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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 01-26 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 JANUARY 26, 2009 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 Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal & Support Services Dan Jordet, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Community Development Director Gary Eitel, Assistant to the City Manager Vickie Schleuning, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. Ms. Desra Olheiser, 6930 Newton Avenue N, addressed the City Council and stated her concerns regarding the $500 conversion fee for a rental dwelling license in the City. She stated she purchased a house in Brooklyn Center about five years ago that was built in 1952. She bought the house as a fixer-upper and completely renovated the house. It was not a good time and the house sat on the market for six months so she decided to hire a rental management company to find a renter for the house. When she came to the City for a rental dwelling license she found out there is a $500 conversion fee. She found a good renter and has been able to pay the mortgage and keep the house from foreclosure. Ms. Olheiser stated she is asking to be refunded the $500 charge that was added for 2009. While she understands that they do not want a city full of rental dwellings, they also do not want a city full of foreclosures, which was the other option. Mayor Willson encouraged Ms Olheiser to route information in writing to the City Manager. He indicated at some time the issue may come back to the Council in a work session. Ms. Diane Sannes, 7006 Willow Lane N, addressed the City Council regarding the following: ■ Support of rain gardens in the Aldrich Area Neighborhood street improvements: She stated as a citizen with a rain garden she would like to extend her support to rain gardens in this plan. ■ 2009 Spring Senior Forum: She stated the last two years the City of Brooklyn Center has not been represented at the forum. She would like to request that the City be represented with a table in 2009 and consider holding the event in Brooklyn Center in 2010. 01/26/09 4- "Oh the Places You'll Go" Reading Program to be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Brookdale Food Court. Students and residents are invited to attend in Dr. Seuss attire. She requested City staff to determine if "Brooklyn Center Reads" banners can be posted on the new light poles on the east side of Xerxes. Brooklyn Historical Society: Another Civil War book will be coming out. She suggested that the City Council appoint a liaison to the Brooklyn Historical Society. Ms. Pat Snodgrass, President of the Brooklyn Historical Society, addressed the City Council and stated that the Brooklyn Historical Society would like to partner with the City of Brooklyn Center to tie the opening of the Embassy Suites Hotel in March with the Earle Brown Heritage Center. She stated the Brooklyn Historical Society is happy to lease space at the Heritage Center. She expressed concern that the Historical Society is currently paying $800 for 600 square feet and has been informed by Judith Bergeland that the space may be rented for $10 per square foot. Ms. Snodgrass stated the Brooklyn Historical Society has an opportunity to identify and brand the City and they are unaware of other parties interested in leasing office space on the farm. She pointed out the opportunity with locating the early settler melodeon in the lobby of the Embassy Suites to generate interest in the Earle Brown Farm, as well as the Historical Society. This would help to generate a way for the Brooklyn Historical Society to earn money and to redefine the City away from Brookdale and towards the crown jewel of the Earle Brown Farm. Ms. Snodgrass requested that the City Council consider appointing a liaison to serve on the Brooklyn Historical Society. Mr. Boganey requested clarification on whether Ms. Bergeland had asked that the historical items be moved from their current location to a different location at the Earle Brown Heritage Center, Ms. Snodgrass replied that one room has been dedicated to the Historical Society. However, Ms. Bergeland has said that the items will eventually need to be moved out and that there is no place for them. Ms. Snodgrass stated the room currently being used can only be accessed if someone with a key is available to unlock the room for the Historical Society. Mr. Boganey stated staff will follow up with Ms. Bergeland. The hope was that all of the items original to the farm could be kept on the site and still available to the public for viewing. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 7:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION The Invocation was offered. 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. 