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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979 12-03 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION DECEMBER 3, 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 7:07 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, 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, Chief of Police Jim Lindsay, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, and Administrative Assistants Brad Hoffman and Tom Bublitz. Mayor Nyquist noted that Councilmember Gene Lhotka had informed him that he was unable to attend this evening's meeting and was, therefore, excused. Y INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Pastor Backie of the Brooklyn Center Evangelical Free Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES NOVEMBER 19, 1979 Mayor Nyquist noted a correction to be made in the November 19, 1979 City Council minutes. He noted the correction concerned the discussion of the preliminary approval of year two Community Development projects. He stated that the fourth sentence in the third paragraph on page five of the November 19, 1979 City Council minutes should be amended to read, "He also noted the Community Development advisory board recommended a solar demonstration pro - ject which would provide solar heating for six homes to be selected from income eligible volunteers ". There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Kuefler to approve the minutes of the November 19, 1979 City Council meeting as corrected. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. OPEN FORUM Mayor Nyquist noted the Council had not received any request to use the Open Forum session this evening. Mayor Nyquist 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 The City Manager referred the Council to a memo from the City's Building Official to the Director of Planning and Inspection which recommended the release of performance bonds for the Coachmen Diversified building, Brookdale Assembly of God 'Church, Ansari Abrasives, Michlitsch Builders, and Midwest Area Insurance, Inc. There was a motion by Councilmember Kuefler and seconded by Councilmember Fignar to approve the performance bond releases for the Coachmen Diversified building, located at 6660 Shingle Creek Parkway; Brookdale Assembly of God 12 -3 -79 -1- Church, located at 6120 Xerxes Avenue North; Ansari Abrasives, located at 3400 48th Avenue North; Michlitsch Builders, located at 6637 Humboldt Avenue North; and Midwest Area Insurance, Inc., located at 6900 Humboldt Avenue North. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS The City Manager introduced a resolution authorizing the purchase of a 3/4 ton pickup for the Public Utilities Department. The City Manager also introduced a related resolution, which was not on the agenda, but which authorized the purchase of the 3/4 ton pickup and accepted bids for its purchase. He recommended the quotation of Suburban Chevrolet in the amount of $5,788 be accepted. He noted six quotations had been received and the quotation of Suburban Chevrolet was the low quotation. RESOLUTION NO. 79 -274 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE 3/4 TON PICKUP FOR THE PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Fignar, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none', whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 79 -275 Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 3/4 TON PICKUP TRUCK 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, and Celia Scott; -and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The City Manager introduced a resolution accepting a proposal for the design of the Central Park athletic field lighting system. He referred the Council to a memorandum from the Director of Public Works and Director of Parks and Recreation discussing the proposal for the design of the Central Park athletic field lighting system. He noted the work is included in the total budget for the Central Park facilities project which is funded by 50% LAWCON, 25% LCMR, and 25% City funds. He recommended that the proposal for the design' of the Central Park athletic field lighting system from W. J. Sutherland and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $8,900 be accepted. The City Manager explained that Councilmember Lhotka, prior to this evening's meeting, had inquired if lights were proposed for the soccer field in Central Park. He explained that there are no lights proposed for the soccer field at this point. Councilmember Kuefler inquired whether or not there was "`any league in existence for soccer. The City Manager explained that soccer was part of the summer recreation program and that it appears to be a growing program. 12 -3 -79 -2- RESOLUTION NO. 79 -276 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR DESIGN OF CENTRAL PARK ATHLETIC FIELD LIGHTING SYSTEM 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, 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 35 hand guns for the Brooklyn Center Police Department. He recommended the quotation of Don Streicher Guns, Inc. in the amount of $3,773.47 be accepted. He noted two quotations had been received and the quotation of Don Streicher Guns, Inc. was the low quotation. In discussion of the resolution, Councilmember Fignar inquired whether the new guns would replace the Police Department's old guns. The City Manager stated that most of the existing guns in the Police Department are blue steel and are easily corroded. He noted some are relatively new and others are more than 20 years old and indicated the purchase of the new guns would replace all the existing guns in the Department. Councilmember Scott inquired what would be done with the old guns. The Chief of Police stated the old guns would be declared surplus and would be sold at auction. He _noted officers asked to be