HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979 11-05 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
NOVEMBER 5, 1979
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 was City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director,
of Public Works Sy Knapp, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, Director of
Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, Park and Recreation Director Gene
Hagel, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, and Administrative Assistants
Brad Hoffman and Tom Bublitz.
INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Pastor Malakoff of the Brooklyn Center
Baptist Church.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 17, 1979, SEPTEMBER 26, 1979 & OCTOBER
22, 1979
There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember
Fignar to approve the minutes of the special City Council meeting of
September 17, 1979 as submitted. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist,
Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none.
The motion passed unanimously.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember
Kuefler to approve the minutes of the special City Council meeting of
September 26, 1979 as submitted. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Council-
members Kuefler, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion
passed Councilmember Fignar abstained from voting as he was not present
at the September 26, 1979 meeting.
There was a motion by Councilmember Fignar and seconded by Councilmember
Lhotka to approve the minutes of the City Council of October 22, 1979 as
submitted. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler,
Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed
unanimously.
OPEN FORUM
Mayor Nyquist noted that the Council had not received any requests to use
the Open Forum session. He inquired of the audience if anyone was present
who wished to address the Council. There being none, the Mayor proceeded
with the regular agenda items.
PERFORMANCE BOND RELEASES AND REDUCTION
The City Manager introduced the performance bond releases and reductions
as the next agenda item. He noted that the performance bond reductions
included the Holiday Inn, located at 1501 Freeway Boulevard; Northbrook
Shopping Center, located at 1912 57th Avenue North; the Smoke Haus, located
at 5001 Drew Avenue North; Ewing Square, located at 61st and France Avenue
North; and Real Estate 1.0, located at 7240 Brooklyn Boulevard. He also
noted the performance bond releases which included Brookdale Towers Apart-
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ments, located at 6915 Humboldt Avenue North and Denny's Restaurant,
located at 3901 Lakebreeze Avenue. The City Manager explained that the
City staff has recommended that the performance bond release for Brook-
dale Towers Apartments be withdrawn since the sodding has not been
completed on this project.
There was a motion by Councilmember Kuefler and seconded by Councilmember
Scott to approve the reductions of the performance bonds at Holiday inn,
1501 Freeway Boulevard; Northbrook Shopping Center, 1912 57th Avenue
North; Smoke Haus, 5001 Drew Avenue North; Ewing Square, 61st and France
Avenue North, Real Estate 10 7240 Brooklyn Boulevard, and the performance
bond release at Denny's Restaurant, 3901 Lakebreeze Avenue Voting 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 an additional $20,000
in funding for CEAP. He also noted that a representative from CEAP was
present in the audience.
In discussion of the resolution, Councilmember Lhotka stated that he could
not justify, in his mind, the spending of an additional $20,000 for CEAP.
He explained that the original dollars appropriated for CEAP were hard to
justify in his estimation and that he could not justify additional funding
for the program. He explained other City programs may have to be put aside
because of the $20,000 appropriation for CEAP. He also noted that, after
a discussion with the CEAP staff, he feels that the new building will be
built with or without the additional $20,000.
Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. Ed. Theisen, a member of the CEAP board of
directors, who was present in the audience. Mr. Theisen expressed his
appreciation to the City staff and the City Council over the past two
years for their support of the CEAP organization.
