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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 03-14 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 MARCH 14, 2016 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 Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti, Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards Jesse Anderson, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Denise Bosch, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. Harlan Daudt, 6700 York Avenue N, stated his concern about the proposed apartments on the old Brookdale Ford lot and asked if the project was going forward. Mayor Willson stated that the project is currently being studied. Mr. Daudt stated the City needs more apartments like they need more strip malls and the area would be better used for light industry. He stated that Brooklyn Center has a lot of apartments now and there are no vacancies. He understands the apartments would be high end and he doesn't think the City is suited for that. Mayor Willson encouraged Mr. Daudt to attend the public hearing for this project. Jane Sandberg, 3413 Woodbine Lane, stated she was advocating for student safety at Woodbine Lane and Palmer Lake Drive West. She believes that students would be unsafe and urged the City Council to reconsider their vote pertaining to constructing a new sidewalk along Palmer Lake Drive West. Diane Sannes, 7006 Willow Lane, presented information on an AARP meeting on March 23, 2016 regarding volunteering in the community. She highlighted volunteering as an election judge. She also presented a flyer regarding the 38th Annual Brooklyn Center Community Prayer Breakfast on April 30, 2016. 03/14/16 -1- Alice Wendt, 6400 Willow Lane, asked for clarification on deck railing heights and stated there are issues in other communities with railings that are 36 inches high. Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:49 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2.INVOCATION Councilmember Graves read a passage from Modern Man in Search of a Soul by Carl Gustav Jung. 3.CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Willson at 7:00 p.m. 4.ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti, Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards Jesse Anderson, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Denise Bosch, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 5.FLAG CEREMONY AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - BOY SCOUT TROOP 454 Boy Scout Troop 454 presented the colors and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Mayor Willson expressed his thanks to the troop for their efforts. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended, with amendments to the February 22, 2016, Regular Session minutes, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.February 22, 2016 - Study Session 2.February 22, 2016 - Regular Session 3. February 22, 2016 - Work Session 6b. LICENSES 03/14/16 -2- MECHANICAL Air Conditioning Associate Cool Air Mechanical Holl-Tec Installations, LLC MN Plumbing and Appliances, Inc RENTAL RENEWAL (TYPE III- one-year license) 6001 Admiral Place 5316 Colfax Avenue North 807 Woodbine Lane 6101 Xerxes Avenue North Passed w/weather deferral 55 W Ivy Avenue, St. Paul 1544 134 t" NE, Ham Lake 772 13th Avenue, Foley 14105 Rutgers Street NE, Prior Lake Invitation Homes Main Street Renewal, LLC Jonathan Green (missing 2 ARM meetings) Govan Singh RENEWAL (TYPE II- two-year license) 6835 Colfax Avenue North Adeyinka Badewa 7136 Fremont Avenue North Phyllis Weisberg 4207 Lakeside Avenue #224 Marina Feldman 7207 Willow Lane North Ari Woods RENEWAL (TYPE I- three-year license) 51562 nd Avenue North Wendi Agness 5112 70 1h Avenue North Invitation Homes 7217 Camden Avenue North Invitation Homes 5619 Hillsview Road James Kaun 6930 Oliver Avenue North Robert E. Lindahi 6c.APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY THE CHURCH OF ST. ALPHONSUS, 7025 HALIFAX AVENUE NORTH, FOR A SOCIAL EVENT TO BE HELD APRIL 30, 2016 6d.AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CHARTER; ADDING NEW SECTION 4.06 AND RENUMBERING CURRENT SECTIONS 4.06 AND 4.07 TO 4.07 AND 4.08, RESPECTIVELY 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-33 ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2016-01, 02, 03 AND 04, PALMER LAKE WEST AREA STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS Motion passed unanimously. 03/14/16 -3- 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS None 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8a. PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DISEASED TREE REMOVAL COSTS AND WEED REMOVAL COSTS This item was first read on February 8, 2016; published in the official newspaper on February 18, 2016; and is offered this evening for Public Hearing. 8a1. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-34 CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DISEASED TREE REMOVAL COST TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards Jesse Anderson provided an overview; special assessment background; pending special assessments; public nuisance notification procedures; and guidelines for appellants. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the City Council. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2016-34 Certifying Special Assessments for Diseased Tree Removal Cost to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls. Motion passed unanimously. 8a2. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-35 CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR WEED REMOVAL COSTS TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 03/14/16 -4- Thomas Cramer, 6225 Lee Avenue N, stated that street improvements dug up half of his front lawn and during that time he was assessed $250 for long grass. This fine was retracted after he contacted the City. He was told not to mow the new grass immediately and was fined $100 after two weeks. He stated that the new grass has grown twice as fast and he is only able to mow every three weeks because he has to rent a lawn mower. He is asking for relief from the fine. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2016-35. Certifying Special Assessments for Weed Removal Costs to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls with exclusion of the property at 6225 Lee Avenue North property. Motion passed unanimously. 8b. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-36 ADOPTING THE TH 252 CORRIDOR STUDY PLAN AS A PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDE FOR TH 252 FROM I- 94/694 TO TH 610 Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. He presented the purpose of the study; study goals and objectives; issues-existing conditions; questionnaire results; intersection alternatives and other solutions - evaluated; access options; Alternative A; Alternative B; Alternative D; Alternative F; alternatives evaluations; recommended access configuration with a combination of A and B that would include a 66th Avenue N full access interchange, 70th Avenue closed and a pedestrian bridge, and a 73R1 Avenue full access combination with Brookdale Drive; various images of the 66thi Avenue interchange; and next steps. Councilmember Ryan and Mr. Lillehaug discussed the significant impact on traffic and traffic safety with Alternatives D and F; the fact that there has not been detailed studies done on those options on the local roadways deeper into Brooklyn Center; and the number of people that would be impacted by the options. Mayor Willson and Mr. Lillehaug discussed the actual construction taking place possibly as far out as twenty years; TH 252 no longer being included in Mn/DOT's transportation plan; and, the City Council petitioning the Met Council and Mn/DOT to include the TB 252 Corridor in its transportation plan. Mayor Willson stated that the 66t1, 70 t", and 73"' Avenue intersections fall into the top 20 worst intersections and asked if there was any rationale by Mn/DOT as to why they pulled it out of the plan. Mr. Lillehaug replied that it comes down to limited funding and a 2008 re-prioritization away from expansion projects. He stated that the City is working to get the Corridor into the transportation plan. He stated that a parallel path would be to go intersection-by-intersection because a Highway 694 to Highway 610 reconstruction project would be too difficult for the 03/14/16 -5- City to fund. The alternative is for cities to pick away at the intersections and that is what is being recommended as a parallel path. If the City Council approves the resolution, the City could proceed with a federal funding application. The first project would most likely be the 66th Avenue interchange and closing 70th A freeway conversion study needs to be done to create a corridor that works for all interested parties. Hennepin County is waiting for the City of Brooklyn Center to finish their study and then will proceed with their freeway conversion study. Councilmember Ryan confirmed that the City was working with the City of Brooklyn Park because the 73rd Avenue full access combination with Brookdale Drive would depend on approval by the City of Brooklyn Park. Mr. Lillehaug replied the City would work with Mn/DOT on 66th and 70th, but 73'' Avenue is a joint jurisdiction intersection with the City of Brooklyn Park. He also stated that getting the corridor into the State's transportation plan would result in a project 7-10 years out at minimum, and the federal solicitation of projects will take place in July 2016 with a construction date of 2021. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Alice Wendt, 6400 Willow Lane, stated that she was concerned about sound, metro transit stops, taking out two intersections that only moves the traffic jams, elevation transition, and future light rail. Bill D'Amour, 7118 Willow Lane, talked about the low number of people filling out the questionnaire and stated that it indicates that there has been a serious lack in getting the community and key stakeholders involved in this project. He stated that in an earlier meeting, yellow warning lights were suggested and asked if the City has made a recommendation to install them in the interim to see if they reduce the danger. Stephen Cooper, 6632 West River Road, talked about the current problems at the Highway 694 to TH 252 entrance ramp and stated that the plan does not address the danger issues during rush hour. He stated that he has asked about this since the beginning. He suggested using the Regal Theater property to alleviate the problem. He stated that currently 17,000 cars a day would be coming through the 66th Avenue interchange. The plan ignores every suggestion made by the community in the past and Alternatives D and F could never be done. He is strongly against the 66th Avenue full access exchange and feels the 73'' Avenue full access combination with Brookdale Drive would have lower costs. He asked why the City is rushing to hurt its residents if Mn/DOT and the Met Council are currently not on board. He stated that there will be more deaths at 73rd Avenue because the cars are going too fast. He talked about the sound walls that affect townhomes on Willow Lane and asked what the proposed speed would be on the exit ramps. He has been told that it will be 30 mph. If the decision for a limited access highway is made, it should be coordinated with other communities. He stated that there is nothing in the plan that addresses safety and it is shocking to sell it as a safety plan. 03/14/16 -6- Councilmember Ryan asked Mr. Cooper about his background. Mr. Cooper stated he is an attorney and the City is inviting a lawsuit because the City is knowingly building a defective design. Dave Edquist, Holiday Station Representative, stated that they were stunned by this proposal. He stated their station is a successful and valuable business and this is unacceptable. They will go to whatever lengths needed to keep their business intact. He stated that there has been no past indication that the station would be a victim and the drawings are not that great. He wanted to make a statement that they are concerned and would work with the City but will defend their business. Janet Jordan, 6640 West River Road, talked about alternative ideas for interchanges including a divergent diamond interchange, a single point urban interchange, and a double teardrop roundabout. She stated that as a property owner she has already given up property to imminent domain and she would like that to have consideration. She stated that it is not prudent for the City Council to vote on this item at this meeting. Robert Davis, 6620 Willow Lane, stated that no one has asked for the project and people will stop putting money into their homes in anticipation of the project. Lois Holmes, 6813 Dupont Avenue N, talked about the safety issue that needs to be handled when people come off Highway 694, see stoplights, and feel they have to cut across traffic to make a left turn. She stated that three signs to direct people would help. Walt Wenholz, 501 69th Avenue N., commented that people living in St. Michael will use Highway 610 to TH 252 to get to Minneapolis once Highway 610 is finished. He stated he doesn't know if we can wait 10-20 years to do this because TH 252 is already a freeway, it is imperative to get this going, and Alternatives A and B are the only viable alternatives. David Mulla, 6732 Willow Lane, talked about solving the safety issues more cheaply than what is currently proposed by the use of rumble strips and enhanced police presence to address speed issues. He stated that the plans presented are not long-term plans and do not take into consideration Highway 694 to Highway 610 and Brooklyn Park's issues. He feels that in the interim, money should be spent more wisely by changing driver behavior and maybe things could be left as they are so that people can visit Brooklyn Center and not just speed through it. Mark Waggoner, 6918 West River Road, asked about the bridges on 66th and 70 th Avenues and if they will be going under TH 252. John Klein, 1100 Woodbine Lane, asked about closing 65th altogether, making it residential and what it would cost. Mayor Willson stated that there had been a lot of discussion around that and one entrance and exit in a neighborhood was thought to be too great an obstacle. 