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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 01-10 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 10, 2011 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager /Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, Police Chief Kevin Benner, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Chris Moksnes, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. Craig Hunter, 6500 Brooklyn Boulevard, informed the Council of code issues related to his C -1 zoned multiple tenant office property and unsuccessful attempts to resolve those issues with staff or through an administrative hearing. In addition, vegetation on the abutting property to the north has encroached to the point that a fence cannot be constructed nor adequate parking spaces provided as required by City Code. Mr. Hunter stated his opinion there may have been some unfair retaliation efforts that have impacted his ability to use his private property. Diane Sannes, 7006 Willow Lane, commented on the efforts of Earle Brown, in 1911, to start the Village of Brooklyn Center and noted that after consideration of tonight's appointments, all of the City's Commissions will be filled. She wished all a Happy Birthday, in this new year, and stated the citizens are ready to celebrate its centennial in many ways. Shanell McCoy, 7817 Arlington Avenue N., Brooklyn Park, representing the Brooklyns' Youth Council, described the purpose of their organization and areas of focus for 2011. Katherine Shermoen, 8809 Inverness Terrace, Brooklyn Park, requested placement on a future Council agenda to present more information on the Brooklyns' Youth Council and invited the City Council to the Blue Jean Ball, a gala event on Friday, January 21, 2011, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the Edinburgh Clubhouse. O1 /10 /11 -1- Mike Elliott, 3355 Oliver Avenue N., Minneapolis, representing the Brooklyns' Youth Council was also present. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:57 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Councilmember Roche requested 30 seconds of silence for Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and personal reflection as the Invocation. ADMINISTER CEREMONIAL OATH OF OFFICE City Clerk Sharon Knutson administered the oath of office to Carol Kleven and Dan Ryan for the position of Brooklyn Center Councilmember /Commissioner and to Tim Willson for the position of Brooklyn Center Mayor /Chair /President. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:04 p.m. 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager /Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, Police Chief Kevin Benner, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Chris Moksnes, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended, with amendments to the Regular Session minutes of December 13, 2011, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. December 13, 2011 — Study Session 2. December 13, 2011 — Regular Session 01/10/11 -2- 6b. LICENSES BOWLING ALLEY AMF Earle Brown Lanes 6440 James Circle N. FIREWORKS - PERMANENT Big Lots 5930 Earle Brown Drive Cub Foods 3245 County Road 10 GASOLINE SERVICE STATION Christy's Auto Service 5300 Dupont Avenue N. Qwest Communications 6540 Shingle Creek Parkway Royalty & Sons, Inc. 6044 Brooklyn Boulevard Two Rivers Investment, Inc. 6840 Humboldt Avenue N. MECHANICAL Aaztec Heating & Air 9741 Humboldt Avenue S., Bloomington Arctic Mechanical 5255 Edinburgh Way, Big Lake Aspen Air Heating & Cooling 308 SW 15 Street, Forest Lake Bloomington Heating & Air 640 West 92 Street, Bloomington Fireplaces by Design 73066 235 Street, Dassel MacDonald Heating & Air 11848305 th Avenue, Princeton Schnapp Plumbing & Heating 682 125 Lane NE, Blaine PUBLIC DANCE AMF Earle Brown Lanes 6440 James Circle N. Oak City 2590 Freeway Boulevard RENTAL — CURRENT RENTAL STANDARDS INITIAL (TYPE II —two-year license) 3613 54 Avenue N. Konrad Wagner 5600 Lilac Drive N. Sue Xiong (passed w /weather deferral) 6937 Morgan Avenue N. Dao Yang 5025 Zenith avenue N. Van Cooley RENEWAL (TYPE III — one-year license) 7018 Brooklyn Boulevard Nelia Schaff RENEWAL (TYPE II — two-year license) 1300 67 Avenue N. Anda Construction (Brookside Manor Apartments) 5347 -53 Brooklyn Boulevard Randall Cook 5550 Girard Avenue N. Restart, Inc. 7100 Kyle Avenue N. Michael Birchard 7007 Newton Avenue N. Ting Sui Zheng 01 /10 /11 -3- (passed w /weather deferral) RENEWAL (TYPE I — three-year license) 6221 Shingle Creek Parkway Amcon (View Pointe at Shingle Creek) 5329 -33 Brooklyn Boulevard Tech Ung 3 813 61" Avenue N. Dhaneshwarie Himraj 3125 65 Avenue N. Sa Xiong 419 67 Avenue N. John Stalock 6701 Bryant Avenue N. Tim Xiong 6607 Drew Avenue N. Jeffrey Davis 5818 Humboldt Avenue N. Richard Olson 3601 Woodbine Lane Christina Kline SECONDHAND GOODS DEALER CD Warehouse 6072 Shingle Creek Parkway SIGN HANGER Boo Doo Signs 29021 Feldspar Street, Princeton TAXICAB Yohannes Bedecha 1145 50 Avenue, Columbia Heights TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT Brookdale Foods Market, Inc. 5808 Xerxes Avenue N. Cub Foods 3245 County Road 10 Mussab, Inc. 6930 Brooklyn Boulevard Oak City 2590 Freeway Boulevard Royal Tobacco 5625 Xerxes Avenue N. Royalty & Sons, Inc. 6044 Brooklyn Boulevard Two Rivers Investment, Inc. 6840 Humboldt Avenue N. 