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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 11-04 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 NOVEMBER 4, 1991 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Todd Paulson at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Todd Paulson, Councilmembers Celia Scott, Jerry Pedlar, Dave Rosene, and Philip Cohen. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Finance Director Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, and Council Secretary Peggy McNabb. OPENING CEREMONIES Sharon VanDenbos offered the invocation. OPEN FORUM Mayor Paulson noted the Council had received two requests to use the open forum session this evening. BROOKLYN CENTER YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Wayne Finley, 5454 Colfax Avenue N, addressed the Council on behalf of the Brooklyn Center Youth Hockey Association. Mr. Finley advised the Council he is a 44 -year resident j of Brooklyn Center and has been actively involved in organizing and coaching various youth sports for the past 36 years. Mr. Finley advised the Council the Brooklyn Center Youth Hockey Association is a strong organization dedicated to maintaining a quality ice hockey program for the children in Brooklyn Center. It is the only organization within Brooklyn Center currently providing a youth hockey program. Mr. Finley gave an overview of the costs involved with ice hockey, including uniforms, equipment, insurance, and hourly rental rates of ice - skating rinks /arenas. Mr. Finley felt many children are unable to participate in ice hockey because of the high costs involved. The operating budget for the coming year is $24,000. He then reviewed the Hockey Association's various methods of raising funds, such as product sales, proceeds from pulltabs, proceeds from business ads in their programs. He went on to say that each year it becomes more and more difficult to find local businesses to sponsor the hockey teams. 11/4/91 - 1 - On behalf of the Brooklyn Center Youth Hockey Association, Mr. Finley asked the City Council to consider a one -time contribution of approximately one -half of the current budget to the Brooklyn Center Youth Hockey Association in order to subsidize the costs to the families and make ice hockey more affordable for Brooklyn Center residents. In response to Councilmember Pedlar's question as to the future of the Hockey Association's program in the event funding from the City was not available, Mr. Finley said as the costs go up and up each year, more and more families find it unaffordable and consequently cannot participate. As the participation rate dwindles, the strength of the association and program also dwindles. In response to Councilmember Cohen's request for clarification on the request being a one- time contribution and question as to how future budgets would be funded, Mr. Finley affirmed this request was indeed a one -time solicitation for funding. Following a discussion on the fairness and possible repercussion of contributing to one sport and not others, Councilmember Pedlar advised the Council the Parks and Recreation Commission members had discussed and strongly supported funding the Hockey Association in order to maintain a quality ice hockey program in the community. The City Manager advised the Council members the City has not provided direct aid to athletic associations in the past; however, has provided assistance in the form of officials, playing fields, and space for ads /communications in the City newsletters. Councilmember Cohen felt a one -time contribution to the Hockey Association would be appropriate because: 1) the ice hockey program helps to balance sports in the community; and 2) the only ice hockey facilities provided by City are the outdoor ice - skating rinks, which he felt was minimal compared to football fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, etc. He recommended the funding consideration be discussed during the budget hearing for possible input /response from residents. The Mayor felt it would be preferable for the City to possibly purchase some capital - related hockey equipment for the Association, rather than to subsidize the expense to families. He further suggested the City could possibly assist the Hockey Association in finding ongoing sources of revenue, such as recycling redemption proceeds. The Mayor relayed to the Council members the City of Shoreview's belief that electing to fund sporting programs for youth is a better alternative than funding juvenile correction facilities /programs for youth who had nothing constructive or structured to do with their time. The Mayor thanked Mr. Finley and members of the Brooklyn Center Youth Hockey Association for coming to the Council with their request. He advised them he and the Council members would discuss it further with the Parks and Recreation Committee; and 11/4/91 -2- f i he suggested representatives of the Hockey Association plan to attend the forthcoming budget hearings. PHILLIP DAHLEN, 6518 WILLOW LANE N Mr. Dahlen addressed the Council on a concern regarding contracted snow removal at the apartment complex on Willow Lane following the recent snowstorm. He felt some very unsafe