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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 06-10 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 JUNE 10, 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, Director of Fiscal & Support Services Nate Reinhardt, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, Police Chief Tim Gannon, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Maty Mullen, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Mike Elliott opened the meeting for Informal Open Forum. Carol Kleven, 5835 Zenith North, stated she has questions regarding the senior living building that is proposed at 5801 Xerxes Avenue N. She asked whether meals will be provided for senior citizens to purchase. She asked whether the two living components will have different owners. City Attorney Troy Gilchrist stated there would be a public hearing on this item during the Regular Agenda under Agenda Item 8, and Ms. Kleven's questions can be addressed at that time. Ms. Kleven agreed. Lennie Chisholm, P.O. Box 581452, Minneapolis, stated the Saturday Pop -Up Market was held last Saturday. He thanked City Staff for their help and support, especially Dr. Reggie Edwards for helping set up the tents. He added there were approximately 40 tents, and they were all occupied. He noted there are new food vendors, including food trucks, the weather was great, and attendance was high. Mr. Chisholm stated a shipping container is on the site and will be used as a temporary space for market vendors. He added this is a new feature to the market and the details are being worked out. He provided door stickers for the City Councilmembers to distributed to local businesses, to help with marketing. 06/10/19 -1- Harley Daudt, 6000 York Avenue N, stated he would like to see more transparency regarding City meetings. He added it is difficult to find information about the meetings on the City website, and he does not receive the Sun Post newspaper. He requested that the City of Brooklyn Center send out notices to all residents about City meetings and what will be discussed. Johlani King, 5701 Shingle Creek Parkway, stated he owns a residential and commercial cleaning business located in Brooklyn Center. He added he came to Brooklyn Center as a refugee with Nigerian and Liberian family members. He expressed concern about the lack of resources for youth in Brooklyn Center. He stated he would like to see a place where youth can go to engage with each other, that would provide programs and counseling. He added these issues are areas of focus for the City Council. Mayor Elliott closed the Informal Open Forum at 6:58 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Councilmember Graves read a quote about the season of summer as the Invocation. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Mike Elliott at 7:05 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, Director of Fiscal & Support Services Nate Reinhardt, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, Police Chief Tim Gannon, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Mary Mullen, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. May 28, 2019 — Study Session 2. May 28, 2019 — Regular Session 06/10/19 -2- 3. May 28, 2019 — Work Session 6b. LICENSES AMUSEMENT DEVICES Metro Coin of Minnesota 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN FIREWORKS LICENSE - TEMPORARY TNT Fireworks/Cub Foods 3245 County Road 10 Brooklyn Center, MN GARBAGE HAULERS Curbside Waste 4025 85th Avenue N Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Walz Brothers Sanitation 17 — 3rd Avenue Osseo, MN 55369 MECHANICAL Anderson's Residential Heating & A/C Airics Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. Atwood Electric, Inc. Heating & Cooling Two Inc. Knott Mechanical Inc. Marsh Heating & A/C Premier Heating & AC, Inc. Stafford Homes Service SIGN HANGER Veo Sign LLC RENTAL INITIAL (TYPE IV— six-month license) 3800 66th Avenue N RENEWAL (TYPE IV— one-year license) 1316 68th Lane N 06/10/19 -3- 1628 County Road 10 #34 Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 9124 Grand Avenue S. Bloomington, MN 55378 23124 Highway 149, PO Box 311 Sigourney, IA 52591 18550 County Road 81 Maple Grove, MN 55369 3961 Quebec Avenue N New Hope, MN 55427 6248 Lakeland Avenue N Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 128 E. 70th Street Richfield, MN 55423 6225 Cambridge Street #30 St. Louis Park, MN 55416 6353 Martin Avenue SE Otsego, MN 55301 Nancy Yang/Kayo Investment Valerie Blount McKissack 5556 Emerson Avenue N RENEWAL (TYPE III — one year license) 1316 68'h Lane 2925 69"` Lane N 6712 Beard Avenue N 5415 Emerson Avenue N 5420 Girard Avenue N John Reider Valerie Blount McKissack Svetlana Tsurkan Morris Matthews (met mitigation plan) MNSF II, LLC (met action plan) Scott Sorum (met action plan) RENEWAL (TYPE II — two-year license) 7206-12 West River Road Jason Ingebretson 1507 Humboldt Avenue N Kyan Hui RENEWAL (TYPE I — three-year license) 3912 58"` Avenue N Prosperous Property LLC 6807 Aldrich Avenue N Prosperous Property LLC 4724 Lakeview Avenue Rebecca Hernandez 3318 Mumford Beng Thao 6e. MN INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (Moved to Item 10c) 6d. MN FINANCIAL CRIMES TASK FORCE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (Moved to Item 10d) 6e. MN HUMAN TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATORS TASK FORCE (Moved to Item 10e) 6f. