HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 10-24 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 24, 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, 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 Clerk Sharon Knutson, 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.
Larry Hansen, 7212 Dallas Road, requested clarification on his Type III rental license. Mayor
Willson directed Mr. Hansen to contact City staff.
Diane Sannes, 7006 Willow Lane, thanked City staff for making Brooklyn Center a better place,
including Tom Bublitz for his 28 years of responsive and fair service.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded to close the Informal
Open Forum at 6:48 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. INVOCATION
As the invocation Councilmember Lasman requested a moment of silence and personal
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reflection for the well being of our community, State, and nation.
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.
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4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, and Dan Ryan. Also
present were City Manager Curt Boganey, 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 Clerk Sharon Knutson, Police Chief Kevin
Benner, 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 Ryan seconded to approve the Agenda, as
amended, with amendments to the Work Session minutes of October 10, 2011, and the following
consent items were approved:
6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. October 10, 2011 — Study Session
2. October 10, 2011 — Regular Session
3. October 10, 2011 — Work Session
6b. LICENSES
COMMERCIAL KENNEL
Gentle Touch Animal Sanctuary 4900 France Avenue N.
Paws Inn, LLP 4902 France Avenue N.
MECHANICAL
Damyan's Heating and Cooling, LLC 7900 Excelsior Blvd., Ste. 300, Hopkins
K B Service Company 430 County Road D East, Little Canada
Legacy Mechanical Services 9714 Woodcrest Court, Monticello
Metro Plb
th e NE St. Joseph
. & Ht g. of St. Joseph, Inc. 545 8 Avenue g g P p
Midwest Maintenance & Mechanical 710 Pennsylvania Avenue S., Mpls.
RENTAL — CURRENT RENTAL STANDARDS
INITIAL (TYPE II — two-year license)
3609 66 Avenue N. Bradley McKnight
7036 Halifax Avenue N. John Pham
5338 Irving Avenue N. Joseph Noonan
5929 Lyndale Avenue N. Jean Darnell
7081 Unity Avenue N. Scott Barrett
RENEWAL (TYPE II — two-year license)
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1555 Humboldt Place N. ShoeMiller Properties
RENEWAL (TYPE I — three-year license)
4450 58 Avenue N. — Basswood Apts. James Lupient
6305 Camden Ave. N. — Melrose Gates Apts. Soderberg Apt. Specialists
833 57 Avenue N. Bruce Goldberg
1106 Emerson Lane Jan Dietrich
6901 Morgan Avenue N. Comfort Bropleh
7007 Morgan Avenue N. Lin Shuang LLC
6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -140 APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES TO
SERVE IN SPECIAL ELECTIONS
FIRST RST READING OF ORDINANCE AMEND ING CHAPTER 1 OF THE
CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO COMMERCIAL
KENNEL LICENSES AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND
DANGEROUS DOG REGISTRATIONS AND SETTING SECOND
READING AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2011
6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -141 AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY
ACTIVITIES, RECREATION AND SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO
APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE HENNEPIN YOUTH
SPORTS PROGRAM
6f. APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY ON -SALE LIQUOR
LICENSE SUBMITTED BY THE CHURCH OF ST. ALPHONSUS, 7025
HALIFAX AVENUE NORTH, FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD
NOVEMBER 5, 2011
6g. APPOINTMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Motion passed unanimously.
7. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS
7a. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -142 EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND
APPRECIATION OF TOM BUBLITZ FOR OVER 28 YEARS OF DEDICATED
SERVICE TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Mayor Willson read in full a resolution expressing recognition and appreciation of Tom Bublitz
for his service to the City of Brooklyn Center.
Councilmember Kleven moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to approve
RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -142 Expressing Recognition and Appreciation of Tom Bublitz for
over 28 Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Brooklyn Center.
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Motion passed unanimously.
7b. PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 24, 2011, TO BE DESIGNATED AS
RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve
PROCLAMATION Declaring October 24, 2011, to be Designated as Random Acts of Kindness
Day.
Mayor Willson read in full a proclamation declaring October 24, 2011, as Random Acts of
Kindness Day in the City of Brooklyn Center.
Motion passed unanimously.
