HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 Edition 11 April y BROo CIT O N CENTER / REPORT* MANAGER'S
APRIL, 1975 NO 11
Planning Commission...
Citizen Commissions Serve As
Advisors To Brooklyn Center
Five citizen commissions aid the Rights Commission, Park and Recreation Mayor, subject to confirmation by the
Brooklyn Center City Council in an Commission, and the Housing Com- City Council.
advisory capacity regarding a wide range mission. Any citizen interested in being con -
of activities from planning to human Members volunteer their time to sidered as a commission member should
rights. attend frequent meetings, at least contact the City Manager's Office, 6301
Active commissions operating in the monthly, to address matters relevant to Shingle Creek Parkway,orcall 561-5440.
City include the Planning Commission, the particular commission. All commis- As vacancies appear in some of the
Conservation Commission, Human sion members are appointed by the commissions, the Mayor will consider
the applications.
Future publications of the Manager's
Report will attempt to highlight the
duties and purpose of each commission
and the current membership.
LL (� t ��� ,� • j �) These advisory groups operate with-
out a budget while providing a valuable
service to the City.
One of the most active commissions
is the Planning Commission, consisting
of seven members. The Director of
Planning and Inspection serves as the
group's secretary and liaison from the
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"V The basic purpose of this group is
to
conduct comprehensive planning, to
v_7 � review planning and zoning matters, and
}� �^ to recommend planning action and
policies to the City Council. The Com-
mission also acts in an advisory capacity
as the Board of Adjustment and Ap-
peals for the community.
C ouncil Adopts Housing Code The Commission is assisted by neigh-
borhood planning committees appointed
heating, space and location require- by the Mayor. These committees review
A housing maintenance and occu- ments, and licensing of rental units. and comment on specific zoning and
pancy ordinance has been adopted by planning matters of neighborhood signi-
the Brooklyn Center City Council. The The purpose of the ordinance is to ficance.
ordinance applies to both rental units protect the stability of. residential areas Each commissioner serves a two -year
and owner - occupied houses. in the community and to preserve prop- term without compensation, and the
General) the ordinance covers the erty values. Basically, it will permit the
Y, group selects a committee chairman each
responsibilities of owners and occupants, community to grow old gracefully, year. Meetings are held at least once a
minimum standards for equipment and The code has been specifically de- month and are open to the public.
facilities, lighting and ventilation, signed to prevent slums, blight, over
crowding and other housing problems Present members include Chairman
Carl Gross, 3800 58th Avenue North;
which have brought trauma to some
Chairman Pro tern Robert Foreman,
* Citizen inquiries and requests' May " older communities. 7238 Dallas Road; Cecilia Scott, 4104
be directed at the City Administra The City Council has declared its Lakeside Avenue North; Gilbert
tion. If there is any question regard- intent to closely monitor the effects of Engdahl, 5956 Dupont Avenue North;
ing a service that we are authorized the code to assure that the standards are Deborah Jacobson, 5113 Eleanor Lane;
to perform, please call us at reasonable and fair. The code is Patrick Horan, 7025 Drew Avenue
561 -5440. susceptible to change if warranted by North; and Harold Pierce, 3313
facts and circumstances. Lawrence Road.
Teen Counseling Program
Established In Community
76 responsibilities of office counseling,
The YMCA Detached Worker Pro- meeting the youth in their own area.
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13 has a family -teen counseling concept, The program was initiated by the
has been approved in Brooklyn Center YMCA, and will be funded this year by
by the City Council. the City of Brooklyn Center, Lynbrook
The Detached Worker program has Bowl, Dayton- Hudson Foundation,
proved successful in other communities Suburban Recreation Association, and
by taking the counselor to areas where the Brooklyn Center State Bank.
teens congregate, in an effort to seek The YMCA is responsible for the
out pre - delinquent teens and divertthem employing of the counselor. Brooklyn
` from becoming youth offenders. The Center's Detached Worker, Jan Daniels,
worker is detached from the traditional can be reached at 533 -8606.