6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -01 DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER 6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -02 DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES OF CITY FUNDS 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -03 APPROVING BROOKLYN CENTER REPRESENTATIVES TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND /OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH, FIVE CITIES SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS, HENNEPIN RECYCLING GROUP, LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, NORTH METRO MAYORS ASSOCIATION, NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL, NORTHWEST SUBURBS CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, 01/10/11 -4- PETS UNDER POLICE SECURITY, PROJECT PEACE, TWIN LAKES JOINT POWERS ORGANIZATION, AND VISIT MINNEAPOLIS NORTH 6f. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -04 APPOINTING MUNICIPAL TRUSTEES TO THE BROOKLYN CENTER FIREFIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES 6g. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -05 RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ETHNIC POPULATIONS AND HERITAGE CELEBRATIONS 6h. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -06 GRANTING CORPORATE AUTHORITY FOR TRANSACTIONS OF FINANCIAL BUSINESS MATTERS 6i. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -07 ESTABLISHING THE INTEREST RATE FOR 2011 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 6j. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -08 ESTABLISHING 2011 STREET AND STORM DRAINAGE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATES 6k. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -09 ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2011-11,18, AND 19, CONTRACT 2010 -D, 2010 TRAIL, PARKING LOT, AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS 61. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -10 CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED USE OF 2011 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS 6m. APPROVING APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY ON- SALE LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY CHURCH OF ST. ALPHONSUS, 7025 HALIFAX AVENUE NORTH, FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 12, 2011 Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS /DONATIONS 7a. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -11 EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF MARK YELICH FOR HIS DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE AS COUNCIL MEMBER Mayor Willson presented a resolution of appreciation and plaque to Mark Yelich for his dedicated public service to the City of Brooklyn Center. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -11 Expressing Recognition and Appreciation of Mark Yelich for his Dedicated Public 01 /10 /11 -5- Service as Council Member. Motion passed unanimously. 7b. PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY 4, 2011, TO BE GO RED FOR WOMEN DAY Mayor Willson introduced the proclamation. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve Proclamation Declaring February 4, 2011 to be Go Red for Women Day. Motion passed unanimously. 7c. PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY 5, 2011, AS CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER CENTENNIAL DAY Mayor Willson introduced the proclamation. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to approve Proclamation Declaring February 5, 2011 as City of Brooklyn Center Centennial Day. Motion passed unanimously. S. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS - None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -12 SUPPORTING THE TWIN LAKES REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel introduced the item and history of the Cooperative Trail Agreement with the Three Rivers Park District to provide easements for the trail corridor. Ann Rexine, Three Rivers Park District Planner, formally presented the Twin Lakes Regional Trail Master Plan, three trail alignments from the Robbinsdale boat launch to the North Mississippi Regional Park that had been vetted by the Task Force, and guiding principles used to evaluate and recommend the 57' Avenue alignment. She advised that the Park District takes directive from the City so the trail alignment is the initiative of the City Council. Ms. Rexine 01 /10 /11 -6- stated tonight is the formal presentation of the Master Plan and pending the outcome of tonight's meeting it will be forwarded to the Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners in February and then the Metropolitan Council in March of 2011. "choke rd point on 53 where it turns to the north Councilmember R an noted a potential o Y p p to the service road (Old Osseo Road) and asked if the design is intended to accommodate a sidewalk section in that location. Ms. Rexine stated that question was raised in the past and the District's consultant, SRF, looked at each segment of the existing Twin Lake Regional Trail and recommended the trail be to the back of the curb or a restricted element. Councilmember Ryan asked about the City's ability to address design elements that become problematic in the future if the Council signed off on this Master Plan. Ms. Rexine explained that once easements have been obtained and turned