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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 08-23 CCM Regular Session ` INERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE Brq( -,k lyre Center DFT CI ub 401.3 6 6th Ave. N. �RiG: eer Feotival) Brooklyn Center ter Jayoees 6456 Girard Ave. N. (Ri.oneor Festival) Brooklyn Center Mrs. �q.yoees 22 55th Ave. N. (Non er Festival) Brooklyn Center Republican Party (Pi.oneer Festival) 7037 Dupont Ave. N. Shopper's City, Inc. 3600 63rd Ave. N. `(,t.i:rer Fn favor were 'Mayor Cohery, Councilmen Britts Kuefler 'Fignar, and Jensen. Vot.inq against: aurae, The moll ,, rn passed unan I_ Request to be I 'o `°.S a. ,, ,fler any:: u F'.oed fl at he would be out of Excused town fof t" °-e Auqucat 23 196 City Council meeting and. requested to bc`ol C,I.xoUA e d. Adjournment M Lion Oy Councilman T$ n ej.n, and seconded by Councilman ,Hints to dj tua n the meeting. Voting in favor were Mayer Cohen, C;c'uncilirr en Britts ® Kuefler Planar, ,vnd Jensen. Voti,: g agv lnst: none. The F' oti(_m, Passed Inan'J"mously. The Bra oklyn Center City Council adjc;•,_ . at 9 ®30 o.r C l e rk - 9 - 6 -9--76 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 AUGUST 23, 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 7:35 p. m. Roll Call Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Fignar and Jensen. 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, and Adminis- trative Assistants Leon Beasley and Ronald Warren. Councilman Kuefler had previously announced that he would be out of town during the August 23, 1 976 City Council meeting and, therefore, was excused. The City Manager reported that Councilman Britts had informed him earlier in the day that he would be unable to attend this evening's meeting. Invocation The invocation was offered by Pastor Robert Bailey of the Brooklyn United Methodist Church. Approval f !! • Minutes Motion by Councilman Fignar and seconded by 8-9 -76 Councilman Jensen to approve the minutes of the August 9, 1976 City Council meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. CEAP Agreement In consideration of persons in attendance, the City Manager recommended that the Council first consider a recommended resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute an agreement with Community Emergency Assistance Program, Inc. , commonly referred to as CEAP. He explained that the agreement would permit CEAP the use and occupancy of the old City Hall at 7100 Brooklyn Boulevard in return for performing certain basic social services on behalf of the residents of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. He stated that informally the Brooklyn Park City Council has expressed its intention to approve an agreement whereby they would share equally with the City of Brooklyn Center in the costs of refurbishing the old City Hall for CEAP. 'He further stated that an agreement between Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park would be drawn up following approval of the project by the Brooklyn Center Council. The City Manager reported that Councilman Kuefler has been extensively involved in the development of this project. He referred to a note from Councilman Kuefler to the members of the City Council urging their support of the project and subsequent agreement. --1- 8 -23 -76 The City Manager next briefly reviewed the provisions of the agreement, pointing out that the total social services provided by CEAP will be limited to residents of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park except for otherwise nonqualify- ing individuals who are either in the congregations of institutions which are members of CEAP or referred by agencies engaged in reciprocity arrangements with CEAP. He stated that the agreement draft contains a slight ambiguity regarding CEAP's service area that will need to be clarified. The City Manager reported that it is estimated that the refurbishing of old City Hall will amount to approximately $25,000 to $30,000, but that more accurate figures will be available prior to the execution of an agreement with the City of Brooklyn Park to share in the refurbishing costs. In response to a question by Mayor Cohen, the City Manager stated that there are two agreements involved in this project; one, an agreement between the City of Brooklyn Center and CEAP for the use of the old City Hall, which is before the Council this evening, and the other between the Cities of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park to share in the refurbishing costs of the old City Hall. He further stated that the latter agreement will be drawn up and presented to the City Council for their consideration, hopefully at the September 13, 1976 Council meeting. Councilman Jensen inquired about the matter of a Bicentennial matching funds grant to be utilized for the refurbishing of the old City Hall. Mayor Cohen recognized Mr. Tom Stire, Chairman of the Brooklyn Center Bicentennial Commission, who reported that the Commission had applied for, and received approval of, such a grant from the State Bicentennial Commission. He stated that further approval is needed from the Federal government and that all indications are that this approval will be favorable. The City Manager commented that the Brooklyn Center Jaycees are considering supplying volunteer labor for the renovation of the City Hall as one of their proposed projects for 1976 -77. Mayo!