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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981 03-23 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION MARCH 23, 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 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Tony Kuefler, Gene Lhotka, Bill Fignar, and Celia Scott. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning and Inspections Ron Warren, City Attorney Richard Schieffer,,. Assistant City Engineer Jim Grube, and Administrative Assistant Brad Hoffman. INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Councilmember Gene Lhotka. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MARCH 9, 1981 There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Kuefler to approve the minutes of the City Council, meeting of March 9, 1981 as submitted. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Lhotka, Scott, and Fignar. Voting against: none, the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Nyquist noted the Council had received two requests to appear before the Open Forum. He first recognized Mr. Leo Hanson of 4903 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center. Mr. Hanson indicated that he was before the Council that evening seeking current information on the Howe Fertilizer court case. The City Attorney, Richard Schieffer, updated the Council and Mr. Hanson indicating that the case was currently before Judge Sedgwick and that they were waiting for her decision. He further indicated that they anticipate receiving a decision within the next couple of weeks. Following a brief discussion, Mayor Nyquist requested the City Manager to contact Mr. Hanson when a ruling has been made in the court case. Mayor Nyquist then recognized Mr. John Tschohl of 4650 Nine Oaks Circle, Bloomington, Minnesota. Mr. Tschohl indicated that he was before the Council to request a change in the City's rental licensing ordinance. He indicated that the ordinance should either be made more lenient for landlords or should be enforced City -wide to encompass all residential housing. Mr. Tschohl indicated that he felt that most of the compliance orders he had received were often petty. Councilmember Fignar inquired as to the number of times rental properties were inspected. City Manager Gerald Splinter indicated that as a routine matter, they are inspected . once every two years when their license expires. He further indicated that units are inspected more often arising from complaints. Mayor Nyquist inquired of Mr. Tschohl why the City should differentiate between single family housing and other rental properties. 3 -23 -81 -1- I Mr. Tschohl indicated that perhaps there is no justification that the City shouldn't discriminate between one rental unit and another. Following a brief discussion, Councilmember Fignar suggested and the Council concurred that the matter be referred to the Housing Commission for further consideration. RESOLUTIONS Mayor Nyquist took the opportunity to recognize Ralph Van Veusekom and :Ray Severson, Co- Chairmen of the 1981 Kaleidoscope. Mr. Van Veusekom briefly described the intent of Kaleidoscope to bring together the community's resources under one roof. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -61 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL 5, 1981 AS KALEIDOSCOPE DAY 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. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - FEDERAL LUMBER 1ST ADDITION Public Works Director Sy Knapp explained that the submitted plat appeared to be in order and in conformance with the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. He noted that the final included a cul -de -sac at the southwest corner of the site. He further stated that all of the conditions previously set forth at the preliminary approval had been met and that he was recommending approval of the final plat. Following a breif discussion, there was a motion by Councilmember Fignar and seconded by Councilmember Kuefler to approve the final plat of Federal Lumber 1st Addition. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Nyquist reopened the public hearing on the ordinance vacating a portion of North Lilac Drive. He inquired if anyone was present for or against the ordinance. No one appeared and Councilmember Fignar made a motion to close the public hearing. It was seconded by Councilmember Scott. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 81 -3 Member Celia Scott introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF NORTH LILAC DRIVE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance 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 ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. 3 -23 -81 -2- RESOLUTION NO. 81 -62 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF QUIT CLAIM DEED TO THE FEDERAL LUMBER COMPANY FOR A PORTION OF TRACT A, R.L.S. 546 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. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - BROOKDALE CORPORATE CENTER Public Works Director Sy Knapp indicated that the conditions of the preliminary plat had been meta He briefly noted that a previous attempt had been made to exchange land with BCIP but that problems had developed so that Ryan Construc- tion had decided to go ahead and plat only the property 'they now have-control of. He further noted that an exchange will take place in the near future that will require replatting of Block 1 and Outlot B. He noted under this platting that Ryan would be allowed to proceed with their office project. He also stated that the minor deficiencies noted in the memo of March 19 had been corrected. He further emphasized that he was recommending approval of the plat. Mayor Nyquist inquired if the site and building plan contemplated an exchange of the property. Public Works Director Sy Knapp replied that a site and building plan submitted by Ryan Construction involved only that land to be immediately developed: A lengthy discussion also ensued relative to a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a subdivision agreement with Brookdale Corporate Center. Public Works Director Sy Knapp reviewed the subdivision agreement noting the improvements to be made by the City with special assessments to be levied against the subdivision. He noted that the total cost of improve- ments contemplated by the agreement approximated $600,000 and included water,' storm sewer, sanitary sewer and the street improvement. He also indicated that Ryan Construction would be required under the subdivision agreement to make a cash payment equal to 200 of the assessments in advance with the rest being levied against the property as a special assessment. Public Works Director Knapp also referred to two letters from Ryan Construction. He noted that Ryan Construction was requesting that section 4.1 of the subdivision agreement between Brookdale Corporate Center and the City of Brooklyn Center which requires the repayment of unpaid special assessments at the time of future sale by Brookdale Corporate Center not apply to the transfer of Lot 2, Block 2, Lot 1, Block 1, and Outlot B prior to their being improved. A lengthy discussion relative to the City's policy and the Ryan request then ensued. It was the consensus of the Council that the action would be similar to signing a blank check. Councilmember Kuefler indicated that the City could not bind itself to an unknown buyer. He further indicated that he felt the proper time to consider exempting a parcel from the provisions of 4.1 would be at the time of the transfer when the City would know who the buyer was. This is provided for in the subdivision agreement as written. There was a motion by Councilmember Kuefler and seconded by Councilmember Fignar to approve the final plat of the Brookdale Corporate Center. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed unanimously. 3 -23 -81 -3- RESOLUTION NO. 81 -63 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR BROOKDALE CORPORATE CENTER 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, Gene Lhotka, Bill Fignar, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Mayor Nyquist noted that the public hearing was still open on a resolution ordering the construction of Street Reconstruction Project No. 1981 -03. Following a brief discussion, there was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to close the public hearing. - Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 81 - Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION TERMINATING PROCEEDINGS - PROJECT 1981 -03 XERXES AVENUE, 55TH AVENUE, 56TH AVENUE STREET RECONSTRUCTION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by _ th folic otc l vlJ✓w..i vVl�:.. iJ�:V :..Il:..:, ..ai i'..l LLj+'Jil . V ..� i.� l.UJ1C�ii t,i_�i �v�a, the .iv ar..+•. „g v d v �. in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none; and the following abstained: Bill Fignar, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. PUBLIC HEARING ON INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND PROPOSAL FROM BROOKDALE OFFICE PARTNERSHIP Mayor Nyquist opened the public hearing and inquired if anyone was present to speak for or against the project. There being none, the Mayor entertained a motion to close the public hearing. There was a motion by Councilmember Fignar and seconded by Councilmember Kuefler to close thepublic hearing. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -65 Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO A PROJECT WITH BROOKDALE OFFICE PARK PARTNERSHIP (OR ASSIGNS) AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS OR TAX EXEMPT MORTGAGE NOTES THEREFOR UNDER THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT, REFERRING THE PROPOSAL TO THE COMMISSIONER OF SECURITIES FOR APPROVAL, AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS 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. I- 3 -23 -81 -4- Staff was instructed by the Council that performance bond agreements must be held by the Brookdale Office Partnership. