HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979 03-12 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 12, 1979
CITY HALL
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CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order
by Mayor Dean Nyquist at 7:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Tony Kuefler, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott.
Also present ° were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Acting Director of Public Wor
James Noska, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, Director of Finance Paul Holmlumd,
Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, Building Official Will Dahn,
Fire Marshal Linus Manderfeld, and Administrative Assistants Mary Harty and
Brad Hoffman.
The Mayor noted Councilmember.Fignar was out of town and would not be attending
the Council meeting.
INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Mayor_ Nyquist.
F MINUTES FEBRUARY 26 1979
APPROVAL 0 IN E
There was a motion by Councilmember Kuefler and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka
to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of February 26, 1979 as sub -
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Scott. Voting against: none. Tne motion passea unanimou�iy.
OPEN FORUM
Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purposes of the Open Forum session. The
Mayor recognized Ann Jarvimaki, 5625 Aldrich Avenue North, who expressed two
concerns. First, she explained that in the last week of February she was unable
to drive down the street ,because it was blocked by two City trucks. She indicated
she felt it was rudeness on their part to block the street. Secondly, 'sirs. Jarvimaki
indicated concern over the condition of Aldrich Avenue. She noted the street was
full of ice ruts and indicated her car had bottomed out on the ice ruts. She
noted she had always been proud of the City of Brooklyn Center and felt the
Street Department could do a better job of keeping the streets clean.
The City Manager explained many streets are in bad shape due to the severe winter.
He noted a comparably severe winter, in terms 3f snow and cold, had last been
experienced in 1965. At that time it was the practice to use more chemicals.
Since that time less chemccals have been used but it has not been noticeable
.because the winters have not been as severe in the last few years, up until this
year. He explained Brooklyn Center has approximately 120 miles of streets which
two graders handle. It is the practice of the City to deploy the two graders by
noon on a given day and these graders are accompanied by loaders. The City
Manager also explained the snow has frozen in layers and has to be removed in
the same manner. He noted the Street Department has attempted to alleviate
the'worst problems on streets. He also noted the build up on less traveled
streets is more severe.
The Mayor noted he had heard several comments that the streets in Brooklyn Center
were in good condition, in comparison to other cities, considering the type of
winter we have experienced.
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The Mayor next recognized Mr. Clyde Phillips, 7007 Quail Avenue North, who explained
he was concerned with the inaccessibility of sidewalks due to snow piled on them
in the area from Shingle Creek to the Brooklyn Park boundary on the west side of
Brooklyn Boulevard. He explained it is not possible to walk on sidewalks due
to the amount of snow that has been pushed onto the sidewalks and furthermore,
the streets are so busy that it is dangerous to walk on the streets. Mr. Phillip
noted he had called the Street Department's attention to this problem.
The City Manager noted that in most winters, the State cleans up the sidewalks.
Again, due to the severe winter, the sidewalks have not been taken care of. The
City Manager indicated he would check with the State and see if the problem could
be resolved.
The Mayor next recognized Mr. Leo Hanson, 4903 Brooklyn Boulevard, who noted he
was in attendance at the Open Forum at the request of several of his neighbors.
He first questioned why neighbors who lived beyond 350 feet of Howe, Inc. had
not been informed of the proceedings concerning Howe's application for a variance.
The City Manager explained that notice to those residents within the 350 foot
radius was common practice and 350 feet was used as a general rule. The City
Manager invited anyone else who was interested to provide input regardless of
whether or not they were sent a letter. He also noted the information was
published in the newspaper so that everyone has access to the information.
Mr. Hanson next inquired if there had been progress in the consultant's study of
the Howe situation.
The City Manager replied the consultants had been involved in the study and had
proviaea partial reports. Tne city was currently awaitinq the tinal report from
the consultants. The City Manager noted it was a possibility the,dynamite.permit
may be reviewed at the March 26, 1979 Council meeting if the reports have been
received and the staff has time to review those reports prior to the March 26
Council meeting. If a dynamite permit is not reviewed at the March 26 meeting,
it will be reviewed at the April 9 Council meeting.
The City Manager further noted the Planning Commission will consider the Howe
request for a variance on March 15. The item is currently scheduled on the
Planning Commission agenda for March 15 but again, if the necessary information
from the consultant has not been received or reviewed, staff may request that
the variance proceedings be deferred until the next Planning Commission meeting.
Mr. Hanson asked for a clarification of the difference between a rezoning request
and a variance request. The City Manager explained a rezoning was changing the
land use for a particular area by ordinance. In a variance request, the property
owner attempts to show that there are special aspects to his or her property, for
which reason the applicant requests permission to vary from an ordinance.
Mayor Nyquist inquired if there was anyone else present who wished to address the
Council as part of the Open Forum; there being none, the Mayor proceeded with the
rest of the meeting.
RESOLUTIONS
The City Manager introduced a resolution which would approve a collective bargain'
agreement between Local #320 and the City of Brooklyn Center. The City Manager
noted the police contract had been negotiated with Local #320 by the MAMA Police
Bargaining Committee. The City Manager noted the total package will meet Federal
Presidential Wage and Price Guidelines of 140 over the two year period.
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In discussion of the 'resolution, Councilmember Kuefler questioned whether the
City of Brooklyn Center had certain positions within the City, namely a school
liaison officer, a juvenile officer, a dog handler, and a paramedic. The City
Manager stated the City of Brooklyn Center does not currently assign a person
to those positions as mentioned by Councilmember Kuefler.
Councilmember Kuefler also questioned whether or not people assigned as investi-
gators were assigned permanently or on a rotating basis. The City Manager
explained the positions were on an assignment basis and the positions were
rotating positions although some were rotated in more permanently, such as three
or four years and others were rotated in and out on an annual basis.
