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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 06-27 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL 01' THE CITY OF BROOKYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION JUNE 27, 1983 . CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER 1` e $rooklyn tenter City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Dean Nyquist at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CAhL FJ_ey&r 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. INVOC rT e invocation was offered by Councilmember Lhotka. OPEN FORUI4 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 whether any of the.Council members requested any items removed from the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Hawes requested that item 13 and item 9b be removed from the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Lhotka requested item 8 removed from the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Scott requested item 7a removed from the Consent Agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 13, 1983 There was a motion by Councilm.ember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of June 13,.1983 as submitted. Voting in favor: Mlayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously., PEPYORMANICE BOND RELEASES There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to authorize the release of the performance bond, in amount of $5,000, for the Lynbrook Bowl, 6357 North Lilac. Drive. 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 Hawes to authorize the release of the performance bond, in the amount of $2,000, for Quik 6, 6600 Y,rest River Road. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, 'Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION =ING MINUTES he er�was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Scott to 6 -27 -83 =1- approve the minutes of the Board of Equalization meeting of June 6, 1983 as submitted. Voting in favor: ,Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed. Councilmember Zhotka abstained from the vote as he was not present at the June 6, 1983 meeting. PERFOM4ANCE BOND RELEASE FOR K -MART, 3600 63RD AVENUE NORTH ouncilmembereeo tt mmented that she had received a complaint on the condition of the K -Mart parking lot with regard to pot holes. She inquired if anything could be done with regard to the performance bond and the repair of the parking lot. The Director of Planning &Inspection stated that, the condition of the parking lot was not part of the bond, but he added the staff could contact K-Mart to discuss the matter. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and.seconded by Councilmember Theis to table consideration of the performance bond release for K -Mart, 3600 63rd Avenue North. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers hhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. PERFORMANCE BOND FORECLOSURE FOR BROOKDAIE OFFICE TOWER, 2810 COUNTY ROAD 10 oouncilmember�hotka inquired why the bond on the Broodale office Tower was being foreclosed at such a late date. The Planning Director stated that the foreclosure is the only way the City could assure that the improvements would be completed. He' added that there is no good answer for why it is taking so long to come to the point of 'foreclosure, but he noted that there have been certain problems with regard to this property over the years, including changes in ownership. Councilmember Lhotka stated that he would like to know if there are any more performance bonds outstanding for similar lengths of time. The City.Manager.explained that approximately two years ago the staff tried to bring all the performance bonds up-to -date. He explained that this had not been done in the past and had resulted in a number of bonds remaining outstanding for a number of years. He explained that the staff keeps all the current performance bonds up-to -date. The Director of Planning & Inspection explained the procedure for monitoring performance bonds, which consisted of presenting a status report on the required improvements to the developer at the time the project is complete. He noted it is the contractor's responsibility to notify the City when the items comprehended by the performance bond are completed. Councilmember Ihotka asked what the cost of foreclosing a performance bond would be, and also commented that he believes the City should have a stated policy on existing performance bonds. The Director of Planning & Inspection stated that he does not think the City has a problem in terms of monitoring and keeping up-to -date on performance bonds issued from 1977 to the . present time. The City Manager stated that the staff will conduct an evaluation examining the possibilities of foreclosing on existing outstanding performance bonds. He stated that this staff report would be presented to the City Council. The City Attorney commented that • the chances of collecting on the performance guarantee for the Brookdale Office Tower is not good. He added that he plans to file a claim with the Insurance Commissioner of the State of New York for the performance bond. He added that he is filing the claim. with the Insurance Commissioner since the insurance company that issued the bond has since declared bankruptcy'. He added that, if the procedures required to collect on the.bond are difficult or time 6 -27 -83 -2- consuming, he would probably recommend that the issue be dropped. Councilmember Theis inquired whether there was anything wrong with the procedures used on performance bonds. The City Attorney stated that, in this case, the insurance company that originally issued the bond went bankrupt, and that this is why a claim must be filed with the Insurance Commissioner. There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember I,hotka to authorize foreclosure on the performance guarantee, in the amount of $7,500, on the Brookdale Office Tower, 2810 County Road 10. