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Home My WebLink About2016 05-23 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 23, 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 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, Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti, Director of Community Activities, Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards Jesse Anderson, Acting Fire Chief Gary Hendrickson, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Michaela Kujawa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. No one wished to address the City Council. Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:47 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2.INVOCATION Councilmember Graves offered 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. 4.ROLL CALL 05/23/16 -1- Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Interim Assistant to City Manager Reggie Edwards, 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, Acting Fire Chief Gary Hendrickson, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Michaela Kujawa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 5.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6.APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.May 2, 2016 - Continued Board of Appeal & Equalization 2.May 9, 2016 - Study Session 3. May 9, 2016 - Regular Session 6b. LICENSES MECHANICAL Air Corps, LLC 2230 Terminal Road, Roseville All Systems Mechanical LLC 2282 Terminal Road, Roseville Amco Inc. 2422 Millennium Drive, Elgin CDM Heating & A/ C Good News Heating & Air DBA Kingsway Plumbing Holl-Tec Installations, LLC McDonnell Plumbing & Htg LLC Nordic Services, Inc. Steinkraus Plumbing Inc. Stem Heating/Cooling Inc. RENTAL RENEWAL (TYPE Ill— one-year licensed 1100 69th Avenue N. 3213 62nd Avenue N. 5043 Brooklyn Boulevard 6040 340th Street, Stacy 451 Babcock Circle, Delano 772 13th Avenue, Foley 19412 Queen Circle, Elk River 11965 Larc Industrial Boulevard #600, Burnsville 112 E 5th Street, Ste.101, Chaska 34181 180th Avenue, Red Wing Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Master (Missing cpted follow-up and 1 ARM meeting) David Cheng (Missing cpted follow-up) Invitation Homes 05/23/16 -2- 6601 Camden Drive 5025 Drew Avenue N. (Passed with Weather Deferral) 5111 Drew Avenue N. 7131 Halifax Avenue N. (Passed with Weather Deferral) 6012 Kyle Avenue N. RENEWAL (TYPE II— two-year license) 5000 France Avenue N. 3349 49th Avenue N. 6013 Colfax Avenue N. 5 82 Ewing Avenue N. 5131 Howe Lane 5730 James Avenue N. 5443 Logan Avenue N. 3019 Mumford Road 7243 Riverdale Road Leroy Massaquoi (Missing 1 ARM meeting) Ryan Partners, LLC Kin Chew Open Hands, Inc. James Hager Dean M. Gannon & Michael Nightingale Isaac Obi Nathan Nemmers Invitation Homes Rafik Moore/RTO Investments LLC Dan Paul Wagner Kin Chew Morris Matthews Invitation Homes RENEWAL (TYPE I - three-year license) 5425 70th Circle Ali Sajjad 6615 Camden Drive Calvin Johnson 4900 Zenith Avenue N. Invitation Homes SIGNHANGER Designer Sign Systems 9975 Flanders Court, Blame Install This Awning & Sign 4835 Lyndale Avenue N., Mpls JC Signs and Graphics 6163 125th Avenue, Clear Lake 6c.ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2.07, 3.01, 4.01, 4.02, 4.06, 4.07, 5.04, 5.05, 5.06 AND 5.10 OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CHARTER —APPROVE FIRST READING AND SET SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 27, 2016 6d.APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY ST. ALPHONSUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7025 HALIFAX AVENUE NORTH, FOR A SOCIAL EVENT TO BE HELD JULY 15 THROUGH 17, 2016. 6e. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING THE BUILDING CODE —APPROVE FIRST READING AND SET SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 27, 2016. 05/23/16 -3- 61. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-74 ORDERING THE CORRECTION OF HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS AND FURTHER FOR THE ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES, SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARDS WITH RESPECT TO THE REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 6037 COLFAX AVENUE NORTH, BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 2, BLOCK 1, DAHINDEN'S SECOND ADDITION, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA AND ITS OWNERS, SHAWN AND SHANNON GILLESPIE Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a.RESOLUTION NO. 2016-75 EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF JOHN HARLOW FOR OVER 41 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the Resolution. He stated he has had the privilege of working with Mr. John Harlow for a long time and stated he is among one of the most accomplished, hard-working, responsible