01/26/09 -2- 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal & Support Services Dan Jordet, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Community Development Director Gary Eitel, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, Assistant to the City Manager Vickie Schleuning, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 12, 2008 - Study Session 2. January 12, 2008 - Regular Session 1 6b, LICENSES GASOLINE SERVICE STATION Royalty & Sons, Inc. MECHANICAL Kalmes Mechanical Inc. Major Mechanical Inc. RENTAL INITIAL 3825 51St Ave N 5712 Bryant Ave N 5341 Girard Ave N 5420 Girard Ave N 5442 James Ave N 5619 Knox Ave N 5840 Knox Ave N 7100 Kyle Ave N 6130 France Ave N RENEWAL Ewing Square Townhomes 6700 Humboldt Ave N 01/26/09 -3- 6044 Brooklyn Boulevard 15440 Silverrod Street NW, Andover 11201 86th Avenue N, Maple Grove Knut Dang Teng Thao Jeremy Robertson Scot Sorum Gerald Stigsell Macaulay Iginiamre Jared Lundgren Michael Birchard Ewing Square Associates Sterling Square 6915 Brooklyn Blvd 5935 Dupont Ave N 6124 Emerson Ave N 5814Ewing Ave N 6300 France Ave N 5618 Hillsview Rd 5650 Humboldt Ave N 6137 Lee Ave N 4218 Winchester Ln SIGN HANGER Apparently Graphic Ltd. Park TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT Royalty & Sons, Inc. John Roder Curtis Cady Gina Dumas Nicholas Lewis Salim and Michele Nyarecha Wade Klick Nita Morlock Syed Raza Ben Dossman IV Ronald Osborne 7420 West Lake Street, St. Louis 6044 Brooklyn Boulevard 6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-22 AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF A PREMISES PERMIT FOR BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS CLUB TO CONDUCT LAWFUL GAMBLING AT OAK CITY, 2590 FREEWAY BOULEVARD, BROOKLYN CENTER Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-23 EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF TIM ROCHE FOR HIS DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Willson recited Resolution No. 2009-23. Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-23 Expressing Recognition and Appreciation of Tim Roche for his Dedicated Public Service on the Planning Commission. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARING -None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS 9a. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2009-001 SUBMITTED BY THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER (EDA). REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY 01/26/09 -4- 1 PLAT APPROVAL TO COMBINE AND DIVIDE THREE LOTS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF FREEWAY BOULEVARD AND HUMBOLDT AVENUE NORTH TO CREATE TWO NEW LOTS OF 8.25 AND 5.23 ACRES IN AREA. THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION AT ITS JANUARY 15, 2009, MEETING. Mr. Boganey introduced the item. Mr. Warren provided an overview and answered questions of the City Council on Planning Commission Application No. 2009-001. It was noted that the relocation of the water main is eligible for tax increment financing funds. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve Planning Commission Application No. 2009-001 subject to the following Planning Commission conditions: 1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. 3. All drainage and utility easements required to be vacated shall be vacated by ordinance amendment prior to final plat approval. 4. All easements required by the City Engineer for drainage and utility purposes shall be executed prior to final plat approval. 5. The relocation of the existing water main shall be approved by the City Engineer and an appropriate easement shall be developed and filed with the final plat. Motion passed unanimously. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-24 ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2009-01, 02, 03 AND 04, CONTRACT 2009-A, ALDRICH AREA NEIGHBORHOOD STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Boganey introduced the item. Mr. Lillehaug provided background information and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Councilmember Yelich moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2009-24 Accepting Engineer's Feasibility Report and Calling for a Public Hearing, Improvement Project Nos. 2009-01, 02, 03 and 04, Contract 2009-A, Aldrich Area Neighborhood Street, Storm Drainage, and Utility Improvements. Motion passed unanimously. 10b. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-25 DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2009-01 AND 029 01/26/09 -5- CONTRACT 2009-A, ALDRICH AREA NEIGHBORHOOD STREET AND STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-25 Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Calling for a Public Hearing on Proposed Special Assessments for Improvement Project Nos. 2009-01 and 02, Contract 2009-A Aldrich Area Neighborhood Street and Storm Drainage Improvements. Motion passed unanimously. 10c. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-26 CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED USE OF 2009 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND PUBLIC COMMENT ON REALLOCATION OF 2008 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS Mr. Boganey introduced the item. Mr. Eitel provided background information and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-26 Calling for a Public Hearing on Proposed Use of 2009 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Funds and Public Comment on Reallocation of 2008 Community Development Block Grant Funds. Motion passed unanimously. 10d. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-27 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ENGAGEMENT LETTER OF AUDITING SERVICES Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-27 Authorizing Execution of Engagement Letter of Auditing Services. Motion passed unanimously. 10e. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-28 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF BANKING SERVICES AGREEMENT Mr. Boganey introduced the item. Mr. Jordet discussed the history and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. Mr. Jordet provided an overview and answered questions of the City Council on staff's recommendation for banking services. 01/26/09 -6- It was noted that the banking services agreement was taken under discussion during the work session prior to the City Council meeting. It was noted that the City is obligated to honor this bid which was the lowest responsible bid in the RFP process. The RFP process also indicated that the rating process and the asset levels were highest in this bank. It was noted that the City will be trying to utilize other bank services in areas other than daily services, with more than one bank being part of the City's business. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-28 Authorizing Execution of Banking Services Agreement. Motion passed unanimously. 10L MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO WATERSHED COMMISSIONS Mayor Willson announced the Mayoral appointments of Della Young as Commissioner and Abiy Assefa as Alternate Commission to the Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commissions with terms expiring January 31, 2012. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to ratify the Mayoral appointments of Della Young as Commissioner and Abiy Assefa as Alternate Commission to the Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commissions with terms expiring January 31, 2012. Motion passed unanimously. 10g. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-29 AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR VACANT BUILDING RE-OCCUPANCY INSPECTIONS Mr. Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution. It was noted that the inspection fees are not revenue generators. They have been determined on the basis of costs and staff time. It was noted that vacant building re-occupancy inspections only apply to situations where the building has been vacant for a period of 30 days. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-29 Amending the Schedule of Fees for Vacant Building Re-Occupancy Inspections. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Yelich reported on his attendance at the Park and Recreation Commission meeting. A presentation was made by staff about the proposed daylighting of Shingle Creek. There was also consideration of a cooperative agreement with the Three Rivers Park District that 01/26/09 -7- would allow the Park District an easement to create a trail system through the City to connect with existing trail systems. The feedback provided by the Commission indicated that the idea of having the Three Rivers Park District trail through the City would be good for the City. However, there are concerns about the permanent, non-exclusive type of language included in the agreement, which would essentially provide an easement in perpetuity. Councilmember Lasman reported on the following: ■ Her attendance at the January 15, 2009, Special Events Committee meeting for organization of the Brooklyn Center 98th Birthday Party and Awards Night. A follow-up meeting was held on January 22"d. Weekly meetings will be held until the event on February 7, 2009. Individuals can contact the Community Center for more information on tickets. ■ Her attendance at the January 31, 2009, Crime Prevention Program meeting. The following trainings will be held in Brooklyn Center: o Neighborhood Watch Captain training on February 14t', 9:00 a.m. to Noon at the Brooklyn Center Police Department. o Burglary Prevention Workshop on February 19th, including techniques and tools on how to secure your property. o Face to Face with youth ages 14+ and police officers on February 27th, 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. at Constitution Hall in the Community Center. ■ Cultural Awareness Workshop is scheduled for March 26th ■ Her attendance at the January 24, 2009, Brooklyn Center/Brooklyn Park Historical Society Hall of Fame Annual meeting. ■ Her attendance at the January 24, 2009, Town Hall meeting at the Brooklyn Center Community Center with Representatives Hilstrom and Nelson and Senator Scheid. Councilmember Roche reported on his attendance at the following: ■ Earle Brown Days Board of Directors meeting. It was identified that there is great opportunity to involve youth and to reach out to get junior and senior high students more involved. ■ Brooklyn Historical Society meeting at the Brooklyn Park Council Chambers. Councilmember Ryan reported on the following: ■ His attendance at the January 24, 2009, Town Hall meeting at the Brooklyn Center Community Center with Representatives Hilstrom and Nelson and Senator Scheid. ■ February 7, 2009, Brooklyn Center 98th Birthday Party and Awards Night. Mayor Willson reported he spent three to four days on vacation in Washington D.C. He also attended the U.S. Mayors Conference where there was discussion on the following: ■ Stimulus package and whether it should be distributed through the states or directly to the cities, ■ Increase in Community Development Block Grant funding. 12. ADJOURNMENT 01/26/09 -8- Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 7:51 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 01/26/09 -9- 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 January 26, 2009. 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 February 9, 2009, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 01/26/09 -10-