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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 10-09 CCM Work SessionMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEP[N AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WORK SESSION OCTOBER 9, 2017 CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS U tIII1 :i I] ci i The Brooklyn Center City Council/Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work Session called to order by Mayor/President Tim Willson at 7:16 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor/President Tim Willson and Councilmembers/Commissioners Marquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Acting City Engineer Mike Albers, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. BROOKLYN BOULEVARD CORRIDOR PROJECT PHASE I(49th AVENUE TO BASS LAKE ROAD) - PROJECT UPDATE (continued from October 9, 2017, Study Session) Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan stated most easements in Brooklyn Center are between 10- 15 feet, depending on when the property was platted. In this case, it happens that to accommodate the bike path between 49 and 51 " Avenues, the City would need to purchase additional easement. Acting City Engineer Mike Albers stated the easement is currently at the back of the existing curb so the City would need to purchase an additional 15 feet of easement. With regard to a prior question about the nine-foot bike section, Mr. Albers explained that two feet is curb and gutter, five feet is bike lane, and two feet is stripped buffer that is paved, totaling nine feet. Mr. Albers presented a project overview of the proposed streetscaping improvements within the corridor, displayed slides of existing materials, and explained where each was located. Mayor/President Willson commented on how the Brooklyn Park logo was used, which may be something to consider with Brooklyn Center's new logo. Mr. Albers presented Concept A for the 49th Avenue gateway colored sign monument and described the proposed elements and construction materials. He also presented Concept B that included an angled monument inset sign and relocation of the column away from the sidewalk/trail. Concept B also did not include the metal element atop the column. The current gateway sign was then displayed. Mr. Albers asked which concept the City Council/EDA preferred. 10/09/17 -1- Mayor/President Willson pointed out that Concept A depicts a colored sign where Concept B has no color in the sign. Councilmember/Commissioner Graves supported Concept B with the column away from the sidewalk/path as it may be safer. Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan stated support for Concept B but with the colored sign. He mentioned the scale of lettering for 'Brooklyn' should be noticeable while the word 'Center' should be the focus. Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson supported Concept B, which does not contain a metal structure atop the pillar, but with the colored sign, noting it is consistent with the brand. She also supported keeping landscaping consistent with Bass Lake Road to include grasses and daylilies. Mayor/President Willson stated he supports Concept B if it has a colored sign and likes the metal structure if it can be lit but agreed it may not be as easy to maintain. He also preferred LED lighting over ground mounted incandescent lighting that require additional maintenance. Councilmember/Commjssjoner Lawrence-Anderson stated additional maintenance is her concern with the metal structure, and how it will look over time. Councilmember/Commissioner Butler supported Concept B with a colored sign and no metal structure atop the pillar due to maintenance issues. Mayor/President Willson stated the consensus of the City Council/EDA is with Concept B, a colored sign, and no metal structure atop the pillar. Mr. Albers stated staff will review landscaping and assure it is consistent, which will also make maintenance easier. Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson stated she was disappointed with the landscaping at 631( Avenue as it was totally different and included Yarrow that is more weed-like and invasive. City Manager Curt Boganey stated one thing to consider is that the plantings along Bass Lake Road and maybe 63 rd Avenue were selected based on location with traffic and road salt conditions. He noted the 49111 Avenue gateway area it is more of a parklike setting that creates an environment for other choices. Mr. Albers added that on 63rd Avenue, there were also height restrictions so that is another consideration when selecting landscaping. Mr. Albers presented the Highway 100 south bridge improvements and design elements of the proposed monument. 10/09/17 -2- Mayor/President Willson asked whether LED lighting with precast would work very well. Mr. Albers stated if the City Council/EDA supports the colored and raised surface sign, the lighting element can be changed. Mr. Albers presented the Highway 100 north bridge improvements and design elements and monument. He displayed a slide depicting different types of lettering and lighting options. Councilmember/Commissioner Graves asked whether the actual letters would be lit, or the face of the sign would be lit. John McPherson, SEH consultant, explained the plans are only at a concept level and they will look at lighting options such as LED back-lit letters so it can be seen at night. Councilmember/Commissioner Graves stated she wants to assure the lighting lights up the entire sign so it is easy to read. Mr. McPherson noted an LED bulb has a life span that lasts for years, lowering maintenance. Councilmember/Commissioner Graves stated she prefers using a variety of materials, perhaps having 'Center' standout from the sign but the other parts and logo not being exactly the same. She stated she would like to see several options. Mayor/President Willson stated he would also like to see several options. Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson stated she prefers consistency Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan asked about durability of a precast sign with color and if it would be minimal maintenance and durable over 25 years. Mr. McPherson stated the standard treatment is a specially precast panel of very dense concrete so it has a longer life span and an anti-graffiti coating to ease maintenance burden. Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan supported including an anti-graffiti coating and stated he leans towards a precast sign with color. Mr. Albers presented the overall project schedule and asked whether the City Council's/EDA's expectations were being met pertaining the vision of the corridor and asked for comments pertaining to the gateway monument and streetscaping. Councilmember/Commissioner Graves stated the City Council/EDA talked before about having signs on highway exists that list the businesses and restaurants at that exit. She stated that type of signage would help market the City's businesses, attracting customers, but currently there are no such signs at exits into Brooklyn Center. Mr. Albers stated staff will research the process to get that type of signage. Mr. Boganey explained that Mn/DOT has a process and set of standards they apply relating to the number of signs and traffic volume. In addition, it may be that the applications need to come from the businesses, not necessarily the City. Mr. Boganey stated staff will look into that process with a report back to the City Council/EDA. Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan noted with the bike lane on the lower portion of 49th and 51 " Avenues, only 2 of 30 properties have expressed a strong objection to the current plan. He asked if there is a possibility that the accompanying street landscaping can create a visual barrier for those property owners. Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan stated if all property owners 10/09/17 -3- objected, maybe the additional cost of fencing would be considered but with two objections, maybe additional landscaping would help address their concerns. Mr. Albers described the boulevard trees that were planned, noting the easement purchase price could fund additional improvements the property owner would like to install. Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson stated the light poles will have banners but asked if they could also have hanging plants, such as used in Osseo. She asked whether that is a consideration for Brooklyn Center. Mayor/President Willson noted the City also needs consider how the light poles can accommodate cell phone service for 5g, which will be coming. Mr. Boganey stated with hanging planters, the effect in Osseo is wonderful but they have a small downtown. Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson suggested considering that feature just along Brooklyn Boulevard. Mr. Boganey stated staff can look at location and number of plants so it can be determined whether it would have the same desired effect as experienced in Osseo. Mayor/President Willson stated this project has been in place for quite a few years, so it is good to see this is finally moving forward. Councilmember/Commjssjoner Butler stated she remembers a conversation with Penn Avenue Works people and asked if staff is working with them. She stated they wanted to give money to residents on Penn Avenue for beautification of their yards since a lot was being spent to beautify Penn Avenue and they wanted people's yards to reflect the same level of beautification. Mayor/President Willson stated he has not had any communication with this group, but their website mentions Brooklyn Center and the Brooklyn Boulevard corridor. Mr. Boganey stated staff has not had any active involvement with Penn Avenue Works but will reach out to them and determine whether they have any resources available for this project. Mliii 1Ik I DII I Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember/Commissioner Butler seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at 8:07 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 10/09/17 4- 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 October 9, 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 November 13, 2017, Regular Session. ' 6A^n"- City Clerk Mayor 10/09/17 -5