people he has ever known. He stated Mr. Harlow possesses all the characteristics of a leader any organization would be lucky to have. He noted it is with great privilege and great loss, that he recommends the City Council adopts this Resolution. Mayor Willson invited Mr. Harlow forward to say a few words. Mr. Harlow expressed his gratitude to the City Council, staff and citizens of Brooklyn Center for the opportunities he was provided and stated he has extremely enjoyed his tenure with the City. Councilmembers presented Mr. Harlow with a plaque, took some photographs with him and thanked him for his service to the City. Mayor Willson read in full a Resolution expressing recognition and Appreciation of John Harlow for over 41 years of dedicated service to the City of Brooklyn Center. Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2016-75 Expressing Recognition and Appreciation of John Harlow for over 41 Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Brooklyn Center. Motion passed unanimously. 7b.RESOLUTION NO. 2016-76 EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE DONATION OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 630 IN SUPPORT OF PURCHASING A THERMAL IMAGER AND PAGERS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT 05/23/16 -4- Mayor Willson invited Acting Fire Chief Gary Hendrickson to come forward to say a few words regarding this Resolution. Chief Hendrickson stated the department was extremely grateful for the donations provided by the Brooklyn Center Sons of the American Legion. He stated they were in need of the items and appreciate the American Legion's generosity. Mayor Willson read in full a Resolution expressing appreciation for the donation of the Brooklyn Center Sons of the American Legion Post 630 in support of purchasing a thermal imager and pagers for the Fire Department. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2016-76 Expressing Appreciation for the Donation of the Brooklyn Center Sons of the American Legion Post 630 in support of purchasing a thermal imager and pagers for the Fire Department. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8a. ORDINANCE NO. 2016-05 AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed ordinance amendment relating to Fire Prevention in the City. This ordinance is recommended by Fire Chief Lee Gatlin. It was noted this item was first read on April 25, 2016; published in the official newspaper on May 5, 2016; and is offered this evening for Public Hearing and adoption. Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the City Council. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 2016-05 Amending Chapter 5 of the City Code of Ordinances Relating to Fire Prevention. Motion passed unanimously. 05/23/16 -5- 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS 9a. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-77 REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2016-005, SUBMITTED BY PARENTS IN COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. (PICA) REQUESTING CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN THE C-i SERVICE/OFFICE DISTRICT TO OPERATE A LICENSED DAYCARE FACILITY WITH EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION (AUBREY DELLA EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTER), LOCATED AT 6415 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD Planning and Zoning Specialist Tim Benetti provided an overview of Planning Commission Application No. 2016-005 and advised that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the application at its May 23, 2016, meeting. Mr. Benetti provided a presentation that referenced the location of the facility, included a site map, parking lot information, an image of the playground, as well as, an image of the banner currently being used as the center's business sign and the fencing surrounding the facility that requires repair. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if there was a timeframe for the fence to be repaired. Mr. Rico Alexander, Director of the Aubrey Della Center, was invited forward by Mr. Benetti to respond to the Councilmembers questions. Mr. Alexander stated they are in the process of replacing the banner being used as the center's business sign with a permanent sign and are planning to have the fence repaired prior to opening the center. Councilmember Graves stated she is a big fan of the Head Start programs, noting both her children went through their programs. She stated it's great for the kids and parents within the community. She asked if this facility had been considered when the City mapped the area restrictions for Level III Predatory Offenders. Mr. Benetti replied affirmatively, noting it is in very close proximity to a school and was included in the restricted areas