RESOLUTION NO. 79 -69
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TEAMSTERS PUBLIC
AND LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEE UNION, LOCAL #320, AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
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.
The City Manager introduced a resolution approving a collective bargaining
agreement between Local #320 and the City of Brooklyn Center for part -time
employees of the Brooklyn Center Liquor Store.
In discussion of the resolution, Councilmember Lhotka asked how the present
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Director of Finance explained under the present schedule the maximum salary
is $3.85 an hour.
Councilmember Kuefler clarified that the liquor store employees had just been
organized this year. The Director of Finance noted that was correct. Council
,member Kuefler questioned what the impact of this settlement would be on the
liquor store profits. The Director of Finance replied he did have that infor-
mation and would provide it for the Council before the Council meeting was
completed.
Councilmember Lhotka questioned whether or not the City must accept the unioniza-
tion. The City Manager explained the City must accept the unionization if
proper procedures for installing the union had been followed and in the case of
the Brooklyn Center liquor store employees, proper procedures had been followed.
The City Manager indicated he felt the settlement was reasonable.
There was a motion by Councilmember Kuefler and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka
to table the resolution regarding acceptance of the contract between Local #320
and the City of Brooklyn Center for liquor store employees until the Director of
Finance provided the Council with information on the fiscal impact of the settle -
ment. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Lhotka, and Scott.
Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager introduced a resolution concerning a cooperative agreement with
Hennepin County for community development. He explained the City Council had
given prior approval to the cooperative agreement, by motion. He noted that
HUD preferred an approval by a resolution which specifically authorizes execution ,
of a cooperative agreement.
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RESOLUTION NO. 79 -70
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and :Moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT WITH THE HENNEPIN URBAN COUNTY
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: : De
an 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.
The City Manager introduced a resolution requesting additional grant funds from
the Met Council for comprehensive planning in Brooklyn Center. He noted there
was additional money available from the State for comprehensive planning.
RESOLUTION NCO. 79 -71
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING 1978 -79 LOCAL PLANNING ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
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.
•rne Uizy manager introduced a resolution accepting anotations fn-r fonoinrr fnr
certain City parks. Fencing would be,used for the Northport baseball diamond,
the Wiiiow Lane baseball'diamond and'the''Grandvew east softball diamond. The
City Manager recommended the bid of Midwest Fence Company in the amount of
$2,124.15 be accepted.
RESOLUTION NO. 79 -72
Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CHAIN LINK FENCING
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, 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 two resolutions accepting quotations for fire depart -
ment equipment. He called the Council members' attention to a quote sheet which
listed the bids from various companies. In response to questions from the Council,
he explained the bids from the Coyer Company and the American LaFrance Company
were not presented for Council approval because those bids were under $1,000.
He noted one resolution was recommended for accepting the quotations of Minnesota
Fire and the other resolution was recommended for accepting the quotation of Mid
Central Fire. In both cases, miscellaneous fire department equipment would be
purchased as budgeted for in the 1979 budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 79 -73
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF MISCELLANEOUS FIRE EQUIPMENT
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, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and
the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was
declared duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 79 -74
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF MISCELLANEOUS FIRE EQUIPMENT
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.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
The City Manager introduced Planning Commission Application No. 79001 submitted
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by Kenneth Bergstrom for a rezoning from C -2 to R -4 of the approximate eight
acre tract located in the 1300 block south of 69th. Avenue North. The City
Manager noted a letter had been received by the City staff from Mr. Bergstrom
asking for Council deferment of Planning Commission Application No. 79001
until an April City Council meeting. The City Manager noted a copy of the
letter had been provided for the Council.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka
to defer Plannir�a Commission Application No. 79001 until the first meeting in
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Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager introduced Planning Commission Application No. 79006 submitted
by Arvid Elness Architects, Inc. for Dale Tile. He noted the application was
for site and building plan approval for the Dale Tile warehouse, showroom and
office on Lakebreeze Avenue westerly of the present Dale Tile site. This
application was recommended for approval at the February 15, 1979 Planning
Commission meeting. The City Council considered Planning Commission Application
No. 79006 at the February 26 City Council meeting but deferred a decision on
the application due to questions on aesthetics until they could see colored
renderings of the proposed building. The City Manager noted the Director of
Planning and Inspection was also prepared to comment on questions raised by the
Council on the existing Dale Tile building. .
The Director of Planning and Inspection reviewed a memorandum which he had prepared
for the Council in which he explained in 1972 under Planning Commission Application
No. 72051, Dale Tile Company requested an approximate 27,900 square foot addition
to the then existing building. Review of the records indicate that there was some
concern at that time regarding the exterior finish proposed for the new addition.
The addition was primarily to the warehouse building on the westerly portion of
the site. The office showroom area at that time had an exterior treatment of tile
similar to what is now in existence. The warehouse building at that time had an
entry area along France Avenue that was also treated with ceramic tile exterior
while the remainder of the warehouse was of concrete block. The entrance area
has since been treated with a wood siding.
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The Director of Planning and Inspection noted one of the conditions of the
approval of the building addition in 1972 was that "the exterior finish of
the addition shall be similar to that of the existing building ". The addition
has an exterior finish of concrete block and is painted white along the westerly
and northerly portions of the building. The front portion of the building has
been left in an untreated or natural state. Although the record of 1972 does
not indicate a particular type of exterior finish other than concrete and that
the finish of the addition be similar to the existing building, the Director
of Planning and Inspection noted it was his understanding that the natural or
untreated concrete block finish on the addition was left that way so that the
ov:-ner could at some time provide a ceramic tile finish similar to that on the
office showroom area.
