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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 12-06 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNGM OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION DECEMBER 6, 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 _' Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler and Fignar. Also F 7 t were City Manager Donald Poss, Director J, Public Works James Merila, City Attorney Richard Schieffer; Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, Director of Plt ,, ... <q and Inspection Blair Tremere, and Administrative Assistant Ronald Warren. Mayor Cohen reported that Councilman Jensen had informed him that he would be late to this evening's meeting. Invocation The invocation was offered by Pastor Hall of Faith Community Church of God. Mayor Cohen welcomed a group of ninth grade students from Robbinsdale Junior High School who were in attendance at this evening's meeting. Animal Control The City Manager introduced the first item of business Agreement on the agenda, that of a recommendation to renew a contract for animal control services with Metropolitan Animal Patrol Services, Inc. ( MAPSI) for calendar year 1977. He stated that the level of service provided by MAPSI has been excellent and is as good or better than .services rendered by other animal control organizations contracted by the City. He explained that the pro - visions of the 1977 contract are basically the same as those of 1976 with the exception of rate changes. He briefly reviewed the provisions of the contract and the rate changes. A brief discussion ensued relative to the provisions of the animal control services contract. Action Approving Following the discussion there was a motion by Animal Control Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Kuefler Agreement to approve the renewal of a contract for calendar year 1 977 with Metropolitan Animal Patrol Services, Inc. ( MAPSI) for animal control services in the City. of Brooklyn Center. Voting in favor: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler and Fignar. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Mayoral Appointment Mayor Cohen announced his appointment of James V. to the Human Rights Lacina to the Human Rights Commission and requested Commission Council confirmation. He stated that Mr. Lacina has been a resident of Brooklyn Center for three and one -half years and is presently employed by the City of Richfield as Personnel Director. He further stated that Mr. Lacina is a former employee of the City of Brooklyn Center and is interested in further promoting improved community relations in the City in an advisory capacity to the City Council. -1- 12 -6 -76 Motion by Councilman Fignar and seconded by Councilman Kuefler to confirm Mayor Cohen's appoint- ment of James V. Lacina to the Human Rights Commission effective immediately for a term to expire December 31, 1978. Councilman Britts stated that he does not object to the appointment but inquired if Mr. Lacina may at some point in time be required, as a condition of employment, to reside in Richfield, therefore, creating a vacancy on the Commission. Mayor Cohen responded that he was not aware of any such requirement in Richfield and that Mr. Lacina had not indicated that he intends to move from Brooklyn Center in the near future. Following further discussion a vote was taken on the motion to confirm the appointment. Voting in favor: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler and Fignar. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Cohen referred to a list containing information relating to advisory commission appointments that expire on December 31 1976 and various Commission vacancies, He stated that any input from the Council regarding reappointments and filling vacancies would be greatly appreciated. The City Manager introduced the next item of business, Bond Sale Costs that of a recommended authorization to pay certain fees for the bond consultant and attorney services related to the issuance of $980,000 of General Obligation Bonds. He explained that normally a municipality does not budget for these fees, instead they are considered as pa -t of the bond sale. He stated that the fees amount to $6,151 .31 for Springsted, Inc. , the bonding con - sultant, and $1,025 for attorney services. A brief discussion ensued relative to the bond sale costs. Following the discussion there was a motion by Action Authorizing Councilman Fignar, seconded by Councilman Kuefler to Payment of Bond authorize the payment of $6,151 .31 to Springsted, Inc, , Sale Costs the City's bond consultant, and $1,025 to the bonding attorney for services rendered relative to the issuance of $980,000 of General Obligation Improvement Bonds. Voting in favor: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, and Fignar. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption: NO. 76 -166 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR ONE (1) HYDRAULIC REVERSING SNOW PLOW 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: 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. 