER and the UNION each voluntarily and unqualifiedly waives the right to meet and negotiate regarding any and all terms and conditions of employment referred to or covered in this AGREEMENT or with respect to any term or condition of employment not specifically referred to or covered by this AGREEMENT, even though such terms or conditions may not have been within the knowledge or contemplation of either or both of the parties at the time this contract was negotiated or executed. ARTICLE XXII DURATION This AGREEMENT shall be effective as of January 1, 1988, and shall remain in full force and effect until the thirty -first day of December, 1989. IN WITNESS THERETO, the parties have caused this AGREEMENT to be executed this day of April 1989. FOR THE CITY OF FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR BROOKLYN CENTER: SER VICES 82: W1_ Z �_ F 6t 12 APPENDIX A 1. WAGE RATES - 1988 Police Officer After 36 months of continuous employment . . . $2,767.00 per month After 24 months of continuous employment 93% of After 36 months rate After 12 months of continuous employment 86% of After 36 months rate After 6 months of continuous employment 790 of After 36 months rate Starting rate 72% of After 36 months rate Sergeant . . . $310.00 above the After 36 months rate for police officer 2. a. Employees classified or assigned by the EMPLOYER to the following job classifications or positions will receive one hundred fifteen dollars ($115.00) per month or one hundred fifteen dollars ($115.00) prorated for less than a full month in addition to their regular wage rate: Investigator (detective) School Liaison Officer Juvenile Officer Dog Handler Paramedic. b. Employees classified by the EMPLOYER to the following job classification will receive fifty dollars ($50.00) per month or fifty dollars ($50.00) prorated for less than a full month in addition to their regular wage rate: Corporal. 3. a. The EMPLOYER will contribute up to a maximum of one hundred eighty -five dollars ($185.00) per month, per employee, for calendar year 1988 for general health, life, long -term disability, including dependent coverage. b. If for 1988 the unit employees vote to use fifteen dollars ($15.00) of the one hundred eighty -five dollars A -i then such fifteen dollars ($15.00) can be used to bid out a dental insurance program, provided that the bidding process would be in compliance with State law and that this would not otherwise be precluded by State law. A -ii 1. WAGE RATES - 1989 APPENDIX A Police Officer After 36 months of continuous employment . . . $2,872.00 per month After 24 months of continuous employment 93% of After 36 months rate After 12 months of continuous employment 86% of After 36 months rate After 6 months of continuous employment 79% of After 36 months rate Starting rate 72% of After 36 months rate Sergeant . . . $310.00 above the After 36 months rate for police officer 2. a. Employees classified or assigned by the EMPLOYER to the following job classifications or positions will receive one hundred fifteen dollars ($115.00) per month or one hundred fifteen dollars ($115.00) prorated for less than a full month in addition to their regular wage rate: Investigator (detective) School Liaison Officer Juvenile Officer Dog Handler Paramedic. b. Employees classified by the EMPLOYER to the following job classification will receive fifty dollars ($50.00) per month or fifty dollars ($50.00) prorated for less than a full month in addition to their regular wage rate: Corporal. 3 • a. The EMPLOYER will contribute up to a maximum of two hundred fifteen dollars ($215.00) per month, per employee, for calendar year 1989 for general health, life, long -term disability, including dependent coverage. b. If for 1989 the unit employees vote to use twenty dollars ($20.00) of the two hundred fifteen dollars is ($215.00) per month, per employee, of health and life insurance for dental insurance for all unit employees, A -iii then such twenty dollars ($20.00) can be used to bid out a dental insurance program, provided that the bidding process would be in compliance with State law and that this would not otherwise be precluded by State law. A -iv APPENDIX B This supplementary agreement is entered into between the City of Brooklyn Center and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Local No. 82 for the period beginning January 1, 1988 and ending December 31, 1989. ARTICLE B -I DEFINITIONS 1. REGULAR PAY RATE: The employee's hourly or monthly pay rate, including educational incentive pay, and excluding any other special allowance. ARTICLE B -II VACATIONS 1. Permanent full -time employees shall earn vacation leave with pay as per the following schedule: 0 through 5 years of service - eighty (80) hours per year (accrued at 3.08 hours per pay period) 6 through 10 years of service - one hundred twenty (120) hours per year (accrued at 4.62 hours per pay period) eight (8) additional hours per year of service to a maximum of one hundred sixty (160) hours after fifteen (15) years of service (accrued at the following rates: 11 years - 4.92 hours per pay period 12 years - 5.23 hours per pay period 13 years - 5.54 hours per pay period 14 years - 5.85 hours per pay period 15 years - 6.15 hours per pay period 2. Employees using earned vacation leave or sick leave shall be considered working for the purpose of accumulating additional vacation leave. 