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Home My WebLink About2013 07-22 CCM Study SessionMINUTES 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 JULY 22, 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, Finance Director Dan Jordet, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vicki Schleuning, Police Commander Tony Gruenig, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Mayor Willson stated he would like to remove Consent Agenda Item 6c, Resolution Declaring Brooklyn Center to be a Healthy Eating and Active Living Community, for consideration as Item 7b. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated this is a great idea but her question is the City's role. Mayor Willson noted that is addressed in the last paragraph: "working in partnership with citizens and businesses, will make every effort to support and promote healthy eating and active living among its citizens through adoption of this Healthy Eating and Active Living Community Resolution." Councilmember Kleven requested discussion on Item 6f, Resolution Accepting Work Performed and Authorizing Final Payment, Improvement Project No. 2012-10, Earle Brown and Opportunity Area Street Lighting Replacement, in particular the amount of the final payment of $16,000. Mayor Willson noted the legal costs had doubled. Councilmember Kleven requested discussion on Item 7a, Resolution Expressing Appreciation for the Donations of the Brooklyn Center Walmart Store in Support of the Earle Brown Days Celebration, noting the question mark should be changed to a period. Councilmember Myszkowski requested discussion on Item 8a, Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Revenue Bonds for Odyssey Academy Project Under Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.152 through 469.165 and Approving Related Documents, in particular the copy/paste errors on Page 5 of the Official Statement, and last line of third paragraph indicating: "authorized by the authorizer." She noted the authorizer is the Audubon Center for the North Woods. City 07/22/13 -1- Manager Curt Boganey indicated this document was prepared by their bond counsel for other schools, not the City, and it is a draft document. Councilmember Myszkowski referenced the wording on Page 25, noting one paragraph refers to the Charter School being in St. Paul and later in the document, it is referred to as a German Emergence School. Councilmember Myszkowski requested a correction to Item 9b, Resolution Regarding the Recommended Disposition of Planning Commission Application No 2013-011 Submitted by the Luther Company, LLLP, the Preliminary Approval of a PUD Amendment to the 2008 Luther Auto Toyota-Honda Planned Unit Development by Incorporating Three Parcels of Land Area (Totaling 1.78 Acres) into the New Honda Automobile Dealership Site and Includes a Propose Site Development Plan to Provide Additional Vehicle Storage Area for the Honda Dealership (all for the properties located at 3955, 4001, and 4007 69 th Avenue North), noting on Page 6, second paragraph, that indicates "Chari Burfeind" instead of "Chair Burfeind." Councilmember Myszkowski requested a correction to Item 9c, Resolution Regarding the Recommended Disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2013-010 Submitted by the Luther Company, LLLP to Rezone Properties from R3-Multiple Family Residence to PUD/C2- Planned Unit Development / Commerce District, noting on Page 3 of the Planning Commission Report, Land Use and Zoning History, it indicates: "Planngin Report" instead of "Planning Report." Councilmember Ryan requested discussion on Item 9a, Planning Commission Application No 2013-008 Submitted by the Luther Company, LLLP Requesting Site and Building Plan Approval of the New Luther Brookdale Volkswagen Automobile Dealership Facility (6801 & 6837 Brooklyn Boulevard), in particular the Resolution, bottom of Page 2, Condition 6, that indicates: "The new trash enclosure constructed with the same building materials as used to construct the principle structure." Councilmember Ryan suggested it be changed to indicate: "The new trash enclosure shall be constructed with the same building materials as those used to construct the principle building." MISCELLANEOUS Mayor Willson requested the addition of Item 7c, Resolution Recognizing and Expressing Appreciation of the Luther Company, LLLP for its Donation to the Brooklyn Center American Little League. The City Council agreed with this agenda addition. Mayor Willson invited Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson to make comment during the City Council meeting relating to the anticipated $1,000 donation by the Brooklyn Center Lions Club for this same effort. Councilmember Myszkowski asked if Friday updates can be included in iLegislate. Mr. Boganey stated he will find out and report back. 07/22/13 -2- Councilmember Myszkowski stated she will be out of town from August 13-21, 2013, and unable to attend the joint meeting with the Financial Commission. Councilmember Kleven stated she visited the Centennial Park community gardens and found they were beautiful. Councilmember Kleven asked why there is no Farmer's Market this year. Councilmember Myszkowski stated it may be due to the late start of the growing season. Councilmember Kleven asked about the response to the recruitment for daytime firefighters. Mr. Boganey stated he is unsure of the response and there are several weeks remaining for that recruitment. