HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980 02-11 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
FEBRUARY 11, 1980
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 Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and
Celia Scott. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public
Works Sy Knapp, Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, Director of
Finance Paul Holmlund, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, Park and Recreation
Director Gene Hagel, and Administrative Assistants Brad Hoffman and Tom Bublitz.
INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Vicar Lunderby of the Lutheran Church of the
Triune God.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 28, 1980
There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott
to approve the minutes of the City Council of January 28, 1980 as submitted.
Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and
Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
OPEN FORUM
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Mayor Nyquist recognized Mary Jane Gustafson, President of the Brooklyn Center
Historical Society. She explained to the Council that on Tuesday, February 19,
1980 the City of Brooklyn Center will be 69 years old, and that there will be a
celebration in the Brooklyn Center Library at 7:30 p.m. on February 19, 1980
presented by the Brooklyn Center Historical Society. She invited Council members
and all present at the meeting to attend the celebration. Mayor Nyquist inquired
of the audience if anyone else was present who wished to address the Council.
There being none, the Mayor proceeded with the regular agenda items.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL
The City Manager introduced the next agenda item which was the final plat approval
of the Earle Brown 1st Addition, located adjacent to Xerxes Avenue North immediately
south of I -94. He explained that the staff had recommended approval of the plat
with certain conditions, one of them being the final resolution of the proposed
change in the school district boundary lines. He added that there was a bill in
the State Legislature which would have divided the school district line along the
middle of 66th Avenue North which would have meant that the plat would have been
divided in half by the school district boundary line. He explained this bill has
been corrected, and that the boundary line for the school district will now run
down the middle of I -94 which would mean that all of the plat would,be_in School
District 279.
The Director of Public Works explained that the . staff has recommended approval
of the plat subject to the final resolution of the proposed change in the school
district boundary line and the developer submitting the required bonding. In
response to a question from Mayor Nyquist, the Director of Public Works explained
that sound walls would be installed for the homes which would be built in the
Earle Brown lst Addition.
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In response to a question from Councilmember Kuefler, the Director of Planning
and Inspection explained that the lot sizes in the plat will meet minimum
requirements.
There was a motion by Councilmember Fignar and seconded by Councilmember Kuefler
to approve the final plat of the Earle Brown 1st Addition subject to final
resolution of the proposed change in the school district boundary line and the
developer submitting the required bonding. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist,
Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none.
The motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION INVESTMENTS
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The City Manager introduced the next agenda item which was a request for approval
of the Fire Relief Association investments and referred the Council to a letter
from the Secretary of the Brooklyn Center Fire Department Relief Association
which explained the investments.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka
to approve the following Fire Relief Association investments:
a. $10,000 of Ford Motor Credit Corporation bonds at the interest
rate of 7.85% and maturing on January 1, 1988.
b. $10,000 of AVCO Corporation bonds at the interest rate of 8.20%
and maturing on January 1, 1986.
C. $10,000 of Sperry -Rand Corporation bonds at the interest rate
of 7 -7/8% and maturing on May 1, 1985.
Votinc in favor- Mayor Nyquist Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and
Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
The City Manager introduced a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute
an agreement with Merila- Hansen, Inc. for engineering design of improvements for
Earle Brown lst Addition. The City, Manager explained that the developer has
requested the City to proceed as soon as possible to install the required improve-
ments to allow the development of the subdivision to be completed in 1980. He
noted that Merila- Hansen is in the.best position to do this work at a reasonable
price because they have done the preliminary engineering work for the developer
and are fully familiar with City requirements.
Councilmember Lhotka inquired whether there would be any possible conflict of
interest in this situation. The Director of Public Works stated that he does
not see an opportunity for a conflict of interest in this instance. The City
Attorney stated that conflicts of interest may arise if there is no supervision,
but that the City of Brooklyn Center does have the proper supervision and the
entire project would be overseen by the Superintendent of Engineering and the
Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION NO. 80 -47
Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH MERILA- HANSEN,
INC. FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR EARLE BROWN 1ST ADDITION
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_
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The City Manager introduced a resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute a supplemental agreement for soil testing services in Central Park.