able to purchase their old weapon at the highest bid amount. Councilmember Kuefler questioned how the bids would be undertaken. The City Manager explained the bids would be made by gun dealers only and not to the general public in accordance with City Ordinances and State laws. RESOLUTION NO. 79 -277 Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THIRTY -FIVE (35) HAND GUNS FOR THE BROOKLYN CENTER POLICE DEPARTMENT 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, 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 joint powers agreement for an Inter - Agency Special Investigation Squad. He referred the Council to the joint powers agreement for the Inter - Agency Special Investigation Squad' and explained the modifications requested by the City Attorney had been implemented in the current joint powers agreement. He also noted the Council had been sent information regarding the Council's previous - inquiries regarding their concern that one police department may be overburdened with an inordinate amount of work in the squad and also how the investigation squad approach had been undertaken in other locations. 12 -3 -79 -3- The City Manager explained the responsibility of committing manpower to the Inter- Agency Special Investigation Squad would be done by the local police agency. He noted the squad is jointly governed by the local agency and the squad leader. He stated that the City can refuse to commit manpower to any situation it chooses. He explained the executive committee of the Inter- Agency Special Investigation Squad will be implementing, in its bylaws, the same officers would not be put on assignment more than once in any given year. He noted this statement is not currently in the joint powers agreement but it will be put in the bylaws by the executive committee. He explained the request for manpower for the squad goes directly to the local Chief and that he has the option of refusing to supply manpower to the squad without showing any cause. Councilmember Kuefler commented that he thought the concept of the squad was very good and that it sounded like it would be a cost effective program. Councilmember Fignar inquired how often these types of squads had been pulled together in the past. The Chief of Police explained that a similar squad in Kansas City was designed primarily for organized crime and was activated as many as fifteen times per year. Councilmember Fignar requested the City Attorney to review what changes had been made in the final draft of the joint powers agreement. The City Attorney noted he had not worked on this project and was not able to comment. The City Manager explained the changes were primarily related to voting on the executive board, changing the vote required from a unanimous vote of the board to a majority vote of the board to revoke the implementation of the squad. He also indicated the current joint powers agreement made specific reference to the State Statute governing authorization for joint powers agreements. RESOLUTION NO. 79 -278 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR INTERAGENCY SPECIAL INVESTIGATION SQUAD 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, 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 in regard to the study of consoli- dated dispatch service. RESOLUTION NO. 79 -279 Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION IN REGARD TO STUDY OF CONSOLIDATED DISPATCH SERVICE 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, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 'I 12 -3 -79 -4- The City Manager introduced a resolution authorizing the Brooklyn Center Volunteer Fire Department to use a certain state -owned house in the City of Brooklyn Center for training purposes. He explained that this pro - cedure was necessary to maintain the preparedness of the Fire Department. RESOLUTION NO. 79 -280 Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BROOKLYN CENTER VOLUNTEER'FIRE DEPARTMENT TO USE A CERTAIN STATE -OWNED HOUSE IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR TRAINING PURPOSES 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, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The City Manager introduced three resolutions, which were not on the agenda, and which would authorize the purchase of grass seed. He explained that all bids for the grass seed were part of the Hennepin County purchasing agreement. He explained there were three resolutions authorizing the purchase of grass seed, one for the purchase of 8,000 pounds of grass seed,, one for the purchase of 3,000 pounds of grass seed and one for the purchase of 2,500 pounds of annual ryegrass. He recommended the quotation of Northrup King Company in the amount of $10,480 be accepted for the purchase of 8,000 pounds of grass seed, and the quotation of Tessman Seed Company in the amount of $3,210 be accepted for the purchase of 3,000 pounds of grass seed, and the quotation of Barzen of Minneapolis, Inc. in the amount of $2,875 be accepted for the purchase of 2,500 pounds of annual ryegrass. He noted the acceptance of these bids would guarantee the City 1979 prices for the purchase of grass seed. RESOLUTION NO. 79 -281 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 8,000 POUNDS OF GRASS SEED 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, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 79 -282 Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 3,000 POUNDS OF GRASS SEED 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, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 12 -3 -79 -5- RESOLUTION NO. 79 -283 Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 2,500 POUNDS OF ANNUAL RYEGRASS 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, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 1980 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES The City