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Council-members I,hotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS The City Manager introduced a Resolution Accepting Bid and Approving Contract 1983- H (51 st Avenue North Water Main Improvement Project No. 1982 -07) He explained the bids on the project were opened this morning and-that the bids received were under the project estimates. Councilmember Scott inquired how much of the project cost would be assessed and how much would be paid by the City. The Director of Public Works explained that this would be a decision the Council must make during the required assessment hearings but that he would recommend recovery by the City of all project costs. He pointed out that, some of the property in the project area is vacant, and that there will probably be a number of objections to any assessments on this property. Councilmember Lhotka commented on the request by Mr. Dick Kruse regarding the provision of sanitary sewer to his home, and inquired why the City would not be able to construct both a water main and sanitary sewer in the area. The Director of Public Works stated that the City could install a sanitary sewer but that the cost of installation for the sewer would be considerably than for the water main. He pointed out the problem has been that other property owners in the area are opposed to the project.'' - Councilmember Lhotka'suggested that item 9a be held over for discussion until later in the Council meeting. There was a general consensus of Council members to hold -the item over until ° later in the meeting. The City Manager introduced a Resolution Approving Agreement No. 16255 with MN /DOT (Providing for Installation and Maintenance of the France Avenue /Soo Line Railroad Crossing). Councilmember Hawes inquired whether federal funds are available for the project. The Director of Public Works stated that federal funds are available and that the City's share of the project would be 10%. Councilmember Hawes then asked if there was any penalty for the contractor if the project was not completed on time. The Director of Public Works explained that there was no penalty built into the contract: Councilmember Hawes commented that he believes the project would be a considerable traffic inconvenience for the neighborhood. The Director of Public Works stated that he does not believe the City could request MN /DOT - to impose a penalty on the railroad, although, the City could use every leverage it has on MN /DOT to assure the contract is completed promptly. Mayor Nyquist stated that, he has a problem with the project, based on the fact that the project was considered not on its own merits but because federal funds are available for the project. The Director of Public Works expressed a concern over what would happen if the project is not completed and the area deteriorated. He 6 -27 -83 -3- pointed out that the availability of federal funds in the future for this type of project is uncertain. Councilmember Theis inquired how long the existing crossing would last. The Director of Public : Works stated, that with normal maintenance the existing crossing could remain serviceable for 5-to 10 years. He added that with the new crossing the life expectancy should be 20 to 25 years. RESOLUTION NO. 83-90 Member Gene .Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT N0. 61255 WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (PROVIDING FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE FRANCE AVENUE /S00 LINE RAILROAD CROSSING.) 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 PLANNING COMMISS P�CATION NO. 83022 SUBMITTED BY GROUND ROUND FOR SITE .AND BUILDING PLAN APPR�VAI, TO COMTRUCT A SNP ADDITION TO T i_S_0 THWEST C7RRNER 0T M . The Director of Planning & Inspection presented and reviewed for Council members pages one and two of the June 16, 1983 Planning Commission meeting minutes, and also the Planning Commission information sheet-prepared for Application No.. 83022. He proceeded to review the site plan of the proposed addition and noted that the concern of the staff, with regard to the application, is with the expansion and the effect it may have on the food and liquor ratio requirements of the City's liquor ordinance. He explained that the receipts for food and liquor have run about 56% to 58% for food to 42% to 44% for liquor over the last three years. The Director of Planning & Inspection explained that the applicant has submitted a revised floor plan showing 150 seats in the dining area. He noted that 150 dining area is the minimum amount .of seating required under the City's liquor ordinance. The Director of Planning & Inspection explained that the Planning Commission recommended approval of Application No. 83022 subject to three conditions which he. reviewed for Council members. Mayor Nyquist expressed a concern over the food and liquor ratio and raised a question with regard to what is being done to enhance the food sales. He noted that the application appears to focus on the enhancement of liquor sales. Mayor Nyquist stated that he would like to go on record by advising the applicant, if the items comprehended in this application cause the operation to go below the required ratio of food and liquor sales, that perhaps the applicant should consider this aspect of the application. He added that if the applicant dropped below the required food and liquor sales ratio, the ordinance on the books should be enforced. The Director of Planning & Inspection reviewed the revised floor plan for Council members. 