conditions were created when piles of snow were left in the parking lot which in turn forced residents to park in the roadway. Consequently, the roadway was completely obstructed. Mr. Dahlen's main concern was that emergency vehicles would not have been able to get through if needed. The Director of Planning and Inspection advised the Council the City had received a complaint on this particular situation and was prepared to notify the owner of the apartment complex. He stated the City Ordinances require snow to be removed from parking lots within 24 hours after the end of a snowstorm. He felt, however, consideration should be given to the fact that the early snowstorm along with the record amount of snow caught most residents completely unprepared for snow removal, and this was just one of many types of problems created by the unexpected early snowstorm. Mayor Paulson inquired if there was anyone else present who wished to address the Council. There being none, he continued with the regular agenda items. COUNCIL REPORTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Mayor Paulson advised the Council he had been out - and -about the City following the October 31st winter snowstorm, and was very pleased to have observed a great deal of good work being done by the Public Works staff in getting the snow moved in order to keep the roads passable for automobiles, buses and emergency vehicles. There was a motion by Councilmember Pedlar and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to direct staff to draft a resolution officially recognizing the employees of Brooklyn Center for outstanding work performance in responding to the winter snowstorm on October 31. The motion passed unanimously. t OCTOBER RECYCLING WINNERS Mayor Paulson announced the names of the $50 weekly recycling winners for October: Floyd Swenson; Howard Meyer; William Barney; Leon Wenninger; and Beth Singh. MAYOR'S PARTICIPATION AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY FORUM The Mayor reported to the Council members he had been asked by the U.S. Conference of Mayors to attend a forum at Harvard University last week. While there, he spoke on young elected officials at the Kennedy School of Government. He felt it was a very worthwhile experience. 11/4/91 -3 - LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR Councilmember Rosene acknowledged Minnesota State Representative Phil Carruthers' attendance at the meeting and advised the Council Representative Carruthers had recently been named Minnesota's Legislator of the Year. There was a motion by Councilmember Rosene and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to present a resolution to Minnesota State Representative Phil Carruthers commending him on this achievement. The motion passed unanimously. 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OCTOBER 21. 1991 - REGULAR SESSION There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to approve the minutes of October 21, 1991, regular session as printed. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 91 -258 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROJECT AND ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR TELEVISING /CLEANING INTERCEPTOR SEWER, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1991 -24 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -259 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE FEE TO BE CHARGED FOR THE PROCESSING OF RETURNED CHECKS ISSUED TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. 11/4/91 -4- i RESOLUTION NO. 91 -260 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION OF CONGRATULATIONS FOR JUDY LAMP, PRINCIPAL OF PARK CENTER HIGH SCHOOL 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 Celia Scott and seconded by Councilmember Jerry Pedlar to approve the following list of licenses: CHRISTMAS TREE SALES LOT P.Q.T. Company 4007 - 58th Avenue N Weber's Greenhouse 5040 Brooklyn Boulevard Jerry's NewMarket 5801 Xerxes Avenue N COMMERCIAL KENNEL Brooklyn Pet Hospital 4902 France Avenue N GASOLINE SERVICE Brooklyn Center Municipal Garage 6844 Shingle Creek Parkway ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT Brooklyn Center Chamber 6205 Earle Brown Drive Brooklyn Center Park & Rec. 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway LODGING ESTABLISHMENT Inn on the Farm 6155 Earle Brown Drive MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Fisher -Bjork Sheetmetal Co., Inc. P.O. Box 40009 Midway Sign Company, Inc. 444 N Prior Avenue S.B.S. Mechanical, Inc. 7160 Madison Avenue W SPECIAL FOOD HANDLING ESTABLISHMENT KarmelKorn Shoppes, Inc. Brookdale Center TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT Brooklyn Center Liquor Store #1 1500 - 69th Avenue N Brooklyn Center Liquor Store #2 6250 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center Liquor Store #3 1966 - 57th Avenue N Drug Emporium 5900 Shingle Creek Parkway 11/4/91 -5 - RENTAL DWELLINGS Initial: MONYCOR Federal Savings Bank 6637 Humboldt Avenue N Renewal: Keith Nordby 5960 Brooklyn Blvd. Ralph C. Johnson 5440 Bryant Avenue N Robert Lerum 4207 Lakeside Avenue N -- #332 Ernest W. Gertzen 5349 Penn Avenue N Stephen L. Cook 5306 Russell Avenue N Robert and Arlene Johnson 7218 -24 West