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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 02-28 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 SESSIO N FEBRUARY 28, 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, 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, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. Jo Roberts, 6001 78 Avenue N., Brooklyn Park, stated she had intended to ask the Council when it would address the Shingle Creek Crossing project and learned from the Sun Post that it would be on March 28, 2011. Diane Sannes, 7006 Willow Lane, commented on the recent passing of Brooklyn Park Mayor Lampi. She then announced the kickoff of the "Shop Local" savings coupon booklet and encouraged all to shop locally. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6 :50 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Mayor Willson commented on the passing of Brooklyn Park Mayor Lampi, a great man and friend of the City, and requested a moment of silence and personal reflection in his memory. 02/28/11 -1- 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:00 p.m. 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, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carla Wirth, Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, with amendments to Item 6b, Licenses, to remove rentals under current rental standards, and to revise Item 6i to indicate a not -to- exceed cost of $38,500 (rather than $39,500), and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. February 14, 2011 — Study Session 2. February 14, 2011 — Regular Session 3. February 14, 2011 — Work Session 6b. LICENSES RENTAL — STANDARDS PRIOR TO MARCH 6, 2011 INITIAL 1543 Humboldt Place N. Peter Imasuen RENEWAL 6807 Quail Avenue N. Randall Johnson 6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -33 APPROVING THE CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES (LELS) LOCAL 86 AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE CALENDAR YEARS 2011 AND 2012 02/28/11 -2- 6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -34 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2011 -01, 02, 03, AND 04, PALMER LAKE EAST NEIGHBORHOOD STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -35 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FORBIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2011 -05 AND 06, UNITY AVENUE AND SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY STREET IMPROVEMENTS 6f. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -36 ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2010 -16, SHINGLE CREEK RESTORATION IMPROVEMENTS 6g. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -37 SUPPORTING A STRONG, EFFECTIVE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR THE TWIN CITIES REGION 6h. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -38 OPTING NOT TO WAIVE LIMITED TORT LIABILITY FOR 2011 6i. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -39 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE 2010 FISCAL YEAR Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -40 EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF SHARON KEPHART Mayor Willson read in full a resolution thanking Sharon Kephart for her work related to the City of Brooklyn Center 100 Anniversary Party. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -40 Expressing Recognition of and Appreciation for the Dedicated Public Service of Sharon Kephart. Motion passed unanimously. 7b. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -41 EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE 02/28/11 -3- Mayor Willson read in full a resolution thanking the Special Events Committee for its work related to the City of Brooklyn Center 100" Anniversary Party. Mayor Willson and Councilmember Lasman presented resolutions to the following Committee Members: Phil Cohen, Doug Darnell, Dale Greenwald, Bruce Hobbs, Dorothy Jacobson, Tony Kuefler, Sue LaCrosse, Kay Lasman, Len Lasman, Baylon Loosbrock, Sue Low, Dr. Duane Om, Margaret Sandberg, Tom Shinnick, and Tim Willson. Mayor Willson announced that the City's Centennial Birthday was the party of the century and thanked the Committee for its hard work to ensure that success. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -41 Expressing Recognition of and Appreciation for the Dedicated Public Service of the Brooklyn Center Special Events Committee. Motion passed unanimously. 7c. RECOGNITION OF BROOKLYN PARK MAYOR STEVE LAMPI Mayor Willson recognized the achievements of the late Brooklyn Park Mayor Steve Lampi. Councilmember Ryan stated the passing of Brooklyn Park Mayor Steve Lampi was a tragic loss and he will be missed. Councilmember Ryan mentioned Mr. Lampi's kindness and appreciation for his personal support on several matters. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS - None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6 -MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 6020 EMERSON AVENUE NORTH Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning advised that 6020 Emerson Avenue North 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. 02/28/11 -4- Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one appeared to speak. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember, Ryan moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six -month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 6020 Emerson Avenue North, with the requirement that the mitigation plan must be strictly adhered to before a renewal rental license would be considered. Motion passed unanimously. 10b. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6 -MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 4718 TWIN LAKE AVENUE Ms. Schleuning advised that this property was inspected and nine property code violations were cited and ultimately corrected. In addition, there was one validated police incident/nuisance call in the past 12 months. 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. No one appeared to speak. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Willson referenced a letter from the applicant denoting delinquent payments. Ms. Schleuning stated that issue had been resolved and added to the mitigation plan to assure future compliance. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six -month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 4718 Twin Lake Avenue, with the requirement that the mitigation plan must be strictly adhered to before a renewal rental license would be considered. 02/28/11 -5- Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Roche reported on his attendance at the following: • February 17, 2011, Planning Commission meeting. • February 22, 2011, sex offender community notification meeting. Councilmember Roche reminded residents to RSVP to attend the March 1, 2011, Burglary Prevention Workshop that would be held at Police Headquarters at 6:30 p.m. He also invited residents to attend the upcoming Planning Commission meeting to learn about potential development within the City. Councilmember Roche stated he is looking forward to the March 5, 2011, facilitated Council retreat. He indicated he had enjoyed the opportunity to read to his son's fourth grade class and thanked Councilmember Kleven for donating a life -sized Cat in the Hat to the Evergreen Elementary School Media Center. Councilmember Lasman reported on her attendance at the following: • February 16, 2011, Crime Prevention meeting. • February 22, 2011, sex offender community notification meeting. • February 23, 2011, specific neighborhood meeting where concerns were addressed with the Police Department and a plan created to partner with residents to remedy a problem. • February 24, 2011, community prayer and healing service for Steve Lampi. Councilmember Kleven reported on her attendance at the following: • February 17, 2011, Planning Commission meeting. • February 18, 2011, orientation meeting with Mr. Boganey and department heads. • February 22, 2011, notification meeting for predatory offender. • February 24, 2011, luncheon with the Brooklyn Center Business Association with Mr. Boganey who gave the State of the City address. • February 24, 2011, community gathering of unity and healing. • February 25 -26, 2011, all -day conference for newly elected officials of Minnesota. Councilmember Kleven noted she was wearing a Centennial logo shirt and advised of branded clothing that was available for sale at the Community Center. She noted the City Council meets every second and fourth Monday and welcomed residents to visit and share their concerns at the Informal Open Forum. Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following: • February 15, 2011, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting where discussion took place about making City parks tobacco free. • February 16, 2011, Centennial Celebration Committee meeting. • February 17, 2011, Planning Commission meeting where a hearing was held on the Shingle Creek Crossing redevelopment of the Brookdale site and recommendation given for approval. 02/28/11 -6- • February 22, 2011, public informational meeting held by the Brooklyn Center Police Department regarding a Level 3 sex offender. • February 25 and 26, 2011, League of Minnesota Cities training for elected officials at Earle Brown Heritage Center. Councilmember Ryan stated he is looking forward to the March 5, 2011, facilitated Council retreat where goals and objectives will be reviewed. Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following: • February 17, 2011, Public Safety Answering Points meeting with Mr. Boganey that was hosted by Hennepin County Commissioner Stenglein to address how to better coordinate 911 services. • February 25, 2011, he enjoyed reading to Evergreen School first and fifth graders. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:34 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 02/28/11 -7- 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 February 28, 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 March 14, 2011, Regular Session. n c.AA, 12a.AL i. City Clerk Mayor 02/28/11 -8-