03/14/16 -7- Mr. Kline stated he would still like to see what the cost would be and hear more about that option. Bill Newman, 6712 West River Road, asked the purpose of TH 252 and who it serves. He thinks it best serves Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center as a limited highway to go north and south. He stated that it seems to be designed to give someone living 20 miles north of it a faster way to get to work. He talked about the impact on the Riverwood neighborhood. He stated that Mn/DOT may want a limited access highway in the future but that takes a comprehensive plan and it isn't on the radar now. While we are waiting for Mn/DOT to come up with plan, we need to look at reducing speed where people transition from Highway 694 to TH 252. He talked about timing of the lights and camera traps as short-term solutions. He stated that the plan sends fatalities further north. Carol McMahan, River Glen Apartments Manager, stated that she would lose rental traffic if 70th Avenue was closed. Rick Jewett, 6552 Willow Lane, stated he doesn't understand how this would be an improvement and he doesn't think people should be told to sit down and shut up. He stated that there will be no protection from lights and noise and lower property values would be a by-product. Kelly Tomsche, 6733 Willow Lane, talked about the pollutants and noise affecting the river. She doesn't think it is a good plan and hopes they will reconsider. Gary Brown, 7012 Willow Lane, former Brooklyn Park City Engineer, stated that he supports the proposal and agrees with the comments that it should not be done without support of Brooklyn Park. He stated that 20-year plans can have things added to them and there will be people who are adversely impacted but we have to think of the people traveling the roadway. Mayor Willson stated he is looking forward to the environmental study that Mn/DOT will do. Matt Weinacht, 1331 67th Lane N., talked about the elementary school off 69th Avenue, the high school on 66th Avenue, the safety concerns and improvements needed to carry additional traffic. He stated the plan makes no mention of using natural sound barriers along with the sound walls. He asked if the traffic counts were for the straight-through traffic or turning traffic. Lisa McNaughton, 6632 West River Road, urged the City Council to be thoughtful about what they are doing because homes and livelihoods are at stake. She stated that Brooklyn Center tends to find new projects to jump on to. She wants to make sure the City is taking care of its community and not surrounding communities. Marilyn Knudsen, 6900 Willow Lane, asked what we are doing for Brooklyn Center. She stated that she loves having non-major freeways and easy access without getting on a freeway and TH 252 is a way for people to pass through our City. If something needs to be done, it needs to be done in a more conceptual way. It is not Brooklyn Center's job to connect Highway 610 and Minneapolis. 03/14/16 -8- Kirk Johnson, 6900 Willow Lane, stated that it shocked him that the project is not being driven by Mn/DOT. It isn't helping Brooklyn Center residents getting on or off TH 252, taking out lights is going to speed up the traffic, and there will be more deaths than there is now. Ned Storla, 6536 Willow Lane, stated he feels sorry for the City Council and the neighborhood and that it is a difficult decision. He stated that there is a question that if we do this, will the problems be doubled. David Wagtskjold, 6854 West River Road, proposed lowering the speed limit from Highway 610 to Highway 694 to 45 mph and stated this could be done temporarily and quickly. Mary Olson, 7224 Camden Avenue N., talked about the proposal to stop bus service on TH 252 and stated she rides the bus. She stated that most of the accidents are because of people running red lights and going 10 mph over the speed limits. The proposed changes will not make people obey the law and will allow them to go faster. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson read a letter from Joy Anderson, 1201 73rd Avenue N., concerning noise and air pollution from the project being detrimental to her health and the cost to her as a homeowner. She questioned how the project will impact her property value and the environmental impact. She asked if there were healthier and greener options and if TH 252 could have a reduced speed limit to 45 mph now and in the future. She advocated for overall greener spaces and less concrete and suggested making a plan to communicate with the community regarding these issues. Ron Schmidt, 6518 Willow Lane, talked about crossing TH 252 as a pedestrian and how hard it is. He asked if cameras could be put in at 66th Avenue to catch speeders and stated this would be cheaper and could possibly be done on 70 Avenue and 73' Avenue. Alice Wendt, 6400 Willow Lane, spoke about issues with semi-trailers unloading at Holiday and Super America and having to use the roundabout. She also stated she has contacted James Nobles, Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor, for more information on the project. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Graves stated her understanding was that this is just a plan or guide but not a final decision by any means and that by implementing it as a City, it encourages Mn/DOT and the Met Council to participate. To her knowledge it was not a final say so on any specifics. She asked if this was correct. Mayor Willson confirmed that they are trying to spur the discussion with the Met Council, Mn/DOT, Hennepin County, and Brooklyn Park and would like to see this portion of the plan all the way up to Highway 610 and all the jurisdictions working cooperatively. 