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-082 ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2019-01, 02, 03 AND 04, INTERSTATE AREA STREET, STORM DRAIN UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS 6g. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-083 ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. PRESENTATION OF OPPORTUNITY SITE CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE — REPORT AND FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS Community Development Director Meg Beekman introduced Gretchen Nicholls with LISC Twin Cities. Ms. Nicholls gave a presentation on a series of community workshops that took place in 06/10/19 -4- March -May 2019 regarding the Opportunity Site development, with Alatus LLC as their partner. Alatus engaged LISC to engage the community review development possibilities at the 35 -acre site owned by the City, which is part of a larger Master Plan area. Ms. Nicholls stated the development has some urgency to it; the property is important within the community. She added the goal was to provide a platform for the community to think about what possibilities for development at the Opportunity Site. Ms. Nicholls stated the workshop series was an effort to gather community ideas, facilitate conversation, and incorporate ideas into the process. She added the four workshops were supported by an advisory group and a panel of volunteers who came to share their expertise. She noted the number of attendees doubled at each workshop, and she credited City Staff with getting out and recruiting as many people as possible to join the conversation. Ms. Nicholls stated translation services were offered for the Latino and Hmong communities, and other traditional resources were available for residents. Ms. Nicholls stated the first workshop focused on defining community values, and important amenities based on the uniqueness of the site. She added concern for future development was discussed, including environmental concern, types of uses, and what types of things people would like to see. Ms. Nicholls stated the subsequent workshops included a developer panel discussion and identified the goal of supporting small businesses and creating housing options for all incomes, as well as creating economic vitality for local businesses. Ms. Nicholls stated recommendations and goals that came out of the workshops were: embrace and grow diversity; produce places that bring the community together; create a vibrant and distinctive public space and consider sustainability in the design of the development. She added the recommendations are made to help the City as development opportunities are considered and will also be helpful to Alatus for their ideas and strategies for the larger site. Councilmember Graves asked whether LISC typically uses this type of process, and where the City is currently in the planning stages. She asked how Ms. Nicholls felt about progress made during the workshops. Ms. Nicholls stated LISC is typically engaged by a City and not a developer. She added LISC is usually involved before a developer is brought onto the project. She added parameters are clear when working with a developer, especially with a big site. She added the City felt that this was a very important conversation involving as many people as possible. Councilmember Graves requested clarification regarding the use of Community Benefits Agreements (CBA's). Ms. Nicholls stated CBA's are a legal document often used to provide teeth and depth to an important development discussion. 06/10/19 -5- Councilmember Graves expressed her appreciation to Ms. Nicholls and LISC for their work. She asked for recommendations about what the City can do to ensure that a development is planned that best serves the City's residents. Ms. Nicholls stated the City is on a good track. She stressed the importance of identifying priorities and working with partnerships. She added it had been a pleasure because the community has embraced the process. Councilmember Graves stated the City Council had expressed their concern about the lack of diversity in the process, although it did improve. She added she would have liked to see more representative groups from the community and involvement from community partners. Councilmember Butler thanked Ms. Nicholls for her presentation. She noted she felt one missing component was a youth voice. She added the development would have a big impact on teenagers and young adults, but there were very few in attendance. She asked what efforts were made to involve youth. Ms. Nicholls stated it is difficult to get youth to participate in these types of meetings. She added Ms. Beekman was able to reach out to the schools. Ms. Beekman stated this is the first time she has ever seen youth involved in this type of process at all. She added a group of 6-8 youth participated throughout the entire process. Mr. Boganey stated City Staff reached out to Brooklyn Bridge, and they posted notices on their website and in their newsletter, and it was discussed at the Youth Council. Councilmember Butler stated there are many organizations embedded in Brooklyn Center that were not represented on the Advisory Group. She added businesses owners should have been represented. She noted she was concerned about the lack of diversity and disappointed in lack of participation by community groups. Councilmember Butler stated community members walked out of the second workshop as they did not feel their ideas were being received and heard. She added she is happy about the themes that were captured, and workshop attendees expressed that people's voices were heard. She noted she appreciates the efforts of Gretchen Nicholls and LISC and what went into the work they did. Councilmember Ryan thanked Ms. Nicholls for her presentation, and he thanked LISC for being a part of the process and their hard work. He added the process got better as it went along. He noted residents of Brooklyn Center come from many different diverse communities, and have embraced each other in their differences, which is why it is critically important to involve the community in this process. 