He explained that the maximum amount authorized at the January 7, 1980 City
Council meeting has been expended. He added that, because it is necessary
to use an all terrain vehicle to get access to the last boring site, an
- additional authorization of $300 is requested to allow completion of this
work.
RESOLUTION NO. 80 -48
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR
SOIL TESTING SERVICES IN CENTRAL PARK (CENTRAL PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 1978 -41)
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, Tory 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 Fignar questioned whether the soil testing had to be ceased due to
the lack of appropriated funds. The Director of Public Works stated that the
City had the soil testing service cease work since a new piece of equipment was
needed to complete the project and ceasing work would not affect the total cost
of the testing.
The City Manager introduced a resolution establishing parking restrictions for
53rd ,Avenue North between 4th Street North and Penn Avenue North. He noted that
the adoption of this resolution is required by rr_<,icipal state aid rules as a
complemencury action co the City's aes2_gn cc.,ection ror D.sra avenue.
Councilmember Kuefler inquired what step the City was now at in this project. He
added that he has received a number of opinions on the project from the residents
in the area. The City Manager explained that it is difficult to change the design
at this point but it could be possible. The Director of Public Works stated that
rather than change the design plans at this point, we could put the project under
contract then alter it by supplemental agreement. Councilmember Kuefler suggested
contacting the residents in the area proposed for no parking and advise them of
the situation and the design of the roadway. The City Manager stated that he would
have the staff prepare information for Council review prior to sending this informa-
tion to the residents in the area.
RESOLUTION NO. 80 -49
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR 53RD AVENUE NORTH BETWEEN 4TH
STREET NORTH AND PENN 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, 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 approving a joint powers agreement with
the City of Minneapolis for the construction of 53rd Avenue North and Penn Avenue.
He explained this agreement provides the basis for cost sharing of contract
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construction and construction supervision costs.
RESOLUTION NO. 80 -50
Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption;
RESOLUTION APPROVING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH CITY Or MINNEAPOLIS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF 53RD AVENUE NORTH AND PENN AVENUE NORTH
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 establishing 'a diseased tree removal
improvement project and ordering preparation of specifications.
RESOLUTION NO. 80 -51
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DISEASED SHADE TREE REMOVAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO.
1980 -05 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF SPECIFICATIONS
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
�• :, t a;, the.. follow -i na voted against the same none, whereupon said resolution
was eclared duly passed and adopted.
The City Manager introduced a resolution approving specifications fpr,•a- diseased
tree removal improvement project and directing advertisement for bids.
RESOLUTION NO`. 80 -52
Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS FOR DISEASED SHADE TREE REMOVAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 1980 -05 AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (CONTRACT 1980 -B)
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 requesting the Minnesota Department of
Transportation to maintain the pedestrian facility across I -94 at Dupont Avenue
North at all times during the reconstruction of I -94. He explained this resolution
was prepared in response to a request by the Brooklyn Center School District.
The Director of Public Works stated that the School District felt there was a need
to maintain a pedestrian crossing across I -94. He explained that City staff,
along with Mr. Douglas Rossi, Superintendent of the Brooklyn Centex School District,
met with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to discuss a number of alterna-
tives. He indicated the State is willing to specify construction of a temporary
pedestrian bridge across I -94 for the entire period of construction. He noted
the State appears to be willing to commit to this, and that they have requested
support from the City of Brooklyn Center and the Brooklyn Center School District.
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RESOLUTION NO. 80 -53
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING MN/DCT TO MAINTAIN PEDESTRIAN FACILITY ACROSS I -94
AT DUPONT AVENUE, NORTH AT ALL T 11ES DURING t` ECONSTRUCTION OF I -94
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 City Manager introduced a resolution awarding the bid for group hospitalization
and medical insurance. Councilmember Kuefler inquired whether there were any major
changes in the specifications since the last contract period. The Director of
Finance stated there had been no major changes in the insurance specifications
from the last contract period.
