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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 07-25 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE:`CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OFHENNEPIN,AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION JULY 25, 1988 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Dean Nyquist at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, and Bill Hawes. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Finance Director Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, Assistant Finance Director Charlie Hansen, Personnel Coordinator Geralyn Barone, and Administrative Aid Patti Page. Mayor Nyquist noted Councilmember Theis would be absent from this evening's meeting. INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Councilmember Lhotka. OPEN FORUM Mayor Nyquist noted he had received an open forum request from David Olsen. Mayor Nyquist noted the item Mr. Olsen wished to discuss was on the agenda, and he would like Mr. Olsen to speak during that agenda item. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Nyquist inquired if any Councilmembers requested any items removed from the consent agenda. Councilmember Lhotka requested item 8b be removed. The City Manager stated the licenses should be approved with the license for Del -Air Heating & Air Conditioning omitted. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 88 -121 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING OF MATERIALS AND RELOCATION OF STORM SEWER ON HALIFAX AVENUE NORTH --PROJECT NO. 1987 -22 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 88 -122 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF SHADE TREES 7 -25 -88 -1- (ORDER NO. DST 07/25/88) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 88 -123 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR DISEASED SHADE TREE REMOVAL COSTS, DELINQUENT PUBLIC UTILITY ACCOUNTS, AND DELINQUENT WEED REMOVAL ACCOUNTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 88 -124 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND PROVIDING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1988 -04 (LOGAN AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 88 -125 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND PROVIDING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1988 -05 (FRANCE AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT), 1988 -06 (LAKEBREEZE AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND 1988 -07 (50TH AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 88 -126 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF TITLE AND POSSESSION AND SETTING THE APPROVED APPRAISAL OF VALUE PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 117.042 FOR THE PEDESTRIAN /BICYCLE TRAILWAY ON 57TH AVENUE NORTH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes and the motion assed unanimously. animousl . Y I LICENSES There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to approve the followin g list of licenses: GARBAGE AND REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLE 7 -25 -88 -2- Gallagher's Service, Inc. 1691 91st Ave. NE Metro Refuse 8168 W. 125th Street Willman Trucking, Inc. 62 - 26th Ave. N. ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT Brooklyn Center Park & Recreation Central Park RENTAL DWELLINGS Initial: Stephen & Karen Cook 5306 Russell Ave. N. Janet M. Schenk 3118 67th Ave. N. Renewal: Lloyd J. Waldusky Georgetown Park Townhouses Olympic Electric Lyn River Apartments Douglas Bistodeau 5541 Emerson Ave. N. Jay Showalter 6742, 44 France Ave. N. Roland Scherber 7212 Newton Ave. N. Richard T. Stallman 1215 54th Ave. N. Douglas & JoMarie Hentges 5206 63rd Ave. N. Harshad Bhatt 7206, 12 West River Road The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 11 1988 - REGULAR SESSION There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to approve the minutes of the July 11, 1988, City Council meeting. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED) The City Manager presented a Resolution Establishing Project No. 1988 -14; Replacement of Concrete Sidewalks at Miscellaneous Locations, and Accepting Proposal for this Work. Councilmember Lhotka inquired how old the sections of sidewalk are. The Director of Public Works noted in some areas the sidewalk is 20 to 30 years old and is badly deteriorating. Councilmember Lhotka inquired how heavy the usage was of the sidewalks. The City Manager noted the City plows these sidewalks in the winter because children use them to get to Evergreen Park School. Councilmember Lhotka inquired why the areas at Shingle Creek Parkway and Freeway Boulevard needed to be replaced. The City Manager noted there had been settlement of these approach panels since the bridge installation. The Director of Public Works went on to briefly review slides which showed the three areas for replacement. Councilmember Lhotka asked what the breakdown of costs would be between the bridges and the neighborhood. The Director of Public Works stated it would be approximately 50/50. Councilmember Lhotka inquired if the neighborhood was in favor of this project. He noted he would not be happy if people were walking along his side yard. He added if the neighborhood is in favor of the project, then he feels the City should go ahead. The Director of Public Works stated the project was initiated because of a specific request, and on the day he was taking the pictures of this area he was stopped by three people who expressed their appreciation that the City was going to have this area repaired. 7 -25 -88 _3_ Councilmember Lhotka stated he would like to have staff survey the neighborhood to see if the entire neighborhood is actually in favor of the project. He added I he would like to see this item tabled. