HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 Edition 15 May C I y BROo T O N CENTER / REPORT* MANAGER'S
M 1977 NO. 15
Your Property Tax Distribution
The accompanying tax statement is
based on an estimated market value
REAL ESTATE TAX PAYABLE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE T8: of $30,965 In Brooklyn Center, and
1 977 HENNEPIN COUNTY FINANCE DIVISION MANAGER indicates how a taxpayer's dollar Is
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FINANCE DIVISION n �� MINNEAPOLIS, MINN S54AT divided.
HENNEPIN COUNTY \\� �I J P I � U has Note that this year the State again
Office Hours . 8 to 5 - Monday,- Friday Phone. 348 -3011 J_ 0l U provided $325 from its general fund
DwNER W Not SCNpOI WATER
to reduce the overall amount.
ASSE9sto —E r °' °' ^'° R 1 1-11 °'�' ^' °` — The school district receives the lar-
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followed by Hennepin County receiving
°`�"" $291.16. The City of Brooklyn Center
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MINNEAPOLIS AI NN 55429 receives $150.04, and other taxing dis-
tricts collect $33.88.
MARKET ESTIMA 30 9 6_5 M VALUE 28 73O VAL 9,542
STATE TAX CREDIT FILING INFORMATION SECTION C GROSS TAX DISTRIBUTION
Isee mst"Cl.ons on back of Record Copy)
SECTION It IN AD H CREDIT 6. STATE .00 Annual Rabies Clinic
It y ou b w for INS cr credo use the amounts T. COUNTY 291.16
be to complete loan M -I HC.
e TOWNSHIP 150.04
1. QUALIFYING TAX AMOUNT 11 9. SCHOOL DISTRICT 535.62 Is Saturday, June 11
Limned to dwelling and one acre of adloming 10 OTHER TAXING DISTRICTS 33.88
la „2 acres it farm) The Annual Rabies Vaccination
11 TOTAL GROSS TAX 1 1 9 010.70
2. STATE PAID HOMESTEAD CREDIT 325.00 Clinic will be held on Saturday, June
12. REDUCTIONS 11, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at
3. NO DELINQUENT TAXES UNLESS BOXISCHECK`ED. State Paid the Brooklyn Center City Garage, 2501
Ag- -Mural Aid Credit 69th Avenue North.
Stote lid The clinic will be supervised by a
Homestead Credit 325.00
SECTION B SENIOR CITIZENS SPECIAL PR TAX C R ED IT qualified veterinarian and Is open to
11 you quaRly for this credit use the amounts 13. TOTAL GENERAL TAX 685.70 all Brooklyn Center residents who wish
below to complete form M -1 HC Y
to bring pets for vaccination. The cost
d. BASEYEAR 14 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
BASE YEAR TAX principal of the vaccination will be $4.
n1Bfeat Dog licenses expire each year on
Limited to dweNinq and one acre of adjoining
la TOTAL AMOUNT May 31, and cost $5 for a male or
female dog, and $3 for neutered male
5. CURRENTYEARTAX PAYABLE 685.70 and spayed female dogs. In order to
purchase a license, proof of rabies
vaccination is required.
Court Rejects Open Meeting Charges
According to a March, 1977 court held to hear the City Attorney's report meetings of the City Council during
judgment, the Brooklyn Center City on the fire chief issue. The fire chief September, October, November, and
Council and City Manager did not vio- issue over a proposal for a full -time December of 1975. Further, the public,
late the Minnesota Open Meeting Law professional chief was setttled in Sep- including the plaintiffs, were either
during a December 18, 1975 meeting tember, 1976. present and participating or had ample
The lawsuit was brought by William opportunity to voice their opinions.
