HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 06-12 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
JUNE 12, 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. 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, 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.
Abraham Rizvi, 6038 Lilac Drive, Brooklyn Center, addressed the City Council. He asked the
City Council about the poverty level for the 25 year old age groups stating in his research he has
found that the millennials are a large group in poverty. He asked what the City is doing on this
issue and if it is still accurate. Mayor Willson stated they have all the information and it is public.
Councilmember Graves stated economic stability is on the strategic goals list and they hope to
address that going forward.
Mr. Rizvi asked to address Councilmember Butler, and asked what time she will be on KMOJ
this Saturday. Councilmember Butler responded and stated at 9 a.m.-10 a.m.
Councilmember Ryan explained the Open Forum process and stated Mr. Rizvi should go back
and review the past Council meeting minutes and see what discussion has been done on the
issues he is wondering about, noting the City Council will be addressing the strategic goals later
on.
Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to close the
Informal Open Forum at 6:52 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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2. INVOCATION
Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson stated she would like to talk about an issue close to her
heart, organ donation. She stated it has affected her daughter and currently is affecting her
husband. She noted the alarming statistics regarding how many US people are waiting for an
organ donation. She requested a moment of silence and prayer for those affected by this 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, Deputy City Manager
Reggie Edwards, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, 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.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to approve the Agenda and
Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved:
6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. May 22, 2017- Study/Work Session
2. May 22, 2017- Regular Session
3. May 22, 2017- Work Session
6b. LICENSES
FIREWORKS
Renaissance Fireworks
GARBAGE HAULER
Allied Waste Services of
North America LLC
Pines
LePage & Sons Inc
MECHANICAL
5801 Xerxes Ave N
8661 Rendova Street NE, Circle
23602 University Avenue NW, Bethel
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2 Cool 2 Heat, LLC
852 86th Ln NW, Coon Rapids
Air Comfort Heating & A/C
19170 Jasper St NW, Anoka
Air Express, Inc.
1010 118th Ave NE, Blaine
Air Rite Mechanical Systems
6935 146th St W # 3, Apple Valley
Freedom Heating & A/C
2500 Highway 88, Suite 107
Linn Star Transfer
9440 Wright Bros Ct SW, Cedar Rapids
Optimum Mechanical Systems, Inc. 3030 Centerville Rd, Little Canada
River City Sheet Metal, Inc.
8290 Main Street NE, Suite 39, Fridley
Sunburst Heating &
Air Conditioning, Inc.
1556 Oakways St, Wayzata
SIGNHANGER
VEO Sign, LLC 6353 Martin Ave NE, Otsego
RENTAL
INITIAL (TYPE III — one-year license)
5909 June Ave N Jeffrey Davis
2208 69th Ave N Mark Ronea
RENEWAL (TYPE III — one-year license)
5400-02 Russell Ave N Tai Pham
7224 Noble Ave N Quoc Ai Nguyen
RENEWAL (TYPE II— two year license)
3912 58" Ave N Prosperous Property LLC
1608 681h Lane N John Dignan
5321 71St Circle Pramod Khakural
5421 Lyndale Ave N Dragon Property Management
7024 Morgan Ave N McClure Properties
6807 Quail Ave N Paul Pham
5913 Washburn Ave N Robert E. Lindahl
RENEWAL (TYPE I— three-year license)
4210 Lakebreeze Ave
James and Bobbie Simons
7137 Grimes Ave N
Shawn Banks
7024 Newton Ave N
Troy Pfingsten
7212 Willow Lane N
Michael Beasley
6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2017- 80 ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR
THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016
6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-81 PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF
CERTAIN OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT
BONDS, SERIES 2008B OF THE CITY
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6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-82 APPROVING A MASTER PARTNERSHIP
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
6f. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-83 APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS,
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2016-05, 57TH AVENUE STREET
IMPROVEMENTS
6g. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-84 APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS,
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2017-10 AND 2017-11, 2017
PAVEMENT, TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM AND TRAIL
REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS (69TH AVENUE AND FRANCE
AVENUE)
6h. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-85 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
LIMITED USE PERMIT AGREEMENT FOR THE EVERGREEN PARK
AREA SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL TRAIL AND SIDEWALK
IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN STATE RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
6i. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-86 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE
BROOKLYN BRIDGE ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT FOR THE PERIOD 2018-2022
6j. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-87 ADOPTING A NEW CITY LOGO AND
TAGLINE
Motion passed unanimously.
7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS
None.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
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10a. 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 I Oal through 10a5.