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to table a Resolution Establishing Project No. 1988 -14; Replacement of Concrete Sidewalks at Miscellaneous Locations, and Accepting Proposal for this Work to allow staff time to notify the residents and also to identify the costs of abandoning this sidewalk area and replacing it with sod. The motion passed unanimously. 1987 AUDIT REPORT The Finance Director noted this is the first year the City has had Deloitte Haskins & Sells prepare the financial audit report for the City. He gave a brief summary of the report and noted Mr. Robinson of Deloitte Haskins & Sells was present this evening to speak to the Council. Mr. Robinson stated the City Council and staff should use the report his company prepared as a good reference for the future. He added he would like to see the schedule accelerated next year so the report could be completed in a more timely manner. He went on to briefly review the report and some of the suggestions made b y company. an his com . The City Manager stated staff would like to prepare a written evaluation of the report which would include cost impacts of some of the suggestions. RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED) The City Manager presented a Resolution Establishing Project and Ordering Engineer's Report - Installation of Concrete Sidewalks on Two Segments of Humboldt Avenue North, Improvement Project No. 1988 -17. The Director of Public Works stated the administrative traffic committee did receive requests for these two sidewalk segments. He went on to briefly review the two segments. He noted it would be necessary to acquire additional easement on the southerly portion or else move the sidewalk approximately three feet towards the street. He noted on the segment from 69th and Humboldt Avenues south the current tenant supports the sidewalk, but staff is not sure what the actual owner thinks. He noted the action requested this evening s adoption n of the re g p solution which would initiate the project and allow time fon further investigation and reports. The Director of Public Works noted in the segment of sidewalk from Woodbine and Humboldt Avenues North to 73rd Avenue North the City would have to negotiate an additional three foot easement to align the sidewalk with the rest of the sidewalk on Humboldt Avenue North, south to 69th Avenue North. He noted letters have been sent to the property owners in question. Mayor Nyquist recognized David Olsen, 1501 73rd Avenue North. Mr. Olsen stated he and the other affected property owners are not in support of this segment of sidewalk. He stated over the past few days his son has counted the number walk . of ' people walking along this area and he noted at least half the people in this I P P area are catching the MTC bus. He stated he and his neighbors are fairly convinced that if the bus stop was not located on this segment of the street, there would be very little traffic in this area. He added he is also concerned about the noise from the buses and added there are no bus stops between this stop and the one on Brookdale Drive in Brooklyn Park. He stated he would like to see this segment of the sidewalk project tabled. Councilmember Scott stated 7 -25 -88 -4- the City Council did object to the change of the MTC bus schedule when it occurred, however, the City has no powers over the MTC. She noted if Mr. Olsen and his neighbors would like to have the route changed, a petition should be circulated and presented to the MTC. The City Manager pointed out passage of this resolution only initiates the project and authorizes further study and analysis of the project. He noted Mr. Olsen' points would be taken into consideration. RESOLUTION NO. 88 -127 Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROJECT AND ORDERING ENGINEER'S REPORT - INSTALLATION OF CONCRETE SIDEWALKS ON TWO SEGMENTS OF HUMBOLDT AVENUE NORTH, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1988 -17 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Gene Lhotka, and the motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCES The City Manager presented An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of the City Ordinances Regarding Administrative Code. He noted this ordinance was first read on June 27, 1988, published in the City's official newspaper on July 7, 1988, and is offered this evening for a second reading. Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of the City Ordinances Regarding Administrative Code and inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak. There being none, he entertained a motion to close the public hearing. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to close the public hearing on An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of the City Ordinances Regarding Administrative Code. The motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 88 -14 Member Celia Scott introduced =the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE CODE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 Regarding the Parking Requirements for Places of Public Assembly. He noted this ordinance was first read on June 27, 1988, published in the City's official newspaper on July 7, 1988, and is offered this evening for a second reading. He noted this would change the parking requirements relative to movie theaters in shopping centers. He added the first reading of the ordinance was passed on a three -to -two vote and a four vote majority would be required on the second reading. The City Manager explained that this item was originally triggered by discussions with Brookdale Square, UA