River Road Wai A. Chan 6685 Xerxes Place N Sherry A. Ronallo 819 -21 55th Avenue N J. J. Barnett 2918 - 68th Lane N The motion passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 91018 -- PDO FOOD STORES INC. The City Manager presented Planning Commission Application No. 91018 submitted by PDQ Food Stores, Inc., requesting site and building plan and special use permit approval to construct a 2,400 square foot gas station/convenience store /car wash at the southeast quadrant of T.H. 252 and 66th Avenue North. This application was first considered by the City Council at its meeting on October 7, 1991, at which time the City Council directed the preparation of a resolution denying this application on the basis that the standards for a special use permit had not been met. The City Council on October 21, 1991, considered said resolution and tabled further consideration of this application at the request of the applicant which indicated it was willing to make some modifications to its plan. Neighboring property owners were notified of the City Council's November 4, 1991, further consideration of a resolution of denial or approval of the proposal taking into consideration the revised site plan. The Director of Planning and Inspection reviewed PDQ's revisions to the site plan and updated the Council on the Planning Commission's review and consideration of this application. The Director of Planning and Inspection further advised the Council notices of the Council's consideration of this application had been sent, and the neighboring residents responded by presenting a petition to the Planning and Inspection Department on October 30, 1991. The petition was signed by over 150 residents, and expressed opposition to the PDQ proposal to construct a gas station /convenience store /car wash at the proposed location. Copies of the petition were included in the Council's agenda packets. 11/4/91 -6- The revised site plan moved the car wash to the north side of the site; shifted the service station/convenience store southerly; showed the north access off the frontage road at the same location as that currently serving the Atkins Mechanical site; and shifted the easterly access to the shared drive to about midway on the site. The revised plan did show the location of the north access off the frontage road was now acceptable to the City, and the design seemed to lead patrons to the shared access to the east. Staff noted, however, the northerly driveway width of 45' greatly exceeded the ordinance maximum of 30, and the separation of the two accesses off the frontage road did not meet the ordinance minimum of at least 50' of separation. The lighting and screening to the east continued to be a concern and staff questioned whether or not a grading plan could be devised to provide acceptable slopes on the site. The Director of Planning and Inspection advised the Council that following the review of the revised site plan by City Staff, a memo prepared by the City Planner was faxed to Jim Merila, Merila and Associates, asking for a response to eight areas of concern listed in the memo. He noted a copy of the memo was included with the Council's Agenda packets on Monday, October 28. City Attorney Charlie LeFevere arrived at 7:50 p.m. The Director of Planning and Inspection next reviewed the response from PDQ's legal counsel which was not received until the afternoon of Monday, November 4, as well as the City's position on each item. Copies of the correspondence and applicable sections of the City Ordinances were distributed to the Mayor and Council members: Item #1 PDQ has redesigned its site plan relocating the northerly access on the frontage road no closer to 66th Avenue than the existing driveway. PDQ does, however, in an effort to lessen the loss of convenience to patrons, require approval of the northerly driveway width of 46' and a separation between driveways of 46' as shown on the revised site plan. The Director of Planning nd Inspection resented the City's position that g P P tY P Section 35 -414, Subd. 4 of the City Ordinances states the maximum right -angle width of any driveway shall be 30' at the property line, and that no driveway shall be located within 50' of another driveway at the property line on the same use site. Section 35 -703 states access to off - street areas shall be restricted to driveways 30' or less in width, and no two driveways on any single parcel of land in a business or industrial district shall be less than 50' apart. The Director of Planning and Inspection pointed out to the Council this point of contention was not open to negotiation since it is governed by the Ordinances, and therefore, a variance would have to be granted prior to approval of this site plan. 11/4/91 -7- Item #2 PDQ agrees to provide such signage. The Director of Planning and Inspection advised the Council this refers to the directional signery on the site to direct traffic to exit to east driveway. Item #3 PDQ agrees to locate a 6' masonry wall along the east property line. The Director of Planning and Inspection presented the City's concern that a higher screening device may be required because of the drop in the grade at the point at which the headlights will be shining