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Home My WebLink About2013 06-24 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 JUNE 24, 2013 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, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Finance Director Dan Jordet, 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 Kleven moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION As the invocation, Councilmember Myszkowski read a quote by former South African president and humanitarian Nelson Mandela. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:05 p.m. 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Carol Kleven, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Finance Director 06/24/13 -1- 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, 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 Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended, with amendments to the Regular Session minutes of June 10, 2013, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES I. June 3, 2013 —Joint Work Session with Financial Commission 2. June 10, 2013 — Study Session 3. June 10, 2013 —Regular Session 4. June 10, 2013 —Work Session 6b. LICENSES AMUSEMENT DEVICES Dandy Amusements International, Inc. 2265 Ward Avenue #C, Simi Valley, CA Regal Cinemas 6420 Camden Avenue N. GARBAGE COLLECTION VEHICLE Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC 8661 Rendova Street, Circle Pines Aspen Waste Systems, Inc. 2951 Weeks Avenue SE, Minneapolis Darling International, Inc. 9000382 d Avenue, Blue Earth LePage & Sons, Inc. 23602 University.Avenue NW, Bethel Randy's Sanitation, Inc. P.O Box 169, Delano Walz Brothers Sanitation P.O. Box 627, Maple Grove MECHANICAL Flare Heating and Air Conditioning 9303 Plymouth Ave. N., Golden Valley Total Air, Inc. P.O. Box 17127, Minneapolis Twin City Fireplace 6916 Washburn Avenue S., Richfield Wencl Services 8148 Pillsbury Avenue S., Bloomington RENTAL INITIAL (TYPE III—one-year license) 5901 Ewing Avenue N. Cher Xiong INITIAL (TYPE II—two-year license) 06/24/13 -2- 3715 691h Avenue N. Christian Knutson 450766 1h Avenue N. Sylvia Baker 5448 Girard Avenue N. Nate Armstrong 4207 Lakeside Avenue N. #138 Mark Jacobs 2725 O'Henry Road Crystal Wright 3518 Woodbine Lane Diana Peppe RENEWAL (TYPE III—one-year license) 6740 Grimes Place/Victoria Townhomes Gaughan Properties 5720 Logan Avenue N. Jeniffer Kuria RENEWAL (TYPE II—two-year license) 3223 49th Avenue N. Hamid Safdari 5432 Dupont Avenue N. Xiangming Guan 5507 Judy Lane David Sheets 4207 Lakeside Avenue N. #123 Donna Kabanuk 5401 Oliver Avenue N. Jason Czerak 6931 Toledo Avenue N. Jason Schubert RENEWAL (TYPE I—three-year license) 6201 Lilac Drive N/ Crossings @ Brookwood Lang Nelson Associates 2200 55th Avenue N. HNA Properties, Inc. 1342 67th Lane N. Christian Mayer SIGNHANGER Walker Sign Holdings, Inc. 945 Pierce Butler Route, St. Paul 6c. APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY ST. ALPHONSUS CHURCH, 7025 HALIFAX AVENUE NORTH, FOR A SOCIAL EVENT TO BE HELD JULY 20 AND 21, 2013 6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-67 AUTHORIZING PROPOSED USE OF AUTO THEFT PREVENTION GRANT 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-68 DECLARING PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. REPORT ON LOCAL PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVE/COMMUNITY SERVICE UNIT (CSU) PILOT PROGRAM 06/24/13 -3- Fire Chief Lee Gatlin described the benefit of the Cultural Services Unit (CSU), stated his appreciation for motivated participants, and introduced Bill Bellnap with the Hennepin County Department of Public Health and Emergency Preparedness and Lillian McDonald with Emergency Community and Health Outreach. Monique Drier, Brooklyn Center Police Department, described the positive outcomes of the CSU to assist and provide outreach activities to support Latino, Hmong, Somali, Liberian, and other identified ethnic families/communities within the City. She also presented its goals, training topics, schedule, and roster. Christian Vincent, CSU member, thanked the City and City Council for allowing this organization to offer these programs and described its benefits to serve citizens who have now taken the United States as their home. The City Council commended the Police Department for the success of this program and the dedicated volunteers who serve and provide essential services to the City's residents as CSU members. The City Council agreed this program strengthens the City of Brooklyn Center and expressed interest in expanding this program. By unanimous consensus, the City Council received the report on Local Preparedness Initiative, Community Service Unit Pilot Program. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS -None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO SERVE ON HOUSING COMMISSION Mayor Willson announced the appointment of LeRoy Houston to the Housing Commission. Councilmember Kleven moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to ratify the Mayoral appointment of LeRoy Houston, 6714 Grimes Avenue North, to the Housing Commission with a term to expire December 31, 2015. Motion passed unanimously. 10b. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO SERVE ON SHINGLE CREEK/ WEST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSIONS 06/24/13 -4- Mayor Willson stated four excellent and qualified applications were received and announced the appointment of David Mulla to the Shingle Creek/West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission. He indicated the alternate position has been posted and he hoped these qualified applicants would make application for that position. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to ratify the Mayoral appointment of David Mulla, 6732 Willow Lane, to the Shingle Creek/West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission with a term to expire January 31, 2015. Motion passed unanimously. 10c. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-69 ADOPTING A COMPLETE STREETS POLICY Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution to adopt the Complete Streets Policy that had been reviewed by the City Council at its June 10, 2013, Work Session. It was noted the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the policy and both recommend adoption. Mr. Lillehaug described past and recent construction projects that resulted in complete streets and explained the proposed policy will create a more proactive and systematic approach. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported the Park and Recreation Commission had expressed concern relating to unintended consequences. There was discussion on the traffic calming lements and rain gardens that had been incorporated g g into the Dupont Avenue reconstruction project, which appear to be working well, but resulted in an unintended consequence with the parade route and marching bands. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2013-69 Adopting a Complete Streets Policy. Motion passed unanimously. 10d. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 1425 55TH AVENUE NORTH Mayor Willson polled the audience and asked whether anyone was in attendance to provide testimony on this rental license. Seeing no one coming forward, Mayor Willson called for a motion. Councilmember Kleven moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 1425 55th Avenue North, with the requirement that the mitigation plan and all applicable ordinances must be strictly adhered to before a renewal rental license would be considered. Motion passed unanimously. 06/24/13 -5- 10e. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 160167 TH LANE NORTH Mayor Willson polled the audience and asked whether anyone was in attendance to provide testimony on this rental license. Seeing no one coming forward, Mayor Willson called for a motion. A date correction was noted in the Mitigation Plan, Phase 2, security systems. Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 1601 67' Lane North, with the requirement that the mitigation plan and all applicable ordinances must be strictly adhered to before a renewal rental license would be considered. Motion passed unanimously. 10f. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 1304 68TH LANE NORTH Mayor Willson polled the audience and asked whether anyone was in attendance to provide testimony on this rental license. Seeing no one coming forward, Mayor Willson called for a motion. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 130468 1h Lane North, with the requirement that the mitigation plan and all applicable ordinances must be strictly adhered to before a renewal rental license would be considered. Motion passed unanimously. 10g. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 3815 BURQUEST LANE Mayor Willson polled the audience and asked whether anyone was in attendance to provide testimony on this rental license. Seeing no one coming forward, Mayor Willson called for a motion. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 3815 Burquest Lane, with the requirement that the mitigation plan and all applicable ordinances must be strictly adhered to before a renewal rental license would be considered. Motion passed unanimously. 10h. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 5924 JUNE AVENUE NORTH 06/24/13 , -6- Mayor Willson polled the audience and asked whether anyone was in attendance to provide testimony on this rental license. Seeing no one coming forward, Mayor Willson called for a motion. Councilmember Kleven moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 5924 June Avenue North, with the requirement that the mitigation plan and all applicable ordinances must be strictly adhered to before a renewal rental license would be considered. Motion .asked unanimously. Y 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • June 18, 2013, Annual Riverwood Neighborhood Association Picnic at Riverdale Park • June 19, 2013, Unable to attend the Garden City Park Meeting due to a scheduling conflict • June 19-21, 21013, League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference • Earle Brown Days Celebration Events starting June 27, 2013 Councilmember Ryan thanked residents who helped to clear recent storm debris and urged all to be safe and contact Xcel Energy should there be downed power lines or to report an outage. He indicated if the traffic signal is not working, it is a 4-way stop Councilmember Kleven reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • June 11, 2013, Earle Brow Days Board Meeting and delivered Garden City Park flyers • June 18, 2013, Picked up Gift Card and Pop from CUB for Earle Brown Days prizes • June 18, 2013, Attended Book Club Discussion on Killing Lincoln • June 18, 2013, Earle Brown Days Celebration Meeting • June 18, 2013, Parks Tour with the Park& Recreation Commission • June 19, 2013, Garden City Park Neighborhood Meeting • June 19, 2013, talk by Ahmed Yusuf on Minnesota Somalis • June 20, 2013, Luther Toyota Open House Councilmember Kleven thanked neighbors who helped her clean storm debris and announced summer offerings at the local Library, Puppet Playhouse schedule, and Library Walking and Bike Display Window. She also announced Earle Brown Days Celebration events and encouraged all to participate. Councilmember Myszkowski reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • June 11, 2013, Chaired the CEAP Annual Meeting • June 14, 2013, Picked up 23 toys from Walgreens for Earle Brown Days • June 18, 2013, Earle Brown Days Committee Meeting • June 18, 2013, Housing Commission Meeting 06/24/13 -7- • June 19-20, 2013, League of Minnesota Cities Conference and Centennial Celebration Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • June 18, 2013, Park& Recreation Commission Meeting • June 19, 2013, Garden City Park Neighborhood Meeting • June 19-20, 2013, League of Minnesota Cities Conference • June 21, 2013, Son's Graduation Celebration at the Kylawn Park Shelter Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • June 14, 2013, Worked with Mr. Boganey on a show that will air next week devoted to the daylighting of Shingle Creek and potential uses • June 18, 2013, Annual Riverwood Neighborhood Association Picnic at Riverdale Park in honor of Jerry Blarney • June 19, 2013, Garden City Park Neighborhood Meeting • Earle Brown Days Parade on June 27, 2013 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 8:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 06/24/13 -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 June 24, 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 July 8, 2013, Regular Session. a X=Z City Clerk Mayor 06/24/13 -9-