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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 04-09 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 APRIL 9, 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 Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning & Inspection Ron Warren, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, and Administrative Assistant Tom Bublitz. INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Father Shea of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. OPEN FORUM Mayor Nyquist noted he had not received any requests to use the Open Forum session this evening. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council. There being none, he continued with the regular agenda items. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Nyquist inquired if any Council members requested any items removed from the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Theis requested item 10d be removed from the consent agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MARCH 26, 1984 There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Theis to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of March 26, 1984 as submitted. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT FOR MADSEN FLORAL ADDITION There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Theis to approve the final plat of the Madsen Floral Addition (Planning Commission Application No. 84002, Subdivision of Madsen Floral property at Aldrich Avenue between 55th and 56th Avenues for the development of 28 townhouses). Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. SUBDIVISION BOND RELEASE There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Theis to release the subdivision bond for Dale and Davies 2nd Addition (located along Lakebreeze Avenue between Azalia Avenue and T. H. 100) in the amount of $65,000. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. i I I RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 84 -45 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED UNDER CONTRACT 1983 -B (MUNICIPAL GARAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1982 -28, PHASE 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. RESOLUTION NO. 84 -46 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS 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. LICENSES There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Theis to approve the following list of licenses: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE Brook Park Baptist 4801 63rd Ave. N. Chuck Wagon Inn 5720 Morgan Ave. N. Country Store 3600 63rd Ave. N. Dayton's Brookdale Center Farrell's Ice Cream Parlor 5524 Brooklyn Blvd. Green Mill Inn 5540 Brooklyn Blvd. Good Earth Restaurant Westbrook Mall Ground Round Restaurant 2545 County Rd. 10 House of Hui 6800 Humboldt Ave. N. K -Mart 5930 Earle Brown Dr. Peking Place 5704 Morgan Ave. N. Pizza Palace 5001 Drew Ave. N. U.A. Theater 5800 Shingle Cr. Pkwy. ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE Earle Brown PTA 5900 Humboldt Ave. N. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE Furnace Care Inc. 7733 Humboldt Ave. N. Harris Mechanical Contracting Co. 2300 Territorial Rd. Hayes Contractor's Inc. 1010 Currie Ave. Horwitz Mechanical, Inc. 5000 N. County Rd. 18 Owens Service Corp. 930 E. 80th St. 4 -9 -84 -2- SPECIAL FOOD HANDLING LICENSE LaBelle's 5925 Earle Brown Dr. SIGN HANGERS LICENSE Lawrence Sign Company 945 Pierce Butler Rte. LeRoy Signs, Inc. 6325 Welcome Ave. N. SWIMMING POOL LICENSE Riverwood Townhouse Assoc. 6611 Camden Dr. Spa Petite 5615 Xerxes Ave. N. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. PRESENTATION OF AWARD TO CITY COUNCIL FROM MINNESOTA WATER SKI ASSOCIATION Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. Hank Longo representing the Minnesota Water Ski Association. Mr. Longo expressed his organization's appreciation to the City Council for allowing the Minnesota Water Ski Association to ski on Upper Twin Lake. He added that the Minnesota Water Ski Association had recently set a new world stunt record and had also continued to do well in national competition. He also explained the State of Minnesota requires a letter of approval for organizations to ski with a ramp. He requested the Council's assistance in meeting this State requirement. RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED) The City Manager introduced a Resolution Approving Plan for Reconstruction of the Intersection of Halifax Avenue and 71st Avenue North (Project 1984 -03). The Director of Public Works explained the staff had developed three new alternatives for the intersection of 71st Avenue North and Halifax. He then reviewed the three alternatives and explained the staff recommends alternate 4a which comprehends a traffic circle for the intersection. The Council then discussed and reviewed the various alternatives proposed by City staff. The Director of Public Works proceeded to review the rush hour traffic problems in the neighborhood from traffic avoiding I -94 and Brooklyn Boulevard. With regard to the proposed alternatives Councilmember Theis suggested using stop signs at the intersection to control the speed of traffic on Halifax and 71 st . In response to Councilmember Theis' suggestion, the Director of Public Works explained his experience