The Director of Planning and Inspection also noted a performance bond in the
amount of $2,500 submitted by Dale Tile Company relating to Planning Commission
Application No. 72051 was released by the City Council on December 3, 1973.
Councilmember Scott questioned whether there were other concrete block buildings
that the Director of Planning and Inspection was aware of. The Director of
Planning and Inspection noted he was not aware of any.
Councilmember Lhotka asked if the City Council had any recourse in light of the
fact that the Council had released the bond. The City Attorney, as a of
clarification, noted the bond was.a site development bond. He explained the bond
is more a guarantee rather than an approval or disapproval of a project. If the
bond has been released, it simply means the City no longer holds any bond money
'to- backup requests for action. The City Attorney further noted if the staff
ii�u recommenaea Lne site aeve.LupmenL compiecea aiia Lhu Uvuizc.ii ctpptvVCCi taiiu
this action was indicated in the official record), then "the.City has no recourse.
The Mayor recognized Mr. Bill Dale who explained that the building had been left
unfinished in order to accommodate anticipated office expansion. He explained
the building had been approved as concrete block and the building had only been
painted approximately - three years ago. He explaind Dale Tile preferred to
leave it as it was because they anticipated tiling it in the future.
Councilmember Kuefler again expressed concern with the treated block as to the
aesthetic appearance of the block. He auestioned the architect as to why the
architect had chosen treated block as opposed to painted block.
The architect explained it was purely a design concern. He explained that treated
block maintained the integrity of the architectural design. He noted he felt the
City would be proud of the building, once constructed. He noted the sealer seals
the block so water penetration does not occur and yet the dew point does not
occur within the block. He explained the unfinished block in a finished structure
is aesthetically pleasing.
The Director of Planning and Inspection noted the Planning Commission was concerned
with eliminating the blotchy effect which was evident in some buildings. The
Director of Planning and Inspection noted that in contrast, many buildings in the
industrial Park have been painted with earth tones and treated with a break off
block as a decorative feature.
The Director of Planning and Inspection further noted that one of the conditions
of the Planning Commission was that the block be treated to provide uniform color
because of a concern with the blotchy effect.
Councilmember Kuefler questioned whether or not it would be possible to use a
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pigmented sealer if the architect did not get the desired effect with the treated
block. The architect responded he was not attempting to cut corners and get by
cheaply. If blotchiness was a problem, the architect would do something to
remedy that problem.
Councilmember Scott again noted she was concerned about the aesthetics of plain
concrete block. She was also concerned with the precedent being set if untreated
concrete block was allowed to be used. She indicated she felt it would be a better
idea to seal the block with pigmented sealer. Again she noted a concern that after
a few years the blocks would appear blotchy.
Councilmember Lhotka suggested it might be in the Council's best interests to
approve the building and include as a condition of approval that the Council must
again look at the building, in a period of time, and determine whether or not a
pigmented sealer was needed.
Councilmember Scott noted she felt Mr. Dale had always taken pride in his buildings
and noted the building should be an asset to the area. Councilmember Scott ques-
tioned whether or not the architect had built a similar building elsewhere.
The architect explained he had not built a similar building but he was not taking
a chance with this particular building because of his familiarity with the
materials proposed to be used.
The City Manager suggested the Council might wish to require a uniform appearance
on the building as a condition of approval if that was the Council's major concern.
The Council discussed a possible motion in which they would approve Planning Com -.
mission Application No. 79006 with the eleven items mentioned in the Planning
commicacinn rACnmmand ati -on and add in item #11 "including pigmentation of sealer
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The Director of Planning and Inspection noted the Council should be aware that
if requests for concrete block buildings are received in the future, this might
be setting a precedent. In the past, the City has asked that a decorative treat-
ment be afforded to buildings.
Councilmember Kuefler questioned what action approving the concrete block building
would do in terms of setting a precedent.
The City Attorney replied the exterior treatment of a building is on the outer
limits of power possessed by the City Council as viewed by the courts. The
exterior treatment of the building has nothing to do with structural elements
and, therefore, the City Council has little legal leverage in this area. Addi-
tionally, the City Ordinance on decorative treatment of a building is fairly
vague.
In the future, similar requests would have to be treated similarly. If a decorative
block is not required on the Dale Tile building, the Council is breaking down a
past practice.
The City Attorney recommended the Council might wish to try the concrete block
building for Dale Tilc as an experimental building and if the experiment did
not prove acceptable, the Council could go back to the old policy requiring
decorative block. The City Attorney noted it would not be in the best interest
for the Council to approve some and not approve others in a sporadic manner.
The City Manager recommended the Council might wish to consider approving the
building and stating as a separate condition that it was being approved as an
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experimental building with an added statement as to haw the building could be
corrected if the treatment
proves to be unacceptable.. The Council reached a
consensus that they would like to approve the building as an experimental
building with a separate condition stating how the building was to be
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f the treatment proved to be unacceptable. The City Council
asked the City Attorney to draw up appropriate language so the approval
g could be completed at the end of the Council meeting.
There was a motion by Councilmember Kuefler and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka
to table Planning Commission Application No. 79006 until language could be put
together by the City Attorney. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers
Kuefler, Lhotka,_and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unani-
mously.
UPGRADING OF 53RD AVENUE NORTH FROM PENN AVENUE TO 4TH STREET NORTH
The City Manager explained on February 26, 1979, the Brooklyn Center City Council
held a public hearing regarding the upgrading of 53rd Avenue North from Penn
Avenue North to 4th Street North. The City Council was presented the results
of a petition circulated along 53rd Avenue which indicated the majority of
property owners preferred 53rd Avenue North to remain as it exists without
upgrading.
