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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 03-27 CCM Regular SessionMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEP[N AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION MARCH 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, and Dan Ryan were present. Councilmember Kris Lawrence-Anderson was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager, Reggie Edwards, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Interim Communications Coordinator/Planning Specialist Angel Smith, 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. Chris Hagen, 6217 Major Avenue North, addressed the City Council and stated he has experience in the graphic arts and noted the logos are not great and he doesn't understand why they have people in the tree. He also addressed the Council regarding the arboretum near his house. He stated the gate is close to his property line and it used to be locked for years, he now it has been opened. He stated as a result of the gate being unlocked there are lots of people coming and going right by his house. He noted they walk their dogs and don't control them and stated his enjoyment factor of his home has decreased. He stated he would like to know if the gate was unlocked on purposes or if it was something that shouldn't have been done. Mayor Willson stated Mr. Boganey will look into that. Tim Haroldson, 1207 72 n Avenue North, addressed the City Council and stated there is a crosswalk on Humboldt Avenue that he is concerned about. He stated as it gets busier there are more pedestrians in the area and he has witnessed several incidents where people have been close to being hit. He stated it is very dangerous because people come around the corner and you can't see them. Mayor Willson stated Mr. Boganey will look into it. No one else wished to address the City Council. 03/27/17 -1- Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:55 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2.INVOCATION Mayor Willson requested a moment of silence and recited a prayer 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, and Dan Ryan were present. Councilmember Kris Lawrence-Anderson was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager, Reggie Edwards, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Interim Communications Coordinator/Planning Specialist Angel Smith, 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 Butler seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended, with amendments to the Study Session and Regular Session minutes of March 13, 2017, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.March 13,2017-Regular Session 2.March 13,2017-Work Session 6b. LICENSES MECHANICAL Absolute Mechanical LLC Airics Heating LLC Corporate Mechanical DJ's Heating & Air Cond Do Pham Inc. 7338 Ohms Lane, Edina 2609 West Highway 13, Burnsville 5114 Hillsboro Ave North, New Hope 6060 LaBeaux Ave NE, Albertville 3455 124th Circle, Blame 03/27/17 -2- GV Heating & Air INVC Harris Companies Home Energy Center Horwitz Inc. J Berd Mechanical K & K Mechanical Marsh Heating & AIC Sabre Plumbing, Heating & A/C SCR, Inc. SIGNHANGER A-Sign & Screen Printing Co Leroy Signs, Inc. 5812 West Broadway, Crystal 909 Montreal Circle, St. Paul 2415 Annapolis Lane N, 4170, Plymouth 4404 Quebec Ave N, New Hope 3308 Southway Drive, St. Cloud 875 lPalmgren Ave NE, Otsego 6248 Lakeland Ave N, Brooklyn Park 15535 Medina Rd, Plymouth 604 Lincoln Ave SE, St. Cloud 708 Lowry Ave N, Minneapolis 6325 Welcome Ave, Brooklyn Park RENTAL INITIAL (T)PE II - two-year license) 1217 54th Ave N Jay Moua RENEWAL (TYPE III— one-year license) 2900 67th Ave N Dolores Ann Fischer 5420 Fremont Ave N Ross Steven Herman 6737 Regent Ave N Kim Vu-Tran 6605 Xerxes Place N Ryan Bernard RENEWAL (TYPE II— two-year license) Granite Peaks Chris D. Kohler 3907 65th Ave N 3707 61st Ave N Douglas Allen Wahl 3307 63rd Ave N Rosemond Coleman 5351 71st Circle Ghulam Pyarali 5422 72nd Circle Denise Michaelides 4207 Lakeside Ave #241 Judith Spanberger 7180 Unity Ave N Yue Liu RENEWAL (TYPE I— three-year license) River Glen Apartments Gary Brummer 407 7Oth Ave N 5317 72nd Circle Alkis Michaelides 6212 Kyle Ave N Kristine Rousseau 5344 Twin Lake Blvd. E Takasi Sibuya 6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-40 ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, PROJECT NOS. 2017-01,02,03,04 AND 07, EVERGREEN PARK AREA STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, UTILITY, TRAIL AND PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS 03/27/17 -3- 6d.RESOLUTION NO. 2017-41 APPROVING THE SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR STREET MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES 6e.RESOLUTION NO. 2017-42 ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT NO. 2017-06, CONTRACT 17-C, 2017 STREET SEAL COATING 6f.RESOLUTION NO. 2017-43 ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2017-10 AND 2017-11, 2017 PAVEMENT, TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM AND TRAIL REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS (69TH AVENUE AND FRANCE AVENUE) 6g.RESOLUTION NO. 2017-44 REAFFIRMING CITY AUTHORITY TO MANAGE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY 6h. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-45 APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED EASEMENT FOR HIGHWAY AND UTILITIES OVER CITY PROPERTY (CRESCENT COVE) Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a.RESOLUTION NO. 2017-46 EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF DAN SCHUELLER FOR HIS DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE ON THE FINANCIAL COMMISSION Mayor Willson read in full a Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation of Dan Schueller for his dedicated public service on the Financial Commission. Councilmember Ryan expressed his appreciation for Mr. Schueller's great work and dedication. Councilmember Graves echoed his sentiments. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2017-46 expressing recognition and appreciation of Dan Schueller for his dedicated public service on the Financial Commission. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Willson presented Mr. Schueller with the recognition resolution. 7b.PRESENTATION BY HENNEPIN COUNTY ATTORNEY MIKE FREEMAN This item was moved to the end of the agenda to allow for Mr. Freeman to arrive. 03/27/17 -4- 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8a. CONTINUED PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DISEASED TREE AND WEED REMOVAL COSTS Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards Jesse Anderson introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Mr. Anderson stated he had a discussion with the property owner earlier today and she seemed pleased with the option to roll this into her escrow over a 5-year period for payment. He stated he is not sure she will be coming to the meeting this evening as a result. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the Council. Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 1.RESOLUTION NO. 2017-47 CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DISEASED TREE REMOVAL COST TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2017-47 Certifying Special Assessments for Diseased Tree Removal Cost to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls. Motion passed unanimously. 2.RESOLUTION NO. 2017-48 CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR WEED REMOVAL COSTS TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards Jesse Anderson introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Councilmember Graves asked how they decide what properties to inspect. Mr. Anderson stated the City does sweeps to check properties. He noted after the City was out at the property of 6270 Major Avenue North, they then received a complaint on the issue. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 03/27/17 -5- Chris Hagen, 6270 Major Avenue North, addressed the City Council. He stated his objection is that he had an injury as well as a mechanical problem with his charger for his mower. He noted he has the documentation from the doctor as well as receipts for the mower. He stated he is also being charged for the mowing they did on property that belongs to the City along with his property. He stated he is seeking an adjustment on the fees being assessed. He asked how he can make the payment if the City Council doesn't agree to adjust the fees. Mr. Boganey shared the options for making payment on the fees with Mr. Hagen and the City Council. Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2017-48 Certifying Special Assessments for Weed Removal Costs to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls. Motion passed unanimously. 9.PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS None. 10.COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS lOa. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSES 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 lOal through 10a6. lOal. 6131 BRYANT AVENUE NORTH 10a2. 7024 MORGAN AVENUE NORTH 100. 6900 REGENT AVENUE NORTH 10a4. 4714 WINGARD LANE 10a5. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-49 APPROVING A TYPE IV RENTAL LICENSE FOR 2806 65TH AVENUE NORTH 10a6. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-50 APPROVING A TYPE IV RENTAL LICENSE FOR 6812 SCOTT AVENUE NORTH 03/27/17 -6- Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for the following: 6131 Bryant Avenue North; 7024 Morgan Avenue North; 6900 Regent Avenue North; 4714 Wingard Lane and, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2017-49 Approving a Type IV Rental License for 2806 65th Avenue North; and, RESOLUTION NO. 20 17-50 Approving a Type IV Rental License for 6812 Scott 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. lOb. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO SERVE ON FINANICAL COMMISSION Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to ratify the Mayoral nomination of Anna Burke, 7012 Morgan Avenue North, to the Financial Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2019. Motion passed unanimously. lOc. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO SERVE ON PLANNING COMMISSION Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to ratify the Mayoral nomination of Abraham Rizvi, 6038 Lilac Drive North, to the Planning Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2019. Motion passed unanimously. RECESS AND RECONVENE Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to recess the City Council meeting at 7:40 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to reconvene the City Council meeting at 7:52 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. PRESENTATION BY HENNEPIN COUNTY ATTORNEY MIKE FREEMAN Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman addressed the City Council stating he wanted to thank Police Chief Gannon and the Brooklyn Center Police Department for their help in all the good work they have done for the City. He stated crime has been reduced in the City. He stated 362 cases were prosecuted in 2016 which is very good. He stated he wants to commend the City for 03/27/17 -7- bettering the schools and community when many people thought they couldn't. He noted that property crime is down 36%. Attorney Freeman stated his office works hard to bring criminals to justice and noted they couldn't do that without the collaborated efforts of the City. He stated the City has a good hold on the crime in their community. Further, he said the main objective is to get people the help they need to end some of the criminal behavior. He stated crime rates go up and down and the City is doing a great job handling the flow so that his office can do their job. 12. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • March 15, 2017: Attended North Hennepin Luncheon at the State Capital • March 16, 2017: Attended Brooklyn Center Neighborhood Watch Meeting • March 21, 2017: Attended Immigration Enforcement Issues Meeting • March 23, 2017: Attended League of MN Cities Meeting • April 4, 2017: Participating in the bulky curbside clean-up Councilmember Ryan reminded everyone to look for the postcard in their mail so they can participate in the event. Councilmember Graves reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • March 21, 2017: Attended Park and Recreation Commission Meeting • March 22, 2017: Attended Brookdale Forum on Families Affected by Incarceration • March 30, 2017: Attending Dr. Burrowes Presentation • March 30, 2017: Attending Housing Forum Meeting Councilmember Butler reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • March 15, 2017: Attended Crime Prevention Meeting • March 16, 2017: Attended Affordable Housing Meeting • March 28, 2017: Attending MAC Meeting • March 30, 2017: Attending Financial Commission Meeting Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • March 26, 2017: Attended and spoke at the Laotian Meeting • March 30, 2017: Attending Dr. BulTowes Presentation 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Butler moved and Councilmember Graves seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 8:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 03/27/17 -8- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEP1N) 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 March 27, 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 April 10, 2017, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 03/27/17 -9-