HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 06-14 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
JUNE 14, 1976
CITY HALL
Call to Order The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session
and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at
7:30 p. m.
Roll Call Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar, and
Jensen. Also present were City Manager Donald Poss,
Director of Public Works James Merila, City Attorney
Richard Schieffer, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund,
Director of Planning and Inspection Blair Tremere,
Building Official Will Dahn, and Administrative Assist -
ant Rc ald Warren..
Invocation The invocation was offered by Father Kreutzer of St.
Alphonsus Church.
Approval of Minutes Motion by Councilman Jensen and seconded by
5-24 -76 Councilman Kuefler to approve the minutes of the
May 24, 1976 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor
were Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar,
and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed
unanimously.
Park & Recreation The City Manager reported that Commissioner Karen
Commission Hendrickson had submitted her resignation from the
Resignation Park and Recreation Commission representing Park
Service Area V. He stated that Mrs. Hendrickson was
moving from Brooklyn Center and was, therefore, unable
to continue with her appointed term.
Motion by Councilman Kuefler and seconded by
Councilman Britts to accept the resignation of Karen
Hendrickson as a member 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 Britts,
Kuefler, Fignar, and Jensen. Voting against: none.
The motion passed unanimously.
Release of Subdivision Motion by Councilman Fignar and seconded by
Bond (David Brandvold) Councilman Jensen to authorize release of a $500
subdivision bond posted by David Brandvold on behalf
of R.L.S. No. 1406. Voting in favor were Mayor Cohen,
Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar, and Jensen. Voting
against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
Release of Subdivision Motion by Councilman Kuefler and seconded by
Bond (Village Builders, Councilman Fignar to authorize release of a $6, 000
Inc.) subdivision bond posted by Village Builders, Inc. on
behalf of Morningside Estates, 2nd Addition. Voting in
favor were Mayor. Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler,
Fignar, and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion
passed unanimously.
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Cit Manager 'introduced the next item cf business Community Attitude
or; the agenda, that of a report by a representative of the Survey
Brookl,vn Center Jaycees relative to a recently v,D.
comma a attitude s, urvey . lie stated that e S urvo�
has among other things, two areas of Council
cto,ncef� ,,, *,-rIat I ne.ii.ng, the side yard setback que3tion w,,- the
use of alF n. r Ineverages in City parks.
Mayor Coher, recognized Marvin .Hutchins, Chairrman of
the Ja-y(.ee Attitude Survey. Mr. fiutchins
prGceeded i s di-z-,tribute and explain the results of the
Jaycee survey. He stated that 1, 547 respondents or
74.55%, felt that there should be no reduction, inithe
present side yard 3ytback requirement °a and Oat
of those respondinq L-At that tf, use ailco�( , ,. J,ic
in City parks should be regulated,
Thta City Manager stated that the Park and Re.c.--eation
Commission had al n conducted a sur-,-ey to
use of alcoholic beverages in City parks. mac' lbriafl,
reviewed the results of the Park and Recreation
suivey noting that t1hey were remarkably similar to that nil
the Jaycee survey in that 86.79 of thn- folt
there was a problem that warrants a ban on the use of
alcoholic beverages in City parks.
Followirig a brief discussion on the Jaycee s ?p' Llhere
w,iF- a motion by Co Britts and hv'
Coutncilrnan Fignar to ackncWedqe receipt of the jayoocl
Attitude Survey and to direct the laity N.1an-ager
to prep"ay" a re3ol;,'t5I,on cormnendling the organization for
WWr contrA)!ibon, Vohng iy favor 'kA/eire Mayor Cohen,
CauncHmen WON, Kue�flcr, Fignar, and Nnsen, Wtng
dgainst; none:, Dl motian passed unanimously.