7c. RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS PRESENTATION OF RECOGNITION AND
CERTIFICATE CEREMONY
Councilmembers read nominations and Mayor Willson presented certificates to the following
recipients in recognition of their Random Acts of Kindness: Rob and Bev Slind; Keith Mitchell;
Geri and Dave Sorensen; 4 Park Center Students; Scott Lund; Larry Saas; Tim MacMurdo; John
and Jaynee Lee; Lucy Tyrpa; CUB Foods, Dana Anderson; Amaya Basumatary, Diane Sannes,
Pastor M. Evans and Pastor R. Morey of Brooklyn Untied Methodist Church; Ellie Jones of
Hennepin County Environmental Services; Jill Dalton; Mark Allen of Allen Property Services;
Brooklyn Center Lions; Gardening Matters; Allan Hancock; Darryl Sannes; Emily Anderson of
Association for Nonsmokers - Minnesota; Steve Spector of Riverwood Estates Apartments; Steve
Olson of Mn/DOT Camden Station Crew; Chief Kevin Benner of Brooklyn Center Police
Department; Paul Engelman of Brooklyn Center UPS Store; Deborah Karasov and Mark Turbak
of Great River Greening; Noah Hager of Panera Bread; Omar Ansari of Surly Brewing
Company; Linda Scheid Family; Chief Lee Gatlin of Brooklyn Center Fire Department; Sarah
and Alexander Topoh; AMF Earle Brown Lanes; Tim Roche and Family; Community
Emergency Assistance Program; Brooklyn United Methodist Church; Cross of Glory Lutheran
Church; Lutheran Church of the Master; St. Alphonsus Catholic Church; Peggy Strickland; Ada
Beh; Fran Davis of Brooklyn United Methodist Church; Nora Ryan; Beta Sigma Phi, Laureate
Delta Chapter; Kevin Kennedy of SuperAmerica; Tutoring at Brookdale; Friends of the
Brookdale Library; Best Buy Employees; Brookdale Booker's Book Club; and, Brooklyn Center
Women's Club.
The Council extended its congratulations to all recipients and thanked them for making Brooklyn
Center a better community.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8a. ORDINANCE NO. 2011 -05 RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF SIGNS;
AMENDING BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CODE, SECTIONS 34 -110 AND 34-
140, AND ADDING NEW SECTION 34 -211
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City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of
the proposed ordinance to allow a mural on the Mn/DOT Highway 100 sound wall. It was noted
this ordinance received first reading on September 26, 2011, and is offered this evening for
second reading and Public Hearing. Mr. Boganey provided an explanation of the Sign Ordinance
language amendment.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
No one wished to address the City Council.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt ORDINANCE
NO. 2011 -05 Relating to the Regulation of Signs; Amending Brooklyn Center City Code,
Sections 34 -110 and 34 -140, and Adding New Section 34 -211.
Motion passed unanimously.
9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
- None.
10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
10a. AMEND 2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Mayor Willson introduced the item to amend the 2011 City Council meeting schedule to add two
meetings.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded to set the date and time of
the joint Budget Work Session with the Financial Commission for Monday, November 21, 2011,
at 6:30 p.m. and to canvass the returns of the December 6, 2011, Special Primary on Thursday,
December 8, 2011, at 5:00 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
10b. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6 -MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE
FOR 4200 LAKEBREEZE AVENUE
Assistant City Manager /Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning
advised that 4200 Lakebreeze Avenue was inspected and 15 property code violations were cited
and ultimately corrected. There have been zero validated police incidents /nuisance calls within
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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 the initial rental license
inspection.
Ms. Schleuning explained that due to the extensive time period allowed to make repairs, the
licensing process has extended into the next licensing period so staff is recommending it remain
a Type IV provisional rental license. She presented a chronological summary of the license
process actions that have occurred with this property. 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 Lasman moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded to open the hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
No one wished to address the City Council.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to close the hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Willson stated he is uncomfortable it took the property through one licensing period and
into a second licensing period before actually completing the process. However, if staff is
comfortable recommending approval, he would support that recommendation.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -143 APPROVING A TYPE IV 6 -MONTH
PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 4200 LAKEBREEZE AVENUE
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION
NO. 2011 -143 Approving a Type IV 6 -Month Provisional License for 4200 Lakebreeze Avenue.
Motion passed unanimously.
