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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 06-20 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 JUNE 20, 1977 CITY HALL Call to Order The Brood lyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar, and Lhotka. Also present were City Manager Donald Poss , Director of Public Works James Merila, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning and Inspection Blair Tremere, Assistant City Engineer Dennis Brown, and Administra- tive Assistants Brad Hoffman, Mary Harty, and Ronald Warren. Invocation The invocation was offered by Pastor Lindquist of the Brookdale Covenant Church. Approval of Minutes Councilman Lhotka, referring to the minutes of the Board (Board of Equalization) -of Equalization meeting, stated that the City Assessor 5 -31 -77 had submitted a memorandum regarding the disposition of a matter brought before the Council at the Board of Equalization meeting by a Mrs. Richard Engelhardt, and inquired if it would be appropriate to attach that memo- randum to the minutes so that the record would indicate how the matter was resolved. The City Manager responded that it would be appropriate to attach the memorandum to those minutes only if it had been submitted and reviewed as part of the meeting. Mayor Cohen pointed out that the matter had been resolved and that there was no reason to reconvene the Board of Equalization. Councilman Lhotka stated that he would feel more comfortable if it was part of the record that a response was made. A brief discussion ensued relative to the matter with the City Manager explaining that the minutes of this evening's meeting would indicate that the City Assessor had responded to the Board of Equalization's direction, that the matter had been resolved in Mrs. Engelhardt's favor and that documentation to that effect is on file with the City. Following further discussion there was a motion by Councilman Kuefler and seconded by Councilman Lhotka to approve the minutes of the May 31, 1977 Board of Equalization meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts , Kuefler, Fignar, and Lhotka. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Approval of Minutes Motion by - Councilman Lhotka and seconded by Council - (City Council) , nan Fignar to approve the minutes of the June 6, 1977 6 -6 -77 City Council meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Brtts, Kuefler, Fignar, and Lhotka. Voting against none. The motion passed unanimously. Annual Financial Report The City Manager stated that pursuant to Section 7.12 of the City Charter he is formally presenting the City Council with the Annual Audited Financial Report of the J -1- 6 -20 -77 City for year ended December 31 , 1976. He explained that the City's 1966 Annual Financial Rej art was certified by the Municipal Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (MFOA) as conforming to the standards of public financial reporting. He stated that due to recent changes in the MFOA certificate program, whereby the validity of the certificate is limited to a period of three years, the City's certificate has expired. He added that this Financial Report will be submitted for review with a request to renew the certificate of conformance. Mayor Cohen suggested that the City Council review the Financial Report and that if there a. .ro questions or comments worthy of Council discussion, the matters could be reviewed at an upcoming City Council meeting. Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Action Acknowledging Fignar to acknowleege receipt of the City's Annual Audited Receipt of the Annual Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 1976. Financial Report Voting in favor: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar, and Lhotka, Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously, The City Manager introduced the next item of business, Acknowledging Complaint that of acknowledging a complaint and summons filed by and Summons Wilma Angelo involving the death of her son Michael Angelo who drowned iii Twin Lake on June 9, 1976. He recommended that the City Council refer the matter to the City's insurance car. iei , Following a brief discussion there was a motion by Coun- -il man Fignar and seconded by Councilman Lhotka to ackno�v!. -- edge receipt of a complaint and summons filed by Wilma Angelo and to refer it to the City's insurance carrier fcs disposition. Votinc, in favor: Maycr Cohen, CourciS-n! Britts, Kuefler, Fignar, and Lhotka. Voting against. nonO The motion passed unanimously. Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Counci'..aa Action Authorizing Lhotka to authorize the Mavor and the City Manager to enter Execution of Critical into a grant agreement with the Minnesota State Planning Areas Grant Agreeme..n. Agency for a grant of $11,100 to perform the mandated crit.cdl areas planning. Votinr, L in favor: Mayor Cohen, Courtcil,;.