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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 01-27 CMM 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 JANUARY 27, 2014 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Dan Ryan at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tern Dan Ryan and Councilmembers Carol Kleven, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, and Lin Myszkowski. Mayor Tim Willson was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, 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, and Mary Mullen, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Myszkowski requested clarification regarding Revised Regular Session Agenda Item 6g, 2013 Pay Equity Compliance Report. City Manager Curt Boganey stated the annual report is a State requirement. He added the City must meet a set of standards to assure its compliance with pay rates that are relatively comparable regardless of gender. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson requested the following correction to the Study Session minutes of December 9, 2013: Page 4, 3rd paragraph: Replace "concept" with "nicotine transmission" It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the correction to the December 9, 2013, Study Session minutes. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson requested the following correction to the Regular Session minutes of January 13, 2014: 124,g,c12,1aApaagialast liner : Replace "tobacco use" with "nicotine addiction" 01/27/14 -1- Mr. Boganey stated the comment was made by City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and reflects what he intended to say. He added perhaps the statement should not be amended. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson agreed. Mayor Pro Tem Ryan requested the following correction to the Study Session minutes of January 13, 2014: Page 1, 4 th paragraph, 1 st sentence: Replace "ARM" with "Crystal Legislative Breakfast," and remove "to the Association" It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the corrections to the January 13, 2014, Study Session minutes. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson requested clarification regarding Regular Session Agenda Item 6b, Licenses, specifically two properties owned by Chad Johnson at 5209 and 5211 Xerxes Avenue North, both renewal licenses that moved down from Type I to Type III. Mr. Boganey agreed to have City staff research that issue and provide more information. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson requested clarification regarding photographs included in the Council packet pertaining to Regular Session Agenda Item 10a, Dangerous Dog Declaration Hearing. Councilmember Myszkowski stated she attended the Animal Control Review Panel Hearing on January 7, 2014, and the photographs show latticework attached to the top of the resident's fence. She added there were questions during the Review Panel Hearing regarding the fence. Mr. Boganey stated there would be someone from City staff available during the Hearing to address the Council's questions regarding this issue. Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning stated one of the Police Officers familiar with the details of this case would be present. Mr. Boganey stated the dog owner has requested the opportunity to appeal the decision of the Animal Control Review Panel. He added the burden would be upon the appellant to provide sufficient information and evidence to the City Council. Councilmember Kleven stated, according to the documents included in the meeting packet, this appears to have been going on for some time. Councilmember Myszkowski stated she lives in the neighborhood and has been hearing about it for years. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson requested clarification regarding the dog owner's insurance policy, which may have exclusions prohibiting renewal. Mr. Boganey stated the appellant submitted a copy of her insurance policy, which was reviewed by the City Attorney as well as a representative of the Minnesota League of Cities' Insurance Trust, and the policy meets the City's insurance requirements. 01/27/14 -2- Mayor Pro Tern Ryan asked, with regard to Agenda Item 6B, Consent Agenda, Licenses, whether "Boulevard Enterprises" is the corporate owner of Christy's Auto Service. Mr. Boganey confirmed this. MISCELLANEOUS Water Treatment Plant Tour Discussion Mr. Boganey requested that the City Council provide possible dates that they are available to schedule a tour of the Andover water treatment plant. He added City staff would contact Mayor Willson to determine possible dates that work for him. He noted the facility will be open for a visit by the City Council any time between 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on the following dates: February 3-7, 11, or 14, and March 3, 11-14, or 17-21. Councilmember Kleven stated she is unavailable on February 4, 6, and 11. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she is unavailable on February 7 and 14. The City Council agreed that a morning visit is preferable. Councilmember Kleven asked whether the meeting could be postponed in case of inclement weather. Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug stated the plant is an indoor facility. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson expressed her support of the proposed water treatment plant tour. Mayor Pro Tem Ryan thanked City staff for recommending and arranging the tour. Mr. Boganey stated City staff would provide a scheduled tour date after consultation with Mayor Willson. Visit with Legislators Regarding Federal Funding for Block Grants Mayor Pro Tem Ryan stated he met with a representative of Senator Amy Klobuchar on January 15, 2014, to discuss the importance of continued federal funding for the City's block grant program. He added the grant money is used to support the City's crime prevention initiatives. He noted the federal government reduces the rate of funding when a city's crime rate improves, which penalizes cities for their success. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS There were no Work Session discussion items. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Mayor Pro Tern Ryan adjourned the Study Session to Informal Open Forum at 6:35 p.m. RECONVENE STUDY SESSION Mayor Pro Tem Ryan reconvened the Study Session at 6:49 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Ryan adjourned the Study Session at 6:50 p.m. 01/27/14 -3- 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 January 27, 2014. 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 February 10, 2014, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 01/27/14