HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 02-13 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CI'T'Y OF BROOKLYN CENTER 114 THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 13, 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 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich
Theis. Also present were City kc 1 lanager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy
Knapp, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning & Inspection Ron
Warren, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, Fire Chief Ron Boman, and Administrative
Assistants Brad Hoffman and Tom Bublitz.
INVOCATIOi
The invocation was offered by Pastor Blomberg of the Berean Free Church.
OPEN FORUM
Mayor Nyquist noted the Council had net received any requests to use the Open Forum
session this evening. He inquired of the audience if there was anyone present who
v,ished to address the Council. There being none,, he proceeded with the regular
agenda items.
CO NSENT AGEND
Mayor Nyquist inquired if any Council members requested any items removed from the
Consent Agenda. Councilmember Hawes requested items 8b and 8j be removed from the
Consent Agenda, Councilmember Lhotka requested 8c removed, and Councilmember Theis
requested item 8a removed from the Consent Agenda.
AP PROV AL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 9, 1984
There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Theis to
approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of January 9, 1984 as submitted.
Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis.
Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
PERFORMA B OND REDUCTIONS /RELEASES
There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Theis to
reduce the performance bond for 4010 65th Avenue North (Planning Commission
Application No. 82044) from a $5,000 to a$1,000 letter of credit to ensure viability
of all landscaping. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka,
Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: ainst: none. The motion passed unanimously.
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There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Theis to
release the performance guarantee for the Linder First Addition (located along
72nd, Woodbine, and 73rd Avenues westerly of Camden Avenue) in the amount of
$3,545.25. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes,
and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 84 -10
Member Bill Hawes introduced the follow-Ing resolution and mDyed its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED UNDER CONTRACT 1983 -A (DISEASED SHADE TREE
REMOVAL PROJECT NO. 1983 -01)
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 Rieb Theis; and the
following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 84 -11
Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DISEASED SHADE TREE REMOVAL PROJECT NO. 4-01, APPROVING
SPECIFICATIONS, AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ( CONTRAZT 1984 -A)
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 rest ion was declared
duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 84 -12
Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION Tip THE DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CROSS SHINGLE CREEK EPOR THE PURPOSE OF
SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN CONSTRUCTION SERVING RAMADA HOTEL ADD ADJACENT SITES
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
Rich Theis, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voteJ in favor thereof:
Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rieh Theis; and the
following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 84.13
Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and cooed its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATION AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT FOR CENTRAL PARK
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly Bonded 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 Rieb Theis; and the
following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolt& on was declared
duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTIO NO. 84 -14
Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZI;IG ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR
FURNISHIIIiG ONE (1) 7 GANG TRACTOR MOWER
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 84-15
Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN
CENTER AID SUBURBAN CUI MUNITY SERVICES
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:
Bean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the
follow ' n — voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 84 -1 6
Member Buell Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE INTERNATIONAL
UNION OF OPERATi NG ENGINEERS (IUOE) , LOCAL NO. 49, AFL -CIO AND THE METROPOLITAN AREA
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (MAMA), REPRESENTING THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
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:
Bean 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.
L ICENS ES
There was a motion by Councilmember Dawes and seconded by Councilmember Theis to
approve the following list of licenses:
BAKERY FOOD VEHICLE LI CENSE
Good Earth, Restaurant 5717 Xerxes Ave. N.
BULK VENDING LICENSE
Filzz Vend Company 3401 Lawson Blvd.
Country Store 3600 63rd Ave. N.
Theisen Vending 3804 Nicollet Ave.
Brooks Superette 6804 Humboldt Ave.
CA TERING FOOD VEHIC LICENSE
Green Mill Restauruit 5540 Brooklyn Blvd
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CIGARETTE LICENSE
Brookdale Mobil 5710 Xerxes Ave. N.
Brooklyn Center Mobil 6849 Brooklyn Blvd.
Northwest Microfilm 1600 67th Ave. N.
Yen Ching Restaurant 5900 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
GASOLINE SERVICE STATION LICENSE
Brookdale Mobil 5710 Xerxes Ave. N.