03/14/16 -9- Councilmember Graves clarified that when the project continues to move forward, there will be an opportunity to revisit the ideas in the future. Mayor Willson answered affirmatively and stated that there would be an environmental study. Mn/DOT will have to do more studies and the City's consultant has said that this is what is coming back as a study. By no means does the City have funding or the other jurisdictions on board. Councilmember Graves stated she appreciates all the comments and engagement by Brooklyn Center residents and hearing what can be done to make it safer. Councilmember Ryan echoed Councilmember Graves' sentiments and appreciates the level of interest and comments that everyone made. He stated we are in the position of seeing recommendations from professional engineers and with more eyes on the design concept, more issues are being brought to our attention. The City Council is very concerned about all of these details and this was thrust upon us by the prospect of Highway 610 joining 194 that would increase the traffic on TH 252. The whole object is to try to address safety, connectivity, and to bring a better roadway that will address the traffic volume and make it possible for residents to access their properties. He stated he is sure there will be a lot of disagreement no matter what they decide. He doesn't want to take property or homes and that would give him great concern. He attended all of the TH 252 meetings and open houses and wanted to hear from as many people as he could. He talked about the low number of responses on the survey. He would also like to see additional safety measures for Riverwood residents and some of the interim safety measures looked into. He is concerned about the perception that the City Council is trying to ram something down someone's throat and is troubled about how this may affect residents. Councilmember Myszkowski stated this is difficult for the City Council and residents because there are so many questions to be answered. The study was done because they knew that something needed to be done and to engage other entities and they wanted input on the decision. She stated that TH 252 is a State road and talked about the number of entities that still need to study this and the many changes that could take place. She stated she is not minimizing the residents' input, but she is fully aware that their input may not be used. She asked the residents to bear with the City Council and stated they have given the City Council a lot of ideas. She commended the City Engineer on trying to communicate with residents and thanked residents for coming. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she appreciated all the comments and concerns given tonight and residents speaking passionately about their community. She enjoyed speaking with individuals about this subject. She asked Mayor Willson if she moved to adopt the resolution, was she moving to adopt the plan or to move forward with the process. She stated that she does not support the plan but does support moving forward and getting more information. Mayor Willson replied that the City Council is approving the Corridor Study and the recommendations of the City Engineer to move forward with the other jurisdictions to be able to build something. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson clarified that the City Council is voting for the proposal as submitted. Mayor Willson answered affirmatively. 03/14/16 -10- Mayor Willson stated he would like to see something from Highway 610 to 194 because traffic will increase significantly on TH 252, Humboldt Avenue, and Brooklyn Boulevard. He stated it is a difficult decision but we need to start to do some planning. He doesn't anticipate that this will be the final outcome because it is hard to say what the federal government and the State will come back with. He talked about Mn/DOT taking TH 252 off the 20-year plan and stated he is working hard to get it back on the plan to address traffic in the City. Councilmember Graves asked if there was a law about the number of intersections that would be allowed in a certain span. Councilmember Ryan stated that this is a question for the City Engineer. The design concept is driven by a set of criteria. He clarified with Mr. Eitel that the proposed concept of Alternatives A and B was vetted with Mn/DOT. Mr. Eitel confirmed this and stated it is his understanding there would be a maximum of three intersections. Councilmember Ryan stated the way the resolution is written, the City Council is being asked to accept the City Engineer's recommendation. He stated that Mr. Cooper had mentioned there weren't a lot of specific dimensional detail presented and that is because that has to be fleshed out by a highway designer. Councilmember Ryan asked Mr. Lillehaug if specific interchange dimensions would have to be provided by Mn/DOT engineers. Mr. Lillehaug replied that the resolution as presented would be to adopt the study as a planning and