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Home My WebLink About2019 12-09 CCM Regular SessionMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPINAND THE STATE OF M NNESOTA REGULAR SESSION DECEMBER 9, 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, Police Chief Tim Gannon, City Engineer Mike Albers, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, City Clerk Barb Suciu, and Mary Mullen, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Mike Elliott opened the meeting for Informal Open Forum. David Evanson, 711 69t` Avenue N, stated there had been a change in stormwater drainage patterns near Eastbrook Estates, at 711 69t' Avenue N, of which he is a partial owner. He added a catch basin was planned to be installed at a low point, which will create drainage problems in the spring when the snow melts. He noted he hopes something can be done about it. Mr. Evanson stated the property was assessed as a double assessment for street improvements as there was a home on a portion of the property for many years. He added the City's assessment policy states that deviations might be justified. He noted he is asking for a reasonable interpretation, which would be a single assessment. Mr. Boganey stated City Staff would follow up on Mr. Evanson's comments and report back to the City Council. He thanked Mr. Evanson for his remarks. Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson moved, and Councilmember Graves seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:56 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION 12/09/19 -1- Mayor Elliott read the following quote as an Invocation: " ... the moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in the shadows of life -- the sick, the needy and the handicapped." (Hubert H. Humphrey, November 1977) Mayor Elliott expressed his appreciation of Public Works staff for cleaning up all the snow. He added a resident at Brookdale Library commented to him that the City's streets are always so well -plowed. 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, Police Chief Tim Gannon, City Engineer Mike Albers, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, City Clerk Barb Suciu, 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 Mayor Elliott noted that the attendees for Agenda Item 7al had not arrived at the meeting yet. He requested that Item 7a2 be addressed as Item 7al . Councilmember Graves moved, and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended, with amendments to the Work Session Minutes of November 12, 2019, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. November 12, 2019 - Work Session 2. November 25, 2019 - Study Session 3. November 25, 2019 - Regular Session 4. November 25, 2019 - Work Session 6b. LICENSES CHRISTMAS TREE SALES 12/09/19 -2- PQT Company dba Rum River Tree Farms 5040 Brooklyn Blvd Brooklyn Center 55429 GASOLINE SERVICE STATION LICENSE Casey's Retail Company 2101 Freeway Blvd dba Casey's General Store #3823 Brooklyn Center 55430 Metropolitan Council Royalty & Sons Inc dba Brooklyn BP LIQUOR - OFF SALE 3.2 MALT Casey's Retail Company dba Casey's General Store #3823 City of Brooklyn Center Centennial Park City of Brooklyn Center Evergreen Park Ku, Leng dba Sun Foods LIQUOR - INTOXICATING American Legion Post 630 City of Brooklyn Center Centerbrook Golf Course Jambo Africa, Inc. Jambo Africa Restaurant & Bar LIQUOR - SUNDAY SALES American Legion Post 630 City of Brooklyn Center Centerbrook Golf Course Jambo Africa, Inc. Jambo Africa Restaurant & Bar MECHANICAL LICENSE Affordable Comfort Mechanical B & B Plumbing Inc. 677 Transfer Road St Paul 55114 6044 Brooklyn Blvd Brooklyn Center 55429 2101 Freeway Blvd Brooklyn Center 55430 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy Brooklyn Center 55430 7112 Bryant Avenue N Brooklyn Center 55430 6350 Brooklyn Blvd Brooklyn Center 55429 6110 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center 55430 5500 Lilac Drive N Brooklyn Center 55430 1601 Freeway Blvd Brooklyn Center 55430 6110 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center 55430 5500 Lilac Drive N Brooklyn Center 55430 1601 Freeway Blvd Brooklyn Center 55430 1167 Viking Drive E. Maplewood 55109 25593 109t` NW Zimmerman 55398 12/09/19 -3- Major Mechanical, Inc. Residential Heating & Air SECONDHAND GOODS LICENSE Gamestop #535 TOBACCO LICENSE AM PM Corner Market Inc Casey's Retail Company dba Casey's General Store #3 823 Royalty & Sons Inc dba Brooklyn BP 11201 86 h Avenue N Maple Grove 55369 7454 Washington Avenue S. Eden Prairie 55344 6068 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center 55430 6501 Humboldt St N Brooklyn Center 55430 2101 Freeway Blvd Brooklyn Center 55430 6044 Brooklyn Blvd Brooklyn Center 55429 RENTAL INITML (TYPE III — one-year license) 3207 67th Avenue N Elijah Nyambane 3307 Quarles Road Norrine Nelson I7VITL4L (TYPE II — two-year license) 5411 72nd Circle 6430 Indiana Avenue N RENEWAL (TYPE IV — one year license) 4000 61 st Avenue N 5025 Ewing Avenue N 4913 Winchester Lane RENEWAL (TYPE II — two year license) 7256 Unity Avenue N/Unity Place 3349 49th Avenue 5207 Boulder Lane 5201 Drew Avenue N 5740 Irving Avenue N RENEWAL (TYPE I — three-year license) 5640 Fremont Avenue N Maya Ly Omolola Akinsoji Adegbola Ogundipe missing CPTED Inspection Julie Kazmierkoski/Kaz Properties missing CPTED Huda Hassen CHDC Ltd Partnership Isaac Obi - met mitigation plan Ross Herman/First Housing met action plan Ahmed Omar Sean Rahn Douglas Wahl/Cel Monton met mitigation plan 12/09/19 -4- 6c. RESOLUTION NO.2019-172 APPROVING THE 2020 FEE SCHEDULE 6d. APPROVE THE 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-173 SETTING SALARIES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2020 6f. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-174 ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2020-06, 2020 POND MAINTENANCE 6g. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-175 ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR CERTAIN FINANCIAL GUARANTEES BEING HELD BY THE CITY 6h. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-176 DISCONTINUING THE SALE OF TOBACCO AND TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCTS IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORES (moved to Agenda Item 7a1) 6i. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-177 AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF POLICIES; SECTION 1.6 AGENDA AND SECTION 1.13; SUBSECTION 5; MOTION TO FIX HOUR OF ADJOURNMENT Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a1. OPPORTUNITY SITE COMMUNITY PARTNER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT REPORT — BROOKLYN BRIDGE ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH Meg Beekman stated City Staff had been engaged in outreach to different groups in the community that will be impacted by the Opportunity Site development. She added Brooklyn Bridge Alliance is one of those groups, as the City's youth will be significantly affected by and involved in the Opportunity Site as it is developed. She noted Brooklyn Bridge has engaged a group of students and youth and asked them to consider the future of Brooklyn Center, as well as their own needs within the community that could be served by new development. These engagement efforts are a pivotal point in the Opportunity Site planning process, as the Master Plan is developed. Ms. Beekman welcomed members of the Brooklyns Youth Council (BYC) and invited them to share a summary report of their engagement activities. She added this report would be included, along with other engagement activities, in a single guiding document. She invited the youth representatives to introduce themselves. 12/09/19 -5- Tiffany stated she is a junior at Osseo High School and lives in Brooklyn Park. Alexander Garguno said he is a sophomore at Brooklyn Center High School and lives in Brooklyn Center. Catalina Mua stated she is a senior at Brooklyn Center High School and lives in Brooklyn Center. Andrew Mua, Brooklyn Bridge Youth Engagement, thanked the City Council for their support of the vital work of Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth. He thanked Mayor Elliott for putting youth at the forefront of the City's engagement efforts, and Councilmember Graves for being the City Council Liaison. He stressed the importance of allowing the youth of the community to share their thoughts, wishes and concerns. Mr. Mua stated consensus -building workshops were conducted involving Brooklyn Bridge Alliance youth, representatives from the Citizen's League, including Judith Marquez, and Brooklyn Center schools. The goal of these sessions was to inform the City of Brooklyn Center about what youth want to see in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and the Opportunity Site development. Catalina stated the focus group facilitators hosted a workshop to build consensus among all members regardless of their position. The questions that were asked were, "What do you want to see in Brooklyn Center in 2040? What would it take for you to stay in Brooklyn Center to live and work? What do you need from the community of Brooklyn Center that would help you reach your fullest potential?" Catalina stated the workshop participants included community members from many different demographic groups, including 81 students, 51 of whom live in Brooklyn Center, representing 15 different racial and ethnic identities. She added responses indicated that the youth of the community want more investment in schools and education, a better -organized school system, and the opportunity to support schools in different ways. Alexander stated youth indicated they would like to have expanded retail options, and more entertainment options, but not expensive large-scale establishments like TopGolf that are not accessible for students. Tiffany stated youth want affordable housing for all residents and different housing options, and housing for the homeless was a priority. She added youth agreed that disparities in housing as a result of development was not desirable. She stressed the importance that development should not cause an increase in rents that would be a burden to residents. She noted youth expressed a need for community spaces, not just for sports, but for engagement with youth and families of varying backgrounds and interests. Alexander stated there was a consensus about the importance of specific spaces for teen activities, diversity of food and restaurant options, sports and recreation, and more job opportunities. Roads and transportation were indicated as an essential priority, as well as creating a safe and welcome community and caring for the environment. 