D. Hannay, George M. Heenan, Delores In perspective, the purpose of the
*Citizen inquiries and requests may Hastings, Vincent D. Tubman, Richard meeting in question was not to elicit
be directed at the City Administra J. Forstrom, Marlene K. Forstrom, and public opinion nor to deliberate the
tion. if there is any question regard- the Brooklyn Center Volunteer Fire subject, but to receive and review legal
ing a service that we are authorized Department. advice from the City Attorney.
to perform, please call us at The judgment found that prior to Precedent cases were cited by District
561 - 5440.. the December 18 Council meeting the
topic was discussed at regular and special Continued on Page 4
Commission Duties Include
Environmental, Energy Projects
Note: Five citizen commissions aid the Park and Recreation Commission, and subject to confirmation by the City
Brooklyn Center City Council in an the Housing Commission. Council. Presently there is one vacancy
advisory capacity regarding a wide range The Conservation Commission is a on the commission.
of activities. Past issues of the Manager's seven - member advisory group involved Present members include Chairman
Report have highlighted the duties and in various environmental projects, and Mary Ellen Vetter, 6913 Oliver Avenue
purpose of the Planning Commission, special emphasis on the proper use of North; William Price, 5555 Dupont
energy and its conservation. Avenue North; Henry Dorff, 6400 North
Their most recent project, the Pride Willow Lane; Sylvia Winkelman, 6337
91 1 Emergency in the City campaign, is an emphasis on Orchard Avenue North; Barbara Jensen,
9 y cleaning and planting in the community, 6539 Drew Avenue North; and Gary
Phone System involving various civic groups in the Livingston, 6125 Quail Avenue North.
Y area as a part of this project. Councilman Maurice Britts is the City
Legislature is pending which likely In the past, the commission has con- Council liaison.
will establish a 911 Emergency phone ducted environmental studies in the Any citizen interested in being con -
system in the state. City involving the Shingle Creek and sidered as a member to any of the
The system will permit the dialing of Palmer Lake basin areas, has sponsored commissions should contact the City
911 in case of an emergency requiring nature hikes, and has been involved in Manager's Office, 6301 Shingle Creek
fire, police, ambulance or other aid. teachers' workshops. Parkway, or call 561 -5440. As vacancies
All Commission members are appoint- appear in some of the commissions, the
The system being designed in Henne- ed to three year terms by the Mayor, Mayor will consider the applications.
pin County will be computerized and
will allow the public safety agency to
read the caller's address and telephone Smoke Detector Could
on a computer screen. It is expected
that this system could be operational
in 1980. Give Early Fire Warning
Low Interest Loans fires can be detected and extinguished
Providing a smoke detector in each early in their development.
Available At Bonk bedroom area, and at the top of every Buy a smoke detector that has a full
stairway can reduce your chances of description of its operation, instructions
The Brookdale Bank has received having a fire fatality in the home or for installation, information about ex-
approval from the Minnesota Housing apartment by 60 per cent, when the pected life of its components such as
Finance Agency to participate in the family is asleep. the photo - electric bulb or batteries,
housing rehabilitation loan subsidy pro- Since smoke spreads faster than heat, making sure that it has the Underwriters
gram. smoke detectors should give faster warn- Laboratory seal of approval.
Under this program, eligible home- ing that heat detectors. In addition to For additional information please
owners with incomes less than $16,000 saving lives, smoke detectors can also contact the Brooklyn Center Fire De-
can qualify to receive very low interest help to reduce property loss because partment.
loans for home improvements. Contact
the bank for additional information.
Public Utilities bli t
Major Community Plan
Census Survey Is Required By Law
Residents are asked to participate
in a census survey being conducted by Due to recent State law, Brooklyn In 1966, the City of Brooklyn Center
the Brooklyn Center Public Utilities Center and other communities in the adopted its community -wide develop -
System. metropolitan area must undertake a ment plan which has been closely fol-
Residents are asked to indicate on major community planning effort. lowed in guiding development during
return mail meter cards information The law provides three years for the the past years.
regarding the size and number of the cities and school districts to complete An overall overhaul and expansion
household. their plans and submit them to the of that plan is necessary to meet the
This information will be used in Metropolitan Council for approval, and needs of the community and its place
future planning for water and sewer review by neighboring cities and school in the metropolitan area during the
systems. systems. next 10 years.
