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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 01-28 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 JANUARY 28,2013 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, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, 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, Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti, Fire Chief Lee Gatlin, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Mayor Willson requested the following correction to the Study Session minutes of January 14, 2013: Page 3, 5 1 Paragraph: "der Mr. Boganey noted the intent of Question 2..." Councilmember Ryan requested the following correction to the Study Session minutes of January 14, 2013: Page 2, 3rd Paragraph: "Councilmember Ryan asked what the other buildings currently under construction in Shingle Creek Crossing look like, besides the LA Fitness building, who are the tenants and if one is a Panda Express Restaurant." Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson requested the following correction to the Regular Session minutes of January 14, 2013: Page 20, 1"Paragraph: Replace"Community Welcome Program"with"New Neighbor Welcome Program." It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept corrections to the January 14, 2013, Study Session and Regular Session minutes. 01/28/13 4- MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Myszkowski asked if Slim's Pizza will pursue a liquor license. City Manager Curt Boganey indicated staff has no knowledge of a liquor license interest. Councilmember Myszkowski described a program offered by the City of Roseville called "Roseville U," an academy during which residents learn about city governance and suggested that it may be something to consider in the future. Community Development Block Grant Program Councilmember Kleven asked about the timing to consider the 2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, public hearing process, and why the City's process differs from the City of Brooklyn Park. Mr. Boganey explained that Hennepin County provides the City with an estimated allocation number but the actual 2013 CDBG allocation is not received until mid- year, around July. He noted the City Council has not yet considered a 2013 CDBG budget or held public hearings to receive input. Mr. Boganey explained the hearing process required by Federal regulations require each city to . hold at least one public hearing regarding the proposed utilization of the funds, which is different from a hearing where the City Council asks interested groups/parties what they would like to do. The City has not held that type of public hearing and is not required to do so by regulation. Mr. Boganey described the application process and staff s analysis of applications in preparing a funding recommendation for the City Council's consideration following the public hearing. It was noted that up to 15% of the City's total CDBG allocation can be spent for public service activities and the 2013 CDBG public hearing is scheduled for February 11, 2013. Mr. Boganey explained that due to the City's population, Hennepin County receives Brooklyn Center's CDBG funds and the City follows the process as directed by Hennepin County. Brooklyn Park, on the other hand, is an entitlement city, the grantee, and has the ability to run its own CDBG program. Brooklyn Park receives CDBG funds directly from the Federal government. However, Brooklyn Park also has the option of allowing Hennepin County to administer its CDBG program and has taken that option in recent years. Mr. Boganey noted Brooklyn Center has an open CDBG process, information on the program is posted to the City's website, and the City invites those who are qualified to submit a funding request and make comment at the public hearing. Staff then presents all of the requests to the City Council along with a staff recommendation of programs to fund. Mr. Boganey clarified that after the CDBG program public hearing, the City Council has the opportunity to consider input and the right and authority to direct staff to make changes to the final application within the limitations allowed by statute and regulation. Park and Recreation Commission Update Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported the Park and Recreation Commission is requesting an increase in the number of area neighborhood meetings from four per year to six per year to get through the cycle faster. Mr. Boganey stated if the City Council supports this suggestion, staff 01/28/13 -2- will vet the process and provide a recommendation to the City Council relating to process and funding. Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning advised that four of the scheduled area neighborhood meetings will be published in the next edition of City Watch, which is already at the printer. Mr. Boganey indicated this may be a consideration for 2014, which would allow time for staff to determine how additional meetings could be scheduled. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated the Park and Recreation Commission would like more exposure of the parks than four times per year. In addition, it has undertaken a recycling pilot at Centennial, Evergreen, and Fire House parks and will be re-evaluating park signage. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to have staff assess whether to hold six area neighborhood meetings next year with a report back on potential impacts and funding. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS REVIEW OF CITY CHARTER City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item and indicated staff reviewed the City Charter at the City Council's direction to determine if there were any areas of housekeeping changes that should be considered. He noted staff and the City Attorney have submitted potential City Charter language revisions to create consistency with State Law. Mr. Boganey requested the City Council provide direction relating to desired City Charter changes. The City Council reviewed the revisions, noting the suggested language would bring the City Charter into alignment with State Statutes. The City Council discussed options for Charter amendments and indicated its support for staff to provide the Charter Commission with suggested language revisions that have been vetted by the City Clerk's and City Attorney's office, for an annual review of such housekeeping items. With regard to Chapter 6, Administration of City Affairs, Mayor Willson explained the language limiting the City Manager to selecting a Fire Chief only from existing members of the Fire Department was not part of the original Charter, but added at a later date. Mr. Boganey stated his understanding that the language was inserted at the behest of fire fighters. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Kleven moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to close the Study Session at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. RECONVENE STUDY SESSION 01/28/13 -3- Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded to reconvene the Study Session at 6:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. REVIEW OF CITY CHARTER—CONTINUED Mr. Boganey noted a few years ago when the City Council considered Charter language relating to elections, it adopted an ordinance to change the Charter language and that ordinance was then referred to the Charter Commission for consideration. However, the Charter Commission did not endorse that language so the matter lay dormant on the City Council's table. The City Council discussed the options and indicated support for working with the Charter Commission in a cooperative manner to address housekeeping issues. The majority consensus of the City Council was to direct staff to draft City Charter language for Council review and referral to the Charter Commission for its review and consideration. REPORT ON CITY'S DRINKING WATER Mr. Boganey introduced the item, noting the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recently issued a fact sheet indicating high levels of manganese may cause health concerns, so staff prepared a course of action for City Council consideration. He explained staff would like to come back in six months with a more refined set of additional steps for the City Council's consideration at that time. Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug described the City's water utility facilities, quality and quantity, noting the City's water has historically met Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and MDH standards. He explained the City has determined to not have a centralized water treatment plant; however, the underground water lines are already in place to a centralized location just east of Evergreen Park. Mr. Lillehaug described the types of water treatment that are currently conducted and the reasons for each. He then described the types of Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (SMCLs) that are not health threatening but related to water aesthetics. Discussion on this item continued and reached conclusion during the January 28, 2013, Work Session. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Kleven moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at 7:01 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 01/28/13 -4- 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: L 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 January 28, 2013. 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 February 11, 2013, Regular Session. c City Clerk Mayor 01/28/13 -5-