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Home My WebLink About2016 05-09 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 MAY 9, 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 Kris Lawrence-Anderson and Lin Myszkowski were present. Councilmembers April Graves and Dan Ryan were absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Interim Assistant to the City Manager Reggie Edwards, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Michaela Kuj awa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. Marie Rickmyer, 1352 Charles Avenue, St. Paul, stated she and her husband own a rental property located at 6628 Camden Drive. She addressed the Councilmembers regarding a notice from the City that they had received stating they didn't meet the ARM requirements of attending two meetings, so they were only issued a one-year rental license instead of a two-year rental license. She stated the ordinance is misrepresenting in her opinion, because it states they needed to attend only 25% of the scheduled ARM meetings, and it does not state they needed to attend two meetings specifically of the four provided, she is asking for lenience and consideration to extend the rental license to a 2 year term. She also noted she is scheduled to address the violation issued by the Police Department to request this be forgiven under the circumstances. Mayor Willson stated he isn't prepared to make any determinations at the moment, but asked Mr. Boganey to address this issue and further investigate the ordinance and its clarification. Mr. Boganey replied that he would be looking into this issue and respond to Ms. Rickmyer upon completion. Debbie Sparks, 6318 Lee Avenue North, addressed the Councilmembers regarding the conditions of 63'' Avenue. She stated last summer the road underwent a great deal of construction to fix the condition of the road, however, she has concerns that on the westbound side of 63 rd Avenue there is still a large number of sewer dips and she is wondering if they will be correcting this issue. She also expressed concerns about the speeding of vehicles appearing to 05/09/16 -1- be coming from Zane apartment dwellers. She said that it occurs frequently down 63 d Avenue, which is a heavily populated area for senior citizens and asked that the Police have some assistance in citing these offenders to help keep the citizens safe in that area. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she lives off 63'' Avenue as well and hasn't noticed any sewer dip issues, but she will look closer at this issue. Mr. Boganey stated he will look into these issues and concerns. He noted if the work wasn't done correctly by the contractors, it is most likely under warranty and they will request they repair or correct any and all issues in their work. He asked Ms. Sparks what she thinks personally about the rest of the work done in that area by the contractors. Ms. Sparks said she is disappointed in the quality of the work and the contractors didn't seem very knowledgeable about some of the work they were doing. She noted her hope is to simply have the area restored to a decent state. Mr. Boganey thanked Ms. Sparks for her input and informed her he will look into these issues. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:56 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2.INVOCATION Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson read a news article regarding the wildfire disaster in Alberta, Canada. She stated her deepest sympathies go out to the people of Alberta and Saskatchewan who have been affected by the wildfires. She noted she is, and we should all be thankful for what we have and stated she can't begin to imagine what they are going through. She asked for a moment of silence and prayers for residents, firefighters and emergency workers dealing with this devastation. 3.CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:01 p.m. 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kris Lawrence-Anderson and Lin Myszkowski were present. Councilmembers April Graves and Dan Ryan were absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Interim Assistant to the City Manager Reggie Edwards, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Michaela Kujawa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 05/09/16 -2- 5.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6.APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.April 18, 2016 —Board of Appeal & Equalization 2.April 25, 2016 - Study Session 3. April 25, 2016 - Regular Session 6b. LICENSES AMUSEMENT DEVICE Metro Coin of Minnesota, Inc. 14940-B 28th Ave N, Plymouth Brooklyn Center Community Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway FIREWORKS [TEMPORARY] TNT Fireworks Cub Foods MECHANICAL Forced Air One Liberty Comfort Systems Majestic Custom Heating & Air Midwest Maintenance & Mech North Suburban Heat & Air Servin Plumbing & Heating LLC Yale Mechanical MOTOR VEHICLE BB Motor Sales, LLC BB Motor Sales, LLC BCV Motors, LLC dba Luther Brookdale Volkswagen Brooklyn Park Motors, Inc. Metro Brookdale LLC R.L. Brookdale Motors, Inc. RENTAL INITIAL ('TYPE II - two-year license) 5726 Camden Ave N. 