The Engineering Department presented to the City Council the following four
alternatives for upgrading 53rd Avenue North: first, a 16 foot wide roadway
with 24 hour parking bin posted; second, a 20 foot roadway (12 foot driving
lane, 8 foot parking lane); third, a 22 foot wide roadway with noses to reduce
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width at intersections to 16 feet and with parking bays provided; fourth,
ra1n111(j lane) .
The City Manager explained that understanding an increase in traffic volumes
on 53rd Avenue North will occur regardless whether the road is upgraded or not,
! the City Council took action approving the concept of- upgrading 53rd Avenue
North and directed the City staff to hold another informational meeting on
March 5, 1979 with the residents for further exploration of the alternatives.
An informational meeting was held on March 5, 1979 and in addition, a post card
was sent to residents to allow them to express their opinion to the City Council
relative to the upgrading of 53rd Avenue North.
The City Manager explained the results of the meeting and the results of the post
card survey had been tabulated and staff was prepared to: comment.
Mr. Merila, former Director of Public Works, reviewed the results of the post
card survey, noting there were a total of 49 properties abutting 53rd Avenue
North. Of 49 possible respondents, 39 actually did respond, which is an 800
rate of response. He explained 720 of the total respondents preferred a 16 foot
wide roadway with 24 hour parking ban posted, 230 of the total respondents
preferred a 20 foot wide roadway (12 foot driving lane, 8 foot parking lane),
2.50 of the total respondents preferred a 22 foot wide roadway with noses to
reduce the width at intersections to 16 feet and with parking bays provided;
and 2.5% preferred a 22 foot wide roadway (12 foot driving lane, 10 foot parking
lane).
N.r. Merila showed a transparency which indicated by color coding which alterna-
tive respondents located at addresses along.53rd Avenue preferred.
Mr. Merila explained, an an attempt to accommodate the wishes of the residents
but also to effective) handle ndle the traffic which was inevitable in the area,
the following recommendation was made upgrade the area of 4th Street to
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Camden to 16 feet upgrade the area of Camden to Colfax to 20 feet, upgrade the
area of Colfax to Fremont to 16 feet, upgrade the area of Fremont to Girard to
20 feet, upgrade the area of Girard to Humboldt to 22 feet, upgrade the area
of Humboldt to Knox to 20 feet, upgrade the area of Knox to Logan to 22 feet,
and upgrade the area of Logan to Penn to 16 feet.
The City Manager explained it might appear initially to be a hodgepodge of
different widths but in actuality r-here was a sound reason for the recommenda-
tion of the varying widths in each area. He noted the recommendation of width
was related to lot size in an area. He explained that large lots can provide
off street parking and, therefore, an upgrading to 16 feet would be adequate.
In contrast, narrow lots need more room for parking and, therefore, a recom-
mendation for a 20 foot roadway was made those area Finally, in the area
of Girard to Humboldt and Knox to Logan a 22 foot wide roadway is recommended
because of the likelihood of the need for a turning lane due to greater volumes
of traffic.
Councilmember Lhotka questioned Mr. Merila as to how a transition was made
from aiwider street to a narrower street or vice versa. Mr. Merila responded
that the transition was made primarily at intersections.
Councilmember Lhotka also asked what the effect of this new plan would be on the
trees. Mr. Merila responded there would still be a number of trees that would
have to be taken out, but this plan minimizes the total number of trees which
would have to be removed.
Councilmember Scott questioned, as a point of clarification, whether there would
ever be parking allowed on the 16 foot roadways. The City Manager replied there
would not be parking allowed on the 16 foot roadways and they would be posted
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and 22 toot wide roadways parking wouia be aiiowea un.i ess siyiieu w a.LJ -UW iut
right turns. Councilmember Kuefler questioned whether or not the change in
width might cause problems and questioned whether there would be any liabilities
for the City in this type of configuration.
Mr. Merila explained there were approximately two areas where there might be
some problem with a change in width. The stop sign at Logan Avenue alleviates
the possible problem there. An island delineator at Colfax might alleviate
the possible problem there.
Mr. Merila further noted that oftentimes drivers don't notice a two to four
foot change in roadway width. Mayor Nyquist questioned what the projections
on increased traffic were. Mr. Merila replied it was expected the traffic
in the area would triple. Mr. Merila further noted it is predicted the east
bound movement was expected to be greater than the west bound movement of
traffic on 53rd.
Mayor Nyquist noted a public hearing had been held at the February 26, 1979
Council meeting but the Council was open to hear comments if particular
residents wished to comment. The Mayor recognized Mr. Hjelvik, 5300 Penn
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Avenue North, who noted his neighbor wanted increased width for parking and
Mr. Hjelvik would not be adverse to the increased width for parking. Mr.
Merila noted the City was concerned with several evergreen trees which
Mr. Hjelvik had located on his property. Mr. Hjelvik noted the branches
stuck out quite far from the trees and the trees might have to be removed no
matter what width the street was widened to there.
Mr. Hjelvik asked whether the City would replace the trees which they removed.
Mr. Merila noted the City would replace trees which they remove but the
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replacement trees would be small trees.
The Mayor recognized Mr. David Johnson, 802 - 53rd Avenue North, who noted a
16 foot wide roadway is safer than a 20 foot wide roadway. He explained that
particularly when streets are covered with snow, if a parking lane is allowed,
the actual room for traveling cars is considerably diminished, whereas, if a
16 foot roadway with no parking is constructed cars have the full width to
travel on.