- Cohen again recognized Mr. Tom Stire, President of the Brooklyn Center Jaycees. Mr. Stire stated that the Jaycees have approximately 120 members of varying professions and crafts, many of which can provide volunteer labor and materials at cost for this project. He further stated that involvement in this project has been proposed in the Jaycees' 1976 -77 Yearly Plan of Action. He commented that the Jaycees are willing to participate and that hopefully an agreement as to Jaycee involvement can be made with the City. He reported that the Jaycees are also presently seeking a national Jaycees grant in the amount of $4, 000 and have budgeted an additional $1 , 000 , to be utilized for this proposed project. Councilman Fignar inquired if the Brooklyn Center Jaycees have looked to the Brooklyn Park Jaycees for further ° volunteer help. Mr. Stire responded that the Brooklyn Park Jaycees have not been contacted, but that his organi- zation would welcome their participation. 8 -23 -76 -2- Mayor Cohen commented that the Bicentennial grant and the Jaycees volunteer help would help reduce the renovation costs to the two cities. Councilman Jensen inquired as to the responsibility for any major maintenance of the building, and if Brooklyn Park would participate in these costs if the responsi- bility lies with the City. The City Manager responded that the City would be responsible for any major maintenance or structural repair needed on an ongoing basis, and that Brooklyn Park intends only to make a one time donation. He commented that LEAP would be responsible for routine. maintenance. In response to an inquiry by Councilman Fignar, Carol Schreiber, President of CEAP, commented that it should cost CEAP no more than $4, 000 per year to operate the building. She stated that they have long wanted a building such as this for their operation and that she is confident that CEAP can afford to operate the building. Councilman Fignar also inquired concerning reports he has received that CEAP has been servicing people which are not located in the CEAP service area. Mrs. Schreiber responded that CEAP is obligated to serve the residents of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park, in addition to individuals of church congregations that are CEAP members. She stated that three of these churches are outside the Brooklyn Center /Brooklyn Park area, and that hopefully they will have CEAP type organizations of their own in the near future. She further stated that CEAP also has reciprocity arrangements with other social service groups which require CEAP to service individuals that are referred from these agencies. 'She reported that generally priority is given Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park residents in need of CEAP services. Mrs. Schreiber further reported that the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council is planning to study various social services such CEAP, in an attempt to inventory what services are provided and how they might be distributed in a more efficient and effective manner without a duplication of effort. A brief discussion ensued relative to the agreement, CEAP's service area, and the significance of tax dollars being utilized for the refurbishing of a public building for the use of a nongovernmental agency. The City Manager referred to Councilman. Kuefler's letter relating to his support of the project and reported that Councilman Britts had informed him that he too approves of the proposal and related agreement. RESOLUTION Member Robert Jensen introduced the following NO. 76: resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM USE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY AT 7100 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD -3- 8 -23 -76 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, Bill Fignar, and Robert Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Mayor Cohen, on behalf of the Council and the citizens Expression of of Brooklyn Center, expressed his appreciation to the Appreciation Bicentennial Commission, the Brooklyn Center Jaycees, Mr. Tom Stire, Carol Schreiber, and Madeline Roche of CEAP, and to all those who have been involved in developing the proposed renovation project and agreement. Motion by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Approval of Councilman Fignar to approve the following list of election Election Judges judges: Precinct 1 Loretta Stewig D 5455 Colfax Ave. N. Marian Smith - R 5431 Oliver Ave. N. Dorothy Fagerhaugh - D 5454 Colfax Ave. N. Donna Bennett - R 2106 54th Ave. N. Precinct 2 Dorothy Boman - D 6419 Dupont Ave. N. Adeline Lonn - R 6342 Fremont Ave. N. Ethel Irving - R 6020 Emerson Ave. N. Mary Ellen Karlsgodt - D 6001 Fremont Ave, N. Precinct 3 Esther Durland - D 6851 Lyndale Ave. N. Sharon Finucane - R 7013 Morgan Ave. N. Evonne Chatelle - R 7006 Newton Ave. N. Jean Schiebel - D 2120 70th Ave. N. Precinct 4 Mary Pasco - R 7060 Perry Ave. N. Alice Madir - D 7024 Quail Ave. N. Marilyn Heinke - R 4101 Woodbine Ln, Phyllis Petroski D 4507 71 st Ave. N. Precinct 5 Geraldine Dorphy - D 4306 Winchester Ln. Alice VanMeerten - D 4519 Winchester Ln. Gladys Leerhoff - R 4301 66th Ave. N. Dorothy Rogers - R 5207 65th Ave. N. Precinct 6 Emma Gageby D 3200 66th Ave. N. Barbara Jensen - R 6539 Drew Ave. N. Virginia Fourre - D 6543 Beard Ave. N. Nancy Laffey R 6006 York Ave. N. Precinct 7 Mona Hintzman - D 4018 58th Ave. N. Barbara Forder - R 5936 Halifax Pl. Carol Benkofske - D 4019 Janet Ln. , Mary Gosz - R 5330 Boulder Ln. Precinct 8 Ethel Pettman - D 4919 Beard Ave. N. Kathy Theisen R 5701 June Ave. N. Dorothy Olson - R 3906 Burquest Ln. Lorraine Wyman - D 3501 Admiral Ln. 8 -23 -76 -4- Voting in favor were Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Planning Commission The City Manager introduced the next item of business, Application No. 76045 that of Planning Commission Application No. 76045 (David Brandvold) submitted by David Brandvold. The Director of Planning and Inspection proceeded with a review of Planning Commission Application No. 76045 and the Planning Commission action at their August 12, 1976 meeting. He stated that the applicant seeks approval of a preliminary plat creating two R -2 zoned parcels, each being approximately 7,597 square feet