12 -6 -76 -2- RESOLUTION Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution NO. 76 -167 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR ONE (1) RIGID ONE -WAY SNOW PLOW 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 Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution NOo 76 -168 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR ONE (1) UNDERBODY SNOW PLOW 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. RESOLUTION Member ']cony Kuefler introduced the following resolution NO. 76 -169 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO DOOR SEDAN 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 Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution NO. 76 -170 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) POLICE PATROL SEDANS 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. Planning Commission The City Manager introduced the next item of business, Application Nos. 76058 that of Planning Commission Application Nos. 76058 and 76059 (B.C.I.P.) and 76059 submitted by Brooklyn Center Industrial Park, Inc. He stated that both applications relate to the prospective site of. a new County regional library and service center. -3- 12 -6 -76 The Director of Planning and Inspection proceeded with a review of the applications and the Planning Commission action at its December 2, 1976 meeting, He stated that Application No. 76058 comprehends the rezoning, from R -7 to C -IA, of approximately 10 acres in the southwest portion of the commercial /industrial park west of Shingle Creek Parkway in the 5900 block. He stated that Application No. 76059 consists of a proposed registered land survey comprehending the same area, which would create a 10 acre parcel so that it could be conveyed to the County. He explained that it had been recommended that a cross easement be provided between the proposed tracts to provide for joint ingress and egress onto Shingle Creek Parkway approximately parallel to John Martin Drive. He next reviewed a transparency showing the location and configuration of the property in question, and a brief discussion ensued relative to the applications. The City Manager pointed out that presently there is a drainage easement on that portion of the property that is proposed to be conveyed to the County for the library site. He recommended that a provision be made in the approval of the RLS that would note the necessity of this drainage easement. Councilman Britts referred to that portion of the entire tract that would not be rezoned to C -lA and inquired as to its status . The Director of Planning and Inspection responded that the County will eventually own only that portion of the property recommended for rezoning to C -1A and that B . C . I . P . would retain ownership of the remaining portion of the property that will continue to be zoned R -7. He added that the R -7 property is sufficient to support a high -rise residential dwelling similar to Shingle Creek Tower. Mayor Cohen recognized Mr. Roger Newstrum, representing B . C .I. P . , who stated that he has recently conversed with County officials and that they have stated they will cooperate regarding the provision for a drainage easement on the property Mayor Cohen opened the meeting to notified property Public Hearing owners and recognized the resident of 5901 Upton Avenue North who stated he had nothing to add to the application. Following a brief discussion there was a motion by Action Approving Councilman Fignar and seconded by Councilman Britts to Planning Commission approve Planning Commission Application No. 76058 Application No. 76058 submitted by B . C . I . P , subject to the condition that the (B. C. I. P . ) property be resubdivided prior to development. Voting in favor: Mayor Cohen Councilmen Britts, Fignar, and Kuefler, Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Action Approving Councilman Kuefler to approve Planning Commission Planning Commission Application No. 76059 submitted by B.C.I.P. subject Application No. 76059 to the following conditions: (B. C. I. P.) 1. Final R.L.S. is subject to review by the City Engineer. 12 --6 -76 -4- 2. Final R.L.S. is subject to requirements of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. 3. A cross easement between the proposed tracts for purposes of joint ingress and egress as approved by the City Engineer shall be provided upon filing the R. L. S 4. Drainage easement, approved by the City Engineer, shall be provided on the proposed tract B. Voting in favor: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts , Kuefler, and Fignar, Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Planning Commission The City Manager introduced the next item of business, Application No. 76063 that of Planning Commission Application No. 76063 (Watkins Lumber Co.) submitted by Watkins Lumber Company. The Director of Planning and Inspection proceeded with a review of Planning Commission Application No. 76063 and the Planning Commission action at its December 2, 1976 meeting. He stated that the applicant was seeking approval for a preliminary registered land survey that comprehends a division of the commercial tract lying in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of 66th Avenue North and T.H. 169. He explained that the proposed division would create two tracts, one of which would be a 100 x 200 foot parcel intended as the site for a small clinic. He further explained that the parcel would be facing 66th Avenue North, west of the adjacent service station located on the corner of 66th and T.H. 169. The Director of Planning and Inspection next reviewed a transparency showing the location and configuration of the property in question. A brief discussion ensued relative to an existing 60 foot wide utility easement across the property in line with 5th Street North and the effect of a possible extension of 5th Street between 66th and 67th Avenues North. Action Approving Following further discussion there was a motion by Planning Commission Councilman Kuefler and seconded by Councilman Fignar Application No. 76063 to approve Planning Commission Application No. 76063 (Watkins Lumber Co.) submitted by Watkins Lumber Company subject to the following: 1. Final R.L.S. is subject to review by the City Engineer. 