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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982 12-06 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN. CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HE, ^aEPIN ?N THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION DECEMBER 6,:1982 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center' City Council met in regular session '`_and was called to order by Mayor Dean Nyquist at 7:05 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 & Inspec- tion Ron Warren, 'Mr. Dave. Kennedy, representing the City ,Attorney's Office, Public Utility' Superintendent Craig Hoffmann, Assistant City Engineer Jim Grube, and Administrative Assistants. Brad Hoffman, and Tom Bublitz. _ INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Pastor Errol Webb of the Brooklyn Center Church of the Nazarene. 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 use the Open Forum. There being none, he proceeded with the regular agenda items. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Nyquist inquired whether any of the Council members desired any items removed from the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Hawes requested that item 9e be removed from the Consent Agenda. Administrative Assistant Bublitz noted a correction on the first page of the November 22,,1982 minutes. He explained that all references to Section 31 -140 of the City' ordinances should be changed to read 34 -140. There' was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of September 13, 1982- as - submitted. 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 approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of November .22, 1982 with with the correction noted by Administrative Assistant .Bublitz. 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 12 -6 -82 -1 l to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of November 30,'1982 as sub - mitted. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. FINAL 'PLAT HAMM'S ADDITION There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to approve the final plat of Hamm's Addition, subdivision of existing lot at 6501 Brooklyn 'Boulevard (Planning Commission Application No. 82041) subject to review and approval of an Abstract of Title or Registered Property Report by the City Attorney. I * doting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, ,Councilmembers 'Lhotka, 'Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting - against: none. The motion passed unanimously. " PERFORMANCE BOND REDUCTION There was ;a motion by Councilmember Scott and rseconded by - Councilmember Hawes to approve the performance bond reduction for Pontillo's Pizzeria, 5937 Summit Drive from $24,000 to '$2,000. Voting in favors Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott', Hawes, and Theis. Voting' against: - none. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 82 -225 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1982 GENERAL -FUND BUDGET 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. 82 -226 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET CONSTRUCTION POLICY 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. 82 -227 Member Celia' Scott 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 the adoption of the foregoing - resolution was duly seconded by . member Bill Hawes, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted din 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. 12 -6 - �,_ RFSOLUTT21 N 82- Member. Celia Scott introduced the following: resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM 1982` STATE CLASS 'A FOOTBALL CHAMPION'S 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. 82 - 229 Member' Celia Sc tt introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION COMMENDING MS. VIOLET LEWANDOWSKI FOR HER GIFT TO THE ,CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 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 T -' w seconded b Cou ncilmember Hawes There as a motion b nc�..member Scott and seco e L e Cou y � y to approve the 'following list of licenses: CATERING FOOD,VEHICLE LICENSE Green -Mill Restaurant 5540 Brooklyn Blvd. CIGARETTE LICENSE Advance Carter Company 850 Decatur Ave. N. Brooklyn Center Liquor #l. 61500 Humboldt Ave. N. Brooklyn Center Liquor #2 6150 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center Liquor #3 5711 Morgan Ave. N Denny's Restaurant 3901'Lakebreeze Aver N. Red Lobster 7235 Brooklyn Blvd. Big -B Service Station 5710 Xerxes Ave. N. Brookdale Cinema 5801 John Martin Dr. Brooklyn Center Shell 6245 Brooklyn Blvd. Brother's Brookdale Restaurant Brookdale Center Dahlco Music & Vending Co. 119 State Street Ground Round Resta'uranC, 2545 County Rd.'10 Interstate United 1091 Pierce Butler Rte. Ault Inc. 1600 Freeway Blvd. State Farm Insurance 5940 Shingle Cr. Pkwy. Northwest Microfilm 1600 67th Ave. N. LOIN {,TN( -, ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE Brookdale Motel 6500 Lyndale Ave. N. -3- t2 - -82 - MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE All. Season Comfort, Inc. 55 Mound Ave.` NONPERISHBLE VENDING'MACHINE LICENSE Viking Gym 6504 Shingle Cr. Pkwy. POOL AND BILLIARD TABLE LICENSE Advance Carter Company 850 Decatur Ave. N. Brooklyn .Center Ctr. 6301 `Shingle Cr. Pkwy. 