has been that stop signs control speed for only a short distance and that drivers may actually accelerate after stopping or rolling through an intersection. Councilmember Theis stated he did not believe the traffic circle would adequately control the speed of traffic and that it may even be an attractive nuisance for vehicular traffic. The Director of Public Works stated that this could be a possibility, but hopefully this type of activity will be kept to a minimum. Councilmember Lhotka expressed a concern that the traffic northbound on Halifax may be confused when approaching the traffic circle. The Director of Public Works explained the current configuration, in his opinion, leads to more confusion for northbound traffic. Councilmember Scott commented that she tried to find a comparable situation existing in the metropolitan area with regard to a traffic circle. She added that she visited one in Minneapolis and noted the tire tracks in the adjoining yards indicated there was a definite problem with the traffic circle's ability to control traffic. The Director of Public Works stated there are very few 4 -9 -84 -3- i I I traffic circles being built and that it is difficult to compare their experience in other cities. The City Manager commented that a number of traffic circles exist in St. Paul. He commented that the traffic circle located in Como Park has worked well for years. He pointed out the traffic circle approach to traffic control essentially frustrates through traffic, which it is designed to do. i Mayor Nyquist requested the Director of Public Works to review the traffic counts taken at the intersection. The Director of Public Works reviewed the counts taken at the intersection, and he noted the northbound traffic on Halifax and the left turn movement to 71st was the heaviest traffic movement. He explained Halifax to 71st is the heaviest movement during weekday hours. Mayor Nyquist invited comments from the audience regarding the proposals for redesign of the intersection of 71st and Halifax. Mayor Nyquist recognized Father Shea of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church who noted there is a difficulty for traffic coming out of the church parking lot onto 71 st, particularly making a left turn onto 71st Avenue North. He stated his main concern was for safety and that, in his opinion, the traffic circle would appear to slow traffic down the most of any of the alternatives. The next person to speak was Mr. George Eidenschink, 4008 - 71 st Avenue North. Mr. Eidenschink discussed the various alternatives proposed by the staff and expressed a particular opposition to alternative 1a. Mr. Eidenschink expressed some support for the traffic circle approach. Mayor Nyquist recognized Mrs. Betty Jestus, 4100 - 71st Avenue North. Mrs. Jestus expressed a concern about the late night traffic coming from the west church parking lot through the intersection. RESOLUTION NO. 84 -47 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption with the stipulation that alternate plan 4a be specified in the resolution: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAN FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF THE INTERSECTION OF HALIFAX AVENUE AND 71ST AVENUE NORTH (PROJECT NO. 1984 -03) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott. In discussion of the resolution Councilmember Theis stated he did not think the traffic circle will solve the problem and that he would support alternate 1a with some regulatory signs. He stated that, in his opinion, 1a is a better solution to the problem. Councilmember Lhotka expressed concern that traffic signs may not be observed at this intersection. Upon a vote being taken on the motion for approval of the resolution, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: Bill Hawes and Rich Theis; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RECESS The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 8:25 and reconvened at 8:40 p.m. I I i 4 -9 -84 -4- RESOLUTIONS (Continued) RESOLUTION NO. 84 -48 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND APPROVING CONTRACT FOR LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1983 -09, SECTION A, REJECTING BIDS FOR LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1983 -09, SECTIONS B AND C, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR NEW BIDS FOR LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1983 -09, PHASE II (CONTRACT 1984 -D) 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 -49 Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING FEE SCHEDULES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF NOXIOUS WEED DESTRUCTION ACCOUNTS AND DISEASED SHADE TREE REMOVAL ACCOUNTS 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 Establishing Central Park Plaza Improvement Project No. 1984 -10 and Approving Agreement with Brauer & Associates, Ltd. for Landscape Architectural Design of Central Park Plaza Improvements. The City Manager noted the proposed plaza plans had been reviewed by the Conservation Commission and met with their approval. He also noted the Park and Recreation Commission met to review the plan but there was not a quorum present to take any formal action. He noted, however, that the Commission members present at the Park and Recreation Commission meeting approved of the concept of the