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Home My WebLink About2018 06-11 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 11, 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 Pro Tem Dan Ryan at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tern Dan Ryan and Councilmembers Marquita Butler and April Graves. Mayor Tim Willson was absent and excused. Councilmember and Kris Lawrence-Anderson was absent. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, Director of Public Works Doran Cote, Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Pro Tern Dan Ryan opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. Diane Sannes, 7006 Willow Lane, addressed the City Council, stating she is anxious to see the new banners, hoping Fast Signs got the contract. She thanked MnDOT and Metro Transit for their work to mow and remove debris in the area of Top Golf. Ms. Saimes expressed concern with the number of Brooklyn Center businesses that have recently closed and the City Council's recent approval of licenses for smoking tobacco product businesses. She reviewed the timeline from her February 12, 2018, request that the City Manager provide information to Council Members so they understood the tobacco licensing requests on the consent agenda. She noted that on March 12, 2018, the City Council unanimously approved another tobacco shop with no discussion. Ms. Sannes stated on May 15, 2018, she asked the City Council to limit the number of new tobacco related product stores and to not approve any more near the high school. However, the most recently approved license is by the middle school. Ms. Sannes asked each Council Member to respond to her directly about when they will address her T-21 concerns. Ms. Sannes stated the City has planned an event with a popular Hispanic band at City Hall on August 7, which is National Night Out. She asked if the City Council will be stopping by to greet the many Hispanic residents who will be at City Hall instead of their own neighborhood. Ms. Sannes commented on the upcoming District 40B election and stated her concern that the City has planned an event during voting hours on Election Day. Ms. Sannes stated she hopes future pop-up market employees are from Brooklyn Center as it has over 20,000 adults and many want to support the community and get a job. 06/11/18 -1- City Manager Curt Boganey clarified the Sprint store is not closed but relocating within Brooklyn Center. Mayor Pro Tern Ryan stated Sprint preferred the location off the Boulevard as it has higher visibility. Ms. Sannes stated that's a minor detail and her point was that Sprint is no longer in Shingle Creek Crossing or at a Gatlin property. Councilmember Butler moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:54 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2.INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tern Ryan read Karma, a poem by Phillip Appleman, as the Invocation. 3.CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Dan Ryan at 7:00 p.m. 4.ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tern Dan Ryan and Councilmembers Marquita Butler and April Graves. Mayor Tim Willson was absent and excused. Councilmember Kris Lawrence-Anderson was absent. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, Director of Public Works Doran Cote, Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 5.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Butler moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended, with amendments to the Work Session minutes of May 29, 2018, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.May 29, 2018— Study/Work Session 2.May 29, 2018 - Regular Session 3.May 29, 2018 - Work Session 4.June 4, 2018— Joint Work Session with Financial Commission 6b. LICENSES 06/11/18 -2- MECHANICAL Air Rite Mechanical Systems Aquarius Home Services Comfort Matters Heating & AC Henderson Heating and A/C LLC Master Mechanical Professional Mechanical Services, LLC Ridler Heating & Cooling Inc. dba: Uptown Heating 6935 146th Street W #3, Apple Valley 3180 Country Drive., Little Canada 18071 Territorial Road, Maple Grove 3515 Dakota Avenue, Woodbury 1027 Gemini Road, Eagan 18983 York Street New Suite C, Elk River 3110 Washington Avenue, Mpls. RENTAL INITIAL (TYPE II - two-year license) 4207 Lakeside Avenue N #334 Vihn Mai 5218 Paul Drive Oyejola Azum 5918 Zenith Avenue N Traci Austin/Dylan DeMarais RENEWAL (TYPE III— one-year license) 1100 69 1h Avenue N Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Master (Missing 2 ARM Meetings) RENEWAL (TYPE II— two-year license) Northwest Residence 4408 69th Avenue N Eugene and Diane Wright 7019 Morgan Avenue N Candlewood Home Buyers, Inc. RENEWAL (TYPE I— three-year license) Crossings at Brookwood Manor 6125 Lilac Drive N Crossings at Brookwood Manor 6201 Lilac Drive N 5349 Northport Drive SIGNHANGER Trusted Sign Solution, LLC Lang Nelson Associates Lang Nelson Associates Paul Ferfon 14505 21st Avenue N, Ste. 221, Plymouth 6c.RESOLUTION NO. 2018-119 ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 6d.APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2016- 08 REGARDING COUNCIL SALARIES FOR 2019-2020 6e. APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING ANIMALS 06/11/18 -3- 6f.RESOLUTION NO. 2018-120 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN ADVANCE CONSTRUCTION - MNDOT AGREEMENT NO. 1031036 6g.RESOLUTION NO. 2018-121 ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2019-05, SOUTHEAST AREA MILL AND OVERLAY 61i. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-122 ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR SEGMENTS ON 63RD AVENUE FROM BEARD AVENUE TO 360' EAST OF BEARD AVENUE 6i. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-123 APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC. REGARDING COMMUNITY CENTER HVAC IMPROVEMENTS MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 7.PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-124 RECOGNIZING THE 100T11 ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN LEGION Mayor Pro Tern Ryan read in full a Resolution recognizing the 1 001h anniversary of the American Legion. Councilmember Graves moved and Councilrnernber Butler seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2018-124 Recognizing the 1 001h Anniversary of the American Legion. Motion passed unanimously. 8.PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. 9.PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS - None. 10.COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS lOa. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-125 AWARDING THE SALE OF $8,530,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT AND UTILITY REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2018A FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS; DIRECTING THEIR 06/11/18 -4- EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT. City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item and provided background information. Finance Director Nathan Reinhardt noted on May 14, 2018, the City Council adopted a resolution setting the date for the competitive negotiated sale of General Obligation Improvement and Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 201 8A to finance the construction of Firehouse Park Area Improvements (70% paid by bond proceeds) and Water Tower No. 2 Reconditioning. He described the projects, project costs, and amount proposed in the bond by repayment sources (property tax levy, special assessments, water charges, and storm drainage charges). Mr. Reinhardt reported five bids were received and opened today with the low bid being received from Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. that included a premium so the principal amount was reduced to $8,185,000. The terms are to repay the bonds over a ten-year period at an interest rate of 2.66%, an average maturity of 6.3 years, and adjusted principal amount from $8,530,000 to $8,185,000. The required 2019 debt service property tax levy is $246,953, which equates to a 1.4% increase in the property tax levy. Mr. Reinhardt reviewed the findings of the Standard & Poor's Credit Rating for the City of Assigned/Affirmed (AA), citing factors of a weak economy, strong management, strong budgetary performance, strong institutional framework, very strong budgetary flexibility, very strong liquidity, adequate debt and contingent liability position, and strong institutional framework. He stated a rating of AA is considered a very high-grade credit rating. Mayor Pro Tem Ryan noted the bond rating shows Brooklyn Center has strong financial management and procedures in place, which echoes the findings of the comprehensive audit received last Monday showing essentially the same results. He stated this should be reassuring to residents. Doug Green, Springsted, stated it is a pleasure to be here tonight. He presented the Series 2018A tabulation of the five bids received, noting Robert W. Baird & Company, Inc. is a large agency and works with many firms to sell the bonds. He noted the range in true interest rates from the top to low bidder and explained the calculation of coupons and yields. Mr. Green reviewed the costs for issuing the bonds, projects to be funded, the City's previous bond issue results for improvement projects, and correlation between those bond rates and treasuries. Mr. Green stated the City is still getting great reception in the market and good interest rates. He reviewed the municipal market data AAA yields for the last 12 months, noting there has not been much change. The same information over the last 25 years was presented identifying historical low and high interest points. Mr. Green noted most municipal bonds are put into bond funds and this also shows strong growth. He presented a spreadsheet looking at $2.5 million with an increase in 1% or 2% par amount paid by the levy and impact on total debt service. He stated a 3% increase from today's rates would equal $4 on a residential home valued at $250,000. Mayor Pro Tern Ryan noted the City's median home value is about $180,000 so the impact would be even less. He stated generally the City's debt levels are in the average range of peer 06/11/18 -5- group cities. Mr. Green agreed it is average to low. Mayor Pro Tern Ryan stated he is pleased to see these bond results, noting the funds will be used for street and infrastructure improvements. Councilmember Graves asked about not having to borrow as much and how that impacts repaying. Mr. Boganey explained it has taken 25 years to get to the point of nearly completing the first go around in street reconstruction so projects done 27 years ago are now at the point of needing some renovation. But, there is a difference in the work to be done in three years compared to the work done 27 years ago that included a significant investment in stormwater and utility infrastructure. He explained the overlay asphalt work may be on par but the overall amount of debt will be lower or similar in today's dollars. Mr. Boganey stated the total project costs will go down as will the bond issuance, depending on the level of assessments and work to be done. Councilmember Graves asked about the budget impact. Mr. Reinhardt stated the 1.4% will go to the bond issue being considered tonight and then staff will split it between debt service and the operational levy to give an idea of the level of increase. He stated the costs have been narrowed as much as possible to assure the project is affordable and does not cause a large increase in the next bond issuance. Mr. Boganey stated the great news about what the City has done over the last 20 years in implementing the street reconstruction program is getting out of the situation experienced by the State of Minnesota and federal government where deferred maintenance costs have continued to escalate in order to bring infrastructure to a maintainable level. He noted Brooklyn Center has implemented consistence sealcoating and overlay maintenance programs so roads will not be in the shape they were 30 years ago when the City had dramatic expenses to catch up. Mayor Pro Tern Ryan stated the high cost for deferred maintenance highlights how imperative it is to plan regular maintenance. He noted the draft resolution quotes the sale at $8,530,000 and asked if it should be revised. Mr. Green answered in the affirmative and stated it should be $8,185,000. Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2018-125 Awarding the Sale of $8,185,000 General Obligation Improvement and Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2018A Fixing Their Form and Specification; Directing Their Execution and Delivery; and Providing for Their Payment. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Graves reported on her attendance at the following: • May 30 -June 1, 2018: Trans National PA Summit • June 4, 2018: Audit Report with Finance Commission • June 6, 2018: Youth Policy Forum Councilmember Butler reported on her attendance at the following: 06/11/18 -6- • June 1, 2018: Former City Clerk Sharon Knutson's Retirement Party • June 1, 2018: CAPI Open House • June 4, 2018: Audit Report with Finance Commission • June 8, 2018: BW Harris Alumni Association Fund Raiser • June 10, 2018: Ifiar Community Dinner Event Masj id Al-Anser Mayor Pro Tem Ryan reported on his attendance at the following: • May 31, 2018: Highway 25 Workshop • June 1, 2018: Former City Clerk Sharon Knutson's Retirement Part • June 1, 2018: CAPI Open House • June 2, 2018: Lions Club Food Truck • June 4, 2018: Audit Report with Finance Commission 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Butler moved and Councilmember Graves seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 06/11/18 -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 June 11,2018. 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 June 25, 2018, Regular Session. &UwL ,uth / 2 City Clerk Mayor 06/11/18 -8-