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Home My WebLink About2017 02-13 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 FEBRUARY 13, 2017 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 Marquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence- Anderson, and Dan Ryan were present. 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, Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards Jesse Anderson, 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. Tammy Sathre, 6038 Lilac Drive, addressed the City Council and stated she would like to talk about the apartments being built. She stated crime is a real issue in the City and she doesn't believe millennials will be coming to Brooklyn Center to live and pay top dollar for the apartments. She stated the parking lots are not safe and she is concerned about the apartments ending up being vacant when there isn't anyone who is willing to rent them and pay as much as they are asking. She stated the City needs parks, owner occupied single family homes and to fix the youth before they can make the changes needed to make it a place people want to live. Barb Jensen, Brooklyn Center, addressed the City Council and stated she wanted to thank the Police Department from the Chief to the Receptionist. She stated they faced a very difficult situation in the community over the weekend and the way they handle all the horrible things that happen is amazing. She stated they present themselves and the City in the public so well and just would like to thank them for all they do. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 7:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2.INVOCATION 02/13/17 -1- Mayor Willson requested a moment of silence and personal reflection 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 Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence- Anderson, 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, Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards Jesse Anderson, 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 Ryan 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.January 23, 2017 - Study Session/Work Session 2.January 23, 2017 - Regular Session 6b. LICENSES MECHANICAL Air Express INC. American Air Supply Chesney Mechanical Northwest Heating & Cooling Ronnie Steinkraus Plumbing & Heating LLC RENTAL INITIAL (TYPE III - one-year license) 2932 69th Lane North INITIAL (TYPE II - two-year license) 6436 Fremont Avenue North 5415B Girard Avenue North 1010 1181h Avenue NE, Blame 11257 207 1h Avenue NW, Elk River 4118 Shoreline Drive, Robbinsdale 434 Taylor Street, Anoka 10027 Co. Rd. #13 Sebeka Mayerling Rios Excel Properties LLC Vinson Carlson 02/13/17 -2- 7225 Morgan Avenue North 6824 Regent Avenue North RENEWAL (TYPE III - one-year license) 5001 Ewing Avenue North 2407 Ericon Drive RENEWAL (TYPE II— two-year license) 3807 61St Avenue North 5942 Aldrich Avenue North 5316 Colfax Avenue North 5439 Colfax Avenue North 5943 Colfax Avenue North 5313 Northport Drive 6230 Quail Avenue North RENEWAL (T)'PE I— three-year license) 300064 1h Avenue North 6200 Brooklyn Boulevard 5712 Bryant Avenue North 1531 Humboldt Place North 3007 O'Henry Road 5223 Xerxes Avenue North 5907 York Avenue North Shasta Frandrup Cari Gilseth Bartholomew Dabrowski Plia Thao Invitation Homes BRP II Main Street Renewal LLC Roger Kadlec Juliana Koe Invitation Homes Kurt Templin Infinite Property LLC Tuan Pham RI-IA 3, LLC ShoeMiller Properties LLC Invitation Homes TMC Management Corporation Infinite Property LLC 6c.AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS AND THE PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES Approve first reading and set second reading and Public Hearing for March 13, 2017. 6d.APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CHURCH OF ST. ALPHONSUS, 7025 HALFAX AVENUE NORTH, FOR A SOCIAL EVENT TO BE HELD APRIL 29, 2017 6e.RESOLUTION NO. 2017-23 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, IMPROVEMENT NO. 2014-05, CONTRACT 2014-B, WATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT 6f.RESOLUTION NO. 2017-24 CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DISEASED TREE REMOVAL COSTS AND DELINQUENT WEED REMOVAL COSTS 6g. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN BROOKLYN POLICE DEPARTMENT AND NATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY ADDRESSING CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT 02/13/17 -3- Motion passed unanimously. 7.PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS None. 8.PUBLIC HEARINGS 8a. PROPOSED USE OF 2017 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS Mr. Boganey introduced the review of potential recipients for Community Development Block Grant funding. He added a Public Hearing is required before the CDBG program can be adopted. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Jon Burkhow, Director of Household and Outside Maintenance for Elderly (HOME), 10201 Wayzata Boulevard, Minnetonka, addressed the City Council. He stated he would like to thank the Brooklyn Center Fire Department for helping with the smoke detectors and with fire safety, as well as the volunteers who helped in some of the senior homes. He read thank you letters from residents who have used the program. He expressed his gratitude to the City for their long history and support of 22 years. He stated the goal is to help seniors stay in their homes longer where they want to be. Wayne Thyren, Brooklyn Center Timber Bay, 6500 Humboldt Avenue North, addressed the City Council. He stated he wants to thank the City and the community for the help they have given. He stated they have been able to help so many people as a result of their kindness. Rachel Hickok, Director of CEAP, 7501 Brooklyn Boulevard, addressed the City Council. She stated she is very thankful for the help from the City. She stated they are able to help support the seniors in the community, the people who helped build the community. She stated the City is vital to their success and the contributions help so many people and allow them to stay in their homes longer. She stated the volunteers as well are vital to the organization and they are very thankful for them. Julia O'Brien, Development Director of Brooklyn Avenues, 1708 Oak Park Avenue North, Minneapolis, addressed the City Council. She stated they have a program for homeless youth that provides a safe house for youth experiencing homelessness. She stated they provide a range of holistic support in addition to housing for teens. She stated they couldn't do all they do without the help of the City and community. She noted they have supported 190 youth, 74 of which have lived there for 4-5months and participated in their programs since opening in 2015. 02/13/17 -4- Grace Hoffman, Advocate for Home Line, 3455 Bloomington Avenue, Minneapolis, addressed the City Council. She shared a story regarding help she provided to a Spanish speaking family who had no heat in December, and the landlord had ignored their requests for help. She stated once the family had spoken with Home Line they were able to tell the landlord they know their rights and the landlord helped them right away. She noted there were a family of 5 people with a newborn baby and couldn't go without heat long. She stated they helped 164 rental households in 2015. She noted the level of service has been steady, especially with immigrants. Yamoee Xiong, Health and Human Services Manager, Capi USA, 3702 East Lake Street, addressed the City Council. She stated Capi is a food shelf geared towards services for Asians. She stated they served 95 family households last year within Brooklyn Center. She thanked the City for their help. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she has a hard time deciding how to allocate the funds. She noted however, she feels the youth and seniors are her main focus. Mayor Willson stated option 2 would be his preferred choice for allocation, however; he is concerned administrative fees would eat into that funding. Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards Jesse Anderson stated the entire amount allocated is what the organizations will receive. Councilmember Ryan stated he believes option 1 is best because it's aligned with the City priorities. Councilmember Graves stated she likes option 2 best but is excited about either choice. She stated she would prefer to fund organizations that haven't received the funding several years in a row. Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to direct staff to use the second option, Allocating $6,835 to H.O.M.E. Program (Senior Community Services), $6,835 Meals on Wheels .(CEAP), Tenant Advocacy Program (HOME Line) to receive $6,835, Brooklyn Avenues (Avenues for Homeless Youth) to receive $6,835, Student after School Counseling and Activities (Brooklyn Center Timber Bay/Youth Investment Foundation) to receive $7,500, Food and Nutrition Services CAPT-USA to receive $3500, City of Brooklyn Center Neighborhood Stabilization/Code Enforcement $150,000 and Home Rehabilitation Program to receive $255,616 regarding allocations of the CDBG Funds. Councilmembers Ryan and Lawrence-Anderson voted against the same. Motion passed. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS 02/13/17 -5- Mr. Boganey stated he wanted to thank Mr. Tim Benetti for his dedicated service to the City, as he will be moving on. Mayor Willson stated he echoes his sentiments and stated Mr. Benetti has done a great job and will be missed greatly. Mr. Benetti stated this has been one of the best City Councils to work with and he will miss it. 9a. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-001 SUBMITTEED BY HOM FURNITURE, INC. AND GATLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO THE 2011 SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING PLANNNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND SITE AND BUILDINGN PLAN APPROVAL OF A NEW HOME FURNITURE STORE, LOCATED AT 2501 COUNTY ROAD 10 Mr. Benetti provided a presentation on the proposal and background of this item. He answered questions of the City Council regarding the request submitted by HOM Furniture Inc. and Gatlin Development Company requesting approval of a Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 8 to the 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development and Site and Building Plan approval of a New HOM Furniture Store, located at 2501 County Road 10. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked for clarification on the signage and asked if there will be a sign on Highway 100. Mr. Benetti stated yes, there will be a big sign on Highway 100. Mayor Willson asked if a dynamic sign is the same as an electronic sign. Mr. Benetti stated yes, they are electronic signs. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she wants to thank Mr. Benetti for pursuing this opportunity and for getting something in that location. 9a1. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-25 REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-001 SUBMITTED BY HOM FURNITURE INC. AND GATLIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO THE 2011 SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND SITE AND BUILDING PLAN FOR HOM FURNITURE STORE (LOCATED AT 2501 COUNTY ROAD 10) Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2017-25 Regarding the Disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2017-001 Submitted by HOM Furniture Inc. and Gatlin Development Company for Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 8 to the 2011 Shingle Creek Crossing Planned Unit Development and Site and Building Plan for HOM Furniture Store (Located at 2501 County Road 10). Motion passed unanimously. 9b. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-002 SUBMITTED BY BIG PICTURE TWIN CITIES AND CROSS OF GLORY LUTHERAN CHURCH REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A NEW PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL OFFERING A REGULAR COURSE OF STUDY 02/13/17 -6- ACCREDITED BY THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5929 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD Mr. Benetti provided a presentation on the proposal and background of this item. He stated applicant and Director of the school Rachel is present to answer any questions the City Council may have regarding the request by Big Picture Twin Cities and Cross of Glory Lutheran Church requesting approval of a special use permit for new public charter school offering a regular course of study accredited by the Minnesota Department of Education for the property located at 5929 Brooklyn Boulevard. Rachel Ose Ngendakuriyo, Director of Big Picture Twin Cities, addressed the City Council. She stated the church is a perfect fit for their school and they are excited to be there. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if the charter school will be generating any tax income because it is located in a church. Ms. Ngendakuriyo replied no, she stated the church and the school are tax exempt. Councilmember Ryan asked if the kids they will serve will be mainly in Brooklyn Center. Ms. Ngendakuriyo stated she is not certain at this time, as the enrollment process it just starting. However, she stated she anticipates that they are going to start within the City and expand to neighboring cities as space allows. Councilmember Graves asked if there will be diverse teachers to accommodate the children of Brooklyn Center. Ms. Ngendakuriyo stated yes, they have staff of different ethnicities and stated they understand it is important so incorporate staff of all backgrounds to relate to all the children. Councilmember Butler asked if there is anything in the model in that allows collaborations between the students and mentors. Ms. Ngendakuriyo replied yes, in the middle school setting they will bring in mentors to help the children in any way possible. She noted in the High School settings they would have the students go to the mentors. with offsite mentors. Rachel stated in their middle school settings they will bring in mentors to help the children. She stated in their high schools they would bring them offsite for internships. 9b1. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-26 REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2017-002 SUBMITTED BY BIG PICTURE TWIN CITIES TO OPERATE A NEW CHARTER SCHOOL USE IN THE R-1 ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 5929 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2017-26 Regarding the Disposition of Planning Commission Application No. 2017-002 Submitted by Big Picture Twin Cities to Operate a New Charter School Use in the R-1 One Family Residence District, Located at 5929 Brooklyn Boulevard. Motion passed unanimously. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS lOa. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL 02/13/17 -7- LICENSES Mayor Willson explained the streamlined process that will now be 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 10a15. lOal. 2806 65TH AVENUE NORTH 10a2. 3306 65TH AVENUE NORTH 100. 6718 COLFAX AVENUE NORTH 10a4. 5616 DUPONT AVENUE NORTH 10a5. 1507 HUMBOLDT PLACE 10a6. 5350 IRVING AVENUE NORTH 10a7. 5642 LOGAN AVENUE NORTH 10a8. 5712 LOGAN AVENUE NORTH 100. 6012 YORK AVENUE NORTH lOalO. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-27 APPROVING A TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 3401-13 47TH AVENUE NORTH, RYAN LAKE APARTMENTS lOall. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-28 APPROVING A TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 1425 55TH AVENUE NORTH 10a12. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-29 APPROVING A TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 2113 55TH AVENUE NORTH 10a13. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-30 APPROVING A TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 2833 67TH LANE NORTH 10a14. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-31 APPROVING A TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 2913 NASH ROAD 10a15. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-32 APPROVING A TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 5301-05 RUSSELL AVENUE NORTH, SOMMERSET PLACE APARTMENTS Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for the following: 2806 65th Avenue North; 3306 65th Avenue North; 6718 Colfax Avenue North; 5616 Dupont Avenue North; 1507 Humboldt Place; 5350 Irving Avenue North; 5642 Logan Avenue North; 5712 Logan Avenue North; 6012 York Avenue North; and, adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2017-27 Approving a Type IV Rental License for 3401-13 47th Avenue North, Ryan Lake Apartments; RESOLUTION NO. 2017-28 Approving a Type IV Rental License for 1425 55th Avenue North; RESOLUTION NO. 2017-29 Approving a Type IV Rental License for 2113 55th Avenue North; RESOLUTION NO. 2017-30 Approving a Type IV Rental License for 2833 67th Ln North; RESOLUTION NO. 2017-31 Approving a Type IV Rental License for 2913 Nash Road; and RESOLUTION NO. 2017-32 Approving a Type IV Rental License for 5301-05 Russell Avenue North, Sommerset Place Apartments, with the requirement that the mitigation plans and all applicable ordinances must be strictly adhered to before renewal licenses would be considered. 02/13/17 -8- Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: January 27-28, 2017: Attended the League of Minnesota Cities Leadership Conference Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: January 27-28, 2017: Attended the League of Minnesota Cities Leadership Conference Councilmember Graves reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • January 24, 2017: Attended the Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee Meeting • January 24, 2017: Attended the Native American Parent Advisory Committee Drum and Dance Circle • January 27-28, 2017: Attended the League of Minnesota Cities Leadership Conference • January 28, 2017: Attended the North High School Basketball Polars Game • January 9, 2017: Attended an interview on Brooklyn Centers Youth Council • January 9, 2017: Attended a Training for Ramsey County Wakania Project Councilmember Butler reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • January 27-28, 2017: Attended the Newly Elected Officials Conference • February 5, 2017: Attended the Lions Waffle Breakfast • February 7, 2017: Attended a Planning Meeting with African Leaders Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • January 24, 2017: Attended the North Hennepin Chambers of Commerce Board Meeting • January 25, 2017: Attended Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth Board Meeting • January 26, 2017: Attended Minneapolis NW Convention and Visitors Bureau Annual Meeting • January 26, 2017: Attended the Lunch for Brooklyn Center Business Association • January 27, 2017: Attended the League of Minnesota Cities Leadership Conference • January 28, 2017: Attended Crescent Cove Fundraiser • February 3, 2017: Had a call with the City Auditor • February 3, 2017: Attended the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth Meeting • February 5, 2017: Attended the Lions Waffle Breakfast • February 8, 2017: Attended the Fair Housing Advisory Meeting • February 13, 2017: Attended the Hennepin County Health Awareness Meeting 12. ADJOURNMENT 02/13/17 -9- Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Butler seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 8:44 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 02/13/17 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 February 13, 2017. 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 February 27, 2017, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 02/13/17 -11-