Public Safety Reserve Needs New Members
The Brooklyn Center Volunteer age should apply to the Fire Depart- Interested persons can apply at the
Public Safety Reserve, a successor to ment. Members receive fire training, West Fire Station, 63rd and Brooklyn
the Civil Defense Police and Fire Re- along with traffic and crowd control Boulevard, on weekends from Friday
serve, is looking for volunteers. training from the police department. evening to Sunday morning, or after
Interested applicants over 18 -years of Members serve on a stand -by basis. 8 p.m. during the week.
General Cit y Council Items
Two City Residents Tennis Courts Bid Twin Lake Boat
To Serve On Is Awarded Motor Restrictions
Commission Bids have been awarded for the con- Are Being Studied
struction of two tennis courts at Ever -
The City Council appointed Dr. green Park. The courts are expected to Consideration is being given by a
Duane Orn and Mrs. Dorothy Bucking- be completed for play early this sum- tri -city panel, composed of the cities
ham to the Northwest Hennepin Human mer. of Brooklyn Center, Crystal and Rob -
Services Advisory Commission. binsdale, to determine whether there
The commission was formed by a should be motor boat restrictions for
joint powers agreement between a Two Liquor Twin Lake.
consortium of municipalities. One of Licenses Approved the major tasks that will be undertaken Councilman Gene Lh is the
pp
Brooklyn Center representative on the
by the commission is a complete survey Liquor licenses have been approved panel.
of all social and human services provided for a Ground Round Restaurant and In 1973, the Brooklyn Center Con
in the Northwest Hennepin area, in an Cicero's Restaurants. The Ground
attempt to identify these services to Round will be located near Bachman's servation Commission, following a study
avoid redundancy and to determine Garden Center, and Cicero's will be and survey, recommended limiting motor
human service needs that are not being located near the ABC Movie Theaters. size to 10 h.p.
provided. A unique feature of Cicero's will be Any proposed boating restrictions
the absence of bar service in the facility, would be based on the safety on the
with alcoholic beverages served only at lakes, and must be approved by the
Application For the dinner tables. Hennepin County Board.
Youth Center
Is Denied Pedestrian -Bike Fire Insurance
The City Council denied a request Bridge Considered Survey Conducted
for a youth recreation center to be A pedestrian bridge has been tenta- During the week of March 14, fire
established at 4321 68th Avenue North. tively authorized and federal funds will insure engineers conducted a survey of
One of the bases for the denial was be available for its construction. the City's fire prevention and suppres-
severe problems generated by a similar The pedestrian -bike bridge will go sion capability.
business previously located in the Hum- across highway 100 from 59th Avenue After evaluation is done on the fire
boldt Shopping Center. Two weeks North in the vicinity of Grandview Park fighting equipment, building inspection
earlier, another application for a youth to Summit Drive in the Brooklyn Center and fire prevention, and the water sup -
recreation center in the shopping center Industrial Park. ply system, the engineers will rate the
was withdrawn. City for fire insurance purposes.
City Staff The primary beneficiaries of any new
Building Projects rating will be commercial and industrial
I Appointments businesses within the community.
Receive Approval Approved
The City Council approved an appli New Unit
cation from Dr. Steven Schell for the The City Council approved the City
construction of a dental clinic at 412 Manager's appointment of Peter Koole Available For
66th Avenue North. as the City Assessor, replacing former
The Council also tentatively approved City Assessor John Nordberg who has Emergencies
rezoning for a new real estate office
building to be located in the northeast The Council also approved the Man- Brooklyn Center has taken delivery
corner of 70th and Brooklyn Boulevard. ager's appointment of Dr. Duane Orn as of a mini - pumper for the Fire Depart -
City Health Officer. He replaces Dr. R.I. ment. The pumper is a new concept
Shragg who was commended by the design to be used for specific incidents
Bike, Equipment Council for his long and faithful service. and fires.