Theater, and Cinema owners. He noted there is a representative here this evening to answer the Council's questions. Mayor 7 -25 -88 -5- Nyquist inquired if the City ordinances define retail shopping complexes. The Director of Planning and Inspection stated there is no specific definition for retail shopping complexes. other than a group of stores on the same property which are connected. He noted a retail shopping complex could be sized anywhere from the size of St. Paul Book and Stationery all the way up to Brookdale. Councilmember Lhotka noted he originally objected to this amendment because he believed the City was looking into it because the developer had expressed an interest in doing something with these properties. He added after discussions with the staff his concerns have basically been cleared up. He explained Councilmember Theis also had some concerns regarding this amendment which should be addressed, however, Councilmember Theis is absent from the meeting. " The City Manager stated the public hearing could be opened this evening and continued to the next Council meeting. Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 Regarding the Parking Requirements for Places of Public Assembly. He recognized Bob Larson, owner of Brookdale Square. Mr. Larson stated he would like to be able to open up the two parking lots creating a driveway through Brookdale Square and the General Cinema property. He noted this would ease the flow of traffic out of the Shingle Creek Parkway exit and added that people are already using this area and driving over the existing curbs. The City Manager noted staff had originally discussed placing a public roadway through this area. He noted the engineering department is conducting a study of the needs of traffic signals at the main entrance on Shingle Creek Parkway. Mr. Larson explained this plan could benefit both the City and Brookdale Square. The City Manager explained the City has done flyovers of this area during the Christmas season and are confident the parking requirements under the ordinance amendment would still allow for substantial parking stalls. Councilmember Scott stated she has some concerns with how the traffic flow would be handled to avoid problems within the parking lot. She added she would like Mr. Larson to be very cautious when developing his plans for the planning commission. Councilmember Lhotka inquired when a traffic signal on Shingle Creek Parkway would be installed. The Director of Public Works stated at this point the amount of traffic on Shingle Creek Parkway entering the complex does justify the need for a signal, but staff feels if this plan is approved and the parking lot is opened up there may not be as great a need for the signal. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to continue the public hearing on An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 Regarding the Parking Requirements for Places of Public Assembly until the August 8, 1988, City Council meeting. The motion passed with Councilmember Hawes opposed. The City Manager presented An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Xerxes Avenue North between 68th Avenue North and the Northerly Line of Block 1, Elsen's City View and Third Addition. He noted this ordinance is offered this evening for a first reading. He noted the request has been submitted by the owner of the property which abuts the deadend portion of Xerxes Avenue North which lies north of 68th Avenue North. He explained this section of street was originally platted with the intent that it be extended northerly to 69th Avenue North. He 7 -25 -88 _6_ noted all properties to the north and east of the deadend street have been platted and developed without providing for such an extension, and the only property served by the street is the property owned by the petitioner. The Director of Public Works stated there appears to be no need to retain the street easement across this property and vacation of the street easement will eliminate the City's responsibility to provide maintenance of what operates as a private driveway. He added it would also allow the petitioner to exercise access control over that property. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve for first reading An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Xerxes Avenue North between 68th Avenue North and the northerly line of Block 1, Elsen's City View and Third Addition and setting the public hearing date for August 22, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented An Ordinance Vacating Part of a Utility Easement in Lot 1, Block 3, Donnay's Brooklyn Gardens Second Addition. He noted this ordinance is offered this evening for a first reading. The Director of Public Works went on to review the location of the property and noted in 1959 Mr. Hammerland did receive a quit claim deed from the City of Brooklyn Center for the south 10 feet of a 15 foot easement on the north line of his property. He noted the deed was not correctly executed and had not been filed at the County. He went on to note that it is too late to fully execute that document since the documentation relating to the execution of the quit claim deed cannot be found. He stated it appears the easiest solution is to reinitiate the process by vacating the easement. There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve for first reading An Ordinance Vacating Part of a Utility Easement in Lot 1, Block 3, Donnay's Brooklyn Gardens Second Addition and setting a public hearing date of August 22, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. RECESS The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 8:48 p.m. and reconvened at 9 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO 88008 SUBMITTED BY JOHN WERNER REQUESTING VARIANCE APPROVAL TO ALLOW TRANSFER OF LAND BY METES AND BOUNDS SUBDIVISION AT 6811 AND 6827 COLFAX AVENUE NORTH The City Manager noted this item was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at its July 14, 1988, meeting. The Director of Planning and Inspection referred the Council to the Planning Commission minutes of July 14, 1988, pages one and two. He explained that the applicant currently owns both pieces of property and by transferring this small triangle of land both lots would be more squared out. The Director of Planning and Inspection stated the City does allow subdivisions by metes and bounds provided that no new buildable lots are created; the underlying land is platted property; and no lot or setback variances are implied. Mr. Werner explained he has a garden which is partially on the 6811 Colfax 7 -25 -88 -7- Avenue North property. He stated if the land were transferred it would put all of the garden on the 6827 Colfax Avenue North lot and he would like this completed before he sells the other property. Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on Planning Commission Application No. 88008 submitted by John Werner requesting variance approval to allow transfer of land by metes and bounds subdivision at 6811 and 6827 Colfax Avenue North. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak at the public hearing. No one requested to speak, and he entertained a motion to close the public hearing. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to close the public hearing on Planning Commission Application No. 88008. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to approve Planning Commission Application No. 88008 subject to the following condition: 1. The City Council directs the City Assessor to amend the legal descriptions of 6811 and 6827 Colfax Avenue North to reflect the land transfer upon filing with the County of the proposed division. The motion passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO 88007 SUBMITTED BY ROBERT ZAPPA REQUESTING SITE AND BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A 12 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING ON THE LAND PRESENTLY OCCUPIED BY A FOUR -PLEX ADDRESSED AS 6637 HUMBOLDT AVENUE NORTH The Director of Planning and Inspection stated the applicant is not present, and he would suggest tabling this item until a later date. There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Scott to table consideration of Planning Commission Application No. 88007 submitted by Robert Zappa until a date when the applicant can be present. The motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEMS MEDIATION SERVICES The City Manager noted he and the Mayor have been working with the Directors of Mediation Services, however, the Mayor still has some concerns. Councilmember Hawes inquired what efforts are being made to obtain funding from other cities. Ms. Bonnie Lukes, Director of Mediation Services, stated the cities of Champlin, Brooklyn Park, and Maple Grove have been contacted regarding funding. Councilmember Hawes stated he was concerned and he felt mediation services should not be relying wholly on the cities but should be contacting businesses and individuals. Councilmember Lhotka inquired if the board is active in pursuing additional funding. Ms. Lukes stated currently this activity is being handled by the staff. She noted the budget for 1988 is $45,000. She added that Hennepin County contributes approximately half of this amount. Mayor Nyquist stated he would like to see more commitment from the private sector. Councilmember Lhotka added he felt the board could be doing more in the area of 7 -25 -88 -8- pursuing additional funding sources. He stated he would like to see more private sector involvement. The City Manager stated the City does have a service contract with Mediation Services, and the City has held up the first half year payment. He added he would like to take care of the first half commitment because the City has been using these services. RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED) The City Manager presented a Resolution Establishing Project and Accepting Proposal to Provide Architectural Services for Civic Center Space Needs Study- Project No. 1988 -16, and Amending the 1988 General Fund Budget. The City Manager stated this analysis would help develop a preliminary report on the space needs for all City departmental functions in City Hall, and a similar analysis in the community center with special emphasis on a senior activity center and field house activities. He added it would also include cost estimates and a conceptual plan. Councilmember Scott inquired how long this study would take. The Director of Public Works stated it would take approximately six months. Councilmember Hawes inquired if the senior activity center and field house would be an attached or detached facility to the community center. The City Manager stated first an analysis would have to be done on whether or not there is enough land to build this facility and attach it to the community center or if additional land would have to be purchased. Councilmember Hawes inquired if it would be possible to purchase or lease space in the commercial and industrial buildings along Shingle Creek Parkway. The City Manager stated it could be possible depending upon the intended use. RESOLUTION NO. 88 -128 Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROJECT AND ACCEPTING PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR CIVIC CENTER SPACE NEEDS STUDY - PROJECT NO. 1988 -16 AND AMENDING THE 1988 GENERAL FUND BUDGET The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. RECESS