The Mayor next recognized Mr. Phil Cohen, 5302 Humboldt Avenue North, who
stated he felt the variable width recommendation addresses some of the problems
he brought forth in his presentation at the last Council meeting and also in the
letter which he presented to the Council. He further added that placing a ban
on parking on the Brooklyn Center side will shunt the parking to the Minneapolis
side or to north /south Brooklyn Center streets. He again briefly reviewed the
several items of concern which he had mentioned at the last Council meeting
and which he had detailed in his letter to the Council.
He reminded the Council that whatever decision they made, particularly a decision
for narrow roadways, is a commitment for a long period of time and is nearly
irrevocable. Mr. Cohen cautioned the Council they should not be shortsighted
in their decision. He again emphasized that a future commitment is being made
with the present decision.
Finally, he again asked that Brooklyn Center manage the project. He noted that
Brooklyn Center does riot carry projects over a winter and called the Council's
attention to a Minneapolis project in the area of Fremont Avenue north of Lowry
which had been carried over the winter and caused severe unnecessary disruption
He noted, before the street was torn, the City should have assurances that the
contractor has access to all the necessary material so that unnecessary delays
would not be caused.
The City Manager concurred with statements made by Mr. Cohen that it would be
difficult to make changes after a decision had been made. The City Manager
explained what is decided will last 30 to 40 years. The City Manager also
stated the plan as recommended is not what an engineer strictly considering
traffic would recommend but the plan is functional and will carry the traffic.
As a point of clarification, Councilmember Kuefler stated if residents want to
widen their street once present 53rd is installed, it will be assessed totally
to the residents and they will pay the entire bill. The City Manager agreed his
statement was basically correct because the City could not count on any help
fro`_,i State aid funds for changes after the project had been completed.
Councilmember Kuefler also questioned whether the present plan would simply
move the parking problem elsewhere such as to the north /south streets in
Brooklyn Center or to Minneapolis.
The Mayor next recognized 'Mrs. Ruone, 722 - 53rd Avenue North, who explained
widening the roadway to 20 feet in front of her house will put cars right up
near the front door. She commented she would not be able to sell the property
even if she wanted to.
The Mayor next recognized Mr. Percy Anderson, 5319 Logan Avenue North, who
re- emphasized comments he had made earlier at the February 26, 1979 Council
meeting that there were severe traffic problems on Logan right now. Mr. Merila
noted Logan Avenue was designated as a State aid street and will always carry
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more traffic.
The Mayor next recognized the resident of 814 - 53rd Avenue North, who stated she
would not be able to sleep at night with all the traffic. She also commented it
would raise havoc with the homes because they were older homes and could not
withstand the beating of ,traffic. She noted people in the area presently park
in their driveway and generally do not park in the street. She also questioned
the newsletter which had been put out by the City which included an article on
the upgrading of 53rd as if the upgrading was a forgone conclusion.
The City Manager explained that article had been prepared several months ago and
it may have been worded unclearly but the upgrading was not a forgone conclusion
and the meetings were being held to reach the solution to the problem.
The Mayor next recognized Mr. Steven Villas, 5301 Emerson Avenue North, who noted
there had been a great deal of discussion as to the cost remaining the same
whether the street was widened 16 feet or 22 feet. He stated there will be cost
in terms of quality of life to the residents. He asked the Council to have
enough in the residents of the area to believe that they are farsighted
enough and have decided that upgrading to the minimum width is what is needed
for the area.
The Mayor again recognized Mr. Johnson, 802 - 53rd Avenue North, who stated people
have indicated they want a narrower width and are willing to sacrifice parking.
Another citizen referred the Council to a letter received from Mr. Jordal as
discussed at the last Council meeting. The letter questioned whether or not
the upgrading of 53rd actually increases the property value and if it does not,
stated it was illegal to assess the property owners.
r`n�nnilmnrnbc -r KiiPflPr rnmmented the residents pay an equivalent amount Lu uiC
value of the improvement in front of their own property and State aids pick up
the rest of the share.
Mr. Merila commented there is a two block area which has curb and gutter which
was installed approximately 30 years ago by the wPA. The City records, do not
indicate that residents were assessed for the curb and gutter at that time.
Mrs. Ruone stated she thought that residents had paid for the curb and gutter
at that time.
Councilmember Kuefler asked for a clarification of the reasoning behind upgrading
the area from Humboldt to Knox to 20 feet. Mr. Merila noted that at least one
resident in that area had requested widening for parking purposes. The request
for widening for parking holds a higher priority in the City's assessment of
the survey results and, therefore, for continuity, it is recommended the roadway
be upgraded to 20 feet.
Councilmember Lhotka asked for clarification of the reasoning behind upgrading
the area between Camden and Colfax to 20 feet. Mr. Merila indicated 4 out of 5
residents in the area indicated preference for parking and again that preference
holds a higher priority.
Mayor Nyquist asked whether or not the curb and gutter which was already in place
could be left in place. Mr. Merila responded that there is a strong likelihood
that curb and gutter will begin to deteriorate in the very near future because
it is over 30 years old. Also, it is necessary to install a heavier roadway
to accommodate heavier traffic. Finally, there will be an alteration of grades
in the area and it might be difficult to retain the present curb and gutter.
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Councilmember Lhotka questioned if the curb and gutter was once assessed to the
property owners should they again be assessed. Mr. Merila noted the assessment
card records for the City do not show that it was assessed.
Mr. Merila also noted that curb and gutter in the area was over 30 years old and
had achieved its maximum years. He also noted curb and gutter was not addressed
in the assessment manual.
Councilmember Lhotka asked if people were assessed to be connected to the Minneapolis
water. Mr. Merila responded some of them were not assessed and some of them were
assessed. Those who were assessed would receive the amount they were assessed
credited to their account.
