HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 03-24 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
MARCH 24, 1986
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was
called to order by Mayor Dean Nyquist at 7:25 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 Public
Works Sy Knapp, Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren,
City Attorney Richard Schieffer, HRA Coordinator Brad Hoffman,
Personnel Coordinator Geralyn Barone, and Administrative Aid
Patti Page.
OPEN FORUM
Mayor Nyquist noted the Council had not received any requests to
use
the Open Forum this evening. He inquired if there was anyone
present in the audience who wished to address the Council. There
being none he continued with the regular agenda items.
Mayor Nyquist noted that Brooklyn Center Explorer Post 880 was
present this evening to present their charter to the City. Kevin
Stahl of Brooklyn Center Explorer Post 880 came forward to
present the City with the charter from the Viking Council of the
Boy Scouts. He went on to explain a little more about the
Explorer Post and how they operate. He noted that there are 15
members ranging in age from 14 to 21. He stated that the post is
a career orientated division of the Boy Scouts. He stated that
Brooklyn Center Explorer Post 880 is the only post in the United
States which has a city for a sponsor. He added that they are
also the only post which handles fire, medical, and police
emergency procedures. He stated that most posts only handle one
area. He thanked the Council for the opportunity to appear this
evening and requested a wall size map from the City.
The City Manager stated that staff would like to add one
resolution to the agenda. He noted this resolution is identical
to the one which was passed by the HRA earlier.
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -42
Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PETITION AND AGREEMENT
REGARDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by member Gene Lhotka, and the motion passed
unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Nyquist inquired if any Councilmembers requested any items
removed from the Consent Agenda, and no requests were made.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MARCH 10 1986 - REGULAR SESSION
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by
Councilmember Hawes to approve the minutes of the City Council
meeting of March 10, 1986 as submitted. The motion passed.
Councilmember Lhotka abstained from voting as he was not present
at the March 10, 1986 meeting.
PROCLAMATION
Councilmember Hawes introduced the following proclamation and
moved its adoption:
DECLARING APRIL 12, 1986 AS A DAY OF SPIRITUAL REDEDICATION AND
PEACEMAKING IN BROOKLYN CENTER
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing proclamation was
duly seconded by member Rich Theis, and the motion passed
unanimously.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL 7100 CORPORATE PLAZA 2ND ADDITION
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by
Councilmember Hawes to approve the final plat of the 7100
Corporate Plaza 2nd Addition. The motion passed unanimously.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL BROOKLYN FARM
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by
Councilmember Hawes to approve the final plat of the Brooklyn
Farm. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -43
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION TABLING THE BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. 1985 -27 AND 1986 -07,
CONTRACT 1986 -G (SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY STREET IMPROVEMENT)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -44
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION, ESTABLISHING PROJECT,
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RECEIVING ENGINEER'S REPORT, ORDERING IMPROVEMENT APPROVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NQ. 1986 -08, CONTRACT 1986 -I
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -45
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS PROPERTY
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously.
LICENSES
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by
Councilmember Hawes to approve the following list of licenses:
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE
American Bakeries 4215 69th Ave. N.
T. J. Applebee's Brookdale Center
Bakers Square 5601 Xerxes Ave. N.
Bridgeman's Brookdale Center
Bridgeman's 6201 Brooklyn Blvd.
Brooks Su erette
P 6804 Humboldt Ave.. N.
Carmel Corn Brookdale Center
Country Store 3610 63rd Ave. N.
Cross of Glory Lutheran Church 5929 Brooklyn Blvd.
Dayton's Brookdale Center
Denne's Market 6912 Brooklyn Blvd.
Earle Brown Bowl 6440 James Circle
Fanny Farmer Candy Shops Brookdale Center
Green Mill Inn 5540 Brooklyn Blvd.
Ground Round 2545 Country Rd. 10
House of Hui 6800 Humboldt Ave. N.
Interstate United Corp. 1091 Pierce Butler Rte.
Ault Inc.
1600 Freeway Blvd.
Hoffman Engineering 6530 James Ave. N.
Jerry's Brookdale Super Value 5801 Xerxes Ave. N.
Lutheran Church of the Master 1200 69th Ave. N.
Maranatha Conservative Baptist Home5401 69th Ave. N.
McDonald's 5525 Xerxes Ave. N.
Nature Food Centers Brookdale Center
Northport Elementary School 5421 Brooklyn Blvd.
Num -Num Foods, Inc. Brookdale Center
Orange Julius Brookdale Center
Perkins Restaurants 5915 John Martin Dr.
Red Lobster Restaurant 7235 Brooklyn Blvd.
