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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 01-20 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 JANUARY 20, 1975 CITY HALL Call to Order The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and ways called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7030 p.m. Roll Call Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Fignar, Kuefler and Jensen. Also present were City Manager Donald Poss, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, Director of Public Work s m Mer Director of Planning and lr,3�pectllon, Blair Tremere, City Attorney Richard Schaeffer, and Adlm­'Lr. ;trative Assistants Ron Warren and jarne-s' Lacina. Invocation The invocation was offered by Reverend Nichols of St. Alphonsus Church. Approval of MI-i—es Motion by Cc• ,.ncilman Britts and seconded by Councilman 1-6-75 Jensen to approve the minutes of the January 6, 1.975 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were- Mayor Cohen, Co Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting ag a in st The motion passed unanimously. gainst- none, Kaleidoscope The City Manager introduced the first item of business Presentation on the agenda, a presentation about Kaleidoscope '75 by Commn'ttee Chairman Henry Dorff and Publicity Chairman Mary Ellen Vetter. Mr. Dorff reviewed the events that would be taking place at the Kaleidoscope program for the year 1975. He noted that the program was scheduled for April 6 at the Brooklyn Center High School from 11.00 a. and tc 6,00 p. m. fie thanked the City Council for their parti.- c.pat.fcr. and s pport last year, and expressed a desire for cbta nlng the City Co ncil's support again this year - o , make Kai e ldc. s cope an even bigger success. W3. V.tft�er br reviewed the scope of this year's p She noted that there would be approximately 122 r7 c r wi-n over 3,000 people attending, She noted h€ y ar would be different from last year in that there w- uid be a special concentration toward health services. She indl,'sated that one of the exhibits would be a health service center where blood pressures and various other health nialntenance precautions would be conducted. Mo­L`cn by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Fignar to direct the City Manager to prepare a resolution s=upporting Kaleidoscope 1975. Voting in favor were. Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against. none. The motion passed unani- mously o Park Service Area Motion by Councilman Kuefler and seconded by Councilman Committee Jensen to approve the reappointment of the present Park Appointments, Service Area Committee members for a one year term com- mencing January 1, 1975 through December 31, 1975. 1--20-75 Park Service Area I James Boone, 5446 Humboldt Ave N. Gerald Olejar, 2406 55th Ave. N. Alfred Magnuson, 5907 Colfax Ave. N; Park Service Area II Clayton Ditty, 7131 Knox Ave. N Bob Oberstar, 7243 Emerson Ave. N. Evonne Chatelle, 7006 Newton Ave, N. . Park Service Area III Ernie Johnson, 5419 - 67th Ave, N. Mary Andreen, 3218 - 67th Ave. N. George Olzenak, 6942 Ewing Ave; No Mike Schroeder, 3400 - 72nd Ave. N. Jan Thunell, 6919 Scott Ave. N. Park Service Area 1 Joe Hill, 6313 Orchard Ave. N. Brace Anderson, 6400 Quail Ave. N. Brian Mortenson, 9612 65th Ave. N. Harriet Markeson, 5918 Upton Ave. N. Park Service Area V Jeanette Baker, 5012 Abbott Ave, N..� Jim Hark, 5205 France Ave. N. Terran -.e Mitchell, 3825 - 58th Ave. N. Yvonne Q ady, 4725 Twin Lake Ave. Diane Schake, 4740 Twin Lake Ave. Voting in favor were.- Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against.- none. The motion passed unanimously. Motion, by Councilman Fignar and seconded by Councilman Final Plat Approval Jensen to approve the final plat of Group Health�Plan, Inc. as submitted. Voting in favor were.- Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen, Councilman Britt.- abstained from voting noting that his wife was employed by the appli ant, The motion passed. Member. Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved 1:1,s adoption-, NO. 75 -23 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CITIZENS BICENTENNIAL PROGRAMS COMMISSION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly eoo , 'by member Tony Kuefler, 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. Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Motion to Approve Kuefler to approve the Mayor's appointment of members the Appointment of recommended by Commission Chairman Tom Stire :to the Bicentennial Brooklyn C�rinter Bicentennial Commission. Voting in. favor Commission Members were.- Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against.- none. The motion passed unanimously. 