HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 05-03 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CIr- OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
MAY 3, 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, and Fignar. Also
present were City 'Manager Donald Pons, Director of Public
Works jar e: .s Merila, City Attorney Richard Schieffer,
Director of P)anning and Inspection Blair Tremere, and
Administrative Assistant Rory Warren.
Councilman Jensen had previously announced that he would
be out of tovv_-. during the May 3, 1976 meeting and, therefore,
was excused,
Approval of Minutes Motion by Cou.nc°ilman Kuefler and seconded by Councilman
4 -19 -76 Fignar to approve the minutes of the April 19, 1976 meeting
as submitted. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen,
Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, and Fignar, Voting against:
none. The nrotion passed unanimously.
Fire Department The City Manager introduced the first item of business on
Training Exercise the agenda, that of a request for authorization to conduct a
Fire Departrn nt training exercise. He explained that Harron
Methodist Cl , ,rch, the owner of the dwelling at 5505 Dupont
Avenue North, has requested that that dwelling be razed by
burning part of a Fire Department training exercise. He
stated that ��,o Assistant Fire Chief and the Build - ,` g Official
have reviewed the proposal and have advised the owners of
the cleanup wore that they are required to conduct following
the exercise. He further stated that the recommended
exercise will be held on the weekend of May 8, 1976.
In response to a question by Councilman Kuefler regarding
notification t.; , -, rrou.nding residents, the City Manager
explain ( that the Fire Department makes the effort to explain
the exercise and main the cooperation of nearby residents,
and that there have been no complaints in the past regarding
such exercises.
Action Authorizing Following further discussion there was a motion by
Fire Department Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Fignar to
Training Exercise authorize t.'ne Fire Department training exercise which will
consist of thG burning of the dwelling at 5505 Dupont Avenue
North. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen
Britts, Kuefler, and Fignar. Voting against: none. The
motion passed unanimously.
Performance Bond The City Manager introduced the next item of business, that
Reductions of a recommendation to authorize a series of performance
bond reductions. The Director of Planning and Inspection
proceeded to review the twelve proposed bond reductions,
all of which pertain to Brooklyn. Center Industrial Park
projects. tie stated that the recommended reductions are
related to the amount of work completed. A brief discussion
ensued ralativo to the work at various projects that must be
satisfactorily completed prior to a recommendation to release
the entire performance bonds.
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Following the discussion there was a mction by Action Authorizing
Councilman Fignar and seconded by Councilman Britts to Reduction of
authorize reduction of the following performance bonds: Performance Bonds
Project Name and Recommended
Address and File Original Reduced
Number Bond Amount Bond Amount
Cinema Theaters $15,000 $ 7,500
5801 John Martin Drive
71003
Allen Engineering /Arctic $15,000 $ 7,500
Metals, Inca, 6530 James $25,000 $10,000
Avenue North, 71003 and
72077 (original project
and addition)
Speculative Bldg, No. 11I $10,000 $ 3,000
1800 Freeway Boulevard
71030
K -Mart Store 815,000 $ 7,500
5930 Earle Brown Drive
71027
Johnson Control Service $ 4,000 $ 1,000
1801 67th Avenue North
72014
Earle Brown Office Bldg. 1 $20,000 $ 7,500
6040 Earle Brown Drive
72025
Speculative Bldg. No. IV $45 0 000 $10 0 000
Bldg.
6840 Shingle Creek Parkway
72075
Shingle Creek Tower Apts . $20,000 $ 5,000
6221 Shingle Creek Parkway
72083
Speculative Bldg. No. V $60,000 $15,000
6820 Shingle Creek Parkway
73018
Speculative Bldg. No. VI $60,000 $15,000
6800 Shingle Creek Parkway
73037
Earle Brown Office Bldg. I1 $70,000 $35,000
6120 Earle Brawn Drive
74004
Kennedy -Cohen Building $95,000 $15,000
2400 Freeway Boulevard
74022
Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts,
Kuefler, and Fignar. Voting against: none. The motion
passed unanimously.
The City Manager introduced the next item of business, Certification of
that of the certification by the City Clerk of the Charter Charter Amendment
Amendment Petition received by the City Council at the Petition
April 19, 1976..meeting. He stated that City Clerk Allen
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Lindman 'r-as verified the signatures on the petition and
submitted a written certification dated April 26, 1976. The
Clerk read the City Clerk's certification of a Charter amend-
,tent Petit`cn submitted by Messrs. Hannay, Heenan, Vaughn,
Tubman, and Mrs. Forstrom. He noted that of the 6,363
signatures affixed to the petition 1,226 were found to be
invalid, fea-,i a total of 5,137 valid petition signatures
which consti'utes a percentage of 47.34% of the total 10,851
votes cast at the last general election held on November 5,
1974. It was further noted that the 5 137 valid petition
signatures constitute a percentage of 27.47% of the total
18, 701 registered voters at the last municipal election held
on November 4, 1975.
Action Recognizing Following a brief discussion there was a motion by
the Certification of Councilma. Britts and seconded by Councilman Kuefler to
the Charter Amend- recognize the City Clerk's certification of the Char
ment Petition Amendment Petition. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen,
Councilmen ". Kuefler, and Fignar. Voting against:
none. The rnotion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution and
NO. 76 moved its adoption:
RESOLUTIO'- ACCEPTING BID FOR FURNISHING BITUMINOUS
OIL
The rnoticn 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, and Bill Fignar; and
the fc1low-ing voted against the same: none, whereupon
Paid reAsokut wan declared duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION Member Mal a-i Britts introduced the following resolution
NO 76-62 and rrc i.t,- adoption:
RESCI.UTII r O: ACCEPTING BID FOR PLANT BITUMINOUS
MATERIAL
The rpoticn. fcr the adoption of the foregoing resolution was
duly sec=ndedt by member Bill Fignar, and upon vote being
taken tiherecn,, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip
Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, and Bill Fignar; and
the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION Member Ton7 Kuefler introduced the following resolution and
NO, 76-63 moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR STABILIZED GRAVEL AND
FINE AGGREGATE FOR SEAL COAT
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, and Bill Fignar; and
the following voted against the same: none, whereupon
said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION Member Bi ' 11 Fignar introduced the following resolution and
NO 76-64 moved its adoption°
RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO SIGN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
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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, and Bill Fignar;
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 -65
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING GIFT
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, and Bill Fignar; and
the following voted against the same: ncne, whereupon
said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member Maurice Britts introduced the follcwing ordinance ORDINANCE
and moved its adoption: NO. 76 -4
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY
ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO SPECIAL COMMERCIAL USES IN
THE I -1 (INDUSTRIAL PARK) DISTRICT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 . Section 35 -330 (3) (f) is hereby amended to
read as follows:
(4) Planned and designed to assure that �e:aerated traffic
will be within the capacity of available p ^�4blic facilities
and will not have an adverse impact upon the industrial
pa r k or the community,
and, which are described in Section 35-322, Subsections
1 (a) [1 (b)® 1 (c) items (3) and (4)a 1 (d)] through 1. (j)o
3 (c)a 3 (d)® and 3 (g) through 3 (J). Such commercial
developments shall be subject to 1 -1 District requirements
of Sections 35 -400 and 35 -413 and shawl otherwise be
subject to the ordinance require Ament s of the use classi-
fication which the proposed development represents
Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective after
adoption and upon thirty (30) days following its legal publication.
