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Home My WebLink About2017 10-23 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 OCTOBER 23, 2017 CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. ilU[I] 1YA V I] J MI [I] IIM&1A!1 I I Eli I 'kEI1IJ(Ii II 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, Communications Coordinator Angel Smith, Acting City Engineer Mike Albers, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards Jesse Anderson, City Clerk Sharon Knutson, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. Roger Kloster, 7223 Lee Avenue N., stated he called City staff after noticing a $26 increase to his water bill the past three months and was told the City Council directs the rates to be raised every January 1. He asked why that is needed and why there is not a senior rate for water since there is a senior rate for sewer. He stated support to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21 years of age, as approved by other suburbs. Diane Sannes, 7006 Willow Lane, referred to an article indicating Minnesota is the largest producer of turkeys in the nation, noting many have been in her yard. She asked about management of these turkeys, which can be aggressive. Mayor Willson stated management of wildlife will be discussed at an upcoming Work Session. Ms. Sannes noted both the Anoka and Brooklyn Center School Districts have referendums and encouraged citizens to vote. Jennifer Sauter, 6818 Drew Avenue North, stated she has been a resident since 2010 and asked the City Council to address panhandling between traffic lanes. She stated she has experienced several times when traffic is being stopped and several times her friend has been approached and yelled at by panhandlers. Ms. Sauter asked the City Council to address this situation as it continues to get bigger and closer to her home. 10/23/17 -1- Mayor Willson stated this topic had been discussed at tonight's Study/Work Session and staff and the City Attorney were asked to conduct additional research but it comes down to the court ruling that regulating panhandling infringes on first amendment rights. Ms. Sauter thanked the City Council for continuing to discuss this concern to determine what can be done. Mr. Boganey stated he would be happy to call Ms. Sauter to address some of the questions she has raised this evening. Mayor Willson offered to meet Ms. Sauter as well to discuss her concerns. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:57 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 1k'LIiWil(Iil As the Invocation and in view of the important decisions made by the City Council, Councilmember Butler read a quote by Martin Luther King. W m fill] 1 I] DII 1 D[l'luI WI I Iui1 II DF'fIYA ID! D I 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, Communications Coordinator Angel Smith, Acting City Engineer Mike Albers, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards Jesse Anderson, City Clerk Sharon Knutson, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 5.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Boy Scout Troop 299 presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance, Boy Scout Pledge, and Boy Scout Oath. Mayor Willson extended the City Council's thanks to Troop 299 and commented on the importance of the Boy Scout organization. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryann seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.September 25, 2017 - Study/Work Session 2.October 2, 2017— Joint Budget Work Session with Financial Commission 3. October 9, 2017— Study/Work Session 10/23/17 -2- 2. October 9, 2017 - Regular Session 6b. LICENSES GASOLINE SERVICE STATION Brookdale Holiday Metropolitan Council MECHANICAL Boys Mechanical, Inc. Comfort Solutions Heating & Cooling Comfortech Heating & Air Friendly Home Services dba RolAir O.C. Installs, LLC Walter Mechanical, Inc. RENTAL INITIAL (T)PE III one-year license) 6701 Scott Avenue N. INITIAL (TYPE II - il'l'o-yecw license) 1304 68" Lane N. 5630 Bryant Avenue N. RENEWAL (TYPE III— one-year license) Melrose Gate Apartments 6305 Camden Avenue N. 4101 61st Avenue N. 7037 Humboldt Avenue N. 6925 Regent Avenue N. 6400 Xerxes Avenue N. RENEWAL (T)'PE II— two-year license) 390652 nd Avenue N. 3713 53'd Place N. 1339 67th Lane N. 7oh Circle 5428 72 nd Circle 6601 Camden Drive 5214 Ewing Avenue N. 5740 Irving Avenue N. 7041 Willow Lane N. RENEWAL (T)'PE I— three-year license) 330067 th Avenue N. 5710 Xerxes Avenue N. 6845 Shingle Creek Parkway 490 Villaume Ave. #300, South St. Paul Street NW, Osseo 6018 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis 11792272 n Avenue NW, Zimmerman 1061 Highway 23, Suite 101, Foley 517 W. Travelers Trail, Burnsville Olaleye Oluwabukunmi Olagbaju Crystal Dop John Bunch Soderberg Apartment Specialists Long Xiong Sam Yen Liew/Local Agent (Missing 1 ARM) Travis James Senenfelder David Wilson Randy Hammond Nazir Moghul Konrad Wagner do Phil Beaumia Gary Bistodeau Joseph Ditto Leroy Massaqoui My Truong and My Lam Sean Rahn Sandra Hansen Sergey Kunin 10/23/17 -3- 5121 France Avenue N. 7048 France Avenue N. 3812 Janet