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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
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
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 April Graves, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan.
Councilmember Kris Lawrence-Anderson 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, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Brittney Berndt,
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 Graves seconded to close the Informal Open
Forum at 6:48 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. INVOCATION
Mayor Willson requested a moment of silence and personal reflection as the Invocation while he
read an e-mail from a Peace Activist from Pakistan.
3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson
at 7:05 p.m.
4. ROLL CALL
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Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers April Graves, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan.
Councilmember Kris Lawrence-Anderson 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, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Brittney Berndt,
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to approve the Agenda and
Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved:
6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. February 9, 2015 – Study Session
2. February 9, 2015 – Regular Session
6b. LICENSES
MECHANICAL
All Systems Mechanical LLC 2282 Terminal Road, Roseville
Nordic Services, Inc 11965 Larc Industrial Boulevard, Burnsville
R B Heating & Air 20826 Austin Street NE, Cedar
Stafford Home Service Inc. 6225 Cambridge Street, Minneapolis
Twin City Heating and Air 17125 76th Place N, Maple Grove
RENTAL
INITIAL (TYPE III – one-year license)
6628 Camden Drive Marie Rickmyer
INITIAL (TYPE II – two-year license)
6012 June Avenue North Alyssa Cheng
6230 Quail Avenue North Kurt Templin
RENEWAL (TYPE III – one-year license)
4806 Twin Lake Avenue Douglas Wahl
3707 61st Avenue North
Passed with Weather Deferral Douglas Wahl
5807 Dupont Avenue North Todd Havisto
6930 Newton Avenue North
Passed with Weather Deferral Desra Widdel
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RENEWAL (TYPE II – two-year license)
3601 47th Avenue North
Ryan Creek Manor
Passed with Weather Deferral Drew Kabanuk
5618 Hillsview Road Nita Morlock
4207 Lakeside Avenue #241 First House LLC
RENEWAL (TYPE I – three-year license)
5959 Camden Avenue North Todd Havisto
7101 France Avenue North Luanne Thompson
5559 Lyndale Avenue North
Passed with Weather Deferral Brett Hildreth
3016 Quarles Road Heather Terry
6448 Willow Lane Brett Hildreth
6c. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL REPORT ON FRANCHISE FEES
6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-33 APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS
FOR 2015 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING
SIGNATURE OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN
COUNTY AND ANY THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS
6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-34 ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT, CENTENNIAL CIVIC & VETERANS MEMORIAL
AMPHITHEATER PROJECT
6f. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-35 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO JOINT
AGREEMENT FOR STREET MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES
Motion passed unanimously.
7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS
- None.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8a. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP.,
d/b/a/ CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNESOTA GAS (“CENTERPOINT
ENERGY”), ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A NONEXCLUSIVE
FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE TRANSPORTATION,
DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF GAS ENERGY FOR PUBLIC
AND PRIVATE USE AND TO USE THE PUBLIC WAYS AND GROUNDS OF
THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA,
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FOR SUCH PURPOSE; AND, PRESCRIBING CERTAIN TERMS AND
CONDITIONS THEREOF
City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item as the second reading of this ordinance,
discussed the history including the first reading that took place on January 26, 2015, at the City
Council Meeting. He also stated the purpose of the proposed ordinance, which allows
CenterPoint to use the right-of-way on City roads to maintain current utilities. He pointed out
that the franchise fee language expired in 2013 but will remain in place until the new franchise
fee language is adopted. He explained that this franchise language does determine the fee, which
could be charged, but rather only the language authorizing it. The actual franchise fee will come
back to the City Council along with adoption of the proposed ordinance around the franchise fee
language. Staff recommends after this public hearing to have the City Council direct staff to
bring this item back when the fee will be considered.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to open the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
No one wished to address the City Council.
Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Public
Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to direct staff to bring
this ordinance back to the City Council for consideration at a meeting when a hearing is held on
the new franchise fee ordinance.
Motion passed unanimously.
9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
- None.
10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
Mayor Willson explained the streamlined process that will now be used to consider Type IV 6-
Month Provisional Rental Licenses.
Mayor Willson polled the audience and asked whether anyone was in attendance to provide
testimony on any of the rental licenses as listed on tonight’s meeting agenda. Seeing no one
coming forward, Mayor Willson called for a motion on Agenda Items 10a1 through 10a10.