- a Britts, Kuefler, .Fignar, and Lh�,tka. Voting against: no:xr, The motion passed unani.moiiply, Motion by Councilman Lhotka and seconded by Councill final Plat Approval Kuefler to approve the final plat for the Super Addition involvin (Super Addition) property at and across from 5445 Lyndale Avenue North aw r;o),t- prehended by Planning Commission. Application No. 77 . Voting in favor: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuef?-,. Fignar, and Lhotka. Voting against: none. The moti.o_Y )7 V . : unanimously. , Member Gene Lhotka introduced the fo?lowiixg resolution �-, RESOLUTION moved its adoption: NO, 77 -116 RESOLUTION I'XPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND Ar r r1?C. - FOR THE DEDICAT'ED PUBLI aERV`ICE OF MR. JAMES r_a -J 4A The motion foc the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Maurice Britts, and upon vote being takers thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, 6 -20 -77 -2 Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, 'Bill Fignar, and Gera Lhotka; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Planning Commission Mayor Cohen announced that he had received a letter Resignation of resignation from Robert Foreman of the Planning Com- mission. He explained that Mr. Foreman is moving from Brooklyn Center to New Orleans, Louisiana and will be no longer able to serve on the Planning Commis- sion. He added that the effective date of Mr. Foreman's resignation is July 1 , 1977. Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Council - man Fignar to accept the resignation of Mr. Robert Foreman from the Planning Commission effective July 1, _ 1977 and to direct the City Manager to prepare a resolution of commendation. Voting in favor: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, 'Kuefler, Fignar, and Lhotka. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Councilman Britts inquired of the City Manager if it would be possible to have Mr. Foreman present so that the resolution of commendation could be presented to him personally. Mayor Cohen stated that he hopes to make an appointment to the Planning Commission at the next City Council meetings RESOLUTION Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution NO. 77 -117 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF DEEP WELL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO'S. 1976 -5; 6, 7, 8, & 9. (WELL #8) AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS 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 hereof: Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, and Gene Lhotka; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution NO. 77 -118 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND APPROVING CONTRACT FORM "ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION PROJECT NO. 1976 -7 (CONTRACT 1977 -E) - FURNISH AND INSTALL ELECTRICAL WORK FOR WELL NO. 8 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Tony Kuefler, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, and Gene Lhotka;, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Planning Commission The City Manager introduced the next item of business Application No. 76036 on the agenda, that of Planning Commission Application (Lund Martin Company) No. 76036 submitted by Lund Martin Company. -3- 6 -20 -77 This Director of Planning and Inspection proceeded to roview Planning Commission Application No. 76036 and the Planning Commission action at its June 9, 1977 meeting. He stated that the application is submitted by Lund M_rti Company for Medtronics , Inc. and that the item constitute a an amendment to the site plan which was approved by. the " City Council on June 28, 1976. He further stated that the applicant has indicated a need to expand parking to the northeast area of the site, and that the application only comprehends the expansion of the parking lot and that no building alterations are proposed. He next reviewed a transparency showing the location and configuration of the property and various slides depicting the area. He point,<.! out on the slides the area where the Planning Commission was primarily concerned with screening, that being the northeast corner, in consideration of the apartment comple`: on 69th Avenue North. The Director of Planning and Inspection next reviewed the site plans and landscape plans for the parking lot and a brief discussion ensued relative to a five foot sidewalk easement. The Director of Public Works explained that this sidewalk easement was in anticipation of tying in the sidewalk network with proposed future sidewalks on 69th Avenue Following a brief discussion there was a motion by Council- Action Approving man Lhotka and seconded by Councilman Britts to approve Planning Commission the amendment to Application No. 76036 submitted by Lund Application Nov 