Brad Hoffman, administrative assis
Auction Set For tant in the police department has been The unit will be used for car fires and
transferred to the administrative assis- smaller fires not requiring the use of the
Saturday, June 11 tant position in the City Manager's in the City fighting equipment available
office.
The Annual Brooklyn Center surplus Mary Harty, a former teacher and re- This unit can also be used as a rescue
equipment and bike auction will be held cent Public Administration graduate of vehicle and is equipped with the sophis-
on Saturday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to Mankato State University, was appointed ticated "Jaws of Life" attachment which
12 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center City the new police department administra- can rip an automobile apart to safely ex-
Garage, 2501 69th Avenue North. tive assistant. tract the victim inside.
Court Rejects Continued from Page 1 Tornado, Storm
Court Judge Kane in his memorandum, "There was here no effort to conceal Warning Rules
indicating that the defendants had met or to close the doors. The defendants
the notice requirements of the Open acted with the utmost good faith through- TORNADO WATCH
Meeting Law. out. There was here no furtiveness of No Sirens:
Considering that the press was noti- the kind that goes hand in hand with a A U.S. Weather Bureau alert to
fied of and attended the December 18 guilty conscience. the possibility of tornado develop -
meeting, that some residents were noti- "In any view, this is not a case where ment in a specified area for a
fied of the meeting, and that the basic the drastic penalties of the law should specified period of time. Stay tuned
intent of the Open Meeting Law was be imposed. Nor is it a case where de- to radio or television for latest
clearly satisfied, the court concluded fendants, whose conduct was charac- advisory information.
that "satisfactory notice was given, and terized by complete good faith and by
the defendants' conduct was satisfactory no ill intent, should have one strike TORNADO WARNING
and reasonable ". against them the next time they are at Five minute, steady siren tone:
In summary, the judgment read: bat in the political ball game." Report of a tornado sighting and
location, the time of detection and
the direction of movement. Take
Residents Urged To Take shelter immediately.
AT HOME
Life Saving Course Seek inside shelter: the corner of
the basement toward the tornado
offers the greatest safety. In a home
An excellent and proven life- saving minutes after a heart failure. with no basement, take cover under
course, the "ABC's of Life Saving", The goal of the program is to have
heavy furniture in the center of the
is being offered by the Brooklyn Cen- at least one person in every Brooklyn house. Keep some windows open,
ter Police and Fire Departments. Center home trained in lifesaving tech- but stay away from them.
This course was proven extremely niques. IN OPEN COUNTRY
effective in Seattle, where nearly Persons taking the three -hour course Move away from the tornado's
100,000 residents have received the receive a certification card and assurance path at a right angle. If there is no
training during the, past five years, and against legal liability for rendering aid. time to escape lie flat in the nearest
officials credit the program with saving For additional information where
depression, such as a ditch.
more than 500 heart - attack victims. these classes are presently being con -
According to the experts, the first ducted, call Brad Hoffman, administra- AT WORK
two or three minutes of a coronary tive assistant in the Brooklyn Center Office Building:
crisis are crucial in many instances. The Office of Emergency Preparedness, Go to the basement or an inner
key is for people on the spot to admin- 561 -5440. hallway on a lower floor.
ister simple, emergency coronary care to An instructor will conduct the class
keep the victim's blood running until Factory:
for a minimum of eight to 10 persons. Go to a shelter area, or to the
professional medical help arrives. Civic organizations in need of a program basement if there is one.
Irreparable brain damage from lack idea, should, contact the department
of oxygen begins within four to eight regarding the course.
CITY OF BROok1yN CENTER BULK RATE
6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY U.S. POSTAGE
BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 PAID
CITY COUNCIL Minneapolis,
Philip Cohen .. ......... .. Mayor Minnesota
Maurice Britts ................ Councilman Permit No. 2170
William Fignar ................ Councilman
Tony Kuefler ................. Councilman
Gene Lhotka ................. 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