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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 03-08 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF "I'HE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY- OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION MARCH 8, 1976 CITY HALL Call to Order The Brooklyn 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 Jensen. Also present were City Manager Donald Poss, Director of Public Works James Merila, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, Chief of Police Thomas O'Hehir, Director of Planning and Inspection Blair Tremere, and Administrative Assistant Ronald Warren. Invocation The invocation. was offered by Mrs. Ernee McArthur on behalf of Girl Scout Troop 1251. Girl Scout Week Members of Girl Scout Troop 1251 conducted a brief ceremony Ceremony that included a presentation of the flag, the pledge of alle- giance, and a reading and presentation of the meaning of each Councilman's name. RESOLUTION Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution NO. 76-39 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MARCH 7, 1976 THROUGH MARCH 13, 1976 AS "GIRL SCOUTS WEEK" IN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 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, Maur. Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, and Rober Tensen, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon, said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Approval of Minutes Motion b Councilman Jensen and seconded by Councilman 2-23-76 Kuefler to approve the minutes of the February 23, 1976 meeting as s Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed. Councilman Fignar abstained as he was not present at that meeting. May(--,r Cohen left the table at 7:46 p.m. Hennepin County The City Manager introduced the first item of business on Transportation System the agenda, that of a recommended resolution reflecting the Recommendations City Council's position regarding the Hennepin County Transportation System Report, He briefly reviewed the points of Council concern and referred to a letter submitted by Mr. Michael J. Monahan, 5018 63rd Avenue North, relating to suggestions on how to reduce the volume of traffic on 63rd Avenue North. Mayor Cc returned to the table at 7:50 p.m. A brief discussion ensued relative to the proposed resolution and the Monahan letter. 3-8-76 f Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption- NO. 76 -40 RESOLUTION ENDORSING HENNEPIN COUNTY TRANSPOR- TATION. SYSTEM STUD' The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Robert Jensen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof- Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar and Robert Jensen; and the following voted against the same.- none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. It was the consensus of the Council that the City Manager submit a report within 90 days relative to the proposals for reducing traffic volume on 63rd Avenue Nor-Eh as encom- passed in the letter submitted by Michael. J. Monahan. Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption- NO. 76 -41 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRE- CIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF MR. ERV BLOMBERG The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Robert Jensen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof- Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, and Robert Jensen, and the following voted against the same- none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption- NO. 76 -42 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRE- CIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF MR. JAMES KOHRT 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- Phillip Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, and Robert Jensen, and the following voted against the same - none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption- NO. 76 -43 RESOLUTION COMMENDING JAMES V. LACINA FOR SERVICE TO BROOKLYN CENTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Robert Jensen., and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof- Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, and Robert Jensen; and the following voted against the same; none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 3 -8 -y6 _2® Tennis Court The City Mss °, .: r introduced the next item of business, that Lighting of a res l 31`on approving a tennis court lighting agreement Agreement with Bro-,'Kiyn Center High School. He stated that $7,500 was appropr.iat d i,n the 1976 budget for financin g 50% of the Cost cf t 5 r g ten 1 in., _.