76036 Martin Company for Medtronics, Inc, subject to the original (Lund Martin Company) conditions of approval; the condition that the proposed trees along the north edge of the parking lot be distributed more evenly to provide a balanced effect; and with the unde standing that the site improvements comprehended by this application arc subject to the existing site performance agreement and financial guarantee submitted for the projc:;z. Voting in favor: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefle*., Fignar, and Lhotka . `Doting against: none. The moti':n passed unani.rr.ously'. The City Manager introduced the next item of business on Planning Commission the agenda, that of Planning Commission Applicatio a No. Application-No. 77 0'22 77022 submitted by L. W. Joel Company. He explain_Qd (L W. Joel Company) that the application represents a developer's appeal xro,ti an administrative denial of a building permit for construc.'_c on a tax delinquent substandard outlot at 5325 - 63rd Ave ,_:,:= North. He stated that the applicant is exercising his . is to an appeal as per Section 35 -251 of the zoning ordi nano. He explained that the appeal was reviewed by the Plannin q Commission on June 9, 1977 at which time the Commis5i-r_ adopted a resolution setting forth its reasons for recomme -.° ing denial of the appeal. He added that the matter invol.*: primarily the definition of an outlot, which in this case 13 a piece of property deficient in sire. He explained that the is available adjacent land which could be combined to the outlot which would make it a standard size lot and thus mit construction of a single family hor,neo The City Manager reported that generally the desigrtr' :1. outlots reflect property. deficient in size such as th:* '_i question or large areas of land designated as outaoL. -; fur 6 -20 -77 -4- so:, future subdivisI —. He further reported that the applicant contends that since the property was desig- nated in 1958, the time of subdivision, as an outlot it meets the requirements of Section 35 -500 of the zoning ordinance which provides that single family homes can be built under certain conditions on sub- standard lots which are parcels of legal record as of January 1 , 1976. He added that it is the City's -position that an outlot does - not meet the criteria and to permit the construction of a single family home on a substandard outlot when there is adjacent available land would be contrary to the spirit, intent, and past practices regarding the City's subdivision and zoning ordinances. Mayor Cohen inquired if the applicant, or representa- tive of the applicant, was present at this evening's meeting. No one representing the L. W. Joel Company was present. Mayor Cohen further inquired if the applicant had been notified of this evening's meeting. The Director of Planning and Inspection responded that a notice informing the applicant and his attorney, that the application would be reviewed by the City Council at approximately 8:00 p.m. on June 20,; 1977 had been sent. The City Manager reported that the City had received a letter from Mr. George G. Seltz, attorney for the L. W. Joel Company, in which Mr. Seltz stated that they do not agree with the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny the appeal and that if the City Council does not rule in favor of the appeal, that he is authorized to proceed with legal action against the City. Mayor Cohen questioned whether or not it would be proper to proceed further with this application in Eight of the fact that the applicant or his representative is not present. The City Attorney advised that it would not be proper'to continue with the review without the applicant present. He stated that to do so might give the impression that the Council is attempting to rush through the matter without giving the applicant the opportunity to present his case. The City Manager recommended that the Council defer further consideration of the application until later in the meeting to give the applicant an opportunity to appear. Following a brief discussion it was the .consensus of the Council so to defer further considera- tion of Planning Commission Application No. 77022 until later in this evening's meeting. Traffic Management The City Manager introduced the next item of business Presentation on the agenda, that of a presentation by a Minnesota Department of Transportation (MN /DOT) representative regarding plans for installation of a traffic management system on I -694 between Lyndale Avenue and the Anoka- Ramsey County line. The Director of Public Works introduced Mr. Dick Lau, Traffic Systems Engineer for the MN /DOT Traffic: Management Center, wlio stated that it was his..purpose r _5_ 6- 20_77 this evening to explain and familiarize the City Council' with the concept of traffic management and briefly discuss plans for such a system on I -.694: Mr. Lau proceed =ed tc raview various slides relating t the tra_fic, m•a..