10a1. 6013 ZENITH AVENUE NORTH
10a2. 4708-12 TWIN LAKE AVENUE
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10a3. 6769 HUMBOLDT AVENUE NORTH
10a4. 4207 WINCHESTER LANE
10a5. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-36 APPROVING A TYPE IV RENTAL LICENSE
FOR 4407 66TH AVENUE NORTH
10a6. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-37 APPROVING A TYPE IV RENTAL LICENSE
FOR 507 69TH AVENUE NORTH
10a7. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-38 APPROVING A TYPE IV RENTAL LICENSE
FOR 6007 GIRARD AVENUE NORTH
10a8. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-39 APPROVING A TYPE IV RENTAL LICENSE
FOR 5307 HOWE LANE
10a9. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-40 APPROVING A TYPE IV RENTAL LICENSE
FOR 7124 INDIANA AVENUE NORTH
10a10. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-41 APPROVING A TYPE IV RENTAL LICENSE
FOR 6937 UNITY AVENUE NORTH
Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the
issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for the following:
6013 Zenith Avenue North; 4708-12 Twin Lake Avenue; 6769 Humboldt Avenue North; 4207
Winchester Lane; and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2015-36 Approving a Type IV Rental License
for 4407 66th Avenue North; RESOLUTION NO. 2015-37 Approving a Type IV Rental License
for 507 69th Avenue North; RESOLUTION NO. 2015-38 Approving a Type IV Rental License
for 6007 Girard Avenue North; RESOLUTION NO. 2015-39 Approving a Type IV Rental
License for 5307 Howe Lane; RESOLUTION NO. 2015-40 Approving a Type IV Rental
License for 7124 Indiana Avenue North; and, RESOLUTION NO. 2015-41 Approving a Type
IV Rental License for 6937 Unity Avenue North, with the requirement that the mitigation plans
and all applicable ordinances must be strictly adhered to before renewal licenses would be
considered.
Motion passed unanimously.
10b. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 2, 4, 5, 6, AND 9 OF THE
BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CHARTER; SECTIONS 2.05A, 2.05B
PARAGRAPH b, 4.06, 5.01, 6.02 SUBDIVISION 3 PARAGRAPHS (b) AND (c),
AND 9.04
City Manager Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the
proposed ordinance.
Mayor Willson posed the question to City Attorney Troy Gilchrist regarding if the vote could
take place since Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson was absent and all members of the City
Council were needed to pass the amendment. Mr. Gilchrist confirmed that an affirmative vote of
all members was needed in order to pass the amendment but for the first reading of the
amendment, the four remaining Councilmembers could vote. Mayor Willson concurred with Mr.
Gilchrist.
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Mayor Willson explained that he took time to do a comparison of the full current City Charter
and the new proposed language and could not find any conflicts involving the proposed
language.
Councilmember Ryan pointed out that some of the recommendations to the City Charter were
actually proposed in order to meet State laws regarding special elections. Mr. Boganey
concurred with Councilmember Ryan that if the City does not approve the proposed changes,
then the City’s Charter will not be in agreement with some State Statutes.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to approve first reading of
An Ordinance Amending Chapters 2, 4, 5, 6, and 9 of the Brooklyn Center City Charter; Sections
2.05A, 2.05B Paragraph b, 4.06, 5.01, 6.02 Subdivision 3 Paragraphs (b) and (c), and 9.04 and
set second reading and Public Hearing for March 23, 2015.
11. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on
the following upcoming events:
• February 10, 2015, Attended Public Meeting of the Highway 252 Corridor
• February 17, 2015, Attended the Local Chapter of My Brother’s Keeper Meeting
• February 24, 2015, Attended the Multi-Cultural Advisory Meeting
• February 26, 2015, Will attend the BCBA Luncheon
• March 9, 2015, Will be in Washington DC at the National League of Cities Conference
Councilmember Myszkowski reported on her attendance at the following and provided
information on the following upcoming events:
• February 10, 2015, Attended Public Meeting of the Highway 252 Corridor
• February 16, 2015, Attended the First CEAP Food Share Meeting
• February 18, 2015, Met with the 3rd District Congressman Eric Paulson
• February 18, 2015, Attended CEAP’s Executive Meeting
Councilmember Myszkowski mentioned that there is a free tax preparation service available to
qualified individuals through CEAP on a first-come, first-serve basis Tuesdays and Thursdays
starting at 5:15 p.m. and Saturdays starting at 8:15 a.m.
Councilmember Graves reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on
the following upcoming events:
• February 10, 2015, Attended the Native American Dance Rehearsal
• February 11, 2015, Attended a Parent Group
• Februar y 13, 2015, Facilitated a Workshop called “Youth For Justice”
• February 16, 2015, Attended the District Advisory Meeting
• February 17, 2015, Attended the Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
• February 19, 2015, Celebrated Black History Month at Oak Park School
• February 20, 2015, Attended Patrick Henry High School and spoke to the youth who was
elected on to the School Board as a Full Member
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Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the
following upcoming events:
• February 10, 2015, Attended Public Meeting of the Highway 252 Corridor
• February 11, 2015, Attended the Librarian Organization Meeting
• February 11, 2015, Attended a Dangerous Dog Hearing
• February 19, 2015, Attended the Metro-Blue Line CMC Meeting
• February 19, 2015, Attended a Screening for “Selma” at the Regal Theater
• February 24, 2015, Will attend the Multi-Cultural Advisory Meeting
• March 4, 2015, Will attend the start of Brooklyn City University
12. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded adjournment of the
City Council meeting at 7:34 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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
February 23, 2015.
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 March 9, 2015, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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