1 -20 -75 -27 Mayor Cohen left the table at 7 :50 p.m. RESOLUTION Member Robert Jensen introduced the following resolution NO. 75 -24 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING SUPPORT OF AND PARTICI- PATION IN THE BROOKLYN CENTER BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION 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: 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. Authorization for The City Manager introduced the next item of business Execution of on the agenda, authorization for the execution of an Inspection and inspection and maintenance agreement regarding water Maintenance main and fire hydrant inspection for the Humboldt Square Agreement Shopping Center. The Director of Public Works briefly reviewed the procedure regarding such an agreement. He noted that these mains and hydrants were on-site installa- tions by the developer. He further explained that this agreement authorized the inspection of the hydrants and mains by the City. Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Fignar to authorize the execution of a water main and fire hydrant inspection and maintenance agreement with the Cal Corporation for the Humboldt Square Shopping Center. Voting in favor were: Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Tpn5Ar. Voting against: none. The motion passed. Mayor Cohen returned to the table at 7 :55 p.m. RESOLUTION Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution NO. 75 -25 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR FIVE (5) POLICE PATROL SEDANS 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, Bill Fignar and Robert Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Planning Commission The next item considered was Planning Commission Application No, 74156 Application No. 74056 submitted by Arthur Treacher °s. (Arthur Treacher° s) The item was introduced by the Director of Planning and Inspection who explained that the applicant was seeking site and building plan approval for an Arthur Treacher° s Fish and Chip fast food establishment on a site now occupied by a former Mobil Oil station on Brooklyn Boulevard across from 61 st Avenue. -3- 1 -20 -75 He noted that this application was similar to one submitted in August of 1970 by the applicant on another site. He stated that the application was tabled indefinitely at that time because the applicant could not conform the proposed signery to the existing sign ordinance. He reviewed the Planning Commission action at the January 16, 1975 meeting. He noted that there was some concern regarding the fencing at the rear of the property. He stated that the fence would be 6 feet high and made of vertical wood slats. He noted that duce to the change in the grade at the rear of adjoining lots there would be a railroad tie base with the fence reaching, at some points, a maximum height of 9 feet. He Indicated that this was adequate screening from the R -5 district abutting this property to the rear. He commented that the parking stalls exceed the number required for the interior seating, but that there was some question regarding eetericr seating, He then noted that approval of the outside seating wcuuld be subject to submission of appropriate detailed data in the future, Mayor Cohen recognized representatives of the applicant, Mr. Rothstein, and Mr. Bundy. Councilman Jensen inquired as to whether the establishment was corporate owned or sold under a franchised Mr. Rothstein responded that this estab- lishment would be corporate owned, but that some of the Arthur Treacher °s establishments throughout the country were franchise owned. He noted that this operation was not a 24- hu,'r operation and that the proposed weekend hours were from 11, -00 a. m. to 11000 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. CcL7 , , uricilrnan Fignar commented briefly as to the use of the existing building and the possible opening date. Mr. Bundy noted that the existing building would be demolished and that they were tentatively looking at an opening date sometime between three and six months. Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Action Approving Fignar to approve Planning Commission Application No. Planning Commission 74056 submitted by Arthur °Treacher °s subject to the following Application No. 74056 conditions; (Arthur Treacher °s) 1, Building plans are subject to review by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of a permit. . Grading, drainage, utility and berming plans are subject to review by the City Engineer prier to the issuance of permits. A, A performance agreement and financial guarantee (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted to assure completion of approved site improvements. I 4, All trash disposal and mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened. 5 d The property shall be platted according to the requirements of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances within one year of the issuance of permits. 6. Plans for any outside seating shall be submitted to the City for review and approval. 