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Home My WebLink About2018 07-23 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 JULY 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. ROT.T. CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence - Anderson, and Dan Ryan were present. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Public Works Doran Cote, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, Planner and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh, Director of Community Activities, Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards Jesse Anderson, Business and Workforce Development Specialist Brett Angell, 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. No one wished to address the City Council. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:47 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Councilmember Graves read a poem she wrote titled Frame of Mind 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 7:02 p.m. 4. ROLL CALL 07/23/18 -1- Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence - Anderson, and Dan Ryan were present. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Public Works Doran Cote, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, Planner and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh, Director of Community Activities, Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards Jesse Anderson, Business and Workforce Development Specialist Brett Angell, 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, as amended, with amendments to the Joint Meeting of City Council and Planning Commission minutes of July 9, 2018, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 9, 2018 — Joint Meeting of City Council and Planning Commission 2. July 9, 2018 — Regular Session 3. July 9, 2018 — Work Session 4. July 16, 2018 — Executive Special Meeting 5. July 16, 2018 — Joint Meeting of City Council and Financial Commission 6b. LICENSES MECHANICAL Air Mechanical Inc. Kline Corp. DBA Practical Systems; DBA Ductworks Heating and Cooling Wencl Services Inc. GARBAGE HAULER Waste Management RENTAL INITIAL (TYPE II — two-year license) 2812 Mumford Rd RENEWAL (TYPE III — one-year license) 291865 1h Avenue North 6614 Bryant Avenue North 07/23/18 -2- 16411 Aberdeen St. NE, Ham Lake 3230 Gorham Ave Ste. 1, St. Louis Park 8148 Pillsbury Ave. S, Bloomington 10050 Naples Street NE, Blaine Randall Kraft Hong Yang (Missing ARM) Yi Lin/Khai Hong Lim Properties 6706 Drew Avenue North 5739 James Avenue North RENEWAL (TYPE II— No -year license) 90453 d Avenue North 133067 1h Lane North 6912 Unity Avenue North 3801 Woodbine Lane RENEWAL (T)'PE I — three-year license) 1320 68th Lane North 7044 Drew Avenue North 2406 Ericon Drive 5931 Halifax Place 5 819 Knox Avenue North 6706 Drew Ave LLC Douglas Allen Wahl Moshe Vorotinov/Istoki Sources Mekorot Mark Sibilev Geri Lynn Williams Tom Prasky Rachel Omao and Cyrus Keri Jennifer Lenhart/Jan Morhfeld Crystal Brummer/Brummer Realty, LLC Jerilou Wiedmeyer Crystal Brummer/Brummer Realty, LLC 6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-139 AMENDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVY ROLL NOS. 19775 AND 19776 TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEFERMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 6d. AN INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 2018-10 AUTHORIZING A STUDY AND PLACING A MORATORIUM ON THE SEARS PROPERTY Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. PRESENTATION BY SHANNON FULL, PRESIDENT/CEO OF TWIN WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE This item was considered as Agenda Item 7a. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS 9a. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-140 REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2018-012 SUBMITTED BY VON PETERSEN OF TSP, INC. ON BEHALF OF BROOKLYN CENTER SCHOOL DISTRICT, REQUESTING SITE AND BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL (LOCATED AT 6500 HUMBOLDT AVENUE NORTH) 07/23/18 -3- Planner and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh provided an overview of Planning Commission Application No. 2018-012 and advised the Planning Commission recommended approval of the applications at its July 12, 2018 meeting. Von Petersen, of TSP Inc. and applicant on behalf of Brooklyn Center School District, addressed the City Council. He stated the fiont entry addition is the biggest change they are making. He stated they are including updates and safety precautions such as, having the glass where the administration area is that allows them to see outside and maintain good visibility but doesn't allow outside people to see inside. Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson asked if the entrances will be separate for middle and high schoolers. Mr. Petersen stated yes, they will have different entrances. Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson asked whether the doors of the classrooms lock from the inside. Jim Langevin, Operator of the Brooklyn Center School District approached the podium to address Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson's question. He stated it has been difficult due to fire code restrictions to get locking classroom doors from the inside approved. He stated they have found options that they could use that would work and are working on getting those approved. Councilmember Graves asked when the construction will start and how will it affect the students. Mr. Petersen stated they plan to relocate the high school to a temporary location so they can do construction on one wing and once completed the middle school will be move into the new wing while the second wing construction is completed. He noted they want to ensure as much stability for the younger children as possible that is why they choose to move the