Brooklyn Center Mobil 6849 Brooklyn Blvd.
Brooklyn Service Center 6901 Brooklyn Blvd.
Metro Transit Commission 6845 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Northwestern Bell 6540 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE
Blaine Heating & Air Conditioning 13562 Central Ave. NE
NON PERISHABLE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE
A & J Enterprises 6843 Washington Ave. S.
Bob Ryan Olds 6700 Brooklyn Blvd.
ARA. Services 2830 N. Fairview
Northwestern Bell 5910 Shingle Cr. Pkwy,
American Vending P.O. Box 380
Sears Automotive Brookdale Center
Beacon Bowl 6525 Lyndale Ave. N.
Bill's Juice Vending 3900 Beard Ave. S.
Holiday Inn 1501 Freeway Blvd,
Spa Petite 5611 Xerxes Ave. N.
Bill's Vending Service 7317 W. Broadway
B.C. Getty 6245 Brooklyn Blvd.
Bond Tool & Die Company 6840 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Brookdale East Cinema 5801 John Martin Dr.
Brooklyn Center Country Boy 4401 69th Ave. N.
Canteen Company 6300 Penn Ave. S.
FMC 1800 Freeway Blvd.
Iten Chevrolet 6701 Brooklyn Blvd.
MTC 6845 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Medtronics 6700 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Medtronics 6860 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Christy's Auto 5300 Dupont Ave. N.
Coca Cola Bottling Midwest 1189 Eagan Ind. Rd.
Bermel Smaby 6500 Brooklyn Blvd.
Brookdale Car Wash 5500 Brooklyn Blvd.
Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth 6121 Brooklyn Blvd.
Cass Screw Co. 4748 France Ave.
City Garage 684 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Country Boy 4401 69th Ave.
Country Store 3600 63rd Ave.
Donaldson's Brookdale Center
Duke's Standard 6501 Hlunboldt Ave.
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Garden City School 3501 65th Ave. N.
Green Mill 5540 Brooklyn Blvd.
Hoffman Engineering 6530 James Ave.
Holiday Inn 1501 Freeway Blvd.
Humboldt Sq. Cleaners 6824 Humboldt Ave. N.
Iten Chevrolet 6701 Brooklyn Blvd.
Johnson Controls 1801 67th Ave. N.
K -Mart 5930 Earle Brown Dr.
Kar -win Auto 6846 Hi.boldt Ave.
Keehn Brothers 3400 48th Ave.
Maranatha {pursing Horne 5401 69th Ave.
Mentor Corp. 2700 Freeway Blvd.
Minnesota fabrics 5712 Morgan Ave.
Razor Cou~ 5740 Erooklyn Blvd.
Saber Dental Studio 6800 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Sinclair 6601 Lyndale Ave.
Skelly Service 63rd Brooklyn Blvd.
Snyder Brothers Brookdale Center
Sound of Music 5717 Xerxes Ave.
St. Paul Book & Stationery 5810 Xerxes Ave.
State Farm- 6415 Brooklyn Blvd.
Summit Properties Mgmt. 6120 Earle Brown Dr.
Vicker's Oil 6830 Brooklyn Blvd.
Dillow Lane School 7030 Ferry Ave.
Cook Paint 4800 N. Lilac Dr.
Country Club Market 5715 Morgan Ave. N.
D. L. Service Co. 2516 83r Ave. N.
Lowell's Auto 6211 Brooklyn Blvd.
Earle Brown Bowl 6440 James Circle
Evergreen Park Elementary 7020 Dupont Ave. N.
F & M Marquette National Bank 5825 Xerxes Ave. N.
Interstate United Corporation 1091 Pierce Butler Rte.
Ault Inc. 1600 Freeway Blvd.
State Farm 5930 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
.limy Jingle, Inc. 1304 East Lake St.
Johnson. Control 1801 67th Ave.
Lynbrook Bowl, Inc. 6357 N. Lilac Dr.
l.mborg.'s Inc. 5120 N. Lilac Dr.