�tm.,u:,� ��,�y��rs co lighting at the Brooklyn Center High School. He texplained that discussions with the Brooklyn Center S x col Superintendent indicate that the total cost for the l g t �,vil; exceed the original estimate and be between $15 , 000 and S. 7,000. He further explained that the pro- posed agreem rt would limit the amount of the City's expend`ti�r� t,- 7,.500 with the school district being responsible for the exmes�, and he inquired if that represented the Council's intention when adopting the budget in September. A brief d ,cup >ion ensued relative to the proposed lighting agree,m¢ent. Fo"I,lowing the discussion it was the consensus of the Council cil tl at there be further deliberation on the pos- sibility cf fumd.nq an additional amount once the final costs for the tAn J s c c_­rt lighting are determined. RESOLUTION Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution NO. 76 -44 and A moved 1 adoption- RESOLI✓°710 —N PERTAINING TO BROOKLYN CENTER SCHOOL DISTRICT AC REEEMENT REGARDING TENNIS COURTS LIGHTI 14 PRO "E CT AT 65TH AVENUE NORTH AND DUPONT AVENUE NORTH The motion, fnr the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly secu nded member Bill Fignar, and upon vote being taken therac-n, t s following voted in favor thereof- Philip Cohen, Mai r>>c ' Britts, "Tony Ku.efler, Bill Fignar, and Robert Te= sen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adcptod. Planning Commission The City Manager introduced the next item of business on Application No. 75044 the agenda, th at of Planning Commission Application No. (Dr. Gregory Swenson) 7504 4 by Dr. Gregory Swenson. The Dire ter c * Panning and Inspection proceeded with a review of Pla°°ni.ng Commission Application No. 75044 and the Plane. ;; ng G mmission action at their December 11, 1975 and "Feb, nary 26, 1976 meetings. He stated that the appli- cant props sed to rezone, from R -5 to -1 , the approximate 56,000 sq�rare foot property located a 6417 Brooklyn Boulevard. He .explained that the applicant is one of the owners of the Brook Park Dental Clinic located northerly of the subject property at 65th and Brooklyn Boulevard. He stated that th , _dtimate intent of the action is to provide additional ff- to parking for the Dental Clinic, and that the applicant had submitted a letter of intent to remove the existing dwellLng and detached garage no later than June 1 1976. He further stated that the proposed rezoning had been reviewed by the West Central Neighborhood Advisory Group, which had recommended approval of the request following several discussion sessions. He proceeded to review a transparency of the subject property showing the location of the Niacant, nonconforming dwelling that is to be removed. He also reviewed a survey of the entire triangular piece of property, noting the 260 foot frontage and the 470 foot portion of the land that abuts other properties. 3 -S_76 A brief discussion ensued as to the proposed rezoning with the Director of Planning and Inspection explaining that in order for the applicant to use this site for off -site parking, the property mast be rezoned the same as that of the Dental Clinic, C -1. Mayor Cohen recognized the applicant, Dr. Gregory Swenson, who had nothing further to add to the application. Council- man Fignar questioned Dr. Swenson as to what is the existing parking at the Dental Clinic. The applicant responded that there are presently 38 parking spaces at the Clinic and that it is their intention to have 20 additional employee parking spaces on the subject property. Councilman Kuefler inquired as to the applicant's intention to fence the subject property. Dr. Swenson responded that there are no plans to fence the property at this time, Mayor Cohen opened the meeting to notified property owners. Public Hearing It was noted that no one spoke relating to the application. Following further discussion there was a motion by Council- Action Approving man Sritts and seconded by Councilman Fignar to approve Planning Commission Planning Commission Application No. 75044, submitted by Application No. 75044 Dr. Gregory Swenson, noting the applicant' letter of intent (Dr. Gregory Swenson) to remove the vacant dwelling and acces building; and subject to the condition that the property be replatted into a common parcel. Voting in favor were, Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Sritts, Kuefler, Fignar, and Jensen. Voting against.