Adopted this 3rd day of May, 1976.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly
seconded by member Tony Kuefler, and upon vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof. Philip Cohen,
Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, and Bill Fignar, and the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said ordinance was
declared duly passed and adopted.
The City Manager introduced the next item of business stating Citizens Committee
that Mr® Ed Theisen, Chairman of the Citizens Committee Report and Recom-
studying the Fire Department issue, requested an opportunity mendations on the
to present the Committee ®s report and recommendations to the Fire Department
City Council. Issue
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Mayor Cohen recognized Mr. Theisen who distributed a
26-page docurnent detailing the findings and recommendations
of the Citll,zens Committee relative to the Fire Department
issue, He also distributed and read a 3-page summary report
which outI.JLne, the Committee's recommendations, which
include:
that - Ine Cit-, of Brooklyn Center should continue with
a part-time Chief;
that the Fire Department should continue to report to
the City Manager;
that a f, , or7. test should not be a requisite to the
of a part-time Chief;
th,,at in place of a one year probation, a management
by objective system be instituted for the volunteer
Fire DePE7. and Fire Chief which would review
and meas the Fire Department performance based
on goals and objectives which are mutually agreed to;
that the- elected representatives of Brooklyn Center
must have ultimate control over the Fire Department,
to set an change the budget of the Fire Department,
and Vo set reaoonable personnel standards for appoint-
merts, promotions and for conduct on the job of all
emplo and that the City Council adopt in lieu of
th.e; lnitiati- ordinance a Committee developed ordinance
proposal wherein the checks and balances are retained
by the City Council,, but the role of the Fire Department
and its mc: of operation is expanded to give it greater
control cwof - its own operation;
that S 3 Section 6.02 of the City Charter
be amend ed to reflect a Committee proposal which
would accomimodate the increased appointive and
d'LrscI,-,.I powers of the Fire Chief;
that V Council pass a resolution which indicates
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a clol'- mitrnent to the volunteer. Fire Department
and it-, cc� as a "volunteer" operation,
Mayc, ICA;hen next recognized Mr® Ted Willard, a member of
the Cl'tizens Committee, who proceeded to distribute copies
of the propos�ad amendments to Chapter 5 of the City
Ordinance. and t the City Charter. Mr. Willard stated
that it Js the Citizens Committee's hope that the City
Council will -adopt the proposed ordinance and that the
Charter ion will, in turn, recommend adoption of
the Committee proposed Charter amendment.
He next reviewed the proposed ordinance stating that it was
the objec.tl'.ve of the Citizens Committee to develop a proposal
that wi. a,--sure the continuance of a part-time volunteer
Fire Chi-If, pnovide a vehicle for establishing a management
by objective �ystem to develop mutually agreeable goals and
objectives for evaluation purposes, to establish mutually
agreeable bylaws and to do all of this within the Council/
Manager framework of government. Mr. Willard stated that
the proposed Charter amendment would do no substantive
damage to the Council-Manager form of government, but
would acknowledge the increased appointive and disciplinary
powers of the Fire Chief subject to the approval of the City
Manager,
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Mr. Theisen concluded the Citizens Committee presentation
by stating that the proposal does not give the Fire Depart-
ment everything it wants, nor does it give the City Council
or the City Manager everything they want, but that the
Committee feels its proposal reflects the will of the people
and gives the citizens of Brooklyn Center what they want.
He asked that the City Council review tinge Citizens
Committee findings and recommendations and deliberate on
their proposals in the near future, He also thanked all
participants for their cooperation
Mayor Cohen expressed his appreciation to Mr. Theisen
and members of the Committee for their time and effort in
developing their report, and requested members of the
Committee to be present for the Council deliberation. He
recommended that the City Council acknowledge receipt of
the report and set the May 24, 1,976 City Council meeting
as a date for deliberation.
Following a brief discussion there was a motion by Action Acknowledging
Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Fignar to Receipt of Citizens
acknowledge receipt of the Citizens Committee Report and Committee Report and
to set May 24, 1976 as a date to deliberate on the report. Establishing a Date
Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, for Deliberation
Kuefler, and Fignar. Voting against: none. The motion
passed unanimously.
Councilman Britts inquired if the City Council deliberation Discussion Relating
on May 24 would be open to comments from Fire Depart- to Format of Council
ment spokesmen. A brief discussion ensued relative to Deliberation
the format for the Council deliberation on the Citizens
Committee Report. Mayor Cohen recognized Mr. Ed
Theisen who stated that the Citizens Committee will
gladly meet and discuss their report with any and all
interested groups. Following further discussion it was the
consensus of the City Council to hear comments from the
Citizens Committee and the Fire Department at the May 24,
1976 meeting.
Mayor Cohen recognized Mr. George Heenan, a spokesman
for the Brooklyn Center Volunteer Fire Department. Mr.
Heenan expressed his appreciation to the Committee for
their efforts in compiling the report, He stated that the
Fire Department would review the Committee's report and
would gladly participate in discussion on the issue at the
May 24 meeting.
The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 8x45 p.m. Recess
and resumed at 9:10 p.m.
The City Manager introduced the next item of business, Planning Commission
that of Planning Commission Application No. 76008 sub- Application Noe 76008
mitted by David Faddler® He stated that the application (David Faddler)
was tabled at the February 23, 1976 City Council meeting
pending a review of the substandard lot question and was
retabled at the April 19, 1976 City Council meeting, when
the applicant expressed desire to pursue the matter of a
side yard setback variance for the substandard lot in question.