Was W. ,'i'he City Attorney, who proceeded Deli beraitio7 an
i,o f ' I
c)r, the rawnits of firther negotiaticnis beetweien ".
o-If - Mr. Gary Mark --t attorney for the Fire Ordinance; Revision
Department, relativo to the Fire Departrnent Fle
t tamed that the concerned 'r)av( 1 1 - tau Vrie opportunity
N moot ar'd canter with members of the Stat�
V fiuman FUghts ruvwAwn t testing, aspect� of the
zwoposed (Hdinancn. He explained that agreement has
been reached and the tenting matters resolved, in a seccond
draft ordinance- th
. -a x. .n presented to the Cour-cil.
11i:� described the featureo of the second draft ordinance in
detail.
The Chly Attorney explained that some Pr( 7ro6itfication":T
W it H OU.and draft of the ordinance, of a eeping
r f
nature, have been su by Mr. Market,
revi�e the and explained that he would b e 1) � i( I e di6cussing
thernwit.r Mr. Mari et.
The City Attorney recommended that the Coun rc-,il adopt as
a first reading the proposed second draft of the ordinance
and that any necess�ary housekeeping changes be made at
tht time of the second reading. A brief discussion ensued
relative to the City Attorney's recommendation and the
ronammended second draft ordinance, 'The City Attorney
stated that the petitioners have ten days after the second
reading and adoption of the ordinance to accept or reject
the ordinance and withdraw their petition.
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Councilman Britts complimented both sides on their
successful negotiations and inquired as to the State
Department of Human Rights' advocacy of the oral
testing procedure contained in the ordinance as
opposed to written tests. The City Attorney responded
that the Department of Human Rights favors oral testing,
if job related and uniformly applicable to all partici-
pants.
Also in response to a question by Councilman Britts,
the City Attorney explained the appointment process of
the Fire Chief and the role of the Council as a fact
finding body in the appeal process.
Mayor Cohen recognized Mr. George Heenan, spokes-
mar for the Brooklyn Center Volunteer Fire Department.
Mr. Heenan stated that the Fire Department feels this
second draft is a good ordinance and a reasonable
comp.. He further stated that the Fire Department
support7, the ordinance and encourages the Council to
take favorable action on lit.
Mayor Crifen next recognized Mr. Ed Theisen,
Chairman. - )f the Ad Hoc Citizens Committee, who
expressed his appreciat,on to the parties involved for
th!eir negotiated agreement. Mr. Theisen, speaking on
behalf of +he Committee, lent his support to the pro-
Posed ordinance.
The City Attorney next reviewed a proposed Charter
amendment that incorporates the changes to the Charter
propo>. by the Charter Commission and agreed to in
principle by the City Council at the May 24, 1.976
meeting. He read the proposed change to Sections 6. 02
of the City Charter and explained that this Charter
amendment would be forwarded to the Charter
Ccinrnission for their consideration and adoption.
Mayor Cohen recognized Mr. Henry Dorff, Chairman
of the Brooklyn Center Charter Commission, who
exp a`.ns�d gnat the Commission would meet on June 23,
to review the City Attorney's proposal and would pass
or, to the Council the Charter Commission decision.
The City Manager stated that an appropriate Charter
change would have to precede the effective date of the
prr�po.-,ed ordinance, and suggested that the effective
date of the ordinance hinges upon an authorizing
Charter change as recommended by the Charter
Corn.mission. It was the consensus of the Council to
include the City Manager's recommendation as an
effective date for the proposed ordinance,
RESOLUTION Member Robert Jensen introduced the following resolu-
NO. 76-71 tion and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AMENDING INITIATIVE PETITION
ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE BROOKLYN CENTER FIRE
DEPARTMENT FILED BY WILLIAM D. HANNAY,
GE(__011ZGE M. HEENAN, JAMES R. VAUGHN, VINCENT D.
TUBMAN, AND MARLENE K. FORSTROM
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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,
Bill Pignar, and Robert Jensen, and the following voted
against the same- none, whereupon said resolution was
declared duly passed "and adopted.
The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 8:35 p.m. Recess
and resumed at 9,00 p.m.