Mayor Nyquist explained the Council had previously discussed the ending
of CEAP in its present structure and the change of the organization to a
strictly volunteer organization. He stated this was his understanding,
that the CEAP organization would become completely volunteer. The City
Attorney explained it was his understanding the language the Council
desired in the aareement with CEAP was that CEAP would not return to the
City Council to ask for additional funding during the five year period
covered by the agreement. He also noted the Council may add a statement
to the resolution authorizing an additional $20,000 in funding for CEAP
which would state the City Council does not intend to appropriate any
additional funding for CEAP for the next five years. He also added this
period could be extended to ten or fifteen years depending on the desires
of the City Council. Mayor Nyquist expressed his concern that after the
five year period, CEAP could possibly come back and request additional
funding from the City. He explained it was his understanding that CEAP
would continue as a strictly volunteer organization. The City Manager
noted that even as a volunteer organization CEAP may wish to seek addi-
tional funding from the City at some time in the future. The Council
could consider a statement to be included in the resolution to the effect
it was the Council's intention not to fund CEAP beyond the five year
period covered by.the agreement between CEAP and the City of Brooklyn
Center. Councilmember Kuefler agreed such a statement, indicating that
it is not the intention of the Council to appropriate funding to CEAP
beyond the five year contract, be added to the resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 79 -256
Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND THE COMMUNITY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
INCORPORATED FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
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 Kuefl.er, Bill Fignar, and
Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: Gene Lhotka,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
The City Manager introduced a resolution authorizing the execution of
a contract for work at Unity Avenue culvert. Councilmember Kuefler
inquired whether the culvert was originally installed by the developer
with the City's design. The Director of Public Works explained the City
had an agreement with the developer to design all improvements including
streets, sewers and culverts. He added, under the agreement the developer
would pay for all improvements and be responsible for the initial installa-
tion. He explained two designs for the culvert were originally developed.
He added the shortcoming of the choice in design is now apparent. He
stated the original project was installed at the developer's cost and
the City staff feels it is reasonable for the City to pay for the correction
in this instance. Councilmember Kuefler questioned how the cost of
correcting the culvert installation would be obtained. The Director of
Public Works explained that the funding for the project would come from
state aid money.
RESOLUTION NO. 79 -257
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR INSTALLATION OF STEEL SHEET PILING DIKE
AT UNITY AVENUE CULVERT
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 approving Supplemental Agreement
No. 1 to Contract 1979 -D for Shingle Creek Parkway. Councilmember Kuefler
inquired what the total cost of the project would be. The Director of
Public Works explained the original cost was $894,000 and that the addi-
tional cost would be $305,000, bringing the total project cost to $1.28
million. He added that 700 of the original project cost would be assessed
to the developer and 30% of the project cost would be obtained from municipal
state aid funds. He noted the City would pay the major share of the addi-
tional cost with state aid funds and indicated that there are presently
$891,000 in unencumbered state aid funds available. The City Manager
explained that the alternative would be to rehear the entire project.
The Director_ of Public Works explained that the 20 feet of peat soil in
the area resulted in the additional project expense. Councilmember
Lhotka questioned the City Manager's memo on the project regarding a
statement that City costs would not be increased. The City Manager
explained that, the error in the specifications resulted in the additional
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cost of $305,000, but that the City could not obtain a lower cost for the
additions to the project even if the entire project were rebid. He noted
that the City will be paying approximately the same amount as would have.
been paid had the specification quantities been correct.
RESOLUTION NO. 79 -258
Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR BRIDGE AND ROADWAY
CONTRACT 1979 - -D (SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY)
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.
Mayor Nyquist noted the presence of several students from Park Center High
School in the audience and was informed by them that they were in attendance
at the meeting in conjunction with a high school class.
RESOLUTION NO. 79 -259
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SUPPORTS FOR AND INSTALLATION
OF PEDESTRIAN /BICYCLE BRIDGES) (CONTRACT 1979 -I)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member Lhotka, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene
Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 79 -260
Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 50,000 BTU GAS FIRED
UNIT HEATERS FURNISHED AND INSTALLED AT ;#7 PUMPHOUSE 7101 CAMDEN
AVENUE NORTH
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member `Pony 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 authorizing the purchase of one
rotary camera for microfilming and explained that the present rent paid
for the camera now used by the City has been applied to the purchase price.
RESOLUTI NO. 79 -26
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE ROTARY CAMERA FOR MICROFILMING
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member Bill Fignar, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
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voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene
Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following.voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
The City Manager introduced a resolution authorizing a contract to obtain
topographic mapping for the golf course study. He explained that the
mapping procedure must begin immediately before the heavy snowfalls
which interfere with the mapping procedure. He added that funds will be
expended for the mapping out of the 1980 Budget even though the work will
begin before 1980.