Councilmember Kuefler asked if residents could prove they had paid for the curb
and gutter assessment would that be considered in the present assessment for
curb and gutter if the project was approved. Mr. Merila responded there was not
presently a policy for dealing with that question. A somewhat similar situation
is the way the City handles street assessments. After the street is seven years
old, the resident can no longer receive credit. If the curb and gutter has been
in place for 30 years it is questionable whether or not they should receive a
credit even if they were once assessed for it.
Councilmember Lhotka expressed agreement with the plan but expressed concern over
the upgrading in the area of Camden to Colfax. Councilmember Lhotka also suggested
that places with curb that was presently in existence should receive some type of
credit on the assessm -nt for new curb and gutter.
The City Manager cautioned the Council about second guessing people who had
indicated certain choices on their card. Tne city manager suggestea Liie t_.Lcy
Council should assume those people meant,what they said on the cards and that
they were quite sure of their intentions.
Councilmember Kuefler noted he felt the plan is the most responsible and the
plan takes into account concern for the residents and concern fcr the traffic.
He noted general support for the plan.
Mayor Nyquist also stated he supported the proposed plan but indicated he was
not in agreement with the recommendation in the area of Camden to Colfax.
Councilmember Lhotka also indicated support for the plan but expressed concern
over the area of Camden to Colfax.
There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to
approve the plan as recommended with varying roadway widths with a stipulation
that additional consideration be given to the area of Camden Avenue to Colfax
Avenue which has presently been recommended for upgrading to 20 feet and should
be investigated further as to the feasibility of widening to only 16 feet, based
on a further assessment of the residents' wishes; and further investigation of the
area from Logan to Penn which has been recommended for upgrading to 16 feet as to
the possibility of upgrading it to a wider width; and consideration for allowing
credit to the residents on streets where curb and gutter presently exists.
Information on these considerations shall be presented at the March 26, 1979
Council meeting and the Council may modify its recommendation on those particular
areas at that time. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler,
Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 79 -75
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION ORDERING STREET GRADING, BASE & SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
NO. 1978 -38
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 79 -76
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CURB & GUTTER & SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1978 -39
(M.S.A.P. 109 - 113 -01)
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, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and
the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was
declared duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 79 -77
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1979 -1
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, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and
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declared duly passed and adoptea.
In further discussion of the resolution for construction of water main, the Mayor
asked for clarification of why the water main was nec- scary. Mr. Merila responded
the water main installed in that area was installed in approximately the 1930's
and it is very possible that problems with that water main will occur in the very
near future. To reconstruct the street and not deal with water service at this time
would be unwise because it is highly likely that the street would have to be torn
up in the near future to deal with water service problems.
RESOLUTION NO. 79 -78
Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1979 -2 (M.S.A.P. 109-
113 -01)
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.
ORDINANCES
The City Manager introduced an ordinance amending Chapter 23 regarding license
fees. The City Manager noted the ordinance is presented for a first reading.
He further explained Chapter 23.010 lists the licenses issued by the City, the
date of expiration and fee. Licenses for rap parlors, gambling and bingo are
added in the amended ordinance. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and
seconded by Councilmember Scott to offer for first reading an ordinance amending
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Chapter 23 regarding license fees. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Counciimembers
Kuefler, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager introduced an ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real estat
from the City of Brooklyn Center to the Minnesota Department of Transportation in
the area of Shingle Creek Parkway. The City Manager noted this ordinance was fir:
read on February 12, 1979, published on February 22, 1979 and was presented this
evening for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 79 -2
Member Celia Scott introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL ESTATE FROM THE CITY OF BROOKLYN
CENTER TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AREA OF SHINGLE CREEK
PARKWAY
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, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and
the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said ordinance was
declared duly passed and adopted.
The City Manager introduced an ordinance vacating a drainage and utility easement
existing on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Block S, Hipp's 3rd Addition'. The City
manager noted this ordinance was first read on February 12, 1979, published on
February 22, 1979, and was presented for a second reading.
OR DI N ANCE NO. 79 -3
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the followinq ordinance and moved its adoption:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS EXISTING ON LOTS
1, 2,'3, 4, 5, AND 6 OF BLOCK 5, HIPP'S 3RD ADDITION
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, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and
the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said ordinance was
declared duly passed and adopted.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
The City Manager introduced the first discussion item which was a request for an
authorization for the Mayor and the City Manager to execute a sanitary sewer and
water main inspection, maintenance, and repair agreement with American Family _
Insurance Agency Associates (A.F.I.A.). The City Manager noted the agreement
is the City's standard utility maintenance agreement which provides for a routine
maintenance and emergency repair of an eight inch sanitary sewer line and a six
inch water main connected to the City's lines on John Martin Drive and servicing
the new A.F.I.A. building. The City Manager recommended a-motion authorizing the
agreement be passed. In response to questions from the Council, the Acting
Director of Public Works explained this agreement is something the City requires
in case the City would have to go in at any time and make repairs.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Kuefler
to authorize the Mayor and the City Manager to execute a sanitary sewer and
water main inspection, maintenance, and repair agreement with American Family
Insurance Agency Associates. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers
Kuefler, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
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HENNEPIN COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS ORGANIZATION (HECO)
The City Manager explained he felt it might be helpful to provide the Council with
an update concerning HECO. He explained the HECO organization was formed approxi-
mately five years ago to help solve communication problems in Hennepin County.
HECO has also been appointed as the planning board for implementing the 911
system. The City Manager noted implementation of a 911 system would be expensive
and complex. Both the 911 implementation and the determination of how many
communication centers would be located within Hennepin County are being dealt
with concurrently because each has an effect on the other. Currently, within
Hennepin County there are 13 dispatch centers. If that number is to be maintained
or if that number is to be reduced, that action should be taken before 911 is
implemented because it will have an effect on how 911 is implemented. Several
options have been discussed. One option is to maintain the 13 dispatch centers,
another option is to cluster the dispatch centers into approximately five clusters.