in area from a parcel at 5341 Colfax Avenue North. He explained that this area was 3 square feet per lot less than the new ordinance minimum of 7,600 square feet for R -2 interior lots. He noted, however, that the lots exceed the ordinance minimum as to depth and width. He explained that the applicant proposes to build a single family home on each of the two lots. He next reviewed a transparency showing the location and configuration of the lots in question. The Director of Planning and Inspection stated that the area proposed for platting had been before the Council previously in the form of a request for a variance, which the Council had denied and subsequently requested the Planning Commission to review the matter for possible ordinance modification to accom- modate persons desiring to divide large parcels into two lots for the purpose of constructing single family homes in the R -2 zone. He noted that the ordinance since has been amended and that this is the first such request. In response to a question by Councilman Jensen the Director of Planning and Inspection stated that there are potentially 16 R -2 lots in the southeast section of the City that could be subdivided in a similar manner, depending upon the inclination of the owners. Mayor Cohen recognized the applicant, Mr. David Brandvold, who stated that he had nothing further to add to the application. Action Approving Following further discussion there was a motion by Planning Commission Councilman Fignar and seconded by Councilman Application No. 76045 Jensen to approve Planning Commission Application (David Brandvold) No. 76045 submitted by David Brandvold relative to property at 5341 Colfax Avenue North, acknowledging .a 3 square foot deficiency per lot, subject to the following: 1. Final plat is subject to review by the City_ Engineer. 2. Final plat is subject to the requirements of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. Voting in favor were Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. -5- 8 -23 -76 The City Manager reported that he had received a letter Planning Commission on Friday, August 20, from the Brooklyn Center Application No. 76024 Industrial Park representative relative to Planning (B.C.I.P.) Commission Application No. 76024 which comprehends site and building plan approval for the Farm Town commercial center proposed for the land adjacent to the Earle Brown Farm. He stated that the applicant has requested the Council to table the application until such time as they ask for further consideration. Following a brief discussion there was a motion by Action Tabling Councilman Fignar and seconded by Councilman Jensen Planning Commission to table indefinitely Planning Commission Application Application No. 76024 No. 76024, submitted by B.C.I.P,, at the request of (B.C.I.P.) the applicant. Voting in favor were Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The City Manager stated that there had been erroneous Planning Commission press notice that Planning Commission Application Application No. 76034 No. 76034, submitted by B.C.I.P., would be on this (B.C.I.P.) evening's agenda. He explained that the Planning Commission is in the process of drafting a resolution relating to this applica- tion and that the application will be before the Council at the September 13, 1976 meeting, Motion by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Final R.L.S. Approval Councilman Fignar to approve the final R.L.S. submitted (Dayton Development by Dayton Development Corporation for parcels of pro- Corp.) perty between Highway 100 and County Road 10 on the east side of Brookdale Shopping Center as comprehended by Planning Commission Application No. 76043. Voting in favor were Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Motion by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Final Plat Approval Councilman Fignar to approve the final plat submitted by (Faith Community Faith Community Church for the property located south of Church) 67th between Bryant and Colfax Avenues North as com- prehended by Planning Commission Application No. 76014, Voting in favor were Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption: NO. 76 -107 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY) 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, Bill Fignar and Robert Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, 8 -23 -76 -6- RESOLUTION Member Robert Jensen introduced the following NO. 76 -108 resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY) The motion fcr 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, Bill Fignar and Robert Jensen; 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. 76 -109 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY) 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, Bill Fignar and Robert Jensen; 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 76 -110 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY) 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, Bill Fignar and Robert Jensen; and the following voted against the same none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION Member Robert Jensen introduced the following NO. 76 -111 resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY) 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, Bill Fignar, and Robert Jensen; 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. 