4003 Helton Drive, Florence, AL 3245 County Road 10 2690 109th Lane NW, Coon Rapids 627 East River Rd, Anoka 8800 Royal Ct, NW, Ramsey 750 Pennsylvania Ave 5, Golden Valley 19066 Jasper NW, Anoka 24752 705th Ave, Dassel 220 W 81st Street, Bloomington 430168"' Ave N 6701 Brooklyn Boulevard 6801 Brooklyn Boulevard 6700 Brooklyn Boulevard 7235 Brooklyn Boulevard 6800 Brooklyn Boulevard Victor Strozewski 05/09/16 -3- RENEWAL (T)'PE III— one-year license) 7206 12 West River Rd. 6701 Bryant Avenue N. 6015 Dupont Avenue N. 7143 France Avenue N. 6769 Humboldt Avenue N. 7141 Newton Avenue N. Jason Ingbretson (No ARM meetings attended) Invitation Homes Main Street Renewal, LLC Yin LinlKhai Hong Lim Properties Li-Chwen Su (Missing 1 ARM meeting) Invitation Homes RENEWAL (T)'PE II— two-year license) 120765 1h Avenue N. Tech Ung 5742 Fremont Avenue N. Bruce Alan Goldberg 6331 Indiana Avenue N. Invitation Homes 4207 Lakeside Avenue 9226 The Beach Condominium Association RENEWAL (T)PE I— three-year license d) 5407 Brooklyn Blvd Duane Orn 4724 Lakeview Avenue Rebecca Hernandez 6c.RESOLUTION NO. 2016-70 ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2017-01, 02, 03, 04 AND 05, EVERGREEN PARK AREA STREET, UTILITY AND TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS 6d.RESOLUTION NO. 2016-71 ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2018-05, BROOKLYN BOULEVARD RECONSTRUCTION AND STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS, 49TH AVENUE TO BASS LAKE ROAD Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. RESOLUTION 2016-72 DECLARING MAY 15 THROUGH MAY 21, 2016 AS POLICE WEEK AND MAY 15, 2016 AS PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY City Manager Curt Boganey introduced a Resolution Declaring May 15 through May 21, 2016 as Police Week and May 15, 2016 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Mr. Boganey stated there will be events around the City through the week as well as officers standing guard as part of the 24-hour recognition ceremony. Mayor Willson stated every time a Resolution is brought forth regarding emergency workers he is reminded of a biblical phrase, which references the amazing selfless work they do. He thanked the police officers for their service. 05/09/16 -4- Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to adopt RESOLUTION 2016-72 Declaring May 15-21, 2016, as Police Week and May 15, 2016, as Peace Officers Memorial Day. Motion passed unanimously. 8.PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 9.PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS lOa. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO SERVE ON FINANCIAL COMMISSION Mayor Willson presented his recommendation for the appointment of Jeffrey Dobbs, 5311 Camden Avenue N., to serve on the Financial Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2018. Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to ratify the appointment of Jeffrey Dobbs to the Financial Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2018. Motion passed unanimously. lOb. CHARTER COMMISSION SUBMISSION OF RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed ordinance amending the Brooklyn Center City Charter Commission's Rules of Procedures; Amending Sections 2.07, 3.01, 4.01, 4.02, 4.06, 4.07, 5.04, 5.05, 5.06, and 5.10, changing the terminology "regular municipal election" to "municipal general election" to be consistent with State Statute terminology relating to elections. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to receive the Charter Commission recommendations. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to direct staff to draft a Charter ordinance amending the Brooklyn Center City Charter; Amending Sections 2.07, 3.01, 4.01, 4.02, 4.06, 4.07, 5.04, 5.05, 5.06, and 5. 10, changing the terminology" 05/09/16 -5- regular municipal election" to "municipal general election" to be consistent with State Statute terminology relating to elections. Motion passed unanimously. 11.COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Myszkowski reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: May 2, 2016: Board of Appeal and Equalization Reconvene Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • April 27, 2016: Odyssey Academy Board Meeting • April 30, 2016: American Indian Presentation, Osseo Jr. High School • May 2, 2016: Board of Appeal and Equalization Reconvene Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • May 2, 2016: Board of Appeal and Equalization Reconvene • May 4, 2016: MN Healthy Kids Coalition Appreciation Event at Brooklyn Center High School • May 5, 2016: Robbinsdale School District VIP(Volunteers In Partnership) • May 6, 2016: Brooklyn Center High School 91h Grade Civic Class Speaking Engagement • May 7, 2016: Norwegians Conference at Earle Brown Heritage Center 12.ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:12 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 05/09/16 -6- 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 Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on May 9, 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 May 23, 2016, Regular Session. ___________ 1 (1t City Clerk Mayor 05/09/16 -7-