HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 Edition 08 December y BROok C i T OF N CENTER / REPORT* MANAGER'S
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DECEMBER, 1973 NO.8
Housing Authority Established
To Gain Financial Aid For Citizens
A major purpose of the Authority phone, age of the family head and the
A Brooklyn Center Housing Author- will be to secure housing financial assist- size of your family in the letter.
ity has been formed to take advantage ance for citizens whose incomes are too FAMILY
of upcoming federal housing programs limited to compete for decent housing. FAMILY INCOME
and funding subsidies for City residents. If you are interested in future hous- SIZE LIMIT (ANNUAL)
The Authority is unique in that its ing assistance, and if your family in-
Commissioners will consist of the come and related family size approxi- 1 Person $3,900
elected City Councilmen instead of ap- imates the eligibility qualifications of the 2 Persons $4,800
pointed officials. This aspect was made 3 Persons $5,500
following table, please write to the City
possible through a special law, recently Manager, City of Brooklyn Center, 6301 4 Persons $6,100
enacted by the State Legislature, Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center. 5 Persons $6,600
authored by Representatives Ernee 6 Persons $7,200
McArthur and Lyndon Carlson. Enclose your name, address, tele- 7 Or More $8,100
New Housing Commission Begins Work
W The new Brooklyn Center Housing Howard, 2218 -55th Ave. N. Magnuson, 4830 -71st Ave. N. (north -
Commission has begun its work after Appointed as Commission members west neighborhood); Lowell Ward,
Mayor Phil Cohen's a were: Mrs. Dolores Hastings, 5813 2919 -63rd Ave. N. (central neighbor -
y appointment of Aldrich Ave. N. (representing the south- hood); Mrs. Patricia Weitzel, 4418 -66th
eight members recently. . The Commis- east neighborhood); James F. Kohrt, Ave. N. (west central neighborhood).
Sion will perform in an advisory caps- 3806 Eckberg Drive (southwest neighbor- The two at -large members are Mrs.
city to the City Council and the new hood); Raymond Haroldson, 1207 -72nd Shirley Nelson, 6606 Ewing Ave. N. and
City Housing Authority.
The Housing Commission is charged Ave. N. (northeast neighborhood); Dale Leo Beikler, 6435 Bryant Ave. N.
with the responsibility of developing a
community strategy to prevent deterio-
ration of existing housing stock and to ! a
assure housing availability for all income ) �:J
groups. I
The Commission is to develop and
recommend a housing maintenance ++I�
code, to study the feasibility of estab-
lishing an occupancy permit program, i'
and to investigate new and innovative
concepts in housing.
The new Commission will also sug-
gest programs which will provide hous-
ing opportunities for low and moderate
income families, many of which consist
of the young marrieds and the senior
citizens in the community. r
Councilman Bill Fignar serves as City
Council liaison to the Commission. The
chairman of the Commission is Lou
*Citizen inquiries and requests may "4 ' •
be directed at the City Administra-
tion. If there is any question regard-
ing a service that we are authorized — -- -�
to perform, please call us at A SECOND SIDEWALK PLOW has been added to the snowplowing equipment of
561 -5440. the Brooklyn Center Street Department. The two sidewalk plows clear areas at the
same time or after the street plows. For more information see story on page 2.
Rummage Sales and Home Second Snowplow
Occupations Regulated To Aid In
quires equipment other than that cus-
Clearing Sidewalks`
A new home occupation ordinance tomaril found in a home; over -the
w y Brooklyn Center will be using two
ill take effect this month after weeks
will
and hearings before the Plan- counter sale of merchandise produced sidewalk snowplows this winter to clear
of ping Commission and adoption by the off the premises or the employment of the expanded sidewalk system in the
persons on the premises other than City.
City Council in November. The ordi- those living there. A second sidewalk plow has been
nance establishes new definitions and Examples of some home occupations purchased and is now in service in the
rules for home occupations which re- would be dressmaking, sery
9, City street department. Six men have
quire no approval by City authorities. ices, professional offices, answering serv- been training on the two machines.
Under the ordinance a home occupa- ice, individual music or art instruction
tion is defined as any gainful occupa The plows clear a path the width of a
tion, or profession, engaged in by the and individual hobbycraft. sidewalk and can clear a normal snow -
occupant of a dwelling unit within the The new ordinance also allows child fall from 35 miles of sidewalk in a day.
dwelling hich is clear) incidental and day care of not more than five children
g y i t provided the facility and operation are Street and sidewalk crews will oper-
secondary to the residential use of the properly licensed by the County. A ate when there has been a snowfall of 3
premises. record of the license must be on file at inches or more. The crews begin when
A further stipulation is that the activ- City Hall. the storm subsides no matter what time
ity cannot produce light glare, noise, Certain home occupations are al- of day. The City is divided into 10 dis-
odor or vibration perceptible beyond lowed only through a special use permit tricts with a street plow to each dis-
the boundaries of the premises, and which costs $25 and must be approved trict.