2. Final R.L.S. is subject to the requirements of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. Voting in favor: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts , Kuefler, and Fignar. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Recess The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 8:35 p.m. and resumed at 8:53 p.m. i t -5- 12 -6 -76 The City Manager introduced the next item of business, Labor Contract that of consideration of a proposed labor agreement between the City of Brooklyn Center and Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees' Union, Local No. 320, which represents certain members of the Ponce Department. He explained that the document has been ratified and executed by 320's business agent and representatives of the Police Association. He briefly reviewed portions of the agreement and the development of the Teamsters' union as the exclusive bargaining agent for the police union. Councilman Kuefler inquired as to the provisions for longevity pay included in Section 28.1 of the contract. The City Manager responded that longevity pay in an amount of $10 a month will be available to officers with between 6 and 14 years of service, after 14 years -of service an officer is eligible for $20 a month longevity pay. He explained that this longevity pay is only available to officers hired prior to January 1 ,, 1974 that do not choose to take advantage of educational incentive benefits. He further explained that the longevity benefit is self- cancoling, in that any new employees do not qualify for longevity, only college incentive benefits. He stated that it is anticipated that approximately 5 members of the bargaining unit will opt for longevity benefits. The City Manager next reviewed Sections 5.1 and 5.2 of the agreement relating to employer authority and Section 7.5 relating to the arbitrator's authority. in response to an inquiry by Councilman Fignar the City Manager stated that only patrol officers and those temporarily assigned as investigators and juvenile officers are members of the bargaining unit. He added that clerks, dispatchers, and sworn officers from sergeant and above are not members of the bargaining unit. A brief discussion ensued relative to the uniform allowance provision of the contract which calls for a cash payment during the first month of each year in an amount of $200. The City Manager explained that this is different from the current voucher system utilized to administer the uniform allowance. He stated that it was his opinion that this method of administering the uniform allowance will be a matter of constant dispute and that he does not favor it but that it is part of the Master 320 Contract which was used as a basis for negotiations. A lengthy discussion ensued relative to the holiday, sick leave, vacation leave, and compensation provisions of the agreement. In response to an inquiry the City Manager commented that the total cost to the City for a patrol officer will amount to approximately $21 ,600 a year and that compensation to a top grade patrol officer with a college degree will amount to $18,872 in 1977. He clarified that three years of service qualifies as top grade. In response to an inquiry by Mayor Cohen, the City Manager stated that to add the equivalent of one officer on the street for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the City would have to hire approximately five new persons. 12-6---76 -6- Further discussion ensued relative to increasing labor costs and the future effect on the ability of municipalities to offset these costs in light of the 6% levy limitation, concluding with consideration of the ratifying resolution; RESOLUTION Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution NO. 76 -171 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TEAMSTERS PUBLIC AND LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEES UNION, LOCAL NO. 320 AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 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, Renaming Portion of The City Manager introduced the next item of business, Lyndale.Avenue that of an ordinance recommended for the purpose of renaming Lyndale Avenue to West River Road for that portion of the roadway north of FI -94 to the north City limits. He stated that the ordinance was first read on October 4, 1976, published on October 14, 1976 and is offered this evening for second reading and adoption. The Director of Public Works reviewed a transparency showing the area affected by the proposed name change and stated that he, after notification to affected property owners, had not received any expression for or against the proposal. Public Hearing Mayor Cohen opened the meeting to notified property owners. It was noted that no one spoke relating to the ordinance. ORDINANCE Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following ordinance NO. 76 -17 and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING STREET NAME CHANGES THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS Section 1. Chapter 25 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by the addition of the following: Section 25 -418. T.H. 169, known as Lyndale Aven (part) —West River Road. That portion of T.H. 169, known as Lyndale Avenue, from F.I. 94 to the North Corporate Limits (73rd Avenue North} is hereby renamed, and shall be known as West River Road effective January 2, 1977. Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective January 2, 1977. Adopted this 6th day of December, 1976. -7- 12 -6 -76 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance 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 ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. The next item of business was the continued review of Junk Car Ordinance a report relating to possible amendments to the junk car Review ordinance, which was tabled for further consideration at the November 22, 1976 City Council meeting. The City Manager reported on a recent court decision regarding a challenge to the constitutionality of the City's junk car ordinance, and whether State law supersedes this City ordinance, thus invalidating it. He stated that the court upheld the constitutionality of the City's ordinance and found the person guility of the charges brought against him. He explained that the court decision not only held the ordinance to be constitutional, but also proclaimed it to be reasonable and fair and not unreason- able, arbitrary or capricious particularly in an urban setting such as Brooklyn Center, Councilman Britts stated that the court decision does not lessen his original request regarding the ordinance, that being to have it reflect provisions of the State law regarding pioneer, classic, and collector cars. Councilman Britts then referred ed to the City Manager's memo regarding the junk car ordinance and commented relative to the suggested modifications. He stated he favored the proposed changes with the exception of the requirements for a six foot opaque fence to screen these vehicles when they are stored on private property. He commented that the State law was more liberal in this regard than the proposed modification, The City Manager responded by stating that the six foot opaque fencing criteria has traditionally been employed by the Council and Planning Commission as a screening device in zoning matters and that such screening was recommended to overcome inevitable neighborhood dis- putes regarding what would be proper screening. He explained that the State law permits the outdoor storage of these vehicles provided they do not constitute a health or environmental hazard and are screened from ordinary public view by means of a fence, shrubbery, rapidly growing trees or other appropriate means. He stated that in some cases persons could properly contend that a few small trees or shrubs constitute an adequate screening while neighbors would take -a strong contrary view. He suggested that the use of a six foot opaque fence is specific and would surely screen such vehicles from the ordinary public view, Councilman Kuefler inquired if it would be allowable to limit the number of pioneer, classic, and collector cars which could be stored on private property. The City Manager responded that he felt this could properly be done, if it is the Council's desire. Councilman Jensen arrived at 9 :45 p.m. 12 --6 -76 -8- A lengthy discussion ensued relative to the proposed junk car ordinance amendments and the matter of screening vehicles stored out of doors. Mayor Cohen suggested that the six foot opaque fence provision be contained in the ordinance modification to get citizen reaction during the public hearing required for adoption of the amendment. Further discussion ensued relative to repeat violators p o s of the junk car ordinance and the court sanctions imposed. Action Directing Following further discussion there was a motion by the Preparation Councilman Fignar and seconded by Councilman Britts of an Ordinance to direct the City Manager to prepare ordinance amend- Amendment ments to Chapter 19 of the City Ordinances relating to the operating, parking, storing, repairing, servicing and maintaining of junk vehicles. Voting in favor: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar, and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The City Manager inquired if it were also the Council's v direction to include language that would limit the number of such vehicles which could be properly stored on private property. Following a brief discussion it was the consensus of the Council to not include such a limitation, at this time, to the ordinance modifications. MSA Street The City Manager introduced the next item of business, Construction that of consideration of a written report regarding Policies updating of Municipal State Aid Street Construction Policies. He stated that the policy was initially adopted by the Council in 1965 and revised in 1970. Mayor Cohen left the table at 9:56 p.m. Councilman Britts left the table at 9:56 p.m. The Director of Public Works