RESOLUTION NO. 80 -54
Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR GROUP HOSPITALIZATION AND MEDICAL INSURANCE
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.
mprF S2FETY ADVISOT?Y STEE C OMMITTEE PRESENTA'T'ION
Mayor Nyquist introduced Mr. Arnie Foslien, Chairman of the Traffic Safety Advisory
Steerina Committee, and noted he would be presenting the recommendations of the
Committee to the Council this 'evening.
Mr. Foslien stated that the Traffic Safety Advisory Steering Committee is pre-
senting its statement of purpose, membership, and staffing for City Council review
this evening. He indicated the Steering Committee members would be willing to
serve on the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. He expressed the willingness of
all the Steering Committee members to serve and advise the City Council in traffic
safety matters.
Councilmember Kuefler suggested that the Steering Committee may wish to reword
one of its statements on membership. He indicated that the Committee may wish to
state that a Committee member may be removed from the Committee when he or she
has missed "two consecutive meetings ", rather than stating only "two meetings
The City Manager noted that the Committee has addressed this problem by stating
that a Committee member "may" be removed from the Committee if he or she has missed
two Committee meetings, rather: than saying the Committee member "shall" be removed.
Councilmember Lhotka questioned whether specific projects were to be considered
by this Committee. The City Manager explained that the specific projects would be
assigned by the City Council along with projects that arose from an examination
of the traffic statistics in the Brooklyn Center area to see how they reflect
specific problems,
Councilmember Scott requested the Committee to examine the pedestrian problem in
the Twin Lake area as she indicated this is a problem area for pedestrian traffic.
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There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott
to establish the Brooklyn Center Traffic Safety Advisory Committee and approve
the statement of purpose, membership, and staffing of the Traffic Safety Advisory
Committee as submitted by the Traffic Safety Advisory Steering Committee. Voting
in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott.
Voting against none. The motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Nyquist informed the Council that Mary Jane Gustafson will soon be reaching
her 20th year of service with the Brooklyn Center Post, and that he felt it would
be appropriate to draft a resolution commending her for 20 years of service with
the Post.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Fignar
to direct the City staff to prepare a resolution commending Mary Jane Gustafson
for her 20 years of service with the Brooklyn Center Post. Voting in favor:
Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against:
none. The motion passed unanimously.
CITY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
The City Manager explained that City employees serving over 20 years with the
City have been invited this evening to receive recognition for their service to
the City. He noted that employees serving over 25 years with the City would be
receiving a plaque and that employees with 20 years of service and over would be
receiving a pen and desk set for their service to the City.,
Mayor Nyquist presented the plaques for 25 years of service and over to Mr. Hank
Davis, Mr. Dick Jennrich, and Mr. Truman Nelson, all of whom have served for more
tn;;n 9 ;
Mayor Nyquist presented a pen and desk set for 20 years of service and over to
Mr. James Lindsay, Mr. Robert Zimbrick, Mr. Harold Rossow, Mrs. Jean Champlin,
Mr. Don Bayerkohler, Mr. Gene Hagel,,Mr. Cap Smith, and Mr. Robert Cahlander.
Mayor Nyquist left the table at 7 :48 p.m.
C. C. LUDWIG AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED MUNICIPAL SERVICE
The City Manager introduced the next item on the agenda which was a consideration
of nominations for the C. C. Ludwig Award for distinguished municipal service.
He explained the League of Minnesota Cities is requesting nominations for the award.
Councilmember Scott suggested that civic organizations including the Chamber of
Commerce, the League of Women Voters, and the Jaycees be contacted for their
input on possible nominations for the award. She explained that perhaps a list
of the top eight or ten nominations could be considered.
Mayor Nyquist returned 'to the table-at 7:51 p.m.
