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BROOKLYN CENTER
HOUSING COMMISSION
November 17, 2015
7:00 p.m.
Council Commission Room
Brooklyn Center City Hall
1. Call to Order: 7:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes: October 20, 2015
5. City Council Liaison’s Report
6. Chairperson’s Report
7. Curbside Clean up Discussion
8. Update on Moratorium on New Rental Properties and Predatory
Offenders
9. Emergency Services Handout feedback
10. Adjournment
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
October 20, 2015
COUNCIL COMMISSION ROOM
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission was called to order by Chairperson Johnson at 7:00
p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chairperson – David Johnson - Present
Judy Thorbus – Present
Kathie Amdahl - Present
David Johnson - Present
Leroy Houston - Present
Susan Pagnac- Present
Mark Goodell- Present
Also present was Staff Liaison Jesse Anderson and Council Liaison Kris Lawrence-Anderson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
There was a motion by Commissioner Goodell and seconded by Commissioner Amdahl to
approve the agenda as submitted. The motion passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There was a motion by Commissioner Amdahl and seconded by Commissioner Thorbus to
approve the minutes of the Housing Commission meeting on September 15, 2015. The motion
passed.
FRONT PORCH SETBACK DISCUSSION
Chairperson Johnson is the setback in addition to Blvd.?
Staff Liaison Anderson: Yes, the Blvd. is 10 to 15 feet after the curb.
Commissioner Amdahl: Why is heated or non-heated address in the code when it is not enclosed
space?
Commissioner Amdahl: How is reasonable landing defined? This could be defined clearer and more
specific.
Chairperson Johnson: Does the ramp count toward to size?
Commissioner Goodell: The size wouldn’t include a ramp and ramps have their own set of
regulations.
Commissioner Pagnac: Would architectural standards include the roof lines and styles?
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
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Gary Eitel, Director of Business and Development provided an update on the senior housing
project located at Brooklyn Blvd and 62nd Ave N. Concept plans were presented that included
a 4 story affordable senior housing projects.
COUNCIL REPORT:
Council Liaison Lawrence-Anderson reported
The water treatment plant is 90% complete and is opening in December. The plant will be able to be
monitored remotely.
Housing trends report (attached)
Recently attended the Earl Brown days festival meeting and there were multiple changes being made.
The Golf festival will include other types of golf such as fling golf.
Scavenger hunt at library
No craft and business expo
Kids’ crafts will remain
No fishing contest
Petting zoo is coming back if they are available
Three rivers park program will return
Family fun and games continue
Fundraising is needed for fireworks
Art show is being considered
Numerous concerts
Looking for a projector that could be used for a movie in park on the new amphitheater
Possibly put up a tent in front of city hall to draw visitors
CHAIRPERSONS REPORT
Chairperson Johnson reported:
The Housing Commission has completed and are caught up on bag deliveries.
Will review content for next year
Allow coupons that equally reach all owners.
Possible ask the City to purchase the bags and put on city logo.
The store manager at Cub, Mr. Johnson will be recognized for random acts of kindness.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Thorbus requested that the topic of a city wide curbside clean-up be considered.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Amdahl and seconded by Commissioner Goodell to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission adjourned
at 9:00pm.
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Chairman
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MEMORANDUM – HOUSING COMMISSION
DATE: November 17, 2015
TO: Brooklyn Center Housing Commission
FROM: Jesse Anderson, Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards /HRA
Specialist
SUBJECT: Consideration of a Curbside Clean-up Program
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Housing Commission discuss and vote on a recommendation to add a
curbside clean-up program.
Background:
At the previous Housing Commission it was suggested that the city should provide a city wide
clean-up day.
Cost:
The following is an estimate of the cost for the program:
The curbside clean-up costs about $24 per household per collection.
Each collection is bid out with all households included with about 8,200 households. The
Brooklyn Center curbside collection would cost approximately $196,800.
Crystal and New Hope do this every other year, so the additional fee on the utility bill is
$1 per month.
Typical participation in Crystal and New hope is ranging from 50-70%.
History:
The City of Brooklyn Center did have a curbside clean up on September 14, 2002. This was a
one-time pick up and it was a result of the Hennepin Recycling Group having additional funds
available to provide the service with no additional cost to the citizens.
Considerations:
Would the Housing Commission recommend a Curbside Clean-up program to the City
Council?
If so, how frequently should this curbside cleanup be conducted?
o Yearly
o Every other year
o Every 3 years following utility billing area
This service requires the contractor to use rear-loading garbage trucks. Haulers are switching
their fleets over to trucks with automated side-loading arms. Therefore, there may not be
haulers that offer this service in five to ten years.
MEMORANDUM – HOUSING COMMISSION
Draft Motion:
Motion to approve a recommendation that the City of Brooklyn Center initiates a Curbsid e
Clean-up program and that the Housing Commission recommends the City Council review
a Curbside Clean-up program during a City Council Study Session.
Attachments:
Attachment - 2002 Curbside Cleanup Flyer