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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020 02-24 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 FEBRUARY 24, 2020 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. 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, City Engineer Mike Albers, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, Community Development Deputy Director/HRA Specialist Jesse Anderson, Police Chief Tim Gannon, City Clerk Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Troy Gilchrist. Mayor Mike Elliott opened the meeting for the purpose of the Informal Open Forum. No one wished to address the City Council. Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:58 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2.INVOCATION Mayor Elliott read an excerpt from "Factors Affecting Your Health" from Derbyshire County Council in the UK: There are many factors that can affect your health. These include things like housing, financial security, community safety, employment, education, and the environment. These are known as the wider determinants of health. Not all of these factors are directly under your control but are part of the place you grow up, live and work. It is widely accepted that these factors contribute to significant levels of health inequality. 02/24/20 -1- 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, City Engineer Mike Albers, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, Community Development Deputy Director/HRA Specialist Jesse Anderson, Police Chief Tim Gannon, City Clerk Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Troy Gilchrist. 5.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6.APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. LICENSES MECHANICAL Pro Master Plumbing, Inc. SIGN HANGER Digital Billboard, Inc. 9007 Jane Road Lake Elmo, MN 55042 16101 Ramsey Blvd NW Ramsey MN 55303 RENTAL RENEWAL (T)PE IV— one-year license) 1425 55th Ave N Trung Duong 5510 France Ave N Kin Chew / Urban Enterprises 7100 Lee Ave N Selene Avendamo RENEWAL (TYPE III— one-year license) 1300 67th Ave N Roger & Elizabeth Family Properties LLC - Brookside Manor Met Mitigation Plan 3224 67th Ave N Haymat Dasrath 3800 66th Ave N Nancy Yang / Kayo Investments - Met Mitigation Plan 7012 Unity Ave N Shuxing 02/24/20 -2- RENEWAL (T)PE II— iwo-year license) 5420 Emerson Ave N Christopher Raisch - met action plan RENEWAL (T)'PE I— three-year license) 5344 Twin Lake Blvd E Takasi Sibuya / John Johansson 4118 Woodbine Lane Ron & Jeanette Blasewitz 6b.RESOLUTION NO. 2020-24 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CONDUIT MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS RELATING TO THE REE XERXES AVENUE SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT 6c.RESOLUTION NO. 2020-25 ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 2018-04, 2018 BRIDGE REHABILITATION PHASE 2 6d.RESOLUTION NO. 2020-26 APPROVING PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR 6000 EWING AVENUE AS PART OF THE BROOKLYN BOULEVARD CORRIDOR PROJECT PHASE 2 6e.RESOLUTION NO. 2020-27 ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2020-01, 02, 03 AND 04, GRANDVIEW NORTH AREA STREET, STORM DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS 61. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-28 ELIMINATING THE PURCHASE OF ONE TIME USE PLASTIC AND STYROFOAM PLATES, UTENSILS, CUPS, AND STRAWS WITH CITY FUNDS FOR ALL BUILDINGS 6g. NORTH METRO MAYORS ASSOCIATION JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT REVISED Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONSJPROCLAMATIONSIRECOGNITIONSIDONATIONS 7a. HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF DAVID HUTCHINSON City Manager Curt Boganey welcomed Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson and invited him to address the City Council. Sheriff Dave Hutchinson gave a presentation on the work and activities of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department. He thanked Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon for his partnership and support. He reviewed 2019 requests for service from Brooklyn Center, including 114 requests for information, 20 jail calls, 15 subject workups, and 2 drug trafficking analysis 02/24/20 -3- reports. He stated the jail system is one of Hennepin county's biggest divisions and one of the biggest jails and court systems in the Midwest. He added County Sheriff's Office staff include innovators in medical treatment for opioid addiction and mental health care workers who provide mental health screenings of inmates. Sheriff Hutchinson stated a trial Wellness Program has been initiated, which has resulted in deputies that are happier and more satisfied which will have a positive effect on their work. The Hennepin County Dispatch Center is the largest in the State of Minnesota, and in the top 15 in the nation, dispatching to 7 different cities. A social worker has been added to Dispatch Center staff to bridge the gap between mental health calls and the Sheriff's Department, providing support and information. Sheriff Hutchinson stated he is proud of the work of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department. He