V�aranatha Conservative Baptist Home 5401 69th Ave. N.
Mare's Budgetel 6415 Jaynes Circle
Midwest Screw 3501 48th Ave. N.
Minnesota Tile Supply 4825 France Ave. N.
HSI/Gr iswold Co. 8300 10th. Ave. N.
N.S.P. 4501 68th Ave. N.
Northwest Microfilm, Inc. 1600 67th Ave. N.
Fearle Manufacturing 6801 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Pilgrim Cleaners 5748 Morgan Ave. N.
Plitt Brookdale Theater 2501 County Rd. 10
Precision, Inc. 3415 48th Ave. N.
Sinclair Marketing 6601 Lytxiale Ave.
Servo;.nation 7490 Central Ave. NE
Dayton's Brookdale Center
Donaldson's Brookdale Center
Graco 6820 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
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Theisen Vending 3804 Nicollet Ave.
Thrifty Scott 6445 James Circle
Bill West Union 76 2000 57th Ave. N.
Twin City Vending 1065 E. Highway 36
Earle Brown Farm 6100 Summit Dr.
Group Health 6845 Lee Ave.
Sears Brookdale Center
Viking Gym 6504 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Viking Pioneer Distributing Co. 5200 W. 74th St.
Woodside Enterprises 2500 Nathan Ln. #209
Brooklyn Center City Hall 6301 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
OFF -SALE NONINTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE
Chucks Q. 1505 69th Ave. N.
PERISHABLE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE
A & J Enterprises 2867 University Ave.
Bob Ryan Olds 6700 Brooklyn Blvd.
ARA Services 2830 N. Fairview
Northwestern Bell 5910 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Canteen Company 6300 Penn Ave. S.
FMC 1800 Freeway Blvd.
Iten Chevrolet 6701 Brooklyn Blvd.
M.T.C. 6845 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Medtronics 6700 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Medtronics 6860 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Earle Brown Bowl 6440 James Circle
Interstate United Corporation 1091 Pierce Butler Rte.
Ault Inc. 1600 Freeway Blvd.
State Farm 5930 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Maranatha Conservative Baptist Home 5401 69th Ave. N.
NSIrGriswold 8300 19th Ave. N.
Brookdale Pontiac 6801 Brooklyn Blvd.
Norcroftt, Inc. Route 1, Box 222
Brooklyn Center High School 6500 Humboldt Ave. N.
Northwest Microfilm, Inc. 1600 67th Ave. N.
Plitt Brookdale Theater 2501 County Rd. 10
Servomation 7490 Central Ave. NE
Dayton's Brookdale Center
Donaldson's Brookdale Center
Graco 6820 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Onan Tech Center 6120 Earle Brown Dr.
Twin City Vending 1065 E. Highway 36
Earle Brown Farm 6100 Summit Dr.
Group Health 6845 Lee Ave. N.
Sears Brookdale Center
Viking Pioneer Distributing 5200 'Jest 74th St.
LaBelles 5925 Earle Brown Dr.
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RE PERISHA FOOD VEHICLE LICENSE
American BakeriesCo. 4215 69th Ave. N.
Fisher Fond Products 6800 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
SPECIAL FOOD HANDLING LICENSE
Brooklyn Center Liquor Store #1 6800 Humboldt Ave. N.
Brooklyn Center Liquor Store #2 6250 Brooklyn Blvd.
Brooklyn Center Liquor Store #3 Northbrook Center
Burger Brothers 5927 John Martin Dr.
Children's Palace 5900 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Fun S ervices, Fnc. 3701 50th Ave. N.
Ideal Drug Store 6800 Humboldt Ave. N.
M & S 1rug, Emporium 5900 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Maid of Scandinavia Co. Westbrook Mall
Snyder Brothers Brookdale Center
Total Petroleum, Inc. 6830 Brooklyn Blvd.
Viking Gym, Inc. 6504 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis.