Rabies Vaccination Clinic Is June 14
A rabies vaccination clinic will be
-- held from n to e on
June 14
Saturday, June 14 at the Brooklyn
Center City garage, 2501 69th Avenue
North. �UVI
Bicentennia The clinic, to be conducted by a
Bicentennia qualified veterinarian, is open to all `7C
Brooklyn Center residents who wish to
C ommission bring pets for vaccination. Cost of vac-
cination at the clinic will be $3. \ 1
Established In City Dog licenses will also be on sale, but
residents are reminded that if they are I
The City Council has adopted a coming just to purchase a license, proof
resolution encouraging support for the of rabies vaccination is required. Dog
Brooklyn Center Bicentennial Com- licenses expire each year on May 31, and
mission. will cost $5 for a male or female dog,
Members of the commission will be and $3 for neutered male and spayed
working in conjunction with the Hen- female dogs.
nepin County Bicentennial Committee. Although a license is not required,
Residents who are interested in con- cat owners can also bring their pet for
tributing or participating in the bi- the rabies vaccination. `
centennial planning should contact
Commission Chairman Tom Stire.
Housewarming .loin Program To Prevent Crime
efforts thus far devised, and it also
At New City The City, through its police depart- aids in the recovery of stolen goods.
ment, participates with other com- An important part of this program
Post Office munities in the Minnesota Crime Watch is Operation Identification, which in-
The long sought after Brooklyn Cen- Program. volves the marking and recording of all
ter Post Office is open for business. The The program has proven to be one of valuables in and around the home, in-
new building is located at 6848 Lee the most successful crime prevention cluding such items as televisions, radios,
Avenue North. outboard motors, tape decks, and others.
Citizens are invited to attend and
participate in housewarming activities at Each participating residence receives
a special number which will identify
the Post Office sponsored by the Brook- v the owner of the item. This number is
lyn Center and Brooklyn Park Chambers transferable in case of a sale.
of Commerce on Saturday, April 19.
Tours of the facility will be con- The number is inscribed onto valu
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ducted beginning at ables by the use of an engraving tool
d a.m. until 3 ceremony. available through the police department,
followed by a brief dedication ceremony. �J
Refreshments will be served by the and then recorded on confidential lists
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host Chambers and brochures describing '=-' �L filed with the police.
available Post Office services will be dis- LZ ZI For additional information on the
tributed. program contact the Police Department,
On -site parking will be available for 561 -5440, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
visitors. Monday through Friday.
Public Health Nursing
Available To Residents
payment through Medicare, Welfare,
The Suburban Public Health Nursing Veteran's Administration, Cancer
I Service is available to community resi- Society and private insurance. There is
dents in need. no charge for visits made for the purpose
The service is supported by City tax of health supervision and health teaching.
dollars, United Way and fees for services. If help is needed due to extended
Fees for services may include a small illness or disability in the home, the
charge for clinic services and flexible public health nurse can assist with
charges for nursing care in the home. baths, injections or other treatments, '
and with rehabilitation and general nurs-
Charges are based on the patient's or ing care of the patient.
family's ability to pay, and third party The nurse will also help the patient
and the family to understand the ill-
ness, and will help to carry out the
City Receives Share From plan for care established by the physi
cian.
In the case of a heart condition, the
nurse can interpret the importance of
Fiscal Disparities Act
diet, medications, and any necessary I
modifications of activities. If the patient
industrial growth which occurs within has diabetes, the nurse can teach how to
The Fiscal Disparities Act, passed by metropolitan communities. The money is give insulin, test the urine, understand
the State Legislature in 1971, becomes redistributed according to proportionate the diet and the need for good hygiene.
effective in 1975 and will provide community population and need. The nurse works with the patient and
Brooklyn Center with a three -year net the family to aid in the
gain of approximately $460,000 on new If a community has had a larger than Y adjustment of
commercial and industrial property tax average commercial and industrial the illness, following closely the direc-
tions prescribed b
valuation. growth in a given year, it must share p y the doctor.
This will be expressed in property the increased tax base with other com- Expectant mothers can obtain
tax relief, not spendable dollars for munities. As an example, the City of answers from the nurse regarding health
city government. Bloomington must contribute approxi- and planning for the baby's arrival.