He reported that the City Attorney and Mr. Faddler's attorney
have both submitted memoranda relating to the variance
request.
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The Planning and Inspecti in., proceeded to review
the applicavion and to summarize the action that has taken
placer tn, Mr. Faddler's request. He stated that
when Pia ni n.q Commission Application No. 76003 was
originally s, b "led it involved a request for two variances;
one to _ a dwelling on a substandard lot., and the
other fc., � from the 10 toot side yard requirement
to perm" 't i:. ,�a. sts u,c of a dwelling 24 feet in width,,
with an 3 fo d, side yard 3etback rather than the 10 toot
setback required by ordinance. He further stated that the
Plann; , r C y rY :z i. °n had recommended denial of the appli-
ca ic:. (1)n bax is that the standards fora variance were
not me.t is adjacent vacant land which will allow
wide n.irg cf n subject parcel to the established lot width
of th arnii, .nd an undesirable precedent would be estdb-
li ;h,e.i w th r aspect to remaining large parcels in the
subdivininn. His explained that the request for variances
was tablet =a,,° the City Council at the February 23„ 1976
meeting ng pe "g the review of the su bstandard lot question.,
with the a� ypL ca nt indicating that he was willing to reduce
the Zze of the dwe ling to meet all setback requirements.
The E rector of Planning and Inspection reported that the
City Cri:rcil at its April. 11, 1076 rneetin.g had given first
reading to an ordinanc9, amending Chapter 35 that would
permit conOrnK on substandard re. idential logs in
existn ce p r_' r tc< January I , 1976, , provided the lots were
no 3 g',n than 4J feet in width and have a total, area of not
less than 5,090 square .feet. He explained that a dwelling
co uid be balli art the substandard lot in q uestion, 'provided
the e gin, a._. e' ., either requirements of the- ordinance,
once tai , has finally been adopted. He further
repor,e! first tie applicant has stated that he cannot meet
the setbsTk of the ordinance and as seeking
a sido var no' back variance to permit construction of the
24 f, L's= w .d dwell mg, stating that he meets the standards
for a varlanny a nd ciU .g thy. Curry versus Young case as
the var cance.
Mayor C ohen rec; xni.ziF!d the City Attorney who proceeded to
review tin y r r�lative to the variance request in question.
lie stet, .,ha nr the, Curry ca se the cc rt iound that a
muniMpah , annc t deprive property of all reasonable use.
lie expla n d that rn the Curry case the operation of a
Minneavalin r.rfi. inan,ce would have required a house to be
built t at ;nr',_ 6 fe et woe; one one end any 11 feet wide on the
W Ch wor,dd not provide usable living space. The
City A't .,, t:. rther stated that a home 22 feet wide and up
to 30 c r 9_ f :,n length could be built on the applicant's
lot and mGet the setback requirements of the ordinance.
He r�F A Via; , aithough the City Council could grant a
variaf ,c thly case if all the standards for a variance are
met, tk Cc nci,l is not required by law to do so.
The Dar j :tr er r- Planning and Inspection reviewed a trans -
parenc-y hcw :n � a floor plan of a home 22 feet in width that
cold be co , ,r,;,cted on the applicant's property which would
meet the ordinance setback requirements
Co �noii ksrssa Bra* es inquired if this request for a variance has
any vt ilartt w:�th the side yard setback variance request that
ha re K 17 the Jaycee's Community Attitude Survey
regarding side yard setbacks. The Director of Planning and
Inspection responded that this request is similar in nature to
that being surveyed by the faycees, and that if the survey has
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an effect on Chang g. the side yard setback requirements,
this application would likewise be affect d.
Discussion ensued relative to the Corr°r)aty Attitude
Survey, side 'yard setbacks, the PlaS n."Lng Cor ";omission
review of the application, and the fea7lbi its of building
a 22 foot wide dwelling on the property in q "u.estiono
Mayor Cohen recognized Mr. Fames Neilson, attorney for
the applicant David Faddler, Mr. Neilson naviewed a memo
he had submitted to the Council relating tc_ Mr.. Faddler "s
request. He stated Mr. Faddler could nct reasonably meet
the setback requirements as prev"o u 1y i nd sated and,
therefore, was seeking a variance frcrr, t'i,e 10 foot side yard
setback which would allow hire to bu .ad S feet from the
property line. Mr. Neilson .stated the op r�',o that appli-
cation of the Brooklyn Center ordinance wo,,<..Id allow no
building at all on the applicant's property. F1 rther, he
stated that Faddler had contracted wit1 a p. �pective buyer
to build a 24 foot wide house. He e pla i nec that the Curry
case seems to emphasize the position that a variance must
be granted where in the absence thereof, a p "erson "s property
would be deprived of all. value. He stated to.> not permit the
variance request would deny Mr. Faddler t:ke use of the
property, thus depri the property of all ~aloe.
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Mr, Neilson pro. eeded to review ,
.: , „,a�lriards for a
variance contained in Section 35-240 (2) of the City
Ordinances. He stated that Mr. Faddler meet = all of the
requirements for a variance; first, he will incur a " particular
hardship'”, as opposed to a mere "inconvenience" because
his property will be deprived of all value i,f �7ariance is
not granted; second, the conditaons upon which the appli-
cation is based are uniq je to the parcel. d.!- to the, fact that
this parcel has been a parcel of record f (-r « y� 42 years,
the conditions under which the vara,ar c°`" r., acught is not
common to other property in the zor A;,,.g di - 1,71ot, and the fact
that a sing >,e fa,rd y dwelling has previc siy been in existence
on this lot; grand, thq !1 .ardship alleged L- related to the
requirements, of t:r:.d -, ordimance and has n ,,�t been created by
any persons pry _ry ;tiv or formerly ha Ancj an interest in the
parcel of record, and fcurth, the r_, g c th variance
cannot be terrved detrimental to the _!. )1'. welfare or Injurious
to other land or irrproverneT !:i� the nei h�crh(,x)d because
a single family rest den E-_� had existed on thi parcel that at
no time had been deemed detrimental tc ' .l- P bLc welfare
and that a new rep d ;-en e on this. same can ppgqly
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improve the ne:_,ghbcrh(_)od.