does not involve the use of an accessory by the City Council. These special oc- Arterial streets are cleared first, then
structure. cupations may involve the employment residential streets. The plow will make
The occupation must not involve re- of one non - resident person. The four passes on the street — two to clear
pair, service or manufacturing which re- premises of a special occupation must and two to widen the street.
have parking spaces in addition to those Residents are reminded not to park
normally used for the home. on streets during the winter especially
City Approves Examples of some home occupations during and after a snowfall. Vehicles
allowed by special permit are: barber will be ticketed and towed away, if nec-
1974 Budget and beauty services, shoe repair, photo essary, when obstructing the clearing of
studio, group lessons, saw sharpening, the streets.
The Brooklyn Center City Council motor driven appliance and small engine Residents are also reminded to warn
has approved a $2.9 million budget for repair. their children not to play in the snow
1974 with a proposed mill rate of Also included in the ordinance are piles made by the snow plows. Plow
16.71, an increase of almost 1 mill over some new rules for home rummage operators often cannot see children in
the ',973 mill rate, sales. Three -day rummage sales are per- these banks and children could be
The City tax on a $25,000 home- mitted on the premises four times a buried in snow or seriously hurt.
steaded property will be approximately year. An important feature is that all Apologies are offered in advance for
$82.40 which is a decrease from the rummage sale signs must be confined to plugged driveways — a painful and un-
$87.68 in City taxes paid for 1973. The the premises and removed upon com- avoidable side effect of well - plowed
City portion of the total tax bill is a pletion of the sale. streets and walks.
small part compared to the taxes for the
County and the school districts.
The property taxes levied by the City ,
are based on a new total City property
valuation of $96,654,806. Increases in
the tax base have resulted from com-
mercial and industrial growth in the
community.
Large portions of the budget are
taken by the Police Department, Public
Works and Parks and Recreation. The
Police have been allocated $595,653 on
slightly more than 20 per cent of the y )
budget. The $564,181 allocation for a �; i f
public works is approximately 19 per
cent of the budget and almost 17 per
cent ($498,707) has been allocated to
parks and recreation.
More than 50 per cent of the City's
revenue will come from the property
taxes. The City expects to receive
$1,543,271 in taxes for 1974. 7" '�'
Federal Revenue Sharing will assist THE NEW MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE has opened in the shopping center at the
the City to acquire some capital items intersection of Humboldt and 69th Ave. N. The new store replaces the Lyndale
by contributing $116,765 to the 1974 store. The other municipal liquor stores are located at the Northbrook shopping
budget. center and at the intersection of Brooklyn Boulevard and 63rd Ave. N.
Trails System----- r � 7 -�- • —• —•
Established For ;'_' PAL
PARK L AKE i
Snowmobiles
There is an established trails system I E I
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to be used by snowmobiles during the i D
winter season. The trails are in the M I
m
Palmer Lake basin area and along the
Shingle Creek green strip as shown in the I �p
accompanying map. �L T rail
Other areas where snowmobiles are �� S, s' 69TH AVE. N. ,
allowed are on private property with the
owner's consent, on City streets and de-
signated parking areas. I KWy I
Snowmobiles are not allowed in City i
parks or open space (other than marked I
trails), private property without owners ��� Al��
where nt operation would conflict place
with I /NT ERSTATE gq
lawful use of property or would en-
danger persons or property, nor upon
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sidewalks, walkways or street boule- THIS MAP SHOWS THE TRAILS for snowmobiles in the Palmer Lake area. The
vards. trails extend southward along Shingle Creek to County Road 10.
Snowmobiles may be operated be-
tween the hours of 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday through Thursday and from 7 Youth Listening Service
a.m. to midnight on Friday and Satur-
day. Only persons 18 years or older and
persons 14 to 18 years old with a valid Has Office In Community Center
snowmobile safety certificate in their
possession may operate snowmobiles in A new youth organization, designed people in the community, has been
he City. to provide a listening service for young formed in Brooklyn Center.
Copies of the complete regulations Called the Trust Company, the serv-
are available at the City Hall or Police ice is located in the Brooklyn Center
Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Park- City Police Join Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek
way. Parkway. It provides a place where
State Crime young people can come to discuss prob-
P revention Program lems and it also accepts referrals from
Police Using other agencies.