6 -27 -83 -4- Mayor Nyquist inquired whether the applicant wished to add anything with regard to the application. Mr. Walter Francois, representing the applicant, Howard Johnson's, stated that he -would like to address Mayor Nyquist's concern with regard to the application. Mr. Francois stated that approximately 11% of the sales counted as liquor sales were actually soft drink sales. He pointed out that their accounting system did not differentiate between the liquor and soft drink sales. He explained that there has never been a problem in other communities with regard to similar requirements for a food and liquor ratio. Mr. Francois stated that, if the ratio became a problem, the applicant would separate the soft drink sales from the liquor sales. Mr. Francois commented on the required parking and stated that the 212 common parking stalls had been reduced to 192 because concrete islands were constructed. The Director of Planning &; Inspection commented that the parking in the area allows the Ground Round to meet it's parking requirements as well as the Plitt Theatre: He noted that the parking stalls are shared he H p g by t two businesses e added that he is not disputing Mr. Francois' assertion. Mr. Francois stated that the seating arrangements shown on the floor plan is intended to show a pictoral presentation of seating requirements. He noted that, most of the time some of the tables are joined together, and that the floor plan only shows a. representation of the total number of 'seats and not necessarily the configuration of the seating. He added that, by changing the seating configuration and joining tables together, the floor space can be increased while still maintaining 151 dining seats with no more than 85 lounge seats: He added that this could be accomplished while maintaining the required aisle space. Mr. Francois stated that he would submit to the Council categorically that the 151 dining room seats would be maintained with no more than 85 lounge seats. Mr. Francois stated that the Ground Round Restaurants are undergoing a concept change and that they are adding a sunroom to lighten up the interior atmosphere of the restaurant. He explained that the menus would also be changed and that the dining room would be lightened up, including the floors and wood interior. He noted that the stained glass windows would also be removed to lighten up the interior atmosphere. At the request of Councilmember Theis, the applicant explained the Ground Round's accounting system whereby soft drink sales are included in with liquor sales. There was a motion by Councilmember Ihotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve Application No. 83022 subject to the following conditions:. 1. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes, prior to the issuance of permits. 2.- Seating in the dining room shall be no less than 150 and the seating capacity in the lounge shall not exceed 87. 3. The addition shall be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system to meet NFPA standards and connected to a central monitoring device in accordance with Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances. 6 -27 -83 -5- Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Ihotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 83023 SUBMITTED BY MARANATHA NURSING HQME FOR NG PEC L USE ` T� ' N TR TTWOADDITIUN S THE NURSING H AT 5401 69TH. NORTH ir�r of Planning & Tnspection presented and reviewed for Council members pages two through three of the June 16, 1 983 Planning Commission meeting minutes, and also the Planning Commission information sheet prepared for Application No. 83023. He proceeded to review the special use permit request and the location of the subject parcel. The Planning Director then reviewed for Council members the proposed additions comprehended -by the special use permit request., The Director of Planning & Inspection explained that after a public hearing the Planning Commission recommended approval of the application at its June 16, 1983 meeting, subject to two conditions, which he reviewed for Council members. He stated that notices of_this evening's public hearing had been sent and that a representative of the applicant was present. Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on Planning Commission Application No. 83023. Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. George Wahl who stated that he was a member of the Board for the Maranatha Nursing Home. Mr. Wahl . addressed Condition No. 2 of the Planning Commission's recommended conditions. He stated that information he had obtained indicated that the necessary cost to comply with Chapter 5 of the City ordinances would be $13,500. He stated that smoke detectors are designed to protect sleeping people, and that the Maranatha Nursing Home presents a different situation, since there are staff persons on duty at all hours of the day. Mr. Wahl requested the deletion or modification of Condition No 2 of the Planning Commission conditions, in light of the fact that the Fire Marshall has approved the existing fire protection.for the Maranatha Nursing Home. The Director of Planning& Inspection stated that he would recommend smoke detectors be installed for better fire protection. Mr. Wahl replied that he believes 24 hour staff provide the best fire protection. Councilmember Hawes inquired as to the number of staff persons on duty at night. Mr. Wahl stated that there were eight staff people on duty during the midnight shift. Councilmember Hawes stated that he was concerned that a fire could go unnoticed and spread quickly if it was not immediately detected. The Director of Planning & Inspection added that, if the nursing home were being built today, he believed that sprinklers would be required for construction. He also stated he believed that smoke detectors would provide improved fire protection, and that the monitoring company would be remote from the building,' and would notify the _fire department apparatus rather than relying on nursing staff on duty who may have other duties during an emergency. Mayor Nyquist inquired if there was anyone else 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 Ihotka and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to close the public hearing on Planning Commission Application No. 83023: Voting in favor: Mayor,Nyquist, Councilmembers Ihotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. 6 -27 -83 -6- There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to approve Application No. 83023, subject to the following conditions: 1. Building plans are subject to. review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 2. All sleeping rooms shall be equipped with smoke detectors connected to a central monitoring system in accordance with Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances prior to the issuance of building permits. The newly constructed storage, garage and office space shall be equipped with smoke detectors connected to a central monitoring device prior to occupancy. In addition to the above described conditions, the City staff is directed to work with the applicant, in an effort to determine a cost effective means to comply with the conditions of approval for the application. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Theis left the table at 8:27 p.m. PLANNING CO1 APPLICATION NOS. 83024 AND 83025 SUBMITTED BY DEVRIES BUILDERS, INC. - POR SITE AND BUILDING PET IMINARY P��AT APPROVA FOR THE = BRMN AFTM =6 A1E� , 5TH ADDIT )N - X=S PLACE, UT I ' - 1 M=VM The Director of Planning &&Inspection presented and reviewed for Council members pages three through four of the June 16, 1983 Planning Commission meeting minutes, and also, the Planning Commission information sheet prepared for Application Nos. 83024 83025. He proceeded to review-the applicant's request and the location of the subject parcel. Councilmember Theis returned to the table at 8:30 p.m. The Director of Planning & Inspection reviewed the preliminary plat and site and building plan submitted with the applications, and stated that the plans are in order, and that the Planning Commission recommended approval, subject to seven conditions which he reviewed for Council members. He noted that the required notice for this evening's hearing had been sent and that the applicant was present. Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on Application No. 83025, and asked whether anyone. present wished to speak regarding the preliminary plat. No one appeared 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 Application No. 83025. There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve Application No. 83024, subject to the following conditions: 1. Building plans are subject to. review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 6 -27 -83 -7- 2. Grading, drainage and utility plans are subject to review and approval by the pity Engineer prior to the issuance of permits. 3. A,performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted to assure completion of the approved site improve — ments for the 5th Addition prior to the issuance of building permits. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities shall be appropriately screened from view. 5. All common parking and driving areas shall be surrounded by B612 curb and gutter as shown on the approved drainage and grading plans. 6. The developer shall take adequate measures to control dust and debris during construction. 7. The Fifth Addition of the Earle Brown Estates shall be included in the single Homeowners' Association for the entire development In discussion of the motion on the table, Councilmember Theis inquired as to the location of the proposed sidewalk and the height of berms constructed in the last phase. The applicant stated that the backside of the berms have not been sodded yet but that he intends to do this yet, 'this summer. He added that he could raise the height of the berms if the neighborhood requested it. Councilmember Theis stated that the particular concern of the neighborhood is with the landscaping on the berms. Mr. DeVries stated. that honeysuckle have been planted on some berms, and that he would be open to suggestions from the neighborhood to incorporate their ideas. He added that he plans to put 40% more trees on the project than contained in the approved landscaping plan. The City Manager stated that the City staff will review the status of the plantings and landscaping in the development and report back to,the Council. Upon a vote being taken on the motion on the table, the following voted in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers I,hotka, 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 Application No. 83025; subject to the following conditions: 1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. 