Neilson stated that Mr. Faddler must have ter e ?; dwelling in
question built by Tune l , 19 76 or t1he pur hasar will buy
ether property, He urged the Cc¶_incil to favor ably act on
the variance request®
Mayor Cohen opened the meeting to no*�fir�d property owners. Public Hearing
It was noted that no one spoke relating to thg� ap plication.
Mayor Cohen questioned the City Attorney regarding the
applicability of the Curry case to this application. The City
Attorney responded that the Curry case does not apply in
this instance and that only the standards for a variance
should apply to the granting of this request. He stated that
the only hardship, if there is a hardship at all, would be that
the property owner wishes to build a house that is 24 feet
in width where the ordinance would permit a house with a
maximum width of 22 feet.
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Maycr m that this request is Isimilm to the
other stle yar . setback variance which has resulted in a
e e e
should be t re at ed i� the sam
mar� pro
Br tts stated that-he can, understand the applicant's
desire ^c, � '�!,a.l ,,g a 24 font wide house and the applicant's
co nc arr for th e possibility of to 1n7g a contract if the house
is n o t Milt by Tune 1 . But, he further stated, the City
Cc'u ncId a z �7en much consideration relative to side yard
setba 9k, varjan ;es, and has decided to review the matter
through a nur,, of the community and that the process
already; a ot mo � � � should be given,: a chance to ruts its -
�.
coj e . Ha mmenited that standards for a hardship have
not Man at in this case :and; therefore, hn' su.pports denial
of tha ap pY a C ;=at n 0
Coon- �iln Fignar stated that the so" , area of the City,
stern the lot 4 located, seems to have no real standards
and is d r- .4 and unique from other areas of the City.
H furt?or otat that approval of an application of this
nature in, ly ,.
.. , some or the �emtiar,ds for low and moderate
r
and for this reason he supports the appl-
cation o
May rr r. �. r ;. s ed th e o i. �i�� p 5a o n th a t the standards for
a 7 aria. ;._e t a of been met, that a hose cc l.d be built
requirement requirement-s ind, therefore, he was
not in `a Wr CIL Pprf,)Vi g she application,
Action Denying Wllu.w;. "` g a W ,} d Wscu7,sion there waq a motion by
Planning Commission Cc a "L. pan Br, , and seconded. by Councilman Kuefler to
Application No. 76003 a r(,o, b rl "Aanager to prepare a r e nlution outlining
(David Paddler) the reasons KT denying Planning Comr is ion Application
No. 7 0 tt d v d Faddle Voting 6° � _��� �_ b� 17a�r:�� ��.��,� . �r�a � g in. favor
'mere: Mayo Coh n, Cc ncilmen Britt>>, and K Voting
aga hi - o , ���.. _ � � ` yFignar. T he - motion Pass
Mayor , agaQ recognized Mr. .A es N— a- Arson -- attorney
Or the wplicant, who inqu., -red JJ a building p rmit would
be W nV ',r;' I" laddl'er tomorrow. The City Manager
,'tater that if Mr. Faddl er c3n meet the requirements of
the crdinauLm a building permit could be slued. Upon
cl.arificati ,, ho 7 tated that the amendment to Chapter 35 of
the CitY Ordinance; relative to substandard lots has not
yet b con : `ff a tive and that a wilding permit, conse-
q e ty o c r%jd not be ls, ued at this time.
Planning Commission The Ci ty, Ma_nj er introduced the next item of business,
Application Nos. 76015 that of P'la uni. G, Coommission Application Nos. 76015 and
and 76016 (Robert 76016 . a,; by Robert Adelmann,
Adelmann)
Counc1 left the table at 10016 ,p. m.
The Dire ntof c ' Planning and Inspection proceeded with a
revi of th-e i vvc planning Commission Applications. He
stated that flan Commission Application No. 76015
was a rc P ,, . t for a technical variance to allow the operation
of a gaschne service station at 6501 Humboldt Avenue North
which ab tVd R -1 zone land to the east, and that Planning
Commissicn, Application No. 76016 was a request for a
special YFe Y :. perm to operate a service station and car wash
at the game sAn. He reviewed the Planning Commission
action a their April 15, 1076 and April 22, 1976 meetings,
relating t 9 thn .e applications He explained that the
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zoning ordinance rived not per kAt service stat .o s on property
abetting R -1 land, including abutment at a street dime, He
stated that the site had been previously d evOoped by the
DX Sunray ®il Cornpan and. Brooklyn C, ,ter i nu4p trial Park
and that the City Council, in R? ol; tion No, 67 - 2738 had
approved the cemrnerc"ia1 zoning and at that t rre had
acknowledged the surrounding a. - n,� azes fl. e not;�d that
Planning Commission Appli.cat,(. No. < 6 16' -, ,!s compre-
hence a modified curb cut and an a green d aver. up as an
easement to the City providin for cllc�n. ' i `ir , eaist'rly curb
out onto Freeway Boulevard at such t rnc- as th City Council
determines traffic conditions warrant such closure.
Councilman Britts ret urned to thy table at 10-25 p. ,.
The Director of Planning and ln,,,oec P .„n r , ,iiaw =a x a trans -
parency shovAng the location, am-i f tl site, pointing
out the neighboring properties, the mo,a ied c',arb cut and the
new curb cut to the wer:t on Freeway o ,rl.
Mayor Cohen recognized the ,applicant, Mr. Ro't)ert Ade'lmann
.d
who stated that he had nothing furth to ad N the appli-
cations.
Mayor Cohen next opened the mes ng to a u oti Wd propert "s Public Hearing
owners. It was noted that no one ,R cko relit rq to the
applications.
Following a brief d2 scu s on th er - wa !� a m ct ,.. 1 by Action. Approving
Councilman Fignar and n e ,.orded b Counc Kn efler to Planning Commission
approve Planning Co m r Ar F ion, Ap pl.,c ., ,�cr Flo 7 6. , 5 4;.ub Application loo. 76015
matted by Robert A ei gas n. i , eor 'x) os I . with all (Robert Adelmann)
ordinance requirpments relv r atlr . ". ".` TMad
0
noting the technical vari anco. z wan r, 7 r ta I zin d E- tf),e
circumstances of the 050: r_ ; anO of . I,,. ahitting
R ®1 uses that the orchn ncie com
prehend the unique conjurrt of thm
R -1 use and the ent rance; to the il',,. ?l al P K; and that the
use is compati. ],e w the estabildhad zcninq and represerls
a continuance of an ""� ti''. ',a C �;va ; +_`,r 3v ""cl 71F,7
approved b the City Ca .. z ;1. ` ";el favor ware: Nhyar
Coen, Cr),;rc _m e:7 Kin,sf"uer and M g mar, vntnq afi7awst�
none. CouncHma Bray ab, ta,',nex. ii'hr 'v:;s r., passed.