- none, The motion passed unan ,.car sly The City Council recessed at 8 °35 pm. and resumed at Recess 9000 P.M. The City Manager introduced the next item of business, Planning Commission that of Planning Commission Application No. 76001 submitted Application No. 76001 by Allan ,Jones, 5425 Oliver Avenue Noah., an ..tated that (Allan Jones) the application had been deferred frcnL the Faor�lary 23, 1976 Council meeting at the request of the app]_`cant. The Director of Planning and Inspection proceeded with a review of Planning Commission Applicatji No. 76001 and the Planning Commission action at the February 12, 1976 meeting. He stated that the applicant was', seeking a variance from Section 35 -400, which requires a minimum 40 foot rear yard setback in order to construct an addition tc his house which would encroach into the rear yard. He explained that based upon the certified lot survey and plans submitted by the applicant, it has been determined that the encroachment into the rear yard would be approximately 10 to 14 feet. He stated that the applicant had been informed of the standards for variance and that he has submitted a letter to the file responding in part to those standards. 'The Director of Planning and Inspection proceeded to review a transparency showing the location and configuration of the applicant's nonrectangular lot and the location of the existing dwelling and detached garage which conform with ordinance standards. He noted that the Planning Commission recommended denial of the application on the basis that the standards for a variance are not clearly met, particularly with respect to uniqueness and hardship, and further, that altering estab- lished yard setback standards by variance procedure was not considered appropriate, 3 -8 - -76 -4- Mayor (,', ;e. n r x,gni.zed the applicant, Mr. Allan Jones who rcorR ended that he was in compliance with the standards set forth ,n the c.,rdinance for a variance. He explained that the and .size of his lot creates a hardship in that the only way he can expand his present dwelling to meet the ne di f()f a idit.icnal living space is to expand upward, which 1. s - as economically feasible as expanding into the rear yard. He hated that approximately 75% of the residen- tial lots in Brc9r kl.yn Center have a lot depth of at least 120 feet which greater than his, and that this fact makes his request anig o He further stated that the lot is less than 9,500 square f-eet - in area, which was approved by the City Council, and ?:hit the hardship is due to the requirements of the ordinance a;,ld has not been created by any persons pre- sently or furrrer�y having an interest In the parcel. Mr. Jones c (, that his neighbors do not object to his propcs- add °.t1c - into the rear yard and that his variance rega ast i,, n c::t d etrimental to the neighborhood. He con - ch_ded by thane he needs the additional living space because f tie ;izo of his family. Public Hearing Mayor Cchen r pe ed the meeting to notified property owners It was n <ted that no one spoke relating to the application. Mayor C<che . ,ated that this application is somewhat similar t(-, F; ier applications that have been tabled pending a review f f zo. qT ordinance setback requirements. Council- man OrittP , tat � fhat ho s' some merits in Mr. Jones' propo yT.:t tw at the does not favor a variance, but prefers examining a modification o f the requirements through an or l]rar ck a c urge e In respon se tc; ,t question by Councilman Fignar, the Director of Planning and inspection outlined the format the Planning C am wa Ifc-11owing in its review of community attic ade � on ,=!,, lack standards, He stated that a work plan well be to the Council at its next meeting and that C m m- ni,ty Attitude Survey could be complete with, pc s ; or-. r ,comrr,endations within 90 days. Councilman l rgnar t op.xnion that the applicant request should not be € efa.1 . I ird that he preferred approving the variance. At the f Mayor Cohen, the Director of Planning and Inspoct with a lengthy review of the standards for a , ta:4ned in the zoning ordinance. Councilman Ten ,k -n stated that he can accept a variance request if it meets the standards for a variance provided for in the o rdir" ance o He further stated that rear yard setback requirement,,, mad be too restrictive and that there may be merit in c'ianain g these requirements. The City Attorney stated that q.,al protection requires that everyone get the same treatment rider the law, and that the Council must determine if a variance request meets the prescribed stan- dards. Ile f _ rtr er stated that if the Council feels there is a need fc;r a change, either the variance standards or the setback rr�q ,i.r nt 9 in question could be changed. Councilman F gear left the table at 10.26 p.m. and returned at 10029 p.m. A lengthy ensued relative to the way to proceed with action on -, aback requirements -5- 5 -5-76 Mayor Cohen recommended tabling the application in order that ordinance change alternatives be developed that could possibly accommodate applications that are outstanding. Councilman Fignar stated he does not like tabling the appli- cation and delaying the process, but that he felt this action was better than denying the application. Following further discussion, there was a motiion by Council- Action Fabling man Britts and seconded by Councilman Kuefler to table Planning Commission Planning Commission Application No. 76001 and to request Application No. 76001 the City Manager to develop possible rear yard setback (Allan Jones) requirement revisions for Council review. Voting in favor were- Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar, and Jensen. Voting against. none, 'rho motion passed unanimously. Councilman Britts left the table at 10 :66 p.m. The City Manager introduced the next item of business, Planning Commission that of Planning Commission Application No 76010 submitted Application No. 76010 by Geraldine Lindenberg, 6706 Drew Avenue North. (Geraldine Lindenberg) The Director of Planning and Inspection prooeeded with a review of Planning Commission Application. No. 76010 and the Planning Commission action at their February 26, 1976 meeting. He stated the applicant seeks permnission for a special use consisting of a beauty shop in her +aome at 6736 Drew Avenue North. He stated that the premises had been inspected by the Building Official who reported that the facility can be accommodated within the code. Mayor Cohen then recognized the applicant, Geraldine Public Hearing Lindenberg, who noted that she had nuthing further to add to the application. He then opened the meeting to notified property owners. It was noted that no one spoke pertaining to the application. Following further discussion there was a rnotion by Council- Action Approving man Fignar, seconded by Councilman, Kuefler to approve Planning Commission Planning Commission Application No 76010 subject to the Application No. 76010 following conditions: (Geraldine Lindenberg) 1 . The permit shall be issued to the appi,s as operator and shall be nontransferable. 2. The use is subject to applicable laws and ordinances, and violation thereof shall be deemed grounds for revocation. 3. A current copy of the State opera tur° s license ,shall be kept on file with the City. 4 Hours of operation shall be: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturdays - 3000 a.m. to 6000 P.M. Thursday - noon to 5 :00 p.m. Voting in favor were, Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler, Fignar, and Jensen. Voting against: none, The motion passed. 3 -5 -76 -6- Planning Commission The in. the next item of business, that Application No. 76012 of Planning 1 177um,._fission Application No. 76012 submitted by (Advance Carter Company) Advance Cartes Company. Bu;'."ts returned to the table at 11.00 p.m. The Director c, Planning and Inspection proceeded with a review Commission Application No. 76012 and the Plann-fau fission action at their February 26, 1976 meeting. He t : Late d t.,he applicant proposes a recreation center in Broo'kdale adjacent to the Hennepin County Service Center. He statad that recreation centers are special uses in the C-2 d1`,r­tri7ft. He further stated that the applicant had submitted a 1 explaining the nature of the operation and the rnanagement ' policy for the operation -known as "Picca.dilly Circus,", and 1 the manager of Brookdale has also sub - mitted a 1 tlrr (A cndorsement. The Director of Planning and Inspec+.".cn a map of Brookdale Shopping Center point Mg crut lacatlon and layout of the proposed recrea- ticmal cent-T. He stated that the center would encompass approxizaately 1 250 square feet and be located on Grove Lane. MaYcr Cohen the applicant, Mr. Norman Pink, an c f r # A,-_'­,, Carter Company, who reviewed the 61 cl"": "er recreational centers similar to that pro- posed for which Advance Carter Company manages. He explaBned are presently five recreational centers in the Twin C_'t.