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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 03-12 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 12, 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 7:15 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, City Engineer Jim Grube, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, and Administrative Assistant Tom Bublitz. OPEN FORUM Mayor Nyquist noted the Council had not received any requests to use the Open Forum session this evening. He inquired of the audience if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council. There being none, he proceeded with the regular agenda items. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Nyquist inquired if any Council members requested any items removed from the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Hawes requested items 8b and 8c removed from the Consent Agenda, and the City Manager requested that item 8d be removed from the agenda and considered at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 27, 1984 There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of February 27, 1984 as submitted. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 84 -29 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND APPROVING CONTRACT FOR CONTRACT 1984 -A (DISEASED SHADE TREE REMOVAL PROJECT NO. 1984 -01) 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. 84 -30 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATIONS AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PARK IDENTIFICATION SIGNS 3 -12 -84 -1- 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. 84 -31 j Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR ONE (1) 7 -GANG TRACTOR MOWER 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: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE Alano Society 4938 Brooklyn Blvd. j American Bakeries 4215 69th Ave. N. Bakers Square 5601 Xerxes Ave. N. Baskin Robbins - 31 Flavors Brookdale Ctr. Brookdale Assembly of God 6030 Xerxes Ave. N. Brookdale Christian Center 6030 Xerxes Ave. N. Brookdale Covenant Church 5139 Brooklyn Blvd. B.C. American Little League 6800 France Ave. N. Brooklyn Center Baptist Church 5840 Humboldt Ave. N. Brooklyn Center Country Boy 4401 69th Ave. N. Brooklyn Center High School 6500 Humboldt Ave. N. Burger King 6110 Brooklyn Blvd. CEAP 7231 Brooklyn Blvd. Country Club Market 5715 Morgan Ave. N. Cross of Glory Church 5929 Brooklyn Blvd. Dukes Standard 6501 Humboldt Ave. N. Evergreen Park School 7020 Dupont Ave. N. Earle Brown Elementary School 5900 Humboldt Ave. N. Faith Community Church of God 6630 Colfax Ave. N. Fanny Farmer Candy Shops, Inc. Brookdale Ctr. Fisher Food Products 6800 Shingle Cr. Pkwy. Garden City School 3501 65th Ave. N. Happy Dragon Restaurant 5532 Brooklyn Blvd. Harron United Methodist Church 5452 Dupont Ave. N. Hickory Farms Brookdale Ctr. Holiday Inn 1501 Freeway Blvd. Jerry's Super Value 5801 Xerxes Ave. N. K -Mart 3600 63rd Ave. N. Kentucky Fried Chicken 5512 Brooklyn Blvd. Little Brooklyn 6219 Brooklyn Blvd. Los Primos Brookdale Ctr. 3 -12 -84 -2- Chuck Muer's 2101 Freeway Blvd. Northbrook Alliance Church 6240 Aldrich Ave. N. Num Num Foods, Inc. Brookdale Ctr. Orchard Lane School 6201 Noble Ave. N. Perkins Cake & Steak 5915 John Martin Dr. Plitt Brookdale Theater 2501 County Rd. 10 Red Lobster 7235 Brooklyn Blvd. Sears Brookdale Ctr. Service Systems Soo Line Building Northwestern Bell 5910 Shingle Cr. Pkwy. Uncle Bob's Quik 6 6600 W. River Road Winchell's Donut House 1912 57th Ave. N. SWIMMING POOL LICENSE Brooklyn Center Community Center 6301 Shingle Cr. Pkwy. Marvin Garden Townhouses 331 Second Ave. N. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. SUBDIVISION BOND RELEASE - CISON ADDITION There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to authorize the release of the performance deposit for Cison Addition in the amount of $400. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED) RESOLUTION NO. 84 -32 Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RECEIVING ENGINEER'S REPORT, ESTABLISHING STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1984 -04, AND CALLING FOR A HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1984 -04 (SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY TURN LANE CONSTRUCTION) 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. RESOLU'JION NO. 84 -33 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RECEIVING ENGINEER'S REPORT ESTABLISHING LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1984 -05, AND CALLING FOR A HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1984 -05 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. 3 -12 -84 -3- RESOLUTION NO. 84 -34 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption with the condition that the reference to Parks Maintenance Division in the last paragraph of the resolution be changed to Street Maintenance Division: RESOLUTION AMENDING 1984 EMPLOYEE POSITION AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS Mayor Nyquist announced that Planning Commission Application Nos. 84004 and 84005 submitted by Oliver Stoutland would be laid over to the next Council meeting at the request of the applicant. DISCUSSION ITEMS INSURANCE PRESENTATION The Director of Finance presented a brief presentation on the City's insurance coverages and Risk Management Program. He reviewed the various policies the City holds with the League of Minnesota Cities j Insurance Trust Program, and pointed out that after the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust Program started, insurance companies began to lower their premiums. The policies reviewed by the Director of Finance included the multi -parel policy, including property damage, general liability, crime, and public official's liability, business auto which covers all licensed vehicles, Worker's Compensation, special excess form policy which is excess coverage over $500,000, liquor liability offered through the Transcontinental Insurance Company, boiler and machinery policy provided by the Hartford Steam Boiler and Inspection Company and the umbrella policy. Councilmember Theis inquired whether the coverages included any police professional liability. The Director of Finance explained that the City does not carry a separate policy on police professional liability, but he pointed out the staff will be meeting with the City's underwriter and representatives from the police department to review this coverage. RECESS The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened at 8:15 p.m. MOTION TO TABLE CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS UNTIL MARCH 26 MEETING There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to table consideration of Planning Commission Application Nos. 84004 and 84005 submitted by Oliver Stoutland until the regularly scheduled Council meeting of March 26, 1984, at the request of the applicant. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING FOR WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1984 -02 (WATER MAIN INSTALLATION ALONG LEE AND MAJOR AVENUES BETWEEN 69TH AND 70TH AVENUES AND 70TH AVENUE BETWEEN LEE AND MAJOR AVENUES The Director of Public Works explained that the water main project was initiated by a 3 -12 -84 -4- petition requesting the construction of a water main along Lee, Major, and 70th Avenues North of 69th Avenue. He pointed out that of the properties affected by the project 14 out of the 24 are in favor of the project. The Director of Public Works proceeded to review the proposed financing, project costs , g sources , funding and assessment rates for the project. Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on Water Main Y Y� � � P Improvement Project No. 1984 -02. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak at the public hearing. Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. Charles Miller who stated that his company owns and operates the Willow Lane Apartments and is affected by the project. Mr. Miller questioned why the Willow Lane Apartments were being assessed and questioned whether they would receive any benefit from the project. He added that the Willow Lane Apartments already receive City water from Brooklyn Boulevard. The Director of Public Works explained that the property would benefit due to the substantial increase in fire protection of the property. Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. Don Bornholdt 6 Lee Avenue North. Mr. Bornholdt Y Yq reco g 939 stated he was in favor of the project, and he believed eventually the ground water in the area will be polluted so that municipal water will be necessary. Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. Jim Smith, 6918 Major Avenue North who stated that he was not totally against the project but that he had just moved into the house two months ago and that the unexpected additional expense came as quite a shock to him. He inquired as to the tax increase related to the special assessment. The City Manager replied that the special assessment would not increase the taxes on the property. The Director of Public Works pointed out that the payment for the special assessment for the first year would be 1 /20th of $2,400 plus interest. Mayor Nyquist recognized June Ward, 6907 Lee Avenue North. Mrs. Ward had several questions about the project regarding hookup, construction schedule, and parking restrictions during the project. The Director of Public Works replied to Mrs. Ward's questions and explained that the residents do not have to hookup to the municipal water, that construction will be occurring on the west side of both streets with the City restoring all lawns and driveways. He added that the project costs would also include bringing the water to the property line. He explained that g g P � Y if approved the planned starting date for the project is June of 1984. Mayor Nyquist inquired if anyone else 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 for Water Main Improvement Project No. 1984 -02. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 84 -35 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1984 -02 AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0. 1984 -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. 3 -12 -84 -5- BROOKLYN CENTER 75TH DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY The City Manager noted that Mayor Nyquist requested that the City's 75th anniversary be placed on the agenda as a discussion item. He noted that the planning for the 50th anniversary celebration took approximately two years and that since the diamond anniversary will be occurring in 1986 it is not too early to start planning. He pointed out the 50th anniversary of the City was celebrated in September even though the official date was February. I Councilmember Lhotka inquired if there was any committee established for the 50th anniversary. The City Manager explained that a citizens committee was formed to organize the 50th anniversary celebration. Councilmember Lhotka suggested that a note could be placed in the next City Manager's newsletter to solicit interest in such a committee. Mayor Nyquist stated that since the Director of Parks & Recreation is the City's liaison to the Earle Brown Days Planning Committee, perhaps the Park & Recreation Director could ask the Earle Brown Days Committee whether they would be interested in coordinating the two celebrations. CENTRAL PARK PLAZA PLAN The City Manager reviewed the Central Park Plaza Plan prepared by Brauer & Associates for consideration by the City of Brooklyn Center. He noted the plaza is part of the improvements proposed as part of the park bond referendum. The City Manager explained the staff is requesting that the Council refer the plaza plan to the Park & Recreation Commission for their review and comment. The City Manager reviewed the plan, including the proposed pond areas, and explained that the cost of draining the area was more expensive than providing the pond areas. He added that the deepest area of the pond would be 3 112 feet, and that a fabric underlay would be installed to prevent the peat from floating up in the pond and to reduce plant growth. He then reviewed other features of the proposed plan, including the walkways, arbor and proposed plantings. The City Manager explained the proposed cost of the project is approximately $450,000 and in the original bond referendum, which included a plaza area, the cost estimates were $350,000. He added that the project could be funded from the remaining bond proceeds. He then requested that the Council refer the plaza plan to the Park & Recreation Commission. Councilmember Scott also requested that the plan be referred to the Conservation Commission for their review and comment. There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to refer the proposed Central Park Plaza Plan to the Park & Recreation and Conservation Commissions for their review and comment. 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 Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Theis 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 9:11 p.m. Deputy City Clerk o 3 -12 -84 -6-