HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 10-14 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
OCTOBER 14, 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, Public Works
Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel,
Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti, and Carla Wirth and Mary Mullen of Timesaver
Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum.
Ray Christensen, 6803 Toledo Avenue N., stated he attended the Council's July 22, 2013,
meeting to express his concerns regarding the Maranatha project. He stated to date he had not
received a written response and while Director of Business and Development Eitel was prompt in
calling him, his explanation was not complete. He stated he remains concerned with the height
of the building, which was to be three stories tall but is actually almost four stories tall and
resulting shadow onto his property. Mr. Christensen referenced a recent newspaper article that
mentions Phase II, including a 38-unit senior independent living facility, that would be similar in
height.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to close
the Informal Open Forum at 6:50 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. INVOCATION
Reverend Sung-Joo Park, Korean Presbyterian Church of Minnesota, offered the Invocation.
3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
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The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson
at 7:00 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, Assistant
City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Attorney
Charlie LeFevere, and Carla Wirth and Mary Mullen, 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, to add 7.c. Resolution Declaring International Walk to School
Day, and the following consent items were approved:
6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. September 23, 2013 — Study Session
2. September 23, 2013 —Regular Session
3. September 23, 2013 —Work Session
4. October 7, 2013 —Joint Work Session with Financial Commission
6b. LICENSES
MECHANICAL
All Appliance Installation Plus P.O. Box 166, Cambridge
Barnes Plumbing Company, Inc. 3923 Washington Avenue N,Minneapolis
Dave's Heating and Air Conditioning 1601 37th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights
Edina Heating and Cooling, Inc. 15753 Cedar Ridge Road, Eden Prairie
G-HVAC 16036 Mallard Way SE, Prior Lake
Heatpro Heating and Air Conditioning 2185 67th Street E, Inver Grove Heights
North Suburban Heating&Air Conditioning 19066 Jasper, Anoka
Oxygen Service Company 1111 Pierce Butler Route, St Paul
United Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 1295 Hackamore Road, Medina
RENTAL
INITIAL (TYPE III—one-year license)
1007 65th Avenue N. John Deering
7212 Humboldt Avenue N. Natan Zadik—Invitation Homes
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INITIAL (TYPE II — two-year license)
3013 65 th Avenue N.
5927 Aldrich Avenue N.
5321 Colfax Avenue N.
5214 Great View Avenue
5500 James Avenue N.
5300 Logan Avenue N.
7224 Newton Avenue N.
5313 Penn Avenue N.
RENEWAL (TYPE III— one-year license)
4101 61 st Avenue N.
4306 66 th Avenue N.
5956 Beard Avenue N.
5031 Drew Avenue N.
6813 Humboldt Avenue N. B301
5350 Logan Avenue N.
RENEWAL (TYPE II— two-year license)
3713 53 rd Place N.
3301 62nd Avenue N.
3609 66 th Avenue N.
6430 Dupont Avenue N.
5510 France Avenue N.
5225 Howe Lane
6807 Humboldt Avenue N. C304
6819 Humboldt Avenue N. A301
5338 Irving Avenue N.
5659 Knox Avenue N.
6406 Noble Avenue N.
3216 Poe Road
7189 Unity Avenue N.
5949 York Avenue N.
4937 Zenith Avenue N.
RENEWAL (TYPE I — three-year license)
3224 67 th Avenue N.
1325 68 t1 Lane N.
5350 71 st Circle
5243 Ewing Avenue N.
6807 Humboldt Avenue N. C103
6807 Humboldt Avenue N. C302
6813 Humboldt Avenue N. B202
6936 Unity Avenue N.
Ernest Strempke
Yue Liu
Teodoro Llereha-Cooke
Joel Salazar
Sarah Vogt
Benjamin Anthony
Rhonda Braziel
Brian Hamilton
Long Xiong
Sarah Vogt
Ann Cook
Missing CFHC and CPTED Followup
Adrian Jimenez
New Concepts Management
Manoj Moorjani
Nazir Moghul
Huong Trang
Bradley McKnight
Patricia Leners
Kin Chew
Michael Williamson
New Concepts Management
New Concepts Management
TMC Management Corporation
Rory Mysliwiec
Jeremy Dummer
Matt Just
McClure Properties LLC
Orrin Hager
James Maciazka
Haymant Dasrath
Konrad Wagner
Ali S aj ad/786/Homes LLC
Gary Scherber
New Concepts Management
New Concepts Management
New Concepts Management
Paul Johnson
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7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS
7a. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-121 EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND
APPRECIATION OF ROGER PETERSON FOR HIS DEDICATED PUBLIC
SERVICE ON THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Mayor Willson read in full a Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation of Roger
Peterson for his dedicated service on the Park and Recreation Commission. He expressed the
Council's gratitude for Mr. Peterson's leadership throughout the years.
Councilmember Kleven moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to approve
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-121, Expressing Recognition and Appreciation of Roger Peterson for
his Dedicated Service to the City on the Park and Recreation Commission.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson, as liaison to the Park and Recreation Commission, stated
Mr. Peterson will be sorely missed.
Motion passed unanimously.
