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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 02-25 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 FEBRUARY 25, 1985 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, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning & Inspection Ron Warren, Jim Thomson, representing the City Attorney's office, Housing Coordinator Brad Hoffman, and Deputy City Clerk Tom Bublitz. INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Pastor Edward Blomberg of the Berean Free Church. 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 in the audience 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 Theis requested item 8b removed from the Consent Agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 11, 1985 There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of February 11, 1985 as submitted. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 85 -36 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ONE (1) 3/4 TON CARGO VAN The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 85 -37 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 2 -25 -85 -1- RESOLUTION APPROVING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL NO. 49, AFL -CIO AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. LICENSES There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to approve the following list of licenses: AMUSEMENT DEVICE OPERATOR LICENSE Chuck Muers 2101 Freeway Blvd. BAKERY FOOD VEHICLE LICENSE Good Earth Restaurant 5717 Xerxes Ave. N. BULK VENDING LICENSE K -Mart 5930 Earle Brown Dr. CATERING FOOD VEHICLE LICENSE Green Mill Restaurant 5540 Brooklyn Blvd. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE Lanars Plumbing and Heating 6945 Queen St. NONPERISHABLE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE Cass Screw Company 4748 France Ave. N. Chuck's Q. 1505 69th Ave. N. F & M Marquette National Bank 5825 Xerxes Ave. N. K -Mart 5930 Earle Brown Dr. Major Vending 7440 Major Ave. N. M & S Drug Emporium 5900 Shingle Cr. Pkwy. Midwest Vending 8900 "B" Wentworth Ave. S. Holiday Inn 1501 Freeway Blvd. Miernik Vending 7258 Commerce Circle Brookdale Towers 2810 County Rd. 10 Earle Brown Apts. 1701 69th Ave. N. Hiawatha Rubber 1700 67th Ave. N. Marc's Budgetel 6415 James Circle NSI /Griswold 8300 10th Ave. N. Brookdale Pontiac 6801 Brooklyn Blvd. Plitt Brookdale Theater 2501 County Rd. 10 Viking Gym 6504 Shingle Cr. Pkwy. OFF -SALE NONINTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE Brookdale Mobil Inc. 5710 Xerxes Ave. N. PERISHABLE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE Miernik Vending 7258 Commerce Circle Brookdale Towers 2810 County Rd. 10 2 -25 -85 -2- Hiawatha Rubber 1700 67th Ave. N. Marc's Budgetel 6415 James Circle Plitt Brookdale Theater 2501 County Rd. 10 READILY PERISHABLE FOOD VEHICLE LICENSE Ted Burlingame 5919 June Ave. N. RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE .Renewal: Invespro II Limited Partnership Columbus Village Apts. Village Properties Evergreen Park Manor Apts. C. J. Schaber 5341 Brooklyn Blvd. Eugene J. Sullivan 5401 Brooklyn Blvd. Julia G. Paulson 5315 Knox Ave. N. Gary Scherber 4708 Lakeview Ave. N. Harold Swanson 7230 W. River Rd. Harold Swanson 7 2 5 0 W. River Rd Edward C. Sass 5101, 03 Xerxes Ave. N. Donald Kutz 6837 York Place H. Oien, E. Sullivan 3606 58th Ave. N. Leo J. Vogel 2841 67th Lane Ruth Kalanquin 5348 70th Circle Curtis H. Cady 1312 72nd Ave. N. SPECIAL FOOD HANDLING LICENSE Maid of Scandinavia Co. Westbrook Mall Viking Gym, Inc. 6504 Shingle Cr. Pkwy. TAXI CAB LICENSE Town Taxi 11318 Olson Highway Yellow Cab 127 1st Ave. NE Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. AWARD OF CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING The City Manager noted that Paul Holmlund, Director of Finance, has again received an award of Financial Reporting Achievement from the Government Finance Officer's Association. He noted that the certificate of conformance is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. It was also pointed out that only 20 cities in the State have received the award. Mayor Nyquist expressed his congratulations to the Director of Finance for his achievement in obtaining the award for the City. RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED) The City Manager introduced a Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 to Contract for Well No. 8 Reconditioning Project No. 1985-01, Phase I, and pointed out that the resolution provides City Council authorization to remove obstructions from the well cavern discovered during well reconditioning procedures. The Director of Public Works reviewed the various options for clearing the well of obstructions, including ceasing all bailing operations and leaving the obstruction and place the well in service, blasting the obstruction with a dynamite charge and 2 -25 -85 -3- the third option which is recommended by staff is to drill the obstruction and bail the fractured rock with the sand present in the cavern bottom. RESOLUTION NO. 85 -38 Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT FOR WELL NO. 8 RECONDITIONING PROJECT NO. 1985 -01, PHASE I The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Gene Lhotka, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The City Manager introduced a Resolution Accepting Bid and Approving Contract 1985 - A (Lift Station Improvement Project No. 1984 -05). He stated it is recommended the City Council award a contract in the amount of $75,135.41 to 0 & P Contracting, Inc. for the construction of a lift station and force main to serve the proposed Ramada Hotel and adjacent commercial properties. Councilmember Hawes requested the staff to clarify whether the project would be needed if the Ramada was not constructed. The City Manager commented that even without the Ramada the area would probably need the project anyway, especially if the trend in construction in the area is to office uses as opposed to warehouse uses. The Director of Public Works commented that Lombard Properties has already paid $20,000 in cash and has agreed to all the special assessments. He noted there is no net cost to the City. Councilmember Theis expressed a concern that if the warehouse use goes in rather than office or hotel use the benefit of the project may not be able to be proved. The City Manager commented that the City has