plan. Councilmember Hawes added that the discussion at the Park and Recreation Commission meeting also favored relocating the existing roadway. Councilmember Theis stated that he would like to see an alternate plan presented for the roadway. The City Manager explained he would contact the designers regarding the dollar difference for roadway realignment. He added that he will return to the Council with a final design. He noted any major changes in the concept design should be addressed now and added the roadway relocation should not be a major change. RESOLUTION NO. 84 -50 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CENTRAL PARK PLAZA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1984 -10 AND APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH BRAUER & ASSOCIATES, LTD. FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF CENTRAL PARK PLAZA IMPROVEMENTS 4 -9 -84 -5- 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. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES CLASSIFYING CERTAIN LAND AS BEING WITHIN THE R3 ZONING DISTRICT The City Manager explained that this ordinance was approved for a first reading on February 27, 1984 and published on March 8, 1984. He added that consideration of the ordinance was deferred to the April 9, 1984 City Council meeting due to the fact that the final plat had not yet been filed. Because the filing of the final plat has not yet been completed, the City Manager recommended that the ordinance be deferred and the public hearing continued until such time as the final plat is filed. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to defer consideration of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Classifying Certain Land as being within the R3 Zoning District until such time as the final plat for the Madsen Floral Addition has been filed with the County. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEMS FORMATION OF A COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY FOR SUBURBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY Administrative Assistant Bublitz briefly reviewed for Councilmembers past initiatives aimed at establishing a Community Action Agency for suburban Hennepin County, pointing out that in 1979 and 1980 the three suburban Human Service Councils expressed an interest in forming a Community Action Agency for suburban Hennepin County. He explained that at that time no action was taken to initiate the Community Action Agency for suburban Hennepin County. He explained the Human Service Councils have again indicated their interest in forming a Community Action Agency, and that also on April 17, 1984 the Hennepin County Board will consider the issue of forming a Community Action Agency in suburban Hennepin County. He pointed out the three suburban Human Service Councils have expressed a desire to be involved in the planning and decision making process with regard to the establishment of a Community Action Agency for suburban Hennepin County. He added that the three suburban Councils have made the Hennepin County Board aware of their interest in being involved in the planning process, and that the suburban councils are requesting support from member cities to endorse the resolution passed by the three suburban Councils which, among other things, states that the planning process should be coordinated by a joint task force of three suburban Human Service Councils as representatives of the municipalities in cooperation with the Hennepin County Board and the Community Action Agency Directors Association. In conclusion Administrataive Assistant Bublitz pointed out that if the City Council is in agreement with the three suburban Councils with regard to their interest in forming a Community Action Agency for suburban Hennepin County and becoming involved in the planning process with the Hennepin County Board, the City Council should pass the resolution before them this evening. 4 --9 -84 -6- Councilmember Hawes requested Administrative Assistant Bublitz to review some of the projects which a Community Action Agency would undertake. Administrative Assistant Bublitz pointed out that expenditure of funds for a Community Action Agency is restricted to persons classified as at the poverty level with regard to income. He also noted that the Community Action Agency programs are intended to be innovative and creative type programs to fill in where other human service programs are not meeting a specific need. He pointed out that some of the programs which have come out of Community Action Agencies include the Head Start Program, Congregate Dining, and Weatherization Program. Councilmember Hawes expressed a concern that some of the Community Action Agency programs such as Weatherization may be a duplication of services which are currently being met by existing programs. RESOLUTION NO. 84 -51 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SUBURBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY HUMAN SERVICE COUNCILS RESOLUTION REGARDING A COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY 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, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same: Bill Hawes, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Scott 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 9:03 p.m. Deputy City Clerk Mayor 77 4 -9 -84 -7-