7b. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-122 RECOGNIZING RESIDENT VOLUNTEERS WHO
PARTICIPATED IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER'S 2013 LANDSCAPE
AND GARDEN SPOTLIGHT
Mayor Willson read in full a Resolution recognizing resident volunteers who participated in the
City of Brooklyn Center's 2013 Landscape and Garden Spotlight. City staff presented a slide
show presentation depicting the gardens of. Clement and Mary Goneau of 1607 Woodbine Lane;
Willis and Betty Dahn of 5733 Knox Avenue N.; and Heidi Winters of 2107 71St Avenue N.
Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-122 Recognizing Resident Volunteers who Participated in the City of
Brooklyn Center's 2013 Landscape and Garden Spotlight.
Motion passed unanimously.
7c. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-123 DECLARING OCTOBER 9, 2013, AS
INTERNATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY
Mayor Willson read in full a Proclamation recognizing International Walk to School Day on
October 9, 2013.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to approve
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-123 Declaring October 9, 2013, as International Walk to School Day.
Motion passed unanimously.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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-None.
9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
9a. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2013-018 SUBMITTED BY
GATLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. REQUEST FOR A PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (NO. 4) TO THE 2011 SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti provided an overview of Planning Commission
Application No. 2013-018 request by Gatlin Development Company for a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) Amendment No. 4 to the 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing. The Planning
Commission recommended approval of the application at its September 26, 2013 meeting.
Mr. Benetti reviewed the amended PUD including adjustments to Building Pads A and B with
components including increased building depth and location of trash containers. He noted it is
staff's recommendation that this application be adopted with conditions noted.
Mr. Benetti stated the developer's goal is to begin demolition in 2013 under a separate permit.
He confirmed the developer is utilizing a recycling program.
With regard to the close location of the Food Court to the Applebee's Restaurant and LA Fitness,
Mr. Benetti stated staff will work with the applicant to assure access is maintained and safety is
addressed. In addition, engineering and planning staff will address the truck delivery route and
loading area to assure it is adequate and will not impact customer parking or pedestrian spaces.
Mr. Benetti stated the burden of designing loading spaces is with the engineering staff during the
site plan process and will be designed to accommodate the City's largest fire truck as well as
semi-truck traffic. At this point, it is conceptual and those details will be addressed during site
plan review.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-124 REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2013-018 SUBMITTED
BY GATLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR A PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT (NO. 4) TO THE 2011 SHINGLE
CREEK CROSSING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
Councilmember Kleven moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 2013-124 Regarding the Disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2013-018
Submitted by Gatlin Development Company for a Planned Unit Development Amendment (No.
4)to the 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development.
Motion passed unanimously.
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9b. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION 2013-019 SUBMITTED BY LOREN
VAN DER SLIK ON BEHALF OF GATLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY.
REQUEST FOR SITE AND BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL FOR PROPOSED
BUILDING D, LOCATED ON LOT 1, BLOCK 1, SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING
2ND ADDITION (1090 SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING)
Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti provided an overview of Planning Commission
Application No. 2013-019, request by Loren Van Der Slik on behalf of Gatlin Development
Company for Site and Building Plan approval for proposed Building D located on Lot 1, Block
1, Shingle Creek Crossing 2nd Addition, 1090 Shingle Creek Crossing. The Planning
Commission recommended approval of the application at its September 26, 2013,meeting.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-125 REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2013-019 SUBMITTED
BY LOREN VAN DER SLIK ON BEHALF OF GATLIN DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY, APPROVING THE SITE AND BUILDING PLAN FOR
PROPOSED BUILDING D, LOCATED ON LOT 1, BLOCK 1, SHINGLE
CREEK CROSSING 2ND ADDITION (1090 SHINGLE CREEK
CROSSING)
Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-125 Regarding the Disposition of Planning Commission Application
No. 2013-019 Submitted by Loren Van Der Slik on Behalf of Gatlin Development Company,
Approving the Site and Building Plan for Proposed Building D, Located on Lot 1, Block 1,
Shingle Creek Crossing 2nd Addition(1090 Shingle Creek Crossing).
Motion passed unanimously.
10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
10a. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE
FOR 1510 69th AVENUE NORTH
Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning
advised that the owner of 1510 691h Avenue North is applying for a new rental license. This
property was inspected and 27 property code violations (6.75/unit) were cited and ultimately
corrected. This property qualifies for a Type IV six-month provisional rental license based on
the number of property code violations found during the initial rental license inspection. The
property owner is also required to submit a mitigation plan and report monthly on the progress of
that plan. Ms. Schleuning reviewed actions taken in regard to this rental license application and
indicated Staff has reviewed that mitigation plan and held discussion with the property owner
and recommends approval based on meeting standards in the mitigation plan and all applicable
ordinances. She noted the owners were present and wished to address the Council.
Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to open
the hearing.
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Motion passed unanimously.
David Itman, co-owner of 1510 69th Avenue N. with Ryan Whisenant, assured the City Council
that they have addressed all the issues that had arisen from recent inspections.
Ryan Whisenant, co-owner of 1510 691h Avenue N. with David Itman, stated they have a
caretaker on site who is a tenant of the property.