The City Manager reported that planning Commission Planning Commission
Application No. 76024 submitted by B.C.I.P., Inc. had Application No. 76024
been deferred to a subsequent Council meeting at the (B.C. I . P. Inc.)
request of the applicant.
The City Manager introduced the next item of business, Planning Commission
that of Planning Commission Application No. 76029 Application No. 76029
submitted by Jerry Harrington for Olympi^ Inve 3tments. (Jerry Harrington)
The Director of Planning and Inspection proceeded with
a review of Planning Commission Application No. 76029
and the Planning Commission action at their May .13,
1976 meeting. He stated that the applicant was seeking
site and building plan approval for a two story, 18 unit
building consisting of six one - bedroom and 12 two - bedroom
units, plus a 12 -stall garage at the northwest quadrant
of the intersection of Emerson and 67th Avenues North.
He next reviewed a transparency showing the location
and configuration of the property in question.
A brief discussion ensued relative to the sidewalk ease-
ment on the north property line and the amount of
pedestrian traffic. The Director of Planning and
Inspection next reviewed the site and building plans,
pointing out the berming and fencing proposed for the
project.
Mayor Cohen recognized the applicant, Mr. Jerry
Harrington, who proceeded to discuss with the Council
the plans for fencing the area and the addition of a
playground area on the northwest corner of the building.
Following a brief discussion there was a .motion by Action Approving
Councilman Kuefler and seconded by Councilman Eignar Planning Commission
to approve Planning Commission Application No. 76029 Application No. 76029
�'�om�tt )d by �� fry Harrington for Olympic Investments, (Terry Harrington)
subjer;°' c, the following conditions-
1. Building plans are subject to review and approval
by the Building Official with respect to appli-
cable codes.
2. Grading, drainage, berming, and utility plans
are su.bJect to review by the City Engineer.
3. A performance agreement and supporting
financial guarantee (in an amount to be deter-
mined by the City Manager) shall be submitted
to assure completion of approved site improve-
ments.
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4. An accessible, centrally located trash disposal
facllitl shall be: provided and shall be appro-
priately screened.
S . A play area, with the appropriate standard
playground equipment, will be provided in.the
vicinity of the northwest corner of the proposed
bul'Iding, subject to the approval of the Depart-
ment of Planning and Inspection.
Voting in favor were Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts,
Ku.efler, fignar, and Jensen. Voting against: none.
The motion passed unan.iMC"l -Sly.
Planning Commission They City Manager introduced the next item of business,
Application No. 76032 that of Play ^rnir.g Commission Application No. 7603 -2
(Ed Edwardson) ,tt :A by Edward Edwardson, 5441 fourth Street
North.
The Director of Planning and snspecti.on proceeded with
a review of Planning Conrrxrisk� ion .Application -No. 76032
am1 tl e Planning Commission action at their May 27,
19 rs stir g. He stated that the applicant was seek -
an a «rr r. `ey from the subduvision ordinance to
p;r ..:ion by mete and bounds description
rarer Yl jn, by platting, and to permit creation of a
lryt 6, 7 -45 feet in width rather than the required 75 feet
wia .' +<. Fl � Mated that the applicant proposed to
cre :tie a buildable parcel frcni the north portion of the
propa-�rty. He f rther stated that until April, 1975'
there were two parcels but that the applicant had then
the two parcels into a single parcel for tax
1"Ie rev." --w" �d history of the area, noting
the 6 y ,s,t had owned the particular property since
947 &:,d it was approximately then that the lots were
ided tl- the ex��,t nq lots by metes and bounds
de He stated that the essence of the
apple a; zc ; way, to separate the ,subject property into
tw o which had previously existed. He further
tYt rd tha'y t property had been assessed for two
ti *, pct one,, and that the proposed approxi-
a� 65 at lot width was core istent with other lots
°. t;li bl{ -i� and with other variance actions in the R -2
dl-:- trlct H9 3�ext r�lviewed a transparency showing the
](- °cat;i,- rn ar%d configuration of the property in question.
