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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 10-10 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 OCTOBER 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, 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, 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 requested a moment of silence and reflection for those who are not as well off as others. 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, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet, 10 /10 /11 -1- 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, 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 Ryan moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda as amended to add Item 10d, Schedule City Manager Performance Review, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 26, 2011 — Study Session 2. September 26, 2011 — Regular Session 6b. LICENSES MECHANICAL Conway Mechanical 8755 North Maplebrook Circle, Brooklyn Park DAS Heating and Cooling, Inc. 8060 153 Lane NW, Ramsey Steve's Plumbing, Inc. 23629 Washington Street, East Bethel RENTAL — CURRENT RENTAL STANDARDS INITIAL (TYPE III —one-year license) 3141 49 Avenue N. . Manoj Moorjani INITIAL (TYPE II — two-year license) 4306 66 Avenue N. Sarah Vogt 6930 Dallas Road Denise LaMere 5455 Emerso Avenue N. Lawrence Shapiro 5510 France Avenue N. Kin Chew 6807 Humboldt Avenue N. C302 Raymond Charest 6342 June Avenue N. Dave Swartout RENEWAL (TYPE II — two-year license) 5937 Abbott Avenue N. Mark Crost 7208 Dallas Road Neng Xi Zhang 6819 Humboldt Avenue N. A301 Raymond Charest 10/10/11 -2- RENEWAL (TYPE I — three-year license) 351347 1h Avenue N. Richard Grommes 20165 1h Avenue N. Donald Kasbohm Riverwood Estates 6005 Admiral Place Dan Soffa 6801 Fremont Place N. Olamiyi Kuku 1525 Humboldt Place N. Shoemiller Properties LLC 1549 Humboldt Place N. Shoemiller Properties LLC 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -137 PERTAINING TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER'S PARTICIPATION IN HENNEPIN COUNTY'S 2011 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE "OPEN TO BUSINESS" 7. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -138 RECOGNIZING RESIDENT VOLUNTEERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER'S 2011 LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN SPOTLIGHT Mayor Willson read in full a resolution recognizing Carolynne Darling of 5318 Girard Avenue North; Rawati Indradeo of 5924 Xerxes Avenue North; Terry Stellick of 7024 France Avenue North; and Ken Evers of 7118 Grimes Avenue North for their participation in the City of Brooklyn Center's 2011 Landscape and Garden Spotlight. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -138 RECOGNIZING RESIDENT VOLUNTEERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER'S 2011 LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN SPOTLIGHT. The Council noted the City's Landscape and Garden Spotlight recognition is non - competitive and congratulated recipient Carolynne Darling, who was in attendance. Motion passed unanimously. Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug presented pictures of the award winning properties. He indicated that the winners were presented with letters of appreciation and a Malmborg's gift card. Mr. Lillehaug extended the City's appreciation to the Brooklyn Center American Legion who donated the gift cards. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8a. ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -04 AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSING; ADDING BREWER TAPROOM LICENSE 10/10/11 -3- City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed ordinance to add "brewer taproom" to the City's ordinance relating to liquor licensing. This would allow a micro brewer to sell its brewed product at a restaurant. It was noted that Surly Brewing Company does not operate a restaurant at its current location so it would not qualify for a Brewer Taproom License since Brooklyn Center operates municipal liquor stores. The City may consider petitioning its legislators to amend the Statute to allow cities operating municipal liquor stores to issue on -sale liquor licenses to brewers. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the City Council. Councilmember Kleven moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -04 Amending Chapter 11 of the City Code of Ordinances Relating to Liquor Licensing; Adding Brewer Taproom License. Motion passed unanimously. 8b. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -139 VACATING CERTAIN DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS WITHIN LOT 2, BLOCK 1, BROOKLYN CROSSING, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA Mr. Lillehaug introduced the item and presented the request of FTK Properties, 3220 County Road 10, to vacate certain sanitary sewer line easements encumbering its property that are no longer needed. The needed easements were dedicated as part of the Brooklyn Crossing 3rd Addition. Staff has notified affected entities and is not aware of any objection. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the City Council. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -139 Vacating Certain Drainage and Utility Easements within Lot 2, Block 1, Brooklyn Crossing, Hennepin County, Minnesota. 10 /10 /11 -4- Motion passed unanimously. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS - None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6 -MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 5825 COLFAX AVENUE NORTH Assistant City Manager /Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning advised that 5825 Colfax Avenue North was inspected and eleven 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. Ms. Schleuning reviewed actions taken in regard to this rental license application and indicated Staff has reviewed the mitigation plan and held discussion with the property owner and recommends approval based on meeting standards in the mitigation plan. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded to open the Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the City Council. Councilmember Lasman 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 5825 Colfax 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 6207 COLFAX AVENUE NORTH Ms. Schleuning advised that 6207 Colfax Avenue North was inspected and nine property code violations were cited and ultimately corrected. There have been zero validated police incidents /nuisance calls within the last 12 months. This property qualifies for a Type IV six - month provisional rental license based on the number of property code violations found during 10/10/11 -5- 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. Ms. Schleuning reviewed actions taken in regard to this rental license application and indicated Staff has reviewed the mitigation plan and held discussion with the property owner and recommends approval based on meeting standards in the mitigation plan. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the City Council. Councilmember Kleven moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six -month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 6207 Colfax 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. 10c. APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE TO REVIEW FINANCIAL ADVISOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFPs) Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and explained the ordinance requires appointment of four members: two from the City Council; two from the Financial Commission, the City Manager, and Finance Director. Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet explained the Code of Policies requires solicitation of responses to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for professional services. For most RFPs, the review is conducted by the City Manager and Finance Director with a recommendation to the City Council. However, in the case of Financial Advisor for Bond Sales, a committee is established to review and make the recommendation. Mr. Jordet reported four RFPs were received that have been reviewed by staff and it appears all four are close in qualifications and ability to assist the City so staff recommends all four receive an interview. He presented the appointment recommendation of the Financial Commission Chair. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded to appoint the following to serve on a Committee to review Financial Advisor RFPs: Mayor Willson, Councilmember Ryan, Finance Commissioners Rex Newman and Steven Landis with alternate Dan Schuller, City Manager Boganey, and Director of Fiscal and Support Services Jordet. Motion passed unanimously. 10/10/11 -6- 10d. SCHEDULE MEETING FOR CITY MANAGER PERFORMANCE REVIEW Mayor Willson noted the City Council had discussed, at the Study Session, the need to schedule the City Manager's performance review. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to schedule the City Manager Performance Review on October 26, 2011, starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following: • October 6, 2011, participated in panel discussion on local government sponsored by the High School Civic Students at Highview Alternative Learning Center in Golden Valley. He encouraged residents to vote in the October 18, 2011, special election for the State Senate. • Events last weekend celebrating the 50 anniversary of the Brooklyn Center High School • October 7, 2011, reception at Crowne Plaza Hotel for Brooklyn Center High School alumni and former faculty • October 9, 2011, Brooklyn Center High School rededication ceremony Councilmember Ryan thanked Mayor Willson and Councilmember Lasman for attending Brooklyn Center High School anniversary events. He also extended his appreciation to former Mayor Phil Cohen for providing the history of Brooklyn Center High School as well as his many other contributions to the community including serving on the School Board. Councilmember Kleven reported on her attendance at the following: • September 27, 2011, MAC meeting • September 29, 2011, ribbon cutting ceremony for ITT Technical Institute • September 29, 2011, Planning Commission meeting • October 6, 2011, delivered 50 flyers regarding the Neighborhood Watch Program • October 9, 2011, pancake breakfast fundraiser at the Brooklyn Center High School Councilmember Kleven announced that on October 4, 2011, Northport Elementary School fourth grade teacher Kim Hilden was presented with the Day Made Better Award. She encouraged residents to continue donating towards the Centennial Year food drive and to get out and vote on October 18, 2011. Councilmember Lasman reported on her attendance at the following: • October 1, 2011, Historical Society hosted a tour of Mound Cemetery where they visited graves of fallen Civil War soldiers. • October 8, 2011, tour hosted by Councilmember Ryan of the Brooklyn Center High School • October 8, 2011, Neighborhood Watch meeting in her neighborhood • October 9, 2011, Lions pancake breakfast, which was part of the Centennial Celebration 10/10/11 -7- Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following: • September 29, 2011, ITT College ribbon cutting ceremony • October 4, 2011, Brooklyn Center Fire Department Relief Association meeting • October 7 2011 Brooklyn Center High School alumni reception where he spoke on Y g p P behalf of the City 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:32 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 10 /10 /11 -8- 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 October 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 October 24, 2011, Regular Session. Af c � City Clerk Mayor 10/10/11 -9-