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 Establishing Water - Supply Well No. 9, Improvement Project No. 1982 -30, Approving Plans & Specifications, and Ordering Advertisement for Bids (Contract 1982 -Q)., The Director of Public Works explained, the tests, conducted as part of the water supply study, show that the City has. an excellent supply of water with regard to both quality and quantity. He explained the report submitted by Black & Veatch recommends proceeding with establishing the next well for the City's water supply to be .located on the tax forfeit property owned by the City and located in the northeast portion of the City. The Director of Public Works then introduced Mr. Len Rodman of Black & Veatch, who explained to the Council that the water supply study was a joint study by Black & Veatch and Hickok '& Associates. Mr. Rodman proceeded' to review the water supply study and explained the short term. of valuation of the study resulted in a recommendation for a new well. He informed the Council that the current water usage in the City is 75 %0'residential and 25 % commercial, industrial, and other uses. He explained the average per capita per day usage of water is 85 gallons and that with this usage demand the City needs 12.2. million gallons per day for supply. He noted the existing - supply capacity is 11.8 million gallons per day. With regard to the :location of the well, Mr. -Rodman' explained: there are three viable sites for the location of the wells in the City. He explained the quality of the water is very high and there were no organics in the water, at least none could be detected with the procedures used for testing. He explained the only constituent above the standard is manganese and that this was two to ten times the standard. He explained that the standard was not a health standard but an aesthetic standard. He added that,.polyphDsphates are added at the well sites by the City to keep the manganese in solution. `He added that much of the known sources of contaminants in the state are to the east and south of the City wells and would not pos.e a threat to the City ,since the City's water comes from the north and west,. Mr. Rodman explained that the Jordan Aquifer is the highest capacity aquifer available in the metropolitan area. Therefore, he pointed out, -the study recommends that one well be drilled into the Jordan Aquifer to meet- the short term needs for water supply. He explained the remainder of the study to be conducted will address the long term water supply needs of the City. He added that preliminary approval for the well location has been received from the Minnesota State Department of Health and that bids for the project could be received as early as January of 1983. 12 -6 -82 -4- Mayor Nyquist- inquired how the recommendation for the location of the wells was arrived at. Mr. Rodman explained the ability'of an aquifer to pass water is assumed to be the same throughout the aquifer. He explained that other wells in the area would interfere with the water passage and that the -space between wells is correspondingly calculated'. He explained that the recommendation for _ the location of the wells in one location is that if the water must be treated at a later date it would be in one location and would be more cost effective. to treat. Mr. Rodman also reviewed the location of the Hinckley'`Aquifer, which . he explained, is,400 feet deeper than the Jordan and stated that the Hinckley Aquifer may be tapped from the same location, if the Jordan Aquifer can no longer be used. He added that the capacity of the Hinckley Aquifer is not as great as the Jordan, and the City may want to.look "at using ground water supplies if the Jordan fails 'and the Hinckley Aquifer cannot -meet the needs of the City. RESOLUTION NO. 82 -230 Member Gene Lhotka' introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WATER SUPPLY WELL NO. 9 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO .1982 -30, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND ORDERING' ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (CONTRACT 1982 -Q) 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 Nyauist, 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. OPEN FORUM Mayor Nyquist noted.he had received a request to use the open Forum session from Mr. Ulyssess Boyd,; 4807 Azelia Avenue North in Brooklyn Center.- Mr. Boyd explained that he wanted to discuss the activity occurring at the old pole yard site in the neighborhood. He explained that a great deal of activity is occurring at the site presently and that building materials are being brought in and stored at the site. He explained that some months ago he attended a meeting and was told that the residents in the area would be notified as to the use of the land for industrial purposes. He stated he had not been notified of the current activity in the area. He explained that the main problem in the area is noise - pollution and that it.was noise around the clock,.inciuding machine noises, and the noise of lumber being unloaded from railroad flatcars. He asked the Council - that they consider this and see what can be done to eliminate the problem. The City Manager explained that, if a developer came in with a development proposal for the area, then the residents would be notified, but in this case the land was apparently leased from the Joslyn Company by a building supply firm. He explained the City staff' is currently checking into the activity but noted that the use of the property is in compliance with the zoning ordinance and that individuals do not need to contact the City when they start a business which is a permitted use in the zoning district. He explained that _part of the noise is apparently coming from a generator which is used for power to the site. He the staff is now collecting information on the operation. 12 -6 -82 -5- `The.Director of Planning & Inspection talked to the manager -of the operation and stated that he is intending to meet with the manager later in the week to see if the problems can be resolved.. He explained that the'use, as indicated, is ;permitted however, he noted there are noise standards which must be met by ordinance. The Manager emphasized that a permit is not required for a..business to enter the , City, as long as the zoning requirements are met. Councilmember Lhotka requested that the staff address the situation as soon as possible. — RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED RESOLUTION NO. 82 -231 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its ;adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED UNDER NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT 1982 - F (DRINKING FOUNTAIN INSTALLATION IN VARIOUS PARKS) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and upon vote being taken thereon the following noted 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. 