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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 10-01 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 OCTOBER 1, 1984 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 :07 P.M. ROLL CALL Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Finance Director Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning & Inspection Ron Warren, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, and Administrative Assistant Brad Hoffman. Mayor Nyquist noted that Councilmember Lhotka would be absent from this evening's meeting. INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Councilmember Celia Scott. OPEN FORUM Mayor Nyquist noted that 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 be removed from the Consent Agenda. There were none. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SPECIAL SESSION, SEPTEMBER 17, 1984 There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Theis to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of September 17, 1984 as submitted. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed. LICENSES There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Theis to approve the following list of licenses: AMUSEMENT DEVICE - OPERATOR United Artists Theater 5810 Shingle Cr. Pkwy. MECH ANICAL SYSTEMS LICENS Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning 4721 33rd Ave. N. PRIVATE KENNEL LICENSE Jesse Sandoval 5548 Logan Ave. N. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed. 10 -1 -84 -1- APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE NOVEMBER 6, 1984 GENERAL ELECTION There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and secoodei< oy Courci member awes to approve the appointment of election judges for the November 6, 1984 general election as submitted. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed. NORTHWEST HUMAN SERVICES PRESENTATION Mayor Nyquist recognized Eileen Moran and Cindy Whelan from Northwest Human Services who were present to discuss a recent survey by the their group. Eileen Moran reviewed the survey conducted by the Northwest Human Services noting that the survey was based on the erce tions of the individuals surveyed. She noted that p p Y 1.1% of all households in Brooklyn Center were surveyed. Following the presentation, Councilmember Theis inquired as to the time of day that the survey was conducted. Eileen Moran indicated that the survey was conducted between 6:30 and 9 :30 in the evening. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 84 -156 Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING A ONE -THIRD MILL LEVY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COST OF OPERATION, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF MSA 462.411 THROUGH 462.711, OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE YEAR 1985 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, 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. 84 -157 Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SHINGLE CREEK TRAILWAY LANDSCAPING PROJECT NO. 1984 -15 AND ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR C014STRUCTION THEREOF 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, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. ORDINANCES The City Manager introduced An Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 of the City Ordinances Regarding Amusement Devices. The ordinance's first reading was initiated by request from Showbiz Pizza to amend the City ordinance to allow prizes to be awarded for skeeball. The City Manager noted that the public hearing would be held November 5, 1984 and not in October. Mayor Nyquist inquired if the City Attorney had the opportunity to review the proposed ordinance amendment. The City Attorney indicated that he had. A brief discussion then ensued relative to the value of prizes to be awarded as established by the ordinance. It is noted by staff that the price to be set was arbitrary and subject to the decision of City Council. 10 -1 -84 -2- Councilmember Scott indicated that she would like to see the price reduced to $1. Councilmember Hawes indicated that the price should reflect either the wholesale or retail price. The City Attorney indicated that he preferred that the $1 figure be included in the ordinance in order to enforce the ordinance. The owner of Showbiz Pizza addressed the Council and indicated that he was of the opinion that the wholesale price should be used because it would be easier to enforce. He indicated that retail prices are not uniform throughout the market place and, thus, would be hard to enforce. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to approve for the first reading of the ordinance subject to reduction of value of prices to $1 wholesale value and that prizes not be awarded in lieu of free games. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed. DISCUSSION ITEMS TELEPHONE ANSWERING MACHINE The City h;anager introduced the next discussion item, a review of the current phone system. In previous discussions with the Council it had been noted that many people calling City hall are waiting long periods of time before their call is answered. In response to Council concern the staff researched the possibility of a machine answering the phone with a recorded message. It was reported by the staff that an answering machine of the type necessary to accommodate our phone system would cost approximately $8,500 to $9,000. Other alternatives were discussed, such as having calls transferred to other phones after a given number of rings. Following the discussion it was agreed that the staff would further review the answering practices of the staff. LIQUOR LEASES The Finance Director reviewed the current status of the liquor store leases in the three stores. He reviewed sales in each of the stores. Following his review he recommended the renewal of leases in each of the stores. He also reviewed the policies of each store to enforce current liquor laws. He also reviewed with the Council a concept of acquiring a vacant building on 69th and Humboldt to replace the Humboldt Avenue store. Following a brief discussion with the Council, there was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Scott to explore the purchase of the store as a future liquor store site. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed. Mayor Nyquist proceeded with a handout A Proclamation Declaring National Business Women's Week. There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to approve the proclamation. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 9:10 p.m. f Deputy City Clerk h.ayor 10 -1 -84 -3-