1-20-75 -4- 7. A suitable wood chip mulch shall be substituted for the proposed crushed rock mulch indicated on the landscaping plans. 8. The proposed fencing shall be revised so to be consistent with the ordinance setback require- ments and further, the fencing at the northeast corner of the site shall be constructed so to physically connect with the existing masonary wall. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Planning Commission The next application considered was Planning Commission Application No. 74004 Application No. 74004 submitted by B.C.I.P. - Continental (B.C.I.P. — Continental Health Clubs, Inc. The Director of Planning and Inspection Health Clubs, Inc.) noted that on December 9, 1974, the Council approved a special use permit for an Athletic Club as requested by B.C.I.P. He stated that the facility is located on the eighth floor of the recently completed Earle Brown Office Tower. He commented that since that approval the applicant has decided not to operate the facility and instead to lease it to a commercial enterprise, Continental Health Clubs, Inc. , which has other such operations in the Twin City area. He noted that the applicant was again requesting a special use permit for the operation of an athletic club under a new operator. Mayor Cohen recognized the applicants, Mr. Richard Sheehy representing B.C.I.P., and Mr. James Evans, representing Continental Health Clubs, Inc. A brief discussion ensued relative to the operation. Councilman Fignar inquired as to personnel and staff that would be at the premises. Mr. Evans noted that two people would be at the Health Club at all times to provide supervision and assistance in the operation of the exercise equipment. He further noted that there would be both male and female people on duty and that there would be special days set aside for men and women. He indicated that there were separate dressing room facilities provided. Councilman Britts inquired as to the authority to inspect such premises. The City Manager responded by noting that inspection of such premises would be most generally done in reaction to complaints or problems that would arise. Mayor Cohen then opened the meeting for discussion to notified property owners. It was noted that none were present to respond. Action Approving Motion by Councilman Kuefler and seconded by Councilman Planning Commission Fignar to approve Planning Commission Application No. Application No, 74004 74004 submitted by B,C.I.P. and Continental Health Clubs (B.C.I.P.- Continental subject to the following conditions: Health Clubs, Inc. 1. The special use is subject to all applicable ordinance requirements and violation thereof shall be grounds for revocation of the permit, -5- 1 -20 -75 2. The occupancy of the eighth floor at any given dime shall not exceed 20.®. persons. 3. Retail sales activities are prohibited except for those normally found in office buildings, such as vending machines and the like. 4. The permit is authorized for Continental Health Clubs, Inc. as operators of the facility and is not transferable. 5. The hours of operation shall be: 7000 a.m. - 9000 p.m. Monday thru Friday 7,-00 a,, ? , - 4000 p.m. , Saturday V'ot' n:g ilr favor were- Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kurafler, F iglntar and 7ensen. Voting against: none. The mcti�;n ps�4 , ed unanimously. Member Robert Tensen introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and movt;,�d, its ad(�pi:ion0 NO. 75 -26 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE 3/4 TON VAN THROUGH HENNEPIN COUNTY 'PURCHASING AGREEMENT The for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly , seocnded by member Bill Fignar, and upon vote being taken_ there<<om, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar and Robert Tenser.; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The City Council recessed at 8045 p.m. and resumed at Recess 9007 p. r, Member Robert Jensen introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and mov it i adoption-, NO. 75 -27 RESOLUIL Off' EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF MR. ROBERT GROSSHANS The motic n for the adoption of they foregoing resolution was duly sHccrtded by member Tony Kuefler, and upon vote being tak, a t "hereon, the following voted in favor thereof:, Philip Cohen,, MaurioeBritts, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar and Robert fens- er,? aya the following voted against the same a none, whereuN.c n _� ai.d resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and RESOLUTION moved its adoption: NO. 75 -28 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRE- CIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF MRS. SHIRLEY NELSON 1 -20 -75 -6- 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, Bill Fignar and Robert Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution NO. 75-29 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF MR. RICHARD MERO 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. RESOLUTION Member Robert Jensen introduced the following resolution NO. 75 -50 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1975 GENERAL FUND BUDGET 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 the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Amending Snowmobile The City Manager next reviewed the proposed changes , in Trail System the snowmobile trail system. He noted that these changes were made in response to a request by the City Council following their action prohibiting the operation of snowmo- biles on City streets. The Director of Public Works gave a brief presentation on the amended trail system. He noted those portions that were recommended for deletion effective upon adoption of the resolution, and those portions that would be proposed for deletion effective May 1 , 1975, the date the new snowmobile ordinance prohibiting the use on City streets goes into effect. A brief discussion ensued relative to the amended trail system and the parking arrangements that would be necessary for the use of this new system. Councilman Kuefler inquired as to the length of the proposes system in the Palmer Lake area. The Director of Public Works responded by noting the proposed trail system would encompass about three miles of snowmobile trails in the Palmer Lake Basin. He further noted that the City of Brooklyn Park does not have a trail system that connects to the north end of Palmer Lake and that snowmobiling in this area was on private property. -7- 1 -20 -75 Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption-, NO. 75 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 71-15 RELATIVE TO AUTHORIZED SNOWMOBILE TRAILS AND OPERATION IN CERTAIN PARKS The for the adoption of the foregoing resolution wa8 d�'.]',y seconded by member Tony Kuefler, and upon vote be 1i g taken thereon, the following voted in favor therc-of � Ph�a',Ilp Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, BiIL feign , ,iirind RObert Jensen- and the following voted against ti)ie none, whereupon said resolution passed and adopted. M 'rLce Bi'i introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION NO. 75-32 RFS0Li, ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY) TKa foi tL adoption of the foregoing resolution way , 'by member Robert Jensen, and upon v ;re beg takan thereon, the following voted in favor Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill Flgt'.�i and Robert Jensen,- and the following voted sarn8 none, whereupon said resolution wav d l r lip!.y passed and adopted. Me. bee ''f ;rt,v KuAler introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and dd(, ption NO® 75-33 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY) The mctiom for the adoption of the foregoing resolution wa d'Jly 4( a d by member Robert Jensen, and upon vc�e bt a thereon, the following voted in favor ttheye(,, Rh',111 Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill 6nd Jensen,- and the following voted "":irr:a, none, whereupon said resolution was dH,clar and adopted, r intrcduxed the following resolution RESOLUTION NO. 75-34 RFSOL"' A'11""HORIZING AMENDMENT OF LABOR A(';RrE MEN 1'BE'11WEEN INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ENCIINEERS LOCAL NO. 49 AFL-CIO AND TIE OF BROOKLYN CENTER 1'ct e adoption of the foregoing resolution wa, by member Tony Kuefler, and upon vcte bear q taken, thereon, the following voted in favor Ph,1,1p Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bi }l Fa.zkar a Robert Jensen; and the following voted sarrie.- none, whereupon said resolution wa8 daw:,,Itired d, ly passed and adopted. Member introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION . , ,i adcpt'lon NO. 75-35 RESOLUTE ION AU"I"HORIZING ANNUAL WATER ASSESSMENT RA'IrE ADIllp"STMENT I -2 0 _1`1 5 -8- 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, Bill Fignar and Robert Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution Denying The City Manager next reviewed information- regarding Request for License the license fee rebate for a nonintoxicating on- sale Fee Rebate liquor license, public dance license, food establishment license, ,and cigarette license for the Chuck Wagon Inn. He noted that the prospective buyer did not purchase the establishment and requested a rebate of the license fee. He then reviewed the action of the City Council at the January 6 meeting, noting their request for research regarding the legality of such a rebate. He stated that the proposed resolution comprehended the findings of such research and that, in fact, such a rebate was not allowed under the State Statutes. The City Attorney, Mr. Richard Schieffer, briefly reviewed the rebate authority under the State Statutes. He noted that there were specific instances under which a rebate would be appropriate and that this one did not