an agreement from Lombard Properties to pay the assessments and that the agreement is in writing. RESOLUTION NO. 85 -39 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND APPROVING CONTRACT 1985 -A (SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1984 -05) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 85 -40 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND APPROVING CONTRACT 1985 -B (WATER TOWER RECONDITIONING PROJECT NO. 1985 -02) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Rich Theis, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 2 -25 -85 -4- The City Manager introduced a Resolution Amending the 1985 Employee Position and Classification Plan and Appointing Mr. Arnold Mavis to the Position of Director of Recreation. Councilmember Theis questioned whether the quality of maintenance in parks would be affected by putting the maintenance function in another department. The City Manager stated that the recreation director will still have input into park maintenance but that the day to day supervision of park maintenance would be changed from the current dual supervision. He added that his experience has shown that the City has a tradition of diligent park maintenance. Councilmember Theis requested for assurances that the full range of activities in the Park & Recreation Department would be kept at the current high level and not dominated by adult sports. The City Manager stated that the adult sport's area has been Mr. Mavis' primary job but that he has supervised persons in other program areas all along. Councilmember Theis requested some sort of method to evaluate the number of people participating in various recreation programs so that it could be determined whether adult sports was overtaking the other program areas. Mayor Nyquist inquired whether there was any discussion in the Park & Recreation Commission regarding the proposed appointment. Councilmember Hawes stated that the Commission had not discussed the appointment of the recreation supervisor, but that if any problems occur they will be more than likely to make their comments known. He added that he believes Mr. Mavis will be the first one to complain if any problems exist in the area of park maintenance. RESOLUTION NO. 85 -41 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1985 EMPLOYEE POSITION AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND APPOINTING MR. ARNOLD MAVIS TO THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF RECREATION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Gene Lhotka, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. DISCUSSION ITEMS UPDATE ON BROOKWOOD SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT The City Manager discussed the concerns of the eight persons currently residing in the Brookwood condominium building. He explained that five of the eight people have reached agreements with Brutger Development Company, Inc. with regard to buy outs, two have appointments arranged to discuss negotiations for buy out and one couple has indicated that their attorney wants to look at the other agreements before coming to terms. He added it appears that everyone so far has been satisfied with their settlements. Councilmember Lhotka stated that he was upset with regard to how the whole situation in the condominium building came about and the fact that the Council was not involved. He explained that around Christmas time Brutger was moving from a condominium to a rental project and at that time he received a call from Brad Hoffman. He stated that he would have liked it on the agenda earlier and for the Council to be involved in the situation earlier. He added it appears that it is a 2 -25 -85 -5- dead issue now and that it is a little too late with regard to keeping the building as a condominium project. He stated that one of his main concerns was whether or not anything could have really been done earlier, and pointed out that he could not answer this at this point. He stated that he feels badly about the situation and also the fact that the Council was not able to consider any options, and concluded by saying that he did not think it should have happened the way it did. Mayor Nyquist stated that he was not pleased with the way Brutger had handled the situation and didn't know himself if there is or isn't a current condo market. Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. Rauk, who stated he thought that when he had purchased his condominium unit he had provided for future housing for him and his wife. He pointed out he has not settled with Brutger at this point and that he wants something to replace his condo without paying any additional for it. He added he thought he and his wife had secured their future. He stated he believes the City Council is at fault for not knowing what they were putting their signature on and that the Council is partly to blame for the situation. He added that he wanted both he and his wife to be able to live there for the rest of their days for what he originally paid for the condo but that Brutger does not appear to want this. Mayor Nyquist pointed out the Council has not taken any action on approving the rental license for the building and that the people in the condominium building will have to be taken care of before this can be considered. Mr. Hoffman pointed out that, prior to construction of the condominium building, the Council passed an inducement resolution which allowed for rental of the condominium buildings if the condo did not sell. He added that this was required in order to obtain financing for the project. He pointed out that Mr. and Mrs. Rauk's attorney has not yet met with the Brutger's attorney. Councilmember Hawes inquired if there was anything prohibiting people from keeping their units as condominiums even though the rest of the building would be rental. Councilmember Lhotka pointed out that the problem is that the value of the owned units would not appreciate the same as if all units in the building were owned. He added that the Council has made no decision one way or the other, and inquired whether the Council should explore keeping the building as a condominium. Mr. Hoffman pointed out that there are three options under the contract, one being, to refuse final approval of the tax exempt financing, the second being, that the City would be reimbursed for any funds in the project if the