NORTHWEST SUBURBS CABLE C0124UNICATIONS COMMISSION
The City Manager introduced the next agenda item and explained that one of the
documents prepared by the consultant hired by the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communica-
tions Commission entitled. "Analysis of Cable Communications Policy Issues" is
presented this evening for Council review. He also indicated that the consultant
had prepared a model franchise ordinance for the Commission and also a draft of the
invitation for applications for the Commission. The City Manager explained that
these two documents were also available for Council review but that they were not
submitted for discussion this evening since they were extremely lengthy and technical -
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.documents, and that the "Analysis of Cable Communications Policy Issues" offers a
good summary of what the consultant has prepared thus far. He indicated that the
Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission is reviewing these documents, '
and that the Commission will be accepting any comments that the individual cities
may have regarding the documents prepared by the consultant.
The City Manager stated that a number of cable vendors have contacted City staff
with questions and have also expressed a desire to meet with various City groups
and commissions. He explained that he has discouraged these calls and this type
of approach by cable vendors and is requesting any input the Council may have
regarding this matter. Councilmember Fignar stated that the Northwest Suburbs
Cable Communications Commission appears to be quite diligent in their work and
suggests leaving any contact with cable vendors and operators up to the Commission.
The City Attorney noted a misstatement on page 21 of the document entitled "Analysis
of Cable Communications Policy Issues ". He explained that the document states that
the cable system regulation has been delegated to the Northwest Suburbs Cable
Communications Commission. He pointed out that this regulatory power has not
been delegated to the Commission.
SCHOOL•DISTRICT BOUNDARY LINES
The City Manager introduced the next item on the agenda which was a discussion of
the Anoka /Brooklyn Center School District common boundary. The Director of Planning
and Inspection explained that many comments have been received on the neighborhood
Policy statements contained in the existing Comprehensive Plan regarding the common
boundary problem. He noted that the Planning Commission will be considering these
comments at their next regular meeting. The City Manager explained that the staff
is not recommending any specific comment be made on the Anoka School District prQ-
ijrU9ram wl. _i ., L !D- sunmlt :^ca to the Metropolitan
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Council for review. He pointed out, however, that the Council could submit their
comments on the proposed capital improvements program to the Metropolitan Council
if they desired to:
Councilmember Kuefler suggested the possibility of the Brooklyn Center School
District's serving that portion of the Anoka School District in Brooklyn Center.
The City Manager explained that City staff has been asked to provide data on
potential housing in the Brooklyn Center School District to a task force now studying
the future of the Brooklyn Center School District. The Director of Planning and
Inspection stated that the comments received by the Planning Department were
generally questioning why the City has commented on this boundary in its Compre-
hensive Plan, and that the persons making these comments felt it is not a City
concern. The Director of Planning and Inspection explained that he felt it is
a City concern since the City may be faced with a land use problem if the Brooklyn
Center School is closed.
Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. Phil Cohen, who is a member of the Community Education
Task Force that is now studying the future of the Brooklyn Center School District.
Mr. Cohen explained that the study has shown there is room for students at the
Brooklyn Center High School and the Earle Brown School. He explained the study will
be completed by the first part of June, and he would keep_ the Council updated on the
progress of this study.
INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND PUBLIC HEARING
The City Manager introduced the next agenda item which was a public hearing on the
industrial revenue bond proposal from Swenson Carriage House. He explained that
Swenson Carriage House was seeking.preliminary approval of their project from the
City this evening. Mayor Nyquist then called the public hearing to order. Admini
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strative Assistant Brad Hoffman noted that this was the last project submitted
prior to the moratorium placed on industrial revenue bond proposals. He explained
that the notice of the public hearing had been published in the Brooklyn Center
Post and the Minneapolis Star and Tribune on January 24 1980 and that such
publication dates were in compliance with the State law. He noted that Dave
Kennedy, the City's bond consultant, had indicated that the Swenson Carriage
House project package was in its proper form. The City Manager noted that the
approval requested this evening is not final approval, but only a preliminary
approval of the project. Administrative Assistant Brad Hoffman explained that
the applicant upon receiving preliminary approval would submit the application
to the Securities and Exchange Commission and would return to the Council for
final approval.
Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. Dick Nordland of First Corporate Services, representing
Mr. Dale Swenson and Mr. Wayne Swenson of Swenson Carriage House. Mr. Nordland
stated that he feels the Council should support the project since it would increase
the City's tax base and create fifteen new jobs in the City with an estimated
$300,000 annual payroll. Councilmember Kuefler questioned what kind of business
the Swenson Carriage House would be. Mr. Nordland explained that it would be an
Ethan Allen Furniture Store and proceeded to show a picture of the prototype
Carriage House to the Council. Councilmember Fignar questioned what type of
soil conditions were present on the site. The City Manager explained that the
Earle Brown Farm is gathering data on soils on this area and that as yet we have.
no information on this specific site. Councilmember Lhotka inquired what the
cost of the project would be. Mr. Nordland explained that the project cost would
be in the $1,000,000 range. Councilmember Lhotka inquired whether this total
cos` would be covered by the industrial revenue bond. Mr. Nordland stated that
lenders may not lend 100% of the project cost but they may lend only 75% to 80%
of this cost. Councilmember Lhotka requested further information on the fifteen
jobs Mr. Nordland indicated would be created by the project. Mr. Swenson explained
that the jobs would include one managerial position with the remainder being sales
persons. Mr. Nordland explained that a high percentage of persons would be employed
from the Brooklyn Center area. Councilmember Fignar questioned what particular
retailing concept the Swenson Carriage House store would have. Mr. Swenson
explained that the Swenson Carriage House concept is design oriented,_ and that
the sales persons also act as design consultants.
The City Attorney left the table at 8:15 p.m.
Mayor Nyquist inquired whether there was anyone else who wished to speak at the
public hearing. No one else spoke at the public hearing. There was a motion by
Councilmember Fignar and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to close the public
hearing on the industrial revenue bond proposal submitted by Swenson Carriage
House. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka,
and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 80 -55
Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RECITING A PROPOSAL FOR A COMMERCIAL FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT AUTHORIZING -THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR
APPROVAL OF SAID PROJECT TO THE COMMISSIONER OF SECURITIES OF THE STATE OF
MINNESOTA AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS
IN CONNECTION WITH SAID PROJECT
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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 Scott requested that the City Manager present information regarding
industrial revenue bonds and proposals at the next Council meeting. The City
Manager indicated that he would prepare this information for the next Council
meeting.
CONSERVATION COM "•FISSION AND HOUSING COMMISSION HOME RENOVATION WORKSHOP
Mayor Nyquist recognized mrs, Phyllis Plummer, Chairwoman of the Brooklyn Center
Housing Commission. Mrs. Plummer stated that all references to Northern States
Power in the workshop information should be deleted since they were involved in
the last workshop but are not involved in the upcoming presentation. She indi-
cated there would be twelve workshops in the seminar, three per evening, and
that the emphasis would be on home renovation and rehabilitation as it relates
to energy conservation. She also noted that four of the workshops would be on
home remodeling.
The City Manager explained that if approved, the funds for the workshop would
come out of the contingency fund.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Fignar
to approve the Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission and Housing Commission
home rehabilitation, remodeling, repair and energy workshop budget. Voting in
favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, apd Scott. Voting
against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION
The City Manager introduced a resolution authorizing the purchase of the printing`
of the spring recreation program and City Manager's newsletter. He explained
that it is recommended that the City be authorized to contract for the purchase
of the printing of the spring recreation program and City Manager's newsletter in
the amount of $1,946,40 from May -Lee Litho.
RESOLUTION NO. 80 -56
Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE PRINTING OF THE SPRING RECREATION
PROGRAM AND CITY MANAGER'S NEWSLETTER
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.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - TWIN LAKE 3RD ADDITION
The City Manager stated that the Council, in October, 1978, had approved the final
plat of Twin Lake 3rd Addition. He explained that the final approval is only good
for 30 days and that the 30 days had elapsed. He explained the plat was originally
approved and that it would create two lots with an additional two lots in the rear
of the property to act as a holding area for drainage. He explained the developer
appears to be complying with all the requirements as originally submitted in
October, 1978, and that the staff is recommending that the Council approve the final
plat of Twin Lake 3rd Addition as resubmitted.