invited the Councilmembers to tour the Hennepin County Jail and Communications Center. He noted he hopes to continue to grow the positive relationship that has been fostered between Hennepin County and the Brooklyn Center Police Department and Chief Gannon. Mayor Elliott thanked Sheriff Hutchinson for attending the meeting and giving his presentation. He asked whether the total number of calls for service includes 911 calls. Sheriff Hutchinson confirmed this, adding the Call Center receives calls for everything from 911 to general non- emergency calls. Councilmember Ryan asked whether the Sheriff's office still supplements the police force as needed during the busy months from May - September. Sheriff Hutchinson confirmed this, adding the Sheriff's Office will make every attempt to respond to requests for help and provide needed support to the Police Department. Councilmember Graves asked whether there are plans to increase the number of mental health professionals. Sheriff Hutchinson confirmed that the mental health worker is very busy and needs additional support. He added the Sheriff's Department will have 2 interns from the University of Minnesota who are working on their doctorate to assist with mental health issues. He noted he would like to hire a part-time secondary therapist to support solutions for a diverse group of people, and the Sheriff's Department hopes to diversify in other ways as well, including hiring an African American female Police Officer. Sheriff Hutchinson stated one of the County Commissioners is working on a plan to provide additional social workers at the Dispatch Center. Councilmember Graves asked whether Sheriff's Department officers question people about their immigration status and share information with Immigration officials. Sheriff Hutchinson stated officers do not request immigration status information. He added an Advisory Committee works with an immigration group to resolve issues related to immigrants and residency status. 02/24/20 -4- Councilmember Butler asked whether Sheriffs Department employees do unconscious bias training. Sheriff Hutchinson confirmed this, adding he attended training as well. He added a new training program is being developed in partnership with the YWCA to provide better, more thoughtful training. Mayor Elliott asked whether there are opportunities for cities like Brooklyn Center to share resources for the County's co-responder model. Sheriff Hutchinson stated there is a Health & Human Services Department program that is working on providing a co-responder initiative for cities. He added it is difficult to come up with a basic level of service, as no two cities are the same, and some do not want much help. Mayor Elliott asked whether social workers joining on calls is something that can be provided for cities. Sheriff Hutchinson stated that is already in place, as the County does dispatch for Brooklyn Center. He added he would like to increase this program, but it comes down to funding. Mayor Elliott asked whether there are wellness programs in the Sheriffs Department. Sheriff Hutchinson stated Hennepin County is the first Sheriffs Department in Minnesota to provide the services of a full-time mental health worker to support Sheriffs Department staff. Mayor Elliott asked about the rate of recidivism in the Hennepin County Jail. Sheriff Hutchinson stated the Department's goal is to provide support and services while individuals are in jail, to help reduce crime and costs in the long run. He added the rate of recidivism in Hennepin County is one of the lowest in the nation although he did not have the data with him at the meeting. He agreed to provide that information for Mayor Elliott. Mayor Elliott asked whether steps are being taken to provide training to Officers who may have encounters with new Americans, who are not totally aware of all the local laws and connect with communities to disseminate information. Sheriff Hutchinson stated the goal of the Sheriffs Department is to provide guidance and engagement for citizens and youth to improve relationships with the Police in the long term. He added an aspect of this is the recruitment of Sheriffs Department employees, as they are always hiring, and Councilmember Graves asked whether the Sheriffs Department has plans to initiate a program like the Minneapolis Community Navigators, who provide support at calls for service. Sheriff Hutchinson stated there are efforts through the Chaplain's Office to provide support and advice to high-risk people who need it. Mayor Elliott thanked Sheriff Hutchinson for his service to the community. Sheriff Hutchinson stated he looks forward to a continuation of the City's partnership with the Hennepin County Sheriffs Department. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to receive the report of 02/24/20 -5- Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson. Motion passed unanimously. 7b.RESOLUTION NO. 2020-29 RECOGNIZING SUE FOGAL FOR 39 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Mayor Elliott read in full a Proclamation recognizing Sue Fogal for 39 years of service to the City of Brooklyn Center. Councilmember Butler moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2020-29 Recognizing Accounting Technician Sue Fogal for 39 Years of Service with the City of Brooklyn Center. Motion passed unanimously. 