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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 12-03 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION DECEMBER 3, 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 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, Administrative Assistant Brad Hoffman, Fire Chief Ron Boman, and Administrative Assistant Tom Bublitz. Mayor Nyquist noted Councilmember Lhotka would be absent from this evening's meeting. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Nyquist inquired if any Council members requested any items removed from the Consent Agenda. There were none. APPOINTMENT TO EARLE BROWN FARM DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Scott to appoint Don Peterson, member of the Park & Recreation Commission, Ed Eide representing CEAP, Jim Norwick representing District 286 Community Education, and Phil Cohen, member of the Housing Commission, to serve on the Earle Brown Farm Development Advisory Committee. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 84 -174 Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WATER ASSESSMENT RATES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1985 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, 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 -175 Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET CONSTRUCTION POLICY 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, Celia Scott, Fill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 12 -3 -84 -1- RESOLUTION NO. 84 -176 Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATIONS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO SNOW BOX INSERTS 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, Celia Scott, Dill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 84 -177 Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved .its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR DELIVERY OF ONE (1) 14 FOOT ALUMINUM STEP VAN 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, 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 Theis and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the following list of licenses: CHRISTMAS TREE SALES LOT Twin Cities Youth for Christ Daytons Home Store CIGARETTE LICENSE Bill's Vending Service 7317 W. Broadway Brooklyn Center Getty 6245 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooks Superette 6800 Humboldt Ave. N. Budgetel 6415 James Circle Holiday Inn 1501 Freeway Blvd. Ideal Drug 6800 Humboldt Ave. N. Marc's Big Boy 5440 Brooklyn Blvd. Red Owl Country Store 3600 63rd Ave. N. Super America 6545 W. River Rd. Super America 1901 57th Ave. N. Theisen Vending 3804 Nicollet Ave. S. Chuck Muer's 2101 Freeway Blvd. T. Wrights 5800 Shingle Cr. Pkwy. Thrifty Scot 6545 James Circle Bill West 76 2000 57th Ave. N. Twin City Novelty 9549 Penn Ave. S. Chuck Wagon Inn 5720 Morgan Ave. N. Woodside Enterprises 2500 Nathan Lane Baker's Square 5601 Xerxes Ave. N. COMMERCIAL KENNEL LICENSE Snyder Brothers Brookdale Center 12 -3 -84 -2- GASOLINE SERVICE STATION LICENSE Brooklyn Center City Garage 6844 Shingle Cr. Pkwy. Brooklyn Center Getty 6245 Brooklyn Blvd. - Brooklyn Center Post Office 6848 Lee Ave. 1I. Christy's Auto Service 5300 Dupont Ave. N. Federal Lumber 4810 N. Lilac Dr. Howe, Inc. 4821 Xerxes Ave. N. Humboldt Avenue Service 6840 Humboldt Ave. N. Inter City Oil 6300 Brooklyn Blvd. Super America 6545 W. River. Rd. Super America 1901 57th Ave. N. Uncle Bob's Quik Six 6600 Lyndale Ave. Wes' Standard Service 6044 Brooklyn Blvd. Bill West Service Center 2000 57th Ave. N. LODGING ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE Holiday Inn 1501 Freeway Blvd. Marc's Budgetel 6415 James Circle Riverside Motel 5608 Lyndale Ave. N. Thrifty Scot Motel 6445 James Circle POOL TABLE LICENSE Holiday Inn 1501 Freeway Blvd. PUBLIC DANCE LICENSE Holiday Inn 1501 Freeway Blvd. SINGHANGERS LICENSE Kaufman Sign Co. 315 N. Washington SWIMMING POOL LICENSE European Health Spa 2920 County Road 10 TAXI CAB LICENSE Yellow Cab 127 1st Ave. N. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed. INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Father O'Connor of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 15, 1984 There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of October 15, 1984 as submitted. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Scott and Hawes. Voting against: none. The motion passed. Councilmember Theis abstained from voting as he was not present at the October 15, 1984 meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 5 1984 There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of November 5, 1984 as submitted. Voting in'favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed. 12 -3 -84 -3- PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND RECOGNITION TO MARY SIMMONS Mayor Nyquist presented Mary Simmons, former member of tee City's Planning Commission, a plaque containing a resolution expressing the Council's recognition of and appreciation for her public service as a Planning Commission member. Ms. Simmons acknowledged the Council's recognition and commented that her term on the Planning Commission was very gratifying and she did enjoy working on the Commission. RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED) The City Manager introduced a Resolution Granting Final Approval of Refunding of Brookdale Office Park Partnership Project (Brookdale Office Crossings). Councilmember Theis questioned why the project dollar amount is outside the limits of the IRB's. Ms. Marcia Cohodes responded to Councilmember Theis' question and explained that the project falls under the capital expenditure limitation but does not apply to the overall City limitation on IRB's established by Congress. She noted that the old IRB regulations stipulated that the applicants had a $10,000,000 cap on projects. Councilmember Hawes questioned whether the City would incur any liability since paragraph 1.6 of the