proceeded with a lengthy review of the MSA Street Construction Policies and an introductory memo, summarizing the recommended modifications. He explained that the original policy had primarily addressed assessments to residential property for street construction and not commercial and industrial properties. He stated that it is proposed that construction and assessment policies for commercial and industrial properties be included in the policy document. He further stated that sidewalk policies, which have been modified since the document was last revised, are also being updated. Mayor Cohen returned to the table at 9:59 p.m. The Director of Public Works reviewed the policy that any and all property in the City will eventually be financially responsible for its proportionate share of the typical costs of construction. He stated that it is recommended that the equity schedule concept which embodies a maximum assessment rate of $2.50 per assessable foot for street surfacing be raised to $4.80 per assessable foot. Councilman Britts returned to the table at 10 :02 p.m. -9- 12 -6 -76 I The Director of Public Works next reviewed the modifi- cations to the MSA Street Construction Policies relating to the construction and assessment for areas which are primarily residential in character; the addition of new policies relating to certain commercial and industrial properties; and the updating of sidewalk construction and assessment policies. A brief discussion ensued relative to the policy. Following further discussion there was a motion by Action Adopting Councilman Jensen and seconded by Councilman Fignar MSA Street to adopt the Municipal State Aid Street Construction Construction Policy as modified in the November 22, 1976 revised Policy Revision document. Voting in favor: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar, and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Licenses Councilman Kuefler to approve the following licenses: BOWLING ALLEY LICENSE Beacon Bowl 6525 Lyndale Ave. N. Lynbrook Bowl, Inc. 6357 N. Lilac Dr. CHRISTMAS TREE SALES LICENSE Northside YMCA 4205 Winnetka Ave, N. Premium Quality Trees 3119 Thurber Rd. (2 Locations) CIGARETTE LICENSE Advance- Carter Co. 850 Decatur Ave. N. Liquor Store #1 6800 Humboldt Ave. N. Liquor Store #2 6250 Brooklyn Blvd. Liquor Store #3 Northbrook Beacon Bowl 6525 Lyndale Ave. N. Bonine 125 River Edge Way Brooklyn Service Center 6901 Brooklyn Blvd. Brookdale Mobil Service 5710 Xerxes Ave. N. Brooklyn Center A & W 6837 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center Country Boy 4401 69th Ave. N. Brooklyn Center Mobil 6849 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center Shell 6245 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Plaza Cinema, Inc. 5801 John Martin Dr. Chuck Wagon Inn 5720 Morgan Ave. N. Coca -Cola Bottling 1189 Eagan Ind. Rd, Arctic ;Metal 6530 James Ave. N. Country Club Market 5715 Morgan Ave. N. Duoos Bros. American Legion 4307 70th Ave. N. H & L Enterprise 11517 Yukon St. N.W. Whirltronics 3401 48th Ave. N. Happy Dragon 5532 Brooklyn Blvd. Lynbrook Bowl, Inc. 6357 N. Lilac Dr. McKee Oil Co.. 6830 Brooklyn Blvd, Northern Vending 1481 Marshall Holiday Inn 1501 Freeway Blvd. Perkins Cake & Steak, Inc. 5915 John Martin Dr. Pioneer Dist. Co. 5200 W. 74th St. Brooklyn Center Chrysler 6121 Brooklyn Blvd. Burger King 6110 Brooklyn Blvd. Interstate Service 6548 Lyndale Ave. N. LaBelle's 5925 Earle Brown Dr, 12 -6 -76 -10 -- The Pipeseller 1301 Brookdale Center Red Owl Store 5425 Xerxes Ave. N. 7- Eleven 411 66th Ave. N. Snyder Bros. Drug 1296 Brookdale SuperAmerica 1901 57th Ave. N. Ted Tuma 2500 Nathan Ln. Poppin Fresh Pie Shop 5601 Xerxes Ave. N. Theisen Vending, Inc. 3804 Nicollet Ave. S. Ricco's 5742 Morgan Ave. N. Bill West 76 2000 57th Ave. N. Wes' Standard 6044 Brooklyn Blvd. GASOLINE SERVICE STATION LICENSE Allied Black Top Co. 3601 48th Ave. N. American Bakeries Co. 4215 69th Ave. N. Brookdale Car Wash 5500 Brooklyn Blvd. Brookdale Mobil 5 710 Xerxes Ave. N. Brooklyn Center Mobil 6849 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center Post Office 6848 Lee Ave. N. Christy's Auto Service 5300 Dupont Ave. N. Howe, Inc. 4821 Xerxes Ave. N. Humboldt Avenue Standard 6900 Humboldt Ave. N. Metropolitan Transit Comm. 6845 Shingle Creek Pkwy, McKee Oil Co. 6830 Brooklyn Blvd. N.S.P. 4501 68th Ave. N. Phillips Petroleum Co. 6850 Brooklyn Blvd. SuperAmerica 1901 5 7th Ave. N. Wes' Standard Service 6044 Brooklyn Blvd. Bill West's Service Center 2000 57th Ave. N. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE Thomas Air Cond . Co. 815 14th Ave. S.E. NONPERISHABLE FOO VENDING MACHINE LICENSE Brooklyn Center Mobil 6849 Brooklyn Blvd. NURSING HOME LICENSE Maranatha Cons. Home 5401 69th Ave, N. POOL & BILLIARD TABLE LICENSE Holiday Inn 1501 Freeway Blvd Lynbrook Bowl, Inc. 6357 N. Lilac Dr. PUBLIC DANCE LICENSE Holiday Inn 1501 Freeway Blvd. Voting in favor Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar, and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously, Payment of The City Manager introduced the next item of business, Insurance Costs that of a resolution recommended for the purpose of increasing the employer's contribution toward the cost of coverage under the City's group health insurance plans. He explained that organized bargaining units have fringe benefits contained