7c.METRO TRANSIT PRESENTATION ON BROOKLYN CENTER TRANSIT CENTER IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Boganey welcomed Alicia Vap, Metro Transit Project Manager, Joanna Hubbard-Rivera, Metro Transit Customer Advocate, and invited them to address the City Council. Ms. Vap stated Metro Transit's Brooklyn Center Transit Center, located at Bass Lake Road and Northway Drive, has been scheduled for renovations due to safety concerns and operational issues at the facility. She added this is an opportunity to reprogram the space to support increased ridership and daily use by Metro Transit Police. Ms. Hubbard-Rivera stated hours for restrooms and general facilities are planned to be extended, as surveys have shown that 30% of riders have a desire for increased staff presence at the transit Station. She added the majority of customers identified the buses they take often 1 or more per day, with the greatest number of riders commuting from Brooklyn Center to Minneapolis and back. Ms. Vap stated many exciting changes are planned at the Transit Center, including replacement of plaza concrete; addition of exterior canopies and landscaping; renovation of public waiting areas and restrooms; and additional space for bus operations and more space for Metro Transit Police staff. She added a consult room is planned that can be shared between the Metro Transit Police and the City's Police Department. She noted a public artwork display is planned for the lobby area. Ms. Vap stated the design phase is nearing completion, and construction is planned to be completed by the end of 2020. She added transit operations will be impacted as concrete plazas are to be replaced, and 4 gates relocated to Northway Drive. She noted the interior facility will be closed during construction. 02/24/20 -6- Mayor Elliott thanked the Metro Transit representatives for their presentation. He stated the Metro Transit Station is incredibly important to the community, and investments and improvements are extremely welcome. He added he supports the assignment of Metro Transit Police Officers to be at the Transit Station 7 days a week. Ms. Yap agreed, adding there will be Metro Transit Police presence at the facility every day from 2:00 p.m. to midnight. Mayor Elliott asked where the City of Brooklyn Center ranks in terms of ridership. Ms. Hubbard-Rivera stated Brooklyn Center is the second-highest initial ridership and transfer point within the Metro Transit system. Ms. Vap agreed, adding only the Mall of America Transit Center has higher numbers. Mayor Elliott asked whether there are opportunities for providing amenities to riders, like the Bruegger' s Bagels store at the Eagan Transit Station. Ms. Hubbard-Rivera stated the focus has been a transit hub with Metro Transit Police presence as opposed to a retail space. Ms. Yap agreed, adding the Metro Transit has a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) office, that looks at partnerships and opportunities for development at transit locations. She added the Brooklyn Center facility is limited in size. Councilmember Graves asked whether the Transit Station's limited size will be sufficient to handle future growth in ridership, based on the current high levels of ridership. Ms. Yap confirmed that Metro Transit takes into consideration current peak loads and future projections, and future potential utilization. She added the intention is that passengers will be in the Transit Station for a short period of time, and Metro Transit is confident that the size of the Station is sufficient. Councilmember Graves asked whether a gender-neutral restroom is being considered. Ms. Yap stated that the issue has been discussed. She added, in discussions with Metro Transit Police and Brooklyn Center Police, it was agreed that restrooms doors should not be able to be locked, and the decision was made that there will be no doors on restrooms. She added a gender-neutral restroom was not a possible option. Councilmember Graves asked whether Metro Transit staff is responsible for maintaining and cleaning the Transit Center. Ms. Yap stated Metro Transit Facilities staff visits the Transit Center daily to do cleaning and maintenance. She added exterior water faucets are planned to facilitate power washing the plazas. Councilmember Ryan stated Metro Transit has taken efforts to make improvements in environmental design while enhancing public safety. He requested additional information from Ms. Yap via email that he can review, in the interests of time. Ms. Yap agreed. 