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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 03-23 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 MARCH 23, 2015 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 April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe, Police Chief Kevin Benner, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Also present were Youth in Government Day participants Mayor Feyisayo Ayobamidele, Park Center High School; and Councilmembers Andrew Osagiede, Brooklyn Center High School; Fiona Greathouse, Osseo High School; Sade Berrouet,Northview Junior High School; and Naitu Haskins,Northview Junior High School. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS City Manager Curt Boganey indicated Item 7a, The Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth Presentation, has been removed from the agenda and will be rescheduled to the April 13, 2015, Council meeting. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Myszkowski announced she will be out of town from March 29 to April 1, 2015. U.S. Mayor's Conference Mayor Willson stated he will be submitting information to staff relating to the U.S. Mayor's Conference scheduled in June, noting the hotel and conference fees are prearranged within the packet of information. AMF Earle Brown Bowl Mr. Boganey referenced the weekly update item related to AMF Earle Brown Bowl and indicated the resolution adopted by the City Council with the license approval specifically stated 03/23/15 4- they needed to meet the 40% threshold in the month of February, 2015. In addition, the resolution indicates the business must meet the 40% threshold accumulative for the year. In January, the business met the 40% requirement and seem to believe they will be able to meet the 40%threshold accumulative for the year due to the effort they are making; however, it may be difficult during the month of February. Mr. Boganey explained that if the City Council finds that not meeting the 40%warrants some action or penalty,the City Council has that ability. Or, if the City Council decides this is an anomaly and does not warrant any action at this stage,no action is needed this evening. Mayor Willson recalled the City Council was discussing this license in December and felt it may have been arbitrary to assume the business would meet that 40% objective in January,just one month later, so the month of February was selected. He stated a willingness to consider an accumulative 40%threshold rather than a single month 40%threshold. Councilmember Ryan stated his agreement with Mayor Willson. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she concurred as the business is making a diligent effort to meet that threshold. Councilmember Myszkowski stated she also agrees, noting if the City Council were to have a hearing on this matter, it may appear to be mean spirited and she has found the business is making a good faith effort. Mr. Boganey stated staff will continue to keep the City Council apprised each month on their progress. E-Cigarette and Noise Amplification Regulation Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson referenced a Sun Post article relating to the County Board of Commissioners voting to ban use of e-cigarettes in public places and said this topic is scheduled for an upcoming Council Work Session. Mr. Boganey stated representatives from the Brooklyn Youth Council met with the Park and Recreation Commission in the last week and held a discussion relating to the basis for that recommendation. He indicated this item will come back to the Park and Recreation at its next regular meeting during which it will deliberate and make a recommendation to the City Council. Mayor Willson stated the City of Brooklyn Park recently banned amplified sound in its parks. Councilmember Graves stated she attended meetings with Brooklyn Park residents attempting to get that ban lifted and spoke before the Park and Recreation Commission. She stated the Commission has not come to a consensus on a recommendation but agreed it was not a good idea to consider an all out ban as it was a contentious issue in Brooklyn Park. In addition, there have been additional requests to use Brooklyn Center parks due to these restrictions. Councilmember Graves stated rather than an all out ban, there could be considerations on sound levels or times. Councilmember Graves stated another consideration is whether there should be a complete ban of cigarette use in the City's parks, noting that since there is not a fee imposed, it acts more as a 03/23/15 -2- deterrent. Mayor Willson stated there was also an issue of fire damage to a piece of play equipment in one of the City's parks. Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug stated the damage resulted in a$70 replacement of a slide. Highway 252 Corridor Study Councilmember Ryan stated he had an excused absence at the last meeting during which the Work Session involved review of alternative designs for Highway 252. He asked for the opportunity to ask questions of staff relating to those alternate designs. Mayor Willson agreed to this request, as there were no other Miscellaneous Items raised. He stated the City Council had reached consensus to support one of the alternatives. Mr.Lillehaug used a PowerPoint presentation to describe Alternative 1,the preferred alternative, that included an interchange at 66th Avenue with full access, closure and/or bridge across Highway 252 at 70th Avenue. He advised of the impact to the east side to place a bridge in that location because of the large change in grade elevation and need to acquire properties. He explained that the next level of study will consider a higher level of detail and best alternative for the City and community. Mr. Lillehaug presented Alternative 2, noting the flyover loop with a second bridge, which was found to not be economically feasible. Alternative 3 would revise the full access interchange up to 70th Avenue with a no access bridge, which would significantly impact commercial developments and reroute trips through the community to gain access to and from the regional transportation system. Alternative 4 would close the east leg and maintain the existing traffic signal. Mr. Lillehaug stated a public meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2015, at Constitution Hall during which the alternatives will again be presented and public input received. Councilmember Ryan asked how many homes would have to be acquired for Alternative 1, the full diamond at 66th Avenue. Mr. Lillehaug used a map to point out the properties that would be impacted and need to be acquired, including the full acquisition of the Holiday Station. He reviewed estimated costs for property acquisition based on 2014 market valuations (not acquisition costs). Mr. Lillehaug stated the main point discussed by the City Council was whether the full access should be at 66th Avenue or at 70th Avenue and the City Council determined it should be at 66th Avenue. Councilmember Ryan stated the preferred alternate would result in the least number of impacts. Mayor Willson asked about a yellow line on the map at 73`d Avenue and whether it dead-ended in Brooklyn Park. Mr. Lillehaug explained it represents a potential new frontage road within the existing Mn/DOT right-of-way without the need for further acquisition. Mayor Willson suggested staff raise this option with the City of Brooklyn Park to assure better traffic flow. Mr. Lillehaug stated the position of Brooklyn Park is that a more in-depth study is needed to determine local impacts before deciding on the frontage roads. 03/23/15 -3- II Councilmember Ryan stated at the last public meeting, residents asked about closing 66th Avenue; however, it would impact businesses on the west side of Highway 252. Mayor Willson stated the east side neighborhoods would also be impacted with that scenario. Mr. Lillehaug described the long route that the Riverwood Neighborhood would have to use to gain access and cautioned against creating a mile-long cul-de-sac. Councilmember Ryan agreed and commented on the additional impact for emergency vehicle access. Mayor Willson thanked Mr. Lillehaug for reviewing this information. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to close the Study Session at 6:41 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 03/23/15 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 March 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 April 13, 2015, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 03/23/15 -5-