76 -112 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO'S. 1974 -25 AND 1974 -28 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, Bill Fignar, and Robert Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. -7- 8 -23 -76 Member Robert Jensen introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption: NO. 76 -113 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS ON SEPTEMBER 20, 1976 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, 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 -114 RESOLUTION PLACING ON FILE AND OPENING PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION 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, 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 -115 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF DEEP WELL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1974 -6 (WELL #8) AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS 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, Bill Fignar, and Robert Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Robert Jensen introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption: NO. 76 -116 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND APPROVING CONTRACT FORM (DEEP WELL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1976 -4 CONTRACT 1976 -B) 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, Bill Fignar, and Robert Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 8 -23 -76 -8- Tax Delinquency The City Manager introduced the next item of business Redemption on the agenda, that of a recommended resolution authorizing the payment of delinquent taxes for the purpose of redeeming tax delinquent property upon which the municipal service garage is located. He stated that this proposal is similar to action taken earlier this year to pay the delinquent taxes and retain fee title to the property on which Fire House Park is located. He further stated that the delinquency in question resulted from a dispute with the Hennepin County Assessor's -office during the open space land acquisitions in the late 1960's. He explained that failure to redeem the tax delinquency will not be detrimental so long as the property continues to be used for public purposes such as the municipal service garage, but that a saleable fee title to the property will be lost to the City if the delinquency is not redeemed. RESOLUTION Member Robert Jensen introduced the following NO. 76 -117 resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF DELINQUENT TAXES 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, Bill Fignar, and Robert Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Recess The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 8:45 p.m. and resumed at 9 :00 p.m. Deferred Second Mayor Cohen recommended deferring the second reading Reading of an of an ordinance amending Chapter 35 relative to the Ordinance rezoning approved through Planning Commission Application No. 76035 until the next City Council meeting, at which time a full membership of the Council would be present. He referred to the statutory require- ment that four of the five Council votes are necessary for zoning ordinance amendment. Electric Franchise The City Manager introduced the next item of business on the agenda, that of a proposed ordinance renewing the Northern States Power Company electric franchise for a period of 20 years. He stated that the franchise agreement has been tentatively reviewed by NSP and is recommended for first reading. The City Manager reviewed City Charter provisions relating to the granting and renewing of franchises. He explained that a renewal of a franchise must be con- sidered in the same manner as the granting of a new franchise and that a public hearing must be held prior to the final granting of renewal. He stated that the grantee of a franchise, in this case NSP, must bear the costs of publishing the franchise ordinance. The City Manager next briefly reviewed the main departures from the original franchise grant such as the recognition of the Minnesota Public Service Commission's jurisdiction over rates and the fact that the City Council reserves the right to impose a 5% franchise fee. -9- 8 -23 -76 A brief discussion ensued relative to the terms of the franchise renewal, specifically the City's financial responsibility for relocating electrical facilities due to the vacation of a street. Mayor Cohere stated that the second reading and public hearing for this ordinance is scheduled for November 22, 1976. Motion by Councilman Jensen and seconded by ORDINANCE Councilman Fignar to offer for first reading an ordinance First Reading granting franchise rights and permission to Northern. States Power Company, a Minnesota Corperation, to construct, operate, repair, and maintain in the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, an electric distribution system and transmission lines. Voting in favor were Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The City Manager introduced the next item of business, Conveying Land that of a proposed ordinance conveying land located north of 72nd Avenue between Bryant and Lyndale to Laverne Linder. He stated that the property in question has been the subject of past and recent Council discus - sions and reported that the conveyance involves the recovery of special assessments attributable to tax delinquent properties in an amount of $9,276.82. The City Manager briefly reviewed City Charter provisions relating to the conveying of land by ordinance. The Director of Public Works reviewed a transparency showing the location and configuration of the property in question. Motion by Councilman Fignar and seconded by ORDINANCE Councilman Jensen to adopt the first reading of an First Reading ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real estate from the City of Brooklyn Center to LaVerne E. Linder. Voting in favor were Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The next item of business was discussion of a rental Rental Dwelling dwelling license renewal for the Chippewa Park Apartments. License Mayor Cohen commented that he is aware of some yard maintenance problems at the apartment site. He inquired if these problems had been rectified. The Director of Planning and Inspection responded that yard cover problems still exist at the site and that due to the present weather conditions, maintenance of the yard is difficult. He noted, however, that of 11 hardwood trees planted in conformance with the original site plans, 4 have been cut down and 2 more are dying. He stated that none of these trees have been replanted. Councilman Jensen commented as to the concern of persons living on the west side of Bryant Avenue North relative to the maintenance of the Chippewa Park Apartment site. A brief discussion ensued relative to the renewal of the , rental dwelling license. The City Manager recommended extending the license for one month in an attempt to have these concerns rectified prior to a full renewal of the license. 