Voting against none. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION'S 1 C ONTINUED)
The City i-ianager introduced a Resolution Transferring Funds to the General Fund from
the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund. Councilmember Theis inquired why there were
different ?mounts in the resolution when compared to the amount stated in the
Budget. The Director of Finance explained that all Federal Revenue Sharing
expenditures come out of the General Fund and that the Revenue Sharing Fund
reimburses the General Fund for these expenditures. He pointed out that the
resolution picks up expenditures from part of 1}82 and 1983.
RE N0. 84 -17
Mevibea Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM THE FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND TO THE GENERAL
FUND
The motion for th 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.
The City Manager introduced a Resolution Accepting Quotation and Authorizing
Purchase of Six Electronic Typewriters. Councilmember Hawes inquired why there
was only one quote received on these items. Administrative Assistant Hoffman noted
that two quotes were received and that the resolution should reflect the second
quote which was $11,400 total.
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Councilmember Theis expressed a concern that the quote may be higher than the GSA
price or the Hennepin County price. He also inquired whether the City may be -
purchasing equipment that would not be compatible with that used in other cities.
Administrative Assistant Hoffman noted that other cities do have this type of
electronic typewriter, such as Minnetonka and Apple Valley. He added that he had
looked at virtually every other type of typewriter available, and felt that this was
the best choice for the cost.
With regard to the second quote, Councilmember Hawes stated that he was satisfied
with the resolution as long as the minutes reflected the receipt of the second quote.
RESOLUTION NO. 84-18
Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATION AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SIX ELECTRONIC
TYPEWRITERS
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 Quotations and Authorizing
Purchase of Rescue Boat, Motor and Trailer for the Fire Department. In response to
an inquiry from Councilmember Lhotka, the City Manager explained that the boat was
purchased through the GSA price list, and the trailer and motor were purchased
separately.
RESOLUTION NO. 84 -19
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption_:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATIONS AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF RESCUE BOAT, MOTOR AND
TRAILER
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 Ricci Theis; and the
following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted.
The City Manager introduced a Resolution Declaring Adequacy of Petition,
Establishing Water Main Improvement Project No. 198 -02, Receiving Engineer's
Report, and Calling for a Hearing on Improvement Project No. 1984-02 (Water Main
Installation in Lee and Major Avenues from 69th to 70th Avenues and 70th Avenue from
Lee to Major Avenues).
Councilmember Hawes inquired why the cost of the project is higher than the
assessment rate. The Director of Public Works explained the assessment reflects
the standard assessment rate for single family residential for 1984. He explained
the cost is the Engineering Department's estimate. He explained that this is an
unusual situation since the project must coat across the street for each of the
connections. He added that there is considerable street restoration involved in
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the project, and that he believes the Engineering Department's estimate of $97,230
is high but that for purposes of pre! iminary estimates the staff wants to be sure the
estimate is high.
RE SOLUTION NO. 84 -20
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION, ESTABLISHING WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT Nth. 1984 --02, RECEIVING ENGINEER'S REPORT, A14D CALLING FOR A HEARING ON
IMPROVF2 PROJECT DSO. 1984 -02 (WATER r , SAIN INSTALLATION IN LEE AND MAJOR AVENUES
FRGS 69TH TO 70TH AVENUES AND 70TH AVENUE FROM LEE TO MAJOR AVENUES)
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
foll:..ewing vot =d against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted.
RESOLIT IO NO. 84 -21
Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A CONCRETE ROUTING AND JOINT CLEANING
MACHINE
The mr tion 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 fyquis`t., 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.
FINAL PLAT: TENN ACRES IT
The City Mlanager explained that the plat provides for the subdivision of the
cam, ercial property bounded by Lakebreeze Avenue on the north, Azelia Avenue on the
west, T.H. 100 on the south, and Denny's Restaurant on the east for the development
of a racquet and swim club.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
approve the final plat of Tennis Acres II (Planning Commission Application No.