A brief x 19, lion ensued relative to the cumbersome -
rr :se of th3 metes and bound, description. The
Dir ictur Y Planning and Inspection stated that platting
wo, -ld c cst in the neighborhood of from $350 to $600,
while a inc tes and bolumds description would only
require a filing fee with the County.
Mayor Cohen recognized the applicant, Mrs. Edward
fdwards.fry, who stated that the tax savings to her
would bv`: approx.i mate ly $120 per year.
Public Hearing Mayor Cohen next opened the meeting to notified
property owners. It was noted that no one spoke
relating to the application.
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Following a brief discussion there was a motion by Action Approving
Councilman Fignar and seconded by Councilman Jensen Planning Commission
to approve Planning Commission Application No. 76032 Application No. 7 032
submitted by Edward Edwardson, noting that the request (Edward Edwardso )
is consistent with the standards for a variance set forth
in Chapter 15; that the cost of the platting would be
prohibitive, and that the resulting lot dimensions would
be identical to those which existed prior to the combina-
tion of the property in April, 1975. Voting in favor were
Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts Kuefler, Fignar and
Jensen. Voting against. none. The motion passed
unanimously.
The Director of Planning and Inspection introduced the Planning Commission
next item of business, that of Planning Commission Application No. 76033
Application No. 76033 submitted by Spray -Tech (Spray -Tech Corporation)
Corporation. He proceeded with a review of the appli-
cation and the Planning Commission, action at their
May 27, 1976 meeting. He stated that the applicant
seeks special permission to conduct warehousing and
storage in the 1 -1 district, specifically at Speculative
Building No. 5, 6820 Shingle Creek Parkway. He ex-
plained that the operation would consist of the storage
of finished goods, namely, spraying equipment, some
corrugated material, and promotional literature. He
stated there would be no combustible product and that
there would be a very low level of activity. He further
stated that the natu of the product was similar to that
manufactured by a neighboring ten, ;ant in the same
building.
Mayor Cohen recognized Mr. Gerald Johnson, representing
the applicant, who stated that he had nothing further to
add to the application,
Mayor Cohen next opened the meeting to notified property Public Hearing
owners. It was noted that no one spoke relating to the
application.
Following a brief lion there was a motion by Action Approving
C( )Uncilman K eflor and seconded by Councilma n Fignar Planning Commission
to approve Plannina Cormni's-sion Application No. 76333 Application. No. 76033
s mk fitted by Spray -Tech. Corporation su.b)eot to the (Spray -Tech Corporation)
following condi"tion, o
i . The perm, °.t is fc a single tenancy, w represented
by the applicant and as verified by the Bull ➢.ding
Official, and is not transferable.
2. Issuance of the permit is contingent upon review
of the appropriate bt>�ilding plans and certification
of occupancy by the Building Official.
3. The special use is subject to all applicable codes
and ordinance requirements and violation thereof
shall be grounds for revocation.
4. There shall be no outside storage as provided in
the zoning ordinance.
Voting in favor were Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts ,
Kuefler, Fignar, and Jensen. Voting against; none.
The motion passed unanimously.
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Recommended Denial the Dire._tcor of Planning nd Inspection introduced g ��
� t oduced the
of Outstanding next item (::f business. He stated that Planning
Planning Commission. CcTnTn,d,,s .car, Application. No,:. 7500, 76001, and
Applications 76008 all r : Present application. for variance which
hw, e been resolver recently by general ordinance
amendmrer.t. He stated that it was recommended that
the Cil.y Council forrr.ally daisy each of these applica-
, �. ;; for F >ariance and thereby close the record.