Motion by Councilman K tai e,, an,, � L,� �_ . h, Co'9`ncilman Action Approving
Fignar to approve Plan n g - . ,. li, t:.r; Rio. Planning Commission
76016 submitted &_�; Robert Adel3_ ani e a ct t7 _hq following Application No. 76016
conditions o
(Robert Adelrnann)
1 . The permit is i, aua d to the a a operater of
th c „y I is nontran a ble
p i F'il 9
2. The perrOt s h a ll �) e su ] b j ct tl 1, ap;, ab e
ordinanc e Fades and r qu at__r; e ai ndd violation,
thereof :ahall, be gre ,.ands f
3. A performance agreement a,,,nd k : � .financial
guarantee Qn an a `nc nt to be determined by the
City Managers shall be s, bra t.� & tc a Ouse comple-
,y
tion' of the appro�� ed s ite .;i p a v mrmts.
4. Plane for inter or bu i ld 1rg rr-,.)dJ shall be
subject to review by the Build Cffo lal prior to
the iss u,ance of permits.
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5 . C � .Y ,, .:: t pavInq and _�,r i_ng zhall be ju.bject to review
9
a ,� : °'�' ➢, by the City Engineer,
6. 1 , ..J . a ping and oav ng improvements shall be
d or replaced as necessary per the approved
Pk,
o,., a traUF,h disposal. facility shall be appro-
�, ocreened.
8.h app ..cant all s yb°nit an Basemen* agreement to
C " *V _n 3, fora reviewed and approved by the City
^3: lino City Attorney providing for the closure
�terly curb out onto Freeway Boulf vard at
„ 4
the City Council determ:.nes traffic con-
- he area warrant qu... -h closureo, such:
"T-Any be .ta l , u -o'f ati, existing g .Igree...ent
; r.,' Closing the curb cat onto Humboldt
A en . � s >sp o ' �y that a�re�r�. t , ��a�l e �.� wh i n
.;,
i1c closed, the area will be replaced as
a l ,
rip
v r c n linen Fi ar. and n
May ar Cohe CC�'�:s:°��y, �'. -,.
Kaefler. Y n. A Britt.3 abstained.
The
Planning a �o Pla nning
g Comm i ssion Lin d � c3 r ) ^c r Fps ,, n� er��� _ nn nZ
Application No. 76021 CC'''s _A, o No. 76021 vubr fitted by Brooklyn
(Brooklyn Center Center .... ,A a „ t School Di.2.tri t No. 286. he Director
School District No. 286) of plan , peot.iar ,, Pro d with a reel* of the
app.l. cat.' �. :: a Plannwng C c mn-,J D:r,:n action: at their
April 15, 1 t ng. He expla °l nc�� that the applicant
pro 4 `` s`torage z u: der the T'«
Center -1; ,`h k c'hnol `itl-d e`y.a - i eld .
He �r1�, ._ a8 F f �� r "�t.e.r �Ilraud .��.sd to
t01e at "'.s _t L e' n', and that %t is p(DssIble -one x nd "
ndq.t ,M a =, ♦ ,o s stand d rl"M atbdetiC =vents.
Tie not ,l��n �V ji, not des, g.i` d for an C c
lfiM ' �eA't rev.'s -i wed ea plan" po'in ti-ng out
the n .. ;r,a struct ?re in rellation to the bleachers.
Public Hearing" Mayor Cc . ed the; nieeti to n.otlfied property
owners.. It wca t that no ore spoke pertaining to the
applicat.lon.
M<:iy'or Cc h, �. ., re c nlzed Mr. 'Ron Stave, representing
the appL c,_L,4-, lvrc stated that he habti nothing further to add
ActI.on Approving Follow IInq a r`, r d:i. :ssion there was a motion by
Planning Commission Council' an _K �fler and seconded by Councilman Britts to
Application No. 76021 apprw,,/e � � . ,1,- g Commission Application No. 76021 sub -
(Brooklyn Center mitted by 3rf k, y Center Independent School District No,
School District No. 286) 286, tr the condition that building plans are
subjectZ t() appr6 17al by the Building Official with respect to
appl a:o;�.- rode Y, . Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen,
Council - Bri.t-ts, Kuefler and Fi.gnar. Voting against-,
none. The passed unanl.mously.
Reconsideration of The City Manaw .,r introduced the next :item of business on
Planning Commission the agen <la, th of the reconsideration - of Planning
Application No. 74054 Comm.,ssi. n Anc.',ication No. 74054 submitted by Douglas
(Douglas Quady) Quady, 47275 .win Lake' Avenue requested by the City
Council at t., March 22, 1.976 meeting.
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Co incilman .Fignar left the table at 1 0 �'30 p, rn and
returned at 1.0 °3 3 p o m a
The Director of Planning and linspecticn proceeded with a
lengthy review of Planning Commisc3ion A pil"catl.on No.
74054 and the Planning Commission r c nfderation of this
application at their April 22, 1076 meeti - e He explained
that the origina request wa s for a setback v3r ante to
e
//�� afam E � il S � t � � 1 , � pa vi S ng r t 'win Lak area to build living .
space ov a `.y�16sonfor Alb i g arage. He s that the
Planning Commission had a banimou,sly agre-ed to reaffirm
the original Sena al of Planning Ccr Appilication
No. 74054 based union the reasons 1 -r- Planning
Commission Resolution No. 74 -6 In addit to the
following: there appear to be other alternatives
including an addition within ordznaz e 8 "nack regl'ire_
menu as well as conversion of ens: °t tLna ,ace to .meet
the applicant's needs, and the apparf7ant reason these are
not acceptable is due to design and - r conLl.derat,io s,
and not to physical reasons wh ' 1-d are unique to the property
or which have been aggrevcated by the cr i '.,ante®
The Director of Planning and Inspection a _�xt rev ewed a
transparency from the original s howing
the location a n)d configuration of �;, � o < w. cind garage in
question and rise relation of the '_ - y to
neighboring pr operty.
