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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 06-22 CCM Regular Session MINUTES 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 JUNE 22, 1992 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Todd Paulson at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Todd Paulson, Councilmembers Celia Scott, Jerry Pedlar, Dave Rosene, and Philip Cohen. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, Personnel Coordinator Geralyn Barone, and Council Secretary Nancy Berg. OPENING CEREMONIES Helen Jacobson offered the invocation. OPEN FORUM Mayor Paulson noted the Council had received no requests to use the open forum session this evening. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council. There being none, he continued with the regular agenda items. COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Paulson congratulated the April and May recycling winners including Lyle Tiedemann, John Craig, Albert Blazevic, David Kanatz, Gloria Baker, Jerry Leach, Elmer Gag and Lois Zajkowski. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Paulson inquired if any Councilmembers requested any items be removed from the consent agenda. No requests were made. 6/22/92 - 1 - RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 92 -145 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR DELIVERY OF ONE (1) COPIER/DUPLICATOR The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 92 -146 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 1991 FORD F800 WITH HOLAN MODEL 819 AERIAL BUCKET AND NICHOLS CHIP DUMP BODY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 92 -147 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES (ORDER NO. DST 06/22/92) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 92 -148 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF FACILITIES DATABASE SOFTWARE, PERSONAL COMPUTER AND PRINTER FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. LICENSES There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to approve the following list of licenses: 6/22/92 -2- AMUSEMENT DEVICE - OPERATOR United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. 5810 Shingle Creek Parkway AMUSEMENT DEVICE - VENDOR C.D.I. Co. 1317 N. Highway 169 D.V.M. Inc. d/b /a Dahlco 296 North Pascal ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS Brooklyn Country Center Count Store 3600 63rd Avenue North Minnetonka Orchards Earle Brown Days Olive Garden Central Park Douglas Working Earle Brown Days RENTAL DWELLINGS Renewal: Bennie Rozman Brookdale Ten Apartments Redeveo Marvin Garden Townhomes Michael J. Adkins 6315 Brooklyn Boulevard Martha Lahti 5316 Knox Avenue North Martha Lahti 5322 Knox Avenue North Ivan Nohner 3024 Nash Road Roland Scherber 7212 Newton Avenue North Reuben and Diane Ristrom, Jr. 6821 Noble Avenue North Harshad Bhatt 7206 -12 West River Road Dennis J. Bona 5207 Xerxes Avenue North Richard and Sharon Krawiecki 5209 Xerxes Avenue North Lee Marwede 4700 -02 68th Avenue North The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES JUNE 8, 1992 - REGULAR SESSION There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to approve the minutes of June 8, 1992, regular session as printed. The motion passed unanimously. PRESENTATION FINANCIAL TASK FORCE REPORT ON PRIORITIZATION PROCESS Denis Kelly, Chair of the Brooklyn Center Financial Task Force, presented their Report and Recommendations. 6/22/92 -3- Mayor Paulson thanked all the members. of the Task Force for the hours of hard work they donated on behalf of everyone on the Council and in the City. Councilmember Pedlar thanked the Task Force and stated consideration should be given to the permanency of the Financial Task Force. There was a motion by Councilmember Pedlar and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to direct staff to prepare a resolution making the Brooklyn Center Financial Task Force a permanent committee. The motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Scott complimented the Task Force for including a section showing the employee recommendations in the report as it will be valuable to the Council at budget time. - There was a motion by Councilmember Cohen and seconded by Councilmember Scott to accept the Report and Recommendations of the Brooklyn Center Financial Task Force, express appreciation and direct staff to send copies to the Governor and legislators. The motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Cohen noted the Task Force comment that the Council and Mayor salary increases to be egregious. He asked the Council to react to this finding with further discussion. There was a motion by Councilmember Cohen and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to place discussion of Council salaries on the July 13, 1992, agenda to consider revoking the upcoming January 1, 1993, increases. Financial Task Force Member Ron Christensen suggested the Council move on the salary issue before the November elections stating this would set a proper tone for cost containment. The City Attorney clarified it is not necessary to act before the November elections as the law relates only to increases in salary being prohibited from taking effect before the elections. Salaries can be decreased at an time including after the election. Y g a e ect on. Mr. Kelly stated taking action to lower Council salaries would send a message to Brooklyn Center residents that they are responsible representatives of the City. Councilmember Pedlar felt there is a need for the Council to act on this now. He added this was not an easy recommendation for the Task Force to make, and it is time to "tighten our belts ". Mayor Paulson stated his support for the Financial Task Force recommendation and asked it be put on the next City Council Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. 