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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 11-13 CCM Study 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 STUDY SESSION NOVEMBER 13, 2012 CITY HALL—COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, Lin Myszkowski, 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, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Kleven requested discussion on agenda item 6c, specifically in regards to the actual bid amount. It was clarified that the original bid award was $306,064.53 with the final total project cost under budget in the amount of$305,064.53. Councilmember Kleven requested discussion on agenda item 6d, specifically in regards to the actual bid amount. It was clarified that the total bid amount, amended to include administrative, legal, and engineering costs is $235,883.00. Councilmember Ryan requested discussion on agenda items 6g and 6h. He requested staff to prepare figures for the November 14'' scheduled meeting to inform property owners of the estimated monthly payments for individuals who elect to pay the special assessment through the 10-year payment option. City Manager Curt Boganey announced the Council has received handouts for revised agenda item 6b with an additional rental license added to the list and agenda item 6e with the addition of condition no. 7 to the final plat. Councilmember Ryan announced he will be out of town November 20—25, 2012. Councilmember Lasman announced she will be out of town December 28 —31, 2012. 11/13/12 _1_ MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Lasman requested staff to look into concerns from a resident that has had repeated issues in their neighborhood. The concerns are in relation to 6419 Girard Avenue where there have been loud parties, fights, under-age drinking, and guns present. The police have been called many times and the resident is concerned that things are not being resolved. Councilmember Lasman requested staff to report to her on the history on the subject property, any concerns that have been identified, and the plans to alleviate those concerns. Councilmember Kleven stated she received information while attending the Brooklyn Center Women's Club that individuals taking cars that are 10 years old or older the junk yard will receive money for the cars without any identification. She commented on the concern related to stolen vehicles. Councilmember Ryan commented that the statutes are strong in relation to recording requirements of junk yards, especially in regards to automobiles that are purchased. Mr. Boganey stated he will provide a report on the requirements of junk yards in this area. Councilmember Ryan stated he attended Brooklyns Youth Council meeting last night where questions were raised by the Representation Committee. The committee would like to know the best way to engage with the City Council. He requested discussion on scheduling a Council work session to discuss the topic. There was discussion on the proper procedure for communication between the City and the Brooklyns Youth Council. The majority consensus of the City Council was that City Manager Boganey and Councilmember Ryan as the Brooklyns Youth Council liaison will meet to discuss the preferred method for communications between the Brooklyns Youth Representation Committee and the City, with Councilmember Ryan to report back to the City Council. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS COMMUNITY SURVEY REVIEW Assistant City Manager/Director of Building & Community Standards Vickie Schleuning presented the questions proposed for the Citywide Community Survey. She explained the same survey was conducted in 2008, and it had been determined that the survey be repeated every three to four years. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 11/13/12 -2- RECONVENE STUDY SESSION Councilmember Kleven moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to reconvene the Study Session at 6:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS COMMUNITY SURVEY REVIEW—CONTINUED Councilmember Kleven requested the addition of a question to ask whether the individual being surveyed receives the Sun-Post Newspaper. Councilmember Kleven suggested the opening portion of the survey script include information on the estimated time the survey will take. She also questioned the order in which questions #32-39 are phrased and expressed concern that"Not Tough Enough" & "About Right" should be reversed in the order they are asked. There was discussion on the order in which questions#32-39 are phrased. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to ensure that a question is included in the survey asking whether the individual being surveyed receives the Sun-Post Newspaper, and that the order in which questions #32-39 are phrased is to be decided by Decision Resources, the firm conducting the survey. Councilmember Myszkowski requested the report on the completion of the survey include data on the number of individuals who were contacted who did not speak English. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to close the Study Session at 6:59 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 11/13/12 -3- 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 Study/Work Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on November 13, 2012. 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 26, 2012, Regular Session. 0 . s. City Clerk Mayor 11/13/12 -4-