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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 01-25 CCM Study SessionMINUTES 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 JANUARY 25, 2016 CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:02 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. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked about the proposed plans for Planning Commission Item No. 9a for a fence that would block access to Wangstad Park. Councilmember Ryan suggested that staff could investigate the possibility of a gate that could be controlled by The Sanctuary property to allow easier access to the park by residents. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated that she thinks it would be a great amenity to have a way to get to the Park. City Manager Curt Boganey asked what percentage of units would be assisted living. Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel replied that all of the units would be assisted living. Mr. Boganey asked if there were plans for a gate. Mr. Eitel replied that there were none at this time. Mr. Boganey asked if access to the park had been discussed. Mr. Eitel replied that there were discussions about controlling the cut-through traffic to the park because residents will have their own courtyard. Following a short discussion regarding safety issues, Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she was content with the proposed plan. 01/25/16 -1- MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Myszkowski asked how many applications for new rental properties have been received since the moratorium. Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning replied that the City has received approximately 20 inquiries but has not taken any applications. Mr. Boganey pointed out an e-mail received today from a realtor expressing concern about the moratorium and how it impacts investors and residents trying to rent their homes. Ms. Schleuning explained that the realtor had been renovating two homes to rent and was caught in the moratorium time period so his properties are vacant. Councilmember Graves stated she had received several voice mails from an elderly woman asking about a medical insurance waiver and asked if anyone else had been contacted by the same person. Mayor Willson stated that he had also gotten a message from this person. Mr. Boganey asked Councilmember Graves to forward the message to him so that he can direct her to the appropriate resource. Councilmember Ryan stated that it is not unusual to be contacted by a resident that has an issue with the government and who doesn't understand the different silos of government. Councilmember Myszkowski commented on an invitation she received to an Asian fair to celebrate the Asian New Year on January 3O. She will report on this event during the Council Reports because the public is invited. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS TH 252 CORRIDOR STUDY UPDATE Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug presented the TH 252 Corridor Study update including the 2015 ranking of the top 200 statewide intersections with the most crashes and eight access options. He stated that Options A, B, D and F were the most relevant to the City and that he would be recommending a combination of Option A and B pending additional information from the open houses. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated that she anticipated push back on Option B because of the number of properties that would require acquisition. Mayor Willson asked who would be funding the acquisitions. Mr. Lillehaug replied that the City and/or County would be responsible for funding property acquisitions. 01/25/16 -2- Mayor Willson stated that Option D appeared to require the lowest property acquisition and would therefore be the least expensive. Mr. Lillehaug went over the benefits of Option A including crossings at every intersection; minimal shifting of traffic in Brooklyn Center; and unchanging commercial area access points. He stated that it would require property acquisition and there would be no access north of 73rd Avenue on TH 252. He stated that there would be, a bridge on 70 t" under Option B and it would require significant property acquisition and the benefit would be access to the north on TH 252. He stated that he sees Option D as a difficult option because of poor access for commercial businesses and the increase in daily traffic into residential areas. Councilmember Ryan stated that the 73'd Avenue plans would be contingent upon the City of Brooklyn Park's plan acceptance and that Option D might not fly with the City of Brooklyn Park because of the traffic volume. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL The Study Session was adjourned to Informal Open Forum with City Council at 6:47 p.m. RECONVENE STUDY SESSION The Study Session was reconvened at 6:50 p.m. TH 252 CORRIDOR STUDY UPDATE (continued) Mayor Willson asked if there would be a pedestrian trail across the bridges. Mr. Lillehaug replied affirmatively and stated that the purpose of this agenda item was to give City Councilmembers information in advance of the open houses. He went over Option F that would result in diminished access to commercial businesses, increased traffic and the partial acquisition of an apartment complex. He presented a questionnaire that will be used at the upcoming open houses and went over the next steps in the process. Councilmember Graves clarified that Mr. Lillehau's recommendation was Option A but having both directions accessible at 73rd Avenue and 70 Avenue would be closed but would have a pedestrian bridge. Mr. Lillehaug responded affirmatively. Councilmember Ryan requested a brief general narrative of the options in order to communicate accurately with the public. Mr. Lillehaug will provide that. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she would support the option that requires the least amount of residential acquisition in conjunction with the least amount of re-routing through residential neighborhoods. ADJOURNMENT The Study Session adjourned at 7:00 p.m. 01/25/16 -3- 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 January 25, 2016. 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 February 8, 2016, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 01/25/16 -4-