•_ -g rr _n• .. _nce} _and explained that and control of traffic on freeways are two key devices utilized in any traffic management system. He stated that closed circuit television and detector devices installed under the freeway along with highway patrol reports are elements utilized for surveillance of traffic problems. He further explained.*'' at. such things as ramp .;petering for controlling the volume of traffic entering the freeway, message sign boards that wain motorists of hazardous conditions or traffic backups, lane control signal devices and specially designated freeway rampa and lanes for buses and car pools are some of the STarioti:; devices ut ili °ed i� *.he za fi ° ma lagerr syst for �t7I?t r n' l ti'.. freeway ` Mr. Lau itt i eas w a tr :iiartagc rn erit has been implemented the result: have been that the traffic {lots has been increased, traffic accidents have been reduced, sir fuel GvTle: mn tiv eer, •.;ut 'fit:, to less because i levv - ir�fii� Jc' � L' '.�.`. .`.?Jr'ther st particularly over th M is sissirpi River, is presently a area in if�rms of traffic nianage:nnYlt because of jams due to "Shock wave actk and "bott:enecks . !;.f:, explained that it is planned that nine ramp metering d. i.r .7 be installed between Lyndale Avenue and T.H. 65 and various message boards and /or lano control signal uz-vi:'.. y be installed on This_ portion of 1- 694, zollowin Mr. Ldu's presence :ion a brief discussion relative 'o the Traffic ma lagemcht plans for L -69 ex plaioe" l i t i rt p metering is not i?ltealded t ©r rauaber of vehi;.cles entering of - it - o cY rJ- seway but to the ra te i, " "E?77r tic ent er h1? =reewa r G � 0:� _ a a ., .t..r onto t _ } o that ia. r. , . o traffic a re not erteririg at one tirne a nd, thus, av: "shock tiT,-vn activity". In response to &(t inquiry, Mr, sated th tit is MN /DOT'S intentiort to let the coutrcc r i. ins+a.liat;.o-1 ;)f a traf manage.i�-. t` y 'tRm on I =6 .94 'a,:c Lyndale t , e rue and T ,H . 65 thi - - °_ tal.I for installation i") Y. '+o Mayor Cohen '.ti. — , ked Mi-. a on behalf of the City • :;:;...: . _crr his ir�f��{ native lrese ^t�ti:.fi ��._�. fir�tff;�: Tii�3)'.dC►P:T. .. T he Brooklyn C , --Al er City ""'Po i racesFed at 8.-"!0 j,r't. _. �. :. resumed ,a ~ ` Member Bill 1C?',1 +2 lailoduc*+a, th iollo — !.Pg rf1; , '1', ".; ?i' ii_;:: rRESOT.Js�.. moved its 'dora Nth 7 RESOLUTION D3i?5'ITINC ; FOR i•I:: ��:. , "C3r1lp Hnb`SF P.O; tCT ?.975 . :',COrI•''PA[; T The motion for the a a '' iE' ':�f'L!rl�is.'r rp�'�iii: t• c � l'• � seconded by member ,Tony Find upon vote i.herecn, ullo;wiri voted iw Maurice JL i tts , 'dory Ls� .�l�i', �.� �.. �`ignar , and GCr_ :.: and the f o }O 1 voted aga ilist S G'saTnie: said reso'ucion was de<;lared duly Passed and ado,. te" . 1rle (�aE'tle "tc.��.!cr _ IUc ;i}<`l cne fo11.��woct rPtio,,u;ioxi cs.xtd moved its NO. 77 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE 12" SPARhINC MAINLINE WATER METER R- 2n - ?7�_ The ;ratio. ^ ^. 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:L Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, and Gene Lhotka; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION Member Tony Kue ler introduced ,the following resolution NO. 77 -121 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE 12" DOUBLE CUSHIONED ELECTRIC CHECK VALVE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Maurice Britts, and upon vote -being taken thereon, the following, voted in favor thereof: > Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, and Gene Lhotka; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon Said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.` RESOLUTION Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution NO. 77 -122 and moved its adoption RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF -ONE CHLORINATOR PUMP AND TWO DUAL HEALS METERING PUMPS 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: Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, and Gene Lhotka;: and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution _was - declared duly passed and adopted., RESOLUTION Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution NO. 77 -123 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FOUR 1,000 LB. CAPACITY BEAM SCALES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member' Gene`Lhotka, and upon vote L being taken thereon, the following' voted, in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts; Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, and Gene Lhotka; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution NO. 77 -124 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION CHANGING °PRECINCT 6 POLLING PLACE 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: Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, and