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Home My WebLink About2015 06-08 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 JUNE 8, 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, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt,Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Attorney Melissa Manderschied, and Carla Wirth, 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 Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:47 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Councilmember Myszkowski read a Helen Keller quote as the Invocation. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:03 p.m. 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers April Graves, 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, Assistant City 06/08/15 -1- Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Attorney Melissa Manderschied, and Carla Wirth, 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 Lawrence-Anderson seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. May 26, 2015-Special Session 2. May 26, 2015—Study Session 3. May 26,2015 —Regular Session 4. June 1, 2015 —Joint Work Session with Financial Commission 6b. LICENSES AMUSEMENT DEVICE Metro Coin of Minnesota 14940 28h Avenue N., Plymouth Theisen Vending 2335 Nevada Avenue N., Golden Valley FIREWORKS - TEMPORARY TNT Fireworks 2109 59h Avenue S.,Fargo,ND LIQUOR ON-SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR UEC Hospitality,LLC dba Wingstop#1005 1180 Shingle Creek Crossing G112 MECHANICAL Air Mechanical, Inc. 16411 Aberdeen Street NE, Ham Lake Comfort Solutions Heating&Cooling 11 First Street NW, Osseo Ditter, Inc. 820 Tower Drive, Medina Kath Fuel Oil Service Co. 3096 Rice Street, Little Canada Liberty Comfort Systems 627 Eat River Road, Anoka Southtown Refrigeration 6325 Welcome Avenue N., Brooklyn Park RENTAL INITIAL (TYPE III—one-year license) 6811 Colfax Avenue N. Ayantu Gemeda INITIAL (TYPE H—two year license) 2023 Brookview Drive Gavin Kleinknecht 6039 Girard Avenue N. Terri Siebrasse 06/08/15 -2- RENEWAL (TYPE III—one-year license) 6915 Humboldt Avenue N. Brookdale Towers Hillaway Investments LLC 3300 67th Avenue N. Sergey Kunin 5518 Irving Avenue N. Tsongna Yang RENEWAL (TYPE II—two-year license) 4408 69th Avenue N. Eugene& Diane Wright 4824 71St Avenue N. C&D Angell's Property Management 5637 Emerson Avenue N. Douglas Pederson 5603 Knox Avenue N. Paul Johnson 4207 Lakeside Avenue#238 Peng Zhao 7019 Morgan Avenue N. Candlewood Home Buyers 7224 Noble Avenue N. Quoc Nguyen 5937 Vincent Avenue N. Jack Johnson 7212 Willow Lane N. Michael Beasley 3706 Woodbine Lane Heidi Borgheiinck RENEWAL (TYPE I—three-year license) 1302 69th Avenue N. Carrington Drive Apts. Myra Chazin 381552 d Avenue N. Jeffrey Sandberg 5600 Lilac Drive N. Sue Xiong 5349 Northport Drive Paul Ferfon 6700 Perry Avenue N. PWS Holdings LLC SIGNHANGER Serigraphics Sign Systems, Inc. 2401 Nevada Avenue N., Golden Valley Signs Unlimited of Plymouth 22400 Highway 55, Hamel 6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-95 ACCEPTING THE 2014 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT 6d. APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY ST. ALPHONSUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7025 HALIFAX AVENUE NORTH,FOR A SOCIAL EVENT TO BE HELD JULY 10 THROUGH 12,2015 Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS -None. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 06/08/15 -3- 8a. ORDINANCE NO. 2015-06 AMENDING CHAPTER 6, SECTION 6.02, SUBDIVISION 3, OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CHARTER City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the housekeeping nature of the proposed ordinance amendment. It was noted this Ordinance was first read on May 11, 2015, published in the official newspaper on May 14, 2015, and is offered this evening for second reading and Public Hearing. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one appeared to speak. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 2015-06 Amending Chapter 6, Section 6.02, Subdivision 3, of the Brooklyn Center City Charter. Motion passed unanimously. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS -None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSES 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 10a2. 10a1. 5617 LOGAN AVENUE NORTH 10a2. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-96 APPROVING A TYPE IV RENTAL LICENSE FOR 1510 691H AVENUE NORTH 06/08/15 -4- Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 5617 Logan Avenue North and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2015-96 Approving a Type IV Rental License for 1510 69h 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. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-97 AWARDING THE SALE OF $6,900,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION UTILITY REVENUE REFUNDING AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2015A; FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS; DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; AND, PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT Finance Director Nate Reinhardt introduced the item and provided a PowerPoint presentation relating to the Sale of $6,900,000 General Obligation (GO) Utility Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2015A as well as Awarding the Sale of$6,600,000 Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Series 2015B. He stated the bonds will be used to finance infrastructure improvements,refinance existing City debt (Build America Bonds, Series 2010A) at a lower interest rate, and to reduce issuance costs by selling both bonds at the same time. Mr. Reinhardt stated ten bids were received for Series 