qualify as one of those. He further commented that, in fact, any rebate under these circumstances would be an unauthorized expenditure and would violate the law. Councilman Britts stated that he felt the statute was unduly restrictive. He noted that if at all possible it would be his recommendation to rebate the license fee less an appropriate cost for administrative services in issuing the licenses. Mayor Cohen also commented that he felt there is a necessity for a change in the law to allow local authority to use its own discretion in rebating license fees. There was a brief discussion relative to the authority for license fee rebates, and the need for local governments to possess this authority. RESOLUTION Member Robert Jensen introduced the following resolution NO. 75-36 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DENYING REQUEST FOR LICENSE FEE REBATE 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, Bill Fignar and Robert Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. ORDINANCE Member Maurice Britts introduced the following ordinance NO. 75 -2 and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE UTILITY EASEMENT EXISTING ON FORMER EARLE BROWN DRIVE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: -9- 1 -20 -75 Section, 1,,- Those Rortions-of the utility easement e2xLLI ��In, on. former Earle Brown Drive below described are hereby vacated as a public utility easement: A "That part of Tract 'D' of R.L.S. No. 1341, lying within Tracts 'A' and 'E' of R.L.S. No. 13 8 110. H Section, 2- This ordinance shall be effective after adoption and thirty (30) days following its legal publication. Adopted 20th day of January, 1975. The nct rni fir th(q adoption of the foregoing ordinance was dauly qeccim by member Bill Fignar, and upon vote being taken theraczn, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip C. h n Britt ez, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar and Robert Tanne �_° aid the following voted against the same: none, whereapuln, ordinance was declared duly passed and adu Motion ilby Fignar and seconded by Councilman ORDINANCE jen , an. try for first reading an ordinance amending First Reading Chapt:ejL 27 rt to snowmobiles. Voting in favor were: Cour, Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Tan6k!in, against,- none. The motion passed unani- Motiu"r Cu-',"nicilrnan Kuefler and seconded by Councilman ORDINANCE Jensen, IX uilt�r for first reading an ordinance releasing deed First Reading restrictions. Voting In favor were: Mayor Cohen, Council- men, Bi, , Kuoafler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. M&1 , _ , a by Britts and seconded by Councilman Licenses Ku ' -7ipproitre the following licenses.- CIQARET L E LICENSE Brookdale Earle Bn­,,V- Fanin Apts. 6100 Summit Dr. Bci 5901 Brooklyn Blvd. 1800 - 65th Ave. 6830 Brooklyn Blvd, 5001 Drew Ave. Brookdale Ro y A & W 6837 Brooklyn Blvd. 5742 Morgan Ave. IKUA we;� 2000 - 57th Ave. GASOLINE SERVICE STATION LICENSE McKee Oil Co. 6830 Brooklyn Blvd. NONPERISHABLE FOOD VENDING MACHINE :LICENSE Bob Hauck Brookdale West 5901 Brooklyn Blvd. McC llooh Co. 1800 - 65th Ave. Northe•ri Ve-nding Hol_ 11br, 1501 - 65th Ave. 1_20_7� -10- PERISHABLE FOOD VENDING MACHINE LICENSE Bob Hauck Brookdale West 5901 Brooklyn Blvd. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against. none. The motion passed unanimously. Upon suggestion by Mayor Cohen and the consensus of the Council the licenses for the Electric Emporium were not approved subject to a request by Mayor Cohen to review this operation separately at the next Council meeting. Legislative Matters The City Manager next presented the proposed legislative matters by the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. He noted that the City Council would be meeting with its legislative representatives and Metropolitan Council representative on Monday, January 27. He recommended that the City Council should have definite issues pre- pared that it would like to pursue with these representa- tives so that they will know the exact position of the City of Brooklyn Center on respective issues. The City Manager further recommended that the Council take definite positions on legislative bills and not, just endorse a conceptual statement. Mayor Cohen left the table at 10.15 p.m. and returned at 10.20 p.m. There was a brief discussion relative to the involvement of the Metropolitan Council. The Director of Planning and Inspection reviewed his involvement on a A.M.M. committee reviewing development guide proposals. He noted that a major concern of the development guide would be focused toward housing. The City Manager then continued with his review of the pertinent legislative matters. He noted that a primary concern would probably be increasing sources of municipal revenue, possibly through an expansion of the limits under the current levy restrictions. He