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Home My WebLink About2013 08-26 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 AUGUST 26,2013 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 or 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, Interim Finance Director Greg Andrews, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Planning and Zoning Specialist Tien Benetti, Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe, City Attorney,Charlie LeFevere, and Carla Wirth, Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. Dasha Jessen, 2208 73rd Court, Brooklyn Park, representing Brooklyn Center Little League, reported there will be a merger between the American and National Little Leagues. She stated there was recently $5,000 of vandalism to one of their parks so they will be hosting a Movie in the Park fundraising event on September 7, 2013, at the Brooklyn Center American Little League Ball Field. Ms. Jessen invited all to attend and stated she will be reporting in the future on their sponsorships and repairs that will be made to the ball field. Mayor Willson commented on his past involvement with Little League. He stated he will attend this event and offered to assist with public relations. City Administrator Curt Boganey stated this event can be advertised on the City's website. Mayor Willson closed the Informal Open Forum at 7:02 p.m. 2. INVOCATION As the invocation, Councilmember Ryan asked those present to request Devine guidance as the City Council deliberates on serious matters that will affect the City's future. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING 08/26/13 -1- The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:04 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, Interim Finance Director Greg Andrews, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti, 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 Kleven moved and Councilmember �Myszkowski seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 12, 2013 —Study Session 2. August 12, 2013 —Regular Session 3. August 12, 2013 —Work Session 6b. LICENSES MECHANICAL Larson Plumbing, Inc. 3095 162nd Lane NW, Andover Market Mechanical, Inc. 8701 Wyoming Avenue N., Brooklyn Park Mechanical Air Systems, Inc. 1650 99h Lane NE, Blaine R B Heating &Air 20826 Austin Street NE, East Bethel RENTAL— CURRENT RENTAL STANDARDS INITIAL (TYPE III—one-year license) 6930 Dallas Road Sally Anderson INITIAL (TYPE II—two-year license) 5818 Admiral Lane Michael Kozicky 4201 Lakeside Avenue#214 James Chanaka 4207 Lakeside Avenue#222 Don Stenberg 2913 Nash Road Chen Zhou RENEWAL (TYPE III—one-year license) 6819 Humboldt Avenue N., A 10 1 New Concepts Management 08/26/13 -2- RENEWAL (TYPE II—two-year license) 5115 Twin Lake Boulevard E. Ruth Cioni 5740 Dupont Avenue N. Dion Properties, Inc. 6020 Emerson Avenue N. Chad Tesmer 6043 June Avenue N. Danie Naoyeng Xiong 5728 Logan Avenue N. Konstantin Ginzburg 6601 Unity Avenue N. Doug Wahl RENEWAL (TYPE I-three-year license) 6807 Humboldt Avenue N. C203 New Concepts Management 5505 Lyndale Avenue N. Dragon Property Management 7007 Newton Avenue N. Ting Sui Zheng 6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-97 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR AUDIT OF THE 2013 FISCAL YEAR 6d. APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY ON-SALE LIQUOR , LICENSE SUBMITTED BY NATIONAL MARYLAND COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF LIBERIA FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD AT BROOKLYN PERFORMING ARTS, 5801 JOHN MARTIN DRIVE, BROOKLYN CENTER, ON SEPTEMBER 28,2013 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-98 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR SIGNING OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRAIL BETWEEN THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MnDOT) AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 6f. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-99 ADOPTING THE 2013 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR THE 2013-2015 STRATEGIC PLAN Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS -None. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS 08/26/13 -3- 9a. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2013-013 SUBMITTED BY ODYSSEY ACADEMY SCHOOL FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A NEW DYNAMIC MESSAGE SIGN (DMS) WITH A PUBLIC USE IN THE Rl- ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 6201 NOBLE AVENUE NORTH Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti provided an overview of Planning Commission Application No. 2013-013 and advised the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this application and recommended approval of the application, with two findings, at its August 15, 2013 meeting. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-100 REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2013-013 SUBMITTED BY ODYSSEY ACADEMY SCHOOL FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO INSTALL A NEW DYNAMIC MESSAGE SIGN (DMS) WITH A PUBLIC USE IN THE Rl-ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT (6201 NOBLE AVENUE NORTH) Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2013-100 Regarding the Disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2013-013 Submitted by Odyssey Academy School for a' Special Use Permit to Install a New Dynamic Message Sign(DMS)with a Public Use in the R1-One Family Residence District(6201 Noble Avenue North). Motion passed unanimously. 9b. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2013-014 SUBMITTED BY EVERGREEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A NEW DYNAMIC MESSAGE SIGN (DMS) WITH A PUBLIC USE IN THE R1-ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 7020 DUPONT AVENUE NORTH Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti provided an overview of 'Planning Commission Application No. 2013-014 and advised the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this application and recommended approval of the applications at its August 15, 2013 meeting. Mr. Benetti answered questions of the City Council regarding the request by Evergreen Park Elementary School for a Special Use Permit(SUP)to allow a dynamic message sign, specifically that the new sign is of a similar size to the existing sign. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-101 REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2013-014 SUBMITTED BY EVERGREEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO INSTALL A NEW DYNAMIC MESSAGE SIGN (DMS) WITH A PUBLIC USE IN THE R1-ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT (7020 DUPONT AVENUE NORTH) 08/26/13 -4- i Councilmember Kleven moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2013-101 Regarding the Disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2013-014 Submitted by Evergreen Park Elementary School for a Special Use Permit to Install a New Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) with a Public Use in the Rl-One Family Residence District (7020 Dupont Avenue North). Motion passed unanimously. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 6812 SCOTT 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 Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 6812 Scott 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. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following events: • August 19, 2013, second of three meetings with the Metro Cities Transportation and Government Policy Committee in St. Paul • August 20, 2013, interviewed by Anita Hoff from Northwest City Politics, which will air August 28,2013, on Cable Channel 19 • August 22, 2013, Brooklyn Center Business Association Luncheon Councilmember Kleven reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • August 13, 2013, Liberian girls game at Willow Lane Park, was canceled • August 14, 2013, Brown College Blood Drive • August 17, 2013, Father Project hosted by the Brooklyn Center Police Department along with others • August 20, 2013, Fire Department demonstration at Melrose Gates Apartment • August 21, 2013, Delivered Welcome Bags • August 22, 2013, Brooklyn Center Business Association Luncheon • August 25, 2013, Watched the movie Boy's Cry • The outdoor patio at Embassy Suites is now open • September 10, 2013, Brooklyn Center Women's Club Meeting 08/26/13 -5- Councilmember Myszkowski reported on her attendance at the following events: • August 20, 2013, Housing Commission Meeting • August 26, 2013, Discussion with Senator Al Franken and others relating to the impact of federal sequestering on community-based services for the elderly Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • August 22, 2013, Hennepin County Medical Center unveiling of a mosaic that celebrated individuals who have been tissue and/or organ donors • September 6, 2013, Brooklyn Center Business Association Golf Tournament Fund Raiser Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • August 14, 2013, Police Department CIS event • He was unable to attend the August 20, 2013, Brooklyns Alliance Meeting • August 22, 2013, he and his wife were interviewed by FOX Channel 9 relating to their daughter's death from a heroin overdose, which airs before the next episode of Glee • August 25, 2013, meeting with senators and representatives on legislation before the United States Congress relating to immigrants, an important issue in Brooklyn Center given its diversity • August 25, 2013, met with Abdullah Kiatamba, Executive Director of African Immigration Services • August 27, 2013, meeting in the Brooklyn Park Council Chambers on African immigration services 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:31 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 08/26/13 -6- 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 August 26, 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 September 9, 2013, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 08/26/13 -7-