2015A, which includes $5,240,000 of new debt and $1,660,000 of refunded debt. The average maturity on this issue is 5.9 years at a net interest rate of 2.02%. If awarded, the net present value savings would be $70,450 and eliminate the risk that the subsidy could be further reduced. Mr. Reinhardt presented the Standard & Poor's Credit Rating Report, noting the City had retained its AA bond rating. He recommended award of Series 2015A to FTN Financial Capital Markets for$6,900,000. Mayor Willson stated during the financial audit meeting, it was mentioned that if the City's median income was higher, there is a possibility of receiving a higher bond rating. Mr. Reinhardt reviewed the factors that can impact the City's rating including a substantial increase in the City's median income and/or market values. Doug Green, Springsted, Inc., stated there are well-defined guidelines to determine this rating as mentioned during Mr. Reinhardt's presentation and includes market values, wealth levels, and the City's financial stability. He noted the City received a perfect score on financial management, which he had not seen before. Mr. Green explained the initial comparison is to United States averages, but Standard & Poor's also compares Brooklyn Center with comparable municipalities. Mayor Willson asked what would the average income have to be to raise the City's bond rating to AAA. He felt that would be a worthy goal, noting the Council has attempted to address this by bringing additional jobs into Brooklyn Center. 06/08/15 -5- Councilmember Graves stated she would also like to know the factors and numbers for median income and market value and what other communities are doing to increase those factors. Mayor Willson stated if the City Council knows what the matrix needs to be, it provides a goal. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2015-97 Awarding the Sale of $6,900,000 General Obligation Utility Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2015A; Fixing Their Form and Specifications; Directing Their Execution and Delivery; and, Providing for Their Payment. The City Council acknowledged the comment of Mr. Green indicating the City had received a perfect score relating to financial management, which is a direct reflection of Mr. Boganey's leadership and City staff's professionalism. Motion passed unanimously. 10c. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-98 AWARDING THE SALE OF $6,600,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2015B; FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS; DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT Mr. Reinhardt stated eight bids were received for Series 2015B that, if awarded, would result in a net present value savings of$424,059. The average maturity on this issue is 3.1 years at a net interest rate of 1.85%. He recommended award of Series 2015B to Robert W. Baird& Company for$6,600,000. Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2015-98 Awarding the Sale of$6,600,000 Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Series 2015B; Fixing Their Form and Specifications; Directing Their Execution and Delivery; and Providing for Their Payment. Councilmember Ryan commented on the City's favorable debt position as a result of prudent financial management. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • June 1, 2015: Joint City Council/Financial Commission Work Session • June 3, 2015: Brookdale Covenant Church Meeting relating to potential Charter School • June 13, 2015: Brooklyn Center Lions Club Flea Market • June 18, 2015: Riverdale Park Neighborhood Meeting 06/08/15 -6- Councilmember Myszkowski reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • June 1, 2015: Brooklyns Youth Council Celebration • June 1,2015: Joint City Council/Financial Commission Work Session • June 2, 2015: Filmed Channel 12 Segment with Brooklyn Center Lions Club Member to promote Earle Brown Days • June 2, 2015: Earle Brown Days Committee Meeting • June 4, 2015: Financial Commission Meeting Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • May 28, 2015: Brooklyn Center Business Association Luncheon • May 28,2015: Brooklyn Center High School Athletic Banquet • June 1, 2015: Brooklyn Center Business Association Board Meeting • June 1, 2015: Odyssey Academy Interview of Executive Director Finalist • June 4, 2015: 54th Annual Brooklyn Center High School Commencement Ceremony • July 8, 2015: Cross of Glory Lutheran Church Annual Community Garage Sale Councilmember Graves reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • Participated for five days at North Dakota State University Leadership Retreat • June 1, 2015: Joint City Council/Financial Commission Work Session • June 3, 2015: Brooklyn Center KinderCare Graduation • June 9, 2015: Youth Outreach Team Meeting Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • May 28, 2015: Dangerous Dog Hearing • June 6, 2015: Joint City Council/Financial Commission Work Session • June 7, 2015: Spoke on behalf of Brooklyn Center at Palmer Lake VFW's 50th Anniversary Mayor Willson read a Senate Resolution recognizing and commending the staff of Evergreen Park World Cultures Community School for its extraordinary support of students and the community during the aftermath of several tragedies. Councilmember Myszkowski stated additionally, the Governor proclaimed May 28, 2015, as Evergreen Park World Cultures Community School Appreciation Day. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:47 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 06/08/15 -7- 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 June 8, 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 June 22, 2015, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 06/08/15 -8-