TO EDA MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 9 :25 p.m. and reconvened at 9:55 p.m. DISCUSSION ITEMS (CONTINUED) CHANNEL DREDGING - MIDDLE AND LOWER TWIN LAKE The City Manager referred the Mayor and City Councilmembers to a letter from the City Manager of the City of Crystal regarding the recent dredging that has occurred between Middle and Lower Twin Lake. He noted this project was approved by the DNR and MNDOT and was paid for by the City of Robbinsdale. He stated the City of Crystal would like Brooklyn Center's support in having the channel filled in again. He noted staff does not believe that this adversely affects the lake level, however, it does allow the boats to travel between the two lakes. Councilmember Scott stated years ago the cities of Brooklyn Center and Robbinsdale worked hard to form a joint powers agreement to try and regulate activities on the lakes and the City of Crystal was not at all interested. 7 -25 -88 -9- Councilmember Lhotka inquired when the `City was notified of this project. The Director of Public Works stated the City was notified quite some time ago. Councilmember Lhotka stated he was upset that the City of Robbinsdale went ahead with the project without notifying Brooklyn Center or Crystal. The City Manager noted the channel could be filled back in but it does not seem to be the reasonable thing to do. He inquired if the Council would like the staff of the three cities to get together and discuss the Twin Lake area. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott directing the City Manager to meet with the staff of the cities of Robbinsdale and Crystal to discuss the Twin Lake area. The motion passed unanimously. LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT STUDY The City Manager stated the Anoka County Regional Railroad Authority and the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority have agreed to undertake a comprehensive study of a light rail transit corridor which would link Anoka County with downtown Minneapolis. He noted in order to have the benefit of input from all affected communities and agencies, the railroad authorities are jointly forming advisory committees in three categories. He stated these three categories are basically the same as what was used before. He noted the City has been asked to appoint representatives to these three committees. Councilmember Scott stated she is not a proponent of the light rail transit system, and she feels the Twin City area is too far developed to begin thinking about light rail transit at this point. She added she feels this is a waste of money. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to appoint the City Manager to the technical advisory committee, to appoint Councilmember Lhotka to the intergovernmental advisory committee, and to solicit volunteers from the Hennepin County Light Rail Transit study for the corridor advisory committee. The motion passed unanimously. POLICE CAPTAIN SELECTION The City Manager explained during the budget process in 1987 the City Council approved contingency funds for a police captain position in 1988. In May of 1988, the City Council transferred funds from the contingency account to the police department budget for the captain's position and placed a hold on the final stages of the selection process. He stated staff is requesting the hold be removed from the selection process so the position can be filled by October 1, 1988. Councilmember Lhotka inquired if there would be any type of increase in the 1989 budget for this department. The Police Chief stated there has not been an increase requested for the 1989 budget. There was a discussion regarding what type of administrative duties the proposed captain position would be handling on the dog watch. Councilmember Lhotka inquired what the captain would be doing when he was not on the dog watch. The police chief stated he would be attending staff meetings, and filling in shifts when one of the other captains are on vacation. The City Manager stated he believes staff could make the commitment that the new police captain would spend an average of 70% of his time on the dog watch. Councilmember Scott inquired who is handling these duties at the present time. The Police Chief stated these 7 -25 -88 -10- duties are being shared between the two captains and himself. Councilmember Scott stated she is concerned regarding the working hours of the third captain. She stated she wants to be sure the third captain will be on duty when he is most needed and that his services will be fully utilized. The Police Chief stated during the first year the police department will probably only realize half of the new captain's potential because of the necessary training. There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka authorizing City staff to proceed with the captain's position selection process in the police department. The motion passed unanimously. FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION BYLAW AMENDMENTS The City Manager stated there are still some details that must be worked out between the relief association and the actuary. He stated staff is requesting this item be tabled until the August 8, 1988, City Council meeting. The Finance Director stated the Fire Relief Association has inquired whether the benefit changes could be retroactive to July 1, 1988, if they are approved. There was a general consensus among Councilmembers this could be done. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to table consideration of the Fire Relief Association Bylaw Amendments until August 8, 1988. The motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 10:30 p.m. City Clerk Mayo 7 -25 -88 -11-