older students. another He stated they are planning to start construction in January 2019 and hope to wrap it up within 18 months. Councilmember Graves asked if dust and contaminants are a concern for the children still in the building while construction is going on. Mr. Petersen stated they are going to properly block off the areas where the construction is taking place to avoid any exposure to the students. Mr. Langevin stated they are also updating the drinking fountains, installing bottle filling stations, adding private showers in the locker rooms, and much more. He stated all fine arts programs will continue in the building for the year as the auditorium is going to be open. Councilmember Ryan asked who did the risk assessment that helped them decide which security precautions and measure to make on the new updates. Mr. Petersen stated they have reviewed a lot of security projects with other schools around the area and got feedback about how things are working for them. He stated it is about finding the best balance that allows for student safety and overall well-being. 07/23/18 -4- Mr. Langevin stated updating the access control points for people coming and going is a big precaution to maintain security in the building. He stated at the beginning of the day they will have two entrances for students; one for high schoolers and one for middle schoolers and then after the school day commences they will close those entrances and only have one main entrance which will be secure and controlled for anyone dropping items off to a student or people coming into the school for any reason. The Councilmembers were in agreement that the updates will provide security and new life to the school. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to adopt RESOLUTIO NO. 2018-140, Approving Planning Commission Application No. 2018-012, Submitted by Von Petersen of TSP, Inc. on behalf of Brooklyn Center School District, Requesting Site and Building Plan Approval (Located at 6500 Humboldt Avenue North) Motion passed unanimously. 9b. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-141 REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2018-013 SUBMITTED BY CASEY'S RETAIL COMPANY FOR APPROVAL OF A SITE AND BUILDING PLAN AND ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A GAS STATION AND CONVENIENCE STORE IN THE C2 (COMMERCE) DISTRICT (LOCATED AT 2101 FREEWAY BOULEVARD) Planner and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh provided an overview of Planning Commission Application No. 2018-013 and advised the Planning Commission recommended approval of the applications at its July 12, 2018 meeting. Andy Berg, Kimley Horn, addressed the City Council to answer any questions they may have. Councilmember Graves stated due to its proximity to the creek, she would like to know what actions are in place to prevent any gasoline or oil contamination into the creels. Mr. Berg stated there will be a bio -filter on the west side that filters the water and there will also be a liner to prevent anything from leaking out that could run off. Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson stated she is happy to see something going in there and thinks it will fit the site well. Councilmember Ryan echoed her sentiments. Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2018-141, Approving Planning Commission Application No. 2018-013, submitted by Casey's Retail Company for Approval of a Site and Building Plan and Issuance of a Special Use Permit for a Gas Station and Convenience Store in the C2 (Commerce) District (Located at 2101 Freeway Boulevard) Motion passed unanimously. 07/23/18 -5- 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. 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 Item 10a1. 10a1. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-142 APPROVING A TYPE IV 6 -MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 7018 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2018-142 Approving a Type IV Rental License for 7018 Brooklyn Boulevard, 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. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • July 16, 2018: Metro Cities Transportation and Policy Committee Meeting • July 16, 2018: Joint Meeting with Planning Commission and Joint Meeting with Financial Commission. • July 18, 2018: Metro Cities Regional Committee Meeting • July 19, 2018: Neighborhood Meeting in the Park. Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • July 18, 2018: Music in the Park Event • July 19, 2018: Neighborhood Meeting in the Park Councilmember Graves reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • July 1245, 2018: Local Progress Meeting of Local Elected Officials • July 16, 2018: Birch Grove Voting Rights Meeting • July 16, 2018: Joint Meeting with Planning Commission and Joint Meeting with Financial Commission. • July 17, 2018: Think Again Community Forums on MN Human Rights • July 23, 2018: Freedom School Event at Birch Grove School 07/23/18 -6- Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • July 10, 2018: Rotary Luncheon • July 13, 2018: Meeting with City Manager • July 13, 2018: Drove the Meals on Wheels vehicle • July 16, 2018: Joint Meeting with Planning Commission and Joint Meeting with Financial Commission. • July 17, 2018: Rotary Luncheon • July 17, 2018: Mayors Minute Taping with Dave Kiser • July 19, 2018: Neighborhood Meeting in the Park • July 21, 2018: KMOJ speaking engagement on African Roots with Brooklyn Park Mayor • July 24, 2018: Out of town at FBI Facility in Washington, DC 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 8:03 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 07/23/18 -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 July 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 August 13, 2018, Regular Session. City Cleric 07/23/18 -8- Mayor