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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981 01-21 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDING'S OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 12, 1981 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. ROL CALL Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Tony Kuefler, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning and Inspections Ron Warren, City Clerk Al Lindman, Assistant City Engineer Jim Grube, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, and Administrative Assistants Brad Hoffman and Tom Bublitz. INV OCATION The invocation was offered by Pastor Aukema of the Northbrook Alliance Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - DECEMBER. 22, 1980 There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Kuefler to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of December 22, 1980 as submitted. Voting in favor_: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler and Scott. Voting against:. none, the motion passed. Councilmember Lhotka abstained from the vote as he was not present at the December 22, 1980 meeting. OPEN FORM Mayor Nyquist noted the Council had not received any requests to use the Open Forum session at this evening's meeting. He inquired of the audience if there was anyone present who wished to use the Open Forum session, there being none, he proceeded with the regular agenda items. ADJ 1980 COUNCIL There was a motion by Councilmember Kuefler and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to adjourn the 1980 City Council. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Council - members Kuefler, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed. The 1980 City Council adjourned at 7:05 p.m. A OATH OF OFFICE The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Councilmember Celia Scott. CALL TO _ ORDER - 1981 C the 1981 City Council was called to order by Mayor Dean Nyquist at 7 :08 p.m. _R OLL CALI, Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Tony Kuefler, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning and Inspections Ron Warren, Assistant City Engineer Jim Grube, City Attorney Richard Schiei:fer, Citl7 Clerk Al Lindman, and Administrative Assistants Brad Hoffman and Tom Bublitz. 1- 2:1 - -81 -1-- SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM The City Manager introduced the first item of business for the 1981 City Council, that of selecting a Mayor Pro Tem to hold the office in the absence of the Mayor. There was a motion by Councilmember Kuefler and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to reappoint Councilmember Scott for Mayor Pro Tem. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Kuefler to confirm Mayor Nyquist's reappointment of Mary Simmons and George Lucht to the Planning Commission, each for a two year term effective January 1, 1981 to expire December 31, 1982. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Council- members Kuefler, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed. Regarding Commissioner Erickson's reappointment, Mayor Nyquist noted that he had not yet decided whether he would be willing to serve another term at this time. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION Councilmember Scott stated that Mary Ellen Vetter, Chairman of the Conservation Commission chose not to accept another term as Chairman of the Commission. She added, Henry Dorff at this time has not made a final decision regarding his reappointment. It appears, she pointed out, there will be-two openings on the Conservation Commission. She added, Barb Jensen will likely accept the Chair for the Conservation Commission. Mayor Nyquist suggested that consideration of the Chair appointment for the Conservation Commission be placed on the next Council agenda. MAYORAL AP POINTMENTS TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS C014LMISSION There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to confirm Mayor Nyquist's reappointment of James Paulos, Ember Rei.chgott, and Delores Coop to the Human Rights Commission, each for a three year term effective January 1, 1981 to expire December 31, 1983. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against none, the motion passed. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION There was a motion by Councilmember Kuefler and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to confirm Mayor Nyquist's reappointment of Michael Streitz and Harry Bradford to the Park and Recreation Commission each for a three year term effective January 1, 1981 to expire December 31, 1983. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE HOUSING COMMISSION There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to confirm Mayor Nyquist's reappointment of Phyllis Plummer and Lowell Ainas to the Housing Commission each for a three year germ effective January 1, 1981 to expire December 31, 1983. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed. 1 -12 -81 -2- i MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF TH WEED INSPECT There was a motion by Council, member Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to confirm Mayor Nyquist's reappointment of Allen Lindman as Weed Inspector for the year 1981. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed. DESIGNATING OFFICIAL CITY NEWSPAPER There was a motion by Councilmember Kuefler and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to designate the Brooklyn Center Past as the official newspaper of the City of Brooklyn Center. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - ROSEMARY TERRACE AD DITION The final plat of the Rosemary Terrace Addition was presented to the Council by Assistant City Engineer Jim Grube and the City Manager pointed out the staff has no objections to the final plat and recommends approval subject to the four conditions as stated in the memorandum from the Assistant City Engineer to the Director of Public Works dated January 8, 1981. Councilmember Fignar arrived at 7:20 p.m. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Kuefler to approve the final plat of the Rosemary Terrace Addition subject to the following conditions: 1. Lot areas shall be indicated on all copies of the final plat. 2. The abstract of title or registered property report shall be referred to the City Attorney and shall be subject to his review and approval. 3. The homeowners Association documents shall be filed with the plat at the County and shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney. 4. The owners shall enter into an easement agreement with the City to allow the easterly ten feet of the property to be used for public sidewalk purposes. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF LOCAL 49 MASTER LABOR AGREEM1 The City Manager introduced the next agenda item which was the Local 49 Master Labor Agreement and proceeded to review the agreement for Council members pointing out the features of the contract agreement. He stated, the staff is recommending the Counci]. approve the agreement between the Metropolitan Area Management Association and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 49. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the Master Labor Agreement between the Metropolitan Area Management Association (MAj4A) and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 49, AFL -CIO covering the period Jani.ary 1, 1981 through December 31, 1982. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist,Council.members Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed unanimously. 1 -12 -81 -3- RESOLUTION NO. 81 -1 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CAMDEN NORTHWESTERN STATE BANK A DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Fignar, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -2 Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIDELITY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY A DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS 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, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -3 Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRST BROOKDALE STATE BANK A DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS 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, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly:passed and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -4 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MINNEAPOLIS A DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS 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, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -5 Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRST PLYMOUTH NATIONAL BANK A DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Tony Kuefler, and upon vote being taken'thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 1 -12 -81 -4- RESOLUTION NO. 81 -6 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE HENNEPIN FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION A DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Fignar, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -7 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE HOME SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION A DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Tony Kuefler, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following, voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The Park and Recreation Director arrived at 7:30 p.m. RESOLUT NO 81 -8 Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MARQUETTE NATIONAL BANK A DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS 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, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. _R ESOLUTION NO. 81 -9 Member Bill- Fignar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MIDWES`P FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION A DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Tony Kuefler, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -10 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE TWIN CITY FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION A DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS 1 -12 -81 -5- 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, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -11 Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE SUMMIT STATE BANK A DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Fignar, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof. Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The City Manager introduced a resolution designating representative and alternate representative to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities and pointed out that currently he is the alternate representative to the Association and Councilmember Kuefler is the representative to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. Councilmember Kuefler stated he would be willing to serve another year as representative to the Association. The Council concurred that Councilmember Kuefler should be reappointed to serve as representative to the Association and that the City Manager should be the alternate. R NO. 81 -12 Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES 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, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. I The City Manager introduced a resolution designating director and alternate director to the Suburban Rate Authority and pointed out, he is serving as the alternate director and Councilmember Lhotka is the director to the Suburban Rate Authority. There was a concurrence among Council members to reappoint Councilmember Lhotka as director and the City Manager as alternate director to the Suburban Rate Authority. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -13 i Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Fignar, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following vo,_ed 1 -12 -81 -6- in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -14 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION REGARDING MAYOR NYQUIST'S 1981 SALARY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by j member Bill Fignar, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Tony I:uefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none; and the following abstained from voting: Dean Nyquist, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The City Manager introduced a resolution granting final approval to an indus- trial development revenue bond proposal from Brooklyn Investment Companies (Spec 11 building). Administrative Assistant Hoffman pointed out that this resolution comprehends only the Spec 11 building. He added, the financing for this project is currently short -term financing as are all IDR projects at the present time. After brief discussion of the IDR bond proposal, the Council concurred with the City Manager's recommendation acknowledging that building permits shall not be issued for the project until all documentation included in the sub- division agreement is complete and is approved. i, RESOLUTIO NO. 31 -1.5 Member Bill r'ignar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RELATING TO A $1,600,000 COTLMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE NOTE (SHINGLE CREEK ELEVEN PROJECT); AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 474 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Tony Kuefler, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Councilmember Kuefler requested that the summary report on the current status of IDR's in the City be presented at the January 26, 1981 meeting. The City Manager introduced a resolution authorizing execution of agreement With MN /DOT for reconstruction of Lift Station No. 2 at Lyndale Avenue and 55th Avenue North. He noted, remodeling of this lift station is necessitated by the I -94 construction and the proposed agreement provides that the City will proceed with the required remodeling and also that MN /DOT will provide reimbursement for the major share of the costs of construction and construc- tion supervision. 1 -12 -81 -7- l RESOLUTION NO. 81 -16 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT NO. 59687 WITH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF LIFT STATION NO. 2 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, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The City Manager introduced a resolution authorizing execution of agreement with MN /DOT for installation of watermain crossings under I -94 at 53rd and 57th Avenues. He ,pointed out, extension of these watermains across I -94 is necessary to provide future water service and fire protection service to the properties along Lyndale Avenue between 53rd and 57th Avenue. He added, since there are no existing watermains in this area, the cost for installing these lines is a responsibility of the City's Public Utility Department and although the estimated costs are high, the cost of making these crossings after I -94 is completed would be much higher. The Assistant City Engineer pointed out that the costs stated in the resolution are estimated costs and that the City would be subject to invoicing at the rate of the bid cost. He explained the $48,000 was a two to three year old estimate and that the original resolution was passed in 1978. He pointed out, the $71,181.04 stated in the resolution includes the $10,095.84 also stated in that resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -17 Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT NO. 60112 WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,. PROVIDING FOR INSTALLATION OF WATERMAIN CROSSINGS UNDER I -94 AT 53RD AND 57TH AVENUES NORTH (PROJECT 1978 -29) 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; Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The City Manager introduced a resolution authorizing execution of Agreement No. PW40 -02 -80 for traffic signal maintenance services by Hennepin County and pointed out, maintenance of the new traffic signal system at.Humboldt Avenue /65th Avenue /Freeway Boulevard is a City responsibility; however, because the City does not have the equipment, materials, or expertise to cover this responsibility it is recommended that the City contract for this service with Hennepin County as provided for by this agreement. Councilmember Lhotka inquired how the cost for the maintenance of the traffic signal system would be charged. The Assistant City Engineer replied that it was essentially a time and Material situation. i 1 -12 -81 -8- RESO NO. 81 -18 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT NO. PW40 -02 -80 FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES BY HENNEPIN COUNTY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Fignar, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The City Manager introduced a resolution accepting bids for coin- operated lockers and explained it is recommended the bid of Carlton McKinney in the amount of $45,907.67 be accepted. He explained the coin - operated lockers are a 1981 budget item. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Fignar to approve the resolution accepting bid for coin- operated lockers. In discussion of the motion, Councilmember Kuefler inquired what the pay -out for the coin - operated lockers would be. The City Manager explained it was his understanding that the lockers do pay for themselves and that it is a fairly substantial annual revenue for the Park and Recreation Department. He stated, the Director of Finance could obtain the exact revenue figures and return later in the meeting with an answer for the Council. Councilmember Kuefler suggested that one alternative might be to arrange the lockers so that people could bring in their own locks rather than having to charge people for the use of the lockers. Mayor Nyquist suggested laying over consideration of the resolution until further information could be obtained from the Director of Finance regarding the annual revenue produced by the coin - operated lockers. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 34 REGARDING DIRECTIONAL SIGNS; CERTAIL REAL ESTATE SIGNS; AND IDENTIFICATION SIGNS FOR CHURCHE SYNAGOGUES AND TEMPLES The City Manager introduced an ordinance amending Chapter 34 regarding directional signs; certain real estate signs; and identification signs for churches, synagogues, and temples and explained the ordinance was first read on December 8, 1980, published on December 18, 1980 and is recommended this evening for a second reading. ORDINANCE N O. 81 -1 Member Celia Scott introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption_: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 34 REGARDING DIRECTIONAL SIGNS; CERTAIN REAL ESTATE SIGNS; AND IDENTIFICATION SIGNS FOR CHURCHES, SYNAGOGUES AND TEMPLES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Bill Fignar, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO PERSONNEL POLICIES The City Manager introduced an ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the City Ordinances relative to personnel policies and explained the ordinance was first 1 -12 -81 -9- read on December 22, 1980, published on January 1, 1981 and is recommended for a second reading this evening. Councilmember Lhotka requested that the ordinance be reviewed by the Human Rights Commission before it is approved by the Council. The City Manager stated that some portions of the revised personnel ordinance do apply to areas of concern to the Human Rights Commission, such as equal employment opportunity, but there are considerable other portions of the ordinance that are not really pertinent to the Human Rights Commission. Councilmember Lhotka stated that he would like to have the Human Rights Commission review any future ordinance changes or policy changes regarding the area of equal employment. The City Attorney stated there was no legal problem in referring the ordinance to the Human Rights Commission for review as long as the ordinance was returned with their recommendation within a reasonable amount of time. In discussion of the ordinance, Councilmember Kuefler stated he would like to have a report on the change in the severance pay policy for sick leave. The City Manager stated, the support for the change in the severance pay policy for unused sick leave from 1/4 to 1/3 of the unused sick leave time has three basic areas of support, one being that even though private industry does not use this severance pay policy, it is wide spread in the public sector, the second being that if an employee's sick leave record is good, the severance pay is a reward for not abusing the sick leave, and the third is an attempt to maintain parity with negotiated union contracts. Councilmember Kuefler noted that in dealing with fringe benefits, they are generally a cause to show an increase in productivity and he does not see where the City will gain anything in terms of productivity with a change from 1/4 to 1/3. The City Manager explained, in the Local 49 contract, the City gained a language change in that the City Manager can require employees to furnish a statement from a medical practitioner upon the request of the employer. He explained, the same change was made in the nonorganized policy and that the increase in the severance pay benefits is a trade -off for the change in language in sick leave policy. ORDINANCE NO. 81 -2 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO PERSONNEL POLICIES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Fignar, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION SERVICE PROGRAM The City Manager explained, tonight is the second annual presentation by.the City Council of service awards to City employees to recognize years of service to the City. He added, recognition is to be given tonight to those employees who, during 1980, have observed the anniversary of either 20 or 25 years of permanent full -time employment with the City. He noted Willard J. Dahlberg, Glen I. Breuninger, and Allen D. Braun were being recognized for 20 years of service and Robert L. Cahlander and Frank A. Smith, Jr. were being recognized for 25 years of service with the City. He pointed out, Al Braun was present at this evening's meeting to receive his award, but that the other employees being recognized this evening had conflicts with this evening's meeting or were ill. Mayor Nyquist proceeded to present Al Braun with his award for recognition of his 20 years of service to the City. 1 -12 -81 -10- Mayor Nyquist returned to a resolution accepting bid for coin - operated lockers and stated that the Director of Finance had returned with the information requested on the revenue produced by the lockers. The Director of Finance pointed out that the lockers brought in approximately $13,000 per year to the City in revenue. Mayor Nyquist called for a vote on the motion approving the resolution. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLU NO. 81 -19 Merf)er Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR COIN - OPERATED LOCKERS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Fignar, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. DISCUSSION ITEMS T S N CROSS TA FORCE N S SK O CF The City Manager introduced the first discussion item and stated, the Coon Rapids City Council has suggested the re- creation of the North Crosstown Task Froce to expedite the construction of the North Crosstown corridor, Highway 610. He added, the Coon Rapids City Council has invited the City of Brooklyn Center to appoint two officials to the North Crosstown Task Force. Mayor Nyquist inquired how large an area the task force includes. The City Manager explained it includes the cities of Blaine, Champlin, and other Anoka County cities including Coon Rapids. Councilmember Fignar stated he believes it is in the City's interest to send representatives to the North Crosstown Task Force meetinas and indicated he could attend the meeting on Wednesday night. The City Manager stated, if the Council chosen to send a staff representative also, either he or the Director of Public Works could attend. There was a motion by Councilmember Kuefler and seconded by Councilmember Scott to appoint Councilmember Fignar and the City Manager as the City's representatives on the North Crosstown Task Force. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed unanimously. INSU PROP The City Manager stated the City has received bids from the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust and from our current carrier. He explained, the infor- mation being submitted to the Council is submitted for the Council's review between now and the time the staff makes recommendations regarding City insurance. He added, the staff will be making a recommendation at the January 26, 1981 meeti;ig. CONSIDERATION OF CIII PARK RENTAL LI The City Manager refereed Council members to a memorandum from the Director of Planning and Inspections to the City Manager which recommended the renewal of the license for Chipper :a Park pointing out that the Fire Department has made at least two inspections of the complex since December 8, 1980 and have reported that their compliance orders, for the most part, have been corrected. 1 -12 -81 -11- There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Kuefler to approve the renewal of the Chippewa Park .rental license effective immediately and expiring on August 31, 1982. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Counc:ilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed unanimously. LI CENSES There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Kuefler to approve the following list of licenses: C IGA RET TE LICENSE Dahlco Music & Vending Co. 119 State Street Ground Round Restaurant 2545 County Road 10 Duane': OK Tire 6900 Brooklyn Blvd. Duke's Standard Service 6501 Humboldt Ave. N. Ideal Drug 6800 Humboldt Ave. N. K -Mart Corp. 5930 Earle Brown Dr. Service Systems Corp. Soo Line Building Northwestern Bell 5910 Shingle Cr. Pkwy. FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE Food Enterprises 1200 Multifoods Bldg. Hickory Farms Mall at Brookdale Red Owl Stores, Inc. 215 E. Excelsior Ave. Country Store 3600 63rd Ave. N. GASOLINE SERVICE STATION LICENSE Duane's OK Tire 6900 Brooklyn Blvd. Duke's Standard Service 6501 Humboldt Ave. N. Q. Petroleum Corp. 1505 69th Ave. N. L ODGING ESTABLISHMENT L Brookdale Motel 6500 Lyndale Ave. N. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE All Season Comfort, Inc. 55 Mound Ave. NONPERISHABLE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE Coca Cola Bottling Midwest 1189 Eagan Indust. Rd. Evergreen Park School 7020 Dupont Ave. N. Northern States Power 4501 68th Ave. N. Plitt Brookdale Theater 2501 County Rd. 10 Red Owl Stores, Inc. 215 E. Excelsior Ave. Country Store 3600 63rd Ave. N. PERISHABLE VENDING MI)�CHINE LICENSE Plitt Brookdale Theater 2501 County Rd. 10 1- 1_2 --81 -12- Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed unanimously. 1981 TEACH OF THE YEAR Mayor Nyquist noted that a reception in honor of Denis Axen, 1981 Teacher_ of the Year for Independent School District 286 will take place Thursday, January 15 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Mayor Nyquist suggested that a commended for resolution be prepared for Denis Axen, 1981 Teacher of the Year. RESOLUTION NO. 81 - Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE OF DENIS AXEN 1981 TEACHER OF THE YEAR 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, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia. Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Councilmember Lhotka informed Council members that the Human Rights Commission will be presenting a seminar on chemical dependency on January 31, 1981 between 8:45 and 12:30 in the morning. He noted the seminar would be held in the social hall and that he is inviting all Council members to attend. Councilmember. Fignar informed Council members that Lowell Ainas, member of the Housing Commission, has applied for membership on the Planning Commission if there is an opening on that Commission and inquired whether the Council's policy concerning prohibition of membership on more than one commission is still in effect. After brief discussion, the Council members generally concurred that the policy prohibiting residents from serving on more than one commission at a time should still be maintained. The Director of Planning and Inspections referred Council members to a memorandum regarding Planning Commission Application No. 80048 and proceeded to review the memorandum for Council members noting that the applicant, Health Central, in a letter dated December 18, 1980 requested that City Council consideration: of the application be postponed until January 12, 1981. He added, he was in receipt of another letter from N. Walter Graff, an attorney representing Health Central., requesting that the City Council table any further consideration of this application. The Director of Planning and Inspections stated he recommended that the City Council. acknowledge the applicant's letter and at their request, table any further consideration of Application No. 80048 until. such time as may be requested by the applicant. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to acknowledge the letter from Health Central and at the applicant's request to table any further consideration of Application No. 80048 until such time as may be requested by the applicant. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Council- members Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed unanimously. 1 -12 -81 -13- !ii DJOU I UNMFNT There was a motion by Counci.lmember Fignar and seconded by Councilmember Scott to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyguist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Clerk Ma` G� I I 1 -12 -81 -14-