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Home My WebLink About2017 02-27 CCM Regular Session MINUTES 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 27, 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, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, 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 Kujawa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. Brian Fellegy, 7005 Unity Avenue North, addressed the City Council and asked what options there will be for apartments to recycle or do composting. Mr. Boganey stated that apartment complexes over a certain size are mandated by the State to offer recycling. Mayor Willson stated he is not sure but they will look into this as the City Council reviews the potential of adding a composting service to the City services. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:51 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Councilmember Ryan read a quote from Frederick Douglass and Martin Luther King in honor of Black History month as the invocation. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING 02/27/17 -1- 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 were present. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, 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 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 Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, with amendments to the Study Session minutes of February 13, 2017, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. February 13, 2017 – Study Session 2. February 13, 2017 – Regular Session 3. February 13, 2017 – Work Session 6b. LICENSES MECHANICAL Practical Systems 4332B Shady Oak Road, Hopkins Zahl Petroleum Maintenance 3101 Spring St NE, Minneapolis RENTAL INITIAL (TYPE II – two-year license) 5549 Brooklyn Boulevard Mike Pederson RENEWAL (TYPE III – one-year license) Victoria Townhouses, 6740 Grimes Place The Gaughan Properties (missing 1 ARM and no cpted follow up) 5834 Camden Avenue North RHA 3, LLC 5201 Drew Avenue North Ahmed Omar (no cpted) 5748 Humboldt Avenue North RHA 3, LLC 02/27/17 -2- RENEWAL (TYPE I – three-year license) th 2107 70 Avenue North Infinite Property LLC 6312 France Avenue North TMC Corporation 7141 Newton Avenue North Invitation Homes 6800 Orchard Avenue North Prosperous Property LLC 6c. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL REPORT ON FRANCHISE FEES 6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-33 APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 2017 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS 6e. APPROVAL OF POLICE OFFICER PATROL AGREEMENT WITH WAL-MART STORES INC. Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. HENNEPIN RECYCLING GROUP (HRG) SPRING CLEANUP UPDATE – TIM PRATT Tim Pratt, HRG Coordinator, provided a presentation on the spring cleanup. Mayor Willson stated the last time they did this service was many years ago, and he is happy they are offering this again. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson thanked the Housing Commission for encouraging this event. Councilmember Graves asked if the postcards sent to residents had the dates of pick-up for their specific locations. Mr. Pratt stated yes, there was the pick-up day for the location and maps showing where the pick-ups will take place. Mayor Willson asked if there is anything that should stop people from picking up others items from the curbs. Mr. Pratt stated not on their end, but that there could possibly be a code issue. Councilmember Butler asked if there are typically a lot of items left after the pick-ups occur. Mr. Pratt stated it hasn’t been an issue so far; he stated occasionally there is a TV or another item left behind that they need to retrieve. Mr. Boganey stated they should have enforcement go around a few days after pick-ups and instead of citing anyone with items left behind from the pick-up, they should try to make contact with the home owner first and encourage them to remove the items. The Councilmembers agreed. 02/27/17 -3- Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to receive the Hennepin Recycling Group Spring Cleanup Update report. Motion passed unanimously. 7b. BROOKLYN CENTER 2017 CITY SURVEY Mr. Leatherman, The Morris Leatherman Company, provided a presentation on the results of the City survey. He stated the results of the survey were very good in comparison to other cities. Mayor Willson asked how many citizens were surveyed. Mr. Leatherman responded 400 people were surveyed. Councilmember Ryan asked for clarification on what the slide showing the highest amount of agreement in the past five years means. Mr. Leatherman stated that it means that the City residents stated they feel they are empowered and that they are being heard by the City leaders. He stated the numbers on that particular question were the highest result they have seen in five years of doing this survey in many cities. Councilmember Ryan stated The Morris Leatherman Company has been in business for a long time and asked if it is fair to say that attests to the fact that they provide quality and reliable results. Mr. Leatherman stated the company has been around for a very long time and that is directly related to the quality of their services. He stated they deliver the good, bad and the ugly results, noting sometimes the results are hard to hear and present but it is always necessary. Mayor Willson stated the results were great and he is happy to hear that the majority of the citizens feel the way they do. The Councilmembers agreed. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to receive the Brooklyn Center 2017 City Survey report. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSES 02/27/17 -4- Mayor Willson explained the streamlined process 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 10a1 through 10a2. 10a1. 6400 UNITY AVENUE NORTH 10a2. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-34 APPROVING A TYPE IV RENTAL LICENSE FOR 6753 HUMBOLDT AVENUE NORTH Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for the following: 6400 Unity Avenue North; and, adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2017-34 Approving a Type IV Rental License for 6753 Humboldt Avenue North,with the requirement that the mitigation plans and all applicable ordinances must be strictly adhered to before renewal licenses would be considered. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events:  February 23, 2017: Attended State Commerce Commissioner presentation  February 24-25, 2017: Attended the City Council Retreat at the Earle Brown Heritage Center  February 25, 2017: Attended an event at Constitution Hall hosted by Brooklyn Center Police and Pastor Harding regarding the treatment of immigrants  February 28, 2017: Attended the MAC Meeting Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events:  February 21, 2017: Attended the Housing Commission Meeting  February 22, 2017: Attended the Odyssey Academy Training  February 24-25, 2017: Attended the City Council Retreat at the Earle Brown Heritage Center  February 28, 2017: Attended the MAC Meeting Councilmember Graves reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events:  February 20, 2017: Attended the Brooklyn Youth Council Meeting  February 21, 2017: Attended the Park and Recreation Commission Meeting  February 24-25, 2017: Attended the City Council Retreat at the Earle Brown Heritage Center  February 28, 2017: Attended the MAC Meeting  February 28, 2017: Attended the Osseo Equity Meeting 02/27/17 -5- Councilmember Butler reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events:  February15, 2017: Attended the Crime Prevention Meeting  February 16, 2017: Spoke at Brooklyn Center High School in a Humanities class  February 16, 2017: Attended the Minneapolis Institute of Arts event  February 24-25, 2017: Attended the City Council Retreat at the Earle Brown Heritage Center Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events:  February 14, 2017: Cable 12 Minutes Taping  February 14, 2017: Attended the Brooklyn Center Rotary Lunch  February 16, 2017: Attended Cable Commission Meeting  February 23, 2017: Attended the Liberian Organizations Meeting  February 23, 2017: Attended State Commerce Commissioner presentation  February 24, 2017: Attended and assisted Meals on Wheels event  February 24-25, 2017: Attended the City Council Retreat at the Earle Brown Heritage Center  February 25, 2017: Attended an event at Constitution Hall hosted by Brooklyn Center Police and Pastor Harding regarding the treatment of immigrants 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Butler seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 8:29 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 02/27/17 -6-