3. Vacation may be used as earned, except that the EMPLOYER shall approve the time at which the vacation leave may be taken. No employee shall be allowed to use vacation leave during his initial six (6) months of service. Employees shall not be permitted to waive vacation leave and receive double pay. 4. Employees with less than five (5) years of service may accrue a maximum of one hundred twenty (120) hours of vacation leave. Employees with more than five (5) but less than fifteen (15) consecutive years of service (uninterrupted except for layoff not exceeding two (2) years duration in any single layoff period) may accrue a maximum of one hundred sixty (160) hours of vacation leave. Employees with fifteen (15) consecutive years B -i or more of service (uninterrupted except for layoff not exceeding two (2) years duration in any single layoff period) may accrue a maximum of two hundred (200) hours of vacation leave. 5. Employees leaving the service of the EMPLOYER in good standing, after having given the EMPLOYER proper notice of termination of employment, shall be compensated for vacation leave accrued and unused. ARTICLE B -III SICK LEAVE 1. Sick leave with pay shall be granted to probationary and permanent employees at the rate of eight (8) hours per month or ninety -six (96) hours per year (computed at 3.69 hours per pay period) of full -time service or major fraction thereof, except that sick leave granted probationary employees shall not be available for use during the first six (6) months of service. 2. Sick leave may be used only for absence from duty because of personal illness, legal quarantine, or because of serious illness in the immediate family. Immediate family shall mean brother, sister, parents - in -law, spouse, children, parents of the employee. Sick leave may be used for the purpose of attending the funeral of the immediate family members plus brothers - in -law, sisters -in -law, grandparents, grandparents-in- law, and grandchildren of the employees. 3. Sick leave shall accrue at the rate of eight (8) hours per month or ninety -six (96) hours per year until nine hundred sixty (960) hours have been accumulated (shall be computed at 3.69 hours per pay period) and at the rate of four (4) hours per month or forty -eight (48) hours per year after nine hundred sixty (960) hours have been accumulated (shall be computed at 1.85 hours per pay period). Employees using earned vacation or sick leave shall be considered to be working for the purpose of accumulating additional sick leave. Workers Compensation benefits shall be credited against the compensation due employee's utilizing sick leave. 4. In order to be eligible for sick leave with pay, an employee must: a. notify the EMPLOYER prior to the time set for the beginning of their normal scheduled shift; b. keep the EMPLOYER informed of their condition if the absence is of more than three (3) days duration; B -ii C. submit medical certificates for absences exceeding three (3) days, if required by the EMPLOYER. 5. Employees abusing sick leave shall be subject to disciplinary action. ARTICLE B -IV SEVERANCE 1. An employee shall give the EMPLOYER two (2) weeks notice in writing before terminating his employment. 2. Severance pay in the amount of one -third (1/3) the accumulated sick leave employees have to their credit at the time of resignation or retirement, times their respective regular pay rate, shall be paid to employees who have been employed for at least five (5) consecutive years. If discharged for just cause, severance pay shall not be allowed. ARTICLE B -V HOLIDAY LEAVE 1. Holiday leave shall be granted for the following holidays: New Year's Day Columbus Day Presidents' Day Veterans' Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day Labor Day and two (2) floating holidays 2. Employees shall receive compensatory time off for each of the earned and accrued holidays. Such time off shall be taken as soon as practicable before or after the holiday for which it is accrued and as approved by the EMPLOYER. 3. An employee who works on New Year's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Memorial Day, Veterans' Day or Presidents' Day shall receive time and one -half (1 -1/2) his regular pay rate for all hours worked in addition to straight compensatory time off for the holiday. 4. Except as provided in B -V paragraph 3 above, overtime pay shall not be authorized for employees for hours worked on holidays when such work is part of the planned schedule. ARTICLE B -VI LEAVES OF ABSENCE 1. In cases of demonstrated need and where sick leave has not been abused, the EMPLOYER shall grant to employees a leave of absence without pay for extended personal B -iii illness after the accumulative sick leave has expired. Such leaves of absence shall not exceed ninety (90) calendar days. Upon granting such unpaid leave of absence the EMPLOYER will not permanently fill the employee's position and the employee's benefits and rights shall be retained. 2. An employee called to serve on a jury shall be reimbursed the difference between the amount paid for such service (exclusive of travel and expense pay) and his compensation for regularly scheduled working hours lost because of jury service. 