development guide and specifically a full access interchange designed by Mn/DOT. There has been a preliminary design done by Mn/DOT. The next steps would be to proceed for federal funding in July. He stated if the City Council is not comfortable with the resolution, they could wait to see the Hennepin County study from Highway 694 to Highway 610. Councilmember Ryan clarified that Mn/DOT would not have approved this configuration if their designers felt it did not meet standards. Mr. Lillehaug stated that the design was done by many entities at Mn/DOT and there is no other approval level within Mn/DOT. Mn/DOT is ready to be behind the City in supporting the project and they are ready to pony-up the majority of the money and find funding for the project, but Mn/DOT does need the City to spearhead the project. Mayor Willson clarified that the resolution is just for the 66th Avenue interchange. Mr. Lillehau stated that if aproved, the project would be the 66th Avenue interchange and closing 70 . Avenue and 73' Avenue would be in the future. Councilmember Myszkowski clarified that in July when federal funding is applied for, the construction won't start until 2021 and in the meantime, other entities could make changes. Mr. Lillehaug replied there would be design changes, but to proceed the City would have to support a 66 t "Avenue interchange. Councilmember Myszkowski asked if the City had made any attempts to enforce traffic speed. Mr. Lillehaug replied that speed enforcement would require an extensive amount of time to be effective and that falsely lowering speed will create significant safety issues. 03/14/16 -11- Mayor Willson asked if other jurisdictions will continue to look at the corridor and if the City will have the opportunity to work with other entities. Mr. Lillehaug replied that we could apply for funding with the general understanding that the City is committed to it, but if things change the City could give up the funding and it expects to participate in Hennepin County's study looking at the entire corridor. Mayor Willson spoke about being part of looking at the whole corridor. He asked if someone will be driving a corridor study if the City takes no action. Mr. Lillehaug stated that he believes Hennepin County will continue their study. Councilmember Ryan asked City Attorney Gilchrist for comments regarding cameras to enforce speeding. City Attorney Gilchrist stated that the City of Minneapolis' red light cameras were struck down by the Minnesota Supreme Court in 2007. The concern was that the City's ordinances conflicted with State Statute. He suspects that the City would be dealing with this challenge. Mayor Willson stated that this is a State-owned roadway. City Attorney Gilchrist stated there would still be the uniformity of Statute issue. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she would not support the resolution because she doesn't like the configuration. Councilmember Ryan stated that this has been very difficult. He looks at the anticipated increased volume on TH 252 and he doesn't take the action lightly. He deeply regrets that property owners are impacted and looks at the fact that fewer properties are impacted by the recommendation. He stated the 70th Avenue proposal would take more properties. He looks at the traffic impact on the feeder streets and the desire to access commercial properties on 66th Avenue. If it were a better proposal to just have an overpass, the City would still have to bear significant cost. He stated that all things considered, he will support the recommendation, but would offer a friendly amendment to the resolution that the City approach Mm/DOT to do some additional safety mitigation with flashing lights; ask staff to study additional speed enforcement along the corridor; and, ask staff to provide the City Council with further data on changing the speed limit in the interim. Mayor Willson moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2016-36. Adopting the TH 252 Corridor Study Plan as a Planning and Development Guide for TH 252 from 1-941694 to TH 610. Councilmember Ryan offered and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded a friendly amendment to instruct staff to study additional safety mitigation measures along the corridor such as flashing lights, speed enforcement, and a study of changing the speed limit through the City's portion of the corridor in the interest of enhanced safety. The friendly amendment carried 4-1 with Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson voting against. 