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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 11-09 CCM Regular SessionMINUTES 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 NOVEMBER 9, 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, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, and Denise Bosch, 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 Ryan seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:47 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2.INVOCATION Councilmember Myszkowski offered 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 7:02 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, Director of 11/9/15 -1- Business and Development Gary Eitel, Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Denise Bosch, 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 Graves seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.October 19, 2015 - Joint Work Session with Financial Commission 2.October 26, 2015 - Study Session 3.October 26, 2015 - Regular Session 4.October 26, 2015 - Work Session 6b. LICENSES GASOLINE SERVICE STATION Bassil Co. dba Marathon 1505 69 th Avenue N Quest Communications dba CenturyLink 6540 Shingle Creek Parkway MECHANICAL Dependable Heating & Cooling Inc. RENTAL RENEWAL (TYPE III— one-year license) 6305 Camden Avenue N 1309 68th Lane N 70th Circle 5739 James Avenue N 7025 Logan Avenue N RENEWAL (TYPE II— two-year license) 5337-39 Queen Avenue N 3609 66 th Avenue N 5357 Colfax Avenue N 5607 Halifax Avenue N 5351 Irving Avenue N 2800 Nash Road RENEWAL (TYPE I— three-year license) 2619 Coon Rapids Blvd, NW, Coon Rapids Soderberg Apartment Specialists (Missing CPTED) Amanda Frost Gary Bistodeau Douglas Wahl Justin McGinty Thanh Kim Oan Bradley McKnight Kin Chew Kane Buss Douglas Wahl Douglas Mangel 11/9/15 -2- 440766 th Avenue N Sarah Bateman 5225 Howe Lane Michael Williamson 4201 Lakeside Avenue, #214 James Chanaka TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT Bassil Co. dba Marathon 1505 69th Avenue N Diamond Lake 1994 LLC dba Cub Foods 3245 County Road 10 Holiday Stationstores, Inc. 6890 Shingle Creek Parkway 6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-167 ACCEPTING A FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2016-01, 02, 03 AND 04, PALMER LAKE WEST AREA STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS Motion passed unanimously. 7.PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-168 EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER CENTENNIAL CIVIC & VETERANS MEMORIAL AMPHITHEATER FUNDRAISING TASK FORCE Mayor Willson read in full a Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the public service of the task force. The mayor recognized the following task force members: Dr. Duane Orn, Phil Cohen, Brett Hildreth, Sharon Kephart, Myrna Kragness Kauth, Sue LaCrosse, Keith Lester, Sue Low, and Earl Simons. Councilmember Ryan stated that former Brooklyn Center Mayor Myrna Kragness Kauth was not present due to a fall she had suffered. He stated that she is recovering and she is in our thoughts and prayers. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2015-168 Resolution Expressing Recognition of and Appreciation for the Dedicated Public Service of the Brooklyn Center Centennial Civic & Veterans Memorial Amphitheater Fundraising Task Force Mayor Willson remembered former Brooklyn Center Mayor Phil Cohen and recognized his efforts. Motion passed unanimously. 8.PUBLIC HEARINGS None 11/9/15 -3- 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS 9a. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2015-009 AND NO. 2015-010, SUBMITTED BY BUHL INVESTORS, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT TO THE REGAL ROAD DEVELOPMENT ADDITION PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OF 1998, ALONG WITH APPROVAL OF SITE AND BUILDING (DEVELOPMENT) PLAN OF PROPOSED BROOKLYN CENTER COMMERCIAL STORAGE BUILDING, LOCATED AT 6330 CAMDEN AVENUE NORTH. THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED (UNANIMOUS) APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION AT ITS OCTOBER 29, 2015, MEETING. Mr. Boganey introduced the item. Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti provided an overview of Planning Commission Application No. 2015-009 and 2015-010 and advised the Planning Commission recommended approval of the applications at its October 29, 2015, meeting. Mayor Willson asked about signage for the site. Mr. Benetti replied that there has been no signage illustrations submitted. He stated that all signage has to come in separately under a sign permit that can be brought before the City Council as necessary. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked about the total number of storage units the building would contain. Mr. Benetti replied that that information had not been supplied by the developer. Councilmember Graves asked what is being stored at the facility. Mr. Benetti replied that personal and business items would be stored in an environmentally controlled and secured setting. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-169 REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2015-009 AND 2015-010, SUBMITTED BY BUHL INVESTORS, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT (NO. 2) TO THE REGAL ROAD DEVELOPMENT ADDITION PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OF 1998, ALONG WITH APPROVAL OF SITE AND BUILDING (DEVELOPMENT) PLAN OF PROPOSED BROOKLYN CENTER COMMERCIAL STORAGE BUILDING (LOCATED AT 6330 CAMDEN AVENUE NORTH) Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2015-169 Regarding the Disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2015-009 and 2015-010, Submitted by Buhl Investors, Requesting Approval of a Planned Unit Development Amendment (No. 2) to the Regal Road Development Addition Planned Unit Development of 1998, along with Approval of Site and Building (Development) Plan of Proposed Brooklyn Center Commercial Storage Building (Located at 6330 Camden Avenue North). 