Councilman Kuefler inquired as to when) ri dwelling in.
ques tion was built and if a va an;ae for con-
struction of the garage, The Directczr
Inspection responded that the wa7� - ,,'.,..� 1066 and
the garage in 1967, He stage ha'7 a request was
submitted for cotes- Muct-1,on of the g rag;n ,< 7,e 1 ter `,4�a .
o h
withdrawn when the City Cou,, J".l : cara e
constriuctioT;:a '.! filar a ?roc: ,, A/ ` n .',istent
Co'unc lman K_1 y ,quy',rod f r A ,R , 4 p .n garage
could aocorrrnoda:' °e as` addaxes a7d . f was built
with the ides of a: pand.'ng upward. Th c'f Planning
and i spe.t`.on that tie c1ra� :�:�. S y,•;LLa t ac4;c m odate
a snow load w ic'r: ,, ,, ,deny :'y q° l nit tc the require -
ments for adding living space abov�a i.- gl' arag <.'A H® Mated
that at the time th,� garage wa , � � . a_Mc. ;:l f' qre was no
record in the file that l.n ,cat d e g aM5 , wa to be
expanded above for l v1.,n-. spa re
Councilman Britts 51tated that a race t letter from the. original
owner of the propE rty l dioat'e , tllhat `' was, ' 1.. intention to
add above the garage, At the req,vr (:'f the Mayo. the Clerk
read a letter from Mr, and Mrs o J' hael McDc ale (the
original owners of the property) dated April, 15, <1976, which.
alleges that they plan a,d tc, cF n L t n l , °� , rs; pay e above the
garages This letter also made referan ors to, 3 Mlnnesota
Supreme Court ca, that ruled that to -io �a.k <. Jo fief a par -
tiCular home was the. front yard aid the st reet '.de was the
back yard
The City Attorney stated that the case referred tc in the
McDonald letter does not specifically apply to the variance
in question and he proceeded to explain the circumstances
of the case.
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Mayor Cch : :� :voq iized the applicant, Mr. Douglas Quady,
who staters t� at he had nothing further to add to the appli-
cation a+ t ii. � but requested the opportunity to address
g
the Cr a c:.1 in the meeting.
Councilman Pr b�O stated that he favors the application
becau,��e in ih e st: ation circu, have created a
situation. He explained that the fact that
the no=se -e r centered on the lot, that the McDonald
letter lm x`cat it was the original intentlon of the owner
to bi)ild cv er tY ' garage, and that the garage is structurally
capable c b 7 built on, all lead him to conclude that the
variance ";hr. % be permitted.
The Citv Ma: , ��r recalled that at the time the garage was
b uilt ..n �? k°M -e; i� a est t he it p
b,�, � �� ,. s,� r . �,.,,r.� n c� k.,,,_���C'r%, �;� 9 C ity Co was in
the prc ,. . ,µ dJo ting the present Corr�prehensive Plan
and th � :�er K n � M V , s ; ��
. ., arR orG in.ax �e . o .. ora, . The ol.d n�etback
a era e a a applied to the construction was under
con id- z ,, and was in the process of being eliminated
from the c �? , ' ® He stated that the City Council was
sy pa'h t,, -:.o prcble s of the applicant at that time and
decided t , he averaging form °ala one last time to
accoryimci atci applUcant'o desire to have a garage. He
furthar i,at ,t was his recollection that the Council
at that t, �, i :* that the garage would not significantly
Intrude ,apace because it would be built into
the b <- `'r .:.,andscape. He said he recalled no proposal
at t,h,at 't e 'P ax a.nd the hoase aver the garage, pointing
F" "a tha t G4c'L ld be x,,,r.cons'istent with the
:.:��... sic n en for relat've to the a- e, gi. ng
fors " "u -' a, t 1 � for a variance an posy 315 1 . other
fOr the property. Ma;: cr Cohan
was ' 01 real bawls to ap ves t -
be rata,onax.l 9 t.t ed �� r� -,d� f a
a mr`,'rd; Apnr�]_ 15, 1 9 6 a' y'43gcndly �- ay ing
it w of the origanal owner to build over the
aroma: A T ?11'" -? qqn this has no in the ' record.
! t,?;�>> ih. <:i . a ..� � C tm , . 3. `.y r� �9°. F._, t r-*,
lay _, _ n n ., 17' r� Mewed
tie ap ai a. ,H Arad twice recd_mm . aed xt ° denial, and that
he see new that would call for a reversal of the
action.
Action Reaffirming FollowL y . There was a motion b
the Denial of Coun ,,4 „rnan iC 1, r and seconded by Councilman. Fignar to
Planning Commission reaff;r' s r t ; .. __al. of Planning Cammission Application
Application Igo. 74054 loo. 74�0 x :ttad by Douglas Qua.dy, citing the original
(Douglas Quady) roasorAz for , a s and noting the following:
to be other physical alternatives,
an addition within ordinance .setback
as well as conversion of existing
f c r tc r'?eet the applicant's needs .
2. I}b —c apparent reason these are not acceptable is
d_e to and economic considerations, and
w t: G;sical reasons which are unique. to the
pi r p rt,7; or which have been aggravated by the
Voting is s ;, , r were: Mayor Cohen, Counci.lrren Fritts
Kujefler, an-1 _ qr r. Voting against: none. The .motion
pad e i 1 x °'.F
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Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman
Fignar that the City Council make a finding that at the time
the original permit for a garage was granted, it was intended
that the expansion of a second story be also approved based
on information in the file. Following the motion and the
second a discussion ensued relative to the effect of this
action. Following the discussion a vote on the motion was
taken. Voting in favor- Councilman Britt2. Voting against:
Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler and Fignar, The .motion
failed®
Mayor Cohen. recognized Mr, Douglas Quady, who inquired
if there is anything that would prohibit h.im from building a
10 foot addition. on his home if it were within the setback
requirements The matter of nonconforming use provisions
versus the noncompliance concept waT- briefly addressed.
Mayor Cohen suggest that Mr. Qu.ady work th matter
out at the staff bevel and requested the City Manager to keep
the City Council infcnr ed as to what trazns�- yes
The City Council rece s,ed at 12:03 a.m. and resumed at Recess
12010 a.m.
