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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 03-13 CCM Work Session03/13/17 -1- MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WORK SESSION MARCH 13, 2017 CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council/Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work Session called to order by Mayor/President Tim Willson at 8:34 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor/President Tim Willson and Councilmembers/Commissioners Marquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, and Dan Ryan were present. Also present were Deputy 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. DRINKING WATER UPDATE – STEVE LILLEHAUG Public Works Director/City Engineer Lillehaug provided background and presentation on this item. He stated the water treatment plant gives up clean water with almost no traces of magnesium. He stated the systems have flaking of manganese within the pipes coming off that they hope will continue to be flushed out and in the flush during the spring. He stated they are aware they have work to do but they continue to work through it and they feel they are at the best levels possible right now. Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan asked about the reason they are not going to convert to the other chloramination process, and noted it is not based on monetary reasons alone. Mr. Lillehaug stated that is correct, it will cost more money to do that but it isn’t the reason they are not switching to it. He stated it is not the safest option. He stated they don’t have all the answers yet, but they continue to wait for results from the EPA and for other options. Mayor/President Willson stated water from residents’ pipes can put lead into their water. Mr. Lillehaug stated copper and lead could be leached from residents’ pipes due to old style solder present in those pipes if the wrong water treatment process were used. Mr. Lillehaug stated they will be doing more vigorous flush outs this spring to try to get more things flushed out. He stated it should help stabilize the system faster. He stated they will be educating people on how to flush their own pipes at home. 03/13/17 -2- Mr. Lillehaug said community survey results were fairly positive regarding the quality of drinking water; 14% rated excellent and 69% rated good. He stated there are issues out there and they will continue to make changes but are pleased they have made some progress towards getting it right. He noted they are going to be having a third party peer review which can hopefully help come up with other solutions. Mayor/President Willson stated there are a lot of cities that have put in water treatment plants and many residents have noted in those cities there is an ammonia taste and smell initially but over time they have worked themselves out. Councilmember/Commissioner Graves asked if the hot water makes a difference in the amount of manganese that comes out of the pipes. Mr. Lillehaug stated hot water heaters are one of the main components for the manganese issues and build up. Councilmember/Commissioner Graves asked if they are going to work with apartments on their water. Mr. Lillehaug stated yes, they will be working with all landlords to educate them on how to flush and change it. Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson asked regarding the hydrant flushing, will there be a schedule on the flushing and that residents can take notice of what to do and not to do. Mr. Lillehaug stated they will let people know they are doing it and will be posting signs all over the City regarding when certain areas will be flushed. Councilmember/Commissioner Butler asked what the process is for people who have a complaint on their water. Mr. Lillehaug stated if people can email or call with issues. He stated it is a case by case issue. Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan stated he would like to see the EPA report on chloramination, and he understands the water can’t be perfect but would like to see it be the best possible. The majority consensus of the City Council/EDA was to have Mr. Lillehaug proceed with the process and continue to report back on the findings. REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND TAX INCREMENT INVESTMENTS WITHIN SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING DEVELOPMENT – MR. EITEL Director of Business and Development Eitel provided a presentation on the background and status of these items. Mayor/President Willson stated he is happy moving forward with this plan and noted it is two- fold in which it could entice more people to come into the City and it will correct the pond look and feel. Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan asked if Mr. Gatlin had quoted a monetary contribution towards the storm water drainage. Mr. Eitel stated he is contributing a set amount. Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan stated he believes this is the best way to change the issues in Shingle Creek Crossing. 03/13/17 -3- It was the consensuses of the City Council/EDA to have staff continue with their current plan for Shingle Creek Crossing. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember/Commissioner Graves moved and Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence- Anderson seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at 9:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 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 Work Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on March 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 March 27, 2017, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 03/13/17 -4-