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS The City Manager introduced Application No. 81018 submitted by the Church of the Nazarene for site and building plan and special use permit approval to construct a 3,750 square foot addition for a fellowship hall and classroom space at the Church of the Nazarene, 501 73rd Avenue North. He noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the application at its March 12, 1981 meeting. Planning Director Ron Warren reviewed the Planning application with the City Council. He noted that the Planning Commission's recommendation was subject to seven conditions most of which were routine in nature. He did note that one of the conditions indicated that the site and building plan should be modified prior to the issuance of permits to indicate installation of a handicapped ramp at the entrance of the church and also to indicate honeysuckle plants every four feet on center around the west edge of the parking lot to provide ordinance required screening. Mayor Nyquist then.opened the public hearing on the planning application. Appearing on behalf of the Church of the Nazarene was Jim Noska. Mr. Noska requested that the Council modify the requirement for honeysuckle to be replaced with any suitable replacement. He noted that honeysuckle berries were toxic and that there were many children at the church that could possibly be harmed by the honeysuckle. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Fignar to close the public hearing.. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed unanimously. There was a matinn T.hntka AnA cPCOnfiea by Councilmember noted by the Planning Commission except that a suitable replacement for honeysuckle would be accepted. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Council - members Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed unanimously. RECESS The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed from 8:48 to 8 :56 p.m. a RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 81 -66 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING LIFT STATION NO. 2 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1981 -09 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, 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 -67 Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT, FOR BIDS FOR CONTRACT 1981 -C (LIFT STATION NO. 2- IMPROVEMENT) 3 -23 -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, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Councilmember Fignar arrived at 9:05 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -68 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1981 -10 AND WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1981 -11 (63RD AVENUE NORTH) 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, Gene Lhotka, Bill Fignar, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -69 Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 1981-05, SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT P -_n.7W T 1981 -m . STORM SFWF.R TMPROVEMENT PROJECT 1981-07. AND STREET _IMPROVE - '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 -70 Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF AN INTERN IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 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 -71 .Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS FOR FURNISHING, LOADING AND DELIVERY OF STABILIZED GRAVEL AND FINE AGGREGATE FOR SEAL COAT MATERIALS: FURNISHING, LOADING AND DELIVERY OF PLANT -MIXED BITUMINOUS MIXTURES: FURNISHING BITUMINOUS MATERIALS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 3 =23 -81 -6- 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 -72 Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1981 GENERAL FUND BUDGET 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 -73 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE FEE TO BE CHARGED FOR THE PROCESSING OF WORTHLESS CHECKS TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 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. RESOLU!ibrJ NC 81 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS FOR FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF DRINKING FOUNTAINS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 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 -75 Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: - I s RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS FOR FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF BLEACHERS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and upon vote being taken theroen, 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. 3 -23 -81 -7- ORDINANCES Mayor Nyquist introduced the next agenda item, an ordinance amending Chapter 35 of the City's Ordinances revising the description of property within the R -3, C -1, and C -2 zoning districts. He noted that the ordinance was first read on February 23, 1981, published on March 5, 1981 and was presented to the Council for its second reading. There was no public comment on the ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 81 -4 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REVISING THE DESCRIP- TION OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE R -3, C -1, AND C -2 ZONING DISTRICTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance 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 ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. DISCUSSION ITEMS PROPOSED ALARM ORDINANCE The City Manager introduced the next agenda item noting that the proposed ordinance would require licensing for alarms and is intended to control the numerous false alarms being received by the City. Under the ordinance it was proposed that after the tourrh aiarm, each uUUiL--u1:Al �ai= alar= wc be penalized $25.00 each. The penalty fee would become due upon the issuance of the next year's license. The City Manager then proposed that the ordinance be directed to the Chamber