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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 06-23 CCM Study 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 STUDY SESSION JUNE 23, 2014 CITY HALL—COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Dan Ryan at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tem 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, 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 Kleven requested the following corrections to the June 9, 2014, Study Session minutes: Page 1, 3rd DaraeraDh Replace"requested discussion"with"commented" Page 1, 4h Daraaranh Replace"meting"with"meeting" Councilmember Myszkowski requested the following correction to the June 9, 2014, Study Session minutes: Paee 5.2nd DaraeraDh Replace"from"with"to" Councilmember Kleven requested clarification with regard to Regular Session Agenda Item 6b, Licenses, specifically licensing fees for newly licensed garbage haulers and the total number of garbage haulers in Brooklyn Center. City Manager Curt Boganey stated there are approximately 12 garbage haulers. He agreed to provide more information for the City Council in his Weekly Update. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the corrections to the June 9, 2014, Study Session minutes. 06/23/14 4- MISCELLANEOUS Clear View Triangle Restriction Mayor Pro Tem Ryan stated the home at 6301 Brooklyn Boulevard was recently made vacant due to a foreclosure. He said a sign on the property, near the corner of 63`d Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard, could be in violation of the City's "clear view triangle" restriction. Mr. Boganey agreed to have City staff review the signage to determine whether it is a violation. He added the sign could remain on the property but in a different location. Active Living Hennepin County—City Council Updates Councilmember Kleven stated she recently attended an informational meeting for Hennepin County's Active Living program. She added she would like to include an Active Living update at future City Council meetings, to obtain feedback regarding what has been gained from involvement with Active Living. She added the City Council is interested in the work of Active Living Hennepin County, and hopes to gain insight into possible efforts that would position Brooklyn Center at the forefront of the Active Living movement. Mr. Boganey stated Active Living Hennepin County meets quarterly and covers new topics at each meeting. He added the Group's recent meeting was devoted to bicycle use. He noted City staff can provide a report to the City Council to highlight issues that were raised at the meeting. Councilmember Kleven agreed. 5700 June Avenue North—Backyard Elevation Mayor Pro Tem Ryan stated he had received a call from a resident at 5700 June Avenue North that a portion of their backyard is sinking, and currently there is an 18-24 inch depression. He added the resident has brought this issue to the attention of City staff. Mayor Pro Tem Ryan requested that City staff follow up with the resident. Mr. Boganey agreed to have City staff contact the resident this week. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS WATER TREATMENT PLANT— ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY OPTIONS UPDATE Mr. Boganey explained the purpose of this update, and introduced Public Works Director Steve Lillehaug. He invited Mr. Lillehaug to address the City Council. Mr. Lillehaug presented a review of environmental stability options for the City's new Water Treatment Plant, as requested by the City Council at its April 28, 2014, meeting. He added the options discussed by the City Council are stormwater use for irrigation on the site; solar panels; and a green roof element. Mr. Lillehaug stated, with regard to stormwater mitigation, rain gardens are included in the site design, and will absorb any rainfall event of 1.3 inches or less. He added the current design 06/23/14 -2- meets the City's water quantity and quality regulations, as well as the regulations of the Shingle Creek Watershed District. Mr. Lillehaug stated further stormwater mitigation could include a re-use system, which would direct water into a storage tank for irrigation use on the site's landscaped areas. He added he believes this option is feasible, but the benefit is negligible, as the storage area would need to be very large to be cost-effective. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to reject the option of stormwater re-use for irrigation at the Water Treatment Plant site. Mr. Lillehaug stated, with regard to the use of solar panels, City staff reviewed potential locations for solar panel additions, and determined the structural design of the building would be adequate. He added installation costs for solar technology could run up to $700,000. He noted solar energyon the site f 7 000 with an estimated payback to would represent an annual savings o $ p g p Y period of 100 years. Mr. Lillehaug recommended that the City consider future implementation, but not pursue solar technology at this time. Councilmember Kleven stated the savings is not significant enough. Councilmember Myszkowski expressed her frustration that the implementation of environmental sustainability measures is so cost-prohibitive, as such innovative design could be inspirational to residents as well as other communities. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she initially suggested the possibility of using solar panels on the new plant, but agreed that it is not financially sensible. She expressed her appreciation of City staff's research on this issue. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to reject the option of solar panel additions for the new Water Treatment Plant. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Mayor Pro Tem Ryan adjourned the Study Session to Informal Open Forum at 6:45 p.m. RECONVENE STUDY SESSION Mayor Pro Tem Ryan reconvened the Study Session at 6:47 p.m. WATER TREATMENT PLANT- ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY OPTIONS UPDATE-continued Mr. Lillehaug stated, with regard to green roof consideration, an additional stormwater mitigation component is not necessary on the site, although a green roof would be a unique and 06/23/14 -3- interesting feature. He added parts of the building would need to be redesigned to accommodate a green roof. Mr. Boganey stated that any energy cost savings would be offset by the increase in annual maintenance costs. Mr. Lillehaug agreed. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she would like to see something special and unique included in the water treatment plant design, and community gardens on the site would be very appealing. She added she supports the idea of a green roof, but agreed that further discussion is required. Councilmember Myszkowski stated she is not opposed to the green roof concept, as it would help reduce cooling costs within the building, as well as reducing heat generated by the building. She added a green roof on the new building would give the City something that is different, and increases Brooklyn Center's reputation as progressive in taking actions that are not considered by other municipalities. She noted she will defer to the experts, but would like to keep the discussion open. Mayor Pro Tem Ryan asked whether putting standing water on a flat roof is a bad idea. He asked if that would create inherent risk to the structure in terms of a leaking roof. Mr. Lillehaug stated buildings with green roofs can be designed that are structurally sound, and with a protective coating under soil ballast. He added the Watershed District is interested in sponsoring a green roof demonstration project, and City staff has applied for its grants in the past. Councilmember Kleven stated the structure would have to be very strong to handle the weight created by water in the green space. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she supports the green roof consideration, but a decision should be postponed until Mayor Willson was present. She added she thinks it is reasonable to include a green element that would be a special feature of which the community can be proud. She noted the annual maintenance costs might be reduced or deferred by involving another organization willing to take responsibility. Discussion of this item continued and reached conclusion at the June 23, 2014, Work Session. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Ryan adjourned the Study Session at 6:58 p.m. 06/23/14 -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 June 23, 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 July 14, 2014, Regular Session. City Clerk t Mayor 06/23/14 -5-