12/09/19 -6- Mr. Mua stated other categories that were named less frequently were increased awareness for religious and cultural groups, childcare assistance for families, and a safe and clean environment for pets. Mr. Mua reviewed the four major themes that were a result of the workshops: investing in schools and education, expanded retail and entertainment options, affordable housing opportunities and expanded housing, and community spaces for youth and families to bond. Mr. Mua stated the balance between development and affordable housing is acknowledged throughout these discussions. He added the goal is to figure out how these things can happen concurrently. He noted another consideration is that the reality of today's youth does not necessarily reflect where they will be in 2040. Still, their ideas provide insight into what they would like their community to look like. Mr. Mua asked the BYC members to reflect on their experience with Opportunity Site community engagement efforts. Tiffany thanked the City Council for allowing the BYC youth to speak on this issue. She added she feels the youth of Brooklyn Center have a lot to say. Alexander thanked the City Council for giving time and space for the youth to provide their input. He added, through this process, he has realized that many youths care a lot about the future and development of Brooklyn Center. He stressed the importance of thinking about how the city can be developed and improved. Catalina stated many local youths have opinions about potential plans for their community. She added some youth envisioned a community -based future, while others want to focus on entertainment options. Mr. Mua thanked the City Council for the opportunity to present their report. Mayor Elliott thanked Mr. Mua and representatives of Brooklyn Bridge Alliance, as well as the BYC youth, for their stellar presentation and the incredible amount of work they have done on this issue. He stated the Opportunity Site is an incredible development for Brooklyn Center, and the future of the City belongs to its young people. Councilmember Butler thanked the BYC youth for their presentation. She stated she had encouraged youth engagement in this project and appreciated being able to hear from the youth about what they want for the Opportunity Site project. She asked what the City can do to engage other students who might want to be a part of this process. Mr. Mua stated young people between the ages of 19-25 years are a demographic that should be engaged. He added their opinions would provide a clear shift of perspectives from residents who 12/09/19 -7- are a little older than high school students. He stressed the importance of keeping youth and young people informed and involved. Councilmember Ryan thanked the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance group for their presentation. He stated the City Council is grateful for the opportunity to learn from the City's youth as the process goes forward. He added the Opportunity Site development is an opportunity to recreate Brooklyn Center, and many residents and local businesses are heavily invested in the community. He noted it would be a great source of strength to have the input and feedback of the City's youth. Councilmember Graves stated she appreciates having the youth present at the City Council meeting, as they contribute a sense of energy. She asked what it means to the youth to acknowledge the tension between development and community continuity and how leaders can make the best decisions while acknowledging that relationship. Tiffany stated many residents were not sure if these community engagement sessions would make a difference. She added she appreciates the acknowledgment that the City's youth is an essential source of input and feedback on development in Brooklyn Center. Catalina stated keeping youth informed is the most important point. She added in these types of conversations, youth are not often included, and their voice needs to be heard. She noted the City's youth have a lot to offer in problem -solving, finding solutions, and providing input. Councilmember Graves asked what motivates the local youth to continue to want to be involved in and informed about these issues. Catalina stated community engagement opportunities are a good approach for reaching youth. She added the process indicates to the youth that it is okay to think differently, have opinions, and be motivated to relay their message to adults. Tiffany agreed, adding more community engagement sessions would be a good idea. She said this process has shown that youth care about the future of Brooklyn Center, and want to create a comfortable space for youth to voice their opinions. Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson thanked the youth for their presentation. She stated they are eloquent and articulate, and very bright young people. She expressed her appreciation for their thoughts and insights as well as their hard work. Mayor Elliott acknowledged Tiffany, who attended a national conference in Denver along with City Councilmembers. Rebecca Gilgen, Executive Director of Brooklyn Bridge Alliance, stated representatives of the City of Brooklyn Center and the School District have been holding informational meetings, to re- 12/09/19 -8- envision what their relationship should look like. She added the next step is to pursue School District support for local engagements at the area's schools. She noted it is exciting to see young people coming out and getting involved in this issue. Mayor Elliott stated the next step is to implement these findings into plans for the Opportunity Site and to ensure that the youth of the City hold the City Council accountable for following through. The City should continue to encourage youth feedback and input and ensure that their ideas are incorporated into development plans. The process of development is best done when residents themselves shape how the community looks, sounds and feels. He stressed the importance of engaging 19-25-year-old residents and overlaying their ideas and plans into Opportunity Site development. Mr. Boganey stated Tiffany was a BrookLynk intern in the Community Development Department this past summer. He thanked all the young people who have presented their feedback tonight for doing such a great job. Councilmember Graves moved, and Councilmember Butler seconded to accept a Presentation and Report by Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth. Motion passed unanimously. W. RESOLUTION NO.2019-176 DISCONTINUING THE SALE OF TOBACCO AND TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCTS IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORES Mr. Boganey stated a Resolution was drafted for the City Council's review and potential adoption, related to the sale of tobacco and tobacco -related products. He welcomed Yong Chao Yang, who, along with her sister Khee Mee Yang, was instrumental in bringing forward a request for discontinuing the sale of tobacco and tobacco -related products in the city of Brooklyn Center municipal liquor stores. Mayor Elliott read the Resolution in full, which was translated by Hmong interpreter Long Yang. Councilmember Graves moved, and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2019-176 Discontinuing the Sale of Tobacco and Tobacco -Related Products in the City of Brooklyn Center Municipal Liquor Stores. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Butler stated she was impressed that the two young women lifted their voices and demonstrated what can be accomplished when consideration is given to the opinions and thoughts of the City's youth. She added the two young women came and addressed the City Council and changed public policy. She thanked them and asked them to continue to speak out because the City Council listens. 12/09/19 -9- Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson acknowledged Emily Anderson, an advocate with Minnesota Non -Smoker's Association. Councilmember Ryan acknowledged Jess Knowland representing the American Heart Association, who has been a firm supporter of the City of Brooklyn Center's efforts to limit youth access to tobacco products. He thanked her and expressed his thanks and appreciation to the two young women who came forward to initiate this change in public policy. Young Chao Yang thanked the City Council for acknowledging an issue, listening to a solution, and making a decision that will help create a better community. She added her sister is home sick with the flu. Ms. Anderson stated the Yang sisters have been instrumental in bringing attention to the tobacco issue, particularly vaping for over a year. She added many young people are interested in making a change that will help improve the community. Ms. Knowland thanked the City Council for their position on this issue, establishing them as leaders for youth, residents, and all Minnesotans. Mayor Elliott presented copies of the resolution for the Yang sisters and thanked Ms. Yang for initiating this policy change in Brooklyn Center. 7b. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-178 RECOGNIZING TODD BERG, FIRE CHIEF, AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION (APWA) MINNESOTA CHAPTER SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR Public Works Director Doran Cote reviewed a Resolution recognizing Todd Berg, Brooklyn Center Fire Chief, who was recently awarded the American Public Works Association (APWA) Minnesota Chapter Supervisor of the Year Award. Mayor Elliott thanked Mr. Berg for his years of service and deep commitment to the community. He added the City thanks to Mr. Berg and honored him for his service. Mayor Elliott read a Resolution in full recognizing Fire Chief Todd Berg for receiving the American Public Works Association (APWA) Minnesota Chapter Supervisor of the Year Award. Todd Berg thanked the Public Works Department and Mr. Cote, his family, and countless others. He added he could not have accomplished his goals without a lot of support. Councilmember Ryan moved, and Councilmember Graves seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2019-178 Recognizing Todd Berg, Fire Chief, American Public Works Association (APWA) Minnesota Chapter Supervisor of the Year. 12/09/19 -10- Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8a. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-179 CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2020-01 AND 2020-02, GRANDVIEW NORTH AREA STREET AND STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS City Engineer Mike Albers reviewed the Grandview North Area Street and Storm Drainage improvement plan. He stated tonight the request of the council is consideration of a resolution in support of Grandview North area street and Storm Utility improvements, which includes roadway reconstruction, storm drainage and utility improvements. There was a neighborhood meeting held on September 5, 2019, and plans and the City Council authorized specifications for the project on October 28, 2019. As part of the process, notification to all property owners that would be assessed was notified of this meeting date and assessment report. Mr. Albers stated recommended improvements include complete replacement of the sanitary sewer system and replacement of 30% of the water main; removal and replacement of storm sewer and implementation of water quality treatment where feasible. Streets lights are proposed to be replaced with fiberglass poles and LED light fixtures. Streets are proposed to be reconstructed to 30-feet wide, with full -depth pavement and aggregate base, and sidewalk improvements and repairs are proposed to be completed as needed. Preliminary budgets, as presented, will be subject to change. Special assessments will account for 13.9% of total project costs, and residents who meet specific criteria can defer a portion of the assessment. Mr. Albers stated bids would be accepted in February/March 2020, with construction commenced in the spring and completion in fall 2020. He added a public hearing is required on special assessments, as well as a simple majority vote of the City Council. Councilmember Graves moved, and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. A resident asked if there is an option to make payments against the assessment, instead of paying it off. She wondered whether the unpaid portion would go on property tax. Mr. Albers responded that the City does not accept partial payments. He added residents who pay either the street or storm assessment can have the other assessment added to their property tax. The resident asked whether she will be responsible for taking care of the sidewalk in front of her house. She added she has never had a sidewalk before. Mr. Albers stated the City maintains all sidewalks and plows them in the winter. 