Rocky Rococo Brookdale Center
Service Systems 701 Decatur
Northwestern Bell 5910 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Thrifty Scot Motel 6445 James Circle
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Tombstone Pizza 6850 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
U.A. Theater 5800 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Wes' Amoco 6044 Brooklyn Blvd.
Willow Lane PTA 7020 Perry Ave. N.
Yen Ching Restaurant 5900 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE
Brooklyn Center Band Boosters 6500 Humboldt Ave. N.
St. Alphonsus Catholic Church 7025 Halifax Ave. N.
NONPERISHABLE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE
Coca Cola Bottling Midwest 1189 Eagan Ind. Rd.
Holiday Inn 1501 Freeway Blvd.
Theisen Vending 3804 Nicollet Ave. N.
Budgetel Inn 6415 James Ave. N.
PERISHABLE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE
Theisen Vending 3804 Nicollet Ave. N.
Budgetel Inn 6415 James Circle
READILY PERISHABLE FOOD VEHICLE LICENSE
Tombstone Pizza Corp. 6850 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE
Initial:
Glen Iverson 5900 Aldrich Ave. N.
Leslie G. Reinhardt 5713 Humboldt Ave. N.
Wallace S. Anderson 4201 Lakeside Ave. N. #204
Robert Levine 3401 -3413 47th Ave. N.
Renewal:
Marvin Garden Ltd. Marvin Garden Townhome
s
H. Oien, E. Sullivan
5801 Brooklyn Blvd.
Duane & Jessie Erickson 7019 Dallas Road
M & J Properties 1507 Humboldt Place
Gregory Smith 1519 Humboldt Place
Gary Schultz 4220 Lakeside Ave. N.
David W. Zemke 6813 Noble Ave. N.
Rueben & Diane Ristrom, Jr. 6819, 21 Noble Ave. N.
Robert Berglund 6833, 35 Noble Ave. N.
Curtis Erickson 4809, 11 Twin Lake Ave.
William Kirby 5006 Zenith Ave. N.
Leonard H. Schollen 5305 4th St. N.
Jack Lescault 3507 62nd Ave. N.
Ralph Kiefer, Jr. 2845 67th Lane
Lee Marwede 4700, 02 68th Ave. N.
W. Wetzel, L. Grones 4701, 03 68th Ave. N.
John & Patricia DeVires 2911 68th Lane
SIGN HANGERS LICENSE
Lawrence Sign Co. 945 Pierce Butler Rte.
LeRoy Signs, Inc. 6325 Welcome Ave. N.
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TEMPORARY BEER LICENSE
St. Alphonsus Catholic Church 7025 Halifax Ave. N.
The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED)
The City Manager presented a Resolution Amending the 1986 General
Fund Budget. He stated this resolution would authorize the
purchase of a moving radar unit instead of the stationary radar
unit which had been budgeted for. He noted that since the fall
of 1985 the courts have become much stricter in their
requirements for setting the stationary radar unit. He also
added that the cost of a moving radar unit has decreased.
Councilmember Scott asked whether a handheld unit or dashboard
unit would be purchased. The City Manager stated he believed a
handheld unit would be purchased.
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -46
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1986 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
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 Approving A Contract for
Outfitting the Mobile Communications Van. He noted the
consultant had recommended approval of the proposal from Road
Rescue, Inc. because they were the only company in the area which
could do the installation.
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -47
Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR OUTFITTING THE MOBILE
COMMUNICATIONS VAN
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed, with
Councilmember Lhotka opposed.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
The Director of Planning and Inspection stated that a
representative for Planning Commission Application No. 86004, was
not present and he requested that the item be tabled until a
representative was present.
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 86008 SUBMITTED BY LOMBARD
PROPERTIES, INC REQUESTING SITE AND BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL TO
CONSTRUCT A 70,100 SO FT RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER AT THE CORNER
OF EARLE BROWN DRIVE AND SUMMIT DRIVE BEHIND TARGET
The City Manager noted this item was recommended for approval by
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the Planning Commission at its March 13, 1986 meeting. The
Director of Planning & Inspection referred the Mayor and City
Council to pages one and two of the March 13, 1986 Planning
Commission minutes and the attached informational sheet with
those minutes regarding this application. He proceeded to review
the application and noted that the site had originally been three
parcels which were combined in 1985. He stated that there would
be two truck access points, one for Target and one for the
Lombard Shopping Center. He added that originally there had been
some negotiations for Target and Lombard to share the truck
access, meaning there would be no greenstrip or landscaping
between the two buildings. He stated that the discussions had
broke down because an agreement could not be reached for the
payment of the costs. The Director of Planning & Inspection
stated that the application had been reviewed by the Shingle
Creek Watershed Commission and that the Commission had
recommended three conditions. He noted the Planning Commission
recommended approval of Application No. 86008 subject to the 12
conditions which can be found on pages two and three of the March
13, 1986 Planning Commission minutes. The Director of Public
Works stated that an additional condition should be added
regarding the agreement between LaBelle's and Lombard for joint
use of the property.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by
Councilmember Hawes to approve Planning Commission Application
No. 86008 submitted by Lombard Properties, Inc. requesting site
and building plan approval to construct a 70,100 sq. ft. retail
shopping center at the corner of Earle Brown Drive and Summit
Drive, behind Target, subject to the following conditions:
1. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the
Planning Official with respect to applicable codes prior
to the issuance of permits.