in various agreed upon and executed contracts, while nonorganized City employees have fringe benefits listed in City ordinance or agreed to and reflected in resolution forma He stated that because of this there are, in some cases, three varying levels of fringe benefits such as in the amount of the employer's contribution toward the City's group health plan. He explained the resolution would increase the amount of the City's contribution to the group health -11- 12 -6 -76 f plan from $40 to $50 a month. He stated that presently the total cost of the health plan, with various options, is approximately $73 per month. He next contrasted the City's health plan with that of the Hennepin County health plan that many suburban communities participate in, which costs approximately $113 a month. Councilman Kuefler commented that it seems that the cost of the City's health insurance plan is higher than that for the private sector and questioned the benefit provisions of the plan. The City Manager responded by reviewing the benefits derived from the health plan, the deductible portions of the plan and the heavy reliance upon major medical coverage. A brief discussion ensued relative to health maintenance organization plans and preventive health maintenance concepts. Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption: NO 76 -172 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CERTAIN HOSPITAL - MEDICAL INSURANCE COSTS 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. The next item of business was discussion of two Ordinances Modifying recommended ordinances for the purpose of providing Sick Leave and uniform vacation and sick leave benefits for City Vacation Benefits employees. The City Manager stated that these two areas have been modified in the Teamsters Local No. 320 contract which was ratified by the City Council at this evening's meeting. He explained that the ordinances will increase and standardize the vacation and sick leave benefits throughout the City and with comparative communities. A brief discussion ensued relative to the vacation leave mod ifi cation s'which increase vacation benefits for City employees. Mayor Cohen inquired if increases in vacation benefits will eventually put the City in the position of being forced to hire additional employees to fill the gaps. The City Manager responded that he doesn't anticipate this in the near future and added that, in certain cases, vacation benefits can place an employer in a position where either workers' productivity increases or more personnel will have to be hired. Further discussion ensued relative to the effect of shorter workweeks and the concept of "four days work for five days pay" Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman ORDINANCE Fignar to offer for first reading an ordinance amending First Reading Chapter 17 of the City ordinances relative to vacation leave. Voting in favor: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar, and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. 12 -6 -76 -12 -- A brief discussion then ensued relative to an ordinance modifying sick leave benefits for City employees which would increase the amount of sick leave accrued at one day per month to 120 days from the previous standard of 100 days. Councilman Britts commented relative to the use of sick leave and possible incentives to employees for not using it. Councilman Jensen commented relative to private industry sick leave procedures. ORDINANCE Following further discussion there was a motion by First Reading Councilman Fignar and seconded by Councilman Britts to offer for first reading an ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the City Ordinances relative to sick leave. Voting in favor: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar, and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Recess The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 10:48 p.m. and resumed at 11:05 p.m. A discussion next ensued pertaining to the City Manager's recommendations for annual salary adjust- ments affecting all employees of the City. He presented a proposed resolution containing such recommendations and explained various supporting facts and statistics. Following extensive City Council deliberations on the recommendations, Councilman Jensen moved to adopt wages and salaries for 1977. RESOLUTION Member Robert Jensen introduced the following resolution NO. 76 -173 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION SETTING WAGES AND SALARIES FOR THE YEAR 1977 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 Ton Kuefler, Bill Fignar, nar g and Robert Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Following Council deliberation and discussion with the City Manager, Councilman Kuefler was authorized to investigate the retention of a management consultant to evaluate the job content of the City Manager's and various City department head positions and to recommend competitive compensation ranges based on the job content, such that the Council could set competitive annual compensation based upon objective performance review. Adjournment Motion by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Councilman Fignar to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar, and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 1 :20 a.m. , December 7 1977. Clerk Mayor -13- 12 -6 -76