02/24/20 -7- Mayor Elliott asked whether information on ridership demographics is available. Ms. Ms. Hubbard-Rivera stated a poll was conducted before the start of the C-line, and 60% of those polled identified as African American. She added post-C-line polling has indicated that this has not changed. Mayor Elliott asked whether there is an opportunity to partner with community organizations and the City to provide opportunities at the transit center or nearby. He added he hopes there can be programs initiated, such as workforce training, and other opportunities considered to engage youth in the area. Ms. Ms. Hubbard-Rivera stated Metro Transit hosts tabling information sessions at the Brooklyn Center Transit Center, with materials regarding Metro Transit employment and transit assistance passes for qualified riders. Ms. Alicia agreed, adding there are a lot of opportunities for shared outreach. Mr. Boganey stated City Staff have had conversations with Metro Transit regarding possible activities that could be programmed in the space to engage riders in a positive way without being distracting. Mayor Elliott asked whether there is data regarding gender and age of riders. Ms. Hubbard- Rivera stated gender was not on the survey. She added she does not have survey data related to age, but the majority of riders were 28-40 years. Mayor Elliott thanked the Metro Transit representatives for their presentation. Mayor Elliott called for a recess. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8a. ORDINANCE NO. 2020-01 VACATING A PORTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY: BROOKLYN BOULEVARD City Engineer Mike Albers reviewed improvements to Brooklyn Boulevard and vacation of a portion of the right of way near the intersection with Highway 100. He added the 2013 Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Study recommended improvements along Brooklyn Boulevard, including this unused portion of a right of way. Mr. Albers stated a new right in, right out access to the frontage road has been built, and the Lilac Drive portion of the roadway have be acquired from Brookdale Covenant Church. He added, if adopted, the Ordinance would go into effect 30 days following publication, and all parties involved have been notified. He noted City Staff recommends approval of the Ordinance amendment. 02/24/20 -8- Recommend hold a public hearing for the right of way vacation, and approval of the proposed Ordinance. Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one appeared to address this item. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve Second Reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 2020-01 Vacating a Portion of Right-Of-Way: Brooklyn Boulevard. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2020-30 for Summary Publication of Ordinance NO. 2020-01. Motion passed unanimously. 8b. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-31 APPROVING THE PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR THE 2020 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY Deputy Director of Community Development Jesse Anderson reviewed the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding allocation of $258,000 to be received by the City of Brooklyn Center, provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered by Hennepin County. He added funds are required to be used for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons. He noted the City Council had requested additional information when this issue was discussed at their recent Work Session. Mr. Anderson stated the down payment assistance program if increased to $100,000, would benefit 13-14 households. Mr. Anderson stated the City of Richfield has a similar program with the same requirements and a recommendation of $110,000 for 2020. He added, however, Richfield has had difficulty expending funds, as they do not have enough houses for sale that meet the requirements. He noted they are removing requirements for 2020, and down payment assistance will be available by application for anyone buying a home in Richfield. 02/24/20 -9- Mr. Anderson reviewed the proposed home rehab program, with 5 loans in process. Anticipated proposed funds of $158,000 would benefit 9-10 households, with 61 households on the waiting list. Mr. Anderson stated Brooklyn Park's home rehab program provided a single allocation of $207,000 in CDBG funds to renovate a 4-unit apartment building to provide housing for homeless people. He added, in 2003, Brooklyn Center allocated $175,000 in CDBG funding to renovate Shingle Creek Towers, which is now The Crest. He added CDBG funding was combined with other affordable housing funds, for a total of $4.9 million in rehab at the property. He noted 96 of the 122 units affordable at or below 60% of the Average Median Income. Mr. Anderson stated City Staff recommends 2020 CDBG funding of $258,000, with the removal of funding for Code Enforcement and added allocation of $100,000 for the homeownership assistance program, as well as $158,000 for the home rehab program. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one appeared to address this item. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Graves asked whether the resident requirement is recommended for removal, similar to the City of Richfield. Mr. Anderson stated that is not necessary at this point, as it is hoped that projects for current residents will be within funding parameters, and funding can be expended until December 2020. Mayor Elliott asked how the programs are advertised. Mr. Anderson stated the contract with the Center for Energy and the Environment has been signed, and they have provided an informational flyer that has been added to the City website and social media sites. He added information will be available at the Home Buying Seminar this week, and he plans to reach out to realtors and homeowners with homes for sale, as well as the local Realtors Association, local banks, and current renters. Mayor Elliott asked whether the flyer is available in multiple languages? Mr. Anderson stated City Staff can get it translated. 