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Home My WebLink About2018 04-23 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 APRIL 23, 2018 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 April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, and Dan Ryan were present. Councilmember Marquita Butler was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Public Works Doran Cote, City Engineer Andrew Hogg, Assistant to the Community Development Director Michael Ericson, Planner and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh, 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. Diane Sannes, 7006 Willow Lane, addressed the City Council. She stated the Prayer Breakfast is coming up, noted she is sad the Surly Darkness Days event will not be continuing, and stated she is happy that the outdoor market is going to happen and hopes the City continues to support that. Mark Rishoud, 718 and 712 68 Lane, addressed the City Council. He stated he owns two properties that are currently vacant and he is being billed by the City for storm water and street lights which isn't being used. City Manager Curt Boganey stated he will follow up with Mr. Rishoud regarding this issue and they will figure it out. Anna Cooper, 3206 61 " Avenue North, addressed the City Council. She stated she reviewed the past documents on the topic of backyard chickens and wanted to present updated information for the City Council to review. She stated there are 80 people in their group now that support backyard chickens. Mayor Willson accepted the documents and stated this issue will go through a process and the next step is the Housing Commission to review the topic and conduct a study. Jeremy Krulikowski, 6145 Camden Avenue, addressed the City Council. He asked what are the steps for the process of having the backyard chicken ordinance reviewed. Mr. Boganey stated they should sign up for notifications on the City website and look at the meeting agendas and meeting schedules to see when the topic comes up. Then they should plan to attend that meeting. 04/23/18 -1- Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:59 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2.INVOCATION Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson requested a moment of silence regarding the month of April being Organ Donation Month. She wanted to honor those waiting for these life-saving procedures 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 April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, and Dan Ryan were present. Councilmember Marquita Butler was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Public Works Doran Cote, Deputy Director of Public Works Mike Marsh, Assistant to the Community Development Director Michael Ericson, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, Planner and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh, 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 Lawrence-Anderson seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.March 26, 2018, Legislative Session with Congressman Ellison 2.April 4, 2018, Joint Session with Commissions 3.April 9, 2018, Study/Work Session 4.April 9, 2018, Regular Session 5. April 9, 2018, Work Session 6b. LICENSES MECHANICAL Absolute Mechanical LLC 7338 Ohms Lane, Edina All Systems Mechanical 2282 Terminal Rd, Roseville 04/23/18 -2- Bedrock HVAC LLC CenterPoint Energy Comfort Solutions Heating & Cooling Cool Air Mechanical, Inc. Corval Constructors, Inc. Ditter Cooling & Heating Dwayne Hems Plumbing and Heating Genz-Ryan PIbg & Htg Co Go Fetsch Mechanical LLC Hoffman Refrigeration & Heating Infinity Heating & Air Conditioning LLC J-Berd Mechanical Contractors, Inc. McDowall Company Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors Quality Refrigeration Ray Welter Htg Co South-Town Refrigeration St. Cloud Refrigeration DBA SCR, Inc. Wenzel Heating & A/C 3208 94th Ave North, Brooklyn Park 6161 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley 11 1St St NW, Osseo 1544 134th Ave NE, Ham Lake 1633 Eustis Street, St. Paul 820 Tower Drive, Medina 13140 Basswood LN, Rogers 2200 W Hwy 13, Burnsville 565 Shoreview Park Rd, Shoreview 5660 Memorial Ave N, Stillwater 1017 Meadowwood Dr., Brooklyn Park P0 Box 7308, Saint Cloud P0 Box 606, Waite Park 7450 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie 6237 Penn Ave 5, #100, Richfield 4637 Chicago Ave 5, Minneapolis 6325 Welcome Ave N #200, Brooklyn Park 604 Lincoln Ave NE, St. Cloud 4145 Old Sibley Mem Hwy, Eagan PUBLIC DANCE Jambo Africa Inc. 1601 Freeway Blvd dba: Jambo Africa Restaurant and Bar RENTAL INITIAL (TYPE III— one-year license) Lynwood Pointe Apartments 6915-25 Humboldt Avenue N INITIAL (TYPE II - two-year license) 3614-16 50th Avenue N RENEWAL (TYPE III— one-year license) 5529 Aldrich Drive N 7143 France Avenue N 6331 Indiana Avenue N 7243 Riverdale Road RENEWAL (T)PE II - two-year license) 509 61st Avenue N 1900 Brookview Drive 5160 Drew Avenue N 6349 Halifax Drive 5518 Irving Avenue N 5321 James Avenue N 4207 Lakeside Avenue, #224 Steven Scott Management William George Lang Betty Scully Yi Lin/Khai Hong Lim Properties Invitation Homes Invitation Homes Tim Daniel Invitation Homes Cosco Properties LLC c/o MSP Home Rental Qjang Kevin Fang Tsongna Yang Tou Vue Marina Feldman 04/23/18 -3- 4207 Lakeside Avenue, #226 5814 Pearson Drive 6413 Regent Avenue N 6130 Scott Avenue N 6706 Toledo Avenue N 6926 West River Road 6605 Xerxes Place N RENEWAL (TYPE I— three-year license) 4225 66th Avenue N 5350 71st Circle 6009 Aldrich Avenue N 5742 Fremont Avenue N 1519 Humboldt Place N 3019 Mumford Road 6242 Scott Avenue N The Beach Condominium Association Invitation Homes Tim Xiong Invitation Homes Stephen Burson Mark Pivec Ryan Bernard Sesan Ogunniran Ali Sajjad/786 Homes LLC Kevin Motarjemi Bruce Alan Goldberg ShoeMiller Properties LLC Morris Matthews Cosco Properties LLC do MSP Home Rental SIGNHANGER Resolution Graphics 3770 Dunlap St. North, Arden Hills Sign Source Inc.7660 Quattro Drive, Chanhassen Signart Company 2933 Mondovi Rd, Eau Claire Signation Sign Group 6840 Shingle Creek Pkwy TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS - LEVEL 1 Best Western Plus 2050 Freeway Blvd Seth Oliver 6300 Earle Brown Dr. Brooklyn Hotel Partners, LLC 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-85 ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2018-01,02,03 AND 04, FIREHOUSE PARK AREA STREET, STORM DRAINAGE AND UTILITYIMPROVEMENTS 6d.RESOLUTION NO. 2018-86 DESIGNATING 2018 PLANTING LIST OF ALLOWABLE BOULEVARD TREE SPECIES 6e.RESOLUTION NO. 2018-87 ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2016-09, 69TH AVENUE GREEN WAY FENCE REPLACEMENT IMPROVEMENTS 6f. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-88 APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR MOHS ADDITION Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 04/23/18 -4- 7a.PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 27, 2018, TO BE ARBOR DAY AND MAY 2018 TO BE ARBOR MONTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER Mayor Willson read in full a Resolution Declaring April 27, 2018, to be Arbor Day and May 2018 to be Arbor Month in Brooklyn Center. Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to accept the proclamation declaring April 27, 2018, to be Arbor Day and May 2018 to be Arbor Month in Brooklyn Center. Mr. Boganey stated there was a donation from the American Legion and the Sons of the American Legion and noted members of the Brooklyn Center Rotary will be planting three to four trees in Centennial Park in this honor. Motion passed unanimously. 7b.RESOLUTION NO. 2018-89 RECOGNIZING THE DESIGNATION OF BROOKLYN CENTER AS A TREE CITY USA FOR THE TWENTY-SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR Mayor Willson read in full a Resolution Recognizing the Designation of Brooklyn Center as a Tree City USA for the Twenty-Sixth Consecutive Year. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adopt RESOLUTION No. 2018-89, Recognizing the Designation of Brooklyn Center as a Tree City USA for the Twenty-Sixth Consecutive Year. Motion passed unanimously. 8.PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. 9.PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS 9a. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2018-004, SUBMITTED BY STEPHANIE ALSTEAD OF BWBR, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A SITE AND BUILDING PLAN FOR A DRY ROOM ADDITION (6800 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY) Planner and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh provided an overview of Planning Commission Application No. 2018-004 and advised the Planning Commission recommended approval of the applications at its April 12, 2018 meeting. 9a1. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-90 REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2018- 04/23/18 -5- 4,SUBMITTED BY STEPHANIE ALSTEAD OF BWBR, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A SITE AND BUILDING PLAN FOR A DRY ROOM ADDITION (6800 SHINGLE CREEK PKWY) Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to adopt RESOLUTION No. 2018-90, Approving Planning Commission Application No. 2018-004, Submitted by Stephanie Alstead of BWBR, Requesting Approval of a Site and Building Plan for a Dry Room Addition (6800 Shingle Creek Parkway). Motion passed unanimously. 9b. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2018-005, SUBMITTED BY NEAL THAO OF NOBLE ACADEMY, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN FOR A PARKING LOT AND DRIVEWAY EXPANSION (6201 NOBLE AVENUE NORTH) Planner and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh provided an overview of Planning Commission Application No. 2018-005 and advised the Planning Commission recommended approval of the applications at its April 12, 2018 meeting. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked how they plan enforce the drive thru lane to only be for buses. Ms. McIntosh stated signage will need to be posted to state just that. Mr. Boganey asked applicant and Superintendent Neo Thao what the name of the school means. Mr. Thao stated it means "Nom Pang" in Hmong, and it helps distinguish between the two schools. Mayor Willson stated Brooklyn Center Alliance for Youth is putting together their annual survey and he will suggest that they reach out to Mr. Thao to see if his two schools would like to participate in that. Mr. Thao responded that would be great. Councilmember Ryan asked how many students they anticipate enrolling at the new school. Mr. Thao stated if all the classes are full, there will be about 530 students and they will have 10-12 buses. 9b1. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-91 REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2018- 5,SUBMITTED BY NEAL THAO OF NOBLE ACADEMY, REQUESTING SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A PARKING LOT AND DRIVEWAY EXPANSION (6201 NOBLE AVENUE NORTH) Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION No. 2018-91, Approving Planning Commission Application No. 2018-005, Submitted by Neal Thao of Noble Academy, Requesting Site Plan Approval for a Parking Lot and Driveway Expansion (6201 Noble Avenue North). 04/23/18 -6- Motion passed unanimously. 10.COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS - None. 11.COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • April 16, 2018: Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting • April 28, 2018: Annual Police Citizen Award Ceremony • April 19, 2018: Metro City Police • April 22, 2018: Annual Cleanup for the parks was cancelled due to the snow but bags and gloves were provided to cleanup when you are able • April 24, 2018: MAC Meeting Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • April 22, 2018: Park Clean up in Orchard Park • April 24, 2018: MAC Meeting Councilmember Graves reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • April 16, 2018: Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting • April 17, 2018: Police Citizen Award Ceremony • April 20, 2018: Spoke on a panel for Patrick Henry Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • April 12, 2018: FBI Academy Acceptance and First Meeting • April 16, 2018: Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting • April 13, 2018: City Manager Meeting • April 18, 2018: Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth Board Meeting • April 19, 2018: Second FBI Academy Meeting • April 21, 2018: Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Michael Richard Johnson • April 23, 2018: Emancipation March 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 04/23/18 -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 April 23, 2018. 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 May 14, 2018, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 04/23/18