`,e­, area, all in large shopping centers, and operate.:; %mide_r thq name "Piccadilly Circus". He stated that these op�rati­n-_, are family oriented amusement centers that are plannod w'.t,-1 a clean, wholesome atmosphere in mind. Councilma��, inquired as to the v;penrision provided for at thes-9 c­nters. Mr. Pink responded that there s a " _ .,m supervisor or attendant on duty at all bi a nc,", r L- theAr busiest time, such as Saturdays, there are at two s He stated that in the l arge , f,t , C i r y c­as" at Southdale they have three serape n,­i dl`ruring their peak business hours. C 1, r Ku­,_. r I'Mqufired as to the organization's wf, with the community to control and r�Peration. Mr. Pink responded that a gead working relationship with the local de artr ents and park and recreation departments where tLe,.',r f-per . -ic'ms, are located. He stated that they also ha% " rappc-t with other merchants in the various shop- ping ant r a have been involved in merchant promotions that make e heir facilities. In tc by Councilman Jensen, Mr. Pink reviewe'd th '_­­nation's house rules which include no eating, drinking , or loitering on the premises. He explained that thesK rulel­- -ire strictly enforced with noncomplying patr c r a­,ki— al to leave. Public Hearing W/Or C-­'­gin (_­ne %ed the meeting to notified property owners. Mr. P hn '1rhon;1 representing the Dayton Hudson Corpora- tion, p in 1 -1 - 7or of the application. He stated that Dayton whi'ch has leases with Advance Carter at their cent e rs, has had no problems with the e 3-8-76 i Following farther discussion there was a Mr�ctiQn by Action Approving Councilman, Jensen and seconded by Counc .'I pan Kueiler Planning Commission to approve Planning Commission Application Nom 76012 Application No. 76012 subject to the following conditions: (Advance Carter Co.) 1. Special use permit shall be iss red to the applicant as operator of the facility and shall be nontrans- ferable. 2. The use is subject to all a ylicable ordinance provisions, including special licensing require- ments, and violation thereof shall be grounds for revocation of the special ,use permit, 8. House rules and hours of local curfew regulations shall be clearly posted in the establishment and rigoro - clsdy enforced. 4. The special use permit shall be su, pct to review by the Planning Cornmrssicn one year from date of issuance. 5. Provision shall be made for bicycle parking racks located in a manner approved by the Department of :Planning and Inspection. Voting in favor were, Mayor Cohen, Coin- .Cilmen Fignar, Kuefler, and Jensen. Voting against: Co7,_incilman Fritts. The motion. passed Councilman Jensen left the table at 11,23 p.m_ Member Maurice Fritts introduced the foliow nu resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption: NO. 76 -45 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LEASE AGREE- MENT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT The motion for the adoption of the following resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Fic�nar and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, Ma,�,,rice Britts Tony Kuefler, and Bill I.ignaro and the following voted against the sarne, none, whereupon paid resolution was declared duly pas�-jed and adopted. Member Maurice Fritts introduced the ful1c wing resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption: NO. 76 -46 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 76 -34 RELATIVE TO SETTLEMENT OF LOCAL NO, 49 CONTRACT TERMS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing esF_MI'Ution was dculy seconded by member Sill F gnar., and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip 9 Coen, Mau,.rice Fritts, Tony K' and 'S, Figz aro and the following voted against the same- none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Councilman Ten,sen returned to the table at 11:28 p.m. Member Maurice Fritts introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption: NO. 76 -47 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CHAIN LINK FENCE MATERIAL 8 -8 -76 -8- -e aclop�lo n. of the foregoing resolution was duly by member Bill, Fignar, and upon vote being take)- -- following voted in favor thereof- Philip Cohen, Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, and Robert Tien aznld the following voted against the same- none, w. -r, resolution was declared duly passed and adcptred. Licenses Motion by C( oilman Jensen and seconded by Councilman Kl-:afler to appruve the following licenses, BULK FCG, VLENDING MACHINE LICENSE Brct lyn C Lions Box 29092 CIGARE LIC S E A& - t-- ---- T, Imc. 1 7548 Stillwater Way N. Hiawat'-ia R Co. 1,700 0 7th Ave. N. Rog & 6912 Brooklyn Blvd, FOOD ESTt4BLISHMENT LICENSE Burgar King 6110 