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Home My WebLink About2018 08-27 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 27, 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 unexcused. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Public Works Doran Cote, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, Police Chief Tim Gannon, 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. Todd Henning, 1906 Brookview Drive, addressed the City Council regarding backyard chickens. He stated he just wants to keep the topic on everyone's mind and is looking forward to the discussion in September. Hamza Hassan, 2406 Lyndale Avenue South, addressed the City Council regarding Victoria Townhomes. He stated the rental community has many issues and grievances regarding the management there. He stated they only ask for management to address concerns in a timely manner, be able to have one-on-one conversations with management, and have problems with the property addressed and corrected. He stated he has a petition signed by 17 residents asking for these changes to be made. Anna Cooper, 3206 61St Avenue North, addressed the City Council regarding backyard chickens. She stated she is excited to see the topic on the agenda in September and looks forward to the discussion. Ms. Dandal, 6218 Camden Avenue N, addressed the City Council regarding the issue that there is a lot of traffic near her home on Camden Avenue. She thinks it would be beneficial to have some stop signs put in to help slow the traffic down. Ephraim Olani, 3813 51St Avenue, addressed the City Council. He stated he wants to address the issue with the train that constantly runs along France Avenue. 08/27/18 -1- Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:54 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Councilmember Ryan read a quote by the late Senator John McCain 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 Marquita Butler, April Graves, and Dan Ryan were present. Councilmember Kris Lawrence -Anderson was absent. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Public Works Doran Cote, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, Police Chief Tim Gannon, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Michaela Kujawa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. S. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 8, 2018 City Council/Financial Commission Joint Work Session 2. August 13, 2018 Regular Session 3. August 13, 2018 City Council/EDA Work Session 6b. LICENSES GARBAGE HAULER Sanimax USA LLC MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR General Heating & Air Conditioning J Dubs LLC Matty V's Heating & Cooling 08/27/18 -2- 505 Hardman Ave S, South St. Paul 11081 Chaparral Ave, Shakopee 11703 River Hills Dr., Burnsville 1052 93rd Lane NW, Coon Rapids TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCTS Two Rivers Investment, Inc. RENTAL INITIAL (T)'PE III — one-year license) Ewing Square 6220 France Avenue N INITIAL ('TYPE II — two year° license) Granite City Apartments 340765 1h Avenue N 4700 68th Avenue N INITIAL (TYPE I — three-year license) 430766 1h Avenue N 130072 d Avenue N RENEWAL ('TYPE III— one-year license) 7200 Dallas Road 5301 Logan Avenue N 6443 Marlin Drive 7006 Morgan Avenue N 6840 Humboldt Avenue N, Brooklyn Center Juanita Pekay Chris D. Kohler Chufeng Xiong RHA 3, LLC Marinela and Scott Selseth Brian Natzel MNSF II, LLC (Missing 2 ARM meetings) Trevor Tjlmeland (Missing cpted follow-up) Hesham Abdel Hakim RENEWAL (TYPE II — two—year license) 6800 Dupont Avenue N Yi Lin/Khai Hong Lim Properties 7024 Oliver Circle Juliana Koe 7217 Unity Avenue N Ghulam Pyarali RENEWAL (TYPE I— three-year license) 5528 Humboldt Avenue N Bruce Alan Goldberg 6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-153 ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2016-17, CONTRACT 2016-K, CITY HALL, COMMUNITY CENTER AND PUBLIC WORKS PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS 6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-154 ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, PROJECT NO. 2018-07, 2018 POND MAINTENANCE Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 08/27/18 -3- 7a. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-155 ACCEPTING AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 630 AND SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION DONATIONS Mayor Willson read in full a Resolution accepting American Legion Post No. 630 and Sons of the American Legion Donations. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2018-155 Accepting American Legion Post No. 630 and Sons of the American Legion Donations. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None at this time. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS - None at this time. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 27 OF CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING PARKING Chief Gannon introduced this item and provided a presentation. He stated this item was brought forward a few months ago and with fall quickly approaching, they are bringing this item forward again with hopes to get a consensus to move forward with this item before winter arrives. Councilmember Ryan stated this is a common sense change due to the erratic weather in Minnesota. He stated they will need to do a large amount of communication to alert the City about this ordinance change. Councilmember Graves stated she isn't against plowing the streets, but she is concerned that this is going to affect the lower income residents who have a lack of parking. Councilmember Butler stated she agrees with the issues Councilmember Graves addressed, noting it is expensive when you get towed. She stated she does feel we need to look at communication of the ordinances and see what can be done to minimize the impact. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to move forward with first reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 27 of City Code of Ordinances Regarding Parking. Councilmember Graves voted against the same. Motion passed. 08/27/18 -4- 10b. TYPE IV 6 -MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 5308 LILAC 10c. TYPE IV 6 -MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 6835 COLFAX AVENUE NORTH 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 l Ob through l Oc. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six-month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for the following: 5308 Lilac Drive; and, 6835 Colfax 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. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • August 16, 2018: Joint Work Session with Planning Commission • August 20, 2018: Joint Work Session with Financial Commission August 22, 2018: Community Meeting Brooklyn Blvd Reconstruction - Phase Councilmember Graves reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • August 14, 2018: City Manager and Community Development Director Meeting • August 16, 2018: Joint Work Session with Planning Commission August 17, 2018: Interviewed on African Roots Connection show on KMOJ Councilmember Butler reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • August 16, 2018: Joint Work Session with Planning Commission • August 20, 2018: Joint Work Session with Financial Commission August 21, 2018: Housing Commission Meeting Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • August 14, 2018: Rotary Lunch • August 15, 2018: Brooklyn Bridge Alliance Youth Committee Meeting • August 15, 2018: Safety Camp Graduation with Police Chief Gannon • August 16, 2018: Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting 08/27/18 -5- August 20, 2018: Joint Work Session with Financial Commission August 21, 2018: Rotary Lunch August 24, 2018: Meeting with City Manager 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Butler seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 08/27/18 -6- 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 27, 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 September 10, 2018, Regular Session. City Cleric Mayor