11/9/15 -4- Motion passed unanimously. 9b. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2015-011, SUBMITTED BY GATLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT (NO. 7) TO THE 2011 SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, LOCATED AT 2510 COUNTY RD. 10. THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED (UNANIMOUS) APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION AT ITS OCTOBER 29, 2015, MEETING. Mr. Boganey introduced the item. Mr. Benetti provided an overview of Planning Commission Application No. 2015-011 and advised the Planning Commission recommended approval of the application at its October 29, 2015, meeting. Mayor Willson asked if this would be an opportune time to incorporate a pedestrian path of some sort. Mr. Benetti stated that there is an existing sidewalk and the City wants to maintain it because of the trail system on the other side of the creek. He said they would like to see that this walkway and another walkway behind the building are separated so that the doors would not open into the walkway. Mayor Willson talked about the benefit of leveraging the daylight of Shingle Creek. Councilmember Graves stated her preference for more of an open feel at the location. Mr. Benetti stated that there will be four-sided architecture with the front and back side having a similar look. He also stated that the City has asked for screening measures for the meters on the south side of the building. Mayor Willson stated that he hopes they will consider the west side of the building as an entrance for people walking down the sidewalk and maybe they would consider outside seating. Mr. Benetti stated that they will work with the developer and they would like the front and back to be inviting. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if there has been interest in this site. Mr. Benetti replied that there hasn't been any interest yet, but they are confident that it will be occupied quickly. Councilmember Ryan stated that the building should contribute to the marketability of the Kohl's site. Mr. Benetti stated that if something successful goes into the Kohl's building, this site will provide for another catalyst for success of the area. 11/9/15 -5- Mayor Willson stated that by building up the site, the City is also leveraging the 32 acres east of it that will be redeveloped and the more that can be done to tie the areas together with foot traffic would be advantageous. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-170 REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2015-011, SUBMITTED BY GATLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT (NO. 7) TO THE 2011 SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (LOCATED AT 2510 COUNTY RD. 10) Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2015-170 Regarding the Disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2015-011, Submitted by Gatlin Development Company, Requesting Approval of a Planned Unit Development Amendment (No. 7) to the 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development (Located at 2510 County Rd. 10). Motion passed unanimously. 9c. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2015-012, SUBMITTED BY GATLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING 6TH ADDITION, LOCATED AT 2510 COUNTY RD. 10. THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED (UNANIMOUS) APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION AT ITS OCTOBER 29, 2015, MEETING. Mr. Boganey introduced the item. Mr. Benetti provided an overview of Planning Commission Application No. 2015-012 and advised the Planning Commission recommended approval of the applications at its October 29, 2015, meeting. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-171 REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2015-012, SUBMITTED BY GATLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING 6TH ADDITION (LOCATED AT 2510 COUNTY RD. 10) Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2015-171 Resolution Regarding the Disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2015-012, Submitted by Gatlin Development Company, Requesting Approval of the Preliminary Plat of Shingle Creek Crossing 6th Addition (Located at 2510 County Rd. 10). Motion passed unanimously. 11/9/15 -6- 9d. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2015-013, SUBMITTED BY GATLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE SITE AND BUILDING PLAN FOR PROPOSED BUILDING X WITHIN THE SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, LOCATED AT 2510 COUNTY ROAD 10. THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED (UNANIMOUS) APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION AT ITS OCTOBER 29, 2015, MEETING. Mr. Boganey introduced the item. Mr. Benetti provided an overview of Planning Commission Application No. 2015-013 and advised the Planning Commission recommended approval of the applications at its October 29, 2015, meeting. Mayor Willson stated that the City should consider storefront on both sides. Mr. Benetti stated that it would be a possibility but it is based on the tenant's needs. Mayor Willson suggested that the division may be advantageous to cultural start-up businesses that may be able to afford half a storefront but not all of it. Mr. Boganey asked if there was any reason why the back could not mimic the front because it so closely abuts the road. Mayor Willson stated he is not opposed to giving preliminary approval, but would like to see this development come back before the City Council. Mr. Benetti stated that the City will work with the developer's design engineer and will bring the plan back to the City Council. Councilmember Ryan stated he concurs with Mayor Willson and Mr. Boganey about incorporating the architectural values because the west side of the building faces the creek. He would also like to give preliminary approval and have it brought back to the City Council. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated that the City needs to think long-term and now is our opportunity to present our wish list. Mayor Willson stated that this is a key property. Councilmember Graves asked when the rent amount would be known. Mr. Benetti replied that the rent will be negotiated by the developer and tenants and the City does not get involved in that aspect of the development. It was decided that the resolution would not be modified and there would be an understanding that the proposed plan would come back before the City Council. 11/9/15 -7- 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-172 REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2015-013, SUBMITTED BY GATLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE SITE AND BUILDING PLAN FOR PROPOSED BUILDING X WITHIN THE SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (LOCATED AT 2510 COUNTY ROAD 10) Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2015-172 Resolution Regarding the Disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2015-013, Submitted by Gatlin Development Company, Requesting Approval of the Site and Building Plan for Proposed Building X within the Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development (Located at 2510 County Road 10). Motion passed unanimously. 10.COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS lOa. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSES Mayor Willson explained the streamlined process that is 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 lOal through 10a6. lOal. 5337 GIRARD AVENUE NORTH 10a2. 6418 MAJOR AVENUE NORTH 100. 7143 FRANCE AVENUE NORTH 10a4. 6601 UNITY AVENUE NORTH 10a5. 4213 WOODBINE LANE 10a6. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-173 APPROVING A TYPE IV RENTAL LICENSE FOR 3613 54TH AVENUE NORTH Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for the following properties: 5337 Girard Avenue North; 6418 Major Avenue North; 7143 France Avenue North; 6601 Unity Avenue North; 4213 Woodbine Lane; and, adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2015-173 Approving a Type IV Rental License for 3613 54th 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. 11.COUNCIL REPORT 11/9/15 -8- Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • October 30, 2015: Public Forum on Affordable Housing Hosted by Congressman Keith Ellison • October 30, 2015: Meeting and Panel Discussion with Metro Suburban Mayors and Councilmembers Regarding Affordable Housing in the Metro Area • November 2, 2015: Joint Work Session with Financial Commission • November 4, 2015: Tour of New Water Treatment Plant • November 10, 2015: Conference on Metro Area Economy hosted by Congressman Keith Ellison • November 18, 2015: League of Minnesota Cities Annual Meeting • November 1, 2015: Brooklyn Center Lions Waffle Breakfast Councilmember Myszkowski reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • October 28, 2015: Meeting with CEAP President • October 28, 2015: Lunch with the Staff of CEAP and Cornerstone Domestic Abuse Advocacy Services • October 29, 2015: Attended an ISAIAH Event Regarding People Left Behind in the Current Economy • November 2, 2015: Brooklyn Youth Council Meeting • November 2, 2015: Joint Work Session with Financial Commission • November 4, 2015: Tour of New Water Treatment Plant Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • November 2, 2015: Joint Work Session with Financial Commission • November 4, 2015: Missed the Water Treatment Plant Tour Councilmember Graves reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • November 2, 2015: Joint Work Session with Financial Commission • November 3, 2015: Light Rail Blue Line Extension Meeting • November 4-7, 2015: National League of Cities Conference in Nashville Councilmember Graves informed the City Council that the name of the National League of Cities conference will be changed to City Summit and that there was a surprise speech by Vice President Joe Biden. Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: o October 30, 2015: Public Forum on Affordable Housing Hosted by Congressman Keith Ellison 11/9/15 -9- • October 30, 2015: Meeting and Panel Discussion with Metro Suburban Mayors and Councilmembers Regarding Affordable Housing in the Metro Area • November 1, 2015: Brooklyn Center Lions Waffle Breakfast • November 2, 2015: Joint Work Session with Financial Commission • November 5, 2015: Cable 16 Mayor's Minute Mayor Willson requested that Mr. Boganey distribute a news article regarding the amphitheater to Councilmembers. Mayor Willson brought up an open house being held on November 13, 2015, at 4 p.m. by Headway Emotional Health Services. There was discussion regarding offering financial incentives for youth to participate in the Brooklyn Center University for Youth. Mr. Boganey will meet with Executive Director of the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth Rebecca Gilgen to discuss this issue and next steps. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 8:11 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 11/9/15 -10- 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 November 9, 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 November 23, 2015, Regular Session. 4na2wn4 City Clerk Mayor 11/09/15 -11-