3. The Fifth Addition shall be governed by the same Homeowners' Association and bylaws as in effect for the previous phase 6 -27 -83 -8- a I II of the Earle Brown Farm Estates. Homeowners' Association agreements and bylaws are subject,to review by the City Attorney prior to final plat approval. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. RECESS 'TIe Center City Council recessed at 8:42 p.m. and reconvened at 8 :55 p.m. ORDINANCES The City Manager introduced An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances to Allow Manufactured Housing in the R1 and R2 Zoning Districts. He explained that the ordinance was introduced at the June 13, 1983 City Council meeting, and was referred back to staff to allow them to prepare additional information on the ordinance. He stated the ordinance is offered for a first reading this evening. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Theis to approve for first reading An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances to Allow Manufactured Housing in the R1 and R2 Zoning Districts, and to set a public hearing date for the ordinance on the 25th day of July, 1983 at 8:00 p.m. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers I,hotka, Scott, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed. Councilmember Hawes returned to the table at 8:56 p.m. The City Manager introduced An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances to Allow Truck Rental' and Leasing as a Special Use in the C2 Zone. He added that the ordinance is offered for a first reading this evening. There was a motion. by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve for first reading An Urdinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances to Allow Truck Rental and Leasing as a Special Use in the C2 Zone and to set a public hearing date for the ordinance on the 25th day of July, 1983 at 8:00 p.m. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and-Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEMS EMPLOYF-I ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONTRACT RENEWAL 1983 1984 Thhe�y Manager explained that the usage of the ployee ssistance Program in the ,City is down from previous years. He added that he is recommending the program be. renewed for another year and to monitor the program for this period, with regard to its usage, to assess whether the existing program is'the best approach to an Employee Assistance Program. He added that the experience over the next year should provide information with regard- to usage in an effort to determine what the best approach to the project should be. Councilmember Theis expressed a concern that perhaps the evaluation of the program should be done before the next contract period. The City Manager stated that he was concerned about the quality of any replacement program, and that the review over the next contract period would provide adequate information to assess what may be the best approach to providing the service. There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to 6- -27 -83 —9— authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract with Cromer Management Incorporated, to provide Employee Assistance Program services for the period July 1, 1983 to June 30 1984. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Council-members Ihotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION OF 51ST AVENUE NORTH WATER MAIN PROJECT Councilmember hhotka stated that he is concerned with the individual living on 51st Avenue North who has a problem with his septic tank system. The Director of Public Works stated, that the individual Councilmember Ihotka was referring to, is Mr. Kruse who was at the meeting earlier but has since left. The Director of Public Works explained that Mr. Kruse had contacted the Assistant City Fmgineer Concerning what options are available to solve his sewer problem.. He further explained that Mr. Kruse's house is situated in such a way that the site cannot hook -up to the existing City system. He explained that Mr. Kruse has had trouble with his present septic tank system, and that the Assistant City Engineer advised him of the options that were available to him. He reviewed the first option, which was to build an on- site disposal system. He pointed out, that because of the poor soil conditions in the area, the small lot, and the close proximity to the water table in Twin Ieke, it was doubtful whether an on -site system could meet the state regulations. He added that it would be up to Mr. Kruse to demonstrate he could meet the state regulations with such a system. He reviewed the second option, which was to install a grinder and pump on -site. He explained the sewage would be pumped into a receiving well, through the grinder and force pump and into the City sewer system. The Director of Public Works stated that Mr. Kruse was reluctant to go with this type of system. Councilmember hhotka inquired as to the cost of the grinder and pump system. The Director of Public Works