82 -232 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND PROVIDING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1982 -06 (WATER MAIN INSTALLATION IN KYLAWN PARK TO TWIN LAKE NORTH APARTMENT COMPLEX) 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 Riche Theis; and the following voted against the same:` none, whereupon said resolution was .declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 82 -233 Member Celia. Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WATER ASSESSMENT RATES EFFECTIVE JANUARY'.1, 1983 The motion for the ad of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by " member Bill Hawes,:and upon vote beingtaken 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 Providing for the Write - Off of Uncollectible Checks and explained that the resolution comprehends the write -off of bad checks received by the City's municipal liquor stores, The Director of Finance explained the checks represent four one - hundredths (4/100) 12 -6 -82 -6- of one per cent (1 %) of "the total sues of the municipal liquor stores and that the doliar amount was $2,83.73. He explained that, in Might of the total sales for the stores this is a very small amount. He added that the City does have a policy of prosecuting individuals wherever possible. RESOLUTION NO. 82 -234 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO WRITE -OF'F UNCOLLECTIBLE CHECKS 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 therof Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the samec none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 82 -235 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SIX STAINLESS STEEL DOORS 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. PUBLIC HEARING ON PRIVATE KENNEL LICENSE The City Manager explained the City has received an application for a private kennel license from Mr. Jesse Sandoval, 5548 Logan Avenue North and that, under the current City ordinance, 'a public hearing is required as part of the private kennel application, process, Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on a private kennel license application from Mr. Jesse Sandoval, 5548 Logan Avenue North in Brooklyn Center. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak at the public hearing.: No one requested to speak at the public hearing. The City, Manager explained that..he had received'a call from an individual with a health.,problem which required a great amount of rest, and that the individual was concerned that the issuance of the private kennel license allowing Mr. Sandoval. to maintain five dogs at the residence may create a problem. Mayor Nyquist stated that he had received -two calls, one from the same caller as the City Manager, and one from another resident in the neighborhood. Councilmember Theis stated that he would like to see conditions attached to the license which would specify that the dogs permitted in the kennel 'would be restricted to only `those; dogs stipulated in the license at the time of application. Mrs Sandoval stated that they have spoken to the caller in the neighborhood and that the caller has not complained about other dogs in the- neighborhood She added 12 -6 -82 -7- that'she believed the reason she had not complained about other dogs in the neighborhood is that the owners of the dogs belong to her husband's church, Councilmember Theis stated that he received a call from a neighbor'in the area ' of 'Sandoval's residence and that the caller had no objection to the application. Ther was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to close the public hearing on the private kennel license application of Mr." Jesse Sandoval, 5548 Logan Avenue North. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist,' Councilmembers :aLhotka,,Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Nyquist stated that his major concern with the private kennel license is the possible harmful affects on the neighbor's health. The City Manager stated the private kennel will be checked annually and in addition, the City staff will respond to any complaints received throughout the period of the license. He added that if any complaints are received on the private kennel throughout the course of the year, the license will again have to be reviewed by the City Council. He added that, if no complaints are received in the course of the year, the City Clerk can renew the license without Council' review. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott, and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to direct the staff to draft a resolution approving the application for a private kennel license submitted by Mr. Jesse Sandoval, 5548 Logan Avenue North with the conditions stipulated by the City Council. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Council -' members Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: .none: The motion passed: unanimously. _R ECESS ' The Brooklyn Center City'Council recessed at 8:34 p.m. and reconvened at 8:52 p.m. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES RELATING TO DELINQUENT ` WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS The City Manager explained the ordinance would increase the interest rate charged on delinquent public utility accounts from 8% to 12% He explained the ordinance is recommended for a second reading this evening and a public hearing has been scheduled for 8 :00 p.m.' He added the ordinance was first read on November 8, 1982 and published in the official newspaper on November 18, 1982. Mayor Nyquist opened.the meeting for the purpose of a'public hearing on An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 of the City Ordinances Relating to Delinquent Water and Sewer Accounts:. He 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 Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to close the public hearing on An.Ordinance Amending Chapter .4 of°the City Ordinances Relating to Delinquent Water and Sewer Accounts. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against none. The motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 82 -18 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: 12 -6 -82_ =8- AN ORDINANCE AMENDfING CHAPTER 4 OF TEir CITY ORDINANCES RELATING TO DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS The motion for the ad(�s_1 ion of the Foregoinq m�3inance was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and upon vote being taken thereon the €ollowing voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, ,Gene I,hotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared ' duly passed aria adopt(-d. PLANN CO MMISSION ITE PLANN COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 82030 SUBMITTED BY MARIE.REYES FOR A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 35 -400 OF THE-ZONING O TO ALLOW A TWO CAR GARAGE TO BE SET BACK 25' FROM THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE AT 5700 CAMDEN AVENUE NORTH, RATHER THAN THE 'NORMAL 35' The City Manager explained this Planning Commission Application was considered at the August 12, 1982 Planning Commission meeting and was.recommended for denial. He noted the item`was tabled-at-the August 23, 1982 City Council meeting at the request of the applicant and was tabled again at the September 13, 1982 City Council meeting due to the absence of the applicant from the meeting. He explained that consideration of the application this evening is to determine the final ' disposition of the application., The City Manager pointed out that the applicant has been notified in writing of this evening's meeting and that the staff is recommending denial'of the application, and he noted that the applicant has not been present on each of the three occasions where the application was considered. He explained that under the ordinance the presence of the applicant is required for variance requests. There was a'motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Scott to deny Application No. 82030 on the grounds that the standards for variance are not met. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. voting against: none. The motion passed unanimous DISCUSSION ITEMS MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PLANS FOR COLD MILLING AND RESURFACING TRUNK HIGHWAY 152 (BROOKLYN BOULEVARD FROM TRUNK HIGHWAY 100 TO 68TH AVENUE NORTH) The Director of Public Works explained that MN /DOT recently submitted a set of preliminary plans for a "Safety Improvement" of Brooklyn Boulevard from trunk highway 100 to 68th Avenue North. He explained the improvement consists of "cold milling " - -or grinding off approximately 1 3/4 inches from the existing bituminous surface, then- resurfacing the roadway with the 'same thickness of a new mixture_ He explained the primary purpose of.the project is to improve the skid resistance of the roadway while also improving its rideability. He added that the project is eligible for Federal Safety funding. He explained the plans do not require - _review by the City but MN /DOT has submitted them to the City for information and discussion purposes. Mayor Nyquist inquired as to the possibility of closing the median on Brooklyn Boulevard at 56th Avenue North. The Director of Public Works explained that it may be a problem to include this in the project. He added that the greatest problem is people crossing from'Brookdale all the'way across Brooklyn Boulevard to_the.service road. He stated that the staff can review the possibility of closing the median at 56th-and can run some capacity counts on the area. Councilmember Hawes stated that he agrees with Mayor Nyquist and that he feels strongly about closing the median at 56th and added that it`is, in his opinion, a dangerous intersection. 12 -6 -82 -9- CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION FOR POLICE DEPAFTMENT The City Manager stated that, now ;that, the Council has had a chance to review first hand the problems with °.security and visibility'in'the` police department, ,. the staff has requested authorization to go out for bids on the 'closed circuit televis,* for the police department area. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to authorize'the City staff to prepare specifications and order the advertisement for bids for closed circuit television equipment in the police department. Voting in favor:; Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, "Scott, Hawes, <and Theis. - Voting agains 't: none. The motion passed unanimously. STATE AND LOCAL FINANCIAL CRISIS The City 'Manager reviewed the Action Alert received by League of Minnesota Cities regarding the state_ and local financial crisis. He explained that the proposal of the legislature is-to require that employees pay the City's contribution to their retirement and that the City would `then in turn pay their portion of the - contribution to the state. The City Manager stated that the proposal developed' :by the legislature does, in his opinion, not address budget cuts but only delays the cuts. He stated that the proposal may - result in the loss of good employees in municipal service in the future. The Director of Finance noted that the State of Minnesota is now holding $500,000 of the City's 'funds now and that they are still discussing a 10% to 20% cut of remaining funds. The City Manager stated he would recommend that the state government allow local governments more control over their own situations. Councilmember Scott commented that local government is more accountable to citizens than the state government and that she believes the state should recognize this,. Council discussion regarding the financial crisis continued and there was a general concurrence among Council members that.the state's action was not in the best interest of the citizens of the State of Minnesota nor the public employees. The City Manager reviewed the Weaver bill (Fiscal Disparities Act) and noted that the City loses a portion of new commercial and industrial valuation to the metro- - politan pool as -a result of this existing Act. ''In summary, he stated the state's actions in the long run:, will not be effective in dealing with the existing financial crisis. ADJOURNMENT There was . a motion by Councilmember Hawes 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 :30 p.m. /cYlerk Mayor 12-6_82