06/10/19 -6- Mayor Elliott stated many residents have said they did not know about the process. He added engagement is not easy, but it is possible to do it in Brooklyn Center, from his own experience. He noted this project represents a big opportunity for Brooklyn Center, and there is a financial incentive for this development to happen, but it must truly be a benefit to the entire community. Councilmember Ryan moved, and Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson seconded to accept the Opportunity Site Corridor Development Initiative Summary Report and Final Recommendations Submitted by Gretchen Nicholls, Twin Cities LISC. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8a. ORDINANCE NO. 2019-04 AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF 5801 XERXES AVENUE NORTH Ms. Beekman reviewed this agenda item, related to the proposed redevelopment of 5801 Xerxes Avenue by Real Estate Equities to develop two multi -family buildings. She added the City Council voted to approve a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the property at its May 28, 2019 meeting. She reviewed site plan specifics, parking requirements, and a traffic study. She noted the developer met with the City's public art consultant to discuss public art and enhancements as part of the landscaping component. Ms. Beekman stated concerns had been raised regarding the mid -block building exit, pedestrian circulation, and access to commercial properties to the south. She added the mid -block exit was added as a recommendation. She noted the public art consultant provided recommendations for enhancing the pedestrian areas and improve walkability and visibility, which mitigate some of the concerns about the mid -walk crossing and overall site plan improvements. Councilmember Ryan moved, and Councilmember Butler seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Carol Kleven, 3845 Zenith Avenue, asked whether food will be available for senior citizens to buy. She asked whether there will be a beauty salon. Alex Bisanz, representing Real Estate Equities (REE), stated the independent senior living component would not be assisted living, and food will not be provided. He added a salon is being considered, and there will be many community spaces, including a club room, fitness room, hobby/craft space, and outdoor spaces. Ms. Kleven stated the Gateway development has 252 units on 17 acres, with a fence all the way around. She added this proposed development has more units than that on only 5 acres. Ms. 06/10/19 -7- Kleven stated she read about the grilling area, and she does not believe people will want to share grills. Mayor Elliott thanked former City Councilmember Carol Kleven for her comments. Mr. Bisanz stated food service would not be provided as the development will not be assisted living. He added Gateway Commons was built in the 1960s with more density and surface parking. He noted parking at the proposed site will be sufficient. Mr. Bisanz stated REE does grilling areas at all their properties as a community space for people to come together. He added there is not typically a large number of people who want to grill. Mr. Bisanz gave a presentation on the development project at 5801 Xerxes Avenue. He added it is an exceptional location with access to transportation and will provide $60 million investment in the City of Brooklyn Center, with committed long-term owners. He showed a traffic foot map, showing access to all pathways and crosswalks, as well as transit and garage access. Mr. Bisanz stated the tot lot is in the best location possible on the site. She added there should be a 6 -foot fence around the tot lot. Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson stated it is not a good location unless it is fenced, due to the busy street. Mr. Bisanz stated the tot lot would be fenced and elevated. Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson asked whether there will be a fence. Mr. Bisanz stated there is currently no fence plan as there have been differing opinions. Councilmember Graves stated the issues of safety and security were already discussed with the developer, at a meeting at which Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson was absent. She added the developer has indicated security measures will include security cameras, controlled key fob access, surveillance of access points, and a security guard during the leasing process. Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson stated she loves all the aspects of the project except the parking in the middle. She added she does not understand how big the community space will be. She noted she loves the appearance of the building. Councilmember Graves moved, and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Ryan moved, and Councilmember Graves seconded to Approve a Second Reading and Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 2019-04 Regarding the Zoning Classification of 5801 Xerxes Avenue North. Motion passed unanimously. 