The City Manager introduced the net item of business, Regulations in
that of a recommended ordinance amend Chapters 1.3 and City Parks
19 of the City Ordinances relative to regulation0. in City
parks. He stated that the recommended ordinance is in
response to a recent City Council directive to prepare an
ordinance prohibiting the possession and consumption of
alcoholic beverages in City parks, He full er stated that
the proposed ordinance also reccdifies and a2Fimilates
certain existing ordinance provisions, comb1 ping therm with
some new provisions to, form a consolidat d oet of park
regulations in ordinance form.
The City Manager explain d that Section 13 -103 speci-
fically addresses the matter of prop bit - .n, the possession,
display, consul ,pticr, or use of intoxicating liquors and
nonintoxicating malt l,"L'q'uors in City park He reported
that in response to expressed concernn-, tih�e ordinance pro-
vides for a permit s stem that wculd <-�iIl cw certain,
organizations the privilege to use alcck(c lic beverages in
City parks. He explained that only d°A. Tj organized, nonprofit
local civic organizations operating u7der a constitution and
bylaws and having been in existence for at leas-ft one year
co`,.T.ld qualify for a permit. He stated that this recommended
ordinance, among other t ings, wall assist the Police
Department in `heir efforts to prevent and' control what has
become a serious problem.
Councilman K7�efler reported that the Park and Recreation
Commission generally supports a ban on alcoholic beverages
in City pares, but is concerned that there has not been
enough citizen input into such a decisacn, and has suggested
that a temporary prc n, not exceeding 90 days, be
instituted so that further input can be solicited from affected
persons. A brief discussion ensued relative to the amount
of complaints received by the Councilmen regarding the use
of alcoholic beverages in City panes
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T.f` p Ca,t` Ma, i uggeKed there is merit to seeking further
ionput c.. bitron Wt he recommended that a per -
ma nent bon be Or itiated ad:md that the Park and Recreation
7ank further input and comment prior to final
_�f ', nnr ' lie exphained that the ordinance
adoptia x ,r, - which requires approximately 45 days for
an be enacted, is de ign. ed to accommodate
disc ,T,ior a r� of various prcposals a He f urther
explained that a temporary fan of 00 dada would require a
w 'h.n 45 days of the initial effective date
if thiere was t b ,e no expiration gaps
A brief o ��:A._ ;.: ensued relative to Section 13 -1.08 of
tte ro c. e orritnance regarding the posting of unauthorized
zign s and hariblis in Cit parks following the discussion
.t wa" ".., of the Co ur.coJ,l tc, strik th word
.nW"tn r ,z.. F° that Section 1 , 8 would read "
of si gns a. A. prohibited".
Ordinance F(( nx ycm7 lion there was a Notion by
First Reading Cc uno2 ,in Figrar, and seconded by Cou yci.lrnan Britts to
cffor sr�r .. reading an ordinance amending Chapters 13
and 19 o f V" i i';'v Ordin relative t reg T',L:. g tl e
l hB_:e Us
of P �.; y _, a _,. _ . �.�4,� �, rach.dies. Voting in .fi k'3 0 , . Ma yor
The onokon passed.
Action Directing Moticn C e, vo r Q lean Britt cz, amc, acs nded by Ccunci.lman.
Park and Recreation Fi4s na° f,, Mpart t Park wed Recrnation to
Commission Review f "'rth r r % n =s prcposc d ban on alcoholic bev erages in
Ciity parr j. -,A to MOM it i u.rther input and ccmumuant from
t Park Sarton Area Ccmrenittee . Voting Im were:
Mayor Co r x �i,r o :, Britts, �, ler an�x 'n�1sr
v" 't g q a _ : ' none. The : , n otio,' pae,,-�ed 9 �fian.1mo. '.l.sly.
Planning Com- , rn.ssion The jnhaducofi the . °„xt it .r cf 1,u. .{ .,
Application Noy° ® 76017 that c h � � t C � yy p ;,� ti .. 7 (, � ,0
� .. a..,iS., ..._ � . -e Ka, �.�, x1.41 A 5.., �.�., Ah9 zF '.i T. v. �. �..V.�e i� No F�'. -. h' and
and 76018 (Dr. Gregory 76018 - W tr , by Dr. Cr�.gcr Sw sc,
Swenson)
Thl.. Dire -''r V Plan ning wind Inspection proceeded with a
rev 'ew r.., wv Planning C m m ;, � Ap p l ,�„ t or He
s.1 o-`1 �.� 1 c.r:. k � o
Wated thnt Manning Coznral. sion Ap Ucatr-on Nc, 76017
was Wr , e i._ siry plat apprC ,al: fir t "hc= property at 6417
and 6,A7 Brook �, Bculevard involving the Brookpa k
Den tal WinYr - �.'r "A _ k parcel propo .eat as the Site of an
a �
parking loco He reporters that the
parcel is .,wa t:: e C'iric and the proposed parking lot would:
be incladed ir the plat. lie :stated that Planning Commission
Appl at ^ n _ . 76018 was for special permission for an
cff- to p irki , fa:�ility looted at 6417 Brooklyn Boulevard
and ,yr , tr too c � t n
Br. c�kpar>� Dental Clinic at 6437
Brookl y , ar:d
The Dire cr c f Planning and Inspection next reviewed the
1 976 Planniiag Commission meeting
at wft c -h tee.° ,F, ": applications were favorably reviewed.
Action Approving 7'olhMog a bKof discussion there was a motion by
Planning Commission Cou o E n.ar and seccnded by Councilman Britts to
Application No® 76017 approve Fuan_ n- Commission Application No. 76017 sub -
(Dr, Gregory Swenson) mitted by Dr. Gregory Swenson subject to the following
conditions
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1 . Final plat is subject to a review by the City
Engineer®
2. The final plat is subject to the requirements of
Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances.
3. The final plat shall include Lot 1 a Block 10,
Northgate Addition at 6421 Brooklyn Boulevard.
Voting in favor were. Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts
Kuefler and F'ignar. Voting against, none. The motion
passed unanimously®
Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Action Approving
Kuefler to approve Planning Commission Application loo Planning Commission
76018 subject to the following conditions° Application No. 76018
(Dr. Gregory Swenson)
1 . The permit is issued to the applicant as operator
and is not transferable.
2. Grading, drainage, paving and curbing plans are
subject to approval by the City Engineer®
3. The existing structures shall be removed and the
premises shall be filled and restored consistent
with the landscaping of the situ. Unimproved
areas shall be planted with a viable turf and other
approved vegetation
4. The performance agreement and ,,s ,a.pporting financial
guarantee pending for site imprcv ements at the
Brockpark Dental Clinic shall ce mipre:henud the
improvements of the accessory off. - sito� parking
area.