83052) subdivision of Lot 2, Block 1, and Lot 1, Block 2, Dale and Davies 2nd
Addition, and Government Lot 3, Section 10, contingent upon the owners execution of
the parking ramp construction agreement prior to plat release for filing. Voting
in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting
against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUx'ION NO. 84 -22
Kerber Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DECLARATION OF COVENANTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A PARKING FACILITY FOR TENNIS ACRES II
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.
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AN ORDINANCE VACATING GRIMES AVENU NORTH WITHIN DALE AND DAVIES 2ND AD DITION AND
THAT PORTI OF LAKESIDE AV ENUE NORTH _ EASTERLY OF INDIANA NORTH
Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting f'or 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 appeared to speak and he entertained a motion to close the public
hearing.
There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to
close the public hearing on An Ordinance Vacating Grimes Avenue North within Dale
and Davies 2nd Addition and that Portion of Lakeside Avenue forth Easterly of
Indiana Avenue North. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka,
Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 84 -3
Member Rich Theis introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING GRIMES AVENUE NORTH WITHIN DALE AND DAVIES 2ND ADDITION AND
THAT PORTION OF LAKESIDE AVENUE NORTH EASTERLY OF INDIANA AVENUE NORTH
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member
Bill Hawes, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Dear. 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
YEAR 2000 STUDY
The City , tanager reviewed his proposal for the Year 2000 Report, and reviewed his
recommendations for the Committee membership. He added that he feels very strongly
that one representative from the City Council should serve on the committee. He
also noted that, with one representative from each of the Advisory CoIr,-issions, this
will be the first time that all of the commissions have worked on a single project.
Councilmember Lhotka inquired when the project would begin. The City Manager
explained the starting date is scheduled for March after the membership of the
Committee is decided.
Councilmember Theis stated that initially he was not enthused about the Year 2000
project but as he looks into it now it appears to be one of the more important things
the City could be involved in.
The City Manager stated the staff is requesting direction from the Council regarding
the purpose, scope and membership of the Year 2000 Committee. He added, if the
Council is comfortable with the proposal submitted by the staff, the Council could
approve, by motion, the second page of the report in the Council's agenda packet.
The Council continued discussion of the Year 2000 Report and focused their
discussion on which school districts would be included on the Committee. The City
Manager stated he believes the involvement of the school districts is important but
that the form of their participation is optional,
Councilmember Scott suggested having the schools as ex- officio members similar to
the participation of the school districts on the cable commission. She added that
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by this type of membership their input is gained and fairness to all districts is
achieved. The City Manager suggested that perhaps the best solution would be to
have the Brooklyn Center school district serve as the liaison for all the. school
districts in 'Brooklyn Center.
Where was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to
approve the purpose and scope of the Year 2000 report as submitted by the City staff,
and to approve the membership of the Task Force submitted by the City staff with the
amendment that "one or two" representatives from school districts be amended to read
"Bone ". Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and
Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE ROLE A'.D ? = ttBERSHIP OF CITY ADVISORY COMIMISS
The City Manager expiai.ned that he has had discussions with Councilmembers
regarding the role of advisory commissions and that Councilmembers have also had
discussions with, some of the chairs of the advisory commissions regarding the future
role of their c,-. `scions. He added that the question which seems to be apparent in
all the commissions is how to maintain the vitality of the City advisory
comissions. pointed out that the future roles of advisory commissions is one
aspect which could" be examined by the Year 2000 Report. He pointed out that there
are also issues cmerging from the Year 2000 Report that could be addressed by the
various advisory commissions. As an example, he pointed out, one recommendation
may be to reduce ° the number of advisory commissions and involve neighborhood
advisory groups, more heavily. He pointed out the Year 2000 Report could serve to
revitalize the commissions.
Councilmember Lhotka pointed out he is not trying to suggest that the commissions be
eliminated but possibly to combine some of the commissions. He stated that the
commissions seen to be busy on work that they create for themselves.
Councilmember Stott agreed with Councilmember Lhotka and added that she is also
concerned that some of the commission members do not attend commission meetings.
