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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 01-15 HCM MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 15, 2013 COUNCIL COMMISSION ROOM CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission was called to order by Chairperson Lawrence-Anderson at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairperson Judy Thorbus, Kathie Amdahl, and David Johnson. Peggy Lynn and Ephraim Olani were absent and excused. Also present were Council Liaison Lin Myszkowski and Staff Liaison Jesse Anderson. APPROVAL OFAGENDA There was a motion by Commissioner and seconded by Commissioner to approve the agenda as submitted. The motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—DECEMBER 11, 2012 There was a motion by Commissioner and seconded by Commissioner to approve the minutes of the December 11, 2012 Housing Commission meeting. The motion passed. CHAIRPERSONS REPORT Chairperson Thorbus stated they Commission is in need of two new members. She added the Mayor is requesting attendance and the important of the commissioners. Chairperson Thorbus also stated she will be out of town on February 19, 2013 and possibly Maranatha staff will be present at meeting. COUNCIL LL4ISONREPORT Councilmember Myszkowski reported the new council member is Kris Lawrence-Anderson. She added there was a great turn out at the council meeting last night. Nobody spoke against the special assessments for street assessments. A house on Twin Lake that is building a tunnel between her garage and her basement requested a variance. Councilmember Myszkowski continue by stated there were nine Type IV Rental Licenses voted on. There was one that could have been revoked, howeve,r the license was approved and the license already expired. She further stated Evergreen Park school wants to install a dynamic sign, which will require changes to the city ordinance for it to be allowed. City Council is preparing to approve the Brooklyn Boulevard corridor study. SURVEY RESULTS Page 1 1-15-13 The survey titled Resident Survey-Parking, Driveway and Waste containers was discussed. Question 1.All attendees agreed that residents should not be allowed to park on the grass in side or backyards. Question 2. Three attendees agreed that they should be allowed to park on a paved surface in the side and back yard with one attendee disagreeing. Question 4. All attendees agreed that there should be a limit to the number of vehicles. It was discussed that this could take into consideration the number of licensed drivers. Question 5.All attendees agreed that there should be a limit on the number of non-motorized vehicles. Question 6.Council Liaison Lin Myszkowski stated driveways and steps are an issue for the city due to the age of the housing and many properties are in need of maintenance. Question 7. Commissioner Johnson stated that there should be grandfathering for gravel driveways. Question 8. Commissioner Johnson stated that driveways should be allowed up to the property line with the permission of the neighbor. Question 10. The location of was container storage was discussed. Commissioner Amdahl stated her concern is that a person should have time in the daylight to move their containers back from the curb. Question 14. The commissioners agreed that all properties should be required to remove snow from their driveways regardless of the property being vacant. Commissioner Johnson suggested that this be a correction the city performs and charges back to the property. OTHER BUSINESS Chairperson Thorbus discussed goals for the year. She also discussed the possibility of reducing the number of Housing Commission meetings. Council Liaison Lin Myszkowski stated that a big issue is a need for Code Enforcement. Commissioner Amdahl expressed concerns with the number of closed businesses creating a less attractive community. Commissioner Johnson suggested items listed in the Housing Commission By-Laws. He suggested there be a focus on connecting trails and encouraging homeownership. Chairperson Thorbus asked about the Remodeler's Fair. Jesse Anderson responded the Remodeler's Fair is scheduled for April 6, 2013. i ADJOURNMENT The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Chai an Page 2 1-15-13