directly toward Willow Lane residences. Item #4 PDQ will meet the City ordinance relating to foot candles of light at the property. Recessed lighting does not accomplish the necessary exposure required at this location. The Director of Planning and Inspection reminded the Council this issue was also not open for negotiation. Section 35 -414, Subd. 7 states lighting surrounding automobile service stations must meet the provisions of Section 35- 712 stating that all exterior lighting shall be provided with lenses, reflectors, or shades, so as to concentrate illumination on the property of the owner or operator of said illumination devices, and that no glare shall emanate from or be visible beyond the boundaries of the illuminated premises. The City's position for Council consideration is lights that are dropped from the canopy will emanate glare off the property and need to be recessed or shielded. Staff have suggested the lights in the canopy be recessed or completely shielded; however, PDQ maintains the lighting designs /features are required for maximum exposure. Item #5 The 6' illuminated lexon band on the canopy is a current PDQ design standard for new stores and is a requirement for this development project. The Director of Planning and Inspection contended the canopy would be an attention- attracting device and, therefore, would have to be in compliance with the City sign ordinance. Item #6 PDQ agrees to provide such plans. The Director of Planning and Inspection indicated PDQ would have to submit a detailed lighting plan consistent with standards in the City ordinance. 11/4/91 -8 - Item #7 PDQ will provide such plan, subject to approval of all other items listed herein. The Director of Planning and Inspection indicated PDQ would also have to submit a detailed grading plan specifically addressing the severe slope acceptable to the City Engineer. Item #8 PDQ conceded to build a masonry wall, a brick wall has never been contemplated. The Director of Planning and Inspection advised the Council this was in response to the City's position that the exterior of the masonry wall should match the exterior of the building. The Director of Planning and Inspection also pointed out a landscaping plan for the revised site plan had not been submitted. He felt, however, it would not be significantly different than the original plan but nevertheless has not been submitted. The Director of Planning and Inspection advised the Council the staff felt PDQ had, for the most part, met many of the standards and concerns contained in the resolution presented to the City Council on October 21 denying the application. He recommended consideration of approval of the application for the revised site and building plan and special use permit subject to 18 specific conditions which were presented to the Council. The Director of Planning Inspection next read the 18 conditions presented. The Director of Planning and Inspection noted the plans currently before the City Council, based on the last PDQ submission, do not meet all ordinance requirements, and the conditions are designed to address these points, however, the applicants have not indicated they would make the changes outlined in the conditions. He also reminded the Council the resolution in the agenda packets had not been modified since receipt of this revised site plan, and therefore, would be inappropriate for consideration as written. He further advised the Council the ordinance amendment authorizing detached car washes at service stations would be considered separately at the meeting, and this application would be dependent upon adoption of the ordinance amendment.. Councilmember Cohen raised for discussion the fact that PDQ's application was not and would not be in compliance with the City Ordinances until the 18 conditions were met. He expressed dismay with PDQ's continual attempts to bargain issues that are clearly governed by ordinances. The Mayor opened the meeting for public comment. I ' 11/4/91 -9- MR. JIM MERILA MERILA AND ASSOCIATES Mr. Jim Merila, Merila and Associates, expressed thanks to City staff for their fine efforts in getting the revised site plan and recommendations to the Council in such a short period of time. He asked the Council for consideration of PDQ's desire to screen the east side of the site with landscaping until the development of the proposed future office building. Mr. Merila then advised the Council a court of law in Maple Grove recently decided in favor of Amoco Oil Company's contention that a canopy is part of the building, and not a sign. In response to Councilmember Cohen's question as to PDQ's acceptance of the set of 18 conditions presented by the Director of Planning and Inspection, Mr. Merila indicated he could not respond to them at this time. ELLA SANDER, 6732 WILLOW LANE N Ms. Sander first challenged the Council members to go to the SuperAmerica station and stand the same distance away from it as the residences would be away from the proposed PDQ station. She felt very strongly the PDQ development would definitely result in: 1) declining property values; 2) severe traffic congestion; 3) unsafe conditions for children getting on and off the buses; 4) increased crime; and 5) lights