06/10/19 -8- 8b. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-084 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF a MULTI -FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE NOTE UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 426C; AUTHORIZING THE LOAN OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE REVENUE NOTE TO BROOKLYN CENTER AH 1 LLLP (REE XERXES AVENUE WORKFORCE HOUSING PROJECT); APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE NOTE AND RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND APPROVING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT Director of Fiscal & Support Services Nate Reinhardt reviewed the conduit debt application for the REE Workforce Housing Project. Project requirements are met, including compatibility with the overall objectives of the City and neighborhood; the City's intent to redevelop and assist with business expansion; and have a substantially favorable effect upon the community. Mr. Reinhardt stated a maximum amount of $19 million would be authorized by the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget. He added the intent is to submit for bonding authority for the senior living component of the project in July 2019. He noted the resolution also contains a Joint Powers Agreement that would allow REE to re -use bonding authority from another St. Paul project. Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson moved, and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the Public Hearing at 9:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Harlan Daudt, 6000 York Avenue S., asked who is responsible for paying back the bonds if the project is not successful. Mayor Elliott stated the City does not assume any liability for this project. Mr. Daudt asked whether it is common for businesses to get these types of bonds. Mr. Boganey stated these bonds are only available for qualified projects that meet certain criteria and provide a special benefit for low-income residents, businesses, or schools. Mr. Daudt asked what kind of tax incentives the developer will be getting for this development. Mr. Boganey stated that has not yet been determined or approved by the City Council, but a request and public hearing are expected. Councilmember Ryan moved, and Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson seconded to close the Public Hearing at 9:05 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Ryan moved, and Councilmember Graves seconded to Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2019-084 Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of a Multi -Family Housing Revenue 06/10/19 -9- Note Under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 426c; Authorizing the Loan of the Proceeds of the Revenue Note to Brooklyn Center AH 1 LLLP (REE Xerxes Avenue Workforce Housing Project); Approving the Form of and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of the Note and Related Documents; and Approving Joint Powers Agreement. Motion passed 4-1 (Mayor Elliott voted nay). 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS -None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL COMMISSION Mayor Elliott stated he has spoken with Financial Commission candidate Taofeek Ashola, 6561 River Road Lane. He added Mr. Ashola has a finance background working in various capacities including as a Certified Public Accountant licensed for the State of Minnesota. He noted he supports and affirms this appointment. Commissioner Ryan moved, and Commissioner Graves seconded to appoint Taofeek Ashola to the Financial Commission. Motion carried unanimously. 10b. COMMISSION APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Elliott stated a candidate had submitted an application for the Planning Commission, but the applicant has not been interviewed. City Manager Curt Boganey stated items removed from the Consent Agenda regarding Joint Powers Agreements would be addressed at a future City Council Work Session at the Mayor's direction, in the interest of time. 10c. MN INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT Mayor Elliott stated this item would be addressed at an upcoming Work Session in the interest of time. 10d. MN FINANCIAL CRIMES TASK FORCE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT Mayor Elliott stated this item would be addressed at an upcoming Work Session in the interest of time. 06/10/19 -10- 10e. MN HUMAN TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATORS TASK FORCE Mayor Elliott stated this item would be addressed at an upcoming Work Session in the interest of time. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmembers Graves, Ryan, Lawrence -Anderson, and Butler and Mayor Elliott agreed to forego their Reports in the interest of time. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson moved, and Councilmember Graves seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 9:07 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 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: 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 June 10, 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 June 24, 2019, Regular Session. Barbara Suciu, City Clerk 06/10/19 -11- Mike Elliott, Mayor