over to the Park District, the District will operate and maintain the trail as is. Then, as opportunities arise, the District will upgrade existing segments that don't meet its standards. The District will also monitor those pinch point areas to determine if it is a perceived or real safety concern. Councilmember Roche stated it is his opinion that 57 Avenue does not meet the standards of the Master Plan and he would like feedback from the Park District on areas he identified during the Study Session. He asked about the opportunity to improve the trail along the greenway located 100 feet north of 57 Avenue, if the Park District had funding in place, and if it envisioned the streetscape of 57 Avenue to be different than that of France Avenue. Boe Carlson, Three Rivers Park District Associate Superintendent, explained that the Master Plan involves a long -term planning phase to identify the proposed route and all agencies involved have the opportunity to coordinate projects (i.e., street reconstruction) going forward. He noted that portions of the trail already exist and those easements will pass to the Park District. The City Council will be the decider of future trail alignments and the Park District would provide operations and maintenance of the trails. Mr. Carlson stated the Park District identifies as many funding opportunities as possible. At this point, the Park District does not have money budgeted within its CIP to push forward this trail development but once the Master Plan is adopted, the trail can be included in its CIP and funding sources identified. Ms. Rexine referenced Pages 68 to 69 that outlined alternatives in how the trail along 57 Avenue may look from Highway 100 to the Mississippi Regional Park, recognizes the difference in right -of -way from 60 feet to 50 feet, and depicts what the trail will look like when it is built out. She explained they want to keep all options open, to still allow for traffic, a 10 -foot regional trail, as - id clear zones. Councilmember Roche asked if the Park District envisions opportunity to include iconic streetscape on 57 Avenue in the near future or if it will appear as France Avenue. Ms. Rexine stated they have identified trail amenities including areas of respite, signage, and other spaces within the streetscape. Councilmember Roche referenced Page 64 third paragraph, addressing reconfiguration of the street and utilities for 57 Avenue. Ms. Rexine stated that section outlines one of the options, O1 /10 /11 -7- the most intense option, which is not the case with all options. Councilmember Roche stated that it is a component of the Master Plan and as a Councilmember he needs to raise awareness of it. Councilmember Kleven referenced Page 14 indicating 57 Avenue is the most direct alignment to the North Mississippi Regional Park; however, the greenspace is a more direct route without curvature. She referenced Page 15 that listed constraints, noting 57 Avenue is a busy street with 14 residential driveways, one commercial driveway, and one alleyway. Those residential driveways abut the trail and she had noticed that one driveway had four cars and two garbage cans, which may pose a safety concern. Councilmember Kleven pointed out that the Xcel corridor (greenway) has no driveways, which is very important and a deciding factor. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded to not approve a Resolution of Support for the Twin Lakes Regional Trail Master Plan. Councilmembers Lasman and Ryan and Mayor Willson voted against the same. Motion failed. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -12 of Support for the Twin Lakes Regional Trail Master Plan. Councilmember Ryan stated, with all due respect to the significant issues raised by his colleagues regarding 57 Avenue, a modification of the actual design is a key component of the Master Plan process, as needed. In addition, the City would need to acquire approval from Xcel for use of its greenway right -of -way. Councilmember Ryan stated he would be open to that option as well. Mayor Willson welcomed a working relationship with Three Rivers Park District, having more discussions, and seeing these trails improve to offer recreational opportunities for the citizens of Brooklyn Center. Councilmember Roche stated the Council has a chance to brand Brooklyn Center as something other than what it is today and it is his opinion this body failed to take that opportunity. He suggested that a trail on 57 Avenue would be nothing more than a glorified sidewalk, there is no funding available, and a greenspace is available just 100 feet from 57 Avenue. Councilmember Roche stated his family will not use 57 Avenue, a better choice is available, and he does not believe 57 Avenue was representative of the Master Plan intention. Councilmembers Kleven and Roche voted against the same. Motion passed. Mr. Boganey noted the trail alignment had previously been considered by the City Council and the Park and Recreation Commission had unanimously recommended the 57 Avenue alignment. Councilmember Roche felt this assignment should have also been considered by the Planning Commission because of its strategic importance to the redevelopment of the City. 10b. SELECT PRESIDING OFFICERS — MAYOR/PRESIDENT PRO TEM AND 01/10/11 -8- ACTING MAYOR/PRESIDENT PRO TEM Councilmember Kleven moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to ratify the Mayor's nomination of Kay Lasman as Mayor /President Pro Tem and Dan Ryan as Acting Mayor /President Pro Tem for 2011. Motion passed unanimously. 