6/22/92 -4- DISCUSSION ITEMS Mayor Paulson presented a Resolution Declaring Commitment to the Brooklyn Center City Charter, Pledging Mutual, Fair Treatment of Employees and Council Members Declaring Against Conflicts of Interest and Misuse of Positions (Mayor Paulson's resolution). Mayor Paulson clarified he has never opposed the current form of government and supports the provisions in the City Charter stating it is a check and balance system, and he supports it in its entirety. Councilmember Rosene concurred this resolution would affirm the Council's commitment to the City Charter. Councilmember Cohen noted his Resolution Declaring Commitment to the Brooklyn Center City Charter, Pledging Fair Treatment of Employees, Declaring Against Conflicts of Interest and Misuse of Positions (Councilmember Cohen's resolution) had been tabled at the last Council meeting and should now be moved on. Councilmember Rosene stated he would support Mayor Paulson's resolution with a change on page 2, third paragraph, deleting the first "and ", and adding "through him indirectly the" and the second "and." He would also change number 2 under the therefore adding "to the citizens of Brooklyn Center" after the word "accountable." He stated we at the Council table are the only people in City government in Brooklyn Center who are directly accountable to the citizens. There was a motion by Councilmember Rosene and seconded by Mayor Paulson for adoption of the Mayor's Resolution Declaring Commitment to the Brooklyn Center City Charter, Pledging Mutual, Fair Treatment of Employees and Council Members, Declaring Against Conflicts of Interest and Misuse of Positions as amended. Councilmember Pedlar noted the cable tv sound was not working properly last week when the resolution was read. He suggested it be read again to inform and update the viewing audience. Councilmember Cohen said there is a resolution (Councilmember Cohen's resolution) on the table. The City Attorney confirmed there has not been a motion to remove the original item tabled at the last meeting, and the Mayor would have to rule on whether it remains tabled. Mayor Paulson explained there are two different motions before the Council and ruled to proceed with consideration of the Mayor's Resolution which has been moved and seconded. He explained this ruling is based on the sweeping changes in Councilmember Cohen's resolution which is different in substance from the Mayor's resolution. 6/22/92 -5- i Councilmember Cohen reserved the right to appeal the ruling of the Chair. The Council Secretary read the Mayor's Resolution Declaring Commitment to the Brooklyn Center City Charter, Pledging Mutual, Fair Treatment of Employees and Council Members, Declaring Against Conflicts of Interest and Misuse of Positions indicating the additions and deletions to Councilmember Cohen's resolution and the amendments to the Mayor's Resolution as requested by Councilmember Rosene. Mayor Paulson stated the City Charter sets out the roles and responsibilities of the City Council and his resolution will affirm these checks and balances. He stated he has requested Council members attend a retreat to discuss these responsibilities as prepared by staff, and the Council should progress to the real issues that are confronting the City. i Councilmember Rosene expressed concern that the second paragraph on page two stating that "The City Manager shall be removable by the Council at will . . would be misinterpreted as a threat, but the Council has no thoughts of threatening the City Manager's position. The Resolution is just quoting the City Charter. He proclaimed Brooklyn Center has one of the finest "all- star" staffs. Councilmember Pedlar stated the resolutions basically quote parts of the City Charter which the Council members swore to uphold in their oath of office. Councilmember Scott stated she has received calls of concern about whether the present City officials were attempting to change the City Charter. She stated h P g g tY the resolutions reaffirm the Council members belief in the City Charter and indicates they will continue to uphold the City Charter. Ted Willard, 6825 Drew Avenue North, expressed his concern regarding the negative tone of the Mayor's State of the City address. He believed the Mayor wanted to rewrite the City Charter, and he urged h eMa tort promote a s g 0 0 spirit of cooperation between the City Y P P P Council and staff. Mayor Paulson declared his commitment to the City Charter and to promoting a spirit of cooperation with the City Council. Beverly s Wolfe 1 707 Am Lane Y y expressed her opposition to Councilmember Cohen 's PP Resolution and her approval of Mayor Paulson's State of the City Address. She stated these resolutions are unnecessary as we have the City Charter and the Mayor cannot single- handedly change the City Charter. Ms. Wolfe also expressed concern about raising families in the City of Brooklyn Center, the problems of drug dealing in the streets, and of homeowners being unable to sell their homes. She feels these issues are more important than resolutions restating the City Charter. 