Manager introduced an item which was not on the agenda regarding City Council meeting dates for the upcoming year. He referred the Council to a memorandum which recommended City Council meeting dates for 1980 which would avoid the numerous Monday holidays upon which official business cannot be conducted. He explained that the list of recommended City Council meeting dates for 1980 will be presented as an agenda item at the next Council meeting and he asked the Council to note any conflicts they may have with the recom- mended dates. Councilmember Kuefler noted that the December 1 Council meeting date may be in conflict with National League of Cities Conference in 1980. The City Manager explained he would check on these dates and determined if there is any conflict. Mayor Nyquist noted a resolution he had been sent from Golden Valley regarding funding for child care facilities. He requested that the City research this resolution and report back to the Council with more information. The City Manager noted that Administrative Assistant Hoffman would follow -up on this item. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND SUBURBAN COMMUNITY SERVICES The City Manager noted this program is self -- funding and is similar to last year's program. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Fignar to approve the contract agreement between the City of Brooklyn Center and Suburban Community Services. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. PARK AND RECREATION AQUATIC SUPERVISOR The City Manager referred the Council to a memorandum from Administrative Assistant Brad Hoffman discussing the aquatic supervisor proposed for the Civic Center pool operation for 1980. There was a motion by Councilmeriber Kuefler and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the hiring of an aquatic supervisor for the Park and Recre- ation Department. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COMMISSIONS The City Manager explained that Councilmember Lhotka had yet been unable to reach Joyce Tolve whose appointment to the Human Rights Commission is expiring on December 31, 1979. Councilmember Fignar noted that Ms. Tolve 12 -3 -79 -6- had indicated to him she had intended to resign from the Commission. The City Manager also noted that Mr. Al Weyrauch had requested that he not be reappointed as Chairman of the Human Rights Commission but that he would be willing to serve as a member of the Commission. Councilmember Kuefler noted that Lea Hickman had submitted a letter of resignation to the Park and Recreation Commission. He explained that Dawn Kiefer, the other member whose term expires on December 31, 1979, will most likely continue to serve for another term. Councilmember Scott noted that both Conservation Commission members whose terms are expiring on December 31, 1979 will continue to serve for another term. Councilmember Fignar explained that Pat Weitzel had submitted a letter of resignation to the Housing Commission as she is now a full time student. Mayor Nyquist stated that he believes Chairman Pierce, of the Planning Commission will be leaving the City, which will create a vacancy for that position on the Planning Commission. The Director of Planning and Inspec- tion noted that Chairman Pierce has not as yet submitted his resignation to the Commission. He explained that all three Planning Commission members whose appointments will expire on December 31, 1979 have expressed an interest to serve another term on the Commission. Mayor Nyquist requested Mary Jane Gustafson, editor of the Brooklyn Center Post, to request in the Brooklyn Center Post, that persons writing letters to the Mayor or Council please sign their letters. The Mayor then proceeded to read an anonymous letter received by him regarding cars with expired license plates in the Brookdale Ten Apartment complex parking lot. PARK-BOND ISSUE: PROSPECTIVE STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councilmember Kuefler requested that the Council submit names of persons interested to serve on the steering committee for the promotion of the park bond issue. He stated that he would like to receive at least one name from each Council member and that the Park and Recreation Commission was also involved in obtaining prospective members for the steering committee. GRADE PROBLEM - 57TH AND LYNDALE The City Manager introduced an item which was not on the agenda and referred the Council to a letter from the Director of Public Works to the District Traffic Engineer regarding a grade problem at 57th and Lyndale. He explained that the bridge project on 57th was now completed and had been turned over to the City, by the State, to maintain. He noted the problem was that the grade on 57th, on the approach to Lyndale Avenue, is very steep and that it will be very difficult for the City to safely maintain this portion of the roadway when there are slippery road conditions. He noted that the grade is approximately 8.86% which is an extremely sharp grade on the approach to Lyndale Avenue. The City Manager explained the letter from the Director of Public Works indicates to the District Traffic Engineer that the City of Brooklyn Center cannot safely maintain this portion of the roadway and that the following options had been presented to discuss with the Minnesota Department of Transportation: 12 -3 -79 -7- 1. Do nothing with the grade problem and attempt to live with conditions as they are. 2. Reconstruct the intersection at 57th and Lyndale. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has stated that it may be too late to pursue this option. 3. Close the bridge and re- establish a bypass which was in use during construction of the bridge this past summer, 4. Close the bridge entirely. 