Gene Lhotka; and the following voted against the same; none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. , -7- 6 -20 -77 The next item of business on he agenda was a resolution Twin Lake presented to the City Council for preliminary discussion Boating Regulations purposes relating to boating regulations on Twin Lake, The City Manager stated that similar resolutions will be presented to the City Councils of Robbinsdale and Crystal for their review and that it is recommended that the Ci y' Council take final action and hold a public discussion on the matter at the July 11, 1977 City Council meeting. He explained that the resolution is the result of the efforts of the tri -city Twin Lake.Committee composed of Council representatives from Brooklyn Center, Robbinsdale, and Crystal. He further explained that the resolution calls for the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners to approve an ordinance that would prohibit any watercraft propelled in any respect by machinery from operating at anytime on Twin Lake He added that the resolution would also empower law enforcement agencies of the Cities of Brooklyn Center, Crystal and Robbinsdale to enforce these provisions pursuant to State law. He further stated that the tri -city Twin Lake Committee has recommended that each of the City Councils review the proposed resolution and if there are no recommended changes, plan to hold public discussions and take action on the resolutioi. L the next City Council meeting so it can be uniformly adopted and presented to the Hennepin County Board :)f Commissioners. Councilman Lhotka , the Brooklyn Center representative to the tri -city Twin Lake Committee, briefly reviewed the manner in which the resolution was proposed. He stated that in response to an inquiry made at the last City Council meeting, the matter of landing and launching airplanes on Twin Lake was researched and it has been determined that this type of activity is prohibited.. He added that there are only about six lakes in all of iler�heoin County where the landing and launching of aircraft are permitted. Councilman Kuefler inquired as to who.-,3 responsibility it is to enforce this aircraft prohibition The City Manager responded that he suspects that this is the responsibility of the Hennepin County water patrol. Councilman Fignar inquired if the possibility of bannin4 snowmobile operation on Twin Lake could be consider-JA with this resolution. The City Manager responded thn, & this resolution does not affect snowmobiiing but only watercraft uses. He added that the control of snow mcyl ..: on public bodies of water is under the jurisdiction of the State and not the County, and that it would be inapproprie.�e to recommend such a restriction in this resolution whit:►_ is to be forwarded to the Hennepin County Board of Commis- sioners. Councilman Britts commented that he is well aware thnt the resolution presented to the City Council is a tri -cite effort. He added that he is also aware that a few years ago the City of Crystal was not in .savor of banning th. use of outboard motors on the lake. He inquired if the:,:: has been a change of attitude on the part of the Ciiy e: Crystal regarding this matter. Councilman Lhotka responded that he is convinced that the Crystal repr sentative to the tri -city Twin Lake Committee is In favor of the total ban based on conversations he has had with that representative and from the commea'ts from Crystal residents that spoke at the recently helci public meeting. He added that all three of the committee. representatives feel there is an excellent chance of the resolution being passed by the respective City Councils in the format that it is presented. Mayor Cohen inquired if the City Council would have the opportunity to react to a proposal by one of the other City Councils to modify the resolution, such as changing it so that horsepower would be limited and not completely prohibited. Councilman Lhotka responded that it was his opinion that the other City Councils would be given an oppor- tunity to react if there were proposed changes to the resolution so that a uniform proposal could be submitted to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners. He added that the possibility of limiting the horsepower, on boats using Twin Lake was reviewed .by the Com- mittee and was determined not to be a viable alternative because the courts have held such a limitation to be unconstitutional. Following further discussion there was a motion by Councilman Fignar, seconded by Councilman Kuefler to continue further consideration of a resolution requesting the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners to approve an ordinance establishing water surface use regulations or. Twin Lake until the July 11, 1977 City Council meeting for final action following a public discussion on the matter. Voting in favor: Mayor Cohen, Council- men Britts, Kuefler, Fignar, and Lhotka. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Continuation of Planning The City Manager recommended that the City Council Commission Application next give further consideration to Planning Commission No. 77022 (L. W. Joel Application No. 77022 which was deferred earlier in Company) the evening because the applicant was not present. Mayor Cohen inquired if the applicant or his representa- tive was present. No one responded to the Mayor's inquiry. The City Attorney explained that he had called Mr. George Seitz, attorney for the L. W. Joel Company, to inquire if they had intentions of appearing before the City Council at this evening's meeting. He explained that he had been informed that Mr. Seitz had a conflict with another meeting this evening and was unable to attend. Action Deferring Planning Following a brief discussion there was a motion by Commission Application Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Lhotka No. 77022 (L. W. Joel to defer further consideration of Planning Commission Company) Application No. 77022 submitted by L. W. Joel Company until the next convenient City Council agenda noting that the applicant and /or his representative did not appear at this evening's meeting. Voting in favor: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar, and Lhotka. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Licenses Motion by Councilman Kuefler and seconded by Council- -man Lhotka to approve the following licenses: COMMERCIAL KENNEL - ICENSE Marilyn Kraft 391 G1d Highway 8 d -9- 6 -20 -77 FOO ESTABL ISHMENT LIC ENSE Baskin Robbins - 31 Flavors Br .okdale Center GARBAGE AND REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLE LICENSE Bergstrom Trucking 650.9 76th Ave, N. G & H Sanitation Gypsy Lane , Gallagher's Service 9151 Central Ave. N . E r Gordon Rendering 19 N.E. 14th St. Hilger T� Company 6721 59th Ave. N. Mengelkoch 119 N . E_. 14th St. Mpls . Hide and Tallow P.O. Box 2547 D. Shobe & Sons 3621 85th Ave,. N. Minnesota 10041 Polk St N.E. Tarco of Mt to W & W Company 5 01 84th Ave N. E. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE Blaine Heating 10301 University Ave. Northeast Sheet Metal, Inc. 4347 Central Ave. N. E. RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE Richard & Edwin Kauffmann Chalet Court Douglas & Kathy Lura 5500 Bryant Ave. N. Richard & Elfreda Ploof 5319 -21 Queen Ave. N. Stuart Corporation Shingle Creek Tower Ronald Hoch 1425 55th Ave. � t. Jacob & Bonita Heinonen 110 7 5 7th Ave,, 1 SWIMMING POOL LICENSL Garden City Court Apts. 3407 65th Ave. N. Voting in favor: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts , Kuefler, Fignar, and Lhotka. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The City Manager reported that the City had received one Home Improvement late home improvement grant application request that almost Gra nts fits specifically all the requirements for the home improve ment grant program. He stated that the Council had acted to endorse various grant application requests and to fcnvre.r3 them to the Metro HRA and State Housing Finance Agency at the June 6, 1977 meeting. He explained that upon inquiry . the City has been informed that funding for additional applications is available due to an excess oo-f funds not utilized by other municipalities. He reported that the gram request is for the property at 5916 Bryant Avenue North and involves a 72 year old applicant that meets the income c:�_a age criteria and that the improvements meet the strut �uzVGA and aesthetic criteria established for awarding grant:;, The City Manager stated that this application is ta„eh somewhat out of context in that there is a limited amoua'c Of 'time to submit the application to the State Hous inq Ff 15i1c'u Agency, and that there is no time to have the matter, reviewed by the Housing Commission prior to City Council considera- tion. He explained that if the City Council wishes to attempt to provide some of the excess grant funds for this applic<.rit, it could authorize the submission of the grant or otherv,,i5 . wait to consider funding of this request if a second grant fundir!g is a va il ,) . A brief discussion ensued relative to the request wits. MIa•o. Cohen suggesting that the City Manager inform the Huushi Commission, by memorandum, that the City Council has considered another grant application and the manner in - h,� lb f it was disposed u- -20 -77 -ia- Authorization to Submit Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Council Home Improvement Grant man Fignar to authorize the City Manager to submit a Request home improvement grant application request for excess funds for the property at 5916 Bryant Avenue North Voting in favor: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts Kuefler, Fignar, and Lhotka. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Fu her discussion ensued relative to the home improve- m nt grant program and possible cost overruns for grant applications already approved•by the City Council. The City Manager reported that it has already come to th City's attention that one of the grants endorsed by the City Council on June 6, 1977 will exceed the amount noted in that resolution. He explained that based on past discussions relating to the home improvement grant program he assumes that the City Council is aware of cost overrun possibilities and has authorized the staff to continue processing and submitting such grants pro - vided the City does not exceed the $15,236 total allocation for the program, and also that no one grant exceeds $5,000 as is provided by statute. He further explained that a cost overrun possibility is the reason that there was an approximate $1,700 difference between the City's total allocation and the amount recommended in the City Council's endorsing resolution adopted on June 6. Councilman Kuefler questioned if the staff monitors the bids for the requested improvements and what precautions are taken to make sure that they are in line with the work proposed. The City Manager responded that grant applicants are responsible for obtaining two bids for the work requested, and that the staff reviews these bids carefully. He added that in some cases bidders have been requested to resubmit a bid because it was felt they did not accurately reflect the cost for the work requested. Councilman Britts , referring to an article which had appeared in a recent edition of the Brooklyn Center Post regarding the taking of applications for the rent assist- ance program, inquired as to the status of that program. The City Manager responded that the article referred to the fact that more applications for rent assistance would be taken in Brooklyn Center. He explained that the City participates in the Metro HRA Section 8 Rent Assistance program and that program, which has gained some national attention for its ability to operate an effective program, has received additional funding which will allow more people to take advantage of this rent assistance subsidy. He stated that the City does not receive any funding with regard to this program, but is assigned, based on an allocation formula, a certain number of units which represents a portion of the total Metropolitan HRA funding. He briefly reviewed the eligibility criteria for the program and explained how "the subsidy works.._ He added that a person receiving rent assistance would pay no more than 25% of their total income towards their rent with the assistance subsidy, amounting to the remainder of the cost, being paid directly'to the landlord. -1 I - 6 -20 -77 Councilman Britts inquired if it would b( possible to obtain statistics regarding the number of Brooklyn Center residents obtaining rent assistance supplements. He added that he is concerned about elderly people on fixed incomes that are either renting apartments or wh.o own their own home and are having a difficult time because of present economic conditions.. He stated that he felt this statistical information would be of benefit to the City Council for making various decisions on how to utilize HRA funds Mayor Cohen commented that there has been some misunderstanding regarding the HRA law and that there is a good possibility that the City may have to obtain special legislation in order to be authorized to expend HRA funds. A brief discussion ensued relative to the HRA law and what the City can'do with the present HRA funds available, Mayor Cohen stated that he would like to defer further ' review and discussion of this matter until the City Manager could provide the City Council with a report relating to what HRA funds can be spent on, and also on how to best obtain the authority, if needed, to expend these funds. Councilman Lhotka inquired if the City had received a Official Newspaper response from Post Publications relative to a letter that Report had been sent to that organization regarding their policies and practices as an offical newspaper. Councilman Kuefler responded that he had briefly discussed the matter with Post Publications editor Mr. Bork earlier this spring and that Mr. -Bork had requested some additional time to discuss the matter with the paper's publisher who was ill. Council- man Kuefler stated that he would follow'up on the matter and report back to the City Council regarding the progress of tie Council's inquiry. Motion by Councilman Kuefler and seconded by Councilman Adjournment Lhotka to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Mayor. Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar, and Lhotka, Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously, The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 9:59 p.m. Clerk Mayor 6 -20 - -12