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Home My WebLink About2011 07-25 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 JULY 25, 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, Director of Community Activities, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. No one wished to address the City Council. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION As the Invocation, Mayor Willson asked for a moment of silence for the victims and their families involved in the bombing in Norway. 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 07/11/11 -1- Dan Jordet, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, 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 Roche moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 11, 2011 — Study Session 2. July 11, 2011 - Regular Session 3. July 11, 2011 — Executive Session 4. July 11, 2011 - Work Session 6b. LICENSES LIQUOR — ON -SALE WINE INTOXICATING The Global Kitchen, Inc. 6000 Shingle Creek Parkway MECHANICAL Arctic Mechanical 5255 Edinburg Way, Big Lake Concept Plumbing, Heating & Cooling 8739 County Road 39, Annandale Perfection Heating & A/C 1770 Gervais Avenue, Maplewood Titan Heating & Cooling 7610 Jasmine Avenue S., Cottage Grove RENTAL INITIAL (TYPE II— two-year license) 6600 Dupont Avenue N. Thomas Le 5125 Howe Lane Jamison Kohout — Real Assets 6807 Humboldt Avenue N. C203 Raymond Charest 5728 Logan Avenue N. Konstantin Ginzburg 5349 Northport Drive Paul Ferfon 6725 Willow Lane N. Angelo Santas RENEWAL (TYPE II — two year license) 5701 Brant Avenue N. Lin Shuang LLC 6114 Dupont Avenue N. Douglas Wahl 5559 Lyndale Avenue N. Dragon Property Management 07/11/11 -2- RENEWAL (TYPE I - three-year license) 1107 57 h Avenue N. Bob Robson 5601 Lyndale Avenue N. Riverwalk II Dragon Property Management 3912 58 Avenue N. Lin Shuang LLC 2824 67 Lane N. Molly Collins 6200 Brooklyn Boulevard Tuan Pham 5439 Colfax Avenue N. Roger Kadlec 5307 Howe Lane Jose Antonio Villagrano 5636 Irving Avenue N. Bruce Goldberg 5421 Lyndale Avenue N. Dragon Property Management 3112 Quarles Road Cha Lee 6413 Regent. Avenue N. Tim Xiong SIGNHANGER Lawrence Sign 945 Pierce Butler Route, St. Paul Scenic Sign Corporation 828 S. 5� Street, Sauk Rapids 6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-100 AND CONSENT ORDER IMPOSING CIVIL PENALTY FOR SCOREBOARD PIZZA, INC. AT 6816 HUMBOLDT AVENUE NORTH 6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -101 DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -102 APPOINTING NORTHERN CAPITAL INSURANCE GROUP AS AGENT OF RECORD FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 6f. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -103 AUTHORIZING LEASE BETWEEN CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND LOGIS FOR POLICE BUILDING SPACE 6g. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -104 AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS FOR NORTHWEST FAMILY SERVICE CENTER ADDITION Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS /DONATIONS - None. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 07/11/11 -3- 8a. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-105 VACATING CERTAIN DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS WITHIN LOT 3, BLOCK 1, OSSEO SCHOOLS WILLOW LANE ADDITION; LOT 1, LOT 2 AND LOT 3, BLOCK 1, CENTER BROOK ADDITION; AND LOT 4, LOT 5, LOT 6, LOT 7, AND LOT 8, BLOCK 1, REPLAT OF BLOCK 2, LANG ADDITION; LOT 4, LOT 5, AND LOT 6, BLOCK 2, LANG ADDITION, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA Mr. Lillehaug introduced the item, presented the history, and described the request of the developer to authorize a partial release and termination of existing drainage and utility easements in connection with the final plat approval of Northwest Family Service Center Addition. It was noted the utility companies have been contacted and not objected to the vacation and rededication of these easements. Mr. Lillehaug explained the contingencies that would be placed on the vacation of easements, if approved, and indicated it is staff s opinion that all easements proposed to be vacated are fully encompassed in rededicated easements as part of the project's final plat and would not negatively affect rights to public easements. Councilmember Ryan asked if this is the last remaining approval required for the project to move forward. Mr. Boganey stated approval of the final plat will be the final Council action. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one appeared to address the Council. