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Home My WebLink About2019 05-13 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 MAY 13, 2019 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 Mike Elliott at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Mike Elliott and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence - Anderson, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, Business and Work Force Development Coordinator Brett Angell, and City Attorney Jason Hill. Mayor Mike Elliott opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. Harlan Daudt, 6000 York Avenue N, stated he saw there was a meeting held recently regarding the Brookdale Ford Site. He asked whether the proposed apartments would be tax subsidized. Mr. Boganey stated a TIF district has been established, which is a way to use property taxes to make development happen. He added TIF financing is a subsidy the financing can only be used if the projects meet a "but for" test after the financial analysis is completed. He added this is reviewed by the Economic Development Authority, and a public hearing is required. Mr. Dowd stated there should be more information on the City's website about what is scheduled for Planning Commission meetings. Mr. Boganey stated notice goes into the Sun Post newspaper and also on the City's website. He added residents could sign up online for meeting notifications. Mr. Boganey agreed to look into this. Mayor Elliott stated that perhaps an agenda could be attached online. Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson moved, and Councilmember Butler seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:53 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION 05/13/19 -1- Councilmember Butler gave an invocation in commemoration of Mental Health Month. She added the month of May had been designated Mental Health Month since 1949 to raise awareness of mental health issues and the stigma attached to mental illness. She noted 46.6 million Americans face the reality of mental illness every day. Mayor Elliott thanked Councilmember Butler for comments. He added a citizen spoke at a recent City Council meeting during the Public Forum to urge consideration of an embedded mental health professional within Police Department units. He added this is something the City can do to address this issue. City Manager Curt Boganey stated Police Chief Tim Gannon has indicated that the Police Department is looking into options related to this issue and will present them to the City Council at an upcoming meeting. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Mike Elliott at 7:00 p.m. 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Mike Elliott and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence - Anderson, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, Business and Work Force Development Coordinator Brett Angel, and City Attorney Troy Gilchrist. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson moved, and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda as amended, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 2, 2019, Joint Council Commission Meeting 2. April 15, 2019 Board of Equalization and Taxation 3. April 22, 2019 Study Session 4. April 22, 2019, Regular Session 5. April 29, 2019 Board of Equalization and Taxation Reconvene Mayor Elliott requested the following correction to the April 22, 2019, Regular Session minutes: -Page 12, line 5 - replace "First" with "41st` 05/13/19 -2- Mayor Elliott moved, and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the correction to the April 22, 2019, Regular Session minutes. Motion passed unanimously. 6b. LICENSES GASOLINE SERVICE STATION LICENSE YD Holdings/Holiday Station Store 5710 Xerxes Avenue N Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 MECHANICAL LICENSE B & D Plumbing, Htg & A/C 4145 MacKenzie Court St. Michael, MN 55376 Centerpoint Energy 6161 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55422 Erickson Plumbing Htg & Cooling 147192 d Lane NE Blaine, MN 55449 Hinding Heating & Air, Inc. 915 W. 7"' Street Infinity Heating & Air Conditioning LLC Metro Heating and Cooling Northland Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Priority Plumbing and Drains Pronto Heating & A/C Tim's Quality Plumbing, Inc. St. Paul, MN 55102 1017 Meadowwood Drive Brooklyn Park, MN 55444 1220 Cope Avenue E Maplewood, MN 55109 9001 Science Center Drive New Hope, MN 55428 1143 South Shore Drive Plymouth, MN 55441 7415 Cahill Road Edina, MN 55439 225 County Road 81 Osseo, MN 55369 MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP LICENSE BCV Motors LLC / 6801 Brooklyn Boulevard Brookdale Volkswagen Metro Brookdale LLC / Luther Brookdale Mazda R L Brookdale Motors INC / Luther Brookdale Honda BB Motors Sales LLC / Luther Brookdale Chevrolet BB Motors Sales LLC / Luther Brookdale Chevrolet Brooklyn Park Motors Inc. Luther Brookdale Toyota 05/13/19 -3- Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 7235 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 6800 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 4301 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 6701 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 6700 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 SIGNHANGER LICENSE JH Signs & Design, Inc. Topline Advertising TOBACCO LICENSE YD Holdings / Holiday Station Store TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS LICENSE ESA Management LLC / Extended Stay America RENTAL INITIAL (TYPE IV— six-month license) 5301 Russell Avenue N 6620 Bryant Avenue N INITIAL (TYPE II — tta)o yeas° license) 6912 Logan Avenue N INITIAL (TYPE I — three-year license) 6412 Unity Avenue N RENEWAL (TYPE IV — six-month license) 7240 West River Road 90757 1h Avenue N 5825 Colfax Avenue N RENEWAL (TYPE III— one-year license) 5240 Drew Avenue N 6015 Aldrich Avenue N 6501 Beard Avenue N 5421 Lyndale Avenue N RENEWAL (TYPE II — two—year license) 7240 West River Road 3707 61St Avenue N 2912 69th