The Brooklyn Center Police have The Trust Company will also act as a
joined a state -wide program, called referral service directing young people
M o re Ve rsa t • e Minnesota Crime Watch, to prevent to other agencies which can provide
burglaries in homes and businesses.
needed assistance. In addition there is a
Moving Radar The program includes such measures 24 -hour emergency telephone service
as Operation Identification and pro- available to assist young people in an
The Brooklyn Center Police now grams to increase public awareness of emergency situation.
have in operation two new moving radar the burglary prevention measures. A
s to aid in controlling speed prob slide presentation by the Brooklyn Cen- The office hours are from 11 a.m. to
units
i t the City. ter Police highlights methods to prevent 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and
The new units have a self-contained burglaries, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and
insta ne- For more information on the new Friday evenings. The Trust Company is
computer which can almost
staffed by volunteers.
ously record the speeds of vehicles crime prevention program, please call
coming toward or moving away from the Brooklyn Center Police Department For more information on the Trust
the Police vehicle. The radar unit can be at 561 -5440. Company, call 560 -8500.
used from both a stationary and a
moving set -up. City Also Takes Energy Saving Steps
The new units only require the assist-
ance of one other Police vehicle for The majority of the people in the City officials are convinced that the
checking accuracy at the beginning and United States are aware of and are energy shortage is real and will probably
end of a shift. The old radar units, taking steps to combat the problems be long lasting. They have, therefore,
which are still being used, require two raised by the energy crunch in the taken several actions to conserve fuel
or three men and vehicles to set up and country. and electricity, just as citizens are doing.
operate. This is particularly true of Brooklyn If any citizen has a heating fuel
The two new units are assigned to Centerites who have responded well by emergency let us know at 561 -5440.
areas where there may have been com- taking several energy saving steps such While the City has no emergency fuel
plaints or to an officer who can check as lowering temperatures in the home stockpile, it will make every effort to
an area randomly throughout his shift. and driving at a reduced rate of speed. assist you.
For Your Information...
THREE MONTH MEMBER- The complete brochure of winter
SHIP AVAILABLE NOW FOR activities will be mailed soon after s;_
COMMUNITY CENTER Christmas with registration beginning, r
January 5. Most classes and activities'
A three -month membership is now begin the week of January 14.,
available at the Brooklyn Center Com
munity Center. The new membership CITIZEN COOPERATION
will cost $16.50 for a family and $9 for AIDS IN DUTCH
an individual. ELM DISEASE PROGRAM
The six -month membership fee re
During the past year, 100 Elm trees
mains at $30 for a family and $15 for an were inspected for Dutch Elm disease.
individual. The one -year family mem- Of these trees inspected, 42 were
bership is $55 and the individual mem- sampled and six were determined to
bership is $25. have the disease. '
In addition, a "Bonus" Swimmer Twenty -four other trees were re-
Card is being sold. This card has ten 50 moved, including dead Elm trees which
cent admissions admissions to the Community Cen did not shows sign of the Dutch Elm
ter pool and will sell for $4. disease.
CROSS COUNTRY The City wishes to express its ap -'
SKI AREA preciation for the willingness of the
OPEN IN CITY Brooklyn Center residents to cooperate
in the Dutch Elm disease program.
A cross country ski trail has been Residents are to be commended for
opened in the Brooklyn Center - Crystal their cooperation in the Dutch Elm '
Environmental Reserve. The flat V/2 program. Such cooperation becomes in- THE HIGH R/SEproject near the Brook-
mile course is set in a wooded area. creasingly important as the disease iyn Center Civic Center is nearing com-
Rental equipment is available at the continues to spread throughout the pletion with occupancy of portions of
Brooklyn Center chalet (61 st and June). region. the building expected in January.
For more information please call the
Brooklyn Center Community Center at
561 -5448. High Rise Occupancy Date Set
WINTER RECREATION
SCHEDULE DISTRIBUTED subsidy unit open to all income and age
THROUGH SCHOOLS The first six floors of the Shingle groups. Applications are now being
Creek Towers high rise near the Brooklyn taken and will be handled on a first
The schedule of winter recreational Center Civic Center will be ready for come, first served basis.
activities, which includes skating rink occupancy January 1. Rental prices will vary depending on
and ski information for the entire A long time resident of Brooklyn the applicant's income. Minimum rates
family has been distributed through the Center, Mrs. Erna McDonald, will be- are $123 for a one - bedroom, and $153
schools. If you did not receive a copy come the first occupant of the new for two bedrooms. Maximum will be
please call the Park and Recreation De- building. $181 and $230 for the two models.
partment at 561 -5440 and a copy will The apartment building, managed by Interested persons may obtain appli-
be mailed to you. the Stuart Corporation, is a medium cation information by calling 777 -6010.
CITY OF BROOI(LyN CENTER
6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY BULK RATE
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BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 PAID
CITY COUNCIL Minneapolis,
Philip Cohen ..................... Mayor Minnesota
John Leary ...................Councilman Permit No. 2170
Maurice Britts .................Councilman
William Fignar .................Councilman
Tony Kuefler ..................Councilman
Donald G. Poss ...............City Manager
BROOKLYN CENTER SERVICE DIRECTORY
Emergency Numbers (24 hours a Day)
POLICE - FIRE .................... 561 -5720
City Hall Offices ................... 561 -5440
(Monday through Friday — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Community Center ................. 561 -5440
(After 5 p.m. and weekends) .......... 561 -5448