previously. Councilmember Myszkowski stated she is very excited about the opening of this center. She asked Mr. Alexander how many children the center will serve. Mr. Alexander stated they will have in total approximately 184 children, including those who only attend part-time. Councilmember Myszkowski asked if the building will have the capacity to provide services for all children in need in Brooklyn Center. Mr. Alexander stated that they certainly hope for that but it depends on several variables. He noted that if they need more space to accommodate the children in the community, they would seek out more space in the future. Councilmember Myszkowski stated she serves on the board for the Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP) which is located down the road from the new center. She noted if he wanted to get involved with a local organization as well, they can always use the help. Mr. Alexander replied stating he will certainly do that and appreciates the offer. 05/23/16 -6- Councilmember Ryan stated he is happy this center is in the City and his only concern would be the safety of the children being picked up and dropped off with the busy street located in front of the center. Mr. Alexander stated they provide transportation to all children who come to the center. They have 21-passenger buses with 5-point harnesses and they are extremely safe. He stated there is door-to-door service with a staff member accompanying each child to and from the bus. He noted the only exception would be if parents decide to drive their child to the center themselves. Mayor Willson stated the center is very welcomed into the community. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2016-77 Regarding the Disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2016-005, Submitted by Parents in Community Action, Inc. (PICA) Requesting Consideration of a Special Use Permit in the C-i Service/Office District to Operate a Licensed Daycare Facility with Early Childhood Programs and Education (Aubrey Della Early Childhood Family Development Center), located at 6415 Brooklyn Boulevard. Motion passed unanimously. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS lOa. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSES Mayor Willson explained the streamlined process that is 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 iOal through 10a5. lOal. 3313 63RD AVENUE NORTH 10a2. 6106 ALDRICH AVENUE NORTH 100. 6642 DUPONT AVENUE NORTH 10a4. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-78 APPROVING A TYPE IV RENTAL LICENSE FOR 6418 MAJOR AVENUE NORTH 10a5. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-79 APPROVING A TYPE IV RENTAL LICENSE FOR 7033 UNITY AVENUE NORTH Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for the following: 3313 63rd Avenue North; 6106 Aldrich, Avenue North; 6642 Dupont Avenue North; and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2016-78 Approving a Type IV Rental License for 6418 Major Avenue North, and RESOLUTION NO. 2016-79 Approving a Type IV Rental License for 7033 Unity Avenue North with the requirement that the mitigation plans and all applicable ordinances must be strictly adhered to before renewal licenses would be considered. 05/23/16 -7- Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • May 17, 2016: Neighborhood Meeting at Evergreen Park • May 26, 2016: Lions Club Meeting at Scoreboard Pizza Councilmember Myszkowski reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • May 5, 2016: Earle Brown Days Committee Meeting • May 17, 2016: Neighborhood Meeting at Evergreen Park • May 18, 2016: CEAP Board Meeting • May 21, 2016: Lions Club Crime Prevention Book Sale at Brooklyn Center High School Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • May 26, 2016: Brooklyn Center Luncheon Councilmember Graves reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • May 9, 2016: Racial Justice Speaking Event St. Paul • May 12 - 15, 2016: Young Officials Conference and Training, Chicago • May 16, 2016: Youth Council Meeting • May 17, 2016: Neighborhood Meeting at Evergreen Park • May 18, 2016: Taught last yoga class to youth group Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • May 12, 2016: Metropolitan Council Blueline Corridor Committee Meeting • May 13, 2016: Senator Amy Kiobuchar Speaking Engagement at Hazelden • May 14, 2016: Meeting with Realtors for Property in Brooklyn Center Idea • May 17, 2016: Neighborhood Meeting at Evergreen Park MI1H1Ik'AI Biel] Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:48 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 05/23/16 -8- 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 23, 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 June 13, 2016, Regular Session. 7 2 ],,,, ^-' e ^^, ^^, ^^ ^ City Clerk Mayor 05/23/16 -9-