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Home My WebLink About2016 12-12 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 DECEMBER 12, 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 were present. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Interim Assistant to the City Manager Reggie Edwards, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe, Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards Jesse Anderson, 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. No one wished to address the City Council. Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:47 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2.INVOCATION Councilmember Myszkowski said a few words regarding her last City Council meeting as 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 12/12/16 4- Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan were present. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Interim Assistant to the City Manager Reggie Edwards, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe, Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards Jesse Anderson, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Michaela Kuj awa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 5.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6.APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda as presented and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.November 28, 2016— Study Session 2.November 28, 2016 - Regular Session 3. November 28, 2016 - Work Session 6b. LICENSES GASOLINE SERVICE STATION Holiday Stationstores, Inc. 420 66th Avenue North Royalty & Sons, Inc. Brooklyn BP 6044 Brooklyn Boulevard LIOUOR - CLASS A ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY Apple Minnesota LLC dba Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Grill 1400 Shingle Creek Crossing Brooklyn Hotel Partners LLC dba Embassy Suites 6300 Earle Brown Drive 2200 Beverage Management, LLC dba Double Tree by Hilton Minneapolis N 2200 Freeway Boulevard LIQUOR - CLASS B ON-SALE INTOXICATING, SUNDAY, AND 2 A.M. Jammin Wings LLC dba Jammin Wings 2590 Freeway Boulevard LIQUOR - CLASS F ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY Flik International Corp. dba Earle Brown Heritage Center 6155 Earle Brown Drive 12/12/16 -2- LIQUOR - ON-SALE CLUB INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY Duoos Bros. American Legion Post 630 6110 Brooklyn Boulevard LIQUOR - ON-SALE WINE INTOXICATING AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR Brooklyn Center Restaurant Inc. dba 50's Grill 5524 Brooklyn Boulevard LIOUOR - ON-SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR Centerbrook Golf Course, Centennial Park, and Evergreen Park 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Chipotle Mexican Grill 5711 Xerxes Avenue North UEC Hospitality LLC dba Wingstop #1005 1180 Shingle Creek Crossing/G 1 LIQUOR - OFF-SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR Awad Company dba Winner 6501 Humboldt Avenue North Diamond Lake 1994 LLC dba Cub Foods-Brookdale 3245 County Road 10 Kabalan Co dba Pump N Munch Leng Ku dba Sun Foods Northern Tier Retail LLC dba SuperAmerica #3192 Northern Tier Retail LLC dba SuperAmerica #4160 Northern Tier Retail LLC dba SuperAmerica #4058 MECHANICAL 1505 69th Avenue N 6350 Brooklyn Boulevard 6950 Brooklyn Boulevard 6545 West Rive Road 1901 S7th Avenue N Ace Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.6,075 Highway 95 NW, Princeton Carter Custom Construction & Fireplaces, Inc.3276 Fanum RD #400, Vadnais Hgts Northland Mechanical Contractors, Inc.9001 Science Center Dr., New Hope Transwave heating and cooling LLC 21205 Minnetonka Blvd, Shorewood SIGNHANGER Albrecht Sign Company TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT Burr St. Market Inc. Quick Shop Holiday Stationstores, Inc. Holiday Stationstores, Inc. Royalty & Sons, Inc. Brooklyn BP RENTAL INITIAL (TYPE III - one-year license) 7775 Main Street NE, Fridley 5808 Xerxes Avenue N 420 66th Avenue N 6890 Shingle Creek Parkway 6044 Brooklyn Boulevard 12/12/16 -3- 5304 Vincent Ave N 5924 Washburn Ave N INITIAL (TYPE II— two-year license) 2912 69thLnN 6013 Brooklyn Blvd 6138 Colfax Ave N RENEWAL (T)'PE III— one-year license) 3224 67th Ave N 6712 Beard Ave N 6610 Colfax Ave N 7212 Lee Ave N 7006 Morgan Ave N RENEWAL (TYPE II— two-year license) 4824 71st Ave N 5706 Camden Ave N (Passed WI Weather Deferral) 6713 Colfax Ave N 5024 Lilac Dr N 5548 Logan Ave N RENEWAL (TYPE I— three-year license) 5332-36 Russell Ave N 2924 67th Ln N 6018 Camden AveN (Passed w/Weather Deferral) 4746 Lakeview Ave 5901 Pearson Dr 7012 Unity Ave N 7021 Unity Ave N Pao Yang Ryan McLuen Lydia Kim Rosa Chiqui Irma Kovalsky Haymant Dasrath Morris Matthews (Missing 2 ARM meetings) RHA 3,LLC Qiang Fang (Missing 1 ARM meeting) Hesham Abdel Hakim Erick Dinh Gary Charles Parker Donald Speese/Neighborhood Youth Community Development Carlos Bailbrera RHA 3, LLC Douglas Ryan Ivan Tkach Crystal Brummer Brian Meltzer Main Street Renewal LLC Shuxing (Mark) Sun & Manying Sun Geri Lynn Williams 6c.APPROVAL OF 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE 6d.RESOLUTION NO. 2016-203 SETTING SALARIES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-204 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH QUALIFIYING CONSULTING ENGINEERING FIRMS FOR 2017,2018,2019 Motion passed unanimously. 12/12/16 -4- 7.PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS Mayor Willson stated it has been a pleasure to serve and travel with Councilmember Myszkowski, noting she has done great things. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated it has been great and Councilmember Myszkowski has been a great learning tool. Councilmember Ryan stated he echoes all others comments, he has greatly enjoyed working with Councilmember Myszkowski, and thanked for her great service. Councilmember Graves stated she wanted to thank Councilmember Myszkowski for being a great friend and for being there for her. Mr. Boganey stated Councilmember Myszkowski will be missed a lot. 8.PUBLIC HEARINGS 8a.ORDINANCE NO. 2016-13 AMENDING CHAPTER 4— PUBLIC UTLITY AND SERVICE DISTRICTS Finance Director Nate Reinhart introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the Council at this time. Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 2016-13 Amending Chapter 4 - Public Utility and Service Districts. Motion passed unanimously. 8b.CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY RATES FOR 2017 Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Alisha Franczak, 6913 Morgan Avenue North, addressed the City Council. She stated she would like to propose they do not raise the water utility rates until the City gets to the bottom of what the issue is with the water. She stated the feedback on social media is that most people don't like 12/12/16 -5- the water and are now buying bottled water. She stated she would like the fact that some residents are buying bottled water as a result of the current water taste and not raise the water utility costs. Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 1.RESOLUTION NO. 2016-205 ADOPTING 2017 WATER UTILITY RATES, FEES AND CHARGES Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2016-205 Adopting 2017 Water Utility Rates, Fees and Charges. Motion passed unanimously. 2.RESOLUTION NO. 2016-206 ADOPTING 2017 SEWER UTILITY RATES, FEES AND CHARGES Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2016-206 Adopting 2017 Sewer Utility Rates, Fees and Charges. Motion passed unanimously. 3.RESOLUTION NO. 2016-207 ADOPTING 2017 STORM SEWER UTILITY RATES, FEES AND CHARGES Councilmember Myszkowski moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2016-207 Adopting 2017 Storm Sewer Utility Rates, Fees and Charges. Motion passed unanimously. 4.RESOLUTION NO. 2016-208 ADOPTING 2017 STREET LIGHT RATES AND CHARGES Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2016-208 Adopting 2017 Street Light Rates and Charges. Motion passed unanimously. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-209 ESTABLISHING 2017 RECYCLING RATE AND CHARGES 12/12/16 -6- Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2016-209 Establishing 2017 Recycling Rate and Charges. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Willson stated he had asked for data on the tiers and appreciated staff adding that into their presentation. He noted the difference between tiers in the winter and summer was interesting and drastically different. 9.PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS None at this time. 10.COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS lOa. MAYORAL REAPPOINTMENTS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMISSIONS Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Myszkowski seconded to ratify the following Mayoral Reappointments to City Advisory Commissions: Housing Commission - term to expire 12/31/2019 Kathie Amdahl David Johnson Park and Recreation Commission - term to expire 12/31/2019 Travis Bonovsky Gail Ebert Jerome Witalka Planning Commission - term to expire 12/31/2018 Randall Christensen John McMillan Stephen Schonning Susan Tade NW Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission - term to expire 12/31/2018 Anna Burke Motion passed unanimously. lOb. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-210 CONDEMNING VIOLENCE AND HATE SPEECH, EXPRESSING SOLIDARITY WITH MUSLIMS AND ALL THOSE TARGETED FOR THEIR ETHNICITY, RACE, OR RELIGION Councilmember Graves introduced this item, and provided some background on it. She stated with all the violence occurring, especially against some racial groups, she felt it was time to 12/12/16 -7- introduce a Resolution that shows the City does not condone hate crimes against any persons regardless of race or ethnicity. She stated she is very happy the City Council has agreed to pass this Resolution. Councilmember Myszkowski stated she showed the proposed Resolution to a student who is of Muslim background who read it and stated it was "Dope". She noted there is no higher statement from a teenager. Mayor Willson stated he agrees with Councilmember Graves, fully supports this Resolution, and noted the City will not stand for any hate crimes. Councilmembers Ryan and Lawrence- Anderson echoed Mayor Willson's sentiments. Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2016-210 Condemning Violence and Hate Speech, Expressing Solidarity with Muslims and all those Targeted for their Ethnicity, Race, or Religion. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • December 4, 2016: Attended Holly Sunday Celebration • December 5, 2016: Attended Truth in Taxation/Budget Hearing Meeting • December 13, 2016: Attending Rebranding meeting Councilmember Myszkowski reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • December 5, 2016: Attended Truth in Taxation/Budget Hearing Meeting • December 13, 2016: Attending Rebranding meeting Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • December 1, 2016: Attended Minneapolis Tourism Open House • December 5, 2016: Attended Truth in Taxation/Budget Hearing Meeting • December 6, 2016: Attended Watch Captain Appreciation Dinner • December 13, 2016: Attending Rebranding meeting Councilmember Graves reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • December 13, 2016: Attending Family Night at Brooklyn Center High School • December 14, 2016: Attending Dance and Family Night Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • December 1, 2016: Attended League of MN Cities meeting 12/12/16 -8- • December 1, 2016: Attended Focus and Strategic Planning meeting • December 2, 2016: Attended Meeting with constituent, Mr. Eitel and Mr. Boganey • December 4, 2016: Attended Holly Sunday Tree Lighting • December 5, 2016: Attended Truth in Taxation/Budget Hearing meeting • December 13, 2016: Attending Rebranding meeting • December 14, 2016: Cable 12 Mayors Minutes 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Graves seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:43 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 12/12/16 -9- 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 December 12, 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 January 9. 2017, Regular Session. £ City Clerk Mayor 12/12/16 -10-