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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 11-24 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 NOVEMBER 24, 2014 CITY HALL—COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:00 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, and Mary Mullen and Megan Pace, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson noted, on the November 24, 2014, Regular Session Agenda, Item 7 is omitted. Mr. Boganey apologized for that oversight. Mayor Willson requested the following correction to the November 10, 2014, Regular Session meeting minutes: Page 4, last paragraph, last sentence: Replace with"Mayor Willson stated the City Council should determine whether they will consider any or all amendments to the City Charter." Mayor Willson requested that the City Council review the possibility of considering Type IV rental licenses under the Regular Session Consent Agenda. City Manager Curt Boganey stated he supports that approach but requested additional time to consider the implications, as applicants are entitled to a hearing by ordinance. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated applicants who want a hearing could notify City staff and their license application could remain on the Regular Agenda. Mayor Willson stated an ordinance amendment might be necessary. Mr. Boganey agreed. MISCELLANEOUS Diversity and Inclusion Initiative.Deadline for Proposals Councilmember Kleven asked whether City staff have received Diversity and Inclusion Initiative proposals, as the deadline is November 24, 2014. Mr. Boganey stated a few proposals have been 11/24/14 -1- received, and are being reviewed. Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act and E-Cigarettes Councilmember Kleven stated that many communities have banned e-cigarettes in the same places that smoking is banned under the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act. She added almost 20 cities and counties in Minnesota have acted to prohibit use of e-cigarettes in public places. She added she would like to see Brooklyn Center take similar action. Mayor Willson requested that this issue be added to an upcoming Study Session agenda. Riverwood Neighborhood Skating Rink Councilmember Kleven expressed her pleasure at the news that the Riverwood Neighborhood Association intends to re-establish a skating rink. Mayor Willson stated he expects more neighborhoods will follow suit. Highway 252 Fatal Hit-and-Run Councilmember Kleven expressed concern and sadness over an incident on November 18, 2014, when a 61-year old man was struck by two different vehicles and killed near the intersection of 73rd Avenue North and Highway 252. She noted that neither driver stopped. She asked when the Highway 252 Corridor Study Open House would be held. Mayor Willson stated the City website indicates the Open House will be held in late November or early December 2014. He added he plans to mention the Highway 252 situation during an upcoming interview with Channel 12. Mr. Boganey stated City staff has had numerous discussions with Mn/DOT regarding Highway 252 safety, and he is pleased with the progress that has been made toward making it a priority for the State of Minnesota. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS PLANNING COMMISSION REQUESTING CITY COUNCIL TO INITIATE AND DIRECT CITY STAFF TO PREPARE A POSSIBLE TEXT AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 35—ZONING, SECTION 35-330,ALLOWING OUTDOOR STORAGE AND OUTDOOR DISPLAY AREAS IN THE I-1 INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti introduced this issue and presented information for the City Council's review and comment. He stated the proposed zoning ordinance amendment has arisen from a request from a local landscaping company to create an outdoor display area, which is currently not allowed in the I-1 District. Mayor Willson stated the request includes various outdoor display features, and requested that the City Council should consider each feature separately for inclusion in the ordinance at a future work session. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she would not support inclusion of chain link fences with plastic slats. 11/24/14 -2- Councilmember Myszkowski stated outdoor displays would allow local companies to attract business and be competitive. She asked whether there is a high rate of vacancy in the I-1 and I-2 Districts. Mr. Benetti stated there are significant vacancies, but City staff tries to encourage improvements that will attract potential new tenants. He added City staff will ensure that outdoor display and storage areas do not become unsightly junk yards. Councilmember Myszkowski stated business tenants with attractive patio and landscaping display areas could be a positive addition to the City's industrial districts. Mr. Ryan stated a requirement should be considered that some types of landscape materials should be stored out of sight. He added that is an example of why such an ordinance amendment should be considered carefully. He noted some specific requirements could be handled under the special use permit process. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to direct City staff to prepare a text amendment to Chapter 35 — Zoning, Section 35-330, allowing outdoor storage and outdoor display areas in the I-1 Industrial Park District. EARLE BROWN LANES 2015 LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION Mr. Boganey requested that this item be delayed until the Work Session meeting, scheduled to be held after the Regular Session meeting, to obtain the applicant's input, as well as the advice of the City Attorney, neither of whom were in attendance for the Study Session. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to delay the discussion until the applicant and City Attorney were present at the Work Session meeting. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Mayor Willson adjourned the Study Session to Informal Open Forum at 6:45 p.m. RECONVENE STUDY SESSION Mayor Willson reconvened the Study Session at 6:52 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Willson adjourned the Study Session at 6:53 p.m. 11/24/14 -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 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 -4-