02/24/20 -10- Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2020-31 Approving the Projected Use of Funds for the 2020 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program and Authorizing Signature of a Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Elliott thanked Mr. Anderson for his hard work and efforts, including extensive research on this issue. 8c.ORDINANCE NO. 2020-03 AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING ACCESS TO MULTI-UNIT HOUSING STRUCTURES BY THE UNITED STATES CENSUS BUREAU EMPLOYEES Deputy City Manager Dr. Reggie Edwards reviewed the Census Complete Count, a Coalition with the City of Brooklyn Park for the 2020 Census, which starts on April 1, 2020, with counts made by December 31, 2020. A State Ordinance was approved in 2019 that provides access to multi-unit housing structures by U.S. Census Bureau employees. The primary focus of the Census is to reach under-counted or hard-to-count populations. Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one appeared to address this item. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve Second Reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 2020-03 Amending Chapter 12 of the City Code of Ordinances Regarding Access to Multi-Unit Housing Structures by the United States Census Bureau Employees. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2020-32 for Summary Publication of ORDINANCE NO. 2020-03. Motion passed unanimously. 8d.RESOLUTION NO. 2020-33 ADOPTING A BUSINESS SUBSIDY POLICY 02/24/20 -11- Community Development Director Meg Beekman introduced Jason Aarsvold, Ehlers, who provided an overview of the Business Subsidy Policy structure, required by State Statute, with proposed amendments. He added the Business Subsidy Policy provides City Council direction to City Staff and developers regarding priorities for development and redevelopment. Mr. Aarsvold stated the City Council was asked to identify key policy objectives, after which a draft policy was reviewed, and feedback received. He added the final policy is presented at tonight's meeting for consideration with some additions to the Qualifying Projects section, to ensure consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, and fulfills workforce needs by hiring local residents through targeted recruitment. Mr. Aarsvold requested that the City Council consider the adoption of the final Business Subsidy and Public Financing Policy. Mayor Elliott stated Section 4.2, "Desired Qualifications" includes a statement regarding multi- family housing with high amenities that are considered luxury amenities. He added the language is problematic as the City should not invest in luxury apartments that would not be accessible to residents in the community. He noted the City should not subsidize luxury apartments and he will not support the language. Councilmember Graves stated Item 5 refers to the promotion of investment of City Goals and providing options that currently do not exist. She added having the language is not an indication that the City Council would be required to approve a luxury development proposal. She noted that the Policy is not saying the facility or physical location would be luxury, but rather that the amenities inside the units would be high-end. Councilmember Graves stated any project that requires a subsidy would have to be reviewed and approved by the Consensus of the City Council. She added there are a number of positive requirements on the same list, and owner-desired qualifications. She added the City would not be obligated to accept a proposal if the desired qualifications were not provided. Mr. Aarsvold agreed, adding the City Council would have wide latitude regarding what projects will or will not receive assistance. He added the Policy document does not obligate the City or put it at risk for not providing subsidy. City Attorney Troy Gilchrist stated this seems to be a language issue, and the item in question could be re-worded to read, "multi-family housing with high-quality amenities". Mayor Elliott stated he would like to add "accessible to working-class families. Mayor Elliott stated he does not support the proposed language, as the City should not be funding luxury housing for wealthier people. He added there should be language to reflect that working-class residents can afford to live in this type of housing. He noted the amendment should include "of various income levels". 