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Home My WebLink About2008 09-22 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 SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 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 Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were Director of Fiscal & Support Services Dan Jordet, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. Mr. Dan Remiarz, 6201 June Avenue North, appeared before the Council and stated his position that the City should provide residents with the ability to pay their utilities through direct withdrawal. He stated he believes this is the least he can ask of the City and he expects something to be done. He believes it will be beneficial to the City. Mr. Jordet indicated that staff will respond to Mr. Remiarz regarding his concerns. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:50 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Mayor Willson requested a moment of silence and personal reflection 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 7:00 p.m. 1 09/22/08 -1- 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were Director of Fiscal & Support Services Dan Jordet, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported on the following: ■ September 15, 2008, Joint City Council/Financial Commission budget meeting ■ September 18, 2008, Willow Lane neighborhood area meeting. The focus was on public safety. ■ The recent swearing in of two new police officers to the Brooklyn Center Police Department. Councilmember Lasman reported on the following: ■ September 17, 2008, Centennial Planning Committee meeting. Committee Chair Diane Sannes is looking for volunteers to join the committee. ■ September 18, 2008, Special Events Committee meeting. This committee is organizing the Brooklyn Center Birthday Party and Awards night on February 7th. It will be City's 98th birthday. ■ September 18, 2008 Willow Lane quadrant party. ■ Reminder to residents about the Candidate Forum in the City Hall Council Chambers tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. Brooklyn Center Council Members, as well as other levels of government will be present. ■ Hennepin County is sponsoring Walking the Talk sessions about children and the use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs. The sessions are free and include a meal. Upcoming sessions are scheduled for October 6, 2008; 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church and November 11, 2008; 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Crystal Community Center. Those sessions are in English. Spanish-only sessions are scheduled for October 23`d at the Brookdale Library and November 11th at Zanewood Recreation Center. To register call 612-672-7272 and 763-504-8985 to register in Spanish. Councilmember Yelich reported on his attendance at the following events: ■ September 15, 2008, Joint City Council/Financial Committee budget meeting. Overall the budget is responsible. ■ September 16, 2008, Park and Recreation Commission meeting. Issues were discussed regarding the Capital Improvement Program for upcoming years at neighborhood parks and concerns of residents about the Evergreen Neighborhood Park. ■ September 17, 2008, meeting with 69th/Indiana neighborhood group concerning crime issues. ■ September 18, 2008, Willow Lane Park citizen gathering. 09/22/08 -2- Councilmember O'Connor reported on the following: ■ Willow Lane Park neighborhood meeting. ■ Earle Brown Days Committee meeting. ■ Cable Commission meeting. There was discussion on the 2009 budget which is proposed to increase about 8.5%. Televisions are turning digital on February 17, 2009. $40 coupons can be obtained for a converter box to be used on televisions that are not on cable or satellite. ■ The October 2008 edition of the Budget and Tax Newspaper includes an article titled Americans Worked until July 16`h to Pay for the Cost of Government. ■ Residents are encouraged to attend the debate at City Hall tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following events: ■ September 10, 2008, canvass of primary election results. ■ September 11, 2008, dinner meeting with the Lionesses at Barnacle Bills. ■ September 15, 2008, Joint City Council/Financial Commission budget meeting. ■ September 17, 2008, Visit Minneapolis North board meeting. ■ September 17, 2008, interview at Cable Channel 12. ■ September 18, 2008, City welcome to an organization holding a week-long meeting at the Crowne Plaza/ ■ September 21, 2008, Lions Pancake Breakfast. Mayor Willson reported that two upcoming meetings are scheduled for the Comprehensive Plan at Constitution Hall: Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. for the east side of the City and Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. for the west side of the City. 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended, with amendments to the Regular Session minutes of September 8, 2008, with the removal of Item No. 7b from the Consent Agenda to Council Consideration Item No. 11 b, and the following consent items were approved: 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 8, 2008 - Study Session 2. September 8, 2008 - Regular Session 3. September 10, 2008 - Special Session 4. September 15, 2008 - Joint Work Session with Financial Commission 7b. LICENSES This item was moved to Council Consideration Item No. 11 b. 7c. Approval of Application and Permit for Temporary On-Sale Liquor License Submitted by Surly Brewing Company, 4811 Dusharme Drive, for an Event to be Held October 25, 2008 Motion passed unanimously. 09/22/08 -3- 8. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 8a. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-103 RECOGNIZING SENATOR LINDA SCHEID FOR HER LEGISLATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS DURING THE 2008 SESSION Mayor Willson recited Resolution Recognizing Senator Linda Scheid for Her Legislative Contributions During the 2008 Session. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2008-103 Recognizing Senator Linda Scheid for her Legislative Contributions During the 2008 Session. Councilmember O'Connor expressed concern regarding Senator Scheid's assistance in getting a new social services building that is part of the Osseo School District. She questioned the necessity of the building, as there is a Hennepin County social services building located next to the library. She noted the resolution states that Senator Scheid has strengthened partnerships between state and local government. She stated her position that there should not be much of a connection between these two levels of government. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 8b. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-104 RECOGNIZING REPRESENTATIVE DEBRA HILSTROM FOR HER LEGISLATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS DURING THE 2008 SESSION Mayor Willson recited Resolution Recognizing Representative Debra Hilstrom for her Legislative Contributions During the 2008 Session. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2008-104 Recognizing Representative Debra Hilstrom for her Legislative Contributions During the 2008 Session. Mayor Willson stated the League of Minnesota Cities is an organization with 800 member cities. The League has recognized the 2008 legislators of distinction, and the City of Brooklyn Center is sharing in that recognition of Senator Scheid and Representative Hilstrom. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 8c. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF COMMUNITY MEDIATION SERVICES, INC. Mr. Sean Rahn 5740 Irving Avenue North, Representative of Community Mediation Services, Inc., provided information on the services provided by Community Mediation Services and discussed the organization's 2007 annual report. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt a Proclamation Recognizing the 25th Anniversary of Community Mediation Services, Inc. 09/22/08 -4- Mayor Willson recited Proclamation Recognizing the 25t" Anniversary of Community Mediation Services, Inc. Councilmember O'Connor stated her position that Community Mediation Services, Inc. does good work, but that government needs to be separate from nonprofit organizations. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. Mayor Willson recited a Mayor's Proclamation commending Ashlee Kephart on earning the Congressional Award Gold Medal and achieving personally challenging goals that build character and foster community services, professional development, and citizenship. 9. PUBLIC HEARING None. 10. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS None. 11. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS lla. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-105 APPROVING LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITIES OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND MINNEAPOLIS Mr. Jordet introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. It was noted that the reconfiguration of the curve will provide an advantage to snowplowing operations in the City. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2008-105 Approving Letter of Understanding Between the Cities of Brooklyn Center and Minneapolis. Motion passed unanimously. llb. Licenses MECHANICAL Dependable Indoor Air Precision Heating and Cooling Residential Heating and Air RENTAL INITML Twin Lakes Manor 3305-3433 53`d Ave N 3818 61St Ave N 4937 Zenith Ave N 09/22/08 -5- 2619 Coon Rapids Blvd, Coon Rapids 3650 Chestnut Street, Chaska 1815 East 41s' Street, Minneapolis Teddy Bear Extended LLP Sherman Yih Feng Kho James Maciazka RENEWAL Garden City Court 3407-17 650` Ave N 7018 Brooklyn Blvd 5519-23 Lyndale Ave N 1320 68 h Ln N 5501 Brooklyn Blvd Garden City Court Apts Dragon Property Mgmt. Nelia Schaff Rachel Omao Mains' l Properties Councilmember Yelich informed the residents that the City Council is being asked to approve a license for Twin Lakes Manor, owned by Teddy Bear Extended LLP. He listed the calls for service at Twin Lakes Manor. He listed the other licenses up for approval, including the calls for service and the status of payment on utilities and taxes for each of the properties. It was noted that it should be clear to the public that the apartment complexes on the list of license approvals are very large and have many units, versus the single-family properties. Each of the licenses being presented for approval fit within the requirements of the City ordinance. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the above licenses. It was noted that the Police Department provided input on the formula used to establish the percentage for the number of police calls. The Council is required to vote on the approval of licenses as the ordinance is written. It was also noted that the Council has the ability to review the standards included in the ordinance. Motion passed unanimously. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 1 1 1 09/22/08 -6- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) 1 1 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 September 22, 2008. 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 October 13, 2008, Regular Session. cx City Clerk 09/22/08 -7- Mayor