Action Denying Mc "cr bpi' Councilman Britt: and seconded by
Planning Commission Councilman Jensen to deny Planning Commission
Application No. 75040 Appi cat,(,•i NcY. 75040 sr bmitt d by Elmer Peterson,
(Elmer Peterson) R;tsr °g tho applicationn has been resolved by a general
3. nan4c,e amendment. Voting in favor were Mayor
'C" r ,rr en Brit , Kuefler, Fignar, and
1 . Vcrt-in against, none. The motion passed
Action Denying M o .ic .; by Councilman Fignar and seconded by
Planning Commission Cc ' l;::ar: Kuefler to deny Planning Commission
Application No. 76001 Applicat °.n No. 76001 = �bmitted by Allan Jones,
(Allan Jones) not - r eq ""nc application has been resolved by a general
ond]na. -, am nd,. ,art. toting in favor were Mayor
C( -,hen, Crj_ncilmen Britt,, Kuefler, Fignar, and
Jey �sc.7. %T`.,ting aga :n o mane. The motion passed
nar -i;noi Iy.
A briefs .ssi�k� ensued relative to Planning
Comte ss1.r Application No. 75008 submitted by David
The Director of Playa ainc, and Inspection
explaln-�d that the application originally involved two
variance ;° <an.e to perrni.t censtruction of a home on a
lot. which was r.;soiv d by an ordinance
a;ner °,Y t, wh.il� the other involved a side; yard set -
ba_k ,7ar.anc.e which wi,. demi. ;r by Resolution No.
75 - 67. He :Mated that denial of this application would
fc "v a! "'/ , !cse out the application. The City Attorney
qqe Rted that to be consiste .t the entire application
houId be dm- -niedl thrcur-,h a resolution.
„ ti brief dis- s Sion there was a motion by
,an_ Br.itts and grec'onded by Cciincilman Fignar
tc, 1irest `ne City Manager to prepare a resolution
de-jing Pla'_ %n.ing Cornrrdswaicn Application No. 76008
tt. = -2d by David Faddl.er. Voting in favor were
Mayor Cr !_.,rm, Counzlimen 3ritt-s, Kuefler, Fignar, and
Je;usen. Vc; !'.n,g against. none. The motion passed
v
RESOLUTION M tuber Biil. Fignar introduced the following resolution
NO. 76 -72 Find moved its adoption-
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE RAZING AND REMOVAL OF
D LAPIDATED BUILDING ON THE NORTH 75 FEET OF THE
SOUTH 150 FEET OF LOT 14, GOULD'S RIVERVIEW
ADDITj N, HENNEPIN COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA
The rr±oticd 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.
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Member Robert Jensen introduced the following reschution RESOLUTION
and moved its adoption- NO. 76 -73
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF T.H. 100 FROM 50TH AVENUE NORTH
TO THE SOUTH CORPORATE LIMITS (BITUMINOUS
OVERLAY PROJECT)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution
was duly seconded by member Maurice Britts, and upon
vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof. Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler,
Bill Fignar, and Robert Jensen; and the following voted
against h
the earns- none, whereupon said resolution was
declared duly passed and adopted.
Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION
and moved its adoption- NO. 76 -74
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STREET GRADING, BASE &
SURFACING PROJECT NO. 1076 -3 AND ORDERING
PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resole- .tion.
was duly seconded by .member Bill Fignar, and upon vote
being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof-
Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar,
and Robert Jensen, and the following voted against the
same- none, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted.
Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION
and moved its adoption- NO. 76 -75
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR STREET GRADING, BASE & SURFACING IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO'S. 1076 -1, 1016 -2 AND 1076 -3, AND
DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (CONTRACT 1076 -A)
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, Tory K
Bill Fignar, and Robert Jensen, and the following voted
against the same- Tune, whereupon said resolution
was declared duly passed and adopted.
The Cr Manager introduced the next .item of business Traffic Signals and
on the agenda, that of a recommended resclutiom. Pedestrian Crossings
requesting the Minnesota Highway Department to install on T.H. 152
traffic signals on T.H. 152 at 65th Avenue North and to
further request the Highway Department to study pedestrian
cry sing needs (,)n T. H o 152 in the vicinity of 61 st Avenue
North.
Cc ncilman Britts inquired as to the results of a meeting
held between. the Director of Public Works and some
concerned citizens regarding reducing the speed limit
on T,H. 152. The Director of Public Works responded
that as a result of the meeting he has been in contact
with the Highway Department District Traffic Engineer
regarding reducing the speed limit on T.H. 152. He
stated that the Highway Department is not in favor of this
proposal because, in their estimation, reducing the speed
limit will cause more traffic congestion problems.