5. Leave the bridge open for westbound traffic only. The City Manager explained that of all the options, the District Traffic Engineer was in favor of option number five over the others. Mayor Nyquist inquired whether there would be any potential liability for the City or the State in the event of an accident as a result of the grade problem. The City Manager explained that Lyndale will eventually be reconstructed and there will'be a right turn access onto Lyndale from 57th and not a "T" intersection as is currently in existence. He explained that there is a potential for a very serious accident given the present conditions of the approach to Lyndale Avenue. He explained further that he feels the City should not accept responsibility for the grade problem since it.is the result of the State's design. Councilmember Fignar questioned whether or not the use of signs could help the problem. The Director of Public Works explained that he feels the use of signs will not solve the problem. The City Attorney noted that if the condition is as bad as explained by the Director of Public Works, signs will not likely help and that the City will probably be sued if there is a serious accident at the intersection. The City Attorney inquired what mechanism is used for assuming the maintenance of roadways. The Director of Public Works noted that this project has been turned back to the City for maintenance. Councilmember Kuefler questioned whether the grade was steeper than that at the Camden Avenue bridge. The Director of Public Works explained that the grade was steeper and that there was also a poorer sight distance at the 57th and Lyndale site. Councilmember Kuefler questioned whether or not the City could install three -way stop signs at the intersection. He explained that he thinks it is a problem to reroute traffic through interior residential neighborhoods. The City Manager explained the staff will return to the Council with more information when the State again discusses the problem with the City staff. The Director of Public Works noted that the final design of the project will eliminate the "T" intersection completely and replace it with a through situation rather than a stop situation off 57th. Councilmember Scott questioned what the City's solution to the problem would be. The Director of Public Works noted that the City can barricade the roadway if the situ - ation becomes too hazardous. INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS Mayor Nyquist introduced an item for discussion which was not on the agenda and explained that the discussion of industrial revenue bonds was taken off the agenda because Councilmember Lhotka had requested that no policy decisions 12 -3 -79 -8- be.made on industrial revenue bonds in his absence. The City Manager ,noted that another industrial revenue bond proposal for a location behind the Super Valu store has been received recently. The City Manager explained that, in his opinion, the existing policy on industrial revenue bonds has certain weaknesses. He noted the City initially used industrial revenue bonds to address the problem development areas in the City's guide plan. He stated the Council revised this approach to establish a dollar limit on industrial revenue bond projects. He explained in his opinion, the weakness arose where a redevelopment project in a problem area could be proposed and may go over the dollar limit established by the Council. He suggested that redevelopment projects in such problem areas be excluded from the dollar limit primarily because of the importance of redevelopment within the City. Councilmember Kuefler stated that at the recent National League of Cities Conference he tried to get a feel for what was happening in redevelopment in other cities across the country. He stated he found cities advocating a cooperation between business, citizens, and government in development and redevelopment projects. He noted that Brooklyn Center does not have an agreement with the business community on the priorities for projects like some other cities have. He suggested that some type of group be ` started which would open up a dialogue between government, residents, and the business community otherwise, the City can only react to proposals coming before the Council and that many of the proposals have been intro - duced simply because of the high interest rates now in effect. He noted that the City should address the issue of the use of government bonding and that business, residents, and government should jointly agree on priorities for redevelopment and development. He suggested a forum be developed to discuss these problems. He explained he feels that we can get ideas from other cities involved in these types of programs. Mayor Nyquist questioned Councilmember Kuefler regarding what kind of format he was suggesting. Councilmember Kuefler referred to several brochures he had received at the National League of Cities Conference outlining methodoligies for creating such a program. He also noted the Cities of Richfield and Golden Valley would be possible examples of infor- mation sources for redevelopment and development projects. Councilmember Kuefler inquired whether the Chamber has had an opportunity to review the City's proposed Comprehensive Plan. The Director of Planning and Inspection explained that Chamber has 'received a copy of the plan and noted that their primary interest was along Brooklyn Boulevard. Councilmember Kuefler explained he feels the City should involve business with the discussion of the overall Comprehensive Plan. He suggested the Comprehensive Plan is a good place to start to develop a dialogue with the business community. Councilmember Scott explained that she agrees with the concept and feels that business should be involved with any discussion of development or redevelopment within the City. She also noted that she likes the tax increment concept over the industrial revenue bond approach to redevelop- 