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Home My WebLink About2011 08-08 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 AUGUST 8, 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 Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, Police Chief Kevin Benner, EDA/HRA Specialist Tom Bublitz, Police Commander Brian Peters, Fire Chief Lee Gatlin, 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. Bee Yang of 7224 Major Avenue N., and Diane Sannes of 7006 Willow Lane introduced themselves and reported on the farmer's market and community garden plots, noting both programs are going strong and produce sells out each week. Ms. Sannes also commented on geocaching activities and suggested the finds be registered with the City. Ms. Sannes stated she speaks for many residents who want to thank the Roche family for serving the City of Brooklyn Center for over 50 years. Ryan Sibinski, 8324 Hampshire Avenue N., Brooklyn Park, stated his opposition to the demolition of the Brookdale Mall, reported there is a lot of public opposition, and he believed it was not too late to reverse that decision. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:51 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION 08/08/11 -1- At the invitation of Councilmember Lasman, Dave Johnson, Administrator of St. Alphonsus Parish, provided the Invocation. 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 Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, Police Chief Kevin Benner, EDA/HRA Specialist Tom Bublitz, Police Commander Brian Peters, Fire Chief Lee Gatlin, 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 Roche seconded to approve the Agenda, as amended to add Item 10a Resolution Calling Special Election to Fill a Council Vacancy, and Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 25, 2011 — Study Session 2. July 25, 2011 - Regular Session 3. July 25, 2011 — Work Session 6b. LICENSES AMUSEMENT DEVICES American Amusement Arcades 2100 West 96` Street, Bloomington Dandy Amusements International, Inc. 2265 Ward Avenue, Simi Valley, CA Metro Coin of Minnesota 14940 28 Avenue N., Plymouth Theisen Vending Company 2335 Nevada Avenue N., Golden Valley MECHANICAL Ben Franklin Plumbing 14242 nd Street N., Minneapolis DeZiel Heating & A/C 1612 Third Avenue NE, Buffalo Dietrich Mechanical 4353 Sequoia Drive, Eagan Heating & Cooling Two, Inc. 18550 County Road 81, Maple Grove Knight Heating & Air 13535 89 Street NE, Otsego 08/08/11 -2- Liberty Comfort Systems 627 East River Road, Anoka RENTAL — CURRENT RENTAL STANDARDS INITIAL ('TYPE III — one-year license) 3207 64 Avenue N. Willard Weisberg 5436 Logan Avenue N. Shane Mclean INITIAL (TYPE II — two-year license) 134267 1h Lane N. Christian Mayer 544672 d Circle Michael Ditto 6706 Drew Avenue N. Yang Yang Zheng 5550 France Avenue N. Belinda Gonzalez RENEWAL (TYPE III — one-year license) 511866 1h Avenue N. Scott Hanson RENEWAL (TYPE II —two-year license) 1201 57 Avenue N. Edward Doll 2200 55 Avenue N. HNA Properties, Inc. RENEWAL (TYPE I — three-year license) 4819 Azelia Avenue N. Penelope Brown 5324 -26 James Avenue N. Steven & Debra Elhardt 5320 Queen Avenue N. Steven Heinz 5400 -02 Russell Avenue N. Tai Pham 6300 France Avenue N. Wade Klick 5405 Girard Avenue N. Jef Mehr 5528 Humboldt Avenue N. Bruce Goldberg 5307 Penn Avenue N. Ben Dossman 6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -107 CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS, DELINQUENT ADMINISTRATIVE FINES/ CITATIONS, AND DELINQUENT ADMINISTRATIVE VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION 6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -108 APPROVING SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (HUD NSP 3 AND MHFA NSP 3) 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -109 APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES TO SERVE IN SPECIAL ELECTIONS 6f. APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY ON -SALE LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY CITY OF LAKES NORDIC SKI 08/08/11 -3- FOUNDATION, FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD IN SURLY BREWING COMPANY, 4811 DUSHARME DRIVE, ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2011 Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. PROCLAMATION DECLARING AUGUST 20, 2011, TO BE BROOKDALE CHEVROLET DAY Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to approve Proclamation Declaring August 20, 2011, to be Brookdale Chevrolet Day. Mayor Willson read in full a proclamation declaring August 20, 2011, to be Brookdale Chevrolet Day. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8a. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -110 APPROVING MODIFICATION OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT -NO. 2 AND MODIFICATION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1 City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item and reviewed the action items before the Council. Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel explained that Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District No. 2 was created in 1985 and would expire on December 31, 2011. At that point increment will be redistributed so a Plan amendment is being considered to allow that increment to be used for other City projects. Jennifer Wolfe, Springsted, provided a presentation on the history of TIF District No. 2 that was created in 1985 for the Earle Brown Redevelopment projects, which have been completed. It was noted the Government Obligation bonds were repaid in 2004, there is no existing obligations, and has been no spending activity, other than debt, since the early 1990s. The District expires on December 31, 2011, and the proposed modification would allow increments to be used for qualifying projects. Ms. Wolfe described anticipated project opportunities and presented the proposed budget modification that, if approved, would be submitted to the State of Minnesota. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 08/08/11 -4- Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -110, Approving Modification of Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 2 and Modification of the Redevelopment Plan for Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1. Motion passed unanimously. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS - None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -111 CALLING SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL A COUNCIL VACANCY Councilmember Roche offered his resignation from the Brooklyn Center City Council. He explained that his family has agreed, by consensus, to take advantage of opportunities and chosen to relocate to the West Coast. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to accept the resignation of Councilmember Roche. Mayor Willson recognized Councilmember Roche for the excellent job he has done, noting he had made good decisions on behalf of the City and has a strong passion and love of Brooklyn Center. He stated it had been pleasure to serve with Councilmember Roche on both the Planning Commission and City Council. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -111, Calling Special Election to Fill a Council Vacancy. Mayor Willson read the Resolution in full. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Roche commented on the emphasis his family places on service to community and country, indicating his family had stepped up to serve the community. He challenged residents to now do likewise and take the opportunity to lead the City in the 21 Century. 08/08/11 -5- Councilmember Roche stated he has been honored and privileged to serve the City and was elated with the progressive redevelopment that is underway. Councilmember Roche extended his appreciation to fellow Council Members and staff and stated he will be forever thankful for the opportunity to have served. Councilmember Lasman reported on her attendance at the following: • July 28, 2011, BCBA luncheon where Mr. Eitel was guest speaker to address the City's dynamic development activities • August 3, 2011, the entire City Council attended a Budget Work Session with the Financial Commission and staff Councilmember Lasman stated she had missed the National Night Out Kickoff Party and neighborhood visits because she was at a conference. Councilmember Kleven reported on her attendance at the following: • July 27, 2011, delivered welcome bags to new residents • July 29, 2011, American Love Drive for Africa • July 30, 2011, St. Alphonsus' Fun Fest • August 12011, National Night Out Kickoff Party • August 2, 2011, National Night Out visits to eight welcoming neighborhoods • August 3, 2011, Budget Work Session • August 6, 2011, Brookdale Chevrolet's antique car show Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following: • July 26, 2011, Advisory Committee, organized by the League of Cities, on local economic development • July 27, 2011, first of three Advisory Committee meetings on fiscal management and City finances. • August 1, 2011, National Night Out Kickoff Party at the Civic Center • August 2, 2011, rode with Police Officer Michael Johnson to visit several National Night Out neighborhood parties. • August 3, 2011, Budget Work Session Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following: • July 27, 2011, was again honored to be part of the cable show "In the Know" for the Northwest Region • July 28, 2011, met with Brooklyn Center booster former Mayor Cohen and Chris Johnson from Luther Auto to work on plans for the August 20, 2011, celebration of Brookdale Chevrolet Day • August 1, 2011, Kickoff Party for National Night Out • August 2, 2011, visited many National Night Out events with Police Chief Benner and City Manager Boganey. He noted that he was not asked what the City intends to do with Brookdale Mall and all are excited about Shingle Creek Crossing. Mayor Willson stated this will be excellent redevelopment that well serves Brooklyn Center. 08/08/11 -6- • August 3, 2011, featured speaker with the Minnesota Shopping Association attended by about 200 people. He thanked Mr. Eitel for his assistance with a PowerPoint presentation, noting that Mr. Eitel and Mr. Boganey had also attended. Mayor Willson thanked Councilmember Roche for his service and wished him well. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:31 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 08/08/11 -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 August 8, 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 22, 2011, Regular Session. &WV f; City Clerk Mayor 08/08/11 -8-