stated that the pump, receiving well', and force main would cost anywhere from $2, 000 to $5,000, not including interior plumbing. The Director of Public Works next reviewed.the third option reviewed with Mr. Kruse which would be to petition the City to install a sanitary sewer. He then reviewed the history of this request in the area along 51 st Avenue North, and pointed out that the concept has not received any cooperation from any of the property owners in the area. Councilmember Ihotka then inquired what option three would cost. The Director of Public Works stated that it would be necessary to build a lift station in the area which would cost anywhere from $20,000 to $30,000, and added to this cost would be the cost of a full length of main installation fora total cost of $49,000, including the lift station. The Director of Public Works reviewed the total cost of all potential improvements in the area, including an estimated cost of $36,000 for a water main installation, $49, 000 for a sanitary .sewer installation, $140, 000 for. a street construction, and $6,150 for a storm sewer construction. He explained the total cost of all these improvements was $231,000. He added that the staff is recommending only the installation of a water main along 51 st Avenue North. He stated the recommendation is based on the cost of the improvements and the non - cooperation of other property owners in the area. Councilmember Theis referred to the Resolution Accepting the Bid for the Water Main Improvement and inquired whether the legal and bonding cost should be zero as indicated in the resolution. The Director of Public Works stated that this a typographical error in the resolution, and that the cost should indicate $5,000 to reflect the cost of obtaining the easement. 6 -27 -83 -10= Councilmember Hawes stated that he was concerned about the deferred assessments for the water main improvement project. The Director of Public Works explained that the'Council would have to make a decision whether to defer or to assess immediately at the time of assessment hearings. The City Manager commented that the problem along 51st is typical of those experienced at the end of water and sewer systems. RESOLUTION 83-91 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND APPROVING CONTRACT 1983 -H (51ST AVENUE NORTH WATER MAIN IMPROVEP41NT PROJECT NO. 1982-07) 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, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same: Bill Hawes, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. LIC12ZSES ouncilmember Hawes commented that he had noticed that an electronic game had been placed by Advance Carter at Denny's Restaurant, Brooklyn Center. He had inquired whether Denny's was responsible to notify the City of the placement of game. The Director of,Planning & Inspection indicated that apparently Denny's overlooked reporting the machine and explained that it is the responsibility of the restaurant to report the placement. Councilmember Hawes commented that, since Advance Carter does substantial business, with regard to video games, in the City of Brooklyn Center, they should have been aware of this requirement. He suggested that a letter of reprimand be sent to Advance Carter with regard to their non - notification of the City. LICENSES: " here was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the following list of licenses: AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSE - OPERATOR Picadilly Circus Brookdale Ctr. Sears Brookdale Ctr. AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSE - VENDOR Advance Carter 850 Decatur Ave. Punkin Vending 3501 82nd Ave. N. Servomation Corp. 7490 Central Ave. N.E. Twin City Novelty 9549 Penn Ave. S GARBAGE AND R VEHICLE LICENSE Bautch Disposal Service 1 Xylite St.*N.E. Bergstrom Trucking 5860 73rd Ave. N. Crosstown Sanitation Box 12 Klein Sanitation Co. 10690 100th Ave. N. L & N Disposal 3417 85th Ave. N. 6 -27 -83 =11- MCS Refuse, Inc.. 10050 Naples St. N.E. Metro Refuse 8168 W. 125 St. Minneapolis Hid & Tallow P.O. Box 12547 Robbinsdale Transfer Co., Inc. 5232 Hanson Court Walters' Disposal Service, Inc. 2830 191st Ave. N.E. Waste Control 95 W. Ivy St. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE Louis DeGidio, Inc. 6501 Cedar Ave. S. Suburban Htg. & Air Cond. 2050 Whitebear Ave. POOL & BILLARDS LICENSE Earle Brown Bowl 6440 James Cir. RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE Initial: Eugene J. Sullivan, Howard Oien 5329 -33 Brooklyn Blvd. Dennis F. Deering 5409 Fremont Ave. N. Robert J. Beugen 7001 Humboldt Ave. N. Gene & Carroll Anderson 5812 James Ave. N. Aquila Partners 5407 Lyndale Ave. N. Duane H. Dietrich 5301 70th Circle Renewal: Lang- Nelson Associates Chalet Courts William E. Goins 7013 Drew Ave. N. Mike Sonnack 6637 Humboldt Ave. Richard & Elfreda Ploof 5319, 21 Queen Ave. N. Shingle Creek Tower 6221 Shingle Cr. Pkwy. Robert Baltuff 5930 Xerxes Ave. N. Raymond & Agnes Janssen- 1425 55th Ave. N. Jacob & Bonita Heinonen 1107 57th Ave.. N. Edward Doll 1201 57th Ave. N. John & Susan Byrnes 3019 63rd Ave. N. Dennis & Karen Peterson 4811 69th Ave. N. SIGN HANGER'S LICENSE Richards Sign Company 965 Eustis St. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, - Councilmembers Ihotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to 6 -27 -83 -12 adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Ihotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 9:29 p.m. Clerk 6- 27-83 -13-