02/24/20 -12- Councilmember Ryan stated the 2040 Comprehensive Plan states that the City's objective is to provide a broad spectrum of housing choices across the market. He added the language could be more open, to include high amenities rather than luxury amenities. He requested that the City Council should move on from the contentious issue regarding what should or should not be subsidized. He noted he has voted in favor of every affordable housing proposal that has come before the City Council. He stressed the importance of looking at all kinds of projects that will address other styles and price points, including higher amenities, in the marketplace. Councilmember Graves stated the language is not exclusive, as Item 5b refers to the provision of clean, safe and affordable housing units. Mayor Elliott stated he would support an amendment to make the language more inclusive. He added the City should not be in the business of the transfer of wealth. He noted the City must provide access to luxury housing for residents if the intention is to subsidize luxury housing. Councilmember Graves stated the policy agreement states that the individual amenities are considered luxury items, not the apartments themselves nor the provision of subsidies. Mayor Elliott stated multi-family housing with luxury amenities is the same as luxury apartments, and he cannot support it. He added the City should not participate in providing luxury apartments without providing access for working-class families. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. A resident stated she lives in Brooklyn Center and works for a housing program for people with disabilities who have been homeless for over a year. She added her clients are unable to find housing or afford rent and require financial assistance. She added the word "luxury" is not appropriate. She stressed the importance of being careful with the language that is used, which could be misunderstood. The resident stated there should be an amendment to the policy agreement that provides protections for low-income renters. Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Butler stated luxury amenities come with a luxury price tag, which should be acknowledged. She added she is not opposed to a wide range of housing in Brooklyn Center, but stressed the importance of not displacing current residents. She noted she agrees with Mayor Elliott, and she will not support the agreement unless the language is amended. 02/24/20 -13- Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she appreciates all the comments that have been offered. She thanked the resident who came forward for the work that she does within the community. She added she is amenable to replacing the word "luxury" with "quality" amenities, as "luxury" can have a connotation that could jeopardize the cost of rents. She noted she supports the provision of good quality housing for people of varying income levels, regardless of where they live in Brooklyn Center, and she supports the policy with the language amendment as noted. Mayor Elliott stated the City Council should have a more detailed discussion regarding subsidies and accessibility for residents. Councilmember Ryan stated Councilmember Butler is correct in pointing out that offering additional amenities will affect the price of rental units. He added the City of Brooklyn Center has a clear objective to provide a broad range of housing styles and price points. He noted, as a general guide, the City Council will be reviewing development projects and receive information and guidance regarding financials that would be necessary to make it happen. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to amend Section 4.2, Item 5d, to read, "Multi-family housing with high-quality amenities." Mayor Elliott requested a friendly amendment to the motion to add the words "and affordability". Councilmember Ryan stated affordability is addressed in other policy requirements. He added the City Council will address these types of issues on a project-by-project basis. He noted the policy provides clear guidelines related to possible financial assistance for any given project. Mr. Gilchrist stated a motion to amend the policy was made and seconded. He added Mayor Elliott may pursue his amendment, but an additional motion would be required. Mayor Elliott moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to amend the amendment to read, "Multi-family housing with high-quality amenities and affordability." Councilmembers Graves, Lawrence-Anderson and Ryan voted against the same. Motion to amend did not pass. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence Anderson seconded to amend Section 4.2, Item D of the Business Subsidy Policy to read, "Multi-family housing with high- quality amenities." Mayor Elliott and Councilmember Butler voted against the same. Motion to amend passed. 02/24/20 -14- Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2020-33 Adopting a Policy and Criteria for Granting Business Subsidies, as amended. Mayor Elliott and Councilmember Butler voted against the same. Motion passed. 9.PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS -None. 10.COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS -None. 11.COUNCIL REPORT -None. 12.ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 9:40 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 February 24, 2020. 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 March 9, 2020, Regular Session. &^w&4UM Barbara Suciu, City Clerk Mill ^eliott, Mayor 02/24/20 -15-