explained the process of computing an excess levy regarding commercial and indus- trial growth and noted that this levy was only applicable for a period of four years. He then commented on the per capita aid program as a way of state aids to local government. He noted that there were some discrepancies and inequities in this formula, and stressed that it should be a major concern of local government to have this type of legislation changed to be more beneficial to local government. Councilman Britts inquired as to the recent fiscal disparities formula. The City Manager noted that Brooklyn Center's settlement as indicated in the initial report did nothing more than reaffirm the position that the City of Brooklyn Center would not lose or gain substantially by the fiscal disparities law. He noted that the nearly half million dollars would be spread across the entire community assessed valuation of nearly 100 million dollars and would affect the taxpayer in a relatively negligible amount. -11- 1 -20 -75 i The City Manager then continued with a review of the legislative matters concerning local govern ^gent. He briefly commented on the shade tree disease: control legislation proposed by the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. The City Manager next referred to a letter from Naegele Sign Ordinance Outdoor Advertising requesting that the Brooklyn renter Request Sign Ordinance be amended to permit billboards in c�irt.liin areas of the City. He recommended that the Council deliberate whether changing circumstances or changing community attitudes warranted an amendment to the Sign Ordinance which would permit the erection of now pro - hibited billboards in the community. A brief discussion ensued relative to the billboard policy, including dis- cussion of the basis for the policy and a weighing of advantages and disadvantages to the community. Following discussion each Councilman expressed his evaluation of the request, it being the unanimous con - sensus of Councilmen to leave intact the existing billboard prohibition policy and to direct the City Manager to respond to Naegele Outdoor Advertising accordingly. The City Manager next reviewed proposal whereby Designation of Hennepin County in association with a number of Hennepin Hennepin County County m +iu,nicipalities would qualify as an "urban county" as an Urban under the provisions of the Federal Housing and Community County Development Act. He described that there were prospective federal fending advantages in such an arrangement for those communities wishing, to engage in some of the essential activities eligible under the Act, those generally being urban renewal, neighborhood facilities, open space land, basic water and sewer facilities, and model cities cate- gorical grant programs formerly administered: by HUD. He stated that the major qualifier for Hennepin County to gain designation as an "urban county" consisted of the need to enter into representation contracts with municipalities representing a minimum aggregate of 200,000 population. The City Manager recommended that in order to enhance the possibility of such an arrangement on behalf of interested communities, that the Brooklyn Center Council consider lending Brooklyn Center's population to Hennepin County toward the minimum 200,000 population requirement. A brief discussion followed with' Mayor Cohen outlining the advantages and ramifications to certain communities under the Act and the desirability of assisting them subject to certain qualifications. It was noted that the arrangement comprehended that Hennepin County would serve as a pass - through agent for federal funds to be distributed to participating communities, subject to the numerous conditions attached to the use of such funds. Motion by CouncilmanKuefler and seconded by Councilman Fignar to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Hennepin County for the use of Brooklyn Center's population in qualifying for designation as an "urban county" under the Housing and Community Development Act subject to the following conditions; 1 -20 -75 -12- 1. That the agreement does not comprehend the establishment of a new bureaucracy within county government to administer the federal grant program. 2. That the agreement neither expressly nor by implication grants to Hennepin County government any of the general purpose governmental prerogatives and authorities authorized to cities. Voting in favor were; Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen® Voting against.- none. The motion passed unanimously. AdJournmeninit° Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Fignar to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor were-. Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against.- none. The motion passed unani- mously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 12 -.05 a.m. >; w �r t Clerk Mayor II -13- 1- 20-75