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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 11-24 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 NOVEMBER 24, 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 Carol Kleven, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Mary Mullen and Megan Pace, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. Mr. Steve Erickson,North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce, gave a brief update on the Chamber of Commerce's events and publications. He added the Star Student Awards Annual Breakfast will be held at Hennepin Technical College on December 10, 2014. He noted the Chamber Luncheon on November 13, 2014, featured keynote speaker University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler. Joel Friday, 2301 Unity Avenue, Golden Valley, expressed concern that sidewalks and streets are not plowed within 24 hours of a snowfall, specifically the trails in North Mississippi Regional Park and the Mississippi River Trail Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:50 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson gave the Invocation, encouraging Councilmembers and residents alike to practice kindness, patience and thoughtfulness during the hectic Holiday season. 11/24/14 4- 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 Carol Kleven, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Mary Mullen and Megan Pace, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA City Manager Curt Boganey requested that Regular Session Agenda Item 6c, Acceptance of Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, be considered as Item 7a. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to approve this agenda change. Councilmember Kleven moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended, with an amendment to the November 10, 2014, Regular Session meeting minutes, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. November 10, 2014— Special Session 2. November 10, 2014—Study Session 3. November 10, 2014—Regular Session 4. November 10,2014—Work Session 6b. LICENSES BOWLING ALLEY AMF Bowling Centers Inc. 6440 James Circle N CHRISTMAS TREE SALES PQT Company dba Rum River Tree Farm 5040 Brooklyn Boulevard FIREWORKS—PERMANENT Cub Foods 3245 County Road 10 GASOLINE SERVICE STATION Awad Company 6501 Humboldt Avenue N 11/24/14 -2- Brookdale Holiday 5710 Xerxes Avenue N Brooklyn Center Municipal Garage 6844 Shingle Creek Parkway Christy's Auto Service 5300 Dupont Avenue N Holiday Stationstores, Inc. 42066 th Avenue N Marathon 1505 69th Avenue N Metropolitan Council 6845 Shingle Creek Parkway Perfect Car Wash#504 6849 Brooklyn Boulevard Qwest Communications dba Century Link 6540 Shingle Creek Parkway MECHANICAL Air Comfort Htg& A/C 19170 Jasper Street NW, Anoka Crow River P & H 7440 20th Street SW, Howard Lake Legacy Companies, Inc. 8850 Wentworth Avenue, Bloomington Major Mechanical Inc. 11201 86th Avenue N, Maple Grove Twin City Mechanical 2141 108th Lane NE, Blaine PUBLIC DANCE AMF Bowling Centers Inc. 6440 James Circle N RENTAL INITIAL (TYPE II—two-year license) 5325 Camden Avenue N Arshad Moghul 6610 Colfax Avenue N Gavin Kleinknecht RENEWAL (TYPE III-one-year license) 5301 Russell Avenue N Nedzad Ceric Sommerset Place Apts. 5211 Xerxes Avenue N ` Chad Johnson Passed w/Weather Deferral 3 819 61St Avenue N Fred Hanus RENEWAL (TYPE II—two-year license) 293068 1h Lane N Venessa Brevig 5929 Lyndale Avenue N Jean Darnell RENEWAL (TYPE I—three-year license) 201 65th Avenue N Donald Kasbohm Riverwood Estates 231855 1h Avenue N Helen Osonowo 1339 67th Lane N Konrad Wagner 5006 France Avenue N Michael Mohs 5636 Irving Avenue N Bruce Goldberg TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT Awad Company 6501 Humboldt Avenue N 11/24/14 -3- Brookdale Holiday 5710 Xerxes Avenue N Brooklyn Center Municipal #1 5625 Xerxes Avenue N Brooklyn Center Municipal#2 6930 Brooklyn Boulevard Cub Foods 3245 County Road 10 Family Dollar Inc. 2105 57th Avenue N Family Dollar Inc. 6211 Brooklyn Boulevard Family Dollar Inc. 6800 Humboldt Avenue N Holiday Stationstores, Inc. 42066 1h Avenue N Holiday Stationstores, Inc. 6890 Shingle Creek Parkway Marathon 1505 69th Avenue N Perfect Car Wash#504 6849 Brooklyn Boulevard Sun Foods 6350 Brooklyn Boulevard Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 1200 Shingle Creek Crossing 6c. ACCEPTANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and added as Item No. 7a. 6d. RESCHEDULE 2015 BUDGET HEARING FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M. ON DECEMBER 1 Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. ACCEPTANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING Mr. Boganey stated the Finance Director Nate Reinhart had received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 2013. He congratulated Mr. Reinhart on his accomplishments on behalf of City staff. Mr. Reinhart thanked Assistant Finance Director Adam Flaherty and City staff for their assistance and support. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to accept the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8a. CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY RATES FOR 2015 Mr. Boganey requested that this item be continued to the December 8, 2014, City Council meeting,to comply with the 10-day publication notice requirement. 11/24/14 -4- Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to continue the Consideration of Public Utility Rates for 2015 and subsequent Public Hearing to December 8, 2014. Motion passed unanimously. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS 9a. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2014-016, SUBMITTED BY THE BROOKLYN CENTER SCHOOLS (ISD NO. 286) FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A GROUP DAY CARE FACILITY IN THE C-2 (COMMERCE) DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 5910 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti provided an overview of Planning Commission Application No. 2014-016, and advised the Planning Commission recommended approval of the application at its November 13, 2014, meeting. Mayor Willson stated chain link fences with 5-foot height have been allowed in this District in the past. He added the proposed 4-foot fence should be allowed due to this precedence. Councilmember Myszkowski stated she supports this location for the proposed facility, as it will be a community for students and their children. Mr. Benetti agreed, adding the facility will be located within the School District, which provides students with a better opportunity to continue their education. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stressed the importance of consistency with regard to allowable fence height. She added a 5-foot high fence was approved at Spiritual Life Church. Mayor Willson moved, and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded, to approve the following amendment to the Resolution: Page 2, 5`h line from the bottom: Replace "4 foot-high"with"5400t high" Motion passed unanimously. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-154 APPROVING PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2014-016, SUBMITTED BY THE BROOKLYN CENTER SCHOOLS (ISD NO. 286) FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A GROUP DAY CARE FACILITY IN THE C-2 (COMMERCE) DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 5910 SHINGLE ` CREEK PARKWAY (MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS PROPERTY) Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2014-154 Approving Planning Commission Application No. 2014-016, Submitted by the Brooklyn Center Schools (ISD No. 286) for Special Use Permit to Allow a 11/24/14 -5- Group Day Care Facility in the C-2 (Commerce) District, Located at 5910 Shingle Creek Parkway (Minnesota School of Business Property). Motion passed unanimously. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 4806 TWIN LAKE AVENUE 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 Ryan seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 4806 Twin Lake Avenue, 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 5207 BOULDER LANE 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 Kleven moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 5207 Boulder Lane, 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 6337 BRYANT 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 Myszkowski seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 6337 Bryant 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. 11/24/14 -6- Motion passed unanimously. 10d. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 5333 DUPONT 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 Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 5333 Dupont 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. 10e. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 5548 HUMBOLDT AVENUE NORTH Mr. Boganey advised that 5548 Humboldt Avenue North was inspected and 10 property code violations were cited and ultimately corrected. There have been 0 validated police incidents/nuisance calls within the last 12 months. 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. Mr. Boganey reviewed actions taken in regard to this rental license application and indicated Staff has reviewed the mitigation plan and held discussion with the property owner and recommends approval based on meeting standards in the mitigation plan and all applicable ordinances. Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded to open the hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Roger Logan, 2541 Adele Street, Maplewood, stated he is the owner of 5548 Humboldt Avenue North. He added he has made many improvements to the property since he purchased it. He expressed his intention to complete the requirements of the rental license. Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Kleven moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 5548 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. 11/24/14 -7- Motion passed unanimously. 10L CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 6913 QUAIL 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 6913 Quail 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. 10g. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 5540 KNOX 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. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-155 APPROVING A TYPE IV SIX-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 5540 KNOX AVENUE NORTH Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2014-155 approving the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 5540 Knox 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 and provided information on the following upcoming events: • November 13, 2014, Metropolitan Cities Association Luncheon • November 13, 2014, Metropolitan Cities Regional Meeting in Roseville featured presentation by State Auditor Susan Grauer • November 13, 2014, Neighborhood Watch Captain's Appreciation Dinner sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Police Department • November 18, 2014, 63`d Avenue Street Improvements Project Open House 11/24/14 -8- • November 19, 2014, Open House for Reverend Rachel Morey at Brookdale United Methodist Church Councilmember Ryan recognized Reverend Morey for her tireless efforts on behalf of area homeless youth, and her instrumental role in bringing a youth homeless shelter to the community. Councilmember Kleven reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • November 24, 2014, visited her orthopedic specialist and received the good news that she is able to walk with no assistance, and drive again. She thanked the City Councilmembers for their support, and especially Councilmember Myszkowski for driving her to City Council meetings. Councilmember Myszkowski reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • November 17, 2014,Brooklyn Youth Council meeting • November 17, 2014, Freeway Park Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Open House • November 18, 2014, 63`d Avenue Street Improvements Project Open House • November 19, 2014, Open House for Reverend Rachel Morey at Brooklyn Methodist Church • November 19, 2014, CEAP Board meeting Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • November 11, 2014, spoke with Odyssey Academy 4th and 5th graders, and answered their questions • November 13, 2014,Neighborhood Watch Captain's Appreciation Dinner • November 17, 2014, Odyssey Academy Board Meeting • November 18, 2014, 63`d Avenue Street Improvements Project Open House • December 4, 2014, Brooklyn Center Business Association Luncheon at Boulevard Hotel Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • November 19, 2014,"Mayor's Minute"video recording at Cable Channel 12 • November 19, 2014, Open House for Reverend Rachel McIver Morey - along with many accomplishments already mentioned, Reverend Morey was instrumental in organizing and expanding the food shelf at the Brooklyn United Methodist.Church • November 25, 2014, Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth Event — funding and awards recognition 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 11/24/14 -9- 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 November 24, 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 December 8, 2014, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 11/24/14 -10-