03/14/16 -12- Councilmember Graves asked about bus service and if there has been any discussion about how many people will be affected and what the alternatives would be. Mr. Lillehaug replied that it was evaluated as part of study and the bus service would have to get off TH 252. The buses would exit at the access points and create new bus stops off TH 252. New bus stops would be would be looked at as part of the next level of study. Mayor Willson asked if the bus stop would be on both sides of 66th Avenue, should the interchange be built. Mr. Lillehaug replied that that would be a possibility. Mayor Willson clarified that changes to bus stops would be made at 66th Avenue and 70th Avenue and that 73" Avenue wouldn't change. Mr. Lillehaug replied that this issue will have to be addressed throughout the corridor. Councilmember Ryan stated that should the City of Brooklyn Center not come forward with its own plan, Mn/DOT will decide what they want to do and in failing to take the initiative he believes the City gives up its influence on trying to make the roadway work for Brooklyn Center residents. Mr. Lillehaug commented that under any plan there is a certain level of municipal consent, but with the City leading the way, it protects the City's interest. Mayor Willson stated if the plan were to change significantly, at least the City has grounds to say here is what we originally looked at and now it is being changed significantly. Mr. Lillehaug stated that Mn/DOT is a strong partner and it will be a mutual project. The main motion carried 4-1 with Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson voting against. 9.PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS None 10.COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS lOa. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSES Mayor Willson explained the streamlined process 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 100. lOal. 2006 BROOKVIEW DRIVE 03/14/16 -13- 10a2. 5415 EMERSON AVENUE NORTH 100. 7025 DREW AVENUE NORTH 10a4. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-37 APPROVING A TYPE IV RENTAL LICENSE FOR 3701 69TH AVENUE NORTH 10a5. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-38 APPROVING A TYPE IV RENTAL LICENSE FOR 5444 DUPONT AVENUE NORTH 10a6. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-39 APPROVING A TYPE IV RENTAL LICENSE FOR 6400 NOBLE AVENUE NORTH 10a7. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-40 APPROVING A TYPE IV RENTAL LICENSE FOR 5607 LYNDALE 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: 2006 Brookview Drive; 5415 Emerson Avenue; 7025 Drew Avenue North; to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2016-37 Approving a Type IV Rental License for 3701 69 1' Avenue North, RESOLUTION NO. 2016-38 Approving a Type IV Rental License for 5444 Dupont Avenue North, RESOLUTION NO. 2016-39 Approving a Type IV Rental License for 6400 Noble Avenue North, and RESOLUTION NO. 2016-40 Approving a Type IV Rental License for 5607 Lyndale 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. lOb. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, SECTION 12-901, OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES; LIMITING THE DENSITY OF RENTAL HOUSING IN THE CITY Mr. Eitel stated that the report was prepared by the City Manager and he had respectfully requested that this consideration be tabled until the March 28, 2016 meeting. City Attorney Gilchrist wanted the City Council to be aware that this would leave a seven-day gap. Mayor Willson moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to table the report until March 28, 2016. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • February 25, 2016: Forum on Housing Policy in New Brighton • March 4, 2016: Visit Minneapolis Northwest Meeting • March 16, 2016: American Cancer Society Meeting with Lawmakers at the State Capitol • March 17, 2016: Brooklyn Center Lions Club Business Meeting 03/14/16 -14- Councilmember Myszkowski reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • March 1, 2016: Caucus Involvement • March 2, 2016: Brooklyn Center University Meeting Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • February 24, 2016: Odyssey Academy Board Meeting • February 25, 2016: Brooklyn Center Business Association Meeting • March 10, 2016: FBI Seminar Regarding the Murders at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation • March 15, 2016: Earle Brown Days and Housing Commission Meeting Councilmember Graves reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • March 1, 2016: Caucus Involvement • March 2, 2016: Brooklyn Center University Meeting • March 3, 2016: Met with Coordinator of Youth Council • March 9, 2016: City-Wide Minneapolis Youth Worker Group Meeting • March 14, 2016: Youth Council Meeting • March 15, 2016: Park and Recreation Meeting Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • March 2, 2016: Brooklyn Center University Meeting • March 4, 2016: HUD Housing Policy Meeting • March 7, 2016: Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth Meeting • March 9, 2016: Governor's State of the State 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 10:15 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 03/14/16 -15- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEP1N) 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 March 14, 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 March 28, 2016, Regular Session. JrjUk j&T1L A1 City Clerk Mayor 03/14/16 -16-