units had not been sold by a certain target date, and the third is to not issue the rental license. He explained that the first option is the strongest position but pointed out that Brutger could payoff the $212,000 to the City and rent the units to anyone. He added that he does not know what approach the City could take at this point to keep the building as a viable condominium project. The City Manager pointed out that the staff checked with similar projects and found that the problem in the metropolitan area is that condominiums have no market, especially, among the elderly. He pointed out further that the elderly market appears to prefer rental at this particular time and that the only condominiums that are selling are those with health care packages included. He added that it does not appear that there will be any change in the condominium market. Councilmember Theis stated that he would like to see the project be successful as a condo but that he is also convinced that it probably will not succeed at this point. He added that he is now looking at the goal of keeping the project as an elderly housing project. Mayor Nyquist commented that by forcing the condominium issue the Council may actually be hurting the condominium owners even more. Councilmember Lhotka stated that he believes the Council should have been involved in the 2 -25 -85 -6- situation sooner and that possibly they could have looked at using a consultant to review options for making the condominium project a success. He pointed out that at this point, however, it is probably too late to save the project as a condominium project. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 85004 SUBMITTED BY CATHY RAUSCH FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL TO CONDUCT A HOME BEAUTY SHOP WITH ONE NONRESIDENT EMPLOYEE IN THE EXISTING FAMILY ROOM OF THE RESIDENCE AT 3000 63RD AVENUE NORTH The Director of Planning & Inspection presented and reviewed for Councilmembers pages five through eight of the February 14, 1985 Planning Commission meeting minutes and also the Planning Commission information sheet prepared for Application No. 85004. He reviewed the project location which is in an R1 zoning district and located at the northwest corner of Xerxes and 63rd Avenue North. He explained the requested home occupation for a beauty shop is a special use in the R1 zone. He proceeded to show a transparency of the site plan submitted by the applicant, and noted that the three parking stalls would not fit as submitted and that the Planning Commission recommended widening of the driveway to accommodate the stalls. He noted that the Planning Commission recommended that the applicant must provide three parking spaces onsite with on- street parking limited to one car. The Director of Planning & Inspection explained the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the application and that the neighbor at 3006 63rd Avenue North spoke in opposition to the application. He then noted the Planning Commission recommended approval of the application subject to 11 conditions which he reviewed for Councilmembers. He pointed out that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the application on a four to one vote with one objection to the on- street parking provision. The Director of Planning &Inspection requested that a letter from Mr. Joseph and Loretta Wykrent be entered into the official record and that the letter expressed opposition to the special use permit request. He noted that a public hearing on the application is required and that the proper notices had been sent. The Council reviewed the application and discussed the required parking for the home occupation. The Director of Planning & Inspection pointed out that the Rausch's assured the Planning Commission that the need for a fifth parking space could be avoided by scheduling appointments. In response to a question from Councilmember Hawes, the Director of Planning & Inspection explained that enforcement of the hours of operation may be difficult but the City staff believes that the schedule submitted with home occupations, such as this, is to be followed by the applicant., The Council continued its discussion of the application and particularly the off - and on- street parking situation. Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on Application No. 85004. He recognized Mrs. Loretta Wykrent, 3006 63rd Avenue North. Mrs. Wykrent expressed opposition to the application and expressed a concern that the evergreen's between her property and the RauschIs property would have to be removed for parking. She added that people never park in front of the Rausch Is on the street since it is too close to Xerxes Avenue North. She added that the cars park further up in front of her house. 2 -25 -85 -7- Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. Duane Rausch who stated that the evergreen trees will have to come down but that he is willing to put up a privacy fence so cars will not be visible. He stated that he would also let the onsite employee use the parking stall inside the garage at any time. Mayor Nyquist inquired if there was anyone else who wished to speak at the public hearing. No one else 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 Application No. 85004. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Theis commented that he had always been opposed to on- street parking for special use permits, and added that in this case the special use would be acceptable to him except for the additional employee. He added that there are problems with traffic backing onto Xerxes Avenue and the proposal, in his opinion, is beyond the scope of what a special use permit is designed for. Councilmember Lhotka added that he was not in favor of on- street parking but that he has no problem with home occupations only with the number of hours in this particular instance and the on- street parking. Councilmember Theis asked the applicant whether there is a strong need for the part - time employee. Mrs. Rausch replied that she needs the part -time employee now because that person carries a manager operator's license and that she does not have the current licensing qualifications to run the shop on her own. She added that this is the only reason she is requesting the additional employee and that once she accrues 2700 hours of work experience she will no longer need the