2. Grading, drainage, utility and berming plans are subject
to review and approval by the City Engineer, prior to
the issuance of permits.
3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial
guarantee (in an amount to be determined by the City
Manager) shall be submitted prior to the issuance of
permits.
4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop
mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened
from view.
5. The building is to be equipped with an automatic fire
extinguishing system to meet NFPA standards and shall be
connected to a central monitoring device in accordance
with Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances.
6. An underground irrigation system shall be installed in
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all landscaped areas to facilitate site maintenance.
7. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is
subject to Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances.
8. B612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all
parking and driving areas.
9. An as -built utility survey of the property shall be
submitted to the Engineering Department prior to release
of the performance guarantee.
10. The grading, drainage and utility plan and the design of
the storm water skimmer shall be subject to review and
approval by the Shingle Creek Watershed Management
Commission prior to the issuance of permits.
11. Fire hydrant locations shall be subject to review and
approval by the Fire Marshal prior to the issuance of
permits.
12. Plan approval acknowledges proof -of- parking for 85
additional parking stalls. The applicant shall
acknowledge in writing that he shall install said stalls
upon determination of the need by the City. Said
acknowledgement shall be filed with the title to the
property as a deed restriction.
13. The applicant shall provide a copy of the cross access
and joint use agreements with LaBelle's prior to the
issuance of building permits.
The motion passed unanimously.
PLANNING COMMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 86012 SUBMITTED BY RYAN
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY REQUESTING SITE AND BUILDING PLAN AND
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A 111,755 SO. FT OFFICE
BUILDING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SUMMIT DRIVE AND EARLE BROWN
DRIVE (WEST LEGS
The City Manager noted this item was recommended for approval by
the Planning Commission at its March 13, 1986 meeting. The
Director of Planning & Inspection referred the Council to pages
three and four of the March 13, 1986 Planning Commission minutes
and the attached informational sheet on Application No. 86012
attached with those minutes. He proceeded to review the
application and noted that the parcel of land is approximately
5.9 acres and it is zoned I -1. He stated that office uses are
allowed as a special use in I -1 zoning. The Director of Planning
& Inspection stated he would like to recommend the modification
of the landscape plan to allow for relocating and elimination of
trees to preserve the site lines recommended by Westwood
Planning. He added that the landscape plan could be amended
prior to issuance of permits. He stated that Ryan Construction
has agreed to these changes. He noted that the Shingle Creek
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Watershed Management Commission has reviewed the application and
recommended four conditions which he reviewed for Councilmembers.
He stated that the second phase of this development is not
covered at all in this application and that the second phase
would require more study of traffic patterns. The Director of
Planning & Inspection stated the Planning Commission recommended
approval of Application No. 86012 subject to 12 conditions which
can be found on page three of the March 13, 1986 Planning
Commission minutes. After reviewing the conditions, the Director
of Planning & Inspection stated that a public hearing is
scheduled, notices have been sent, and a representative of the
applicant is present at this evening's meeting.
Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public
hearing on Planning Commission Application No. 86012 submitted by
Ryan Construction Company requesting site and building plan and
special use permit approval to construct a 111,755 sq. ft. office
building at the northeast corner of Summit Drive and Earle Brown
Drive (west leg).
Mayor Nyquist inquired if there was anyone present in the
audience 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. 86012 submitted by Ryan Construction
Company. The motion passed unanimously.
There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by
Councilmember Lhotka to approve Planning Commission Application
No. 86012 submitted by Ryan Construction Company requesting site
and building plan and special use permit approval to construct a
111,755 sq. ft. office building at the northeast corner of Summit
Drive and Earle Brown Drive (west leg), subject to the following
conditions: .
1. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the
Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior
to the issuance of permits.