8 -23 -76 -10- Action Approving Following further discussion there was a motion by Temporary Rental Councilman Fignar and seconded by Councilman Jensen Dwelling License to authorize a temporary rental dwelling license to the Chippewa Park Apartments through October 4, 1976 and to convey to the owners of the apartment the concerns of the City Council such as yard cover maintenance and the replacing of removed hardwood trees. Voting in favor were Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Licenses Motion by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Councilman Fignar to approve the following licenses: MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE Domestic Mechanical 9110 Grand Ave. S. Northern Heating & Air Cond. 2149 161st Ave. N.W. SIGN HANGER'S LICENSE Henry B. Telke 3940 Minnehaha Ave. S. Voting in favor were Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Park Policy Plan The City Manager introduced the next item of business on the agenda, that of discussion on the recently received Park Policy Plan. He stated that the Park Policy Plan, once approved by the City Council, will become the foundation for further park development, planning, possible capital improvements and to an extent even operational policies. He explained that an adopted plan would be a component of the City's Comprehensive Plan and would have the same relative significance to park development as the Comprehensive Plan has to the overall development of the City. Mayor Cohen stated that members of the Council have had an opportunity to review the Policy Plan with the Park and Recreation Commission at a recent meeting, and explained that the Commission is now looking for further guidance from the Council.. He stated that approval of the plan would give the Commission a basis for their continued review of the overall park system. Mayor Cohen then recognized Mr. Robert Zerban, Chairman of the Brooklyn Center Park & Recreation Commission. Mr. Zerban proceeded to briefly comment as to the Park and Recreation Commission's review of the document. He reported that the Commission's Park Service Area Committees have surveyed the various parks in an attempt to determine the needs of a com- prehensive park system. He explained that a consultant and the City staff developed the plan and that this in turn was extensively reviewed by the Commission. He reported that two public hearings were conducted to seek public input and comment relative to the document, that a public hearing and a joint meeting with the Conservation Commission was also held, and that letters and copies of the document were sent to a number of groups and individuals representing various aspects of the community. He further stated that based on the results of this review and input, the- Commission forwarded the document to the Council with a favorable recommendation. -11- 8 -23 -76 A brief discussion ensued relative to the Park Policy Plan. Councilman Jensen stated that he is in favor of adopting the plan in its entirety and specifically supports aspects of the document that call for its continued review and updating. Mayor Cohen stated that Councilman Kuefler favors the approval of the Park Policy Plan as noted in his letter to the Council, and inquired of the City Manager if Councilman Britts had expressed an opinion regarding the document. The City Manager responded that Councilman Britts had stated that he is in favor of the plan, and that, barring any major issues being raised concerning it, he supports its approval. In response to a question by Councilman Fignar, Chairman Zerban stated that the Policy Plan calls for a priority order for the development and redevelopment of the park system but that no, priorities have yet been established. Following further discussion there was a motion by Action Adopting the Councilman Jensen and seconded by Councilman Fignar Brooklyn Center to approve and adopt the Brooklyn Center Park and Park & Recreation Recreation Policy Plan as submitted by the Park and Policy Plan Recreation Commission as a framework for the planning and development of a comprehensive park and recreation system. Voting in favor were Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Cohen reported that he had received a letter of Advisory Commission resignation from Robert Zerban, Chairman of the Park Resignation and Recreation Commission. He stated that Chairman Zerban was leaving the Commission in order to devote more time to other civic and youth activities of which he has an active interest o The Mayor complimented Mr. Zerban for his leadership and dedicated service. Motion by Councilman Fignar and seconded by Councilman Jensen to accept the resignation of Robert Zerban as Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission effective immediately, and to direct the City Manager to prepare a resolution of commendation. Voting in favor were Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Motion by Councilman Fignar and seconded by Adjournment Councilman Jensen to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor were Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Clerk Mayor 8 -23 -76 -12- I