6/22/92 -6- Mary Ronnebaum, 4712 67th Avenue North, asked the Council to remember they are representing the City and voters who are concerned about the issues. The voters need to know the Council members are responsible people and will represent the citizens. Ron Christensen, 6101 June Avenue North, disagrees with there being a drug problem and felt Brooklyn enter was not the only City faced with this problem. He added Brooklyn Yn Y h' P Center is working to resolve this problem. Beverly olfe restated tated her concern with crime, drugs, and gangs in Brooklyn Center. She asked the Council to work on ways to resolve these concerns. Councilmember Scott stated the reason Brooklyn Center's statistics are higher on crime is because we have a stronger task force putting together these stats. Mr. Kelly stated at the most recent meeting of the Crime Prevention Fund, the Chief of Police shared the most recent crime report. Crime in Brooklyn Center last year was down 17 percent overall from 1987. In addition, some categories were down as much as 64 percent. There were some increases, one which was shoplifting. The Police Chief also reported Brooklyn Center has one of the lowest residential crime rates. Diane Lerbs, 5107 E. Twin Lake Boulevard, asked Mayor Paulson if changing the Charter required a unanimous vote of the Council. The City Attorney stated that it requires either a unanimous vote of the Council or majority approval of the voters at a referendum on the amendment. Ron Christensen disagreed with Beverly Wolfe in regard to the salability of homes in Brooklyn Center. He asked the City Council to perform a survey in regard to the real estate market in Brooklyn Center. Jody Brandvold, 5538 Colfax, stated she felt the real estate market in Brooklyn Center was doing well and families with small children were moving into her neighborhood. She thanked the Council for establishing the Earle Brown Neighborhood Committee stating they are working very hard and doing an excellent job. Donn Escher, 3107 65th Avenue North, encouraged the Council to conclude action on this resolution and move forward with other important items. Don Poss, 3212 65th Avenue North, stated the Council is here to discuss the resolution and to make a commitment to the City Charter. The open discussion between the Council and citizens has been a healthy one. He believes the resolution states three things: (1) expresses commitment by Council to operate under a system of rules and laws; (2) pledges that the employees can perform their duties without fear of humiliation; and (3) subscribes to an ethics statement. He also stated that as the City Manager of Blaine, he was aware the resolution before the Council was similar to one previously adopted by Blaine's City Council. 6/22/92 -7- Mayor Paulson asked Mr. Poss when Brooklyn Center received the resolution from Blaine and who provided it. Mr. Poss indicated he was unsure. The City Manager stated he was aware Blaine and other communities have adopted similar resolutions, but did not remember seeing the resolution from Blaine. Mayor Paulson reiterated many good comments had been received from this open discussion and he agreed the Council needs to confirm they will protect the City Charter. He stated he would like to discuss further the items that were brought up at a town meeting as he suggested in his State of the City address. He felt this discussion was very enlightening. Councilmember Cohen again reserved the right to challenge the ruling of the Chair. Councilmember Cohen expressed concern about the drug and crime problems and discussed what the City has done in these areas. He stated in 1981 the Council established the Crime Prevention Fund. In the Humboldt and 69th area the City started the foot police patrol. The City has also cleaned up substandard housing. He felt the Council has been responsive to the concerns of the citizens. There was a motion by Councilmember Cohen and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to appeal the ruling of the Mayor declining to remove the Cohen resolution from the table. The City Attorney explained Councilmember Cohen is appealing the ruling of the Chair and it has been seconded. It is an appeal of the ruling of the Chair -- the ruling that the Cohen resolution was not before the Council. Councilmember Scott stated a simple resolution is needed that covers just what needs to be covered, not the whole Charter. She agreed with the need for the Council to reaffirm their support of the Charter. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Cohen to cut off debate. Vote on motion to cut off debate: four ayes, one nay. The motion passed. Mayor Paulson voted nay. Vote on the appeal motion: three ayes, two nays. The motion passed. Councilmember Rosen e and Mayor Paulson voted ted nay. 6/22/92 -8- There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Cohen to amend RESOLUTION DECLARING COMMITMENT TO THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CHARTER, PLEDGING FAIR TREATMENT OF EMPLOYEES, DECLARING AGAINST CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND MISUSE OF POSITIONS (Councilmember Cohen's resolution which was before the Council by reason of the vote upon the appeal) to eliminate the following second paragraph under NOW THEREFORE: 2. To counsel and, if necessary, challenge members who exceed their authority or the bounds of acceptable behavior in the conduct of City business. and to also remove the following words from the last sentence of the fourth paragraph under NOW THEREFORE: "and also, will be subject to any other prosecution available under the laws." The motion to amend passed unanimously. There was a motion by Mayor Paulson and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to amend Councilmember Cohen's resolution by adding the following after the fifth WHEREAS: WHEREAS, the Charter provides that "the Mayor shall study the operations of the City government and shall report to the Council any neglect, dereliction of duty, or waste on the part of any officer or department of the City. WHEREAS, the Charter provides that "the Council and the City Manager, or either of them, and any officer or officers formally authorized by them, or either of them, shall have power to make investigations into the City's affairs, to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, and compel the production of books and papers.'; and Vote on the second motion to amend: four ayes, one nay. The motion passed. Councilmember Pedlar voted nay. There was a motion by Mayor Paulson and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to amend Councilmember Cohen's resolution by inserting the following as number 2 under NOW THEREFORE: 2. To rededicate itself to the checks and balances of the City Charter that keep the City government accountable and to reaffirm its commitment to the first amendment rights of the U.S. Constitution. The third motion to amend passed unanimously. 6/22/92 -9- RESOLUTION NO. 92 -149 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution (Councilmember Cohen's amended resolution) and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING COMMITMENT TO THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CHARTER, PLEDGING FAIR TREATMENT OF EMPLOYEES, DECLARING AGAINST CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND MISUSE OF POSITIONS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing amended resolution was duly seconded by member Philip Cohen, and the motion passed unanimously. RECESS The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 9:36 p.m. and reconvened at 9:50 p.m. RECOMMENDATION FROM HUMAN RIGHTS AND RESOURCES COMMISSION REGARDING SCHEDULING OF JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND ADVISORY COMMISSIONS The Personnel Coordinator explained the City Council approved, at its May 11, 1992, City Council meeting, a recommendation from the Human Rights and Resources Commission to hold a joint meeting of the City Council and its advisory commissions at least annually. The Council agreed to schedule the first such meeting in late August or early September of this year and thereafter in the early months of each year. The Human Rights and Resources Commission recommends delaying the first meeting until February of 1992. There was a motion by Councilmember Rosene and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to postpone the first joint meeting of the City Council and advisory commissions to February of 1993. The motion passed unanimously. Y AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES RELATING TODAY CARE CENTERS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES The City Manager presented an Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Relating to Day Care Centers in Commercial Zones for Council's consideration for first reading. The Director of Planning and Inspection reviewed the staff report as well as discussion and action taken by the Planning Commission regarding day care centers in retail shopping centers. The recommended amendment has the effect of eliminating the prohibition against day care centers in retail shopping centers and also abolishes locational restrictions. The Director of Planning and Inspection responded to Council's questions by addressing location of the ro osed day care center, proximity to the as station fans for landscaping and P P Y �P h' g �P P g type of la r p y area proposed. Mr. Clem Springer, Weis Asset Management, stated Humboldt Square is experiencing financial difficulties, and a day care center would promote business as families are stopping to pick up their children. If approved, they plan to open by September 1, 1992. 6/22/92 - 10 - Mayor Paulson felt a day care center is exactly the kind of use needed in this neighborhood as it will be a service to the residents. Council briefly addressed concern regarding possible noise and /or odor from the service station. Councilmember Rosene emphasized the need to provide a safe environment for the children. Council agreed with the City Manager's suggestion to process the day care CUP in conjunction with the proposed Ordinance amendment. There was a motion by Councilmember Cohen and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve for first reading an Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Relating to Day Care Centers in Commercial Zones, and setting a public hearing date of July 13, 1992, at 7:15 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON HOME OCCUPATIONS ON BROOKLYN BOULEVARD The City Manager presented an Ordinance Establishing a Moratorium on Home Occupations on Brooklyn Boulevard for Council's consideration for first reading. The Director of Planning and Inspection reviewed the staff report as well as discussion and action taken b the Planning Commission regarding a moratorium on home occupations on Y g g g P Brooklyn Boulevard. Mayor Paulson asked that residents along Brooklyn Boulevard be given notice before the second reading. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to approve for first reading an Ordinance Establishing a Moratorium on Home Occupations on Brooklyn Boulevard, and setting a public hearing date of July 13, 1992, at 7:15 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. STAFF REPORT REGARDING ENERGY CONSERVATION OPTIONS AT GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS The City Manager presented the staff report regarding energy conservation options at government buildings. The Director of Public Works presented the City of Brooklyn Center Government Buildings Service Contract Process Outline showing four steps: (1) staff report, concept approved by City Council, publish request and qualification (RFQ), and selection committee reviews submittals, selects firms to be interviewed, and recommends selection of vendor; (2) City Council approves selection of vendor, vendor conducts preliminary survey of government buildings, and selection committee and vendor use preliminary survey findings to develop detailed goals and objectives; (3) City Council approves issuance of a Letter of Intent based on specified goals and objectives, vendor conducts in -depth analysis, and selection committee and vendor negotiate finalized contract; and (4) City Council approval of finalized contract. 6/22/92 Councilmember Scott stated implementing a plan to better conserve energy will benefit the City because energy costs increase every year. The City Manager stated the City should have a more modern control system in place. The City has had other proposals that were too expensive. He pointed out Honeywell will have to prove the energy conservation, and they have indicated they will accept all challenges. Also, Honeywell will be able to provide expertise on a consistent basis providing the City with energy savings. The City Manager presented a Resolution Approving Concept of a Municipal Service Contract Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 471.345. RESOLUTION NO. 92 -150 Member Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING CONCEPT OF A MUNICIPAL SERVICE CONTRACT PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTE 471.345 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Rosene and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution Establishing Project 1992 -16, Energy Conservation Improvements at Community Center, Accepting Proposal and Allocating Funds Therefore. The Director of Public Works explained the underwater lights in the pool will require further analysis and recommended award of contract subject to final approval of underwater pool lights. The Council agreed. RESOLUTION NO. 92 -151 Member Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROJECT 1992 -16, ENERGY CONSERVATION IMPROVEMENTS AT COMMUNITY CENTER, ACCEPTING PROPOSAL AND ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFORE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution (subject to underwater lighting being approved by staff) was duly seconded by member Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. STAFF REPORT REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF A PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM The City Manager presented a Resolution Establishing Project No. 1992 -17, Pavement Management Program and Approving Request for Proposals Therefore. 6/22/92 - 12 - The City Engineer answered Council's questions regarding the type of software program and how this will save money by providing an up -to -date inventory analysis on where the City should be making road improvements. The City Manager presented a Resolution Establishing Project No. 1992 -17, Pavement Management Program and Approving Request for Proposals Therefore. RESOLUTION NO. 92 -152 Member Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROJECT NO. 1992-17, PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND APPROVING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS THEREFORE - The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Rosene and the motion passed unanimously. BROOKLYN BOULEVARD STUDY AD HOC TASK FORCE The City Manager presented a Resolution Establishing a Brooklyn Center Ad Hoc Brooklyn Boulevard Study Task Force and Defining Duties and Responsibilities. Mayor Paulson asked that notice of the Brooklyn Boulevard Study Ad Hoc Task Force be published in the Northwest News and Brooklyn Center Post and notice to residents along Brooklyn Boulevard be included with the letter announcing an Ordinance Establishing a Moratorium on Home Occupations on Brooklyn Boulevard. Councilmember Pedlar stated he would like to see a balance on the Task Force of business owners, residents who live on and /or close to Brooklyn Boulevard, and general -at -large individuals. RESOLUTION NO. 92 -153 Mayor Paulson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A BROOKLYN CENTER AD HOC BROOKLYN BOULEVARD STUDY TASK FORCE AND DEFINING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Rosene, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED) The City Manager presented a Resolution Amending (Addition to) the 1992 Employee Position and Classification Plan. He explained the resolution will make the City's Retirement Health Insurance Program a art of the City's Position o and Classification Pa g P h' Y Plan. 6/22/92 - 13 - RESOLUTION NO. 92 -154 Member Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING (ADDITION TO) THE 1992 EMPLOYEE POSITION AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Paulson indicated his support of the Retirement Health Insurance Program and clarified it is a retirement benefit that is earned by the employees' hard work. Mayor Paulson announced after adjournment of the EDA meeting, the City Council will convene an Executive Session to review the status of litigation with the City Attorney. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Scott, and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 11:28 p.m. eputy Clem Todd Paulson, Mayor Recorded and transcribed by: Nancy Berg Northern Counties Secretarial Services 6/22/92 - 14 -