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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 05-07 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 MAY 7, 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 7:03 p.m. ROLL CAL Yq Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Y Theis. Also resent were City Manager Gerald Splinter, T P Y g p , Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning & Inspection Ron Warren, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, and Administrative Assistants Brad Hoffman and Tom Bublitz. INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Pastor Cal Merritt of Brooklyn Center Baptist Church. OPEN FORUM Mayor Nyquist noted the Council 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. CONSEN AGEN Mayor Nyquist inquired if any Council members requested any items removed from the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Hawes requested item 10 be removed from the Consent Agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTE - APRIL 23, 1984 There was o motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Theis to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of April 23, 1984 as submitted. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF MAY 6, 1984 AS SMALL BUSINESS WEEK IN BROOKLYN CENTER There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Theis to approve a Proclamation Declaring the Week of May 6, 1984 as Small Business Week in Brooklyn Center. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. RENEWAL OF LICENSE TO UTILIZE EXPLOSIVES FOR HOWE, INC. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Theis to approve the license to utilize explosives for Howe, Inc., subject to the following conditions: 1. The permit is issued to Howe, Inc., 4821 Xerxes Avenue North, Brooklyn Center and is nontransferable. 2. Howe, Inc. shall continue to use a two component compound, kinestik, or a similar two component compound. 5 -7 -84 �. 3. Howe, Inc. shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local legislation governing the transportation, storage, handling and detonation of explosives. 4. Howe, Inc. shall notify the Chief of Police in advance of all blasting operations. 5. City employees shall have the right to inspect upon reasonable notice given to Howe, Inc. 6. Authorization to discharge explosives in the City of Brooklyn Center granted under this permit shall expire May 9, 1985. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 84 -68 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED PROGRAM FOR YEAR X URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMITTALL 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. Voting against: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 84 -69 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENT OF JERILEE MAYER 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. Voting against: 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 Brookdale Mobil 5710 Xerxes Ave. N. Brooklyn Center Babe Ruth 6406 Noble Ave. N. Evergreen Park 7112 Bryant Ave. N. Grandview Park 1600 59th Ave. N. Chuck's Q. 1505 69th Ave. N. Korean Presbryterian Church 6830 Quail Ave. N. T. Wrights 5800 Shingle Cr. Pkwy. ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE Garden City School 3501 65th Ave. N. 5 -7 -84 -2- MECHANICAL SYSTEM LICENSE Central Heating & Air Cond. 1971 Seneca Rd. Commercial Air Conditioning 2200 Niagara Lane Conservenergy Systems, Inc. 6505 Taft Street Dependable Heating & Air Cond. 2615 Coon Rapids Blvd. O'Keefe Nechanical 7188 Shady Oak Rd. Riccar Heating 3095 162nd Ln. NW St. Marie Sheet Metal 79 Spring Lk. Pk Blvd. SIGN HANGERS LICENSE Plordquist Sign Company, Inc. 312 W. Lake Street Signcrafters Outdoor Display, Inc. 7775 Main St. NE SWIMMING POOL LICENSE Columbus Village Apts. 507 70th Ave. N. Grecian Health Spa 2820 County Rd. 10 Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED) The City Manager introduced a Resolution Accepting Quotations and Authorizing Purchase of Soccer /Football Goals. He pointed out that the bid from Tennis West Ltd. is being recommended since the structure of the goals is sturdier than the other two bids submitted. Councilmen. ber Lhotka inquired as to the type of material used in the goals recommended by staff. The City Manager explained that the goals were made of galvanized metal and in the opinion of the staff were a superior product to the other bids submitted. RESOLUTION NO. 84 -70 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATIONS AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SOCCER /FOOTBALL GOALS 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, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis. Voting against: Gene Lhotka. The motion passed. ANIMAL IMPOUND CONTRACT There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to approve the agreement between the City of Brooklyn Center and the Funk Animal Hospital for animal impound services. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka Scott Hawes and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. APPOINTME TO H UMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Mayor Nyquist offered the appointment of Evelyn Misfeldt, 5611 James Avenue North, to the Brooklyn Center Human Rights Commission. 5-7-84 -3- There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the appointment of Evelyn Misfeldt, 5611 James Avenue North, to the Brooklyn Center Human Rights Commission to complete the unexpired term of Commissioner Yencho which expires on December 31, 1984. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEMS REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS FOR OLD CITY HALL SITE The City Manager explained this item was tabled at the April 23, 1984 meeting and developers were requested to submit additional information concerning their proposals. The City Manager then reviewed the actions required by the City Council to complete the sale of the old City Hall property. He pointed out the first action is to reject to all purchase agreements in effect with the three developers, and the second action would be to accept the submittal from the developer and execute the sale of the property at the second reading of the ordinance. Administrative Assistant Hoffman outlined the procedure and explained the Council - would select the developer, the developer would then sign a purchase agreement and a public hearing would be held. There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Theis to reject any and all purchase agreements presently in effect for the purchase of the old City Hall property located at 7100 Brooklyn Boulevard. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Nyquist invited the developers present at the meeting to submit any additional information they might have regarding their proposals. Mr. Nelson, representing Partners in Progress, presented a site plan to the City Council which included an elevation and also showed a possible color scheme for the building, including the exterior treatments for the building. Mayor Nyquist then recognized the representative from Edina Realty who reviewed his firms site plan and discussed the landscaping, tenancy, and other building features. Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. Rick Hartman, of H. E. Homes who stated that the purpose of acquiring the additional property adjacent to the old City Hall site was to maintain a one -story office design as opposed to a two -story building. Councilmember Lhotka thanked all three developers for submitting their proposals and stated that all three are quality projects. He stated that, with the additional information provided by the developers, he believed that the best proposal was submitted by Partners in Progress. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to request Partners in Progress to submit an offer to the City of Brooklyn Center for the purchase of the old City Hall property at 7100 Brooklyn Boulevard. In discussion of the motion, Councilmember Theis expressed a concern with the building design noting that it was a very distinctive type building, and that he did 5 -7 -84 -4- not know if the development on Brooklyn Boulevard will be able to complement the building. He stated that he had some reservations about the style of the building. Councilmember Hawes stated he believed the distinctive design of the building would be an asset to the area. Councilmember Scott stated that, originally she had a concern about the appearance of the building proposed by Partners in Progress, but with the submission of the additional information by the developer her reservations about the building design were resolved. Upon a vote being taken on the motion, the following voted in favor thereof: Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Theis to approve for first reading An Ordinance Authorizing the Conveyance of Real Estate in the City of Brooklyn Center. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF CHA NGE IN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS The City Manager reviewed his memorandum regarding the proposed change of City Hall office hours. He noted that currently City Hall office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5 :00 p.m., and the proposed change would be to change the hours to 8 :00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. He reviewed the reasons for the change noting that observation has shown that very little business has come into City Hall after 4:30 p.m. , and that by changing the office hours so that all employees are on a uniform schedule, as opposed to staggered hours, it would eliminate the problems rising from a staggered work day schedule. The Council discussed the proposed change in office hours and Councilmember Scott commented that she had experienced a delay as long as 15 rings before the City Hall phone was answered. The City Manager stated that he would find out if there is a problem. Administrative Assistant Bublitz noted that the problem may be that all incoming lines are occupied on the switchboard and that no busy signal is sent on the line. Mayor Nyquist suggested looking into the possibility of having a recorded message installed stating that all the incoming lines are full. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to approve the change in City Hall office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. to 4 :30 p.m. effective on July 5, 1984. In discussion of the motion, Councilmember Theis requested that any input from individuals who may have problems with the change in office hours be reported to the City Council. Upon a vote being taken on the motion, the following voted in favor thereof: Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. CONSI DERATION OF SUMMER INTERN FOR CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE The City ;afiager explained that his proposal to hire a summer intern for the City s 5-7 -84 -5 -- Manager's office would be to address some specific project areas, including preparation of an employee handbook containing management rules and practices, procedures, etc., preparation of a public information handbook for general distribution, research on data practices and records retention for City departments, and also microfilming research related to developuiient of a comprehensive microfilming prograin for the City offices. He noted that current workload in the City Administrative offices has not permitted the accomplishment of these specific project areas, and that the intern would be primarily assigned to complete these projects. He added that the funds for the intern would come from the professional services account in the 1984 City Council budget and that the going ` rate for interns is between $6.50 and $8.00 an hour. He also noted that the internship is proposed for a three month period beginning in June. Y There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to approve the hiring of an intern for the City Manager's office for a three month period and also approving a salary range for the intern of $6.50 to $8.00 per hour . Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. RETIREMENT OF LIQUOR ST ORES MANAGER The City Manager noted that the current City Liquor Stores Manager is retiring on June 1 . He explained the staff is recommending that the position be recruited for internally only at this point, and inquired whether the Council had any problem with this process as proposed. Councilmember Theis stated he would like to see something on the potential applicant's, such as a work history or resume. The City Manager stated he would provide this information and that if no candidates are acceptable to the Council, he would recruit from outside the City work force. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka 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 7:58 p.m. Deputy City Clerk Mayor 5 -7 -84 -6-