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BrItts further Inquired as to the different
,-Peed lim on T.H. 152, noting that in Minneapolis
pee limit on th�� roadway i�, 35 miles per hour
whf, in Brooklyn Center it is 40 miles per hour. The
City Manager respon6tn;d that the State determines the
o all Sate highways, and explained that
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V-lo -Jil" cr-mc in spried 11j,r,-J','
cz in the two municipalities
of the neighborhood, the
traf'41 r- aracterlsti a-nd' the highway design.
A brief ensued with Councilman Kuefler
1:1 ' the Colunclil bic', kept informed regarding
�A/ith the Highway Department on
thc� peae cro.!;sin�
RESOLUT ]ON li =((:�t t-he followina resolution
NO. 76-71T6
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THE fAINNESOTA STATE
TRAFFIC SIGNALS
A T J' H e 5 2 AND 6 1); 1 AV EEN NORTH, STUDY
AT T.H. 152 AND 61ST
R AT'D THE WILLINGNESS
OOIKLI�'\' C"ENTER TO PARTICIPATE
F T 1 - - r BR
017 L I
7 "h 0 SIGNALS
�--l of is for ;going resolution
by Robert Jensen, and upon
talken thereon, the iodlowing voted in favor
A`p Cohen, Maurice Brittl,,' , Tony Kuefler,
anA Robert jens.en,- ax id the following voted
t e s a me: none wher &ai-Po.n said resolution
RESOLUTION the following resolution
NO. '76-77
11 adoptl
AMENDING "I"HEE 1 976 GENERAL FUND
B D G -7
for the adept ;n oll' the fc-req'c- resolution.
S
-we cc nded b� ft
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y member i en, and upon
taker. th r zlae follcwlng voted in favor
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Cohen, Maijil'.-a Britts , Tony Kuefler,
B1 F
1 an. Robert - 'en5en; and the following voted
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t�a. none, vhereu pon, said resolution
ar
W�l duly paosed zd adoptad.
Henn E'mergercy
'-j th- next item of business
C o mmun .-, ca
'7 dla, th- o a resolution
Organizaticm - t , pour' rs agreement pertaining to a
public zafet 7 c onjmu.ni cations system
f e a r 2" n a eLi,, t'-- system.
K 41� , ft the table, at 1.0 p.m. and
ret;-nn2d at 1.0012 P.M.
Councilinan Britts, left the table at 10:12 p.m.
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11,ie Gl ;Manager reviewed the various functions of the
eemergen° communications �;ystam and pointed out that
the prc.., plan is to implement a sophisticated
integrated 911 system that may some day evolve into a
centrail ;system of emergency communications.
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A brief discu6 ensued relative to co3t� and methods
of fending the proposed system.
Member Tbny Kuefler introduced the following RESOLUTION
and moved t:� ado NC). 76-78
RESOLUTION' APPROVING HEItNEPIN EMERGEN0
COMMLIVICATIONTS ORGAN TCIIoi PC; tI RS
AGREEMENT
The motion for the adcPt. - '.on of the foregoing reel tl.o
war, d -. seconded by moamber Bill F.gnar and pon vot ,
being taken thereon, the following voted in savor thereof.-
Philip Cohen, Tony K',�efler Bill Fignar and Robert
Jensen,- and the fo low n ' voted against nome ,
vw said resohut;lon was deolarod 6Tuly Passed an
ado
The City Couno.il, recessed at IOJ 5 p ®rtl® ReC0
at 10 ®20 p.m.
The City Manager introduced the nest 3'.t8-m of d , usiress, -Park R:,<g ?lations
that being a reading of an ordlnaa cz, relating
park regulations, specifically prohibiting t,h possession
and cons "umption of alcoholic bwrTer.ag� . in Cit paeks.