2. Grading, drainage, utility and berming plans are subject
to review and approval by the City Engineer, prior to
the issuance of permits.
3. A site performance guarantee and supporting financial
guarantee (in an amount to be determined by the City
Manager) shall be submitted prior to the issuance of
permits.
4. Any outside trash disposal and rooftop mechanical
equipment shall be appropriately screened from view.
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5. The building is to be equipped with an automatic fire
extinguishing system to meet NFPA standards and shall be
connected to a central monitoring device in accordance
with Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances.
6. An underground irrigation system shall be installed in
all landscaped areas to facilitate site maintenance.
7. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is
subject to Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances.
8. B612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all
parking and driving areas.
9. An as -built survey of the property shall be submitted to
the Engineering Department prior to the release of the
performance guarantee.
10. The grading, drainage and utility plan, including the
design of the storm water skimmer, shall be subject to
review, and approval by the Shingle Creek Watershed
Management Commission prior to the issuance of permits.
11. Special use permit approval is deemed consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan and with Sections 35 -220 and 35-
330 of the Zoning Ordinance and further is subject to
all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations.
12. Plan approval acknowledges proof -of- parking for 33
additional parking stalls. The applicant shall
acknowledge in writing that he shall install said stalls
upon determination of the need by the City. Said
acknowledgement shall be filed with the title to the
property as a deed restriction.
13. The landscape plan shall be modified prior to the
issuance of building permits to reflect the
recommendations of Westwood Planning to retain site
lines to the Earle Brown Farm.
The motion passed unanimously.
RECESS
The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 8:23 p.m. and
reconvened at 8:30 p.m.
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 86004 SUBMITTED BY PAUL WORWA
REQUESTING AN APPEAL FROM A DETERMINATION THAT NOT MORE THAN FIVE
(5) CHILDREN INCLUDING CHILDREN OF THE RESIDENT FAMILY, MAY BE
SERVED IN A FAMILY DAY CARE OPERATION IN A TOWNHOUSE
The City Manager noted that the Planning Commission had
recommended denial of this item at its March 13, 1986 meeting,
but recommended an ordinance amendment. The Director of Planning
& Inspection stated that the application was reviewed by the
Commission and tabled at its February 13,1986 meeting in order to
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give staff time to obtain and review the State licensing
regulations for home day care facilities. He stated that day
care is an allowed home occupation for R3 zoned property. He
noted that State licensing regulations allow up to ten children
but City ordinance only allows up to five children including the
resident children in R3 zones. The Director of Planning &
Inspection stated that in Mr. Worwa's appeal it was noted that
his townhouse is larger than his previous detached home and that
he is near more open space than in his previous home. The
Director of Planning & Inspection stated that the ordinance
amendment submitted this evening would meet State mandates for R1
zones, which is 12 children; would allow five children not
including the resident children, in R2 and R3 zones; and would
not affect the R4 zones at all.
Councilmember Hawes asked if there were any State requirements
regulating the number of school age children allowed in home day
care facilities. The Director of Planning & Inspection stated
that the licensing provisions would handle this regulation, not
the zoning ordinance.
There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by
Councilmember Theis to deny Planning Commission Application No.
86004 submitted by Paul Worwa requesting an appeal from a
determination that not more than five (5) children, including
children of the resident family, may be served in a family day
care operation in a townhouse. The motion passed unanimously.
There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by
Councilmember Theis to approve for first reading An Ordinance
Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Regarding Family Day
Care in the R1, R2 and R3 Zoning Districts and to set the public
hearing date on the ordinance for April 21, 1986 at 7:30 p.m.
The motion passed, with Councilmember Hawes opposed.
ORDINANCES
The City Manager presented An Ordinance Vacating Part of the
Right -Of -Way of Logan Avenue North along Lot 1 , Block 2,
Northbrook Center Addition. He added that this item was first
read on February 24, 1986, published in the City's official
newspaper on March 6, 1986 and is offered this evening for a
second reading.
Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public
hearing on An Ordinance Vacating Part of the Right -of -Way of
Logan Avenue North along Lot 1 , Block 2, Northbrook Center
Addition. Mayor Nyquist inquired if there was anyone present in
the audience 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 Hawes to close the public hearing on An Ordinance
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Vacating Part of the Right -of -Way of Logan Avenue North along Lot
1, Block 2, Northbrook Center Addition. The motion passed
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 86 -03
Member Bill Hawes introduced the following ordinance and moved
its adoption:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PART OF THE RIGHT -OF -WAY OF LOGAN AVENUE
NORTH ALONG LOT 1, BLOCK 2, NORTHBROOK CENTER ADDITION
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly
seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed
unanimously.