resolution on page three stipulates that the bonds will be issued by the City. Ms. Marcia Cohodes of Miller & Schroeder explained that if the company defaults on the bonds the City would not be held liable. She explained the IRB program is set up so the City's name appears on the bond but the City is only the conduit for the loan and does not back bonds with its full faith and credit. The Council continued it's discussion of the refunding process. RESOLUTION NO. 84 -178 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,360,000 TOTAL AUTHORIZED PRINCIPAL AMOUNT CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA FLOATING RATE DEMAND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (BROOKDALE OFFICE PARK PROJECT), SERIES 1984 AND APPROVING THE FORM THEREOF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO 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. DISCUSSION ITEMS STAFF REPORT ON COMPARABLE WORTH The City Manager explained that representatives from approximately 80 cities will be meeting tomorrow to discuss a joint Comparable Worth study which would comply with State law requiring municipalities to prepare such a study. He explained that the rationale for the joint study is that it would establish a better comparison of various jobs and also would enable the City to take advantage of an economy of scale by involving more cities in the project. He stated that he would like to get the Council's opinion on this approach and to respond to any questions the Council may have regarding the Comparable Worth study. Councilmember Theis commented that with regard to the State Statute he believed that the 70% figure used for female dominated versus 80% figure used for male dominated 12 -3 -84 -4- job classes does not make sense. The City Manager pointed out that he believes there is some explanation in the statute for these figures and that he would follow - up and report back. At the request of Councilmember Theis, the City Manager reviewed the process used for selecting a firm to do the study. He explained that the cities recommended Control Data Corporation, primarily, because they provided the best compliance with State law and also all three finalists would essentially do the study the same way, but Control Data Corporation had a product which seemed most beneficial to municipal use and would be most beneficial since Control Data Corporation proposes to study all jobs not just bench mark positions. Also, he pointed out, Control Data Corporation has software which the cities may use which would enable municipalities to update the study from time to time. The City Manager then reviewed the process to be used for the Comparable Worth study as proposed by Control Data Corporation. He explained the process consisted of approximately ten steps and essentially involves developing a questionnaire used to gather information from which computer generated position descriptions for each job will be prepared. Other steps involved assigning values to the various tasks used to generate position descriptions, combining the results of the completed questionnaires with task values to determine job values, collecting and analyzing wage and benefit data from public and private sector labor markets, and analyzing the relationships among the various job values, current pay rates and market data. The City Manager continued his review of the Comparable Worth legislation and, noted possible problems in light of collective bargaining agreements and possible problems, including the fact that an arbitrator cannot alter the evaluations established by the Comparable Worth study. In conclusion, he stated he believes the Control Data Corporation proposal offers the greatest flexibility and detail for the study. Councilmember Scott commented that she believes the finished product with this firm will be most workable since every job will be evaluated not just bench mark positions. RESOLUTION NO. 84 -179 Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR A COMPARABLE WORTH STUDY 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, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSAL TO UNDERTAKE AND FINANCE A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING PROGRAM PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER 462C The City Manager explained that the Single Family Bond issue is similar to the one done for the Brookwood Project. Administrative Assistant Hoffman reviewed the options for the Mortgage Revenue Bond Program, noted that the money can be targeted to a specific neighborhood and that this possibility will be reviewed by the City's Housing Commission. Councilmember Theis inquired whether there were any problems if all the funds are not placed. Administrative Assistant Hoffman noted that in the last issue the 12 -3 -84 -5- City's upfront money, consisting of origination fees, etc., was approximately $70,000 and that he did not believe there would be any problem with another similar program. Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on a proposal to undertake and finance a Single Family Housing Program Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 462C. 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 Hawes to close the public hearing on a proposal to undertake and finance a Single Family Housing Program Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 462C. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed. Councilmember Theis stated that he believed the project was well worth the risk for providing these types of funds for housing opportunities in Brooklyn Center. RESOLUTION NO. 84 -180 Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1985 SINGLE FAMILY REVENUE BOND PROGRAM FOR THE CITY PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 462C 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, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 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 7:51 p.m. Deputy City Cler Mayor 12 -3 -84 -6-