He stated that the ordinance was first read c -,n IVIay o
1.07 and p -, ub lished on May 13, 19
Councilman BrItts returned to the table at 10022 m, .
The City Manager ccrrrrqnted as to the s rrdl.ar of two
Urve'y :s one conducted by the Jaycees, the otter by the
Pars and Recreation Cr ��r�r _ �io�;. in that bath _u wrey
3ho wed that over $6`/o of those rC Gpondin felt tC,ene, was
a need to rezl�ulate or ban hike use of alcoholic, boverages
In, City parrs. A brief dis ca . ens' - .,.ed relat1F,7e to t,rie
reaction of citizens, to ward i ern'°klt system that a°wC°iu d
a. -ow certain crganizations, t alcoholic b� eraaes
�n City par .cf under ceri,a .n, € ir�,.�. u�,ta.�.Oes.
f r ?lr ar K efl,er co >.,xte that :fie y� , 4, x,_
�C r :, reading cf thi`; o rdlr.'ance there i.-j a need
for control. as evidenced by t` , e , urweys_ , . He added that
he wo li.ke to see further re =earoh into, the poi ibl.
of allowing responsible indi.vldu,als perm , , ss to ccri -
ame alcoholic- e
, alcoholic b�v�.rag� � � � ,�,
,.Y ,1. ..,.. the ar��� y�rr^ t <�ie� t hey
z
accept res po`ns'. 'lit -'e s that may be imp 2e d with t
per i 3 r?`1
M? aber Ma �.ric,_, �
Britts n�tro ,_ C_'ry� 4 e f�31 o 1wi`iy, ordinance OR DI NA NCE
a �� e� ip � th r�. na �y.
vanid f' - rr.rved its adoption, provided, however, that IC . 76 -6
for the p'jr c y„, of the rd',,n tie a of +h.e prcce-- dingo, of the
C "t-Y Cou -n cal the text of the ordinan o E!hall be attached
tc the rn`in at=e d and be a part; thereof,
AIN ORDINANCE AMENDII G CHAPTERS 13 AND 19 OF
THE CITY ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO REGULATING THE
USE OF PARKS A.IV1D RECREATION FACILITIES
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing or dimance
was duly seconded by member Robert Jensen, and upon
vote being taken thereon, the following voted in. favor
thereof a Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts o Tony Kuefler, o
B .11, Fignar and Robert Jensen, and the following voted
against the same: none, vw :here upcn said ordinance was
declared d ly pa -iaed and adopted.
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Crra,cil rian Kuefler requested the City Manager to
fu rt- sAa.rch the problem in an attempt to develop a
perm '- _= y item that would accommodate responsible
indivi - - als .
Single Family Lots The C Manager introduced the next item of business,
in R -2 District that of a recommended ordinance intended to address
the6at -yr cf substandard ;sized single family building
sites l ocated primarily in the lower portion of the
sout ea_ >t quadrant of the City. He stated that the
preposed cr di.nance would permit one family dwellings
in the R--2 district provided interior lots have a minimum
with of 60 feet and a minimurn area of 7,600 square
feet, while corner lots would have a minimum width
Of 75 ; a;ad a rr:.inim -m area of S, 750 square feet.
He i; l b d that the e�ndinanca. has been reviewed
and by the Planning Commission.
ORDINANCE Folk A,° t a brief discus-,!ion there was a motion by
First Reading C llr r Britts and s��;coanded by Councilman Fignar
to offer _ ,r *lrst read. a-i orczir:ance amending
Chap tears 1 1 , . 5 and 35 relatl'Nre to minimum lot dimensions
in the R -2 (one acid two family dwellings) district.
Vc)ti q i favor were Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts,
Kuefler, x . nar, and jersen. Voting against: none.
The mctio -. passed �`
Thy' City, Manager commented that this ordinance has
rr a c'n c i ramifications, in that the City Council
is n -w "n e °ssence encor. raging the development of
singlo tarn "..y dwell,ngy ire. the R -2 district, rather than
area to duple: construction as was the
inten of the original zoning ordinance.