12-3-79 -9- R ment. She explained that she feels the City should have input on community needs before we go ahead with redevelopment projects. Councilmember Fignar commented it is his understanding that the dollar limit on industrial revenue bonds is self - imposed and that the City has the option of changing that limit. He noted that the City of Bloomington has changed the dollar limit for industrial revenue bonds in that corinnunity. The City Manager noted that Bloomington's policy has indeed become liberalized with regard to the dollar amount. Councilmember Fignar explained that the limit the Council has set may now be prohibitive and that we should consider raising the limit in our discussion of redevelopment and development within the City. Mayor Nyquist noted that he felt the consensus of the Council was to approach the Chamber of Commerce regarding a discussion of redevelopment and develop- ment within the City, Councilmember Scott volunteered herself as a liaison to beginning a dialogue with the Chamber regarding the development and redevelopment projects for the City. She also suggested a temporary moratorium on the issuance of industrial revenue bonds until a committee could be set up to discuss redevelopment within the City, possibly as soon as the first part of January, 1980. The City Manager explained that the City staff has kept the Chamber informed of current redevelopment and development goings on within the City, and that he has attended Chamber board meetings to keep the Chamber informed. Councilmember Kuefler stated that it is his feeling that we should work in concert with the Chamber and community in any discussion of proposed redevelop - ment for the City. The City Manager noted that the hearing dates for the Swenson Carriage House project have already been set. Councilmember Kuefler replied that-, in good faith we should go through with this project. A. representative of the Chamber of Commerce, present in the audience, addressed the Council and noted that the Chamber would be happy to form a` committee to discuss redevelopment for the City if a decision could be made with regard to a reasonable time limit set for the determination of redevelopment priorities. Councilmember Fignar questioned whether we could now set a target date. The City Manager explained that the committee to discuss the redevelopment for the City should be given a specific charge and then be allowed to 'establish a time line for the discussion and development of recommended priorities for redevelopment within the City. REPORT ON NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE Councilmember Kuefler requested that he address the Council regarding the recent National League of Cities Conference he attended in Las Vegas, Nevada. He noted that there were over 4,000 conventioneers at the conference and that he would like to see the City more aggressive in its attendance of these types of sessions. He noted that this type of conference was oriented towards workshops and explained that he has several documents available related to various workshops conducted at the convention. 12 -3 -79 -10- LICENSES There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Kuefler to approve the following list of licenses: CHRISTMAS TREE SALES LICENSE P.Q.T. Company 3119 Thurber Road (2 lots) 63rd & Brooklyn Blvd. 5040 Brooklyn Blvd. CIGARETTE LICENSE Advance - Carter Company 850 Decatur Ave. No. Brooklyn Center Liquor Store #1 6800 Humboldt Ave. No. Brooklyn Center Liquor Store #2 6250 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center Liquor Store #3 5711 Morgan Ave. No. Denny's Restaurant 3901 Lakebreeze Ave. No. Farrell's Ice Cream Parlor 5524 Brooklyn Blvd. Jimmy's Lemon Tree 5540 Brooklyn Blvd. F. W. Woolworth's Brookdale Shopping Ctr. Bonine Vending 125 Riversedge Way Brookdale Towers 2810 County Road 10 Brooklyn Center Country Boy 4401 69th Ave No. Country Club Market 5715 Morgan Ave. No. Jerry's Super Valu 5801 Xerxes Ave. No. Red Owl Store 5425 Xerxes Ave. No. Mary Shutes 5212 Kellogg Avenue Gift Shop Too (Holiday Inn) 1501 65th Ave. No. Theisen Vending, Inc. 3804 Nicollet Ave. No. Gazebo of Brookdale Brookdale Shopping Ctr. (formerly Olive's East) Nifio's Steak Round -up 6040 Earle Brown Dr. Bill West 76 Station 2000 57th Ave. No. Vicker's Minnesota Oil Co. 7645 Lyndale Ave. So. Vicker's 6830 Brooklyn Blvd.' Zayre Shopper's City 3600 63rd Ave. No. COMMERCIAL KENNEL LICENSE Brooklyn Pet Hospital 4901 France Ave. No. Daisy Mae Dog Grooming 6830 Humboldt Ave. No. F. W. Woolworth's Brookdale Shopping Ctr. Zayre Shopper's City 3600 63rd Ave. No. FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE Caples and Associates, Inc. P. O. Box 32251, Mpls. Gazebo of Brookdale Brookdale Shopping Ctr. (formerly Olive's East) LODGING - ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE Brookdale Motel 6500 Lyndale Ave. No. New Life Homes His Place 6108 Excelsior Blvd. (group home) 1120 69th Ave. No. Riverside Motel 5608 Lyndale Ave. No. 12 -3 -79 -11- OFF -SALE NONINTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE } Brooklyn Center Country Boy 4401 69th Ave. No. Brooks Superette 6804 Humboldt Ave. No. Chuck Wagon Inn 5720 Morgan Ave. No. Country Club Market 5715 Morgan Ave No. Jerry's Super Valu 5801 Xerxes Ave. No. Red Owl Stores, Inc. 5425 Xerxes Ave. No. Zayre Shopper's City 3600 63rd Ave. No. SPECIAL FOOD HANDLING ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE Mary Shutes 5212 Kellogg Avenue Gift Shop Too (Holiday Inn) 1501 65th Ave. No. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Kuefler, Fignar, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Kuefler and seconded by Councilmember Fignar to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Council - members Kuefler, Fignar, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Clerk Ma Lj! 12 -3 -79 -12-