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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 11-10 CCM Work SessionMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 10, 2008 CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council/Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work Session called to order by Mayor/President Tim Willson at 8:59 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor/President Tim Willson and Councilmembers/Commissioners Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Community Development Director Gary Eitel, Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. UPDATE ON 57TH AND LOGAN REDEVELOPMENT SITE AND SOIL VAPOR STUDY AND REVIEW OF "CONTAMINATION ASSESSMENT HMONG-AMERICAN SHOPPING CENTER SITE" REPORT Mr. Bublitz provided background information on the 57th and Logan Avenues Soil Vapor Study. He stated the final work product relative to the EDA's assessment activities at the 57th and Logan site is the report titled "Contamination Assessment Hmong American Shopping Site, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota". This is a report summarizing the investigation and assessment activities relative to the 57th and Logan site beginning with investigations done prior to the FDA's involvement with the site and including the EDA's investigation and assessment activities from 2005 to present. Mr. Bublitz and Mr. Scott Tracy, Senior Project Manager with Tetra Tech, provided a Power Point presentation and answered questions of the Council on the Logan and 57th Avenue Redevelopment Site. The presentation and discussion included the following information: ■ Logan and 57th Avenue Site History ■ Initial Environmental Assessment (August and Fall 2005) ■ Vapor Intrusions and VOCs ■ Initial Environmental Assessment (Summer-Fall 2006) ■ Continued Off-Site Investigation ■ Sub-Slab Investigation ■ Well Receptor Survey ■ Summary of Groundwater Testing ■ Summary of Soil Vapor Testing ■ Future Steps There was additional discussion on the following in relation to the Logan and 57th Avenue Site: ■ The Department of Health and the MPCA will be present at the public meeting to answer any questions regarding health risks. 11/10/08 -1- ■ Previous discussions with the MPCA included an indication that property owners would be provided with a letter at the end of the analysis clarifying from the MPCA perspective the level of risk or non-risk associated with health problems on each property. ■ The threshold of when to install remediation systems will be determined by the MPCA. ■ Sub-slab investigation process - the testing process does not create additional opportunities for seepage. Mr. Boganey inquired about the likely timeline to receive a No Further Action letter from the MPCA. Mr. Tracy stated the soil issue is limited to the former drycleaner and the levels present on the property are very low. The MPCA should be willing to issue the No Further Action letter. The ground water and soil vapor concerns will not be eligible for a No Further Action letter until the assessment is completed and a suitable response has been prepared for remediation of the residential properties. Mr. Boganey advised that one of the options available to the EDA with respect to redevelopment of the site is to segregate a portion of the site where there is identified contamination from the balance of the site. Although it could take a couple of years to resolve the vapor issues, that does not mean that the EDA is precluded from moving forward with the development of the site. 90% of the site can likely be developed without any concern. JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT - BROOKLYN BRIDGE ALLIANCE UPDATE Mr. Boganey stated the Council/EDA has been provided with the revised Brooklyn Bridge Alliance Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). The JPA is very general and it will be easy for any member to withdraw. It is basically a handshake deal where the parties have agreed to work together to try to cooperate and coordinate activities to provide for positive youth development in Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. If the Council/EDA would like to proceed with the JPA it can be included on a future agenda for consideration. The City Council/EDA reviewed the revised JPA. It was noted that Brooklyn Park is named as the fiscal agent of the Alliance. It was noted corrections are needed to the roman numerals included in the JPA. Mayor/President Willson, Councilmembers/Commissioners Lasman and Ryan stated support of the City entering into the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance Joint Powers Agreement. Commissioner/Councilmember Yelich questioned the value of the initiative in terms of the City's perspective, particularly in relation to how it supports the mission and goals of the City, as well as the cost in terms of staffing and distraction from other priorities of the City. He expressed concern that the initiative may duplicate efforts of the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council (NWHHSC). Mr. Boganey stated the initiative does not duplicate efforts of the NWHHSC that he is aware of. He provided an overview of how the initiative would supplement current ongoing activities of the Brooklyn Center coalition made up of local churches, Brooklyn Center High School, social service organizations, and the Police and Recreation Departments that are focusing efforts on youth at risk. He stated if it is determined in the future that there is a duplication of efforts occurring he would expect that NWHHSC or the Alliance would determine that one of the groups should discontinue those efforts. It was noted that NWHHSC is looking at budget cuts and a lack of resources, and is not certain that the organization will continue to work in the area of youth activities. 11/10/08 -2- The majority consensus of the City Council/EDA was to include the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance Joint Powers Agreement on a future City Council meeting agenda for consideration by the Council. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember/Commissioner Lasman moved and Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at 10:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 1 1 11/10/08 -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 Work Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on November 10, 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 November 24, 2008, Regular Session. a.&14zW 10 A-A, n. 11. L I City Clerk Mayor 1 1 1 11/10/08 -4-