Lane 5418 Girard Avenue N 4906 Howe Lane 5302 Humboldt Avenue N 05/13/19 -4- 4135746 01h Street Perham, MN 56573 11775 Justen Circle, #A Maple Grove, MN 55430 5710 Xerxes Avenue N Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 2701 Freeway Boulevard Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Lee Yan / Midwest GIR Group Vera Dixon HPA Borrower 2017-1 LLC Wendy Hang Nedzad Ceric (met mitigation plan) David LaFavor Brahana Tsegaye Bradley Schumacher My Truong FYR SFR Borrow LLC Dragon Property Management Nedzad Ceric (met mitigation plan) Douglas Wahl / Cel Monton Lydia Kim Vinson Carlson/Carls Cache LLC Cosco Properties LLC c/o MSP Homes Rentals (met mitigation plan) MNSF 11 W1 LLC 5559 Lyndale Avenue N 5727 Major Avenue RENEWAL (T)'PE I — three-year license) 819-2155"' Avenue N 4100 Lakebreeze Avenue N 5319 Queen Avenue N 4708 Twi Lake Avenue 280467 1h Lane N 6835 Colfax Avenue N 5807 Dupont Avenue N 4701 Eleanor Lane 7101 France Ave N 5907 Xerxes Avenue N Dragon Property Management David Koenig Stephanie Statz Keia Isaacson/PBK Properties (didn't meet mitigation pian Missing CPTED/CFH) Karen Palek Trust Michael Mohs Bryan Aitkens Adeyinka Badewa (met mitigation plan) Todd Havisto/Dave Baumann DT Enterprises Charles Jing Bright Becky Kienzie Dragon Property Management 6c. MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2020-2021 BUDGET 6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-073 ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2015-01, 02, 03 AND 04, FREEWAY PARK AREA STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-074 ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2020-01, 02, 03 AND 04, GRANDVIEW PARK AREA STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS 6f. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-075 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NOS. 1-8, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2018-05, BROOKLYN BOULEVARD CORRIDOR PROJECT PHASE 1 Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 19-25, 2019, NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Mr. Boganey stated it is his privilege to recommend that the City Council adopt a Resolution proclaiming May 19-25, 2019 as National Public Works Week, a tradition in the City of Brooklyn Center. He added the City's Public Works Department has 44 employees providing excellent service in the areas of engineering, parks and street maintenance, and public utilities. He commended the City's Public Works employees for their hard work and service, which is 05/13/19 -5- critically important and should be recognized. He recommended City Council approval of the Resolution. Councilmember Graves stated the Public Works Department is vitally important to the City, providing maintenance for the City's water, streets, and electricity. Commissioner Lawrence - Anderson stated the Public Works employees do an excellent job plowing snow in the winter. Mayor Elliott stated he received many Facebook messages from residents this past winter commending the City's Public Works employees for their hard work and efforts on plowing the streets and keeping them clear of snow. He added the Public Works employees deserve commendation and thanks for their work. Councilmember Butler moved, and Councilmember Graves seconded to approve a PROCLAMATION Declaring May 19-24,2019 as National Public Works Week. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS -None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-076 IDENTIFYING THE NEED FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION ACCOUNT (LCDA) FUNDING AND AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS Community Development Director Meg Beekman requested City Council consideration of a predevelopment grant application for the City's Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA). She added the Metropolitan Council offers LCDA grants twice per year, and the maximum amount allotted per city for predevelopment purposes is $100,000. She noted the City of Brooklyn Center received $60,000 in LCDA grant funding in 2018 which was used to support Zoning Code updates and creation of mixed-use zoning districts. Ms. Beekman stated a development concept had been referred to the City of Brooklyn Center by the Metropolitan Council when it was determined that the project appears to align with the City's goals for the Opportunity Site. She added Troy Parker, Executive Director of Gardner -Lee Workforce & Opportunity Solutions, has submitted a proposal for the first phase of a project called Monarch Park. She noted the concept plan is for a 5-7 story building, partnering with 05/13/19 -6- minority-owned currently existing businesses to create a mixed -income housing and workforce development project, to be owned and managed by Gardner -Lee. Ms. Beekman stated this would be Gardner -Lee's first development project, although Mr. Parker is knowledgeable about the construction and trade industry and has engaged in mentoring and training. She added the analysis that has been completed requires additional depth to determine feasibility. She noted Mr. Parker is focused on a community -led project which aligns with the City's strategic priorities but would likely not proceed without further analysis and assistance from the City of Brooklyn Center. Ms. Beekman stated the funding that has been requested would be used to hire expert consultants to provide analysis and recommendations regarding preferred site location at either 57th Avenue N and Logan Avenue N or the Opportunity Site. City Staff feels the development might be a good fit for the Opportunity Site, given its format and density. She added there had been interest in this site from other developers as well. She noted the City's portion of funding contribution would be $15,000. Ms. Beekman stated City Staff recommends City Council approval of the Resolution approving an LCDA funding request. Councilmember Graves stated the concept fits well with the City's strategic priorities. She added the City