10c. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE III ONE -YEAR RENTAL LICENSE FOR 1510 69 T11
AVENUE NORTH
Ms. Schleuning advised that the property owner of 1510 69 Avenue N. is applying for a
renewal rental license and the property would qualify for a Type I rental license. However, the
property owner failed to meet a condition for the Type III rental license, specifically not
attending 25 percent of the Owners /Managers Association meetings. The property owner was
not successful in selling the property and reapplied for a rental license. Ms. Schleuning
presented a chronological summary of the license process actions that have occurred with this
property, noting that during some of this time the property was vacant while listed for sale. The
property owner is also required to submit an action plan and report monthly on the progress of
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that plan. Staff has reviewed that action plan and held discussion with the property owner and
recommends approval based on meeting standards in the action plan.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to open the Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
No one wished to address the City Council.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to close the Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -144 APPROVING A TYPE III RENTAL
LICENSE FOR 1510 69 AVENUE NORTH
Councilmember Kleven moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION
NO. 2011 -144 Approving a Type III Rental License for 1510 69 Avenue North.
Motion passed unanimously.
10d. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE III ONE -YEAR RENTAL LICENSE FOR 5814
EWING AVENUE NORTH
Ms. Schleuning advised that the property owner of 5814 Ewing Avenue is applying for a renewal
rental license. She advised that the property would qualify for a Type I rental license based on
property maintenance inspection and validated police calls. The property owner applied for
renewal of the rental license prior to the license expiration; however, failed to meet the condition
for a Type III rental license, specifically not attending 25 percent of the Owners /Managers
Association meetings. Ms. Schleuning presented a chronological summary of the license process
actions that have occurred with this property. The property owner is also required to submit an
action plan and report monthly on the progress of that plan. Staff has reviewed that action plan
and held discussion with the property owner and recommends continuing this rental license as a
Type III at this time based on meeting standards in the action plan.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
No one wished to address the City Council.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to close the Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
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1. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -145 APPROVING A TYPE III RENTAL
LICENSE FOR 5814 EWING AVENUE NORTH
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION
NO. 2011 -145 Approving a Type III Rental License for 5814 Ewing Avenue North.
Motion passed unanimously.
11. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following:
• October 11, 2011, Park and Recreation Commission meeting
• October 13, 2011, Out -of- School -Time Learning Summit
• October 17, 2011, Budget Work Session with the Financial Commission
• October 18, 2011, Earle Brown Days Committee Meeting
• October 19, 2011, participated in review of RFPs for City Financial Advisor with Mayor
Willson, City Manager Boganey, and Director of Fiscal and Support Services Jordet,
selecting Springsted, Inc.
• October 20, 2011, joined Mayor Willson at Brookdale Library for a meeting of the
Brooklyns to discuss the essential features of the Shingle Creek Crossing project.
Councilmember Kleven reported on her attendance at the following:
• October 13, 2011, Out -of- School -Time Learning Summit
• October 13, 2011, Planning Commission Meeting
• October 17, 2011, Budget Work Session with the Financial Commission
• October 20, 2011, delivered 80 flyers regarding the October 26 meeting on burglary
prevention
• October 20, 2011, Brookdale Library meeting of the Brooklyns
Councilmember Kleven announced the upcoming opening of Ocean Buffet at Shingle Creek
Parkway and Bass Lake Road. She promoted the purchase of a brick for $250 to build the
Centennial Park amphitheater, noting the brick can be used as a memorial or gift.
Councilmember Lasman reported on her attendance at the following:
• October 12, 2011, Centennial Celebration meeting
• October 17, 2011, Budget Work Session with the Financial Commission
• October 19, 2011, Brooklyn Center Crime Prevention meeting. She congratulated Crime
Prevention Specialist Becky Boie for being elected as Vice President to the Minnesota
Crime Prevention Conference.
Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following:
• October 13, 2011, Out -of- School -Time Learning Summit
• October 13, 2011, New American's Academy
• October 17, 2011, Budget Work Session with the Financial Commission
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• October 19, 2011, all day meeting with staff and Councilmember Ryan to review RFPs
for the City's financial consultant, noting Springsted, Inc. had been selected
• October 20, 2011, Brookdale Library meeting with Councilmember Ryan to present
redevelopment and jobs as a result of the Shingle Creek Crossing effort
12. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City
Council meeting at 8:21 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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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 24, 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 November 14, 2011, Regular
Session.
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