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Home My WebLink About2018 08-13 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 AUGUST 13, 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 Marquita Butler, April Graves, and Dan Ryan were present. Councilmember Kris Lawrence -Anderson was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, City Engineer Mike Albers, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, Communication Coordinator Angel Smith, Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards Jesse Anderson, 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. Karen Beelen, 7120 Logan Avenue N, addressed the City Council. She stated she would like City Codes to be created to protect Brooklyn Center resident's property. She stated her neighbor of 23 years put up a make shift wooden fence a while ago, while she was sick and in the hospital for a year. When she was released from the hospital she asked her neighbor to remove the fence so she could have access to her other neighbors and so that children wouldn't be cutting through her flower beds to get around it and play with each other. She noted she would like to find out how to ask her to remove the fencing. She left notes and City Codes referencing the issue she is addressing for the City Council to review at a later time. Paul Yang, 5925 Pearson Drive, addressed the City Council. He stated he is having issues with his rental license that are unwarranted. He stated there have been repeated inspections and accusations about police calls to the property he owns that are not happening. He stated he wants the rental licenses to be based on the facts, not fiction. Kathy Czech, 1313 40' Avenue N #204, addressed the City Council. She stated she would like to introduce the concept of Police Embedded Mental Health Escorts. She noted the number of mental health issues being addressed at regular police calls is very high. She stated this program is one where a mental health professional accompanies police to calls. She provided some information for the City to review at a later time. 08/13/18 -1- Dianne Sannes, 7006 Willow, addressed the City Council. She thanked Mn/DOT for the work on Highway 252 and welcomed the Youth in Government participants. She asked that the City Council not approve the tobacco license on the agenda this evening and noted she has already called 4 Councilmembers about this issue asking the same of them all. She handed out a document which showed a warning label on a piece of playground equipment that says its only for children 13 years and older but, like in the picture she showed the City Council, there is often very young children on the equipment. She suggested they address this dangerous situation so no one gets hurt or sued. Lennie Chism, Minneapolis, addressed the City Council. He thanked them for allowing the Pop Up Market to get started. He stated they have had 61 vendors show up for the events so far. He stated for September there are 18 booths from the City so far signed up. He stated an elderly woman who is 85 -years -old is hoping to bring her crocheting pieces to the market but if the weather is too warm, sadly she will not be able to attend. He stated the events have been positive for the most part so far with exception to one negative incident. He stated a person addressed him at the market and stated "the only reason you have a market place is because you are black". He noted it was a terrible thing to have happen at such a nice event and he wanted to make the City Council aware of this incident and the negativity being conveyed that is not acceptable. Councilmember Butler moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 7:01 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Mayor Willson requested a moment of reflection and said a prayer about gratitude 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 Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, April Graves, and Dan Ryan were present. Councilmember Kris Lawrence -Anderson was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, City Engineer Mike Albers, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, Communication Coordinator Angel Smith, Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards Jesse Anderson, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Michaela Kujawa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 08/13/18 -2- 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended, with amendments to the Regular Session minutes of July 23, 2018, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 23, 2018 — Study Session 2. July 23, 2018 — Regular Session 3. July 23, 2018 — City Council/EDA Work Session 4. July 30, 2018 — City Council/Financial Commission Joint Work 6b. LICENSES Considered as agenda item 10e. 6c. APPROVAL TO AMEND THE 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE 6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-144 ORDERING THE ABATEMENT OF CONDITIONS CREATING A NUISANCE AND HAZARDOUS PROPERTY EXISTING AT 6842 WEST RIVER ROAD IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-145 APROVING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS AND DELINQUENT ADMINISTRATIVE FINES/CITATIONS 6f. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-146 APPROVING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE ACCOUNTS 6g. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-147 DECLARING PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DEAD TREES 6h. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-148 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF SETTLEMENT AMOUNTS FOR EASEMENTS FOR BROOKLYN BOULEVARD CORRIDOR PROJECT, PHASE 1, PROJECT NO. 2018-05 6i. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-149 ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2018-05, BROOKLYN BOULEVARD CORRIDOR PROJECT PHASE 1 AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2018-06,51ST AVENUE/FRONTAGE IMPROVEMENTS 08/13/18 -3- Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT DAY Mayor Willson read in full a Proclamation Declaring August 13, 2018 as "Youth in Government Day" in the City of Brooklyn Center and acknowledged the 2018 participants: Lammi Ali, Champlin Park High School Fatou Bah, Park Center High School Alexander Gelhaye, Park Center High School Darius Jackson, Osseo High School Connor Janostin, Champlin Park High School Ubaad Mohamud, Champlin Park High School Lisa Nyenie-Wea, DeLaSalle High School Everline Ondieki, Champlin Park High School Tran Pham, Champlin Park High School Saihou Sissoho, Park Center High School La'Bri Williams, Park Center High School Mayor Willson presented each participant with a certificate and thanked them all for their hard work and participation. He noted he really appreciated that they shared their opinions in the mock City Council meeting held earlier in the evening. The Councilmembers echoed his sentiments. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS - None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-150 GRANTING APPROVAL TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE A DIRECT CONTRIBUTION AND FILE AN AFFORDABILITY COVENANT ON THE CARRINGTON DRIVE APARTMENT COMPLEX PID NUMBERS: 25-119- 21-33-0045,25-119-21-33-0046, 25-119-21-33-0047, AND 25-119-21-33-0048 Deputy Director of Building and Community Standards Jesse Anderson provided a presentation, background and purpose of this resolution. 08/13/18 -4- Councilmember Ryan stated the concern is always maintenance on multifamily property so the property owners should not be able to increase rents to maintain the property. Mr. Anderson stated that is correct, they would have to maintain affordable. Councilmember Graves stated she is in favor of the affordable housing but she wants to make sure the properties would be safe and healthy. Mr. Anderson stated specifics weren't addressed in the documents but they would have to meet the City standards. Mayor Willson stated he agrees with Councilmember Graves. Councilmember Ryan stated he agrees but he would like the City to go to the Legislature in the future to have them address it so the issue doesn't only fall on the City. He noted this is a regional problem, not only a City problem, and everyone needs to be helping and partnering together with the State and other cities. Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2018-150 Granting Approval to the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority to Provide a Direct Contribution and File an Affordability Covenant on the Carrington Drive Apartment Complex PID Numbers: 25-119-21-33-0045, 25-119-21-33-0046, 25-119-21- 33-0047, AND 25-119-21-33-0048. Motion passed unanimously. 10b. TYPE IV 6 -MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 6761 HUMBOLDT AVENUE N. 10c. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-151 FOR A TYPE IV 6 -MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 5420 EMERSON AVENUE N. 10d. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-152 FOR A TYPE IV 6 -MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 3000 62ND AVENUE N. 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 l Ob through l Od. Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan and adoption of the following: Approving Type IV Rental License for 6761 Humboldt Avenue N; RESOLUTION NO. 2018- 151 Approving a Type IV Rental License for 5420 Emerson Avenue N; RESOLUTION NO. 2018-152 Approving a Type IV Rental License for 3000 62nd Avenue N, with the requirement 08/13/18 -5- that the mitigation plans and all applicable ordinances must be strictly adhered to before renewal licenses would be considered. Motion passed unanimously. 