The City Manager presented An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of
the Ordinances Adopting a New Official Zoning Map. He added this
ordinance is offered for a first reading this evening, and
modifies the flood plain boundaries.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by
Councilmember Theis to approve for first reading An Ordinance
Amending Chapter 35 of the Ordinances Adopting a New Official
Zoning Map and set the public hearing date on the ordinance for
April 21, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED)
The City Manager presented a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase
of an Electronic Typewriter for the Public Utilities Division.
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -48
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF AN ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER
FOR THE PUBLIC UTILITIES DIVISION
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by member Rich Theis, and the motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager presented a Resolution Authorizing the
Participation in Any Retirement Incentive Program Adopted by the
City in 1986 to Those Employees Who Retire in 1986 Prior to the
Adoption of a Program. Mayor Nyquist stated that he was
concerned by the fact that this resolution may be misleading and
may give employees the impression that the Council will be
passing a Retirement Incentive Program. The City Manager stated
that those employees who will be retiring in 1986 are aware of
the fact that the City Council may or may not pass a Retirement
Incentive Program. He added that he cannot make any
recommendations regarding a Retirement Incentive Program until
the Legislature firms up their decisions on the PERA rule of 85
and rule of 90. Mayor Nyquist asked if the program could be made
retroactive. The Director of Finance stated that the City
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Attorney has informed him that the City cannot retroactively
reward an employee who has retired.
Councilmember Lhotka asked what the time frame was that the staff
is looking at. The City Manager stated that staff should be able
to- make a recommendation within 30 to 60 days. Councilmember
Lhotka asked the City Attorney what the legalities were of this
resolution. The City Attorney stated that he had not discussed
this particular resolution with the staff. Councilmember Lhotka
asked if the City is within their legal rights to pass the
resolution. The City Attorney stated that he has not researched
the City's legal rights but it is his gut reaction that the City
would be safe in passing this resolution. Councilmember Theis
stated that he was under the impression that the early Retirement
Incentive Program was to reorganize and save the City money. The
City Manager stated that the past program and any program -in the
future is not an early retirement program but a program which
encourages employees to retire when they are eligible for
retirement.
Councilmember Theis suggested that the third paragraph of the
resolution should be changed to include "may or may not consider
if .
There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by
Councilmember Hawes to table the resolution authorizing the
participation in any Retirement Incentive Program adopted by the
City in 1986 to those employees who retire in 1986 prior to the
adoption of a program for legal review until the April 3, 1986
City Council meeting. The motion passed with Councilmember Theis
opposed.
The City Manager presented a Resolution Amending Resolution No.
86 -30. He stated this resolution mould authorize the contractor
to begin work on the golf course land which belongs to the City
but not on State land. Councilmember Lhotka asked how long it
would be before we received approval from the State. The City
Manager stated that we should have formal approval within two
weeks.
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -49
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 86 -30
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by member Rich Theis, and the motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
NORTHBROOK LIQUOR STORE LEASE EXTENSION
The City Manager briefly reviewed the memorandum and attached
material submitted by the Director of Finance regarding the
Northbrook Liquor Store lease extension.
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There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by
Councilmember Hawes
to approve the extension of the Northbrook
Liquor Store lease. The motion passed unanimously.
REGIONAL PARK FACILITY UPDATE
The City Manager briefly reviewed a memorandum which had been
sent to the Council and to members of the Park and Recreation
Commission. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the
feasibility of the regional park and how it would affect the
Lyndale area. Councilmember Scott stated that the Brooklyn
Center school district is very concerned about this project
because it could mean less tax dollars for the district and also
less children. She added that a number of people on the
commission are not familiar with the Lyndale area at all and that
they are making decisions about something which they know nothing
about. Councilmember Theis asked if the park board had the money
to acquire homes. The City Manager stated that they have
approximately two million dollars and that they are setting their
priorities for acquiring homes. He noted that first they would
buy from any willing sellers on the east or west side of Lyndale,
secondly they would acquire property on the east side of Lyndale,
and last they would acquire land on the west side of Lyndale.
Councilmember Theis asked how the City can protect the residents
so that they can continue to live there. The City Manager stated
that the ark
board
p has allowed life tenancy on other park land.
Councilmember Lhotka asked what the City can legally do to
protect the City and its residents. The City Attorney stated
that would depend upon what the City wants to do, whether it be
stopping the project totally or only having a partial project.
The City Manager stated that until they come out with a final
plan the City cannot really react to this.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by
Councilmember Scott to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed
unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 9:59
p.m.
City Clerk Mayor
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