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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987 12-28 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 DECEMBER 28, 1987 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Dean Nyquist at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Finance Director Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Personnel Coordinator Geralyn Barone. INVOCATION The invocation was offered b Councilmember ouncilmember Scott. OPEN FORUM Mayor Nyquist noted the Council had not received any 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. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Nyquist inquired if any Councilmembers requested any items removed from the consent agenda. Councilmember Lhotka requested item 8g be removed from the consent agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - DECEMBER 14 1987 - REGULAR SESSION There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the minutes of the December 14, 1987, City Council meeting. The motion passed unanimously. PERFORMANCE BOND RELEASE THE POND'S PLAT III There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to release the performance bond for the property at 71st and Unity Avenues North, the Pond's Plat III. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 87 -246 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATION AND APPROVING CONTRACT TO REWIRE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR UNDERWATER LIGHTS IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER SWIMMING POOL 12 -28 -87 -1- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 87 -247 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO WRITE -OFF UNCOLLECTIBLE CHECKS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 87 -248 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1987 GENERAL FUND BUDGET The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. LICENSES There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the following list of licenses: BOWLING ALLEY Earle Brown Bowl 6440 James Circle Lynbrook Bowl 6357 North Lilac Drive CIGARETTE Brookdale Unocal 5710 Xerxes Ave. N. Brooklyn Center Service, Inc. 6849 Brooklyn Blvd. Canteen Company of Minnesota 6300 Penn Ave. S. FMC 1800 Freeway Blvd. Earle Brown Bowl 6440 James Circle Five Star Vending 15034 Fillmore St. NE Hiawatha Rubber 1700 67th Ave. N. Mikros Engineering 3715 50th Ave. N. Iten Chevrolet 6701 Brooklyn Blvd. Jerry's New Market 5801 Xerxes Ave. N. Jimmy Jingle 1304 East Lake St. Brookdale Corporate Center 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy. North Star Dodge 6800 Brooklyn Blvd`. Palmer Lake Plaza 6860 Shingle Creek Pkwy. TCR Corporation 1600 67th Ave. N. Lynbrook Bowl 6357 North Lilac Drive Marc's Big Boy 5440 Brooklyn Blvd. Minnesota Vikings Food Service 5200 West 74th Street Ryan Construction 6200 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Ryan Construction 6160 Summit Drive Neil's Q. 1505 69th Ave. N. Service America Corporation 7490 Central Ave. NE Dayton's Brookdale Center Graco 6820 Shingle Creek Pkwy. 12- 28 -87 -2- MTC 6845 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Snyder Brothers Drug 1296 Brookdale Center Target 6100 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Theisen Vending Company 3804 Nicollet Ave. S. Applebee's Brookdale Center Brookdale Ford 2550 Co. Road 10 Budgetel Inn 6415 James Circle Ground Round 2545 Co. Road 10 Holiday Inn 2200 Freeway Blvd. T. Wright's 5800 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Thrifty Scot Motel 6445 James Circle Bill West Service Center 2000 57th Ave. N. Total Petroleum, Inc. 6830 Brooklyn Blvd. Woodside Enterprises 11889 65th Ave. N. Bakers Square 5601 Xerxes Ave. N. COURTESY BENCH U. S. Bench Corporation 3300 Snelling Avenue FOOD ESTABLISHMENT Neil's Q. 1505 69th Ave. N. GASOLINE SERVICE STATION American Bakeries Company 4215 69th Ave. N. Brooklyn Center Service, Inc. 6849 Brooklyn Blvd. Howe Company 4821 Xerxes Ave. N. Metropolitan Transit Commission 6845 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Neil's Q. 1505 69th Avenue N. ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT Brooklyn Center 'Lioness 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. POOL AND BILLIARDS TABLES Lynbrook Bowl 6357 North Lilac Drive PUBLIC DANCE Earle Brown Bowl 6440 James Circle RENTAL DWELLING Initial: James M. Krzesowiak 3001 51st Ave. N. Andrew & Lori Phillips 4018 62nd Ave. N. Jeff Syvrud & Bob Schonberg 5547 Lyndale Ave. N. Ron Gray 6718 Scott Ave. N. Renewal: Sherry A. Ronallo 819, 821 55th Ave. N. Midwest Management 4450 58th Ave. N. Jerry Harrington & Eugene Berg 1200 67th Ave. N. George & Susan Patten 5912 Admiral Lane George A. Lucht 5105 Brooklyn Blvd. Peter & Lillian Ulmaniec 5906 Colfax Ave. N. 12 -28 -87 -3- Tracy Rice 5801 Ewing Ave. N. M & J Properties 1507 Humboldt Place John Carnahan 1525 Humboldt Place M & J Properties 1549 Humboldt Place M & J Properties 1555 Humboldt Place L. Larry Law 4201 Lakeside Ave. N., #302 Jim & Norma Donovan 4207 Lakeside Ave. N., #234 Robert Lerum 4207 Lakeside Ave. N., #332 Bertil E. Anderson 4207 Lakeside Ave. N., #336 Gary Schultz 4220 Lakeside Ave. N. Dennis Tollefson 5328 Queen Ave. N. Byron & Nancy Mach 4708, 4712 Twin Lake Ave. Gary & Danae Morrison 5104 E. Twin Lake Blvd. Steven D. Lanier 5256 E. Twin Lake Blvd. SPECIAL FOOD HANDLING Power Plus 1700 Freeway Blvd. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED) The City Manager presented a Resolution Awarding Audit Contract and referenced the memorandum to him from Director of Finance Paul Holmlund dated December 23, 1987. The City Manager said he concurs with the Finance Director's recommendation that the City has been getting a good audit, but it has been 25 years since the City has changed auditors. His first choice would be to recommend the firm of Deloitte, Haskins, and Sells (DH &S). If cost is a critical consideration, the second choice would be to recommend George M. Hansen Company, PA. Councilmember Theis noted the firm currently being used by the City is a local company and asked if DH &S is a national firm. The Finance Director responded affirmatively. Councilmember Theis said he concurs with the Finance Director that after a period of time, a new firm should be tried. Councilmember Lhot ka asked Councilmember Theis if he is rimaril interested p y d in DH &S, and Councilmember Theis responded affirmatively. Councilmember Theis noted DH &S has experience with LOGIS, and ten out of the twelve local government clients have received the financial certificate. He suggested the idea for change would allow the new auditors to come in with a different audit