Basically, the act annually re- mately $7 million for the 1971 -74 After the birth, aid can be provided
distributes 40 per cent of the property period. regarding generaltneeds of the child.
tax valuation on new commercial and Other neighboring communities show If the patient is not able to afford
Brooklyn Park with a net tax base gain Well -Child health services and immuniza-
of $78,000, while Crystal will have a tions through private medical sources,
Get Rid Of gain of $2 million. Robbinsdale has a the nurse can inform of available clinics.
gain of $639,000 and New Hope will Enrollment in such clinics is dependent
Junk Vehicles lose $578,000 in tax base. upon the family's financial resources or
The Fiscal Disparities law was chal- through direct referral from the doctor.
lenged in court by Burnsville, but was For additional information on this
found constitutional through the service, please call the Suburban Public
United States Supreme Court. Health Nursing Service at 933 -2445.
Proper Street Address
0 Important For Safety
City law establishes requirements for family dwellings should be at least
the proper addressing of buildings, both three - inches high, be of durable material
As the winter snows recede, a new residential and business, for the benefit and of contrasting color to the area they
crop of junk vehicles appears to emerge of residents and property. are attached. Preferably the numerals
from the melting drifts. A uniform hould be of reflectorized material.
Junk vehicles are prohibited as a blight orm and sequential system of
The numbers should be attached
assigned address numbers for all public,
on the community and owners are en- where they will be directly and con -
couraged to get rid of the problem. residential, and business buildings has veniently visible for emergencies. Single
Junk vehicles are defined as those not been established. and two family dwellings should display
currently licensed or not operable, Clear, visible address numbers aid the the numbers at the front entrance.
whether on public or private property, police and fire departments in quickly Multiple and townhouse dwellings
unless stored within a building. locating the proper building when re- should have the numbers displayed at
Violations constitute a misdemeanor sponding to an emergency. the main entrance nearest the adjoining
punishable by a fine of up to $300. Address numbers of one and two driveway or public or private street.
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Center Offers Low Cost Entertainment
Residents are invited to participate Thursday. Open swimming for adults and 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.
in activities at the Community Center, only has been set for 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. For additional information regarding
with low cost entertainment and recrea- on Tuesday and Thursday. Other hours Community Center activities please call
tion available for all age groups. include 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, 561 -5448.
The Center features a year- round-
olympic length swimming pool with a
diving well, two diving boards, and a
ramp for the handicapped. There is
also an outdoor summer patio, and a
wading pool for youngsters.
A complete exercise room is avail- v
' able along with a sauna. There is also
a game room with billiards, table tennis, ` `
and foosball.
The Center also features a social hall Q Q
for concerts, banquets, meetings and
gatherings.
An arts and crafts workshop offers a �1
variety of activities including pottery,
painting, weaving, crafts and hobbies.
There is also a photographic dark room,
and an exhibit gallery which features \
displays of creative art.
Swimming pool memberships are
open to families and individuals for
use of the pool, exercise room and
sauna. The exercise room is open to
10th graders and up, and the sauna is �`
available to 1 8-year-olds and older. S uburbs Cal I Tax Study Misleading
General admission to the swimming
pool area costs $1 for 18 -years and Minneapolis suburbs have challenged ing aid distribution. They pointed out
older, and 50 cents for youngsters ages as distorted and misleading the con- that the costs of education, for
five through 17, clusions of a recent tax benefit study. example, are a function of the number
Family memberships can be pur- The study, sponsored by the Minne- of children, not a function of the num-
chased for three months at a cost of apolis Downtown Council, in essence ber of households.
$16.50; for six monthAs at $30; and for claimed that Minneapolis taxpayers are The suburban response criticized the
one -year at a cost of $55. Individual subsidizing suburban taxpayers through Minneapolis study for failing to in-
memberships, for the same periods, are annual distributions of money from the clude the huge sums of Federal aids
$9, $15, and $25, respectively. State of Minnesota. given to Minneapolis. It responded that,
Open swimming hours are 9 a.m. to Suburban spokesmen objected to the when all factors are considered, the
11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, misleading use of "households" rather conclusions are contrary to those of
and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday and than population as the basis for measur- the Downtown Council study.
CITY OF BRooklyN CENTER BULK RATE
6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY U.S. POSTAGE
BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 PAID
CITY COUNCIL Minneapolis,
Philip Cohen ..................... Mayor Minnesota
Permit No. 2i�o
Maurice Britts . ..... .. Councilman
William Fignar ................ Councilman
Tony Kuefler ................. Councilman
Robert Jensen . ............... 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 -5448