10e. LICENSES GARBAGE HAULER Walters Recycling & Refuse MECHANICAL All American Heating & Air Inc. Metro Sheet Metal Inc. Minnesota Heating & AC Inc. Musel Heating and Cooling LLC Optimum Mechanical Systems, Inc Pioneer Power Sedgwich Heating 2830 101st Avenue NE, Blaine, NIN 55449 3600 72nd Ave N, Brooklyn Center 3260 Fanum Road, St Paul 10701 93rd Ave N, Maple Grove 311 East S Street, Amboy 3030 Centerville Road, Little Canada 2500 Ventura Dr., Woodbury 1408 Northland Dr., Suite 310, Mendota Heights TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCTS Jammin' Wings 2590 Freeway Blvd RENTAL INITIAL (TYPE III — one-year license) 6143 Regent Avenue N Patricio Angamarca-Romero 3912 61st Avenue N Nazneen Khatoon INITIAL (TYPE I — three-year license) 2329 55th Avenue N Sara Corbin 3218 64th Avenue N Nicholas Standal RENEWAL (TYPE III — one-year license) 5408 Colfax Avenue N Su Feng Zheng/Khai Hong Lim Properties (Missing 2 ARM Meetings) 6437 Kyle Avenue N Sheng Lee 4207 Lakeside Avenue #140 Joseph Drechsler 7225 Major Avenue N Kin Chew 2913 Nash Road Chen Xuan Zhou/Lancelot Properties 4501 Woodbine Lane Jerad Morey RENEWAL (TYPE II— two-year license) Basswood Apartments 4450 58th Avenue N Halverson and Blaiser Group LTD 6000 Bryant Avenue N 4207 Lakeside Avenue #339 5532 Logan Avenue N Shirzad Raimi Madeline Greiner Ira Kovalsky 08/13/18 -6- RENEWAL (TYPE I— three-year license) 6336 Beard Avenue N Chen Xuan Zhou/Lancelot Properties 6107 Bryant Avenue N Daniel Yesnes 6607 Drew Avenue N Jeffrey Davis 6757 Humboldt Avenue N Saleem Raza 5310 Knox Avenue N Douglas Allen Wahl 4207 Lakeside Avenue #220 Matthew Blackler 4207 Lakeside Avenue #323 Douglas Hollman 5431 Logan Avenue N Chen Xuan Zhou/Lancelot Properties Councilmember Butler explained she had requested pulling agenda item 6b from the consent agenda and added for discussion, specifically tobacco license application for Jamin Wings. City Manager Boganey stated the license applications are reviewed by staff for any conflicts with the City Codes and to see if there are any issues with permitting the license. He stated if there are violations of any Codes or Ordinances, their application will not be put through for City Council approval. Councilmember Butler stated she recalls the applicant for Jamin Wings addressing the City Council in the past and that it was mentioned he was hoping to create a club -like atmosphere. She noted the City Council was not in favor of that at that time either. She stated she is concerned that this tobacco license is a contributing factor to creating that club atmosphere. Mayor Willson stated the City has no grounds at this time to deny the tobacco application because the City Ordinance allows it. City Attorney Gilchrist stated the current Ordinances do allow for this type of license so unless they had some citations or criminal history as listed in the ordinance, the City can't prohibit the issuance of a license. Councilmember Butler moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve all license applications in agenda item 10e. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • July 24, 2018: Brooklyn Center Lions Club Meeting with Community Center Programs President, Rachel Hitchock • August 4, 2018: First Saturday Pop-up Market • August 6, 2018: National Night Out Kick Off • August 7, 2018: Ride along with Police Commander • August 9, 2018: Lioness Club Event • August 13, 2018: Youth in Government Day at City Hall and Mock City Council Meeting 08/13/18 -7- Councilmember Graves reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • July 30, 2018: Budget Work Session with Financial Commission Meeting • August 6, 2018: National Night Out Kick Off • August 7, 2018: National Night Out Art Is My Weapon Event • August 8, 2018: Budget Work Session with Financial Commission Meeting • August 9, 2018: North Side Council Meeting • August 13, 2018: Youth in Government Day at City Hall and Mock City Council Meeting Councilmember Graves stated a reminder that she instructs free yoga for women Sundays at 12 p.m. at Curves for Women. Councilmember Butler reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • July 30, 2018: Budget Work Session with Financial Commission Meeting • August 4,2018: Hmong Church Egg Roll Sale • August 6,2018: National Night Out Kick Off • August 7,2018: Ride along with BC Police Officer • August 8, 2018: Budget Work Session with Financial Commission Meeting • August 13,2018: Youth in Government Day at City Hall and Mock City Council Meeting Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • July 24-27, 2018: At Quantico Facility and FBI headquarters Visit in D.C. • July 30, 2018: Budget Work Session with Financial Commission Meeting budget meeting • July 31, 2018: Rotary Luncheon • July 31, 2018: Dangerous Dog Appeal Hearing • August 5, 2018: Hmong Church Egg Roll Sale • August 6, 2018: National Night Out Kick Off • August 7, 2018: National Night Out with City Manager and Police Chief Gannon • August 13, 2018: Youth in Government Day at City Hall and Mock City Council Meeting 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Butler seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:49 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 08/13/18 -8- 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 August 13, 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 27, 2018, Regular Session. hyWIA-Avyj City Clerk 08/13/18 -9- Mayor