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There was a motion by Councilmember Kuefler and seconded by Councilmember Scott
to approve the final plat of Twin Lake 3rd Addition. Voting in favor: Mayor
Nyquist,'Councilmembers Kuefler,'Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none.
The motion passed unanimously.
PURCHASE OF RADAR
The City Manager explained that at the last Council meeting the purchase of a
Kustom radar unit was approved. He explained that the cost of the radar unit was
$2,685, but that the company had originally quoted a price of $1,500 and that the
$1,500 was the amount budgeted for the unit. He explained the error was due to a
misquote by a sales representative of the company and that at this point the
staff is not proceeding with the purchase of the unit. The City Manager explained
that the City did obtain an exceptionally good deal on the trade -in of hand guns
in the Police Department and that this amount would cover the difference between
the $1,500 originally quoted and the $2,685 actual cost of the radar unit. He .
explained that only one company makes this type of unit so that other bids could
not be obtained on the unit.
There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to
proceed with the purchase of the Kustom radar unit. 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 following list of licenses:
CIGARETTE LICENSE
Duke's Standard Service 6501 Humboldt Ave. No.
Duke's Standard Service 6600 Lyndale Ave. No.
Pyramid Petroleum Corp. 2605 County Road 10
Smoke Haus Restaurant 5001 Drew Ave. No.
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE
Brookdale Assembly of God 6030 Xerxes Ave. No.
Brookdale Christian Center 6120 Xerxes Ave. No.
Denny's Restaurant 3901 Lakebreeze Ave. No.
JEM Bowl, Inc. 104 E. 60th St.
Earle Brown Bowl 6440 James Circle
Faith Community Church of God 6630 Colfax Ave. No.
Fanny Farmer Candy Shops, Inc. 4 Preston Court
Fanny Farmer Candy Shop Brookdale Shopping Ctr.
Food Enterprises, Inc. 1200 Multifoods Bldg,
Hickory Farms Brookdale Shopping Ctr.
Frito -Lay, Inc. P. 0. Box 35034
Frito -Lay 6800 -D Shingle Crk. Pkwy.
General Cinema Corp. of MN 5801 John Martin Dr.
Brookdale East Cinema 5801 John Martin Dr.
Jerry's Brookdale Super Valu 5801 Xerxes Ave. No.
Lynbrook Bowl 6357 Lilac Dr. No.
Northport Elementary School 5421 Brooklyn Blvd.
SuperAmerica Service Stations P. 0. Box 248
SuperAmerica 6545 West River Rd.
SuperAmerica, 1901 57th Ave. No.
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GASOLINE SERVICE STATION LICENSE
Duke's Standard Service 6501 Humboldt Ave. No.
Duke's Standard Service 6600 Lyndale Ave. No.
Pyramid Petroleum Corp. 2605 County Road 10
MECHANICAL SYSTEM'S LICENSE
Carlson Store Fixture Co. 26 So. 5th St.
NONPERISHABLE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE
A & J, Inc. 7548 Stillwater Way No.
Hiawatha Rubber 1700 67th Ave. No.
Lawrence Brown 8901 West River Road
Bob Ryan Olds 6700 Brooklyn Blvd.
General Cinema Corp. of MN 5801 John Martin Dr.
Brookdale East Cinema 5801 John Martin Dr.
Lynbrook Bowl 6357 Lilac Dr. No.
Minnesota Fabrics P. O. Box 32606
Minnesota Fabrics 5712 Morgan Ave. No.
Northwest Microfilm, Inc. 1600 67th Ave. No.
SuperAmerica Service Stations P. O. Box 248
SuperAmerica 6545 West River Road
PERISHABLE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE
A & J, Inc. 7548 Stillwater Way No.
Hiawatha Rubber 1700 67th Ave. No.
Northwest Microfilm, Inc. 1600 67th Ave. No.
READILY PERISHABLE FOOD FLEET LICENSE
Frito -Lay, Inc. P. O. Box 35034
Frito -Lay 6800 - Shingle Crk. Pkwy.
Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott.
Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Councilmember Kuefler and seconded by Councilmember Scott
to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler,
Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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