10a1. 6728 GRIMES AVE N
10a2. 5719 HALIFAX AVE N
100. 5321 JAMES AVE N
10a4. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-88 APPROVING A TYPE IV 6 -MONTH
PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 1307 65TH AVE N
10a5. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-89 APPROVING A TYPE IV 6 -MONTH
PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 3300 67TH AVE N
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson seconded to approve the
issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for the following:
6728 Grimes Avenue North; 5719 Halifax Avenue North; 5321 James Avenue North; and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-88 Approving a Type IV Rental License for 1307 65th Avenue North;
and, RESOLUTION NO. 2017-89 Approving a Type IV Rental License for 3300 67th 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.
10b. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-90 ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2016-17, CONTRACT 2016-K,
CITY HALL, COMMUNITY CENTER AND PUBLIC WORKS PARKING LOT
IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Lillehaug introduced this item.
Mayor Willson stated he would like to congratulate Mr. Lillehaug on a new position he has
accepted. Mr. Lillehaug stated he has taken a position with the City of Shakopee and is sad to be
leaving but appreciates everything the City has done for him and has enjoyed all the work they
have done together. Mayor Willson stated Mr. Lillehaug has done great work and dealt with
some very complicated tasks and wishes him well in his new position.
Mr. Lillehaug stated he recommends the City Council accept the bid as submitted with the
understanding that staff will try to work with the contractor on finding any potential cheaper
costs for the work, but noted he does feel this is the best option.
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Mayor Willson inquired about removing the flag pole that is currently without a flag on it. Mr.
Lillehaug stated it is not in the bid but he will add that into the bid and noted the staff can
certainly do that without a problem.
Mr. Boganey stated he wants to reinforce the comments made earlier regarding Mr. Lillehaug's
hard work and great vision he brought to the environment and pedestrian safety, it has been
fundamental to the projects and residents and everyone should be grateful for his efforts.
Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-90 Accepting Bid and Awarding a Contract, Improvement Project No.
2016-17, Contract 2016-K, City Hall, Community Center and Public Works Parking Lot
Improvements
Motion passed unanimously.
11. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on
the following upcoming events:
• May 23, 2017: Attended the MAC Meeting
• June 5, 2017: Attended the Joint Financial Commission Meeting, he noted the auditor
reported there needs to be no financial reporting changes and they are doing great.
• June 10, 2017: Attended the Neighborhood Meeting
Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson reported on her attendance at the following and provided
information on the following upcoming events:
• June 13, 2017: Attending the Housing Commission Welcome Bag Event
• June 15, 2017: Attending the BCBA Lunch. She noted Mr. Eitel will be presenting.
• June 15, 2017: Attending the Orchard Lane Park Meeting at 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• June 22, 2017: Attending the Earle Brown Days Parade
Councilmember Graves reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on
the following upcoming events:
• June 5, 2017: Attended the Joint Financial Commission Meeting
• June 5, 2017: Attended the Youth Council Final Celebration
• June 10, 2017: Attended the Internship Event in Brooklyn Center
• June 11, 2017: Attended the Ramadan Open House Dinner co -organized with the MN
Council of Churches Brooklyn Center.
• June 17, 2017: Attending the Celebration at Mississippi Regional Park Saturday
Councilmember Butler reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on
the following upcoming events:
• May 23, 2017: Attended the MAC Meeting
• June 5, 2017: Attended the Joint Financial Commission Meeting
• June 8, 2017: Attended the: Brooklyn Center High School Graduation Ceremony
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® June 13, 2017: Attending the Neighborhood Meeting on Topgolf at the Community Center
® June 13, 2017: Attending the Housing Commission Welcome Bags Event
Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the
following upcoming events:
® May 23, 2017: Attended Rotary Luncheon
® May 24, 2017: Attended and spoke at the Closing Side Fundraiser event at Edinburgh
® May 25, 2017: Attended the City of Osseo Meeting with Mayor Poppe
® May 26, 2017: Attended Weekly Administration Meeting with Mr. Boganey
® May 30, 2017: Attended Rotary Lunch
® June 5, 2017: Attended the Joint Financial Commission Meeting
® June 6, 2017: Attended Rotary Lunch
® June 8, 2017: Attended a dangerous dog hearing, he noted a board member passed away in
January, that they were not aware of until recently. He noted they will need to have a
Mayoral posting and ratification for open board position.
® June 9, 2017: Attended a Meeting with Mr. Boganey
® June 17, 2017: Attending Ramadan event. He stated he will forward the details to the
Councilmembers and noted it is in Brooklyn Park.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Butler seconded adjournment of the City
Council meeting at 7:34 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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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 June
12, 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 June 26, 2017, Regular Session.
Max Eo&vu
City Clerk 'Mayor Pro dem
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