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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 10-13 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 OCTOBER 13, 2008 CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Community Development Director Gary Eitel, Police Chief Scott Bechthold, Fire Chief Lee Gatlin, and Carol Hamer, Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS The agenda was amended to move the Shingle Creek Daylighting Study to precede the City Council discussion of agenda items and questions. SHINGLE CREEK DAYLIGHTING STUDY Mr. Boganey introduced the item and provided background information. He stated staff has been meeting with County staff and consultants regarding the framework plan for the daylighting of Shingle Creek. The purpose for this meeting is to present Council with the final product of those discussions. No action is required by the Council at this time. The Council may elect to place this item on a future work session to determine how they would like to proceed. Ms. Jan Duffie, Hennepin County, introduced County staff and consultants involved in the Shingle Creek Daylighting Study. Mr. Dan Comejo, Comejo Consulting, provided a brief presentation on the Daylighting Creeks in Hennepin County Report: Recommended Locations for Feasibility Study. The study was performed for the Hennepin County Department of Housing, Community Works, and Transit that examines the feasibility of daylighting Bassett Creek, Bridal Veil Creek, and Shingle Creek. Mr. Barry Warner, SRF Consulting Group, Inc., provided a brief presentation on the Daylighting Shingle Creek Framework Plan. He reported that the Framework Plan provides the opportunity to 1) spur economic development; 2) enhance natural systems; and 3) improve the livability and quality of life for county residents. He reviewed the following four objectives of the Framework Plan: 1) Revitalize the area's identity; 2) Create an amenity that builds on recreational and retail 10/13/08 -1- assets; and 3) Serve as a catalyst for economic development; 4) Restore a healthy habitat for aquatic life. Mr. Warner provided an overview of Reach IA, Reach 2A, Reach 2A, and Reach 2B included in the Framework Plan, including the vision for each Reach. There was discussion on the effect of the Framework Plan on the Opportunity Site. Mr. Warner noted that one of the objectives of the City with the Opportunity Site is likely to maximize the density. With current permitting requirements there needs to be an opportunity to collect and treat storm water; frequently creeks such as this serve as that opportunity. Implementation of the Framework Plan could possibly decrease the density, but it also creates a community amenity and resource, not only for the community but for the developer that may be doing work in the area, especially of a mixed use project. There was discussion on the following in relation to the Framework Plan: ■ Increasing oxygen in the water to allow for the support of fish population ■ Drudging to remove sediment ■ Budgeted County funds for the project ■ Removal of nature's impediments such as beaver dams Ms. Duffie stated the City has been provided with materials on the Framework Plan to distribute to interested parties. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember O'Connor requested the following correction to the EDA minutes of July 14, 2008: Page 2, Item 4a: Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed It was the majority consensus of the City Council to further discuss the requested correction to the July 14, 2008, EDA minutes during the EDA meeting. Councilmember Yelich requested discussion on agenda item 11 d, specifically in relation to the ENR Construction Cost Index and the accuracy of the estimate on assessment cost increases. Mr. Boganey explained that the ENR Construction Cost index has experienced an annual increase of 4.1% averaged over the past four years. The data clearly reflects that going forward, unless the price of oil drops and other costs associated with the projects drop, there will likely be larger annual increases in the future. 1 10/13/08 -2- DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS FIRE DEPARTMENT CHAPTER FIVE - CODE AMENDMENTS a. RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLERS REGULATION Fire Chief Gatlin provided an overview of the proposed code amendments to Chapter Five of the City Code and the purpose for the proposed amendments. The most significant proposed changes are: ■ Administration of Fire Department Personnel ■ Adoption of International Fire Code ■ Outdoor Recreational Fires ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. RECONVENE STUDY SESSION Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to reconvene the Study Session at 6:48 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. The discussion continued on the proposed Chapter Five Code Amendments. There was discussion on Section 5-200 - Adoption of the International Fire Code. Mr. Gatlin explained any reference in the current ordinance that refers to the Uniform Fire Code has been replaced with the International Fire Code. The International Code Committee has passed a code requiring all new single family homes be outfitted with sprinkler systems. This code is currently going before the State Building Official. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded to close the Study Session at 7:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 1 10/13/08 -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 Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on October 13, 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 27, 2008, Regular Session. J'rojw q4w-~w- City Clerk Mayor 1 1 10/13/08 -4-