She explained' that if people are not coming because they believe what they are doing
is not important then perhaps the advisory commissions should be called upon to
serve on an as needed basis like the neighborhood advisory commissions.
Councilmember , Theis expressed a concern that if the commissions do not meet on a
regular basis they may slide back into the woodwork completely, but that he also
believes that see meetings of the commissions in the past have been of little value.
He stated that the Council could ask each of the commissions to assess what they
think their- role is or should be.
The City Manager stated that he is not thinking any suggestions have been raised to
eliminate the commissions but rather to look at revitalizing the advisory
commissions. fie explained that over the years the issues confronting the community
have changed but the structures of the commissions have not.
Councilmember Lhotka inquired as to the time period proposed for the Year 2000
Report. The City Manager replied that the tentative schedule is to have the study
done within one year to sixteen months, but that particular issues could be
addressed earlier~. Councilmember Lhotka then inquired when the full commissions
would be involved in the study. The City Manager stated that he would estimate that
between four to five months into the study the commissions could possibly be
involved
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Mayor Nyquist commented that he would not expect advisory commission members to
attend meetings that were not worthwhile, but he pointed out that he attended a
recent Human Rights Commission meeting that was quite lively. He added that he
believes it is not necessarily bad in itself for commissions to work on projects they
have created themselves. Councilmember Lhotka agreed with Mayor Nyquist and added
that he does not think it is bad for commissions to come up with their own projects.
He pointed out that the Human Rights Commission has worked on a family violence
project that is a worthwhile project, but added that some issues keep resurfacing
again and again even after the commission has pursued them as projects.
The City Manager stated that he has known other cities to merge commissions and keep
the membership oversized until reduced by attrition. He added that this approach
has worked in other cities. He stated that he would place the future role of
advisory commissions in the City high on the agenda of the Year 2000 Report.
Mayor Nyquist inquired of Councilmembers whether there was any commission which
needed immediate attention or revision. There was a general consensus among
Council members to review the role of advisory commissions in conjunction with the
Year 2000 Report.
MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO HUMAN RIGHT COMMISSION
There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Theis to
appoint Lonna Stoderi, 5455 Emerson Avenue North, to the Brooklyn Center Human
Rights Commission for a term of 3 years, expiring on December 31, 1986. Voting in
favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting
against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
APPOINTMENT OF ADVISORY COVIMISSION CHAI
There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Theis to
reappoint Jayne Kuhar as Chair of the Human Rights Commission for 1984. Voting in
favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting
against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Scott to
reappoint Phyllis Plummer as Chair of the Housing Commission for 1984. Voting in
favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting
against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to
appoint Bud Sorenson as Chair of the Park & Recreation Commission for 1984. Voting
in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting
against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Scott requested that the appointment of a Chaim for the Conservation
Commission be deferred to the second meeting in February.
APPROVAL OF TAXICAB LICENSE FOR TOWN TAXI COMPANY
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to
approve the license application submitted by the Town Taxi Corporation to operate 20
taxicabs within the City of Brooklyn Center. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist,
Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The
motion passed unanimously.
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C.-A _ LICEI E APPLICAT FOR GA RDE' CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA
There was a mention by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
approve the Class A gambling 1 i cense for Garden City Elementary School PTA. Voting
in favor: Mayor Nyquist. Councilmembers Lnotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting
against: none.: The motion passed unanimously.
There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
approve the waiver of the $10,000 fidelity bond for the gambling license for the
Garden City Elementary School P`7h. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist,
Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The
motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS (C NUED)
RESOLUT N NO., 84--23
Member Gene Lh tka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTI14G QUOTATIONS AND AW.ARDING CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE
POLICE SEDANS
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: nom, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO., 8 -2
Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATIONS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE
FOR USE BY THE CITY MANAGER
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Bill Mayers, and upon vote being taken thcreon, the following voT.ed in favor 'thereof:
Lac =an Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scot., Bill. Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the
following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted.
A DJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka,
&Ott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 8.30 p.m.
Deputy City Clerk Mayor
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