10c. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -13 DECLARING COMMITMENT TO THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CHARTER Mayor Willson read in full the resolution and noted this is an annual declaration. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -13 Declaring Commitment to the Brooklyn Center City Charter. Motion passed unanimously. 10d. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO SERVE AS LIAISONS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMISSIONS AND AS CITY REPRESENTATIVE /VOTING DELEGATES FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS FOR 2011 Mayor Willson announced the following appointments to serve as liaisons to City Advisory Commissions and as City Representative /Voting Delegates for Other Organizations for 2011. Financial Commission: Tim Roche Housing Commission: Carol Kleven Park and Recreation Commission: Dan Ryan Crime Prevention Program: Kay Lasman Brooklyn Center Special Events Committee: Kay Lasman; Tim Willson — Alternate Earle Brown Days Committee: Dan Ryan; Tim Willson — Alternate North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce: Carol Kleven Metro Cities: Tim Willson; Dan Ryan — Alternate League of Minnesota Cities: Tim Willson; Tim Roche — Alternate Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to ratify the above Mayoral Appointments. Motion passed unanimously. 10e. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6 -MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 5903 EMERSON AVENUE N. 01 /10 /11 -9- Assistant City Manager /Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning advised that this property was inspected and 22 property code violations were cited and ultimately corrected. In addition, there was one validated police incident /nuisance call. This property qualifies for a Type IV six -month provisional rental license based on the number of property code violations found during the initial rental license inspection. The property owner is also required to submit a mitigation plan and report monthly on the progress of that plan. Staff has reviewed that mitigation plan and held discussion with the property owner and recommends approval based on meeting standards in the mitigation plan. Mayor Willson noted the staff memorandum indicates an individual's name on the renewal application but the mitigation plan names a different individual. Ms. Schleuning stated she will have to determine the relationship between the two parties. Mayor Willson stated he is prepared to consider approval subject to that clarification. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six -month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 5903 Emerson Avenue N., with the requirement that the mitigation plan must be strictly adhered to before a renewal rental license would be considered, and subject to clarification of ownership. Motion passed unanimously. IOf. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6 -MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 5640 FREMONT AVENUE N. Ms. Schleuning advised that this property was inspected and 16 property code violations were cited and ultimately corrected. There had been no police incident /nuisance calls. This property qualifies for a Type IV six -month provisional rental license based on the number of property code violations found during the initial rental license inspection. The property owner is also required to submit a mitigation plan and report monthly on the progress of that plan. Staff has reviewed that mitigation plan and held discussion with the property owner and recommends approval based on meeting standards in the mitigation plan. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to close the hearing. 01/10/11 -10- Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six -month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 5640 Fremont Avenue N., with the requirement that the mitigation plan must be strictly adhered to before a renewal rental license would be considered. Motion passed unanimously. 10g. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6 -MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 6116 ALDRICH AVENUE N. Ms. Schleuning advised that this property was inspected and 11 property code violations were cited and ultimately corrected. This property qualifies for a Type IV six -month provisional rental license based on the number of property code violations found during the initial rental license inspection. The property owner is also required to submit a mitigation plan and report monthly on the progress of that plan. Staff has reviewed that mitigation plan and held discussion with the property owner and recommends approval based on meeting standards in the mitigation plan. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to close the hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six -month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 6116 Aldrich Avenue N., with the requirement that the mitigation plan must be strictly adhered to before a renewal rental license would be considered. Motion passed unanimously. 