12/09/19 -11- The resident asked how much of her driveway will be removed and then replaced. Mr. Albers stated 15 feet at the end of the driveway will be removed and replaced. The resident asked if she can redo her entire driveway at that time. Mr. Albers stated many residents choose to do that, but it will be necessary to negotiate that with the contractor. Mr. Albers stated he could contact the resident and answer any additional questions she might have. Jude Nadi, a resident, stated he is a local contractor and he can work with the City of Brooklyn Center to help engage with and hire local minority contractors. He added this would boost the economy of the City of Brooklyn Center. He said he is available to talk to City staff about this option. Mr. Boganey stated City Staff is looking into the suggestion related to hiring minority contractors. He added it is highly unlikely that something would be in place before the upcoming bids, as an ordinance would need to be in place for 60-90 days before bids could be sent out. City Attorney Gilchrist stated he provided preliminary background information to the City Manager on this issue, outlining what other cities have done. He added many cities had structured this as an Ordinance, which Brooklyn Center could also pursue. Councilmember Graves stated she is pleased to know City Staff is moving forward with a review of this issue. She added the information regarding how the City plans to consider proposals could be shared even if an Ordinance is not in place before this contract. Mr. Boganey stated City Staff is very interested in receiving names of contractors who might be interested in being considered so that information can be forwarded to them. Her added the list could be fairly complete since there is a limited number of local contractors. Councilmember Ryan stated the City is required under State Statute to accept the most qualified bid on contracts. He added the lowest qualified or certified general contractor would have some discretion, which would open up opportunities for local contractors. Mr. Gilchrist agreed, adding it is the contractor's responsibility to put it together and present it to the City. Councilmember Butler moved, and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Ryan moved, and Councilmember Graves seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO.2019-179 Certifying Special Assessments for Improvement Project Nos. 2020-01 and 2020- 02, Grandview North Area Street and Storm Drainage Improvements to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls. 12/09/19 -12- Motion passed unanimously. 8b. ORDINANCE NO.2019-13 AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING LIQUOR AND LIQUOR LICENSING City Clerk Barb Suciu reviewed the second reading of a proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 11 of City Code of Ordinances regarding liquor and liquor licensing. She added this includes 2:00 a.m. optional liquor license and eliminates the 300-foot restriction. She noted a public hearing is required. Ms. Suciu stated City Staff recommends City Council approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the City Code of Ordinances. Councilmember Graves moved, and Councilmember Butler seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Estella Fuller, the owner of Estella's Kitchen, stated she had contacted the City about getting a liquor license for her restaurant and catering business. She added it is difficult to run a successful restaurant without alcoholic beverages. She said she would like to have some resolution about getting a liquor license. Councilmember Ryan moved, and Councilmember Graves seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Graves moved, and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 2019-13 Amending Chapter 11 of the City Code of Ordinances Regarding Liquor and Liquor Licensing. Motion passed unanimously. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS -None. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Butler expressed her thanks to the Brooklyn Center Lions Club for hosting Holly Sunday at the Community Center, which she attended with her family. She thanked the Community Center staff for their hard work, and for adding extra staff for the event. Councilmember Ryan stated he was also at Holly Sunday, outside helping kids get on and off the hayride. He added he is President of the Lions Club, and thanked Councilmember Butler for her 12/09/19 -13- comments. He expressed his appreciation of the Community Center staff for another successful Holly Sunday. Councilmember Graves stated it was nice to see the beautiful decorations and see families come out and participate in this festive occasion. Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson asked whether there is a tree -lighting ceremony. Mr. Boganey stated he believes it has been discontinued but agreed to report back on that. • 1 1 '0h0 1 Well Councilmember Ryan moved, and Councilmember Graves seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 8:47 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: 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 December 9, 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 January 13, 2020, Regular Session. Barbara Suciu, City Clerk e Elliott, Mayor 12/09/19 -14-