program. Councilmember Lhotka said he would select George M. Hansen Company, PA if the City is looking strictly at cost considerations. RESOLUTION NO 87 -249 Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption including the firm of Deloitte, Haskins, and Sells as the auditor, with the understanding that the City will be with this company for at least three years. RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE ANNUAL AUDIT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes. 12 -28 -87 -4- Councilmember Lhotka said he feels the George M. Hansen Company has a good reputation and it will cost about $10,000 less over a three year period than the firm recommended,by Councilmember Theis. Upon vote being taken on the foregoing motion, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Theis, Hawes, and Scott, and the following voted against the same: Councilmember Lhotka, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The City Manager presented a Resolution Setting Wages and Salaries for Calendar Year 1988. He said the resolution includes compliance with the pay equity plan, a 4% general salary increase for nonunion employees, and a $10 per month increase on insurance benefits for nonunion employees. Councilmember Theis asked if the City establishes salaries as proposed, will the salaries of some positions that fell above the pay equity corridor have their wages frozen. The City Manager proceeded to discuss the effect of the proposal in relation to the pay equity act and noted there may be some reconsideration of the City's plan if the unionized employees' contracts are significantly different than the plan. Councilmember Theis inquired about the process involving the unions, and the City Manager proceeded to explain the effect of the pay equity law on the unionized employees and the avenues used for settling their contract negotiations. RESOLUTION NO. 87 -250 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION SETTING WAGES AND SALARIES FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1988 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager said it has been several years since the salaries for elected officials have been adjusted, and he encourages the City Council to review them this year. He said if the Council feels an adjustment is warranted, he would suggest the Council consider the change with an effective date of January 1, 1989. The Council directed the City Manager to place this item for discussion on the February 8, 1988, City Council agenda. RESOLUTION NO. 87 -251 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF BILL ELDRIDGE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution Accepting Gift of Property and Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Execute Documents to Transfer said Property to the City of Brooklyn Center. Councilmember Lhotka asked why the City wants this property, and the Citv Manager said it is located in the flood plain and every few years the property ends up as tax forfeited property. The 12 -28 -87 -5- frequent turnover results in much administrative work for the City. Councilmember Lhotka asked what use would be made of the property, and the City Manager said it would be left as open space in the flood plain. Councilmember Lhotka pointed out that if the City owns the property, it will be the City's responsibility to keep it clean of trash and maintain it. The City Manager reviewed the problems the City encounters now with the privately owned land. RESOLUTION NO. 87 -252 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GIFT OF PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS TO TRANSFER SAID PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Rich Theis, and the motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE The City Manager introduced An Ordinance Amending Chapter 25 Changing the Name of 57th Avenue North between Lyndale Avenue North and T.H. 100 and County State Aid Highway No. 10 between T.H. 100 and the West Corporate Limit to Bass Lake Road. He said this ordinance was first read on October 26, 1987, published in the City's official newspaper on November 5, 1987, and had a secoAd reading and public hearing on November 23, 1987. He said consideration of the ordinance was then tabled to this evening's meeting. The City Manager recommended that the consideration of this ordinance again be tabled indefinitely to allow additional discussion with persons affected by the proposed change. There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Scott to table indefinitely An Ordinance Amending Chapter 25 Changing the Name of 57th Avenue North between Lyndale Avenue North and T.H. 100 and County State Aid Highway No. 10 between T.H. 100 and the West Corporate Limit to Bass Lake Road. The motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEM BROOKLYN CENTER GOAL SETTING PROCESS The City Manager highlighted information from M &C No. 87 -23 regarding the Brooklyn Center goal setting process initiated in May 1987. Mayor Nyquist said this is an excellent process and it should be continued. Councilmember Lhotka said he feels this process is well worth it. There was some discussion on how to proceed with establishing and setting final priorities, who should be involved in this process, and at what point. There was discussion on the degree of involvement of the advisory commissioners. The City Manager said this process will be a discussion item at one of the February 1988 Council meetings. In the meantime, he will notify the City's consultant to discuss various options for proceeding, and he will also develop a progress chart. LICENSES (CONTINUED) There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to approve the on -sale intoxicating liquor license Class D (probationary license) for LaCasita Restaurant. The motion passed unanimously. 12 -28 -87 -6- There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Theis to approve the on -sale Sunday intoxicating liquor license for LaCasita Restaurant. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Theis to approve the off -sale nonintoxicating malt liquor licenses for Brooks Superette, Country Club Market, Country Store (Red Owl), Jerry's New Market, Super America No. 4160, Super America No. 4058, and Q Petroleum, provided all submit the proper documentation for licensure. The motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEM The City Manager noted the City Council received copies of the judge's order regarding the Bill Kelly House in which the court refused to grant a temporary injunction to the plaintiffs in this case. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 7:39 p.m. 1 _�9 TV City Clerk MayorP 12 -28 -87 -7-