should be willing to make the investment if the LCDA funding application is accepted. She noted she supports moving forward. Councilmember Ryan thanked Ms. Beekman for her review. He added the City Manager had commented on before the meeting that the City Council could approve this application without committing to a specific project. Ms. Beekman agreed, adding the project funding is not site-specific, but rather goes to the developer. Mr. Boganey agreed, adding the grant application is not a commitment to complete the proposed project. Councilmember Ryan expressed concern regarding the scale of the project in a single-family neighborhood. He added there is an enclosed storage facility there, but it is not in a central location. He noted the City could benefit fiom the advice of consultants, and he supports the Resolution. Mayor Elliott agreed, adding the height of the building is problematic and will probably not have neighborhood support. He added the grant could be used to support community engagement efforts. He noted community outreach must be tight on this or any other proposed project, especially project areas that are owned by the City. 05/13/19 -7- Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson stated she supports the concept, although the developer has not completed a project of this size. She added she is concerned about the City investing $15,000 in a company that does not have sufficient experience. Mr. Boganey stated City Staff perceives the concept as an investment in the information that will be useful to the City, rather than an investment in the developer. He added the developer's lack of experience with large-scale projects is one reason that City Staff is recommending a predevelopment agreement. Councilmember Graves moved, and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2019-076 Identifying the Need for Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) Funding and Authorizing an Application for Grant Funds. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following events: • April 23, 2019 — 2020 Census Coalition Planning Session at Brookdale Library. Census is required by law every ten years, and Brooklyn Center's diverse community is often under- counted. He stressed the importance of a full and accurate census. • April 25, 2019 — Brooklyn Center Business Association Luncheon with guest speaker Amy Struve, TopGolf Marketing Director. The Brooklyn Center TopGolf location is in the company's top 5 for sales. • April 26, 2019 — Annual Brooklyn Center Firefighters Relief Association Dinner. The Brooklyn Center Fire Department is celebrating its 70th year in 2019. • April 27, 2019 — Health Fair at the Community Center, sponsored by the City of Brooklyn Center and Independent School District 286. • April 29, 2019 - Board of Equalization and Appeal — second session • May 1, 2019 — fourth public planning session/workshop for the Opportunity Site at Brookdale Library. It was encouraging to see active citizen participation. • May 4, 2019 — Lions Park clean-up sponsored by Brooklyn Center Lions Club. Councilmember Graves reported on her attendance at the following events: • April 25, 2019 — taught yoga to students in Minneapolis Public Schools in a City -sponsored event. • April 26, 2019 — participated in a local fashion show featuring many designers from Brooklyn Center. • May 1, 2019 - fourth public planning session/workshop for the Opportunity Site at Brookdale Library. • May 10, 2019 - Birch Grove Elementary school for the Arts' Art Troop performances, including her daughter Jasmine singing in the choir. • May 11, 2019 — Prom Grand March at Brooklyn Center High School. She added her son is a senior at BCHS. 05/13/19 -8- • May 11, 2019 — Community Iftar Dinner with local elected officials and leaders from the Somali -American community. She added it was a beautiful event with great food to break the fast. Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson stated she did not have anything to report. Councilmember Butler reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • Unable to attend the previous City Council meeting as she was on vacation. • April 29, 2019 - Board of Equalization and Appeal — second session • May 1, 2019 - fourth public planning session/workshop for the Opportunity Site at Brookdale Library. • May 11, 2019 — volunteered at Feed My Starving Children Mayor Elliott reported on his attendance at the following events: • April 23, 2019 — 2020 Census Coalition Planning Session at Brookdale Library. • April 29, 2019 - Board of Equalization and Appeal — second session • May 4, 2019 — Lions Park clean-up sponsored by Brooklyn Center Lions Club. • May 4, 2019 — Annual Prayer Breakfast, televised on local cable television • May 11, 2019 — Community Iftar Dinner hosted by Golden Valley Mayor Shep Harris and attended by members of the Muslim community as well as local officials. He added it would be great to do something like that in Brooklyn Center. Mayor Elliott stated he attended a recent Regional Council of Mayors monthly meeting. He added the meeting featured informational presentations on economic development initiatives within the region. He noted a representative of the Red Cross gave a presentation, as well as the CEO of Greater MSP Partnership, leading an initiative to develop skills and bring new jobs to the area. Mayor Elliott stated he attended the Minnesota Mayors Conference in Stillwater. He added this conference is a great way to meet other mayors from around the State, many of whom are facing the same challenges faced by the City of Brooklyn Center. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Ryan moved, and Councilmember Graves seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 8:05 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 05/13/19 -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 May 13, 2019. 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 May 28, 2019, Regular Session. Barbara Suciu, City Clerk 05/13/19 -10- Mike Elliott, Mayor