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson referenced a newspaper article highlighting the trend of front porches and mentioning that cities are modifying setbacks to allow construction of front porches. She encouraged the City Council to read this well-written article and consider whether the City's setback requirements should be modified to allow front porches that would enhance housing style variety, increase property values, and encourage community. The City Council agreed to discuss this topic at an upcoming Work Session. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS VANDALISM AT FIREHOUSE PARK Mr. Boganey stated the City Council had requested discussion on vandalism at Firehouse Park and whether a security camera should be installed. Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe provided a review of activity at Firehouse Park relating to the removal of the basketball hoops in 2010 and reinstallation of one basketball hoop with activity being monitored. Past consideration also included the possible relocation of the court and recommendations to install a camera to monitor activity in lieu of relocating the court. Mr. Glasoe stated in June of 2013, the Park & Recreation Commission reaffirmed its recommendation to install a camera based upon recent activity at the park. He indicated the calls for service during March 2010 to May of 2012 averaged 2.8 per month and from June 2012 to present averaged 2.4 calls per month. Mr. Glasoe stated staff finds there are other high target areas that cameras could be deployed and as current activity does not warrant a permanent camera installation nor moving the basketball court, would recommend continued monitoring of the park. Mayor Willson noted there is no one to monitor the cameras and asked whether response time to calls is an issue. He stated there may be citizens in this area that could be asked to monitor the cameras to see if that would be a resolution. Mr. Boganey stated if those citizens monitor cameras, they could just as well monitor the park and call. He noted the activity in the park may not be a high priority to the Police Department or take precedence over other calls so there may still be a delay in response depending on other calls received. 07/22/13 -3- Mayor Willson stated it appears Firehouse Park may be a perpetual problem. Mr. Boganey stated staff may not believe it is a perpetual problem that is greater than any other park. Mayor Willson stated that may be the case but this comes before the City Council several times each year. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported the Park & Recreation Commission Chair has indicated that after the incident in 2010, he wants the basketball court restored, as having one hoop is not game worthy. Mayor Willson suggested organizing camera monitoring through a website. Mr. Boganey stated a previous discussion included cameras that could be moved from one location to another because a principle concern in establishing a permanent camera setup at Firehouse Park is that the needs may be greater at other parks. So staff is most inclined to recommend a system that is more portable to maximize the value of the system. Councilmember Ryan stated he is open to considering a camera if it offered flexibility but because of the cost is reluctant at this time without hearing more about how calls are cunently being handled and addressing potential conflicts with internet monitoring. Mayor Willson stated he found it intriguing to consider a flexible system that could be used at other venues such as the Dudley Tournament. Police Commander Tony Gruenig agreed with the consensus that one camera at this time is not warranted as it would not solve the problem and may require six to eight cameras to monitor all angles. He explained this level of calls for service is in the nature of parking violations, after hours park use, or minor vandalism and not calls relating to endangerment of life. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to request the Park & Recreation Commission to take this issue under advisement and provide a recommendation. Business Card Content Mayor Willson noted the Friday Update includes a request for comment on the City Council's business cards. The City Council offered no comments. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to close the Study Session at 6:40 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 07/22/13 -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: 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 July 22, 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 August 12, 2013, Regular Session. Mayor 07/22/13 -5-