5. Installation of the underground Irriga"t."on system
shall be warred on the property -m l such time
that physical development wouM occur,
6. Consistent with the provisions of Se.c :tion 35 -701
e
if the accessory parking to be cred`ted to the
requirements of the principal use, the use of the
accessory site shall be legally encumbered for
that parking thro -ugh approved deed restriction..
Voting in favor wer(7: Manor Cohen, Coy 'c' l �` es a Britts e
Kuefler, and Fl.grar. Voting against, none. The motion
passed unanlmo sdy.
Motion by Co' ricilman and seconded b7; Councilman Licenses
Kuefler to approve the foilowing license:
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE
Brooklyn Center Babe Ruth 6013 Abbott Ave. . N.
Maid of Scandinavia Co. 3244: Raleigh. Ave, for
Westbrook Mall
ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICE,4S'F
Brooklyn Center Poli,ce Assoc. 6301 Shingle Creek. Pkwy.
Duoos Bros. American Legion 4307 70th Ave, N.
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MOT '' _ �-T C } E DEALER'S LICENSE
Brock - -altiy Motors, Inc. 2,300 qty o Rd. 16
It r, C 1h:� TreIet Co. 6761 Brocklyn Blvd.
Norte 7t-'ar Dd,:�d.qle 6743 Brooklyn Blvd.
Pontiao Brcic dale 6801 Brooklyn Blvd.
Sears & C . 1297 Brookdale
MECI JI"�%"( ;A1. gY S T E,MS LICENSE
& Htw « 16732 Hanson Blvd.
O.O. ,-'r Conditioning 769 Bradford Ave. N.
o d,a'i A,, C�nditioning Co. 2233 Niagara lane
Home A. Fran-, llnc. 6.1 6 1 Ave. S.
M1111 C Ylb & Aar Conditioning 13 '!33B 16th Ave. N.
Metal, I)r�c.3 17 C Ave. N . Ed
Rc e M : - :l n; . 11348 l -Tel Drive
S I G N tiA R 1,7I r,�TSE
.'1- �
11�3 vv a, �_.. �._�a.® �� � � P rior
. _ . It o . 4 'Norte Ave
LeR� . 6323 WeRcomie Ave. N.
SWIM I 1 E1 0ENSE
2(
13ea . A.� 0 ,�.� �)1 Lakeside Ave.
33 & Jiw . 100
Center 6301 Shingle Ck. Pkwy.
Brock >r ar & Rec. Dept. 6, 1 Sh Ck. Pkwy.
Chi ,-'�;' 1 c;k y t ». 6307 Camden Ave. N.
Darr c; Bf„ --v, „ Fa r-. A , F� . 6106 Sumrr t Dr.
Fc" 0 f" . . 2936 Nc Dr .
Hr 1 k
1501 Ereewav Bled.
r,7 �t %,2. 36:�-1 ;y 65th Ave « N.
A.
Mari s rx v ho���s��s ';C 3 6 r1. A$�e. .N.
N rt h ' ,
Tw'', I t Al ! ° 4536 5-Fth Ave, N.
�_M, PCFAk"4 f 4 PAZ % Tn- ` QX1CA`EI.R1' 1xQU LICENSE
..ica L xg 07 70th h Air` o N .
Report on T C , r. 7
✓1 :<< °i 1,L rw. 'x the n ext I t t9,E�t
Grandview Park ,. r�_ a d rOPOSal relat! C.: ". 3 flOCI��a. field
0
Impr ovement (randview Park, He stated that the
an 1
Program C c
171.
�. ..�. .vd�:�.ra t�.o�v� �' �,'�roox��u°'�"''en Conce
for " .- ;�' �": ' during its 1976 budget he�a�ing and he
�; o
I ,
carer
1.r h , a - of the park some damage
cif a tr -; 1 .. ;.r ' has occurred to thy; football field and
He explained , ,hat pursuant to earlier
s
expert adv:�ce was sought rel xtwng to the
type, '' . Ozited for this field and the type of fertilizer
t(,D be a � �uf. on to advice relating to grading, irriga
ng as L -. a wh'-h will improve the. physical nmakeup of
t Ie f r ported that earlier this spring low spots in
1•`h , 111 ,1 r ;;gated that the major problems consisted
a: �q' ate irrigation and adequate grading and
drainage., v�,rk fields. '"
_ lie recommended that the irri-
gation prN of :m addressed immediately through the
�y� tall t;4 of underground sprinkler system, and that the
gradN n - xiir,a e problerl be addressed in the fall by closing
th(se fc tbcJ! f 1 :gin approximately October 13 to begin
reo't irr l r;, that pre bl m.
r c...�
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He stated that the underground sprinkler system could be
installed for approximately $1,500 and that approximately
$2,800 will be needed for black dirt and sod for next fall's
grading and drainage project. He recommended that the
1976 budget be amended to accommodate this improvement
program.
A brief discussion ensued relative to the reccmmendation.
In response to a question by Councilman Kuefler, the City
Manager stated that approximately 54 softball games would
have to be canceled in .May to do the grading and drainage
work. immediately.
Mayor Cohen commented that he supports the recommended
improvement program with the installation of the sprinkler
system now and the grading work being done in t,e fall in
that it will cause the least disrupticn to the various
scheduled activities
Councilman Kuefler stated that he supported the program,
but was somewhat disappointed in that he was under the
impression that all of the work, including the grading and
drainage work, could be done in April qc that no activities
would be disrupted.
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Following further discussion there was a motion by Action Authorizing
Councilma=n Kuefler, :seconded by Councilman Britts to Grandview Park
authorize the recommended Grandview Park improvement Improvement Program
program and to direct the City Manager to prepare the
appropriate amendments to the 1976 budget. `emoting in
favor were. Mayor Cohen., Councilmen Britts, Kuefler,
and Fignar. Voting again st. none. The rTy otion passed
unanimously.
Motion by Councilman Fignar and seconded by Cci ncilman Adjournment
Britts to adjourn the meeting . Votimg in favor were: Mayor
Cohen, Cou lm ,s Br tt_1, Kuefler, and Fignar. Voting
against, none The ra;ot"on passed lunlan rric -sly. Th.e
.Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 12;55 a.m..
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