Mr. Boganey asked for comment on the initial difficulty of having someone at the rental property
when City inspections were scheduled. Mr. Itman stated messages were not received by staff
before the scheduled inspection, and he apologized for the inconvenience.
The City Council thanked the owners for attending the meeting and encouraged them to get
beyond a Type IV license.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to close the hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
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 1510 69th
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.
10b. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE
FOR 5713 HUMBOLDT 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 Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to
approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for
5713 Humboldt 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.
10c. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE
FOR 6807 HUMBOLDT AVENUE NORTH, C301
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
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motion.
Ms. Schleuning stated New Concepts Management owns all but one unit and are attempting to
purchase that unit. Currently, the units are condominiums but the property owners are
considering whether to convert the condominiums into apartments.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the
issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 6807
Humboldt Avenue North, C301, 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.
10d. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE
FOR 6813 HUMBOLDT AVENUE NORTH, B302
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 6813
Humboldt Avenue North, 13302, 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.
10e. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE
FOR 7200-7224 CAMDEN AVENUE NORTH,EVERGREEN PARK MANOR
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.
The City Council noted it had considered a Type IV, six-month license, for this rental property
six months ago and expressed disappointment that it again remained at a Type IV status. The
City Council indicated strong confidence in staff s recommendation, noting the City has
additional enforcement tools when a rental license is in effect.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-126 APPROVING A TYPE IV RENTAL
LICENSE FOR 7200-7224 CAMDEN AVENUE NORTH, EVERGREEN
PARK MANOR
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-126 Approving a Type IV Rental License for 7200-7224 Camden
Avenue North, Evergreen Park Manor.
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Motion passed unanimously.
11. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on
the following upcoming events:
• September 28, 2013, West Fire Station Open House
• September 29, 2013, Lions Pancake Breakfast
• October 7, 2013, City Council Joint Budget Work Session with Financial Commission
• October 13,2013, Liberian Business Association Meeting
• October 24, 2013, Land Use Rules Meeting with Representatives of MN-DNR and League of
Minnesota Cities
• October 24, 2013, LA Fitness Open House, 10am-6pm, Grand Opening at 12:00 p.m.
Councilmember Kleven reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on
the following upcoming events:
• September 24, 2013, Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee's Child Safety Awareness meeting
at Police Department
• September 26, 2013, Brooklyn Center Business Association Luncheon
• September 26, 2013, Planning Commission Meeting
• September 28, 2013, West Fire Station Open House
• September 29, 2013, Lions Pancake Breakfast
• September 29, 2013, Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee's Recognition Ceremony for Bruce
and Donna Hobbs
• October 2, 2013, Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth Open House
• October 5, 2013, Riverwood Neighborhood"Adopt a River Day" Clean-up
• October 7, 2013, City Council Joint Budget Work Session with Financial Commission
• October 8, 2013, Brooklyn Center Women's Club Luncheon
• October 9, 2013, International Walk to School Day at Evergreen School
• Restaurant Depot will be opening on December 4, 2013, in the former Best Buy location
Councilmember Myszkowski reported on her attendance at the following and provided
information on the following upcoming events:
• September 24, 2013, Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee's Child Safety Awareness Meeting
• September 28, 2013, West Fire Station Open House
• September 29, 2013, Lions Pancake Breakfast
• October 2, 2013, Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth Open House
• October 7, 2013, City Council Joint Budget Work Session with Financial Commission
• Congratulations to Garden City Elementary School for achieving the Celebration Eligible
Designation under the Minnesota Department of Education's Multiple Measurements Rating
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported on her attendance at the following and provided
information on the following upcoming events:
• September 24, 2013, Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee's Child Safety Awareness Meeting
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• September 28, 2013, West Fire Station Open House
• October 5-6, 2013,Police Department's Cops on Top benefiting Special Olympics
• October 6, 2013, Crime Prevention booth at Cub Foods
• October 7, 2013, City Council Joint Budget Work Session with Financial Commission
• October 7, 2013, Brooklyn Center Business Association Executive Board Meeting - in
November, she will announce a$500 contribution to the City's youth
• October 13, 2013, Brooklyn Center Housing Commission's New Neighbor Welcome Bag
Delivery
• October 26, 2013, LA Fitness Open House, l Oam-6pm, Grand Opening at Noon
• Thanked the City's dedicated Police and Fire Department staff for their services during
opening events for new businesses
Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the
following upcoming events:
• September 13, 2013, Special Council Budget Meeting
• September 17, 2013, Recording Session: Mayor's Minute at Cable Channel 12
• September 17, 2013, spoke to students at Brown College, participated in signing of mock
Constitution
• September 23-29, 2013, out of town and unable to attend September 23 City Council
Meeting
• September 30, 2013, Brooklyns Meeting
• October 1, 2013, Dangerous Dog Hearing
• October 7, 2013, City Council Joint Budget Work Session with Financial Commission
• October 13, 2013, Riverwood Fall Festival
• October 13, 2013, Liberian Business Association Meeting
12. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the
City Council meeting at 8:05 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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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
October 14, 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 October 28, 2013, Regular
Session.
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