RESOLUTION NO. 79 -262
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR TOPOGRAPHIC MAPPING
FOR GOLF COURSE STUDY
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member Gene Lhotka, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene
Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
The City Manager introduced a resolution authorizing participation in the
Minnesota Shade Tree Program and approving the 1980 Shade Tree Program
Budget. He explained that the resolution is required by the new Department
of Agriculture Guidelines regulating the Shade Tree Program. He added
that all of the dollar amounts stated in the Shade Tree Program Budget
have been approved in the 1980 City Budget. Councilmember. Lhotka questioned
how this year's Budget compares with last year's Budget. The Park and
Recreation Director explained that the Budget is down from 1979 since the
incidents of Dutch elm disease have been reduced in the City.
RESOLUTION NO. 79 -263
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE MINNESOTA SHADE TREE PROGRAM
AND APPROVING THE 1980 SHADE TREE PROGRAM BUDGET
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.
Mayor Nyquist noted that the resolution calling for a public hearing on an
industrial revenue bond proposal from Commercial Partners, Inc. would be
considered as a discussion item on the agenda.
RESOLUTION NO. 79 -264
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RELATING TO $1,000,000 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS
(MEDTRONIC, INC. PROJECT), SERIES 1979; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 474
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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.
RESOLUTION NO. 79 -265
Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH OPTIMUM SYSTEMS INCORPORATED FOR
PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS
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.
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In discussion of the foregoing resolution, Councilmember Kuefler questioned
whether or not the City any nondisclosure agreements with employees
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to protect the City. The Director of Finance indicated that these agreements
had as yet, not been obtained but he added that the City will look into
obtaining such agreements with City employees.
Mayor Nyquist noted the addition of a resolution, amending the 1979 General
Fund Budget to provide for wage and salary adjustments, which was not
included on the agenda. The Director of Finance indicated that the resolu-
tion was essentially a bookkeeping procedure.
RESOLUTION NO. 79 -266
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1979 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR WAGE
AND SALARY ADJUSTMENTS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member Cilia Scott, and upon vote bung 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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APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF PIANO FOR COMMUNITY CENTER
The City Manager introduced the next agenda item stating that the City
staff recommends the approval of the purchase of a piano for the Community
Center and the transfer of appropriations from the Community Center Repair
and Maintenance Supplies Account #4230 to Community Center Furniture and
Fixtures Account #4550. He explained the original piano in the Community
Center was purchased in 1971 and has experienced considerable wear in particular
due to the temperature conditions present in the Community Center. He added
that the repair cost of the piano would be approximately $600 to $700 and
that in consideration of this cost it is the staff's recommendation that the
purchase of a new piano is more economical. Councilmember "Lhotka questioned
how the transfer of funds out of the Maintenance Budget would affect that
Budget. The City Manager explained that the repair cost was already
anticipated in the,Maintenance Budget.
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There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember
Fignar to approve the purchase of a piano for the Community Center and
to transfer the appropriations from the Community Center Repair and
Maintenance Supplies Account #4230 to the Community Center Furniture and
Fixtures Account #4550. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers
Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion
passed unanimously.
INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND PROPOSAL FROM COMMERCIAL PARTNERS, INC.
The City Manager reviewed the proposal from Commercial Partners, Inc.
and noted that the industrial revenue bond proposal was $7.2 million
which is over the $6.8 million limit set on industrial revenue bonds
by the City Council. Administrative Assistant Brad Hoffman noted that
because the proposal from Commercial Partners, Inc. surpassed the limit
established by the Council it necessitated a discussion of the City's
industrial revenue bond policy.
Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. Dick Riley, Mr. John Utley, and Mr. Allen
Gustafson who represented Commercial Partners, Inc. Mr. Gustafson stated
that Commercial Partners, Inc. currently has the property under option and
that plans for development include a theater, a restaurant, which he
described as a large family oriented restaurant or a bar with meeting
facilities, and retail stores which would include national or regional
tenants who can draw large numbers of shoppers. He added that construction
of the proposed center would be brick and earth tone colors with considerable
landscaping. He noted that it is not the intention of the Commercial Partners,
Inc. to syndicate the development but rather Commercial Partners, Inc. will*
retain control of the center. He explained that Commercial Partners, Inc.
feels industrial revenue bonds are necessary to make the project work and
that he hopes the City Council will reconsider the established limits on
industrial revenue bonds. He stated that Commercial Partners, Inc. has
similar projects in Burnsville and at Ridgedale and also in Utah and
Aspen, Colorado. Mayor Nyquist inquired whether industrial revenue bonds
were used in the other projects including the ones in Burnsville and Ridge-
dale. Mr. Gustafson replied that industrial revenue bonds were not used
in any of these projects but that they were smaller than the project planned
for Brooklyn Center. He also indicated that the projects were completed
approximately two years ago.
Mr. Dick Riley, representing Dougherty, Dawkins, Strand and Ekstrom, the
underwriting firm for Commercial Partners, Inc., stated that his firm
wants to place the financing of the project with real estate lenders and
not with the bond market. He stated that the potential tenants in this
project demand a lower rent because of their high name recognition.
Mr. John Utley of Holmes and Graven, the firm acting as bond counsel to
Commercial Partners, Inc. stated that his firm has made a preliminary
review of the project and he feels that the City of Brooklyn Center has
complete authority to undertake financing in the project. Councilmember
Kuefler asked what is the difference between the various types of financing
for the project as outlined by Mr. Riley. Mr. Riley replied by stating
that the financing for this project would be privately placed and would
not be a public sale. He indicated that his firm would not approach the
same buyers as in, for example the Medtronics project currently underway
in the City. He indicated that his firm would seek buyers interested in
retail mortgages not credit mortgages as in the case of Medtronics.
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Councilmember Fignar questioned what the projection was for the number
of jobs which would be created by the project. Mr. Gustafson explained
that approximately 150 to 160 new jobs would be created and that the
payroll would be approximately $1.5 to $1.6 million annually.
The City Manager noted that any economic or design discussions of the
project are secondary to the discussion of the policy established by
the Council on industrial revenue bonds. He explained that commercial
property generally results in a high cost to the City such as the increased
police services necessary for commercial enterprises. He explained that
industrial or office uses are less costly than commercial property, in terms
of City services.
Councilmember Fignar inquired as to the size of the project area. Mr.
Gustafson stated that the project would encompass approximately 16.2 to
16.5 acres. Councilmember Lhotka stated that he was not in favor of
removing the limits in light of the time that the Council has spent in
developing the current policy on industrial revenue bonds. He stated that
removing the limits would defeat the purpose originally established by
Council. Councilmember Fignar stated the land in the proposed project
area is of a particularly important nature to the City and that it is
crucial that the land be properly developed. He explained the area is
in a highly visual spot and that the City should be careful concerning
the development of this area. He added that he would like to look at
the Commercial Partners, Inc project further.
Councilmember Kuefler questioned what the limit for the current industrial
revenue bond limit was based on. The City Manager explained that the
current general obligation bond limit of the City is $9 million and that
it was decided to choose 2/3 of this limit to establish the current limit
for industrial revenue bonds. Councilmember Kuefler asked the representa-
tives from Commercial Partners, Inc. whether or not they would pursue the
project without the City changing its current limit and by using only the
$2.6 million of industrial revenue bonds left before reaching the established
limit. Mr. Gustafson replied that his firm is willing to look at alternatives
but that the $2.6 million seems to be uneconomic at this point. Council-
member Kuefler stated that he does not want to abandon either the project
or the established bond limits at this point. Mayor Nyquist indicated
that lie is impressed with the proposal but is not prepared to consider
revised limits at this point. He asked whether the City Manager could
present other proposals which were presented to City staff as industrial
revenue bond projects. The City Manager stated that he could present
these proposals to the Council and that he would continue to present other
proposals as they come in. Mayor Nyquist indicated that it appeared to
be the consensus of the Council not to change the established limits on
industrial revenue bonds. Mr. Riley requested an explanation of the 50
limit used to establish the dollar limit on industrial revenue bond pro -
jects. The Director of Finance indicated that the 5% guideline is used
by several other cities as a standard in developing limits.
JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNI COMMI T D ISCUSS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The City Manager explained the Planning Commission felt that a joint meeting
to discuss the Comprehensive Plan would be beneficial to both the Council
and the Planning Commission. The Director of Planning and Inspection indi-
cated that the meeting would most likely involve a walk through of the plan
and that it would be an informational meeting and not a public hearing.
After a discussion of the most advantagcous times to hold a joint meeting
with the Planning Commission, mayor Nyquist noted that the consensus of
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the Council was to set a tentative date for the joint meeting of
December 10, 1979.
BROOKDALE TEN APARTMENTS
The City Manager requested the Council consider an additional item which
was not included in the agenda. The Director of Planning and Inspection
referred the Council to a memorandum from the City Building Inspector.
He explained the memorandum referred to several deficiencies regarding
the Brookdale Ten Apartments which Brookdale Ten is required to correct.
He added that the attorney for Brookdale Ten Apartments has asked for an
extension of time to correct some of these deficient items. The City
Attorney noted that he has drafted an amendment to the contract with
Brookdale Ten regarding the correction of .these deficiencies and that
the amendment would allow an extension of time to make the corrections.
He noted the amendment would approve the extension of the agreement to
screen the rubbish containers to December 5, 1979 and that the amendment
would also allow the extension of time required to complete the sodding
to June 1, 1980. Councilmember Fignar asked whether there were any
improvements yet to be made inside the apartments. The Director of
Planning and Inspection stated that most of these improvements have been
made relating to the life safety problems of the apartments and that these
are generally being taken care of.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember
Fignar to amend the agreement between the City and Brookdale Ten Apart-
ments to allow an extension of the time limit required to complete the
screening of rubbish containers to December 5, 1979 and to extend the
time limit for the completion of sodding at Brookdale Ten Apartments to
June 1, 1980. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler,
Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed
unanimously.
LITTLE LEAGUE TAX EXEMPTION
Mayor Nyquist introduced an item for discussion regarding the tax exempt
status of the Little League. Councilmember Kuefler stated that the Little
League does not qualify as an organization eligible for tax exempt property
and that the Little League must make the effort to change its status to
become eligible for the tax exempt classification. He noted that some
Little League organizations have the status and some do not and that it is
apparently up to individual Little League organizations to pursue the tax
exempt status. The City Manager stated he would research the question and
find out the current status of the Little League regarding the tax exempt
classification.
BROOKLYN BOULEVARD TRAFFIC
Mayor Nyquist introduced an item for discussion regarding the traffic tie
ups on Brooklyn Boulevard which were brought to his attention recently.
He asked whether or not there was any existing policy in the Police Depart-
ment which would allow them to direct traffic on Brooklyn Boulevard in
such instances. The City Manager explained that current policy requires
that police officers direct traffic only in situations where there is an
accident.
LICENSES
Motion by Councilmember Fignar and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to
approve the following list of licenses:
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MECHANICAL SYSTEM'S LICE
D. J.'s Heating & Air Conditioning 6060 Labeaux Avenue
NONPERISHABLE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE
Coca -Cola Bottling Co. 1189 Eagan Industrial. Rd.
Holiday Inn 1501 65th Ave. No.
RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE
Initial:
Thomas Howe & Bill Howe 3112 49th Ave. No.
Renewal:
Donald P. Foster 5100 Brooklyn Blvd.
Charles & Linda Sabatke 6306 Brooklyn Dr.
Wilfird & Lillian Hollenbeck 5406 Bryant Ave. No.
Alfred & Myrtle Herlitz 7037 Drew Ave. No.
Dale C. Wegner 5935 Dupont Ave. No.
Rafael Rocha 5324,26 James Ave. No.
Lewis & Vivian Hedlund 5316,20 Russell Ave. No.
Robert Nechal 5332,36 Russell Ave. No.
Fred & Judie Swenson 5340,44 Russell Ave. No.
Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka,
and Scott.. Voting against: none. The motion . passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Councilmembe.r Kuefler and seconded by Councilmember
Fignar to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Council -
members Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none. The
motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at
9:08 P.M.
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