10h. AMEND 2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Mr. Boganey requested the Council set a Special Work Session date to consider the proposed redevelopment of Brookdale Shopping Center by Gatlin Development Company. He advised that staff and City consultants have reviewed the financial information provided, asked questions about the potential public subsidy request, and now have information to present for Council's consideration. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to schedule a Special Work Session on January 20, 2011, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. O1 /10 /11 -11- Mr. Boganey noted it has been the Council's policy to not receive public comment during a Work Session until after Council's deliberations have been concluded. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Roche reported that Dave Droogsma, resident of the southeast neighborhood, had fallen off a ladder while removing snow from his roof, suffered a back injury, and was just released from the hospital. He encouraged residents to attend the following meetings: • Street and utility improvement informational meeting on January 11, 2011, starting at 6:30 p.m. for East Palmer Lake residents. • Utility improvement informational meeting on January 12, 2011, starting at 6:30 p.m. for Unity Avenue residents. • January 20, 2011, Special Work Session, starting at 6:00 p.m. for residents interested in learning more about the redevelopment of Brookdale. Councilmember Roche stated he is hopeful about the possibility of this development but remained concerned with the request for public financing. He felt that Shingle Creek should receive more significance if this development is called "Shingle Creek Crossings." Councilmember Lasman reported on her attendance at the following: • January 5, 2011, Gateway Commons open house that showcased its new community center building containing a workout facility and pool. She stated the Gateway Commons ownership has done wonderful work at this apartment complex. • January 5, 2011, Centennial Meeting where plans are moving along with great excitement. The Birthday Party scheduled on February 5, 2011, will be the kick -off event and many more events are planned for the coming year. She noted that City Watch outlines activities coming up and encouraged residents to attend, to meet as a community, to celebrate Brooklyn Center. • January 6, 2011, Special Events Committee to plan the Party of the Century, the 100 birthday P Y art on February 5 2011. She reported that a limited number can attend and tickets are going fast. Councilmember Lasman thanked the Brooklyn Center Foundation for donating the funds remaining in its treasury to schools in Brooklyn Center. She also thanked the City's Street Department for the great job done in the last 40 days to clear snow from the City's streets and assure they are open for emergency services. Councilmember Lasman commented that all working together is what makes Brooklyn Center a great community to live in and 2011 will be a great year. Councilmember Kleven stated another Centennial Celebration event will be "Go Red," held on February 4, 2011, when ladies are encouraged to wear red to promote heart health for women. She encouraged residents to pick up free promotional information at the Community Center. Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following: • January 5, 2011, the Brooklyn Center Centennial Celebration Committee meeting where plans continue for celebrating Brooklyn Center's 100th birthday. He noted that on O1 /10 /11 -12- February 11, 1911, a meeting was held in a barn in Brooklyn Center where discussion was held about incorporating as a village. He stated that much has changed and this year the City will celebrate its first 100 years with a year full of great events including Earle Brown Days and concluding with Holly Sunday. He referenced the special edition of City Watch that was printed in an "old style" and included the web address for the Brooklyn Center Centennial Celebration where you can view the calendar of events, historical vignettes, and footnotes to learn more about the City's history. • January 8, 2011, fundraiser to raise money for important initiatives to improve sanitation in Liberia. He thanked Sherman Washington for hosting the bowling tournament to raise those funds. Councilmember Ryan stated he had been invited to attend a strategic planning session for District 286 this Friday and Saturday. He encouraged Palmer Lake residents to attend the January 11, 2011, 6:30 p.m. informational meeting about the street utility project and Unity Avenue residents to attend the January 12, 2011, 6:30 p.m. information meeting to learn about utility projects planned for their neighborhood. Mayor Willson noted the City Watch does not contain a list of every activity during the Centennial year but the website calendar does include additional activities for the celebration. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Roche seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 8:26 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 01/10/11 -13- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on January 10, 2011. 2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at Brooklyn Center City Hall. 3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its January 24, 2011, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 01/10/11 -14-