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -105 Vacating Certain Drainage and Utility Easements Within Lot 3, Block 1, Osseo Schools Willow Lane Addition; Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 1, Center Brook Addition; And Lot 4, Lot 5, Lot 6, Lot 7, and Lot 8, Block 1, Replat of Block 2, Lang Addition; Lot 4, Lot 5, and Lot 6, Block 2, Lang Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Motion passed unanimously. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS - None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 07/11/11 -4- 10a. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -106 APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR NORTHWEST FAMILY SERVICE CENTER ADDITION Mr. Boganey introduced the item and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution to approve the final plat. It was noted that approval was contingent upon nine conditions. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2011-106 Approving Final Plat for Northwest Family Service Center Addition. Motion passed unanimously. 10b. AMEND 2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Mr. Boganey introduced the item and staff's recommendation to amend the 2011 City Council meeting schedule. Councilmember Kleven moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to amend the 2011 City Council meeting schedule as follows: 1. Add Budget Work Sessions on September 6 (Tuesday) and October 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers; 1. Cancel November 21, Budget Work Session; 3. Cancel November 28 Budget Hearing; and, 4. Add Budget and Taxation Presentation and Hearing on December 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Kleven reported on her attendance at the following: • July 13, 2011, ground breaking for Northwest Family Services Center • July 13, 2011, neighborhood meeting at Riverdale Park • July 14, 2011, Planning Commission meeting • July 19, 2011, Housing Commission meeting • July 21, 2011, toured five renovated single- family homes now ready for sale and occupancy Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following: • July 13, 2011, Northwest Family Services Center ground breaking ceremony • July 13, 2011, Brooklyn Center Centennial Committee meeting • July 13, 2011, neighborhood meeting at Riverdale Park • July 19, 2011, second meeting of Forum on Domestic Violence Councilmember Ryan announced the September 15, 2011, neighborhood meeting at Bellvue Park, the August 1, 2011, National Night Out Kickoff Party and City Expo at Centennial Park from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and the August 2, 2011, National Night Out event. 07/11/11 -5- Councilmember Lasman reported on her attendance at the following: x • July 12, 2011, MAC meeting • July 13, 2011, Northwest Family Services Center ground breaking ceremony • July 13, 2011, Riverdale Park neighborhood meeting • July 13, 2011, Centennial Committee meeting to plan upcoming events • July 14, 2011, ARM meeting for rental property owners and Police Department • July 20, 2011, Crime Prevention meeting Councilmember Lasman announced the August 2, 2011, National Night Out, expected 100 block parties, and encouraged all to participate. Councilmember Roche commented on the CEAP building and connection with the Northwest Family Services Center and thanked staff for their work on this project. He also thanked Councilmember Lasman for her contribution to the time capsule. Councilmember Roche announced a vacancy on the Financial Commission and invited interested residents to contact City Hall. He described the location of Centennial Park and encouraged residents to make the August 2, 2011, National Night Out event even more successful by participating. Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following: • July 13, 2011, ground breaking for the CEAP and Hennepin County Family Services Center building • July 13, 2011, meeting with area pastors • July 13, 2011, meeting with Mr. Boganey and the Organization of Liberians of Minnesota board members • July -13 2011, Riverdale Park neighborhood meeting. He noted the next and last neighborhood meeting for this year will be held at Bellvue Park on September 15, 2011. • July 23, 2011, presented a proclamation to the Organization of Liberians in Minnesota celebrating their 164 Independence Day at Crowne Plaza that was also attended by former Mayors Cohen and Kragness and three Brooklyn Park Council Members • July 23, 2011, welcomed those attending the Murphy family reunion at Embassy Suites including Essie Williams, a 93 -year -old family member from Chicago • The Mayor's Minute interview with Cable 12 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:37 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 07/11/11 -6- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on July 25, 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 August 8, 2011, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 07/25/11 -7-