In response to questions from the Council, the City Manager explained Brooklyn
Center currently has three VHF frequencies. One frequency is used by the public
works department, one frequency is used by the fire department and one frequency
is used by the police department. Several other municipalities do not dispatch
from their own municipality but rather are dispatched from the Sheriff's office.
The Sheriff is interested in getting a reallocation of frequencies so as to
reduce the number of cars dispatched from his frequency. Currently, the
communities on the Sheriff's frequency do not pay for use of this service.
Those same communities hesitate to move towards clustering because under that
arrangement, those communities would have to pay for the service. There has
been considerable discussion as to whether or not the Sheriff should charge
those communities for the dispatching service.
Brooklyn Center has been cited as a possible location for one of the cluster
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Again referring to the 911 system, the City Manager noted 911 is actually a
telephone answering service where calls are automatically directed to the
appropriate place. The question of dispatch centers ties into the question of
how 911 will be implemented because the number of sites from which dispatching
occurs is critical in determining the cost of implementing 911.
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Councilmember Kuefler indicated he would like the City to take a cautious look
at the pooling concept because he was concerned with too much centralization
causing lack of control by the City.
The City Manager also called the Council's attention to a technology which was
to be implemented in the City of Minneapolis within the next year called computer
aided dispatch (CAD) which eliminates the need for dispatchers on many types of
calls. Many calls go directly to the cars with no intermediary needed. Computer
aided dispatch in Minneapolis will be paid for by a grant.
The City Manager suggested the Council will get a better idea of the communication
center in Brooklyn Center as they participate in the civil defense mock exercise
because they will get a chance to view the dispatch center.
The City Manager also highlighted several HECO concerns. One of the major concerns
is what happens to nonemergency 911 calls for service if dispatching is performed
"elsewhere, such as emergency utility calls, minor police service calls, and other
general information calls.
The City Manager also called the Council's attention to Brooklyn Center's jail
facility which currently operates 24 hours a day. Depending on what happens
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with a decision on dispatch centers, the jail facility might not be able to
operate 24 hours a day or might need to be eliminated.
Finally, the City Manager listed several things which dispatchers in Brooklyn
Center currently provide; such as departmental typing, handling of all misdemeano .
check cases, monitoring of burglar and fire alarms, 24 hour report copying
service, maintenance of property and evidence room, maintenance of record keeping
requirements for the gambling ordinance, and criminal background checks for
shoplifters. The City Manager called the Council's attention to the above concerns
because they would all be important in a final decision as to what should be done
with dispatching in the future.
The City Manager explained he would provide information to the Council on an
ongoing basis as to what is happening with HECO but wanted to fill them in to
date.
The Mayor next asked the Council to return to a consideration of Planning Com-
mission Application No. 79006 for a site and building plan approval for Dale
Tile warehouse, showroom and office on Lakebreeze Avenue westerly of the present
Dale Tile site, noting the City Attorney had prepared appropriate language.
There was a motion by Councilmember Kuefler and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka
to remove consideration of Dale Tile from the table and consider it at this
point. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Lhotka, and
Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
There was a motion by Councilmember Kuefler and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka
to approve Planning Commission Application No. 79006 submitted by Arvid Elness
Architects for Dale Tile Companv subject to the following conditions:
1. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the
Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior
to the issuance of permits.
2. Grading, drainage and utility plans are subject to review
and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of
permits.
3. A performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee
(in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall
be submitted to assure completion of approved site improve-
ments.
4. The building shall be equipped with an automatic fire extin-
guishing system to meet MFPA Standard No. 13 and shall be
connected to an approved central monitoring system in
accordance with Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances.
5. Any outside trash disposal facilities and /or rooftop
mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from
view.
6. All landscaped areas shall be equipped with an underground
irrigation system. '
7. Joint access and cross driving easement agreements relating
to the easterly portions of the site are subject to approval
by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits.
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8. The property is subject to submission of a preliminary plat
prior to the issuance of building permits, and subject to
final plat approval prior to the issuance of occupancy
permits.
9. (There the plans submitted indicated seed, it shall be replaced
with sod.
10. Major trees on the boulevard shall be 2 3 1 to 3 inches in diameter
instead of the 2 inch diameter indicated on the submitted plans.
11. The exterior of the building shall be treated in such a manner
to provide a uniform color.
12. The exterior of the building shall be 8" x 16" concrete block
scored in the center to present the appearance of an 8" x 8"
block. The block shall be treated with a transparent sealer
subject to the following conditions:
a. The City acknowledges its present ruling of the requiring
decorative concrete block on all buildings.
b. The City acknowledges that this approval is a deviation
from that policy for the purpose of permitting experimenta'-
tion with innovative treatment.
c. The project shall be reviewed by the City Council after
report by the staff on or before June 15, 1980, at which
time the City Council may require further treatment of
Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Lhotka, and Scott.
Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
The Mayor next _asked the Council to return to consideration of a resolution
approving the contract between Local #320 and the City of Brooklyn Center for
part -time liquor store employees. There was a motion by Councilmember Kuefler
and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to remove contract consideration from the
table to be considered at this time. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Council -
members Kuefler, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed
unanimously.
