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Home My WebLink About2014 08-25 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 25, 2014 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 Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Councilmember Kleven was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Mary Mullen, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. No one wished to address the City Council Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:48 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Reverend Sung Lee of the Korean Evangelical United Methodist Church of Brooklyn Center. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING 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 Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Councilmember Kleven was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Curt 08/25/14 -1- Boganey, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, 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, with an amendment to the Regular Session minutes of August 11,2014, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. - August 11, 2014—Study/Work Session 2. August 11, 2014—Regular Session 3. August 15,2014—Special Session 6b. LICENSES LIQUOR—ON-SALE BREWER TAPROOM AND SUNDAY Surly Brewing Company 4811 Dusharme Drive MECHANICAL Henderson Heating and A/C LLC 3515 Dakota Avenue, Woodbury Kraft Mechanical 2441 Ventura Drive, Woodbury Linn Star Transfer, Inc. 9440 Wright Bros. Ct,Cedar Rapids,IA Nasseff Mechanical 122 S. Wabasha Street, St. Paul Nice Neat Plumbing,LLC 2227 NE a Street,Minneapolis Royalton Heating and Cooling 4120 850'Avenue N, Brooklyn Park RENTAL INITML (TYPE III—one-year license) 3806 Urban Avenue Matthew Thompson INITIAL ffPE II—two-year license) 1118 62° Avenue N Mark Colville 801 Woodbine Lane Mai Yia Chang RENEWAL (TYPE III-one-year license) 170169"Avenue N Earle Brown Farm Steven Scott Management 3312 640'Avenue N Xuyan Janet Lang 2824 67d'Lane N Molly Collins 6824 Fremont Avenue N David Olum 08/25/14 -2- 5813 June Avenue N Lena Lim 5949 Xerxes Avenue N Orrin Hager RENEWAL (TYPE II—two-year license) 4700 68h Avenue N Passed w/Weather Deferral Chufeng Xiong 6725 Bryant Avenue N Vong Duong 3913 France Place Betty Nelson 5310 Knox Avenue N Doug Wahl RENEWAL (TYPE I—three-year license) 3706 55'Avenue N Mains'1 Properties 1338 67t'Lane N Norma Simmonds 542872 d Circle Joseph Ditto 7013 Fremont Avenue N Invitation Homes 7212 Humboldt Avenue N Invitation Homes 3812 Janet Lane Mains'l Properties SIGN HANGERS Install This Sign&Awning Co. 4835 Lyndale Avenue N.,Minneapolis Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS -None. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS -None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 5636 FREMONT AVENUE NORTH Mayor Willson polled the audience and asked whether anyone was in attendance to provide testimony on this rental license. Samer Alamy, 4930 Pennine Pass NE, Columbia Heights, stated he is the owner of the property at 5636 Fremont Avenue North. 08/25/14 -3- Councilmember Ryan stated that the City Council has received the recommendations of City Staff related to this rental license application. Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 5636 Fremont 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 7124 INDIANA 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 7124 Indiana 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. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-117 AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF A PREMISES PERMIT FOR BROOKLYN PARK YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION TO CONDUCT LAWFUL GAMBLING AT JAMMIN WINGS, 2590 FREEWAY BOULEVARD,BROOKLYN CENTER Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. He stated the Brooklyn Park Youth Hockey Association has many families from Brooklyn Center, as well as several Board Members. He added City Staff recommends approval of the permit application. Mr. Boganey stated the organization is in the process of changing its name to the North Metro Youth Hockey Association. Councilmember Myszkowski requested clarification regarding Brooklyn Center youth that are represented in the hockey association, as well as residents who are Board Members. Keith Vowels, 3212 90th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, stated he is the President of the North Metro Youth Hockey Association. He added the organization represents approximately 200 families and 225 youth from Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Fridley, and Columbia Heights. He noted there are approximately 18 board members representing those communities. 08/25/14 4- Mr. Vowels stated the gambling permit is required for a fundraiser for the Association, to provide financial assistance for families. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-117 AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF A PREMISES PERMIT FOR BROOKLYN PARK YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION TO CONDUCT LAWFUL GAMBLING AT JAMMIN WINGS, 2590 FREEWAY BOULEVARD, BROOKLYN CENTER Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2014-117 Authorizing Approval of the Issuance of a Premises Permit for Brooklyn Park Youth Hockey Association to Conduct Lawful Gambling at Jammin Wings, 2590 Freeway Boulevard, Brooklyn Center. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • August 14, 2014, attended groundbreaking ceremony at the future site of the Twin Cities' first suburban youth homeless shelter at 760' Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Park,to be operated by the non-profit organization Avenues for Homeless Youth • August 27, 2014,ribbon cutting ceremony at Sanford-Brown College • August 27, 2014, City Council Budget Work Session with Financial Commission • August 28, 2014,review RFPs for audit services Councilmember Myszkowski reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • August 12, 2014, Liberia trip delegation meeting to discuss ways to provide aid to Brooklyn Center's Sister City of Voinjama, Liberia, in the wake of the Ebola virus outbreak in that country Councilmember Myszkowski urged visitors to the Minnesota State Fair to visit the 2014 Eco Experience, which highlights innovations in green technology and environmentally friendly living. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • August 15,2014, City Council Canvass Returns of Primary Municipal Election Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • August 12, 2014, Liberia trip delegation meeting • August 12, 2014, meeting with Sylvia Winkelman to screen candidates—met at Schlotzsky's Cafe and Bakery in Shingle Creek Crossing 08/25/14 -5- • August 13, 2014, CSI Safety Academy Graduation and Picnic — special thanks to Police Department and City staff for organizing the event • August 15, 2014, City Council Canvass Returns of Primary Municipal Election • August 19, 2014, Steve Rummler Hope Foundation meeting with Senator Chris Eaton • August 19, 2014,National Conference of State Legislatures • August 20, 2014, Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth Board Meeting in Brooklyn Park • August 20,2014,Animal Control Review Panel- Dangerous Dog Hearing • August 24, 2014, Hennepin County Sherriff's Department at the State Fair—presentation on how to safely dispose of prescription medication • September 17, 2014, visit to the White House for National Drug Control Policy Strategy forum and Presidential Proclamation of National Recovery Month • October 18,2014, Eastern Star Annual Event welcome presentation 12. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Charlie LeFevere introduced Myron Orfield, J.D. Professor at the University of Minnesota and Director of the Institute on Metropolitan Opportunity. He stated Professor Orfield wished to address the City Council in Closed Session. He added the City Council may elect to recess to Closed Session under the Attorney-Client privilege. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to recess to Executive Closed Session at 7:31 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 13. RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION FROM EXECUTIVE CLOSED SESSION Mayor Willson reconvened the Regular Session meeting at 9:24 p.m. 14. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 9:25 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 08/25/14 -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 25,2014. 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 September 8, 2014, Regular Session. AM City Clerk Mayor 08/25/14 -7-