Licenses M��tir� ); Co ncilman Jensen end seconded by
Coy .cilm ,an Fignaar tc approve the following licenses:
GARBA AND REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLE LICENSE
Act, Scild Waste Mgmt. 1115 162 Lane N.W
Gordr)n Renlering 1.9 N.E. 14th Street
M %, q;:iF , _,7h Company 119 N.E. 14th Street
Mpls . H. & Tallow P.O. Box 2547
Mr °d-arn. services P.O. Box 4445
Os ar ° -� R ,6bish Service 5715 Hampshire Ave. N.
MIHA SYSTEMS LIC
C ENSE
Lars(._w -Ma,7, Inc. -- - - 7511 Golden Valley Rd.
M OTO R V EHICLE DEALER" S LICENSE
Bcb Ryan Oldsmobile 6700 Brooklyn Blvd..
Schrax–m °s Brookdale Imports 6121 Brooklyn Blvd.
NONPERISHABLE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE
Lance , Inca 4900 Abbott Ave. N.
BrcN da-` e Car Wash 5500 Brooklyn Blvd.
Broad :le Mobile Cty. Rd. 10 & Xerxes
Voting in favor were Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts,
Kure ler, Fignar, and Jensen. Voting against: none.
The motto *i passed unanimously.
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Councilman Kuefler informed the Council, that the Bicentennial Commission
Brooklyn Center Bicentennial Commission is seeking Request
assistance from the City in the form of funding for the
Commission's various Bicentennial activities that are
upcoming within the next few months. He stated that
fends needed for the 4th of July celebration and the
Pioneer Festival in August are in short supply at the
present time. He explained that the Commissific has
been able to fund all of their activities thin. far through
sponsorships and the )sale of mementos, but that now
they are in need of financial support in the form of
backup assurance in an amount not exceeding $750.
He stated that the Comm scion will attempt to, and
believes it can, raise enough money to fend the various
Bicentennial projects planned, but would like assurance
from the City. He explained that the 1975 Legislature
authorized local governments to expend City f for
certain Bicentennial projects.
Following a brief di.scu - -sion there was a motion.. by
Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Fignar
to direct the City Manager to ,prepare a resolution
authorizing an expenditure of up to $750 to b � avail -
able for Brooklyn Center Bicentennial Commission
projects. Voting in favor were Mayor Cohen,
Councilmen Britts, KT efler, Fignar, and Jensen.
Voting against none. The motion passed a anir.ricusly.
The City Manager reported that the ,present drought Water Conservation
conditions that the area has been experiencing is taxing
the City water supply and may require a declaration to
control water use. He stated that City officials have
long taken a great deal of pride in the fact that we have
never had to impose water restrictions, but now we are
having difficulty because of the current situation in
n0eeting the pease demands for water. He further stated
that odds are now that we may have to impose some
water restrictions prior to the implementation of a
omprehensive water conservation program which will
hc, be presented within a year.
The City Manager explained that studieu� in some regions
have .shown that the use of water closets and showers
account for approximately 50Vof suburban water con-
gumption and that there is technology available that can
reduce this water consumption if applied.
The City Manager concluded hi.s remarks by stating that
water conservation data is now being accumulated that
will be helpful in decision making regarding a future
waiver conservation policy.
A brief disc u, sion ensued relative to the water ccn3er-
va l'on policy. Councilnan Fignar inquired if a sprinkling
fan could be impo,sad adm n,stratively, or if it would have
to be adopted by the City Council. The City Manager
responded that if a sprinkling ban involved involving
penalties, it would have to be imposed by the City Council,
otherwise it could be done administratively unless the
Council determined otherwise.
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Adjournment Motion by Councilman Kuefler and seconded by
Councilman Britts to adjourn the meeting. Voting in
favor were Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler,
lunar, and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion
passed unanimously. The Brook -lyn Center City Council
adjourned at 11:05 p.in.
J
Clerk Mayor
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