The Director of Finance noted the projected cost of this contract was $19,000 for
1979. The Director of Finance noted salaries for part -time liquor employees had
been quite low. The contract makes a few changes other than salary changes- The
maximum pay rate will be reached after 18 months (within three steps) rather than
within 24 months (four steps) as in the past. Clerk- stockers and cashier rates
will be the same under the contract as presented. The higher settlement may be
helpful in hiring and keeping good people as employees of the liquor store. Lower
salaries tend to attract only very young people. The Director of Finance also noted
the rates as listed in the contract tend to be in line with other municipal liquor
store pay rates. As a point of clarification, Councilmember Kuefler asked what the
present profit of the liquor store was predicted to be. The Director of Finance
noted it was predicted to be $140,000. The additional $19,000 cost of the contract
will be taken from this profit.
RESOLUTION NO. 79 -79
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION APPROVING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TEAMSTERS PUBLIC
AND LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEE UNION, LOCAL #320, AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
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 fay.
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.
The City Manager introduced the next discussion item a request for authorization
for the Mayor and the City Manager to enter into a cooperative agreement with
the Metropolitan Transit Commission to provide for passenger waiting shelter
installations. He noted a provision has been made to insure that any City will
be eligible for at least one shelter installation per project, if a cooperative
agreement is executed. The agreement calls for participation in the form of
financial reimbursement to the MTC for one -half of the local funding for the
shelter. The participation share will be approximately $300 to $500. The City
Manager also noted Councilmember Fignar had suggested a service club might be
willing to donate the $300 to $500. Regardless, the City Manager recommended
approval of the agreement. There was a motion by Councilmember Kuefler and
seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the authorization fcr she Mayor and
City Manager to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Metropolitan Transit
Commission to provide for a passenger waiting shelter installation. Voting
in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting
against: none. The r:�tion passed unanimously.
LICENSES
Motion by Councilmember Kuefler and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to approve
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CIGARETTE LICENSE
Dahtco Music & Vending Co.. 119 State Street
Ground Round Restaurant 2545 County Road 10
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE
Hickory Farms Store Brookdale Shopping Center
Bernard Lynch 6804 Humboldt Ave. No.
Brooks Superette 6804 Humboldt Ave. No.
Num -Num Foods, Inc. 3517 Hennepin Ave.
Brookdale Snack Bar Brookdale Shopping Center
Pizza Factory 6816 Humboldt Ave. No.
Rog & Jim's Superette 6912 Brooklyn Blvd.
GAMBLING LICENSE
Northport School P.T.A. 5501 Brooklyn Blvd.
Brooklyn Center High School
Athletic Boosters 6500 Humboldt Ave. No.
MECHANICAL SYSTEM'S LICENSE
Air Comfort, Inc. 3944 Louisiana Circle
Allen Heating & Air Conditioning 5200 Eden Circle
Blaine Heating 13562 Central Ave. N.E.
C.O. Carlson Air Conditioning 709 Bradford Ave. No.
Cronstrom's Heating & Air Cond. 4410 Excelsior Blvd.
Dependable Heating & Air Conditioning 14123 Prairie.Road N.W.
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Egan & Sons Co. 7100 Medicine Lake Road
Frank's Heating & Air Conditioning 3107 California St. N.E.
Gas Supply, Inc. 2238 Edgewood Ave. So.
Golden Valley Air Conditioning 5182 West Broadway
Harris Mechanical Contracting Co. 2300 Territorial Road
Horwitz Mechanical, Inca 1411 llth Ave. So.
Hutton & Rowe, Inc. 217 VanBuren Street
Ideal Heating & Air Conditioning 3116 Fremont Ave. No.
Nielsen Heating & Air Conditioning 6442 Penn Ave. So.
Northwest Service Station Equipment 2520 Nicollet Ave.
P. & H. Services Co. 208 73rd Ave. No.
Pierce Refrigeration 1920 2nd Ave. So.
Pump & Meter Service, Inc. 2711 E. Franklin Ave.
Royalton Heating & Cooling Co. 412C 85th Ave. No.
Sheridan Sheet Metal Co. 4116 Quebec Ave. No.
Standard Heating & Air Conditioning 410 West Lake Street
Superior Contractors, Inc. 6121 42nd Ave. No.
Fred Vogt & Co. 3260 Gorham Ave.
Ray Welter Heating Co. 4637 Chicago Ave.
Yale, Inc. 3012 Clinton Ave. So.
NONPERISHABLE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE
Kirby Jensen 4716 78th Lane No.
Sears 1297 Brookdale Center
Theisen Vending 3804 Nicollet Ave. So.
Shopper's City 3600 63rd Ave. No.
READILY PERISHABLE FOOD VEHICLE LICENSE
Bernard Lynch 6804 Humboldt Ave. No.
RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE
Renewal:
Village Properties Evergreen Park Apts.
SIGN HANGER'S LICENSE
Nordquist Sign Co., Inc. 312 West Lake St.
Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Lhotka, and Scott.
Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
GAMBLING AND /OR BINGO LICENSE BOND WAIVER
The City Manager explained State law requires the bingo or gambling manager Lo
give a fidelity bond of $10,000 in favor of the organization to insure that he /she
will faithfully conduct the duties of the office. The City Council can waive the
requirement for the bond by unanimous Grote at the time the license is granted.
The bond waiver can only be eliminated if the Council votes unanimously to eliminate
the $10,000 bond requirement. If the Council so votes, the bond waiver is stipulated
on the license itself. Included in the license list for this evening's Council
meeting, are licenses for gambling for the Brooklyn Center High School Athletic
Boosters and for Northport School PTA. Both organizations have requested a bond
waiver. The City Manager recommended a motion to waive the bond and unanimous
vote of the Council on the motion.
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There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Kuefler
to waive the requirement for the fidelity bond for Brooklyn Center High School
Athletic Boosters' gambling license and for Northport School PTA gambling
license. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Lhotka, and
Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Kuefler to adjourn
the City Council meeting. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers
Kuefler, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed
unanimously. The•.Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
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