Lane 4201 Lakeside Avenue #209 6430 Lee Avenue N. 2800 Nash Road 7156 Unity Avenue N. 6937 Unity Avenue N. Invitation Homes Tai Hon, LLC Mains'l Properties Robert Morgan Infinite Property LLC Douglas Mangel Michelle Shaffer Wells Bovard 1(0] 1.fl[EIJ 1 MWI IMlI S1 PIIIUI 6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-163 ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL POLICIES SECTION OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY COUNCIL CODE OF POLICIES 6e, RESOLUTION NO. 2017-164 SETTING 2018 EMPLOYER BENEFITS CONTRIBUTION FOR FULL-TIME NON-UNION EMPLOYEES Motion passed unanimously. J?.1 III aII W'd I [S]FA J (IJSi I (0]Kq.1 .1 r(EII(hI I N [0]iF!1 PIS]I N [0]I fr I4ktU LIOCTOBERriP WI1 (II H IiU DESIGNATEDN riP riAS Mayor Willson read in full a Proclamation declaring October 23, 2017 as Random Acts of Kindness Day. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adopt PROCLAMATION Declaring October 23, 2017, to be Designated as Random Acts of Kindness Day. Motion passed unanimously. 7b. RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS PRESENTATIONW.i 1 RECOGNITIONN N LOX AND CERTIFICATION CEREMONY Mayor Willson presented all nominees who were being recognized for their Random Acts of Kindness with their certificates. 10/23/17 -4- Mayor Willson and Councilmembers thanked citizens for their random acts of kindness being contributed to the community and other citizens. Councilmember Ryan noted the Brooklyn Center Lions Club had provided $500 to the quilters group for purchase of supplies and repairs of their sewing machines. F:. uui H miii: I i i Ici - None. IL - None. (L____.SLIiIh'[SJ in iiiii I] Mil[,A.I NDk!AIii Wa, CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6-MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSES Mayor Willson explained the streamlined process that will now be 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. 5331 CAMDEN AVENUE NORTH 10a2. 7211 CAMDEN AVENUE NORTH 100. 5600 COLFAX AVENUE NORTH 10a4. 5530 JAMES AVENUE NORTH 10a5, RESOLUTION NO. 2017-165 APPROVING A TYPE IV RENTAL LICENSE FOR 6131 BRYANT AVENUE NORTH 10a6. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-166 APPROVING A TYPE IV RENTAL LICENSE FOR 6900 REGENT AVENUE NORTH Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for the following: 5331 Camden Avenue North; 7211 Camden Avenue North; 5600 Colfax Avenue North; 5530 James Avenue North; and, adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2017-165 Approving a Type IV Rental License for 6131 Bryant Avenue North; and, RESOLUTION NO. 2017-166 Approving a Type IV Rental License For 6900 Regent 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. 10/23/17 -5- iL.____I1i1h[SI1 U .i M Li] I Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • October 11, 2017: Ribbon Cutting and Dedication of The Sanctuary • October 14, 2017: West Fire Station Annual Open House • October 16, 2017: Joint Budget Work Session with Financial Commission • October 19, 2017: Lions Club Board Meeting • October 21, 2017: Brooklyn Center Police Department's Coffee with a Cop Event • October 24, 2017: Firehouse Neighborhood Street Project Meeting • October 24, 2017: MAC Meeting at the Police Station Mayor Willson asked staff to post the upcoming neighborhood street project meeting. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: o October 11, 2017: Ribbon Cutting and Dedication of The Sanctuary ° October 14, 2017: West Fire Station Annual Open House o October 16, 2017: Joint Budget Work Session with Financial Commission October 24, 12017: MAC Meeting at the Police Station Councilmember Graves reported on her attendance at the following events: • October 10, 2017: West Broadway Public Market Community Engagement Session • October 11, 2017: Northside Neighborhood Council Meeting • October 13, 2017: Alliance for Youth Meeting • October 16, 2017: Youth Council Meeting • October 16, 2017: Joint Budget Work Session with Financial Commission • October 17, 2017: Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Mayor Willson expressed an interest in attending the Youth Council Meeting on the third Monday to introduce himself. Councilmember Butler reported on her attendance at the following events: • October 11, 2017: Ribbon Cutting and Dedication of The Sanctuary o October 14, 2017: West Fire Station Annual Open House ° October 16, 2017: Joint Budget Work Session with the Financial Commission Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following events: • October 11, 2017, Ribbon Cutting and Dedication of The Sanctuary • October 13, 2017: Met with Mr. Boganey • October 16, 2017: Joint Budget Work Session with Financial Commission • October 17, 2017: Rotary Lunch • October 19, 2017: Interview for Mayor's Minute with CCX • October 21, 2017: Film Society of Minneapolis Festival 10/23/17 -6- 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:41 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 10/23/17 -7- 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 October 23, 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. lw"Vc City Clerk Mayor 10/23/17 -8-