additional employee. She explained cosmetology laws have been changing in the State and the State Cosmetology Board has said that a person could operate alone if you did not quote prices or advertise but she does want to create a formal business and a need for a manager operator's license is necessary. Also, she pointed out the license would be necessary in case she wanted to move to a commercial site. Councilmember Lhotka asked the applicant whether she would be willing to reduce the number of hours. Mrs. Rausch explained that she would have no problem with reducing the hours and could delete one day or on Wednesday and Thursday open at noon. Councilmember Theis asked Mrs. Rausch if the application was denied what would her options be. She explained that she would probably try to obtain a job at a commercial site for 2700 hours and return to her home and operate the business herself. Councilmember Theis expressed a concern that the additional employee creates too intense a business use in a residential neighborhood. RECESS The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 8 :36 p.m. and reconvened at 8:50 p.m. CONTINUATION OF DISCUSSION ON PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 85004 The Council continued its discussion of Application No. 85004. The discussion focused on the additional onsite employee, number of hours, and the on- street parking situation. After further discussion, there was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Theis to approve Planning Commission Application No. 85004 subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission at their February 14, 1985 meeting with the exception of condition No. 7, 2 -25 -85 -8- the addition of a condition prohibiting on- street parking and a requirement that the applicant would have to come back before the Council after 18 months or 2700 hours of operation for the purpose of eliminating the onsite employee and reducing the total number of hours of the operation. In discussion of the motion, Councilmember Theis suggested that the Council may put in a sunset provision in the application approval for an 18 month period. Mr. Jim Thomson, of the City attorney's office, commented that the problem is that the Council may not know the total number of hours worked during that period. Councilmember Theis suggested amending the motion on the table by adding a stipulation that would delete the onsite employee after 18 months and reconsider the hours of operation at that time. Councilmember Lhotka, as mover of the original motion, accepted Councilmember Theis' amendment. In discussion of the motion, the Council asked for Mrs. Rausch's input and she replied that she feels she needs to discuss the amendments with her employee to see if that would be acceptable working conditions for her before she could commit to any of the Council's conditions. There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to table consideration of Application No. 85004 to the March 11, 1985 City Council meeting at the request of the applicant in order to allow her time to consider the additional conditions suggested by the City Council. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCES The City Manager introduced the first ordinance which was An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 of the City Ordinances Regarding Onsite Sewage Systems and pointed out that the ordinance was first read on January 28, 1985, published in the City's official newspaper on February 7, 1985, and is offered this evening for a second reading. He explained a public hearing on the ordinance has been scheduled for 8:00 p.m. and the ordinance itself would adopt Minnesota Pollution Control Agency criteria for onsite sewage systems. Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on the ordinance and 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 Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to close the public hearing on An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 of the City Ordinances Regarding Onsite Sewage Systems. ORDINANCE NO. 85 -04 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING ONSITE SEWAGE SYSTEMS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Rich Theis, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. 2 -25 -85 -9- The City Manager introduced the next ordinance, An Ordinance Amending the Penalty Sections of the City Ordinances of Brooklyn Center to Reflect the Changes in Minnesota Statute. He explained the ordinance is offered for a first reading this evening and would bring the penalty sections in City ordinances in compliance with state statute by prescribing a maximum fine of $700 or imprisonment for 90 days for an ordinance violation. The ordinance amendment would also stipulate that the penalty would include the cost of prosecution. There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve for first reading An Ordinance Amending the Penalty Sections of the City Ordinances of Brooklyn Center to Reflect the Changes in Minnesota Statute and to set the public hearing date for the ordinance at March 25, 1985 at 8:00 p.m. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The City Manager introduced the next ordinance, An Ordinance Vacating a Street Easement Over a Portion of Lot 2, Block 1 Corner Addition, and explained the ordinance was offered for a first reading and provides for the vacation of a street easement within corner addition as required under the conditions of final plat approval. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to approve for first reading An Ordinance Vacating a Street Easement Over a Portion of Lot 2, Block 1 Corner Addition and to set the public hearing date on the ordinance for March 25, 1985 at 8 :00 p.m. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. APPOINTMENT TO EARLE BROWN FARM DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE The City Manager suggested appointing a Council person to the Earle Brown Farm Development Advisory Committee. Councilmember Lhotka agreed to serve as the Council representative on the Committee. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Theis to appoint Councilmember Lhotka to the Earle Brown Farm Development Advisory Committee. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Mayor Nyquist to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 9:05 p.m. eputy C ty Clerk Mayo 2 -25 -85 -10-