Brooklyn Blvd. Farrell' Ice, Cr,�<am Parlour 5524 Brooklyn Blvd, D. W. Frink 11 -a , h Spa 2920 County Road 10 H-.a M Churcr 5452 Dupont Ave. N Pc D-; T'1`1, Shop 5601 Xerxes Ave N. Rog & 6912 Brooklyn Blvd. Sarvomatl en 4301 68th Ave. Na GARBAGE. AND REF COLLECTION VEHICLE LICENSE BaL Di-pof 2931 Marshall St. N.E. H 0, U S E M, G ,/l R' S LICENSE Prodger H Mc)ving 236 Cleveland Ave, NON PER; FOOD VENDING MACHINE LICENSE A & p I n - o 7548 Stillwater Way N. Hiawcit' R�11 6er Co. 1700 67th Ave. N. OFF -SALE N( NTQXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE Rog & 6912 Brooklyn Blvd. SERVICE STATION 4215 69th Ave. N. Ameri'can Co. po'st eff"--T-1 6848 Lee Ave. N. o � m s-, M G1 1) 1, "1 6849 Brooklyn Blvd. 2 , vr,r were, Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuell'j -Fignar, and Jensen, Voting against: none. The motion Report on Pedestrian Due to the of the hour and the length of the Bridges in, Suburban presontF3 City Manager recommended deferring the Communities Director of Pubilc Works' report on pedestrian bridges in s comirrr. until the March 22 City Council meeting, Proposed Suburban The Cit Manager introduced the next item of business, that Hennepin County of regarding a proposed organization of suburban Organization Hens -.cp- -municipalities. He stated that the Mayor of Br(;(.- Park and other suburban Hennepin officials are propoi , u-1h an organization to offset the legislative -qtre-ngth r)f particularly in matters of State aids and tax 3-8-76 Councilman Jensen reported that he had attended a meeting in Minnetonka on February 11, 1976 where this matter was discussed by representatives of a number of suburban Hennepin County municipalities. He stated that the feeling of the group was that the City of Minneapolis, with its powerful lobbying organization, is abbe to obtain more money through State aids and to pass on taxes to suburban munici- palities for services primarily used and controlled by the City of Minneapolis. He further stated that the proposed suburban Hennepin organization is not designed to attempt to revise State aid allocation formulas, but that its . is to review these disparities and possibly offset Minneapolis' lobbying strength through an organization of its own, Councilman Jensen explained it was the organization's intent to limit its scope of interest to financial matters within the Hennepin County area. He reported that participation in the organiza- tion will involve an amount of 5� per capita per municipality or the donation of staff expertise in lieu of a contribution. He stated that the Mayor of Brooklyn Park is asking suburban municipalities to adopt a proposed resolution approving a suburban Hennepin County municipal organization. The City Manager stated that the suburban municipalities generally do not have the common interests that they have had in the past. He further stated that some of our interests are more closely aligned with that of the inner city rather than the developing of outer ring suburb-an municipal.itie's e Mayor Cohen stated that it seems that the organization may have overlooked some other common problems involving relationships with County government® He further stated that there should be some sort of proportional voting mechanism, based on a municipality population if membership fees are to be on a per capita basis. He further .stated that there should be more information on the amount of funding for the organiza- tion and that it will need a full - time lobbying staff if it is to offset Minneapolis' efforts. A brief discussion ensued relative. to the proposed suburban Hennepin organization, Following the discussion it was the consensus of the Council to request the Cite Manager to revise the proposed resolution to reflect the Cc nciltl T concef ns for the need to watchdog Hennepin Co unto-, t hat there be propor- tional voting; and that there be more- fun.ding information relative to a full -time lobbying staff. Councilman Jensen reported that the date e-f the Brooklyn 'Town Meeting Center Community Education. Council °s town r eeting has been changed from April 24, 1.976 to May S, 1976' He stated. that :ity Council members and their faTrdJ - are > �in�g asked to be hosts for this Bicentennial project® Motion by Councilman Kuefler and ?conded by Councilman Adjournment Fignar to adjourn the meeting® W-Airg in fa cr were, Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar, and Jensen® Voting against, none. The motion passsedunarnsrrnouslya The City Council adjourned at 11m59 p.zrne Clerk Mayor 3 -5 -76 _19-