shining directly to the neighboring houses. Ms. Sander expressed a great deal of concern as to what would happen to the neighborhood if a PDQ store were developed. BILL HANLEY 6452 WILLOW LANE N Mr. Hanley questioned the timing on the traffic lights at this intersection, and stated that, as is, only two cars can pull out onto T.H. 252 per light. The City Manager advised Mr. Hanley the state has very strict controls on timing traffic lights and that previous attempts by the City for timing adjustments have been unsuccessful. In response, Councilmember Scott suggested the City Manager contact Mr. Bill Crawford, State of Minnesota. DON INGLE 7206 WILLOW LANE N Mr. Ingle felt a PDQ store would mean very unsafe conditions with significantly increased pedestrian traffic crossing T.H. 252 TOM AUST, 6500 WILLOW LANE N Mr. Aust challenged Councilmember Rosene's recent statements quoted in the local newspaper that if Tires Plus should 'blend" well with the neighboring businesses, shouldn't any development at the subject site also 'blend" with neighboring homes? Mr. Aust then raised a discussion on the crime at SuperAmerica and asked for some statistics. In response, the City Manager reviewed the numbers and types of crime contained in the current 12- month police report. Mr. Aust asked how the City intended to control another 24 -hour gas station /convenience store when SuperAmerica seemed to be rather out of control. 11/4/91 - 10- In response to the Mayor's question as to whether or not the Planning Commission needed to again review the revised site plan, the City Attorney indicated it was his understanding the changes were made in response to recommendations by the Planning Commission. If the Council felt there were changes in the plan the Planning Commission had not yet reviewed, the Council could in fact send the plan back to the Planning Commission. The Director of Planning and Inspection raised for discussion the fact that these are not new items; they are items that have been covered over and over again in an attempt to develop an acceptable site plan in compliance with the City Ordinances. The City Manager advised the Council staff is not in favor of continuing this process any longer and recommended a decision be made at this meeting. The Mayor, Council, and Attorney briefly discussed the City's grounds for denying the application being the application /site plan not meeting the standards for a special use permit. The City Attorney advised the Council he was familiar with the Amoco Oil Company case that went to court in Maple Grove. The issue there dealt strictly with the size of the store, and had nothing in common with the application before the Council. There was a motion by Councilmember Pedlar and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to deny Planning Commission Application No. 91018 submitted by PDQ Food Stores, Inc., on the basis that the standards for a special use permit had not been met. The Director of Planning and Inspection recommended a new resolution of denial be drafted, including: 1) the history of the application; 2) the fact that the plan before the Council this evening did not meet the standards for a special use permit in that it did not comply with the City's zoning ordinances; and 3) language terminating the process of repeated submissions of revised plans. Councilmember Cohen stated the Council members and residents need to accept the fact that Mr. Atkins does in fact have a right to sell this property for commercial use and suggested possible work/communication begin on how to deal with the fact this property is zoned C -2. ROSS SNYDER, 6408 WILLOW LANE N Mr. Snyder asked if the public hearing was still open for public comment. In response, the Mayor stated public comment was certainly still welcome, however, a formal public hearing was not required at this time. The Director of Planning and Inspection advised the Council the notice that had been sent out was a standard public hearing notice, and in fact did misinform the residents. Mr. Snyder felt the Council should consider the fact that the City Ordinances were written a very long time ago, long before 24 -hour gas stations; and he felt the Council needs to look to the future and to a healthy community in making a decision on this application. 11/4/91 BRUCE MORROW, 7212 WILLOW LANE N Mr. Morrow suggested the City buy the site and develop a City park/playground. CHARLES STUTZ, 7001 WILLOW LANE N Mr. Stutz questioned PDQ's claim to have completed a study which indicated the site will support a gas station when previous gas stations at that site have continually failed. Following a prolonged discussion recapping the history of this property, the PDQ application, and recent improvements to T.H. 252, there was a motion by Councilmember Pedlar and seconded by Councilmember Rosene directing staff to draft a resolution denying this application on the basis that the standards for a special use permit had not been met. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Mayor Paulson and seconded by Councilmember Rosene directing staff to work proactively with Mr. Atkins and the residents of the Willow Lane /66th Avenue area to ascertain what types of desirable development the City could pursue for Mr. Atkins' property. The motion passed unanimously. I RECESS The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 9:35 p.m. and reconvened at 9:55 p.m. ORDINANCES AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT IN EARLE BROWN FIRST ADDITION II I The City Manager resented An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of a Drainage and Utility tY g P g g Easement in Earle Brown First Addition. The ordinance was offered for a first reading on October 7, 1991, published in the City's official newspaper on October 16, 1991, and was offered this evening for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 91 -18 Member Celia Scott introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT IN EARLE BROWN FIRST ADDITION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene. The motion passed unanimously. 11/4/91 - 12 - i AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING GAMBLING REGULATIONS The City Manager presented An Ordinance Amending Chapter 11 of the City Ordinances Regarding Gambling Regulations. The ordinance was offered for a first reading on October 7, 1991, published in the City's official newspaper on October 16, 1991, and was offered this evening for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 91 -19 Member Celia Scott introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING GAMBLING REGULATIONS The'motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Dave Rosene. The motion passed unanimously. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES TO ALLOW DETACHED CAR WASHES AT SERVICE STATION SITES The City Manager presented An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances to Allow Detached Car Washes at Service Station Sites. The ordinance was offered for a first reading on October 7, 1991, published in the City's official newspaper on October 16, 1991, and was offered this evening for a second reading. Mayor Paulson opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances to Allow Detached Car Washes at Service Station Sites at 9:57 p.m. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council. There was a motion by Councilmember Rosene and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to close the public hearing at 9:58 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 91 -20 Member Dave Rosene introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES TO ALLOW DETACHED CAR WASHES AT SERVICE STATION SITES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Phil Cohen. The motion passed unanimously. 'f 11/4/91 - 13 - DISCUSSION ITEMS REQUEST OF MARQUETTE BANK BROOKDALE FOR CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT OF THE SIGN ORDINANCE The City Manager presented a request from Frank Slawson, President of Marquette Bank Brookdale, for consideration of a variance or modification of the City's sign ordinance to allow for a reduction in size or elimination of building signage as a trade -off for a smaller free- standing signage. He recommended the Council refer this request to the Planning Commission for review of the existing sign ordinance. The Council discussed Mr. Slawson's request and briefly reviewed the history of the City's sign ordinance. It was noted the Council had recently asked the Planning Commission to review sections of the City's sign ordinance which relate to real estate and advertising signs. The Mayor recommended the Planning Commission consider reducing the square- footage percentage allowance for building signs in the C -2 zone and also review the allowance for detached signs. Councilmember Scott suggested, and the Council concurred, the Planning Commission should review and update the City's sign ordinance. She further expressed the need for some flexibility within the ordinance. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Cohen to refer this proposal to the Planning Commission and request they evaluate the City's existing sign ordinance to see if reduction of wall signage is warranted and if smaller free - standing signs would be a possible tradeoff. The motion passed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFIED LICENSES ON -SALE NONINTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CHUCK WAGON GRILL There was a motion by Councilmember Pedlar and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve an on -sale nonintoxicating malt liquor license for the Chuck Wagon Grill at 5720 Morgan Avenue North. The motion passed unanimously. UPDATE ON HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE Councilmember Cohen advised the Council members the Human Services Committee recently made a presentation addressing human service issues to a group of five communities, four school districts and the Metropolitan Council. He felt the presentation was very well received, and may chart a new course of action to addressing these issues. He asked the City Manager to provide copies of that presentation to the Council members. 11/4/91 - 14 - ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Pedlar, and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Deputy City Clerk Todd P ulson, Mayor Recorded and transcribed by: Peggy McNabb Northern Counties Secretarial Service k i i i f 11/4/91 - 15 - h i i