of Commerce for their comments and be given a specific time frame in which to comment on the proposed ordinance. He recommended at least 30 days. Councilmember Kuefler indicated that perhaps the fee could be set by the number of uses of alarm situations. The City Manager indicated that the staff concern was in the Police approach to false alarms. He indicated that when the Police Department receives repetitious false alarms from business establishments, they become lax in their approach to false alarms. He indicated that this creates a potentially dangerous situation for the police officers. Councilmember Scott indicated that she was concerned that the City was overcharging by having both a license fee, installation fee, and a penalty fee for false alarms. She indicated that she felt this would have a greater impact on small businesses'. She further indicated that she felt the Chamber should have an opportunity of a minimum of six weeks to respond to the proposed ordinances. The City Manager noted that the ordinance was being put forth at this time to generate discussion and in essence was not in its final form. Councilmember Kuefler indicated that if this is a service provided by the City then the users of the service should pay for its cost regardless of the size of the business. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Fignar to refer the ordinance for a period of six weeks to the Brooklyn Center Chamber of Commerce for their comments. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed unanimously. 3 -23 -81 -8- PUBLIC OFFERINGS OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS Mayor Nyquist introduced the next agenda item that being a discussion of public offerings of industrial revenue bonds. City Manager Gerald Splinter noted that the City had received several requests to reconsider the City's policy prohibiting the public offering of industrial revenue bonds. He noted that representatives of Juran & Moody Inc. were present to discuss the matter with the Council. Councilmember Lhotka indicated his concern was that public placement of bonds would compete with the City's ability to place bonds. Mr. Roger Wingus of Juran &Moody noted that in this particular case that being the Ryan Construction Project, Northwestern National Life was the 15th. largest insurer in the world and that they were guaranteeing the bonds. He noted that bond rating for this particular issue would in all probability be at least an A rating. He also indicated that individuals who buy bonds from them tend to be sophisticated buyers. He referred to a letter received from the City of South St. Paul and indicated that a default on the industrial revenue bonds issued in their city had no appreciable effect on their bond rating and that no law suits were filed against the city because of the default. He proposed that the bond facing be changed to emphasize the corporate center and not the City's name. He offered several examples of how that could be accomplished. Councilmember Kuefler inquired of staff if they were not concerned with the competition for bonds in the same market. Finance Director Holmlund concurred indicating that bonds are sold in the same market and that there are only a limited number of dollars available to buy tax exempt bonds. He also indicated that it was his experience that most individuals who purchase municipal bonds are not always the sophisticated individuals as described by Mr. Wingus. Mr. Wingus replied that last year 70% of the tax exempt bonds issued were for industrial revenue bonds. He noted that the demand for general obligation bonds has not decreased but L t her e r J d L__� and tL Ut v tC1 tll GlL tilC1C are 1CWC'L V.V . UV1iuJ l✓l�li1J .i..JJ 11 L-U u.a... �,� u� �Y_Y ... ---- was being sold. He noted that he was selling G.O. issues from Texas and outstate areas to Minnesota investors because of the relatively few bond issues from Minnesota that are available to the general public. Councilmember Kuefler inquired as to the effect the competition would have on interest rates. Mr. Wingus indicated that interest rates were not a function of too much supply but rather from the high interest rates available in other markets. City Manager Gerald Splinter indicated his concern that a limited amount of tax exempt money be available in the market at any one time. Councilmember Lhotka indicated his concern was giving preference to this applicant at this time. Councilmember Kuefler inquired as to the smallest unit of bond purchase. Mr. Wingus indicated the smallest bond amount would be $5,000. Councilmember Kuefler indicated that his concern was not so much with the private or public offering but really with the competition the bonds would create for the City's bonds. Finance Director Holmlund again expressed his concern with public offerings and the effect they will have on the general public it a Brooklyn Center bond were to go default. He stated that while it may not have a legal impact upon the City, or impact on its bond rating, the general public will feel that it was a city bond that went default because of the publicity given to it in issues such as the Wall Street Journal. Following a brief discussion, Councilmember Fignar indicated he tended to favor an opportunity for the Council to consider public offerings. Councilmember Lhotka made a motion to retain the guidelines in tact. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilmember Fignar offered a motion to have the staff draft 3 -23 -81 -9- language amending the current industrial development revenue guidelines to include an option for public offerings by the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Kuefler. City Manager Splinter indicated that the guidelines should be amended first and then act upon any request for a public offering. Councilmember Lhotka re- emphasized staff, concerns with the industrial development revenue bonds financing. Councilmember Fignar indicated if the City wants to compete with other cities for commercial development it is imperative the Council have the flexibility. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, and Scott. Voting against: Council - member Lhotka. The motion passed. GAMBLING LICENSE Therelwas a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the Class A gambling license for the Northport Elementary School Parent - Teacher Association. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Council- members Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Kuefler to waive the $10,000 fidelity bond on the gambling license for Northport Elementary School Parent- Teacher Association. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed unanimously. LICENSES There was a motion by Councilmember Kuefler and seconded by Councilmember Fignar to approve the followinq list of licenses: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE Berean Evangelical Free Church 6625 Humboldt Ave. N. GAMBLING LICENSE Northport Parents Group 5421 Brooklyn Blvd. ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT Emily Dorff 6400 N. Willow Ln. James McAlpin 6248 71st Ave. N. Knights of Columbus Elain Walther, 259 120 Ln. N.W. B.C. Jaycee Women MECHANICAL SYSTEM'S LICENSE Allan Heating & Air Cond. 6020 Culligan Way Blaine Heating 13562 Central Ave. N.E. Care Air Cond. & Heating, Inc. 1211 Old Highway 8 Cool Air Mechanical 1441 Rice Street Gas Supply, Inc 2238 Edgewood Ave. S. Hayes Contractors, Inc. 1010 Currie Ave. Klamm Mechanical Contractors 12409 Cty. Rd. 11 Lake Elmo Heating & Air Cond_ 3546 Lake Elmo N. Minnesota Gas Company 733 Marquette Ave. 3 -23 -81 -10- Northeast Sheet Metal, Inc. 4347 Central Ave. N.E. Northwest Service Station Equip. 2520 Nicollet Ave. Pierce Refrigeration 1920 2nd Ave. S. Pump & Meter Service, Inc. 2711 E. Franklin Ave. Rouse Mechanical, Inc. 11348 K -Tel Dr. G. Sedgwick Heating & Air Cond. 1001 Xenia Ave. S. Standard Heating & Air Cond. 410 W. Lake Street Gerald P. Steffens 208 73rd Ave. N. Suburban Heating & Air Cond. 2050 Whitebear Ave. Fred Vogt & Co. 3260 Gorham Ave. Ray Welter Heating Co. 4637 Chicago Ave. NONPERISHABLE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE Interstate United Corp. 1091 Pierce Butler Rt. Lance, Inc. 18640 Yakima St. N.W. Brookdale Car Wash 5500 Brooklyn Blvd. First Brookdale Bank 5620 Brooklyn Blvd. Twin Lake Alano 4938 Brooklyn Blvd. PERISHABLE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE Ault Corporation 1600 H. Freeway Blvd. RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE Initial: Raymond Fritzke 5452 Fremont Ave. N. DeLors'D. Hoy 5821 Lyndale Ave N. Z3Li11diU Gilv111 Renewal: Robert A. Tombers 7015 -7021 Brooklyn Blvd. Manferd Rasmusson 7040 Brooklyn Blvd. Jerry Cowan 7200 Camden Ave. N. Henry & Juanita Holm 5206 Drew Ave. N. Roland Scherber 4714 Lakeview Ave. N. H. & Val Rothschild, Inc. 5300 -5322 Ponds Drive H. & Val Rothschild, Inc. 5301 -5315 Ponds Drive H. & Val Rothschild, Inc. 5319 -5333 Ponds Drive H. & Val Rothschild, Inc. 5401 -5423 Ponds Drive H. & Val Rothschild, Inc. 5427 -5441 Ponds Drive Edward & Helen Peterka 3401 -13 47th Ave. N. Quality Investment Co. 3513 47th Ave. N. Robert Huber 3613 47th Ave. N. Donald E. Sobania 3701 47th Ave. N. Nordic Properties 3713 47th Ave. N. Lucille H. Hanggi 3725 47th Ave. N. Mrs. Emilia Krzesowiak 3001 51st Ave. N. SIGN HANGER'S LICENSE Lawrence Sign Company 945 Pierce Butler Rt. 3 -23 -81 -11 SPECIAL FOOD HANDLING LICENSE 8 Humboldt Ave. N. Brooklyn Center Li q uor Store #1 6800 0 Humb o Brooklyn Center Liquor Store #2 6250 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center Liquor Store #3 Northbrook shopping Ctr. SWIMMING POOL LICENSE Indoor: Brooklyn Center Community Center 6301 Shingle Cr. Pkwy. Earle Brwon Farm Apts. 1701 -07 69th Ave. N. European Health Spa, Inc. 2920 County Rd. 10 Holiday Inn 1501 Freeway Blvd. Twin Lake North Apts. 4536 58th Ave. N. Outdoor: Marvin Garden Ltd. 68th & Orchard Moorwood Homeowners Assosciation 5809 Lake Curve Ln. Brookdale Ten Apts. Hwy. 100 and 53rd Ave. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS ` The City Manager briefly reported to the Council that staff was aware of some impending changes in o=ho LAWCON grogram and would report to the Council at the next meeting on the impact the LAWCON program will have on the City's park development program. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember_Kuefler and seconded by Councilmember Fignar to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Council - members Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none, the motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 10:14 p.m. Clerk Mayor f 3 -23 -81 -12-