3. Employees ordered by proper authority to National Guard or Reserve Military Service not exceeding fifteen (15) working days in any calendar year shall be entitled to leave of absence without loss of status. Such employees shall receive compensation from the EMPLOYER equal to the difference between his regular pay and his lesser military pay. 4. Employees called and ordered by proper authority to active military service in time of war or other properly declared emergency shall be entitled to leave of absence without pay during such service. Upon completion of such service, employees shall be entitled to the same or similar employment of like seniority, status and pay as if such leave had not been taken, subject to the specific provisions of Chapter 192 of the Minnesota Statutes. ARTICLE B -VII AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION 1. The EMPLOYER shall implement the terms of this AGREEMENT in the form of a resolution. If the implementation of the terms of this AGREEMENT require the adoption of a law, ordinance or charter amendment, the EMPLOYER shall make every reasonable effort to propose and secure the enactment of such law, ordinance, resolution or charter amendment. ARTICLE B -VIII FALSE ARREST INSURANCE 1. The EMPLOYER will provide each employee and pay 100% of the premium due thereon, with false arrest insurance provided, however, that the EMPLOYER will not be obligated to contribute to the purchase of coverage for any punitive damage claims which may constitute a portion of such false arrest insurance. In the event that separate coverage cannot be obtained (i.e., for false arrest insurance coverage not including punitive damage claims) then the EMPLOYER shall not be obligated to pay for any premium which may become due for such insurance. In that event, the UNION may on behalf of B -iv its members obtain quotes for such insurance, including insurance containing separate coverage for punitive damage claims arising out of false arrest, and the EMPLOYER shall make contribution to the purchase of such insurance as shall be otherwise required according to the first sentence of this Article. ARTICLE B -IX SENIORITY 1. The EMPLOYER shall recognize seniority as the primary factor when authorizing holiday leave and compensatory time leave. 2. No time shall be deducted from an employee's seniority accumulation due to absences occasioned by an authorized leave with pay, any military draft or government call up to Reserves or National Guard, or for layoffs of less than two (2) years in duration. 3. There shall be an initial probationary period for new employees of twelve (12) months. 4. The EMPLOYER shall give the UNION and the employees at least two (2) weeks written notice in advance of any layoff. 5. The EMPLOYER shall recognize reverse seniority by classification as the primary factor when calling off - duty employees to duty and when considering scheduled duty changes if such employees are qualified. ARTICLE B -X TRAINING 1. The EMPLOYER shall reimburse each employee who is required to maintain a license as a law enforcement officer under Minnesota Statutes, Section 626.84, et sea ., for actual expenses of tuition, meals, travel, and lodging incurred in meeting the continuing education requirements of the Minnesota Police Officers Standards and Training Board, not to exceed 48 hours of such training every three years. The EMPLOYER need not make such reimbursement for attendance at a course located more than 60 miles from the City of Brooklyn Center and such reimbursement shall not exceed similar allowances for state employees. If the EMPLOYER provides in- service training to its employees which meets the continuing education requirements of the Minnesota Police Officers Standards and Training Board, and if the EMPLOYER provides its employees with an opportunity to attend such in- service training courses, s, to the extent that such opportunity is provided to each employee, the obligation of the EMPLOYER to reimburse such employee for expenses incurred in attending continuing education courses shall be reduced. B -v 2. The EMPLOYER shall pay each employee his regular salary while attending continuing education courses whether or not such courses attended are in- service training courses or courses iven b instructors g y other than the EMPLOYER. The obligation of the EMPLOYER to pay such salaries shall not exceed a total of 48 hours every three years. B -vi Licenses to be approved by the City Council on April 24, 1989: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT Green Mill Inn, Inc. 5540 Brooklyn Blvd. Yen Ching Mandarin Restaurant 5900 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Sanitarian ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT Brookdale Unocal 5710 Xerxes Avenue N. Brooklyn Center Fire Dept. 6844 Shingle Creek Pkwy. i Builders Square 3600 63rd Avenue N. Sanitarian MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Horwitz Mechanical, Inc. 5000 N. County Road 18 Randy Lane & Sons 1501 West Broadway Marsh Heating & A/C 6248 Lakeland Ave. N. Midwestern Mechanical Corp. 9103 Davenport St. NE Realistic Heating & Cooling Inc. 10604 Radisson Road NE Thrane, Inc. 4921 Xerxes Ave. S. Building Official MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP � Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth 6121 Brooklyn Blvd. City Clerk RENTAL DWELLINGS • Initial: Donald Steen 7025 Drew Ave. N. Renewal: James and Bobbie Simons 6109 -11 -13 Beard Ave. N. Thomas B. Egan 5239 -41 Drew Ave. N. Henry W. Norton 5240 Drew Ave. N. Terry L. Hartmann 6827 Fremont Place M. B. L. Investment Co. 3613 47th Ave. N. Donald E. Sobania 3701 47th Ave. N. Donald Wilson /Michael Boyle 3713 47th Ave. N. L. H. Hanggi 3725 47th Ave. N. James M. Krzesowiak 3007 51st Ave. N. J. J. Barnett 2926 68th Lane J. J. Barnett 2930 68th Lane J. J. Barnett 2934 68th Lane 1I J. J. Barnett 2938 68th Lane 1�( 1 � 1 �1 f'N� Director of Planning and Inspection SIGN HANGER Ace Signs of Albert Lea RR #3, Box 1 Midway Sign Company 444 North Prior Avenue C Building Official A)<— SWIMMING POOL Days Inn Y 1501 Freeway Boulevard Garden City Court Apartments 3407 65th Avenue N. Sanitarian GENERAL APPROVAL: /l, D. K. Weeks, City Clerk